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POYNTING Certified Advisor - Fixed Wireless Access  (PCA-FWA)


Description

This Poynting Academy course delves into the integration of Poynting Antennas within Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) applications.

We will explore the critical role of antennas in maximizing FWA performance and explore why Poynting's innovative antenna solutions address the specific challenges of this dynamic technology.

Through this course, you will gain a comprehensive understanding of:

  • FWA Applications:  Identify key FWA needs and what problems Poynting is solving in this vertical
  • Learn the Main Considerations for Antenna Selection in FWA: Understand technical and sales considerations that affect antenna selection 
  • Discover Poynting Antennas FWA Portfolio:  Get familiarized with the different solutions we offer for FWA and understand their different features
  • Selecting the Right Poynting Antenna:  Learn how to select the optimal Poynting antenna based on the application requirements, scenario and surrounding environment  

By the course conclusion, you will be equipped with the knowledge and expertise to confidently identify customer needs and build competent solutions based on Poynting Antennas leverage Poynting antennas to achieve superior performance and unlock the full potential of your FWA deployments.


Please note: Enrollment in this course is subject to a prerequisite. Participants must have completed the PCA - Antenna Fundamentals course. If not, you will need to take a short assessment to ensure that you have the necessary foundational knowledge.

To check eligibility, please scroll to the bottom of the page.

Content
  • Course Structure and Completion Guidelines
  • Module 1: Fixed Wireless Access - Intro
  • Course Introduction
  • What problems are we solving in FWA?
  • Quiz
  • Module 2: How to Select and Antenna for a FWA Application
  • Choosing the right Antenna for FWA
  • Identifying the Technology
  • Selecting SISO/MIMO Configurations
  • Do we need a Directional or Omni-directional Antenna?
  • Additional Considerations
  • Quiz
  • Module 3: General Portfolio Overview
  • Introducing Poynting Fixed Wireless Access Antennas
  • POYNTING CPE Solutions
  • LPDA 500
  • XPOL-24
  • The EPNT Series
  • Quiz
  • Module 4: Application Examples - Real World Scenarios
  • Antenna Selection - Real World Scenarios
  • Module 5: Antenna Selection Cheat Sheet
  • Antenna Selection Cheat Sheet
  • Module 6: Success Stories
  • Nature office – Now Possible With a POYNTING Antenna
  • Superfast internet in rural Ireland using POYNTING Antennas
  • The Geodrone unmanned vessel, communicates using POYNTING antennas
  • Poynting, keeping an eye on Ospreys in Scotland
  • Final Assessment
  • Final Assessment Test
  • Feedback Survey
  • Course Feedback Survey 
Completion rules
  • All units must be completed
  • Leads to a certificate with a duration: 2 years
Prerequisites
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