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Radio Coverage
This example considers the application of analyzing a Wi-Fi router in a building.
Example Overview
This example shows how to define and set up a radio coverage solution in Altair SimLab. The model is a single-storey building with doors and windows, solved using the Dominant Path model (DPM). The model is solved and the results are displayed.

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  - Antenna Placement
    This example considers the application of placing an antenna using an equivalent source on a large object.
  - Radio Coverage
    This example considers the application of analyzing a Wi-Fi router in a building.
    - Example Overview
      This example shows how to define and set up a radio coverage solution in Altair SimLab. The model is a single-storey building with doors and windows, solved using the Dominant Path model (DPM). The model is solved and the results are displayed.
    - Topics Discussed in this Example
    - Example Prerequisites
      Before starting this example, ensure that the system satisfies the minimum requirements.
    - Launching and Configuring SimLab
      Open SimLab and configure SimLab to only show the tools relevant to the selected solution.
    - Navigating the Graphics Window
      The graphics window is used to display and interact with the model. You can zoom, rotate and pan a 3D model using the keyboard, mouse, or a combination of both.
    - Defining the Sketch Plane
      Set up the XY plane as the sketch plane. The floor plan will be drawn on this plane.
    - Setting the Model Units
      Change the model units to meters, kilograms, and seconds.
    - Creating the Building Geometry
      Use 2D sketches to define the building floor plan, doors, and windows. The sketches are realized as single sheet bodies to create the building geometry.
    - Adding Material Properties
      To add material properties to the ceiling, doors, floor, windows and walls, the materials first need to be loaded from the Material Database. A property can be defined and assigned when the material is loaded into the model.
    - Hiding Selected Objects in the Graphics Window
      To make placing the antenna in an upcoming topic easier, hide the ceiling for now.
    - Defining a Radio Coverage Solution
      Create a radio coverage solution for the model (bodies).
    - Adding an Antenna
      Add a Wi-Fi antenna to the model.
    - Adding a Prediction Plane
      Define a prediction plane where the results are to be predicted when running the WinProp Solver.
    - Specifying the Propagation Model - DPM
      Select the Dominant Path Model (DPM) as the computation method.
    - Defining the Result Requests
      Specify the predictions to be computed.
    - Solving the Model
      Compute the propagation for the antenna to obtain the prediction results.
  - Co-site Interference
    This example shows how to define and setup a co-site interference solution.
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Example Overview

This example shows how to define and set up a radio coverage solution in Altair SimLab. The model is a single-storey building with doors and windows, solved using the Dominant Path model (DPM). The model is solved and the results are displayed.

Note: Follow the example steps in the order presented, as each step uses its predecessor as a starting point.

Example access

The model files can be found at the following link: Radio_Coverage.zip.