KBC WES2HT Series User Manual

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WES2HT User ManualManual-WES2HT-Rev1407-1Copyright © KBC Networks 2013 Page 91 of 142 www.kbcnetworks.com10 Installing on siteOnce you are happy with the basic Host and Client(s) set up as described above theunits can be installed on site. It is recommended that all units are set up prior toinstallation on site although frequencies may need to be adjusted if they have beenmanually set if there is interference on certain channels. See pages 134-135 (Section11.2.6.1 Interference Analyzer) for instructions of how to perform a frequency sitesurvey using the ‘Interference Analyzer’ tool on a Host unit to determine frequenciesalready in use on a site.10.1 Line-of-sightIt is important that there is proper line-of-sight between each Host and associatedClient(s). Line-of-sight is NOT just a single clear view running between the two pointslike a laser beam. Line-of-sight includes the Fresnel Zone; think of being able to drive adouble decker bus between the two points without anything being in its path. If trees orany other obstacle are blocking part of the Fresnel zone, the wireless system may nottransmit the signal the required distance.In a situation like this, the transmit and receive antennas may need to be mounted onhigher poles to get above the trees or any other potential obstruction.