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USER GUIDE
PTP 550/550E Series
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  • Page 1 USER GUIDE PTP 550/550E Series System Release 4.5...
  • Page 2 Accuracy While reasonable efforts have been made to assure the accuracy of this document, Cambium Networks assumes no liability resulting from any inaccuracies or omissions in this document, or from use of the information obtained herein. Cambium reserves the right to make changes to any products described herein to improve reliability, function, or design, and reserves the right to revise this document and to make changes from time to time in content hereof with no obligation to notify any person of revisions or changes.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents About This User Guide ............................. 1 Contacting Cambium Networks ....................... 1 Purpose ..............................1 Cross references ............................2 Feedback ..............................2 Important regulatory information ........................3 USA specific information .......................... 3 Canada specific information ........................3 Renseignements specifiques au Canada ....................4 EU Declaration of Conformity ........................
  • Page 4 Contents Link Scheduler ............................. 1-10 OFDM and channel bandwidth ......................1-10 Adaptive modulation ........................... 1-10 MIMO ..............................1-11 DFS Tuning ............................1-11 Encryption ............................1-12 Regulatory bands ..........................1-12 PTP networks ............................1-13 Ethernet bridging ............................1-14 Ethernet ports ............................. 1-14 Data network ............................
  • Page 5 Planning for NTP operation ......................... 3-35 System threshold ............................3-36 Chapter 4: Legal and regulatory information .................... 4-1 Cambium Networks end user license agreement ..................4-2 Definitions ............................. 4-2 Acceptance of this agreement ......................4-2 Grant of license ............................. 4-2 Conditions of use ...........................
  • Page 6 Contents Confidentiality ............................4-4 Right to use Cambium’s name ....................... 4-5 Transfer ..............................4-5 Updates ..............................4-5 Maintenance ............................4-5 Disclaimer .............................. 4-6 Limitation of liability ..........................4-6 U.S. government ............................ 4-6 Term of license ............................4-7 Governing law ............................4-7 Assignment ............................
  • Page 7 Contents Installing the PSU ............................5-13 Installing the AC Power Injector ......................5-13 Installing an SFP Ethernet interface ......................5-14 Fitting the long cable gland ......................... 5-16 Inserting the SFP module ........................5-17 Connecting the cable ........................... 5-20 Fitting the gland ..........................5-21 Removing the cable and SFP module ....................
  • Page 8 Contents Checking the power supply LED ......................7-66 Power LED is off ........................... 7-66 Ethernet LED is off ..........................7-66 Troubleshooting the radio link........................7-69 The module has lost or does not establish radio connectivity ............7-69 Link is unreliable or does not achieve data rates required ..............7-69 Using the device external reset button ......................

  • Page 9: About This User Guide

    TQ13 7UP Purpose Cambium Networks Point-To-Point (PTP) documents are intended to instruct and assist personnel in the operation, installation and maintenance of the Cambium PTP equipment and ancillary devices. It is recommended that all personnel engaged in such activities be properly trained.

  • Page 10: Cross References

    About This User Guide Important regulatory information Cross references References to external publications are shown in italics. Other cross references, emphasized in blue text in electronic versions, are active links to the references. This document is divided into numbered chapters that are divided into sections. Sections are not numbered, but are individually named at the top of each page, and are listed in the table of contents.

  • Page 11: Important Regulatory Information

    About This User Guide Important regulatory information Important regulatory information The PTP 550/550E product is certified as an unlicensed device in frequency bands where it is not allowed to cause interference to licensed services (called primary users of the bands). USA specific information Caution This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.

  • Page 12: Renseignements Specifiques Au Canada

    EU Declaration of Conformity Hereby, Cambium Networks declares that the Cambium PTP 550/550E Series Wireless Ethernet Bridge complies with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. The declaration of conformity may be consulted at: http://www.cambiumnetworks.com/support/ec-doc...

  • Page 13: Specific Expertise And Training For Professional Installers

    About This User Guide Important regulatory information Specific expertise and training for professional installers To ensure that the PTP 550/550E is installed and configured in compliance with the requirements of Industry Canada and the FCC, installers must have the radio engineering skills and training described in this section. This is particularly important when installing and configuring a PTP 550/550E system for operation in the 5.1 GHz and 5.4 GHz UNII bands.

  • Page 14: Training

    About This User Guide Important regulatory information Training The installer needs to have basic competence in radio and IP network installation. The specific requirements applicable to the PTP 550/550E should be gained by reading Chapter 5: Installation Chapter 6: Configuration and alignment and by performing sample setups at base workshop before live deployments.

  • Page 15: Problems And Warranty

    Hardware warranty Cambium’s standard hardware warranty is for one (1) year from date of shipment from Cambium Networks or a Cambium distributor. Cambium Networks warrants that hardware will conform to the relevant published specifications and will be free from material defects in material and workmanship under normal use and service.

  • Page 16: Security Advice

    Security advice Security advice Cambium Networks systems and equipment provide security parameters that can be configured by the operator based on their particular operating environment. Cambium recommends setting and using these parameters following industry recognized security practices. Security aspects to be considered are protecting the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information and assets.

  • Page 17: Warnings, Cautions, And Notes

    Warnings, cautions, and notes The following describes how warnings and cautions are used in this document and in all documents of the Cambium Networks document set. Warnings Warnings precede instructions that contain potentially hazardous situations. Warnings are used to alert the reader to possible hazards that could cause loss of life or physical injury.

  • Page 18: Caring For The Environment

    About This User Guide Caring for the environment Caring for the environment The following information describes national or regional requirements for the disposal of Cambium Networks supplied equipment and for the approved disposal of surplus packaging. In EU countries The following information is provided to enable regulatory compliance with the European Union (EU) directives identified and any amendments made to these directives when using Cambium equipment in EU countries.

  • Page 19: Chapter 1: Product Description

    Chapter 1: Product description This chapter provides a high-level description of products in the PTP 550/550E series. It describes in general terms the function of the product, the main product variants, and the main hardware components. The following topics are described in this chapter: •...

  • Page 20: Overview Of The Ptp 550/550E Series

    Chapter 1: Product description Overview of the PTP 550/550E Series Overview of the PTP 550/550E Series This section introduces the key features, typical uses, product variants and components of the PTP 550/550E series. Purpose Cambium PTP 550/550E products are designed for Ethernet bridging over point-to-point links in the unlicensed 5 GHz frequency band.

  • Page 21: Frequency Bands

    Chapter 1: Product description Overview of the PTP 550/550E Series Table 1 Main characteristics of the PTP 550/550E Series Characteristic Value Topology Wireless link condition LOS, near LOS Scheduler Connectivity Ethernet Operating frequencies Unlicensed bands, 5 GHz Channel bandwidth 20 MHz, 40 MHz, 80 MHz (independent per channel) Data rate 1.4 Gbps Frequency bands...

  • Page 22: Typical Bridge Deployment

    Chapter 1: Product description Overview of the PTP 550/550E Series Typical bridge deployment The PTP 550/550E is an “all outdoor” solution consisting of a wireless bridge between two sites. Each site installation consists of a PTP 550/550E Integrated or PTP 550/550E Connectorized outdoor unit (ODU) and a power injector (PSU) (Figure 1).

  • Page 23: Hardware Overview

    Chapter 1: Product description Overview of the PTP 550/550E Series Figure 1 PTP 550/550E typical bridge deployment Hardware overview The main hardware components of the PTP 550/550E are as follows: Outdoor unit (ODU): The ODU is a self-contained transceiver unit that houses both radio and networking •...
  • Page 24 Chapter 1: Product description Overview of the PTP 550/550E Series • The ODU is supplied in the following regional variants: FCC, intended for deployment in the USA IC, intended for deployment in Canada EU, intended for deployment in countries of the European Union or other countries following ETSI regulations Rest of the World (RoW), intended for deployment in countries other than USA, Canada, and EU countries.

  • Page 25: Wireless Operation

    Chapter 1: Product description Wireless operation Wireless operation This section describes how the PTP 550/550E wireless link is operated, including modulation modes, power control, and security. Channel Bonding PTP 550/550E features three radio interfaces – two radios are used for data transfer and one radio is used for a real-time spectrum analyzer and Dynamic Channel Selection (supported in a future release).

  • Page 26: Time-Division Duplexing

    Chapter 1: Product description Wireless operation • Ensures that each PTP link is always operating most efficiently and with the highest reliability regardless of changing environmental conditions without human interaction. DCS support on FCC & ETSI product lines DCS is not currently supported when the configured channel is a DFS channel in FCC & ETSI product variants. The following is the current DCS behavior on FCC/ETSI product variants: F300 &...
  • Page 27 Chapter 1: Product description Wireless operation Figure 2 TDD cycle – single channel Page 1-9...

  • Page 28: Link Scheduler

    Chapter 1: Product description Wireless operation Link Scheduler The PTP 550/550E series provides three configuration options for apportioning the available capacity between the two link directions. 75/25 – The capacity in the direction Master to Slave comprises 75% of available TDD frame, and the •...

  • Page 29: Mimo

    Chapter 1: Product description Wireless operation The PTP 550/550E provides an adaptive modulation scheme (on each channel in dual-channel operation) where the receiver constantly monitors the quality of the received signal and notifies the sender of the success of received packets such that the sender can select the optimum modulation mode with which to transmit. In this way, optimum capacity is achieved at all times.

  • Page 30: Encryption

    Chapter 1: Product description Wireless operation Encryption The PTP 550/550E supports optional encryption for data transmitted over the wireless link. The encryption algorithm used is the Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) with a 128-bit key size. AES is a symmetric encryption algorithm approved by U.S. Government organizations (and others) to protect sensitive information.

  • Page 31: Ptp Networks

    Chapter 1: Product description Wireless operation Caution To avoid possible enforcement action by the country regulator, always operate links in accordance with local regulations. Attention Pour éviter une éventuelle sanction par le régulateur du pays, utiliser toujours nos liaisons radiofréquences conformément à la réglementation locale. Further reading For information about…...

  • Page 32: Ethernet Bridging

    Chapter 1: Product description Ethernet bridging Ethernet bridging This section describes how the PTP 550/550E processes Ethernet data. Ethernet ports The PTP 550/550E Series ODU has two Ethernet ports: Main PSU: The Main PSU port provides a copper Ethernet interface for 100BASE-TX and 1000BASE-T, and •...

  • Page 33: Quality Of Service (Qos)

    Chapter 1: Product description Ethernet bridging Ethernet frames received at the Ethernet ports, or generated internally within the management agent, are encapsulated within a lightweight MAC layer for transmission over the wireless link. Quality of Service (QoS) PTP 550/550E provides three priority types for traffic waiting for transmission over the wireless link – Voice, High and Low.

  • Page 34: System Management

    Chapter 1: Product description System management System management This section introduces the PTP 550/550E management system, including the web interface, installation, configuration, alerts, and upgrades. Management agent PTP 550/550E equipment is managed through an embedded management agent. Management workstations, network management systems or PCs can be connected to this agent using an in-band network management mode.

  • Page 35: Network Management

    Chapter 1: Product description System management Network management IPv4 and IPv6 interfaces The PTP 550/550E ODU contains an embedded management agent with IPv4 and IPv6 interfaces. Network management communication is exclusively based on IP and associated higher-layer transport and application protocols.

  • Page 36: Snmp

    The management agent supports fault and performance management by means of an SNMP interface. The management agent is compatible with SNMP v2c using one Management Information Base (MIB) file which is available for download from the Cambium Networks Support website HTTP: Further reading For information about…...

  • Page 37: Trial Config

    Chapter 1: Product description System management Further reading For information about… Refer to… How to plan for NTP operation Planning for NTP operation on page 3-35 How to configure NTP Configuration > System page on page 6-25 Trial Config This release provides users the option to make configuration changes and observe the effects before applying the changes.

  • Page 38: System Logging (Syslog)

    SNMP interface, or cnMaestro management software. PTP 550/550E software images are digitally signed, and the ODU will accept only images that contain a valid Cambium Networks digital signature. The ODU always requires a reboot to complete a software upgrade. Note Obtain the application software and this user guide from the support website BEFORE warranty expires.

  • Page 39: Cnmaestro Zero-Touch

    Chapter 1: Product description System management Further reading For information about… Refer to… How to upgrade the software using the web Tools > Software Upgrade page on page 6-51. interface cnMaestro Zero-Touch With Release 4.4.1 on ePMP, it has never been easier to get a subscriber module configured on your network. Using this feature, SMs can be automatically on-boarded to the cnMaestro Monitoring and Management System and then upgraded and configured through.
  • Page 40 Chapter 2: System hardware This chapter describes the hardware components of a PTP 550/550E link. The following topics are described in this chapter: Outdoor unit (ODU) on page • • Power supply units (PSU) on page • Antennas and antenna cabling on page 2-12 Ethernet cabling...

  • Page 41: Chapter 2: System Hardware

    Chapter 2: System hardware Outdoor unit (ODU) Outdoor unit (ODU) ODU description One ODU is required for each link end. The ODU is a self-contained transceiver unit that houses both radio and networking electronics. Hardware platform variants PTP 550/550E ODUs are available in two different hardware platform variants: •...

  • Page 42: Ptp 550/550E Connectorized Odu

    Chapter 2: System hardware Outdoor unit (ODU) Figure 3 PTP 550/550E Integrated ODU (front and rear views) Integrated ODU kit part numbers Order PTP 550/550E Integrated ODU kits from Cambium Networks (Table Each of the parts listed in Table 3 includes the following items: •...
  • Page 43 Pour sélectionner les antennes, câbles et connecteurs RF pour les liaisons radiofréquence sans antenne intégrée, voir Antennas and antenna cabling page 2-12. Connectorized ODU kit part numbers Order PTP 550/550E Connectorized ODU kits from Cambium Networks (Table Each of the parts listed in Table 4 includes the following items: One Connectorized ODU •...

  • Page 44: Odu Accessories

    PTP 550/550E N000045L002A (1.6 inches to 3.2 Integrated inches) PTP 550/550E Connectorized The low profile bracket provides elevation adjustment of +10° to –5° or +5° to –10°. If separate ODU mounting brackets are required, order them from Cambium Networks. Page 2-5...

  • Page 45: Odu Interfaces

    Chapter 2: System hardware Outdoor unit (ODU) Figure 5 ODU low profile bracket ODU interfaces The PSU and SFP ports are on the rear of the integrated and connectorized ODUs (Figure 6). These interfaces are described in Table Figure 6 ODU rear interfaces Main Ethernet Table 7 ODU rear interfaces...
  • Page 46 Chapter 2: System hardware Outdoor unit (ODU) Figure 7 Connectorized ODU antenna interfaces Page 2-7...

  • Page 47: Odu Specifications

    Chapter 2: System hardware Outdoor unit (ODU) ODU specifications The PTP 550/550E ODU conforms to the specifications listed in Table Table 8 ODU specifications Category Specification Dimensions 23 dBi integrated: 305 mm (12.0 in) x 305 mm (12.0 in) x 68 mm (2.2 in) Connectorized: 278 mm (11.0 in) x 185 mm (7 in) x 88 mm (3.5 in) Weight 23 dBi integrated: 2.2 Kg (4.85 lbs) including bracket...

  • Page 48: Power Supply Units (Psu)

    Chapter 2: System hardware Power supply units (PSU) Power supply units (PSU) PSU description The PSU is an indoor unit that is connected to the ODU and network terminating equipment using Cat5e cable with RJ45 connectors. It is also plugged into an AC power supply so that it can inject Power over Ethernet (POE) into the ODU.

  • Page 49: Psu Part Numbers

    Chapter 2: System hardware Power supply units (PSU) PSU part numbers Order PSUs and (for AC power) line cords from Cambium Networks (Table Table 9 Power supply component part numbers Cambium description Cambium part number PTP 550/550E AC Power Injector...

  • Page 50: Psu Specifications

    Chapter 2: System hardware Power supply units (PSU) PSU specifications The PTP 550/550E AC Power Injector conforms to the specifications listed in Table Table 11 AC Power Injector specifications Category Specification Dimensions 137 mm (5.4 in) x 56 mm (2.2 in) x 38 mm (1.5 in) Weight 0.240 Kg (0.5 lbs) Temperature...

  • Page 51: Antennas And Antenna Cabling

    Antennas and antenna cabling Antenna requirements Each connectorized ODU requires one external antenna (normally dual-polar). These antennas are not supplied by Cambium Networks. Note To determine when to install connectorized units and to calculate their impact on link performance and regulatory limits, see Planning for connectorized units on page 3-31.

  • Page 52: Ethernet Cabling

    Chapter 2: System hardware Ethernet cabling Ethernet cabling Ethernet standards and cable lengths All configurations require a copper Ethernet connection from the ODU (PSU port) to the PSU. Advanced configurations may also require one the following: An optical or copper Ethernet connection from the ODU (SFP port) to network terminating equipment or a •...

  • Page 53: Outdoor Copper Cat5E Ethernet Cable

    Always use Cat5e cable that is gel-filled and shielded with copper-plated steel. Alternative types of drop cable are not supported by Cambium Networks. Order Superior Essex type BBDGe cable from Cambium Networks (Table 21). Other lengths of this cable are available from Superior Essex.

  • Page 54: Cable Grounding Kit

    One grounding kit (Figure 12) is required for each grounding point on the PSU and copper SFP drop cables. Order cable grounding kits from Cambium Networks. Caution To provide adequate protection, all grounding cables must be a minimum size of 10 mm...

  • Page 55: Rj45 Connectors And Spare Glands

    Table 25 work with Superior Essex type BBDGe cable (as supplied by Cambium Networks). They may not work with other types of cable. The ODU is supplied with one environmental sealing gland for the drop cable. However, this is not suitable when surge protection is required: EMC glands must be used instead.

  • Page 56: Drop Cable Tester

    Optical Gigabit Ethernet: 1000BASE-LX or 1000BASE-SX • • Copper Gigabit Ethernet: 1000BASE-T Order SFP module kits from Cambium Networks (Table 26). Table 18 SFP module kit part numbers Cambium description Cambium part number...
  • Page 57 Chapter 2: System hardware Ethernet cabling 50/125 Multi 550 m (1800 ft) 0.07 50/125 Multi 550 m (1800 ft) 1.19 10/125 Single 5000 m (16400 ft) 0.16 Table 20 Multi-mode Optical SFP Interface per ODU (part number C000065L009) Core/ cladding Mode Bandwidth at Maximum...

  • Page 58: Optical Cable And Connectors

    Chapter 2: System hardware Ethernet cabling Optical cable and connectors Order an optical cable with LC connectors from a specialist fabricator, quoting the specification shown in Figure 17. It must be the correct length to connect the ODU to the other device. LC connectors should be supplied with dust caps to prevent dust build-up.

  • Page 59: Surge Suppression Unit

    Chapter 2: System hardware Surge suppression unit Surge suppression unit Structures, equipment, and people must be protected against power surges (typically caused by lightning) by conducting the surge current to ground via a separate preferential solid path. The actual degree of protection required depends on local conditions and applicable local regulations. To adequately protect an installation, both ground bonding and transient voltage surge suppression are required.

  • Page 60: Chapter 3: System Planning

    Chapter 3: System planning Surge suppression unit Chapter 3: System planning This chapter provides information to help the user to plan a PTP 550/550E link. The following topics are described in this chapter: • Site planning on page 3-22 describes factors to be considered when planning the proposed link end sites, including grounding, lightning protection, and equipment location.

  • Page 61: Site Planning

    Chapter 3: System planning Site planning Site planning This section describes factors to be considered when planning the proposed link end sites, including grounding, lightning protection and equipment location for the ODU and PSU. Grounding and lightning protection Warning Electro-magnetic discharge (lightning) damage is not covered under warranty. The recommendations in this guide, when followed correctly, give the user the best protection from the harmful effects of EMD.

  • Page 62: Site Grounding System

    Chapter 3: System planning Site planning Figure 17 Rolling sphere method to determine the lightning protection zones Zone A: In this zone a direct lightning strike is possible. Do not mount equipment in this zone. Zone B: In this zone, direct EMD (lightning) effects are still possible, but mounting in this zone significantly reduces the possibility of a direct strike.

  • Page 63: Odu And External Antenna Location

    Chapter 3: System planning Site planning ODU and external antenna location Find a location for the ODU (and external antenna for connectorized units) that meets the following requirements: • The equipment is high enough to achieve the best radio path. People can be kept a safe distance away from the equipment when it is radiating.

  • Page 64: Psu Ac Power Supply

    Chapter 3: System planning Site planning Integrated (23 dBi) 1.40 69 lb 85 lb 103 lb 123 lb 145 lb Connectorized 0.55 38 lb 47 lb 57 lb 67 lb 79 lb If an external antenna is installed, add the wind loading of the antenna to that of the ODU. The antenna manufacturer should be able to quote wind loading.

  • Page 65: Radio Spectrum Planning

    Chapter 3: System planning Radio spectrum planning Radio spectrum planning This section describes how to plan PTP 550/550E links to conform to the regulatory restrictions that apply in the country of operation. Caution It is the responsibility of the user to ensure that the PTP product is operated in accordance with local regulatory limits.

  • Page 66: Regulatory Limits

    Chapter 3: System planning Radio spectrum planning Table 25 PTP 550/550E wireless specifications (per frequency band) Item 5.1 GHz 5.2 GHz 5.4 GHz 5.8 GHz RF band (MHz) 5150–5250 5250–5350 5470–5725 5725–5875 Channel bandwidth 20, 40, 80 20, 40, 80 20, 40, 80 20, 40, 80 (MHz)

  • Page 67: Channel Bandwidth

    Chapter 3: System planning Radio spectrum planning The number and identity of channels barred by the country code and regulatory band are dependent on the channel bandwidth and channel raster selected. Channel bandwidth Select the required channel bandwidth for the link. The selection depends upon the regulatory band selected. The wider the channel bandwidth, the greater the capacity.

  • Page 68: Link Planning

    LINKPlanner is recommended. LINKPlanner The Cambium LINKPlanner software and user guide may be downloaded from the support website (see Contacting Cambium Networks on page 1). LINKPlanner imports path profiles and predicts data rates and reliability over the path. It allows the system designer to try different antenna heights and RF power settings.

  • Page 69: Adaptive Modulation

    Chapter 3: System planning Link planning Seasonal Fading (dB) seasonal Equipment Capability (dB) capability Adaptive modulation Adaptive modulation ensures that the highest throughput that can be achieved instantaneously will be obtained, taking account of propagation and interference. When the link has been installed, web pages provide information about the link loss currently measured by the equipment, both instantaneously and averaged.

  • Page 70: Planning For Connectorized Units

    Chapter 3: System planning Planning for connectorized units Planning for connectorized units This section describes factors to be taken into account when planning to use connectorized ODUs with external antennas in PTP 550/550E links. When to install connectorized units The majority of radio links can be successfully deployed with the integrated ODU. However, the integrated units may not be sufficient in some areas, for example: •...
  • Page 71 Chapter 3: System planning Planning for connectorized units Page 3-32...

  • Page 72: Data Network Planning

    Chapter 3: System planning Data network planning Data network planning This section describes factors to be considered when planning PTP 550/550E data networks. Ethernet interfaces The PTP 550/550E Ethernet ports conform to the specifications listed in Table Table 26 PTP 550/550E Ethernet bridging specifications Ethernet Bridging Specification Protocol...

  • Page 73: Network Management Planning

    Chapter 3: System planning Network management planning Network management planning This section describes how to plan for PTP 550/550E links to be managed remotely using SNMP. Enabling SNMP Enable the SNMP interface for use by configuring the following attributes in the SNMP Configuration page: •...

  • Page 74: Security Planning

    Chapter 3: System planning Security planning Security planning This section describes how to plan for PTP 550/550E links to operate in a secure mode. Planning for NTP operation Note PTP 550/550E does not have a battery-powered clock, so the set time is lost each time the ODU is powered down.

  • Page 75: System Threshold

    Chapter 3: System planning System threshold System threshold Use the following table to reference system threshold (dBm) for the PTP 550/550E system: Table 27 5 GHz: system threshold (dBm) Modulation mode 20 MHz 40 MHz 80 MHz Lowest MCS Highest MCS Page 3-36...
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  • Page 78: Conditions Of Use

    Chapter 4: Legal and regulatory information Cambium Networks end user license agreement Conditions of use Any use of the Software and Documentation outside of the conditions set forth in this Agreement is strictly prohibited and will be deemed a breach of this Agreement.

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  • Page 80: Right To Use Cambium's Name

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  • Page 82: Term Of License

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  • Page 97 Chapter 4: Legal and regulatory information Cambium Networks end user license agreement * ANY SPECIAL, DIRECT, INDIRECT, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OR ANY DAMAGES * WHATSOEVER RESULTING FROM LOSS OF USE, DATA OR PROFITS, WHETHER IN AN * ACTION OF CONTRACT, NEGLIGENCE OR OTHER TORTIOUS ACTION,...
  • Page 98 Chapter 4: Legal and regulatory information Cambium Networks end user license agreement This library is distributed in the hope that it will be useful, but WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY; without even the implied warranty of MERCHANTABILITY or FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. See the GNU Lesser General Public License for more details.
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  • Page 100 Chapter 4: Legal and regulatory information Cambium Networks end user license agreement bridge-utils * Copyright (C) 2000 Lennert Buytenhek * This program is free software; you can redistribute it and/or * modify it under the terms of the GNU General Public License as * published by the Free Software Foundation;...
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  • Page 102 ================= Name : common.c Author : Subi S S Version Copyright : Copyright (C) 2013 Cambium Networks, Ltd. All Rights Reserved CAMBIUM NETWORKS CONFIDENTIAL PROPRIETARY Description : Functions which are useful for all platforms. =========================================================== ================= /* dnsmasq is Copyright (c) 2000-2015 Simon Kelley dnsmasq This program is free software;...
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  • Page 107 Chapter 4: Legal and regulatory information Cambium Networks end user license agreement This software is not subject to any export provision of the United States Department of Commerce, and may be exported to any country or planet. Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without...
  • Page 108 Chapter 4: Legal and regulatory information Cambium Networks end user license agreement For this reason, I *want* to be able to support binary only external modules when needed, with a GPL core and GPL modules for standard protocols, so that people fixing bugs don't keep them secretly to try to stay over competition.
  • Page 109 Chapter 4: Legal and regulatory information Cambium Networks end user license agreement iperf Copyright (c) 1999-2007, The Board of Trustees of the University of Illinois All Rights Reserved. Iperf performance test Mark Gates Ajay Tirumala Jim Ferguson Jon Dugan Feng Qin...
  • Page 110 Chapter 4: Legal and regulatory information Cambium Networks end user license agreement 2 of the License, or (at your option) any later version. * Authors: Alexey Kuznetsov, <kuznet@ms2.inr.ac.ru> iptables * Author: Paul.Russell@rustcorp.com.au and mneuling@radlogic.com.au * (C) 2000-2002 by the netfilter coreteam <coreteam@netfilter.org>: Paul 'Rusty' Russell <rusty@rustcorp.com.au>...
  • Page 111 Chapter 4: Legal and regulatory information Cambium Networks end user license agreement OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE USE OR PERFORMANCE OF THIS SOFTWARE. jansson Copyright (c) 2009-2014 Petri Lehtinen <petri@digip.org> Permission is hereby granted, free of charge, to any person obtaining a copy of this software and associated documentation files (the "Software"), to deal...
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  • Page 128 Chapter 4: Legal and regulatory information Cambium Networks end user license agreement * The implementation was written so as to conform with Netscapes SSL. * This library is free for commercial and non-commercial use as long as * the following conditions are aheared to. The following conditions * apply to all code found in this distribution, be it the RC4, RSA, * lhash, DES, etc., code;...
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  • Page 138: Compliance With Safety Standards

    Chapter 4: Legal and regulatory information Compliance with safety standards Compliance with safety standards This section lists the safety specifications against which the PTP 550/550E has been tested and certified. It also describes how to keep RF exposure within safe limits. Electrical safety compliance The PTP 550/550E hardware has been tested for compliance to the electrical safety specifications listed in Table...
  • Page 139 Chapter 4: Legal and regulatory information Compliance with safety standards • ANSI IEEE C95.1-1991, IEEE Standard for Safety Levels with Respect to Human Exposure to Radio Frequency Electromagnetic Fields, 3 kHz to 300 GHz. • Council recommendation of 12 July 1999 on the limitation of exposure of the general public to electromagnetic fields (0 Hz to 300 GHz) (1999/519/EC) and respective national regulations.
  • Page 140 Chapter 4: Legal and regulatory information Compliance with safety standards Calculation of power density The following calculation is based on the ANSI IEEE C95.1-1991 method, as that provides a worst case analysis. Details of the assessment to EN50383:2002 can be provided, if required. Peak power density in the far field of a radio frequency point source is calculated as follows: π...
  • Page 141 Chapter 4: Legal and regulatory information Compliance with safety standards Table 30 Minimum safe distances - FCC Band Channel Antenna P (W) S (W/m D (m) Size (*1) (*2) (*3) (*4) On-board (2.0 dBi) 0.519 0.08 20 MHz Flat Panel (22.0 dBi) 0.102 0.36 5.1 GHz...
  • Page 142 Chapter 4: Legal and regulatory information Compliance with safety standards Note Gain of antenna in dBi = 10*log(G). The regulations require that the power used for the calculations is the maximum power in the transmit burst subject to allowance for source-based time-averaging. At 5.4 GHz and EU 5.8 GHz, the products are generally limited to a fixed EIRP which can be achieved with the Integrated Antenna.

  • Page 143: Compliance With Radio Regulations

    Caution Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Cambium Networks could void the user’s authority to operate the system. Caution...

  • Page 144: Type Approvals

    Chapter 4: Legal and regulatory information Compliance with radio regulations Type approvals The system has been tested against various local technical regulations and found to comply. Table 44 Table list the radio specification type approvals that have been granted for PTP 550/550E products. Some of the frequency bands in which the system operates are “license exempt”...

  • Page 145: Fcc/Ic Compliance

    Chapter 4: Legal and regulatory information Compliance with radio regulations Table 34 Radio certifications (5.8 GHz) Region Regulatory approvals FCC 47 CFR Part 15 C Canada IC RSS-210 Issue 8, Annex 8 (or latest) Eire ComReg 02/71R4 Iceland ETSI EN302 502 v1.2.1 Liechtenstein ETSI EN302 502 v1.2.1 Norway...

  • Page 146: European Union Compliance

    Chapter 4: Legal and regulatory information Compliance with radio regulations 5.8 GHz IC notification RSS-GEN issue 3 (7.1.3) Licence-Exempt Radio Apparatus: This device complies with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
  • Page 147 Hereby, Cambium Networks declares that the PTP 550/550E product complies with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. The declaration of conformity may be consulted at the...
  • Page 148 Chapter 4: Legal and regulatory information Compliance with radio regulations Page 4-73...
  • Page 149 Chapter 5: Installation This chapter describes how to install and test the hardware for a PTP 550/550E link. It contains the following topics: • Safety on page contains important safety guidelines that must be observed by personnel installing or operating PTP 550/550E equipment. •...

  • Page 150: Chapter 5: Installation

    To prevent loss of life or physical injury, observe the following safety guidelines. In no event shall Cambium Networks be liable for any injury or damage caused during the installation of the Cambium PTP 550/550E. Ensure that only qualified personnel install a PTP 550/550E link.

  • Page 151: External Cables

    Chapter 5: Installation Safety External cables Safety may be compromised if outdoor rated cables are not used for connections that will be exposed to the outdoor environment. For outdoor copper Cat5e Ethernet interfaces, always use Cat5e cable that is gel-filled and shielded with copper-plated steel.

  • Page 152: Siting Odus And Antennas

    Chapter 5: Installation Safety • Approved bonding techniques must be used for the connection of dissimilar metals. Siting ODUs and antennas ODUs and external antennas are not designed to survive direct lightning strikes. For this reason, they must be installed in Zone B as defined in Lightning protection zones on page 3-22.

  • Page 153: Installing The Odu

    Chapter 5: Installation Installing the ODU Installing the ODU To install the ODU, use the following procedures: • Attach ground cables to the ODU on page Mount the ODU on the mast on page • Attach ground cables to the ODU Fasten one ground cable to each ODU grounding point using the M6 (small) lugs: one is for the surge suppressor and the other is for the tower or building (M10 lug at the other end).
  • Page 154 Chapter 5: Installation Installing the ODU Low profile bracket on small diameter pole Fix the low profile bracket to the back of the ODU using the M6 bolts and washers provided. Tighten the four bolts to a torque setting of 5.0 Nm (3.7 lb-ft). Pass the M8 coach bolts through the square holes in the hinged portion of the bracket.
  • Page 155 Chapter 5: Installation Installing the ODU Low profile bracket on a large pole Fix the low profile bracket to the back of the ODU using the M6 bolts and washers provided. Tighten the four bolts to a torque setting of 5.0 Nm (3.7 lb-ft). This step is common with the low profile bracket on a smaller diameter pole.

  • Page 156: Install External Antennas For A Connectorized Odu

    Chapter 5: Installation Installing the ODU Install external antennas for a connectorized ODU To mount and connect an external antenna for the connectorized ODU, proceed as follows: 1 Mount the antenna(s) according to the manufacturer’s instructions. When using separate antennas to achieve spatial diversity, mount one with Horizontal polarization and the other with vertical polarization.

  • Page 157: Installing The Copper Cat5E Ethernet Interface

    Always use Cat5e cable that is gel-filled and shielded with copper-plated steel. Alternative types of Cat5e cables are not supported by Cambium Networks. Cambium Networks supply this cable (Cambium part numbers WB3175 and WB3176), RJ45 connectors (Cambium part number WB3177) and a crimp tool (Cambium part number WB3211).
  • Page 158 Chapter 5: Installation Installing the copper Cat5e Ethernet interface Terminate with RJ45 connectors and glands Caution Check that the crimp tool matches the RJ45 connector, otherwise the cable or connector may be damaged. Thread the cable gland (with black cap) onto the main drop cable. Strip the cable outer sheath and fit the RJ45 connector load bar.

  • Page 159: Test Resistance In The Drop Cable

    Chapter 5: Installation Installing the copper Cat5e Ethernet interface Hoist and fix the main drop cable Warning Failure to obey the following precautions may result in injury or death: • Use the hoisting grip to hoist one cable only. Attempting to hoist more than one cable may cause the hoisting grip to break or the cables to fall.
  • Page 160 Chapter 5: Installation Installing the copper Cat5e Ethernet interface 10.1 11.2 11.8 12.7 12.9 13.5 14.4 14.6 15.2 16.1 16.3 16.9 17.8 18.6 34.8 35.6 51.8 52.6 Minimum Resistance (Ohm) between Adaptor pins 1 & Screen 8 & Screen 1 & 7 >...
  • Page 161 Chapter 5: Installation Installing the PSU Installing the PSU Install one of the following types of PSU (as specified in the installation plan): • PTP 550/550E AC Power Injector (Cambium part number N000000L034A). Refer to Installing the AC Power Injector on page 5-13.
  • Page 162 Chapter 5: Installation Installing an SFP Ethernet interface Installing an SFP Ethernet interface In more advanced configurations, there may be an optical or copper Cat5e Ethernet interface connected to the SFP port of the ODU. Adapt the installation procedures in this chapter as appropriate for SFP interfaces, noting the following differences from a PSU interface: •...
  • Page 163 Chapter 5: Installation Installing an SFP Ethernet interface Figure 18 ODU with copper Cat5e connections to both Ethernet ports Page 5-15...
  • Page 164 Chapter 5: Installation Installing an SFP Ethernet interface Fitting the long cable gland Optical SFP interface: Disassemble the long cable gland and thread its components over the LC connector at the ODU end as shown below. Copper Cat5e SFP interface: Disassemble the long cable gland and thread its components over the RJ45 connector at the ODU end as shown below.
  • Page 165 Chapter 5: Installation Installing an SFP Ethernet interface Fit the parts into the body and lightly screw on the gland nut (do not tighten it): Optical Copper Inserting the SFP module To insert the SFP module into the ODU, proceed as follows: Remove the blanking plug from the SFP port of the ODU: Page 5-17...
  • Page 166 Chapter 5: Installation Installing an SFP Ethernet interface Insert the SFP module into the SFP receptacle with the label up: Optical Copper Push the module home until it clicks into place: Optical Copper Page 5-18...
  • Page 167 Chapter 5: Installation Installing an SFP Ethernet interface Rotate the latch to the locked position: Optical Copper Page 5-19...
  • Page 168 Chapter 5: Installation Installing an SFP Ethernet interface Connecting the cable Caution The fiber optic cable assembly is very delicate. To avoid damage, handle it with extreme care. Ensure that the fiber optic cable does not twist during assembly, especially when fitting and tightening the weatherproofing gland.
  • Page 169 Chapter 5: Installation Installing an SFP Ethernet interface Fitting the gland Fit the gland body to the SFP port and tighten it to a torque of 5.5 Nm (4.3 lb ft) Fit the gland nut and tighten until the rubber seal closes on the cable. Do not over-tighten the gland nut, as there is a risk of damage to its internal components: Correct Incorrect –...
  • Page 170 Chapter 5: Installation Installing an SFP Ethernet interface Removing the cable and SFP module Do not attempt to remove the module without disconnecting the cable, otherwise the locking mechanism in the ODU will be damaged. Remove the cable connector by pressing its release tab before pulling it out: Optical Copper Rotate the latch to the unlocked position.
  • Page 171 Chapter 5: Installation Supplemental installation information Supplemental installation information This section contains detailed installation procedures that are not included in the above topics, such as how to strip cables, create grounding points and weatherproof connectors. Stripping drop cable When preparing drop cable for connection to the PTP 550/550E ODU, use the following measurements: When preparing drop cable for connection to the PTP 550/550E PSU (without a cable gland), use the following measurements: Page 5-23...
  • Page 172 Chapter 5: Installation Supplemental installation information Creating a drop cable grounding point Use this procedure to connect the screen of the main drop cable to the metal of the supporting structure using the cable grounding kit (Cambium part number 01010419001). To identify suitable grounding points, refer to Drop cable grounding points on page 3-25.
  • Page 173 Chapter 5: Installation Supplemental installation information Tighten the cable ties with pliers. Cut the surplus from the cable ties. Cut a 38mm (1.5 inches) section of self-amalgamating tape and wrap it completely around the joint between the drop and ground cables. Use the remainder of the self-amalgamating tape to wrap the complete assembly.
  • Page 174 Chapter 5: Installation Supplemental installation information Wrap a layer of PVC tape from bottom to top, starting from 25 mm (1 inch) below and finishing 25 mm (1 inch) above the edge of the self-amalgamating tape, over lapping at half width. Repeat with a further four layers of PVC tape, always overlapping at half width.
  • Page 175 Chapter 5: Installation Supplemental installation information Weatherproofing an N type connector Use this procedure to weatherproof the N type connectors fitted to the connectorized ODU and external antenna (if recommended by the antenna manufacturer). Ensure the connection is tight. A torque wrench should be used if available: Wrap the connection with a layer of 19 mm (0.75 inch) PVC tape, starting 25 mm (1 inch) below the connector body.
  • Page 176 Chapter 5: Installation Supplemental installation information Cut a 125mm (5 inches) length of rubber tape (self-amalgamating): Expand the width of the tape by stretching it so that it will wrap completely around the connector and cable: Press the tape edges together so that there are no gaps. The tape should extend 25 mm (1 inch) beyond the PVC tape: Wrap a layer of 50 mm (2 inch) PVC tape from bottom to top, starting from 25 mm (1 inch) below the edge of the self-amalgamating tape, overlapping at half width.
  • Page 177 Chapter 5: Installation Supplemental installation information Repeat with a further four layers of 19 mm (0.75 inch) PVC tape, always overlapping at half width. Wrap the layers in alternate directions: • Second layer: top to bottom. • Third layer: bottom to top. Fourth layer: top to bottom.
  • Page 178 Chapter 6: Configuration and alignment This chapter describes how to use the web interface to configure the PTP 550/550E link. It also describes how to align antennas. This chapter contains the following topics: • Preparing for configuration and alignment on page •...
  • Page 179 Chapter 6: Configuration and alignment Preparing for configuration and alignment Preparing for configuration and alignment This section describes the checks to be performed before proceeding with unit configuration and antenna alignment. Safety precautions All national and local safety standards must be followed while configuring the units and aligning the antennas. Warning Ensure that personnel is not exposed to unsafe levels of RF energy.
  • Page 180 Chapter 6: Configuration and alignment Connecting to the unit Connecting to the unit This section describes how to connect the unit to a management PC and power it up. Configuring the management PC Use this procedure to configure the local management PC to communicate with the PTP 550/550E. Procedure: Select Properties for the Ethernet port.
  • Page 181 Chapter 6: Configuration and alignment Connecting to the unit Enter an IP address that is valid for the 169.254.X.X network, avoiding 169.254.0.0 and 169.254.1.1. A good example is 169.254.1.3: Enter a subnet mask of 255.255.0.0. Leave the default gateway blank. Connecting to the PC and powering up Use this procedure to connect a management PC and power up the PTP 550/550E.
  • Page 182 Chapter 6: Configuration and alignment Using the web interface Using the web interface This section describes how to log into the PTP 550/550E web interface and use its menus. Logging into the web interface Use this procedure to log into the web interface as a system administrator. Procedure: 1 Start the web browser from the management PC.
  • Page 183 Chapter 6: Configuration and alignment Using the installation wizard (Master Mode) Using the installation wizard (Master Mode) The PTP 550/550E device features a guided configuration mechanism for configuring key parameters for link operation. This setup is accessed on the Installation page by clicking the Start Setup button. Click Finish Setup to commit the changes to the device.
  • Page 184 Chapter 6: Configuration and alignment Using the installation wizard (Master Mode) Installation wizard step 2 – Radio parameters Attribute Meaning Radio Country Defines the country code being used by the device. The country code of the Slave follows the country code of the associated Master unless it is an FCC SKU in which case the country code is US.
  • Page 185 Chapter 6: Configuration and alignment Using the installation wizard (Master Mode) Attribute Meaning Radio 1/2 Channel Configure the channel size used by the radio for RF transmission. This value may be Bandwidth configured independently for each configured channel on the Master and Slave. Radio 1/2 Frequency Configure the frequency carrier for RF transmission.
  • Page 186 Chapter 6: Configuration and alignment Using the installation wizard (Master Mode) Attribute Meaning Subnet Mask Defines the address range of the connected IP network. For example, if Device IP Address (LAN) is configured to 192.168.2.1 and IP Subnet Mask (LAN) is configured to 255.255.255.0, the device will belong to subnet 192.168.2.X.
  • Page 187 Chapter 6: Configuration and alignment Using the installation wizard (Master Mode) Attribute Meaning RADIUS: Enables the connection to a pre-configured RADIUS server. WPA2 Pre-shared Configure this key on the Master, then configure the Slave with this key to complete the authentication configuration. This key must be between 8 to 128 symbols. Servers For more Radio servers, click Add.
  • Page 188 Chapter 6: Configuration and alignment Using the installation wizard (Slave Mode) Using the installation wizard (Slave Mode) The PTP 550/550E device features a guided configuration mechanism for configuring key parameters for link operation. This setup is accessed on the Installation page by clicking the Start Setup button. Click Finish Setup to commit the changes to the device.
  • Page 189 Chapter 6: Configuration and alignment Using the installation wizard (Slave Mode) Installation wizard step 2 – Radio parameters Attribute Meaning Radio Preferred Master The Preferred Master SSID defines the Master SSID to which the Slave device will SSID attempt registration. Preferred Master Select the type of authentication preferred, whether RADIUS, WPA2, Open or a Security Method...
  • Page 190 Chapter 6: Configuration and alignment Using the installation wizard (Slave Mode) Installation wizard step 3 – Network parameters Attribute Meaning Network IP Assignment Static: Device management IP addressing is configured manually in fields IP Address, Subnet Mask, Gateway, Preferred DNS Server, and Alternate DNS Server. DHCP: Device management IP addressing (IP Address, Subnet Mask, Gateway, Preferred DNS Server and Alternate DNS Server) is assigned via a network DHCP server, and parameters IP Address, Subnet Mask, Gateway, Preferred DNS Server,...
  • Page 191 Chapter 6: Configuration and alignment Using the installation wizard (Slave Mode) Installation wizard step 4 – Security parameters Attribute Meaning Network Select the type of authentication preferred, whether RADIUS, WPA2, Open or a Wireless Security combination of the three. WPA2 Pre-shared Configure this key on the AP and then configure each of the network SMs with this key to complete the authentication configuration.
  • Page 192 Chapter 6: Configuration and alignment Using the menu options Using the menu options Use the menu navigation bar in the left panel to navigate to each web page. Some of the menu options are only displayed for specific system configurations. Use Table 35 to locate information about using each web page.
  • Page 193 Chapter 6: Configuration and alignment Using the menu options Status page Figure 19 Status page (Master Mode) Figure 20 Status page (Slave Mode) Table 36 Status page attributes Attribute Meaning Ethernet / Internet Main PSU Port Displays the current port speed and duplex mode to which the Ethernet port has auto-negotiated, or displays the current port speed and duplex mode that have been configured manually.
  • Page 194 Chapter 6: Configuration and alignment Using the menu options Attribute Meaning Ethernet MAC The hardware address of the device LAN (Ethernet) interface. Address SFP Port MAC The hardware address of the device SFP LAN interface. Address Wireless Wireless MAC MAC address is a unique identifier assigned to the ath0/eth0 interface for Address communication on the physical network segment.
  • Page 195 Chapter 6: Configuration and alignment Using the menu options Attribute Meaning Unit MSN Unit serial number. Country Defines the country code being used by the device. The country code of the Slave follows the country code of the associated Master unless it is an SKU in which case the country code is United States or Canada.
  • Page 196 Chapter 6: Configuration and alignment Using the menu options Attribute Meaning Open: Slave devices attempting network entry are not subject to security mechanisms. WPA2: The WPA2 mechanism provides AES radio link encryption and Slave network entry authentication. When enabled, the Slave must register using the Authentication Pre-shared Key configured on the Master and Slave.
  • Page 197 Chapter 6: Configuration and alignment Using the menu options Configuration > Radio page Figure 22 Configuration > Radio page (Master Mode) Page 6-20...
  • Page 198 Chapter 6: Configuration and alignment Using the menu options Figure 23 Configuration > Radio page (Slave Mode) Table 38 Configuration > Radio page attributes Attribute Meaning General Master: The unit controls the point-to-point link and its maintenance. On startup, Radio Mode the Master transmits until a link with the Slave is made.
  • Page 199 Chapter 6: Configuration and alignment Using the menu options Attribute Meaning Country Defines the country code being used by the device. The country code of the Slave follows the country code of the associated BHM unless it is an FCC SKU in which case (Master Mode only) the country code is US.
  • Page 200 Chapter 6: Configuration and alignment Using the menu options Attribute Meaning Antenna Gain The total gain of the antenna in use by the device. For integrated devices, this parameter defaults to 25 dBi. Slave Module Target Defines the desired receive power level at the Master from registered Slave. Masters Receive Level use this parameter to control the transmission power of the Slave in order to reduce system self-interference.
  • Page 201 Chapter 6: Configuration and alignment Using the menu options Attribute Meaning Dynamic Channel Enabled: When DCS is enabled, the spectrum analysis data from both the Master Selection (Master and the Slave radios is periodically processed to identify better-quality channel(s). If Mode Only) the current channel(s) quality degrades, DCS automatically switches to a better- quality channel.
  • Page 202 Chapter 6: Configuration and alignment Using the menu options Configuration > System page Figure 24 Configuration > System page Table 39 Configuration > System page attributes Attribute Meaning General Device Name The configured identifier used in an NMS such as cnMaestro. Disabled: For security, the configured Device Name is hidden on the device login Display Device Name Before Login...
  • Page 203 Chapter 6: Configuration and alignment Using the menu options Attribute Meaning Disabled: The device web management interface will not force a logout for the current user. When Inactive Logout is set to Enabled, this parameter indicates the number of Inactive Logout Period minutes for which the user will remain logged in to the web management interface.
  • Page 204 Chapter 6: Configuration and alignment Using the menu options Attribute Meaning Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) Read-Only Community Specify a control string that can allow a Network Management Station (NMS) to String read SNMP information. No spaces are allowed in this string. This password will never authenticate an SNMP user or an NMS to read/write access.
  • Page 205 Chapter 6: Configuration and alignment Using the menu options Attribute Meaning Account Management The Administrator account has full read and write permissions for the device. Disabled: The disabled user is not granted access to the device management Administrator Account interface. The administrator user level cannot be disabled. Enabled: The user is granted access to the device management interface.
  • Page 206 Chapter 6: Configuration and alignment Using the menu options Configuration > Network page Figure 25 Configuration > Network page (Master Mode) Page 6-29...
  • Page 207 Chapter 6: Configuration and alignment Using the menu options Figure 26 Configuration > Network page (Slave Mode) Table 40 Configuration > Network page attributes Attribute Meaning General IP Assignment Static: Device management IP addressing is configured manually in fields IP Address, Subnet Mask, Gateway, Preferred DNS Server, and Alternate DNS Server.
  • Page 208 Chapter 6: Configuration and alignment Using the menu options Attribute Meaning Gateway Configure the IP address of the device on the current network that acts as a gateway. A gateway acts as an entrance and exit to packets from and to other networks.
  • Page 209 Chapter 6: Configuration and alignment Using the menu options Attribute Meaning A VLAN configuration establishes a logical group within the network. Each computer in the VLAN, regardless of initial or eventual physical location, has access to the same data based on the VLAN architecture. For the network operator, this provides flexibility in network segmentation, simpler management, and enhanced security.
  • Page 210 Chapter 6: Configuration and alignment Using the menu options Attribute Meaning DHCP Server Below Disabled: This blocks DHCP servers connected to the Slave device LAN side from Slave Module handing out IP addresses to DHCP clients above the Slave device (wireless side). Enabled: This allows DHCP servers connected to the Slave device LAN side to (Slave Mode only) assign IP addresses to DHCP clients above the Slave device (wireless side).
  • Page 211 Chapter 6: Configuration and alignment Using the menu options Attribute Meaning Port Setting Allows the Gigabit Ethernet port duplex settings and port speed to be either manually configured or auto-negotiated with the connected ethernet device on the other end of the link. Guidelines for using Port Setting: 1.
  • Page 212 Chapter 6: Configuration and alignment Using the menu options Configuration > Security page The Security page is used to configure system security features including authentication and Layer2/Layer3 Firewall rules. Caution If a device firewall rule is added with Action set to Deny and Interface set to LAN or WAN and no other rule attributes are configured, the device will drop all Ethernet or wireless traffic, respectively.
  • Page 213 Chapter 6: Configuration and alignment Using the menu options Figure 28 Configuration > Security page (Slave) Table 41 Configuration > Security page attributes Attribute Meaning Security Options Wireless Security For Master mode devices, select the security mode enforced upon network entry.
  • Page 214 Chapter 6: Configuration and alignment Using the menu options Attribute Meaning IP Address: IP Address of the Radius server on the network. Port: The Radius server port. The default is 1812. Secret: Secret key that is used to communicate with the Radius server. Server Retries The number of times the radio will retry authentication with the configured Radius server before it fails authentication of the Slave.
  • Page 215 Chapter 6: Configuration and alignment Using the menu options Attribute Meaning User Provisioned Root Import a second user certificate if a certificate different from the default or 1 Cert 2 user provisioned certificate is needed. (Slave mode only) Firewalls Layer 2 Firewall Enabled: Modifications to the Layer 2 Firewall Table are allowed and rules are enforced.
  • Page 216 Chapter 6: Configuration and alignment Using the menu options Monitor > Performance page Figure 29 Monitor > Performance page Table 42 Monitor > Performance page attributes Attribute Meaning Reset Statistics Time Since Last Time since the stats were last reset. Reset Ethernet Statistics –...
  • Page 217 Chapter 6: Configuration and alignment Using the menu options Attribute Meaning Total Packets The total number of packets transferred from the device Ethernet interface. Packet Errors The total number of packets transmitted out of the device Ethernet interface with errors due to collisions, CRC errors, or irregular packet size. Packet Drops The total number of packets dropped prior to sending out of the device Ethernet interface due to Ethernet setup or filtering issues.
  • Page 218 Chapter 6: Configuration and alignment Using the menu options Attribute Meaning Multicast Packets The total number of multicast packets transmitted out of the device wireless interface. Wireless Statistics – Uplink Total Traffic The total amount of traffic received via the device wireless interface in Kbits. Total Packets The total number of packets received via the device wireless interface.
  • Page 219 Chapter 6: Configuration and alignment Using the menu options Attribute Meaning Network Entry The total number of Network Entry Attempts by Slave devices. Attempts (Master Mode only) Successful Network The total number of successful network entry attempts. Entries (Master Mode only) Network Entry The total number of failed Network Entry Attempts by Slave devices.
  • Page 220 Chapter 6: Configuration and alignment Using the menu options Attribute Meaning MCS 1 – MCS 9 The number of packets (and percentage of total packets) received on the device wireless interface for every modulation mode, based on radio conditions. DS / SS DS represents dual-stream transmissions and SS represents single-stream transmissions.
  • Page 221 Chapter 6: Configuration and alignment Using the menu options Attribute Meaning Date and Time Current date and time, subject to time zone offset introduced by the configuration of the device Time Zone parameter. Until a valid NTP server is configured, this field will display the time configured from the factory.
  • Page 222 Chapter 6: Configuration and alignment Using the menu options Monitor > Wireless Page Figure 31 Monitor > Wireless page (Master Mode) Figure 32 Monitor > Wireless page (Slave Mode) Table 44 Monitor > Wireless page attributes Attribute Meaning Registered Master SSID SSID of the Master to which the Slave is registered.
  • Page 223 Chapter 6: Configuration and alignment Using the menu options Attribute Meaning Down: The device wireless interface has encountered an error disallowing full operation. Evaluate radio and security configuration on the Master and Slave device to determine the network entry failure. Registered Master MAC Address Wireless MAC address of the Master to which the Slave is registered.
  • Page 224 Chapter 6: Configuration and alignment Using the menu options Attribute Meaning Wireless Status Up: The device wireless interface is functioning and the device has completed (Slave Mode) network entry. Down: The device wireless interface has encountered an error disallowing full operation.
  • Page 225 Chapter 6: Configuration and alignment Using the menu options Attribute Meaning (Slave Mode only) Successful: Slave registration is successful Failed: Out of Range: The Slave is out of the Master’s configured maximum range (Max Range parameter) Failed: Capacity limit reached at Master: The Master is no longer allowing Slave network entry due to capacity reached Failed: No Allocation on Master: The Slave to Master handshaking failed due to a misconfigured pre-shared key between the Slave and Master...
  • Page 226 Chapter 6: Configuration and alignment Using the menu options Figure 33 Monitor > Throughput Chart page Table 45 Monitor > Throughput Chart page attributes Attribute Meaning Throughput Measurement Adjust the X-axis to display throughput intervals in seconds, minutes, or hours Period Monitor >...
  • Page 227 Chapter 6: Configuration and alignment Using the menu options Attribute Meaning IP Assignment Static: Device management IP addressing is configured manually in fields IP Address, Subnet Mask, Gateway, Preferred DNS Server, and Alternate DNS Server. DHCP: Device management IP addressing (IP address, Subnet Mask, Gateway, and DNS Server) is assigned via a network DHCP server, and parameters IP Address, Subnet Mask, Gateway, Preferred DNS Server, and Alternate DNS Server are not configurable.
  • Page 228 Chapter 6: Configuration and alignment Using the menu options Attribute Meaning Bridge Table MAC Address The hardware address of devices on the network. Port The port to which the device is connected. Slave Module MAC MAC Address for the connected Slave device. Aging Timer (secs) Time set for the MAC addresses in the Bridge table before renewal.
  • Page 229 Chapter 6: Configuration and alignment Using the menu options Caution Please read the Release Notes associated with each software release for special notices, feature updates, resolved software issues, and known software issues. The Release Notes may be accessed at the Cambium Support Center.
  • Page 230 Chapter 6: Configuration and alignment Using the menu options Attribute Meaning Upgrade Click the Upgrade button to begin the software upgrade process. Caution Please ensure that power to the device is not interrupted during a software upgrade. Power interruption may cause flash corruption and render the device inoperable.
  • Page 231 Chapter 6: Configuration and alignment Using the menu options Attribute Meaning When set to Enabled, then after a factory default of the radio for any reason, the Retain Passwords passwords used for GUI and CLI access will not be defaulted and will remain unchanged.
  • Page 232 Chapter 6: Configuration and alignment Using the menu options Figure 38 Tools > Spectrum Analyzer page Table 50 Tools > Spectrum Analyzer page attributes Attribute Meaning Spectrum Analyzer Disabled: The Spectrum Analyzer process is not running on the device. Daemon Enabled: The Spectrum Analyzer process is running on the device, necessary for displaying results in the web management interface.
  • Page 233 Chapter 6: Configuration and alignment Using the menu options Figure 39 Tools > eAlign page Note A valid link between the Master and Slave is required to provide meaningful RSSI measurements. Caution PTP 550/550E supports Automatic Transmit Power Control (ATPC) where the Slave devices are instructed by the Master to adjust their Tx power in order for the Slave device signal (UL RSSI) to arrive at the Master at a predetermined RSSI level (configurable on the Master under Configuration>Radio>Power Control>Slave Module Target Receive Level).
  • Page 234 Chapter 6: Configuration and alignment Using the menu options Tools > Wireless Link Test page Use the Wireless Link Test page to conduct a simple test of wireless throughput. This allows the user to determine the throughput that can be expected on a particular link without having to use external tools. Figure 40 Tools >...
  • Page 235 Chapter 6: Configuration and alignment Using the menu options Attribute Meaning Aggregate This field indicates the total aggregate uplink and downlink capacity of the link, in Mbps Registered Slave This table lists the connected radio interfaces for the slave device, as well as applicable Modules RSSI, SNR, MCS statistics.
  • Page 236 Chapter 6: Configuration and alignment Using the menu options Attribute Meaning Buffer size (-s) Enter the number of data bytes to be sent. TTL (-t) Set the IP Time-To-Live (TTL) for multicast packets. This flag applies if the ping target is a multicast address.
  • Page 237 Chapter 6: Configuration and alignment Using the menu options Attribute Meaning OFF: Suppress display of extraneous ICMP messaging. Traceroute Results Traceroute test results are displayed in the box. Page 6-60...
  • Page 238 Chapter 6: Configuration and alignment Other configuration tasks Other configuration tasks This section describes other configuration tasks. Connecting to the network Use this procedure to complete and test network connections. Procedure: If a management PC is connected directly to the PTP 550/550E, disconnect it. Confirm that all ODU Ethernet interface cables (PSU, SFP) are connected to the correct network terminating equipment or devices.
  • Page 239 Chapter 7: Operation and Troubleshooting Other configuration tasks Chapter 7: Operation and Troubleshooting This chapter provides instructions for operators of PTP 550/550E networks. The following topics are described: • General Planning for Troubleshooting on page 7-63 Upgrading device software on page 7-65 •...
  • Page 240 Chapter 7: Operation and Troubleshooting General Planning for Troubleshooting General Planning for Troubleshooting Effective troubleshooting depends in part on measures that you take before you experience trouble in your network. Cambium recommends the following measures for each site: Procedure: Identify troubleshooting tools that are available at your site (such as a protocol analyzer). Identify commands and other sources that can capture baseline data for the site.
  • Page 241 Chapter 7: Operation and Troubleshooting General Planning for Troubleshooting Questions to Help Isolate the Problem When a problem occurs, attempt to answer the following questions: What is the history of the problem? • Have we changed something recently? Have we seen other symptoms before this? •...
  • Page 242 Chapter 7: Operation and Troubleshooting Upgrading device software Upgrading device software To take advantage of new features and software improvements for the PTP 550/550E system, monitor the Cambium Networks Software website: http://support.cambiumnetworks.com To upgrade the device software: Procedure: Log in to the device GUI via the management IP...
  • Page 243 Action: Remove the Ethernet cable from the PSU and observe the effect on the Power LED. If the Power LED does not illuminate, confirm that the mains power supply is working, for example, check the plug. If the power supply is working, report a suspected power supply fault to Cambium Networks. Ethernet LED is off Meaning: There is no Ethernet traffic between the device and the power supply.
  • Page 244 Chapter 7: Operation and Troubleshooting Testing hardware Test Ethernet packet errors reported by ODU Log in to the device and click Monitor, Performance. Click Reset System Counters at the bottom of the page and wait until LAN RX – Total Packet Counter has reached 1 million. If the counter does not increment or increments too slowly, because for example the system is newly installed and there is no offered Ethernet traffic, then abandon this procedure and consider using the procedure Test ping packet loss...
  • Page 245 Chapter 7: Operation and Troubleshooting Testing hardware The test has passed if the number of lost packets is less than 2. Page 7-68...
  • Page 246 If there are no faults found in the configuration and there is absolutely no wireless signal, retry the installation procedure. If this does not work then report a suspected ODU fault to Cambium Networks. Link is unreliable or does not achieve data rates required...
  • Page 247 Chapter 7: Operation and Troubleshooting Using the device external reset button Using the device external reset button PTP 550/550E ODUs feature an external button which serves two purposes: • To reset the device (briefly depress the button for more than two seconds but less than ten seconds then release) Caution If the reset button is pressed for more than ten seconds while powered on, the device will...
  • Page 248 Chapter 7: Operation and Troubleshooting Resetting ODU to factory defaults by power cycling Resetting ODU to factory defaults by power cycling Operators may reset a PTP 550/550E radio to the default factory configuration by a sequence of power cycling (removing and re-applying power to the device). This procedure allows operators to perform a factory default reset without a tower climb or additional tools.
  • Page 249 Chapter 7: Operation and Troubleshooting Resetting ODU to factory defaults by power cycling Glossary Term Definition Advanced Encryption Standard ANSI American National Standards Institution Address Resolution Protocol ATPC Automatic Transmit Power Control Auxiliary Bandwidth Direct Current Dynamic Frequency Selection DHCP Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol EIRP Equivalent Isotropic Radiated Power...
  • Page 250 Chapter 7: Operation and Troubleshooting Resetting ODU to factory defaults by power cycling Term Definition Maximum Transmission Unit NLOS Non-Line-of-Sight Network Time Protocol Outdoor Unit OFDM Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplex Personal Computer Power over Ethernet Power Supply Unit Point-to-Point Quadrature Amplitude Modulation Quality of Service QPSK Quadrature Phase Shift Keying...

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