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The WinProp Getting Started Guide contains step-by-step instructions on how to get started with WinProp.
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.
Setting Up the Simulation in ProMan
Define the three base station sites, antennas and carriers.
Project Parameters
Before starting a propagation simulation and a network simulation, define the parameters related to the project.
Specifying the Prediction Resolution, Height, and Network Type
Define the resolution grid, the height where the prediction results are to be calculated, and the type of simulation for the network planning.

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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.
- 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.
  - Example Overview
    This example considers a network planning simulation in ProMan.
  - 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.
  - Predefined Air Interface File (.WST)
    Network parameters can be loaded from a predefined .wst file which is available for most of the common wireless technologies.
  - Setting Up the Simulation in ProMan
    Define the three base station sites, antennas and carriers.
    - Launching ProMan
      Launch ProMan in Microsoft Windows using the Feko Launcher utility (which includes WinProp and newFASANT).
    - Creating a New Project
    - Saving the Project
      Save the new project to file.
    - Defining the First Base Station
      Define the first site, place the first omnidirectional antenna at this location, and assign a carrier. The antenna is placed at a height of 2.5 m above ground.
    - Defining the Second Base Station
      Define the second site, place the second omnidirectional antenna at this location, and assign a carrier. The antenna is placed at a height of 2.5 m above ground.
    - Defining the Third Base Station
      Define the third site, place the third omnidirectional antenna at this location, and assign a carrier. The antenna is placed at a height of 2.5 m above ground.
    - Project Parameters
      Before starting a propagation simulation and a network simulation, define the parameters related to the project.
      - Specifying the Air Interface Settings
        Specify the parameters for the air interface (wireless standard).
      - Specifying the Prediction Resolution, Height, and Network Type
        Define the resolution grid, the height where the prediction results are to be calculated, and the type of simulation for the network planning.
      - Specifying the Traffic in the Network
        Specify the cell load settings that will be used for interference calculations.
      - Specifying the Output Folder for the Network Results
        Specify the folder for the network prediction results to be computed using the dominant path model (DPM).
      - Specifying the Output Folder for the Propagation Results
        Specify the folder for the propagation prediction results to be computed using the dominant path model (DPM).
      - Specifying the Computation Method
        The indoor database is solved using the dominant path model (DPM)
    - Launching the Solver (Propagation Simulation)
      Compute the network coverage for the three antennas to obtain the prediction results.
    - Launching the Solver (Network Simulation)
      Compute the propagation for the three antennas to obtain the prediction results.
    - Final Remarks
      This example showed how to analyze three base stations set in an indoor scenario and to obtain coverage plots using ProMan.
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.

Specifying the Prediction Resolution, Height, and Network Type

Define the resolution grid, the height where the prediction results are to be calculated, and the type of simulation for the network planning.

Click the Simulation tab.
Under Resolution of prediction results, in the Resolution field, enter a value of 0.5 m.
The prediction results will be computed with a resolution (grid) of 0.5 m.
Under Prediction Height (relative to ground), in the Height field, enter a value of 1.5 m.
Under Type of Network Simulation, select Static Simulation (homogeneous traffic per cell).

Note: A static simulation with homogeneous traffic is the most common choice.

Figure 1. The Edit Project Parameters dialog - Simulation tab.

Note: Keep the dialog open to define additional project parameters.