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In addition to the information required
under the general acceptance procedures,
include the following information in a
request for initial acceptance of wireless
networks. Items in this category include
equipment such as base stations, license
and unlicensed radio systems, wireless
local loop systems, and wireless networks.
Termination equipment, repeaters, housings
and multiplexers are considered an integral
part of the system. RUS does not consider
individual system components for acceptance.
Product Description
Provide technical documentation that includes:
block diagrams of the system; equipment
specifications; engineering and application
information, as well as, information on
maintenance and installation; quality
assurance and reliability considerations
that demonstrate system reliability; and
equipment repair and return procedures.
Do not include system configuration and
troubleshooting manuals. Also, include
one copy of the product price list and
one copy of the installation manual.
Specifically,
broadband wireless systems must be wide
area network (WAN) systems capable of
at least 200 kilobits per second bidirectional
service. Provide network diagrams/architecture,
planning guides, acceptance testing processes,
etc… that will demonstrate the product's
applicability in rural service area situations.
If the product has undergone performance
testing or field trials, please provide,
if available in electronic format, one
copy of the evaluation report, analysis,
summary, etc.
Conformance
to Standards
List all industry specifications and requirements
from nationally recognized standard developing
organizations for which the product complies,
such as those from ANSI, Telcordia Technologies,
IEEE, ATM Forum, IETF, TIA , etc. Include
the title, version and date for each specification.
Also include FCC certifications, any quality
assurance certification, and any acceptance
from a nationally recognized testing laboratory.
For
further information or clarification on
the above acceptance procedures, please
contact:
Norberto
Esteves
norberto.esteves@usda.gov
Or
Joe Mafnas
(202) 720-0675
joe.mafnas@usda.gov
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