Cambium Networks cnReach N500 User manual

User Guide
cnReach™ N500
System Release: 01-30
(900 MHz, 700 MHz, 450 MHz, 220 MHz)

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Quick Start One-Page Reference
Current Software Version
This user guide reflects system release 01-20 containing the following software versions which can be
downloaded from the Cambium Networks support website:
https://support.cambiumnetworks.com/files/n500/
OS firmware: cn-EBX.5.2.17d_update
Radio firmware:
rf_1.48.17487-450jumbo (for both 450 MHz FCC and 450 MHz ETSI RED models)
rf_1.48.17487-700g2
rf_1.48.17487-900jumbo
rf_1.48.17487-200
Optional Software Modules:
cs-5.2.17d_module (for high-availability 1+1 station)
wr-5.2.17d_module (for wire replacement feature)
Caution
Note that there are different radio firmware files depending on the band of the radio. The
band is denoted in the filename (eg. 450 = 450 MHz radios; 900 = 900 MHz).
Default Login Information
Default IP address: 192.168.0.3
Default Username: admin
Default Password: admin
Please refer to the Obtaining an Unknown IP Address section in the Quick Start Guide if you cannot access the
User Interface.
Accessing the User Interface
The User Interface is accessed by initiating a secure HTTPS connection (or HTTP connection depending on the
radio’s configuration) from a Web Browser, via direct Ethernet port connection or active radio link.
•Ensure that your laptop is configured with an IP address on the same subnet as the default IP address.
•Type https://<IP ADDRESS> in the URL box; i.e. https://192.168.0.3
•If this is the first time attempting to connect via https the browser may prompt you regarding privacy.
Certificates are usually associated with fully-qualified domain names and not individual IP addresses, so
this prompt is completely normal.

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Accuracy
While reasonable efforts have been made to assure the accuracy of this document, Cambium Networks assumes no
liability resulting from any inaccuracies or omissions in this document, or from use of the information obtained herein.
Cambium reserves the right to make changes to any products described herein to improve reliability, function, or design,
and reserves the right to revise this document and to make changes from time to time in content hereof with no obligation
to notify any person of revisions or changes. Cambium does not assume any liability arising out of the application or use of
any product, software, or circuit described herein; neither does it convey license under its patent rights or the rights of
others. It is possible that this publication may contain references to, or information about Cambium products (machines
and programs), programming, or services that are not announced in your country. Such references or information must
not be construed to mean that Cambium intends to announce such Cambium products, programming, or services in your
country.
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licensors, or the 3rd Party software supplied material contained in the Cambium products described in this document may
not be copied, reproduced, reverse engineered, distributed, merged or modified in any manner without the express
written permission of Cambium. Furthermore, the purchase of Cambium products shall not be deemed to grant either
directly or by implication, estoppel, or otherwise, any license under the copyrights, patents or patent applications of
Cambium or other 3rd Party supplied software, except for the normal non-exclusive, royalty free license to use that arises
by operation of law in the sale of a product.
Restrictions
Software and documentation are copyrighted materials. Making unauthorized copies is prohibited by law. No part of the
software or documentation may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into
any language or computer language, in any form or by any means, without prior written permission of Cambium.
License Agreements
The software described in this document is the property of Cambium and its licensors. It is furnished by express license
agreement only and may be used only in accordance with the terms of such an agreement.
High Risk Materials
Cambium and its supplier(s) specifically disclaim any express or implied warranty of fitness for any high risk activities or
uses of its products including, but not limited to, the operation of nuclear facilities, aircraft navigation or aircraft
communication systems, air traffic control, life support, or weapons systems (“High Risk Use”). Any High Risk is
unauthorized, is made at your own risk and you shall be responsible for any and all losses, damage or claims arising out of
any High Risk Use.
© 2018 Cambium Networks Limited. All Rights Reserved.

Contents
Quick Start One-Page Reference................................................................................................................................ ii
Current Software Version................................................................................................................................................ ii
Default Login Information ............................................................................................................................................... ii
Accessing the User Interface ......................................................................................................................................... ii
About This User Guide ..................................................................................................................................................ix
Contacting Cambium Networks ..................................................................................................................................ix
Purpose ...................................................................................................................................................................................x
Cross references..................................................................................................................................................................x
Feedback ................................................................................................................................................................................x
Important regulatory information........................................................................................................................................xi
Problems and warranty ...........................................................................................................................................................xii
Reporting problems.........................................................................................................................................................xii
Repair and service ............................................................................................................................................................xii
Hardware warranty...........................................................................................................................................................xii
Security advice ......................................................................................................................................................................... xiv
Warnings, cautions, and notes ............................................................................................................................................ xv
Warnings.............................................................................................................................................................................. xv
Cautions ............................................................................................................................................................................... xv
Notes ..................................................................................................................................................................................... xv
Caring for the environment ................................................................................................................................................. xvi
Chapter 1: Product Description ............................................................................................................................1-1
cnReach System........................................................................................................................................................................1-2
cnReach N500 Radio Modules.................................................................................................................................. 1-4
Accessories.........................................................................................................................................................................1-7
Antennas............................................................................................................................................................................1-10
cnMaestro ..........................................................................................................................................................................1-14
LINKPlanner......................................................................................................................................................................1-16
Chapter 2: System Configuration........................................................................................................................2-1
User Interface Overview .......................................................................................................................................................2-2
Default IP Address..........................................................................................................................................................2-2
Accessing the User Interface .....................................................................................................................................2-2
Troubleshooting Access to the User Interface...................................................................................................2-2
Navigating the User Interface................................................................................................................................... 2-4
Main Menu ...................................................................................................................................................................................2-5
Main Menu Fields.............................................................................................................................................................2-5
Network Menu ...........................................................................................................................................................................2-7
Network/VLANs ..............................................................................................................................................................2-7
Network/Interface Settings....................................................................................................................................... 2-8
Network/Static Routes............................................................................................................................................... 2-12
Network/Net Filters ..................................................................................................................................................... 2-13
Network/NAT & Port Forwarding..........................................................................................................................2-13
Radio Menu...............................................................................................................................................................................2-14
Radio/Band Settings (Full Configuration Mode).............................................................................................2-14
Radio/RF Settings ........................................................................................................................................................ 2-15

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Radio/Network Settings (Full Configuration Mode)..................................................................................... 2-22
Auto-Configuration Mode ........................................................................................................................................ 2-32
Radio/Seamless Serial Map .....................................................................................................................................2-34
Serial Menu ..............................................................................................................................................................................2-35
Serial/Local Serial Settings......................................................................................................................................2-35
Serial/Serial Services ..................................................................................................................................................2-36
Seamless Serial Service .............................................................................................................................................2-42
Serial/Modbus Bridging ............................................................................................................................................2-43
cnMaestro Menu ....................................................................................................................................................................2-46
cnMaestro/Management Settings.........................................................................................................................2-46
I/O Menu...................................................................................................................................................................................2-48
I/O/Channel Settings..................................................................................................................................................2-48
I/O/Modbus Settings..................................................................................................................................................2-49
I/O/Calibration Settings.............................................................................................................................................2-51
Wire-replacement Menu .................................................................................................................................................... 2-52
Step by Step for wire-replacement configuration.........................................................................................2-53
Meanings for each field in the wire-replacement configuration..............................................................2-54
Wire Status .....................................................................................................................................................................2-55
Diagnostics Menu..................................................................................................................................................................2-56
Diagnostics/Neighbor List ....................................................................................................................................... 2-57
Diagnostics/RF Statistics .........................................................................................................................................2-57
Diagnostics/RF Ping ...................................................................................................................................................2-58
Diagnostics/RF Throughput................................................................................................................................... 2-60
Diagnostics/Spectrum Analyzer.............................................................................................................................2-61
Diagnostics/Network Statistics .............................................................................................................................2-66
Diagnostics/Forwarding Table...............................................................................................................................2-68
Diagnostics/Route Table ..........................................................................................................................................2-69
Diagnostics/ARP Table..............................................................................................................................................2-69
Diagnostics/Serial Statistics....................................................................................................................................2-70
Diagnostics/DNS Lookup .......................................................................................................................................... 2-71
Diagnostics/Ping ........................................................................................................................................................... 2-71
Diagnostics/Traceroute............................................................................................................................................. 2-72
Diagnostics/IO Status ................................................................................................................................................ 2-72
Management Menu...............................................................................................................................................................2-73
Management / Logout ............................................................................................................................................... 2-73
Management/Password ............................................................................................................................................ 2-73
Management/Administration..................................................................................................................................2-74
Management/Advanced Settings ......................................................................................................................... 2-75
Management/Files .......................................................................................................................................................2-75
Management/SNMP .................................................................................................................................................... 2-77
Security Menu.........................................................................................................................................................................2-79
Security/AES..................................................................................................................................................................2-79
Security/Banner............................................................................................................................................................2-80
Chapter 3: Technical Reference...........................................................................................................................3-1
Radio/Air Interface Features ..............................................................................................................................................3-2
Network Role ....................................................................................................................................................................3-2
Point to Point (PTP).......................................................................................................................................................3-2

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Point to Multi-Point (PMP) ..........................................................................................................................................3-2
Transmit Power and RSSI ........................................................................................................................................... 3-3
Transmit Rates ................................................................................................................................................................ 3-6
Adaptive Modulation .....................................................................................................................................................3-7
Frequency Hopping (900 MHz ISM Only)............................................................................................................3-7
Access Point Synchronization .................................................................................................................................. 3-9
Max Payload Bytes .......................................................................................................................................................3-15
Dynamic Payload..........................................................................................................................................................3-24
Networking Features...........................................................................................................................................................3-25
Routing .............................................................................................................................................................................3-25
Network/VLANs ...........................................................................................................................................................3-26
IO Capability on cnReach Radios...................................................................................................................................3-28
Digital I/O........................................................................................................................................................................3-28
Analog I/O.......................................................................................................................................................................3-29
Per-Pin Capabilties ......................................................................................................................................................3-29
Digital Input....................................................................................................................................................................3-30
Digital Output................................................................................................................................................................3-32
Analog Input...................................................................................................................................................................3-33
Analog Output...............................................................................................................................................................3-33
Roaming Feature (ISM only) ............................................................................................................................................3-34
Management and Diagnostics Features......................................................................................................................3-37
Radio Hardware and Interfaces ......................................................................................................................................3-38
Interface Cabling ..........................................................................................................................................................3-38
I/O Connections for Radios ......................................................................................................................................3-41
Status LEDs ....................................................................................................................................................................3-42
900 MHz Specific Performance Data.......................................................................................................................... 3-44
900 MHz ISM Throughput Measurements........................................................................................................ 3-44
900 MHz MAS Licensed Throughput Measurements...................................................................................3-46
Tx Power and Sensitivity (900 MHz ISM)..........................................................................................................3-47
Tx Power and Sensitivity (900 MHz MAS)........................................................................................................3-48
Channel and Hop Tables (900 MHz ISM Band Only)....................................................................................3-49
450 MHz Specific Performance Data ........................................................................................................................... 3-57
450 MHz Throughput Measurements..................................................................................................................3-57
450 MHz Tx Power and Sensitivity ......................................................................................................................3-58
700 MHz Specific Performance Data...........................................................................................................................3-59
700 MHz Throughput Measurements..................................................................................................................3-59
700 MHz Tx Power and Receive Sensitivity......................................................................................................3-61
220 MHz Specific Performance Data ...........................................................................................................................3-62
220 MHz Throughput Measurements ..................................................................................................................3-62
220 MHz Tx Power and Receive Sensitivity .....................................................................................................3-64
Chapter 4: Tasks and Best Practices..................................................................................................................4-1
Obtaining an Unknown IP Address ................................................................................................................................. 4-2
Optimizing Radio Settings.................................................................................................................................................. 4-5
Modulation ........................................................................................................................................................................ 4-5
Payload Bytes.................................................................................................................................................................. 4-5
Transmit Power............................................................................................................................................................... 4-5
Best Settings for Speed and Throughput............................................................................................................ 4-5

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Creating a Simple Point-to-Point Link ........................................................................................................................... 4-6
Identical Radio Settings .............................................................................................................................................. 4-6
Setting up a Simple PMP Network ................................................................................................................................ 4-10
Identical Radio Settings ..............................................................................................................................................4-11
Unique Radio Settings .................................................................................................................................................4-11
Notes for Bench Testing .....................................................................................................................................................4-12
Using the Status LEDs for Diagnostics.........................................................................................................................4-13
Setting up a Back-to-Back Repeater.............................................................................................................................4-14
Configure PMP Network #1.......................................................................................................................................4-15
Configure PMP Network #2......................................................................................................................................4-16
Setting Up Static Routes ...........................................................................................................................................4-16
Radio Subnet...................................................................................................................................................................4-17
Ethernet Port Subnets ................................................................................................................................................4-18
Optimizing Receive Levels (RSSI).................................................................................................................................4-22
Converting dBm to mW to dBm ....................................................................................................................................4-24
Transmission Systems.........................................................................................................................................................4-25
Chapter 5: Installation.............................................................................................................................................5-1
Safety .............................................................................................................................................................................................5-1
Power lines..........................................................................................................................................................................5-1
Working at heights..........................................................................................................................................................5-1
Power Supplies..................................................................................................................................................................5-1
Grounding and protective earth................................................................................................................................5-1
Powering down before servicing .............................................................................................................................5-2
Primary disconnect device..........................................................................................................................................5-2
RF exposure near the antenna ..................................................................................................................................5-2
Minimum separation distances..................................................................................................................................5-2
Grounding and lightning protection requirements ..........................................................................................5-2
Lightning protection zones.........................................................................................................................................5-3
Site grounding system................................................................................................................................................. 5-4
Grounding cable installation methods .................................................................................................................. 5-4
Siting the uGPS and antennas .................................................................................................................................. 5-4
Thermal Safety ................................................................................................................................................................ 5-4
Mounting the cnReach Module ......................................................................................................................................... 5-6
Deployment Process ..............................................................................................................................................................5-7
Planning...............................................................................................................................................................................5-7
LINKPlanner.......................................................................................................................................................................5-7
Site Survey .........................................................................................................................................................................5-7
Installation..........................................................................................................................................................................5-7
Chapter 6: Legal/Regulatory Information .......................................................................................................6-9
Complying with rules for the country of operation ............................................................................................... 6-10
USA specific information .......................................................................................................................................... 6-10
Canada specific information.................................................................................................................................... 6-10
Renseignements specifiques au Canada............................................................................................................ 6-10
EU specific information ...............................................................................................................................................6-11
EU Declaration of Conformity ..................................................................................................................................6-11
Application firmware....................................................................................................................................................6-11
Specific expertise and training for professional installers ...................................................................................6-12

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External antennas .........................................................................................................................................................6-12
Antennas externes........................................................................................................................................................6-12
Ethernet networking skills.........................................................................................................................................6-12
Lightning protection....................................................................................................................................................6-12
Training..............................................................................................................................................................................6-12
Compliance with safety standards .................................................................................................................................6-13
Human exposure to radio frequency energy ....................................................................................................6-14
Compliance with radio regulations ................................................................................................................................6-18
Type approvals...............................................................................................................................................................6-18
Cambium Networks end user license agreement .................................................................................................. 6-20
Third party software............................................................................................................................................................6-24

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About This User Guide
This guide contains the following chapters:
•Chapter 1: Product Description
oAn overview of cnReach with model numbers, descriptions of accessories, etc.
•Chapter 2: System Configuration
oA page-by-page walkthrough of the GUI with explanations and recommendations for
each setting.
•Chapter 3: Technical Reference
oDetailed descriptions of the technologies and techniques used by cnReach. Also
reference tables for capacity, link budgets and payload sizes.
•Chapter 4: Tasks and Best Practices Network Deployments
oRecommendations for performing common tasks associated with designing, deploying
and maintaining cnReach networks.
•Chapter 5: Legal and Regulatory
Contacting Cambium Networks
Support website: http://support.cambiumnetworks.com/
Main website: http://www.cambiumnetworks.com
Sales enquiries: [e-mail]
Telephone number list: http://www.cambiumnetworks.com/contact
Address: Cambium Networks
Suite 360
3800 Golf Road
Rolling Meadows, IL 60008

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Purpose
Cambium Networks cnReach N500 documents are intended to instruct and assist personnel in the
operation, installation and maintenance of cnReach equipment and ancillary devices. It is recommended
that all personnel engaged in such activities be properly trained.
Cambium Networks disclaims all liability whatsoever, implied or express, for any risk of damage, loss or
reduction in system performance arising directly or indirectly out of the failure of the customer, or
anyone acting on the customer's behalf, to abide by the instructions, system parameters, or
recommendations made in this document.
Cross references
References to external publications are shown in italics. Other cross references, emphasized in blue text
in electronic versions, are active links to the references.
This document is divided into numbered chapters that are divided into sections. Sections are not
numbered, but are individually named at the top of each page, and are listed in the table of contents.
Feedback
We appreciate feedback from the users of our documents. This includes feedback on the structure,
content, accuracy, or completeness of our documents. Send feedback to
[e-mail] .

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Important regulatory information
Refer to Chapter 5: Legal and Regulatory Information

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Problems and warranty
Reporting problems
If any problems are encountered when installing or operating this equipment, follow this procedure to
investigate and report:
o
Search this document and the software release notes of supported releases.
o
Visit the support website. (http://support.cambiumnetworks.com )
o
Ask for assistance from your Cambium Networks channel partner.
o
Gather information from affected units, such as any available diagnostic downloads.
oEscalate the problem by emailing or telephoning support
oMake a post on the Cambium Networks community forum:
http://community.cambiumnetworks.com
Repair and service
If unit failure is suspected, obtain details of the Return Material Authorization (RMA) process from the
support website.
Hardware warranty
Cambium’s standard hardware warranty is for one (1) year from date of shipment from Cambium
Networks or a Cambium distributor. Cambium Networks warrants that hardware will conform to the
relevant published specifications and will be free from material defects in material and workmanship
under normal use and service. Cambium shall within this time, at its own option, either repair or replace
the defective product within thirty (30) days of receipt of the defective product. Repaired or replaced
product will be subject to the original warranty period but not less than thirty (30) days.
To register products or activate warranties, visit the Cambium Networks support website. For warranty
assistance, contact the reseller or distributor.
Cambium offers extended warranties on cnReach hardware. The following model numbers are available
for ordering from your Cambium channel partner. Extended warranties can be added to provide a total
of up to 5 years. In addition, an All Risks Advanced Replacement option is available that covers all but
negligent or intentional damages and provides for a replacement to be sent to you prior to the return of
the damaged device.
Part Number Description
EW-E1NBN51-WW cnReach N500 Single Radio Extended Warranty, 1 Additional Year
EW-E2NBN51-WW cnReach N500 Single Radio Extended Warranty, 2 Additional Years
EW-E3NBN51-WW cnReach N500 Single Radio Extended Warranty, 3 Additional Years

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EW-E4NBN51-WW cnReach N500 Single Radio Extended Warranty, 4 Additional Years
EW-E1NBN52-WW cnReach N500 Dual Radio Extended Warranty, 1 Additional Year
EW-E2NBN52-WW cnReach N500 Dual Radio Extended Warranty, 2 Additional Years
EW-E3NBN52-WW cnReach N500 Dual Radio Extended Warranty, 3 Additional Years
EW-E4NBN52-WW cnReach N500 Dual Radio Extended Warranty, 4 Additional Years
AR-E0NBN51-WW cnReach N500 Single Radio - Upgrade to All Risks Advanced Replacement
Program during 1st Year warranty
AR-E1NBN51-WW cnReach N500 Single Radio - Extended Warranty and All Risks Advanced
Replacement Program, 1 Additional Year
AR-E2NBN51-WW cnReach N500 Single Radio - Extended Warranty and All Risks Advanced
Replacement Program, 2 Additional Years
AR-E3NBN51-WW cnReach N500 Single Radio - Extended Warranty and All Risks Advanced
Replacement Program, 3 Additional Years
AR-E4NBN51-WW cnReach N500 Single Radio - Extended Warranty and All Risks Advanced
Replacement Program, 4 Additional Years
AR-E0NBN52-WW cnReach N500 Dual Radio - Upgrade to All Risks Advanced Replacement
Program during 1st Year warranty
AR-E1NBN52-WW cnReach N500 Dual Radio - Extended Warranty and All Risks Advanced
Replacement Program, 1 Additional Year
AR-E2NBN52-WW cnReach N500 Dual Radio - Extended Warranty and All Risks Advanced
Replacement Program, 2 Additional Years
AR-E3NBN52-WW cnReach N500 Dual Radio - Extended Warranty and All Risks Advanced
Replacement Program, 3 Additional Years
AR-E4NBN52-WW cnReach N500 Dual Radio - Extended Warranty and All Risks Advanced
Replacement Program, 4 Additional Years
Caution
Using non-Cambium parts for repair could damage the equipment or void warranty.
Contact Cambium for service and repair instructions.
Portions of Cambium equipment may be damaged from exposure to electrostatic
discharge. Use precautions to prevent damage.

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Security advice
Cambium Networks systems and equipment provide security parameters that can be configured by the
operator based on their particular operating environment. Cambium recommends setting and using
these parameters following industry recognized security practices. Security aspects to be considered
are protecting the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information and assets. Assets include the
ability to communicate, information about the nature of the communications, and information about the
parties involved.
In certain instances, Cambium makes specific recommendations regarding security practices, however
the implementation of these recommendations and final responsibility for the security of the system lies
with the operator of the system.
To report a potential vulnerability in Cambium Networks products or report an incident involving the
Cambium Networks corporate network please email us at [e-mail].
If you’d like to receive e-mail notifications of known vulnerabilities and security advisories visit our
website at https://www.cambiumnetworks.com/security/ to sign up.

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Warnings, cautions, and notes
The following describes how warnings and cautions are used in this document and in all documents of
the Cambium Networks document set.
Warnings
Warnings precede instructions that contain potentially hazardous situations. Warnings are used to alert
the reader to possible hazards that could cause loss of life or physical injury. A warning has the
following format:
Warning
Warning text and consequence for not following the instructions in the warning.
Cautions
Cautions precede instructions and are used when there is a possibility of damage to systems, software,
or individual items of equipment within a system. However, this damage presents no danger to
personnel. A caution has the following format:
Attention
Caution text and consequence for not following the instructions in the caution.
Notes
A note means that there is a possibility of an undesirable situation or provides additional information to
help the reader understand a topic or concept. A note has the following format:
Note
Note text.

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Caring for the environment
The following information describes national or regional requirements for the disposal of Cambium
Networks supplied equipment and for the approved disposal of surplus packaging.
In EU countries
The following information is provided to enable regulatory compliance with the European Union (EU)
directives identified and any amendments made to these directives when using Cambium equipment in
EU countries.
Disposal of Cambium Networks equipment
European Union (EU) Directive 2002/96/EC Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE)
Do not dispose of Cambium equipment in landfill sites. For disposal instructions, refer to
http://www.cambiumnetworks.com/support
Disposal of surplus packaging
Do not dispose of surplus packaging in landfill sites. In the EU, it is the individual recipient’s
responsibility to ensure that packaging materials are collected and recycled according to the
requirements of EU environmental law.
In non-EU countries
In non-EU countries, dispose of Cambium equipment and all surplus packaging in accordance with
national and regional regulations.

Chapter 1: Product Description
cnReach N500 Radio Module

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cnReach System
For outdoor critical infrastructure operations, cn Reach solutions transport process monitoring and
control data from the remote sensor back to the operations center supporting real-time automated
decision making and on-going analytics. Covering large geographic areas, hard to reach terrain and
challenging spectrum environments, cn Reach delivers reliable, secure connectivity to the petrochemical,
electric utility, water/wastewater/stormwater and transportation industries. cn Reach eases the
migration to modern networks by combining legacy serial and analog/digital I/O with TCP/IP and
Ethernet connectivity. Fully integrated into a ‘single pane-of-glass’ management platform ( cn Maestro™)
cn Reach helps bridge the IT/OT sides of complex organizations. Combining cn Reach’s licensed and
unlicensed narrow-band radios with Cambium Networks’ broadband technologies, industrial
organizations are delivering end-to-end Industrial “Internet of Things” solutions today.
A cnReach system consists of the following components:
•Radio modules available in multiple frequency bands; access to spectrum depends on
geographic location and your access to the spectrum to be used:
oFrequencies
Licensed and unlicensed 900 MHz
•FCC models
•Australia models
Licensed 757-758 and 787-788 MHz for United States only
Licensed 406-430 and 450-470 MHz
•ETSI RED models
•US/FCC models
Licensed 220 MHz (217 to 222 MHz) for United States only
oSingle or dual radio modules
oWith or without built-in analog/digital I/O
•Accessories
o24 VDC Power supplies (AC input ‘bricks’ or DIN-rail mount AC supplies)
oYagi, Omni and ‘whip’ antennas
oYagi and Omni antennas can be purchased with or without an installation kit that
includes cabling, surge suppression, grounding and weather-proofing
oDIN-Rail mounts
oDB-9 to RJ-45 adaptor for accessing the serial port on the radio
oSpare power and I/O connectors
•LINKPlanner
oA planning and deployment tool made available by Cambium Networks
oEasy-to-use graphical interface that integrates with Google Earth or Google Maps
oProvides predictions of link performance and reliability
oProvides a bill of materials

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oProvides an installation report to simplify the installation and alignment of cnReach
radios
oLINKPlanner can be downloaded at no cost from the Cambium Networks website at
http://www.cambiumnetworks.com/linkplanner
•cnMaestro
oFull life-cycle network management solution for networks based on Cambium Networks
equipment.
oSupports on-boarding, performance, fault and configuration management in a single
pane-of-glass
oAvailable in both cloud and on-premises versions.
•cnReach radios are often installed in NEMA enclosures as cnReach radios and power supplies
are not designed for deployment in water or dust environments.

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cnReach N500 Radio Modules
An overview of the cnReach N500 Radio Modules is provided in this section. More details are available
in the technical reference section of Chapter 3.
The N500 is available in 900 MHz with the same radio supporting both MAS licensed and ISM
unlicensed spectrum. cnReach is also available in additional licensed bands 700 MHz, 406-430 and
450-470 MHz and 217-222 MHz. In 900 MHz unlicensed operation, the radio operates in a frequency
hopping spread spectrum mode which hops on various frequencing never dwelling on the same channel
for very long. In licensed mode operation, the radio operates solely on the channel or channel-pair
allocated. In all cases, cnReach operates as a TDD radio.
The N500 series has a flexible set of I/O options including two serial ports, two Ethernet ports and
optional integrated I/O.
In 900 MHz unlicensed band, the radio can be deployed in point-to-point (PTP), point-to-multipoint
PMP) store-and-forward and back-to-back repeater modes.
In licensed bands, the radio can be deployed in point-to-point (PTP), point-to-multipoint PMP) and
back-to-back repeater modes.
Key Features include:
•Layer 2 Bridging and Layer 3 Routing
•Adaptive Modulation
•Single and Dual Radio options for advanced relay and store-and-forward applications
•AP Synchronization
•Secure communications with AES 128/256-bit encryption with password authentication
•Extensive I/O capabilities easing the transition from serial to all-IP networks with multiple serial
ports, Ethernet ports and analog/digital I/O built-in
cnReach radios all have the same design with front access to communication ports and side access to
RF and I/O connections. The radio may or may not be DIN rail mounted with an optional DIN-rail mount
connector. The top of the radio enclosure is a heat sink needed for high-power dual-radio applications –
the finned heat sink surface should be kept clear of any materials. The practice of stacking radios on top
of each other is not recommended as a gap should always be maintained between radios to aid with
heat dissipation.
The front of the radio includes (from left to right) a 10-32VDC power connector, two RJ-45 serial port
connectors, two RJ-45 Ethernet port connectors, a USB connector (not currently used), and two sets of
indicator lights for up to two radio modules.
The left side of the radio may have I/O connectivity as an option. The radio can be ordered with or
without analog/digital I/O. For radios without integrated I/O the left-side connector is used for
synchronization.