Motorola PTP 500 User manual

PTP 500 Series
User Guide
MOTOROLA POINT-TO-POINT WIRELESS SOLUTIONS

MOTOROLA, Inc.
Point-to-Point Wireless Bridges – PTP 500 Series
Software Release PTP 500-03-xx
System User Guide
May 28th, 2009
Ref: PHN-1115-003v009
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from patent or other rights of Motorola, Inc. or others.

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Contents
1About This User Guide....................................................................................................................1
1.1 Who Should Use This Guide.................................................................................................... 1
1.2 Contact Information .................................................................................................................. 2
1.3 Interpreting Typeface and Other Conventions ......................................................................... 2
1.3.1 Fonts .............................................................................................................................. 2
1.3.2 Terminology ................................................................................................................... 3
1.3.3 Warnings, Cautions and Notes ...................................................................................... 3
1.4 Getting Additional Help............................................................................................................. 4
1.5 Repair and Service................................................................................................................... 4
1.6 Warranty................................................................................................................................... 5
1.7 Electrical Safety........................................................................................................................ 5
1.8 RF Safety ................................................................................................................................. 7
1.8.1 RF Exposure Near the Antenna..................................................................................... 7
1.8.2 Limits and Guidelines for RF Exposure ......................................................................... 7
1.8.3 Power Density Exposure Limit ....................................................................................... 8
1.8.4 Calculated Distances and Power Compliance Margins................................................. 9
1.9 Compliance with Regulations................................................................................................. 10
1.9.1 General ........................................................................................................................ 10
1.9.2 FCC and ETSI Compliance Testing............................................................................. 10
1.9.3 Radio and Television Interference ............................................................................... 11
1.9.4 Deployment and Operation .......................................................................................... 11
1.9.5 Examples of Regulatory Limits .................................................................................... 11
1.9.6 Registration of Links .................................................................................................... 11
2Product Description......................................................................................................................12
2.1 Product Function .................................................................................................................... 12
2.2 Typical Deployment................................................................................................................ 13
2.3 Frequency Variants ................................................................................................................ 14
2.4 Other Product Variants........................................................................................................... 14
2.5 Network Connection ............................................................................................................... 14
2.6 Outdoor Unit (ODU) ............................................................................................................... 15
2.7 PIDU Plus PTP 300/500/600 Series ...................................................................................... 16
2.7.1 Power and Ethernet LEDs ........................................................................................... 16
2.7.2 ODU, LAN and Recovery............................................................................................. 17
2.7.3 DC In and Out .............................................................................................................. 17

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2.7.4 Remote Connectors and Jumpers ............................................................................... 17
2.7.5 Mains Connection ........................................................................................................ 18
2.8 Redundancy and Alternative Powering Configurations.......................................................... 18
2.9 Remote LEDs and Recovery Switch ...................................................................................... 20
2.10 Cables and Connectors.......................................................................................................... 20
2.11 PTP and Lightning Protection ................................................................................................ 21
2.12 Mounting Brackets.................................................................................................................. 22
3Product Features...........................................................................................................................23
3.1 Ethernet Frames..................................................................................................................... 23
3.2 Management Function............................................................................................................ 24
3.3 Configuration and Management............................................................................................. 24
3.4 Channel Bandwidth and Link Symmetry Control ................................................................... 25
3.5 Non Line Of Sight (NLOS) and Line Of Sight (LOS) ............................................................. 25
3.6 Upgradeable Software............................................................................................................25
3.7 Networking Information ..........................................................................................................25
3.8 Link Mode Optimization..........................................................................................................26
3.8.1 IP Link Mode Optimization ........................................................................................... 26
3.8.2 TDM Link Mode Optimization....................................................................................... 26
3.9 Telecoms Circuits................................................................................................................... 27
3.9.1 Lowest Telecoms Modulation Mode ............................................................................ 27
3.9.2 Fixed Frequency Operation ......................................................................................... 27
3.9.3 Further Reading ........................................................................................................... 28
3.10 Radar Avoidance.................................................................................................................... 28
4Planning Considerations..............................................................................................................29
4.1 Spectrum Planning ................................................................................................................. 29
4.1.1 Regions Without Mandatory Radar Detection ............................................................. 29
4.1.2 Regions With Mandatory Radar Detection .................................................................. 30
4.2 Licenses and Region Codes .................................................................................................. 30
4.3 Radar Avoidance and Bandwidth Operation.......................................................................... 31
4.4 Variable Channel Bandwidth Operation................................................................................. 32
4.5 Link Planning.......................................................................................................................... 32
4.5.1 Link Range ................................................................................................................... 32
4.5.2 Obstructions ................................................................................................................. 32
4.5.3 PTP LINKPlanner......................................................................................................... 33
4.6 Site Selection Criteria............................................................................................................. 34
4.6.1 ODU Site Selection ...................................................................................................... 34

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4.6.2 PIDU Plus Site Selection ............................................................................................. 34
4.7 Wind Loading ......................................................................................................................... 34
4.7.1 Calculation of Lateral Force ......................................................................................... 34
4.7.2 Capabilities of the PTP 500 Series Bridges................................................................. 35
4.7.3 Wind Speed Statistics .................................................................................................. 36
4.8 Path Loss Considerations ...................................................................................................... 37
4.8.1 Calculating Path Loss .................................................................................................. 37
4.8.2 Adaptive Modulation .................................................................................................... 37
4.9 System Threshold, Output Power and Link Loss................................................................... 38
5Lightning Protection .....................................................................................................................39
5.1 Lightning Protection Zones .................................................................................................... 39
5.2 LPU Detailed Installation........................................................................................................ 42
5.3 LPU Kit ................................................................................................................................... 43
5.4 LPU Installation Wiring........................................................................................................... 43
5.5 LPU Installation Diagram ....................................................................................................... 45
5.5.1 Typical Mast or Wall Installation .................................................................................. 46
6Installation......................................................................................................................................47
6.1 Installation Support................................................................................................................. 48
6.2 Legal Disclaimer..................................................................................................................... 48
6.3 Preparation............................................................................................................................. 48
6.3.1 Checks ......................................................................................................................... 48
6.3.2 Tools Required............................................................................................................. 48
6.4 Mounting the ODUs................................................................................................................ 49
6.4.1 Mounting Bracket ......................................................................................................... 49
6.4.2 ODU Mounting Procedure............................................................................................ 50
6.4.3 Hoist and Safety Loop.................................................................................................. 52
6.5 Connecting Up........................................................................................................................ 53
6.5.1 Preparing the PIDU Plus To ODU Cable ..................................................................... 53
6.5.2 Making the Connections at the ODU ........................................................................... 56
6.5.3 Making the PIDU Plus Connection At The ODU.......................................................... 57
6.5.4 Routing the Cable ........................................................................................................ 58
6.5.5 Fitting a Lightning Protection Unit................................................................................ 58
6.5.6 Grounding the Installation............................................................................................ 59
6.5.7 Making the ODU Connection at the PIDU Plus ........................................................... 59
6.5.8 Making the Network Connection at the PIDU Plus ...................................................... 61
6.5.9 Mounting the PIDU Plus............................................................................................... 61

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6.5.10 Powering Up................................................................................................................. 65
6.6 Establishing a Radio Link.......................................................................................................66
6.6.1 Aligning the PTP 500 Series Bridge ODUs.................................................................. 66
6.6.2 Behaviour During Installation ....................................................................................... 67
6.6.3 DVM Alignment ............................................................................................................ 68
6.6.4 Adjust Power Settings.................................................................................................. 69
6.6.5 Disarm on Completion ................................................................................................. 70
7Web Page Reference.....................................................................................................................71
7.1 Menu Navigation Bar.............................................................................................................. 71
7.2 Home (System Summary)...................................................................................................... 73
7.2.1 Home Page Alarm Display........................................................................................... 74
7.2.2 System Alarms ............................................................................................................. 75
7.3 System Status ........................................................................................................................ 78
7.3.1 Histogram Data ............................................................................................................ 82
7.4 System Administration............................................................................................................ 83
7.5 Configuration .......................................................................................................................... 84
7.5.1 System Configuration................................................................................................... 84
7.5.2 LAN Configuration........................................................................................................ 86
7.5.3 QoS Configuration Page .............................................................................................. 91
7.5.4 Save and Restore ........................................................................................................ 93
7.5.5 Telecoms Configuration ............................................................................................... 97
7.6 Statistics ................................................................................................................................. 99
7.6.1 Detailed Counters ...................................................................................................... 102
7.7 Installation Wizard ................................................................................................................ 104
7.7.1 Factory Configuration................................................................................................. 104
7.7.2 Manual Configuration................................................................................................. 106
7.7.3 Installation Wizard Step 1 - Interface Configuration .................................................. 107
7.7.4 Installation Wizard Step 2 - Wireless Configuration................................................... 111
7.7.5 Installation Wizard Step 3 - Confirm Configuration.................................................... 115
7.7.6 Disarm Installation...................................................................................................... 117
7.7.7 Graphical Install ......................................................................................................... 119
7.8 Software Upgrade ................................................................................................................120
7.8.1 Locate and Upload Software Image........................................................................... 121
7.8.2 Program Software Image into Memory ...................................................................... 122
7.8.3 Software Upgrade Complete...................................................................................... 122
7.8.4 Reboot After Software Upgrade................................................................................. 123

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7.9 Spectrum Management........................................................................................................ 124
7.9.1 Wireless Channels ..................................................................................................... 124
7.9.2 Spectrum Management Measurements..................................................................... 124
7.9.3 Measurement Analysis............................................................................................... 125
7.9.4 The Spectrum Management Master / Slave Relationship ......................................... 126
7.9.5 Spectrum Management Configuration ....................................................................... 129
7.9.6 Barring Channels ....................................................................................................... 130
7.9.7 Master and Slave Channel Spectrum Graphics......................................................... 130
7.9.8 Active Channel History............................................................................................... 132
7.9.9 Viewing Historic Spectrum Management Metrics ...................................................... 133
7.9.10 Spectrum Management (Fixed Frequency) ............................................................... 134
7.9.11 Spectrum Management Control with Radar Avoidance............................................. 136
7.10 Remote Management........................................................................................................... 138
7.10.1 Control Access to HTTP Interface ............................................................................. 139
7.10.2 Control Access to Telnet Interface............................................................................. 139
7.10.3 SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol)........................................................ 139
7.10.4 Supported Management Information Bases (MIBS) .................................................. 139
7.10.5 Diagnostics Alarms .................................................................................................... 141
7.10.6 SNMP Configuration .................................................................................................. 141
7.10.7 SMTP (Simple Mail Transport Protocol) .................................................................... 142
7.10.8 SNTP (Simple Network Time Protocol) ..................................................................... 143
7.10.9 Setting the clock......................................................................................................... 143
7.11 Diagnostics Plotter ............................................................................................................... 144
7.11.1 Diagnostic Plotter Page ............................................................................................. 145
7.11.2 CSV Download........................................................................................................... 146
7.12 Change Password ................................................................................................................ 147
7.13 License Key.......................................................................................................................... 147
7.14 Properties ............................................................................................................................. 149
7.15 Reboot.................................................................................................................................. 150
8Recovery Mode............................................................................................................................151
8.1 Entering Recovery Mode...................................................................................................... 151
8.2 Upgrade Software Image ..................................................................................................... 153
8.3 Reset IP & Ethernet Configuration ....................................................................................... 155
8.4 Erase Configuration.............................................................................................................. 156
8.5 Erase Security Parameters .................................................................................................. 158
8.6 Reboot.................................................................................................................................. 160

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9Troubleshooting (Fault Finding)................................................................................................161
9.1 Test Link End Hardware....................................................................................................... 161
9.1.1 Power LED is Off........................................................................................................ 163
9.1.2 Power LED is Flashing............................................................................................... 164
9.1.3 Ethernet LED did not Flash 10 Times........................................................................ 164
9.1.4 No Ethernet Activity ................................................................................................... 165
9.1.5 Irregular Ethernet Activity........................................................................................... 165
9.1.6 Connection is not 100BaseT...................................................................................... 166
9.1.7 Test RJ45 Resistance................................................................................................ 166
9.2 Test Radio Link .................................................................................................................... 168
9.2.1 No Activity .................................................................................................................. 168
9.2.2 Some Activity ............................................................................................................. 169
9.3 Lightning Strike..................................................................................................................... 169
10 Connectorized PTP 500 Series Bridge......................................................................................170
10.1 Product Description.............................................................................................................. 170
10.1.1 Hardware.................................................................................................................... 170
10.1.2 Antenna...................................................................................................................... 171
10.2 Software/Features ................................................................................................................ 171
10.2.1 Status Page................................................................................................................ 171
10.2.2 Configuration Pages .................................................................................................. 172
10.2.3 Installation Pages....................................................................................................... 173
10.3 Deployment Considerations ................................................................................................. 176
10.4 Link Budget .......................................................................................................................... 176
10.5 Regulatory Issues with Connectorized Units ....................................................................... 176
10.5.1 Cable Losses (FCC Regions Only)............................................................................ 177
10.6 Antenna Choices .................................................................................................................. 177
10.7 Installation ............................................................................................................................ 178
10.7.1 Cables and Connectors ............................................................................................. 178
10.7.2 Tools .......................................................................................................................... 178
10.7.3 Miscellaneous supplies .............................................................................................. 179
10.7.4 Mounting the Connectorized PTP 500 Series Bridge ................................................ 179
10.7.5 Mounting the antennas .............................................................................................. 179
10.7.6 Alignment Process ..................................................................................................... 180
10.7.7 Aligning Dual Polar Antennas .................................................................................... 180
10.7.8 Aligning Separate Antennas ...................................................................................... 180
10.7.9 Completing the Installation......................................................................................... 181

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10.7.10 Antenna Cable Fixing................................................................................................. 181
10.7.11 Antenna Connection Weatherproofing....................................................................... 182
10.8 Additional Lightning Protection............................................................................................. 183
10.8.1 ODU Mounted Outdoors ............................................................................................ 183
10.8.2 ODU Mounted Indoors ............................................................................................... 184
11 E1/T1 Installation Guide..............................................................................................................185
11.1 E1/T1 Cable Assembly......................................................................................................... 185
11.1.1 T568B Color Coding .................................................................................................. 185
11.2 Connecting the E1/T1 Cable to the PIDU Plus .................................................................... 186
11.2.1 E1/T1 Splitter Output Pin Connections ...................................................................... 187
11.3 Testing the E1/T1 Installation............................................................................................... 188
12 Data Rate Calculations................................................................................................................189
12.1 Data Rate Defined................................................................................................................ 189
12.2 Calculation Procedure and Example.................................................................................... 189
12.2.1 Procedure................................................................................................................... 189
12.2.2 Example ..................................................................................................................... 190
12.3 Data Throughput Capacity ................................................................................................... 191
12.4 Range Adjustment Curves ................................................................................................... 194
13 AES Encryption ...........................................................................................................................197
13.1 Encryption Standard Used ................................................................................................... 197
13.2 Upgrading for Link Encryption.............................................................................................. 197
13.3 Configuring Link Encryption ................................................................................................. 197
13.3.1 License Keys.............................................................................................................. 198
13.3.2 Encryption Mode and Key.......................................................................................... 199
13.4 Wireless Link Encryption FAQ ............................................................................................. 201
13.4.1 Encryption data entry fields are not available ............................................................ 201
13.4.2 Link fails to bridge packets after enabling link encryption ......................................... 201
13.4.3 Loss of AES following downgrade ............................................................................. 201
14 Remote Software Upgrade by TFTP ..........................................................................................202
15 Legal Notices ...............................................................................................................................204
15.1 Motorola Inc. End User License Agreement ........................................................................ 204
15.1.1 Definitions .................................................................................................................. 204
15.1.2 Grant of License......................................................................................................... 205
15.1.3 Conditions of Use....................................................................................................... 205
15.1.4 Title; Restrictions........................................................................................................ 207
15.1.5 Confidentiality............................................................................................................. 207

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15.1.6 Right to Use Motorola’s Name ................................................................................... 208
15.1.7 Transfer...................................................................................................................... 208
15.1.8 Updates...................................................................................................................... 208
15.1.9 Maintenance............................................................................................................... 209
15.1.10 Disclaimer .................................................................................................................. 209
15.1.11 Limitation of Liability................................................................................................... 209
15.1.12 U.S. Government ....................................................................................................... 210
15.1.13 Term of License ......................................................................................................... 210
15.1.14 Governing Law ........................................................................................................... 210
15.1.15 Assignment ................................................................................................................ 210
15.1.16 Survival of Provisions................................................................................................. 211
15.1.17 Entire Agreement ....................................................................................................... 211
15.1.18 Third Party Software .................................................................................................. 211
15.2 Hardware Warranty in U.S. .................................................................................................. 213
15.3 Limit of Liability..................................................................................................................... 213
16 PTP 500 Reference Information .................................................................................................214
16.1 PTP 500 General Reference Information............................................................................. 214
16.1.1 PTP 500 System Specifications................................................................................. 214
16.1.2 PTP 500 Safety Compliance...................................................................................... 216
16.1.3 PTP 500 EMC Immunity Compliance ........................................................................ 217
16.1.4 PTP 500 Environmental Specifications...................................................................... 218
16.2 PTP 54500 Reference Information....................................................................................... 219
16.2.1 PTP 54500 Examples of Regulatory Limits ............................................................... 219
16.2.2 PTP 54500 Licenses and Region Codes................................................................... 220
16.2.3 PTP 54500 Regulatory Compliance........................................................................... 221
16.2.4 PTP 54500 Radio System Specifications .................................................................. 223
16.2.5 PTP 54500 Emissions and Radio Certifications ........................................................ 224
16.2.6 PTP 54500 Available Spectrum Settings................................................................... 225
16.2.7 PTP 54500 System Threshold, Output Power and Link Loss ................................... 227
16.2.8 PTP 54500 FCC Antenna Restrictions ...................................................................... 233
16.3 PTP 58500 Reference Information....................................................................................... 236
16.3.1 PTP 58500 Examples of Regulatory Limits ............................................................... 236
16.3.2 PTP 58500 Licenses and Region Codes................................................................... 238
16.3.3 PTP 58500 Regulatory Compliance........................................................................... 240
16.3.4 PTP 58500 Radio System Specifications .................................................................. 244
16.3.5 PTP 58500 Emissions and Radio Certifications ........................................................ 245

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16.3.6 PTP 58500 Available Spectrum Settings................................................................... 246
16.3.7 PTP 58500 System Threshold, Output Power and Link Loss ................................... 249
16.3.8 PTP 58500 FCC Antenna Restrictions ...................................................................... 255
17 FAQs.............................................................................................................................................258
18 Glossary .......................................................................................................................................260
Index .......................................................................................................................................................I

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List of Figures
Figure 1 - Typical PTP 500 Series Bridge Deployment........................................................................ 13
Figure 2 – PTP 500 Series Bridge Outdoor Unit (ODU)....................................................................... 15
Figure 3 - Power Indoor Unit (PIDU Plus PTP 300/500/600 Series).................................................... 16
Figure 4 – PIDU Plus Recovery Switch Location ................................................................................. 17
Figure 5 – PIDU Plus Power Input........................................................................................................ 18
Figure 6 - External DC Supply Only ..................................................................................................... 19
Figure 7 - External DC Supply and AC Supply.....................................................................................19
Figure 8 - External DC Supply and Redundant AC Supply .................................................................. 19
Figure 9 - Remote LED and Recovery Switch Wiring .......................................................................... 20
Figure 10 – PTP 500 Series Bridge Layer Diagram ............................................................................. 24
Figure 11 - 5.8 GHz UK RTTT Channel Avoidance – 15 MHz Channel Bandwidth (Example)........... 31
Figure 12 - ODU mounted in Zones A & B ........................................................................................... 40
Figure 13 – Using a Finial to Extend Zone B........................................................................................ 41
Figure 14 – PTP LPU Installation Example for PTP 500 Series (Not to Scale) ................................... 42
Figure 15 - PTP LPU Full Kit ................................................................................................................ 43
Figure 16 - Simplified Circuit Diagram.................................................................................................. 44
Figure 17 - Typical Mast or Wall Installations....................................................................................... 46
Figure 18 – ODU with Mounting Bracket and Earth Bonding Lead...................................................... 49
Figure 19 – ODU Bracket Strap............................................................................................................ 50
Figure 20 – ODU Mounting Bracket ..................................................................................................... 50
Figure 21 - ODU Mounted on Pole....................................................................................................... 51
Figure 22 - Integral Safety Loop ........................................................................................................... 52
Figure 23 - Correct Cable Preparation for the Recommended Cable .................................................. 54
Figure 24 - Completed ODU Connector ............................................................................................... 55
Figure 25 - Correct and Incorrect Tightening of Cable Gland .............................................................. 55
Figure 26 – ODU PIDU Plus Connexion............................................................................................... 56

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Figure 27 - Connecting the PIDU Plus to the ODU .............................................................................. 57
Figure 28 - Disconnecting the ODU...................................................................................................... 58
Figure 29 - Connecting the ODU to the PIDU Plus .............................................................................. 60
Figure 30 - Making the Network Connection at the PIDU Plus ............................................................ 61
Figure 31 - Mounting the PIDU Plus..................................................................................................... 62
Figure 32 - Correct and Incorrect RJ45 Cable Dressing ...................................................................... 63
Figure 33 – PIDU Plus Drip Loop Configuration...................................................................................64
Figure 34 - Using DVM For Alignment.................................................................................................. 68
Figure 35 - Menu Navigation Bar.......................................................................................................... 72
Figure 36 - System Summary Page ..................................................................................................... 73
Figure 37 - Alarm Warning Triangle ..................................................................................................... 74
Figure 38 - Status Page........................................................................................................................ 78
Figure 39 - System Administration Login Page ....................................................................................83
Figure 40 - System Configuration Page ............................................................................................... 84
Figure 41 - LAN Configuration Page .................................................................................................... 86
Figure 42 - Configuration Reboot Page................................................................................................ 88
Figure 43 - Configuration Reboot Page - Ethernet Auto Negotiation Disabled.................................... 88
Figure 44 - VLAN Configuration Fields................................................................................................. 89
Figure 45 - LAN Configuration Page - Manual Ethernet Configuration ................................................ 90
Figure 46 - QoS Configuration Page .................................................................................................... 91
Figure 47 - Save and Restore Configuration Page .............................................................................. 93
Figure 48 - Save Configuration File Screen ......................................................................................... 94
Figure 49 – PTP 500 Example Configuration File ................................................................................ 94
Figure 50 - Restore Configuration File Pop Up Screen........................................................................ 95
Figure 51 - Reset Configuration and Reboot Confirmation Pop-up ..................................................... 96
Figure 52 - Telecoms Data Entry.......................................................................................................... 97
Figure 53 - System Statistics Page ...................................................................................................... 99

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Figure 54 - Detailed Counters Page ................................................................................................... 102
Figure 55 - License Key Data Entry.................................................................................................... 106
Figure 56 - Installation Wizard Internet Protocol Configuration.......................................................... 107
Figure 57 - VLAN Warning ................................................................................................................. 108
Figure 58 - Telecoms Configuration Interface ....................................................................................109
Figure 59 –Wireless Configuration ..................................................................................................... 111
Figure 60 – Fixed Frequency Configuration Example ........................................................................ 114
Figure 61 – Installation Wizard Confirm Configuration....................................................................... 115
Figure 62 - Reboot Confirmation Pop Up ........................................................................................... 116
Figure 63 – Disarm Installation........................................................................................................... 117
Figure 64 - Optional Post Disarm Configuration................................................................................. 118
Figure 65 – Graphical Installation Screen .......................................................................................... 119
Figure 66 - Software Upgrade ............................................................................................................ 120
Figure 67 - Software Upgrade Image Check...................................................................................... 121
Figure 68 - Software Download Progress Indicator............................................................................ 122
Figure 69 - Software Upgrade Complete Page ................................................................................. 123
Figure 70 - Reboot Confirmation Pop Up ........................................................................................... 123
Figure 71 - Spectrum Management as seen from the Master............................................................ 127
Figure 72 - Spectrum Management as seen from the Slave.............................................................. 128
Figure 73 - Active Channel History Screen ........................................................................................ 132
Figure 74 - Spectrum Management Time Series Plot ........................................................................ 133
Figure 75 - Spectrum Management Fixed Frequency Screen ........................................................... 134
Figure 76 - Spectrum Management Help Page (Fixed Frequency) ................................................... 135
Figure 77 - Spectrum Management Master Screen With Operational Restrictions ........................... 136
Figure 78 - Spectrum Management Slave Screen With Operational Restrictions ............................. 137
Figure 79 - Remote Management....................................................................................................... 138
Figure 80 – Warning when disabling HTTP interface......................................................................... 140

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Figure 81 - Remote Management - Diagnostic Alarms ...................................................................... 141
Figure 82 - Diagnostic Plotter ............................................................................................................. 145
Figure 83 - CSV Download................................................................................................................. 146
Figure 84 - Password Change............................................................................................................ 147
Figure 85 - Software License Key Data Entry .................................................................................... 147
Figure 86 - License Key reboot Screen.............................................................................................. 148
Figure 87 - Reboot Confirmation Pop Up ........................................................................................... 148
Figure 88 – Properties ........................................................................................................................ 149
Figure 89 - System Reboot................................................................................................................. 150
Figure 90 - Reboot Confirmation Pop Up ........................................................................................... 150
Figure 91 - Recovery Mode Warning Page ........................................................................................ 151
Figure 92 - Recovery Options Page ................................................................................................... 152
Figure 93 - Software Download Progress Indicator Page .................................................................. 153
Figure 94 - Software Download Complete Page ................................................................................ 153
Figure 95 - Reboot Confirmation Pop Up ........................................................................................... 154
Figure 96 - Confirm Reset to Factory Default Pop Up........................................................................ 155
Figure 97 - IP and Ethernet Erased Successfully page...................................................................... 155
Figure 98 - Reboot Confirmation Pop Up ........................................................................................... 156
Figure 99 - Confirm Erase Configuration Pop Up...............................................................................156
Figure 100 - Erase Configuration Successful Page ........................................................................... 157
Figure 101 – Erase Configuration - Reboot Confirmation Pop Up ..................................................... 157
Figure 102 - Confirm Zeroise Security Parameters Pop Up...............................................................158
Figure 103 - Zeroise Security Parameters Successful Page.............................................................. 159
Figure 104 – Recovery - Reboot Confirmation Pop Up...................................................................... 160
Figure 105 – Link End Hardware Test Flowchart ............................................................................... 162
Figure 106 - PTP LPU Test Points ..................................................................................................... 165
Figure 107 – Connectorized PTP 500 Series Bridge Outdoor Unit.................................................... 170

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Figure 108 - Connectorized PTP 500 Series Bridge Status Page ..................................................... 171
Figure 109 - Connectorized PTP 500 Series bridge ‘System Configuration’ Page ............................ 172
Figure 110 - Connectorized PTP 500 Series Bridge ‘Installation Wizard’ Page ................................ 173
Figure 111 - Connectorized PTP 500 Series bridge ‘Confirm Installation’ Page ............................... 174
Figure 112 - Connectorized PTP 500 Series bridge ‘Disarm Installation’ Page................................. 175
Figure 113 - Forming a Drip Loop ...................................................................................................... 182
Figure 114 - Weatherproofing the Antenna Connections ................................................................... 182
Figure 115- Additional Grounding When Using Connectorized Units ................................................ 183
Figure 116 - Lightning Arrestor Mounting........................................................................................... 184
Figure 117 - Polyphaser Assembly..................................................................................................... 184
Figure 118 - RJ45 Pin Connection (T568B Color Coding) ................................................................. 185
Figure 119 - PIDU Plus and E1/T1 Connexion................................................................................... 186
Figure 120 – PTP 500 Range Adjustment for Data Rates, Curve A .................................................. 195
Figure 121 – PTP 500 Range Adjustment for Data Rates, Curve B .................................................. 196
Figure 122 – AES Software License Key Data Entry ......................................................................... 198
Figure 123 – AES Configuration Data Entry Page ............................................................................. 200
Figure 124 - Configuration Reboot Screen......................................................................................... 201
Figure 125 - PTP 54500 Available Spectrum Settings - 15 MHz Channel Bandwidth....................... 225
Figure 126 - PTP 54500 Available Spectrum Settings - 10 MHz Channel Bandwidth....................... 226
Figure 127 - PTP 54500 Available Spectrum Settings - 5 MHz Channel Bandwidth......................... 226
Figure 128 – PTP 58500 Available Spectrum Settings – 15 MHz Channel Bandwidth ..................... 246
Figure 129 – PTP 58500 Available Spectrum Settings – 10 MHz Channel Bandwidth ..................... 247
Figure 130 – PTP 58500 Available Spectrum Settings – 5 MHz Channel Bandwidth ....................... 247

List of Tables
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List of Tables
Table 1 - Contact Information ................................................................................................................. 2
Table 2 - Font types.............................................................................................................................. 2
Table 3 - Power Compliance Margins .................................................................................................... 9
Table 4 - PTP 500 Series Bridge Frequency Variants ......................................................................... 14
Table 5 - Lateral Force – Imperial ........................................................................................................ 35
Table 6 - Lateral Force – Metric ........................................................................................................... 35
Table 7 - Audio indications from the ODU............................................................................................ 66
Table 8 – Telecoms Channel Status Alarm Conditions........................................................................ 75
Table 9 – QoS Default Settings ............................................................................................................ 91
Table 10 – Classification rules upgrade example.................................................................................92
Table 11 – IEEE802.1Q Classification rules ........................................................................................ 92
Table 12 – PTP 500 Series Bridge Factory Configuration Values ..................................................... 105
Table 13 - Spectrum Management change state key......................................................................... 131
Table 14 - Spectrum Management Time Series Key ......................................................................... 133
Table 15 - Spectrum Management Change State Key With Operational Restrictions....................... 137
Table 16 - Resistance Table Referenced To The RJ45 at the PIDU Plus ......................................... 167
Table 17 - Cable Losses per Length .................................................................................................. 177
Table 18 – E1/T1 Splitter Output Pin Connections............................................................................. 187
Table 19 – Data Throughput for PTP 500, Link Symmetry = Adaptive or 3:1.................................... 192
Table 20 – Data Throughput for PTP 500, Link Symmetry = 1:1, Link Optimization = IP.................. 193
Table 21 – Data Throughput for PTP 500, Link Symmetry = 1:1, Link Optimization = TDM ............. 194
Table 22 – PTP 500 Management Specifications .............................................................................. 214
Table 23 – PTP 500 Ethernet Bridging Specifications ....................................................................... 215
Table 24 – PTP 500 Physical Specifications......................................................................................215
Table 25 – PTP 500 Power Supply Specifications ............................................................................. 216
Table 26 – PTP 500 Safety Compliance Specifications ..................................................................... 216

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Table 27 – PTP 500 EMC Immunity Compliance Specifications ....................................................... 217
Table 28 – PTP 500 Environmental Specifications ............................................................................ 218
Table 29 – PTP 54500 Examples of Regulatory Limits...................................................................... 219
Table 30 – PTP 54500 Licenses and Region Codes ......................................................................... 220
Table 31 - PTP 54500 RF Specifications ........................................................................................... 223
Table 32 - PTP 54500 EMC Emissions Compliance.......................................................................... 224
Table 33 - PTP 54500 Radio Certifications ........................................................................................ 224
Table 34 - PTP 54500 System Threshold Figures - IP Mode (15 MHz bandwidth) ........................... 227
Table 35 - PTP 54500 System Threshold Figures - TDM Mode (15 MHz bandwidth)....................... 228
Table 36 - PTP 54500 System Threshold Figures - IP Mode (10 MHz bandwidth) ........................... 229
Table 37 - PTP 54500 System Threshold Figures - TDM Mode (10 MHz bandwidth)....................... 230
Table 38 - PTP 54500 System Threshold Figures - IP Mode (5 MHz bandwidth) ............................. 231
Table 39 - PTP 54500 System Threshold Figures - TDM Mode (5 MHz bandwidth)......................... 232
Table 40 - Allowed Antennas for Deployment in USA/Canada – 5.4 GHz......................................... 233
Table 41 – PTP 58500 Examples of Regulatory Limits...................................................................... 236
Table 42 – PTP 58500 Licenses and Region Codes ......................................................................... 238
Table 43 - PTP 58500 RF Specifications ........................................................................................... 244
Table 44 - PTP 58500 EMC Emissions Compliance.......................................................................... 245
Table 45 - PTP 58500 Radio Certifications ........................................................................................ 245
Table 46 – PTP 58500 FCC Max Transmit Power at the Edge Channels (FCC) .............................. 248
Table 47 - PTP 58500 System Threshold Figures - IP Mode (15 MHz bandwidth) ........................... 249
Table 48 - PTP 58500 System Threshold Figures - TDM Mode (15 MHz bandwidth)....................... 250
Table 49 - PTP 58500 System Threshold Figures - IP Mode (10 MHz bandwidth) ........................... 251
Table 50 - PTP 58500 System Threshold Figures - TDM Mode (10 MHz bandwidth)....................... 252
Table 51 - PTP 58500 System Threshold Figures - IP Mode (5 MHz bandwidth) ............................. 253
Table 52 - PTP 58500 System Threshold Figures - TDM Mode (5 MHz bandwidth)......................... 254
Table 53 - Allowed Antennas for Deployment in USA/Canada – 5.8 GHz......................................... 255

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List of Equations
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List of Equations
Equation 1 - Peak power density in the far field ..................................................................................... 8
Equation 2 - Path Loss ......................................................................................................................... 37
Equation 3 - Link Loss .......................................................................................................................... 81