Cambium Networks ePMP 3000 Series User manual

USER GUIDE
ePMP 3000 Series
System Release 4.3

PMP-2461_000V002 (NOVEMBER 2018)
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Contents
Safety and regulatory information..................................................................................................................................1
Important safety information...................................................................................................................................1
Important Regulatory Information........................................................................................................................2
About This User Guide........................................................................................................................... 1-1
General information..............................................................................................................................................................2
Version information.....................................................................................................................................................2
Contacting Cambium Networks.............................................................................................................................2
Purpose.............................................................................................................................................................................2
Cross references ...........................................................................................................................................................2
Problems and warranty......................................................................................................................................................4
Reporting problems....................................................................................................................................................4
Security advice.......................................................................................................................................................................5
Precautionary statements................................................................................................................................................. 6
Warning........................................................................................................................................................................... 6
Attention......................................................................................................................................................................... 6
Note...................................................................................................................................................................................6
Caring for the environment...............................................................................................................................................7
In EU countries...............................................................................................................................................................7
In non-EU countries.....................................................................................................................................................7
Chapter 1: Product description............................................................................................................ 1-1
Overview of ePMP............................................................................................................................................................. 1-2
Purpose ePMP Portfolio ..................................................................................................................................... 1-2
ePMP 3000 Key features...................................................................................................................................... 1-2
Typical installation Equipment ........................................................................................................................... 1-5
Wireless operation............................................................................................................................................................1-6
MU-MIMO......................................................................................................................................................................1-6
MIMO..............................................................................................................................................................................1-6
Smart Beamforming (ePMP 2000/3000 series)........................................................................................1-6
Time division duplexing......................................................................................................................................... 1-7
OFDM and channel bandwidth........................................................................................................................... 1-7
Adaptive modulation.............................................................................................................................................. 1-7
Radar avoidance.......................................................................................................................................................1-8
Encryption...................................................................................................................................................................1-8
Country codes............................................................................................................................................................1-8
Further reading on wireless operation............................................................................................................1-9
System management....................................................................................................................................................... 1-2
Management agent.................................................................................................................................................. 1-2
Web server.................................................................................................................................................................. 1-2
SNMP.............................................................................................................................................................................. 1-3
Network Time Protocol (NTP)............................................................................................................................1-3
Software upgrade.....................................................................................................................................................1-3
Further reading on system management.......................................................................................................1-3
Chapter 2: System hardware...............................................................................................................2-2
Site planning.......................................................................................................................................................................2-3

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Site installation .........................................................................................................................................................2-3
Grounding and lightning protection................................................................................................................2-3
Lightning protection zones.................................................................................................................................2-4
ePMP 3000 Access Point .............................................................................................................................................2-6
ePMP 3000 Access Point description............................................................................................................2-6
ePMP 3000 Access Point part numbers........................................................................................................2-6
ePMP 3000 Access Point mounting bracket ..............................................................................................2-8
ePMP 3000 Access Point Interfaces...............................................................................................................2-8
ePMP 3000 Access Point specifications.......................................................................................................2-8
ePMP 3000 Access Point heater......................................................................................................................2-9
ePMP 3000 Access Point wind loading.........................................................................................................2-9
ePMP 3000 Access Point software packages.......................................................................................... 2-10
Force 300-25....................................................................................................................................................................2-12
Force 300-25 Integrated description............................................................................................................2-12
Force 300-25 part numbers ..............................................................................................................................2-13
Force 300-25 mounting bracket .....................................................................................................................2-14
Force 300-25 Interfaces......................................................................................................................................2-14
Force 300-25 specifications..............................................................................................................................2-15
Force 300-25 heater.............................................................................................................................................2-15
Force 300-25 wind loading................................................................................................................................2-16
Force 300-25 software packages...................................................................................................................2-17
Force 300-16.....................................................................................................................................................................2-18
Force 300-16 Integrated description.............................................................................................................2-18
Force 300-16 part numbers...............................................................................................................................2-18
Force 300-16 Interfaces..................................................................................................................................... 2-20
Force 300-16 specifications............................................................................................................................. 2-20
Force 300-16 heater..............................................................................................................................................2-21
Force 300-16 software packages....................................................................................................................2-21
Power Supply...................................................................................................................................................................2-22
Power supply description..................................................................................................................................2-22
Power supply part numbers..............................................................................................................................2-22
Power supply interfaces.....................................................................................................................................2-22
Power supply specifications.............................................................................................................................2-23
Power supply location.........................................................................................................................................2-24
Ethernet cabling..............................................................................................................................................................2-25
Ethernet standards and cable lengths..........................................................................................................2-25
Outdoor Cat5e cable............................................................................................................................................2-25
Surge suppression unit................................................................................................................................................2-27
Gigabit Ethernet Surge Suppressor...............................................................................................................2-27
Chapter 3: System planning............................................................................................................. 3-28
Radio spectrum planning............................................................................................................................................3-29
General wireless specifications........................................................................................................................3-29
Regulatory limits...................................................................................................................................................3-30
Conforming to the limits....................................................................................................................................3-30
Available spectrum..............................................................................................................................................3-30
Channel bandwidth................................................................................................................................................3-31
Link planning....................................................................................................................................................................3-32
Range and obstacles............................................................................................................................................3-32
Path loss ....................................................................................................................................................................3-32
Adaptive modulation...........................................................................................................................................3-33

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Data network planning................................................................................................................................................ 3-34
Ethernet interfaces............................................................................................................................................... 3-34
Management VLAN.............................................................................................................................................. 3-34
Quality of service for bridged Ethernet traffic ........................................................................................ 3-34
Chapter 4: Using the Device Management Interface ................................................................... 4-1
Preparing for configuration .........................................................................................................................................4-2
Safety precautions..................................................................................................................................................4-2
Regulatory compliance.........................................................................................................................................4-2
Connecting to the unit...................................................................................................................................................4-3
Configuring the management PC.....................................................................................................................4-3
Connecting to the PC and powering up........................................................................................................4-4
Using the web interface.................................................................................................................................................4-5
Logging into the web interface.........................................................................................................................4-5
Using the installation wizard Access Point........................................................................................................4-6
Installation wizard step 1 Main system parameters...............................................................................4-6
Installation wizard step 2 Radio parameters............................................................................................4-7
Installation wizard step 3 Network parameters......................................................................................4-8
Installation wizard step 4 Security parameters ......................................................................................4-9
Using the installation wizard Subscriber Module............................................................................................4-11
Installation wizard step 1 Main system parameters...............................................................................4-11
Installation wizard step 2 Radio parameters...........................................................................................4-12
Installation wizard step 3 Network parameters.....................................................................................4-13
Installation wizard step 4 Security parameters .....................................................................................4-15
Using the menu options............................................................................................................................................... 4-16
Status page...............................................................................................................................................................4-17
Installation page....................................................................................................................................................4-20
Configuration menu.............................................................................................................................................4-20
Monitor menu.........................................................................................................................................................4-56
Tools menu.............................................................................................................................................................. 4-76
Chapter 5: Operation and Troubleshooting ....................................................................................5-1
General Planning for Troubleshooting....................................................................................................................5-2
Upgrading device software..........................................................................................................................................5-3
Testing hardware..............................................................................................................................................................5-4
Checking the power supply LED ......................................................................................................................5-4
Power LED is off.......................................................................................................................................................5-4
Ethernet LED is off..................................................................................................................................................5-4
Troubleshooting the radio link ...................................................................................................................................5-7
Module has lost or does not establish radio connectivity .....................................................................5-7
Link is unreliable or does not achieve data rates required ...................................................................5-8
Resetting ePMP to factory defaults by power cycling.....................................................................................5-9
Chapter 6: Legal and reference information.................................................................................. 6-1
Cambium Networks end user license agreement...............................................................................................6-2
Acceptance of this agreement ..........................................................................................................................6-2
Definitions...................................................................................................................................................................6-2
Grant of license.........................................................................................................................................................6-2
Conditions of use.....................................................................................................................................................6-2
Title and restrictions...............................................................................................................................................6-3
Confidentiality...........................................................................................................................................................6-4
...........................................................................................................................6-4
Transfer........................................................................................................................................................................6-4

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Updates........................................................................................................................................................................6-4
Maintenance...............................................................................................................................................................6-4
Disclaimer ...................................................................................................................................................................6-5
Limitation of liability...............................................................................................................................................6-5
U.S. government.......................................................................................................................................................6-5
Term of license.........................................................................................................................................................6-6
Governing law...........................................................................................................................................................6-6
Assignment ................................................................................................................................................................6-6
Survival of provisions.............................................................................................................................................6-6
Entire agreement.....................................................................................................................................................6-6
Third party software...............................................................................................................................................6-6
Source Code Requests..........................................................................................................................................6-6
Hardware warranty....................................................................................................................................................... 6-68
Limit of liability...............................................................................................................................................................6-69
System threshold, output power and link loss .................................................................................................6-70
Compliance with safety standards...........................................................................................................................6-71
Electrical safety compliance..............................................................................................................................6-71
Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) compliance..................................................................................6-71
Human exposure to radio frequency energy.............................................................................................6-72
Compliance with radio regulations.........................................................................................................................6-85
Type approvals.......................................................................................................................................................6-85
FCC and ETSI compliance testing................................................................................................................. 6-86
Notifications..................................................................................................................................................................... 6-88
5.1 GHz regulatory compliance....................................................................................................................... 6-88
5.8 GHz regulatory compliance......................................................................................................................6-90
Radio Specifications..................................................................................................................................................... 6-93
Product Specifications....................................................................................................................................... 6-93
Glossary.............................................................................................................................................................................6-94

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Safety and regulatory information
This section describes important safety and regulatory guidelines that must be observed by
personnel installing or operating ePMP equipment.
Important safety information
Warning To prevent loss of life or physical injury, observe the safety guidelines in this
section.
Power lines
Exercise extreme care when working near power lines.
Working at heights
Exercise extreme care when working at heights.
Grounding and protective earth
ePMP devices and mounting structures must be properly grounded to protect against lightning. It is
follow Section 810 of the National Electric Code, ANSI/NFPA No.70-1984 (USA). In Canada, follow
Section 54 of the Canadian Electrical Code. These codes describe correct installation procedures for
grounding the outdoor unit, mast, lead-in wire and discharge unit, size of grounding conductors and
connection requirements for grounding electrodes. Other regulations may apply in different
countries and therefore it is recommended that installation be contracted to a professional installer.
Powering down before servicing
Always power down and unplug the equipment before servicing.
Primary disconnect device
The ePMP power supply is the primary disconnect device.
External cables
Safety may be compromised if outdoor rated cables are not used for connections that will be
exposed to the outdoor environment.
RF exposure near the antenna
Strong radio frequency (RF) fields will be present close to the antenna when the transmitter is on.
Always turn off the power to the ePMP device before undertaking maintenance activities in front of
the antenna.
Minimum separation distances
Install the ePMP device so as to provide and maintain the minimum separation distances from all
persons.
The minimum separation distances for each frequency variant are specified in Calculated distances
and power compliance margins on page 6-73.

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Important Regulatory Information
The ePMP product is certified as an unlicensed device in frequency bands where it is not allowed to
cause interference to licensed services (called primary users of the bands).
Radar avoidance
In countries where radar systems are the primary band users, the regulators have mandated special
requirements to protect these systems from interference caused by unlicensed devices. Unlicensed
devices must detect and avoid co-channel operation with radar systems.
The ePMP provides detect and avoid functionality for countries and frequency bands requiring
protection for radar systems.
Installers and users must meet all local regulatory requirements for radar detection. To meet these
requirements, users must set the correct country code during commissioning of the ePMP
equipment. If this is not done, installers and users may be liable to civil and criminal penalties.
Contact the Cambium helpdesk if more guidance is required.
Specific expertise and training required for professional installers
To ensure that the ePMP is installed and configured in compliance with the requirements of Industry
Canada and the FCC, installers must have the radio engineering skills and training described in this
section. This is particularly important when installing and configuring an ePMP system for operation
in the 5 GHz band (5150 5250 MHz FCC only, 5250 5350 MHz, 5470 5725 MHz and 5725
5850 MHz).
Ethernet networking skills
The installer must have the ability to configure IP addressing on a PC and to set up and control
products using a web browser interface.
Lightning protection
To protect outdoor radio installations from the impact of lightning strikes, the installer must be
familiar with the normal procedures for site selection, bonding and grounding. Installation guidelines
for the ePMP can be found in section Site planning on page 2-3.
Training
The installer needs to have basic competence in radio and IP network installation. The specific
requirements applicable to the ePMP must be gained by reading this user guide and by performing
sample setups at base workshop before live installations.

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About This User Guide
This guide describes the planning, installation, configuration and operation of the Cambium ePMP Series
of point-to-point wireless Ethernet systems. It is intended for use by the system
designer, system installer and system administrator.
For radio network design, see:
Product description
System hardware
Site planning
Legal and reference information
For system configuration, monitoring and fault finding, see:
Using the Device Management Interface
Operation and Troubleshooting

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GENERAL INFORMATION
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General information
Version information
The following shows the issue status of this document:
Issue
Date of issue
Remarks
000v002
Nov 2018
System Release 4.3
Contacting Cambium Networks
Support website:
http://www.cambiumnetworks.com/support
Main website:
http://www.cambiumnetworks.com
Sales enquiries:
[email protected]
Address:
Cambium Networks Limited,
3800 Golf Road, Suite 360
Rolling Meadows, IL 60008
Purpose
Cambium Networks ePMP documents are intended to instruct and assist personnel in the operation,
installation and maintenance of the Cambium ePMP equipment and ancillary devices. It is recommended
that all personnel engaged in such activities be properly trained.
Cambium disclaims all liability whatsoever, implied or expressed, 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.

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GENERAL INFORMATION
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PROBLEMS AND WARRANTY
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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:
1
Search this document and the software release notes of supported releases.
2
Visit the support website:
https://support.cambiumnetworks.com/
3
Ask for assistance from the Cambium product supplier.
4
Gather information from affected units, such as any available diagnostic downloads.
5
Escalate the problem by emailing or telephoning support:
http://www.cambiumnetworks.com/support/contact-support
Repair and service
If unit failure is suspected, obtain details of the Return Material Authorization (RMA) process from the
support website.
Warranty
Cambium shipment from Cambium or a
Cambium distributor. Cambium warrants that hardware will conform to the relevant published
specifications and will be free from material defects in material and workmanship under normal use and
service. Cambium shall within this time, at its own option, either repair or replace the defective product
within thirty (30) days of receipt of the defective product. Repaired or replaced product will be subject
to the original warranty period but not less than thirty (30) days.
To register ePMP products or activate warranties, visit the support website.
For warranty assistance, contact the reseller or distributor.
Attention Do not open the radio housing for repair or diagnostics; there are no
serviceable parts within the housing.
Portions of Cambium equipment may be damaged from exposure to electrostatic
discharge. Use precautions to prevent damage.

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SECURITY ADVICE
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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.
Cambium Networks ePMP equipment is shipped with default web management interface login
credentials. It is highly recommended that these usernames and passwords are modified prior to system
installation.

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PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENTS
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Precautionary statements
The following describes how precautionary statements are used in this document.
Warning
Precautionary statements with the Warning tag 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.
Attention
Precautionary statements with the Attention tag precede instructions that 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. An attention statement has the following format:
Attention Attention text and consequence for not following the instructions.
Note
Precautionary statements with the Note tag indicate the possibility of an undesirable situation or
provide 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
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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 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, see
https://support.cambiumnetworks.com
Disposal of surplus packaging
Do not dispose of surplus packaging in landfill sites. In the EU, it is the individ
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.

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Chapter 1: Product description
This chapter provides a high level description of the ePMP product. It describes the function of the
product, the main product variants and typical installation. It also describes the main hardware
components.
The following topics are described in this chapter:
The key features, typical uses, product variants and components of the ePMP are explained in
Overview of ePMP on page 1-2.
How the ePMP wireless link is operated, including modulation modes, power control and security is
described under Wireless operation on page 1-6.
The ePMP management system, including the web interface, installation, configuration, alerts and
upgrades is described in System management on page 1-2.

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OVERVIEW OF EPMP
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Overview of ePMP
This section introduces the key features, typical uses, product variants and components of the ePMP
portfolio as a whole (802.11n and 802.11ac products).
Purpose – ePMP Portfolio
Cambium ePMP Series products are designed for Ethernet bridging over point- to-point microwave
links in the unlicensed 2.4 GHz, 2.5 GHz (Brazil only), and 5 GHz bands. Users must
ensure that the ePMP Series complies with local operating regulations.
ePMP devices support point-to-point microwave links in the unlicensed 5 GHz band.
The ePMP Series acts as a transparent bridge between two segments of
networks. In this sense, it can be treated as a virtual wired connection between the Access Point and the
Subscriber Module. The ePMP Series forwards 802.3 Ethernet packets destined for the other part of the
network and filters packets it does not need to forward.
ePMP 3000 Key Features
ePMP 3000 Access Point
ePMP 3000 is a rugged high-capacity outdoor point-to-point link wireless
device in the unlicensed 5 GHz frequency bands with amaximum UDP sector
throughput of 1+ Gbps (when operating with 80 MHzchannel bandwidth). It is
capable of operating in line-of-sight (LOS) and
near-LOS conditions. It is available as a connectorized unit for use with a
separate 4x4 MU-MIMO sector antenna and optional Smart Antenna (for
uplink beam steering).
ePMP 3000 supports backward and forward compatibility with ePMP 802.11n
devices to provide an immediate sector upgrade to 802.11ac Wave 2
performance, and also to support future upgrades of networks operating
ePMP 1000/2000 Access Points.
ePMP 3000 is based on highly-integrated wireless semiconductor
components designed to meet the IEEE 802.11ac standard, however the ePMP
3000 device has a proprietary air interface for the main
point-to-point link.
ePMP 3000 is powered by standard power-over-Ethernet to a 1000Base-T
port.
Management of the unit is conducted via the same interface as the bridged
traffic (in-band Management).
A summary of the main ePMP 3000 characteristics is listed under Table 1.

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Table 1 Main characteristics of the ePMP 3000 Series
Characteristic
Value
Topology
PMP or PTP
Wireless link condition
LOS, near LOS
Scheduler
TDD
Connectivity
Ethernet
Operating frequencies
Unlicensed bands, 5 GHz
Channel bandwidth
20 MHz, 40 MHz, 80 MHz
Data rate
1+ Gbps Sector Throughput
Force 300-25
Force 300-25 is a rugged high-capacity outdoor point-to point link wireless
device in the unlicensed 5 GHz frequency
bands with a maximum UDP throughput of 500+ Mbps (when operating
with 80 MHz channel bandwidth). It is capable of operating in line-of-
sight (LOS) and near-LOS conditions. Force 300-25 is available as an
integrated unit with a dual-polarized 25 dBi narrow Beamwidth dish
antenna.
Force 300-25 is based on highly-integrated wireless semiconductor
components designed to meet the IEEE 802.11ac standard, however the
Force 300-25 device has a proprietary air interface for the main point-
to-point link.
Force 300-25 is powered by standard power-over-Ethernet to a
1000Base-T port.
Management of the unit is conducted via the same interface as the
bridged traffic (in-band Management).
A summary of the main Force 300-25 characteristics is listed under Table 2.

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Table 2 Main characteristics of the Force 300-25 Series
Characteristic
Value
Topology
PMP, PTP
Wireless link condition
LOS, near LOS
Scheduler
TDD
Connectivity
Ethernet
Operating frequencies
Unlicensed bands, 5 GHz
Channel bandwidth
20 MHz, 40 MHz, 80 MHz
Data rate
500+ Mbps
Force 300-16
Force 300-16 is a rugged high-capacity outdoor point-to point link
wireless device in the unlicensed 5 GHz frequency bands with a
maximum UDP throughput of 500+ Mbps (when operating with 80 MHz
channel bandwidth). It is capable of operating in line-of- sight (LOS) and
near-LOS conditions. Force 300-16 is available as an integrated unit with
a dual-polarized 16 dBi integrated antenna.
Force 300-16 is based on highly-integrated wireless semiconductor
components designed to meet the IEEE 802.11ac standard, however the
Force 300-16 device has a proprietary air interface for the main point-
to-point link.
Force 300-16 is powered by standard power-over-Ethernet to a
1000Base-T port.
Management of the unit is conducted via the same interface as the bridged traffic (in-band
Management).
A summary of the main Force 300-16 characteristics is listed under Table 3.

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Table 3 Main characteristics of the Force 300-16 Series
Characteristic
Value
Topology
PTP
Wireless link condition
LOS, near LOS
Scheduler
TDD
Connectivity
Ethernet
Operating frequencies
Unlicensed bands, 5 GHz
Channel bandwidth
20 MHz, 40 MHz, 80 MHz
Data rate
500+ Mbps
Typical installation Equipment
The ePMP is a solution consisting of integrated outdoor units, indoor power supply units / LAN injectors,
cabling and surge suppression equipment.
The main hardware components of an ePMP installation are as follows:
ePMP 3000 Access Point: A connectorized outdoor transceiver unit containing all the radio,
networking, and surge suppression electronics.
ePMP 3000 Access Point Power Supply: An indoor power supply module providing Power-over-
Ethernet (PoE) supply and 1000 / 100 Base-TX to the Access Point.
ePMP 3000 Access Point Radio Cabling and Lightning Protection: Shielded Cat5e cables,
grounding cables, surge suppressors, and connectors.
ePMP Smart Antenna and cabling (optional): For Smart Beamforming, dynamically creates a
narrow, targeted beam to each subscriber
Force 300-25 or Force 300-16 Integrated Radio: An integrated outdoor transceiver unit
containing all the radio, networking, and surge suppression electronics.
Force 300-25 or Force 300-16 Power Supply: An indoor power supply module providing Power-
over-Ethernet (PoE) supply and 100/1000 Base-T to the Force 300-25 device.
Force 300-25 or Force 300-16 Radio Cabling and Lightning Protection: Shielded Cat5e cables,
grounding cables, surge suppressors, and connectors.
For more information about these components, including interfaces, specifications and Cambium part
numbers, see System hardware on page 2-2.