zones should consider minimizing the covered population impact. For example, future earth stations could consider locating in geographic areas with low population density. Should the Department proceed to authorize HPODs use prior to WRC-19, what regulatory approach would best ensure a balance of timely deployment and the protection of other existing and future services in the 5150-5250 MHz frequency band? Also, indicate any and all considerations that should be given to equipment standards, technical requirements, eligibility criteria and/or conditions of licence depending on the relevant approach. IEEE 802 recommends ISED to follow the regulatory approach from the US FCC, for example allowing both indoor and outdoor use at up to 4W EIRP, a limitation of 125 mW EIRP at elevation above 30 degrees, and notification of deployments consisting of over 1000 access points. In addition, due to downlink facility in Ottawa (and any future downlink facilities), limited exclusion zone can be considered based on detailed study of impact on population Wi-Fi coverage. CONCLUSION IEEE 802 supports ISED’s efforts in modification to the current technical and policy framework for radio local area network (RLAN) devices operating in the 5150-5250 MHz frequency band to relax restriction on the band. As detailed out on the responses above, we believe that early harmonization of regulations with that of U.S. FCC and removing restrictions by allowing both the current indoor and a new outdoor use of higher power RLAN devices is the best course of action. Respectfully submitted,
zones should consider minimizing the covered population impact. For example, future earth stations could consider locating in geographic areas with low population density. Should the Department proceed to authorize HPODs use prior to WRC-19, what regulatory approach would best ensure a balance of timely deployment and the protection of other existing and future services in the 5150-5250 MHz frequency band? Also, indicate any and all considerations that should be given to equipment standards, technical requirements, eligibility criteria and/or conditions of licence depending on the relevant approach. IEEE 802 recommends ISED to follow the regulatory approach from the US FCC, for example allowing both indoor and outdoor use at up to 4W EIRP, a limitation of 125 mW EIRP at elevation above 30 degrees, and notification of deployments consisting of over 1000 access points. In addition, due to downlink facility in Ottawa (and any future downlink facilities), limited exclusion zone can be considered based on detailed study of impact on population Wi-Fi coverage. CONCLUSION IEEE 802 supports ISED’s efforts in modification to the current technical and policy framework for radio local area network (RLAN) devices operating in the 5150-5250 MHz frequency band to relax restriction on the band. As detailed out on the responses above, we believe that early harmonization of regulations with that of U.S. FCC and removing restrictions by allowing both the current indoor and a new outdoor use of higher power RLAN devices is the best course of action. Respectfully submitted,
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