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Range Calculator Revised July 15, 2011 This tool is designed to help estimate the maximum distance between Meraki access points. For assistance, please contact your Meraki sales representative or file a technical support case.

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Range Calculator
Inputs
Site 1 Required Meraki model Frequency (GHz) Antenna type For "other" antenna, enter gain Transmit power (dBm) Target throughput (Mbit/s) Optional Cable loss (dB/100 ft) Length (ft) Environmental conditions (only matters for links > 5km) Terrain Atmosphere Meraki MR58 2.4 7 dBi omni (ANT-10) 50.0 18 5 Site 2 MR66 7 dBi omni (ANT-10) 23.0 21

1.0 0

1.0 0

Suburban area, other average terrain with some roughness Hot, humid and/or coastal areas;

Outputs
Maximum recommended distance (line of sight) Required antenna height above obstructions Effective Isotropic Radiated Power (EIRP) 1.74 miles 44 feet 25 dBm 2.80 km 13 meters 28 dBm

Notes To ensure you have valid data, click Data->Data Validation->Circle Invalid Data (Excel 2007). The maximum distance above is a conservative estimate. Longer links may actually be possible. Warning: configuration exceeds European Union EIRP limit of 20 dB

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