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                                                   TEST REPORT

                                     Covering the
                          DYNAMIC FREQUENCY SELECTION (DFS)
                                    REQUIREMENTS
                                         OF

                              FCC Part 15 Subpart E (UNII), RSS-247

                                                        Google Inc.
                                                        Model: H0A

                      IC CERTIFICATION #:                       10395A-H0A
                                  FCC ID:                       A4RH0A

                                       COMPANY:                 Google Inc.
                                                                1600 Amphitheatre Pky
                                                                Mountain View, CA, 94043

                                        TEST SITE:              National Technical Systems - Silicon Valley
                                                                41039 Boyce Road
                                                                Fremont, CA 94538

                                 REPORT DATE:                   August 14, 2017

                              REVISION DATE:                     August 25, 2017

                          FINAL TEST DATE:                      July 25, 2017

                             TEST ENGINEER:                     Mehran Birgani

                TOTAL NUMBER OF PAGES:                          27




                      National Technical Systems - Silicon Valley is accredited by the A2LA, certificate number 0214.26, to perform
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                                       VALIDATING SIGNATORIES

PROGRAM MGR /
TECHNICAL REVIEWER:


______________________________
Mark Hill
Staff Engineer



REPORT PREPARER:


______________________________
Mehran Birgani
Senior EMC Engineer



QUALITY ASSURANCE DELEGATE


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David Guidotti
Senior Technical Writer




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                                          REVISION HISTORY
  Rev #          Date                                  Comments                             Modified By
    -        August 14, 2017     Initial Release                                                 -
    1        August 25, 2017     Removed detailed product information for confidentiality     MEH




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                                                                    TABLE OF CONTENTS
TITLE PAGE ...............................................................................................................................................................1
VALIDATING SIGNATORIES .................................................................................................................................2
REVISION HISTORY ................................................................................................................................................3
TABLE OF CONTENTS ............................................................................................................................................4
LIST OF TABLES .......................................................................................................................................................5
LIST OF FIGURES .....................................................................................................................................................5
SCOPE ..........................................................................................................................................................................6
OBJECTIVE ................................................................................................................................................................6
STATEMENT OF COMPLIANCE ...........................................................................................................................6
DEVIATIONS FROM THE STANDARD ................................................................................................................6
TEST RESULTS ..........................................................................................................................................................7
  TEST RESULTS SUMMARY – FCC PART 15, CLIENT DEVICE........................................................................7
  MEASUREMENT UNCERTAINTIES ....................................................................................................................7
EQUIPMENT UNDER TEST (EUT) DETAILS ......................................................................................................8
  GENERAL ................................................................................................................................................................8
  ENCLOSURE ...........................................................................................................................................................8
  MODIFICATIONS ...................................................................................................................................................8
  SUPPORT EQUIPMENT .........................................................................................................................................9
  EUT INTERFACE PORTS ......................................................................................................................................9
  EUT OPERATION ...................................................................................................................................................9
RADAR WAVEFORMS ...........................................................................................................................................10
DFS TEST METHODS .............................................................................................................................................12
  RADIATED TEST METHOD................................................................................................................................12
  DFS MEASUREMENT INSTRUMENTATION ...................................................................................................14
  RADAR GENERATION SYSTEM .......................................................................................................................14
  CHANNEL MONITORING SYSTEM ..................................................................................................................15
  RADAR GENERATOR PLOTS.............................................................................................................................16
DFS MEASUREMENT METHODS .......................................................................................................................22
  DFS – CHANNEL CLOSING TRANSMISSION TIME AND CHANNEL MOVE TIME ...................................22
  DFS – CHANNEL NON-OCCUPANCY AND VERIFICATION OF PASSIVE SCANNING .............................22
APPENDIX A TEST EQUIPMENT CALIBRATION DATA ...............................................................................23
APPENDIX B TEST DATA TABLES FOR RADAR DETECTION PROBABILITY .......................................24
APPENDIX C TEST DATA TABLES AND PLOTS FOR CHANNEL CLOSING ............................................25
  FCC PART 15 SUBPART E CHANNEL CLOSING MEASUREMENTS ..................................................................25
END OF REPORT.....................................................................................................................................................27




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                                                          LIST OF TABLES
Table 1 - FCC Part 15 Subpart E Client Device Test Result Summary ....................................................... 7
Table 2 - FCC Short Pulse Radar Test Waveforms .................................................................................... 10
Table 3 - FCC Long Pulse Radar Test Waveforms .................................................................................... 11
Table 4 - FCC Frequency Hopping Radar Test Waveforms....................................................................... 11
Table 5 - FCC Part 15 Subpart E Channel Closing Test Results................................................................ 25


                                                          LIST OF FIGURES
Figure 1 Test Configuration for radiated Measurement Method ................................................................ 12
Figure 2 SA Noise Floor During Testing (radar shown at 520 ms)............................................................ 15
Figure 3 FCC Type 1 Radar (18 pulses) ..................................................................................................... 16
Figure 4 FCC Type 2 Radar (24 pulses) ..................................................................................................... 17
Figure 5 FCC Type 3 Radar (17 pulses) ..................................................................................................... 18
Figure 6 FCC Type 4 Radar (16 pulses) ..................................................................................................... 19
Figure 7 FCC Type 5 Radar (burst with three pulses, 1650 µs first period) .............................................. 20
Figure 8 FCC Type 6 Radar (9 pulses in each burst) ................................................................................. 21
Figure 9 Channel Utilization during In-Service Detection Measurements (20MHz mode) ....................... 24
Figure 10 Channel Closing Time and Channel Move Time (20MHz mode) – 40 second plot .................. 25
Figure 11 Close-Up of Transmissions Occurring More Than 200ms After The End of Radar ................. 26




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SCOPE
        Test data has been taken pursuant to the relevant DFS requirements of the following
        standard(s):

            •   FCC Part 15 Subpart E Unlicensed National Information Infrastructure (U-NII)
                Devices.
            •   RSS-247 Local Area Network Devices.
        Tests were performed in accordance with these standards together with the current
        published versions of the basic standards referenced therein including FCC KDB 905462
        D02 and FCC KDB 905462 D03 as outlined in NTS Silicon Valley test procedures. The
        test results recorded herein are based on a single type test of the Google Inc. model H0A
        and therefore apply only to the tested sample. The sample was selected and prepared by
        Dominik Mente of Google Inc.


OBJECTIVE
        The objective of the manufacturer is to comply with the standards identified in the
        previous section. In order to demonstrate compliance, the manufacturer or a contracted
        laboratory makes measurements and takes the necessary steps to ensure that the
        equipment complies with the appropriate technical standards. Compliance with some
        DFS features is covered through a manufacturer statement or through observation of the
        device.


STATEMENT OF COMPLIANCE
        The tested sample of the Google Inc. model H0A complied with the DFS requirements of
        FCC Part 15.407(h)(2), and RSS-247 Issue 2.
        Maintenance of compliance is the responsibility of the manufacturer. Any modifications
        to the product should be assessed to determine their potential impact on the compliance
        status of the device with respect to the standards detailed in this test report.


DEVIATIONS FROM THE STANDARD
        No deviations were made from the test methods and requirements covered by the scope of
        this report.




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TEST RESULTS

TEST RESULTS SUMMARY – FCC Part 15, CLIENT DEVICE

                      Table 1 - FCC Part 15 Subpart E Client Device Test Result Summary
                         Radar         EUT           Measured
    Description                                                         Requirement        Test Data        Status
                         Type       Frequency         Value
Channel closing
                        Type 0       5700MHz             0 ms              60 ms           Appendix C     Complies
transmission time
Channel move time       Type 0       5700MHz             0.1 s              10 s           Appendix C     Complies
Non-occupancy                        5700MHz
                        Type 0                      > 30 minutes       > 30 minutes        Appendix C     Complies
period - associated                 (see note 3)
Passive Scanning         N/A            N/A                        Refer to manufacturer attestation
 1) Tests were performed using the radiated test method.
 2) Channel availability check and detection threshold are not applicable to client devices.
 3) After the channel move the client re-associated with the master device on the new channel.



MEASUREMENT UNCERTAINTIES
        ISO/IEC 17025 requires that an estimate of the measurement uncertainties associated
        with the emissions test results be included in the report. The measurement uncertainties
        given below are based on a 95% confidence level, with a coverage factor (k=2) and were
        calculated in accordance with UKAS document LAB 34.


                       Measurement                      Measurement Unit              Expanded Uncertainty
        Timing
                                                                                        Timing resolution
        (Channel move time, aggregate                           ms
                                                                                            ± 0.24%
        transmission time)
        Timing
                                                              seconds                       5 seconds
        (non occupancy period)
        DFS Threshold (radiated)                                dBm                            1.6
        DFS Threshold (conducted)                               dBm                            1.2




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EQUIPMENT UNDER TEST (EUT) DETAILS

GENERAL
        The Google Inc. model H0A is an 802.11abgn/ac SISO Media Streaming Device capable
        of working both in 2.4GHz and 5.0GHz bands

        The sample was received on July 12, 2017 and tested on July 25, 2017. The EUT
        consisted of the following component(s):

           Manufacturer          Model           Description                  Serial Number
            Google Inc.          H0A       Media Streaming Device              7606LZZ8J0

        The manufacturer declared values for the EUT operational characteristics that affect DFS
        are as follows:

                Operating Modes (5250 – 5350 MHz, 5470 – 5725 MHz)
                                Client Device (no In Service Monitoring, no Ad-Hoc mode)
                (Note – for Canada, EUT operation is prohibited in the 5600-5650MHz band)

                Antenna Gains / EIRP (5250 – 5350 MHz, 5470 – 5725 MHz)
                                                          5250 – 5350 MHz 5470 – 5725 MHz
                          Lowest Antenna Gain (dBi)              3.7             3.7
                          Highest Antenna Gain (dBi)             3.7             3.7
                          EIRP Output Power (dBm)               19.5            19.8
                                Power can exceed 200mW eirp

                Channel Protocol
                                IP Based


ENCLOSURE
        The EUT enclosure is primarily constructed of uncoated plastic.


MODIFICATIONS
        The EUT did not require modifications during testing in order to comply with the
        requirements of the standard(s) referenced in this test report.




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SUPPORT EQUIPMENT
        The following equipment was used as support equipment for testing:

        Manufacturer             Model          Description        Serial Number         FCC ID
           Netgear           ASW105/B1        Ethernet Switch RP6114ADB039891     -
             HP               Pavilion       Laptop Computer         -            -
            Cisco        AIR-AP1252AG-A-K9     Access Point     FTX1209906V   LDK102061
            Nest               A0017         AC/DC Adapter           -            -
            Dell              Latitude       Laptop Computer      6DK55S1       DoC
        The italicized device was the master device.


EUT INTERFACE PORTS
        The I/O cabling configuration during testing was as follows:

                                           Cable(s)
              Port        Connected To     Description        Shielded or Unshielded Length (m)
          DC Power         AC/DC Adapter         coax                  shielded             1.5


EUT OPERATION
        The EUT was operating with the following software listed below. The software is secured
        by encryption to prevent the user from disabling the DFS function.

                Client Device: 1.0

        The streamed file was iperf and the client device configured to receive the file. The
        channel loading was evaluated to be 17.8% (refer to figure 9) meeting the approximately
        17% loading as required by FCC KDB 905462 D02.

        Refer to the H0A theory of operation document for the information about the power-on
        cycle time, statement about security of radar detection parameters and initial channel
        selection.

        The RF energy emitted from the H0A is below the FCC 15.109 limits for unintentional
        radiators when it is not transmitting. Refer to separate report covering unintentional
        emissions.




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RADAR WAVEFORMS

                             Table 2 - FCC Short Pulse Radar Test Waveforms
                                                                            Minimum          Minimum
                     Pulse Width             PRI              Pulses /
 Radar Type                                                                 Detection        Number of
                        (µsec)              (µsec)             burst
                                                                            Percentage         Trials
       0                 1                    1428              18                  See Note 1
           1a                           15 unique PRI                                           15
                                       values randomly
                                         selected from
                                          the list of 23
                                                              Round
                                         PRI values in
                                                                Up
                                         Note 2 below
   1                     1                                    1/360*           60%
           1b                           518-3066 with                                              15
                                                              19*106/
                                            minimum
                                                              PRI µsec
                                        increment of 1
                                       µsec, excluding
                                           PRI values
                                         selected in 1a
      2                 1-5                 150-230       23-29         60%                 30
      3                6-10                 200-500       16-18         60%                 30
      4               11-20                 200-500       12-16         60%                 30
 Aggregate (Radar Types 1-4)                                            80%                120
 Note 1: Short Pulse Radar Type 0 is used for the detection bandwidth test, channel move time, and
 channel closing time tests.
 Note 2: Pulse repetition intervals values for Test 1a above
 Pulse Repetition Frequency          Pulse Repetition Frequency      Pulse Repetition Interval
 Number                              (Pulses Per Second)             (Microseconds)
                 1                                   1930.5                               518
                 2                                   1858.7                               538
                 3                                   1792.1                               558
                 4                                   1730.1                               578
                 5                                   1672.2                               598
                 6                                   1618.1                               618
                 7                                   1567.4                               638
                 8                                   1519.8                               658
                 9                                   1474.9                               678
                10                                   1432.7                               698
                11                                   1392.8                               718
                12                                    1355                                738
                13                                   1319.3                               758
                14                                   1285.3                               778
                15                                   1253.1                               798
                16                                   1222.5                               818
                17                                   1193.3                               838
                18                                   1165.6                               858
                19                                    1139                                878
                20                                   1113.6                               898
                21                                   1089.3                               918
                22                                   1066.1                               938
                23                                    326.2                              3066




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                            Table 3 - FCC Long Pulse Radar Test Waveforms
               Pulse      Chirp                                              Minimum          Minimum
   Radar                                PRI     Pulses /      Number
              Width      Width                                               Detection        Number of
   Type                                (µsec)    burst        of Bursts
              (µsec)     (MHz)                                               Percentage         Trials
     5        50-100      5-20         1000-      1-3            8-20           80%              30
                                       2000

                       Table 4 - FCC Frequency Hopping Radar Test Waveforms
                                                              Hopping
               Pulse                            Hopping                      Minimum          Minimum
   Radar                  PRI      Pulses /                   Sequence
              Width                               Rate                       Detection        Number of
   Type                  (µsec)     hop                        Length
              (µsec)                             (kHz)                       Percentage         Trials
                                                               (msec)
     6           1        333            9       0.333          300             70%               30




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DFS TEST METHODS

RADIATED TEST METHOD
        The combination of master and slave devices is located in an anechoic chamber. The
        simulated radar waveform is transmitted from a directional horn antenna (typically an
        EMCO 3115) toward the unit performing the radar detection (radar detection device,
        RDD). Every effort is made to ensure that the main beam of the EUT’s antenna is aligned
        with the radar-generating antenna which is oriented in vertical polarization.

                                             Anechoic Chamber
              Master Device




                                                                                    Radar
                                                   ~3m                            Antenna


                      Monitoring
                       Antenna




                              Traffic Monitoring                         Radar Generation
                                    System                                   System




                      Figure 1 Test Configuration for radiated Measurement Method




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        The signal level of the simulated waveform is set to a reference level equal to the
        threshold level (plus 1dB if testing against FCC requirements). Lower levels may also be
        applied on request of the manufacturer. The level reported is the level at the RDD
        antenna and so it is not corrected for the RDD’s antenna gain. The RDD is configured
        with the lowest gain antenna assembly intended for use with the device.

        The signal level is verified by measuring the CW signal level from the radar generation
        system using a reference antenna of gain GREF (dBi). The radar signal level is calculated
        from the measured level, R (dBm), and any cable loss, L (dB), between the reference
        antenna and the measuring instrument:

                Applied level (dBm) = R – GREF + L

        If both master and client devices have radar detection capability then the device not under
        test is positioned with absorbing material between its antenna and the radar generating
        antenna, and the radar level at the non RDD is verified to be at least 20dB below the
        threshold level to ensure that any responses are due to the RDD detecting radar.

        The antenna connected to the channel monitoring subsystem is positioned to allow both
        master and client transmissions to be observed, with the level of the EUT’s transmissions
        between 6 and 10dB higher than those from the other device.




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DFS MEASUREMENT INSTRUMENTATION

RADAR GENERATION SYSTEM
        An Agilent PSG is used as the radar-generating source. The integral arbitrary waveform
        generators are programmed using Agilent’s “Pulse Building” software and NTS Silicon
        Valley custom software to produce the required waveforms, with the capability to
        produce both un-modulated and modulated (FM Chirp) pulses. Where there are multiple
        values for a specific radar parameter then the software selects a value at random and, for
        FCC tests, the software verifies that the resulting waveform is truly unique.

        With the exception of the hopping waveforms required by the FCC’s rules (see below),
        the radar generator is set to a single frequency within the radar detection bandwidth of the
        EUT. The frequency is varied from trial to trial by stepping in 5MHz steps. For radar
        types with variable parameters, each detection probability trial is performed using a
        unique set of parameters obtained by a random selection with uniform distribution for
        each of the variable parameters.

        Frequency hopping radar waveforms are simulated using a time domain model. A
        randomly hopping sequence algorithm (which uses each channel in the hopping radar’s
        range once in a hopping sequence) generates a hop sequence. A segment of the first 100
        elements of the hop sequence are then examined to determine if it contains one or more
        frequencies within the radar detection bandwidth of the EUT. If it does not then the first
        element of the segment is discarded and the next frequency in the sequence is added. The
        process repeats until a valid segment is produced. The radar system is then programmed
        to produce bursts at time slots coincident with the frequencies within the segment that fall
        in the detection bandwidth. The frequency of the generator is stepped in 1 MHz
        increments across the EUT’s detection range.

        The radar signal level is verified during testing using a long duration pulse waveform
        generated in the same manner as the normal radar generated signals.

        The generator output is connected to the coupling port of the conducted set-up or to the
        radar-generating antenna. The radar generating antenna (when used) is oriented for
        vertical polarization.




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CHANNEL MONITORING SYSTEM
        Channel monitoring is achieved using a spectrum analyzer and digital storage
        oscilloscope. The analyzer is configured in a zero-span mode, center frequency set to the
        radar waveform’s frequency or the center frequency of the EUT’s operating channel. The
        IF output of the analyzer is connected to one input of the oscilloscope.

        A signal generator output is set to send either the modulating signal directly or a pulse
        gate with an output pulse co-incident with each radar pulse. This output is connected to a
        second input on the oscilloscope and the oscilloscope displays both the channel traffic
        (via the if input) and the radar pulses on its display.

        For in service monitoring tests the analyzer sweep time is set to > 20 seconds and the
        oscilloscope is configured with a data record length of 10 seconds for the short duration
        and frequency hopping waveforms, 20 seconds for the long duration waveforms. Both
        instruments are set for a single acquisition sequence. The analyzer is triggered 500ms
        before the start of the waveform and the oscilloscope is triggered directly by the
        modulating pulse train. Timing measurements for aggregate channel transmission time
        and channel move time are made from the oscilloscope data, with the end of the
        waveform clearly identified by the pulse train on one trace. The analyzer trace data is
        used to confirm that the last transmission occurred within the 10-second record of the
        oscilloscope. If necessary the record length of the oscilloscope is expanded to capture the
        last transmission on the channel prior to the channel move.

        Channel availability check time timing plots are made using the analyzer. The analyzer is
        triggered at start of the EUT’s channel availability check and used to verify that the EUT
        does not transmit when radar is applied during the check time.

        The analyzer detector and oscilloscope sampling mode is set to peak detect for all plots.




                      Figure 2 SA Noise Floor During Testing (radar shown at 520 ms)

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RADAR GENERATOR PLOTS
        The radar generator was connected to Spectrum Analyzer (SA) input, with the SA set to
        zero span, 3 MHz RBW, 3 MHz VBW. The SA IF output was connected to an
        oscilloscope to provide timing plots.




                                  Figure 3 FCC Type 1 Radar (18 pulses)




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                                  Figure 4 FCC Type 2 Radar (24 pulses)




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                                  Figure 5 FCC Type 3 Radar (17 pulses)




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                                  Figure 6 FCC Type 4 Radar (16 pulses)




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                 Figure 7 FCC Type 5 Radar (burst with three pulses, 1650 µs first period)
The shape is round due to chirped frequency during pulse as the SA is in zero span with 3 MHz
BW.




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                            Figure 8 FCC Type 6 Radar (9 pulses in each burst)




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DFS MEASUREMENT METHODS

DFS – CHANNEL CLOSING TRANSMISSION TIME AND CHANNEL MOVE TIME
        Channel clearing and closing times are measured by applying a burst of radar with the
        device configured to change channel and by observing the channel for transmissions. The
        time between the end of the applied radar waveform and the final transmission on the
        channel is the channel move time.

        The aggregate transmission closing time is measured using the following way:

                FCC/MSIP Notice No. 2015-95 – the total time of all individual transmissions
                from the EUT that are observed starting 200ms at the end of the last radar pulse in
                the waveform. This value is required to be less than 60ms.


DFS – CHANNEL NON-OCCUPANCY AND VERIFICATION OF PASSIVE SCANNING
        The channel that was in use prior to radar detection by the master is additionally
        monitored for 30 minutes to ensure no transmissions on the vacated channel over the
        required non-occupancy period. This is achieved by tuning the spectrum analyzer to the
        vacated channel in zero-span mode and connecting the IF output to an oscilloscope. The
        oscilloscope is triggered by the radar pulse and set to provide a single sweep (in peak
        detect mode) that lasts for at least 30 minutes after the end of the channel move time.

        For devices with a client-mode that are being evaluated against FCC rules the
        manufacturer must supply an attestation letter stating that the client device does not
        employ any active scanning techniques (i.e. does not transmit in the DFS bands without
        authorization from a Master device).




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                             Appendix A Test Equipment Calibration Data

 Manufacturer         Description                           Model #          Asset #        Cal Due
                      EMC Spectrum Analyzer, 9 kHz - 6.5
 Hewlett Packard                                            8595EM             787        01-Sep-17
                      GHz DFS
 ETS Lindgren         Antenna, Horn, 1-18 GHz               3117               1662       13-Jun-18
 Tektronix            500MHz, 2CH, 5GS/s OscilloScope       TDS5052B           2118       07-Dec-17
 EMCO                 Antenna, Horn, 1-18 GHz               3115               2733       06-Dec-18
 Agilent              PSG, Vector Signal Generator,
                                                            E8267D             3011        25-Feb-18
 Technologies         (250kHz - 20GHz)




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                      Appendix B Test Data Tables for Radar Detection Probability
The plot below shows the channel loading during testing as evaluated over a 0.4 second period.
The traffic was generated by iperf.




          Figure 9 Channel Utilization during In-Service Detection Measurements (20MHz mode)




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                       Appendix C Test Data Tables and Plots for Channel Closing

FCC PART 15 SUBPART E Channel Closing Measurements

                        Table 5 - FCC Part 15 Subpart E Channel Closing Test Results
                                             Channel Closing                Channel Move
    Waveform Type                          Transmission Time 1                   Time                  Result
                                          Measured       Limit           Measured     Limit
    Radar Type 0                            0 ms         60 ms            0.1 s       10 s              Pass




          Figure 10 Channel Closing Time and Channel Move Time (20MHz mode) – 40 second plot




1
 Channel closing time for FCC measurements is the aggregate transmission time starting from 200ms after the end
of the radar signal to the completion of the channel move.
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 Figure 11 Close-Up of Transmissions Occurring More Than 200ms After The End of Radar (20MHz mode)




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