Related Manuals for Cambium Networks PTP 450i Series
Summarization of Contents
About This User Guide
Contacting Cambium Networks
Provides contact information for Cambium Networks support, sales, and repair.
Purpose
Explains the purpose of the document and its intended audience.
Product notation conventions in document
Details the notation conventions used for product series and family references.
Cross references
Explains how cross-references are presented and linked within the document.
Feedback
Requests feedback from users on the document's structure, content, and accuracy.
Important regulatory information
Application software
Instructions for downloading and installing the latest 450 Platform Family software.
USA specific information
Details FCC compliance, including DFS requirements for US operation.
External antennas
Information on using external antennas with connectorized ODUs.
Avoidance of weather radars (USA only)
Guidance on complying with FCC rules for TDWR systems in the USA.
Canada specific information
Details ISEDC compliance and operation requirements for Canada.
Renseignements specifiques au Canada
French language summary of Canadian regulatory information.
EU Declaration of Conformity
States compliance with essential requirements of Directive 1999/5/EC.
Specific expertise and training for professional installers
Highlights required radio engineering skills and training for installers.
Ethernet networking skills
Required installer skills for IP addressing and web browser product control.
Lightning protection
Guidelines for protecting installations from lightning strikes.
Training
Information on required installer competence in radio and IP network installation.
Problems and warranty
Reporting problems
Provides a procedure for investigating and reporting installation or operation issues.
Repair and service
Outlines the process for obtaining Return Material Authorization (RMA) for unit failure.
Hardware warranty
Details Cambium's standard hardware warranty terms and conditions.
Caring for the environment
In EU countries
Provides information on disposal of equipment and packaging in EU countries.
In non-EU countries
Disposal of equipment and packaging in accordance with national regulations.
Chapter 1: Product description
Overview of the 450 Platform Family
Introduces key features, typical uses, product variants, and components of the 450 Platform Family.
Wireless operation
Describes wireless link operation, including modulation, power control, and security.
System management
Introduces the management system, web interface, configuration, and security features.
Overview of the 450 Platform Family
Purpose
Explains the purpose of the 450 Platform Family products for Ethernet bridging.
450 Platform Family
Lists the supported platforms: PMP 450m, PMP/PTP 450i, and PMP/PTP 450 Series.
PMP 450m Series
Details the revolutionary MU-MIMO technology of the PMP 450m Series AP.
Key features
Highlights benefits of the PMP 450m Series AP, including MU-MIMO and throughput.
PMP/PTP 450i Series
Key features
Details QoS, MIMO, GPS synchronization, and cost-effectiveness of 450i Series.
PMP/PTP 450 Series
Key features
Highlights benefits of PMP/PTP 450 Series: throughput, MIMO, GPS sync, and cost-effectiveness.
Supported interoperability for 450m/450i/450 Series
Table 7 Supported Interoperability for PMP
Lists PMP interoperability between AP and SM across different bands.
Table 8 Supported Interoperability for PTP
Lists PTP interoperability between BH across different bands.
Typical deployment
ODU with PoE interface to PSU
Describes the basic configuration with one Ethernet interface and a PoE cable.
Product variants
ODU supply regional variants
Lists regional variants for ODU supply: FCC, EU, RoW, and IC.
Ruggedized ODU Subscriber Module
Details the ruggedized SM designed to meet IP-66 and IP-67 standards.
Integrated Dish ODU Subscriber Module
Describes the integrated dish SM with rugged design for 5 GHz band.
Indoor power supply module
Describes the indoor PSU module providing PoE supply to ODU.
Antennas and antenna cabling
Explains requirements for connectorized ODUs needing external antennas and RF cable.
Ethernet cabling
Details requirements for copper Ethernet Cat5e connection from ODU to PoE.
Lightning protection unit (LPU)
Explains LPU function for surge suppression in drop cables.
Surge Suppression
Describes Gigabit Surge Suppressor for protection against lightning strikes.
Ground cables
Explains bonding of ODU, LPUs, and Ethernet cables to grounding system.
Wireless operation
Time division duplexing
Explains TDD operation, sync requirements, and frame division.
TDD frame parameters
Lists parameters affecting TDD burst duration: bandwidth, cyclic prefix, frame period.
OFDM and channel bandwidth
Describes OFDM technology and configurable channel bandwidth values.
Cyclic Prefix
Explains the function of cyclic prefix in OFDM technology.
Frame Period
Details the supported frame periods: 2.5 ms and 5 ms.
Frame configuration - Downlink Data
Specifies the percentage of frame assigned to transport downlink data.
Link operation – Dynamic Rate Adapt
Explains dynamic adjustment of links based on propagation and interference.
Encryption
Details optional DES and AES encryption for wireless link security.
MIMO
Explains MIMO techniques for protection against fading and increasing receiver signal probability.
MU-MIMO
Describes MU-MIMO for increasing wireless network capacity.
System management
Management agent
Describes the embedded management agent and supported interfaces.
Web server
Explains the web server support for access via HTTP/HTTPS interface.
Web pages
Details web-based management interfaces for AP/BHM and SM/BHS.
Identity-based user accounts
Defines roles and permissions for user accounts (Administrator, Installer, Technician, Guest).
Remote Authentication Dial-in User Service (RADIUS)
Explains RADIUS functionality for PMP configuration, including authentication and accounting.
SNMP
Describes SNMP interface support for fault and performance management.
Network Time Protocol (NTP)
Explains NTP for system clock synchronization and local time display.
Wireless Manager (WM)
Recommends Cambium Networks Wireless Manager for managing 450 Platform networks.
Canopy Network Updater Tool (CNUT)
Describes CNUT as a standalone software update tool for 450 Platform ODUs.
cnMaestro™
Introduces cnMaestro™ for secure, end-to-end network lifecycle management.
Radio recovery mode
Describes procedures for recovering from configuration errors or lost passwords.
Chapter 2: System hardware
System Components
Describes system components of PTP and PMP, including accessories.
Point-to-Multipoint (PMP)
Describes PMP radio as a transceiver device, connectorized or radiated.
PMP 450 Platform Family Integrated or Connectorized ODU
Details configurations for PMP 450i, 450 Series ODUs, and 450m Series AP.
Product variants
Lists variants for PMP 450m, PMP 450i, and PMP 450 Series ODUs.
Backhaul (PTP)
Describes Backhaul radio as transceiver, configured as BHM or BHS.
PTP 450 Platform Family Integrated or Connectorized ODU
Details configurations for PTP 450i and PTP 450 Series ODUs.
450 Platform Family interfaces
Illustrates and describes interfaces for PMP 450m Series AP.
PMP/PTP 450i Series interfaces – AP/SM/BH
Illustrates and describes interfaces for PMP/PTP 450i Series AP/SM/BH.
PMP/PTP 450 Series interfaces - AP
Illustrates and describes interfaces for PMP/PTP 450 Series AP.
PMP/PTP 450 Series interfaces – SM/BH
Illustrates and describes interfaces for PMP/PTP 450 Series SM/BH.
Diagnostic LEDs
Shows diagnostic LEDs for AP/BHM and SM/BHS.
Power supply options
Details power supply options for 450 Platform Family ODUs.
ODU mounting brackets & accessories
Lists supported mounting brackets and accessories.
Lightning protection
Details supported lightning protection units (LPU) and surge suppressors.
ODU interfaces
Describes interfaces for PMP 450m Series AP and PMP/PTP 450i.
Cabling
Provides information on Ethernet standards and cable lengths.
Outdoor copper Cat5e Ethernet cable
Details outdoor Cat5e cable use and practices for reliable connections.
SFP module kits
Explains SFP module kits for connecting ODUs to Optical Gigabit Ethernet.
Main Ethernet port
Provides the PoE cable pinout diagram for the Main port.
Aux port
Provides the PoE cable pinout diagram for the Aux port.
Aux port to alignment tone headset wiring
Details wiring for connecting a headset to the AUX port for audio alignment.
RJ45 connectors and spare glands
Information on RJ45 connectors and spare glands for Cat5e cables.
Lightning protection unit (LPU) and grounding kit
Details LPU function for surge suppression and grounding kit contents.
Cable grounding kit
Explains copper drop cable shields bonding to grounding system for protection.
Antennas and antenna cabling
Details antenna requirements and supported external antennas.
Supported external AP antennas
Lists recommended external AP antennas.
Supported external BH/SM antenna
Lists recommended external BH/SM antennas.
RF cable and connectors
Details required RF cable (LMR-400) and N type male connectors.
Antenna accessories
Lists additional components for connectorized ODUs: grounding kits, tape, arrestors.
GPS synchronization
Explains GPS synchronization for limiting network self-interference.
Universal GPS (uGPS)
Describes uGPS for network synchronization in smaller networks.
CMM5
Introduces the CMM5 Cluster Management Module for TDD Sync and PoE distribution.
Cluster Management: Scenario 1
Presents a CMM5 cluster management scenario using four PMP 450i Access Points.
Cluster Management: Scenario 2
Presents a CMM5 cluster management scenario for multiple AP types.
CMM5 Controller Module
Details major features of the CMM5 Controller Module.
CMM5 Injector Module
Details features of the CMM5 Injector Module.
CMM5 Injector Compatibility Matrix
Provides the Injector compatibility matrix for various products.
CMM5 Specifications
Lists specifications for the CMM5 Power & Sync Injector (56 Volts).
CMM4 (Rack Mount)
Describes the Rack-Mounted Cluster Management Module 4.
CMM4 56 V power adapter cable pinout
Details the pinout diagram for the CMM4 56 V power adapter cable.
CMM4 (Cabinet with switch)
Describes CMM4 with switch for delivering consistent wireless broadband service.
CMM4 (Cabinet without switch)
Describes CMM4 without switch, offering flexible power and synchronization.
CMM3/CMMmicro
Details CMM3/CMMmicro for AP cluster power, GPS timing, and networking.
Installing a GPS receiver
Provides procedures for installing a GPS receiver as the timing reference source.
GPS receiver location
Requirements for mounting a GPS receiver at a suitable location.
Mounting the GPS receiver module on the equipment building
Steps for mounting the GPS receiver module on an equipment building wall.
Mounting the GPS receiver module on a metal tower or mast
Requirements for mounting the GPS receiver module on a metal tower or mast.
Mounting the GPS receiver
Instructions for mounting the UGPS receiver on an external wall or mast.
Cabling the GPS Antenna
Steps for connecting the GPS coax cable to the GPS antenna.
Installing and connecting the GPS LPU
Procedure for installing and connecting the GPS LPU at the building entry point.
Ordering the components
Specifies Cambium part numbers for 450 Platform Family components.
Chapter 3: System planning
Typical deployment
Contains diagrams illustrating typical PMP/PTP 450 Platform site deployments.
Site planning
Considers factors for choosing sites for PMP/PTP radios, power supplies, CMM4, and UGPS.
Radio Frequency planning
Plans PMP/PTP 450 links to conform to spectrum analysis and regulatory restrictions.
Link planning
Considers factors for planning links, including range, path loss, and throughput.
Planning for connectorized units
Considers factors for using connectorized ODUs with external antennas in 450 Platform links.
Data network planning
Considers factors for planning PMP/PTP 450 Platform data networks.
Network management planning
Plans PMP/PTP 450 links for remote management using SNMP.
Security planning
Plans PMP/PTP 450 links to operate in secure mode.
Site planning
Site selection for PMP/PTP radios
Factors for choosing ODU sites: height, location, radio path, LED visibility, grounding.
Power supply site selection
Factors for selecting ODU power supply sites: indoor, mains supply, environment, accessibility.
Maximum cable lengths
Permitted length of shielded copper Ethernet interface cable for PMP/PTP 450i.
Grounding and lightning protection
Requirements for ground bonding and transient voltage surge suppression.
Lightning protection zones
Determines safe mounting areas using the rolling sphere method for lightning protection.
Site grounding system
Confirms correct installation of grounding system for ODU on roof of high building.
ODU and external antenna location
Find ODU location for best radio path, safety distance, and protection from elements.
ODU ambient temperature limits
Select ODU location within safe ambient temperature limits.
ODU wind loading
Ensures ODU and structure withstand prevalent wind speeds.
Drop cable grounding points
Criteria for grounding drop cable shield at various installation points.
Lightning Protection Unit (LPU) location
Find location for bottom LPU meeting connection and grounding requirements.
Radio Frequency planning
Regulatory limits
Describes EIRP limits and user responsibility for local regulatory compliance.
Conforming to the limits
Ensures link configuration conforms to local requirements by setting correct country.
Available spectrum
Explains how available spectrum depends on regulatory band and unit configuration.
Analyzing the RF Environment
Analyzes spectrum usage and signal strength for RF network planning.
Channel bandwidth
Selects required channel bandwidth based on regulatory band and capacity needs.
Anticipating Reflection of Radio Waves
Discusses signal reflection and multipath effects on link performance.
Obstructions in the Fresnel Zone
Explains how Fresnel Zone obstructions can cause signal fade.
Planning for co-location
Steps to avoid interference in wireless systems with co-located AP/BHMs.
Multiple OFDM Access Point Clusters
Considers cluster alignment for deploying multiple APs in dense areas.
PMP 450m Series planning
Details planning for PMP 450m Series AP based on Massive MU-MIMO technology.
Link planning
Range and obstacles
Calculates link range and identifies obstacles affecting radio performance.
Path loss
Defines path loss as attenuation between link ends and calculation methods.
Calculating Link Loss
Presents the formula for calculating total attenuation of the wireless signal.
Calculating Rx Signal Level
Illustrates determinants and calculation for received signal level.
Calculating Fade Margin
Explains fade margin calculation based on Rx signal level and sensitivity.
Adaptive modulation
Ensures highest throughput by dynamically adjusting to propagation and interference.
Planning for connectorized units
When to install connectorized units
Identifies scenarios where integrated ODUs may be insufficient.
Choosing external antennas
Factors to consider when selecting external antennas: gain, mounting, polarization.
Calculating RF cable length (5.8 GHz FCC only)
Determines RF cable length for 5.8 GHz FCC approval based on cable loss.
Data network planning
Understanding addresses
Explains IP address and subnet mask concepts for network engineering.
IP address
Defines IP address as a 32-bit number identifying network and hosts.
Dynamic or static addressing
Configures computers for DHCP or static IP addressing.
When a DHCP server is not found
Explains computer behavior when a DHCP server is inaccessible.
DNS Client
Used to resolve management server names and configure hostnames.
Network Address Translation (NAT)
Details NAT, DHCP Server, DHCP Client, and DMZ in SM.
NAT
Explains NAT function to isolate devices from the wireless side of SM.
DHCP
Enables automatic IP address assignment and TCP/IP parameter configuration.
DMZ
Allows assignment of one IP address behind SM for a device to exist outside firewall.
Developing an IP addressing scheme
Methods for creating a secure IP addressing scheme.
Address Resolution Protocol
Explains ARP's role in correlating MAC addresses to IP addresses.
Allocating subnets
Explains subnet masks and their role in filtering IP addresses.
Selecting non-routable IP addresses
Lists factory default IP address ranges not routable from the Internet.
Translation bridging
Configures AP to change source MAC address for packets from SMs.
Engineering VLANs
Describes VLAN functionality support as defined in 802.1Q specification.
Network management planning
Planning for SNMP operation
Details Cambium module SNMP traps for automatic NMS notifications.
Enabling SNMP
Enables SNMP interface by configuring attributes in the SNMP Configuration page.
Security planning
Managing module access by passwords
Details factory default accounts and password management.
Filtering protocols and ports
Configures filters for protocols and ports to protect the network.
Isolating AP/BHM from the Internet
Ensures AP/BHM IP addresses are not routable over the Internet.
Encrypting radio transmissions
Details DES and AES encryption options for wireless link security.
Planning for HTTPS operation
Ensures cryptographic material is available before configuring HTTPS operation.
Planning for SNMPv3 operation
Decides how SNMPv3 security will be configured (MIB-based or web-based).
Planning for RADIUS operation
Configures RADIUS for remote authentication for web-based interface users.
Filtering protocols and ports
Configures filters for protocols and ports to protect the network.
Chapter 4: Legal and regulatory information
Cambium Networks end user license agreement
Contains the Cambium and third-party license agreements for 450 Platform Family ODUs.
Compliance with safety standards
Lists safety specifications and how to maintain safe RF exposure limits.
Compliance with radio regulations
Describes how the 450 Platform Family complies with radio regulations in various countries.
Compliance with safety standards
Electrical safety compliance
Lists electrical safety specifications tested and certified for 450 Platform Family.
Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) compliance
Lists EMC specification type approvals granted for 450 Platform Family.
Human exposure to radio frequency energy
Relevant standards (USA and EC) applicable when working with RF equipment.
Power density exposure limit
Provides power density exposure limits for RF energy and minimum separation distances.
Calculation of power density
Calculates peak power density in the far field of a radio frequency point source.
Calculated distances and power compliance margins
Shows minimum separation distances, recommended distances, and margins.
Chapter 5: Preparing for installation
Safety
Describes precautions and checks before proceeding with installation.
Preparing for installation
Details the pre-configuration procedure before proceeding with installation.
Testing system components
Procedures for unpacking, performing, and initial staging of the 450 Platform Family ODU.
Configuring Link for Test
Describes procedures for testing the equipment’s radio links.
Safety
Power lines
Exercise extreme care when working near power lines.
Working at heights
Exercise extreme care when working at heights.
Power supply
Always use Cambium 450 Platform Family PSUs to avoid damage and safety hazards.
Grounding and protective earth
ODU must be grounded to protect against lightning per national regulations.
Powering down before servicing
Always power down and unplug the equipment before servicing.
Primary disconnect device
The ODU power supply serves as the primary disconnect device.
External cables
Use outdoor rated, gel-filled, shielded Cat5e cable for outdoor connections.
RF exposure near the antenna
Turn off ODU power before maintenance near antenna when transmitter is on.
Minimum separation distances
Ensure personnel are not exposed to unsafe RF energy levels.
Grounding and lightning protection requirements
Ensure installation meets grounding and lightning protection requirements.
Grounding cable installation methods
Observe requirements for effective protection against lightning induced surges.
Siting ODUs and antennas
Install ODUs, antennas, and GPS receivers in Zone B for lightning protection.
Thermal Safety
ODU enclosure may be hot; do not operate above 40°C unless in Restricted Access Location.
Preparing for installation
ODU pre-configuration
Common practice to pre-configure units during staging before site installation.
Preparing personnel
Ensure only qualified personnel undertake installation and observe safety precautions.
Preparing inventory
Perform inventory checks for correct components and package contents.
Preparing tools
Check availability of specific tools like RJ45 crimp tool and PC.
Testing system components
Unpacking Components
Inspect packages for damages and verify all components arrived.
Preparing the ODU
Configure units for staging tests using Quick Start or manual parameter setting.
Configuring the Computing Device for Test
Set static IP address or disconnect computer from network if using DHCP.
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