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Cambium PTP 300 Series User Manual

Manual is about: point-to-point wireless Ethernet bridge

Summary of PTP 300 Series

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    Cambium ptp 500 and ptp 300 series user guide system releases 500-05-03 and 300-05-03.

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    Phn-2511_005v000 (mar 2013) 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 mak...

  • Page 3: Power Lines

    Ptp 500 and ptp 300 series user guide phn-2511_005v000 (mar 2013) i safety and regulatory information this section describes important safety and regulatory guidelines that must be observed by personnel installing or operating ptp 500 equipment. Important safety information to prevent loss of life o...

  • Page 4: Alternative Dc Supplies

    Safety and regulatory information ii phn-2511_005v000 (mar 2013) alternative dc supplies if an ac supply is not required or an additional back up dc supply is required, the dc supply is connected to the pidu plus dc in terminals. This is the only method of supplying external dc to the odu. The dc su...

  • Page 5: Radar Avoidance

    Ptp 500 and ptp 300 series user guide phn-2511_005v000 (mar 2013) iii rf exposure near the antenna strong radio frequency (rf) fields will be present close to the antenna when the transmitter is on. Always turn off the power to the odu before undertaking maintenance activities in front of the antenn...

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    Safety and regulatory information iv phn-2511_005v000 (mar 2013) usa and canada specific information the usa federal communications commission (fcc) has asked manufacturers to implement special features to prevent interference to weather radar systems that operate in the band 5600 mhz to 5650 mhz. T...

  • Page 7: External Antennas

    Ptp 500 and ptp 300 series user guide phn-2511_005v000 (mar 2013) v external antennas when using a connectorized version of the product (as compared to the version with an integrated antenna), the conducted transmit power must be reduced to ensure the regulatory limit on transmitter eirp is not exce...

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    Safety and regulatory information vi phn-2511_005v000 (mar 2013).

  • Page 9: Contents

    Ptp 500 and ptp 300 series user guide phn-2511_005v000 (mar 2013) i contents safety and regulatory information .................................................................................... I important safety information ............................................................................

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    Contents ii phn-2511_005v000 (mar 2013) cabling and lightning protection .............................................................................................. 1-16 ptp and lightning protection .............................................................................................. 1-1...

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    Ptp 500 and ptp 300 series user guide phn-2511_005v000 (mar 2013) iii system management ................................................................................................................. 1-42 management agent ...............................................................................

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    Contents iv phn-2511_005v000 (mar 2013) when to install connectorized units ................................................................................... 2-15 choosing external antennas ............................................................................................... 2-15 calcula...

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    Ptp 500 and ptp 300 series user guide phn-2511_005v000 (mar 2013) v ptp-sync installations ....................................................................................................... 2-60 gps receiver installations ............................................................................

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    Contents vi phn-2511_005v000 (mar 2013) syslog message formats ........................................................................................................... 4-22 format of syslog server messages ..................................................................................... 4-22 ...

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    Ptp 500 and ptp 300 series user guide phn-2511_005v000 (mar 2013) vii mounting and connecting antennas ..................................................................................... 5-8 weatherproofing an n type connector ..........................................................................

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    Contents viii phn-2511_005v000 (mar 2013) connecting to the pc and powering up ............................................................................... 6-5 logging into the web interface ............................................................................................ 6-5 task 2: c...

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    Ptp 500 and ptp 300 series user guide phn-2511_005v000 (mar 2013) ix configuring web-based management attributes ................................................................ 6-76 task 11: aligning antennas .............................................................................................

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    Contents x phn-2511_005v000 (mar 2013) displaying login information .............................................................................................. 7-34 managing performance ............................................................................................................. 7...

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    Ptp 500 and ptp 300 series user guide phn-2511_005v000 (mar 2013) xi odu led does not illuminate within 90 seconds .............................................................. 8-13 odu led blinks red .....................................................................................................

  • Page 20: List of Figures

    Ptp 500 and ptp 300 series user guide phn-2511_005v000 (mar 2013) xii list of figures figure 1 typical bridge deployment (grounding not shown) ......................................................... 1-4 figure 2 integrated odu (front and rear views) ...................................................

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    Ptp 500 and ptp 300 series user guide phn-2511_005v000 (mar 2013) xiii figure 32 ptp 54500 available spectrum in 5 mhz channel bandwidth ..................................... 4-11 figure 33 ptp 58500 available spectrum in 15 mhz channel bandwidth ................................... 4-12 figure 34 pt...

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    List of figures xiv phn-2511_005v000 (mar 2013) figure 69 webpage properties page ............................................................................................ 6-37 figure 70 radius authentication page ......................................................................................

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    Ptp 500 and ptp 300 series user guide phn-2511_005v000 (mar 2013) xv figure 106 system status page ...................................................................................................... 7-7 figure 107 status page - tdd enabled and synchronized ...........................................

  • Page 24: List Of Tables

    Ptp 500 and ptp 300 series user guide phn-2511_005v000 (mar 2013) xvi list of tables table 1 ptp 500 series frequency variants .................................................................................... 1-5 table 2 interpretation of existing ptp 300 and ptp 500 licenses .......................

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    Ptp 500 and ptp 300 series user guide phn-2511_005v000 (mar 2013) xvii table 32 connectorized odu physical specifications .................................................................... 4-2 table 33 odu environmental specifications ..................................................................

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    List of tables xviii phn-2511_005v000 (mar 2013) table 69 throughput: licensed 25 mbps, link symmetry 1:1, link optimization ip (mbps) ........ 4-43 table 70 throughput: licensed 25 mbps, link symmetry 1:1, link optimization tdm (mbps) .... 4-44 table 71 throughput: licensed 105 mbps, link symmetry ...

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    Ptp 500 and ptp 300 series user guide phn-2511_005v000 (mar 2013) xix table 106 email alerts................................................................................................................... 7-19 table 107 spectrum management attributes .................................................

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    List of tables xx phn-2511_005v000 (mar 2013).

  • Page 29: About This User Guide

    Ptp 500 and ptp 300 series user guide phn-2511_005v000 (mar 2013) 1 about this user guide this guide describes the planning, installation and operation of the cambium ptp 500 series of point-to-point wireless ethernet bridges. It is intended for use by the system designer, system installer and syste...

  • Page 30: General Information

    General information about this user guide 2 phn-2511_005v000 (mar 2013) general information version information the following shows the issue status of this document: document issue date of issue remarks 002v000 mar 2012 system releases 500-05-01 and 300-05-01 003v000 jul 2012 system releases 500-05...

  • Page 31: Purpose

    Ptp 500 and ptp 300 series user guide general information phn-2511_005v000 (mar 2013) 3 purpose cambium networks point-to-point (ptp) documents are intended to instruct and assist personnel in the operation, installation and maintenance of the cambium ptp equipment and ancillary devices. It is recom...

  • Page 32: Problems And Warranty

    Problems and warranty about this user guide 4 phn-2511_005v000 (mar 2013) 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 su...

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    Ptp 500 and ptp 300 series user guide problems and warranty phn-2511_005v000 (mar 2013) 5 portions of cambium equipment may be damaged from exposure to electrostatic discharge. Use precautions to prevent damage..

  • Page 34: Security Advice

    Security advice about this user guide 6 phn-2511_005v000 (mar 2013) 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 followi...

  • Page 35: Warnings

    Ptp 500 and ptp 300 series user guide warnings, cautions, and notes phn-2511_005v000 (mar 2013) 7 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 instruction...

  • Page 36: Caring For The Environment

    Caring for the environment about this user guide 8 phn-2511_005v000 (mar 2013) caring for the environment the following information describes national or regional requirements for the disposal of cambium networks supplied equipment and for the approved disposal of surplus packaging. In eu countries ...

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    Ptp 500 and ptp 300 series user guide phn-2511_005v000 (mar 2013) 1-1 chapter 1: product description this chapter provides a high level description of the ptp 500 product. It describes in general terms the function of the product, the main product variants and typical deployment. It also describes t...

  • Page 38: Overview Of The Ptp 500

    Overview of the ptp 500 chapter 1: product description 1-2 phn-2511_005v000 (mar 2013) overview of the ptp 500 this section introduces the key features, typical uses, product variants and components of the ptp 500. Purpose cambium ptp 500 series products are designed for ethernet bridging over point...

  • Page 39: Typical Deployment

    Ptp 500 and ptp 300 series user guide overview of the ptp 500 phn-2511_005v000 (mar 2013) 1-3 benefit of the chosen bands the products operate in bands that offer the dual benefits of high data throughput and good radio propagation characteristics. The wide band of spectrum available is subdivided i...

  • Page 40: System Components

    Overview of the ptp 500 chapter 1: product description 1-4 phn-2511_005v000 (mar 2013) figure 1 typical bridge deployment (grounding not shown) system components each end of the link consists of: • outdoor unit (odu): an integrated (or connectorized) outdoor transceiver unit containing all the radio...

  • Page 41: Product Variants

    Ptp 500 and ptp 300 series user guide overview of the ptp 500 phn-2511_005v000 (mar 2013) 1-5 product variants the ptp 500 series is available in the following product variants: • frequency variants: there is a frequency variant for each license exempt frequency band 5.4 ghz and 5.8 ghz ( table 1 )....

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    Overview of the ptp 500 chapter 1: product description 1-6 phn-2511_005v000 (mar 2013) support for discontinued product variants cambium no longer supplies the following product variants: • ptp 300 • ptp 500 lite • ptp 500 full however, ptp 300 and ptp 500 system releases continue to support these d...

  • Page 43: Outdoor Unit (Odu)

    Ptp 500 and ptp 300 series user guide outdoor unit (odu) phn-2511_005v000 (mar 2013) 1-7 outdoor unit (odu) this section describes the ptp 500 odu and its interfaces. Odu description the odu is a self-contained unit that houses both radio and networking electronics. The odu is supplied in two config...

  • Page 44: Connectorized Variant

    Outdoor unit (odu) chapter 1: product description 1-8 phn-2511_005v000 (mar 2013) connectorized variant the connectorized odu is designed to work with externally mounted antennas that have higher gains than the integrated antenna. Connectorized units can cope with more difficult radio conditions, as...

  • Page 45: Mounting Brackets

    Ptp 500 and ptp 300 series user guide outdoor unit (odu) phn-2511_005v000 (mar 2013) 1-9 connectorized odu antenna interfaces the connectorized odu also has interfaces to connect to an external antenna ( figure 5 ) via an n type connector with cable of type lmr100, lmr200, lmr300, lmr400 or lmr600. ...

  • Page 46: Further Reading On The Odu

    Outdoor unit (odu) chapter 1: product description 1-10 phn-2511_005v000 (mar 2013) further reading on the odu for more information on the odu, refer to the following: • odu site selection on page 2-6 describes how to select a site for the odu. • when to install connectorized units on page 2-15 descr...

  • Page 47: Powered Indoor Unit (Pidu)

    Ptp 500 and ptp 300 series user guide powered indoor unit (pidu) phn-2511_005v000 (mar 2013) 1-11 powered indoor unit (pidu) this section describes the pidu plus ptp 300/500/600 series and its interfaces. Pidu description the pidu generates the odu supply voltage from the mains supply (or from an ex...

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    Powered indoor unit (pidu) chapter 1: product description 1-12 phn-2511_005v000 (mar 2013) table 4 pidu interface functions interface function 100-240 v ac 47-63hz 1.8a mains power input. Dc in alternative dc power supply input. Refer to redundancy and alternative powering configurations on page 1-1...

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    Ptp 500 and ptp 300 series user guide powered indoor unit (pidu) phn-2511_005v000 (mar 2013) 1-13 redundancy and alternative powering configurations the ptp 500 series can be powered from an external dc source and can be provided with power supply redundancy as follows: • external dc supply only ( f...

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    Powered indoor unit (pidu) chapter 1: product description 1-14 phn-2511_005v000 (mar 2013) figure 9 external dc supply and redundant ac supply remote leds and recovery switch the pidu provides a facility to connect remote leds and recovery switch allowing the pidu to be mounted inside an enclosure. ...

  • Page 51: Further Reading On The Pidu

    Ptp 500 and ptp 300 series user guide powered indoor unit (pidu) phn-2511_005v000 (mar 2013) 1-15 further reading on the pidu for more information on the pidu, refer to the following: • pidu site selection on page 2-6 describes how to select a location for the pidu. • ordering components on page 2-4...

  • Page 52: Outdoor Connections

    Cabling and lightning protection chapter 1: product description 1-16 phn-2511_005v000 (mar 2013) cabling and lightning protection this section describes the cabling and lightning protection components of ptp 500 installations. Ptp and lightning protection the pidu meets the low level static discharg...

  • Page 53: Indoor Connections

    Ptp 500 and ptp 300 series user guide cabling and lightning protection phn-2511_005v000 (mar 2013) 1-17 indoor connections the cat5e cable that connects the pidu to the network equipment must meet the following requirements: • screening: must be either foil screen (ftp) or braided screen (stp) cable...

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    Cabling and lightning protection chapter 1: product description 1-18 phn-2511_005v000 (mar 2013) lightning protection units (lpus) one lpu single end kit ( figure 12 ) is required for each odu drop cable. If gps is installed (for ptp-sync), one additional lpu kit is required for the gps drop cable. ...

  • Page 55: Ptp-Sync Unit

    Ptp 500 and ptp 300 series user guide ptp-sync unit phn-2511_005v000 (mar 2013) 1-19 ptp-sync unit this section describes the (optional) ptp-sync unit and its interfaces. This unit may be used to implement tdd synchronization. Ptp-sync unit description the ptp-sync unit ( figure 13 ) is an optional ...

  • Page 56: Ptp-Sync Unit Interfaces

    Ptp-sync unit chapter 1: product description 1-20 phn-2511_005v000 (mar 2013) ptp-sync unit interfaces the ptp-sync front panel is illustrated in figure 14. The annotated interfaces are described in table 6 and table 7 . Figure 14 ptp-sync front panel table 6 ptp-sync front panel interface functions...

  • Page 57: Further Reading On Ptp-Sync

    Ptp 500 and ptp 300 series user guide ptp-sync unit phn-2511_005v000 (mar 2013) 1-21 further reading on ptp-sync for more information on ptp-sync and tdd synchronization, refer to the following: • tdd synchronization on page 1-31 describes how tdd synchronization is achieved using ptp-sync. • ptp-sy...

  • Page 58: Wireless Operation

    Wireless operation chapter 1: product description 1-22 phn-2511_005v000 (mar 2013) wireless operation this section describes how ptp 500 wireless links are operated, including modulation modes, power control and security. Time division duplexing tdd cycle ptp 500 links operate using time division du...

  • Page 59: Channel Selection

    Ptp 500 and ptp 300 series user guide wireless operation phn-2511_005v000 (mar 2013) 1-23 the propagation delay in step 2 is necessarily equal to the propagation delay in step 5, and is determined solely by the link range. There will be added delays between rx and tx on the master and slave to minim...

  • Page 60: Link Mode Optimization

    Wireless operation chapter 1: product description 1-24 phn-2511_005v000 (mar 2013) link mode optimization link mode optimization allows the link to be optimized according to the type of traffic that will be bridged. The link supports two modes, ip traffic and tdm traffic. Ip traffic ip traffic mode ...

  • Page 61: Ofdm and Channel Bandwidth

    Ptp 500 and ptp 300 series user guide wireless operation phn-2511_005v000 (mar 2013) 1-25 • adaptive: the capacity allocated to a given link direction is dependent on the offered level of network traffic in both link directions. If the level of offered traffic in both directions is equally high or e...

  • Page 62: Measurement Analysis

    Wireless operation chapter 1: product description 1-26 phn-2511_005v000 (mar 2013) spectrum management measurements the system performs two mean signal measurements per tdd cycle, per channel. This mean measurement represents the mean received signal power for the measurement period (40 microseconds...

  • Page 63: Adaptive Modulation

    Ptp 500 and ptp 300 series user guide wireless operation phn-2511_005v000 (mar 2013) 1-27 fixed frequency mode is not available in regions where radar detection is required by the regulations. Adaptive modulation the ptp 500 can transport data over the wireless link using a number of different modul...

  • Page 64: Radar Avoidance

    Wireless operation chapter 1: product description 1-28 phn-2511_005v000 (mar 2013) • single payload: as the radio channel becomes more challenging, the system has the ability to detect this and switch to a mode which transmits the same data stream on both vertical and horizontal channels. This provi...

  • Page 65: Security

    Ptp 500 and ptp 300 series user guide wireless operation phn-2511_005v000 (mar 2013) 1-29 • this compulsory channel scan will mean that there is at least 60 seconds service outage every time radar is detected and that the installation time is extended by at least 60 seconds even if there is found to...

  • Page 66: Ptp Networks

    Wireless operation chapter 1: product description 1-30 phn-2511_005v000 (mar 2013) • transmit power reduction in edge channels • frequency range • channel plan a region code is encoded in the license key. The region code can be changed by generating and entering a new license key. Some units are sup...

  • Page 67: Synchronized Networks

    Ptp 500 and ptp 300 series user guide wireless operation phn-2511_005v000 (mar 2013) 1-31 synchronized networks tdd synchronization can be used to relax constraints on the frequency planning of ptp 500 networks. Synchronization has the following benefits: • allows tighter frequency re-use, and thus ...

  • Page 68: Configuring The Tdd Frame

    Wireless operation chapter 1: product description 1-32 phn-2511_005v000 (mar 2013) timing references for use with ptp-sync ptp-sync requires an external timing reference in all but the simplest networks. Up to ten ptp-syncs can be connected in a chain to share the timing signal from one timing refer...

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    Ptp 500 and ptp 300 series user guide wireless operation phn-2511_005v000 (mar 2013) 1-33 • the gps receiver can be located anywhere with a clear view of the sky, offering additional flexibility in the installation. • the ptp-sync solution is compatible with standard 1 hz interfaces, allowing an ope...

  • Page 70: Ethernet Bridging

    Ethernet bridging chapter 1: product description 1-34 phn-2511_005v000 (mar 2013) ethernet bridging this section describes how the ptp 500 controls ethernet data, in both the customer and system management networks. Customer network transparent ethernet service the ptp 500 provides an ethernet servi...

  • Page 71: Fragmentation

    Ptp 500 and ptp 300 series user guide ethernet bridging phn-2511_005v000 (mar 2013) 1-35 quality of service for bridged ethernet traffic the ptp 500 supports eight traffic classes for ethernet frames queued for transmission over the wireless link. Ethernet frames are classified by inspection of the ...

  • Page 72: In-Band Management

    Ethernet bridging chapter 1: product description 1-36 phn-2511_005v000 (mar 2013) in-band management in the in-band management mode, the management agent can be reached from the ethernet port at the local odu, and (assuming that the wireless link is established) the ethernet port at the remote odu. ...

  • Page 73: Protocol Model

    Ptp 500 and ptp 300 series user guide ethernet bridging phn-2511_005v000 (mar 2013) 1-37 protocol model ethernet bridging behavior at each end of the wireless link is equivalent to a two-port, managed, transparent mac bridge where the two ports are: • ethernet port • wireless port frames are transmi...

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    Ethernet bridging chapter 1: product description 1-38 phn-2511_005v000 (mar 2013) figure 17 protocol layers between external interfaces and the management agent further reading on ethernet bridging for more information on ethernet bridging, refer to the following: • data network planning on page 2-3...

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    Ptp 500 and ptp 300 series user guide ethernet bridging phn-2511_005v000 (mar 2013) 1-39 • reviewing system configuration attributes on page 6-87 describes how to review the ip and ethernet attributes of the ptp 500..

  • Page 76: Telecoms Circuits

    Telecoms circuits chapter 1: product description 1-40 phn-2511_005v000 (mar 2013) telecoms circuits this section describes how telecoms traffic (e1 or t1) may be carried over ptp 500 links. Ptp 500 does not allow tdd synchronization to be enabled when telecoms (e1 or t1) is enabled. The ptp 500 prov...

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    Ptp 500 and ptp 300 series user guide telecoms circuits phn-2511_005v000 (mar 2013) 1-41 fixed frequency operation is not available when radar detection requirements exist in the frequency band. Channel barring is allowed in radar regions, but it is unwise to bar all channels except one, as any rada...

  • Page 78: System Management

    System management chapter 1: product description 1-42 phn-2511_005v000 (mar 2013) system management this section introduces the ptp 500 management system, including the web interface, installation, configuration, alerts and upgrades. Management agent ptp 500 equipment is managed through an embedded ...

  • Page 79: Web Pages

    Ptp 500 and ptp 300 series user guide system management phn-2511_005v000 (mar 2013) 1-43 web pages the web-based management interfaces provide comprehensive web-based fault, configuration, performance and security management functions organized into the following web-pages and groups: • home: the ho...

  • Page 80: User Account Management

    System management chapter 1: product description 1-44 phn-2511_005v000 (mar 2013) user account management ptp 500 allows a network operator to configure a policy for login attempts, the period of validity of passwords and the action taken on expiry of passwords. See configuring local user accounts o...

  • Page 81: Radius Authentication

    Ptp 500 and ptp 300 series user guide system management phn-2511_005v000 (mar 2013) 1-45 radius authentication ptp 500 supports remote authentication for users of the web interface using the remote authentication dial-in user service (radius) with one of the following authentication methods: • chall...

  • Page 82: Snmpv3 Security

    System management chapter 1: product description 1-46 phn-2511_005v000 (mar 2013) • ptp 500 series proprietary mib. Simple network time protocol (sntp) the clock supplies accurate date and time information to the system. It can be set to run with or without a connection to a network time server (snt...

  • Page 83

    Ptp 500 and ptp 300 series user guide system management phn-2511_005v000 (mar 2013) 1-47 view-based access control model ptp 500 supports the snmpv3 view-based access control model (vacm) with a single context. The context name is the empty string. The context table is read-only, and cannot be modif...

  • Page 84

    System management chapter 1: product description 1-48 phn-2511_005v000 (mar 2013) the default user initial is created with a view of the entire mib, requiring authentication for set operations. There is no access for template users. Vacm grants access for requests sent with more than the configured ...

  • Page 85: System Logging (Syslog)

    Ptp 500 and ptp 300 series user guide system management phn-2511_005v000 (mar 2013) 1-49 • snmpv3 security management is changed from mib-based to web-based. Additionally, all snmp user accounts are disabled when the authentication protocol, the privacy protocol, or the security level is changed. Do...

  • Page 86: Aes License

    System management chapter 1: product description 1-50 phn-2511_005v000 (mar 2013) aes license ptp 500 provides optional encryption using the advanced encryption standard (aes). Encryption is not available in the standard system. Aes upgrades are supplied as an access key purchased from your cambium ...

  • Page 87: Login Information

    Ptp 500 and ptp 300 series user guide system management phn-2511_005v000 (mar 2013) 1-51 critical security parameters critical security parameters (csps) are as follows: • key of keys. • aes encryption keys for the wireless interface. • private key for the https/tls interface. • entropy value for th...

  • Page 88: Software Upgrade

    System management chapter 1: product description 1-52 phn-2511_005v000 (mar 2013) full capacity trial period: new ptp 500 odus can be configured to operate with full transmit capacity (105 mbps) during a trial period of duration 60 days, reverting to the licensed capacity when the trial period expir...

  • Page 89: Recovery Mode Options

    Ptp 500 and ptp 300 series user guide system management phn-2511_005v000 (mar 2013) 1-53 • when a checksum error occurs for the main application software image. • when the pidu recovery button is pressed at the same time as the odu is rebooted or power cycled. Recovery mode options options in recove...

  • Page 90

    System management chapter 1: product description 1-54 phn-2511_005v000 (mar 2013).

  • Page 91

    Ptp 500 and ptp 300 series user guide phn-2511_005v000 (mar 2013) 2-1 chapter 2: planning considerations this chapter provides information to help the user to plan a ptp 500 link. The following topics are described in this chapter: • regulatory planning on page 2-2 describes how to plan ptp 500 link...

  • Page 92: Regulatory Planning

    Regulatory planning chapter 2: planning considerations 2-2 phn-2511_005v000 (mar 2013) regulatory planning this section describes how to plan ptp 500 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 ptp pr...

  • Page 93: Available Spectrum

    Ptp 500 and ptp 300 series user guide regulatory planning phn-2511_005v000 (mar 2013) 2-3 • when installing 5.4 ghz links in the usa, it may be necessary to avoid frequencies used by terminal doppler weather radar (tdwr) systems. For more information, refer to avoidance of weather radars (usa only) ...

  • Page 94: Channel Bandwidth

    Regulatory planning chapter 2: planning considerations 2-4 phn-2511_005v000 (mar 2013) channel bandwidth select the required channel bandwidth for the link. The selection depends upon the frequency variant and region code, as specified in examples of regulatory limits on page 4- 31 . The wider the c...

  • Page 95

    Ptp 500 and ptp 300 series user guide regulatory planning phn-2511_005v000 (mar 2013) 2-5 • dfs with dso: in addition to switching channels on detection of radar, the unit will also switch to a channel which has a significantly lower level of interference than the current channel of operation. Befor...

  • Page 96: Site Planning

    Site planning chapter 2: planning considerations 2-6 phn-2511_005v000 (mar 2013) site planning this section describes factors to be taken into account when choosing sites for the odu, pidu and ptp-sync unit (if installed). Odu site selection when selecting a site for the odu, consider the following ...

  • Page 97: Maximum Cable Lengths

    Ptp 500 and ptp 300 series user guide site planning phn-2511_005v000 (mar 2013) 2-7 maximum cable lengths when ptp-sync is not installed, the maximum permitted length of the copper ethernet interface cable is 100 m (330 ft) from odu to network terminating equipment. When ptp-sync is installed, the m...

  • Page 98: Wind Loading

    Site planning chapter 2: planning considerations 2-8 phn-2511_005v000 (mar 2013) 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 apprec...

  • Page 99: Wind Speed Statistics

    Ptp 500 and ptp 300 series user guide site planning phn-2511_005v000 (mar 2013) 2-9 calculation of lateral force (us) the magnitude of the lateral force can be estimated from: force (in pounds) = 0.0042av 2 where: is: a surface area in square feet v wind speed in miles per hour the lateral force pro...

  • Page 100: Link Planning

    Link planning chapter 2: planning considerations 2-10 phn-2511_005v000 (mar 2013) link planning this section describes factors to be taken into account when planning links, such as range, obstacles path loss and throughput. Ptp linkplanner is recommended. Ptp linkplanner cambium networks provide a f...

  • Page 101: Path Loss Considerations

    Ptp 500 and ptp 300 series user guide link planning phn-2511_005v000 (mar 2013) 2-11 los links in radar regions when planning an los link to operate in a radar detection region, ensure that receiver signal level is low enough to allow the ptp 500 to detect radar signals: • with integrated antennas, ...

  • Page 102: Adaptive Modulation

    Link planning chapter 2: planning considerations 2-12 phn-2511_005v000 (mar 2013) adaptive modulation adaptive modulation ensures that the highest throughput that can be achieved instantaneously will be obtained, taking account of propagation and interference. When the link has been installed, web p...

  • Page 103: Calculation Procedure

    Ptp 500 and ptp 300 series user guide link planning phn-2511_005v000 (mar 2013) 2-13 system threshold, output power and link loss for details of the system threshold, output power and link loss for each frequency variant in all modulation modes for all available channel bandwidths, refer to system t...

  • Page 104: Calculation Example

    Link planning chapter 2: planning considerations 2-14 phn-2511_005v000 (mar 2013) calculation example suppose that the link characteristics are: • licensed capacity = 105 mbps • link symmetry = 1:1 • link mode optimization = tdm • modulation mode = 64qam 0.83 dual • channel bandwidth = 10 mhz • link...

  • Page 105: Choosing External Antennas

    Ptp 500 and ptp 300 series user guide planning for connectorized units phn-2511_005v000 (mar 2013) 2-15 planning for connectorized units this section describes factors to be taken into account when planning to use connectorized odus with external antennas in ptp 500 links. When to install connectori...

  • Page 106

    Planning for connectorized units chapter 2: planning considerations 2-16 phn-2511_005v000 (mar 2013) under industry canada regulations, this radio transmitter may only operate using an antenna of a type and maximum (or lesser) gain approved for the transmitter by industry canada. To reduce potential...

  • Page 107

    Ptp 500 and ptp 300 series user guide planning for connectorized units phn-2511_005v000 (mar 2013) 2-17 table 11 normal eirp limits with operating channel bandwidth operating bandwidth (mhz) allowed eirp (dbm) at 5.4 ghz allowed eirp (dbm) at 5.8 ghz 5 24 30 10 27 33 15 28.8 34.8 the settings to be ...

  • Page 108

    Planning for connectorized units chapter 2: planning considerations 2-18 phn-2511_005v000 (mar 2013) antenna gain and cable loss must be entered correctly in the installation wizard, as they are used by the software to impose an automatic constaint on maximum power level. For more information, see s...

  • Page 109: Standards

    Ptp 500 and ptp 300 series user guide grounding and lightning protection phn-2511_005v000 (mar 2013) 2-19 grounding and lightning protection this section describes the grounding and lightning protection requirements of a ptp 500 installation. Electro-magnetic discharge (lightning) damage is not cove...

  • Page 110: Lightning Protection Zones

    Grounding and lightning protection chapter 2: planning considerations 2-20 phn-2511_005v000 (mar 2013) lightning protection zones the ‘rolling sphere method’ ( figure 19 ) is used to determine where it is safe to mount equipment. An imaginary sphere, typically 50 meters in radius, is rolled over the...

  • Page 111: Basic Requirements

    Ptp 500 and ptp 300 series user guide grounding and lightning protection phn-2511_005v000 (mar 2013) 2-21 general protection requirements to adequately protect a ptp 500 installation, both ground bonding and transient voltage surge suppression are required. Basic requirements the following basic pro...

  • Page 112

    Grounding and lightning protection chapter 2: planning considerations 2-22 phn-2511_005v000 (mar 2013) figure 20 grounding cable minimum bend radius and angle protection requirements for a mast or tower installation if the odu is to be mounted on a metal tower or mast, then in addition to the genera...

  • Page 113

    Ptp 500 and ptp 300 series user guide grounding and lightning protection phn-2511_005v000 (mar 2013) 2-23 figure 21 grounding and lightning protection on mast or tower.

  • Page 114

    Grounding and lightning protection chapter 2: planning considerations 2-24 phn-2511_005v000 (mar 2013) protection requirements for a wall installation if the odu is to be mounted on the wall of a building, then in addition to the general protection requirements (above), the following requirements mu...

  • Page 115

    Ptp 500 and ptp 300 series user guide grounding and lightning protection phn-2511_005v000 (mar 2013) 2-25 protection requirements on a high rise building if the odu is to be mounted on a high rise building, it is likely that cable entry is at roof level ( figure 23 ) and the equipment room is severa...

  • Page 116

    Grounding and lightning protection chapter 2: planning considerations 2-26 phn-2511_005v000 (mar 2013) figure 23 grounding and lightning protection on building.

  • Page 117

    Ptp 500 and ptp 300 series user guide grounding and lightning protection phn-2511_005v000 (mar 2013) 2-27 protection inside a high rise building the following protection requirements must be observed inside multi-story or high rise buildings ( figure 24 ): • the drop cable shield must be bonded to t...

  • Page 118

    Configuration options for tdd synchronization chapter 2: planning considerations 2-28 phn-2511_005v000 (mar 2013) configuration options for tdd synchronization this section describes the different configuration options that may be used for implementing tdd synchronization in the ptp 500. Schematic d...

  • Page 119

    Ptp 500 and ptp 300 series user guide configuration options for tdd synchronization phn-2511_005v000 (mar 2013) 2-29 figure 25 tdd synchronization configuration – single link with ptp-sync cluster with ptp-sync and gps receiver each link requires one ptp-sync unit. Each site requires one compatible ...

  • Page 120

    Configuration options for tdd synchronization chapter 2: planning considerations 2-30 phn-2511_005v000 (mar 2013) figure 26 tdd synchronization configuration – cluster with ptp-sync and gps cluster with ptp-sync and no gps receiver each link requires one ptp-sync unit. Ptp-sync units are connected t...

  • Page 121

    Ptp 500 and ptp 300 series user guide configuration options for tdd synchronization phn-2511_005v000 (mar 2013) 2-31 figure 27 tdd synchronization configuration – cluster with ptp-sync and no gps.

  • Page 122

    Mounting options for the ptp-sync gps receiver chapter 2: planning considerations 2-32 phn-2511_005v000 (mar 2013) mounting options for the ptp-sync gps receiver this section describes the requirements of the (optional) gps receiver for ptp-sync. If ptp-sync is to be installed with a gps receiver as...

  • Page 123

    Ptp 500 and ptp 300 series user guide mounting options for the ptp-sync gps receiver phn-2511_005v000 (mar 2013) 2-33 figure 28 grounding and lightning protection for gps receiver on building.

  • Page 124

    Mounting options for the ptp-sync gps receiver chapter 2: planning considerations 2-34 phn-2511_005v000 (mar 2013) mounting the gps receiver module on a metal tower or mast if mounting the gps receiver module on a metal tower or mast ( figure 29 ), select a position that meets the following requirem...

  • Page 125: Data Network Planning

    Ptp 500 and ptp 300 series user guide data network planning phn-2511_005v000 (mar 2013) 2-35 data network planning this section describes factors to be considered when planning ptp 500 data networks. Vlan membership decide if the ip interface of the odu management agent will be connected in a vlan. ...

  • Page 126: Back to Back Links

    Data network planning chapter 2: planning considerations 2-36 phn-2511_005v000 (mar 2013) ethernet priority information is coded in the ethernet vlan tag and differentiated quality of service is therefore not available in a network based on untagged ethernet frames. Back to back links avoid the use ...

  • Page 127: Security Planning

    Ptp 500 and ptp 300 series user guide security planning phn-2511_005v000 (mar 2013) 2-37 security planning this section describes how to plan for ptp 500 links to operate in secure mode. Planning for sntp operation before starting to configure simple network time protocol (sntp): • identify the time...

  • Page 128: Planning For Snmp Operation

    Security planning chapter 2: planning considerations 2-38 phn-2511_005v000 (mar 2013) item description quantity required user defined security banner security notices to users of the system. Use text that is appropriate to the network security policy. Normally one per link. This depends upon network...

  • Page 129: Supported Alarms

    Ptp 500 and ptp 300 series user guide security planning phn-2511_005v000 (mar 2013) 2-39 • rfc-3413. Snmp-target-mib • rfc-3414. Snmp-user-based-sm-mib • rfc-3415. Snmp-view-based-acm-mib • rfc-3418. Snmpv2-mib • rfc-3826. Snmp-usm-aes-mib • rfc-4293 ip-mib • ptp 500 series proprietary mibs the prop...

  • Page 130: Enabling Snmp

    Security planning chapter 2: planning considerations 2-40 phn-2511_005v000 (mar 2013) the web-based interface may be used to enable or disable generation of each supported snmp notification or diagnostic alarm. Enabling snmp enable the snmp interface for use by configuring the following attributes i...

  • Page 131

    Ptp 500 and ptp 300 series user guide security planning phn-2511_005v000 (mar 2013) 2-41 web-based management of snmpv3 security initial configuration of snmpv3 security is available only to http or https/tls user accounts with security role of security officer. Identify the minimum security role of...

  • Page 132

    Security planning chapter 2: planning considerations 2-42 phn-2511_005v000 (mar 2013) if authentication or authentication and privacy protocols are required, identify passphrases for each protocol for each snmp user. It is considered good practice to use different passphrases for authentication and ...

  • Page 133

    Ptp 500 and ptp 300 series user guide security planning phn-2511_005v000 (mar 2013) 2-43 snmpv3 default configuration (mib-based) when snmpv3 mib-based security mode is enabled, the default configuration for the usmusertable table is based on one initial user and four template users as listed in tab...

  • Page 134: Radius Attributes

    Security planning chapter 2: planning considerations 2-44 phn-2511_005v000 (mar 2013) planning for radius operation configure radius where remote authentication is required for users of the web-based interface. Remote authentication has the following advantages: • control of passwords can be central...

  • Page 135

    Ptp 500 and ptp 300 series user guide security planning phn-2511_005v000 (mar 2013) 2-45 if the vendor-specific auth-role attribute is absent, but the standard service-type (type 6) attribute is present, ptp 500 selects the role for the authenticated user according to service-type. The supported val...

  • Page 136: Ordering Components

    Ordering components chapter 2: planning considerations 2-46 phn-2511_005v000 (mar 2013) ordering components this section describes describes how to select components for a planned ptp 500 link (as an alternative to ptp linkplanner). It specifies cambium part numbers for ptp 500 components. Ptp 500 k...

  • Page 137: Kit Part Numbers

    Ptp 500 and ptp 300 series user guide ordering components phn-2511_005v000 (mar 2013) 2-47 frequency band region regional variant 5.8 ghz eire etsi/row 5.8 ghz fcc usa, canada, taiwan, brazil fcc/ic 5.8 ghz full power etsi/row 5.8 ghz full power + radar + rttt etsi/row 5.8 ghz germany etsi/row 5.8 g...

  • Page 138: Kit Inventory

    Ordering components chapter 2: planning considerations 2-48 phn-2511_005v000 (mar 2013) table 20 ptp 58500 kit part numbers frequency variant regional variant integrated or connectorized link or end complete part number ptp 58500 etsi/row integrated link complete c058050b005 ptp 58500 etsi/row integ...

  • Page 139

    Ptp 500 and ptp 300 series user guide ordering components phn-2511_005v000 (mar 2013) 2-49 item notes pidu end complete kit contains one pidu unit. Link complete kit contains two pidu units. Mounting bracket assembly end complete kit contains one bracket. Link complete kit contains two brackets. Cho...

  • Page 140: Other Standard Components

    Ordering components chapter 2: planning considerations 2-50 phn-2511_005v000 (mar 2013) other standard components in addition to odu and pidu kits, standard installations require the components listed in table 22 . Table 22 additional inventory for standard installations item notes outdoor drop cabl...

  • Page 141

    Ptp 500 and ptp 300 series user guide ordering components phn-2511_005v000 (mar 2013) 2-51 item notes cable grounding kits one kit is required per drop cable grounding point. ‘cable grounding kits for 1/4" and 3/8" cable’. Cambium part number 01010419001. Kit contents: grounding cable, self- amalgam...

  • Page 142

    Ordering components chapter 2: planning considerations 2-52 phn-2511_005v000 (mar 2013) item notes drop cable tester an optional item for testing the resistances between the rj45 pins of the drop cable. Order from the support webpage (see contacting cambium networks on page 2 ). Components required ...

  • Page 143

    Ptp 500 and ptp 300 series user guide ordering components phn-2511_005v000 (mar 2013) 2-53 item notes n type male connectors for connecting the rf cables to the odu. Two connectors required per odu. Use weatherproof connectors, preferably ones that are supplied with adhesive lined heat shrink sleeve...

  • Page 144

    Ordering components chapter 2: planning considerations 2-54 phn-2511_005v000 (mar 2013) t his radio transmitter ( ic certification number 109ao-5x250 ) has been approved by industry canada to operate with the antenna types listed below with the maximum permissible gain and required antenna impedance...

  • Page 145

    Ptp 500 and ptp 300 series user guide ordering components phn-2511_005v000 (mar 2013) 2-55 manufacturer antenna type gain (dbi) parabolic dish gabriel gabriel 4-foot standard quickfire parabolic, qf4-52-n 34.8 y gabriel gabriel 4-foot standard quickfire parabolic, qf4-52-n-rk 34.8 y gabriel gabriel ...

  • Page 146

    Ordering components chapter 2: planning considerations 2-56 phn-2511_005v000 (mar 2013) manufacturer antenna type gain (dbi) parabolic dish rfs rfs 4-foot hp parabolic, sdf4-52an or sdfx4- 52an (33.9 dbi) 33.9 y table 25 allowed antennas for deployment in usa/canada – 5.8 ghz manufacturer antenna ty...

  • Page 147

    Ptp 500 and ptp 300 series user guide ordering components phn-2511_005v000 (mar 2013) 2-57 manufacturer antenna type gain (dbi) flat plate parabolic dish gabriel gabriel 2-foot standard quickfire parabolic, qf2-52-n 28.5 y gabriel gabriel 2-foot standard quickfire parabolic, qf2-52-n-rk 28.5 y gabri...

  • Page 148

    Ordering components chapter 2: planning considerations 2-58 phn-2511_005v000 (mar 2013) manufacturer antenna type gain (dbi) flat plate parabolic dish radiowaves radio waves 3-foot parabolic, sp3- 5.2 (31.4 dbi) 31.4 y radiowaves radio waves 4-foot dual-pol parabolic, spd4-5.2 (34.4 dbi) 34.4 y radi...

  • Page 149

    Ptp 500 and ptp 300 series user guide ordering components phn-2511_005v000 (mar 2013) 2-59 table 26 sectored antennas for deployment in usa/canada – 5.8 ghz manufacturer antenna type gain (dbi) beamwidth radiowaves sec-55v-60-17 sec-55h-60-17 sec-55d-60-17 17 60° radiowaves sec-55v-90-16 sec-55h-90-...

  • Page 150: Ptp-Sync Installations

    Ordering components chapter 2: planning considerations 2-60 phn-2511_005v000 (mar 2013) ptp-sync installations ptp-sync installations require the additional components listed in table 27 . Table 27 additional inventory for ptp-sync installations item notes ptp-sync kit ‘ptp-sync’. Cambium part numbe...

  • Page 151: Gps Receiver Installations

    Ptp 500 and ptp 300 series user guide ordering components phn-2511_005v000 (mar 2013) 2-61 gps receiver installations gps receiver installations (for ptp-sync) require the additional components listed in table 28 . Table 28 additional inventory for gps receiver installations item notes gps receiver ...

  • Page 152: E1 Or T1 Installations

    Ordering components chapter 2: planning considerations 2-62 phn-2511_005v000 (mar 2013) table 29 recommended components and tools for direct gps connection item manufacturer part number 12 way circular connector deutsch imc26-2212x size 22 crimp socket deutsch 6862-201-22278 crimp tool daniels manuf...

  • Page 153

    Ptp 500 and ptp 300 series user guide phn-2511_005v000 (mar 2013) 3-1 chapter 3: legal information this chapter provides legal notices including software license agreements. Intentional or unintentional changes or modifications to the equipment must not be made unless under the express consent of th...

  • Page 154: Definitions

    Cambium networks end user license agreement chapter 3: legal information 3-2 phn-2511_005v000 (mar 2013) cambium networks end user license agreement acceptance of this agreement in connection with cambium’s delivery of certain proprietary software or products containing embedded or pre-loaded propri...

  • Page 155: Conditions Of Use

    Ptp 500 and ptp 300 series user guide cambium networks end user license agreement phn-2511_005v000 (mar 2013) 3-3 conditions of use any use of the software and documentation outside of the conditions set forth in this agreement is strictly prohibited and will be deemed a breach of this agreement. 1....

  • Page 156: Title and Restrictions

    Cambium networks end user license agreement chapter 3: legal information 3-4 phn-2511_005v000 (mar 2013) title and restrictions if you transfer possession of any copy of the software and documentation to another party outside of the terms of this agreement, your license is automatically terminated. ...

  • Page 157: Transfer

    Ptp 500 and ptp 300 series user guide cambium networks end user license agreement phn-2511_005v000 (mar 2013) 3-5 right to use cambium’s name except as required in “conditions of use”, you will not, during the term of this agreement or thereafter, use any trademark of cambium networks, or any word o...

  • Page 158: Disclaimer

    Cambium networks end user license agreement chapter 3: legal information 3-6 phn-2511_005v000 (mar 2013) disclaimer cambium disclaims all warranties of any kind, whether express, implied, statutory, or in any communication with you. Cambium specifically disclaims any warranty including the implied w...

  • Page 159: U.S. Government

    Ptp 500 and ptp 300 series user guide cambium networks end user license agreement phn-2511_005v000 (mar 2013) 3-7 u.S. Government if you are acquiring the product on behalf of any unit or agency of the u.S. Government, the following applies. Use, duplication, or disclosure of the software and docume...

  • Page 160: Survival Of Provisions

    Cambium networks end user license agreement chapter 3: legal information 3-8 phn-2511_005v000 (mar 2013) survival of provisions the parties agree that where the context of any provision indicates an intent that it survives the term of this agreement, then it will survive. Entire agreement this agree...

  • Page 161

    Ptp 500 and ptp 300 series user guide cambium networks end user license agreement phn-2511_005v000 (mar 2013) 3-9 permission to use, copy, modify and distribute this software and its documentation for any purpose and without fee is hereby granted, provided that the above copyright notice appears in ...

  • Page 162

    Cambium networks end user license agreement chapter 3: legal information 3-10 phn-2511_005v000 (mar 2013) redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions are met: • redistributions of source code must retain the ab...

  • Page 163

    Ptp 500 and ptp 300 series user guide cambium networks end user license agreement phn-2511_005v000 (mar 2013) 3-11 this software is provided by the copyright holders and contributors “as is” and any express or implied warranties, including, but not limited to, the implied warranties of merchantabili...

  • Page 164

    Cambium networks end user license agreement chapter 3: legal information 3-12 phn-2511_005v000 (mar 2013) redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions are met: • redistributions of source code must retain the ab...

  • Page 165: Openssl

    Ptp 500 and ptp 300 series user guide cambium networks end user license agreement phn-2511_005v000 (mar 2013) 3-13 this software is provided by the copyright holder “as is” and any express or implied warranties, including, but not limited to, the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for...

  • Page 166

    Cambium networks end user license agreement chapter 3: legal information 3-14 phn-2511_005v000 (mar 2013) this software is provided by the openssl project “as is” and any expressed or implied warranties, including, but not limited to, the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a parti...

  • Page 167: Zlib

    Ptp 500 and ptp 300 series user guide cambium networks end user license agreement phn-2511_005v000 (mar 2013) 3-15 the word ‘cryptographic’ can be left out if the routines from the library being used are not cryptographic related. 4. If you include any windows specific code (or a derivative thereof)...

  • Page 168: Libpng

    Cambium networks end user license agreement chapter 3: legal information 3-16 phn-2511_005v000 (mar 2013) libpng libpng versions 1.2.6, august 15, 2004, through 1.2.35, february 14, 2009, are copyright © 2004, 2006-2008 glenn randers-pehrson, and are distributed according to the same disclaimer and ...

  • Page 169

    Ptp 500 and ptp 300 series user guide cambium networks end user license agreement phn-2511_005v000 (mar 2013) 3-17 libpng versions 0.5, may 1995, through 0.88, january 1996, are copyright © 1995, 1996 guy eric schalnat, group 42, inc. For the purposes of this copyright and license, “contributing aut...

  • Page 170: Bzip2

    Cambium networks end user license agreement chapter 3: legal information 3-18 phn-2511_005v000 (mar 2013) bzip2 this program, "bzip2", the associated library "libbzip2", and all documentation, are copyright (c) 1996-2007 julian r seward. All rights reserved. Redistribution and use in source and bina...

  • Page 171

    Ptp 500 and ptp 300 series user guide cambium networks end user license agreement phn-2511_005v000 (mar 2013) 3-19 redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions are met: 1. Redistributions of source code must ret...

  • Page 172

    Cambium networks end user license agreement chapter 3: legal information 3-20 phn-2511_005v000 (mar 2013) this software is provided by the author and contributors ``as is'' and any express or implied warranties, including, but not limited to, the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for...

  • Page 173

    Ptp 500 and ptp 300 series user guide cambium networks end user license agreement phn-2511_005v000 (mar 2013) 3-21 this software is provided "as is" without warranty of any kind, either express or implied, including without limitation warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpos...

  • Page 174: Hardware Warranty

    Hardware warranty chapter 3: legal information 3-22 phn-2511_005v000 (mar 2013) hardware warranty cambium’s standard hardware warranty is for one (1) year from date of shipment from cambium or a cambium point-to-point distributor. Cambium warrants that hardware will conform to the relevant published...

  • Page 175: Limit of Liability

    Ptp 500 and ptp 300 series user guide limit of liability phn-2511_005v000 (mar 2013) 3-23 limit of liability in no event shall cambium networks be liable to you or any other party for any direct, indirect, general, special, incidental, consequential, exemplary or other damage arising out of the use ...

  • Page 176

    Limit of liability chapter 3: legal information 3-24 phn-2511_005v000 (mar 2013).

  • Page 177

    Ptp 500 and ptp 300 series user guide phn-2511_005v000 (mar 2013) 4-1 chapter 4: reference information this chapter describes the reference information and regulatory notices that apply to the ptp 500. The following topics are described in this chapter: • equipment specifications on page 4-2 contain...

  • Page 178: Equipment Specifications

    Equipment specifications chapter 4: reference information 4-2 phn-2511_005v000 (mar 2013) equipment specifications this section contains specifications of the odu, pidu and other equipment required for ptp 500 installations. Odu specifications the odu conforms to the specifications listed in table 3...

  • Page 179: Pidu Specifications

    Ptp 500 and ptp 300 series user guide equipment specifications phn-2511_005v000 (mar 2013) 4-3 pidu specifications the pidu conforms to the specifications listed in table 34 , table 35 and table 36 . Table 34 pidu physical specifications category specification dimensions 250 mm x 40 mm x 80 mm (9.75...

  • Page 180: Ptp-Sync Specifications

    Equipment specifications chapter 4: reference information 4-4 phn-2511_005v000 (mar 2013) ptp-sync specifications the ptp-sync unit conforms to the specifications listed in table 37, table 38 and table 39 . Table 37 ptp-sync unit physical specifications category specification dimensions width exclud...

  • Page 181

    Ptp 500 and ptp 300 series user guide equipment specifications phn-2511_005v000 (mar 2013) 4-5 there are two timing inputs to the ptp-sync unit: gps/sync in (rj-45) ( table 40 ) and 1pps in (sma) ( table 41 ). Table 40 ptp-sync unit timing specifications - gps/sync in (rj-45) category specification ...

  • Page 182: Signal Polarities

    Equipment specifications chapter 4: reference information 4-6 phn-2511_005v000 (mar 2013) the pinouts of the ptp-sync unit gps/sync in port are specified in table 42 . Table 42 gps/sync in port pinouts pin no. Connector pinout signal name signal description pin 1 12vgps 12 v output to gps receiver m...

  • Page 183: Wireless Specifications

    Ptp 500 and ptp 300 series user guide wireless specifications phn-2511_005v000 (mar 2013) 4-7 wireless specifications this section contains specifications of the ptp 500 wireless interface. These specifications include rf bands, channel bandwidth, spectrum settings, maximum power and link loss. Gene...

  • Page 184

    Wireless specifications chapter 4: reference information 4-8 phn-2511_005v000 (mar 2013) radio technology specification weather sensitivity sensitivity at higher modes may be reduced during high winds through trees due to adaptive modulation threshold changes error correction fec table 44 ptp 58500 ...

  • Page 185: Available Spectrum Settings

    Ptp 500 and ptp 300 series user guide wireless specifications phn-2511_005v000 (mar 2013) 4-9 radio technology specification weather sensitivity sensitivity at higher modes may be reduced during high winds through trees due to adaptive modulation threshold changes error correction fec available spec...

  • Page 186

    Wireless specifications chapter 4: reference information 4-10 phn-2511_005v000 (mar 2013) figure 30 ptp 54500 available spectrum in 15 mhz channel bandwidth figure 31 ptp 54500 available spectrum in 10 mhz channel bandwidth.

  • Page 187

    Ptp 500 and ptp 300 series user guide wireless specifications phn-2511_005v000 (mar 2013) 4-11 figure 32 ptp 54500 available spectrum in 5 mhz channel bandwidth ptp 58500 available spectrum settings the available spectrum settings for the ptp 58500 are illustrated in this section. Adjustment of the ...

  • Page 188

    Wireless specifications chapter 4: reference information 4-12 phn-2511_005v000 (mar 2013) figure 33 ptp 58500 available spectrum in 15 mhz channel bandwidth figure 34 ptp 58500 available spectrum in the 10 mhz channel bandwidth.

  • Page 189

    Ptp 500 and ptp 300 series user guide wireless specifications phn-2511_005v000 (mar 2013) 4-13 figure 35 ptp 58500 available spectrum in 5 mhz channel bandwidth transmit power reduction at the 5.8 ghz band edges operation at or near the 5.8 ghz band edges can results in a lower maximum transmit powe...

  • Page 190

    Wireless specifications chapter 4: reference information 4-14 phn-2511_005v000 (mar 2013) channel channel width (mhz) 5740 - 5838 27 27 27 5839 27 27 26 5840 27 27 26 5841 27 27 n/a 5842 27 26 n/a 5843 27 n/a n/a 5844 27 n/a n/a 5845 26 n/a n/a system threshold, output power and link loss ptp 54500 ...

  • Page 191

    Ptp 500 and ptp 300 series user guide wireless specifications phn-2511_005v000 (mar 2013) 4-15 table 46 ptp 54500 thresholds - ip mode (15 mhz bandwidth) modulation mode system threshold (dbm) vector error (db) output power (dbm) max link loss (db) 64qam 0.83 dual -70.2 -21.1 +21.0 137.2 64qam 0.67 ...

  • Page 192

    Wireless specifications chapter 4: reference information 4-16 phn-2511_005v000 (mar 2013) table 48 ptp 54500 thresholds - ip mode (10 mhz bandwidth) modulation mode system threshold (dbm) vector error (db) output power (dbm) max link loss (db) 64qam 0.83 dual -72.7 -21.1 +21.0 139.7 64qam 0.67 dual ...

  • Page 193

    Ptp 500 and ptp 300 series user guide wireless specifications phn-2511_005v000 (mar 2013) 4-17 table 50 ptp 54500 thresholds - ip mode (5 mhz bandwidth) modulation mode system threshold (dbm) vector error (db) output power (dbm) max link loss (db) 64qam 0.83 dual -74.8 -21.1 +21.0 141.8 64qam 0.67 d...

  • Page 194

    Wireless specifications chapter 4: reference information 4-18 phn-2511_005v000 (mar 2013) table 52 ptp 58500 thresholds - ip mode (15 mhz bandwidth) modulation mode system threshold (dbm) vector error (db) output power (dbm) max link loss (db) 64qam 0.83 dual -70.2 -21.1 +21.0 137.2 64qam 0.67 dual ...

  • Page 195

    Ptp 500 and ptp 300 series user guide wireless specifications phn-2511_005v000 (mar 2013) 4-19 table 54 ptp 58500 thresholds - ip mode (10 mhz bandwidth) modulation mode system threshold (dbm) vector error (db) output power (dbm) max link loss (db) 64qam 0.83 dual -72.8 -21.1 +21.0 139.8 64qam 0.67 ...

  • Page 196

    Wireless specifications chapter 4: reference information 4-20 phn-2511_005v000 (mar 2013) table 56 ptp 58500 thresholds - ip mode (5 mhz bandwidth) modulation mode system threshold (dbm) vector error (db) output power (dbm) max link loss (db) 64qam 0.83 dual -75.0 -21.1 +21.0 142.0 64qam 0.67 dual -...

  • Page 197: Ethernet Interfaces

    Ptp 500 and ptp 300 series user guide data network specifications phn-2511_005v000 (mar 2013) 4-21 data network specifications this section contains specifications of the ptp 500 ethernet and telecoms interfaces. Ethernet interfaces the ptp 500 ethernet ports conform to the specifications listed in ...

  • Page 198: Syslog Message Formats

    Syslog message formats chapter 4: reference information 4-22 phn-2511_005v000 (mar 2013) syslog message formats this section describes the format and content of syslog messages. Format of syslog server messages ptp 500 generates syslog messages in this format: sp = “ ” = %x20 co = “:” = %x3a sc = “;...

  • Page 199

    Ptp 500 and ptp 300 series user guide syslog message formats phn-2511_005v000 (mar 2013) 4-23 this is an example of a status message: ptp500: status; data port status; was=down; now=up;.

  • Page 200: Event Messages

    Syslog message formats chapter 4: reference information 4-24 phn-2511_005v000 (mar 2013) event messages event messages are listed in table 60 . Definition of abbreviations: sc = ";" sp = " " this is an example of an event message: ptp500: event; auth_login; web user=markt; from=169.254.1.1; port=80;...

  • Page 201

    Ptp 500 and ptp 300 series user guide syslog message formats phn-2511_005v000 (mar 2013) 4-25 facility severity identifier message content security(4) warning(4) snmpv3_auth "authentication failure" sc local6(22) warning(4) snmpv3_decryption "decryption failure" sc local6(22) warning(4) snmpv3_engin...

  • Page 202

    Compliance with safety standards chapter 4: reference information 4-26 phn-2511_005v000 (mar 2013) compliance with safety standards this section lists the safety specifications against which the ptp 500 has been tested and certified. It also describes how to keep rf exposure within safe limits. Elec...

  • Page 203: Standards

    Ptp 500 and ptp 300 series user guide compliance with safety standards phn-2511_005v000 (mar 2013) 4-27 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 respe...

  • Page 204

    Compliance with safety standards chapter 4: reference information 4-28 phn-2511_005v000 (mar 2013) 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...

  • Page 205

    Ptp 500 and ptp 300 series user guide compliance with safety standards phn-2511_005v000 (mar 2013) 4-29 c – compliance factor table 63 power compliance margins band antenna tx burst (w) p (w) g s (w/ m 2 ) d (m) r (m ) c 5.4 ghz integrated 0.005 0.004 200 10 0.07 1 14 external 4ft dish 0.00035 0.000...

  • Page 206: Type Approvals

    Compliance with radio regulations chapter 4: reference information 4-30 phn-2511_005v000 (mar 2013) compliance with radio regulations this section describes how the ptp 500 complies with the radio regulations that are in force in various countries. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by ...

  • Page 207

    Ptp 500 and ptp 300 series user guide compliance with radio regulations phn-2511_005v000 (mar 2013) 4-31 fcc and etsi compliance testing (without ptp-sync) without ptp-sync installed, the system has been tested for compliance to both us (fcc) and european (etsi) specifications. It has been shown to ...

  • Page 208

    Compliance with radio regulations chapter 4: reference information 4-32 phn-2511_005v000 (mar 2013) it is the responsibility of the user to ensure that the ptp product is operated in accordance with local regulatory limits. Examples of the regulatory limits that apply in typical regions of operation...

  • Page 209

    Ptp 500 and ptp 300 series user guide compliance with radio regulations phn-2511_005v000 (mar 2013) 4-33 region code license or regulation frequencies dfs (*1) channel bandwidth max transmit power 30 vietnam 5470 - 5725 mhz yes 5 mhz 23 dbm eirp 10 mhz 26 dbm eirp 15 mhz 28 dbm eirp (*1) dfs column:...

  • Page 210

    Compliance with radio regulations chapter 4: reference information 4-34 phn-2511_005v000 (mar 2013) region code license or regulation frequencies dfs (*4) channel bandwidth max transmit power 5815 - 5855 mhz 10 mhz 32 dbm eirp 15 mhz 33 dbm eirp 11 korea 5725 - 5825 mhz 15 mhz 30 dbm eirp 18 indones...

  • Page 211

    Ptp 500 and ptp 300 series user guide compliance with radio regulations phn-2511_005v000 (mar 2013) 4-35 (*3) region code 5: maximum transmit power is limited to 20 dbm eirp in links that were installed before system release 500-04-00. This limit still applies when these units are upgraded to system...

  • Page 212: Type Approval Status

    Type approval status chapter 4: reference information 4-36 phn-2511_005v000 (mar 2013) type approval status the ptp 500 complies with the regulations that are in force in the usa, canada and europe. The relevant notifications are specified in this section. Ptp 54500 fcc and ic status u.S. Federal co...

  • Page 213

    Ptp 500 and ptp 300 series user guide type approval status phn-2511_005v000 (mar 2013) 4-37 figure 36 fcc and ic certifications on 5.4 ghz product label where necessary, the end user is responsible for obtaining any national licenses required to operate this product and these must be obtained before...

  • Page 214

    Type approval status chapter 4: reference information 4-38 phn-2511_005v000 (mar 2013) ptp 58500 fcc and ic status 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....

  • Page 215: Product Labels

    Ptp 500 and ptp 300 series user guide type approval status phn-2511_005v000 (mar 2013) 4-39 industry canada (ic) notice this class b digital apparatus complies with canadian ices-003. Cet appareil numérique de la classe b conforme á la norme nmb-003 du canada. Rss-gen issue 3 (7.1.3) licence-exempt ...

  • Page 216: Thailand Notification

    Type approval status chapter 4: reference information 4-40 phn-2511_005v000 (mar 2013) ptp 58500 european union notification the ptp 58500 is a class 2 devices as it operates on frequencies that are not harmonized across the eu. Currently, only denmark, germany, eire (irl), norway, spain and the uk ...

  • Page 217: Data Throughput Tables

    Ptp 500 and ptp 300 series user guide data throughput tables phn-2511_005v000 (mar 2013) 4-41 data throughput tables this section contains tables and graphs to support calculation of the data rate capacity that can be provided by ptp 500 configurations, as follows: • data throughput capacity on page...

  • Page 218

    Data throughput tables chapter 4: reference information 4-42 phn-2511_005v000 (mar 2013) table 68 throughput: licensed 25 mbps, link symmetry = adaptive or 3:1 (mbps) los disabled: 15 mhz 10 mhz 5 mhz mod mode tx rx both tx rx both tx rx both 64qam 0.83 dual 19.37 6.40 25.77 19.44 6.30 25.74 not sup...

  • Page 219

    Ptp 500 and ptp 300 series user guide data throughput tables phn-2511_005v000 (mar 2013) 4-43 table 69 throughput: licensed 25 mbps, link symmetry 1:1, link optimization ip (mbps) los disabled: 15 mhz 10 mhz 5 mhz mod mode tx rx both tx rx both tx rx both 64qam 0.83 dual 12.97 12.97 25.93 12.87 12.8...

  • Page 220

    Data throughput tables chapter 4: reference information 4-44 phn-2511_005v000 (mar 2013) table 70 throughput: licensed 25 mbps, link symmetry 1:1, link optimization tdm (mbps) los disabled: 15 mhz 10 mhz 5 mhz mod mode tx rx both tx rx both tx rx both 64qam 0.83 dual 12.39 12.39 24.78 12.29 12.29 24...

  • Page 221

    Ptp 500 and ptp 300 series user guide data throughput tables phn-2511_005v000 (mar 2013) 4-45 table 71 throughput: licensed 105 mbps, link symmetry = adaptive or 3:1 (mbps) mod mode 15 mhz 10 mhz 5 mhz tx rx both tx rx both tx rx both 64qam 0.83 dual 77.48 25.60 103.08 51.84 16.81 68.65 not supporte...

  • Page 222

    Data throughput tables chapter 4: reference information 4-46 phn-2511_005v000 (mar 2013) table 72 throughput: licensed 105 mbps, link symmetry 1:1, link optimization ip (mbps) mod mode 15 mhz 10 mhz 5 mhz tx rx both tx rx both tx rx both 64qam 0.83 dual 51.86 51.86 103.72 34.33 34.33 68.66 16.79 16....

  • Page 223: Range Adjustment Curves

    Ptp 500 and ptp 300 series user guide data throughput tables phn-2511_005v000 (mar 2013) 4-47 table 73 throughput: licensed 105 mbps, link symmetry 1:1, link optimization tdm (mbps) mod mode 15 mhz 10 mhz 5 mhz tx rx both tx rx both tx rx both 64qam 0.83 dual 49.56 49.56 99.12 32.78 32.78 65.56 16.7...

  • Page 224

    Data throughput tables chapter 4: reference information 4-48 phn-2511_005v000 (mar 2013) figure 40 ptp 500 range adjustment for data rates, curve a figure 41 ptp 500 range adjustment for data rates, curve b.

  • Page 225: Chapter 5:  Installation

    Ptp 500 and ptp 300 series user guide phn-2511_005v000 (mar 2013) 5-1 chapter 5: installation this chapter describes how to install the ptp 500 hardware. To install the equipment at each ptp 500 link end, perform these tasks: • preparing for installation on page 5-2 describes the checks to be perfor...

  • Page 226: Preparing For Installation

    Preparing for installation chapter 5: installation 5-2 phn-2511_005v000 (mar 2013) 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 ...

  • Page 227: Preparing Personnel

    Ptp 500 and ptp 300 series user guide preparing for installation phn-2511_005v000 (mar 2013) 5-3 preparing personnel in no event shall cambium networks be liable for any injury or damage caused during the installation of the cambium ptp 500. Ensure that only qualified personnel undertake the install...

  • Page 228: Installing The Odu

    Installing the odu chapter 5: installation 5-4 phn-2511_005v000 (mar 2013) installing the odu perform this task to install the odu (integrated or connectorized) on the supporting structure. This task consists of the following procedures: • checks and safety precautions on page 5-4 • selecting a posi...

  • Page 229

    Ptp 500 and ptp 300 series user guide installing the odu phn-2511_005v000 (mar 2013) 5-5 check that the odu is pre-fitted with a mounting bracket (designed to ease installation) and with a ground cable ( figure 43 ). Figure 43 checking the odu before mounting selecting a position for the odu (connec...

  • Page 230: Mounting The Odu

    Installing the odu chapter 5: installation 5-6 phn-2511_005v000 (mar 2013) mounting the odu to mount the odu, proceed as follows: 1 attach the odu bracket strap to the pole using m8 x 40 mm or m8 x 70 mm bolts, m8 flat washers and m8 coil washers. Tighten to ensure the assembly grips, but can be adj...

  • Page 231

    Ptp 500 and ptp 300 series user guide installing the odu phn-2511_005v000 (mar 2013) 5-7 6 connect the odu ground cable to the to the supporting structure grounding point, within 0.3 meters (1 ft) of the odu bracket and on the same metal (if necessary, remove paint and apply anti-oxidant compound fi...

  • Page 232

    Installing connectorized antennas chapter 5: installation 5-8 phn-2511_005v000 (mar 2013) installing connectorized antennas if the odu is connectorized, perform this task to install separate antenna(s). Preparing for connectorized installations before proceeding with the installation, perform the fo...

  • Page 233

    Ptp 500 and ptp 300 series user guide installing connectorized antennas phn-2511_005v000 (mar 2013) 5-9 3 if the odu is to be mounted indoors, assemble the polyphaser lsxl-me or lsxl as shown: 4 if the odu is to be mounted indoors, install lightning arrestors at the building entry point and connect ...

  • Page 234

    Installing connectorized antennas chapter 5: installation 5-10 phn-2511_005v000 (mar 2013) 5 when dressing the antenna cables, form drip loops near the lower ends. These ensure that water is not constantly channeled towards the odu connectors. 6 if the odu is mounted outdoors, weatherproof the n typ...

  • Page 235

    Ptp 500 and ptp 300 series user guide installing connectorized antennas phn-2511_005v000 (mar 2013) 5-11 8 dress the antenna cables and attach them to the supporting structure using site approved methods. Ensure that no undue strain is placed on the odu or antenna connectors. Ensure that the cables ...

  • Page 236

    Installing connectorized antennas chapter 5: installation 5-12 phn-2511_005v000 (mar 2013) 3 smooth tape edges: 4 cut a 125mm (5 inches) length of rubber tape (self amalgamating): 5 expand the width of the tape by stretching it so that it will wrap completely around the connector and cable: 6 press ...

  • Page 237

    Ptp 500 and ptp 300 series user guide installing connectorized antennas phn-2511_005v000 (mar 2013) 5-13 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 la...

  • Page 238

    Installing the drop cable and lpu chapter 5: installation 5-14 phn-2511_005v000 (mar 2013) installing the drop cable and lpu perform this task to install the drop cable from the odu to the pidu, and to provide grounding and lightning protection for the installation. This task consists of the followi...

  • Page 239: Preparing Drop Cables

    Ptp 500 and ptp 300 series user guide installing the drop cable and lpu phn-2511_005v000 (mar 2013) 5-15 preparing drop cables perform this task to prepare the cat5e cables that connect the odu to the pidu. Always use cat5e cable that is gel-filled and shielded with copper-plated steel. Alternative ...

  • Page 240: Safety Precautions

    Installing the drop cable and lpu chapter 5: installation 5-16 phn-2511_005v000 (mar 2013) assembling an rj45 connector and gland perform this task to prepare the outdoor cat5e cable with connectors and glands. Safety precautions the metal screen of the drop cable is very sharp and may cause persona...

  • Page 241

    Ptp 500 and ptp 300 series user guide installing the drop cable and lpu phn-2511_005v000 (mar 2013) 5-17 figure 44 correct cable preparation for drop cable of the supported type check that the crimp tool matches the rj45 connector being used, otherwise the cable or connector may be damaged. The cabl...

  • Page 242

    Installing the drop cable and lpu chapter 5: installation 5-18 phn-2511_005v000 (mar 2013) figure 45 drop cable with rj45 and gland installing and grounding the main drop cable perform this procedure to install the main drop cable, connect it to the odu, and ground it to the supporting structure. Fo...

  • Page 243

    Ptp 500 and ptp 300 series user guide installing the drop cable and lpu phn-2511_005v000 (mar 2013) 5-19 connecting an rj45 and gland to a unit perform this task to connect the drop cable to an odu or lpu. This procedure contains illustrations of an odu, but it applies in principle to both the odu a...

  • Page 244

    Installing the drop cable and lpu chapter 5: installation 5-20 phn-2511_005v000 (mar 2013) 4 when the gland body has been fitted, tighten the gland back shell. Do not over-tighten the gland back shell, as the internal seal and structure may be damaged. The following example shows correctly tightened...

  • Page 245

    Ptp 500 and ptp 300 series user guide installing the drop cable and lpu phn-2511_005v000 (mar 2013) 5-21 3 unscrew the gland body. 4 use a small screwdriver to depress the rj45 locking cap 5 unplug the rj45. Making a drop cable ground point perform this task to connect the screen of the drop cable t...

  • Page 246

    Installing the drop cable and lpu chapter 5: installation 5-22 phn-2511_005v000 (mar 2013) 2 cut 38mm (1.5 inches) of rubber tape (self amalgamating) and fit to the ground cable lug. Wrap the tape completely around the lug and cable. 3 fold the ground wire strap around the drop cable screen and fit ...

  • Page 247

    Ptp 500 and ptp 300 series user guide installing the drop cable and lpu phn-2511_005v000 (mar 2013) 5-23 5 cut a 38mm (1.5 inches) section of self-amalgamating tape and wrap it completely around the joint between the drop and ground cables. 6 use the remainder of the self-amalgamating tape to wrap t...

  • Page 248

    Installing the drop cable and lpu chapter 5: installation 5-24 phn-2511_005v000 (mar 2013) 8 repeat with a further four layers of pvc tape, always overlapping at half width. Wrap the layers in alternate directions: second layer: top to bottom. Third layer: bottom to top. Fourth layer: top to bottom....

  • Page 249

    Ptp 500 and ptp 300 series user guide installing the drop cable and lpu phn-2511_005v000 (mar 2013) 5-25 installing and grounding the drop cable at building entry perform this procedure to install and ground the drop cable and lpu at the building (or cabinet) entry point ( figure 46 ). Figure 46 gro...

  • Page 250

    Installing the drop cable and lpu chapter 5: installation 5-26 phn-2511_005v000 (mar 2013) 5 cut any surplus length from the bottom end of the main drop cable and fit an rj45 connector and gland, as described in assembling an rj45 connector and gland on page 5-16 . 6 connect the main drop cable to t...

  • Page 251: Installing The Pidu

    Ptp 500 and ptp 300 series user guide installing the pidu phn-2511_005v000 (mar 2013) 5-27 installing the pidu perform this task to install the pidu and connect it to the odu and network cables. This task consists of the following procedures: • mounting the pidu on page 5-27 • connecting the pidu to...

  • Page 252

    Installing the pidu chapter 5: installation 5-28 phn-2511_005v000 (mar 2013) to connect the pidu to the cable from the odu, proceed as follows: 1 form a drip loop on the pidu end of the lpu-pidu drop cable. The drip loop ensures that any moisture that runs down the cable into the cabinet or enclosur...

  • Page 253

    Ptp 500 and ptp 300 series user guide installing the pidu phn-2511_005v000 (mar 2013) 5-29 preparing the pidu to lan cable prepare the cat5e cable that will connect the pidu to the network equipment. This cable must meet the following requirements: • use either foil screen (ftp) or braided screen (s...

  • Page 254: Installing A Ptp-Sync Unit

    Installing a ptp-sync unit chapter 5: installation 5-30 phn-2511_005v000 (mar 2013) installing a ptp-sync unit if ptp-sync is required, then perform this task to install a ptp-sync unit. This task consists of the following procedures: • preparing for ptp-sync installation on page 5-30 • mounting the...

  • Page 255: Rack Mounting

    Ptp 500 and ptp 300 series user guide installing a ptp-sync unit phn-2511_005v000 (mar 2013) 5-31 mounting the ptp-sync unit install the ptp-sync unit in the equipment building, either in a rack or on a wall. Rack mounting if the ptp-sync is to be in a rack, fix it to the rack mount using the m3 scr...

  • Page 256

    Installing a ptp-sync unit chapter 5: installation 5-32 phn-2511_005v000 (mar 2013) connecting up the ptp-sync unit to connect the ptp-sync to the pidu, odu, gps receiver (if fitted), and lpu (if fitted), proceed as follows: 1 disconnect the power supply from the pidu. 2 if using gps, connect the ca...

  • Page 257

    Ptp 500 and ptp 300 series user guide installing a ptp-sync unit phn-2511_005v000 (mar 2013) 5-33 4 connect the cable from the pidu to the pidu in port. A suitable 1 meter cable is included in the ptp-sync kit. 5 connect the cable from the odu to the odu out port. 6 use a grounding cable to connect ...

  • Page 258

    Installing a ptp-sync unit chapter 5: installation 5-34 phn-2511_005v000 (mar 2013) powering up the ptp-sync installation to power up the installation, proceed as follows: 1 ensure that all cables are connected to the correct interfaces of the ptp-sync unit and the gps receiver (if used). Ensure tha...

  • Page 259: Mounting The Gps Receiver

    Ptp 500 and ptp 300 series user guide installing a gps receiver for ptp-sync phn-2511_005v000 (mar 2013) 5-35 installing a gps receiver for ptp-sync if ptp-sync is to be installed with a gps receiver as the timing reference source, then perform this task to install a gps receiver. This task consists...

  • Page 260: Preparing Gps Drop Cables

    Installing a gps receiver for ptp-sync chapter 5: installation 5-36 phn-2511_005v000 (mar 2013) preparing gps drop cables perform this task to prepare the cat5e cables that connect the gps to the ptp-sync. Always use cat5e cable that is gel-filled and shielded with copper-plated steel. Alternative t...

  • Page 261

    Ptp 500 and ptp 300 series user guide installing a gps receiver for ptp-sync phn-2511_005v000 (mar 2013) 5-37 assembling an rj45 plug and housing for gps this procedure is only performed when a gps adapter cable kit is available. This kit is used to connect the trimble acutime™ gold gps receiver to ...

  • Page 262

    Installing a gps receiver for ptp-sync chapter 5: installation 5-38 phn-2511_005v000 (mar 2013) 3 install the rj45 crimp plug. Start with tails over-length to assist insertion into load bar, then trim them to 5 mm (t). Connect the rj45 pins to the following conductors (superior essex bbdge colors): ...

  • Page 263

    Ptp 500 and ptp 300 series user guide installing a gps receiver for ptp-sync phn-2511_005v000 (mar 2013) 5-39 5 check the assembly. This is an exampled of an assembled plug housing on the end of a drop cable: assembling a 12 way circular connector this procedure is only performed when a gps adapter ...

  • Page 264

    Installing a gps receiver for ptp-sync chapter 5: installation 5-40 phn-2511_005v000 (mar 2013) gps function cat5e wire color ptp- ptp-sync 7 rxa+ n.C n.C --- 8 txa- n.C n.C --- 9 dc ground orange orange 2 gnd 10 txa+ n.C n.C --- 11 tx1pps+ green/white light green 3 gps_1ppsa 12 tx1pps- green green ...

  • Page 265

    Ptp 500 and ptp 300 series user guide installing a gps receiver for ptp-sync phn-2511_005v000 (mar 2013) 5-41 to connect the drop cable to the 12 way circular connector, proceed as follows: 1 prepare the drop cable end as follows: bare back the cable outer and copper screen to 50mm. Bare back the ca...

  • Page 266

    Installing a gps receiver for ptp-sync chapter 5: installation 5-42 phn-2511_005v000 (mar 2013) 4 fit four ‘dummy’ contacts into the unused 12 way circular connector locations (6, 7, 8 and 10), to provide strength and sealing. Push the contacts in from the pin insertion side. Pin insertion side: plu...

  • Page 267

    Ptp 500 and ptp 300 series user guide installing a gps receiver for ptp-sync phn-2511_005v000 (mar 2013) 5-43 7 fit the strain relief clip. Installing the gps drop cable perform this procedure to install the main gps drop cable, connect it to the gps, and ground it to the supporting structure. To in...

  • Page 268

    Installing a gps receiver for ptp-sync chapter 5: installation 5-44 phn-2511_005v000 (mar 2013) 3 if a gps adapter cable is not available, connect the main gps drop cable to the gps unit via a 12 way circular connector. Weatherproof the connection as follows: wrap a layer of self-amalgamating tape, ...

  • Page 269

    Ptp 500 and ptp 300 series user guide installing a gps receiver for ptp-sync phn-2511_005v000 (mar 2013) 5-45 figure 50 grounding and weatherproofing requirements for gps adapter cable follow the procedure described in making a drop cable ground point on page 5-21 , but observe the following differe...

  • Page 270

    Installing a gps receiver for ptp-sync chapter 5: installation 5-46 phn-2511_005v000 (mar 2013) check that the joint between the gps adapter cable, drop cable and ground cable is fully weatherproofed ( figure 53 ). Figure 53 grounding and weatherproofing example for gps adapter cable installing the ...

  • Page 271

    Ptp 500 and ptp 300 series user guide installing an e1 or t1 interface phn-2511_005v000 (mar 2013) 5-47 installing an e1 or t1 interface perform this task to install an optional e1 or t1 interface. This task consists of the following procedures: • connecting the e1/t1 cable to the pidu on page 5-47 ...

  • Page 272

    Installing an e1 or t1 interface chapter 5: installation 5-48 phn-2511_005v000 (mar 2013) the e1/t1 splitter output pin connections are specified in table 75 . Table 75 e1/t1 splitter output pin connections port pin number connection ethernet 1 rx1 2 rx2 3 tx1 4 5 6 tx2 7 8 e1/t1 1 rx ring 2 rx tip ...

  • Page 273

    Ptp 500 and ptp 300 series user guide phn-2511_005v000 (mar 2013) 6-1 chapter 6: configuration and alignment this chapter describes all configuration and alignment tasks that are performed when a ptp 500 link is deployed. Before proceeding with unit configuration and antenna alignment, observe the p...

  • Page 274

    Preparing for configuration and alignment chapter 6: configuration and alignment 6-2 phn-2511_005v000 (mar 2013) preparing for configuration and alignment this section describes the checks to be performed before proceeding with unit configuration and antenna alignment. Safety precautions during conf...

  • Page 275

    Ptp 500 and ptp 300 series user guide task 1: connecting to the unit phn-2511_005v000 (mar 2013) 6-3 task 1: connecting to the unit perform this task to connect a management pc to the unit, power it up and open the web interface. This task consists of the following procedures: • configuring the mana...

  • Page 276

    Task 1: connecting to the unit chapter 6: configuration and alignment 6-4 phn-2511_005v000 (mar 2013) 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 255.255.0.0. Leave the ...

  • Page 277

    Ptp 500 and ptp 300 series user guide task 1: connecting to the unit phn-2511_005v000 (mar 2013) 6-5 connecting to the pc and powering up to connect the odu to the pc and power up the unit, proceed as follows: 1 check that the odu and pidu are correctly connected. 2 connect the pc ethernet port to t...

  • Page 278

    Task 1: connecting to the unit chapter 6: configuration and alignment 6-6 phn-2511_005v000 (mar 2013) to log into the web interface as a system administrator, proceed as follows: 1 start the web browser from the management pc. 2 type the ip address of the unit into the address bar. The factory defau...

  • Page 279

    Ptp 500 and ptp 300 series user guide task 2: configuring ip and ethernet interfaces phn-2511_005v000 (mar 2013) 6-7 task 2: configuring ip and ethernet interfaces this task consists of the following procedures: • configuring ip and ethernet attributes on page 6-7 • reconnecting to the management pc...

  • Page 280

    Task 2: configuring ip and ethernet interfaces chapter 6: configuration and alignment 6-8 phn-2511_005v000 (mar 2013) 4 select submit updated system configuration. The reboot verification page is displayed: 5 select reboot wireless unit and then ok to confirm the reboot. Table 76 lan configuration a...

  • Page 281

    Ptp 500 and ptp 300 series user guide task 2: configuring ip and ethernet interfaces phn-2511_005v000 (mar 2013) 6-9 attribute meaning data port auto negotiation ‘enabled’ means that configuration is automatically negotiated. This is the default setting. ‘disabled’ means that configuration is forced...

  • Page 282

    Task 2: configuring ip and ethernet interfaces chapter 6: configuration and alignment 6-10 phn-2511_005v000 (mar 2013) reconnecting to the management pc if the ip address, subnet mask and gateway ip address of the unit have been updated to meet network requirements, then reconfigure the local manage...

  • Page 283

    Ptp 500 and ptp 300 series user guide task 3: installing license keys phn-2511_005v000 (mar 2013) 6-11 task 3: installing license keys this task consists of the following procedures: • checking licensed capabilities on page 6-11 • generating a new license key on page 6-13 • entering a new license ke...

  • Page 284

    Task 3: installing license keys chapter 6: configuration and alignment 6-12 phn-2511_005v000 (mar 2013) table 77 capability summary attributes attribute meaning product name the name of the product variant. Mac address the mac address of the odu. Region code a code identifying the region in which th...

  • Page 285: Entering A New License Key

    Ptp 500 and ptp 300 series user guide task 3: installing license keys phn-2511_005v000 (mar 2013) 6-13 generating a new license key to generate a new license key with new licensed capabilities, proceed as follows: 1 purchase the required new capabilities from the cambium authorized point-to- point d...

  • Page 286

    Task 3: installing license keys chapter 6: configuration and alignment 6-14 phn-2511_005v000 (mar 2013) starting the full capacity trial the full capacity trial period allows an odu that has a licensed capacity of 25 mbps or 52 mbps to operate with full transmit capacity (105 mbps) during a trial pe...

  • Page 287

    Ptp 500 and ptp 300 series user guide task 4: upgrading software version phn-2511_005v000 (mar 2013) 6-15 task 4: upgrading software version this task consists of the following procedures: • checking the installed software version on page 6-15 • upgrading to a new software version on page 6-16 ensur...

  • Page 288

    Task 4: upgrading software version chapter 6: configuration and alignment 6-16 phn-2511_005v000 (mar 2013) upgrading to a new software version to upgrade to a new software version, proceed as follows: 1 save the pre-upgrade system configuration as described in saving the system configuration on page...

  • Page 289

    Ptp 500 and ptp 300 series user guide task 4: upgrading software version phn-2511_005v000 (mar 2013) 6-17 5 select upload software image. The software upgrade confirmation page is displayed: 6 select program software image into non-volatile memory. The progress tracker page is displayed: the upgrade...

  • Page 290

    Task 4: upgrading software version chapter 6: configuration and alignment 6-18 phn-2511_005v000 (mar 2013) 8 the reboot process will take up to 120 seconds. During this time it will not be possible to communicate with the unit. After the reboot, check that the required software image is loaded and r...

  • Page 291: Configuring Aes Encryption

    Ptp 500 and ptp 300 series user guide task 5: configuring security phn-2511_005v000 (mar 2013) 6-19 task 5: configuring security perform this task to configure the ptp 500 in accordance with the network operator’s security policy. Choose from the following procedures: • configuring aes encryption on...

  • Page 292

    Task 5: configuring security chapter 6: configuration and alignment 6-20 phn-2511_005v000 (mar 2013) 5 select submit updated system configuration. The reboot confirmation dialog is displayed: 6 select reboot wireless unit and then ok to confirm. Configuring aes encryption in an operational link conf...

  • Page 293: Configuring Https/tls

    Ptp 500 and ptp 300 series user guide task 5: configuring security phn-2511_005v000 (mar 2013) 6-21 configuring https/tls perform this procedure if the unit is required to operate in https/tls mode. For more information, refer to planning for https/tls operation on page 2-37 . To configure https/tls...

  • Page 294: Starting Security Wizard

    Task 5: configuring security chapter 6: configuration and alignment 6-22 phn-2511_005v000 (mar 2013) starting security wizard select menu option security. The security configuration wizard page is displayed ( figure 57 ). Review the summary. If any updates are required, select continue to security w...

  • Page 295

    Ptp 500 and ptp 300 series user guide task 5: configuring security phn-2511_005v000 (mar 2013) 6-23 step 1: enter key of keys erasing or changing the key of keys erases all critical security parameters (csps). The step 1: enter key of keys page is displayed ( figure 58 ). Enter the generated key of ...

  • Page 296

    Task 5: configuring security chapter 6: configuration and alignment 6-24 phn-2511_005v000 (mar 2013) figure 59 step 2: tls private key and public certificate page step 3: user defined security banner the step 3: user security banner page is displayed ( figure 60 ). Update the user defined security b...

  • Page 297

    Ptp 500 and ptp 300 series user guide task 5: configuring security phn-2511_005v000 (mar 2013) 6-25 step 4: login information settings the step 4: login information settings page is displayed ( figure 61 ). Set display login information to ‘no’ or ‘yes’. Select next. Figure 61 step 4: login informat...

  • Page 298

    Task 5: configuring security chapter 6: configuration and alignment 6-26 phn-2511_005v000 (mar 2013) step 5: random number entropy input the step 5: random number entropy input page is displayed ( figure 62 ). The entropy input is used to seed the tls random number generator. If valid entropy input ...

  • Page 299

    Ptp 500 and ptp 300 series user guide task 5: configuring security phn-2511_005v000 (mar 2013) 6-27 step 7: http and telnet settings the step 7: http and telnet settings page is displayed ( figure 64 ). The ptp 500 can be remotely managed in four ways: https, http, telnet or snmp. Review and update ...

  • Page 300

    Task 5: configuring security chapter 6: configuration and alignment 6-28 phn-2511_005v000 (mar 2013) attribute meaning http port number the port number for http access. A value of zero means the wireless unit uses the default port. Telnet access enabled ‘no’ means that the unit will not respond to a...

  • Page 301

    Ptp 500 and ptp 300 series user guide task 5: configuring security phn-2511_005v000 (mar 2013) 6-29 step 8: commit security configuration review all changes that have been made in the security wizard ( figure 65 ). To ensure that the changes take effect, select commit security configuration. The uni...

  • Page 302

    Task 5: configuring security chapter 6: configuration and alignment 6-30 phn-2511_005v000 (mar 2013) if the key of keys is entered or modified in the security wizard, user accounts are reset when commit security configuration is selected. It is then necessary to reconfigure them. Configuring local u...

  • Page 303

    Ptp 500 and ptp 300 series user guide task 5: configuring security phn-2511_005v000 (mar 2013) 6-31 figure 66 local user accounts page (identity-based user accounts not shown).

  • Page 304

    Task 5: configuring security chapter 6: configuration and alignment 6-32 phn-2511_005v000 (mar 2013) table 79 local user account management attributes attribute meaning identity based user accounts when this is disabled, access to the web interface is controlled by a single system administration pas...

  • Page 305: Setting Password Complexity

    Ptp 500 and ptp 300 series user guide task 5: configuring security phn-2511_005v000 (mar 2013) 6-33 setting password complexity complete this task to configure password complexity rules for the web-based management interface. If identity-based user accounts are enabled, this task may only be perform...

  • Page 306

    Task 5: configuring security chapter 6: configuration and alignment 6-34 phn-2511_005v000 (mar 2013) attribute meaning best practice maximum consecutive characters of a certain type the maximum number of consecutive lowercase, uppercase and numeric characters permitted in passwords. For example, if ...

  • Page 307

    Ptp 500 and ptp 300 series user guide task 5: configuring security phn-2511_005v000 (mar 2013) 6-35 creating or updating identity-based users perform this task to allow multiple users (from one to ten) to access the odu with different levels of access. There are three defined levels of access: secur...

  • Page 308: Changing Own User Password

    Task 5: configuring security chapter 6: configuration and alignment 6-36 phn-2511_005v000 (mar 2013) changing own user password a security officer can change the passwords of other users using the user accounts page, as described in creating or updating identity-based users on page 6-35 . Select men...

  • Page 309

    Ptp 500 and ptp 300 series user guide task 5: configuring security phn-2511_005v000 (mar 2013) 6-37 figure 69 webpage properties page configuring radius authentication this task is only performed when the ptp 500 link requires radius authentication. Radius authentication is only available when ptp 5...

  • Page 310

    Task 5: configuring security chapter 6: configuration and alignment 6-38 phn-2511_005v000 (mar 2013) figure 70 radius authentication page.

  • Page 311

    Ptp 500 and ptp 300 series user guide task 5: configuring security phn-2511_005v000 (mar 2013) 6-39 table 82 radius authentication attributes attribute meaning radius client enabled ‘enabled’ means that ptp 500 users may be authenticated via the radius servers. ‘disabled’ may only be selected if at ...

  • Page 312

    Task 6: configuring wireless and telecoms interfaces chapter 6: configuration and alignment 6-40 phn-2511_005v000 (mar 2013) task 6: configuring wireless and telecoms interfaces the wireless and telecoms interfaces are configured using the installation wizard. The installation wizard may also be use...

  • Page 313

    Ptp 500 and ptp 300 series user guide task 6: configuring wireless and telecoms interfaces phn-2511_005v000 (mar 2013) 6-41 figure 71 disarm installation page (when unit is armed).

  • Page 314

    Task 6: configuring wireless and telecoms interfaces chapter 6: configuration and alignment 6-42 phn-2511_005v000 (mar 2013) figure 72 current installation summary page (when unit is disarmed).

  • Page 315

    Ptp 500 and ptp 300 series user guide task 6: configuring wireless and telecoms interfaces phn-2511_005v000 (mar 2013) 6-43 step 1: interface configuration step 1 of the installation wizard is for updating the interface configuration ( figure 73 or figure 74 ). The attributes are described in table ...

  • Page 316

    Task 6: configuring wireless and telecoms interfaces chapter 6: configuration and alignment 6-44 phn-2511_005v000 (mar 2013) figure 74 step 1: interface configuration page with t1 enabled table 83 step 1: interface configuration standard attributes attribute meaning ip address updated in configuring...

  • Page 317

    Ptp 500 and ptp 300 series user guide task 6: configuring wireless and telecoms interfaces phn-2511_005v000 (mar 2013) 6-45 attribute meaning vlan management vid validation only displayed when use vlan for management interfaces is enabled. Updated in configuring ip and ethernet attributes on page 6-...

  • Page 318

    Task 6: configuring wireless and telecoms interfaces chapter 6: configuration and alignment 6-46 phn-2511_005v000 (mar 2013) step 2: wireless configuration step 2 of the installation wizard is for updating the wireless configuration ( figure 75 or figure 76 ). The attributes are described in table 8...

  • Page 319

    Ptp 500 and ptp 300 series user guide task 6: configuring wireless and telecoms interfaces phn-2511_005v000 (mar 2013) 6-47 figure 76 step 2: wireless configuration page for connectorized odus.

  • Page 320

    Task 6: configuring wireless and telecoms interfaces chapter 6: configuration and alignment 6-48 phn-2511_005v000 (mar 2013) the contents of the wireless configuration page vary depending upon the options selected as follows: • if spectrum management control is set to ‘fixed frequency’, the lower ce...

  • Page 321

    Ptp 500 and ptp 300 series user guide task 6: configuring wireless and telecoms interfaces phn-2511_005v000 (mar 2013) 6-49 attribute meaning master slave mode the master unit is the controlling unit with respect to the point-to-point link and its maintenance. The master transmits until the link is ...

  • Page 322

    Task 6: configuring wireless and telecoms interfaces chapter 6: configuration and alignment 6-50 phn-2511_005v000 (mar 2013) attribute meaning link symmetry (master only) values of "adaptive", "3 to 1", "1 to 1" and "1 to 3" can be selected. The adaptive setting allows link symmetry to vary dynamica...

  • Page 323

    Ptp 500 and ptp 300 series user guide task 6: configuring wireless and telecoms interfaces phn-2511_005v000 (mar 2013) 6-51 attribute meaning lower center frequency not displayed when spectrum management control is set to ‘fixed frequency’. The software allows a user to optionally adjust the channel...

  • Page 324

    Task 6: configuring wireless and telecoms interfaces chapter 6: configuration and alignment 6-52 phn-2511_005v000 (mar 2013) attribute meaning installation tones ‘disabled’ means that audio tones will not be emitted during antenna alignment. ‘enabled’ means that audio tones will be emitted during an...

  • Page 325

    Ptp 500 and ptp 300 series user guide task 6: configuring wireless and telecoms interfaces phn-2511_005v000 (mar 2013) 6-53 step 3: tdd synchronization (optional) ptp 500 does not allow tdd synchronization to be enabled when telecoms (e1 or t1) is enabled. To enable tdd synchronization in a ptp 500 ...

  • Page 326

    Task 6: configuring wireless and telecoms interfaces chapter 6: configuration and alignment 6-54 phn-2511_005v000 (mar 2013) table 85 step 3: tdd synchronization attributes attribute meaning cluster master slave ‘cluster master’ is the first odu in the synchronization chain. ‘cluster slave’ is the s...

  • Page 327

    Ptp 500 and ptp 300 series user guide task 6: configuring wireless and telecoms interfaces phn-2511_005v000 (mar 2013) 6-55 step 3 or 4: confirm installation configuration step 3 of the installation wizard is provided for reviewing and confirming the wireless configuration parameters ( figure 79 ) (...

  • Page 328

    Task 6: configuring wireless and telecoms interfaces chapter 6: configuration and alignment 6-56 phn-2511_005v000 (mar 2013) figure 79 step 3: confirm installation configuration page figure 80 reboot confirmation pop up.

  • Page 329: Barring Channels

    Ptp 500 and ptp 300 series user guide task 6: configuring wireless and telecoms interfaces phn-2511_005v000 (mar 2013) 6-57 barring channels to ensure that units operating within the fcc do not interfere with tdwr radars, certain channels may need to be barred from operation. To comply with fcc rule...

  • Page 330: Configuring Snmpv3 Agent

    Task 7: setting up snmp agent chapter 6: configuration and alignment 6-58 phn-2511_005v000 (mar 2013) task 7: setting up snmp agent if snmp is enabled, when an event occurs, the snmp agent on the unit sends a trap to whatever snmp trap receivers have been configured. Depending upon which snmp versio...

  • Page 331

    Ptp 500 and ptp 300 series user guide task 7: setting up snmp agent phn-2511_005v000 (mar 2013) 6-59 step 1: snmp configuration (for snmpv3) when the step 1: snmp configuration page is displayed, set snmp state to ‘enabled’ and set snmp version to ‘v3’. The page is redisplayed with snmpv3 attributes...

  • Page 332

    Task 7: setting up snmp agent chapter 6: configuration and alignment 6-60 phn-2511_005v000 (mar 2013) attribute meaning snmp send all traps at startup ‘disabled’ means that snmp notifications are transmitted at start-up only for those enabled diagnostic alarms that are in an abnormal state. ‘enabled...

  • Page 333

    Ptp 500 and ptp 300 series user guide task 7: setting up snmp agent phn-2511_005v000 (mar 2013) 6-61 step 3: snmp user policy configuration (for snmpv3) the step 3: snmp user policy configuration page is displayed ( figure 84 ). If the chosen snmp security mode is ‘web-based’, then snmp user account...

  • Page 334

    Task 7: setting up snmp agent chapter 6: configuration and alignment 6-62 phn-2511_005v000 (mar 2013) attribute meaning authentication protocol the authentication protocol to be used to access the system via snmp. This is disabled when security level is set to ‘no auth no priv’. ‘md5’ means message ...

  • Page 335

    Ptp 500 and ptp 300 series user guide task 7: setting up snmp agent phn-2511_005v000 (mar 2013) 6-63 figure 85 step 4: snmp user accounts configuration page (for snmpv3) table 89 step 3: snmp user accounts configuration attributes (for snmpv3) attribute meaning name name to be used by the snmp user ...

  • Page 336

    Task 7: setting up snmp agent chapter 6: configuration and alignment 6-64 phn-2511_005v000 (mar 2013) step 5: snmp trap configuration (for snmpv3) the step 5: snmp trap configuration page is displayed ( figure 86 ). If the chosen snmp security mode is ‘web-based’, then snmp traps must be configured....

  • Page 337

    Ptp 500 and ptp 300 series user guide task 7: setting up snmp agent phn-2511_005v000 (mar 2013) 6-65 attribute meaning snmp trap port number 1 the server 1 port at which snmp traps are received. Snmp trap user account 1 the user name (and associated protocols) to use when sending snmp traps to serve...

  • Page 338

    Task 7: setting up snmp agent chapter 6: configuration and alignment 6-66 phn-2511_005v000 (mar 2013) figure 87 confirm snmp configuration page (for snmpv3).

  • Page 339: Configuring Snmpv1/2C Agent

    Ptp 500 and ptp 300 series user guide task 7: setting up snmp agent phn-2511_005v000 (mar 2013) 6-67 configuring snmpv1/2c agent perform this task to enable the system to generate simple network management protocol version 1 or 2c (snmpv1 or snmpv2c) traps. Start snmp wizard to start the snmp wizard...

  • Page 340

    Task 7: setting up snmp agent chapter 6: configuration and alignment 6-68 phn-2511_005v000 (mar 2013) attribute meaning snmp send all traps at startup ‘disabled’ means that snmp notifications are transmitted at start-up only for those enabled diagnostic alarms that are in an abnormal state. ‘enabled...

  • Page 341

    Ptp 500 and ptp 300 series user guide task 7: setting up snmp agent phn-2511_005v000 (mar 2013) 6-69 table 92 step 3: snmp trap configuration attributes (for snmpv1/2c) attribute meaning snmp trap version select the snmp protocol version to use for snmp traps: ‘v1’ or ‘v2c’. Snmp enabled traps selec...

  • Page 342

    Task 7: setting up snmp agent chapter 6: configuration and alignment 6-70 phn-2511_005v000 (mar 2013) figure 90 confirm snmp configuration page (for snmpv1/2c).

  • Page 343

    Ptp 500 and ptp 300 series user guide task 8: configuring alarms and messages phn-2511_005v000 (mar 2013) 6-71 task 8: configuring alarms and messages this task consists of the following procedures: • configuring generation of diagnostics alarms on page 6-71 • configuring generation of email message...

  • Page 344

    Task 8: configuring alarms and messages chapter 6: configuration and alignment 6-72 phn-2511_005v000 (mar 2013) configuring generation of email messages to enable the system to generate simple mail transfer protocol (smtp) email messages to notify the system administrator when certain events occur, ...

  • Page 345

    Ptp 500 and ptp 300 series user guide task 8: configuring alarms and messages phn-2511_005v000 (mar 2013) 6-73 table 93 email configuration attributes attribute meaning smtp email alert controls the activation of the smtp client. Smtp enabled messages the smtp enabled messages attribute controls whi...

  • Page 346: Task 9: Configuring Syslog

    Task 9: configuring syslog chapter 6: configuration and alignment 6-74 phn-2511_005v000 (mar 2013) task 9: configuring syslog this task is only performed when system logging is required. For more information on syslog, refer to managing event notification messages on page 7- 20 . Configuring system ...

  • Page 347

    Ptp 500 and ptp 300 series user guide task 9: configuring syslog phn-2511_005v000 (mar 2013) 6-75 table 94 syslog configuration attributes attribute meaning syslog state ‘enabled’ means that system logging is enabled. ‘disabled’ means that system logging is disabled. Syslog client ‘enabled’ means th...

  • Page 348

    Task 10: configuring remote access chapter 6: configuration and alignment 6-76 phn-2511_005v000 (mar 2013) task 10: configuring remote access configuring web-based management attributes the http and telnet interfaces should be disabled if the https interface is configured. See configuring https/tls ...

  • Page 349

    Ptp 500 and ptp 300 series user guide task 10: configuring remote access phn-2511_005v000 (mar 2013) 6-77 table 95 web-based management attributes attribute meaning https access enabled only displayed when https is configured. Shows the current status of https access (enabled or not). Https port num...

  • Page 350: Starting Up The Units

    Task 11: aligning antennas chapter 6: configuration and alignment 6-78 phn-2511_005v000 (mar 2013) task 11: aligning antennas before performing this task, check that hardware installation is complete (apart from the network connections) at both the master and slave sites. This task consists of the f...

  • Page 351: Aligning Antennas

    Ptp 500 and ptp 300 series user guide task 11: aligning antennas phn-2511_005v000 (mar 2013) 6-79 checking that the units are armed select menu option home. The system summary page is displayed. Check that the install arm state is set to ‘armed’ ( figure 94 ); this confirms that the units are ready ...

  • Page 352

    Task 11: aligning antennas chapter 6: configuration and alignment 6-80 phn-2511_005v000 (mar 2013) the action of tightening the mounting bolts can alter antenna alignment. This can be helpful when fine-tuning alignment, but it can also lead to misalignment. To prevent misalignment, continue to monit...

  • Page 353

    Ptp 500 and ptp 300 series user guide task 11: aligning antennas phn-2511_005v000 (mar 2013) 6-81 aligning separate antennas for spatial diversity if a connectorized odu is installed at either site with two separate antennas for spatial diversity, proceed as follows: 1 connect the horizontal polariz...

  • Page 354

    Task 11: aligning antennas chapter 6: configuration and alignment 6-82 phn-2511_005v000 (mar 2013) method #1: odu installation tones this is the first of three methods that may be used to monitor receive signal level during antenna alignment. The odu emits audible tones during installation to assist...

  • Page 355

    Ptp 500 and ptp 300 series user guide task 11: aligning antennas phn-2511_005v000 (mar 2013) 6-83 during alignment, the installation tones should exhibit the following behavior: • band scan: when first started up and from time to time, the master unit will carry out a band scan to determine which ch...

  • Page 356

    Task 11: aligning antennas chapter 6: configuration and alignment 6-84 phn-2511_005v000 (mar 2013) method #2: digital voltmeter (dvm) this is the second of three methods that may be used to monitor receive signal level during antenna alignment. The bnc connector at the odu provides an analogue volta...

  • Page 357

    Ptp 500 and ptp 300 series user guide task 11: aligning antennas phn-2511_005v000 (mar 2013) 6-85 method #3: graphical install this is the third of three methods that may be used to monitor receive signal level during antenna alignment. Select menu option installation, graphical install. The graphic...

  • Page 358: Disarming The Units

    Task 11: aligning antennas chapter 6: configuration and alignment 6-86 phn-2511_005v000 (mar 2013) disarming the units when antenna alignment is complete, both units in the link must be disarmed in order to: • turn off the audible alignment aid. • enable adaptive modulation. • fully enable spectrum ...

  • Page 359

    Ptp 500 and ptp 300 series user guide task 12: updating system configuration phn-2511_005v000 (mar 2013) 6-87 task 12: updating system configuration reviewing system configuration attributes when antenna alignment is complete and the units have been disarmed, the system configuration should be revie...

  • Page 360

    Task 12: updating system configuration chapter 6: configuration and alignment 6-88 phn-2511_005v000 (mar 2013) attribute meaning link mode optimization read only. Updated in step 2: wireless configuration on page 6-46 . Channel bandwidth read only. Updated in step 2: wireless configuration on page 6...

  • Page 361

    Ptp 500 and ptp 300 series user guide task 13: checking wireless performance phn-2511_005v000 (mar 2013) 6-89 task 13: checking wireless performance comparing actual to predicted performance for at least one hour of operation after disarming, the link should be monitored to check that it is achievin...

  • Page 362

    Task 14: configuring quality of service chapter 6: configuration and alignment 6-90 phn-2511_005v000 (mar 2013) task 14: configuring quality of service configuring quality of service to assign priority encoded ethernet frames to eight traffic classes, select menu option system, configuration, qos co...

  • Page 363: Connecting to The Network

    Ptp 500 and ptp 300 series user guide task 15: connecting link to the network phn-2511_005v000 (mar 2013) 6-91 task 15: connecting link to the network this task consists of the following procedures: • connecting to the network on page 6-91 • setting the real-time clock on page 6-91 • saving the syst...

  • Page 364

    Task 15: connecting link to the network chapter 6: configuration and alignment 6-92 phn-2511_005v000 (mar 2013) • if an sntp server connection is available, the clock can be set to synchronize with the server time at regular intervals. Setting the real-time clock manually to set the clock to keep ti...

  • Page 365

    Ptp 500 and ptp 300 series user guide task 15: connecting link to the network phn-2511_005v000 (mar 2013) 6-93 setting the real-time clock to synchronize using sntp to set the clock to synchronize with a networked time server, select menu option management, time. The time configuration page is displ...

  • Page 366

    Task 15: connecting link to the network chapter 6: configuration and alignment 6-94 phn-2511_005v000 (mar 2013) attribute meaning system clock this displays the local time, allowing for the time zone and daylight saving settings. Time zone set the time zone offset from greenwich mean time (gmt). Day...

  • Page 367

    Ptp 500 and ptp 300 series user guide task 15: connecting link to the network phn-2511_005v000 (mar 2013) 6-95 figure 102 save & restore configuration page the configuration file format is: mac-mm-mm-mm_ip-iii-iii-iii-iii.Cfg where: mm-mm-mm is: mac address of unit iii-iii-iii-iii ip address of unit...

  • Page 368

    Task 15: connecting link to the network chapter 6: configuration and alignment 6-96 phn-2511_005v000 (mar 2013).

  • Page 369: Chapter 7:  Operation

    Ptp 500 and ptp 300 series user guide phn-2511_005v000 (mar 2013) 7-1 chapter 7: operation this chapter provides instructions for operators of the ptp 500 web user interface. The following topics are described in this chapter: • web-based management on page 7-2 describes the layout and the main menu...

  • Page 370: Web-Based Management

    Web-based management chapter 7: operation 7-2 phn-2511_005v000 (mar 2013) web-based management this section describes the layout and the main menu options of the ptp 500 web-based management interface. The following topics are covered: • accessing the web interface on page 7-2 • using the menu optio...

  • Page 371

    Ptp 500 and ptp 300 series user guide web-based management phn-2511_005v000 (mar 2013) 7-3 figure 104 menu and system summary page (wireless link up).

  • Page 372: Using The Menu Options

    Web-based management chapter 7: operation 7-4 phn-2511_005v000 (mar 2013) using the menu options all web pages contain the menu navigation bar on the left hand side. The menu is used to navigate to other web pages. The currently selected option is always highlighted with a light blue background. Tab...

  • Page 373

    Ptp 500 and ptp 300 series user guide web-based management phn-2511_005v000 (mar 2013) 7-5 menu option procedures entering a new license key on page 6-13 upgrading to a new software version on page 6-16 rebooting or reviewing reboot reasons on page 7-52 starting installation wizard on page 6-40 disa...

  • Page 374: Viewing The System Summary

    Web-based management chapter 7: operation 7-6 phn-2511_005v000 (mar 2013) viewing the system summary to display the system summary page, select menu option home. The system summary page ( figure 105 ) contains a high level summary of the status of the wireless link and associated equipment. Figure 1...

  • Page 375: Viewing The System Status

    Ptp 500 and ptp 300 series user guide web-based management phn-2511_005v000 (mar 2013) 7-7 viewing the system status to display the system status page, select menu option status. The system status page ( figure 106 ) gives the user a detailed view of the operation of the system from both the wireles...

  • Page 376

    Web-based management chapter 7: operation 7-8 phn-2511_005v000 (mar 2013) the two odus are arranged in a master and slave relationship. The roles of the units in this relationship are displayed in the page title. The master unit will always have the title ‘- master’, and the slave will always have ‘...

  • Page 377

    Ptp 500 and ptp 300 series user guide web-based management phn-2511_005v000 (mar 2013) 7-9 attribute meaning ethernet speed and duplex the negotiated speed and duplex setting of the ethernet interface. The speed setting is specified in mbps. Full duplex data transmission means that data can be trans...

  • Page 378

    Web-based management chapter 7: operation 7-10 phn-2511_005v000 (mar 2013) attribute meaning telecoms status indicate the current status of the telecoms channel. Channels which are disabled during installation are marked as such. Correctly operating channels display "up" on a green background, but a...

  • Page 379

    Ptp 500 and ptp 300 series user guide web-based management phn-2511_005v000 (mar 2013) 7-11 attribute meaning transmit power the maximum, mean, minimum and latest measurements of transmit power (dbm). See diagnostics calculated over time on page 7-47 . Receive power the maximum, mean, minimum and la...

  • Page 380

    Web-based management chapter 7: operation 7-12 phn-2511_005v000 (mar 2013) attribute meaning receive data rate the maximum, mean, minimum and latest measurements of receive data rate (mbps). See diagnostics calculated over time on page 7-47 . Expected data rates can be calculated using the method de...

  • Page 381: Tdd Synchronization Status

    Ptp 500 and ptp 300 series user guide web-based management phn-2511_005v000 (mar 2013) 7-13 attribute meaning receive modulation mode detail this supplies the user with information regarding the receive modulation mode in use. Possible values are: ‘running at maximum receive mode’ ‘running at user-c...

  • Page 382: Logging Out

    Web-based management chapter 7: operation 7-14 phn-2511_005v000 (mar 2013) figure 108 status page - tdd enabled and not synchronized logging out to maintain security, always log out at the end of a session by selecting menu option logout. Alternatively, the unit will log out automatically, but this ...

  • Page 383: Managing Alarms And Events

    Ptp 500 and ptp 300 series user guide managing alarms and events phn-2511_005v000 (mar 2013) 7-15 managing alarms and events this section describes how to manage ptp 500 system alarms and events. This section contains the following procedures: • managing alarms on page 7-15 . • managing email alerts...

  • Page 384

    Managing alarms and events chapter 7: operation 7-16 phn-2511_005v000 (mar 2013) table 104 system alarms alarm meaning region code the region code prohibits the wireless unit from operating outside the regulated limits. An invalid region code indicates a corrupted license key. Note that a change of ...

  • Page 385

    Ptp 500 and ptp 300 series user guide managing alarms and events phn-2511_005v000 (mar 2013) 7-17 alarm meaning data port configuration mismatch the detection of ethernet fragments (runt packets) when the link is in full duplex is an indication of an auto-negotiation or forced configuration mismatch...

  • Page 386

    Managing alarms and events chapter 7: operation 7-18 phn-2511_005v000 (mar 2013) alarm meaning telecoms channel loopback the loopback status of the telecoms channel. This is intended for installation testing and should be set to 'none' for normal operation. The wire connections to a unit can be test...

  • Page 387: Managing Email Alerts

    Ptp 500 and ptp 300 series user guide managing alarms and events phn-2511_005v000 (mar 2013) 7-19 table 105 telecoms channel alarm conditions alarm condition meaning no signal (local) there is no telecoms signal present at the connection to the odu at the local end. No signal (remote) there is an ab...

  • Page 388

    Managing alarms and events chapter 7: operation 7-20 phn-2511_005v000 (mar 2013) managing event notification messages when system logging is enabled, log entries are added to the internal log and (optionally) transmitted as udp messages to one or two syslog servers. For more information about system...

  • Page 389: Managing Spectrum

    Ptp 500 and ptp 300 series user guide managing spectrum phn-2511_005v000 (mar 2013) 7-21 managing spectrum this section describes how to configure the spectrum management feature of the ptp 500 and how to interpret spectrum management graphical plots. This section contains the following procedures: ...

  • Page 390

    Managing spectrum chapter 7: operation 7-22 phn-2511_005v000 (mar 2013) figure 111 spectrum management as seen from the master table 107 spectrum management attributes attribute meaning page refresh period the page refreshes automatically according to the setting entered here (in seconds). Hopping m...

  • Page 391: Barring A Channel

    Ptp 500 and ptp 300 series user guide managing spectrum phn-2511_005v000 (mar 2013) 7-23 attribute meaning asymmetric dfs only displayed in non-radar regions when dso is enabled. The default configuration of symmetric operation constrains the link to operate symmetrically, using the same transmit an...

  • Page 392

    Managing spectrum chapter 7: operation 7-24 phn-2511_005v000 (mar 2013) viewing spectrum usage at the slave to view spectrum usage at the slave, log into the slave odu for the link. Select menu option system, spectrum management. The spectrum management page is displayed ( figure 112 ). If necessary...

  • Page 393: X Axis And Y Axis

    Ptp 500 and ptp 300 series user guide managing spectrum phn-2511_005v000 (mar 2013) 7-25 interpreting the spectrum management plots the spectrum management pages at the master and slave ( figure 111 and figure 112 ) display two graphical plots: • local receive channel spectrum • peer receive channel...

  • Page 394: Key Metrics

    Managing spectrum chapter 7: operation 7-26 phn-2511_005v000 (mar 2013) table 108 channel states represented in the spectrum management plot state meaning active the channel is currently in use, hosting the point-to-point wireless link. Interference the channel has interference above the interferenc...

  • Page 395

    Ptp 500 and ptp 300 series user guide managing spectrum phn-2511_005v000 (mar 2013) 7-27 metric description how represented 99.9% percentile of the means the value of mean interference measurement which 99.9% of all mean measurements fall below, during the quantization period. The 99.9% percentile m...

  • Page 396

    Managing spectrum chapter 7: operation 7-28 phn-2511_005v000 (mar 2013) figure 114 spectrum management fixed frequency mode page channel barring is disabled in fixed frequency mode; it is not required as dynamic channel hopping is prohibited in this mode. The only controls available to the master ar...

  • Page 397

    Ptp 500 and ptp 300 series user guide managing spectrum phn-2511_005v000 (mar 2013) 7-29 spectrum management in radar avoidance mode when the link is operating in radar avoidance mode, the spectrum management page ( figure 115 and figure 116 ) contains the following additional information: • the mai...

  • Page 398

    Managing spectrum chapter 7: operation 7-30 phn-2511_005v000 (mar 2013) figure 116 spectrum management page with radar avoidance - slave.

  • Page 399

    Ptp 500 and ptp 300 series user guide managing spectrum phn-2511_005v000 (mar 2013) 7-31 table 110 channel states represented in the spectrum management plot (radar avoidance) state and color meaning active this channel is currently in use hosting the point-to-point wireless link. Interference this ...

  • Page 400

    Managing spectrum chapter 7: operation 7-32 phn-2511_005v000 (mar 2013) viewing the active channel history the active channel history is a time series display of the channels used by the ptp 500 over the last 25 hours. To view the active channel history, select the active channel history hyperlink f...

  • Page 401

    Ptp 500 and ptp 300 series user guide managing spectrum phn-2511_005v000 (mar 2013) 7-33 viewing historic spectrum management metrics the results of previous measurement quantization periods can be viewed from both the master and slave spectrum management pages. To view these results, hold down the ...

  • Page 402: Managing Security

    Managing security chapter 7: operation 7-34 phn-2511_005v000 (mar 2013) managing security this section contains the following procedure: • zeroizing critical security parameters on page 7-34 • displaying login information on page 7-34 other security configuration procedures are described in task 5: ...

  • Page 403

    Ptp 500 and ptp 300 series user guide managing security phn-2511_005v000 (mar 2013) 7-35 figure 119 login information page.

  • Page 404: Managing Performance

    Managing performance chapter 7: operation 7-36 phn-2511_005v000 (mar 2013) managing performance this section describes how to manage the performance of the ptp 500 link. This section contains the following procedures: • checking system statistics on page 7-36 • checking detailed counters on page 7-4...

  • Page 405

    Ptp 500 and ptp 300 series user guide managing performance phn-2511_005v000 (mar 2013) 7-37 figure 120 system statistics page.

  • Page 406: System Histograms

    Managing performance chapter 7: operation 7-38 phn-2511_005v000 (mar 2013) system histograms the system histograms attributes ( table 112 ) are presented as arrays of four elements. These elements represent the maximum, mean, minimum and latest values respectively. To understand how these values are...

  • Page 407: System Counters

    Ptp 500 and ptp 300 series user guide managing performance phn-2511_005v000 (mar 2013) 7-39 attribute meaning aggregate data rate the maximum, mean, minimum and latest measurements of aggregate data rate (mbps). Aggregate data rate is the sum of transmit data rate and receive data rate. Expected dat...

  • Page 408

    Managing performance chapter 7: operation 7-40 phn-2511_005v000 (mar 2013) table 113 data port counter attributes in the system statistics page attribute meaning ethernet tx packets this displays the total number of good packets the bridge has sent for transmission by the local ethernet interface. E...

  • Page 409

    Ptp 500 and ptp 300 series user guide managing performance phn-2511_005v000 (mar 2013) 7-41 attribute meaning transmit modulation mode the modulation mode currently being used on the transmit channel. The number in brackets after the modulation mode and coding rate string is the effective data rate ...

  • Page 410: Other Attributes

    Managing performance chapter 7: operation 7-42 phn-2511_005v000 (mar 2013) other attributes the system statistics page contains two other attributes ( table 116 ). After updating the statistics page refresh period field, select submit page refresh period. Table 116 other attributes in the system sta...

  • Page 411

    Ptp 500 and ptp 300 series user guide managing performance phn-2511_005v000 (mar 2013) 7-43 figure 121 detailed counters page table 117 detailed counters attributes attribute meaning tx & rx octets total number of octets (bytes) transmitted or received over the interface. Rx drops total number of fr...

  • Page 412

    Managing performance chapter 7: operation 7-44 phn-2511_005v000 (mar 2013) attribute meaning rx packets total number of packets received by the interface. This includes both good and bad packets. Rx broadcasts total number of good broadcast packets. Rx multicasts total number of good multicast packe...

  • Page 413

    Ptp 500 and ptp 300 series user guide managing performance phn-2511_005v000 (mar 2013) 7-45 attribute meaning detailed counters page refresh period the statistics page refreshes automatically according to the setting entered here (in seconds). Counter measurement period the time over which the syste...

  • Page 414: Downloading Diagnostic Data

    Managing performance chapter 7: operation 7-46 phn-2511_005v000 (mar 2013) changing the diagnostics refresh period the default refresh period is 3600 seconds (1 hour). If a much shorter refresh period is selected, for example 60 seconds, it is possible to monitor the performance of an operational pt...

  • Page 415

    Ptp 500 and ptp 300 series user guide managing performance phn-2511_005v000 (mar 2013) 7-47 diagnostics calculated over time the system status page ( figure 106 ) contains six diagnostic attributes that are calculated over time and presented as arrays of four elements ( figure 123 ). These attribute...

  • Page 416: Licensed Capabilities

    Restoring, upgrading and rebooting chapter 7: operation 7-48 phn-2511_005v000 (mar 2013) restoring, upgrading and rebooting this section describes how to restore the system configuration, upgrade the software and reboot the unit. This section contains the following procedures: • restoring the system...

  • Page 417: Upgrading Software

    Ptp 500 and ptp 300 series user guide restoring, upgrading and rebooting phn-2511_005v000 (mar 2013) 7-49 attributes excluded from save and restore most of the configuration can be restored from the backup. However, certain attributes that were part of the configuration are not saved or restored aut...

  • Page 418

    Restoring, upgrading and rebooting chapter 7: operation 7-50 phn-2511_005v000 (mar 2013) table 118 setting tftp attributes attribute meaning tftpserveripaddress the ip address of the tftp server from which the tftp software upgrade file name will be retrieved. For example, to set the tftp server ip ...

  • Page 419

    Ptp 500 and ptp 300 series user guide restoring, upgrading and rebooting phn-2511_005v000 (mar 2013) 7-51 table 119 monitoring tftp attributes attribute meaning tftpsoftwareupgradestatus this is the current status of the tftp software upgrade process. Values: idle(0) uploadinprogress(1) uploadsucces...

  • Page 420

    Restoring, upgrading and rebooting chapter 7: operation 7-52 phn-2511_005v000 (mar 2013) rebooting or reviewing reboot reasons to reboot the odu or view a list of previous reboot reasons, select menu option system, reboot. The reboot wireless unit page is displayed ( figure 124 ). Use the drop-down ...

  • Page 421: Using Recovery Mode

    Ptp 500 and ptp 300 series user guide using recovery mode phn-2511_005v000 (mar 2013) 7-53 using recovery mode the cambium ptp 500 point-to-point wireless ethernet bridges have a special mode of operation that allows the user to recover a unit from configuration errors or software image corruption. ...

  • Page 422: Selecting A Recovery Option

    Using recovery mode chapter 7: operation 7-54 phn-2511_005v000 (mar 2013) selecting a recovery option to select a recovery option when the unit is in recovery mode, access the web interface by entering the default ip address 169.254.1.1. The recovery image warning page is displayed ( figure 127 ). C...

  • Page 423

    Ptp 500 and ptp 300 series user guide using recovery mode phn-2511_005v000 (mar 2013) 7-55 table 120 recovery options attributes attribute meaning software version the software version of the recovery operating system permanently installed during manufacture. Recovery reason the reason the unit is o...

  • Page 424: Upgrading Software Image

    Using recovery mode chapter 7: operation 7-56 phn-2511_005v000 (mar 2013) upgrading software image to restore a working software image from the recovery options page ( figure 128 ), proceed as follows: 1 select browse. 2 navigate to the required software image. This may be the most recent image if s...

  • Page 425

    Ptp 500 and ptp 300 series user guide using recovery mode phn-2511_005v000 (mar 2013) 7-57 resetting ip & ethernet configuration to reset ip and ethernet configuration back to factory defaults from the recovery options page ( figure 128 ), proceed as follows: 1 select reset ip & ethernet configurati...

  • Page 426: Erasing Configuration

    Using recovery mode chapter 7: operation 7-58 phn-2511_005v000 (mar 2013) erasing configuration to erase the entire configuration of the unit from the recovery options page ( figure 128 ), proceed as follows: 1 select erase configuration. The erase pop up box is displayed: 2 select ok. The erase con...

  • Page 427

    Ptp 500 and ptp 300 series user guide using recovery mode phn-2511_005v000 (mar 2013) 7-59 rebooting the unit from recovery mode to reboot the unit from the recovery options page ( figure 128 ), select reboot. When the ‘are you sure?’ pop up box is displayed, select ok. The unit will now reboot. The...

  • Page 428

    Using recovery mode chapter 7: operation 7-60 phn-2511_005v000 (mar 2013).

  • Page 429

    Ptp 500 and ptp 300 series user guide phn-2511_005v000 (mar 2013) 8-1 chapter 8: troubleshooting this section contains procedures for identifying and correcting faults in a ptp 500 link. These procedures can be performed either on a newly installed link, or on an operational link if communication is...

  • Page 430: Testing Link End Hardware

    Testing link end hardware chapter 8: troubleshooting 8-2 phn-2511_005v000 (mar 2013) testing link end hardware this section describes how to test the link end hardware when it fails on startup or during operation. Before testing link end hardware, confirm that all outdoor drop cables, that is those ...

  • Page 431: Power Led Is Off

    Ptp 500 and ptp 300 series user guide testing link end hardware phn-2511_005v000 (mar 2013) 8-3 power led is off meaning: either the pidu is not receiving power from the ac/dc outlet, or there is a wiring fault in the odu cable. Action: remove the odu cable from the pidu and observe the effect on th...

  • Page 432: Ethernet Led Is Off

    Testing link end hardware chapter 8: troubleshooting 8-4 phn-2511_005v000 (mar 2013) 3 use the lpu (if installed) to check that power is available on the cable to the odu. Access the connections by rotating the lpu lid as shown: slacken the lid nut but do not remove it. 4 test that test point p1 on ...

  • Page 433

    Ptp 500 and ptp 300 series user guide testing link end hardware phn-2511_005v000 (mar 2013) 8-5 ethernet led blinks irregularly meaning: if the ethernet led blinks irregularly, for example there is a short blink followed by a long blink, this indicates that the odu has booted in recovery mode. The c...

  • Page 434

    Testing link end hardware chapter 8: troubleshooting 8-6 phn-2511_005v000 (mar 2013) figure 129 ethernet packet test test flowchart.

  • Page 435: Test Ping Packet Loss

    Ptp 500 and ptp 300 series user guide testing link end hardware phn-2511_005v000 (mar 2013) 8-7 test ethernet packet errors reported by odu log in to the unit and select administration, statistics, detailed counters. Select reset system counters at the bottom of the page and wait until the ethernet ...

  • Page 436

    Testing link end hardware chapter 8: troubleshooting 8-8 phn-2511_005v000 (mar 2013) 5 send 1000 ping packets of length 1500 bytes. The process will take 1000 seconds, which is approximately 17 minutes. If the computer is running a windows operating system, this is achieved by typing: ping –n 1000 –...

  • Page 437

    Ptp 500 and ptp 300 series user guide testing link end hardware phn-2511_005v000 (mar 2013) 8-9 if ptp-sync is not installed, unplug the drop cable from the odu port of the pidu. If ptp- sync is installed, unplug the drop cable from the odu out port of the ptp-sync unit. Connect the drop cable teste...

  • Page 438: Testing The Radio Link

    Testing the radio link chapter 8: troubleshooting 8-10 phn-2511_005v000 (mar 2013) testing the radio link if the radio link is not working, or it is unreliable, or the data throughput rate is too low, perform the tests specified in this section. It may be necessary to test the odus at both ends of t...

  • Page 439

    Ptp 500 and ptp 300 series user guide testing the radio link phn-2511_005v000 (mar 2013) 8-11 radio and television interference if a ptp 500 unit is interfering with radio or television reception (this can be determined by turning the equipment off and on), attempt the following corrective actions: ...

  • Page 440: Testing Ptp-Sync

    Testing ptp-sync chapter 8: troubleshooting 8-12 phn-2511_005v000 (mar 2013) testing ptp-sync checking the ptp-sync leds if a fault is suspected in the ptp-sync or gps hardware, check the ptp-sync led states and use table 7 to choose the correct test procedure. Table 123 ptp-sync indicator led state...

  • Page 441: Leds Do Not Illuminate

    Ptp 500 and ptp 300 series user guide testing ptp-sync phn-2511_005v000 (mar 2013) 8-13 leds do not illuminate meaning: the ptp-sync unit is not powered up. Action: ensure that there is a cable connection between the pidu ‘odu’ interface and the ‘pidu in’ interface of the ptp-sync unit. Confirm that...

  • Page 442: Odu Led Blinks Red

    Testing ptp-sync chapter 8: troubleshooting 8-14 phn-2511_005v000 (mar 2013) odu led blinks red meaning: error in communication with odu. Possible causes are: fault in the odu or pidu cable, or maximum recommended cable lengths exceeded. Action: confirm that the odu and pidu cables are not too long:...

  • Page 443: Testing A Telecoms Link

    Ptp 500 and ptp 300 series user guide testing a telecoms link phn-2511_005v000 (mar 2013) 8-15 testing a telecoms link if an e1 or t1 link has been installed, it may be helpful to test the link by performing a loopback test. This task consists of the following procedure: • performing a telecoms loop...

  • Page 444

    Testing a telecoms link chapter 8: troubleshooting 8-16 phn-2511_005v000 (mar 2013) figure 131 telecoms page table 125 telecoms loopback values value meaning none this is the required setting for an operational link. Copper connects the received data on a given telecoms interface to the transmit int...

  • Page 445: Glossary

    Ptp 500 and ptp 300 series user guide phn-2511_005v000 (mar 2013) i glossary term definition arp address resolution protocol atpc automatic transmit power control bpsk binary phase shift keying csp critical security parameter dc direct current der distinguished encoding rules dfs dynamic frequency s...

  • Page 446

    Glossary ii phn-2511_005v000 (mar 2013) term definition nmea national marine electronics association odu outdoor unit ofdm orthogonal frequency division multiplex pc ibm compatible personal computer pidu powered indoor unit (pidu plus ptp 300/500/600 series) ping icmp echo request ptp point-to-point...