What is Line Of Site? (LOS)
Since most all
wireless access is based on microwave
frequencies, you must have
line of site in order to use wireless
technology.
Line of
site means there can be no obstructions
between your antenna and our
broadcast
antenna. In other words, if you had a
powerful enough telescope
mounted on your
antenna, you would be able to see our
antenna with no trees or
any other
obstructions in the way.
The pictures
below demonstrate what is and is not clear
line of site.
As shown
above, trees, buildings and other obstacles
will block line of site and
therefore will block wireless transmissions.
Above shows a
clear line of site which allows the wireless
transmissions to pass. In
some cases, a tower or taller mast pipe may
allow you to reach over obstacles and
obtain a clear line of site.
