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PMP 450 Installation

Guide
System Release 13.4
PMP 450 Installation Guide Contents
PMP 450 module essential information
Table 1 PMP 450 module essential information
Default IP Address for Management GUI

169.254.1.1
Access
Default Administrator Username admin
Default Administrator Password (no password)
See “Updating the software version

Software Upgrade Procedure and using CNUT” in the PMP 450
Configuration and User Guide
1. On the radio GUI, navigate to

Configuration, Unit Settings
and select Set to Factory
Defaults
OR
2. On the radio GUI, navigate to

Resetting the Module to Factory Defaults Configuration, Unit Settings
(2 options) and enable and save option Set
to Factory Defaults Upon
Default Plug Detection. When
the unit is powered on with a
default/override plug (see section
“Acquiring the Override Plug” in
the PMP 450 Configuration and
User Guide) the radio will be
returned to its factory default
settings.
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Contents PMP 450 Installation Guide
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.
Cambium does not assume any liability arising out of the application or use of any
product, software, or circuit described herein; neither does it convey license under its
patent rights or the rights of others. It is possible that this publication may contain
references to, or information about Cambium products (machines and programs),
programming, or services that are not announced in your country. Such references or
information must not be construed to mean that Cambium intends to announce such
Cambium products, programming, or services in your country.
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patents or patent applications of Cambium or other 3rd Party supplied software, except
for the normal non-exclusive, royalty free license to use that arises by operation of law in
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Restrictions
Software and documentation are copyrighted materials. Making unauthorized copies is
prohibited by law. No part of the software or documentation may be reproduced,
transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language or
computer language, in any form or by any means, without prior written permission of
Cambium.
License Agreements
The software described in this document is the property of Cambium and its licensors. It
is furnished by express license agreement only and may be used only in accordance with
the terms of such an agreement.
High Risk Materials
Components, units, or 3rd Party products used in the product described herein are NOT
fault-tolerant and are NOT designed, manufactured, or intended for use as on-line control
equipment in the following hazardous environments requiring fail-safe controls: the
operation of Nuclear Facilities, Aircraft Navigation or Aircraft Communication Systems,
Air Traffic Control, Life Support, or Weapons Systems (High Risk Activities). Cambium
and its supplier(s) specifically disclaim any expressed or implied warranty of fitness for
such High Risk Activities.
© 2015 Cambium Networks Inc. All Rights Reserved.
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Safety and regulatory information

This section describes important safety and regulatory guidelines that must be observed by
personnel installing or operating PMP 450 equipment.
Important safety information
To prevent loss of life or physical injury, observe the safety guidelines in

this section.
Power lines
Exercise extreme care when working near power lines.
Working at heights
Exercise extreme care when working at heights.
Grounding and protective earth

PMP 450 units must be properly grounded to protect against lightning. It is the
user’s responsibility to install the equipment in accordance with national
regulations. In the USA, follow Section 810 of the National Electric Code,
ANSI/NFPA No.70-1984 (USA). In Canada, follow Section 54 of the Canadian
Electrical Code. These codes describe correct installation procedures for grounding
the outdoor unit, mast, lead-in wire and discharge unit, size of grounding
conductors and connection requirements for grounding electrodes. Other
regulations may apply in different countries and therefore it is recommended that
installation of the outdoor unit be contracted to a professional installer.
Powering down before servicing

Always power down and unplug the equipment before servicing.
Primary disconnect device

The AP or SM unit’s power supply is the primary disconnect device.
External cables
Safety may be compromised if outdoor rated cables are not used for connections
that will be exposed to the outdoor environment.
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RF exposure near the antenna

Radio frequency (RF) fields will be present close to the antenna when the
transmitter is on. Always turn off the power to the PMP 450 unit before undertaking
maintenance activities in front of the antenna.
Minimum separation distances

Install the AP/SM so as to provide and maintain the minimum separation distances
from all persons.
The minimum separation distances for each frequency variant are specified in
Calculated distances and power compliance margins on page 2-14.
Important regulatory information

The PMP 450 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).
Radar avoidance
In countries where radar systems are the primary band users, the regulators have
mandated special requirements to protect these systems from interference caused
by unlicensed devices. Unlicensed devices must detect and avoid co-channel
operation with radar systems.
Installers and users must meet all local regulatory requirements for radar detection.
To meet these requirements, users must set the correct region code during
commissioning of the PMP 450. If this is not done, installers and users may be liable
to civil and criminal penalties.
Contact the Cambium helpdesk if more guidance is required.
USA and Canada specific information

The USA Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has asked manufacturers to
implement special features to prevent interference to radar systems that operate in
the 5250-5350 and 5470-5725 MHz bands. These features must be implemented in
all products able to operate outdoors in the UNII band. The use of the 5600 – 5650
MHz band is prohibited, even with detect-and-avoid functionality implemented.
Manufacturers must ensure that such radio products cannot be configured to
operate outside of FCC rules; specifically it must not be possible to disable or
modify the radar protection functions that have been demonstrated to the FCC.
In order to comply with these FCC requirements, Cambium supplies variants of the PMP
450 for operation in the USA or Canada. These variants are only allowed to operate with
region codes that comply with FCC/IC rule.
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Contents
Cambium ................................................................................................................. i
PMP 450 Installation Guide ..................................................................................... i
PMP 450 module essential information............................................................................. ii
Accuracy ................................................................................................................iii
Copyrights ..............................................................................................................iii
Restrictions ............................................................................................................iii
License Agreements ...............................................................................................iii
High Risk Materials ................................................................................................iii
Safety and regulatory information ......................................................................... iv
Important safety information ..................................................................................... iv
Important regulatory information ............................................................................... v
Contents ................................................................................................................. vi
List of Figures ........................................................................................................ix
List of Tables ..........................................................................................................xi
About This Installation Guide ................................................................................ xii
General information ....................................................................................................... xiii
Version information .................................................................................................. xiii
Contacting Cambium Networks ............................................................................... xiii
Problems and warranty .................................................................................................... xv
Security advice ...............................................................................................................xvii
Warnings, cautions, and notes ......................................................................................xviii
Chapter 1: Installation planning ....................................................................... 1-1
Regulatory planning ....................................................................................................... 1-2
Obeying Regulatory limits ........................................................................................ 1-2
Conforming to the limits .......................................................................................... 1-2
Site planning .................................................................................................................. 1-3
AP or SM site selection ............................................................................................ 1-3
Power supply site selection ...................................................................................... 1-3
Maximum cable lengths ........................................................................................... 1-3
Wind loading ............................................................................................................ 1-4
Grounding and lightning protection ............................................................................... 1-6
The need for power surge protection ....................................................................... 1-6
Standards ................................................................................................................. 1-6
Lightning protection zones....................................................................................... 1-7
General protection requirements ............................................................................. 1-8
Protection requirements for a mast or tower installation ...................................... 1-10
Protection requirements for a wall installation...................................................... 1-11
Protection requirements on a high rise building ................................................... 1-12
Ordering components ................................................................................................... 1-13
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PMP 450 component part numbers ........................................................................ 1-13

Chapter 2: Reference information..................................................................... 2-1
Equipment specifications ............................................................................................... 2-2
AP specifications ...................................................................................................... 2-2
SM specifications ..................................................................................................... 2-6
Wireless specifications ................................................................................................. 2-10
General wireless specifications .............................................................................. 2-10
Data network specifications ......................................................................................... 2-11
Ethernet interface .................................................................................................. 2-11
Compliance with safety standards ............................................................................... 2-12
Electrical safety compliance .................................................................................. 2-12
Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) compliance ................................................. 2-12
Human exposure to radio frequency energy .......................................................... 2-13
Compliance with radio regulations .............................................................................. 2-17
Type approvals ....................................................................................................... 2-17
DFS for 5 GHz Radios ............................................................................................ 2-18
Country Codes ........................................................................................................ 2-21
FCC and ICC IDs and certification numbers .......................................................... 2-33
Chapter 3: Preparing for installation ................................................................ 3-1
Preparing for installation ............................................................................................... 3-2
Unit pre-configuration .............................................................................................. 3-2
Safety precautions before installation ..................................................................... 3-2
Protection requirements .......................................................................................... 3-2
Preparing personnel ................................................................................................. 3-3
Preparing inventory ................................................................................................. 3-3
Preparing tools ......................................................................................................... 3-3
Testing the Components................................................................................................. 3-4
Unpacking Components ........................................................................................... 3-4
Configuring for Test ................................................................................................. 3-4
Configuring a Point-to-Multipoint Link for Test ........................................................... 3-18
Configuring the management PC ........................................................................... 3-18
Powering the AP or SM for test configuration ....................................................... 3-20
Logging into the web interface (AP or SM) ............................................................ 3-20
Using the Quick Start Configuration Wizard of the AP .......................................... 3-24
Configuring time settings of the AP ....................................................................... 3-29
Powering the SM for test ....................................................................................... 3-30
Viewing the Session Status tab of the AP to determine test registration .............. 3-31
Beginning the Test of Point-to-Multipoint Links .................................................... 3-41
Continuing the Test of Point-to-Multipoint Links ................................................... 3-47
General Status Tab of the AP ................................................................................. 3-48
Concluding the Test of Point-to-Multipoint Links .................................................. 3-52
Preparing Components for Deployment ....................................................................... 3-53
Correlating Component-specific Information ............................................................... 3-53
Ensuring Continuing Access to the Modules................................................................ 3-53
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Utilizing the Installation Color Code feature ............................................................... 3-54

Chapter 4: Installing Components .................................................................... 4-1
Recommended tools for PMP 450 equipment installation ....................................... 4-2
Assembling the AP antenna ...................................................................................... 4-3
Attaching the AP to the antenna .............................................................................. 4-7
Attaching and weatherproofing an N-type antenna connector ................................ 4-8
Attaching the AP and antenna to the mount point ................................................. 4-12
Connecting an RJ45 and gland to a unit................................................................. 4-15
Disconnecting an RJ45 and gland from a unit ........................................................ 4-17
Pole-mounting the AP (for use with a non-Cambium antenna) .............................. 4-18
Installing a Cluster Management Module (including GPS antenna installation) ... 4-20
Installing a UGPS (Universal Global Positioning System) unit .............................. 4-20
Installing an SM ..................................................................................................... 4-21
Using the Alignment Tool (SM) .............................................................................. 4-26
Using the Alignment Tab (SM) ............................................................................... 4-27
Using the Link Capacity Test Tool (AP or SM) ....................................................... 4-30
Using the AP Evaluation Tool (SM) ........................................................................ 4-35
Installing an SM reflector dish ............................................................................... 4-40
Deploying a Remote AP .......................................................................................... 4-41
Configuring an AP-SM Link .................................................................................... 4-45
Monitoring an AP-SM Link ..................................................................................... 4-46
Glossary .................................................................................................................. I
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List of Figures PMP 450 Installation Guide
List of Figures
Figure 1 Rolling sphere method to determine the lightning protection zones ............................. 1-7
Figure 2 Grounding cable minimum bend radius and angle .......................................................... 1-9
Figure 3 Grounding and lightning protection on mast or tower ................................................. 1-10
Figure 4 Grounding and lightning protection on wall ................................................................. 1-11
Figure 5 Grounding and lightning protection on building .......................................................... 1-12
Figure 6 AP DFS Status ............................................................................................................... 2-18
Figure 7 AP interfaces – 2.4 GHz, 5GHz ....................................................................................... 3-5
Figure 8 AP interfaces - 5 GHz original layout .............................................................................. 3-6
Figure 9 AP ground and equilibrium membrane vent ................................................................... 3-7
Figure 10 AP diagnostic LEDs, viewed from unit front ................................................................. 3-8
Figure 11 SM interfaces ................................................................................................................ 3-9
Figure 12 Connectorized SM......................................................................................................... 3-9
Figure 13 Integrated Dish Subscriber Module (PMP 450d) ........................................................ 3-10
Figure 14 SM diagnostic LEDs, viewed from unit front .............................................................. 3-11
Figure 15 RJ-11 pinout for the override plug .............................................................................. 3-16
Figure 16 AP General Status page, GUEST user example .......................................................... 3-21
Figure 17 SM General Status page, GUEST user example ......................................................... 3-22
Figure 18 AP General Status page, ADMINISTRATOR user example......................................... 3-23
Figure 19 Quick Start tab of the AP ............................................................................................ 3-24
Figure 20 Regional Settings tab of AP ........................................................................................ 3-25
Figure 21 Radio Carrier Frequency tab of AP ............................................................................. 3-25
Figure 22 Synchronization tab of AP ........................................................................................... 3-26
Figure 23 LAN IP Address tab of the AP ..................................................................................... 3-27
Figure 24 Review and Save Configuration tab of the AP ............................................................ 3-28
Figure 25 Time tab of the AP ...................................................................................................... 3-29
Figure 26 Time and date entry formats ...................................................................................... 3-30
Figure 27 Session Status tab of AP ........................................................................................... 3-31
Figure 28 Remote Subscribers tab of the AP .............................................................................. 3-41
Figure 29 General Status tab of the SM...................................................................................... 3-42
Figure 30 General Status tab of AP ............................................................................................. 3-48
Figure 31 AP antenna parts .......................................................................................................... 4-3
Figure 32 AP antenna upper bracket assembly ............................................................................ 4-4
Figure 33 AP antenna upper bracket attached to upper adjustment arms ................................... 4-4
Figure 34 Rear strap connected to upper AP antenna bracket ..................................................... 4-5
Figure 35 Assembled upper bracket connected to AP antenna .................................................... 4-5
Figure 36 AP Antenna Lower Bracket Assembly ........................................................................... 4-6
Figure 37 Lower bracket attached to AP antenna ........................................................................ 4-6
Figure 38 Completed AP and antenna assembly, viewed from back ............................................ 4-8
Figure 39 Completed AP and antenna assembly, viewed from front ............................................ 4-8
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Figure 40 Attaching the AP antenna upper bracket to the pole ................................................. 4-12
Figure 41 Attaching the AP antenna lower bracket to the pole .................................................. 4-12
Figure 42 Variables for calculating angle of elevation (and depression) .................................... 4-13
Figure 43 Ethernet cable gland components .............................................................................. 4-15
Figure 44 Ethernet gland bushing insertion ............................................................................... 4-16
Figure 45 Completed Ethernet gland .......................................................................................... 4-17
Figure 46 Attaching pole mount AP bracket ............................................................................... 4-18
Figure 47 Attaching AP pole mount to pole ................................................................................ 4-19
Figure 48 Completed AP pole mount assembly........................................................................... 4-20
Figure 49 600SSH Surge Suppressor – Inside ............................................................................ 4-22
Figure 50 Default plug ................................................................................................................ 4-24
Figure 51 Alignment Tool tab of SM – Receive Power level > -70 dBm ..................................... 4-26
Figure 52 Alignment Tool tab of SM – Receive Power level between -70 to -80 dBm ................ 4-26
Figure 53 Alignment Tool tab of SM– Receive Power level < -80 dBm ...................................... 4-26
Figure 54 SM Alignment tab ....................................................................................................... 4-28
Figure 55 Link Capacity Test tab of the AP ................................................................................ 4-30
Figure 56 RF Link Capacity Test with 1714-byte packet length ................................................. 4-33
Figure 57 Extrapolated Link Test ............................................................................................... 4-34
Figure 58 AP Evaluation tab of SM ............................................................................................. 4-35
Figure 59 Reflector dish assembly, exploded view ..................................................................... 4-40
Figure 60 Correct SM angle mounting with reflector dish ......................................................... 4-41
Figure 61 Incorrect SM angle mounting with reflector dish ...................................................... 4-41
Figure 62 Remote AP deployment ............................................................................................... 4-42
Figure 63 Remote AP wired to SM that also serves a customer ................................................. 4-44
Figure 64 Remote AP wired to SM that serves as a relay ........................................................... 4-44
Figure 65 AP Session Status tab ................................................................................................. 4-47
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PMP 450 Installation Guide PMP 450 module essential information
List of Tables
Table 1 PMP 450 module essential information ............................................................................... ii
Table 2 Sync cable length specification ......................................................................................... 1-3
Table 3 Lateral force - metric ......................................................................................................... 1-4
Table 4 Lateral force - US ............................................................................................................. 1-5
Table 5 PMP 450 components ..................................................................................................... 1-13
Table 6 Connectorized AP physical specifications ........................................................................ 2-2
Table 7 SM physical specifications................................................................................................ 2-6
Table 8 PMP 450 wireless specifications .................................................................................... 2-10
Table 9 PMP 450 Ethernet bridging specifications ..................................................................... 2-11
Table 10 PMP 450 safety compliance specifications ................................................................... 2-12
Table 11 EMC emissions compliance .......................................................................................... 2-12
Table 12 Power compliance margins........................................................................................... 2-15
Table 13 Radio certifications ........................................................................................................ 2-17
Table 14 OFDM DFS operation based on Country Code setting ................................................. 2-20
Table 15 Center channel details based on Country Code, 2.4 GHz ............................................ 2-22
Table 18 AP Default combined transmit power per Country Code and Lower/Upper Band Edge
Path Max TX Detail ................................................................................................................. 2-28
Table 19 Default combined transmit power per Country Code – 5.4 GHz band ......................... 2-29
Table 20 Default combined transmit power per Country Code – 5.8 GHz band ......................... 2-31
Table 21 US FCC IDs and Industry Canada Certification Numbers and Covered Configurations . 2-
33
Table 22 AP interface descriptions and cabling – 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz................................................ 3-6
Table 23 AP interface descriptions and cabling – 5 GHz original layout ...................................... 3-7
Table 24 AP interface descriptions and cabling – ground lug ....................................................... 3-7
Table 25 AP LED descriptions ....................................................................................................... 3-8
Table 26 SM Interfaces ............................................................................................................... 3-10
Table 27 SM diagnostic LED descriptions................................................................................... 3-12
Table 28 Pin 1 location ................................................................................................................ 3-14
Table 29 RJ-45 pinout for straight-through Ethernet cable ........................................................ 3-14
Table 30 RJ-45 pinout for crossover Ethernet cable ................................................................... 3-15
Table 31 RJ-11 pinout for straight through sync cable ............................................................... 3-15
Table 32 AP Session Status Attributes ........................................................................................ 3-33
Table 33 SM General Status Attributes....................................................................................... 3-43
Table 34 AP General Status Attributes........................................................................................ 3-49
Table 35 Key to Callouts - 600SSH ............................................................................................. 4-22
Table 36 SM diagnostic LED descriptions................................................................................... 4-27
Table 37 Alignment tab attributes............................................................................................... 4-28
Table 38 Link Capacity Test tab attributes ................................................................................. 4-31
Table 39 AP Evaluation tab attributes......................................................................................... 4-36
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Important regulatory information PMP 450 Installation Guide
About This Installation Guide

This guide describes the installation of the Cambium PMP 450 Series of point-to-multipoint
wireless equipment. It is intended for use by the system installer.
Users of this guide must have knowledge of the following areas:
 Radio network design
 Outdoor radio equipment installation
 System installation, configuration, monitoring and fault finding
The guide consists of the following chapters:
 Installation planning on page 1-1
 Reference information on page 2-1
 Preparing for installation on page 3-1
 Installing Components on page 4-1
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PMP 450 Installation Guide General information
General information
Version information
The following shows the issue status of this document since it was first released:
Issue Date of issue Remarks
001v000 September System Release 12.0

2012
002v000 October 2012 Updates to alignment procedure
003v000 November Updated for System Release 12.0.1

2012
004v000 January 2013 Updates for System Release 12.0.2

Through
008v000
009v000 March 2013 Updated for System Release 12.0.3/12.0.3.1
010v000 June 2013 Updated for System Release 12.1
011v000 September Updated for System Release 12.1.2

2013
012v000 May 2014 Updated for System Release 13.1.1
013v000 April 2015 Updated for System Release 13.3
014v000 August 2015 Updated for System Release 13.4
Contacting Cambium Networks

PMP support website: http://www.cambiumnetworks.com/support/pmp
Cambium main website: http://www.cambiumnetworks.com/
Sales enquiries: solutions@cambiumnetworks.com
Email support: support@cambiumnetworks.com
Telephone numbers:
For full list of Cambium support telephone numbers, see:
http://www.cambiumnetworks.com/support/contact-support
Address:
Cambium Networks
3800 Golf Road, Suite 360
Rolling Meadows, IL 60008
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Contacting Cambium Networks PMP 450 Installation Guide
Purpose
Cambium Networks Point-To-Multipoint (PMP) documents are intended to instruct and
assist personnel in the operation, installation and maintenance of the Cambium PMP
equipment and ancillary devices. It is recommended that all personnel engaged in such
activities be properly trained.
Cambium disclaims all liability whatsoever, implied or express, for any risk of damage, loss
or reduction in system performance arising directly or indirectly out of the failure of the
customer, or anyone acting on the customer's behalf, to abide by the instructions, system
parameters, or recommendations made in this document.
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.
Feedback
We appreciate feedback from the users of our documents. This includes feedback on the
structure, content, accuracy, or completeness of our documents. Send feedback to email
support (see ‘Contacting Cambium Networks’).
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PMP 450 Installation Guide Problems and warranty
Problems and warranty
Reporting problems
If any problems are encountered when installing or operating this equipment, follow this
procedure to investigate and report:
1 Search this document and the software release notes of supported releases.
2 Visit the support website. http://www.cambiumnetworks.com/support
3 Ask for assistance from the Cambium product supplier.
4 Gather information from affected units such as:
 The IP addresses and MAC addresses.
 The software releases.
 The configuration of software features.
 Any available diagnostic downloads.
 CNUT Support Capture Tool information
5 Escalate the problem by emailing or telephoning support.

See ‘Contacting Cambium Networks’ for URLs, email addresses and telephone numbers.
Repair and service

If unit failure is suspected, obtain details of the Return Material Authorization (RMA)
process from the support website.
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Warranty
Cambium’s standard hardware warranty is for one (1) year from date of shipment from
Cambium or a Cambium distributor. Cambium 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. Cambium shall within this time, at its own
option, either repair or replace the defective product within thirty (30) days of receipt of
the defective product. Repaired or replaced product will be subject to the original
warranty period but not less than thirty (30) days.
To register PMP products or activate warranties, visit the support website.
Extended warranties are available for PMP products. For warranty assistance, contact the
reseller or distributor.
Using non-Cambium parts for repair could damage the equipment and will void warranty.
Contact Cambium for service and repair instructions.
Portions of Cambium equipment may be damaged from exposure to electrostatic

discharge. Use precautions to prevent damage.
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PMP 450 Installation Guide 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. Assets include the ability to communicate,
information about the nature of the communications, and information about the parties
involved.
In certain instances Cambium makes specific recommendations regarding security
practices, however the implementation of these recommendations and final responsibility
for the security of the system lies with the operator of the system.
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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.
A warning has the following format:
Warning text and consequence for not following the instructions in the warning.
Cautions
Cautions precede instructions and are used when there is a possibility of damage to
systems, software, or individual items of equipment within a system. However, this
damage presents no danger to personnel. A caution has the following format:
Caution text and consequence for not following the instructions in the caution.
Notes
A note means that there is a possibility of an undesirable situation or provides additional
information to help the reader understand a topic or concept. A note has the following
format:
Note text.
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PMP 450 Installation Guide Warnings, cautions, and notes
Chapter 1: Installation planning

This chapter provides information to help the user to plan a PMP 450 network.
The following topics are described in this chapter:
 Regulatory planning on page 1-2 describes how to plan PMP 450 links to conform to the
regulatory restrictions that apply in the country of operation.
 Site planning on page 1-3 describes factors to be considered when choosing sites for the AP,
SM and accessories.
 Grounding and lightning protection on page 1-6 describes how to plan for proper grounding
and lightning protection including cabling requirements and installation suggestions
 Ordering components on page 1-13 details part numbers and descriptions of PMP 450
equipment
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Conforming to the limits PMP 450 Installation Guide
Regulatory planning
This section describes how to plan PMP 450 links to conform to the regulatory restrictions that
apply in the country of operation.
It is the responsibility of the user to ensure that the PMP product is operated in accordance
with local regulatory limits.
Contact the applicable radio regulator to find out whether or not registration of the
PMP network is required.
Obeying Regulatory limits

The local regulator may restrict frequency usage and channel width, and may limit the amount of
conducted or radiated transmitter power. Some countries impose conducted power limits on
products operating in the 2.4 GHz, 5.4 GHz and 5.8 GHz bands.
For detailed information, see Compliance with radio regulations on page 2-17.
Conforming to the limits

Ensure the system is configured to conform to local regulatory requirements by setting the
appropriate Region Code setting on the APs and SMs in the network. When using connectorized
APs with external antennas, the regulations may require the maximum transmit power to be
reduced. To ensure that regulatory requirements are met for connectorized installations, refer to
Compliance with radio regulations on page 2-17.
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PMP 450 Installation Guide Site planning
Site planning
This section describes factors to be taken into account when choosing sites for the AP or SM,
power supplies, CMM4 (if applicable) and GPS antenna (if applicable).
AP or SM site selection
When selecting a site for the AP or SM, consider the following factors:
 Height and location to ensure that people are kept away from the antenna; see Minimum
separation distances.
 Height and location to achieve the best radio path.
 Ability to meet the requirements specified in Grounding and lightning protection on page 1-
6.
 Aesthetics and planning permission issues.
 Cable lengths; see Maximum cable lengths on page 1-3.
 The effect of strong winds on the installation; see Wind loading on page 1-4.
Power supply site selection

When selecting a site for the AP or SM power supply, consider the following factors:
 Indoor location with no possibility of condensation.
 Availability of a mains electricity supply.
 Accessibility for viewing status indicator and connecting Ethernet cables.
 Cable lengths; see Maximum cable lengths on page 1-3.
Maximum cable lengths

When installing PMP 450 Series APs or SMs, the maximum permitted length of the copper
Ethernet interface cable is 100 m (330 ft) from AP/SM to their associated power supplies or
CMM4.
When receiving synchronization signalling from a UGPS module, see table below for maximum
synchronization cable lengths.
Table 2 Sync cable length specification
Configuration Maximum Cable Maximum Cable

Length (feet) Length (meters)
UGPS powered via external power 330 100

source
UGPS powered via PMP 450 AP (via 130 40

AP sync port)
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Wind loading PMP 450 Installation Guide
Wind loading
Ensure that the site will not be prone to excessive wind loading.
Antennas and equipment mounted on towers or buildings will subject the mounting structure to
significant lateral forces when there is appreciable wind. Antennas are normally specified by the
amount of force (in pounds) for specific wind strengths. The magnitude of the force depends on
both the wind strength and size of the antenna, not its weight.
Calculation of lateral force (metric)

The magnitude of the lateral force can be estimated from:
Force (in kilograms) = 0.1045aV2
Where: Is:
a surface area in square meters
V wind speed in meters per second
The lateral force produced by a single PMP 450 at different wind speeds is shown in Table
3 Lateral force - metric and Table 4 Lateral force - US.
Table 3 Lateral force - metric
Lateral force (Kg) at wind speed

Largest surface area (square (meters per second)
meters)
30 40 50 60 70
0.066 (AP – 5 GHz, 60 Degree Sector) 6 11 17 25 34
0.27 (AP – 2.4 GHz, 60 Degree Sector) 25 45 71 102 138
0.0027 (SM) 0.25 0.45 0.7 1 1.4
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PMP 450 Installation Guide Site planning
Calculation of lateral force (US)

The magnitude of the lateral force can be estimated from:
Force (in pounds) = 0.0042Av2
Where: Is:
A surface area in square feet
v wind speed in miles per hour

The lateral force produced by a single PMP 450 unit at different wind speeds is shown in
Table 4.
Table 4 Lateral force - US
Lateral force (lb) at wind speed

Largest surface area (square feet) (miles per hour)
80 100 120 140 150
2.9 (AP – 2.4 GHz, 60 Degree Sector) 78 122 175 239 274
0.29 (SM) 7.8 12 18 23 27
Capabilities of the PMP 450 Series

The structure and mounting brackets of the AP are capable of withstanding wind speeds
up to:
 190 kph (118 mph) – 5 GHz Sector Antennas
 216 kph (135 mph) – 2.4 GHz Sector Antennas
Ensure that the structure to which the AP is fixed to is also capable of withstanding the
prevalent wind speeds and loads.
The structure and mounting brackets of the SM are capable of withstanding wind speeds
up to 190 kph (118 mph). Ensure that the structure to which the SM is fixed to is also
capable of withstanding the prevalent wind speeds and loads.
Wind speed statistics

Contact the national meteorological office for the country concerned to identify the likely
wind speeds prevalent at the proposed location. Use this data to estimate the total wind
loading on the support structures. Sources of information:
 US National Weather Service, http://www.nws.noaa.gov/
 UK Meteorological Office, www.meto.gov.uk
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Lightning protection zones PMP 450 Installation Guide
Grounding and lightning protection

This section describes the grounding and lightning protection requirements of a PMP 450
installation.
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. However 100% protection is neither
implied nor possible.
The need for power surge protection

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.
Cambium recommends that PMP 450 installation is contracted to a professional installer.
Standards
Full details of lightning protection methods and requirements can be found in the international
standards IEC 61024-1 and IEC 61312-1, the U.S. National Electric Code ANSI/NFPA No. 70-1984
or section 54 of the Canadian Electric Code.
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PMP 450 Installation Guide Grounding and lightning protection
Lightning protection zones

The ‘rolling sphere method’ (Figure 1) is used to determine where it is safe to mount equipment.
An imaginary sphere, typically 50 meters in radius, is rolled over the structure. Where the sphere
rests against the ground and a strike termination device (such as a finial or ground bar), all the
space under the sphere is considered to be in the zone of protection (Zone B). Similarly, where
the sphere rests on two finials, the space under the sphere is considered to be in the zone of
protection.
Figure 1 Rolling sphere method to determine the lightning protection zones
Assess locations on masts, towers and buildings to determine if the location is in Zone A or Zone
B:
 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. Mount equipment in this zone.
Never mount equipment in Zone A. Mounting in Zone A may put equipment,

structures and life at risk.
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General protection requirements PMP 450 Installation Guide
General protection requirements

To adequately protect a PMP 450 installation, both ground bonding and transient voltage surge
suppression are required.
Basic requirements
The following basic protection requirements must be implemented:
 The equipment (AP, SM or GPS receiver) must be in ‘Zone B’ (see Lightning protection
zones on page 1-7).
 The AP must be grounded to the supporting structure.
 A surge suppression unit (600SSH) must be installed on the outside of the building
 The distance between the SM and 600SSH should be kept to a minimum.
 The drop cable must not be laid alongside a lightning air terminal.
 All grounding cables must be a minimum size of 10 mm2 csa (8AWG), preferably 16
mm2 csa (6AWG), or 25 mm2 csa (4AWG).
Grounding cable requirements

When routing, fastening and connecting grounding cables, the following requirements
must be implemented:
 Grounding conductors must be run as short, straight, and smoothly as possible, with
the fewest possible number of bends and curves.
 Grounding cables must not be installed with drip loops.
 All bends must have a minimum radius of 203 mm (8 in) and a minimum angle of 90°
(Figure 2). A diagonal run is preferable to a bend, even though it does not follow the
contour or run parallel to the supporting structure.
 All bends, curves and connections must be routed towards the grounding electrode
system, ground rod, or ground bar.
 Grounding conductors must be securely fastened.
 Braided grounding conductors must not be used.
 Approved bonding techniques must be used for the connection of dissimilar metals.
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Figure 2 Grounding cable minimum bend radius and angle
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Protection requirements for a wall installation PMP 450 Installation Guide
Protection requirements for a mast or tower installation

If the AP or SM is to be mounted on a metal tower or mast, then in addition to the general
protection requirements (above), the following requirements must be observed:
 The equipment must be lower than the top of the tower or its lightning air terminal.
 The metal tower or mast must be correctly grounded.
Schematic examples of mast or tower installations are shown in Figure 3.
Figure 3 Grounding and lightning protection on mast or tower
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Protection requirements for a wall installation

If the AP or SM is to be mounted on the wall of a building, then in addition to the general
protection requirements (above), the following requirements must be observed:
 The equipment must be lower than the top of the building or its lightning air terminal.
 The building must be correctly grounded.
Schematic examples of wall installations are shown in Figure 4.
Figure 4 Grounding and lightning protection on wall
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Protection requirements on a high rise building PMP 450 Installation Guide
Protection requirements on a high rise building

If the AP is to be mounted on a high rise building, it is likely that cable entry is at roof level
(Figure 5) and the equipment room is several floors below. The following additional requirements
must be observed:
 The AP must be below the lightning terminals and finials.
 A grounding conductor must be installed around the roof perimeter, to form the main roof
perimeter lightning protection ring.
 Air terminals are typically installed along the length of the main roof perimeter lightning
protection ring typically every 6.1m (20ft).
 The main roof perimeter lightning protection ring must contain at least two down
conductors connected to the grounding electrode system. The down conductors should be
physically separated from one another, as far as practical.
Figure 5 Grounding and lightning protection on building
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PMP 450 Installation Guide Ordering components
Ordering components
This section describes how to select components for PMP 450 Greenfield network or PMP 450
network migration. It specifies Cambium part numbers for PMP 450 components.
PMP 450 component part numbers

Table 5 PMP 450 components
Part Number Product Description
Sales Models
C024045A001A 2.4 GHz PMP 450 Connectorized Access Point
C024045A003A 2.4 GHz PMP 450 Connectorized Access Point, DES
C024045C001A 2.4 GHz PMP 450 Subscriber Module, 4 Mbps
C024045C004A 2.4 GHz PMP 450 Subscriber Module, Uncapped
2.4 GHz PMP 450 Connectorized Subscriber Module, 4

C024045C005A
Mbps

C024045C006A
Mbps

C024045C007A
Mbps
2.4 GHz PMP 450 Connectorized Subscriber Module,

C024045C008A
Uncapped
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PMP 450 component part numbers PMP 450 Installation Guide

C035045C005A
Mbps

C035045C006A
Mbps

C035045C007A
Mbps

C035045C008A
Uncapped

C036045C005A
Mbps

C036045C006A
Mbps

C036045C007A
Mbps

C036045C008A
Uncapped
C054045A001A 5 GHz PMP 450 Connectorized Access Point
C054045A002A 5 GHz PMP 450 Connectorized Access Point, US only
C054045A003A 5 GHz PMP 450 Connectorized Access Point, DES
5 GHz PMP 450 Connectorized Subscriber Module, 4

C054045C005A
Mbps

C054045C006A
Mbps
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C054045C007A
Mbps
5 GHz PMP 450 Connectorized Subscriber Module,

C054045C008A
Uncapped
C054045C001B 5 GHz PMP 450 Integrated Subscriber Module, 4 Mbps
5 GHz PMP 450 Integrated Subscriber Module,

C054045C004B
Uncapped

C054045C005B
Mbps

C054045C006B
Mbps

C054045C007B
Mbps
8 GHz PMP 450 Connectorized Subscriber Module,

C054045C008B
Uncapped
5 GHz PMP 450d Subscriber Module, 20 Mbps – PMP

C054045C013B
450d Radio Only
5 GHz PMP 450d Subscriber Module, Uncapped – PMP

C054045C014B
450d Radio Only
5 GHz PMP 450d Subscriber Module, 20 Mbps – PMP

C054045H013B
450d
5 GHz PMP 450d Subscriber Module, Uncapped – PMP

C054045H014B
450d
AP Lite
C024045A011A 2.4 GHz PMP 450 Connectorized Access Point - Lite
C035045A011A 3.3-3.6 GHz PMP 450 Connectorized Access Point - Lite
C036045A011A 3.55-3.8 GHz PMP 450 Connectorized Access Point - Lite
C054045A011A 5 GHz PMP 450 Connectorized Access Point - Lite
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PMP 450 component part numbers PMP 450 Installation Guide
C054045A012A 5 GHz PMP 450 Connectorized Access Point (FCC) - Lite
AP Antenna Options
85009324001 5 GHz Antenna for 90 Degree Sector
85009325001 5 GHz Antenna for 60 Degree Sector
C024045D601A 2.4 GHz Dual Slant Antenna for 60 Degree Sector
3.5 GHz and 3.6 GHz Dual Slant Antenna for 90 Degree
C030045D901A
Sector
30009406002 N-type to N-type cable (16 inch length)
AP Optional
Equipment
N000900L001A Gigabit Enet Capable Power Supply - 30VDC, 15W
N000900L007A Cable, UL Power Supply Cord Set, US
N000900L008A Cable, UL Power Supply Cord Set, EU
N000900L009A Cable, UL Power Supply Cord Set, UK
ACPS120WA POWER SUPPLY,120W 30VDC AT 60C 100-240VAC EL5
600SSH SURGE PROTECTOR
SMMB2A UNIVERSAL MOUNTING BRACKET
1070CKHH CMM MICRO (OUTDOOR ENCLOSURE)
1090CKHH CMM4 W/RUGGEDIZED SWITCH AND GPS
1091HH CMM4 NO SWITCH
1092HH CMM4 RACK MOUNT ASSEMBLY
1096H UNIVERSAL GPS MODULE
SM Optional
Equipment
N000900L001A Gigabit Enet Capable Power Supply - 30VDC, 15W
N000900L007A Cable, UL Power Supply Cord Set, US
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N000900L008A Cable, UL Power Supply Cord Set, EU
N000900L009A Cable, UL Power Supply Cord Set, UK
HK2022A 53CM OFFSET, REFLECTOR DISH KIT,4PK
SMMB1A UNIVERSAL MOUNTING KIT
600SSH SURGE PROTECTOR
Upgrade Keys
C000045K002A PMP 450 4 TO 10 MBPS UPGRADE KEY
C000045K004A PMP 450 4 TO Uncapped UPGRADE KEY
C000045K006A PMP 450 10 TO Uncapped MBPS UPGRADE KEY
C000045K007A PMP 450 20 TO Uncapped MBPS UPGRADE KEY
C000045K008A PMP 450 Lite AP to Full AP Upgrade Key
Extended Warranty
SG00TS4009A PMP450 AP Extended Warranty, 1 Additional Year
SG00TS4017A PMP450 AP Extended Warranty, 2 Additional Years
SG00TS4025A PMP450 AP Extended Warranty, 4 Additional Years
SG00TS4010A PMP450 SM Extended Warranty, 1 Additional Year
SG00TS4018A PMP450 SM Extended Warranty, 2 Additional Years
SG00TS4026A PMP450 SM Extended Warranty, 4 Additional Years
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Chapter 2: Reference information
This chapter contains reference information and regulatory notices that apply to the PMP 450
Series products.
The following topics are described in this chapter:
 Equipment specifications on page 2-2 contains specifications of the AP, SM and other
equipment required for PMP 450 installations.
 Wireless specifications on page 2-10 contains specifications of the PMP 450 wireless
interface, including RF bands, channel width and link loss.
 Data network specifications on page 2-11 contains specifications of the PMP 450
Ethernet interface.
 Compliance with safety standards on page 2-12 lists the safety specifications against
which the PMP 450 has been tested and certified. It also describes how to keep RF
exposure within safe limits.
 Compliance with radio regulations on page 2-17 describes how the PMP 450 complies
with the radio regulations that are enforced in various countries.
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AP specifications PMP 450 Installation Guide
Equipment specifications
This section contains specifications of the AP, SM, associated supplies required for PMP 450
installations.
AP specifications
The PMP 450 AP conforms to the specifications listed in Table 6. These specifications apply to all
PMP 450 product variants (except where noted).
Table 6 Connectorized AP physical specifications
Category Specification
Product
Model 2.4 GHz C024045A001A, C024045A003A, C024045A011A

Number
3.5 GHz C035045A001A, C035045A003A, C035045A011A
3.6 GHz C036045A001A, C036045A003A, C036045A011A
5 GHz C054045A001A, C054045A002A, C054045A003A,

C054045A011A, C054045A012A
Spectrum
Channel 5 MHz Configurable on 2.5 MHz increments (2.4 GHz, 5 GHz)

Spacing 7 MHz Configurable on 1 kHz increments (3.5 GHz, 3.6 GHz)
10 MHz 7 MHz Channel bandwidth configurable for 3.5 GHz and
20 MHz 3.65 GHz band only.
channel
bandwidth
Frequency 2.4 GHz 2400 – 2483.5 MHz

Range
3.5 GHz 3300 – 3600 MHz (dependent upon Region Code setting)
5 GHz 5470 – 5875 MHz (dependent upon Region Code setting)
Channel Width 5 MHz (2.4 GHz, 3.5 GHz, 3.6 GHz and 5.8 GHz only),
7 MHz (3.5 GHz and 3.6 GHz)
10 MHz
20 MHz
Subcarriers 512 FFT
Interface
MAC (Media Access Cambium Proprietary

Control) Layer
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PMP 450 Installation Guide Equipment specifications
Physical Layer 2x2 MIMO OFDM
Ethernet Interface 10/100BaseT, half/full duplex, rate auto negotiated (802.3

compliant)
Protocols Used IPv4, UDP, TCP, IP, ICMP, SNMP v2c, SNMP v3, HTTP,
HTTPS, FTP, TFTP, RADIUS
Network Management HTTP, HTTPS, FTP, SNMP v2c, SNMP v3, TFTP, Syslog
VLAN 802.1ad (DVLAN Q-inQ), 802.1Q with 802.1p priority,

dynamic port VID
Performance
Nominal 2.4 GHz OFDM: 1x = -91 dBm, 2x = -91 dBm, 4x = -85 dBm, 6x = -
Receive 78 dBm, 8x = -70 dBm
Sensitivity
3.5 GHz OFDM: 1x = -92 dBm, 2x = -92 dBm, 4x = -86 dBm, 6x = -
(w/ FEC) @
79 dBm, 8x = -71 dBm
5 MHz
Channel, 3.6 GHz OFDM: 1x = -90 dBm, 2x = -90 dBm, 4x = -83 dBm, 6x = -
Single 76 dBm, 8x = -68 dBm
Branch
75 dBm, 8x = -66 dBm

75 dBm, 8x = -65 dBm
Sensitivity
(w/ FEC) @
7 MHz 3.6 GHz OFDM: 1x = -89 dBm, 2x = -89 dBm, 4x = -82 dBm, 6x = -
Channel, 75 dBm, 8x = -67 dBm
Single
Branch
Nominal 2.4 GHz OFDM: 1x = -88 dBm, 2x = -88 dBm, 4x = -81 dBm, 6x =
Receive -75 dBm, 8x = -69 dBm
Sensitivity
(w/ FEC) @ 3.5 GHz OFDM: 1x = -88 dBm, 2x = -88 dBm, 4x = -81 dBm, 6x =
10 MHz -76 dBm, 8x = -68 dBm
Channel, 3.6 GHz OFDM: 1x = -86 dBm, 2x = -86 dBm, 4x = -80 dBm, 6x =
Single -73 dBm, 8x = -66 dBm
Branch
72 dBm, 8x = -63 dBm

71 dBm, 8x = -63 dBm
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AP specifications PMP 450 Installation Guide
Sensitivity
(w/ FEC) @ 3.5 GHz OFDM: 1x = -85 dBm, 2x = -85 dBm, 4x = -79 dBm, 6x = -
20 MHz 72 dBm, 8x = -65 dBm
Channel, 3.6 GHz OFDM: 1x = -86 dBm, 2x = -86 dBm, 4x = -78 dBm, 6x = -
Single 71 dBm, 8x = -63 dBm
Branch
68 dBm, 8x = -59 dBm

69 dBm, 8x = -60 dBm
Maximum 2.4 GHz Up to 64 km (40 mi)

Deployment
Range 3.5 GHz Up to 64 km (40 mi)
3.6 GHz Up to 64 km (40 mi)
5 GHz Up to 40 km (25 mi)
Subscribers Per Sector Up to 238
ARQ Yes
Cyclic Prefix 1/16
Frame Period 2.5 ms and 5.0 ms
Modulation Levels QPSK, QPSK (MIMO-A and MIMO-B), 16-QAM (MIMO-A

(Adaptive) and MIMO-B), 64-QAM (MIMO-A and MIMO-B), 256-QAM
(MIMO-A and MIMO-B)
Latency 3 - 5 ms
Packets Per Second 12, 500
GPS Synchronization Yes, via CMM3, CMM4, or UGPS
Quality of Service Diffserv QoS
Link Budget
Combined Transmit -30 to +22 dBm (to EIRP limit by region) in 1 dB-
Power configurable intervals (2.4 GHz, 5 GHz)
-30 to +25 dBm (to EIRP limit by region) in 1 dB-
configurable intervals (3.5 GHz)
-30 to +25 dBm (to EIRP limit by region and channel
bandwidth) in 1 dB-configurable intervals (3.6 GHz)
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Antenna 2.4 GHz 18 dBi Dual Slant

Gain (Does
not include 3.5 GHz 16 dBi Dual Slant
cable loss,
3.6 GHz 16 dBi Dual Slant
~1dB)
5 GHz 17 dBi Horizontal and Vertical
Maximum Transmit 22 dBm combined OFDM (2.4GHz, 5 GHz) (dependent

Power (Conducted) upon Region Code setting)
25 dBm combined OFDM (3.5 GHz, 3.6 GHz), (dependent
upon Region Code setting)
Physical
Wind 2.4 GHz 216 km/hour (135 mi/hour)

Loading
3.5 GHz 216 km/hour (135 mi/hour)
3.6 GHz 216 km/hour (135 mi/hour)
5 GHz 190 km/hour (118 mi/hour)
Antenna Connection 50 ohm, N-type
Environmental IP67
Temperature -40ºC to +60ºC (-40ºF to +140ºF)
Weight 2.4 GHz 15 kg (33 lbs) with antenna

2.5 kg (5.5 lbs) without antenna
3.5 GHz 15 kg (33 lbs) with antenna


5 GHz 5.9 kg (13 lbs) with antenna

Dimensions 2.4 GHz Radio: 27 x 21 x 7 cm (10.6” x 8.3” x 2.8”)

(H x W x D) Antenna: 112.2 x 24.5 x 11.7 cm (44.2” x 9.6” x 4.6”)


5 GHz Radio: 27 x 21 x 7 cm (10.6” x 8.3” x 2.8”)

Antenna: 51 x 13 x 7.3 cm (20.2” x 5.1” x 2.9”)
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SM specifications PMP 450 Installation Guide
Maximum Power 14 W
Consumption
Input Voltage 22 to 32 VDC
Security
Encryption 56-bit DES, AES
Certifications
FCC ID Z8H89FT0002 (5.4, 5.8 GHz)

Z8H89FT0004 (2.4 GHz)
Z8H89FT0010 (3.6 GHz)
Industry Canada Cert 109W-0002 (5.4, 5.8 GHz)

109W-0004 (2.4 GHz)
109W-0008 (3.5 GHz)
109W-0010 (3.6 GHz)
CE EN 301 893 v1.6.1 (5.4 GHz)

EN 302 502 v1.2.1 (5.8 GHz)
ETSI EN 302 326-2 V1.2.2 (3.5 GHz)
ETSI EN 302 326-2 V1.2.2 (3.6 GHz)
SM specifications
The PMP 450 SM conforms to the specifications listed in Table 6. These specifications apply to all
PMP 450 product variants unless otherwise noted.
Table 7 SM physical specifications
Product
Model 2.4 GHz C024045C001A, C024045C002A, C024045C003A,

Number C024045C004A, C024045C005A, C024045C006A,
C024045C007A, C024045C008A
3.5 GHz C035045C001A, C035045C002A, C035045C003A,

C035045C004A, C035045C005A, C035045C006A,
C035045C007A, C035045C008A
3.6 GHz C036045C001A, C036045C002A, C036045C003A,

C036045C004A, C036045C005A, C036045C006A,
C036045C007A, C036045C008A
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5 GHz C054045C001A, C054045C002A, C054045C003A,

C054045C004A, C054045C005A, C054045C006A,
C054045C007A, C054045C008A, C054045C013B,
C054045C014B, C054045H013B, C054045H014B,
Spectrum
Channel 5 MHz Configurable on 2.5 MHz increments (2.4 GHz, 5 GHz)

Spacing 7 MHz Configurable on 1 kHz increments (3.5 GHz, 3.6 GHz)
10 MHz 20 7 MHz Channel bandwidth configurable for 3.5 GHz and
MHz 3.65 GHz band only.
channel
bandwidth
Frequency 2.4 GHz 2400 – 2483.5 MHz

Range
5 GHz 5470 – 5875 MHz (dependent upon Region Code setting)
Channel Width 5 MHz (2.4 GHz, 3.5 GHz, 3.6 GHz and 5.8 GHz only),
7 MHz (3.5 GHz and 3.65 GHz)
10 MHz or
20 MHz
Subcarriers 512 FFT
Interface
MAC (Media Access Cambium Proprietary

Control) Layer
Physical Layer 2x2 MIMO OFDM
Ethernet Interface 10/100BaseT, half/full duplex, rate auto negotiated

(802.3 compliant)
Protocols Used IPv4, UDP, TCP, IP, ICMP, SNMP v2c, SNMP v3, HTTP,
HTTPS, FTP, TFTP, RADIUS
Network Management HTTP, HTTPS, FTP, SNMP v2c, SNMP v3, TFTP, Syslog
VLAN 802.1ad (DVLAN Q-in-Q), 802.1Q with 802.1p priority,

dynamic port VID
Performance
2.4 GHz Up to 64 km (40 mi) with reflector dish
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SM specifications PMP 450 Installation Guide
Maximum 3.5 GHz Up to 40 km (25 mi) with reflector dish

Deployment
Range 3.6 GHz Up to 40 km (25 mi) with reflector dish
5 GHz Up to 40 km (25 mi) with reflector dish
ARQ Yes
Cyclic Prefix 1/16
Frame Period 2.5 ms and 5 ms
Modulation Levels 1x = QPSK, 2x = QPSK-MIMO-A and MIMO-B, 4x = 16-

(Adaptive) QAM-MIMO-A and MIMO-B, 6x = 64-QAM-MIMO-A and
MIMO-B, 8x = 256-QAM-MIMO-A and MIMO-B
Latency 3 - 5 ms
GPS Synchronization Yes
Quality of Service Diffserv QoS
Link Budget
Antenna Beam Width 55º azimuth, 55º elevation (both horizontal and vertical)
Combined Transmit -30 to +22 dBm (to EIRP limit by region) – 2.4 GHz, 5
Power GHz
-30 to +25 dBm (to EIRP limit by region) – 3.5 GHz, 3.6
GHz
Antenna 2.4 GHz 7 dBi Dual Slant, integrated patch

Gain
3.5 GHz 8 dBi Dual Slant, integrated patch
3.6 GHz 8 dBi Dual Slant, integrated patch
5 GHz 9 dBi H+V, integrated patch
Maximum Transmit 22 dBm combined (2.4 GHz, 5 GHz) (dependent upon

Power Region Code setting)
25 dBm combined (3.5 GHz, 3.6 GHz) (dependent upon
Region Code setting)
Reflector 2.4 GHz +12 dBi

Gain
3.5 GHz +11 dBi
3.6 GHz +11 dBi
5 GHz +15 dBi
CLIP Gain (5 GHz only) +8 dBi
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LENS Gain (5 GHz only) +5.5 dBi
PMP 450d +25 dBi Total Gain
Physical
Wind Loading 190 km/hour (118 mi/hour)
Environmental IP55
Temperature -40ºC to +60ºC (-40ºF to +140ºF)
0.45 kg (1 lb)
Weight
3.5 and 3.65 are .675 kg
Dimensions (H x W x D) 30 x 9 x 9 cm (11.75” x 3.4” x 3.4”)
Maximum Power 12 W
Consumption
Input Voltage 20 - 32 VDC
Security
Encryption 56-bit DES, AES
Certifications
FCC ID Z8H89FT0001 (5.4, 5.8 GHz)

Z8H89FT0003 (2.4 GHz)
Z8H89FT0009 (3.6 GHz)
Industry Canada Cert 109W-0001 (5.4, 5.8 GHz)

109W-0003 (2.4 GHz)
109W-0007 (3.5 GHz)
109W-0009 (3.6 GHz)
CE EN 301 893 v1.6.1 (5.4 GHz)

EN 302 502 v1.2.1 (5.8 GHz)
ETSI EN 302 326-2 V1.2.2 (3.5 GHz)
ETSI EN 302 326-2 V1.2.2 (3.6 GHz)
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General wireless specifications PMP 450 Installation Guide
Wireless specifications
This section contains specifications of the PMP 450 wireless interface. These specifications
include RF bands, channel bandwidth, spectrum settings, maximum power and link loss.
General wireless specifications

The wireless specifications that apply to all PMP 450 variants are lusted in Table 8.
Table 8 PMP 450 wireless specifications
Item Specification
Channel selection Manual selection (fixed frequency).
Manual power control To avoid interference to other users of the band,

maximum power can be set lower than the default
power limit.
Duplex scheme Adaptive TDD
Range 2.4 GHz 40 mi / 64 km
3.5 GHz 40 mi / 64 km
5 GHz 25 mi / 40 km
Over-the-air encryption DES, AES
Error Correction FEC
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PMP 450 Installation Guide Data network specifications
Data network specifications

This section contains specifications of the PMP 450 Ethernet interface.
Ethernet interface
The PMP 450 Ethernet port conforms to the specifications listed in Table 9.
Table 9 PMP 450 Ethernet bridging specifications
Ethernet Bridging Specification
Protocol IEEE 802.3 compatible
QoS IEEE 802.1p, IEEE 802.1Q, IEEE 802.1ad, DSCP IPv4
Interface 1000 BaseT, half/full duplex, rate auto negotiated
Maximum Ethernet Frame 1700 Bytes

Size
Practical Ethernet rates will depend on network configuration, higher layer protocols
and platforms used.
Over the air throughput is restricted to the rate of the Ethernet interface at the
receiving end of the link
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Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) compliance PMP 450 Installation Guide
Compliance with safety standards

This section lists the safety specifications against which the PMP 450 has been tested and
certified. It also describes how to keep RF exposure within safe limits.
Electrical safety compliance

The PMP 450 hardware has been tested for compliance to the electrical safety specifications
listed in Table 10.
Table 10 PMP 450 safety compliance specifications
Region Specification
USA UL 60950
Canada CSA C22.2 No.60950
International CB certified & certificate to IEC 60950
Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) compliance

The EMC specification type approvals that have been granted for PMP 450 are lusted in Table 11.
Table 11 EMC emissions compliance
Variant Region Specification (Type Approvals)
PMP 450 USA FCC Part 15 Class B
Canada RSS Gen and RSS 210
International EN 301 489-1 V1.9.2

EN 301 489-17 V2.1.1
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PMP 450 Installation Guide Compliance with safety standards
Human exposure to radio frequency energy

Standards
Relevant standards (USA and EC) applicable when working with RF equipment are:
 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.
 Directive 2004/40/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 29 April 2004
on the minimum health and safety requirements regarding the exposure of workers to
the risks arising from physical agents (electromagnetic fields) (18th individual
Directive within the meaning of Article 16(1) of Directive 89/391/EEC).
 US FCC limits for the general population. See the FCC web site at http://www.fcc.gov,
and the policies, guidelines, and requirements in Part 1 of Title 47 of the Code of
Federal Regulations, as well as the guidelines and suggestions for evaluating
compliance in FCC OET Bulletin 65.
 Health Canada limits for the general population. See the Health Canada web site at
http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/ewh-semt/pubs/radiation/99ehd-dhm237/limits-limites_e.html
and Safety Code 6.
 EN 50383:2002 Basic standard for the calculation and measurement of
electromagnetic field strength and SAR related to human exposure from radio base
stations and fixed terminal stations for wireless telecommunication systems (110 MHz -
40 GHz).
 BS EN 50385:2002 Product standard to demonstrate the compliances of radio base
stations and fixed terminal stations for wireless telecommunication systems with the
basic restrictions or the reference levels related to human exposure to radio frequency
electromagnetic fields (110 MHz – 40 GHz) – general public.
 ICNIRP (International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection) guidelines for
the general public. See the ICNIRP web site at http://www.icnirp.de/ and Guidelines for
Limiting Exposure to Time-Varying Electric, Magnetic, and Electromagnetic Fields.
Power density exposure limit

Install the radios for the PMP 450 family of PMP wireless solutions so as to provide and
maintain the minimum separation distances from all persons.
The applicable power density exposure limit from the standards (see Human exposure to
radio frequency energy on page 2-13) is:
 10 W/m2 for RF energy in the 2.4/5.4/5.8-GHz frequency bands.
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Human exposure to radio frequency energy PMP 450 Installation Guide
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:
P .G
S
4 d 2
Where: Is:
S power density in W/m2

P maximum average transmit power capability
of the radio, in W
G total Tx gain as a factor, converted from dB
d distance from point source, in m
Rearranging terms to solve for distance yields:
P.G
d
4 .S
Calculated distances and power compliance margins

Calculated minimum separation distances, recommended distances and resulting margins
for each frequency band and antenna combination is shown in Table 12. These are
conservative distances that include compliance margins. At these and greater separation
distances, the power density from the RF field is below generally accepted limits for the
general population.
PMP 450 equipment adheres to all applicable EIRP limits for transmit power when
operating in MIMO mode. Separation distances and compliance margins include
compensation for both transmitters.
Explanation of terms used in Table 12:
Tx burst – maximum average transmit power in burst (Watt)
P – maximum average transmit power capability of the radio (Watt) (combined
transmitters)
G – total transmit gain as a factor, converted from dB
S – power density (W/m2)
d – minimum distance from point source (meters)
R – recommended distances (meters)
C – compliance factor
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PMP 450 Installation Guide Compliance with safety standards
Table 12 Power compliance margins
Frequency Antenna Variable Recommended Power

Band d Separation Compliance
P G S Distance Margin
5 GHz Integrated 0.158 W 7.9 10 W/m2 10 cm 20 cm 40.27

OFDM SM, 9 dBi (22 (9 dB) or 1 (8 in)
patch dBm) mW/cm2
Integrated 0.158 W 50 (17 10 W/m2 25 cm 50 cm (20 in) 39.7

SM, 9 dBi (22 dB) or 1
patch with 8 dBm) mW/cm2
dBi CLIP
Integrated 0.158 W 28 10 W/m2 18.7 50 cm (20 in) 71.01

SM, 9 dBi (22 (14.5 or 1 cm
patch with 5.5 dBm) dB) mW/cm2
dBi LENS
Integrated 0.158 W 199 10 W/m2 50 cm 100 cm (40 40

SM, 9 dBi (22 (23 dB) or 1 in)
dBi Reflector
Dish
2.4 GHz Integrated 0.158 W 6.3 10 W/m2 8.9 cm 20 cm (8 in) 50.5

OFDM SM, 8 dBi (22 (8 dB) or 1
patch dBm) mW/cm2
Integrated 0.158 W 100 10 W/m2 35 cm 100 cm (40 79.5

SM, 8 dBi (22 (20 dB) or 1 in)
dBi Reflector
Dish
3.5, 3.6 Integrated 0.316 W 6.3 10 W/m2 12.5 50 cm (8 in) 160

GHz SM, 8 dBi (25 (8 dB) or 1 cm
OFDM patch dBm) mW/cm2
Integrated 0.316 W 79.4 10 W/m2 44.6 100 cm (40 50.2

SM, 8 dBi (25 (19 dB) or 1 cm in)
dBi Reflector
Dish
2.4, 5 Connectorized 0.158 W 50 10 W/m2 25.1 50 cm (20 in) 39.8

GHz AP, with 17 (22 (17 dB) or 1 cm
OFDM dBi Sector dBm) mW/cm2
Antenna
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Human exposure to radio frequency energy PMP 450 Installation Guide
3.5, 3.6 Connectorized 0.316 W 50 10 W/m2 35.4 100 cm (40 79.7

GHz AP, with 17 (25 (17 dB) or 1 cm in)
OFDM dBi Sector dBm) mW/cm2
Antenna
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. If there are no EIRP limits in the country of deployment, use the distance
calculations for FCC 5.8 GHz for all frequency bands.
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PMP 450 Installation Guide Compliance with radio regulations
Compliance with radio regulations

This section describes how the PMP 450 complies with the radio regulations that are enforced in
various countries.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Cambium could void the user’s authority
to operate the system.
Type approvals
This system has achieved Type Approval in various countries around the world. This means that
the system has been tested against various local technical regulations and found to comply. The
frequency bands in which the system operates may be ‘unlicensed’ and, in these bands, the
system can be used provided it does not cause interference. The system is not guaranteed
protection against interference from other products and installations.
The radio specification type approvals that have been granted for PMP 450 frequency variants are
listed in Table 11.
Table 13 Radio certifications
Variant Region Specification (Type Approvals)
2.4-GHz PMP Canada RSS Gen and RSS 210

450
USA FCC Part 15 Class B

450
Europe ETSI EN 302 326-2 V1.2.2

450
5.4-GHz PMP Europe ETSI EN 301 893 v1.6.1

450

450
Europe ETSI EN 302 502 v1.2.1
FCC compliance testing
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DFS for 5 GHz Radios PMP 450 Installation Guide
With GPS synchronization installed, the system has been tested for compliance to US (FCC)
specifications. It has been shown to comply with the limits for emitted spurious radiation for a
Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules in the USA. These limits have been
designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference. However the equipment
can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to other radio communications. There is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.
A Class B Digital Device is a device that is marketed for use in a residential environment,
notwithstanding use in commercial, business and industrial environments.
Notwithstanding that Cambium has designed (and qualified) the PMP 450 products to
generally meet the Class B requirement to minimize the potential for interference, the
PMP 450 product range is not marketed for use in a residential environment.
DFS for 5 GHz Radios

Dynamic Frequency Selection (DFS) is a requirement in several countries and regions for 5 GHz
unlicensed systems to detect radar systems and avoid co-channel operation. DFS and other
regulatory requirements drive the settings for the following parameters, as discussed in this
section:
 Country Code
 Primary Frequency
 Alternate 1 and Alternate 2 Frequencies
 External Antenna Gain
On the AP, the Home => DFS Status page shows current DFS status of all three frequencies
and a DFS log of past DFS events.
Figure 6 AP DFS Status
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Background and Operation

The modules use region-specific DFS based on the Country Code selected on the module’s
Configuration, General page. By directing installers and technicians to set the Country Code
correctly, the operator gains confidence the module is operating according to national or regional
regulations without having to deal with the details for each region.
Europe has requirements to avoid certain 5.4-GHz frequencies used by some weather
radar. To meet this requirement, modules set to Europe will display the center channel
frequencies shown in Table 16 on page 2-24 on the AP’s Carrier Frequency drop-down and
on the SM’s Frequency Scan Selection List.
The details of DFS operation for each Country Code, including whether DFS is active on the AP,
SM, and which DFS regulations apply is shown in Table 14 on page 2-20.
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DFS for 5 GHz Radios PMP 450 Installation Guide
Table 14 OFDM DFS operation based on Country Code setting
Region Country Band AP SM Weather

Code Code Radar
Notch-
Out
5.4- ETSI EN 301 893 ETSI EN 301 893

Vietnam
GHz v1.6.1 DFS v1.6.1 DFS
Asia India, No
5.8-
Vietnam, No effect No effect
GHz
Indonesia
5.4-
Africa Algeria No effect No effect No
GHz
5.4- ETSI EN 301 893 ETSI EN 301 893

No
Oceania Australia
5.8-
No effect No effect No
GHz
Denmark, 5.4- ETSI EN 301 893 ETSI EN 301 893

Yes
Finland, GHz v1.6.1 DFS v1.6.1 DFS
Germany,
Greece,
Iceland,
Ireland,
Liechtenste
Europe
in, Norway, 5.8- ETSI EN 302 502 ETSI EN 302 502
Portugal, No
Serbia,
Spain,
Switzerland
, United
Kingdom
5.4- ETSI EN 301 893

No effect No
South GHz v1.6.1 DFS
Brazil
America 5.8-
GHz
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Region Country Band AP SM Weather

Code Code Radar
Notch-
Out
2.4-
GHz
5.4-
Canada FCC/IC DFS No effect Yes
GHz
5.8-
North No effect No effect No
GHz
America
2.4GHz No effect No effect No
5.4-
United FCC DFS No effect Yes
GHz
States
5.8-
GHz
2.4-
No effect No effect
GHz
5.4-
Other-FCC FCC DFS No effect No
Other- GHz
Regulato 5.8-
No effect No effect
ry GHz
5.4- ETSI EN 301 893 ETSI EN 301 893

No
Other-ETSI
5.8- ETSI EN 302 502 ETSI EN 302 502
No
Country Codes
The Country Codes available on PMP 450 AP and SM units are lusted in Table 16 and
Table 17. Country Code settings affect the radios in the following ways:
 Maximum transmit power limiting (based on radio transmitter power plus configured
antenna gain)
 DFS operation is enabled based on the configured region code, if applicable
PMP 450 equipment shipped to the United States is locked to a Country Code setting of “United
States”. Units shipped to regions other than the United States must be configured with the
corresponding Country Code to comply with local regulatory requirements.
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Country Codes PMP 450 Installation Guide
It is the responsibility of the user to ensure that the PMP product is operated in accordance with
local regulatory limits. Refer to the following tables for the range of center frequencies which
may be used for each device type.
Table 15 Center channel details based on Country Code, 2.4 GHz
# of # of Non-
Center overlapping
Range of
Channels center
OFDM Band Center Center
Channel (based channels
Radio Country Edges Frequencies Channel
Size on PMP (based on
Model (MHz) Available Spacing
450 PMP 450
(MHz)*
available available
range) range)
2402.5 – 15
5 MHz 30
2475
PMP 450
Series AP, 10 MHz 2405 – 2470 27 7
2.4-GHz
2417.5– 3
20 MHz 18
2460
PMP 450 2402.5 – 15

United 5 MHz 30
Series 2475
States,
SM, 2.4- 2400-
Canada, 2.5 MHz 7
GHz, 10 MHz 2483.5 2405 – 2470 27
Other-
internal FCC
Patch 2417.5– 3
Antenna 20 MHz 18
2460
PMP 450 2407.5 – 12

5 MHz 24
Series 2465
SM, 2.4-
10 MHz 2420 – 2450 13 4
GHz, Dish
Antenna 20 MHz 2430 – 2445 7 1
*
For each edge frequency, transmit power must be reduced by 3 dB.
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# of # of Non-
Center overlapping
Range of
Channels center
OFDM Band Center Center
Channel (based channels
Radio Country Edges Frequencies Channel
Size on PMP (based on
Model (MHz) Available Spacing
450 PMP 450
(MHz)†
available available
range) range)
2402.5 – 15
5 MHz 30
2475
PMP 450
Series AP, 10 MHz 2405 – 2470 27 7
2.4-GHz
2417.5– 3
20 MHz 18
2460
PMP 450 2402.5 – 15

United 5 MHz 30
Series 2475
States,
SM, 2.4- 2400-
Canada, 2.5 MHz 7
GHz, 10 MHz 2483.5 2405 – 2470 27
Other-
internal FCC
Patch 2417.5– 3
Antenna 20 MHz 18
2460
PMP 450 2407.5 – 12

5 MHz 24
Series 2465
SM, 2.4-
10 MHz 2420 – 2450 13 4
GHz, Dish
Antenna 20 MHz 2430 – 2445 7 1
For each edge frequency, transmit power must be reduced

by 3 dB.
†
For each edge frequency, transmit power must be reduced by 3 dB.
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Region # of Non-
Country Code # of
Code overlapping
Range of Center
center
Band Center Center Channels
Channel channels
Edges Frequencies Channel (based on
Size (based on
Level 1 Level 2 (MHz) Available Spacing PMP 450
PMP 450
(MHz) available
available
range)
range)
5472.5 – 100 49
5 MHz
5722.5
5470 –
Any 2.5 MHz
10 MHz 5725 5475 – 5720 98 23
20 MHz 5480 – 5715 94 10
Other – FCC 5475 – 5595

10 MHz 5470 – 74 16
(Any non-US 5645 – 5720
5600;
Other country that 2.5 MHz
5650 - 5465 – 5490
follows FCC
20 MHz 5725‡ 66 6
rules) 5640 – 5715
5475 – 5595
Other-ETSI 10 MHz 5470 – 74 16
(Any country 5600; 5645 – 5720
2.5 MHz
that follows 5650 - 5465 – 5490
ETSI rules) 20 MHz 5725‡ 66 6
5640 – 5715
5475 – 5595
10 MHz 5470 – 74 16
5600; 5645 – 5720
Oceania Australia 2.5 MHz
5650 - 5465 – 5490
20 MHz 5725‡ 66 6
5640 – 5715
5475 – 5595
10 MHz 5470 – 74 16
North 5600; 5645 – 5720
Canada 2.5 MHz
America 5650 - 5465 – 5490
20 MHz 5725‡ 66 6
5640 – 5715
South 10 MHz 5470 – 5475 – 5720 98 23

Brazil 2.5 MHz
America 20 MHz 5725 5480 – 5715 94 10
10 MHz 5470 – 5475 – 5720 98 23

Asia Vietnam 2.5 MHz
20 MHz 5725 5480 – 5715 94 10
‡
Frequencies 5600 – 5650 MHz are excluded, as ten minute Channel Availability Check is
required
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Region # of Non-
Country Code # of
Code overlapping
Range of Center
center
Band Center Center Channels
Channel channels
Edges Frequencies Channel (based on
Size (based on
Level 1 Level 2 (MHz) Available Spacing PMP 450
PMP 450
(MHz) available
available
range)
range)
5472.5 – 50 24
5 MHz
5597.5
5470 –
Africa Algeria 2.5 MHz
10 MHz 5600 5475 – 5595 48 11
20 MHz 5465 – 5490 44 4
Europe
(Denmark,
Finland,
5475 – 5595
France, 10 MHz 74 16
5645 – 5720
Germany,
Greece,
5470 –
Iceland,
5600;
Europe Ireland, Italy, 2.5 MHz
5650 -
Liechtenstein,
5725§
Norway,
Portugal, 5465 – 5490
Serbia, Spain, 20 MHz 66 6
5640 – 5715
Switzerland,
United
Kingdom)
§
Frequencies 5600 – 5650 MHz are excluded, as ten minute Channel Availability Check is
required
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OFDM Country Channel Band Range of Center # of # of Non-

Radio Size Edges Center Chann Center overlappin
Model (MHz) Frequenci el Channels g center
es Spacin (based on channels
Available g PMP 450 (based on
(MHz) available PMP 450
range, available
weather range)
notch-
out)
5730 – 10
Denmark, 10 MHz 5790; 5820 37
5725 –
Norway, – 5845
5795;
United
5815 – 5735 – 4
Kingdom,
20 MHz 5850 5785; 5825 29
Finland
– 5840
5760 – 12
10 MHz 45
5755 – 5870
Germany
5875; 5765 – 6
20 MHz 41
5865
5730- 5790; 10
PMP 10 MHz 5725 – 5820 – 39
450 5795; 5850
Series Spain 2.5
5815 – 5735 – 4
AP, 5855 MHz
20 MHz 5785; 5825 31
5.8-
– 5845
GHz
5730 – 7
10 MHz 25
5725 – 5790
Greece
5795 5735 – 3
20 MHz 21
5785
5730 – 15
Portugal, 10 MHz 57
5725 – 5870
Iceland,
5875 5735 – 7
Serbia 20 MHz 53
5865
Switzerland, 5730 – 12
Liechtenstei 10 MHz 5790; 5820 47
n – 5870
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5725 – 5
5735 –
5795;
20 MHz 5785; 5825 39
5815 –
– 5865
5875
5727.5 – 25
5 MHz 49
5847.5
5725 - 5730 – 12
Australia 10 MHz 47
5850 5845
5735 – 6
20 MHz 43
5840
5 MHz 5730 - 5845 24
Canada, 5730 – 47 12
10 MHz 5725 -
United 5845
5850
States
5735 – 6
20 MHz 45
5845
5827.5 – 10
5 MHz 19
5872.5
5825 –
India
10 MHz 5875 5830 - 5870 17 5
20 MHz 5835 - 5865 13 2
5727.5 – 25
5 MHz 49
5847.5
Brazil, 5725 –
5730 – 12
Vietnam 10 MHz 5850 47
5845
20 MHz 5735 - 5840 43 6
5727.5 – 20
5 MHz 39
5822.5
5725 -
Indonesia 5730 – 10
10 MHz 5825 37
5820
20 MHz 5735 - 5815 33 5
5827.5 – 10
5 MHz 19
5872.5
5725 -
Malaysia
10 MHz 5875 5830 - 5870 17 5
20 MHz 5835 - 5865 13 2
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Table 18 AP Default combined transmit power per Country Code and Lower/Upper Band
Edge Path Max TX Detail
Country Antenn Combine AP Combine AP Combine AP Device

a Gain d TX EIR d TX EIR d TX EIR Country
(dBi) Default P Default P Default P Code
Limi Limi Limi Setting
t t t (Level 2)
5 MHz Channel 10 MHz 20 MHz
Bandwidth Channel Channel
(dBm) Bandwidth Bandwidth
(dBm) (dBm)
Australia 17 25 N/A 25 N/A 25 N/A Australia
Canada 17 19 37 22 40 25 43 Canada
Denmark 17 25 60 25 63 25 66 Denmark
Finland 17 25 60 25 63 25 66 Finland
France 17 25 60 25 63 25 66 France
Germany 17 25 60 25 63 25 66 Germany
Greece 17 25 60 25 63 25 66 Greece
India 17 25 N/A 25 N/A 25 N/A India
Indonesia 17 25 N/A 25 N/A 25 N/A Indonesia
Ireland 17 25 60 25 63 25 66 Ireland
Italy 17 25 60 25 63 25 66 Italy
Liechtenstei 17 25 60 25 63 25 66 Liechtenstei
n n
Mexico 17 25 N/A 25 N/A 25 N/A Mexico
Norway 17 25 60 25 63 25 66 Norway
Portugal 17 25 60 25 63 25 66 Portugal
Serbia 17 25 60 25 63 25 66 Serbia
Spain 17 25 60 25 63 25 66 Spain
Switzerland 17 25 60 25 63 25 66 Switzerland
United 17 25 60 25 63 25 66 United
Kingdom Kingdom
United 17 19 37 22 40 25 43 United
States States
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Table 19 Default combined transmit power per Country Code – 5.4 GHz band
Antenna Combined Combined

Gain TX AP EIRP TX AP EIRP Device
(dBi) Default Limit Default Limit Country
Country Setting Setting
(1 Code
8 dBi – 1dB 10 MHz Channel 20 MHz Channel Setting
cable loss) Bandwidth (dBm) Bandwidth (dBm)
United United
States, 17 10 27 13 30 States,
Canada Canada
Brazil 17 10 27 13 30 Brazil
Algeria 17 13 30 13 30 Algeria
Australia 17 10 27 13 30 Australia
Austria,
Belgium,
Bosnia &
Herzegovin
a, Bulgaria,
Croatia,
Cyprus,
Czech
Republic,
France, ,
Hungary,
Ireland,
Italy,
17 10 27** 13 30 Other-ETSI
Latvia,
Lithuania,
Luxembour
g,
Macedonia,
Malta,
Netherland
s, Poland,
Romania,
Slovakia,
Slo
venia ,
Sweden
Denmark 17 10 27 13 30 Denmark
**
At 5.4 GHz, EU regulations are harmonized. 5600 – 5650 MHz excluded, as ten minute Channel
Availability Check (CAC) is required
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Antenna Combined Combined

Gain TX AP EIRP TX AP EIRP Device
(dBi) Default Limit Default Limit Country
Country Setting Setting
(1 Code
8 dBi – 1dB 10 MHz Channel 20 MHz Channel Setting
cable loss) Bandwidth (dBm) Bandwidth (dBm)
Finland 17 10 27 13 30 Finland
Germany 17 10 27 13 30 Germany
Greece 17 10 27 13 30 Greece
Liechtenste Liechtenstei
17 10 27 13 30
in n
Norway 17 10 27 13 30 Norway
Portugal 17 10 27 13 30 Portugal
Spain 17 10 27 13 30 Spain
United United
17 10 27 13 30
Kingdom Kingdom
Vietnam 17 10 27 13 30 Vietnam
No EIRP
No EIRP /
/
Conducte
Other 17 19 19 Conduct Other
d power
ed power
limit
limit
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Table 20 Default combined transmit power per Country Code – 5.8 GHz band
Country Antenna Device
Combine
Combine
Combine
AP EIRP
AP EIRP
AP EIRP
Gain Country
Default
Default
Default
Setting
Setting
Setting
Limit
Limit
Limit
(dBi) Code
d TX
d TX
d TX
(18 dBi – Setting
1dB cable
5 MHz 10 MHz Channel 20 MHz Channel
loss)
Channel Bandwidth (dBm) Bandwidth (dBm)
Bandwidth
(dBm)
Australia 17 19 36 19 36 19 36 Australia
Brazil 17 7 24 10 27 13 30 Brazil
Canada 17 9 26 19 36 19 36 Canada
Denmark 17 16 33 19 36 Denmark
Finland 17 16 33 19 36 Finland
Germany 17 16 33 19 36 Germany
Greece 17 16 33 19 36 Greece
India 17 19 36 19 36 19 36 India
Iceland 17 16 33 19 36 Iceland
Indonesia 17 13 30 19 36 19 36 Indonesia
Ireland 17 13 30 16 33 Ireland
Liechtenst Liechtenste
17 16 33 19 36
ein in
Norway 17 16 33 19 36 Norway
Portugal 17 16 33 19 36 Portugal
Serbia 17 16 33 19 36 Serbia
Spain 17 16 33 19 36 Spain
Switzerlan
17 16 33 19 36 Switzerland
d
United United
17 16 33 19 36
Kingdom Kingdom
United United
17 19 36 19 36 19 36
States States
Vietnam 17 7 24 10 27 13 30 Vietnam
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After an AP with DFS is powered on it performs a channel availability check on its main carrier
frequency for 1 minute, monitoring for the radar signature without transmitting. If no radar
signature is detected during this minute, the module then proceeds to normal beacon transmit
mode. If it does detect a radar signature, the frequency is marked for a 30 minute non-occupancy
period, and the module moves to its 1st alternate carrier frequency. The AP continues this
behavior through its 2nd alternate frequency if needed and then waits until the first frequency
ends the 30 minute non-occupancy period. While operating, if the AP detects a weather radar
signature it marks the current carrier frequency for a 30 minute non-occupancy period and moves
to check the next-in-line carrier frequency.
An SM does not begin transmission until it detects a beacon from an AP. If APs are not
transmitting, SMs will be silent.
Europe applies the ETSI specification to both APs and SMs, while Brazil applies it only to APs. In
the ETSI case, when an SM is powered on, it scans to find a Canopy beacon from an AP. If an AP
is found, the SM performs a channel availability check on that frequency for 1 minute, monitoring
for the radar signature, without transmitting. A DFS decision is made based on the following:
 If no radar pulse is detected during this 1 minute, the SM proceeds through normal steps to
register to an AP.
 If the SM does detect radar, it locks out that frequency for 30 minutes and continues
scanning other frequencies in its scan list.
After an SM with DFS has seen a radar signature on a frequency and locked out that frequency, it
may connect to a different AP if color codes, AP transmitting frequencies, and SM scanned
frequencies support that connection.
To simplify operation and ensure compliance, an SM takes on the DFS type of the AP to which it
registers. For example, when an SM in Europe registers to an AP with the Country Code set to
“United Kingdom”, that SM will use ETSI DFS, no matter what its Country Code is set to, even if
its Country Code is set to “None”. Note, the operator should still configure the Country Code in
the SM correctly, as future releases may use the Country Code for additional region-specific
options.
For all modules running DFS, the module displays its DFS state on its Home => General Status
page as one of the following:
 Checking Channel Availability Remaining time n seconds, where n counts down from
60 to 1.
 Normal Transmit
 Radar Detected Stop Transmitting for n minutes, where n counts down from 30 to 1.
 Idle, only for SM/BHS, indicates module is scanning, but has not detected a beacon from an
AP/BHM. Once it detects beacon, the SM/BHS begins a Channel Availability Check on that
frequency.
Regulatory Note: A PMP 450 Series AP with a Country Code set to United States will not be
configurable to another Country Code by installers or end users. This is in response to FCC KDB
594280 and ensures that end users and professional installers will not have access to settings
which could allow a radio to be configured to operate in a manner other than that which was
specified in the FCC equipment authorization grant.
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Within the United States and its territories the PMP 450 Country Code is pre-configured to United
States and not selectable in the Configuration, General web page. Radios sold in regions outside
of the United States and its territories are required to set the Country Code to the region in which
it is used.
FCC and ICC IDs and certification numbers

Table 21 US FCC IDs and Industry Canada Certification Numbers and Covered Configurations
FCC ID Industry Module Frequencies Antenna Maximum

Canada Families (OFDM) Combined
Cert Tx Output
Number Power
20 MHz channels, centered on

2417.5 – 2460 in 2.5 MHz
increments (within the 2400 –
2483.5 MHz ISM band)

PMP 450 17 dBi
Z8H89FT00 109W- 2405 – 2470 in 2.5 MHz
AP 2.4- Connectoriz 19 dBm
04 0004 increments (within the 2400 –
GHz ed

2402.5 – 2475 in 2.5 MHz

3460 – 3640 in 50 kHz
3600 MHz ISM band)

PMP 450 17 dBi
109W- 3455 – 3645 in 50 kHz
0008 increments (within the 3300 –
GHz ed
3600 MHz ISM band)

3452.5 -3647.5 in 50 kHz
3600 MHz ISM band)

PMP 450 17 dBi
Z8H89FT00 109W- 3660 – 3690 in 50 kHz
GHz ed
3800 MHz ISM band)
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FCC and ICC IDs and certification numbers PMP 450 Installation Guide

Cert Tx Output
Number Power

3655 – 3695 in 50 kHz
22 dBm
3800 MHz ISM band)

3652.5 -3697.5 in 50 kHz
19 dBm
3800 MHz ISM band)

5735-5840 in 2.5 MHz
increments (within the 5725-
5850 MHz ISM band)
PMP 450 10 MHz channels, centered on 17 dBi

Z8H89FT00 109W- 5730-5845 in 2.5 MHz
02 0002 increments (within the 5725-
GHz ed
5850 MHz ISM band)

5725-5850 in 2.5 MHz
5850 MHz ISM band)

5480 – 5590; 5660 – 5715 in
2.5 MHz increments (within 13 dBm
the 5470 – 5600; 5650 – 5725
PMP 450 MHz UNII band) 17 dBi
Z8H89FT00 109W-
AP 5.4- Connectoriz
02 0002 10 MHz channels, centered on
GHz ed
5475 – 5595; 5655 – 5720 in
2.5 MHz increments (within 10 dBm
the 5470 – 5600; 5650 – 5725
MHz UNII band)
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Cert Tx Output
Number Power
7 dBi
19 dBm
Integrated
2417.5 – 2460 in 2.5 MHz 7 dBi
increments (within the 2400 – Integrated
2483.5 MHz ISM band) with 12 dBi 17 dBm
Reflector
Dish
7 dBi
19 dBm
Integrated
PMP 450 7 dBi
Z8H89FT00 109W- 2405 – 2470 in 2.5 MHz
SM 2.4- Integrated
GHz with 12 dBi 17 dBm
Reflector
Dish
7 dBi
19 dBm
Integrated
2402.5 – 2475 in 2.5 MHz 7 dBi
2483.5 MHz ISM band) with 12 dBi 17 dBm
Reflector
Dish
8 dBi
25 dBm
20 MHz channels, centered on Integrated
3460 – 3640 in 50 kHz 8 dBi
3600 MHz ISM band) with 11 dBi 25 dBm
Reflector
Dish
PMP 450
109W- 8 dBi
SM 3.5- 25 dBm
0007 Integrated
GHz 10 MHz channels, centered on
3455 – 3645 in 50 kHz 8 dBi
3600 MHz ISM band) with 11 dBi 25 dBm
Reflector
Dish
8 dBi
25 dBm
Integrated
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Cert Tx Output
Number Power
8 dBi
Integrated
3452.5 -3647.5 in 50 kHz
with 11 dBi 25 dBm
Reflector
3600 MHz ISM band)
Dish
8 dBi
25 dBm
Integrated
8 dBi
Integrated
3560 – 3690 in 50 kHz
with 11 dBi 25 dBm
Reflector
3800 MHz ISM band)
Dish
Connectoriz
ed with 22 19 dBm
dBi panel
8 dBi
22 dBm
Integrated
8 dBi
10 MHz channels, centered on Integrated
PMP 450
Z8H89FT00 109W- 3555 – 3695 in 50 kHz with 11 dBi 22 dBm
SM 3.6- increments (within the 3550 –
09 0009 Reflector
GHz 3800 MHz ISM band) Dish
Connectoriz
ed with 22 19 dBm
dBi panel
8 dBi
19 dBm
Integrated
8 dBi
Integrated
3552.5 -3697.5 in 50 kHz
with 11 dBi 19 dBm
Reflector
3800 MHz ISM band)
Dish
Connectoriz
ed with 22 19 dBm
dBi panel
Z8H89FT00 109W- 9 dBi

19 dBm
01 0001 Integrated
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Cert Tx Output
Number Power
9 dBi
Integrated
with 14 dBi
Reflector
Dish
9 dBi
5735-5840 in 2.5 MHz
Integrated
with 5.5 dBi
5850 MHz ISM band)
LENS
9 dBi
Integrated
with 8 dBi
CLIP
9 dBi
Integrated
9 dBi
PMP 450 Integrated
SM 5.8- with 14 dBi
GHz Reflector
Dish
5730-5845 in 2.5 MHz
19 dBm
increments (within the 5725- 9 dBi
5850 MHz ISM band) Integrated
with 5.5 dBi
LENS
9 dBi
Integrated
with 8 dBi
CLIP
9 dBi
Integrated
5725-5845 in 2.5 MHz 9 dBi
Integrated 19 dBm
5850 MHz ISM band) with 14 dBi
Reflector
Dish
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Cert Tx Output
Number Power
9 dBi
Integrated
with 5.5 dBi
LENS
9 dBi
Integrated
with 8 dBi
CLIP
9 dBi
11 dBm
Integrated
9 dBi
Integrated
7 dBm
with 14 dBi
20 MHz channels, centered on Reflector Dish
5480 – 5590; 5660 – 5715 in
2.5 MHz increments (within 9 dBi
the 5470 – 5600; 5650 – 5725 Integrated
15 dBm
MHz UNII band) with 5.5 dBi
LENS
9 dBi
Integrated
13 dBm
with 8 dBi
PMP 450 CLIP
Z8H89FT0001 109W-0001 SM 5.4-
9 dBi
GHz 10 dBm
Integrated
9 dBi
Integrated
4 dBm
10 MHz channels, centered on with 14 dBi
5475 – 5595; 5655 – 5720 in Reflector Dish
2.5 MHz increments (within 9 dBi
the 5470 – 5600; 5650 – 5725 Integrated
MHz UNII band) 12 dBm
with 5.5 dBi
LENS
9 dBi
Integrated
10 dBm
with 8 dBi
CLIP
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Chapter 3: Preparing for installation
This chapter describes how to stage and test the hardware for a PMP 450 network. This
chapter is arranged as follows:
 Preparing for installation on page 3-2: Describes the precautions to be observed and
checks to be performed before proceeding with the installation.
 Testing the Components on page 3-4: Describes the procedures for unpacking and
performing and initial staging of the PMP 450 equipment
 Configuring a Point-to-Multipoint Link for Test on page 3-18: Describes the procedures
for testing the equipment’s radio links
 Preparing Components for Deployment on page 3-53: Describes methods for gathering
component-specific information and ensuring continued access to the modules
PMP 450 Installation Guide Preparing for installation
Preparing for installation

This section describes the checks to be performed before proceeding with the installation.
Unit pre-configuration
It is common practice to pre-configure the units during staging before site installation by
performing the following tasks from the PMP 450 Configuration and User Guide
 Task 1: Connecting to the unit
 Task 2: Configuring IP and Ethernet interfaces
 Task 3: Upgrading the software version and using CNUT
 Task 4: Configuring General and Unit settings
 Task 5: Configuring security
 Task 6: Configuring radio parameters
 Task 7: Setting up SNMP agent
 Task 8: Configuring syslog
 Task 9: Configuring remote access
 Task 10: Monitoring the AP-SM link
 Task 11: Configuring quality of service
 Task 12: Configuring a RADIUS server
If the units are to be pre-configured during staging, the safety precautions below MUST be
observed.
Safety precautions before installation

All national and local safety standards must be followed while developing a site, installing
equipment, or performing maintenance.
Ensure that personnel are not exposed to unsafe levels of RF energy. The units
start to radiate as soon as they are powered up.
Observe the following guidelines:

 Never work in front of the antenna when the unit is powered.
 Always power down the module when connecting and disconnecting the drop cable
from the power supply.
Protection requirements
The installation must meet the requirements defined in Grounding and lightning protection
on page 1-6.
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Preparing tools PMP 450 Installation Guide
Preparing personnel
In no event shall Cambium Networks be liable for any injury or damage caused during the
installation of the Cambium PMP 450 equipment.
Ensure that only qualified personnel undertake the installation of a PMP 450 system.
Ensure that all safety precautions are observed.
Preparing inventory
Perform the following inventory checks:
 Check that the correct components are available, as described in Ordering
components on page 1-13.
 Check the contents of all packages against their packing lists.
Preparing tools
Check that following specific tools are available, in addition to general tools:
 RJ45 crimp tool (it must be the correct tool for the type of RJ45 being used).
 Personal Computer (PC) with 10 or 100 BaseT Ethernet port
 Internet Explorer or Firefox
 Ethernet patch cables
For more information, see section Recommended tools for PMP 450 equipment installation
on page 4-2.
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PMP 450 Installation Guide Testing the Components
Testing the Components

The best practice is to connect all components—APs, SMs, GPS antenna (if applicable) and
CMM (if applicable)—in a test setting and initially configure and verify them before
deploying them to an installation. In this way, any configuration issues are worked out
before going on-site, on a tower, in the weather, where the discovery of configuration
issues or marginal hardware is more problematic and work-flow affecting.
Unpacking Components
When you receive these products, carefully inspect all shipping boxes for signs of damage.
If you find damage, immediately notify the transportation company.
As you unpack the equipment, verify that all the components that you ordered have arrived.
Save all the packing materials to use later as you transport the equipment to and from
installation sites.
Configuring for Test

You can use either of two methods to configure an AP:
 Use the Quick Start feature of the product (via GUI menu “Quick Start”).
 Manually set each parameter.
After you change configuration parameters on a GUI web page:
 Before you leave a web page, click the Save button to save the change(s).
 After making change(s) on multiple web pages, click the Reboot button to
reboot the module and implement the change(s).
Configuring the Computing Device for Test

If your computer is configured for Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP),
disconnect the computer from the network. If your computer is instead configured
for static IP addressing
 Set the static address in the 169.254 network
 Set the subnet mask to 255.255.0.0.
For detailed instructions, see section Configuring the management PC on page 3-18.
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Configuring for Test PMP 450 Installation Guide
Default Module Configuration

From the factory, the APs and SMs are all configured to not transmit on any
frequency. This configuration ensures that you do not accidentally turn on an
unsynchronized module. Site synchronization of modules is required because
 Modules:
o cannot transmit and receive signals at the same time.
o use TDD (Time Division Duplexing) to distribute signal access of the
downlink and uplink frames.
 when one module transmits while an unintended module nearby receives signal,
the transmitting module may interfere with or desense the receiving module. In
this context, interference is self-interference (within the same network).
AP interfaces
The AP interfaces are illustrated below.
Figure 7 AP interfaces – 2.4 GHz, 5GHz
Path A RF Port Sync/Default Ethernet Path B RF Port
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Table 22 AP interface descriptions and cabling – 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz
Interface Function Cabling
-45 degree RF connection to AP

2.4 GHz
antenna
Path A RF 50 ohm RF cable, N-
Port type
Vertical RF connection to AP
5 GHz
antenna
+45 degree RF connection to AP

2.4 GHz
antenna
Path B RF 50 ohm RF cable, N-
Port type
Horizontal RF connection to AP
5 GHz
antenna
Sync / Default GPS synchronization signaling,

RJ11 cable, default
provides power to UGPS module.
plug.
Default plug port.
Power-over-Ethernet,
Ethernet Power-over-Ethernet, Ethernet
communications communications (management RJ45 cable
(management and and data)
data)
Figure 8 AP interfaces - 5 GHz original layout
Path V RF Path H RF Port Sync/Default Ethernet Unused

Port
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Table 23 AP interface descriptions and cabling – 5 GHz original layout
Vertical RF connection to AP 50 ohm RF cable, N-

Path V RF Port
antenna type
Horizontal RF connection to AP 50 ohm RF cable, N-

Path H RF Port
antenna type

RJ11 cable, default
plug.
Default plug port.
Power-over-Ethernet,
Ethernet Power-over-Ethernet, Ethernet
communications communications (management RJ45 cable
(management and and data)
data)
Figure 9 AP ground and equilibrium membrane vent

Equilibrium Membrane
Vent (do not cover)
AP Ground
Table 24 AP interface descriptions and cabling – ground lug
Ground Lug (bottom of For grounding the unit 10 AWG copper wire
unit)
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AP diagnostic LEDs
The diagnostic LEDs report the following information about the status of the
module.
The LED color helps you distinguish position of the LED. The LED color does not
indicate any status.
Figure 10 AP diagnostic LEDs, viewed from unit front
PWR SYN/1 SES/2 GPS/3 ACT/4 LNK/5
Table 25 AP LED descriptions
LED Color when active Status information Notes

provided
Always lit after 10-

PWR red DC power 20 seconds of power
on.
SYN/1 yellow Presence of sync
SES/2 green Unused on the AP

Lit when the AP is
getting a sync pulse
GPS/3 red Pulse of sync from a GPS source
goes along with
SYN/1
Flashes during data

transfer. Frequency
Presence of data activity on
ACT/4 yellow of flash is not a
the Ethernet link
diagnostic
indication.
Continuously lit
LNK/5 green Ethernet link
when link is present.
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SM interfaces
Figure 11 SM interfaces
SM Ground
(connectorized
models)
Ethernet Sync/Default
Figure 12 Connectorized SM
External
antenna cable,
path A
(labeled “A”)
External
antenna cable,
path B
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Figure 13 Integrated Dish Subscriber Module (PMP 450d)
Table 26 SM Interfaces
Power-over-Ethernet, Ethernet
Ethernet communications (management RJ45 Cable
and data)

RJ11 cable, default
plug
Default plug port.
Ground Lug (rear of For grounding the unit 10 AWG copper

unit, connectorized only) wire
External antenna cable, 2.4 -45 degree antenna 50 ohm RF cable,

path A (labeled “A”) GHz connection N-type
5 GHz Vertical antenna

connection
External antenna cable, 2.4 +45 degree antenna 50 ohm RF cable,

path B GHz connection N-type
5 GHz Horizontal antenna

connection
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SM diagnostic LEDs
The diagnostic LEDs report the following information about the status of the
module. The SM LEDs provide different status based on the mode of the SM. An
SM in “operating” mode will register and pass traffic normally. An SM in “aiming”
mode will not register or pass traffic, but will display (via LED panel) the strength of
received radio signals (based on radio channel selected via Tools, Alignment)
The LED color helps you distinguish position of the LED. The LED color does not
indicate any status.
Figure 14 SM diagnostic LEDs, viewed from unit front
SM LED Display LED Labels
LNK/5 ACT/4 GPS/3 SES/2 SYN/1 PWR
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Table 27 SM diagnostic LED descriptions
Status information provided
LED Color SM in SM in Notes

when “Operating” “Aiming”
active Mode Mode
LNK/ Continuously lit when link is

green Ethernet link These five
5 present.
LEDs act as a
Presence of data bar graph to Flashes during data transfer.
ACT/ activity indicate the
yellow Frequency of flash is not a
4 on the Ethernet
relative diagnostic indication.
link quality of
alignment. As On - high interference.
GPS/ power level Blinking - medium
red Unused
3 improves interference.
during Off - low interference.
alignment,
SES/
green Session Indicator more of these Lit when SM/BHS is in session.
2
LEDs are lit.
SYN/ Lit when SM/BHS is in sync
yellow Presence of sync
1 with an AP/BHM.
Always lit after 10-20 seconds

PWR red DC power
of power on.
Operating Mode
 Scanning: If the SM is not registered to AP, then these three LEDs cycle on and
off from left to right (SYN/1, SES/2 and GPS/3).
 Ethernet Link: The LNK/5 LED lit continuously when link is present.
 Data Transfer: The ACT/4 LED lit on the presence of data activity on the Ethernet
link.
Aiming Mode
The 5 LEDs (SYN/1, SES/2, GPS/3, ACT/4 and LNK/5) are turned into a 5-position
bar graph. The more LEDs that are lit, the better the RSSI and Jitter values the
module is seeing. The colors of the LEDS have no particular meaning other than to
assist is distinguishing one position from the next.
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Standards for Wiring

Modules automatically sense whether the Ethernet cable in a connection is wired as
straight-through or crossover. You may use either straight-through or crossover
cable to connect a network interface card (NIC), hub, router, or switch to these
modules. For a straight-through cable, use the EIA/TIA-568B wire color-code
standard on both ends. For a crossover cable, use the EIA/TIA-568B wire color-code
standard on one end, and the EIA/TIA-568A wire color-code standard on the other
end.
Where you use the AC wall adapter
 the power supply output is +29.5 VDC.
 the power input to the SM is +11.5 VDC to +30 VDC.
 the maximum Ethernet cable run is 328 feet (100 meters).
Best Practices for Cabling

The following practices are essential to the reliability and longevity of cabled
connections:
 Use only shielded cables to resist interference.
 For vertical runs, provide cable support and strain relief.
 Include a 2-ft (0.6-m) service loop on each end of the cable to allow for thermal
expansion and contraction and to facilitate terminating the cable again when
needed.
 Include a drip loop to shed water so that most of the water does not reach the
connector at the device.
 Properly crimp all connectors.
 Use dielectric grease on all connectors to resist corrosion.
 Use only shielded connectors to resist interference and corrosion.
Recommended Tools for Wiring Connectors

The following tools may be needed for cabling the AP:
 RJ-11 crimping tool
 RJ-45 crimping tool
 electrician scissors
 wire cutters
 cable testing device.
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Wiring Connectors
The following diagrams correlate pins to wire colors and illustrate crossovers where
applicable.
Location of Pin 1
Pin 1, relative to the lock tab on the connector of a straight-through cable is located
as shown below.
Table 28 Pin 1 location
← Pin 1
Lock tab ↑
underneath
RJ-45 Pinout for Straight-through Ethernet Cable

Table 29 RJ-45 pinout for straight-through Ethernet cable
Pin 1  white / orange  Pin 1

Pin RJ-45 Straight-thru Pin
Pin 2  orange  Pin 2
TX+ 1 1 RX+
Pin 3  white / green  Pin 3
TX- 2 2 RX-
Pin 4  blue  Pin 4
RX+ 3 3 TX-
Pin 5  white / blue  Pin 5
4 4
Pin 6  green  Pin 6 +V return +V return
5 5
Pin 7  white / brown  Pin 7 RX- 6 6 TX-
Pin 8  brown  Pin 8 7 7
Pins 7 and 8 carry power to the +V
8 8
+V
modules.
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RJ-45 Pinout for Crossover Ethernet Cable

Table 30 RJ-45 pinout for crossover Ethernet cable

Pin RJ-45 Crossover Pin
TX+ 1 3 RX+
Pin 3  white / green  Pin 1 TX- 2 6 RX-
Pin 4  blue  Pin 4 RX+ 3 1 TX+
Pin 5  white / blue  Pin 5 4 4
Pin 6  green  Pin 2 +V return
5 5
+V return
Pin 7  white / brown  Pin 7 RX- 6 2 TX-

Pin 8  brown  Pin 8 7 7
Pins 7 and 8 carry power to the +V
8 8
+V
modules.
RJ-11 Pinout for Straight-through Sync Cable

The system uses a utility cable with RJ-11 connectors between the AP or BH and
synchronization pulse. Presuming CAT 5 cable and 6-pin RJ-11 connectors, the
following diagram shows the wiring of the cable for sync.
Table 31 RJ-11 pinout for straight through sync cable
Pin RJ-11 Straight-Thru Pin

Pin 1  white / orange  Pin 1 sync pulse 1 1 sync pulse
Pin 2  white / green  Pin 2 serial transmit 2 2 serial receive
Pin 3  white / blue  Pin 3 serial receive 3 3 serial transmit
Pin 4  green  Pin 4 override plug 4 4 override plug
Pin 5  blue  Pin 5 alignment tone 5 5 alignment tone

Protective Earth
Pin 6  orange  Pin 6 (ground) 6 6 Protective
(ground)
Earth (PE)
(PE)
NOTE: The fourth pair is not used. not not
used used
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Overriding Forgotten IP Addresses or Passwords on AP and SM

A small adjunctive product allows you to temporarily override some AP/SM settings
and thereby regain control of the module by powering the module on with the plug
inserted into the unit’s synchronization (RJ11) port. This override plug is needed for
access to the module in any of the following cases:
 You have forgotten either
o the IP address assigned to the module.
o the password that provides access to the module.
 The module has been locked by the No Remote Access feature.
 You want local access to a module that has had the 802.3 link disabled in the
Configuration page.
You can configure the module such that, when it senses the override plug, it
responds by either
 resetting the LAN1 IP address to 169.254.1.1, allowing access through the
default configuration without changing the configuration, whereupon you will be
able to view and reset any non-default values as you wish.
 resetting all configurable parameters to their factory default values.
Constructing an Override (Default) Plug

You can either purchase or fabricate an override plug as follows. To purchase an
override plug for a nominal fee, order the plug at http://www.best-tronics.com. To
fabricate an override plug, perform the following steps.
Procedure 1 Constructing an override plug
1 Install an RJ-11 6-pin connector onto a 6-inch length of CAT 5 cable
2 Pin out all 6-pins.

3 Short (solder together) Pins 4 and 6 on the other end. Do not connect any
other wires to anything.
Figure 15 RJ-11 pinout for the override plug

Pin 2  white / green  Pin 2
Pin 3  white / blue  Pin 3
Pin 4  green  Pin 6
Pin 5  blue  Pin 5
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Using the Override Plug

The following section details usage of the override plug to regain access to an AP or
SM module.
While the override plug is connected to a module, the module can neither register
nor allow registration of another module.
To regain access to the module, perform the following steps.

Procedure 2 Regaining module access
1 Insert the override plug into the RJ-11 GPS utility port of the module.
2 Power cycle by removing, then re-inserting, the Ethernet cable.

RESULT: The module boots with the default IP address of 169.254.1.1,
password fields blank, and all other configuration values as previously set.
3 Wait approximately 30 seconds for the boot to complete.
4 Remove the override plug.
5 Set passwords and IP address as desired.
6 Change configuration values if desired.
7 Click the Save Changes button.
8 Click the Reboot button.
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PMP 450 Installation Guide Configuring a Point-to-Multipoint Link for Test
Configuring a Point-to-Multipoint Link for Test

It is important to state the AP and SM units first to verify proper registration before
deploying the modules to the site. To begin configuring the modules for test, see the
sections below:
Configuring the management PC

To configure the local management PC to communicate with the PMP 450 AP or SM,
proceed as follows:
Procedure 3 Configuring the management PC
1 Select Properties for the Ethernet port.

2 Select the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) item (in Windows 7, this item is called
“Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4):
3 Click on Properties.
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Powering the AP or SM for test configuration PMP 450 Installation Guide
4 Enter an IP address that is valid for the 169.254.X.X network, avoiding:

169.254.0.0 and 169.254.1.1 and 169.254.1.2
A good example is 169.254.1.3:
5 Enter a subnet mask of 255.255.255.0.

Leave the default gateway blank.
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Powering the AP or SM for test configuration

Perform the following steps to power on the AP or SM.
Procedure 4 Setting up the AP for Quick Start configuration
1 Plug one end of a CAT 5 Ethernet cable into the AP.

2 Plug the Ethernet cable connector labeled To Radio into the jack in the pig
tail that hangs from the power supply.
3 Plug the other connector of the pig tail (this connector labeled To Computer)
into the Ethernet jack of the computing device.
4 Plug the power supply into an electrical outlet.
From this point until you remove power from the AP, stay at least
as far from the AP as the minimum separation distance specified in
Minimum separation distances on page v.
The AP interface provides a series of web pages to configure and monitor the unit. You can
access the web-based interface through a computing device that is either directly
connected or connected through a network to the AP. If the computing device is not
connected to a network when you are configuring the module in your test environment, and
if the computer has used a proxy server address and port to configure a module, then you
may need to first disable the proxy setting in the computer.
Perform the following procedure to toggle the computer to not use the proxy setting.
Procedure 5 Bypassing browser proxy settings to access module web pages
1 Launch Microsoft Internet Explorer
2 Select Tools, Internet Options, Connections, LAN Settings. Alternate

web browser menu selections may differ.
3 Uncheck the Use a proxy server... box.
In the address bar of your browser, enter the IP address of the AP. (For example, enter
http://169.254.1.1 to access the AP through its default IP address). The AP responds by
opening the General Status tab of its Home page.
Logging into the web interface (AP or SM)

To log into the AP or SM web interface as a system administrator, proceed as follows:
Procedure 6 Logging into the web interface (AP or SM)
1 Start the web browser from the management PC.
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Logging into the web interface (AP or SM) PMP 450 Installation Guide
2 Type the IP address of the unit into the address bar. The factory default IP
address is 169.254.1.1. Press ENTER. The web interface General Status page is
displayed:
Figure 16 AP General Status page, GUEST user example
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Figure 17 SM General Status page, GUEST user example
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Logging into the web interface (AP or SM) PMP 450 Installation Guide
3 Log in with the default administrator username (“admin”) and password

(“admin”).
Figure 18 AP General Status page, ADMINISTRATOR user example
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Using the Quick Start Configuration Wizard of the AP

To proceed with the test setup, after logging into the web management interface click the
Quick Start button on the left side of the General Status tab. The AP responds by
opening the Quick Start page.
If you cannot find the IP address of the AP, see Overriding Forgotten IP Addresses or
Passwords on AP and SM on page 3-16.
Figure 19 Quick Start tab of the AP
Quick Start is a wizard that helps you to perform a basic configuration that places an AP
into service. Only the following parameters must be configured:
 Region Code
 RF Carrier Frequency
 Synchronization
 LAN (Network) IP Address
In each Quick Start tab, you can
 specify the settings to satisfy the requirements of the network.
 review the configuration selected.
 save the configuration to non-volatile memory.
Proceed with the test setup as follows.
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Using the Quick Start Configuration Wizard of the AP PMP 450 Installation Guide
Procedure 7 Navigating through the AP Quick Start wizard
1 At the bottom of the Quick Start tab, click the Go To Next Page => button.
2 From the pull-down menu, select the region in which the AP will operate.
Figure 20 Regional Settings tab of AP
3 Click the Go To Next Page => button.

4 From the pull-down menu, select a frequency for the test.
Figure 21 Radio Carrier Frequency tab of AP
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6 At the bottom of this tab, select Generate Sync Signal.
Figure 22 Synchronization tab of AP
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Using the Quick Start Configuration Wizard of the AP PMP 450 Installation Guide
8 At the bottom of the IP address configuration tab, either

 specify an IP Address, a Subnet Mask, and a Gateway IP Address for
management of the AP and leave the DHCP state set to Disabled.
 set the DHCP state to Enabled to have the IP address, subnet mask, and
gateway IP address automatically configured by a domain name server
(DNS).
Figure 23 LAN IP Address tab of the AP
Cambium encourages you to experiment with the interface. Unless you

save a configuration and reboot the AP after you save the configuration,
none of the changes are affected.
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10 Ensure that the initial parameters for the AP are set as you intended.
Figure 24 Review and Save Configuration tab of the AP

RESULT: The AP responds with the message Reboot Has Been Initiated…
13 Wait until the indicator LEDs are not red.
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Configuring time settings of the AP PMP 450 Installation Guide
14 Trigger your browser to refresh the page until the AP redisplays the General
Status tab.
15 Wait until the red indicator LEDs are not lit.
Configuring time settings of the AP

To proceed with the test setup, click the Configuration link on the left side of the General
Status tab. When the AP responds by opening the Configuration page to the General tab,
click the Time tab.
Figure 25 Time tab of the AP
To have each log in the AP correlated to a meaningful time and date, either a reliable
network element must pass time and date to the AP or you must set the time and date
whenever a power cycle of the AP has occurred. A network element passes time and date in
any of the following scenarios:
 A connected CMM passes time and date (GPS time and date, if received).
 A connected CMMmicro passes the time and date (GPS time and date, if received),
but only if both the CMMmicro is operating on CMMmicro Release 2.1 or later
release. (These releases include an NTP server functionality.)
 A separate NTP server is addressable from the AP.
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If the AP should obtain time and date from a CMMmicro, CMM4, or a separate NTP server,
enter the IP address of the CMM or NTP server on this tab. To force the AP to obtain time
and date before the first (or next) 15-minute interval query of the NTP server, click Get
Time through NTP.
If you enter a time and date, the format for entry is
Figure 26 Time and date entry formats
Time : hh / mm / ss
Date : MM / dd / yyyy
where
hh represents the two-digit hour in the range 00 to 24
mm represents the two-digit minute
ss represents the two-digit second
MM represents the two-digit month
dd represents the two-digit day
yyyy represents the four-digit year
Proceed with the time setup as follows.
Procedure 8 Entering AP time setup information
1 Enter the appropriate information in the format shown above.

2 Then click the Set Time and Date button.
The time displayed at the top of this page is static unless your browser is
set to automatically refresh
Powering the SM for test

Procedure 9 Powering the SM for test
1 In one hand, securely hold the top (larger shell) of the SM. With the other
hand, depress the lever in the back of the base cover (smaller shell). Remove
the base cover.
2 Plug one end of a CAT 5 Ethernet cable into the SM RJ-45 jack.
3 Plug the other end of the Ethernet cable into the jack in the pig tail that
hangs from the power supply.
4 Roughly aim the SM toward the AP.
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Viewing the Session Status tab of the AP to determine test PMP 450 Installation Guide
registration
5 Plug the power supply into an electrical outlet.
From this point until you remove power from the AP, stay at least
as far from the AP as the minimum separation distance specified in
Calculated distances and power compliance margins.
6 Repeat the foregoing steps for each SM that you wish to include in the test.
Viewing the Session Status tab of the AP to determine test

registration
Once the SMs under test are powered on, return to the computing device to determine if
the SM units have registered to the AP.
Procedure 10 Viewing the AP Session Status tab
1 On the AP web management GUI, navigate to Home, Session Status:

Figure 27 Session Status tab of AP
2 Verify that for each SM MAC address (printed on the SM housing) the AP has
established a registered session by verifying the “State” status of each entry.
If no SMs are registered to this AP, then the Session Status tab displays the simple
message No sessions. In this case, try the following steps.
1 More finely aim the SM or SMs toward the AP.
2 Recheck the Session Status tab of the AP for the presence of LUIDs.
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3 If still no LUIDs are reported on the Session Status tab, click the
Configuration button on the left side of the Home page.
RESULT: The AP responds by opening the AP Configuration page.
4 Click the Radio tab.
5 Find the Color Code parameter and note the setting.
6 In the same sequence as you did for the AP directly under Configuring a
Point-to-Multipoint Link for Test on Page 3-18, connect the SM to a
computing device and to power.
7 On the left side of the SM Home page, click the Configuration button.
RESULT: The Configuration page of the SM opens.
9 If the transmit frequency of the AP is not selected in the Custom Radio
Frequency Scan Selection List parameter, select the frequency that
matches.
10 If the Color Code parameter on this page is not identical to the Color Code
parameter you noted from the AP, change one of them so that they match.
11 At the bottom of the Radio tab for the SM, click the Save Changes button.
13 Allow several minutes for the SM to reboot and register to the AP.
14 Return to the computing device that is connected to the AP.
15 Recheck the Session Status tab of the AP for the presence of LUIDs.
The Session Status tab provides information about each SM that has registered to
the AP. This information is useful for managing and troubleshooting a system.
All information that you have entered in the Site Name field of the SM displays in
the Session Status tab of the linked AP.
The Session Status tab also includes the current active values on each SM (LUID)
for MIR, and VLAN, as well as the source of these values (representing the SM
itself, Authentication Server, or the AP and cap, if any—for example, APCAP as
shown above).. As an SM registers to the AP, the configuration source that this page
displays for the associated LUID may change. After registration, however, the
displayed source is stable and can be trusted.
Idle subscribers may be included or removed from the session status display by
enabling or disabling, respectively, the Show Idle Sessions parameter. Enabling
or disabling this parameter only affects the GUI display of subscribers, not the
registration status.
The SessionStatus.xml hyper link allows user to export session status page from
web management interface of AP. The session status page will be exported in xml
file.
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registration
The Session Status tab of the AP provides the following parameters.

Table 32 AP Session Status Attributes
Attribute Meaning
LUID This field displays the LUID (logical unit ID) of the SM.
As each SM registers to the AP, the system assigns an
LUID of 2 or a higher unique number to the SM. If an SM
loses registration with the AP and then regains
registration, the SM will retain the same LUID.
The LUID associated is lost when a power cycle of

the AP occurs.
Both the LUID and the MAC are hot links to open the
interface to the SM. In some instances, depending on
network activity and network design, this route to the
interface yields a blank web page. If this occurs, refresh
your browser view.
MAC This field displays the MAC address (or electronic serial
number) of the SM. Both the LUID and the MAC are hot
links to open the interface to the SM. In some instances,
depending on network activity and network design, this
route to the interface yields a blank web page. If this
occurs, refresh your browser view.
State This field displays the current status of the SM as either

 IN SESSION to indicate that the SM is currently
registered to the AP.
 IDLE to indicate that the SM was registered to the
AP at one time, but now is not.
This field also indicates whether the encryption scheme
in the module is enabled.
Site Name This field indicates the name of the SM. You can assign
or change this name on the Configuration web page of
the SM. This information is also set into the sysName
SNMP MIB-II object and can be polled by an SNMP
management server.
Software Version This field displays the software release that operates on
the SM, the release date and time of the software.
FPGA Version This field displays the version of FPGA that runs on the
SM.
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Attribute Meaning
Session Timeout This field displays the timeout in seconds for

management sessions via HTTP, ftp access to the SM. 0
indicates that no limit is imposed.
AirDelay This field displays the distance of the SM from the AP. To
derive the distance in meters, multiply the displayed
number by 0.3048. At close distances, the value in this
field is unreliable.
Session Count This field displays how many times the AP has granted
registration to the SM. Typically, this is the sum of Reg
Count and Re-Reg Count. However, the result of internal
calculation may display here as a value that slightly
differs from the sum.
If the number of sessions is significantly greater than the
number for other SMs, then this may indicate a link
problem or an interference problem.
Reg Count When a SM makes a registration request, the AP checks

its local database to see whether it considers the SM to
be already registered. If the AP concludes that the SM is
not currently in session, then the request increments the
value of this field.
problem (check mounting, alignment, receive power
levels) or an interference problem (conduct a spectrum
scan).
Re-Reg Count When an SM makes a registration request, the AP checks

its local data to see whether it considers the SM to be
already registered. If the AP concludes that the SM is
not, then the request increments the value of this field.
Typically, a Re-Reg Count is the case where the SM
attempts to register for having lost communication with
the AP and the AP has not yet observed the link to the
SM as being out of session. Then the AP again grants the
registration to the SM and increments the re-registration
count.
problem (check mounting, alignment, receive power
levels) or an interference problem (conduct a spectrum
scan).
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registration
Attribute Meaning
Session Uptime Once an SM successfully registers to an AP, this timer is

started. If a session drops or is interrupted, this timer is
reactivated once re-registration is complete.
Power Level This field indicates the AP’s combined receive power
level for the listed SM.
Signal Strength This field displays the ratio of the Vertical path received
Ratio signal power to the Horizontal path received signal
power. This ratio can be useful for determining
multipathing conditions (high vertical to horizontal ratio).
Signal to Noise This field lists the current signal-to-noise level, an

Ratio indication of the separation of the received power level
vs. noise floor.
Sustained Uplink This field displays the value that is currently in effect for
Data Rate the SM, with the source of that value in parentheses. This
is the specified rate at which each SM registered to this
AP is replenished with credits for transmission.
The configuration source of the value is indicated in
parentheses.
The AP will display one of the following for the
configuration source:
 (SM) – QoS/VLAN parameters are derived from the
SM’s settings
 (APCAP) – QoS/VLAN parameters are derived from
the AP’s settings, including any keyed capping (for
radios capped at 4 Mbps, 10 Mbps, or 20 Mbps)
 (D) – QoS/VLAN parameters are retrieved from the
device, due to failed retrieval from the AAA or WM
server.
 (AAA) – QoS/VLAN parameters are retrieved from the
RADIUS server
 (BAM) – QoS/VLAN parameters are retrieved from a
WM BAM server
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Attribute Meaning
Uplink Burst This field displays the value that is currently in effect for
Allocation the SM, with the source of that value in parentheses. This
is the specified maximum amount of data that each SM is
allowed to transmit before being recharged at the
Sustained Uplink Data Rate with credits to transmit
more. The configuration source of the value is indicated
in parentheses.
SM’s settings
server.
RADIUS server
WM BAM server
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registration
Attribute Meaning
Sustained Downlink This field displays the value that is currently in effect for
Data Rate the SM, with the source of that value in parentheses. This
is the specified the rate at which the AP should be
replenished with credits (tokens) for transmission to each
of the SMs in its sector. The configuration source of the
value is indicated in parentheses.
SM’s settings
server.
RADIUS server
WM BAM server
Downlink Burst This field displays the value that is currently in effect for
Allocation the SM, with the source of that value in parentheses. This
is the maximum amount of data to allow the AP to
transmit to any registered SM before the AP is
replenished with transmission credits at the Sustained
Downlink Data Rate. The configuration source of the
value is indicated in parentheses.
SM’s settings
server.
RADIUS server
WM BAM server
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Attribute Meaning
Max Burst Uplink The data rate at which an SM is allowed to burst (until
Rate burst allocation limit is reached) before being recharged
at the Sustained Uplink Data Rate with credits to
transit more. When set to 0 (default), the burst rate is
unlimited.
SM’s settings
server.
RADIUS server
WM BAM server
Max Burst The data rate at which an SM is allowed to burst (until

Downlink Rate burst allocation limit is reached) before being recharged
at the Sustained Downlink Data Rate with credits to
transit more. When set to 0 (default), the burst rate is
unlimited.
SM’s settings
server.
RADIUS server
WM BAM server
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registration
Attribute Meaning
Low Priority Uplink This field indicates the minimum rate at which low
CIR priority traffic is sent over the uplink (unless CIR is
oversubscribed or RF link quality is degraded).
SM’s settings
server.
RADIUS server
WM BAM server
Low Priority This field indicates the minimum rate at which low
Downlink CIR priority traffic is sent over the downlink (unless CIR is
SM’s settings
server.
RADIUS server
WM BAM server
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Attribute Meaning
High Uplink CIR This field indicates the minimum rate at which high
priority traffic is sent over the uplink (unless CIR is
SM’s settings
server.
RADIUS server
WM BAM server
High Downlink CIR This field indicates the minimum rate at which high
priority traffic is sent over the downlink (unless CIR is
SM’s settings
server.
RADIUS server
WM BAM server
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Attribute Meaning
Rate This field displays whether the high-priority channel is

enabled in the SM and the status of rate adapt. For
example, if “8X/4X” is listed, the radio is capable of
operating at 8X but is currently operating at 4X, due to
RF conditions.
This field also states whether it is MIMO-A or MIMO-B
radio e.g. “8X/8X MIBO-B” indicates MIMO-B and “8X/4X
MIMO-A” indicates MIMO-A.
Beginning the Test of Point-to-Multipoint Links

To begin the test of links, perform the following steps:
Procedure 11 Beginning the test of point-to-multipoint links
1 In the Session Status tab of the AP, note the LUID associated with the MAC
address of any SM you wish to involve in the test.
2 Click the Remote Subscribers tab – see information below.
Viewing the Remote Subscribers Tab of the AP

An example of a Remote Subscribers tab is displayed below.
Figure 28 Remote Subscribers tab of the AP
This tab allows you to view the web pages of registered SMs over the RF link.
To view the web management interface for a selected SM, click its link. The General
Status tab of the SM opens.
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General Status Tab of the SM

An example of the General Status tab of an SM is displayed below.
In order for accurate power level readings to be displayed, traffic must be present
on the radio link.
Figure 29 General Status tab of the SM
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The General Status tab provides information on the operation of this SM. This is
the tab that opens by default when you access the GUI of the SM. The General
Status tab provides the following read-only fields.
Table 33 SM General Status Attributes
Attribute Meaning
Device Type This field indicates the type of the module. Values include the
frequency band of the SM, its module type, and its MAC
address.
Board Type This field indicates the series of hardware.
Software Version This field indicates the system release, the time and date of
the release. If you request technical support, provide the
information from this field.
Board MSN Manufacturer's Serial Number
FPGA Version This field indicates the version of the field-programmable

gate array (FPGA) on the module. When you request
technical support, provide the information from this field.
Uptime This field indicates how long the module has operated since
power was applied.
System Time This field provides the current time. Any SM that registers to
an AP inherits the system time, which is displayed in this
field as GMT (Greenwich Mean Time).
Ethernet This field indicates the speed and duplex state of the
Interface Ethernet interface to the SM.
Antenna Type This field indicates whether the radio is a connectorized radio
or radiated radio.
Frame Period This field indicates configured Frame Period of radio. The
radio can be configured or 2.5 ms or 5 ms Frame Period.
Temperature The current operating temperature of the board.
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Attribute Meaning
Session Status This field displays the following information about the
current session:
Scanning indicates that this SM currently cycles through the
radio frequencies that are selected in the Radio tab of the
Configuration page.
Syncing indicates that this SM currently attempts to receive
sync.
Registering indicates that this SM has sent a registration
request message to the AP and has not yet received a
response.
Registered indicates that this SM is both
 registered to an AP.
 ready to transmit and receive data packets.
Session Uptime This field displays the duration of the current link. The syntax
of the displayed time is hh:mm:ss.
Registered AP This field displays the MAC address of the AP to which this
SM is registered.
Color Code This field displays a value from 0 to 254. For registration to
occur, the color code of the SM and the AP must match. Color
code is not a security feature. Instead, color code is a
management feature, typically for assigning each sector a
different color code.
Color code allows you to force an SM to register to only a
specific AP, even where the SM can communicate with
multiple APs. The default setting for the color code value is 0.
This value matches only the color code of 0 (not all 255 color
codes).
Channel This field lists the current operating frequency of the radio.
Frequency
Channel The size in MHz of the operating channel.

Bandwidth
Cyclic Prefix OFDM technology uses a cyclic prefix, where a portion of the
end of a symbol (slot) is repeated at the beginning of the
symbol to allow multi-pathing to settle before receiving the
desired data. A 1/16 cyclic prefix means that for every 16
bits of throughput data transmitted, an additional bit is used.
Receive Power This field lists the current combined receive power level, in
Level dBm.
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Attribute Meaning
Signal Strength This field displays the difference of the Vertical path received
Ratio signal power to the Horizontal path received signal power.
Transmit Power This field lists the current combined transmit power level, in
Level dBm.
Signal to Noise This field lists the current signal-to-noise level, an indication
Ratio of the separation of the received power level vs. noise floor.
Beacons Displays a count of beacons received by the SM in

percentage. This value must be typically between 99-100%. If
lower than 99%, it indicates a problematic link. This statistic
is updated every 16 seconds.
Transmit Power This field lists the current combined transmit power level, in
dBm.
Data Slots Down This field lists the number of slots used for downlink data
transmission.
Data Slots Up This field lists the number of slots used for uplink data
transmission.
Contention Slots This field indicates the number of (reserved) Contention Slots
configured by the operator. The SM uses reserved Contention
Slots and unused data slots for bandwidth requests.
This field indicates the number of (reserved) Contention slots
configured by the operator. The SM uses reserved Contention
slots and unused data slots for bandwidth requests.
If too few reserved Contention slots are specified, then
latency increases in high traffic periods. If too many are
specified, then the maximum capacity is unnecessarily
reduced.
In a typical cluster, each AP should be set to the same
number of Contention slots to assure proper timing in the
send and receive cycles. However, where high incidence of
small packets exists, as in a sector that serves several VoIP
streams, additional Contention slots may provide better
results. For APs in a cluster of mismatched Contention slots
settings, or where OFDM and FSK APs of the same frequency
band are collocated, use the frame calculator.
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Attribute Meaning
If you are experiencing latency or SM-servicing issues,

increasing the number of Contention slots may increase
system performance, depending on traffic mix over time.
Use care when changing the Contention slot configuration of
only some APs, because changes affect the uplink/downlink
ratio and can cause collocation issues.
Change Contention slot configuration in an operating,

stable system cautiously and with a back-out plan. After
changing a Contention slot configuration, monitor the
system closely for problems as well as improvements in
system performance.
Regional Code A parameter that offers multiple fixed selections, each of

which automatically implements frequency band range
restrictions for the selected region. Units shipped to regions
other than the United States must be configured with the
corresponding Country Code to comply with local regulatory
requirements.
Site Name This field indicates the name of the physical module. You can
assign or change this name in the SNMP tab of the SM
Configuration page. This information is also set into the
sysName SNMP MIB-II object and can be polled by an SNMP
management server.
Site Contact This field indicates contact information for the physical
module. You can provide or change this information in the
SNMP tab of the SM Configuration page. This information is
also set into the sysName SNMP MIB-II object and can be
polled by an SNMP management server.
Site Location This field indicates site information for the physical module.
You can provide or change this information in the SNMP tab
of the SM Configuration page.
Maximum This field indicates the limit of aggregate throughput for the
Throughput SM and is based on the default (factory) limit of the SM and
any floating license that is currently assigned to it.
Time Updated This field displays information about the keying of the radio.
and Location
Code
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Continuing the Test of Point-to-Multipoint Links PMP 450 Installation Guide
Continuing the Test of Point-to-Multipoint Links

To resume the test of links, perform the following steps.
1 Verify that the Session Status field of the General Status tab in the SM
indicates REGISTERED.
2 While you view the General Status tab in the SM, note (or print) the values of
the following fields:
 Device type
 Software Version
 Software BOOT Version
 Board Type
 FPGA Version
3 Systematically ensure that you can retrieve this data (from a database, for
example) when you later prepare to deploy the SM to subscriber premises.
4 Return to the Remote Subscribers tab of the AP.
5 Click the link of the next SM that you wish to test.
6 Repeat the test procedure from that point. When you have tested all of the
SMs that you intend to test, return your browser to the General Status tab of
the AP.
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General Status Tab of the AP

The General Status tab provides information on the operation of this AP. This is the tab
that opens by default when you access the GUI of the AP. The General Status tab provides
the following read-only fields.
Figure 30 General Status tab of AP
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General Status Tab of the AP PMP 450 Installation Guide
Table 34 AP General Status Attributes
Attribute Meaning
Device Type This field indicates the type of the module. Values include
the frequency band of the SM, its module type, and its MAC
address.
Board Type This field indicates the series of hardware.
Software Version This field indicates the system release, the time and date of
the release, and whether communications involving the
module are secured by DES or AES encryption. If you
request technical support, provide the information from this
field.
Board MSN Manufacturer's Serial Number
FPGA Version This field indicates the version of the field-programmable

gate array (FPGA) on the module. If you request technical
support, provide the value of this field.
FPGA Type Where the type of logic as a subset of the logic version in
the module as manufactured distinguishes its circuit board,
this field is present to indicate that type. If you request
technical support, provide the value of this field.
PLD Version This field indicates the version of the programmable logic
device (PLD) on the module. If you request technical
support, provide the value of this field.
Uptime This field indicates how long the module has operated since
power was applied.
System Time This field provides the current time. If the AP is connected
to a CMM, then this field provides GMT (Greenwich Mean
Time). Any SM that registers to the AP inherits the system
time.
Ethernet Interface This field indicates the speed and duplex state of the
Ethernet interface to the AP.
Regulatory This field indicates whether the configured Region Code

and radio frequency are compliant with respect to their
compatibility. PMP 450 equipment shipped to the United
States is locked down with a Region Code setting of “United
States”. Units shipped to regions other than the United
States must be configured with the corresponding Region
Code to comply with local regulatory requirements.
Antenna Type This field indicates whether the radio is a connectorized

radio or radiated radio.
Channel Frequency This field indicates the current operating center frequency,
in MHz.
Channel Bandwidth This field indicates the current size of the channel band
used for radio transmission.
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Attribute Meaning
Cyclic Prefix OFDM technology uses a cyclic prefix, where a portion of

the end of a symbol (slot) is repeated at the beginning of
the symbol to allow multi-pathing to settle before receiving
the desired data. A 1/16 cyclic prefix means that for every
16 bits of throughput data transmitted, an additional bit is
used.
Frame Period This field indicates configured Frame Period of radio. The
radio can be configured or 2.5 ms or 5 ms Frame Period.
Color Code This field displays a value from 0 to 254. For registration to
occur, the color code of the SM and the AP must match.
Color code is not a security feature. Instead, color code is a
multiple APs. The default setting for the color code value is
0. This value matches only the color code of 0 (not all 255
color codes).
Max Range This field indicates the setting of the Max Range parameter,
which contributes to the way the radio transmits. Verify
that the Max Range parameter is set to a distance slightly
greater than the distance between the AP and the furthest
SM that must register to this AP.
Transmitter Output This field indicates the level at which the AP is set to
Power transmit, based on the Country Code and Antenna Gain
settings.
Temperature This field indicates the current operating temperature of

the device board.
Registered SM Count This field indicates how many SMs are registered to the AP.
Sync Pulse Status This field indicates the status of synchronization as follows:
 Generating Sync indicates that the module is set to
generate the sync pulse.
 Receiving Sync indicates that the module is set to
receive a sync pulse from an outside source and is
receiving the pulse.
 No Sync Since Boot up / ERROR: No Sync Pulse
indicates that the module is set to receive a sync pulse
from an outside source and is not receiving the pulse.
When this message is displayed, the AP transmitter is

turned off to avoid self-interference within the system.
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General Status Tab of the AP PMP 450 Installation Guide
Attribute Meaning
Sync Pulse Source This field indicates the status of the synchronization source:
 Searching indicates that the unit is searching for a GPS
fix
 Timing Port/UGPS indicates that the module is
receiving sync via the timing RJ11 timing port
 Power Port indicates that the module is receiving sync
via the power port (Ethernet port).
 On-board GPS indicates that the module is receiving
sync via the unit’s internal GPS module
Maximum Count of This field displays the largest number of SMs that have
Registered SMs been simultaneously registered in the AP since it was last
rebooted. This count can provide some insight into sector
history and provide comparison between current and
maximum SM counts at a glance.
Data Slots Down This field indicates the number of frame slots that are
designated for use by data traffic in the downlink (sent from
the AP to the SM). The AP calculates the number of data
slots based on the Max Range, Downlink Data, and
(reserved) Contention Slots configured by the operator.
Data Slots Up This field indicates the number of frame slots that are
designated for use by data traffic in the uplink (sent from
the SM to the AP). The AP calculates the number of data
slots based on the Max Range, Downlink Data, and
(reserved) Contention Slots configured by the operator.
Contention Slots This field indicates the number of (reserved) Contention

slots configured by the operator. The SM uses reserved
Contention slots and unused data slots for bandwidth
requests.
Site Name This field indicates the name of the physical module. You
can assign or change this name in the SNMP tab of the AP
Configuration page. This information is also set into the
sysName SNMP MIB-II object and can be polled by an
SNMP management server.
Site Contact This field indicates contact information for the physical
module. You can provide or change this information in the
SNMP tab of the AP Configuration page. This information is
also set into the sysName SNMP MIB-II object and can be
polled by an SNMP management server.
Site Location This field indicates site information for the physical module.
You can provide or change this information in the SNMP
tab of the AP Configuration page.
Time Updated and This field displays information about the keying of the
Location Code radio.
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Concluding the Test of Point-to-Multipoint Links

To conclude the test, perform the following steps.
Procedure 12 Verifying and recording information from the AP
1 Confirm that the GPS Sync Pulse Status field indicates Generating Sync.
NOTE: This indication confirms that the AP is properly functional.
2 While your browser is directed to this General Status tab, note (or print) the
values of the following fields:
 Device type
 Software Version
 Software BOOT Version
 Board Type
 FPGA Version
3 Systematically ensure that you can retrieve this data (from a database, for
example) when you later prepare to deploy the AP.
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Concluding the Test of Point-to-Multipoint Links PMP 450 Installation Guide
Preparing Components for Deployment

Your test of the modules not only verified that they are functional, but also yielded data
that you have stored about them. Most efficiently preparing modules for deployment
involves
 retrieving that data.
 systematically collecting the data into a single repository, while keeping a strong
(quick) association between the data and the module.
 immediately merging module access data into this previously stored data.
Correlating Component-specific Information

You can use the data that you noted or printed from the Status pages of the modules to
 store modules for future deployment.
 know, at a glance, how well-stocked you are for upcoming network expansions.
 efficiently draw modules from stock for deployment.
 plan any software updates that you
 wish to perform to acquire features.
 need to perform to have the feature set be consistent among all modules in a
network expansion.
You can make these tasks even easier by collecting this data into a sort-able database.
Ensuring Continuing Access to the Modules

As you proceed through the steps of configuration, you will set values for parameters that
specify the sync source, data handling characteristics, security measures, management
authorities, and other variables for the modules. While setting these, you will also tighten
access to the module, specifically in
 the Color Code parameter of Configuration page
 the Display-Only Access and Full Access password parameters of the
Configuration page.
 the addressing parameters of the IP Configuration page.
Before you set these, consider whether and how you may want to set these by a self-
devised scheme. A password scheme can help you when you have forgotten or misfiled a
password. An IP addressing scheme may be essential to the operation of your network and
to future expansions of your network.
As you set these, note the color code and note or print the parameters you set on the
Configuration page tabs. Immediately associate them with the following previously stored
data about the modules:
 device type, frequency band, and MAC address
 software version and encryption type
 software boot version
 FPGA version
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PMP 450 Installation Guide Utilizing the Installation Color Code feature
Utilizing the Installation Color Code feature

With this feature enabled on the AP and SM, operators may install and remotely configure
SMs without having to configure matching color codes between the modules. While the
SM is accessible for configuration from above the AP (for remote provisioning) and below
the SM (for local site provisioning), no user data is passed over the radio link. When using
the Installation Color Code feature, ensure that the SM is configured with the factory
default Color Code configuration (Color Code 1 is “0”, Color Code 2-10 set to “0” and
“Disable”). The status of the Installation Color Code can be viewed on the AP Eval web
GUI page, and when the SM is registered using the Installation Color Code the message
“SM is registered via ICC – Bridging Disabled!” is displayed in red on every SM GUI page.
The Installation Color Code parameter is configurable without a radio reboot for both the
AP and SM. If an SM is registered via Installation Color Code and the feature is then
disabled, operators will need to reboot the SM or force it to reregister (i.e. using the
Rescan APs functionality on the AP Eval page).
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Chapter 4: Installing Components
This chapter describes how to physically install the hardware for a PMP 450 network. This
chapter is arranged as follows:
 Recommended tools for PMP 450 equipment installation on page 4-2
 Attaching the AP to the antenna on page 4-7
 Attaching the AP and antenna to the mount point on page 4-12
 Connecting an RJ45 and gland to a unit on page 4-15
 Disconnecting an RJ45 and gland from a unit on page 4-17
 Pole-mounting the AP (for use with a non-Cambium antenna) on page 4-18
 Installing a Cluster Management Module on page 4-20
 Installing an SM on page 4-21
 Installing an SM reflector dish on page 4-40
 Configuring an AP-SM Link on page 4-45
 Monitoring an AP-SM Link on page 4-46
Use shielded cable for all infrastructure connections associated with APs, SMs, and CMMs. The
environment that these modules operate in often has significant unknown or varying RF energy.
Operator experience consistently indicates that the additional cost of shielded cables is more than
compensated by predictable operation and reduced costs for troubleshooting and support.
Recommended tools for PMP 450 equipment installation

Equipment to Be Tools Required
Installed
Access Point  3 mm Allen Wrench

Used for connecting the antenna mating bracket
to the rear of the AP housing
 Crescent Wrench Pair
Used for tightening cable glands
 Self-amalgamating and PVC Tape
Used for weatherproofing N-type connections
Access Point Sector  13mm Spanner Wrench (or Ratchet Spanner
Antenna Wrench) Pair
Used for connecting the omni antenna base to the
pole/mast mounting bracket
 Self-amalgamating and PVC Tape
Used for weatherproofing N-type connections
 N-type Torque Wrench (not required but
recommended)
Used for assuring proper tightening of N-type
connectors terminating the RF cables
Subscriber Module  Wrench/driver (depending on operator’s choice of
clamps)
Used for tightening clamps to the pole
 Alignment tone adapter / headset
Used for aligning the SM to the AP
Universal Global  Philips Screwdriver
Positioning System Used for attaching the UGPS unit to the pole/mast
mounting bracket
 13mm Spanner Wrench (or Ratchet Spanner
Wrench)
Used for connecting the mounting bracket’s U-
bolt to the antenna or mast
Cabling  Electrician’s Scissors or Wire Cutters
Used for cutting wire to length
 RJ-11/RJ-45 Crimping Tool
Used for stripping RJ-11/RJ-45 cables and for
terminating cable ends
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Assembling the AP antenna PMP 450 Installation Guide
 Cable Testing Device

Used to ensure that cables are properly
constructed
Assembling the AP antenna

To assemble a PMP 450 Series AP antenna, perform the following steps.
Cambium recommends to assemble the antenna, attach the AP and cabling, and to seal the
RF connections before installing the unit at the deployment site.
Procedure 13 Assembling the PMP 450 AP antenna
1 Inventory the parts to ensure that you have them all before you begin. The
full set of parts is shown below.
Figure 31 AP antenna parts
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2 Begin assembling the upper bracket by attaching the (2) 7” hex bolts to the
bracket using (2) serrated flange nuts
Figure 32 AP antenna upper bracket assembly
3 Attach the upper bracket to the Figure 33 AP antenna upper

adjustment arms using (2) hex bolts, bracket attached to upper
(2) flat washers and (2) lock washers. adjustment arms
Feed the bolt through the lock
washer then flat washer, then thread
the bolt into the upper bracket’s
threaded receptacle.
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Assembling the AP antenna PMP 450 Installation Guide
4 Attach the rear strap to the upper bracket using (2) serrated flange nuts and
(1) retaining bracket. Do not tighten the nuts now.
Figure 34 Rear strap connected to upper AP antenna bracket
5 Attach the entire upper bracket to the Figure 35 Assembled upper bracket
antenna using (2) hex bolts, (2) flat connected to AP antenna
washers and (2) lock washers. Feed
the bolt through the lock washer then
flat washer, then thread the bolt into
the upper bracket’s threaded
receptacle.
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6 Begin assembling the lower bracket by attaching the (2) 7” hex bolts to the
bracket using (2) serrated flange nuts
Figure 36 AP Antenna Lower Bracket Assembly
7 Attach the rear strap to the bracket Figure 37 Lower bracket attached
using (2) serrated flange nuts and (1) to AP antenna
retaining bracket. Do not tighten the
nuts now.
Attach the entire lower bracket to the
antenna using (2) hex bolts, (2) flat
washers and (2) lock washers.
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Attaching the AP to the antenna PMP 450 Installation Guide
Attaching the AP to the antenna

To attach a PMP 450 Series AP to the antenna, perform the following steps.
Use shielded cable for all infrastructure connections associated with APs, SMs, and
CMMs. The environment that these modules operate in often has significant unknown
or varying RF energy. Operator experience consistently indicates that the additional
cost of shielded cables is more than compensated by predictable operation and
reduced costs for troubleshooting and support.
Procedure 14 Attaching the AP to the sector antenna
1 Attach the included bracket to the rear of the AP using the (4) M5 x 7mm
bolts
2 Attach the AP to the antenna by sliding the bracket onto the bolts and tighten
the (4) serrated flange nuts using a 13mm spanner wrench.
If using a non-standard antenna, do not cover the equilibrium membrane vent

located on the back of the unit.
Equilibrium Membrane
Vent
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Figure 38 Completed AP and antenna Figure 39 Completed AP and

assembly, viewed from back antenna assembly, viewed
from front
Attaching and weatherproofing an N-type antenna connector

The following procedure should be used to weatherproof the N type connectors fitted to the
connectorized AP/SM and antenna. This procedure must be followed to ensure that there
is no moisture ingress at the radio ports. Failure to properly seal N-type antenna
connectors can result in poor link performance or complete loss of radio communication.
Cambium recommends to assemble the antenna, attach the AP and cabling, and to seal
the RF connections before installing the unit at the deployment site.
N type connectors should be tightened using a torque wrench, set to 15 lb in or 1.7 Nm.
If a torque wrench is not available, N type connectors may be finger tightened.
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Attaching and weatherproofing an N-type antenna connector PMP 450 Installation Guide
When installing a 2.4 GHz AP and sector antenna, ensure that the antenna’s “-45
deg” port is connected to the AP’s “A” port, and ensure that the antenna’s “+45
deg” port is connected to the AP’s “B” port.
Connect Connect
to AP’s to AP’s
“B” “A”
antenna antenna
port port
To weatherproof an N type connector, proceed as follows:

Procedure 15 Weatherproofing an N-type antenna connector
1 Ensure the connection is tight. A torque wrench should be used if available:

2 Wrap the connection with a layer of 19 mm (0.75 inch) PVC tape, starting
25 mm (1 inch) below the connector body. Overlap the tape to half-width and
extend the wrapping to the body of the AP. Avoid making creases or wrinkles:
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3 Smooth tape edges:
4 Cut a 125mm (5 inches) length of rubber tape (Scotch 3M Professional

Grade: D.C.J. No. 06147 or equivalent):
5 Expand the width of the tape by stretching it so that it will wrap completely
around the connector and cable:
6 Press the tape edges together so that there are no gaps. The tape should
extend 25mm (1inch) beyond the PVC tape:
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Attaching and weatherproofing an N-type antenna connector PMP 450 Installation Guide
7 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.
8 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.
Fifth layer: bottom to top.
The bottom edge of each layer should be 25 mm (1 inch) below the previous
layer.
9 Completed weatherproof connection:
A video of this procedure can be found at:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a-twPfCVq4A
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Attaching the AP and antenna to the mount point
Cambium recommends to assemble the antenna, attach the AP and cabling, and to seal
the RF connections before installing the unit at the deployment site
Procedure 16 Attaching the AP to the sector antenna
1 Attach the upper bracket of the antenna to the mount point by closing the
rear strap around the pole and tightening the (2) serrated flange nuts using a
13mm spanner wrench. These must be tightened evenly on the pol to avoid
jumping/stripping threads.
Figure 40 Attaching the AP antenna upper bracket to the pole
2 Attach the lower bracket of the antenna to the mount point by closing the rear
strap around the pole and tightening the (2) serrated flange nuts using a
13mm spanner wrench. These must be tightened evenly on the pole to avoid
jumping/stripping threads.
Figure 41 Attaching the AP antenna lower bracket to the pole
3 Use a local map, compass, and/or GPS device as needed to determine the
direction that one or more APs require to each cover the 90° sector.
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Attaching the AP and antenna to the mount point PMP 450 Installation Guide
4 Choose the best mounting location for your particular application.

NOTE: Use the embedded spectrum analyzer or a commercial analyzer to
evaluate the frequencies present in various locations. OFDM APs need not be
mounted next to each other. They can be distributed throughout a given site.
However, the 90° offset must be maintained. If you want to collocate these
APs with PMP 100 Series APs of the 5.4-GHz frequency band range, plan to
allow at least 25 MHz of separation between their center channels.
5 Secure a ground strap to the ground lug on the back of the AP.
6 Secure the ground strap to the pole, tower, or other trusted ground.
7 The bracket of the standard antenna has provision for measured down tilt.
The recommended practice is to use one of the many radio analysis and
mapping tools or on-line tools to calculate down tilt based on antenna height
above the service area.
The proper angle of tilt can be calculated as a factor of both the difference in
elevation and the distance that the link spans. Even in this case, a plumb line
and a protractor can be helpful to ensure the proper tilt. This tilt is typically
minimal.
The number of degrees to offset (from vertical) the mounting hardware leg of
the support tube is equal to the angle of elevation from the lower module to
the higher module (<B in the example provided in Figure 42).
Figure 42 Variables for calculating angle of elevation (and depression)
Where: Is:
b angle of elevation
B vertical difference in elevation
A horizontal distance between
modules
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To use metric units to find the angle of elevation, use the following
formula:
B
tan b =
1000A
Where: Is:
B expressed in meters
A expressed in kilometers
To use English standard units to find the angle of elevation, use the
following formula:
B
tan b =
5280A
Where: Is:
B expressed in feet
A expressed in miles
The angle of depression from the higher module is identical to the angle of
elevation from the lower module.
8 Connect the coax cables to the antenna and to the AP
9 Weatherproof the connector on the coax cables (see section Attaching and
weatherproofing an N-type antenna connector on page 4-8
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Connecting an RJ45 and gland to a unit PMP 450 Installation Guide
Connecting an RJ45 and gland to a unit

Perform this task to connect the Ethernet cable to an AP.
To connect the Ethernet cable with a gland to an AP unit, proceed as follows:
Procedure 17 Connecting the Ethernet cable and gland to the AP
1 Insert the RJ45 cable through the gland components as shown:

Figure 43 Ethernet cable gland components
2 Insert the RJ45 plug into the socket in the unit, making sure that the locking
tab snaps home.
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3 Support the drop cable and gently hand screw the gland body into the unit
until the bushing seal is flush to the unit body.
Figure 44 Ethernet gland bushing insertion
Do not over-tighten the gland into the AP.
Do not fit the back shell prior to securing the gland body.
4 Once the gland is fully hand screwed into the unit, tighten it one full
rotation only with a 1 1/8 inch spanner wrench.
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Disconnecting an RJ45 and gland from a unit PMP 450 Installation Guide
5 When the gland body has been fitted, tighten the gland back shell.
Figure 45 Completed Ethernet gland
Do not over-tighten the gland back shell, as the internal seal and
structure or RJ45 port may be damaged.
Disconnecting an RJ45 and gland from a unit

Perform this task to disconnect the Ethernet cable and watertight gland from an AP.
To disconnect the Ethernet cable and gland from a unit, proceed as follows:
Procedure 18 Disconnecting an RJ45 and gland from a unit
1 Hold Ethernet cable and remove the gland back shell

2 Use a small flathead screwdriver (0.2”/5mm wide or greater) to gently release
the black plastic watertight bushing from the compression fins, being careful not
to damage the bushing.
3 Unscrew the gland body from the AP, making sure that the Ethernet cable is not
rotating while disengaging the gland body from the AP housing
4 Use a small screwdriver to depress the RJ45 locking clip
5 Unplug the RJ45 cable
6 Remove the gland from the cable, if necessary
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Pole-mounting the AP (for use with a non-Cambium antenna)

When using a non-Cambium issued antenna, the AP must be pole mounted separate from
the antenna and the antenna must be mounted separately (unless a mating bracket is
fabricated to mate the antenna to the AP’s four-hole mounting points).
This installation requires a Cambium pole mount kit (WB2289A).
Procedure 19 Pole-mounting the AP for use with a non-Cambium antenna
1 Using an 8mm nut driver, attach the pole mount’s AP housing bracket to the
unit using the 4 M5 x 16mm bolts included with the AP.
Figure 46 Attaching pole mount AP bracket
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Pole-mounting the AP (for use with a non-Cambium antenna) PMP 450 Installation Guide
2 Using the included (depending on pole diameter):

(2) M8 x 70mm hex cap bolts
or
(2) M8 x 40mm hex cap bolts
and
(2) M8 flat washers
(2) M8 coil washers
attach the mounting bracket to the pole/mast. The mounting bracket is
designed to attach to poles with diameters in the range of 2 in. (50mm) to
3in. (75mm).
Figure 47 Attaching AP pole mount to pole
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3 Complete the AP mounting assembly by attaching the included:

(1) 8mm hex cap bolt
through the AP’s attached mounting bracket and pole mount. At this time
the AP may be adjusted to the desired position and tightened with a 1/2 inch
spanner wrench to 11 lb/ft (14Nm).
Figure 48 Completed AP pole mount assembly
Installing a Cluster Management Module (including GPS

antenna installation)
For instructions on CMM2 (Cluster Management Module 2), CMM3 (CMMmicro), or CMM4
installation, including the outdoor temperature range in which it is acceptable to install the
unit, tools required, mounting and cabling instructions, and connectivity verification,
please see the PMP Synchronization Solutions User Guide located on the Cambium
website.
Installing a UGPS (Universal Global Positioning System) unit

For instructions on UGPS installation, please refer to the PMP Synchronization Solutions
User Guide located on the Cambium website.
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Installing an SM PMP 450 Installation Guide
Installing an SM
Installing a PMP 450 Series SM consists of two procedures:
 Physically installing the SM on a residence or other location and performing a
coarse alignment using the alignment tool or alignment tone.
 Verifying the AP to SM link and finalizing alignment using review of power level,
link tests, and review of registration and session counts.
Procedure 20 Installing the PMP 450 SM
1 Choose the best mounting location for the SM based on section Installation
planning.
2 Use stainless steel hose clamps or equivalent fasteners to lock the SM into
position.
3 Remove the base cover of the SM.
4 Terminate the UV outside grade Category 5 Ethernet cable with an RJ-45
connector, and connect the cable to the SM.
5 Wrap a drip loop in the cable.
6 (Connectorized Models) Install the external antenna according to the
manufacturer’s instructions.
7 (Connectorized Models) Connect the SM’s N-type antenna connectors to the
external antenna, ensuring that the polarity matches between the SM cable
labeling and the antenna port labels.
Connectorized 2.4 Antenna 5.8 Antenna

SM Antenna Connection Connection
Cable Label
A -45 degrees Vertical
(no label) +45 degrees Horizontal
8 (Connectorized Models) Weatherproof the N-type antenna connectors

following section Attaching and weatherproofing an N-type antenna
connector.
9 Optionally, attach the SM to the arm of the Passive Reflector dish assembly
(see Installing an SM reflector dish on page 4-40) or snap a LENS onto the
SM for additional antenna gain.
10 Wrap an AWG 10 (or 6mm2) copper wire around the Ground post of the SM
11 Tighten the Ground post locking nut in the 600SSH onto the copper wire.
12 Securely connect the copper wire to the grounding system (Protective Earth)
according to applicable regulations.
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13 Remove the cover of the 600SSH Surge Suppressor. The inside of the surge
suppressor is shown in Figure 49.
Figure 49 600SSH Surge Suppressor – Inside
1 1
2 2
3
6 6
5 4 5
Table 35 Key to Callouts - 600SSH
1 Holes—for mounting the Surge Suppressor to a flat surface (such as an

outside wall). The distance between centers is 4.25 inches (108 mm).
2 RJ-45 connectors—One side (neither side is better than the other for
this purpose) connects to the product (AP, SM, or cluster management
module). The other connects to the AC adaptor’s Ethernet connector.
3 Ground post and washer—use heavy gauge (10 AWG or 6 mm2) copper
wire for connection. Refer to local electrical codes for exact
specifications.
The 600SSH surge suppressor is shipped in the “isolated” position

(pin 4 isolated by 68V from protective earth). If packet error issues
occur over the Ethernet link (verify by pinging the device through
the 600SSH), configure the 600SSH to “grounded” position (by
moving the 600SSH switch from “isolated” to “ground”) to avoid
ground loops that may be present in the system.
4 Ground Cable Opening—route the 10 AWG (6 mm2) ground cable

through this opening.
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5 CAT-5 Cable Knockouts—route the two CAT-5 cables through these

openings, or alternatively through the Conduit Knockouts.
6 Conduit Knockouts—on the back of the case, near the bottom. Available
for installations where cable is routed through building conduit.
14 With the cable openings facing downward, mount the 600SSH to the outside
of the subscriber premises, as close to the point where the Ethernet cable
penetrates the residence or building as possible, and as close to the
grounding system (Protective Earth) as possible.
15 Wrap an AWG 10 (or 6mm2) copper wire around the Ground post of the
600SSH.
18 Using diagonal cutters or long nose pliers, remove the knockouts that cover
the cable openings to the 600SSH.
19 Pack both of the surge suppressor Ethernet jacks with dielectric grease.
20 Wrap an AWG 10 (or 6mm2) copper wire around the Ground post of the
600SSH.
23 Using diagonal cutters or long nose pliers, remove the knockouts that cover
the cable openings to the 600SSH.
24 Pack both of the surge suppressor Ethernet jacks with dielectric grease.
25 Wrap a splice loop in the loose end of the Ethernet cable from the SM.
26 Connect that cable to one of the Ethernet jacks.
27 Connect an Ethernet cable to the other Ethernet jack of the 600SSH and to
the power adapter.
28 Replace the cover of the 600SSH.
29 Connect the power supply to a power source.
30 Connect the Ethernet output from the power supply to the Ethernet port of
your laptop.
31 Climb your ladder to the SM.
32 Launch your web browser.
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33 In the URL address bar, enter 169.254.1.1. then press Enter

34 If the browser in your laptop fails to access the interface of the SM, perform
the following steps:
Insert your override plug into the RJ11 GPS utility port of the SM.
Figure 50 Default plug
Remove and reinsert the RJ45 Ethernet cable connector at the SM.
NOTE: This triggers a power cycle, which causes the SM to reboot.
Wait for the reboot to conclude (about 30 seconds).
When the reboot is finished, remove the override plug.
In the left-side menu of the SM interface, click Login.
Consistent with local operator policy, reset both the admin and the root user
passwords.
In the left-side menu, click Configuration.
Click the IP tab.
Consistent with local operator practices, set an
 IP Address
 Subnet Mask
 Gateway IP Address
 Click the Save Changes button.
 Click the Reboot button.
35 Log in as admin on the SM.
36 Configure a password for the admin account (see Logging into the web
interface (AP or SM) on page 3-20).
37 Log off of the SM.
38 Log back into the SM as admin or root, using the password that you
configured
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39 For alignment of the SM, use the Alignment Tool located at Tools,
Alignment Tool. Optionally, connect an alignment tone kit (Cambium part
number ACATHS-01A, includes RJ11 to 1/8” female RCA adapter and
headphones) to the RJ11 jack of the SM and listen to the alignment tone,
which indicates greater SM receive signal power by pitch. By adjusting the
SM’s position until the highest frequency pitch is obtained operators and
installers can be confident that the SM is properly positioned. Optionally,
standard stereo headphones may be used with the alignment tone adapter
available from Best-Tronics (part number BT-0674, RJ11 to 1/8” female RCA
adapter only) to monitor alignment. For information on device GUI tools
available for alignment, see sections Using the Alignment Tool (SM), Using
the Alignment Tab (SM), Using the Link Capacity Test Tool (AP or SM), and
Using the AP Evaluation Tool (SM) below.
Alignment tone
adapter (RJ11
to 1/8” stereo
jack)
Headphones
(included in
kit ACATHS-
01A)
Tones are only heard when you are in the presence of a

PMP450 AP.
40 When you have achieved the highest power level, lock the SM mounting
bracket in place.
41 Log off of the SM.
42 Disconnect the Ethernet cable from your laptop.
43 Replace the base cover of the SM.
44 Connect the Ethernet cable to the computer that the subscriber will be using.
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Using the Alignment Tool (SM)

The SM’s Alignment Tool may be used to maximize Receive Power Level, Signal Strength
Ratio, and Signal to Noise Ratio to ensure a stable link. The Tool provides color coded
readings to facilitate in judging link quality.
To get best performance of the link, the user has to ensure the maximum Receive
Power Level during alignment by pointing correctly. The proper alignment is
important to prevent interference in other cells. The achieving Receive Power
Level green ( >- 70 dBm) is not sufficient for the link.
Figure 51 Alignment Tool tab of SM – Receive Power level > -70 dBm
Figure 52 Alignment Tool tab of SM – Receive Power level between -70 to -80 dBm
Figure 53 Alignment Tool tab of SM– Receive Power level < -80 dBm
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The page can be automatically refreshed by configuring the Webpage Auto Update
attribute which is available under Configuration > General.
Using the Alignment Tab (SM)

The SM’s Aiming Tool (located in the SM GUI in Tools, Alignment) may be used to
configure the SM’s LED panel to indicate received signal strength and to display decoded
beacon information/power levels. The SM LEDs provide different status based on the mode
of the SM. An SM in “operating” mode will register and pass traffic normally. An SM in
“aiming” mode will not register or pass traffic, but will display (via LED panel) the strength
of received radio signals (based on radio channel selected via Tools, Alignment). To enter
“aiming” mode, configure parameter Scan Radio Frequency Only Mode to “Enabled”.
Table 36 SM diagnostic LED descriptions
LED Color Status information provided Notes

when
SM in SM in “Aiming”
active
“Operating” Mode
Mode
Continuously lit when link

LNK/5 green Ethernet link
is present.
Flashes during data

Presence of data
These five LEDs transfer. Frequency of
ACT/4 yellow activity
act as a bar graph flash is not a diagnostic
on the Ethernet link
to indicate the indication.
relative quality of
On - high interference.
alignment. As
Blinking - medium
GPS/3 red Interference power level
interference.
improves during
Off - low interference.
alignment, more
Strong Receive of these LEDs are Blinking from slow to full-
SES/2 green Signal Power lit. on to indicate strong
power, getting stronger.
Medium Receive Blinking from slow to full-

SYN/1 yellow Signal Power on to indicate medium
power, getting stronger.
Off when registered to

Registration Indicator AP.
PWR red
On when not registered
to AP.
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Figure 54 SM Alignment tab
Table 37 Alignment tab attributes
Attribute Meaning
Scan Radio Enabled: the radio will be configured to “alignment”

Frequency Only Mode mode, wherein the SM’s LED panel displays an indication
of receive power level. See SM diagnostic LEDs on page 3-
11.
Disabled: the radio will be configured to “operating”
mode, wherein the SM registers and passes traffic
normally.
Radio Frequency This field indicates the center frequency for which results
are displayed.
Current Status This field indicates the current mode of the radio,
“alignment” or “operating”.
Power Level This field indicates the current receive power level
(vertical channel) for the frequency configured in
parameter Radio Frequency.
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Attribute Meaning
Number Registered When the radio is in “operating” mode, this field reports
Users the number of registered SMs for the AP operating at the
frequency defined in parameter Radio Frequency.
Peak Power This field indicates the highest power level see by the SMs
receiver.
Users This field indicates the number of SMs currently

registered to the AP which is transmitting the beacon
information.
Frequency This field indicates the frequency of the AP which is

transmitting the beacon information.
ESN This field indicates the MAC, or hardware address of the

AP which is transmitting the beacon information.
Color Code This field displays a value from 0 to 254 indicating the
AP’s configured color code. For registration to occur, the
color code of the SM and the AP must match. Color code is
not a security feature. Instead, color code is a
multiple APs. The default setting for the color code value
is 0. This value matches only the color code of 0 (not all
255 color codes).
Backhaul 0 indicates that the beacon transmitter is an AP.
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Using the Link Capacity Test Tool (AP or SM)

The Link Capacity Test tab allows to measure the throughput and efficiency of the RF
link between two modules. Many factors, including packet length, affect throughput. The
Link Capacity Test tool has following modes:
 RF Link Test
 Link Test with Bridge
 Link Test with Bridge and MIR
 Extrapolated Link Test
The Link Capacity Test tab contains the settable parameter Packet Length with a range
of 64 to 1714 bytes. This allows to compare throughput levels that result from various
packet sizes.
The Current Results Status also displayed date and time of last performed Link Capacity
Test. If there is any change in time zone, the date and time will be adjusted accordingly.
Figure 55 Link Capacity Test tab of the AP
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Table 38 Link Capacity Test tab attributes
Attribute Meaning
 RF Link Test: Fully tests radio-to-radio
communication, but does not bridge traffic.
 Link Test with Bridging: Bridges traffic to
“simulated” Ethernet ports, providing a status of the
bridged link.
 Link Test with Bridging and MIR: Bridges traffic
during the test but also adheres to any MIR (Maximum
Link Test Mode Information Rate) settings for the link.
 Extrapolated Link Test: Estimates the link capacity
by sending few packets and measuring link quality.
This mode setting must be equal on both the AP and

the SM when running the link test for proper bridging
and MIR handling.
Signal to Noise Ratio Enable this attribute to display Signal-to-Noise

Calculation during information for the downlink and uplink when running the
Link Test link test.
This attribute may be used to enable/disable usage of the

Link Test VC Priority
high priority virtual channel during the link test.
Current Subscriber
The SM with which the Link Capacity Test will be run.
Module
The total number of packets to send during the Link
Number of Packets Capacity Test. When Link Test Mode is set to RF Link
Test this field is not configurable.
The size of the packets in Bytes to send during the Link
Packet Length
Capacity Test
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To run a simple link capacity test that floods the link with 1714 byte packets for 2 seconds,
perform the following procedure:
Procedure 21 Performing a simple Link Capacity Test
1 Access the Link Capacity Test tab in the Tools web page of the module.
2 Select Link Test Mode RF Link Test, Link Test with Bridge or Link Test with
Bridge and MIR
3 Set Signal to Noise Ratio Calculation during Link Test attribute to enable to
disable
4 Set Link Test VC Priority attribute to either High and Low Priority VCs or Low
Priority VC only
5 Set Force Modulation attribute
6 Select the subscriber module to test using the Current Subscriber Module
parameter.
7 Type into the Duration field how long (in seconds) the RF link must be tested.
8 Select the Direction – Bi-directional, Uplink Only or Downlink Only

9 Type into the Number of Packets field a value of 0 to flood the link for the
duration of the test.
Note : Applicable for Link Test with Bridge or Link Test with Bridge and MIR
10 Type into the Packet Length field a value of 1714 to send 1714-byte packets
during the test.
11 Click the Start Test button.
12 In the Current Results Status block of this tab, view the results of the test.
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Figure 56 RF Link Capacity Test with 1714-byte packet length
Procedure 22 Performing a Extrapolated Link Capacity Test
1 Access the Link Capacity Test tab in the Tools web page of the module.
2 Select Link Test Mode Extrapolated Link Test
3 Click the Start Test button.
4 In the Current Results Status block of this tab, view the results of the test.
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Figure 57 Extrapolated Link Test
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Using the AP Evaluation Tool (SM) PMP 450 Installation Guide
Using the AP Evaluation Tool (SM)

The AP Evaluation tab in the Tools web page of the SM provides information about the AP
that the SM sees.
The data for this page may be suppressed by the SM Display of AP Evaluation
Data setting in the Configuration => Security tab of the AP.
In order for accurate power level readings to be displayed, traffic must be present on
the radio link.
Figure 58 AP Evaluation tab of SM
The AP Evaluation tab provides the following fields that can be useful to manage and
troubleshoot a system:
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Table 39 AP Evaluation tab attributes
Attribute Meaning
AP Selection Method This field displays the AP selection method used when the
SM is scanning.
Operators may configure the method by which a scanning
SM selects an AP. By default, AP Selection Method is set
to “Optimize for Throughput”, which has been the mode of
operation in releases prior to 12.0.3.1.
Power Level: AP selection based solely on power level
OR
Optimize for Throughput: AP selection based on
throughput optimization – the selection decision is based
on power level (which affects the modulation state),
channel bandwidth (which affects throughput) and
number of SM registrations to the AP (which affects
system contention performance).
Current entry index This field indicates the index of the AP within the AP List.
Session Status This field displays the following information about the
current session:
Scanning indicates that this SM currently cycles through
the radio frequencies that are selected in the Radio tab of
the Configuration page.
Syncing indicates that this SM currently attempts to
receive sync.
Registering indicates that this SM has sent a registration
request message to the AP and has not yet received a
response.
Registered indicates that this SM is both
 registered to an AP.
 ready to transmit and receive data packets.
Index This field displays the index value that the system assigns
(for only this page) to the AP where this SM is registered.
Frequency This field displays the frequency that the AP transmits.
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Attribute Meaning
ESN This field displays the MAC address (electronic serial

number) of the AP. For operator convenience during SM
aiming, this tab retains each detected ESN for up to 15
minutes. If the broadcast frequency of a detected AP
changes during a 15-minute interval in the aiming
operation, then a multiple instance of the same ESN is
possible in the list. Eventually, the earlier instance expires
and disappears, and the later instance remains to the end
of its interval, but you can ignore the early instance(s)
whenever two or more are present.
Region This field displays the AP’s configured Country Code

setting.
Power Level This field displays the SM’s received power level from the
AP’s transmission.
Beacon Count A count of the beacons seen in a given time period.
FECEn This field contains the SNMP value from the AP that
indicates whether the Forward Error Correction feature is
enabled.
0: FEC is disabled
1: FEC is enabled
Type Multipoint indicates that the listing is for an AP.
Age This is a counter for the number of minutes that the AP

has been inactive. At 15 minutes of inactivity for the AP,
this field is removed from the AP Evaluation tab in the SM.
Lockout This field displays how many times the SM has been
temporarily locked out of making registration attempts.
RegFail This field displays how many registration attempts by this

SM failed.
Range This field displays the distance in feet for this link. To
derive the distance in meters, multiply the value of this
parameter by 0.3048.
MaxRange This field indicates the configured value for the AP’s Max
Range parameter.
TxBER A 1 in this field indicates the AP is sending Radio BER.
EBcast A 1 in this field indicates the AP or BHM is encrypting

broadcast packets. A 0 indicates it is not.
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Attribute Meaning
Session Count This field displays how many sessions the SM (or BHS) has
had with the AP (or BHM). Typically, this is the sum of Reg
Count and Re-Reg Count. However, the result of internal
calculation may display here as a value that slightly differs
from the sum.
In the case of a multipoint link, if the number of sessions
is significantly greater than the number for other SMs,
then this may indicate a link problem or an interference
problem.
NoLUIDs This field indicates how many times the AP has needed to
reject a registration request from an SM because its
capacity to make LUID assignments is full. This then locks
the SM out of making any valid attempt for the next
15 minutes. It is extremely unlikely that a non-zero
number would be displayed here.
OutOfRange This field indicates how many times the AP has rejected a
registration request from an SM because the SM is a
further distance away than the range that is currently
configured in the AP. This then locks the SM out of making
any valid attempt for the next 15 minutes.
AuthFail This field displays how many times authentication

attempts from this SM have failed in the AP.
EncryptFail This field displays how many times an encryption

mismatch has occurred between the SM and the AP.
Rescan Req This field displays how many times a re-range request has
occurred for the BHM that is being evaluated in the AP
Eval page of a BHS.
SMLimitReached This field displays 0 if additional SMs may be registered to

the AP. If a 1 is displayed, the AP will not accept
additional SM registrations.
NoVC’s This counter is incremented when the SM is registering to

an AP which determines that no VC resources are
available for allocation. This could be a primary data VC
or a high priority data VC.
VCRsvFail This counter is incremented when the SM is registering to

an AP which has a VC resource available for allocation but
cannot reserve the resource for allocation.
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Attribute Meaning
VCActFail This counter is incremented when the SM is registering to

an AP which has a VC resource available for allocation and
has reserved the VC, but cannot activate the resource for
allocation.
AP Gain This field displays the total external gain (antenna) used
by the AP.
RcvT This field displays the AP’s configured receive target for
receiving SM transmissions (this field affects automatic
SM power adjust).
Sector ID This field displays the value of the Sector ID field that is
provisioned for the AP.
Color Code This field displays a value from 0 to 254 indicating the
AP’s configured color code. For registration to occur, the
color code of the SM and the AP must match. Color code is
not a security feature. Instead, color code is a
multiple APs. The default setting for the color code value
is 0. This value matches only the color code of 0 (not all
255 color codes).
BeaconVersion This field indicates that the beacon is OFDM (value of 1).
Sector User Count This field displays how many SMs are registered on the
AP.
NumULHalfSlots This is the number of uplink slots in the frame for this AP.
NumDLHalfSlots This is the number of downlink slots in the frame for this.
NumULContSlots This field displays how many Contention slots are being
used in the uplink portion of the frame.
The AP Evaluation tab also provides the following buttons.
PtoP VLAN This field indicates whether VLAN is supported in the

backhaul module.
Rescan APs You can click this button to force the SM to rescan the
frequencies that are selected in the Radio tab of the
Configuration page.
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Installing an SM reflector dish

The internal patch antenna of the module illuminates the Passive Reflector Dish from an
offset position. The module support tube provides the proper angle for this offset.
Figure 59 Reflector dish assembly, exploded view
Installing reflector dish when both modules mounted at same

elevation
For cases where the other module in the link is mounted at the same elevation,
fasten the mounting hardware leg of the support tube vertical for each module.
When the hardware leg is in this position
 the reflector dish has an obvious downward tilt.
 the module leg of the support tube is not vertical.
For a mount to a non-vertical structure such as a tapered tower, use a plumb line to
ensure that the hardware leg is vertical when fastened. Proper dish, tube, and
module positions for a link in this case are illustrated in Figure 60. The dish is
tipped forward, not vertical, but the focus of the signal is horizontal.
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Figure 60 Correct SM angle mounting with reflector dish
--------------------------------EARTH--------------------------
Improper dish, tube, and module positions for this case are illustrated in Figure 61.
Figure 61 Incorrect SM angle mounting with reflector dish
--------------------------------EARTH--------------------------
Installing reflector dish when modules mounted at different

elevations
For cases where the other module in the link is mounted at a different elevation, the
assembly hardware allows tilt adjustment. The proper angle of tilt can be calculated
as a factor of both the difference in elevation and the distance that the link spans.
Even in this case, a plumb line and a protractor can be helpful to ensure the proper
tilt. This tilt is typically minimal.
The number of degrees to offset (from vertical) the mounting hardware leg of the
support tube is equal to the angle of elevation from the lower module to the higher
module (b in the example provided in section “Calculating the Aim Angles” of the
PMP 450 Planning Guide).
Deploying a Remote AP
In cases where the subscriber population is widely distributed, or conditions such as
geography restrict network deployment, you can add a Remote AP to
 provide high-throughput service to near LoS business subscribers.
 reach around obstructions or penetrate foliage with non-LoS throughput.
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 reach new, especially widely distributed, residential subscribers with broadband

service.
 pass sync to an additional RF hop.
In the remote AP configuration, a remote AP is co-located with an SM. The remote AP
distributes the signal over the last mile to SMs that are logically behind the co-located SM.
A remote AP deployment is illustrated below.
Figure 62 Remote AP deployment
SM
AP SM
AP
SM
AP receives
synchronization SM
via co-located SM
SM Sync Port Output
(RJ11)
The co-located SM receives data in one frequency band, and the remote AP must
redistribute the data in a different frequency band. Base your selection of frequency band
ranges on regulatory restrictions, environmental conditions, and throughput requirements.
Remote AP Performance
The performance of a remote AP is identical to the AP performance in cluster.
Throughputs, ranges, and patch antenna coverage are identical. As with all
equipment operating in the unlicensed spectrum, Cambium strongly recommends
that you perform site surveys before you add network elements. These will indicate
that spectrum is available in the area where you want to grow. Keep in mind that
 non-LoS ranges heavily depend on environmental conditions.
 in most regions, not all frequencies are available.
 your deployments must be consistent with local regulatory restrictions..
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Wiring for Passing Sync

The sync is passed in a cable that connects Pins 1 and 6 of the RJ-11 timing ports of
the two modules. When you connect modules in this way, you must also adjust
configuration parameters to ensure that
 the AP is set to properly receive sync.
 the SM will not propagate sync to the AP if the SM itself ceases to receive sync.
Procedure 23 Extending network sync
1 Connect the sync ports of the co-located modules using a sync cable with RJ-
11 connectors
2 Set the AP Type of the co-located AP to “Remote AP”
3 Set the Sync Input of the co-located AP to “AutoSync”. This setting will
allow the AP to automatically find the synchronization pulse received via the
sync port
4 Set the Frame Timing Pulse Gated parameter on the co-located SM to
“Enable”. This setting prevents interference in the event that the SM loses
sync
Physical Connections Involving the Remote AP

The SM to which you wire a remote AP can be either an SM that serves a customer
or an SM that simply serves as a relay. Where the SM serves a customer, wire the
remote AP to the SM as shown below.
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Figure 63 Remote AP wired to SM that also serves a customer
AP
AP
Sync
SM Ethernet AP Ethernet
600 SSH 600 SSH
24VDC
24VDC
Switch/
Hub
Where the SM simply serves as a relay, you must use a straight-through RJ-45
female-to-female coupler, and wire the SM to the remote AP as shown below.
Figure 64 Remote AP wired to SM that serves as a relay
AP
AP
Sync
SM Ethernet Coupler AP Ethernet
24VDC
24VDC
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Configuring an AP-SM Link

To initially configure the AP-SM over-the-air link after the SM has been installed, perform
the following steps.
Procedure 24 Configuring the AP-SM link
1 Using a computer (laptop, desktop, portable device) connected to the SM,

open a browser and access the SM using the default IP address of
http://169.254.1.1 (or the IP address configured in the SM, if one has been
configured.)
2 In the left-side menu, select Configuration.
3 Click the General tab.
4 In the left-side menu, select Tools.
5 Click the AP Evaluation tab.
6 Among the listed APs (each shown with a unique Index number), find the AP
whose Power Level value is highest (or find the ESN of the AP to which you
were instructed to establish a link).
7 Write down the Frequency and Color Code values of the AP in the link.
8 In the left-side menu of the SM interface, select Configuration.

10 At the Custom Radio Frequency Scan Selection List parameter, uncheck
all frequencies except the one on which the AP in the link is broadcasting.
11 At the Color Code parameter, enter the code number that was shown for that
AP in the AP Evaluation tab.
14 Fine-adjust the SM mounting, if needed, to improve Power Level according
to your company standards.
15 Retighten the hardware that secures the mounting.
16 In the left-side menu, select Tools.
17 Click the Link Capacity Test tab.

 Perform several link tests of 10-second duration as follows:
 Type into the Duration field how long (in seconds) the RF link should be
tested.
 Leave the Packet Length field (when present) set to the default of 1522
bytes or type into that field the packet length at which you want the test
conducted.
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 Leave the Number of Packets field set to 0 (to flood the link).
 Click the Start Test button.
 View the results of the test.
19 If an element management system such as Wireless Manager will be used to
manage the SM via SNMP, perform the following steps:
 Click the SNMP tab.
 At the Read Permissions parameter, select Read/Write.
 Under Site Information, type complete data into the three parameters:
Site Name, Site Contact, Site Location.
 Click the Save Changes button.
Monitoring an AP-SM Link

After the SM installer has configured the link, either an operator in the network office
or the SM installer in the field (if read access to the AP is available to the installer) should
perform the following procedure. Who is authorized and able to do this may depend on
local operator password policy, management VLAN setup, and operational practices.
In order for accurate power level readings to be displayed, traffic must be present
on the radio link.
Procedure 25 Monitoring the AP-SM link for performance
1 Access the interface of the AP.

2 In the left-side menu of the AP interface, select Home.
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3 Click the Session Status tab.

Figure 65 AP Session Status tab
4 Find the Session Count line under the MAC address of the SM.
5 Check and note the values for Session Count, Reg Count, and Re-Reg
Count.
6 Briefly monitor these values, occasionally refreshing this page by clicking
another tab and then the Session Status tab again.
7 If these values are low (for example, 1, 1, and 0, respectively, meaning that
the SM registered and started a stable session once) and are not changing
 consider the installation successful.
 monitor these values from the network office over the next several hours
and days.
If these values are greater than 1, 1, and 0, or they increase while you are
monitoring them, troubleshoot the link.
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Glossary
Term Definition
10Base-T Technology in Ethernet communications that can deliver 10 Mb

of data across 328 feet (100 meters) of CAT 5 cable.
169.254.0.0 Gateway IP address default in Cambium fixed wireless

broadband IP network modules.
169.254.1.1 IP address default in Cambium fixed wireless broadband IP

network modules.
255.255.0.0 Subnet mask default in Cambium fixed wireless broadband IP

network modules and in Microsoft and Apple operating
systems.
802.3 An IEEE standard that defines the contents of frames that are
transferred through Ethernet connections. Each of these
frames contains a preamble, the address to which the frame is
sent, the address that sends the frame, the length of the data to
expect, the data, and a checksum to validate that no contents
were lost.
802.11 The IEEE standard for wireless local area networks.
802.15 The IEEE standard for wireless personal area networks.
Access Point Two to six Access Point Modules that together distribute
Cluster network or Internet services to a community of subscribers.
Each Access Point Module covers a 60° or 90° sector. This
cluster covers as much as 360°. Also known as AP cluster.
Access Point Also known as AP. One module that distributes network or
Module Internet services in a 60° or 90° sector.
ACT/4 Second-from-left LED in the module. In the operating mode,

this LED is lit when data activity is present on the Ethernet
link.
Activate To provide feature capability to a module, but not to enable

(turn on) the feature in the module. See also Enable.
Address Protocol defined in RFC 826 to allow a network element to

Resolution correlate a host IP address to the Ethernet address of the host.
Protocol See http://www.faqs.org/rfcs/rfc826.html.
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Term Definition
Aggregate The sum of the throughputs in the uplink and the downlink.
Throughput
AP Access Point Module. One module that distributes network or

Internet services to subscriber modules.
APs MIB Management Information Base file that defines objects that are
specific to the Access Point Module. See also Management
Information Base.
ARP Address Resolution Protocol. A protocol defined in RFC 826 to

allow a network element to correlate a host IP address to the
Ethernet address of the host. See
http://www.faqs.org/rfcs/rfc826.html.
ASN.1 Abstract Syntax Notation One language. The format of the text
files that compose the Management Information Base.
Attenuation Reduction of signal strength caused by the travel from the

transmitter to the receiver, and caused by any object between.
In the absence of objects between, a signal that has a short
wavelength experiences a high degree of attenuation
nevertheless.
BER Bit Error Rate. The ratio of incorrect data received to correct
data received.
Bit Error Rate Ratio of incorrect data received to correct data received.
Box MIB Management Information Base file that defines module-level

objects. See also Management Information Base.
Bridge Network element that uses the physical address (not the logical
address) of another to pass data. The bridge passes the data to
either the destination address, if found in the simple routing
table, or to all network segments other than the one that
transmitted the data. Modules are Layer 2 bridges except that,
where NAT is enabled for an SM, the SM is a Layer 3 switch.
Compare to Switch and Router, and see also NAT.
Bridge Entry Value that the operator sets as the maximum interval for no
Timeout Field activity with another module, whose MAC address is the Bridge
Entry. This interval should be longer than the ARP (Address
Resolution Protocol) cache timeout of the router that feeds the
network.
Buckets Theoretical data repositories that can be filled at preset rates

or emptied when preset conditions are experienced, such as
when data is transferred.
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Term Definition
Burst Preset amount limit of data that may be continuously

transferred.
C/I Ratio Ratio of intended signal (carrier) to unintended signal

(interference) received.
Carrier-to- Ratio of intended reception to unintended reception.

interference
Ratio
CarSenseLost This field displays how many carrier sense lost errors occurred
Field on the Ethernet controller.
CAT 5 Cable Cable that delivers Ethernet communications from module to

module. Later modules auto-sense whether this cable is wired
in a straight-through or crossover scheme.
CIR Committed Information Rate. For an SM or specified group of

SMs, a level of bandwidth that can be guaranteed to never fall
below a specified minimum (unless oversubscribed). In the
Cambium implementation, this is controlled by the Low Priority
Uplink CIR, Low Priority Downlink CIR, High Priority Uplink
CIR, and High Priority Downlink CIR parameters.
CLIP Cassegrain Lens for Improved Performance
Cluster Module that provides power, GPS timing, and networking

Management connections for an AP cluster. Also known as CMM.
Module
CMM Cluster Management Module. A module that provides power,

GPS timing, and networking connections for an Access Point
cluster.
CodePoint See DiffServ.
Color Code Field Module parameter that identifies the other modules with which
communication is allowed. The range of valid values is 0 to 255.
Community Control string that allows a network management station to

String Field access MIB information about the module.
Country Code A parameter that offers multiple fixed selections, each of which
automatically implements frequency band range restrictions for
the selected country. Units shipped to countries other than the
United States must be configured with the corresponding
Region Code and Country Code to comply with local regulatory
requirements.
CRCError Field This field displays how many CRC errors occurred on the
Ethernet controller.
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Term Definition
Data Encryption Over-the-air link option that uses secret 56-bit keys and 8
Standard parity bits. Data Encryption Standard (DES) performs a series
of bit permutations, substitutions, and recombination
operations on blocks of data.
Demilitarized Internet Protocol area outside of a firewall. Defined in RFC

Zone 2647. See http://www.faqs.org/rfcs/rfc2647.html.
DES Data Encryption Standard. An over-the-air link option that uses

secret 56-bit keys and 8 parity bits. DES performs a series of
bit permutations, substitutions, and recombination operations
on blocks of data.
Desensed Received an undesired signal that was strong enough to make

the module insensitive to the desired signal.
DFS See Dynamic Frequency Selection
DHCP Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol, defined in RFC 2131.

Protocol that enables a device to be assigned a new IP address
and TCP/IP parameters, including a default gateway, whenever
the device reboots. Thus DHCP reduces configuration time,
conserves IP addresses, and allows modules to be moved to a
different network within the system. See
http://www.faqs.org/rfcs/rfc2131.html. See also Static IP
Address Assignment.
DiffServ Differentiated Services, consistent with RFC 2474. A byte in

the type of service (TOS) field of packets whose values
correlates to the channel on which the packet should be sent.
The value is a numeric code point. Cambium modules map each
of 64 code points to values of 0 through 7. Three of these code
points have fixed values, and the remaining 61 are settable.
Values of 0 through 3 map to the low-priority channel; 4
through 7 to the high-priority channel. The mappings are the
same as 802.1p VLAN priorities. (However, configuring
DiffServ does not automatically enable the VLAN feature.)
Among the settable parameters, the values are set in the AP for
all downlinks within the sector and in the SM for each uplink.
Disable To turn off a feature in the module after both the feature
activation file has activated the module to use the feature and
the operator has enabled the feature in the module. See also
Activate and Enable.
DMZ Demilitarized Zone as defined in RFC 2647. An Internet

Protocol area outside of a firewall. See
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Term Definition
Dynamic A requirement in certain countries and regions for systems to

detect
Frequency interference from other systems, notably radar systems, and to
Selection avoid co-channel operation with these systems.
Dynamic Host See DHCP.
Configuration
Protocol
Electronic Serial Hardware address that the factory assigns to the module for
Number identification in the Data Link layer interface of the Open
Systems Interconnection system. This address serves as an
electronic serial number. Same as MAC Address.
Enable To turn on a feature in the module after the feature activation

file has activated the module to use the feature. See also
Activate.
ESN Electronic Serial Number. The hardware address that the

factory assigns to the module for identification in the Data Link
layer interface of the Open Systems Interconnection system.
This address serves as an electronic serial number. Same as
MAC Address.
EthBusErr Field This field displays how many Ethernet bus errors occurred on
the Ethernet controller.
Ethernet Any of several IEEE standards that define the contents of

Protocol frames that are transferred from one network element to
another through Ethernet connections.
ETSI European Telecommunications Standards Institute
Fade Margin The difference between strength of the received signal and the
strength that the receiver requires for maintaining a reliable
link. A higher fade margin is characteristic of a more reliable
link. Standard operating margin.
FCC Federal Communications Commission of the U.S.A.
Field- Array of logic, relational data, and wiring data that is factory
programmable programmed and can be reprogrammed.
Gate Array
File Transfer Utility that transfers of files through TCP (Transport Control
Protocol Protocol) between computing devices that do not operate on
the same platform. Defined in RFC 959. See
FPGA Field-programmable Gate Array. An array of logic, relational

data, and wiring data that is factory programmed and can be
reprogrammed.
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Frame Timing Toggle parameter that prevents or allows the module to

Pulse Gated continue to propagate GPS sync timing when the module no
Field longer receives the timing.
Free Space Path Signal attenuation that is naturally caused by atmospheric

Loss conditions and by the distance between the antenna and the
receiver.
Fresnel Zone Space in which no object should exist that can attenuate,
diffract, or reflect a transmitted signal before the signal
reaches the target receiver.
FTP File Transfer Protocol, defined in RFC 959. Utility that

transfers of files through TCP (Transport Control Protocol)
between computing devices that do not operate on the same
platform. See http://www.faqs.org/rfcs/rfc959.html.
Global Network of satellites that provides absolute time to networks

Positioning on earth, which use the time signal to synchronize transmission
System and reception cycles (to avoid interference) and to provide
reference for troubleshooting activities.
GPS Global Positioning System. A network of satellites that provides

absolute time to networks on earth, which use the time signal
to synchronize transmission and reception cycles (to avoid
interference) and to provide reference for troubleshooting
activities.
GPS/3 Third-from-left LED in the module. In the operating mode for

an Access Point Module, this LED is continuously lit as the
module receives sync pulse. In the operating mode for a
Subscriber, this LED flashes on and off to indicate that the
module is not registered.
GUI Graphical user interface.
High-priority Channel that supports low-latency traffic (such as Voice over

Channel IP) over low-latency traffic (such as standard web traffic and
file downloads). To recognize the latency tolerance of traffic,
this channel reads the IPv4 Type of Service DiffServ Control
Point (DSCP) bits. Enabling the high-priority channel reduces
the maximum number of SMs that can be served in the sector.
HTTP Hypertext Transfer Protocol, used to make the Internet

resources available on the World Wide Web. Defined in RFC
2068. See http://www.faqs.org/rfcs/rfc2068.html.
HTTPS Hypertext Transfer Protocol Secure (HTTPS)
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Term Definition
ICMP Internet Control Message Protocols defined in RFC 792, used

to identify Internet Protocol (IP)-level problems and to allow IP
links to be tested. See http://www.faqs.org/rfcs/rfc792.html.
indiscards count How many inbound packets were discarded without errors that
Field would have prevented their delivery to a higher-layer protocol.
(Some of these packets may have been discarded to increase
buffer space.)
inerrors count How many inbound packets contained errors that prevented
Field their delivery to a higher-layer protocol.
innucastpkts How many inbound non-unicast (subnetwork-broadcast or

count Field subnetwork-multicast) packets were delivered to a higher-layer
protocol.
inoctets count How many octets were received on the interface, including
Field those that deliver framing information.
Intel A registered trademark of Intel Corporation.
inucastpkts How many inbound subnetwork-unicast packets were delivered

count Field to a higher-layer protocol.
inunknownprotos How many inbound packets were discarded because of an

count Field unknown or unsupported protocol.
IP Internet Protocol defined in RFC 791. The Network Layer in the

TCP/IP protocol stack. This protocol is applied to addressing,
routing, and delivering, and re-assembling data packets into
the Data Link layer of the protocol stack. See
IP Address 32-bit binary number that identifies a network element by both

network and host. See also Subnet Mask.
IPv4 Traditional version of Internet Protocol, which defines 32-bit

fields for data transmission.
ISM Industrial, Scientific, and Medical Equipment radio frequency

band, in the 900-MHz, 2.4-GHz, and 5.8-GHz ranges.
L2TP over IPSec Level 2 Tunneling Protocol over IP Security. One of several
virtual private network (VPN) implementation schemes.
Regardless of whether Subscriber Modules have the Network
Address Translation feature (NAT) enabled, they support VPNs
that are based on this protocol.
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Term Definition
Late Collision This field displays how many late collisions occurred on the
Field Ethernet controller. A normal collision occurs during the first
512 bits of the frame transmission. A collision that occurs after
the first 512 bits is considered a late collision. A late collision
is a serious network problem because the frame being
transmitted is discarded. A late collision is most commonly
caused by a mismatch between duplex configurations at the
ends of a link segment.
Latency Acceptable tolerance for delay in the transfer of data to and

Tolerance from a module.
LBT Listen Before Talk (LBT) or sometimes called Listen Before

Transmit is a technique used in radio communications whereby
a radio transmitters first sense its radio environment before it
starts a transmission.
Line of Sight Wireless path (not simply visual path) direct from module to
module. The path that results provides both ideal aim and an
ideal Fresnel zone.
LNK/5 Furthest left LED in the module. In the operating mode, this
LED is continuously lit when the Ethernet link is present. In the
aiming mode for a Subscriber Module, this LED is part of a bar
graph that indicates the quality of the RF link.
Logical Unit ID Final octet of the 4-octet IP address of the module.
LOS Line of sight. The wireless path (not simply visual path) direct
from module to module. The path that results provides both
ideal aim and an ideal Fresnel zone.
LUID Logical Unit ID. The final octet of the 4-octet IP address of the
module.
MAC Address Media Access Control address. The hardware address that the
factory assigns to the module for identification in the Data Link
layer interface of the Open Systems Interconnection system.
This address serves as an electronic serial number.
Management Space that allows a program (agent) in the network to relay

Information Base information to a network monitor about the status of defined
variables (objects).
Maximum The cap applied to the bandwidth of an SM or specified group

Information Rate of SMs. In the Cambium implementation, this is controlled by
(MIR) the Sustained Uplink Data Rate, Uplink Burst Allocation,
Sustained Downlink Data Rate, and Downlink Burst Allocation
parameters.
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Term Definition
Media Access Hardware address that the factory assigns to the module for
Control Address identification in the Data Link layer interface of the Open
Systems Interconnection system. This address serves as an
electronic serial number.
MIB Management Information Base. Space that allows a program

(agent) in the network to relay information to a network
monitor about the status of defined variables (objects).
MIR See Maximum Information Rate.
NAT Network Address Translation defined in RFC 1631. A scheme

that isolates Subscriber Modules from the Internet. See
NEC National Electrical Code. The set of national wiring standards

that are enforced in the U.S.A.
NetBIOS Protocol defined in RFC 1001 and RFC 1002 to support an

applications programming interface in TCP/IP. This interface
allows a computer to transmit and receive data with another
host computer on the network. RFC 1001 defines the concepts
and methods. RFC 1002 defines the detailed specifications. See
http://www.faqs.org/rfcs/rfc1001.html and
Network Address Scheme that defines the Access Point Module as a proxy server
Translation to isolate registered Subscriber Modules from the Internet.
Defined in RFC 1631. See
Network See NMS.

Management
Station
NMS Network Management Station. A monitor device that uses

Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) to control,
gather, and report information about predefined network
variables (objects). See also Simple Network Management
Protocol.
Object Network variable that is defined in the Management

Information Base.
outdiscards How many outbound packets were discarded without errors

count Field that would have prevented their transmission. (Some of these
packets may have been discarded to increase buffer space.)
outerrrors count How many outbound packets contained errors that prevented
Field their transmission.
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Term Definition
outnucastpkts How many packets for which the higher-level protocols

count Field requested transmission to a non-unicast (subnetwork-broadcast
or subnetwork-multicast) address. The number includes those
that were discarded or not sent.
outoctets count How many octets were transmitted out of the interface,
Field including those that deliver framing information.
outucastpkts How many packets for which the higher-level protocols

count Field requested transmission to a subnetwork-unicast address. The
number includes those that were discarded or not sent.
Override Plug Device that enables the operator to regain control of a module
that has been locked by the No Remote Access feature, the
802.3 Link Disable feature, or a password or IP address that
cannot be recalled. This device can be either fabricated on site
or ordered.
PMP See Point-to-Multipoint Protocol.
Point-to- Defined in RFC 2178, which specifies that data that originates
Multipoint from a central network element can be received by all other
Protocol network elements, but data that originates from a non-central
network element can be received by only the central network
element. See http://www.faqs.org/rfcs/rfc2178.html. Also
referenced as PMP.
PPPoE Point to Point Protocol over Ethernet. Supported on SMs for

operators who use PPPoE in other parts of their network
operators who want to deploy PPPoE to realize per-subscriber
authentication, metrics, and usage control.
PPS Packet Per Second
PPTP Point to Point Tunneling Protocol. One of several virtual private

network implementations. Regardless of whether the Network
Address Translation (NAT) feature enabled, Subscriber
Modules support VPNs that are based on this protocol.
Protective Earth Connection to earth (which has a charge of 0 volts). Also known
as ground.
Proxy Server Network computer that isolates another from the Internet. The
proxy server communicates for the other computer, and sends
replies to only the appropriate computer, which has an IP
address that is not unique or not registered.
PTMP See Point-to-Multipoint Protocol.
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Term Definition
Quick Start Interface page that requires minimal configuration for initial
module operation.
Radio Signal Relative measure of the strength of a received signal. An

Strength acceptable link displays an Radio Signal Strength Indicator
Indicator (RSSI) value of greater than 700.
Recharging Resumed accumulation of data in available data space

(buckets). See Buckets.
Reflection Change of direction and reduction of amplitude of a signal that

encounters an object larger than the wavelength. Reflection
may cause an additional copy of the wavelength to arrive after
the original, unobstructed wavelength arrives. This causes
partial cancellation of the signal and may render the link
unacceptable. However, in some instances where the direct
signal cannot be received, the reflected copy may be received
and render an otherwise unacceptable link acceptable.
Region Code A parameter that offers multiple fixed selections, each of which
automatically implements frequency band range restrictions
for the selected region. Units shipped to regions other than the
United States must be configured with the corresponding
Region Code to comply with local regulatory requirements.
Registrations Management Information Base file that defines registrations

MIB for global items such as product identities and product
components. See also Management Information Base.
RetransLimitExp This field displays how many times the retransmit limit has
Field expired.
RF Radio frequency. How many times each second a cycle in the

antenna occurs, from positive to negative and back to positive
amplitude.
RJ-11 Standard cable that is typically used for telephone line or

modem connection.
RJ-45 Standard cable that is typically used for Ethernet connection.

This cable may be wired as straight-through or as crossover.
Later modules auto-sense whether the cable is straight-through
or crossover.
Router Network element that uses the logical (IP) address of another
to pass data to only the intended recipient. Compare to Switch
and Bridge.
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Term Definition
RSSI Radio Signal Strength Indicator. A relative measure of the

strength of a received signal. An acceptable link displays an
RSSI value of greater than 700.
RTG Receive/Transmit Transition Gap. A gap between the uplink

burst and the subsequent downlink burst in a TDD transceiver.
During RTG, AP/BHM switches from receive to transmit mode
and SMs/BHS switch from transmit to receive mode.
RxBabErr Field This field displays how many receiver babble errors occurred.
RxOverrun Field This field displays how many receiver overrun errors occurred
on the Ethernet controller.
Secure Shell A trademark of SSH Communications Security.
Self-interference Interference with a module from another module in the same

network.
SES/2 Third-from-right LED in the module. In the Access Point

Module, this LED is unused. In the operating mode for a
Subscriber Module, this LED flashes on and off to indicate that
the module is not registered. In the aiming mode for a
Subscriber Module, this LED is part of a bar graph that
indicates the quality of the RF link.
Simple Network Standard that is used for communications between a program

Management (agent) in the network and a network management station
Protocol (monitor). Defined in RFC 1157. See
SM Customer premises equipment (CPE) device that extends

network or Internet services by communication with an Access
Point Module or an Access Point cluster.
SM MIB Management Information Base file that defines objects that are
specific to the Subscriber Module. See also Management
Information Base.
SNMP See Simple Network Management Protocol, defined in RFC

1157.
SNMPv3 SNMP version 3
SNMP Trap Capture of information that informs the network monitor

through Simple Network Management Protocol of a monitored
occurrence in the module.
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Term Definition
Static IP Address Assignment of Internet Protocol address that can be changed

Assignment only manually. Thus static IP address assignment requires
more configuration time and consumes more of the available IP
addresses than DHCP address assignment does. RFC 2050
provides guidelines for the static allocation of IP addresses.
See http://www.faqs.org/rfcs/rfc2050.html. See also DHCP.
Subnet Mask 32-bit binary number that filters an IP address to reveal what
part identifies the network and what part identifies the host.
The number of subnet mask bits that are set to 1 indicates how
many leading bits of the IP address identify the network. The
number of subnet mask bits that are set 0 indicate how many
trailing bits of the IP address identify the host.
Subscriber Customer premises equipment (CPE) device that extends

Module network or Internet services by communication with an Access
Point Module or an Access Point cluster.
Sustained Data Preset rate limit of data transfer.

Rate
Switch Network element that uses the port that is associated with the
physical address of another to pass data to only the intended
recipient. Compare to Bridge and Router.
SYN/1 Second-from-right LED in the module. In the Access Point

Module or in a registered Subscriber, this LED is continuously
lit to indicate the presence of sync. In the operating mode for a
Subscriber Module, this LED flashes on and to indicate that the
module is not registered.
Sync GPS (Global Positioning System) absolute time, which is passed

from one module to another. Sync enables timing that prevents
modules from transmitting or receiving interference. Sync also
provides correlative time stamps for troubleshooting efforts.
TCP Alternatively known as Transmission Control Protocol or

Transport Control Protocol. The Transport Layer in the TCP/IP
protocol stack. This protocol is applied to assure that data
packets arrive at the target network element and to control the
flow of data through the Internet. Defined in RFC 793. See
TDD Time Division Duplexing. Synchronized data transmission with

some time slots allocated to devices transmitting on the uplink
and some to the device transmitting on the downlink.
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Term Definition
telnet Utility that allows a client computer to update a server. A

firewall can prevent the use of the telnet utility to breach the
security of the server. See
http://www.faqs.org/rfcs/rfc818.html,
http://www.faqs.org/rfcs/rfc854.html and
Textual Management Information Base file that defines system-specific

Conventions MIB textual conventions. See also Management Information Base.
Tokens Theoretical amounts of data. See also Buckets.
TOS 8-bit field in that prioritizes data in a IP transmission. See

TTG Transmit/receive Transition Gap. A gap between the downlink

burst and the subsequent uplink burst in a TDD transceiver.
During TTG, AP/BHM switches from transmit to receive mode
and SMs/BHS switch from receive to transmit mode.
TxUnderrun This field displays how many transmission-underrun errors

Field occurred on the Ethernet controller.
UDP User Datagram Protocol. A set of Network, Transport, and

Session Layer protocols that RFC 768 defines. These protocols
include checksum and address information but does not
retransmit data or process any errors. See
udp User-defined type of port.
U-NII Unlicensed National Information Infrastructure radio frequency

band, in the 5.1-GHz through 5.8-GHz ranges.
VID VLAN identifier. See also VLAN.
VLAN Virtual local area network. An association of devices through

software that contains broadcast traffic, as routers would, but
in the switch-level protocol.
VPN Virtual private network for communication over a public

network. One typical use is to connect remote employees, who
are at home or in a different city, to their corporate network
over the Internet. Any of several VPN implementation schemes
is possible. SMs support L2TP over IPSec (Level 2 Tunneling
Protocol over IP Security) VPNs and PPTP (Point to Point
Tunneling Protocol) VPNs, regardless of whether the Network
Address Translation (NAT) feature enabled.
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PMP 450 Installation

PMP 450 module essential information

Table 1 PMP 450 module essential information

Default IP Address for Management GUI

Default Administrator Username admin

Default Administrator Password (no password)

See “Updating the software version

1. On the radio GUI, navigate to

2. On the radio GUI, navigate to

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Safety and regulatory information

Important safety information

To prevent loss of life or physical injury, observe the safety guidelines in

Grounding and protective earth

Powering down before servicing

Primary disconnect device

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RF exposure near the antenna

Minimum separation distances

Important regulatory information

USA and Canada specific information

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PMP 450 component part numbers ........................................................................ 1-13

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Utilizing the Installation Color Code feature ............................................................... 3-54

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About This Installation Guide

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Issue Date of issue Remarks

001v000 September System Release 12.0

002v000 October 2012 Updates to alignment procedure

003v000 November Updated for System Release 12.0.1

004v000 January 2013 Updates for System Release 12.0.2

009v000 March 2013 Updated for System Release 12.0.3/12.0.3.1

010v000 June 2013 Updated for System Release 12.1

011v000 September Updated for System Release 12.1.2

012v000 May 2014 Updated for System Release 13.1.1

013v000 April 2015 Updated for System Release 13.3

014v000 August 2015 Updated for System Release 13.4

Contacting Cambium Networks

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Problems and warranty

5 Escalate the problem by emailing or telephoning support.

Repair and service

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Portions of Cambium equipment may be damaged from exposure to electrostatic

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Warnings, cautions, and notes

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Chapter 1: Installation planning

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Obeying Regulatory limits

Conforming to the limits

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Power supply site selection