RuralConnect® Gen3 User Manual V1.0
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PAWS
For compliance in regions with spectrum-sharing regulations, the RuralConnect
®
supports the IETF
Protocol to Access White Space (PAWS). PAWS is a standard used by the Base Station to connect
with a White Space Database (WSDB) and get a list of available channels based on the geolocation
of each radio in its network.
Figure 10: PAWS Screen
GPS-enabled units do not require you to enter geolocation details; however, registration with a
WSDB requires complete contact details. Per FCC Part 15H regulations, all White Space Devices
(WSDs) must be registered with a WSDB, including the contact details of the parties who own the
equipment and those responsible for its operation.
At the bottom of the Screen
, click the “Contact Details” button and fill in every field. After you
complete a field, press “Enter” or click the green checkmark.
Figure 11: Operator Details
NOTE: These contact details define the parties responsible for the equipment and its use.
Additionally, these details are public record.
Once you have completed all contact details, click the “Close” button at the bottom of the Screen.
After the PAWS registration and channel requests are com
plete, you should see “Channel list
available” in the
Radio Manager
PAWS “Message” field.
Configuration
For testing, leave a check in the box for both “Automatic Channel Selection” and “Enabled.” Enter a
Service Set Identifier (
SSID
) and
Passphrase
.
Figure 12: Radio Manager Passphrase
Aft
er making a change, press “Enter” or click the green checkmark.
