Prior to deploying any wireless system, measurements are incredibly important. Any high capacity laser or radio technology requires direct line of site between the transmitter and the receiver, which means that even a slight miscalculation can be problematic. However, with modern measuring techniques, getting the proper setup for your laser communications system is easy.
However, not all companies are dedicated enough to their customers to offer a full range of the measurements that are most important. A good company should not only examine the outside of the site, but take further steps by making detailed measurements of the inside of your building, asking you where you would like the controls for your microwave data radios, and adding that into the system plan. They should also consider any existing networking or wireless systems.
The surveyor should also provide measurements of less tangible quantities. The company should examine the local area to determine what the risk of interference is, and be able to recommend different methods if the risk is deemed too high. Similarly, your company should evaluate the potential security risks of any system and be prepared to offer excellent alternatives if the risk is found to be too high.
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Once the measurements have been taken and systems have been proposed, the company should be willing to explain to you why exactly they have chosen to recommend each particular configuration. Your questions should be answered clearly and with decisive answers, although the company should still be eager to have your input on your laser communications or microwave radio system.
Once you, with the assistance of your designer, decide on a particular system, building should begin promptly. Your company should have a good team of installation specialists ready to work with your particular microwave data radios and should be able to set up the system quickly. The right company will also offer technicians to come to your aid should the system ever need troubleshooting, or should your company ever need assistance operating the system.
