Chapter 7: Configuration General configuration Latitude Longitude Height General page - PTP 450i BHS The General page of PTP 450i BHS is explained in Table 116. The General page of PTP 450 BHS looks same as PTP 450i BHS.
Chapter 7: Configuration General configuration Attribute Meaning Timing Mode Allows the user to choose the mode between Timing Master and Timing Slave. Link Speed From the drop-down list of options, select the type of link speed for the Ethernet connection. The default for this parameter is that all speeds are selected. The recommended setting is a single speed selection for all BHMs and BHSs in the operator network. 802.
Chapter 7: Configuration General configuration Caution This parameter governs the timeout interval, even if a router in the system has a longer timeout interval. The default value of this field is 25 (minutes). An inappropriately low Bridge Entry Timeout setting may lead to temporary loss of communication with some end users.
Chapter 7: Configuration General configuration General page - PMP 450 AP Figure 119 General page attributes - PMP 450 AP Page 7-85
Chapter 7: Configuration General configuration General page - PMP 450 SM Figure 120 General page attributes - PMP 450 SM Page 7-86
Chapter 7: Configuration General configuration General page – PTP 450 BHM Figure 121 General page attributes - PTP 450 BHM Page 7-87
Chapter 7: Configuration General configuration General page – PTP 450 BHS Figure 122 General page attributes - PTP 450 BHS Page 7-88
Chapter 7: Configuration Configuring Unit Settings page Configuring Unit Settings page Applicable products PMP : AP SM PTP: BHM BMS The Unit Settings page of the 450 Platform Family contains following options: Unit-Wide Changes Download Configuration File Upload and Apply Configuration File (for AP and BHM) LED Panel Settings (for SM and BHS) Note LED Panel setting is applicable for SM and BHS only.
Chapter 7: Configuration Configuring Unit Settings page Unit Settings page of 450 Platform Family - AP/BHM The Unit Setting page of AP/BHM is explained in Table 117. Table 117 Unit Settings attributes – 450 Platform Family AP/BHM Attribute Meaning Set to Factory Defaults Upon Default Mode Detection If Enabled is checked, then the default mode functions is enabled. When the module is rebooted with Default mode enabled, it can be accessed at the IP address 169.254.1.
Chapter 7: Configuration Set to Factory Defaults Configuring Unit Settings page When you click this button, all configurable parameters on all tabs are reset to the factory settings. Note This can be reverted by selecting "Undo Unit-Wide Saved Changes", before rebooting the radio, though this is not recommended. Password This allows to provide encrypted password for a given password.
Chapter 7: Configuration Configuring Unit Settings page Unit Settings page of PMP/PTP 450i SM/BHS The Unit Settings page of PMP/PTP 450i SM/BHS is explained in Table 118. Table 118 SM Unit Settings attributes Attribute Meaning Set to Factory Defaults Upon Default Plug Detection See Table 117 Unit Settings attributes – 450 Platform Family AP/BHM on page 7-90 LED Panel Settings Legacy Mode configures the radio to operate with standard LED behavior.
Chapter 7: Configuration Setting up time and date Setting up time and date Time page of 450 Platform Family - AP/BHM Applicable products PMP : AP PTP: BHM The Time page of 450 Platform Family AP/BHM is explained in Table 119.
Chapter 7: Configuration Setting up time and date A separate NTP server (including APs/BHMs receiving NTP data) is addressable from the AP/BHM. If the AP/BHM needs to obtain time and date from a CMM4, or a separate NTP server, enter the IP address or DNS name of the CMM4 or NTP server on this tab. To force the AP/BHM to obtain time and date before the first (or next) 15-minute interval query of the NTP server, click Get Time via NTP.
Chapter 7: Configuration Configuring synchronization Configuring synchronization Applicable products PMP : AP PTP: BHM This section describe synchronization options for PMP and PTP configuration. This Sync Input parameter can be configured under Sync Setting tab of Configure > General page (see General configuration on page 7-70).
Chapter 7: Configuration Configuring synchronization AutoSync + Free Run This mode operates similarly to mode “AutoSync”, but if a previously received synchronization signal is lost and no GPS signaling alternative is achieved, the AP/BHM automatically changes to synchronization mode “Generate Sync”.
Chapter 7: Configuration Configuring security Configuring security Perform this task to configure the 450 Platform system in accordance with the network operator’s security policy.
Chapter 7: Configuration Configuring security Managing module access by password Applicable products PMP : AP SM PTP: BHM BMS See Managing module access by passwords on page 3-39. Adding a User for Access to a module The Account > Add User page allows to create a new user for accessing 450 Platform Family AP/SM/BHM/BHS. The Add User page is explained in Table 120. Table 120 Add User page of account page - AP/ SM/BH Attribute Meaning User Name User Account name.
Chapter 7: Configuration Configuring security Deleting a User from Access to a module The Account > Delete User page provides a drop down list of configured users from which to select the user you want to delete. The Delele User page is explained in Table 121. Table 121 Delete User page - 450 Platform Family - AP/ SM/BH Attribute Meaning User Select a user from drop down list which has to be deleted and click Delete button. Accounts that cannot be deleted are the current user's own account.
Chapter 7: Configuration Configuring security Attribute Meaning Update Password tab This tab provides a drop down list of configured users from which a user is selected to change password. Update Mode tab This tab facilitates to convert a configured user to a Read-Only user. General Status Permission tab This tab enables and disables visibility of General Status Page for all Guest user.
Chapter 7: Configuration Configuring security Overriding Forgotten IP Addresses or Passwords on AP and SM See Radio recovery mode on page 1-24 Isolating from the internet – APs/BHMs Applicable products PMP : AP PTP: BHM PTP: BHM BMS See Isolating AP/BHM from the Internet on page 3-37. Encrypting radio transmissions Applicable products PMP : AP SM See Encrypting radio transmissions on page 3-37.
Chapter 7: Configuration Configuring security Requiring SM Authentication Applicable products PMP : AP SM Through the use of a shared AP key, or an external RADIUS (Remote Authentication Dial In User Service) server, it enhances network security by requiring SMs to authenticate when they register. For descriptions of each of the configurable security parameters on the AP, see Configuring Security on page 7-112.
Chapter 7: Configuration Configuring security Filtering protocols and ports Applicable products PMP : AP SM PTP: BHM BMS The filtering protocols and ports allows to configure filters for specified protocols and ports from leaving the AP/SM/BHM/BHS and entering the network. See Filtering protocols and ports on page 3-40. Protocol filtering page of 450 Platform Family AP/BHM The Protocol Filtering page of 450 Platform Family - AP/BHM is explained in Table 124.
Chapter 7: Configuration Configuring security Attribute Meaning Packet Filter Types For any box selected, the Protocol and Port Filtering feature blocks the associated protocol type. To filter packets in any of the user-defined ports, must do all of the following: Check the box for User Defined Port n (See Below) in the Packet Filter Types section of this tab. In the User Defined Port Filtering Configuration section of this tab: provide a port number at Port #n.
Chapter 7: Configuration Configuring security Protocol filtering page of SM/BHS The Protocol Filtering page of SM/BHS is explained in Table 125.
Chapter 7: Configuration Configuring security Port configuration 450 Platform Family ODUs support access to various communication protocols and only the ports required for these protocols are available for access by external entities. Operators may change the port numbers for these protocols via the radio GUI or SNMP. The Port Configuration page of the AP/SM/BHM/BHS is explained in Table 126.
Chapter 7: Configuration Configuring security Filtering management through Ethernet See Filtering management through Ethernet on page 3-44. Allowing management only from specified IP addresses See Allowing management from only specified IP addresses on page 3-45. Restricting radio Telnet access over the RF interface RF Telnet Access restricts Telnet access to the AP from a device situated below a network SM (downstream from the AP).
Chapter 7: Configuration Configuring security Key Security Considerations when using the RF Telnet Access Feature To ensure that the network is fully protected from unauthorized AP Telnet sessions, the following topics must be considered: Securing AP Clusters When working with a cluster of AP units, to eliminate potential security holes allowing Telnet access, ensure that the RF Telnet Access parameter is set to “Disabled” for every AP in the cluster.
Chapter 7: Configuration Configuring security 3 Under GUI heading “Telnet Access over RF Interface”, set RF Telnet Access to Disabled 4 Click the Save button 5 Once the Save button is clicked, all RF Telnet Access to the AP from devices situated below the AP is blocked. Note The factory default setting for RF Telnet Access is disabled and PPPoE PADI Downlink Forwarding is enabled.
Chapter 7: Configuration Configuring security Configuring SNMP Access The SNMPv3 interface provides a more secure method to perform SNMP operations. This standard provides services for authentication, data integrity and message encryption over SNMP. Refer to Planning for SNMPv3 operation on page 3-38 for details. Note The factory default setting for SNMP is “SNMPv2c Only”.
Chapter 7: Configuration Configuring security SNMPv3 Read-Only and Read/Write User The user can defined by configurable attributes.
Chapter 7: Configuration Configuring security Configuring Security Applicable products PMP : AP SM Security page – 450 Platform Family AP/BHM The security page of AP/BHM is explained in Table 127.
Chapter 7: Configuration Configuring security Attribute Meaning Authentication Mode Operators may use this field to select from among the following authentication modes: Disabled—the AP/BHM requires no SMs/BHS to authenticate. (Factory default). Authentication Server —the AP/BHM requires any SM/BHS that attempts registration to be authenticated in Wireless Manager before registration.
Chapter 7: Configuration Authentication Server DNS Usage Configuring security The management DNS domain name may be toggled such that the name of the authentication server only needs to be specified and the DNS domain name is automatically appended to that name. Note This parameter is applicable to BHM. Authentication Server 1 to 5 Enter the IP address or server name of the authentication server (RADIUS or WM) and the Shared Secret configured in the authentication server.
Chapter 7: Configuration Configuring security None provides no encryption on the air link. DES (Data Encryption Standard): An over-the-air link encryption option that uses secret 56-bit keys and 8 parity bits. DES performs a series of bit permutations, substitutions, and recombination operations on blocks of data. DES encryption does not affect the performance or throughput of the system.
Chapter 7: Configuration Web Access SNMP Configuring security The Radio supports secured and non-secured web access protocols. Select suitable web access from drop down list: HTTP Only – provides non-secured web access. The radio to be accessed via http://. HTTPS Only – provides a secured web access. The radio to be accessed via https://. HTTP and HTTPS – If enabled, the radio can be accessed via both http and https.
Chapter 7: Configuration Configuring security Security page - 450 Platform Family SM The security page of 450 Platform Family SM is explained in Table 128.
Chapter 7: Configuration Configuring security Attribute Meaning Authentication Key Only if the AP to which this SM will register requires authentication, specify the key that the SM will use when authenticating. For alpha characters in this hex key, use only upper case.
Chapter 7: Configuration Configuring security Phase 2 Select the desired Phase 2 (Inside Identity) authentication protocol from the Phase 2 options of PAP (Password Authentication Protocol), CHAP (Challenge Handshake Authentication Protocol), and MSCHAP (Microsoft’s version of CHAP, version 2 is used). The protocol must be consistent with the authentication protocol configured on the RADIUS server.
Chapter 7: Configuration Encryption Setting Configuring security Specify the type of airlink security to apply to this SM. The encryption setting must match the encryption setting of the AP. None provides no encryption on the air link. DES (Data Encryption Standard): An over-the-air link encryption option that uses secret 56-bit keys and 8 parity bits. DES performs a series of bit permutations, substitutions, and recombination operations on blocks of data.
Chapter 7: Configuration Configuring security If you selected IP Access Filtering Disabled for the IP Access Control parameter, then no entries in this parameter are read, and access from all IP addresses is permitted. A subnet mask may be defined for each entry to allow for filtering control based on a range of IP addresses. Web Access SNMP The Radio supports secured and non-secured web access protocols. Select suitable web access from drop down list: HTTP Only – provides non-secured web access.
Chapter 7: Configuration Configuring security Security page –450 Platform Family BHS The Security page of 450 Platform Family BHS is explained in Table 129. Table 129 Security attributes - 450 Platform Family BHS Attribute Meaning Authentication Key Only if the BHM to which this BHS registers requires an authentication, specify the key that the BHS will use when authenticating. For alpha characters in this hex key, use only upper case.
Chapter 7: Configuration Configuring security Web, Telnet, FTP Session Timeout Enter the expiry in seconds for remote management sessions via HTTP, telnet, or FTP access to the BHS. IP Access Control You can permit access to the BHS from any IP address (IP Access Filtering Disabled) or limit it to access from only one, two, or three IP addresses that you specify (IP Access Filtering Enabled).
Chapter 7: Configuration Configuring radio parameters Configuring radio parameters PMP 450m Series – Configuring radio on page 7-125 PMP/PTP 450i Series – configuring radio on page 7-125 PMP/PTP 450 Series – configuring radio on page 7-147 Custom Frequencies page on page 7-164 DFS for 5 GHz Radios on page 7-167 MIMO-A mode of operation on page 7-169 Improved PPS performance of 450 Platform Family on page 7-171 Page 7-124
Chapter 7: Configuration Configuring radio parameters PMP 450m Series – Configuring radio Radio page - PMP 450m AP 5 GHz The Radio tab of the PMP 450m AP contains some of the configurable parameters that define how an AP operates. Note Only the frequencies available for your region and the selected Channel bandwidth are displayed.
Chapter 7: Configuration Configuring radio parameters Attribute Meaning Frequency Band Select the desired operating frequency band. Frequency Carrier Specify the frequency for the module to transmit. The default for this parameter is None. For a list of channels in the band, see the drop-down list on the radio GUI. Channel Bandwidth The channel size used by the radio for RF transmission. The setting for the channel bandwidth must match between the AP and the SM.
Chapter 7: Configuration Configuring radio parameters Installation Color Code With this feature enabled on the AP and SM, operators may install and remotely configure SMs without having to configure matching color codes between the modules. While the SM is accessible for configuration from above the AP (for remote provisioning) and below the SM (for local site provisioning), no user data is passed over the radio link.
Chapter 7: Configuration Configuring radio parameters Note In order to prevent self-interference, the frame configuration needs to align which includes Downlink Data, Max Range and Contention slots. For North America Region, the maximum Downlink % for a 5.4 GHz radio is 75% only.. Contention Slots (a.k.a. Control Slots) This field indicates the number of (reserved) Contention slots configured by the operator. The SM uses reserved Contention slots and unused data slots for bandwidth requests.
Chapter 7: Configuration Configuring radio parameters PMP/PTP 450i Series – configuring radio Radio page - PMP 450i AP 3 GHz The Radio tab of the PMP 450i AP 3 GHz is shown in Figure 128.
Chapter 7: Configuration Configuring radio parameters Note Refer Table 132 PMP 450i SM Radio attributes – 5 GHz on page 7-136 for parameter details Radio page - PMP 450i AP 5 GHz The Radio tab of the PMP 450i AP contains some of the configurable parameters that define how an AP operates. Note Only the frequencies available for your region and the selected Channel bandwidth are displayed.
Chapter 7: Configuration Attribute Frequency Band Frequency Carrier Alternate Frequency Carrier 1 and 2 Configuring radio parameters Meaning See Table 130 PMP 450m AP Radio attributes - 5 GHz on page 7-125 These parameters are displayed based on Regional Settings.
Chapter 7: Configuration Contention Slots (a.k.a. Control Slots) Broadcast Repeat Count Configuring radio parameters This field indicates the number of (reserved) Contention slots configured by the operator. The SM uses reserved Contention slots and unused data slots for bandwidth requests. See Contention slots on page7-168.
Chapter 7: Configuration Configuring radio parameters Multicast Repeat Count This value is the number of packets that are repeated for every multicast VC packet received on the AP (located under Radio tab of Configuration). Multicast (like Broadcast) packets go over a VC that is shared by all SMs, so there is no guaranteed delivery. The repeat count is an attempt to improve the odds of the packets getting over the link.
Chapter 7: Configuration Configuring radio parameters Frame Alignment Legacy Mode Mode OFF ON (Mode 1) Behavior (non-900 MHz radios) Behavior (FSK 900 MHz radios) By default frame start is aligned with devices with Timing Port synchronization By default frame start is aligned with FSK 900 MHz devices with Timing Port synchronization If the synchronization source changes (due to Autosync or otherwise) the radio will dynamically adjust its frame start to maintain alignment with the default frame star
Chapter 7: Configuration Configuring radio parameters Radio page - PMP 450i SM 3 GHz The Radio tab of the PMP 450i SM 3 GHz is shown in Figure 129.
Chapter 7: Configuration Configuring radio parameters Radio page – PMP 450i SM 5 GHz The Radio page of PMP 450i SM is explained in Table 132.
Chapter 7: Configuration Configuring radio parameters Attribute Meaning Custom Radio Frequency Scan Selection List Check the frequencies that SM has to scan for AP transmissions. See Radio Frequency Scan Selection List on page 7-161. Channel Bandwidth Scan The channel size used by the radio for RF transmission. Note Selecting multiple channel bandwidths will increase registration and re-registration times. Cyclic Prefix Scan The cyclic prefix for which AP scanning is executed.
Chapter 7: Configuration Configuring radio parameters SMs may be configured with up to 20 color codes. These color codes can be tagged as Primary, Secondary, or Tertiary, or Disable. When the SM is scanning for APs, it will first attempt to register to an AP that matches one of the SM’s primary color codes. Failing that, the SM will continue scanning and attempt to register to an AP that matches one of the SM’s secondary color codes.
Chapter 7: Configuration Configuring radio parameters Note Due to CPU load, this will slightly degrade packet per second processing. Note The frequencies that a user can select are controlled by the country or a region and the Channel Bandwidth selected. There can be a case where a user adds a custom frequency (from the Custom Frequencies page on page 7-164) and cannot see it in the pull down menu.
Chapter 7: Configuration Configuring radio parameters Radio page - PMP 450i AP 900 MHz The Radio tab of the PMP 450i AP 900 MHz is described in below table Table 133.
Chapter 7: Configuration Configuring radio parameters Attribute Meaning Frequency Carrier Specify the frequency for the module to transmit. The default for this parameter is None. For a list of channels in the band, see the dropdown list on the radio GUI. Channel Bandwidth The channel size used by the radio for RF transmission. The setting for the channel bandwidth must match between the AP and the SM. The supported Channel Bandwidths are 5, 7, 10 and 20 MHz.
Chapter 7: Configuration Frame Alignment Legacy Mode Configuring radio parameters See Table 131 PMP 450i AP Radio attributes - 5 GHz on page 7-130. Radio page - PTP 450i BHM 5 GHz The Radio page of PTP 450i BHM is explained in Table 134.
Chapter 7: Configuration Configuring radio parameters Attribute Meaning Frequency Band Select the operating frequency band of the radio. The supported bands are 4.9 GHz, 5.4 GHz and 5.7 GHz. Frequency Carrier Specify the frequency for the module to transmit. The default for this parameter is None. For a list of channels in the band, see the drop-down list on the radio GUI. Channel Bandwidth The channel size used by the radio for RF transmission.
Chapter 7: Configuration Configuring radio parameters PTP 450i Series modules are available as connectorized radios, which require the operator to adjust power to ensure regulatory compliance. The professional installer of the equipment has the responsibility to: Maintain awareness of applicable regulations. Calculate the permissible transmitter output power for the module. Confirm that the initial power setting is compliant with national or regional regulations.
Chapter 7: Configuration Configuring radio parameters Radio page – PTP 450i BHS 5 GHz The Radio page of PTP 450i BHS is explained in Table 135.
Chapter 7: Configuration Configuring radio parameters Attribute Meaning Custom Radio Frequency Scan Selection List Check any frequency that you want the BHS to scan for BHM transmissions. See Radio Frequency Scan Selection List on page 7-161. Channel Bandwidth Scan The channel size used by the radio for RF transmission. Note Selecting multiple channel bandwidths will increase registration and re-registration times. Cyclic Prefix Scan The cyclic prefix for which BHM scanning is executed.
Chapter 7: Configuration Configuring radio parameters PMP/PTP 450 Series – configuring radio Radio page - PMP 450 AP 5 GHz The Radio tab of the AP for 5 GHz is as shown in.Table 136.
Chapter 7: Configuration Configuring radio parameters Attribute Meaning Radio Configuration, Frame Configuration, Power Control, Multicast Data Control and Advance tab See Table 131 PMP 450i AP Radio attributes - 5 GHz on page 7-130. PMP 430 SM Registration PMP 450/430 Legacy Mode Control Messages PMP 430 Interop Mode See Table 131 PMP 450i AP Radio attributes - 5 GHz on page 7-130.
Chapter 7: Configuration Configuring radio parameters Radio page - PMP 450 AP 3.65 GHz Table 137 PMP 450 AP Radio attributes - 3.65 GHz Attribute Radio Configuration, Frame Configuration, Power Control, Multicast Data Control and Advance tab Meaning See Table 131 PMP 450i AP Radio attributes - 5 GHz on page 7-130.
Chapter 7: Configuration Configuring radio parameters Radio page - PMP 450 AP 3.5 GHz Table 138 PMP 450 AP Radio attributes - 3.5 GHz Attribute Radio Configuration, Frame Configuration, Power Control, Multicast Data Control and Advance tab Meaning See Table 131 PMP 450i AP Radio attributes - 5 GHz on page 7-130.
Chapter 7: Configuration Configuring radio parameters Radio page - PMP 450 AP 2.4 GHz Table 139 PMP 450 AP Radio attributes - 2.4 GHz Attribute Radio Configuration, Frame Configuration, Power Control, Multicast Data Control and Advance tab Meaning See Table 131 PMP 450i AP Radio attributes - 5 GHz on page 7-130.
Chapter 7: Configuration Configuring radio parameters Radio page - PMP 450 SM 5 GHz Table 140 PMP 450 SM Radio attributes – 5 GHz Page 7-152
Chapter 7: Configuration Configuring radio parameters Attribute Meaning Custom Radio Frequency Scan Selection List Check the frequencies that SM has to scan for AP transmissions. See Radio Frequency Scan Selection List on page 7-161. See Table 131 PMP 450i AP Radio attributes - 5 GHz on page 7-130.
Chapter 7: Configuration Configuring radio parameters Radio page - PMP 450 SM 3.65 GHz Table 141 PMP 450 SM Radio attributes – 3.65 GHz Attribute Meaning Custom Radio Frequency Scan Selection List Check the frequencies that SM has to scan for AP transmissions. See Radio Frequency Scan Selection List on page 7-161. See Table 131 PMP 450i AP Radio attributes - 5 GHz on page 7-130.
Chapter 7: Configuration Configuring radio parameters Radio page - PMP 450 SM 3.5 GHz Table 142 PMP 450 SM Radio attributes – 3.5 GHz Attribute Meaning Custom Radio Frequency Scan Selection List Check the frequencies that SM has to scan for AP transmissions. See Radio Frequency Scan Selection List on page 7-161. See Table 131 PMP 450i AP Radio attributes - 5 GHz on page 7-130.
Chapter 7: Configuration Configuring radio parameters Radio page - PMP 450 SM 2.4 GHz Table 143 PMP 450 SM Radio attributes – 2.4 GHz Attribute Meaning Custom Radio Frequency Scan Selection List Check the frequencies that SM has to scan for AP transmissions. See Radio Frequency Scan Selection List on page 7-161. See Table 131 PMP 450i AP Radio attributes - 5 GHz on page 7-130.
Chapter 7: Configuration Configuring radio parameters Radio page - PMP 450 SM 900 MHz Table 144 PMP 450 SM Radio attributes –900 MHz Attribute Meaning Custom Radio Frequency Scan Selection List See Table 131 PMP 450i AP Radio attributes - 5 GHz on page 7-130. Channel Bandwidth Scan See Table 131 PMP 450i AP Radio attributes - 5 GHz on page 7-130.
Chapter 7: Configuration Configuring radio parameters Color Code 1 Installation Color Code Large VC data Queue Color Code External Gain See Table 131 PMP 450i AP Radio attributes - 5 GHz on page 7-130 Receive Quality Debug See Table 131 PMP 450i AP Radio attributes - 5 GHz on page 7-130. Note The frequencies that a user can select are controlled by the country or a region and the Channel Bandwidth selected.
Chapter 7: Configuration Configuring radio parameters Radio page - PTP 450 BHM 5 GHz Table 145 PTP 450 BHM Radio attributes –5 GHz Attribute Meaning Refer Table 134 PTP 450i BHM Radio page attributes – 5 GHz on page 7-142 for all parameters details.
Chapter 7: Configuration Configuring radio parameters Radio page - PTP 450 BHS 5 GHz Table 146 PTP 450 BHM Radio attributes –5 GHz Attribute Meaning Refer Table 135 PTP 450i BHS Radio attributes – 5 GHz on page 7-145 for all parameters details.
Chapter 7: Configuration Configuring radio parameters Radio Frequency Scan Selection List The SM or BHS scans complete spectrum as per Full Spectrum Band Scan feature. SMs or BHS first boot into the smallest selected channel bandwidth (10 MHz, if selected) and scan all selected frequencies across both the 5.4 GHz and 5.7 GHz frequency bands. After this scan, if a wider channel bandwidth is selected (20 MHz), the SM/BHS automatically changes to 20 MHz channel bandwidth and then scans for APs/BHSs.
Chapter 7: Configuration Configuring radio parameters Note If the Multicast VC Data Rate is set to a modulation that the radio is not currently capable of or operates in non-permitted channel conditions, multicast data is sent but not received. Ex: If Multicast VC Data Rate is set to 6x and the channel conditions only permit 4x mode of operation, then multicast data is sent at 6x modulation but the SM will not receive the data.
Chapter 7: Configuration Configuring radio parameters Figure 131 Multicast scheduler statistics Page 7-163
Chapter 7: Configuration Configuring radio parameters Custom Frequencies page In addition to the Radio tab, AP/SM/BH has another tab called Custom Frequencies as shown in Table 148. The custom frequency tab allows to configure custom frequency at 1 KHz raster. It means that the custom frequencies can be at granularity of 1 KHz e.g. 4910.123 MHz, 4922.333 MHz, 4933.421 MHz etc. Note Ensure that a customer frequency exists before using SNMP to set the radio to a Custom Frequency.
Chapter 7: Configuration Configuring radio parameters Table 149 PMP/PTP 450 SM/BH Custom Frequencies page – 3.65 GHz Attribute Meaning Custom Frequency Configuration Custom frequencies with a channel raster of 1 KHz can be added from the available range by keying in the frequency and then clicking the Add Frequency button. Click Remove Frequency button to delete a specific frequency keyed in the text box.
Chapter 7: Configuration Configuring radio parameters Table 150 PMP/PTP 450 SM/BH Custom Frequencies page – 3.5 GHz Attribute Meaning Custom Frequency Configuration Custom frequencies with a channel raster of 1 KHz can be added from the available range by keying in the frequency and then clicking the Add Frequency button. Click Remove Frequency button to delete a specific frequency keyed in the text box.
Chapter 7: Configuration Configuring radio parameters DFS for 5 GHz Radios Dynamic Frequency Selection (DFS) is a requirement in several countries and regions for 5 GHz unlicensed systems to detect radar systems and avoid co-channel operation.
Chapter 7: Configuration Configuring radio parameters Contention slots The SM uses reserved Contention slots and unused data slots for bandwidth requests. Uplink Data Slots are used first for data. If they are not needed for data in a given frame, the remaining data slots can be used by the SMs for bandwidth requests. This allows SMs in sectors with a small number of Contention slots configured to still successfully transmit bandwidth requests using unused data slots.
Chapter 7: Configuration Configuring radio parameters MIMO-A mode of operation 450 Platform Family supports MIMO-B mode using the following modulation levels: QPSK, 16QAM, 64-QAM and 256-QAM. System Release 13.2 introduces MIMO-A mode of operation using the same modulation levels as the MIMO-B mode. With MIMO-B, the radio sends different streams of data over the two antennas whereas with MIMO-A, the radio uses a scheme that tries to optimize coverage by transmitting the same data over both antennas.
Chapter 7: Configuration Configuring radio parameters Table 153 Co-channel Interference per (CCI) MCS MCS of Victim MCS of Interferer Channel BW (MHz) CCI 1X (QPSK SISO) 6X (64-QAM MIMO-B) 5, 7, 10, 15, 20 or 30 10 dB 2X (16-QAM SISO) 6X (64-QAM MIMO-B) 5, 7, 10, 15, 20 or 30 17 dB 3X (64-QAM SISO) 6X (64-QAM MIMO-B) 5, 7, 10, 15, 20 or 30 25 dB 1X (QPSK MIMO-A) 6X (64-QAM MIMO-B) 5, 7, 10, 15, 20 or 30 7 dB 2X (16-QAM MIMO-A) 6X (64-QAM MIMO-B) 5, 7, 10, 15, 20 or 30 14 dB 3X (64-
Chapter 7: Configuration Configuring radio parameters Improved PPS performance of 450 Platform Family The 450m and 450i Series provides improved packets per second (PPS) performance compared to 450 Series. Through hardware and software enhancements, the PPS performance of the PMP 450i Series AP has been improved to 40k packets/second, measured through a standard RFC2544 test using 64 bytes packets.
Chapter 7: Configuration Setting up SNMP agent Setting up SNMP agent Operators may use SNMP commands to set configuration parameters and retrieve data from the AP and SM modules. Also, if enabled, when an event occurs, the SNMP agent on the 450 Platform Family sends a trap to whatever SNMP trap receivers configured in the management network.
Chapter 7: Configuration Setting up SNMP agent Configuring SM/BHS’s IP over-the-air access To access the SM/BHS management interface from a device situated above the AP, the SM/BHS’s Network Accessibility parameter (under the web GUI at Configuration > IP) may be set to Public. Table 155 LAN1 Network Interface Configuration tab of IP page attributes Attribute Meaning IP Address Internet Protocol (IP) address.
Chapter 7: Configuration Setting up SNMP agent Alternate DNS Server If the Preferred DNS server cannot be reached, the Alternate DNS Server is used. Domain Name The operator’s management domain name may be configured for DNS. The domain name configuration can be used for configuration of the servers in the operator’s network. The default domain name is example.com, and is only used if configured as such. Configuring SNMP The SNMP page configuration is explained below.
Chapter 7: Configuration Setting up SNMP agent Table 156 SNMP page attributes Page 7-175
Chapter 7: Configuration Setting up SNMP agent Attribute Meaning SNMP Community String 1 Specify a control string that can allow a Network Management Station (NMS) to access SNMP information. No spaces are allowed in this string. The default string is Canopy. SNMP Community String 1 Permissions You can designate the SNMP Community String 1 to be the password for WM, for example, to have Read / Write access to the module via SNMP or for all SNMP access to the module to be Read Only.
Chapter 7: Configuration Accessing IP / Subnet Mask 1 to 10 Setting up SNMP agent Specify the addresses that are allowed to send SNMP requests to this AP. The NMS has an address that is among these addresses (this subnet). You must enter both The network IP address in the form xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx The CIDR (Classless Interdomain Routing) prefix length in the form /xx For example: the /16 in 198.32.0.0/16 specifies a subnet mask of 255.255.0.
Chapter 7: Configuration Setting up SNMP agent Site Information Viewable to Guest Users Operators can enable or disable site information from appearing when a user is in GUEST account mode. Site Name Specify a string to associate with the physical module. This parameter is written into the sysName SNMP MIB-II object and can be polled by Wireless Manager or an NMS. The buffer size for this field is 128 characters. Site Contact Enter contact information for the module administrator.
Chapter 7: Configuration Configuring syslog Configuring syslog 450 Platform Family includes: Syslog event logging Configuring system logging Page 7-179
Chapter 7: Configuration Configuring syslog Syslog event logging Following events are logged in syslog as explained in Table 157. Table 157 Syslog parameters Attribute Meaning Timestamp All syslog messages captured from the radio have a timestamp. Configuration Changes This includes any device setting that has changed and includes the old or new parameter value, including the device reboots. User Login and Logout Syslog records each user login and logout, with username.
Chapter 7: Configuration Configuring syslog Table 158 Syslog Configuration attributes - AP Attribute Meaning Syslog DNS Server Usage To configure the AP/BHM to append or not append the DNS server name to the syslog server name. Syslog Server The dotted decimal or DNS name of the syslog server address. Syslog Server Port The syslog server port (default 514) to which syslog messaging is sent.
Chapter 7: Configuration Configuring syslog Table 159 Syslog Configuration attributes - SM Attribute Meaning Syslog Configuration Source This control determines whether the SM will attempt to use the syslog server definition from the AP, or whether it will use a local server definition. When set to AP preferred, use local when AP configuration unavailable, and if the SM can register with an AP, then it uses the syslog server defined on that AP.
Chapter 7: Configuration Syslog Minimum Level Configuring syslog This provides a selection for the minimum syslog message severity that is sent to the syslog server. Values range from fatal (highest severity and least verbose) to info (lowest severity, maximum verbosity). For example: If the Syslog Minimum Level is set to notice, then only messages with severity notice and above are sent. Syslog page of BHS The Syslog Configuration page is shown in Table 160.
Chapter 7: Configuration Configuring syslog whether it sends syslog messages. This allows an operator to override the BHM settings for individual BHSs in a sector. This control determines whether the BHS attempts to use the minimum syslog level defined by the BHM, or whether it uses a local defined value using the Syslog Minimum Level parameter.
Chapter 7: Configuration Configuring remote access Configuring remote access Accessing SM/BHS over-the-air by Web Proxy The SM/BHS may be accessed via the AP/BHM management GUI by navigating to Home > Session Status (or Home > Remote Subscribers for AP only) and clicking on the SM’s hyperlink. For example, to access one of the SMs, click LUID: 002 – [0a-00-3e-37-b9-fd], as shown in Figure 133. Figure 133 AP Session Status page The SessionStatus.
Chapter 7: Configuration Monitoring the Link Monitoring the Link Link monitoring procedure After configuring the link, either an operator in the network office or the SM/BHS INSTALLER user in the field (if read access to the AP/BHM is available to the INSTALLER) must perform the following procedure. Who is authorized and able to do this depends on local operator password policy, management VLAN setup and operational practices.
Chapter 7: Configuration 5 Monitoring the Link Click Session Count tab of Session Status List to display values for Session Count, Reg Count, and Re-Reg Count. Session Count: This field displays how many sessions the SM/BHS has had with the AP/BHM. Typically, this is the sum of Reg Count and Re-Reg Count. However, the result of internal calculation may display here as a value that slightly differs from the sum.
Chapter 7: Configuration Monitoring the Link Exporting Session Status page of AP/BHM The SessionStatus.xml hyper link allows user to export all displayed SMs or BHS data in Session Status table into an xml file. Figure 136 Exporting Session Status page of PMP 450m AP In case of PMP, if the session status page does not list any SM, the SessionStatus.xml will still be visible but the file would be empty. The file will contain data from all of the 5 different tables.
Chapter 7: Configuration Configuring quality of service Configuring quality of service Maximum Information Rate (MIR) Parameters Point-to-multipoint links use the following MIR parameters for bandwidth management: Sustained Uplink Data Rate (kbps) Uplink Burst Allocation (kb) Sustained Downlink Data Rate (kbps) Downlink Burst Allocation (kb) Max Burst Downlink Data Rate (kbps) Max Burst Uplink Data Rate (kbps) Set each of these parameters per AP or per SM independently.
Chapter 7: Configuration Configuring quality of service MIR Data Entry Checking Uplink and downlink MIR is enforced as shown in Figure 137. Note In these figures, entry refers to the setting in the data rate parameter, not the burst allocation parameter.
Chapter 7: Configuration Configuring quality of service Active CIR configuration can be verified via the AP’s Home > Session Status page. Bandwidth from the SM Perspective In the SM, normal web browsing, e-mail, small file transfers and short streaming video are rarely rate limited with practical bandwidth management (QoS) settings.
Chapter 7: Configuration Configuring quality of service These correlate to 64 individual (CodePoint) parameters in the Diffserv tab of the Configuration page. Per RFC 2474, 3 of these 64 are preset and cannot be changed. (See http://www.faqs.org/rfcs/rfc1902.html.) For any or all of the remaining 61 CodePoint parameters, you can specify a value of o 0 through 3 for low-priority handling. o 4 through 7 for high-priority handling.
Chapter 7: Configuration Configuring quality of service Traffic Scheduling The characteristics of traffic scheduling in a sector are summarized in Table 161.
Chapter 7: Configuration Configuring quality of service Setting the Configuration Source The AP includes a Configuration Source parameter, which sets where SMs that register to the AP are controlled for MIR, CIR, VLAN, and the high-priority channel as follows.
Chapter 7: Configuration Configuring quality of service Table 163 Where feature values are obtained for a SM with authentication required Configuration Source Setting in the AP Values are obtained from MIR Values VLAN Values High Priority Channel State Authentication Server Authentication Server Authentication Server Authentication Server SM SM SM SM Authentication Server+SM Authentication Server Authentication Server, then SM Authentication Server, then SM Note HPC represents the Hi Prior
Chapter 7: Configuration Configuring quality of service Configuring Quality of Service (QoS) Quality of Service (QoS) page of AP The QoS page of AP is explained in Table 165. Table 165 QoS page attributes - AP Attribute Meaning Max Burst Uplink Data Rate These parameters allow operators to specify the data rate at which a SM is allowed to transmit (until burst allocation limit is reached) before being recharged at the Sustained Uplink Data Rate with credits to transit more.
Chapter 7: Configuration Configuring quality of service Max Burst Downlink Data Rate These parameters allow operators to specify the data rate at which a SM is allowed to transmit (until burst allocation limit is reached) before being recharged at the Sustained Downlink Data Rate with credits to transit more. When set to 0 (default), the burst rate is unlimited.
Chapter 7: Configuration Configuring quality of service Quality of Service (QoS) page of SM The QoS page of SM is explained in Table 166. Table 166 QoS page attributes - SM Attribute Meaning Sustained Uplink Data Rate Specify the rate that this SM is replenished with credits for transmission. This default imposes no restriction on the uplink.
Chapter 7: Configuration Configuring quality of service Downlink Burst Allocation Configuration Source on page 7-73 Specify the maximum amount of data to allow the AP to transmit to this SM before the AP is replenished at the Sustained Downlink Data Rate with transmission credits.
Chapter 7: Configuration Hi Priority Downlink CIR Configuring quality of service This field indicates the minimum rate at which high priority traffic is sent over the downlink (unless CIR is oversubscribed or RF link quality is degraded). Committed Information Rate (CIR) on page 7-190 Setting the Configuration Source on page 7-194 Priority Precedence Allows operator to decide if 802.1p or DiffServ priority bits must be used first when making priority decisions.
Chapter 7: Configuration Configuring quality of service Quality of Service (QoS) page of BHS The QoS page of BHS is explained in Table 168. Table 168 QoS page attributes - BHS Attribute Meaning PPPoE Control Message Priority Operators may configure the BHS to utilize the high priority channel for PPPoE control messages. Configuring the BHS in this fashion can benefit the continuity of PPPoE connections when there are issues with PPPoE sessions being dropped in the network.
Chapter 7: Configuration Installation Color Code Installation Color Code With this feature enabled on the AP and SM, operators may install and remotely configure SMs without having to configure matching color codes between the modules. While the SM is accessible for configuration from above the AP (for remote provisioning) and below the SM (for local site provisioning), no user data is passed over the radio link.
Chapter 7: Configuration Zero Touch Configuration Using DHCP Option 66 Zero Touch Configuration Using DHCP Option 66 This feature allows an SM to get its configuration via DHCP option 66. This can be used for the initial configuration of an SM as well as managing the configuration of SMs on an ongoing basis. Here is how it works in brief: When the SM boots up, if it is set to use DHCP client, it will send out a DHCP Discover packet which includes a request for DHCP Option 66.
Chapter 7: Configuration Zero Touch Configuration Using DHCP Option 66 If some configuration is unique per SM, but rest of the configuration is common, the SMs can be staged with the unique part, and use option 66 to manage the common part. For example, if each SM needs to have its coordinates set, don’t include the coordinates in the golden config file. Instead, configure the coordinates for each SM manually. Manage the rest of the configuration using DHCP option 66.
Chapter 7: Configuration Zero Touch Configuration Using DHCP Option 66 "frequencyScanList": [ 5475000, 5480000 ], "colorCodeList": [ { "colorCode": 42, "priority": 1 } ] }, "networkConfig": { "lanDhcpState": 1 } }, "cfgFileVersion": "1.0", "cfgFileString": "Canopy configuration file", "configFileParameters": { "rebootIfRequired": true } } When configuration is imported, only the items that exist in the configuration file are modified. Parameters that are not in the imported file are not changed.
Chapter 7: Configuration Zero Touch Configuration Using DHCP Option 66 The following example explains how to make the change for Windows Server 2008. Adapt it to your specific DHCP server.
Chapter 7: Configuration Zero Touch Configuration Using DHCP Option 66 4 In the “Scope Options” dialog, scroll down to “066 Boot Server Host Name”, select the checkbox and enter the full URL to the golden config file as the “String value”. Then click “OK”. 5 In the DHCP snap-in window, right click and “Refresh” to see the DHCP option 66 in the list of DHCP options Supported URL Formats FTP, TFTP, HTTP and HTTPS URLs are supported. Some examples are given below. ftp://10.120.163.253/canopy.
Chapter 7: Configuration Zero Touch Configuration Using DHCP Option 66 In this case, the SM will append “.cfg” to the path and try to get that file. For example, if the SM’s MAC address is 0a-00-3e-a2-c2-74, it will request for ftp://10.120.163.253/smconfig/0a003ea2c274.cfg. This mechanism can be used to serve individual config file for each SM. Troubleshooting 1 Ensure that the___14 SM is running 13.3 or newer version of software.
Chapter 7: Configuration Configuring Radio via config file Configuring Radio via config file The 450 Platform Family supports export and import of a configuration file from the AP or SM as a text file. The configuration file is in JSON format. To export or import the configuration file, the logged in user needs to be an ADMINISTRATOR and it must not be a “read-only” account. The exported configuration file contains the complete configuration including all the default values.
Chapter 7: Configuration Configuring Radio via config file Procedure 26 Import the configuration from the GUI 1 Login to the GUI and go to Configuration → Unit Settings. 2 Click on “Browse” button under “Upload and Apply Configuration File” tab and select the configuration file from disk. 3 Click “Upload” followed by “Apply Configuration File” button click. 4 The “Status of Configuration File” section will show the results of the upload. 5 Review it to make sure there are no errors.
Chapter 7: Configuration Configuring cnMaestroTM Connectivity Configuring cnMaestroTM Connectivity 450 Platform Family network can be onboarded, configured and managed using cnMaestro™ Cloud or On Premises Server.
Chapter 7: Configuration Device Agent Version Configuring cnMaestroTM Connectivity This field shows device agent version. Prerequisites for onboarding to cnMaestro™ Devices types must be PMP 450m Series, PMP/PTP 450 Series, PMP/PTP 450i Series or PMP 430 Series SMs (interoperability mode only). Minimum required software version of 14.2.1. Device software images can be downloaded from http://support.cambiumnetworks.
Chapter 7: Configuration Configuring cnMaestroTM Connectivity Figure 142 DNS Test for cnMaestro™ connectivity If the SM is in Bridge mode, then LAN1 must have public accessbility with a public IP assigned and corresponding DNS setting. If the SM is in NAT mode, then Remote Management should be enabled with the standalone configuration option and DNS settings.
Chapter 7: Configuration Configuring cnMaestroTM Connectivity Device Agent Logs For debugging any onboarding issues please check the device agent logs by navigating to Logs>Device Agent Logs on the PMP device GUI as shown in Figure 143. In addition, a tech support dump can for the PMP device can be obtained from cnMaestro™ by navigating to Monitor->Tools menu after selecting the particular PMP device in the tree and clicking the tech support file icon.
Chapter 7: Configuration Configuring cnMaestroTM Connectivity Figure 144 Example cnMaestro™ screenshot For more information on these tools please see http://community.cambiumnetworks.com/t5/cnMaestro/How-to-use-the-cnMaestro-Tools-forTroubleshooting-Device-or/m-p/54503#U54503 Zero Touch on boarding of the PMP SMs when the corresponding AP is on boarded First a link should be established between the PMP AP and SM either by configuring manually or using the ICC.
Chapter 7: Configuration Configuring cnMaestroTM Connectivity Configure the devices by navigating to the Configure >Devices menu and selecting the PMP AP/SM in the tree and selecting the config template that needs to be pushed to the device. Configuration templates need to be created before the configuration can be pushed to the device.
Chapter 7: Configuration Configuring a RADIUS server Configuring a RADIUS server Configuring a RADIUS server in a PMP 450 Platform network is optional, but can provide added security, increase ease of network management and provide usage-based billing data. Understanding RADIUS for PMP 450 Platform Family PMP 450 Platform modules include support for the RADIUS (Remote Authentication Dial In User Service) protocol supporting Authentication and Accounting.
Chapter 7: Configuration Configuring a RADIUS server Microsoft RADIUS (Windows Server 2012 R2 version) Cisco ACS, Version 5.7.0.15 Note Aradial 5.3 has a bug that prevents “remote device login”, so doesn’t support the user name and password management feature. Choosing Authentication Mode and Configuring for Authentication Servers - AP On the AP’s Configuration > Security tab, select the RADIUS AAA Authentication Mode.
Chapter 7: Configuration Configuring a RADIUS server Table 170 Security tab attributes Page 7-219
Chapter 7: Configuration Configuring a RADIUS server Attribute Meaning Authentication Mode Operators may use this field to select the following authentication modes: Disabled—the AP requires no SMs to authenticate. Authentication Server —the AP requires any SM that attempts registration to be authenticated in Wireless Manager before registration. AP PreShared Key - The AP acts as the authentication server to its SMs and will make use of a user-configurable pre-shared authentication key.
Chapter 7: Configuration Selection Key Configuring a RADIUS server This option allows operators to choose which authentication key is used: Use Key above means that the key specified in Authentication Key is used for authentication Use Default Key means that a default key (based off of the SM’s MAC address) is used for authentication Encryption Key Specify the type of airlink security to apply to this AP. The encryption setting must match the encryption setting of the SMs.
