Site Selection
Choosing the right location for your Karrier One Cellular radio is essential for maximizing signal performance, user coverage, and reward potential. These radios form part of Karrier One’s decentralized infrastructure and are eligible for deployment in any location where network utility is high—including residential rooftops, campuses, rural areas, and urban corridors.
This guide outlines specific site selection strategies for the FW-300i and FW-600, based on their capabilities and the broader goals of network densification and coverage optimization.
📦 Deployment Strategy by Radio Type
🟨 FW-300i — Focused Directional Deployment
Best Use: Filling localized coverage gaps in densely packed or obstructed areas
Ideal Locations:
Rooftops or balconies facing streets, plazas, or pedestrian zones
Narrow alleyways, campuses, community parks, or open courtyards
Rural intersections or clusters of homes with no reliable signal
Guidelines:
Mount at 6–8m height
Use the 60° beam to target specific zones with concentrated foot traffic or data usage
Keep the path clear of obstructions such as trees, walls, or signage
Best for short to medium range (300–600m) with strong directional control
Primary Role:
Enhances capacity where the macro network is overloaded
Complements FW-600 in areas needing granular coverage shaping
🟥 FW-600 — Sector-Wide Macro Coverage
Best Use: Delivering broad mobile coverage across multi-directional or larger geographic areas
Ideal Locations:
Rooftops of mid-rise buildings, barns, towers, or small hills
Rural zones with limited existing infrastructure
Edges of neighborhoods or small towns with poor signal
Guidelines:
Mount at 8–10m for optimal 180° sector coverage
Maintain clear LOS across the target area
Avoid direct overlap with other FW-600 units unless coordinating handoffs
Effective up to 1–2 km range, depending on elevation and obstacles
Primary Role:
Forms the backbone of Karrier One’s open RAN coverage map
Serves as a decentralized mobile node in underserved or edge areas
🔍 General Site Criteria
Line of Sight (LOS)
Ensures signal clarity and optimal antenna performance
Elevation
Higher = broader propagation and fewer obstructions
Backhaul Access
Fiber or stable fixed wireless is essential
Availability
Choose areas with 24/7 power, secure mounting, and low interference
Network Utility
Focus on zones with consistent or underserved usage
🧭 Tools & Discovery Methods
Use these tools to assess site viability:
Google Earth / Street View – Evaluate terrain, building height, LOS
Opensignal / Cellmapper.net / Speedtest.net – Find coverage gaps
Local insight – Talk to residents or users about signal reliability
Karrier One Dashboard – Monitor performance and uptime post-deployment
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