8.3. Location
Location is very important in fixed wireless environments for two reasons: accessibility and security. It is important to keep both of these objectives in mind when determining where to place both the antenna and the wireless modem.
Accessibility is generally the primary concern of fixed wireless Internet users, especially those using LMDS technology. If the antenna does not have clear line of sight to the ISP’s WMTS, the connection is rendered useless.
Oftentimes, the need for line of sight access to the WMTS means that the antenna will have to be placed on the roof of the building, or on a pole several feet from the building. When the antenna is placed in remote areas like this, a cable is usually run to the modem, which is stored ...
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