• 9 Sections
  • 43 Lessons
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  • Module 1: Microwave fundamentals and architectures
    5
    • 1.1
      Where microwave fits (backhaul, access, rings, spurs)
    • 1.2
      Core building blocks (IDU/ODU, antenna, feeders, protection)
    • 1.3
      Licensed vs unlicensed basics
    • 1.4
      FDD vs TDD fundamentals
    • 1.5
      The key performance metrics
  • Module 2: RF essentials for microwave links
    5
    • 2.1
      dBm, dBW, watts explained
    • 2.2
      Gain, loss, EIRP and sensitivity
    • 2.3
      Noise floor and receiver headroom
    • 2.4
      Interference basics
    • 2.5
      Reading a spectrum view
  • Module 3: Propagation and path planning
    5
    • 3.1
      Line-of-sight and Fresnel clearance
    • 3.2
      Free-space path loss and frequency/distance effects
    • 3.3
      Multipath, ducting, and reflections
    • 3.4
      Rain fade concepts and band selection implications
    • 3.5
      What to capture in a site survey
  • Module 4: Link budget, capacity, and availability
    6
    • 4.1
      Building a link budget
    • 4.2
      Fade margin
    • 4.3
      Availability targets and design trade-offs
    • 4.4
      Capacity drivers
    • 4.5
      Adaptive modulation (ACM)
    • 4.6
      Diversity concepts overview
  • Module 5: Antennas, polarisation, and alignment concepts
    5
    • 5.1
      Antenna gain, beamwidth, and side/back lobes
    • 5.2
      Polarisation
    • 5.3
      Alignment workflow
    • 5.4
      Using RSL vs CINR/SNR to confirm a true peak
    • 5.5
      Common alignment and mount issues
  • Module 6: Installation quality, power, and protection
    5
    • 6.1
      Mounting and mechanical stability concepts
    • 6.2
      Weatherproofing and water ingress prevention
    • 6.3
      IF/waveguide/cable routing concepts
    • 6.4
      Grounding, bonding, and lightning protection
    • 6.5
      DC power feed basics
  • Module 7: Transport integration and performance monitoring
    5
    • 7.1
      Ethernet handoff models, VLANs, MTU basics
    • 7.2
      QoS concepts for microwave backhaul traffic
    • 7.3
      Sync overview (SyncE/PTP)
    • 7.4
      What to monitor and trend
    • 7.5
      Baselines and thresholding
  • Module 8: Commissioning and troubleshooting workflows
    7
    • 8.1
      Commissioning concepts
    • 8.2
      Acceptance testing
    • 8.3
      Structured troubleshooting workflow
    • 8.4
      Common fault patterns
    • 8.5
      Restoration actions vs permanent fixes
    • 8.6
      What to include in an as-built/handover pack
    • 8.7
      Microwave Training Course Summary
  • Module 9: Assessment
    1
    • 9.1
      Microwave Transmission Fundamentals Assessment
      20 Minutes20 Questions

Microwave Transmission Fundamentals

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