Without any comment on policies at Sky Tower, technically this can be done successfully.

Sky Tower is a linking platform for all the carriers, but no one runs 3G from it (at least not from the tower, that I know about). That's good. What's bad is that the upper levels of Sky Tower see ALL THE CELLS.

If, hypothetically, I were installing an OpenGear ACM5004 at Sky Tower, I'd do this:

1.) Install the 3G device in a rack where it won't get messed with. Tie that sucker down & lock your cabinet or it will walk away.
2.) Cable LMR-240 to the nearest window. With 10 meters of cable and a couple of connectors at 2100MHz you'll lose less than 4dB.
3.) Install a 10dBi patch antenna like this one in the corner of a window: http://cellutronics.co.nz/pgm-download_media.php?name=AP_0825_2500_7_10_pattern.pdf
4.) Point the antenna down (45 degrees or so) at the nearest building facing you. Use that building as a passive reflector. It works, trust me.
5.) Pay JDA for having a 120mm antenna in the window ($500 p.a.? who knows...) or don't and hope you don't get caught
6.) Enjoy your stable, five-bars 3G connectivity.

Good luck!

-JB

On Tue, May 1, 2012 at 5:43 PM, Brendan Baker <brendan.baker@opengear.com> wrote:
Hoping someone on the right side of the tasman can help out with some advice


I have a customer wanting to put some OOB equipment into a new POP at skytower auckland. �Back here in Aus they've generally used a 3g connection.

1) Is there reasonable 3g access in skytower? are there any restrictions on cell/3g use?
2) Anyone recommend a pre-paid data service (NZ telecom, vodafone or other provider?) for say 12 months?

Thanks in advance.



Brendan Baker � ��
Suite 44, 2 Benson St, Toowong, Qld 4066. �Australia


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