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The WinProp Getting Started Guide contains step-by-step instructions on how to get started with WinProp.
Wi-Fi Router in a Building
This example considers the application of analyzing a Wi-Fi router in a building.
Example Overview
This example considers the application of analyzing a Wi-Fi router in a building.

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Get Started
The WinProp Getting Started Guide contains step-by-step instructions on how to get started with WinProp.
- Wi-Fi Router in a Building
  This example considers the application of analyzing a Wi-Fi router in a building.
  - Example Overview
    This example considers the application of analyzing a Wi-Fi router in a building.
  - Topics Discussed in Example
    Before starting this example, check if the topics discussed in this example are relevant to the intended application and experience level.
  - Example Prerequisites
    Before starting this example, ensure that the system satisfies the minimum requirements.
  - Introduction to Wall Manager (WallMan)
    WallMan tool is used to prepare a geometry database (3D model) that is used as part of a ProMan project. Preparing geometries in WallMan, or even just converting them from other sources in WallMan, is a common step in indoor and urban scenarios.
  - Introduction to Propagation Manager (ProMan)
    The ProMan (propagation) tool is designed to predict path loss accurately between transmitter and receiver. The ProMan (network) software offers network planning modules.
- Indoor Cell-Phone Reception
  This example considers the application of analyzing the indoor cell-phone reception, set in an urban environment.
- Base Stations in a City
  This example considers the application of analyzing base stations in a city, set in an urban environment.
- Base Stations on Hills Near a City
  This example considers the application of analyzing base stations on hills near a city, set in a rural or suburban hilly terrain.
- Network Planning
  This example considers the application of analyzing three base stations, set in a building. The network planning simulation is based on a pre-defined air interface file.
Examples
The Altair installation directory contains a collection of examples that shows you WinProp concepts and essentials.
Introduction to WinProp
WinProp is a complete suite of tools in the domain of wireless propagation and radio network planning. With applications ranging from satellite to terrestrial, from rural via urban to indoor radio links, WinProp’s innovative wave propagation models combine accuracy with short computation time.
Typical Workflow in WinProp
View the typical workflows when working with propagation simulations in specific scenarios, how to add a network planning to a propagation simulation, include a receiver pattern, set up a time-variant scenario, include multiple-input multiple-output (MIMO) at both the base station and the mobile station, connectivity analysis of sensor networks and optimization.
WallMan
The WallMan component offers a convenient facility to generate and edit vector building databases.
TuMan
The TuMan tool enables you to generate and modify tunnel scenarios.
AMan
Use AMan to generate, edit and analyze a single antenna. Superimpose multiple antennas radiating similar signals to determine the actual antenna pattern while taking into consideration the local environment.
ProMan
The ProMan component includes wave propagation models for different scenarios and network planning simulators for various air interfaces.
Methods
WinProp includes empirical and semi-empirical models (calibration with measurements possible), rigorous 3D ray-tracing models as well as the unique dominant path model (DPM).
Main Applications
In WinProp various air interfaces and applications are pre-defined: broadcasting, cellular, wireless access, WiFi, sensor networks, ICNIRP and EM compliance.
WinProp Utilities
The WinProp utilities consist of the Launcher utility and the Updater.
Appendix
Reference information is provided in the appendix.

Example Overview

This example considers the application of analyzing a Wi-Fi router in a building.

The antenna pattern was obtained using Altair Feko, but the steps on how to use Feko to obtain the antenna pattern are not in the scope of this example.

The 3D model of a building is created in WallMan.

Coverage plots are produced using ProMan for a Wi-Fi router located inside the building using two different propagation models, namely: multi-wall model (COST 231) and 3D ray tracing (SRT) model.

The main elements and terminology in the WallMan and ProMan graphical user interface (GUI) are also discussed.

Note:

This example does not specify the exact floor plan for the building, but instead, it highlights the steps to create these structures in WallMan.

You are encouraged to create your own floor plan and internal structures using WallMan.