Changes between Version 17 and Version 18 of WiMAXInteg/CampusInstallation


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    44== 7.  Campus Installation ==
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     6The following sections outline the steps necessary to complete a campus installation, based on a WiMAX base station kit provided by Rutgers WINLAB and NEC. 
     7
     8The contents of the WiMAX base station kit provided by Rutgers WINLAB and NEC are listed here:
     9
     10ISSUE:  Need current list.
     11
     12The (significant) items that the campus must provide are listed are:
     13
     14ISSUE:  Need current list.
     15
     16Once the WiMAX base station kit has been installed on the campus, and is operational, the GPO can arrange the transfer of ownership from the NSF to the university.
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    719=== 7.1  Obtain FCC License ===
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    9 Each campus must apply to the FCC and obtain a license (experimental authorization) to operate the WiMAX equipment at their location.
     21Each campus must apply to the FCC and obtain a license (experimental authorization) to operate the WiMAX equipment at their location. 
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     23NOTE:  It is suggested that this process be started IMMEDIATELY, to assure that a license can be obtained.
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     25ISSUE:  What situations are likely?  WHere university has a license?  What if they don't have a license?
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    1127The person submitting the application needs to obtain either a personal or institution FCC Registration Number (FRN).  If one is not available, it can be obtained through  [https://fjallfoss.fcc.gov/coresWeb/publicHome.do FCC's COmmission REgistration System (CORES) registration].
     
    2238 * Contract Number: 0944089
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     40ISSUE:  What about requesting multiple sites?  Note that IWNALB/Rutgers license lists two sites.
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    2442It should be noted that this license (experimental authorization) "is to be used for fulfilling the requirements of a U.S. government contract".
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    2846At the end of the application process, the applicant must [https://fjallfoss.fcc.gov/FeeFiler/login.cfm pay the $60 application fee]; the fastest method of payment is by credit card. NOTE: FCC has a site for [https://selafoss.fcc.gov/oetcf/els/index.cfm testing the application process].
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    30 Once application process is completed and assuming there are no issues with the particular location, after 4-8 weeks FCC will issue WIMAX license.
     48Once application process is completed and assuming there are no issues with the particular location, FCC will issue a WIMAX license after 4-8 weeks .
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    3250Here is a sample license, the [attachment:Winlab-WiMax-License.pdf WINLAB Rutgers WiMAX license] received from the FCC.
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     52ISSUE:  The Rutgers/WINLAB license state:  "Licensee must get consent from Educational Broadband Services and Broadband
     53Radio Services licensees in the immediate vicinity of the tests." 
     54
     55This must be done at each site.  Could it be done for all sites by contacting Sprint/ClearWire on behalf of GENI?
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     57ISSUE:  WHat happens when Sprint/ClearWire stsrts commercia service in the area?  Must shut down?  When might this be expected?
    3358
    3459=== 7.2  Identify Outdoor Site on Campus ===