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abernier
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How can I get a good throughput without break the radio?

Fri Jan 22, 2016 3:19 pm

Hi.
I have a dude: How can I get a good throughput at a PtP without break the radio?

For a point to point (PtP) two Wireless radios are used (Qrt5 and Netmetal with mant30), one as a transmitter and the other a receiver to link two destinations 1.65 Kms together.
I have good Fresnel clearance on the link.

Configuration:
Channel Width: 20/40MHz eC
Distance: 1.65Km
tx-power mode: default
ht-mcs: 12,13,14
I choosed the best frequency with less usage

Result:
TX-RATE: 243Mbps-40MHz
tx/rx signal strength: -31/-36 dbm
tx/rx signal strength Ch0:-33/-39 dbm
tx/rx signal strength Ch1:-34/-37 dbm
Noise Floor: -107
Tx/Rx CCQ: 91/89%

On this point to point -31 dBm was advised to be alittle bit too strong?

Is it true than signal levels stronger than -40 often cause problems?
Too hot a signal can effect MCS rates, latency, and transfer speed… and if it’s REALLY hot, potentially cause hardware problems down the line. Over time (months) an RX level better than -50 has been said to cause receiver desensitization???

If I change tx-power mode to "all rates fixed" with a value from 17dbm to 21dbm the CCQ raise 43% so .... be or not to be .... to change tx-power to save hardware or it isn't problem?

Thank you in advance
 
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Re: How can I get a good throughput without break the radio?

Fri Jan 22, 2016 8:04 pm

The signal is indeed to strong.
between -50 a -65 is a good basic signal.
You can reduce the power.
Go to "wireless" and click on "advanced" At antenna gain enter a larger number in.
Do that on both sites.
See also to the country settings.
Work on both sides with the same equipment.
This will result in better performance.
 
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Re: How can I get a good throughput without break the radio?

Mon Jan 25, 2016 1:09 pm

Plisken, thank you for your advices. I changed tx-power mode to "all rates fixed" with a value of 16dbm on both sites (reduced power), also I have entered a larger number at antenna gain 10 and 20 dbi at each antenna (QRT and Mant30)

Before change:
Tx/Rx CCQ: 91/89%
After change.
Tx/Rx CCQ: 93/60%
tx/rx signal strength: -40/-44 dbm

Should I reduce the power althought CCQ% down?
 
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Re: How can I get a good throughput without break the radio?

Mon Jan 25, 2016 2:29 pm

Try this out, and see what happend.
Also is the best thing an both sites the same device.

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