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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.
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.
Viewing the Differences in Prediction Results
Display the difference between the two sets of prediction results obtained using the multi-wall model (COST 231) and the 3D ray tracing (SRT) model.

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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.
    - Launching ProMan
      Launch ProMan in Microsoft Windows using the Feko Launcher utility (which includes WinProp and newFASANT).
    - User Interface Layout
      View the main elements and terminology in the ProMan graphical user interface (GUI).
    - Creating a New Project
      Load the indoor database that was created in WallMan.
    - Defining the Antenna Site and Antenna
      For this example, a single antenna site and antenna are defined.
    - Main Computation Methods
      The three main computation methods for indoor databases in ProMan are the 3D ray tracing (SRT) model, dominant path model (DPM), and the multi-wall model (COST 231).
    - Using the Multi-Wall Model (COST 231)
      The indoor database is solved using the multi-wall model (COST 231).
    - Using the 3D Ray Tracing (SRT) Model
      The indoor database is solved using the 3D ray tracing (SRT) model.
    - Viewing the Differences in Prediction Results
      Display the difference between the two sets of prediction results obtained using the multi-wall model (COST 231) and the 3D ray tracing (SRT) model.
    - Viewing the Prediction Results in 3D
      In ProMan, the indoor database can be viewed in 3D to validate the physical structure and results.
    - Final Remarks
      This example showed how to analyze a Wi-Fi router in a building, to create the 3D model (indoor database) using WallMan and to obtain coverage plots using ProMan.
- 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.

Viewing the Differences in Prediction Results

Display the difference between the two sets of prediction results obtained using the multi-wall model (COST 231) and the 3D ray tracing (SRT) model.

View the power results for the Wi-Fi router using the 3D ray tracing (SRT) model.

Subtract the data using one of the following workflows:
- On the Edit menu, click Subtract Data > Value (File, linear).
- Press Alt+4 to use the keyboard shortcut.
Browse to the folder that contains the multi-wall model (COST 231) results as specified in Step 2.
Select the Site 1 Ant 1 Power.fpp file and click Open.

Figure 1. Difference between the predicted received power using the multi-wall model (COST 231) and 3D ray tracing (SRT) model.

Note: Main difference between models are visible in the deep shadows (indicated by the red areas). Contributions through diffraction are significant.

The multi-wall model (COST 231) is too pessimistic in its prediction, but the 3D ray tracing (SRT) model is reliable.