Cambium Networks cnWave V1000 User manual

QUICK START GUIDE
60 GHz cnWave™
System Release 1.2.2.1

phn-5222_009v000 July 2023
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Contents 3
Contents
Contents 3
Introduction 5
Product Description 6
Installation and Operation 7
Product Safety Information 8
Hardware Overview 10
V1000 10
V1000 Wall and pole mount 10
V2000 11
V2000 Adjustable pole mount 12
V3000 14
V3000 Precision bracket (C000000L125A) 14
V3000 Tilt bracket (N000045L002A) 16
V5000 18
V5000 Pole mount (C000000L137A) 18
Mounting of 60 GHz cnWave™ products 19
V1000 Pole mount 19
V1000 Wall mount 20
V2000 Adjustable pole mount 22
V3000 Precision bracket 25
V5000 Pole mount bracket 33
Connecting 60 GHz cnWave Products 37
Installing PSU and powering the ODU 37
Installing the 60W DC power injector 38
Installing the AC/DC PSU 40
Installing 15W or 30W power injector 41
Operation 43

Contents 4
Configuration and Alignment 44
Deployment of nodes 44
Antenna alignment 45
Bridge-in-a-Box - Getting Started 52
Bridge-in-a-Box solutions 52
Package contents 53
Features 54
Benefits and use cases 54
Hardware installation 55
Configuration 55
Support contacts 55
Glossary 56
Cambium Networks 57

Introduction 5
Introduction
This Quick Start Guide assists operators in acquiring a high-level understanding of the 60 GHz cnWave™
platform hardware, installation methods, initial login procedures, and safety/warranty information.

Product Description 6
Product Description
The 60 GHz cnWave™ solution from Cambium Networks provides easy, fast, and cost- effective wireless
Gigabit connectivity for edge access and/or high-capacity backhaul for edge access solutions at a
significantly lower than fiber infrastructure. Service providers and enterprises now have access to Gigabit
for business and residential connectivity, backhaul for Wi-Fi access. Certified for Facebook Terragraph,
60 GHz cnWave™ mesh solutions are highly efficient at handling high-density deployments in cities and
suburban areas.
Figure 1: 60 GHz cnWave™ products

Installation and Operation 7
Installation and Operation
Installation and operation of this product are complex, and Cambium, therefore, recommends
professional installation and management of the system to ensure that operation complies with the
regulations of the region where the product is installed. Follow the instructions described in this Quick
Start Guide . For more details on the installation and operation of 60 GHz cnWave devices, refer 60 GHz
cnWave™ User Guide .
The installer must have sufficient skills, knowledge and experience to perform the installation task and is
responsible for:
lFamiliarity with current applicable national regulations including radio regulations, electrical
installation regulations, surge protection regulations and ‘working at heights’ regulations
lInstallation following Cambium Networks instructions
lConfirming that the equipment settings are compliant with national or regional regulations
lFamiliarity with training material available on the Cambium Networks website.
Observe the important instructions given in this guide during installation. This sets the equipment in
compliance with national regulatory regulations and ensures legal operation.
Ensure the 60 GHz cnWave equipment is fitted with the latest application code. The software is available
on the Cambium Networks Support site. For contact details, visit the Contact Support site.

Product Safety Information 8
Product Safety Information
Warning
To prevent loss of life or physical injury, observe the following safety guidelines.
In no event shall Cambium Networks be liable for any injury or damage caused
during the installation of the Cambium 60 GHz cnWave radio nodes. Ensure that
only qualified personnel install 60 GHz cnWave radios.
Attention
Pour éviter toute perte de vie ou blessure physique, respectez les consignes de
sécurité suivantes. En aucun cas Cambium Networks ne pourra être tenu
responsable des blessures ou dommages causés lors de l'installation des nœuds
radio Cambium 60 GHz cnWave. Assurez-vous que seul du personnel qualifié
installe les radios cnWave 60 GHz.
1. Exercise extreme care when working near power lines.
2. Exercise extreme care when working at heights.
3. Always use one of the approved power supply options. Failure to use the Cambium-supplied PSUs
could result in equipment damage and will invalidate the safety certification and may cause a
safety hazard.
4. The cnWave™ radios must be properly grounded to protect against lightning. It is the user’s
responsibility to install the equipment in accordance with national regulations. In the USA, follow
the requirements of the National Electrical Code NFPA 70-2005 and 780-2004 Installation of
Lightning Protection Systems. In Canada, follow Section 54 of the Canadian Electrical Code. These
codes describe correct installation procedures for grounding the outdoor unit, mast, lead-in wire
and discharge unit, size of grounding conductors and connection requirements for grounding
electrodes. Other regulations may apply in different countries and therefore it is recommended
that installation of the outdoor unit be contracted to a professional installer.
5. Always use an appropriately rated and approved AC supply cord-set in accordance with the
regulations of the country of use.
6. Before servicing 60 GHz cnWave equipment, always switch off the power supply and unplug it
from the PSU. Do not disconnect the RJ45 drop cable connectors from the radio while the PSU is
connected to the power supply. Always remove the AC or DC input power from the PSU.
7. The main power supply is the primary disconnect device.
8. Safety may be compromised if outdoor-rated cables are not used for connections that will be
exposed to the outdoor environment.
9. The PSU output voltage may be hazardous in some conditions, for example in wet weather. Do not
connect a drop cable tester to the PSU, either directly or via LPUs.

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10. Strong radio frequency (RF) fields will be present close to the antenna when the transmitter is on.
Always turn off the power to the radio before undertaking maintenance activities in front of the
antenna.
11. Ensure that personnel is not exposed to unsafe levels of RF energy. The units start to radiate RF
energy as soon as they are powered up. Never work in front of the antenna when the radio is
powered. Install the radios to provide and maintain the minimum separation distances from all
persons. For minimum separation distances, refer 60 GHz cnWave™ User Guide .
12. Ensure that the installation meets the requirements defined in the Installation section.
13. To provide effective protection against lightning-induced surges, observe these requirements:
lGrounding conductor runs are as short, straight and smooth as possible, with bends and
curves kept to a minimum.
lGrounding cables must not be installed with drip loops.
lAll bends must have a minimum radius of 200 mm (8 in) and a minimum angle of 90°. A
diagonal run is preferable to a bend, even though it does not follow the contour or run
parallel to the supporting structure.
lAll bends, curves, and connections must be routed towards the grounding electrode
system, ground rod, or ground bar.
lGrounding conductors must be securely fastened.
lBraided grounding conductors must not be used.
lApproved bonding techniques must be used for the connection of dissimilar metals.
14. Radios are not designed to survive direct lightning strikes. For this reason they must be installed in
Zone B as defined in the Lightning protection zones section in the 60 GHz cnWave™ User Guide .
Mounting in Zone A may put equipment, structures, and life at risk.

Hardware Overview 10
Hardware Overview
.The 60 GHz cnWave solution includes four types of wireless nodes:
lV1000 Client Node (CN)
lV2000 Client Node (CN)
lV3000 Client Node (available in two antenna sizes - 40.5 dBi or 44.5 dBi)
lV5000 Distribution Node (DN)
V1000
AClient Node (CN) that contains a wide-range, 80 degrees beamforming for easy installation. This CN is
powered by 802.3af PoE and supports up to 2 Gbps for PTP and PMP configurations.
Figure 2: V1000 CN
V1000 Wall and pole mount
The V1000 CN is supplied with a mounting plate and band clamp. The mounting plate can be used for
mounting the V1000 on a wall, or it can be used with the supplied band clamp to mount the V1000 on a
pole with a diameter in the range of 25 mm to 70 mm (1 inch to 2.75 inches). Note that the larger
diameters can be accommodated with the customer supplied clamps.

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Figure 3: V1000 Mounting plate and band clamp
V1000 Adjustable pole mount (N000900L022A)
The adjustable pole mount is used to provide elevation adjustment when a V1000 CN is mounted on a
pole. The adjustable pole mount works with poles with a diameter in the range of 25 mm to 70 mm (1 inch
to 2.75 inches).
Note
The adjustable pole mount does not come with a clamp. You can use the one that is supplied
with the V1000 box. Larger diameter poles can be accommodated with the customer-
supplied clamps.
Figure 4: V1000 Adjustable pole mount
V2000
The V2000 CN contains a 34.5 dBi antenna with beamforming. This client node can support up to 3.6
Gbps for PTP and PMP configurations.
It can support a single wireless link and therefore, it can be used as a CN in all topologies or POP in a PTP
topology.

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Figure 5: V2000 CN's front and rare views
This outdoor CN can be connected to a DN. It can also act as a DN for PTP deployments. It supports a 2.5
Gigabit Ethernet Main interface and 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet Aux interface.
For more information about the V2000 CN features, Aux PoE interface, and installation, refer to the 60
GHz cnWave™ User Guide .
V2000 Adjustable pole mount
The V2000 CN is supplied with adjustable pole mounting accessories such as mounting plate, a jubilee
clip (hose clamp), and four screws (as shown in Figure 6). These mounting accessories can be used to
mount the V2000 CN on a vertical pole.

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Figure 6: V2000 Pole mounting accessories
The adjustable pole mount bracket (as shown in Figure 7) is used to mount the V2000 CN on a vertical
pole with a diameter in the range of 25 mm to 70 mm (1 inch to 2.75 inches). The bracket provides a fine
adjustment of up to +/-20° in elevation for accurate alignment of V2000.
Figure 7: V2000 Adjustable pole mount

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V3000
AClient Node (CN) that is available in two sizes - 44.5 dBi high-gain antenna and 40.5 dBi lower gain
antenna, both with beamforming. These client nodes can support up to 5.4 Gbps, with channel bonding,
for PTP configurations.
Figure 8: V3000 Client Node with CN antenna (in two antenna sizes 40.5 dBi or 44.5 dBi)
V3000 Precision bracket (C000000L125A)
The precision bracket (as shown in Figure 9) is used to mount the V3000 CN on a vertical pole with a
diameter in the range of 25 mm to 70 mm (1 inch to 2.75 inches). It accepts band clamps for larger
diameter poles. The precision bracket provides fine adjustment of up to 18° in azimuth and +/-30° in
elevation for accurate alignment of the V3000.
Figure 9: V3000 Precision bracket

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V3000 precision bracket components
Bracket body Azimuth arm
Long (120 mm) M8 screws and flange nuts
Bracket base
40 mm M8 screws, plain washers and Nyloc nuts V3000 mount
28 mm M6 screws, M8 spacers and pole mount clamp

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V3000 Tilt bracket (N000045L002A)
The tilt bracket (as shown in Figure 10) is used to provide elevation adjustment when a V3000 CN or
V5000 DN is mounted on a pole. The tilt bracket works with poles with diameter in the range of 25 mm to
70 mm (1 inch to 2.75 inches).
The tilt bracket assembly may be used with third-party band clamps to mount the ODU on a larger pole
(the diameter range depends on the clamps used).
Figure 10: Tilt bracket assembly
Radio alignment tools for V3000
You can use the following radio accessories for aligning the V3000 radio during the installation:
lTelescope mount kit
The Precision bracket and an alignment telescope provide the most accurate option for aligning
the radio during installation. The telescope is temporarily mounted on the bracket using the
telescope mounting kit for precision brackets.
The telescope mounting kit consists of a mounting plate, a knurled screw, and two rubber O-rings.
Order the telescope mounting kit from Cambium Networks.
Figure 11: Telescope mounting kit

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Order a suitable telescope from a specialist supplier specifying the following details:
Right angle, erecting, 9x50 mm alignment scope with 5° field of view
Figure 12: Typical alignment telescope
lAlignment tube
The Alignment tube (as shown in Figure 13) is designed to be used with V3000 when setting up a
Point-to-Point link. It is Ideal for aligning a Point-to-Point link that spans up to 600 m.
Figure 13: Alignment Tube
For longer links up to 3 km, Cambium Networks suggests to use the telescopic mounting kit
(C000000L139) and a finder scope.
Order the following radio accessories from Cambium Networks using the part Numbers.
Table 1: Radio accessory part numbers
Accessory Radio nodes Cambium Part Number
Telescope mounting kit V3000 C000000L139A
Alignment Tube V3000 C000000L190A
For more information on fixing these alignment tools for V3000, refer to the 60 GHz cnWave™ User
Guide .

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V5000
Adual-sector Destination Node (DN) that contains two sectors covering up to 280 degrees with
beamforming. A single V5000 can connect up to four other distribution nodes or up to 30 client nodes.
V5000 can be used for PTP, PMP, and Mesh configurations.
Figure 14: V5000 DN
V5000 Pole mount (C000000L137A)
The Pole Mount (as shown in Figure 15) is used to mount a V5000 DN on a vertical pole with diameter in
the range 25 mm to 70 mm (1 inch to 2.75 inches). It provides coarse azimuth (but not elevation)
adjustment. Band clamps can be used for V5000 pole mount to accommodate the larger diameter poles.
Figure 15: V5000 Pole mount

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V5000 Wall mount (C000000L136A)
The Wall Mount (as shown in Figure 16) is used to mount a V5000 DN on a vertical wall. It does not
provide azimuth or elevation adjustment. The wall mount requires additional fixing hardware suitable for
the type of wall.
Figure 16: V5000 Wall mount
Mounting of 60 GHz cnWave™ products
V1000 Pole mount
The V1000 CN can be installed to a pole using the supplied mounting plate and jubilee clip. Follow the
below instructions to mount V1000 to the pole:
1. Insert the hose clamps through mounting plate and clamp to the pole by applying 3.0 Nm torque.

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2. Insert the radio into the mounting plate on the pole.
V1000 Wall mount
Follow the below instructions to mount V1000 to the wall:
1. Fix the mounting plate (supplied with the V1000 ODU) securely to a vertical wall, using suitable
fixings.
Note
Fixing hardware is not supplied with the V1000.
2. Slide the V1000 ODU onto the mounting plate from above, ensuring that the spring clip in the