MST Impact NS5004 User Manual

NS50 wireless network switch
User Manual
Revision C
Chapter 2: Network System Design
© 2012 MST Global
Commercial in Confidence
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Chapter 2: Network System Design
Topics:
 Installation Types and Coverage
 Power Requirements
 Choosing Antennas
 Placement of NS50 Units
 Placement of Antennas
 Determining Distances between Wireless Network Switches
This chapter describes network system design for underground mines.
A MST System Engineer will usually design and preconfigure a network based on the requirements
and layout of each mine site. This will involve a visual inspection of the mine site to identify user
areas, and determine access point locations. A RF (Radio Frequency) site survey is also conducted
to understand the behaviour of radio waves in the mine. The following factors help determine network
design:
Wireless coverage requirements of the mine
 Quantity and type of wireless client devices connected to the network
 Wired client devices connected to the network and their location
 Interconnection to the mine's existing corporate network
 Policies for network protocol between networks
 Cabling requirements
 Antenna types to use with each unit and mounting method for each antenna
 Mounting location and installation method for each network device.

MST Impact NS5004 Specifications

General

Brand	MST
Model	Impact NS5004
Category	Switch
Language	English