Cambium Networks 50650 Wireless Ethernet Bridge User Manual PTP 650 Series User Guide

Cambium Networks Limited Wireless Ethernet Bridge PTP 650 Series User Guide

User Manual Part 2

Chapter 5: Installation This chapter describes how to install and test the hardware for a PTP 650 link. It contains the following topics: • Safety on page 5-2 contains important safety guidelines that must be observed by personnel installing or operating PTP 650 equipment. • Installing the ODU and top LPU on page 5-5 describes how to mount and ground an integrated or connectorized ODU, how to mount and ground the top LPU, and how to mount and connect an external antenna for the connectorized ODU. • Installing the copper Cat5e Ethernet interface on page 5-13 describes how to install the copper Cat5e power over Ethernet interface from the ODU (PSU port) to the PSU. • Installing the PSU on page 5-21 describes how to install a power supply unit for the PTP 650, either the AC Power Injector or the AC+DC Enhanced Power Injector. • Installing an SFP Ethernet interface on page 5-23 describes how to install an optical or copper Cat5e Ethernet interface from the ODU (SFP port) to a connected device. • Installing an Aux Ethernet interface on page 5-32 describes how to install a copper Cat5e Ethernet interface from the ODU (Aux port) to a connected device. • Supplemental installation information on page 5-33 contains detailed installation procedures that are not included in the above topics, such as how to strip cables, create grounding points and weatherproof connectors. Note These instructions assume that LPUs are being installed from the PTP 650 LPU and grounding kit (Cambium part number C000065L007). If the installation does not require LPUs, adapt these instructions as appropriate. If LPUs are being installed, only use the five black-capped EMC cable glands supplied in the LPU and grounding kit. The silver-capped cable glands supplied in the ODU kits must only be used in PTP 650 installations which do not require LPUs. Page 5-1
Chapter 5: Installation Safety Safety Warning To prevent loss of life or physical injury, observe the following safety guidelines. In no event shall Cambium Networks be liable for any injury or damage caused during the installation of the Cambium PTP 650. Ensure that only qualified personnel install a PTP 650 link. Power lines Exercise extreme care when working near power lines. Working at heights Exercise extreme care when working at heights. PSU Always use one of the Cambium PTP 650 Series power supply units (PSU) to power the ODU. Failure to use a Cambium supplied PSU could result in equipment damage and will invalidate the safety certification and may cause a safety hazard. Grounding and protective earth The Outdoor Unit (ODU) must be properly grounded to protect against lightning. It is the user’s responsibility to install the equipment in accordance with national regulations. In the USA follow the requirements of the National Electrical code NFPA 70-2005 and 780-2004 Installation of Lightning Protection Systems. In Canada, follow Section 54 of the Canadian Electrical Code. These codes describe correct installation procedures for grounding the outdoor unit, mast, lead-in wire and discharge unit, size of grounding conductors and connection requirements for grounding electrodes. Other regulations may apply in different countries and therefore it is recommended that installation of the outdoor unit be contracted to a professional installer. Page 5-2
Chapter 5: Installation Safety DC supply To power the ODU from a DC supply, use the AC+DC Enhanced Power Injector (PSU) (Cambium part number C000065L002). Ensure that the DC power supply meets the requirements specified in PSU DC power supply on page 3-12. Powering down before servicing Before servicing PTP 650 equipment, always switch off the power supply and unplug it from the PSU. Do not disconnect the RJ45 drop cable connectors from the ODU while the PSU is connected to the power supply. Always remove the AC or DC input power from the PSU. Primary disconnect device The main power supply is the primary disconnect device. The AC+DC Enhanced power injector is fused on the DC input. Some installations will also require an additional circuit breaker or isolation switch to be fitted in the DC supply. External cables Safety may be compromised if outdoor rated cables are not used for connections that will be exposed to the outdoor environment. For outdoor copper Cat5e Ethernet interfaces, always use Cat5e cable that is gel-filled and shielded with copper-plated steel. Alternative types of drop cable are not supported by Cambium Networks. Drop cable tester The PSU output voltage may be hazardous in some conditions, for example in wet weather. Do NOT connect the drop cable tester to the PSU, either directly or via LPUs. 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 ODU before undertaking maintenance activities in front of the antenna. Page 5-3
Chapter 5: Installation Safety Minimum separation distances Ensure that personnel are not exposed to unsafe levels of RF energy. The units start to radiate RF energy as soon as they are powered up. Never work in front of the antenna when the ODU is powered. Install the ODUs so as to provide and maintain the minimum separation distances from all persons. For minimum separation distances, see Calculated distances and power compliance margins on page 4-25. Grounding and lightning protection requirements Ensure that the installation meets the requirements defined in Grounding and lightning protection on page 3-8. Grounding cable installation methods To provide effective protection against lightning induced surges, observe these requirements: • Grounding conductor runs are as short, straight and smooth as possible, with bends and curves kept to a minimum. • Grounding cables must not be installed with drip loops. • All bends must have a minimum radius of 203 mm (8 in) and a minimum angle of 90°. A diagonal run is preferable to a bend, even though it does not follow the contour or run parallel to the supporting structure. • All bends, curves and connections must be routed towards the grounding electrode system, ground rod, or ground bar. • Grounding conductors must be securely fastened. • Braided grounding conductors must not be used. • Approved bonding techniques must be used for the connection of dissimilar metals. Siting ODUs and antennas ODUs and external antennas are not designed to survive direct lightning strikes. For this reason they must be installed in Zone B as defined in Lightning protection zones on page 3-8. Mounting in Zone A may put equipment, structures and life at risk. Page 5-4
Chapter 5: Installation Installing the ODU and top LPU Installing the ODU and top LPU Decide how to mount the ODU and top LPU Page 5-5
Chapter 5: Installation Installing the ODU and top LPU Note For improved radio performance, mount the integrated ODU at 45 degrees to the vertical. The mounting pole may be vertical or horizontal. Prepare ODU for mounting 1 Use the correct mounting bracket for the pole diameter and ODU type: • If pole diameter is between 50 and 75 mm (2 and 3 inches): (a) For an integrated ODU, use the integrated mounting bracket, Cambium part number N000065L031. (b) For a connectorized ODU, use the connectorized mounting bracket supplied with the ODU (alternatively, use the integrated ODU bracket). • If pole diameter is either 90 mm (3.5 inches) or 115 mm (4.5 inches): (c) For both integrated and connectorized ODUs, use the extended mounting bracket, Cambium part number N000065L030. (a) Integrated bracket: (b) Connectorized bracket: (c) Extended bracket: Page 5-6
Chapter 5: Installation Installing the ODU and top LPU 2 (a) Fasten one ground cable to each ODU grounding point using the M6 (small) lugs: one is for the top LPU (M6 lug at other end) and the other is for the tower or building (M10 lug at other end). It does not matter which cable goes on which ODU grounding point. (b) Tighten both ODU grounding bolts to a torque of 5 Nm (3.9 lb ft). (a) ODU ground cables: (b) ODU ground cable tightened: Integrated ODU 1 (a) Fix the mounting plate to the back of the ODU at an angle of 45 degrees to the vertical using the bolts and washers provided. Tighten the four bolts to a torque setting of 5 Nm (4 lb ft). (b) Fix the bracket body to the mounting plate using the M8 bolt. (a) Fix the mounting plate: (b) Fix the bracket body: 2 Hoist the ODU up to its position on the mounting pole. Page 5-7
Chapter 5: Installation Installing the ODU and top LPU 3 (a) For back-to-back LPU mounting, fix the ODU to the pole using the LPU. (b) For separate LPU mounting, fix the ODU to the pole using the bracket strap. (a) Back-to-back LPU: (b) Separate LPU: Caution Do not reverse the ODU bracket strap, as this arrangement may lead to failure of the assembly: 4 Adjust the elevation (E) and azimuth (A) of the unit to achieve initial alignment. Tighten all three M8 ODU bracket bolts to a torque setting of 14 Nm (11 lb ft). Do not over-tighten the bolts, as this may lead to failure of the assembly: Page 5-8
Chapter 5: Installation Installing the ODU and top LPU Connectorized ODU 1 (a) Line up the bolt heads with receptacles in the ODU. (b) Fix the mounting plate and bracket bolts to the back of the ODU using the bolts and washers. Tighten to a torque setting of 5 Nm (4 lb ft). (a) Receptacles for bracket bolts: (b) Mounting plate fixed: 2 Hoist the ODU up to its position on the mounting pole. 3 (a) For back-to-back LPU mounting, fix the ODU to the pole using the LPU. (b) For separate LPU mounting, fix the ODU to the pole using the bracket strap. (c) Back-to-back LPU: (d) Separate LPU: 4 Tighten the mounting bolts to a torque setting of 7 Nm (5.5 lb ft). Do not over-tighten the bolts, as this may lead to failure of the assembly. Page 5-9
Chapter 5: Installation Installing the ODU and top LPU Ground the ODU and top LPU Caution Do not attach grounding cables to the ODU mounting bracket bolts, as this arrangement will not provide full protection. 1 For separate LPU mounting, use the U-bolt bracket from the LPU kit to mount the top LPU on the pole below the ODU. Tighten to a torque setting of 7 Nm (5.5 lb ft): 2 Fasten the ODU grounding cable to the top LPU using the M6 (small) lug. Tighten both nuts to a torque of 5 Nm (3.9 lb ft): Locking nut Washer M6 lug Washer Nut Toothed washer M6 lug to ODU 3 Select a tower or building grounding point within 0.3 meters (1 ft) of the ODU bracket. Remove paint from the surface and apply anti-oxidant compound. Fasten the ODU grounding cable to this point using the M10 (large) lug. 4 If local regulations mandate the independent grounding of all devices, add a third ground cable to connect the top LPU directly to the grounding system. Page 5-10
Chapter 5: Installation Installing the ODU and top LPU Install external antennas for a connectorized ODU 1 Mount the antenna(s) according to manufacturer’s instructions. When using separate antennas to achieve spatial diversity, mount one with Horizontal polarization and the other with Vertical polarization. 2 Connect the ODU V and H interfaces to the antenna(s) with RF cable of type CNT-400 (Cambium part numbers 30010194001 and 30010195001) and N type connectors (Cambium part number 09010091001). Tighten the N type connectors to a torque setting of 1.7 Nm (1.3 lb ft). 3 If the ODU is mounted indoors, install lightning arrestors at the building entry point: 4 Form drip loops near the lower ends of the antenna cables. These ensure that water is not channeled towards the connectors. 5 If the ODU is mounted outdoors, weatherproof the N type connectors (when antenna alignment is complete) using PVC tape and self-amalgamating rubber tape. 6 Weatherproof the antenna connectors in the same way (unless the antenna manufacturer specifies a different method). Page 5-11
Chapter 5: Installation Installing the ODU and top LPU 7 Ground the antenna cables to the supporting structure within 0.3 meters (1 foot) of the ODU and antennas using the Cambium grounding kit (part number 01010419001): 8 Fix the antenna cables to the supporting structure using site approved methods. Ensure that no undue strain is placed on the ODU or antenna connectors. Caution Ensure that the cables do not flap in the wind, as flapping cables are prone to damage and induce unwanted vibrations in the supporting structure. Page 5-12
Chapter 5: Installation Installing the copper Cat5e Ethernet interface Installing the copper Cat5e Ethernet interface Caution To avoid damage to the installation, do not connect or disconnect the drop cable when power is applied to the PSU or network terminating equipment. Caution Do not connect the SFP or Aux drop cables to the PSU, as this may damage equipment. Caution Always use Cat5e cable that is gel-filled and shielded with copper-plated steel. Alternative types of Cat5e cable are not supported by Cambium Networks. Cambium Networks supply this cable (Cambium part numbers WB3175 and WB3176), RJ45 connectors (Cambium part number WB3177) and a crimp tool (Cambium part number WB3211). The LPU and grounding kit contains a 600 mm length of this cable. Install the ODU to top LPU drop cable Fit glands to the ODU to top LPU drop cable Fit EMC strain relief cable glands (with black caps) to both ends of the 600 mm length of pre-terminated cable. These parts are supplied in the LPU and grounding kit. 1 Disassemble the gland and thread each part onto the cable (the rubber bung is split). Assemble the spring clip and the rubber bung: Page 5-13
Chapter 5: Installation Installing the copper Cat5e Ethernet interface 2 Fit the parts into the body and lightly screw on the gland nut (do not tighten it): Connect the drop cable to the ODU (PSU port) and LPU 1 (a) Plug the RJ45 connector into the socket in the unit, ensuring that it snaps home. (b) Fit the gland body to the RJ45 port and tighten it to a torque of 5.5 Nm (4.3 lb ft): (a) (b) 2 (a) Fit the gland nut and tighten until the rubber seal closes on the cable. (b) Do not over-tighten the gland nut, as there is a risk of damage to its internal components: (a) (b) Correct Incorrect Page 5-14
Chapter 5: Installation Installing the copper Cat5e Ethernet interface Disconnect the drop cable from the LPU or ODU Use this procedure if it is necessary to remove an EMC strain relief cable gland and RJ45 connector from the ODU (as illustrated) or LPU. 1 (a) Remove the gland nut. Wiggle the drop cable to release the tension of the gland body. When the tension in the gland body is released, a gap opens at the point show. Unscrew the gland body. (b) Use a small screwdriver to press the RJ45 locking tab, then remove the RJ45 connector. (a) (b) Install the main drop cable Warning The metal screen of the drop cable is very sharp and may cause personal injury. • ALWAYS wear cut-resistant gloves (check the label to ensure they are cut resistant). • ALWAYS wear protective eyewear. • ALWAYS use a rotary blade tool to strip the cable (DO NOT use a bladed knife). Page 5-15
Chapter 5: Installation Installing the copper Cat5e Ethernet interface Warning Failure to obey the following precautions may result in injury or death: • Use the proper hoisting grip for the cable being installed. If the wrong hoisting grip is used, slippage or insufficient gripping strength will result. • Do not reuse hoisting grips. Used grips may have lost elasticity, stretched, or become weakened. Reusing a grip can cause the cable to slip, break, or fall. • The minimum requirement is one hoisting grip for each 60 m (200 ft) of cable. Cut to length and fit hoisting grips 1 Cut the main drop cable to length from the top LPU to the bottom LPU. 2 Slide one or more hoisting grips onto the top end of the drop cable. 3 Secure the hoisting grip to the cable using a special tool, as recommended by the manufacturer. Terminate with RJ45 connectors and glands Caution Check that the crimp tool matches the RJ45 connector, otherwise the cable or connector may be damaged. 1 Thread the cable gland (with black cap) onto the main drop cable. 2 Strip the cable outer sheath and fit the RJ45 connector load bar. Page 5-16
Chapter 5: Installation Installing the copper Cat5e Ethernet interface 3 Fit the RJ45 connector housing as shown. To ensure there is effective strain relief, locate the cable inner sheath under the connector housing tang. Do not tighten the gland nut: Hoist and fix the main drop cable Warning Failure to obey the following precautions may result in injury or death: • Use the hoisting grip to hoist one cable only. Attempting to hoist more than one cable may cause the hoisting grip to break or the cables to fall. • Do not use the hoisting grip for lowering cable unless the clamp is securely in place. • Maintain tension on the hoisting grip during hoisting. Loss of tension can cause dangerous movement of the cable and result in injury or death to personnel. • Do not release tension on the grip until after the grip handle has been fastened to the supporting structure. • Do not apply any strain to the RJ45 connectors. Caution Do not lay the drop cable alongside a lightning air terminal. 1 Hoist the top end of the main drop cable up to the top LPU, following the hoist manufacturer’s instructions. When the cable is in position, fasten the grip handle to the supporting structure and remove the hoist line. 2 Connect the main drop cable to the top LPU by following the procedure Connect the drop cable to the ODU (PSU port) and LPU on page 5-14. 3 Run the main drop cable to the site of the bottom LPU. Page 5-17
Chapter 5: Installation Installing the copper Cat5e Ethernet interface 4 Attach the main drop cable to the supporting structure using site approved methods. Ground the main drop cable At all required grounding points, connect the screen of the main drop cable to the metal of the supporting structure using the cable grounding kit (Cambium part number 01010419001). Install the bottom LPU to PSU drop cable Install the bottom LPU Install the bottom LPU, ground it, and connect it to the main drop cable. 1 Select a mounting point for the bottom LPU within 600 mm (24 in) of the building entry point. Mount the LPU vertically with cable glands facing downwards. 2 Connect the main drop cable to the bottom LPU by following the procedure Connect the drop cable to the ODU (PSU port) and LPU on page 5-14. Page 5-18
Chapter 5: Installation Installing the copper Cat5e Ethernet interface 3 Fasten one ground cable to the bottom LPU using the M6 (small) lug. Tighten both nuts to a torque of 5 Nm (3.9 lb ft): Locking nut Washer M6 lug Washer Nut Toothed washer M10 lug to ground 4 Select a building grounding point near the LPU bracket. Remove paint from the surface and apply anti-oxidant compound. Fasten the LPU ground cable using the M10 (large) lug. Install the LPU to PSU drop cable Use this procedure to terminate the bottom LPU to PSU drop cable with RJ45 connectors at both ends, and with a cable gland at the LPU end. Warning The metal screen of the drop cable is very sharp and may cause personal injury. ALWAYS wear cut-resistant gloves (check the label to ensure they are cut resistant). ALWAYS wear protective eyewear. ALWAYS use a rotary blade tool to strip the cable, not a bladed knife. Caution Check that the crimp tool matches the RJ45 connector, otherwise the cable or connector may be damaged. 1 Cut the drop cable to the length required from bottom LPU to PSU. 2 At the LPU end only: • Fit one cable gland and one RJ45 connector by following the procedure Terminate with RJ45 connectors and glands on page 5-16. • Connect this cable and gland to the bottom LPU by following the procedure Connect the drop cable to the ODU (PSU port) and LPU on page 5-14. Page 5-19
Chapter 5: Installation Installing the copper Cat5e Ethernet interface 4 At the PSU end only: Do not fit a cable gland. Strip the cable outer sheath and fit the RJ45 connector load bar. Fit the RJ45 connector housing. To ensure there is effective strain relief, locate the cable inner sheath under the connector housing tang: Test resistance in the drop cable Connect the bottom end of the copper Cat5e drop cable to a PTP drop cable tester and test that the resistances between pins are within the correct limits, as specified in the table below. If any of the tests fail, examine the drop cable for wiring faults. Order the PTP drop cable tester from the support website (http://www.cambiumnetworks.com/support). Measure the resistance between… Enter measured resistance To pass test, resistance must be… Circle “Pass” or “Fail” Additional tests and notes Pins 1 and 2 Ohms <20 Ohms (60 Ohms) (*1) Pass Fail Resistances must be within 10% of each other (*2). Circle “Pass” or “Fail”: Pass Fail Pins 3 and 6 Ohms <20 Ohms (60 Ohms) (*1) Pass Fail Pins 4 and 5 Ohms <20 Ohms (60 Ohms) (*1) Pass Fail Pins 7 and 8 Ohms <20 Ohms (60 Ohms) (*1) Pass Fail Pin 1 and screen (ODU ground) K Ohms >100K Ohms Pass Fail These limits apply regardless of cable length. Pin 8 and screen (ODU ground) K Ohms >100K Ohms Pass Fail (*1) A resistance of 20 Ohms is the maximum allowed when the cable is carrying Ethernet. A resistance of 60 Ohms is the maximum allowed when the cable is carrying only power to the ODU (when Ethernet is carried by one of the other ODU interfaces). (*2) Ensure that these resistances are within 10% of each other by multiplying the lowest resistance by 1.1 – if any of the other resistances are greater than this, the test has failed. Page 5-20
Chapter 5: Installation Installing the PSU Installing the PSU Install one of the following types of PSU (as specified in the installation plan): • PTP 650 AC Power Injector (Cambium part number N000065L001). • PTP 650 AC+DC Enhanced Power Injector (Cambium part number C000065L002). Caution As the PSU is not waterproof, locate it away from sources of moisture, either in the equipment building or in a ventilated moisture-proof enclosure. Do not locate the PSU in a position where it may exceed its temperature rating. Caution Do not plug any device other than a PTP 650 ODU into the ODU port of the PSU. Other devices may be damaged due to the non-standard techniques employed to inject DC power into the Ethernet connection between the PSU and the ODU. Do not plug any device other than a Cambium PTP 650 PSU into the PSU port of the ODU. Plugging any other device into the PSU port of the ODU may damage the ODU and device. Installing the AC Power Injector Follow this procedure to install the AC Power Injector (Cambium part number N000065L001): 1 Form a drip loop on the PSU end of the LPU to PSU drop cable. The drip loop ensures that any moisture that runs down the cable cannot enter the PSU. 2 (a) Place the AC Power Injector on a horizontal surface. Plug the LPU to PSU drop cable into the PSU port labeled ODU. (b) When the system is ready for network connection, connect the network Cat5e cable to the LAN port of the PSU: (a) (b) Page 5-21
Chapter 5: Installation Installing the PSU Installing the AC+DC Enhanced Power Injector Follow this procedure to install the AC+DC Enhanced Power Injector (Cambium part number C000065L002): 1 Mount the AC+DC power injector by screwing it to a vertical or horizontal surface using the four screw holes (circled): 2 Form a drip loop on the PSU end of the LPU to PSU drop cable. The drip loop ensures that any moisture that runs down the cable into the cabinet or enclosure cannot enter the PSU. 3 (a) Undo the retaining screw, hinge back the cover and plug the drop cable into the port. (b) Close the cover and secure with the screw. (c) When the system is ready for network connection, connect the network Cat5e cable to the LAN port of the PSU: (a) (b) and (c) Page 5-22
Chapter 5: Installation Installing an SFP Ethernet interface Installing an SFP Ethernet interface In more advanced configurations, there may be an optical or copper Cat5e Ethernet interface connected to the SFP port of the ODU. Refer to Typical deployment on page 3-2 for diagrams of these configurations. Adapt the installation procedures in this chapter as appropriate for SFP interfaces, noting the following differences from a PSU interface: • Install an optical or copper SFP module in the ODU (SFP port) and connect the SFP optical or copper cable into this module using the long cable gland from the SFP module kit. This is described in the following procedures: o Fitting the long cable gland on page 5-25 o Inserting the SFP module on page 5-26 o Connecting the cable on page 5-29 o Fitting the gland on page 5-30 o Removing the cable and SFP module on page 5-31 • Optical cables do not require LPUs or ground cables. • At the remote end of an SFP drop cable, use an appropriate termination for the connected device. • If the connected device is outdoors, not in the equipment building or cabinet, adapt the grounding instructions as appropriate. • PTP 650 LPUs are not suitable for installation on SFP copper Cat5e interfaces. For SFP drop cables, obtain suitable surge protectors from a specialist supplier. • Ground the top LPUs and surge protector to the same point on the ODU (Figure 57). Page 5-23
Chapter 5: Installation Installing an SFP Ethernet interface Figure 57 ODU with copper Cat5e connections to all three Ethernet ports Page 5-24
Chapter 5: Installation Installing an SFP Ethernet interface Fitting the long cable gland Optical SFP interface: Disassemble the long cable gland and thread its components over the LC connector at the ODU end as shown below. Copper Cat5e SFP interface: Disassemble the long cable gland and thread its components over the RJ45 connector at the ODU end as shown below. 1 Disassemble the gland: 2 Thread each part onto the cable (the rubber bung is split): 3 Assemble the spring clip and the rubber bung (the clips go inside the ring): Page 5-25
Chapter 5: Installation Installing an SFP Ethernet interface 4 Fit the parts into the body and lightly screw on the gland nut (do not tighten it): Optical Copper Inserting the SFP module To insert the SFP module into the ODU, proceed as follows: 1 Remove the blanking plug from the SFP port of the ODU: Page 5-26
Chapter 5: Installation Installing an SFP Ethernet interface 2 Insert the SFP module into the SFP receptacle with the label up: Optical Copper 3 Push the module home until it clicks into place: Optical Copper Page 5-27
Chapter 5: Installation Installing an SFP Ethernet interface 4 Rotate the latch to the locked position: Optical Copper Page 5-28
Chapter 5: Installation Installing an SFP Ethernet interface Connecting the cable Caution The fiber optic cable assembly is very delicate. To avoid damage, handle it with extreme care. Ensure that the fiber optic cable does not twist during assembly, especially when fitting and tightening the weatherproofing gland. Do not insert the power over Ethernet drop cable from the PSU into the SFP module, as this will damage the module. 1 Remove the LC connector dust caps from the ODU end (optical cable only): 2 Plug the connector into the SFP module, ensuring that it snaps home: Optical Copper Page 5-29
Chapter 5: Installation Installing an SFP Ethernet interface Fitting the gland 1 Fit the gland body to the SFP port and tighten it to a torque of 5.5 Nm (4.3 lb ft) 2 Fit the gland nut and tighten until the rubber seal closes on the cable. Do not over-tighten the gland nut, as there is a risk of damage to its internal components: Correct Incorrect Page 5-30
Chapter 5: Installation Installing an SFP Ethernet interface Removing the cable and SFP module Do not attempt to remove the module without disconnecting the cable, otherwise the locking mechanism in the ODU will be damaged. 1 Remove the cable connector by pressing its release tab before pulling it out: Optical Copper 2 Rotate the latch to the unlocked position. Extract the module by using a screwdriver: Optical Copper Page 5-31
Chapter 5: Installation Installing an Aux Ethernet interface Installing an Aux Ethernet interface In more advanced configurations, there may be a copper Cat5e Ethernet interface connected to the Aux port of the ODU. Refer to Typical deployment on page 3-2 for a diagram of this configuration. Adapt the installation procedures in this chapter as appropriate for the Aux interface, noting the following differences: • At the remote end of the Aux drop cable, use an appropriate termination for the connected device (for example, a video camera or wireless access point). • If the connected device is outdoors, not in the equipment building or cabinet, adapt the grounding instructions as appropriate. • Ground the top LPUs and surge protector to the same point on the ODU (Figure 57). Page 5-32
Chapter 5: Installation Supplemental installation information Supplemental installation information This section contains detailed installation procedures that are not included in the above topics, such as how to strip cables, create grounding points and weatherproof connectors. Stripping drop cable When preparing drop cable for connection to the PTP 650 ODU or LPU, use the following measurements: When preparing drop cable for connection to the PTP 650 PSU (without a cable gland), use the following measurements: Page 5-33
Chapter 5: Installation Supplemental installation information Creating a drop cable grounding point Use this procedure to connect the screen of the main drop cable to the metal of the supporting structure using the cable grounding kit (Cambium part number 01010419001). To identify suitable grounding points, refer to Drop cable grounding points on page 3-13. 1 Remove 60 mm (2.5 inches) of the drop cable outer sheath. 2 Cut 38mm (1.5 inches) of rubber tape (self-amalgamating) and fit to the ground cable lug. Wrap the tape completely around the lug and cable. 3 Fold the ground wire strap around the drop cable screen and fit cable ties. Page 5-34
Chapter 5: Installation Supplemental installation information 4 Tighten the cable ties with pliers. Cut the surplus from the cable ties. 5 Cut a 38mm (1.5 inches) section of self-amalgamating tape and wrap it completely around the joint between the drop and ground cables. 6 Use the remainder of the self-amalgamating tape to wrap the complete assembly. Press the tape edges together so that there are no gaps. Page 5-35
Chapter 5: Installation Supplemental installation information 7 Wrap a layer of PVC tape from bottom to top, starting from 25 mm (1 inch) below and finishing 25 mm (1 inch) above the edge of the self-amalgamating tape, over lapping at half width. 8 Repeat with a further four layers of PVC tape, always overlapping at half width. Wrap the layers in alternate directions (top to bottom, then bottom to top). The edges of each layer should be 25mm (1 inch) above (A) and 25 mm (1 inch) below (B) the previous layer. 9 Prepare the metal grounding point of the supporting structure to provide a good electrical contact with the grounding cable clamp. Remove paint, grease or dirt, if present. Apply anti-oxidant compound liberally between the two metals. Page 5-36
Chapter 5: Installation Supplemental installation information 10 Clamp the bottom lug of the grounding cable to the supporting structure using site approved methods. Use a two-hole lug secured with fasteners in both holes. This provides better protection than a single-hole lug. Weatherproofing an N type connector Use this procedure to weatherproof the N type connectors fitted to the connectorized ODU and external antenna (if recommended by the antenna manufacturer). 1 Ensure the connection is tight. A torque wrench should be used if available: 2 Wrap the connection with a layer of 19 mm (0.75 inch) PVC tape, starting 25 mm (1 inch) below the connector body. Overlap the tape to half-width and extend the wrapping to the body of the LPU. Avoid making creases or wrinkles: 3 Smooth the tape edges: Page 5-37
Chapter 5: Installation Supplemental installation information 4 Cut a 125mm (5 inches) length of rubber tape (self-amalgamating): 5 Expand the width of the tape by stretching it so that it will wrap completely around the connector and cable: 6 Press the tape edges together so that there are no gaps. The tape should extend 25 mm (1 inch) beyond the PVC tape: 7 Wrap a layer of 50 mm (2 inch) PVC tape from bottom to top, starting from 25 mm (1 inch) below the edge of the self-amalgamating tape, overlapping at half width. Page 5-38
Chapter 5: Installation Supplemental installation information 8 Repeat with a further four layers of 19 mm (0.75 inch) PVC tape, always overlapping at half width. Wrap the layers in alternate directions: • Second layer: top to bottom. • Third layer: bottom to top. • Fourth layer: top to bottom. • Fifth layer: bottom to top. The bottom edge of each layer should be 25 mm (1 inch) below the previous layer. 9 Check the completed weatherproof connection: Page 5-39
Chapter 5: Installation Supplemental installation information Replacing PSU fuses The AC+ DC Enhanced Power Injector contains two replaceable fuses. These fuses protect the positive and negative grounded DC input voltages. If an incorrect power supply (that is, not in the range 37V to 60V DC) is connected to the DC input terminals, one or both fuses may blow. Both fuses are 3 Amp slow-blow, for example Littlefuse part number 0229003. To replace these fuses, undo the retaining screw and hinge back the cover as indicated: Note No other fuses are replaceable in the AC+DC Enhanced Power Injector. Note The AC Power Injector does not contain replaceable fuses. Page 5-40
Chapter 6: Configuration and alignment This chapter describes how to use the web interface to configure the PTP 650 link. It also describes how to align antennas. This chapter contains the following topics: • Preparing for configuration and alignment on page 6-2 • Connecting to the unit on page 6-5 • Using the web interface on page 6-7 • Installation menu on page 6-10 • System menu on page 6-21 • Management menu on page 6-39 • SNMP pages (for SNMPv3) on page 6-61 • SNMP pages (for SNMPv1/2c) on page 6-71 • Security menu on page 6-75 • Aligning antennas on page 6-87 • Other configuration tasks on page 6-95 Page 6-1
Chapter 6: Configuration and alignment Preparing for configuration and alignment Preparing for configuration and alignment This section describes the checks to be performed before proceeding with unit configuration and antenna alignment. Safety precautions All national and local safety standards must be followed while configuring the units and aligning the antennas. Warning Ensure that personnel are not exposed to unsafe levels of RF energy. The units start to radiate RF energy as soon as they are powered up. Respect the safety standards defined in Compliance with safety standards on page 4-23, in particular the minimum separation distances. Observe the following guidelines: • Never work in front of the antenna when the ODU is powered. • Always power down the PSU before connecting or disconnecting the drop cable from the PSU, ODU or LPU. Regulatory compliance All applicable radio regulations must be followed while configuring the units and aligning the antennas. For more information, refer to Compliance with radio regulations on page 4-27. Caution If the system designer has provided a list of channels to be barred for TDWR radar avoidance, the affected channels must be barred before the units are allowed to radiate on site, otherwise the regulations will be infringed. To bar these channels, follow the procedure Barring channels on page 7-31. Selecting configuration options Use the installation report to determine which configuration options are required. Refer to PTP LINKPlanner on page 3-21. Page 6-2
Chapter 6: Configuration and alignment Preparing for configuration and alignment Generating a License Key ODUs are shipped with a default License Key factory installed. The default license key enables a limited set of capabilities as follows: • Operation in selected regulatory bands (these are restricted by the ODU regional variant): o FCC/IC variants: 5.8 GHz USA (regulatory band 1). o RoW variants: 5.4 GHz unrestricted (regulatory band 8) and 5.8 GHz unrestricted (regulatory band 35). o EU variants: 5.4 GHz ETSI (regulatory band 26) • “Lite” throughput capability (up to 125 Mbps). A license key is required to upgrade the ODU to the following capabilities: • To allow the ODU to operate in other regulatory bands (these are restricted by the ODU regional variant). This capability is free of charge. • To enable the SFP port. An Access Key for this capability is provided in the SFP module kits (SFP module kits on page 2-27). • To allow “Med” (up to 250 Mbps) or “Full” (up to 450 Mbps) throughput capability. Purchase an access key from Cambium Networks (Table 68). Cambium will email one Access Key for each upgrade purchased. • To allow 128-bit or 256-bit AES encryption. Purchase an access key from Cambium Networks (Table 68). Cambium will email one Access Key for each upgrade purchased. Table 68 Capability upgrades Cambium description (*1) Cambium part number PTP 650 128-bit AES Encryption – per ODU (*2) C000065K018 PTP 650 256-bit AES Encryption – per ODU (*2) C000065K019 PTP 650 Lite (Up to 125Mbps) to Mid (Up to 250Mbps) Link Capacity upgrade license per ODU C000065K021 PTP 650 Lite (Up to 125Mbps) to Full (Up to 450Mbps) Link Capacity upgrade license per ODU C000065K022 PTP 650 Mid (Up to 250Mbps) to Full (Up to 450Mbps) Link Capacity upgrade license per ODU C000065K023 (*1) If the Cambium description contains the words “per ODU”, then order two upgrades per link. (*2) Cambium Networks will supply these upgrades only if there is official permission to export AES encryption to the country of operation. Page 6-3
Chapter 6: Configuration and alignment Preparing for configuration and alignment To obtain the License Key, proceed as follows: • Obtain the MAC Address of the unit (it is on the System Status page). • Go to the Cambium Support web page (see Contacting Cambium Networks on page 1) and navigate to the Cambium Networks License Key Generator. • Complete the required fields, including MAC Address and Country. For SFP capability, AES encryption and data throughput upgrades only, enter the Access Key. • Submit the web form. Cambium will send the License Key by email. Page 6-4
Chapter 6: Configuration and alignment Connecting to the unit Connecting to the unit This section describes how to connect the unit to a management PC and power it up. Configuring the management PC Use this procedure to configure the local management PC to communicate with the PTP 650. Procedure: 1 Select Properties for the Ethernet port. In Windows 7 this is found in Control Panel > Network and Internet > Network Connections > Local Area Connection. 2 Select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP): 3 Click Properties. Page 6-5
Chapter 6: Configuration and alignment Connecting to the unit 4 Enter an IP address that is valid for the 169.254.X.X network, avoiding 169.254.0.0 and 169.254.1.1. A good example is 169.254.1.3: 5 Enter a subnet mask of 255.255.0.0. Leave the default gateway blank. Connecting to the PC and powering up Use this procedure to connect a management PC and power up the PTP 650. Procedure: 1 Check that the ODU and PSU are correctly connected. 2 Connect the PC Ethernet port to the LAN port of the PSU using a standard (not crossed) Ethernet cable. 3 Apply mains or battery power to the PSU. The green Power LED should illuminate continuously. 4 After about 45 seconds, check that the orange Ethernet LED starts with 10 slow flashes. 5 Check that the Ethernet LED then illuminates continuously. If the Power and Ethernet LEDs do not illuminate correctly, refer to Testing link end hardware on page 8-2. Page 6-6
Chapter 6: Configuration and alignment Using the web interface Using the web interface This section describes how to log into the PTP 650 web interface and use its menus. Logging into the web interface Use this procedure to log into the web interface as a system administrator. Procedure: 1 Start the web browser from the management PC. 2 Type the IP address of the unit into the address bar. The factory default IP address is 169.254.1.1. Press ENTER. The web interface menu and System Summary page are displayed: 3 On the menu, click System. The login page is displayed with Password only (the default) or with Username and Password (if identity-based user accounts have been enabled): 4 Enter Username (if requested) and Password (the default is blank) and click Login. Page 6-7
Chapter 6: Configuration and alignment Using the web interface Using the menu options Use the menu navigation bar in the left panel to navigate to each web page. Some of the menu options are only displayed for specific system configurations. Use Table 69 to locate information about using each web page. Table 69 Menu options and web pages Main menu Menu option Web page information Home System Summary page on page 7-2 Status System Status page on page 7-3 System Configuration System Configuration page on page 6-21 LAN Configuration LAN Configuration page on page 6-24 QoS Configuration QoS Configuration page on page 6-30 SFP Configuration SFP Configuration page on page 6-33 Save and Restore Save & Restore Configuration page on page 6-34 Spectrum Management Spectrum Management page on page 7-20 Barring channels on page 7-31 Statistics System Statistics page on page 7-32 Comparing actual to predicted performance on page 6-94 Wireless Port Counters Wireless Port Counters page on page 7-37 Test Ethernet packet errors reported by ODU on page 8-7 Main Port Counters Main Port Counters page on page 7-38 Aux Port Counters Aux Port Counters page on page 7-40 SFP Port Counters SFP Port Counters page on page 7-41 Diagnostics Plotter Diagnostics Plotter page on page 7-42 CSV Download Generate Downloadable Diagnostics page on page 7-43 Software Upgrade Software Upgrade page on page 6-37 Reboot Reboot Wireless Unit page on page 7-9 Page 6-8
Chapter 6: Configuration and alignment Using the web interface Main menu Menu option Web page information Installation Installation menu on page 6-10 Graphical Install Graphical Install page on page 6-92 Management Web Web-Based Management page on page 6-39 Local User Accounts Local User Accounts page on page 6-42 RADIUS Configuration RADIUS Configuration page on page 6-47 Login Information Login Information page on page 7-9 Web Properties Webpage Properties page on page 6-49 SNMP SNMP pages (for SNMPv3) on page 6-61 SNMP pages (for SNMPv1/2c) on page 6-71 Email Email Configuration page on page 6-52 Diagnostic Alarms Diagnostic Alarms page on page 6-54 Time Time Configuration page on page 6-55 Syslog Syslog page on page 7-16 Syslog Configuration Syslog Configuration page on page 6-59 Security Security menu on page 6-75 Zeroize CSPs Zeroize CSPs page on page 6-86 Change Password Change Password page on page 7-10 Logout Logging out on page 7-11 Page 6-9
Chapter 6: Configuration and alignment Installation menu Installation menu This section describes how to use the Installation Wizard to complete the essential system configuration tasks that must be performed on a new link. Caution If the system designer has provided a list of channels to be barred for TDWR radar avoidance, the affected channels must be barred before the units are allowed to radiate on site, otherwise the regulations will be infringed. To bar these channels, follow the procedure Barring channels on page 7-31. Starting the Installation Wizard To start the Installation Wizard: on the menu, click Installation. The response depends upon the state of the unit: • If the unit is newly installed, the Software License Key page is displayed. Continue at Software License Key page on page 6-12. • If the unit is armed for alignment, the Disarm Installation page is displayed. Continue at Disarm Installation page on page 6-11. • If the unit is not armed, the Current Installation Summary page is displayed. Continue at Current Installation Summary page on page 6-11. Page 6-10
Chapter 6: Configuration and alignment Installation menu Disarm Installation page Menu option: Installation (Figure 58). This page is displayed only when unit is armed. Figure 58 Disarm Installation page (top and bottom of page shown) To disarm the unit, click Disarm Installation Agent. Current Installation Summary page Menu option: Installation (Figure 59). This page is displayed only when unit is not armed. Figure 59 Current Installation Summary page (top and bottom of page shown) Click Continue to Installation Wizard. Page 6-11
Chapter 6: Configuration and alignment Installation menu Software License Key page Menu option: Installation (Figure 60). Use this page to configure the unit with a new License Key and to review the capabilities of an installed License Key. The Capability Summary section is not displayed until a License Key is submitted and accepted. Ensure that Licenses Keys are available (Generating a License Key on page 6-3). Figure 60 Software License Key page (showing a Mid license) Page 6-12
Chapter 6: Configuration and alignment Installation menu Note Full capability is available only when both ODUs have the trial active or are already licensed to operate with that capacity. When the trial has started, the Software License Key page displays the Trial Period Remaining attribute (Figure 61). This shows the number of days remaining before the full capacity trial period expires. Procedure: • To clear the existing License Key (if present), click Clear. • To format the new License Key: copy it from the Cambium notification email, paste it into the License Key box and click Format. The page is redisplayed with the License Key formatted. • For Lite and Mid licenses only, select one of the following options: o If License Full Capability Trial Status is Available (Figure 60): to start the full capability trial period, set Activate Full Capability Trial License to Yes. o If License Full Capability Trial Status is Active (Figure 61): to suspend the full capability trial period, set Stop Full Capability Trial License to Yes. o If License Full Capability Trial Status is Inactive (Figure 62): to resume the full capability trial period, set Start Full Capability Trial License to Yes. • To enter the new License Key, click Submit. The page is redisplayed with the Capability Summary. • To continue with the Installation Wizard, click Next. Figure 61 Software License Key page (extract) with full capability trial active Figure 62 Software License Key page (extract) with full capability trial inactive Page 6-13
Chapter 6: Configuration and alignment Installation menu Interface Configuration page Menu option: Installation (Figure 63). Use this page to update the IP interface attributes. Figure 63 Interface Configuration page (showing Dual IPv4 and IPv6) Review and update the attributes: they are repeated in the LAN Configuration page (Table 72). To continue with the Installation Wizard, click Next or Submit Interface Configuration. Page 6-14
Chapter 6: Configuration and alignment Installation menu Wireless Configuration page Menu option: Installation (Figure 64). This page is part of the Installation Wizard. Use it to update the wireless attributes. Figure 64 Wireless Configuration page Procedure: • Update the attributes (Table 70). • To save any changes and continue with the Installation Wizard, click Next or click Submit Wireless Configuration. Page 6-15
Chapter 6: Configuration and alignment Installation menu Caution The lower center frequency attribute must be configured to the same value for both the Master and Slave, otherwise the wireless link will fail to establish. The only way to recover from this situation is to modify the Lower Center Frequency attributes so that they are identical on both the master and slave units. Note When configuring a linked pair of units, use the Master Slave Mode to ensure that one unit is Master and the other is Slave. Table 70 Wireless Configuration attributes Attribute Meaning Master Slave Mode Master: The unit controls the point-to-point link and its maintenance. On startup, the Master transmits until a link with the Slave is made. Slave: The unit listens for its peer and only transmits when the peer has been identified. Access Method ODUs must be configured in pairs before a link can be established. Access Method determines how paired ODUs will recognize each other. Link Access: Each ODU must be configured with Target MAC Address equal to the MAC Address of the other unit. Link Name Access: Both ODUs must be configured with the same Link Name. Target MAC Address Only displayed when Access Method is set to Link Access. This is the MAC Address of the peer unit that will be at the other end of the wireless link. This is used by the system to ensure the unit establishes a wireless link to the correct peer. The MAC Address can be found embedded within the serial number of the unit. The last six characters of the serial number are the last three bytes of the unit’s MAC address. Link Name Only displayed when Access Method is set to Link Name Access. Link Name may consist of letters (A-Z and a-z), numbers (0-9), spaces, and the following special characters: (),-.,:<=>[]_{} Link Name must be same at both ends and different to site name. Dual Payload Disabled: The link maximizes robustness against fading and interference. Enabled: The link attempts to reach maximum throughput at the expense of robustness against fading and interference. Page 6-16
Chapter 6: Configuration and alignment Installation menu Attribute Meaning Max Receive Modulation Mode The maximum mode the unit will use as its adaptive modulation. By default the Max Receive Modulation Mode is the highest mode available. For minimum error rates, set the maximum modulation mode to the minimum necessary to carry the required traffic. Lowest Ethernet Modulation Mode The lowest modulation mode that must be achieved before the link is allowed to bridge Ethernet frames. Link Mode Optimization IP Traffic: The link is optimized for IP traffic to provide the maximum possible link capacity. TDM Traffic: The link is optimized for TDM traffic to provide the lowest possible latency. Regulatory Band The regulatory band selected from the list in the license key. Channel Bandwidth Bandwidth of the transmit and receive radio channels. Link Symmetry Only displayed when Master Slave Mode is set to Master. Adaptive: Allows link symmetry to vary dynamically in response to offered traffic load. This is not supported in the following cases: • Where radar avoidance is mandated in the region. • Link Mode Optimization is set to TDM Traffic. “2 to 1”, “1 to 1” or “1 to 2”: There is a fixed division between transmit and receive time in the TDD frame of the master ODU. The first number in the ratio represents the time allowed for the transmit direction and the second number represents the time allowed for the receive direction. The appropriate matching Link Symmetry is set at the slave ODU automatically. For example, if Link Symmetry is set to “2 to 1” at the master ODU, then the slave ODU will be set automatically as “1 to 2”. In this example, the master-slave direction has double the capacity of the slave-master direction. Spectrum Management Control In regions that do not mandate DFS (radar detection), the options are: DSO Fixed Frequency In regions that mandate DFS (radar detection), the options are: DFS DFS with DSO This attribute is disabled if the regulatory requirement is fixed frequency only. Page 6-17
Chapter 6: Configuration and alignment Installation menu Attribute Meaning Lower Center Frequency The center frequency (MHz) of the lowest channel that may be used by this link. Not displayed when Spectrum Management Control is set to Fixed Frequency. Use this attribute to slide the available channels up and down the band. Default Raster This is only displayed when Spectrum Management Control is set to Fixed Frequency. Limits frequency selection to the unit’s default raster setting. Fixed Tx Frequency, Fixed Rx Frequency This is only displayed when Spectrum Management Control is set to Fixed Frequency. The settings must be compatible at each end of the link. Once configured, the spectrum management software will not attempt to move the wireless link to a channel with lower co-channel or adjacent channel interference. Therefore this mode of operation is only recommended for deployments where the installer has a good understanding of the prevailing interference environment. Tx Color Code, Rx Color Code Tx Color Code and Rx Color Code may be used to minimize interference in a dense network of synchronized PTP 650 units where some of the units are operating on the same frequency. When this type of network is designed, the Color Code values are normally specified in the link planning report. In all other cases, Cambium Networks recommend that Tx Color Code and Rx Color Code are left at the default value of A. The value of Tx Color Code MUST always match the value of Rx Color Code at the other end of the link. Antenna Gain Only displayed when the ODU is connectorized. Gain of the remote antenna. Cable Loss Only displayed when the ODU is connectorized. Loss in the ODU-antenna RF cable. If there is a significant difference in length of the RF cables for the two antenna ports, then the average value should be entered. Maximum Transmit Power The maximum power (dBm) at which the unit will transmit, configurable in steps of 1 dB. Its maximum value is controlled by the selected combination of Regulatory Band, Bandwidth and (for connectorized units) Antenna Gain and Cable Loss. To prepare for antenna alignment, set this attribute to the alignment value specified in the installation report (PTP LINKPlanner). To prepare for link operation, set this attribute to the operational value specified in the installation report (PTP LINKPlanner). This may be higher than the alignment value. Page 6-18
Chapter 6: Configuration and alignment Installation menu Attribute Meaning Installation Mode Arm With Tones: Audio tones will be emitted during antenna alignment (the recommended option). Arm Without Tones: Audio tones will not be emitted during antenna alignment. Change Config Without Arming: Configuration changes will be made without arming the ODU for alignment. Ranging Mode This can only be modified if Installation Mode is Arm With Tones or Arm Without Tones. Auto..: During alignment, the wireless units use algorithms to calculate link range. To implement automatic ranging, select a value that corresponds to the estimated maximum range of the link: Auto 0 to 40 km (0 to 25 miles). Auto 0 to 100km (0 to 62 miles). Auto 0 to 200km (0 to 125 miles). Target Range: During alignment, the wireless units use the approximate link distance (entered in Target Range) to calculate link range. The main advantage of Target Range mode is that it reduces the time taken by the units to range. If preferred, range functions can be configured to operate in miles, as described in Webpage Properties page on page 6-49. Target Range Only available when Ranging Mode is set to Target Range. The approximate distance between the two wireless units to within ± 1 km. Enter the same value at both ends of the link. Page 6-19
Chapter 6: Configuration and alignment Installation menu Confirm Installation Configuration page Menu option: Installation (Figure 65). Use this page to review and confirm the updated wireless configuration of the unit. Figure 65 Confirm Installation Configuration page (top and bottom of page shown) Procedure: • To undo or correct any updates, click Back. • To confirm the updates and arm the installation, click Confirm Configuration and Reboot and click OK to reboot the unit. • If IP Address, Subnet Mask or Gateway IP Address have been changed: reconfigure the local management PC to use an IP address that is valid for the network. Refer to Configuring the management PC on page 6-5. • If IP Address has been changed, use the new IP address to log into the unit. Page 6-20
Chapter 6: Configuration and alignment System menu System menu This section describes how to configure the IP and Ethernet interfaces of the PTP 650 unit. System Configuration page Menu option: System > Configuration (Figure 66). Use this page to enable AES encryption and to review and update key wireless attributes of the unit. Figure 66 System Configuration page Caution Configuring link encryption over an operational link will necessitate a service outage. Therefore, the configuration process should be scheduled during a period of low link utilization. Page 6-21
Chapter 6: Configuration and alignment System menu Procedure: • If AES encryption is required but the System Configuration page does not contain the Encryption Algorithm or Encryption Key attributes, then order the necessary AES capability upgrade, generate a license key and enter it on the Software License Key page (Software License Key page on page 6-12). • Update the attributes (Table 71). • To save changes, click Submit Updated System Configuration. • If a reboot request is displayed, click Reboot Wireless Unit and OK to confirm. Table 71 System Configuration attributes Attribute Meaning Link Name Link Name may consist of letters (A-Z and a-z), numbers (0-9), spaces, and the following special characters: (),-.,:<=>[]_{}. Link Name must be same at both ends and different to site name. Site Name User defined name for the site, with additional notes (if required). IP Address Label Read only. The IP Address version used to identify the unit in SMTP messages, fault logs and other system outputs. IPv4 or IPv6: The unit is identified using its IPv4 or IPv6 Address. These options are only available when IP Version is set to Dual IPv4 and IPv6 in the in the LAN Configuration page (Table 72). Master Slave Mode Master: The unit is a Master, that is, it controls the point-to-point link and its maintenance. On startup, the Master transmits until a link with the Slave is made. Slave: The unit is a Slave, that is, it listens for its peer and only transmits when the peer has been identified. Read only. Link Mode Optimization IP Traffic: The link is optimized for IP traffic to provide the maximum possible link capacity. TDM Traffic: The link is optimized for TDM traffic to provide the lowest possible latency. Read only. Channel Bandwidth Bandwidth of the transmit and receive radio channels. Read only. Max Receive Modulation Mode The maximum mode the unit will use as its adaptive modulation. By default the Max Receive Modulation Mode is the highest mode available. For minimum error rates, set the maximum modulation mode to the minimum necessary to carry the required traffic. Page 6-22
Chapter 6: Configuration and alignment System menu Attribute Meaning Lowest Ethernet Modulation Mode The lowest modulation mode that must be achieved before the link is allowed to bridge Ethernet frames. Ethernet Capped Max Wireless Speed Disabled: Wireless speed is not limited by the connected Ethernet link. Enabled: Wireless speed is limited to a mode that the connected Ethernet link can sustain. If either ODU is connected to an Ethernet link operating at less than 1000 Mbps, set this attribute to Enabled. Max Transmit Power The maximum power (dBm) at which the unit will transmit, configurable in steps of 1 dB. Its maximum value is controlled by the combination of the selected Regulatory Band, Bandwidth and (for connectorized units) Antenna Gain and Cable Loss. To prepare for antenna alignment, set this attribute to the alignment value specified in the installation report (PTP LINKPlanner). To prepare for link operation, set this attribute to the operational value specified in the installation report (PTP LINKPlanner). This may be higher than the alignment value. Antenna Gain Only displayed when the ODU is connectorized. Gain of the remote antenna. Cable Loss Only displayed when the ODU is connectorized. Loss in the ODU-antenna RF cable. If there is a significant difference in length of the RF cables for the two antenna ports, then the average value should be entered. EIRP Only displayed when the ODU is connectorized. Effective Isotropic Radiated Power (EIRP) describes the strength of the radio signal leaving the wireless unit. Use it to verify that the link configuration (Max Transmit Power, Antenna Gain and Cable Loss) does not exceed any applicable regulatory limit. Read only. Encryption Algorithm Only displayed when AES encryption is enabled by license key. Values are: None, AES 128-bit or AES 256-bit. Use the same setting at both link ends. Encryption Key Only displayed when AES encryption is enabled by license key. The key consists of 32 or 64 case-insensitive hexadecimal characters. Use the same key at both link ends. Confirm Encryption Key Only displayed when AES encryption is enabled by license key. Retype the Encryption Key. Page 6-23
Chapter 6: Configuration and alignment System menu LAN Configuration page Menu option: System > Configuration > LAN Configuration (Figure 67). Use this page to control how users connect to the PTP 650 web interface, either from a locally connected computer or from a management network. Figure 67 LAN Configuration page (showing Dual IPv4 and IPv6) Page 6-24
Chapter 6: Configuration and alignment System menu Caution Before configuring a VLAN for management interfaces, ensure that the VLAN is accessible, otherwise the unit will be inaccessible after the next reboot. Caution Before configuring in-band management, ensure that the Master and Slave units are configured with different IP addresses, otherwise the management agent will not be able to distinguish the two units. Caution Auto-negotiation and forced Ethernet configuration: • To operate an Ethernet link at a fixed speed, set Auto Negotiation to Enabled and limit Auto Neg Advertisement to the desired speed. If constrained auto-negotiation fails, set Auto Negotiation to Disabled (forced Ethernet configuration), but only as a last resort. • Both ends of an Ethernet link must be configured identically, because forced and auto-negotiation are not compatible: a mixed configuration will cause a duplex mismatch, resulting in greatly reduced data capacity. • The Auto Neg Advertisement or Forced Configuration data rates must be within the capability of the Ethernet link partner, otherwise loss of service will occur. Procedure: 1 Review and update the attributes: IP Interface (Table 72); Main PSU or Aux Port (Table 73); Bridging (Table 74). 2 To save changes, click Submit Updated System Configuration. Some updates will cause the system to reboot. 3 If Main PSU Port Allocation has been changed to Disabled or Data Only, connect the management PC to whichever port (Aux or SFP) has been set to Data and In-Band Management or Out-of-Band Local Management. 4 If IP Address, Subnet Mask or Gateway IP Address have been changed, reconfigure the local management PC to use an IP address that is valid for the network. Refer to Configuring the management PC on page 6-5. 5 If IP Address has been changed, use the new IP address to log into the unit. Page 6-25
Chapter 6: Configuration and alignment System menu Table 72 IP interface attributes Attribute Meaning IP Version The internet protocols to be supported by this ODU: IPv4: IPv4 protocols only. IPv4 attributes are displayed. IPv6: IPv6 protocols only. IPv6 attributes are displayed. Dual IPv4 and IPv6: Both IPv4 and IPv6 protocols. IPv4 and IPv6 attributes are displayed. IPv4 Address The IPv4 internet protocol address. This address is used by the family of Internet protocols to uniquely identify this unit on a network. Subnet Mask The address range of the connected IPv4 network. Gateway IP Address The IPv4 address of a computer on the current network that acts as an IPv4 gateway. A gateway acts as an entrance and exit to frames from and to other networks. IPv6 Address The IPv6 internet protocol address. This address is used by the family of Internet protocols to uniquely identify this unit on a network. IPv6 Prefix Length Length of the IPv6 subnet prefix (default 64 bits). IPv6 Gateway Address The IPv6 address of a computer on the current network that acts as an IPv6 gateway. A gateway acts as an entrance and exit to frames from and to other networks. It is usual to use the link-local address of the gateway. IPv6 Auto Configured Link Local Address The link-local address of the IPv6 gateway (displayed only, not updateable). Use VLAN For Management Interfaces VLAN tagging options for the management interfaces: No VLAN Tagging IEEE 802.1Q Tagged (C-Tag, Type 8100) IEEE 802.1ad Tagged (S-Tag or B-Tag, Type 88a8) Ensure that the configured VLAN is accessible, otherwise it will not be possible to access the unit following the next reboot. The PTP 650 management function is only compatible with single VLAN tagged frames. Any management frame with two or more tags will be ignored. Page 6-26
Chapter 6: Configuration and alignment System menu Attribute Meaning VLAN Management VID Only displayed when Use VLAN for Management Interfaces is not set to No VLAN Tagging. The VLAN VID (range 0 to 4094) that will be included in Ethernet frames generated by the management interfaces. VLAN Management Priority Only displayed when Use VLAN for Management Interfaces is not set to No VLAN Tagging. The VLAN priority (range 0 to 7) that will be included in Ethernet frames generated by the management interfaces. DSCP Management Priority Differentiated Services Code Point (DSCP) value to be inserted in the IP header of all IP datagrams transmitted by the management interface. Main PSU Port Allocation Aux Port Allocation SFP Port Allocation Disabled: The port is not used. Data Only: The port handles customer data only. Data and In-Band Management: The port handles both customer data and network management data. It can be used to access the web interface of the local unit, and if the wireless link is established, the remote unit. Ensure that the local and remote units have different IP addresses. Out-of-band Local Management: The port handles local management data only. It can be used to access the web interface of the local unit. Only one port can be allocated to customer data. At least one port must be allocated to management data. Ethernet Loopback Mode Sets a temporary loopback between the selected ports. The loopback is disabled on a reboot. This mode is provided to allow access to a device connected to the local ODU Aux port via either the main PSU or SFP port. Loopback does not work with jumbo frames: the maximum frame size is 1536 bytes in loopback. Data Port Wireless Down Alert Disabled: The data Ethernet link will not be dropped when the wireless link drops. Enabled: The data Ethernet link will be dropped briefly when the wireless link drops. This signals to the connected network equipment that this link is no longer available. Connected Ethernet switches can be configured to forward Ethernet frames on an alternative path identified using the Spanning Tree Protocol (STP). Page 6-27
Chapter 6: Configuration and alignment System menu Table 73 Main PSU Port and Aux Port attributes Attribute Meaning Auto Negotiation Disabled: Configuration of the Ethernet interface is forced. Enabled: Configuration of the Ethernet interface is automatically negotiated (default). This is the preferred setting. See the caution at the start of this section about auto-negotiation versus forced Ethernet configuration. Use the same setting for the Ethernet link partner. Auto Neg Advertisement Only displayed when Auto Negotiation is set to Enabled. The data rate that the auto-negotiation mechanism will advertise as available on the Ethernet interface (1000 Mbps or 100 Mbps Full Duplex). Select a data rate that is within the capability of the Ethernet link partner. Use the same setting for the Ethernet link partner. Forced Configuration Only displayed when Auto Negotiation is set to Disabled. This forces the speed and duplex setting of the Ethernet interface. Over-the-air throughput will be capped to the rate of the Ethernet interface at the receiving end of the link. Select a data rate that is within the capability of the Ethernet link partner. Use the same setting for the Ethernet link partner. Auto Mdix Disabled: The Auto Medium Dependent Interface (MDI)/Medium Dependent Interface Crossover (MDIX) capability is disabled. Enabled: The Auto Medium Dependent Interface (MDI)/Medium Dependent Interface Crossover (MDIX) capability is enabled. Power Over Ethernet Output Aux port only. Disabled: The ODU does not supply power to the auxiliary device. Enabled: The ODU supplies power to the auxiliary device. Page 6-28
Chapter 6: Configuration and alignment System menu Table 74 Bridging attributes Attribute Meaning Local Packet Filtering Enabled: The management agent learns the location of end stations from the source addresses in received management frames. The agent filters transmitted management frames to ensure that the frame is transmitted at the Ethernet (data or management) port, or over the wireless link as appropriate. If the end station address is unknown, then management traffic is transmitted at the Ethernet port and over the wireless link. In out-of-band local management mode, management frames are not transmitted over the wireless link, and so address learning is not active. Data Port Pause Frames Controls whether the bridge tunnels or discards Layer 2 pause frames arriving at the data port. Such frames are identified by the destination MAC Address being equal to 01-80-C2-00-00-01. Page 6-29
Chapter 6: Configuration and alignment System menu QoS Configuration page Menu option: System > Configuration > QoS Configuration (Figure 68 or Figure 69). Use this page to control the quality of service configuration. Classification may be based on fields in the Ethernet header (Layer 2) or in the network header (Layer 3). The unit recognizes two network layer protocols: IP and MPLS. Figure 68 QoS Configuration page (Ethernet) Page 6-30
Chapter 6: Configuration and alignment System menu Figure 69 QoS Configuration page (IP/MPLS) Page 6-31
Chapter 6: Configuration and alignment System menu Procedures: • Review and update the attributes: Layer 2 and Priority Scheme (Table 75). • To use IEEE 802.1Q classification rules, click Reset Default Priority Mappings. • To save changes, click: Submit Updated Configuration. Note Priority mapping must be configured the same at both Master and Slave units on the wireless link. Table 75 QoS Configuration attributes Attribute Meaning Bridge The classification of each layer 2 control protocol (L2CP) to an egress queue at the wireless port. MRP CFM R-APS EAPS Priority Scheme Ethernet: Classification is based on fields in the Ethernet header (Layer 2). IP/MPLS: Classification is based on fields in the network header (Layer 3). IP includes IPv4 and IPv6. Unknown Protocol Only displayed when Priority Scheme is IP/MPLS. The classification of unknown network protocols (that is, not IP or MPLS) to an egress queue at the wireless port. Page 6-32
Chapter 6: Configuration and alignment System menu SFP Configuration page Menu option: System > Configuration > SFP Configuration. This page is only available when the ODU detects an optical (Figure 70) or copper (Figure 71) SFP module in the SFP port. Use it to configure the way in which the unit connects to the network via the SFP interface. Figure 70 SFP Configuration page (optical SFP module) Figure 71 SFP Configuration page (copper SFP module) Page 6-33
Chapter 6: Configuration and alignment System menu Procedure (only applies when copper SFP module is installed): • Update the attributes (Table 76). • To save changes, click Submit Updated System Configuration. Table 76 SFP Configuration (copper SFP module) attributes Attribute Meaning SFP Port Auto Negotiation Disabled: Configuration of the Ethernet interface is forced. This is to be used as a last resort only if auto-negotiation fails. Enabled: Configuration of the Ethernet interface is automatically negotiated (default). This is the preferred setting. SFP Port Auto Neg Advertisement Only displayed when SFP Port Auto Negotiation is set to Enabled. The data rate that the auto-negotiation mechanism will advertise as available on the Ethernet interface (1000 Mbps or 100 Mbps Full Duplex). Select a data rate that is within the capability of the Ethernet link partner. Use the same setting for the Ethernet link partner. Forced Configuration Only displayed when SFP Port Auto Negotiation is set to Disabled. This forces the speed and duplex setting of the Ethernet interface. Over-the-air throughput will be capped to the rate of the Ethernet interface at the receiving end of the link. Select a data rate that is within the capability of the Ethernet link partner. Use the same setting for the Ethernet link partner. Auto Mdix Disabled: The Auto Medium Dependent Interface (MDI)/Medium Dependent Interface Crossover (MDIX) capability is disabled. Enabled: The Auto Medium Dependent Interface (MDI)/Medium Dependent Interface Crossover (MDIX) capability is enabled. Save & Restore Configuration page Menu option: System > Configuration > Save And Restore (Figure 72). Use the Save & Restore Configuration page to take a snapshot of the latest system configuration as a backup. The file can then be used to restore this unit to a known state, or to configure a replacement unit to the same state. The configuration values are encrypted for security. Page 6-34
Chapter 6: Configuration and alignment System menu Figure 72 Save & Restore Configuration page Save the system configuration in the following situations: • After a new unit has been fully configured as described in this chapter. • After any change has been made to the configuration. • Before upgrading the unit to a new software version. • After upgrading the unit to a new software version. Note The restore is only guaranteed to work if the installed software version has not been changed since the configuration file was saved. This is why the configuration should always be saved immediately after upgrading the software version. Note The license key is restored automatically if the configuration file is saved and then loaded on the same unit. However, the license key is not restored if the configuration file is loaded on a different unit. Before restoring configuration to a different PTP 650 unit, ensure that a valid license key is installed (with optional capabilities enabled where appropriate). Page 6-35
Chapter 6: Configuration and alignment System menu Most of the configuration can be restored from the backup. However, certain attributes that were part of the configuration are not saved or restored automatically. Use the web interface to reconfigure the following attributes: • Usernames, passwords and roles for the web-based interface. • Key of Keys • HTTPS Entropy • HTTPS Private Key • HTTPS Public Key Certificate • HTTP Access Enabled • HTTPS Access Enabled • Telnet Access Enabled • HTTP Port Number • HTTPS Port Number • Telnet Port Number • Encryption Algorithm • Encryption Key • SNMP Control Of HTTP And Telnet • SNMP Control of Passwords Procedures: • To save the configuration: o Click Save Configuration File. o Save the file using the format MAC-mm-mm-mm_IP-iii-iii-iii-iii.cfg, where mm-mm-mm is MAC address of unit and iii-iii-iii-iii is Internet address of unit (IPv4 or IPv6, depending on IP address label). • To restore the configuration: o Click Browse and navigate to the PC folder containing the saved configuration file (.cfg). o Click Restore Configuration File and Reboot. o Click OK to confirm the restore. The configuration file is uploaded and used to reconfigure the new unit to the same state as the old unit. On completion, the unit reboots. Page 6-36
Chapter 6: Configuration and alignment System menu Software Upgrade page Menu option: System > Software Upgrade (Figure 73). Use this page to upgrade the unit to a new version of PTP 650 operational software. Figure 73 Software Upgrade page Caution Ensure that the correct units are upgraded, as units cannot easily be downgraded afterwards. Caution Software version must be the same at both ends of the link. Limited operation may sometimes be possible with dissimilar software versions, but such operation is not supported by Cambium Networks. Caution If the link is operational, upgrade the remote end of the link first, then upgrade the local end. Otherwise, the remote end may not be accessible. Preparation: • Go to the Cambium Support web page (see Contacting Cambium Networks on page 1) and navigate to Point-to-Point Software and Documentation, PTP 650 Series. • If the support web page contains a later Software Version than that installed on the PTP 650 unit, perform the procedure below. Page 6-37
Chapter 6: Configuration and alignment System menu Procedure: 1 Save the system configuration; see Save & Restore Configuration page on page 6-34. 2 On the Cambium Support web page, select the latest PTP 650 software image (dld2 file) and save it to the local management PC. 3 On the Software Upgrade page, click Browse. Navigate to the folder containing the downloaded software image and click Open. 4 Click Upload Software Image. The Software Upgrade Confirmation page is displayed: 5 Click Program Software Image into Non-Volatile Memory. The Progress Tracker page is displayed. On completion, the Software Upgrade Complete page is displayed: 6 Click Reboot Wireless Unit, then click OK to confirm. The unit reboots with the new software installed. 7 Save the post-upgrade system configuration; see Save & Restore Configuration page on page 6-34. Page 6-38
Chapter 6: Configuration and alignment Management menu Management menu This section describes how to configure web-based management of the PTP 650 unit. Web-Based Management page Menu option: Management > Web (Figure 74). Use this page to configure web-based management of the unit. Figure 74 Web-Based Management page Page 6-39
Chapter 6: Configuration and alignment Management menu Caution If the HTTP, HTTPS, Telnet and SNMP interfaces are all disabled, then it will be necessary to use the Recovery image to reset IP & Ethernet Configuration back to defaults to re-enable the interfaces. Note The HTTP and Telnet interfaces should be disabled if the HTTPS interface is configured. (Preparing for HTTPS/TLS page 6-75). Procedure: • Review and update the attributes (Table 77). • To save changes, click Submit Updated Configuration. Table 77 Web-Based Management attributes Attribute Meaning HTTPS Access Enabled Only displayed when HTTPS is configured. No: The unit will not respond to any requests on the HTTPS port. Yes: The unit will respond to requests on the HTTPS port. HTTPS Port Number Only displayed when HTTPS is configured. The port number for HTTPS access. A value of zero means the wireless unit uses the default port. HTTP Access Enabled No: The unit will not respond to any requests on the HTTP port. Yes: The unit will respond to requests on the HTTP port. Remote management via HTTPS is not affected by this setting. HTTP Port Number The port number for HTTP access. A value of zero means the wireless unit uses the default port. Telnet Access Enabled No: The unit will not respond to any requests on the Telnet port. Yes: The unit will respond to requests on the Telnet port. Telnet Port Number The port number for Telnet access. A value of zero means the wireless unit uses the default port. Access Control Enables or disables access control to web-based management by Internet Address. Access Control Internet Address 1/2/3 A list of up to three IPv4 or IPv6 Addresses permitted to perform web-based management. Only displayed when Access Control is set to Enabled. Page 6-40
Chapter 6: Configuration and alignment Management menu Attribute Meaning SNMP Control of HTTP And Telnet Disabled: Neither HTTP nor Telnet can be controlled remotely via SNMP. Enabled: Both HTTP and Telnet can be controlled remotely via SNMP. SNMP Control of Passwords Enabled: Passwords for identity-based user accounts in the web-based interface can be updated via SNMP. This option can be used together with SNMPv3 to provide a secure means to update passwords from a central network manager. Disabled: Passwords for identity-based user accounts can be updated only via the web-based interface (default). TFTP Client Disabled: The unit will not respond to any TFTP software download requests. Enabled: Software can be downloaded via TFTP, as described in Upgrading software using TFTP on page 6-96. Debug Access Enabled Yes: Cambium Technical Support is allowed to access the system to investigate faults. Cross Site Request Forgery Protection Enabled: The system is protected against cross-site request forgery attacks at the web-based interface. Page 6-41
Chapter 6: Configuration and alignment Management menu Local User Accounts page Menu option: Management > Web > Local User Accounts. The contents of this page depend upon the setting of Identity Based User Accounts: Disabled (Figure 75) or Enabled (Figure 76). Use this page to ensure that user access to the web-based management interface is controlled in accordance with the network operator’s security policy. The Identity Based User Accounts option allows multiple users (from one to ten) to access the unit with one of three levels of access: Security Officer, System Administrator and Read Only. If Identity Based User Accounts are Enabled, this procedure may only be performed by a Security Officer. Note Local User Account Names, Roles and Passwords are critical security parameters that can be rest from the Zeroize CSPs page (Zeroize CSPs page on page 6-86). Figure 75 Local User Accounts page (Identity Based User Accounts disabled) Page 6-42
Chapter 6: Configuration and alignment Management menu Figure 76 Local User Accounts page (Identity Based User Accounts enabled) Page 6-43
Chapter 6: Configuration and alignment Management menu Procedure: • Choose whether to set Identity Based User Accounts to Disabled or Enabled. • Review and update the Local User Account Management attributes (Table 78). • If Identity Based User Accounts is set to Enabled: o Review and update the Password Complexity Configuration attributes (Table 79). To reset all attributes to the best practice values, click Set Best Practice Complexity. To return to default values, click Set Default Complexity. o Review and update up to 10 identity-based user accounts (Table 80). • If any attributes have been updated, click Submit User Account Updates. Table 78 Local User Account Management attributes Attribute Meaning Identity Based User Accounts Disabled: Access to the web interface is controlled by a single system administration password. Enabled: Up to 10 users may access the unit. Auto Logout Period The time without user activity that elapses before a user is automatically logged out (minutes). A value of zero disables this feature. Minimum Password Change Period The minimum time that elapses before a user is allowed to change a password (minutes). A value of zero disables this feature. Password Expiry Period The time that elapses before a password expires (days). A value of zero disables this feature. Maximum Number of Login Attempts The maximum number of login attempts (with incorrect password) that are allowed before a user is locked out. Also, the maximum number of password change attempts before a user is locked out. Login Attempt Lockout Action Only displayed when Identity Based User Accounts is Enabled. Timeout: When a user is locked out, the user is allowed to log in again after a specified period. Disabled: When a user is locked out, the user is disabled. Login Attempt Lockout Period Only displayed when Identity Based User Accounts is Disabled. The time that elapses before a locked out user is allowed to log in again (minutes). Only displayed when Login Attempt Lockout Action is set to Timeout. Webpage Session Control When this is enabled, any attempt to open a new tab or browser instance will force the user to re-enter password. Page 6-44
Chapter 6: Configuration and alignment Management menu Attribute Meaning Password Expiry Action Only displayed when Identity Based User Accounts is Enabled. The action to be taken by the PTP 650 when a password expires. Table 79 Password Complexity Configuration attributes Attribute Meaning Best practice Minimum Password Length The minimum number of characters required in passwords. 10 Password Can Contain User Name No: Passwords must not contain the user name. Yes: Passwords may contain the user name. No Minimum Mandatory Characters The minimum number of lowercase, uppercase, numeric and special characters required in passwords. For example, if all values are set to 2, then FredBloggs will be rejected, but FredBloggs(25) will be accepted. 2 Maximum Repeated Characters The maximum number of consecutive repeated alphabetic, numeric and special characters permitted in passwords. For example, if all values are set to 2, then aaa, XXX, 999 and $$$ will be rejected, but aa, XX, 99 or $$ will be accepted. 2 Maximum Consecutive Characters The maximum number of consecutive lowercase, uppercase and numeric characters permitted in passwords. For example, if all values are set to 5, then ALFRED, neuman and 834030 will be rejected. 5 Maximum Sequential Characters The maximum number of alphabetic and numeric characters permitted in passwords. For example, if set to 3, then abcd, WXYZ and 0123 will be rejected, but abc, xyz and 123 will be accepted. 3 Maximum Repeated Pattern Length The maximum sequence of characters that can be repeated consecutively in passwords. For example, if set to 3, then BlahBlah and 31st31st will be rejected, but TicTicTock and GeeGee will be accepted. Blah-Blah will be accepted because the two sequences are not consecutive. 3 Page 6-45
Chapter 6: Configuration and alignment Management menu Attribute Meaning Best practice Match Reversed Patterns No: Reversed patterns are not checked. Yes: Reversed patterns are checked. For example, if Maximum Repeated Pattern Length is set to 3 and Match Reversed Patterns is set to Yes, then AB1221BA will be rejected. Yes Minimum Characters That Must Change The minimum number of password characters that must change every time a password is updated. 4 Password Reuse Permitted: A user may reuse a previous password. Prohibited: A user must not reuse a previous password. Prohibited Special Characters User defined set of special characters used in password construction. The only characters permitted in a password are: (a-z), (A-Z), (0-9) and any of the special characters entered here. !"%&'()*+,-./:;<=>? Table 80 Identity-based user accounts attributes Attribute Meaning Name Enter a user name. Role Select a role from the list: Security Officer, System Administrator or Read Only. Password Enter a password for the user. Passwords must comply with the complexity rules (Table 79). Password Confirm Retype the password to confirm. Force Password Change Force this user to change their password when they next log on. Disable Tick the box to disable a user account. Note At least one user must be assigned the Security Officer role. If RADIUS is enabled, then this rule is relaxed, in which case the RADIUS server(s) SHOULD be configured with at least one user with Security Officer privileges. Page 6-46
Chapter 6: Configuration and alignment Management menu RADIUS Configuration page Menu option: Management > Web > Radius Configuration (Figure 77). Use this page to configure RADIUS authentication. RADIUS authentication is only available when PTP 650 is configured for Identity-based User Accounts and when RADIUS servers are connected to the network. Figure 77 RADIUS Configuration page Note Only users with Security Officer role are permitted to configure RADIUS authentication. Note When RADIUS is enabled, the Security Officer may disable all user accounts. Page 6-47
Chapter 6: Configuration and alignment Management menu Note At least one user with Security Officer privileges must exist and be enabled, in order to disable the RADIUS client. Procedure: • Update the attributes (Table 81). • Click Submit RADIUS Configuration. Table 81 RADIUS Authentication attributes Attribute Meaning RADIUS Client Enabled Enabled: PTP 650 users may be authenticated via the RADIUS servers. Disabled: RADIUS authentication is not used. This may only be selected if at least one user with Security Officer privileges exists. RADIUS Primary Server Specifies the primary server, determining the order in which the servers are tried. RADIUS Primary Server Dead Time Time (in minutes) to hold off trying to communicate with a previously unavailable RADIUS server. Setting the value to zero disables the timer. RADIUS Server Retries Number of times the PTP 650 will retry after a RADIUS server fails to respond to an initial request. RADIUS Server Timeout Time (in seconds) the PTP 650 will wait for a response from a RADIUS server. Authentication Method Method used by RADIUS to authenticate users. Authentication Server 1 and 2: RADIUS Server Status The status of the RADIUS server. This contains the time of the last test and an indication of success or failure. If the Authentication Server attributes are incorrect, the displayed status is “server config not valid”. RADIUS Server Internet Address IPv4 or IPv6 address of the RADIUS server. RADIUS Server Authentication Port Network port used by RADIUS server for authentication services. RADIUS Server Shared Secret Shared secret used in RADIUS server communications. May contain alphabetic, numeric, special characters or spaces, but not extended unicode characters. The maximum length is 127 characters. Page 6-48
Chapter 6: Configuration and alignment Management menu Attribute Meaning RADIUS Server Shared Secret Confirm Shared secret confirmation. Webpage Properties page Menu option: Management > Web > Web Properties (Figure 78). Use this page to control the display of the web interface. Figure 78 Webpage Properties page Procedure: • Update the attributes (Table 82). • Click Apply Properties. Page 6-49
Chapter 6: Configuration and alignment Management menu Table 82 Webpage Properties attributes Attribute Meaning Web Properties View Summary and Status pages without login: • If ticked (the default setting), users can view the Summary and Status web pages without entering a password. • If not ticked, users must enter a password before viewing the Summary and Status pages. This is only effective if the System Administration Password has been set, see Change Password page on page 7-10. Distance Units Metric: Distances are displayed in kilometers or meters. Imperial: Distances are displayed in miles or feet. Use Long Integer Comma Formatting Disabled: Long integers are displayed thus: 1234567. Enabled: Long integers are displayed thus: 1,234,567. Popup Help Disabled: Web page popup help is not displayed. Enabled: Web page popup help is displayed. Send HTTPS Close Notify Alerts Only displayed when HTTPS is configured. Controls whether or not the HTTPS server sends TLS Close Notify Alerts before it shuts down each socket. Disabled: TLS Close Notify Alerts are not sent before closing each socket. This is the default because these alerts can cause problems with some browsers (e.g. Internet Explorer) Enabled: TLS Close Notify Alerts are sent before closing each socket. Auto Logout Period Only displayed if role-based user accounts are in use. Automatic logout period in minutes. If there is no user activity within this time, the user is required to log in again. Think this is only displayed when not using identity based user accounts. Browser Title By default, the PTP 650 web interface displays the following text in web browser tab titles: Cambium PTP 50650 - <current page> (IP=<ipAddress>) To change the default text, enter simple text and optional variables (prefixed with a $ character). The full list of variables is in Table 83. Page 6-50
Chapter 6: Configuration and alignment Management menu Table 83 Browser Title attribute variables Variable Meaning $siteName Site Name, as set in the System Configuration page (Table 71). $linkName Link Name, as set in the System Configuration page (Table 71). $masterSlaveMode Master Slave Mode, as set in the Step 2: Wireless Configuration page (Table 70). $ipAddress IP Address currently used to identify the ODU, either IPv4 or IPv6 Address, depending upon the setting of IP Address Label in the System Configuration page (Table 71): • IPv4: $ipAddress = $ipv4Address • IPv6: $ipAddress = $ipv6Address (if not blank) or $ipv6LinkLocalAddress $ipv4Address IPv4 Address of the ODU, as set in the LAN Configuration page (Table 72). $ipv6Address IPv6 Address of the ODU, as set in the LAN Configuration page (Table 72). $ipv6LinkLocalAddress IPv6 Auto Configured Link Local Address of the ODU. This cannot be updated, but it can be viewed in the LAN Configuration page (Table 72). $sysName Sys Name for this SNMP managed node, as set in the Step 2: SNMP MIB-II System Objects page (Table 89). $productName The product variant, for example Cambium PTP50650. Not updateable. $pageName Name of the page currently being browsed. Page 6-51
Chapter 6: Configuration and alignment Management menu Email Configuration page Menu option: Management > Email (Figure 79). Use this page to enable the PTP 650 to generate Simple Mail Transfer Protocol (SMTP) email messages to notify the system administrator when certain events occur. Figure 79 Email Configuration page Procedure: • Update the attributes (Table 84). • Click Submit Updated Configuration. The Configuration Change Reboot dialog is displayed. • Click Reboot Wireless Unit and click OK. The reboot progress message is displayed. On completion, the unit restarts. Page 6-52
Chapter 6: Configuration and alignment Management menu Table 84 Email Configuration attributes Attribute Meaning SMTP Email Alert Controls the activation of the SMTP client. SMTP Enabled Messages The SMTP Enabled Messages attribute controls which email alerts the unit will send. SMTP Server Internet Address The IPv4 or IPv6 Address of the networked SMTP server. SMTP Server Port Number The SMTP Port Number is the port number used by the networked SMTP server. By convention the default value for the port number is 25. SMTP Source Email Address The email address used by the PTP 650 Series to log into the SMTP server. This must be a valid email address that will be accepted by your SMTP Server. SMTP Destination Email Address The email address to which the PTP 650 Series will send the alert messages. Send SMTP Test Email Generate and send an email in order to test the SMTP settings. The tick box will self-clear when Submit is clicked. Page 6-53
Chapter 6: Configuration and alignment Management menu Diagnostic Alarms page Menu option: Management > Diagnostic Alarms (Figure 80). Use this page to select which diagnostic alarms will be notified to the system administrator. Figure 80 Diagnostic Alarms page Page 6-54
Chapter 6: Configuration and alignment Management menu Procedure: • Tick the required alarms. These alarms are described in Alarms on page 7-12. • Click Submit Updated Configuration. Time Configuration page Menu option: Management > Time (Figure 81 and Figure 82) Use this page to set the real-time clock of the PTP 650. Figure 81 Time Configuration page (SNTP disabled) Page 6-55
Chapter 6: Configuration and alignment Management menu Figure 82 Time Configuration page (SNTP enabled) Page 6-56
Chapter 6: Configuration and alignment Management menu Setting the real-time clock manually Use this procedure to keep time without connecting to a networked time server. Note If SNTP is disabled, it will be necessary to reset the time manually after each system reboot. Procedure: • Set SNTP State to Disabled. • Review and update the manual clock attributes (Table 85). • Click Submit Updated Configuration. Table 85 Manual clock attributes Attribute Meaning SNTP State Disabled: the PTP 650 will keep time without connecting to a networked time server. Set Time Set hours, minutes and seconds. Set Date Set year, month and day. Time Zone Set the time zone offset from Greenwich Mean Time (GMT). To set the clock to UTC time, set Time Zone to GMT 00.00. Daylight Saving Disabled: There is no offset for daylight saving time. Enabled: System clock is moved forward one hour to adjust for daylight saving time. To set the clock to UTC time, set Daylight Saving to Disabled. Setting the real-time clock to synchronize using SNTP Use this procedure to synchronize the unit with a networked time server: Procedure: • Set the SNTP State attribute to Enabled. • Review and update the SNTP clock attributes (Table 86). • Click Submit Updated Configuration. Page 6-57
Chapter 6: Configuration and alignment Management menu Table 86 SNTP clock attributes Attribute Meaning SNTP State Enabled: the ODU will obtain accurate date and time updates from a networked time server. SNTP Primary Server Specifies the primary SNTP server, determining the order in which the servers are tried. SNTP Primary Server Dead Time Time (in seconds) to wait before retrying communications with an unresponsive primary SNTP server. Setting the value to zero disables the timer. SNTP Server Retries Number of times the PTP will retry after an SNTP server fails to respond. SNTP Server Timeout Time (in seconds) the PTP will wait for a response from an SNTP server. SNTP Poll Interval The SNTP server polling interval. SNTP Server 1 and 2: SNTP Server Status Status message reflecting the state of communications with the SNTP server. SNTP Server Internet Address The IPv4 or IPv6 Address of the networked SNTP server. SNTP Server Port Number The port number of the networked SNTP server. By convention the default value for the port number is 123. SNTP Server Authentication Protocol Authentication protocol to be used with this SNTP server (None or MD5). SNTP Server Key Identifier SNTP key identifier. A key of zeros is reserved for testing. Server Key Key used to authenticate SNTP communications. Server Key Confirm Must match the Server Key. Status: SNTP Sync This shows the current status of SNTP synchronization. If No Sync is displayed, then review the SNTP Server Internet Address and Port Number. A change of state may generate an SNMP trap or SMTP email alert. SNTP Last Sync This shows the date and time of the last SNTP synchronization. Page 6-58
Chapter 6: Configuration and alignment Management menu Attribute Meaning System Clock This displays the local time, allowing for the Time Zone and Daylight Saving settings. Local Time Settings: Time Zone Set the time zone offset from Greenwich Mean Time (GMT). To set the clock to UTC time, set Time Zone to GMT 00.00. Daylight Saving Disabled: Daylight saving adjustments will not be applied to the time. Enabled: Daylight saving adjustments will be applied to the time, according to local rules. To set the clock to UTC time, set Daylight Saving to Disabled. Syslog Configuration page Menu option: Management > Syslog > Syslog configuration (Figure 83). Use this page to configure system logging. Only users with Security Officer role are permitted to configure the syslog client. Figure 83 Syslog Configuration page Page 6-59
Chapter 6: Configuration and alignment Management menu Note To record Coordinated Universal Time (UTC time) in syslog messages, use the Time Configuration page to set Time Zone to GMT 00.00 and Daylight Saving to Disabled (Time Configuration page on page 6-55). Procedure: • Update the attributes (Table 87). • Click Submit Updated Configuration. Table 87 Syslog Configuration attributes Attribute Meaning Syslog State When system logging is enabled, log entries are added to the internal log and (optionally) transmitted as UDP messages to one or two syslog servers. Syslog Client Enabled: Event messages are logged. Disabled: Event messages are not logged. Syslog Client Port The client port from which syslog messages are sent. Syslog Server 1 and 2: Syslog Server Internet Address The IPv4 or IPv6 Address of the syslog server. Delete the IP address to disable logging on the syslog server. Syslog Server Port The server port at which syslog messages are received. Page 6-60
Chapter 6: Configuration and alignment SNMP pages (for SNMPv3) SNMP pages (for SNMPv3) This section describes how to configure Simple Network Management Protocol version 3 (SNMPv3) traps using the SNMP Wizard. Current SNMP Summary (for SNMPv3) Menu option: Management > SNMP (Figure 84). Use this page to review the current SNMP configuration and start the SNMP Wizard. Figure 84 Current SNMP Summary page (when SNMP is disabled) Procedure: • Review the summary. • If any updates are required, click Continue to SNMP Wizard. Page 6-61
Chapter 6: Configuration and alignment SNMP pages (for SNMPv3) Step 1: SNMP Configuration (for SNMPv3) Menu option: Management > SNMP. Part of the SNMP Wizard (Figure 85). Use this page to enable SNMP, select SNMPv3 and configure access to the SNMP server. Figure 85 Step 1: SNMP Configuration page (for SNMPv3) Procedure: • Set SNMP State to Enabled. • Set SNMP Version to v3. The page is redisplayed with SNMPv3 attributes. • Update the attributes (Table 88). • Click Next. Page 6-62
Chapter 6: Configuration and alignment SNMP pages (for SNMPv3) Table 88 Step 1: SNMP Configuration attributes (for SNMPv3) Attribute Meaning SNMP Minimum Privilege Level Minimum security level which is permitted to administer SNMP security settings. Only displayed when Identity Based User Accounts are Enabled on the User Accounts page (Table 78). SNMP State Enables or disables SNMP. SNMP Access Control Enables or disables access control to SNMP management by IP address. SNMP Access Control Internet Address 1/2/3 A list of up to three IPv4 or IPv6 Addresses permitted to perform SNMP management. Only displayed when SNMP Access Control is set to Enabled. SNMP Version SNMP protocol version: v1/2c or v3. SNMP Security Mode MIB-based: SNMPv3 security parameters are managed via SNMP MIBs. Web-based: SNMPv3 security parameters are not available over SNMP, but instead are configured using the SNMP Accounts page, as described in Step 3: SNMP User Policy Configuration (for SNMPv3) on page 6-65. SNMP Engine ID Format Specifies whether the Engine ID is generated from the MAC Address, IP4 Address, Text String or IPv6 Address. SNMP Engine ID Text Only enabled when SNMP Engine ID Format is set to Text String. Text used to generate the SNMP Engine ID. SNMP Port Number The port that the SNMP agent is listening to for commands from a management system. Page 6-63
Chapter 6: Configuration and alignment SNMP pages (for SNMPv3) Step 2: SNMP MIB-II System Objects (for SNMPv3) Menu option: Management > SNMP. Part of the SNMP Wizard (Figure 86). Use this page to enter details of the SNMP managed node. Figure 86 Step 2: SNMP MIB-II System Objects page (for SNMPv3) Procedure: • Update the attributes (Table 89). • Click Next. • The next step depends upon which SNMP Security Mode was selected in the Step 1: SNMP Configuration page: o If Web-based, go to Step 3: SNMP User Policy Configuration (for SNMPv3) on page 6-65. o If MIB-based, go to Confirm SNMP Configuration (for SNMPv3) on page 6-70. Table 89 Step 2: SNMP MIB-II System Objects attributes (for SNMPv3) Attribute Meaning Sys Contact The name of the contact person for this managed node, together with information on how to contact this person. Sys Name An administratively-assigned name for this managed node. By convention, this is the fully qualified domain name of the node. Sys Location The physical location of this node, for example Telephone closet, 3rd floor. Page 6-64
Chapter 6: Configuration and alignment SNMP pages (for SNMPv3) Step 3: SNMP User Policy Configuration (for SNMPv3) Menu option: Management > SNMP. Part of the SNMP Wizard (Figure 87). This page is only displayed when SNMP Security Mode is set to Web-based in the Step 1: SNMP Configuration page. Use this page to configure which authentication and privacy protocols are required for SNMP users with roles System administrator and Read only. Procedure: • Update the attributes (Table 90). • Click Next. Figure 87 Step 3: SNMP User Policy Configuration page (for SNMPv3) Table 90 Step 3: SNMP User Policy Configuration attributes (for SNMPv3) Attribute Meaning Security Level Defines the security level and associated protocols that are required to allow SNMP users to access the PTP 650. No Auth No Priv: Users are not required to use authentication or privacy protocols. Auth No Priv: Users are required to use only authentication protocols. Auth Priv: Users are required to use both authentication and privacy protocols. Page 6-65
Chapter 6: Configuration and alignment SNMP pages (for SNMPv3) Attribute Meaning Authentication Protocol The authentication protocol to be used to access the PTP 650 via SNMP. This is disabled when Security Level is set to Auth No Priv. MD5: Message Digest Algorithm is used. SHA: NIST FIPS 180-1, Secure Hash Algorithm SHA-1 is used. Privacy Protocol The privacy protocol to be used to access the PTP 650 via SNMP. This is disabled when Security Level is set to No Auth No Priv or Auth No Priv. DES: Data Encryption Standard (DES) symmetric encryption protocol. AES: Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) cipher algorithm. Note A user configured to use AES privacy protocol will not be able to transmit and receive encrypted messages unless the license key enables the AES capability. Page 6-66
Chapter 6: Configuration and alignment SNMP pages (for SNMPv3) Step 4: SNMP User Accounts Configuration (for SNMPv3) Menu option: Management > SNMP. Part of the SNMP Wizard (Figure 88). This page is only displayed when SNMP Security Mode is set to Web-based in the Step 1: SNMP Configuration page. Use this page to update the SNMP user accounts. Figure 88 Step 4: SNMP User Accounts Configuration page (for SNMPv3) Procedure: • Update the individual user attributes (Table 91) for up to 10 SNMP users. • Click Next. Table 91 Step 4: SNMP User Accounts Configuration attributes (for SNMPv3) Attribute Meaning Name Name to be used by the SNMP user to access the system. Role Selects which of the two web-based security profiles are applied to this user: System administrator or Read only. Select Disabled to disable the SNMP account. Auth/Priv Indicates whether the Passphrase applies to authentication or privacy protocols. Page 6-67
Chapter 6: Configuration and alignment SNMP pages (for SNMPv3) Attribute Meaning Passphrase The phrase to be entered by this SNMP user to access the system using an authentication or privacy protocol. Length must be between 8 and 32 characters. May contain spaces. The Auth Passphrase is hidden when Security Level for this user’s Role is set to No Auth No Priv. The Priv Passphrase is hidden when Security Level for this user’s Role is set to No Auth No Priv or Auth No Priv. Passphrase Confirm Passphrase must be reentered to confirm it has been correctly typed. Page 6-68
Chapter 6: Configuration and alignment SNMP pages (for SNMPv3) Step 5: SNMP Trap Configuration (for SNMPv3) Menu option: Management > SNMP. Part of the SNMP Wizard (Figure 89). This page is only displayed when SNMP Security Mode is set to Web-based in the Step 1: SNMP Configuration page. Use this page to configure the events that will generate SNMP traps and to set up trap receivers. Figure 89 Step 5: SNMP Trap Configuration page (for SNMPv3) Procedure: • Update the attributes (Table 92). • Click Next. Page 6-69
Chapter 6: Configuration and alignment SNMP pages (for SNMPv3) Table 92 Step 5: SNMP Trap Configuration attributes (for SNMPv3) Attribute Meaning SNMP Enabled Traps Select the events that will generate SNMP traps. SNMP Trap Receiver 1 and SNMP Trap Receiver 2: SNMP Trap Receiver Enabled Disabled: SNMP traps are not sent to the corresponding SNMP Trap Receiver (1 or 2). Enabled: SNMP traps are sent to the corresponding SNMP Trap Receiver (1 or 2). SNMP Trap Internet Address The IPv4 or IPv6 Address of the SNMP server (trap receiver). This is normally the network management system, but it may be a separate trap receiver. SNMP Trap Port Number The server port at which SNMP traps are received. SNMP Trap User Account The user name (and associated protocols) to use when sending SNMP traps to the server. Confirm SNMP Configuration (for SNMPv3) Menu option: Management > SNMP. Part of the SNMP Wizard (Figure 90). Use this page to review and confirm the updated SNMPv3 configuration of the unit. Figure 90 Confirm SNMP Configuration page (for SNMPv3) (top and bottom of page shown) Procedure: • To ensure that the changes take effect, click Confirm SNMP Configuration and Reboot. The unit reboots and the changes take effect. Page 6-70
Chapter 6: Configuration and alignment SNMP pages (for SNMPv1/2c) SNMP pages (for SNMPv1/2c) This section describes how to configure Simple Network Management Protocol version 1 or 2c (SNMPv1 or SNMPv2c) traps using the SNMP Wizard. Current SNMP Summary (for SNMPv1/2c) Menu option: Management > SNMP (Figure 84). Use this page to review the current SNMP configuration and start the SNMP Wizard. Procedure: • Review the summary. • If any updates are required, click Continue to SNMP Wizard. Step 1: SNMP Configuration (for SNMPv1/2c) Menu option: Management > SNMP. Part of the SNMP Wizard (Figure 91). Use this page to enable SNMP, select SNMPv1/2c and configure access to the SNMP server. Figure 91 Step 1: SNMP Configuration page (for SNMPv1/2c) Page 6-71
Chapter 6: Configuration and alignment SNMP pages (for SNMPv1/2c) Procedure: • Set SNMP State to Enabled. • Set SNMP Version to v1/2c. The page is redisplayed with SNMPv1/2c attributes. • Update the attributes (Table 93). • Click Next. Table 93 Step 1: SNMP Configuration attributes (for SNMPv1/2c) Attribute Meaning SNMP Minimum Privilege Level Minimum security level which is permitted to administer SNMP security settings. Only displayed when Identity Based User Accounts are Enabled on the User Accounts page (Table 78). SNMP State Enables or disables SNMP. SNMP Access Control Enables or disables access control to SNMP management by IP address. SNMP Access Control Internet Address 1/2/3 A list of up to three IPv4 or IPv6 Addresses permitted to perform SNMP management. Only displayed when SNMP Access Control is set to Enabled. SNMP Version SNMP protocol version: v1/2c or v3. SNMP Community String The SNMP community string acts like a password between the network management system and the distributed SNMP clients (PTP 650 ODUs). Only if the community string is configured correctly on all SNMP entities can the flow of management information take place. By convention the default value is set to public. SNMP Port Number Enter the port that the SNMP agent is listening to for commands from a management system. Step 2: SNMP MIB-II System Objects (for SNMPv1/2c) Menu option: Management > SNMP. Part of the SNMP Wizard (Figure 86). Use this page to enter details of the SNMP managed node. Update the attributes (Table 89) and click Next. Page 6-72
Chapter 6: Configuration and alignment SNMP pages (for SNMPv1/2c) Step 3: SNMP Trap Configuration (for SNMPv1/2c) Menu option: Management > SNMP. Part of the SNMP Wizard (Figure 92). Figure 92 Step 3: SNMP Trap Configuration page (for SNMPv1/2c) Procedure: • Update the attributes (Table 94). • Click Next. Page 6-73
Chapter 6: Configuration and alignment SNMP pages (for SNMPv1/2c) Table 94 Step 3: SNMP Trap Configuration attributes (for SNMPv1/2c) Attribute Meaning SNMP Trap Version Select the SNMP protocol version to use for SNMP traps: v1 or v2c. SNMP Enabled Traps Select the events that will generate SNMP traps. SNMP Trap Receiver Enabled Disabled: SNMP traps are not sent to the corresponding SNMP Trap Receiver (1 or 2). Enabled: SNMP traps are sent to the corresponding SNMP Trap Receiver (1 or 2). SNMP Trap Internet Address The IPv4 or IPv6 Address of the SNMP server (trap receiver). This is normally the network management system, but it may be a separate trap receiver. SNMP Trap Port Number The server port at which SNMP traps are received. Confirm SNMP Configuration (for SNMPv1/2c) Menu option: Management > SNMP. Part of the SNMP Wizard (Figure 93). Use this page to review and confirm the updated SNMPv1/2c configuration of the unit. Figure 93 Confirm SNMP Configuration page (for SNMPv1/2c) (top and bottom of page shown) Procedure: • To ensure that the changes take effect, click Confirm SNMP Configuration and Reboot. The unit reboots and the changes take effect. Page 6-74
Chapter 6: Configuration and alignment Security menu Security menu This section describes how to configure HTTPS/TLS security using the Security Wizard. Caution Ensure that the operator’s security requirements are configured before connecting the PTP 650 to the network. Otherwise, security may be compromised. Preparing for HTTPS/TLS Before running the Security Configuration Wizard, obtain the necessary cryptographic material and ensure that the unit has AES capability. For more information, refer to Planning for HTTPS/TLS operation on page 3-33. Procedure: 1 Ensure that the following cryptographic material has been generated: • Key Of Keys • TLS Private Key and Public Certificates (for the correct IP address) • User Defined Security Banner • Random Number Entropy Input 2 Order the necessary AES capability upgrade, generate a license key and enter it on the Software License Key page (Software License Key page on page 6-12). 3 Identify the Port numbers for HTTPS, HTTP and Telnet. 4 Ensure that the web browsers used are enabled for HTTPS/TLS operation. 5 On the Local User Accounts page (Local User Accounts page on page 6-42), check that: • Either: Identity Based User Accounts are set to Disabled, • Or: Identity Based User Accounts are set to Enabled and the current user's role is Security Officer. Page 6-75
Chapter 6: Configuration and alignment Security menu Security Configuration Wizard page Menu option: Security. Displayed only when AES encryption is enabled by license key (Figure 94). Use this page to review the current security configuration of the unit. Figure 94 Security Configuration Wizard page Procedure: • To continue with the Security Wizard, click Continue to Security Wizard. Page 6-76
Chapter 6: Configuration and alignment Security menu Step 1: Enter Key of Keys Menu option: Security. Part of the Security Wizard (Figure 95). Use this page to enter a Key of Keys to encrypt all critical security parameters (CSPs) before they are stored in non-volatile memory. Figure 95 Step 1: Enter Key of Keys page Caution Erasing or changing the key of keys erases all CSPs. Procedure: • Enter and confirm the generated Key of Keys. • Click Next. Page 6-77
Chapter 6: Configuration and alignment Security menu Step 2: Enter TLS Private Key and Public Certificate Menu option: Security. Part of the Security Wizard (Figure 96). Use this page to select and upload the TLS Private Key and Public Certificate files. Figure 96 Step 2: Enter TLS Private Key and Public Certificate page Caution If the certificates expire, the unit will be unreachable. If this occurs, put the unit into recovery mode and erase all configuration settings. For more information, refer to Recovery mode on page 7-44. Procedure: • If a valid TLS private key exists, then an SHA-1 thumbprint of the key is displayed. If this key is correct, then take no action. Otherwise, click Browse and select the generated private key file (.der). • If a valid TLS public certificate exists, then an SHA-1 thumbprint of the certificate is displayed. If this certificate is correct, then take no action. Otherwise, click Browse and select the generated certificate file (.der). • Click Next. Page 6-78
Chapter 6: Configuration and alignment Security menu Step 3: Enter User Security Banner Menu option: Security. Part of the Security Wizard (Figure 97). Use this page to enter a banner that will be displayed every time a user attempts to login to the wireless unit. Figure 97 Step 3: Enter User Security Banner page Procedure: • Update the User Defined Security Banner (optional). • Set the Acknowledgement to No or Yes. • Click Next. Page 6-79
Chapter 6: Configuration and alignment Security menu Step 4: Enter Login Information Settings Menu option: Security. Part of the Security Wizard (Figure 98). Use this page to choose whether or not to display information about previous login attempts when the user logs into the web interface. Figure 98 Step 4: Enter Login Information Settings page Procedure: • Set Display Login Information to No or Yes. • Click Next. Page 6-80
Chapter 6: Configuration and alignment Security menu Step 5: Enter Random Number Entropy Input Menu option: Security. Part of the Security Wizard (Figure 99). Use this page to enter entropy input to seed the internal random number algorithm. Figure 99 Step 5: Random Number Entropy Input page Procedure: • If valid entropy input exists, then an SHA-1 thumbprint of the input is displayed. If this input is correct, then take no action. Otherwise, enter the generated input in the Entropy Input and Confirm Entropy Input fields. • Click Next. Page 6-81
Chapter 6: Configuration and alignment Security menu Step 6: Enter Wireless Link Encryption Key Menu option: Security. Part of the Security Wizard (Figure 100). Use this page to enable AES encryption and enter the encryption key. The wireless link encryption key is used to encrypt all traffic over the PTP 650 wireless link. Figure 100 Step 6: Enter Wireless Link Encryption Key page Procedure: • Select the applicable value in the Encryption Algorithm field. If a valid encryption key exists, then an SHA-1 thumbprint of the key is displayed. If this key is correct, then take no action. Otherwise, enter the generated key in the Wireless Link Encryption Key and Confirm Wireless Link Encryption Key fields. • Click Next. Page 6-82
Chapter 6: Configuration and alignment Security menu Step 7: Enter HTTP and Telnet Settings Menu option: Security. Part of the Security Wizard (Figure 101). Use this page to configure network management of the PTP 650 using one or more of the following methods: HTTPS, HTTP, Telnet or SNMP. Figure 101 Step 7: Enter HTTP and Telnet Settings page Caution If HTTPS, HTTP, Telnet and SNMP are all disabled, management access will be impossible until the unit is placed in recovery mode. Page 6-83
Chapter 6: Configuration and alignment Security menu Note If HTTP, Telnet and SNMP are all disabled, the secure web server becomes the only management tool for the ODU web interface. To reenter the web interface after Step 7 of the Security Wizard, use the URL https://aa.bb.cc.dd (where aa.bb.cc.dd is the IP address of the unit). Enclose the IPv6 address in the URL in square brackets. Procedure: • Review and update the HTTP and Telnet attributes (Table 95) and click Next. Table 95 HTTP and Telnet attributes Attribute Meaning HTTPS Port Number The port number for HTTPS access. Zero means use the default port. HTTP Access Enabled No: The unit will not respond to any requests on the HTTP port. Yes: The unit will respond to requests on the HTTP port. Remote management via HTTPS is not affected by this setting. HTTP Port Number The port number for HTTP access. Zero means use the default port. Telnet Access Enabled No: The unit will not respond to any requests on the Telnet port. Yes: The unit will respond to requests on the Telnet port. Telnet Port Number The port number for Telnet access. Zero means use the default port. SNMP Control of HTTP And Telnet Disabled: Neither HTTP nor Telnet can be controlled remotely via SNMP. Enabled: Both HTTP and Telnet can be controlled remotely via SNMP. SNMP Control of Passwords Enabled: Passwords for identity-based user accounts in the web-based interface can be updated via SNMP. Use this with SNMPv3 to provide secure password updating from a central network manager. Disabled: Passwords for identity-based user accounts can be updated only via the web-based interface (default). TFTP Client Enabled: The unit will respond to TFTP software download requests. Debug Access Enabled Yes: Cambium Technical Support is allowed to access the system to investigate faults. Cross Site Request Forgery Protection Enabled: The system is protected against cross-site request forgery attacks at the web-based interface. Page 6-84
Chapter 6: Configuration and alignment Security menu Step 8: Commit Security Configuration Menu option: Security. Part of the Security Wizard (Figure 102). Use this page to review and confirm the updated security configuration of the unit. Figure 102 Step 8: Commit Security Configuration page Page 6-85
Chapter 6: Configuration and alignment Security menu Procedure: • Review all changes that have been made in the Security Wizard. • To ensure that the changes take effect, click Commit Security Configuration and Reboot. The unit reboots and the changes take effect. Note If the Key of keys is entered or modified in the Security Wizard, user accounts are reset when Commit Security Configuration and Reboot is clicked. It is then necessary to reconfigure them. Zeroize CSPs page Menu option: Security > Zeroize CSPs (Figure 103). Use this page if it is necessary to zeroize Critical security parameters (CSPs). Figure 103 Zeroize CSPs page Procedure: • Click Zeroize CSPs and Reboot Wireless Unit. • Confirm the reboot. Page 6-86
Chapter 6: Configuration and alignment Aligning antennas Aligning antennas This section describes how to align the antennas in a PTP 650 link, use the web interface to assist with alignment, and check wireless performance after alignment. Before performing this task, check that hardware installation is complete (apart from the network connections) at both the Master and Slave sites. Starting up the units Use this procedure to connect one of the units to a management PC and start up both units. Procedure: 1 Select the unit from which this process is to be controlled; either Master or Slave. This is the “local” unit. 2 Check that the management PC is connected to the local unit, powered up and logged on as described in Connecting to the unit on page 6-5. 4 Power up the remote unit. 5 Log into the local unit as described in Logging into the web interface on page 6-7. Checking that the units are armed Use this procedure to confirm that the units are in the armed state, ready for alignment. In the armed state, the modulation mode is fixed at BPSK 0.63 Single, the TDD frame duration is extended to allow the link to acquire at unknown range, and the transmit power is automatically adjusted for optimum operation. Procedure: • Select menu option Home. The System Summary page is displayed. • Check that the Install Arm State is set to Armed. • If the units are not armed, execute the installation wizard as described in Installation menu on page 6-10. Page 6-87
Chapter 6: Configuration and alignment Aligning antennas Aligning antennas Use this procedure to align linked antennas (master and slave), whether integrated or connectorized. The goal of antenna alignment is to find the center of the main beam. This is done by adjusting the antennas while monitoring the receive signal level. Preparation: Ensure that the following parameters are available: • Location of both sites (latitude and longitude). • Bearing to the other end of the link for both sites. • Prediction of receive signal level for both ends of the link. • Prediction of link loss. PTP LINKPlanner provides all of these parameters in the form of an installation report. If a connectorized ODU is installed at either site with two separate antennas for spatial diversity, refer to Aligning separate antennas for spatial diversity on page 6-89 before starting alignment. Note For improved radio performance, mount the integrated ODU at 45 degrees to the vertical, as shown in Installing the ODU and top LPU on page 5-5. To achieve best results, make small incremental changes to elevation and azimuth. Caution The action of tightening the mounting bolts can alter antenna alignment. This can be helpful when fine-tuning alignment, but it can also lead to misalignment. To prevent misalignment, continue to monitor receive signal level during final tightening of the bolts. Procedure: 1 At each end of the link, adjust the antenna to point at the other end of the link. This should be done with the aid of a compass. 2 Without moving the master antenna, adjust the elevation and azimuth of the slave antenna to achieve the highest receive signal level using one of the following methods: • ODU installation tones on page 6-90 • Graphical Install page on page 6-92 3 Without moving the Slave antenna, adjust the elevation and azimuth of the Master antenna to achieve the highest receive signal level (using one of the above methods). 4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 as necessary to fine-tune the alignment to find the center of the beam. Page 6-88
Chapter 6: Configuration and alignment Aligning antennas 5 When the antennas have been aligned on the center of the beam, verify that the receive level is within the predicted range (from the installation report). If this is not the case, go back to step 2. The current value of receive level can be verified by using the graphical installation method (see Graphical Install page on page 6-92) or by selecting menu option Status and monitoring the Receive Power attribute on the System Status page. 6 If after repeated attempts to align, the receive level still does not lie within the predicted range, this may be because the data provided to the prediction tool (such as PTP LINKPlanner) is inaccurate. For example estimates of path obstructions, antenna heights or site locations may be inaccurate. Check this data and update the prediction as necessary. 7 Once the antennas have been aligned correctly, tighten the integrated ODU (or connectorized antenna) mountings. To ensure that the action of tightening does not alter antenna alignment, continue to monitor received signal level. Aligning separate antennas for spatial diversity Use this procedure if a connectorized ODU is installed at either site with two separate antennas for spatial diversity. Procedure: 1 Connect the horizontal polarization antenna to the ODU, disconnect the vertical polarization antenna, then perform Aligning antennas on page 6-88. 2 Connect the vertical polarization antenna to the ODU, disconnect the horizontal polarization antenna, then perform Aligning antennas on page 6-88. 3 Re-connect the horizontal polarization antennas. The received signal level should increase. 4 Weatherproof the antenna connections at the “H” and “V” interfaces of the ODUs, as described in Weatherproofing an N type connector on page 5-37. Page 6-89
Chapter 6: Configuration and alignment Aligning antennas ODU installation tones This is the first of two methods that may be used to monitor receive signal level during antenna alignment. The ODU emits audible tones during installation to assist with alignment. The pitch of the alignment tone is proportional to the received power of the wireless signals. Adjust the alignment of the unit in both azimuth and elevation until the highest pitch tone is achieved. Note When using ODU installation tones to align connectorized antennas, it may not be possible to hear the tones. To overcome this problem, either use an assistant, or use a stethoscope to give a longer reach. The tones and their meanings are described in Table 96. In each of the states detailed in the table, align the unit to give the highest pitch tone. The term “wanted signal” refers to that of the peer unit being installed. Table 96 ODU installation tones State Name Tone Description State Description Pitch Indication Free Channel Search Regular beep Executing band scan N/A Scanning Slow broken tone Not demodulating the wanted signal Rx Power Synchronized Fast broken tone Demodulating the wanted signal Rx Power Registered Solid tone Both Master and Slave units exchanging Radio layer MAC management messages Rx Power Caution If, when in the Synchronized or Registered state, the tone varies wildly, there may be interference or a fast fading link. Installing in this situation may not give a reliable link. Investigate the cause of the problem. Page 6-90
Chapter 6: Configuration and alignment Aligning antennas During alignment, the installation tones should exhibit the following behavior: • Band scan: When first started up and from time to time, the Master unit will carry out a band scan to determine which channels are not in use. During this time, between 10 and 15 seconds, the Master unit will not transmit and as a consequence of this neither will the Slave unit. During this time the installation tone on the master unit will drop back to the band scan state, and the Slave unit will drop back to the Scanning state with the pitch of the tone set to the background noise level. Alignment of the unit should cease during this time. • Radar detection: If the unit is operating where mandatory radar avoidance algorithms are implemented, the ranging behavior may be affected. The Master has to monitor the initially chosen channel for 60 seconds to make sure it is clear of radar signals before transmitting. If a radar signal is detected during any of the installation phases, a further compulsory 60 seconds channel scan will take place as the master unit attempts to locate a new channel that is free of radar interference. • Ranging: The PTP 650 Series does not require the user to enter the link range. The Master unit typically takes less than 60 seconds to determine the length of the link being installed. The Master unit will remain in the Scanning state until the range of the link has been established. The Master unit will only move to the Synchronized state when the range of the link has been established. The Slave unit does not have a ranging process. The slave unit will change to the Synchronized state as soon as the wanted signal is demodulated. • Retrying same channel: If, at the end of the ranging period, the Registered state is not achieved due to interference or other reasons, the Master unit will retry twice more on the same channel before moving to another available channel. Should this occur it may take a number of minutes to establish a link in the Registered state. Page 6-91
Chapter 6: Configuration and alignment Aligning antennas Graphical Install page Menu option: Installation > Graphical Install (Figure 104). This is the second of two methods that may be used to monitor receive signal level during antenna alignment. Figure 104 Graphical Install page Procedure: • Check that Wireless Link Status (top left) is “Up”, “Registering”, “Searching” or “Acquiring”. • While slowly sweeping the antenna, monitor the trace of receive power over the last three minutes. • Monitor the Receiver Power Bar (bottom right). Green signifies that the wireless link is up and red signifies all other states. • Monitor the Wireless Install Metric (top right). This is the instantaneous receive power in dBm + 110. Note To access the PDA version of the graphical installation tool, use this URL - http://<ip-address>/pda.cgi. This link is only available to system administrators. Page 6-92
Chapter 6: Configuration and alignment Aligning antennas Disarming the units When antenna alignment is complete, use this procedure to disarm both units in the link in order to: • Turn off the audible alignment aid. • Enable adaptive modulation. • Fully enable spectrum management features (such as DSO, if configured). • Clear unwanted installation information from the various systems statistics. • Store the link range for fast link acquisition on link drop. • Enable higher data rates. Note After 24 hours, the units will be disarmed automatically, provided that they are armed and that the link is up. Procedure: • Select menu option Installation. The Disarm Installation page is displayed (Figure 58). • Click Disarm Installation Agent. The confirmation page is displayed (Figure 105). Figure 105 Optional post-disarm configuration Page 6-93
Chapter 6: Configuration and alignment Aligning antennas Comparing actual to predicted performance For at least one hour of operation after disarming, use this procedure to monitor the link to check that it is achieving predicted levels of performance. PTP LINKPlanner provides the prediction in the form of an installation report. Procedure: • Select menu option System > Statistics. The System Statistic page is displayed (Figure 106). • Monitor the following attributes: o Link Loss o Transmit Data Rate o Receive Data Rate Figure 106 Statistics to be monitored after alignment For more information on the System Statistics page, refer to System Statistics page on page 7-32. Page 6-94
Chapter 6: Configuration and alignment Other configuration tasks Other configuration tasks This section describes other configuration tasks. Connecting to the network Use this procedure to complete and test network connections. Procedure: 1 If a management PC is connected directly to the PTP 650, disconnect it. 2 Confirm that all ODU Ethernet interface cables (PSU, SFP and Aux) are connected to the correct network terminating equipment or devices. If Main PSU Port Allocation is set to Disabled in the LAN Configuration page), it is not necessary to connect the PSU LAN port to network terminating equipment. 3 Test that the unit is reachable from the network management system by opening the web interface to the management agent, or by requesting ICMP echo response packets using the Ping application. For in-band management, test that both units are reachable from one PC. If the network management system is remote from the sites, either ask co-workers at the management center to perform this test, or use remote login to the management system. 4 Test the data network for correct operation across the wireless link. This may be by requesting ICMP echo response packets between hosts in the connected network segments, or by some more structured use of network testing tools. 5 Monitor the Ethernet ports and wireless link to confirm that they are running normally. For instructions, see System Summary page on page 7-2 and System Status page on page 7-3. Page 6-95
Chapter 6: Configuration and alignment Other configuration tasks Upgrading software using TFTP Use this procedure to upgrade software remotely using Trivial FTP (TFTP) triggered by SNMP. Procedure: 1 Check that the TFTP client is enabled. Refer to Web-Based Management page on page 6-39. 2 Set tFTP attributes as described in Table 97. 3 Monitor tFTP attributes as described in Table 98. 4 Reboot the ODU as described in Rebooting the unit on page 7-51. Table 97 Setting tFTP attributes Attribute Meaning tFTPServerInternetAddress The IPv4 or IPv6 address of the TFTP server from which the TFTP software upgrade file Name will be retrieved. For example, to set the TFTP server IP address for the unit at 10.10.10.10 to the IPv4 address 10.10.10.1, enter this command: snmpset_d.exe -v 2c -c public 10.10.10.10 .iso.3.6.1.4.1.17713.7.9.19.0 a 10.10.10.1 tFTPServerPortNumber This setting is optional. The port number of the TFTP server from which the TFTP software upgrade file name will be retrieved (default=69). tFTPSoftwareUpgrade FileName The filename of the software upgrade to be loaded from the TFTP server. For example, to set the TFTP software upgrade filename on 10.10.10.10 to "B1095.dld", enter this command: snmpset_d.exe -v 2c -c public 10.10.10.10 .iso.3.6.1.4.1.17713.7.9.7.0 s B1095.dld tFTPStartSoftware Upgrade Write “1” to this attribute to start the TFTP software upgrade process. The attribute will be reset to 0 when the upgrade process has finished. For example, enter this command: snmpset_d.exe -v 2c -c public 10.10.10.10 .iso.3.6.1.4.1.17713.7.9.8.0 i 1 Page 6-96
Chapter 6: Configuration and alignment Other configuration tasks Table 98 Monitoring tFTP attributes Attribute Meaning tFTPSoftwareUpgradeStatus This is the current status of the TFTP software upgrade process. Values: idle(0) uploadinprogress(1) uploadsuccessfulprogrammingFLASH(2) upgradesuccessfulreboottorunthenewsoftwareimage(3) upgradefailed(4). For example, enter this command: snmpget_d.exe -v 2c -c public 10.10.10.10 .iso.3.6.1.4.1.17713.7.9.9.0 tFTPSoftwareUpgradeStatus Text This describes the status of the TFTP software upgrade process, including any error details. For example, enter this command: snmpget_d.exe -v 2c -c public 10.10.10.10 .iso.3.6.1.4.1.17713.7.9.10.0 tFTPSoftwareUpgradeStatus AdditionalText This is used if tFTPSoftwareUpgradeStatusText is full and there are more than 255 characters to report. It contains additional text describing the status of the TFTP software upgrade process, including any error details. For example, enter this command: snmpget_d.exe -v 2c -c public 10.10.10.10 .iso.3.6.1.4.1.17713.7.9.11.0 Page 6-97
Chapter 7: Operation This chapter provides instructions for operators of the PTP 650 wireless Ethernet bridge. The following topics are described in this chapter: • System summary and status on page 7-2 • Rebooting and logging out on page 7-9 • Alarms, alerts and messages on page 7-12 • Spectrum management on page 7-20 • System statistics on page 7-32 • Recovery mode on page 7-44. Page 7-1
Chapter 7: Operation System summary and status System summary and status This section describes how to use the summary and status pages to monitor the status of the Ethernet ports and wireless link. System Summary page Menu option: Home (Figure 107). This page contains a high level summary of the status of the wireless link and associated equipment. Figure 107 System Summary page Procedure: • Review the attributes (Table 99). • Check that the Wireless Link Status is “Up” on both units. If it is not “Up”, review any uncleared system alarms: these are displayed below the System Clock attribute. Whenever system alarms are outstanding, a yellow warning triangle is displayed on the navigation bar. For more information, refer to Alarms on page 7-12. Table 99 System Summary attributes Attribute Meaning Wireless Link Status Current status of the wireless link. A green background with status text “Up” means that the point-to-point link is established. A red background with suitable status text (for example “Searching”) indicates that the link is not established. Page 7-2
Chapter 7: Operation System summary and status Attribute Meaning Link Name The name of the PTP link, as set in the System Configuration page. Elapsed Time Indicator The time (hh:mm:ss) that has elapsed since the last system reboot. The system can reboot for several reasons, for example, commanded reboot from the system reboot webpage, or a power cycle of the equipment. System Clock The system clock presented as local time, allowing for zone and daylight saving (if set). System Status page Menu option: Status (Figure 108). This page provides a detailed view of the operation of the PTP 650 link from both the wireless and network perspectives. Figure 108 System Status page The two PTP 650 Series units are arranged in a master and slave relationship. The roles of the units in this relationship are displayed in the page title. The master unit will always have the title “- Master”, and the slave will always have “- Slave” appended to the “Systems Status” page title. Page 7-3
Chapter 7: Operation System summary and status Note Link Symmetry is configured at the master ODU only. The appropriate matching Link Symmetry is set at the slave ODU automatically. For example, if Link Symmetry is configured as 2 to 1 at the master ODU, then the slave ODU will be set automatically as 1 to 2. In this example, the master-slave direction has double the capacity of the slave-master direction. Procedures: • Review the attributes (Table 100). • Confirm that the Ethernet Link Status attributes are green and set to Copper Link Up or Fiber Link Up. Table 100 System Status attributes Attribute Meaning Link Name The link name is allocated by the system administrator and is used to identify the equipment on the network. The link name attribute is limited to a maximum size of 63 ASCII characters. Site Name The site name is allocated by the system administrator and can be used as a generic scratch pad to describe the location of the equipment or any other equipment related notes. The site name attribute is limited to a maximum size of 63 ASCII characters. Software Version The version of PTP 650 software installed on the equipment. Hardware Version The PTP 650 hardware version. Formatted as “vvvv” where vvvv is the version of the printed circuit card Regulatory Band This is used by the system to constrain the wireless to operate within regulatory regime of a particular band and country. The license key provides the capability to operate in one or more regulatory bands. The Installation Wizard is used to choose one of those bands. Elapsed Time Indicator The elapsed time indicator attribute presents the total time in years, days, hours, minutes and seconds since the last system restart. The system can restart for several reasons, for example commanded reboot from the system reboot web page, or a power cycle of the equipment. Main PSU Port Status This indicates the current status of the Ethernet link to the PSU port. A state of “Copper Link Up” with a green background indicates that an Ethernet link is established. A state of “Down” with a red background indicates that the Ethernet link is not established. Main PSU Port Speed and Duplex The negotiated speed and duplex setting of the Ethernet link to the PSU port. The speed setting is specified in Mbps. Page 7-4
Chapter 7: Operation System summary and status Attribute Meaning Aux Port Status This indicates the current status of the Ethernet link to the Aux port. A state of “Copper Link Up” with a green background indicates that an Ethernet link is established. A state of “Down” with a red background indicates that the Ethernet link is not established. Aux Port Speed and Duplex The negotiated speed and duplex setting of the Ethernet link to the Aux port. The speed setting is specified in Mbps. SFP Port Status This indicates the current status of the Ethernet link to the SFP port. A state of “Copper Link Up” or “Fiber Link Up” with a green background indicates that an Ethernet link is established. A state of “Down” with a red background indicates that the Ethernet link is not established. SFP Port Speed and Duplex The negotiated speed and duplex setting of the Ethernet link to the PSU port. The speed setting is specified in Mbps. MAC Address The MAC Address of this unit. Remote MAC Address The MAC Address of the peer unit. If the link is down, this is set to “Not available”. Remote Internet Address The Internet Address of the peer unit. To open the web interface of the peer unit, click on the hyperlink. If the link is down, this is set to “Not available”. Depending on the settings of IP Version (Table 72) and IP Address Label (Table 71), this may be either an IPv4 or an IPv6 address. Wireless Link Status As the attribute name suggests it displays the current status of the wireless link. A state of “Up” on a green background indicates that a point-to-point link is established. A state of “Down” on a red background indicates that the wireless link is not established. Maximum Transmit Power The maximum transmit power that the local wireless unit is permitted to use to sustain a link. Remote Maximum Transmit Power The maximum transmit power that the remote wireless unit is permitted to use to sustain a link. Transmit Power The maximum, mean, minimum and latest measurements of Transmit Power (dBm). See System histograms on page 7-32. Receive Power The maximum, mean, minimum and latest measurements of Receive Power (dBm). See System histograms on page 7-32. Page 7-5
Chapter 7: Operation System summary and status Attribute Meaning Vector Error The maximum, mean, minimum and latest measurements of Vector Error (dB). See System histograms on page 7-32. Vector Error compares the received signals In phase / Quadrature (IQ) modulation characteristics to an ideal signal to determine the composite error vector magnitude. The expected range for Vector Error is approximately -2 dB (NLOS link operating at sensitivity limit on BPSK 0.67) to -33 dB (short LOS link running 256 QAM 0.83). Link Loss The maximum, mean, minimum and latest measurements of Link Loss (dB). See System histograms on page 7-32. The link loss is the total attenuation of the wireless signal between the two point-to-point units. The link loss calculation is presented below: xxxxRTRTllggPPP++−= Where: llP = Link Loss (dB) xTP = Transmit power of the remote wireless unit (dBm) xRP = Received signal power at the local unit (dBm) xxRTgg , = Antenna gain at the remote and local units respectively (dBi). The antenna gain of the PTP 650 Series (23.5 dBi) is used unless one or both of the units is a Connectorized version. For connectorized ODUs, the link loss calculation is modified to allow for the increased antenna gains at each end of the link. Transmit Data Rate The maximum, mean, minimum and latest measurements of Transmit Data Rate (Mbps). See System histograms on page 7-32. Receive Data Rate The maximum, mean, minimum and latest measurements of Receive Data Rate (Mbps). See System histograms on page 7-32. Link Capacity Variant Indicates whether the installed license key is Lite, Mid or Full. When a link is established, this attribute shows the lower of the license keys at each end. For example, if this end is Full and the other end is Lite, it shows “Lite”. To see the installed key, go to the Installation Wizard. Page 7-6
Chapter 7: Operation System summary and status Attribute Meaning Link Capacity The maximum aggregate data rate capacity available for user traffic, assuming the units have been connected using Gigabit Ethernet. The link capacity is variable and depends on the prevailing wireless conditions as well as the distance (range) between the two wireless units. Transmit Modulation Mode The modulation mode currently being used on the transmit channel. Receive Modulation Mode The modulation mode currently being used on the receive channel. Link Symmetry A ratio that expresses the division between transmit and receive time in the TDD frame. The first number in the ratio represents the time allowed for the transmit direction and the second number represents the time allowed for the receive direction. Receive Modulation Mode Detail The receive modulation mode in use. For a list of values and their meanings, see Table 101. Range The range between the PTP 650 Series ODUs. This is displayed in kilometers by default, but can be changed to miles by updating the Distance Units attribute to imperial, as described in Webpage Properties page on page 6-49. Table 101 Receive Modulation Mode Detail values and meanings Value Meaning Running At Maximum Receive Mode The link is operating at maximum modulation mode in this channel and maximum throughput has been obtained. Running At User-Configured Max Modulation Mode The maximum modulation mode has been capped by the user and the link is operating at this cap. Restricted Because Installation Is Armed The Installation Wizard has been run and the unit is armed, forcing the link to operate in the lowest modulation mode. To remove this restriction, re-run the Installation Wizard to disarm the unit. Restricted Because Of Byte Errors On The Wireless Link The receiver has detected data errors on the radio and reduced the modulation mode accordingly. The radio may achieve a higher modulation mode as shown by the vector error, but there is some other error source, probably RF interference. Restricted Because Channel Change Is In Progress This is a transient event where the modulation mode is temporarily reduced during a channel change. Page 7-7
Chapter 7: Operation System summary and status Value Meaning Limited By The Wireless Conditions The radio is running at the maximum achievable modulation mode given the current wireless conditions shown by the vector error. The radio is capable of reaching a higher modulation mode if wireless conditions (vector error) improve. Page 7-8
Chapter 7: Operation Rebooting and logging out Rebooting and logging out This section describes how to reboot the unit and log out of the web interface. Login Information page Menu option: Management > Web > Login Information (Figure 109). Use this page to show recent successful and unsuccessful login attempts on this account. Figure 109 Login Information page Reboot Wireless Unit page Menu option: System > Reboot (Figure 110). Use this page to reboot the ODU or view a list of previous reboot reasons. Figure 110 Reboot Wireless Unit page Page 7-9
Chapter 7: Operation Rebooting and logging out Procedure: • Use the drop-down list to view the Previous Reasons For Reset/Reboot. • If a reboot is required: o Click Reboot Wireless Unit. The Reboot Confirmation dialog is displayed (Figure 111). o Click OK. The reboot progress message is displayed. On completion, the unit restarts. Figure 111 Reboot confirmation pop up Change Password page Menu option: Change Password (Figure 112). Use this page to change a personal password. Figure 112 Change Password page (System Administration example) Note A security officer can change the passwords of other users using the User Accounts page, as described in Local User Accounts page on page 6-42. Procedure: • Enter and confirm the new password (the default is blank). The new password must comply with the complexity rules (Table 79). Page 7-10
Chapter 7: Operation Rebooting and logging out Logging out To maintain security, always log out at the end of a session: on the menu, click Logout. The unit will log out automatically if there is no user activity for a set time, but this depends upon Auto Logout Period in the Webpage Properties page (Figure 78). Page 7-11
Chapter 7: Operation Alarms, alerts and messages Alarms, alerts and messages This section describes how to use alarms, alerts and syslog messages to monitor the status of a PTP 650 link. Alarms Whenever system alarms are outstanding, a yellow warning triangle is displayed on the navigation bar. The warning triangle is visible from all web pages. Procedure: • Click the warning triangle (or menu option Home) to return to the System Summary page and view the alarms. If the warning triangle disappears when it is clicked, it indicates that the outstanding alarms have been cleared. The example in Figure 113 shows the warning triangle in the navigation bar and an alarm displayed in the System Summary page. The alarms are defined in Table 102. A change of state in most alarms generates an SNMP trap or an SMTP email alert. Figure 113 Alarm warning triangle Page 7-12
Chapter 7: Operation Alarms, alerts and messages Table 102 System alarms Alarm Meaning Regulatory Band The installed license key contains an invalid Regulatory Band. The wireless unit is prohibited from operating outside the regulated limits. Install Status Signaling was received with the wrong MAC address. It is very unusual to detect this, because units with wrongly configured Target MAC Address will normally fail to establish a wireless link. However, rare circumstances may establish a partial wireless link and detect this situation. Install Arm State A wireless unit is in installation mode. After installation, the wireless unit should be disarmed. This will increase the data-carrying capacity and stop the installation tone generator. The wireless link is disarmed from the “Installation” process, see Disarming the units on page 6-93. Unit Out Of Calibration The unit is out of calibration and must be returned to the factory using the RMA process for re-calibration. Incompatible Regulatory Bands The two linked units have different Regulatory Bands. To clear this alarm, obtain and install license keys for the correct country and select the same Regulatory Band at each end of the link. Incompatible Master and Slave The master and slave ends of the wireless link are different hardware products, or have different software versions. It is very unusual to detect this because incompatible units will normally fail to establish a wireless link. However, some combinations may establish a partial wireless link and detect this situation. Main PSU Port Configuration Mismatch Ethernet fragments (runt packets) have been detected when the PSU port is in full duplex. This indicates an auto-negotiation or forced configuration mismatch. No Wireless Channel Available Spectrum Management was unable to locate a suitable wireless channel to operate on. SNTP Synchronization failed SNTP has been enabled but the unit is unable to synchronize with the specified SNTP server. Page 7-13
Chapter 7: Operation Alarms, alerts and messages Alarm Meaning Wireless Link Disabled Warning The wireless link has been administratively disabled via the SNMP Interface. The wireless interface MIB-II ifAdminStatus attribute has been set to DOWN. To enable the Ethernet interface, set the ifAdminStatus attribute to UP. Main PSU Port Disabled Warning The PSU port link has been administratively disabled via the SNMP Interface. Main PSU Port Status The PSU port link is down. The most likely cause is that the unit has no Ethernet cable plugged into its Aux port. SFP Error A non-OK value indicates that the SFP link is down. There are two possible causes: • Either: the fiber link has been installed but disabled (because the license key does not include SFP support), • Or: the SFP link could not be established even though an SFP carrier was detected (due perhaps to a cabling fault or the link is disabled at the link partner). SFP Port Configuration Mismatch Ethernet fragments (runt packets) have been detected when the SFP port is in full duplex. This indicates an auto-negotiation or forced configuration mismatch. SFP Port Disabled Warning The SFP port link has been administratively disabled via the SNMP Interface. SFP Port Status The SFP port link is down. The most likely cause is that the unit has no Ethernet cable plugged into its SFP port. Aux Port PoE Output Status The Aux port link is down. The most likely cause is that the unit has no Ethernet cable plugged into its Aux port. Aux Port Disabled Warning The Aux port link has been administratively disabled via the SNMP Interface. Aux Port Status The Aux port link is down. The most likely cause is that the unit has no Ethernet cable plugged into its Aux port. Link Mode Optimization Mismatch The Master and Slave ODUs are configured to use different link mode optimization methods (one is set to IP and the other TDM). Syslog Enabled/ Disabled Warning The local log of event messages has been enabled or disabled. Syslog Local Nearly Full The local log of event messages is nearly full. Page 7-14
Chapter 7: Operation Alarms, alerts and messages Alarm Meaning Syslog Local Wrapped The local log of event messages is full and is now being overwritten by new messages. Aux Port Configuration Mismatch Ethernet fragments (runt packets) have been detected when the Aux port is in full duplex. This indicates an auto-negotiation or forced configuration mismatch. Syslog Client Enabled/Disabled Warning The local syslog client has been enabled or disabled. Ethernet Bridging Status “Disabled” means that the link has stopped bridging Ethernet frames because the Lowest Ethernet Modulation Mode is not being achieved or because the wireless link is down. Remaining Full Capacity Time Trial Time remaining on the full capability trial period. Activated when seven days or less of the trial period remain. Capacity Variant Mismatch The link ends are different capability variants, for example, one is Full and the other is Med. Email alerts The management agent can be configured to generate alerts by electronic mail when certain events occur. The alerts are defined in Table 103. Table 103 Email alerts Alert Meaning Wireless Link Up Down There has been a change in the status of the wireless link. Channel Change DFS has forced a change of channel. DFS Impulse Interference DFS has detected impulse interference. Enabled Diagnostic Alarms Diagnostic alarms have been enabled. Main PSU Port Up Down There has been a change in the status of the PSU data port. Aux Port Up Down There has been a change in the status of the Aux port. SFP Port Up Down There has been a change in the status of the SFP port. Page 7-15
Chapter 7: Operation Alarms, alerts and messages Syslog page Menu option: Management > Syslog (Figure 114). Use this page to view the local log of event messages. Figure 114 Syslog local log Note For more information about system logging, refer to: • System logging (syslog) on page 1-32 describes the system logging feature. • Syslog Configuration page on page 6-59 describes how to enable system logging. Page 7-16
Chapter 7: Operation Alarms, alerts and messages Format of syslog server messages PTP 650 generates syslog messages in this format: SP = “ ” = %x20 CO = “:” = %x3A SC = “;” = %x3B LT = “<” = %x3C GT = “>” = %x3E syslog = pri header SP message pri = LT “1”-“182” GT header = timestamp SP hostname timestamp = month SP days SP hours “:” minutes “:” seconds month = “Jan”|“Feb”|“Mar”|“Apr”|“May”|“Jun”| “Jul”|“Aug”|“Sep”|“Oct”|“Nov”|“Dec” days = “ 1”-“31” hours = “00”-“23” minutes = seconds = “00”-“59” hostname = “0.0.0.0”-“255.255.255.255” message = “PTP650” CO SP (configuration | status | event) configuration = “configuration” SC SP attribute-name SC SP (“Web user”|“SNMP user”|“SNTP”) SC SP “was=” previous-value SC SP “now=” new-value SC status = “status” SC SP attribute-name SC SP “was=” previous-value SC SP “now=” new-value SC event = “event” SC SP identifier SC SP event-message-content SC Configuration and status messages Configuration and status messages contain all of the relevant attributes. This is an example of a configuration message: PTP650: configuration; IP Address; Web user; was=10.10.10.10; now=169.254.1.1; This is an example of a status message: PTP650: status; Data Port Status; was=Down; now=Up; Page 7-17
Chapter 7: Operation Alarms, alerts and messages Event messages Event messages are listed in Table 104. Definition of abbreviations: SC = ";" SP = " " This is an example of an event message: PTP650: event; auth_login; web user=MarkT; from=169.254.1.1; port=80; connection=HTTP; authentication=local; Table 104 Event messages Facility Severity Identifier Message content security(4) warning(4) auth_idle "Web user=" user-name SC SP "from=" IP-address SC SP "port=" port-number SC SP "connection=" ("HTTP" | "HTTPS") SC SP "authentication=" ("local" | "RADIUS") SC security(4) info(6) auth_login security(4) warning(4) auth_login_failed security(4) warning(4) auth_login_locked security(4) info(6) auth_logout kernel(0) warning(4) cold_start "PTP wireless bridge has reinitialized, reason=" reset-reason SC security(4) warning(4) License_update "License Key updated" SC syslog(5) warning(4) log_full "Syslog local flash log is 90% full" SC syslog(5) warning(4) log_wrap "Syslog local flash log has wrapped" SC security(4) info(6) radius_auth "RADIUS user=" user-name SC SP "server " ("1" | "2") " at " IP-address SP "succeeded" SC security(4) warning(4) radius_auth_fail "RADIUS user=" user-name SC SP "server " ("1" | "2") " at " IP-address SP ("failed" | "succeeded" | "failed (no response)") SC security(4) alert(1) resource_low "Potential DoS attack on packet ingress " ("warning" | "cleared") SC security(4) warning(4) sec_zeroize "Critical Security Parameters (CSPs) zeroized" SC local6(22) warning(4) snmpv3_asn1 "ASN.1 parse error" SC Page 7-18
Chapter 7: Operation Alarms, alerts and messages Facility Severity Identifier Message content security(4) warning(4) snmpv3_auth "Authentication failure" SC local6(22) warning(4) snmpv3_decryption "Decryption failure" SC local6(22) warning(4) snmpv3_engine_id "Unknown engine ID" SC local6(22) warning(4) snmpv3_sec_level "Unknown security level" SC kernel(0) warning(4) sys_reboot "System Reboot, reason=" reset-reason SC security(4) warning(4) sys_software _upgrade "Software upgraded from " software-version " to " software-version SC local6(22) warning(4) telnet_idle "Telnet user=" user-name SC SP "from=" IP-address SC SP "port=" port-number SC local6(22) info(6) telnet_login local6(22) warning(4) telnet_login_failed local6(22) info(6) telnet_logout local6(22) info(6) tftp_complete "TFTP software upgrade finished" SC local6(22) info(6) tftp_failure "TFTP software upgrade failed, reason=" reason SC local6(22) info(6) tftp_start "TFTP software upgrade started" SC NTP(12) info(6) time_auth "SNTP authentication succeeded at IP-address=" IP-address SC SP "port-number=" port SC NTP(12) warning(4) time_auth_failed "SNTP authentication failed at IP-address=" IP-address SC SP "port-number=" port SC NTP(12) warning(4) time_conn_failed "SNTP connection failed at IP-address=" IP-address SC SP "port-number=" port SC SP "reason=" reason SC Page 7-19
Chapter 7: Operation Spectrum management Spectrum management This section describes how to use the spectrum management pages to monitor the radio spectrum usage of the PTP 650 link. Spectrum Management page Menu option: System > Spectrum Management (Figure 115 and Figure 116). Use this page to view and configure spectrum usage. The width of the vertical green bar represents the channel width (10 MHz illustrated). Figure 115 Spectrum Management page (master unit) Page 7-20
Chapter 7: Operation Spectrum management Figure 116 Spectrum Management page (slave unit) All spectrum management configuration changes are applied at the master ODU only. These changes are then sent from the master to the slave, so that both master and slave keep identical copies of spectrum management configuration. It is therefore possible to swap master and slave roles on an active PTP 650 link without modifying Spectrum Management configuration. The default channelization can be modified by varying the lower center frequency attribute in the installation wizard, as described in Wireless Configuration page on page 6-15. Page 7-21
Chapter 7: Operation Spectrum management Note Before attempting to improve the performance of the spectrum management algorithm by changing the default configuration, consult the Cambium Point-to-Point distributor or one of the system field support engineers. Procedure: • Review the configuration attributes (Table 105) • Update the attributes as required. At the slave unit, only Page Refresh Period can be updated. • To save changes, click Submit configuration changes. Table 105 Spectrum Management attributes Attribute Meaning Page Refresh Period The page refreshes automatically according to the setting entered here (in seconds). Hopping Margin Spectrum Management uses this margin when making a channel hop decision. If the interference level of the target channel is lower than that of the active channel by at least the Hopping Margin, the link will hop to the target channel. The default setting is 3 dB in non-radar regions, or 10 dB in radar regions. Asymmetric DSO Only displayed in non-radar regions when DSO is enabled. The default configuration of symmetric operation constrains the link to operate symmetrically, using the same transmit and receive channels. When in symmetric mode the slave unit will always follow the master. If the master moves to a new channel the slave will hop to the same channel. When the Point-to-Point link is configured as an asymmetric link both the master and slave are free to select the best channel from their own set of local interference metrics. Spectrum Management Control Only displayed in radar regions. The options are DFS and DFS with DSO. Hopping Period (not configurable) The Spectrum Management algorithm evaluates the metrics every “Hopping Period” seconds (180 seconds by default) looking for a channel with lower levels of interference. If a better channel is located, Spectrum Management performs an automated channel hop. If SNMP or SMTP alerts are enabled an SNMP TRAP or an email alert is sent warning the system administrator of the channel change. Hopping Counter This is used to record the number of channel hops. The number in the (+) brackets indicates the number of channel changes since the last screen refresh. Page 7-22
Chapter 7: Operation Spectrum management Attribute Meaning Interference Threshold Spectrum Management uses the interference threshold to perform instantaneous channel hops. If the measured interference on a channel exceeds the specified threshold, then DSO will instruct the wireless to immediately move to a better channel. If a better channel cannot be found the PTP 650 Series will continue to use the current active channel. (Default –85 dBm). Channel Bandwidth (not configurable) This shows the value of the variable channel bandwidth selected. Interpreting the spectrum management plots The Spectrum Management pages at the master and slave (Figure 115 and Figure 116) display two graphical plots: • Local Receive Channel Spectrum • Peer Receive Channel Spectrum A more detailed example of one of these plots is shown in Figure 117. Figure 117 Example spectrum management plot Note For more information, select the Help hyperlink from the Spectrum Management page. Page 7-23
Chapter 7: Operation Spectrum management X axis and Y axis The X-axis shows a stylized view of the selectable wireless channels. Adjacent channels on the display have a 10 MHz overlap. Channels are displayed separately for clarity. The axis is labeled using the channel center frequencies in MHz. The Y-axis shows the interference power levels from –100 to –40 dBm. Channel states The active channel (channel 5 in Figure 117) is always marked using hatched green and white lines. The width of the hatching is directly proportional the channel bandwidth spectral occupancy of the channel. The individual channel metrics are displayed using a colored bar and an “I” bar. The colored bar represents the channel state (Table 106). Table 106 Channel states represented in the spectrum management plot Color State Meaning Green Active The channel is currently in use, hosting the Point-to-Point wireless link. Orange Interference The channel has interference above the interference threshold. Blue Available The channel has an interference level below the interference threshold and is considered by the Spectrum Management algorithm suitable for hosting the Point-to-Point link. Grey Barred The system administrator has barred this channel from use. For improved visibility, an additional red “lock” symbol is used to indicate that a channel is barred. Page 7-24
Chapter 7: Operation Spectrum management Key metrics The “I” bar and top of the colored bar represent three key metrics (Table 107). The vertical part of the “I” bar represents the statistical spread between the peak and the mean of the statistical distribution. Table 107 Key metrics represented in the spectrum management plot Metric Description How represented Peak of Means The largest mean interference measurement encountered during the quantization period. The peak of means is useful for detecting slightly longer duration spikes in the interference environment. Upper horizontal bar. Mean of Means The arithmetic mean of the measured means during a quantization period. The mean of means is a coarse measure of signal interference and gives an indication of the average interference level measured during the quantization period. The metric is not very good at predicting intermittent interference and is included to show the spread between the Mean of Means, the 99.9% Percentile and the Peak of Means. Lower horizontal bar. 99.9% Percentile of the Means The value of mean interference measurement which 99.9% of all mean measurements fall below, during the quantization period. The 99.9% percentile metric is useful for detecting short duration repetitive interference that by its very nature has a minimal effect of the mean of means. Top of the colored bar. Note The arithmetic mean is the true power mean and not the mean of the values expressed in dBm. Spectrum Management uses the 99.9% Percentile as the prime interference measurement. All subsequent references to interference level refer to this percentile measurement. Page 7-25
Chapter 7: Operation Spectrum management Spectrum management in fixed frequency mode When the link is operating in fixed frequency mode, the Spectrum Management page uses two visual cues (Figure 118). The main page title has the “Fixed Frequency Mode” suffix and the selected channels are identified by a red capital “F”. Figure 118 Spectrum Management Fixed Frequency Mode page Channel barring is disabled in fixed frequency mode; it is not required as dynamic channel hopping is prohibited in this mode. The only controls available to the master are the Page Refresh Period and Interference Threshold attributes. They will have no effect on the operation of the wireless link and will only effect the generation of the channel spectrum graphics. The active channel history menu is removed in this mode of operation, as channel hopping is prohibited. Page 7-26
Chapter 7: Operation Spectrum management Spectrum management in radar avoidance mode When the link is operating in radar avoidance mode, the Spectrum Management page (Figure 119 and Figure 120) contains the following additional information: • The main page title has the “Radar Avoidance” suffix. • The only controls available to the master are the Interference Threshold attribute. This has no effect on the operation of the wireless link and will only affect the generation of the channel spectrum graphics. • Extra color coding of the interference histogram is provided (Table 108). When operating with RTTT (Road transport and Traffic Telematics) Avoidance enabled or other regulatory restrictions on channel usage, the page contains the following additional information: • All channels marked with a “no entry” symbol with their associated statistics colored black are the prohibited channels. These channels are never used to host the wireless link, but CAC measurements are still taken so that adjacent channel biases can be calculated correctly and so the user can see if other equipment is in use. Figure 119 Spectrum Management page with radar avoidance - master Page 7-27
Chapter 7: Operation Spectrum management Figure 120 Spectrum Management page with radar avoidance - slave Table 108 Channel states in the spectrum management plot (radar avoidance) Color State and color Meaning Green Active This channel is currently in use hosting the Point-to-Point wireless link. Orange Interference This channel has interference above the interference threshold Blue Available This channel has an interference level below the interference threshold and is considered by the Spectrum Management algorithm suitable for hosting the Point-to-Point link Dark grey Barred The system administrator has barred this channel from use. Because the low signal levels encountered when a unit is powered up in a laboratory environment prior to installation (which makes the grey of the channel bar difficult to see). An additional red “lock” symbol is used to indicate that a channel is barred. Page 7-28
Chapter 7: Operation Spectrum management Color State and color Meaning Light grey Unavailable This channel needs to be monitored for one minute and found free of radar signal before it can be used for transmitting. Red Radar Detected Impulsive Radar Interference has been detected on this channel and the channel is unavailable for 30 minutes. At the end of the 30 minute period a Channel Availability Check is required to demonstrate no radar signals remain on this channel before it can be used for the radio link. Black Region Bar This channel has been barred from use by the local region regulator Viewing the active channel history Use this procedure to view the active channel history. This is a time series display of the channels used by the PTP 650 Series over the last 25 hours. Procedure: • Select the Active Channel History hyperlink from the Spectrum Management page. An example of the active channel history display is shown in Figure 121. Where there are parallel entries on the display this signifies that the wireless link occupied this channel during the measurement period. The measurement periods are one minute (from zero to sixty minutes) and twenty minutes from (60 minutes to twenty five hours). Figure 121 Active channel history screen Page 7-29
Chapter 7: Operation Spectrum management Viewing historic spectrum management metrics Use this procedure to view the results of previous measurement quantization periods from both the master and slave Spectrum Management pages. Procedure: • Hold down the shift key and click the appropriate channel on the Local Receive Channel Separation plot. The time series plot is displayed (Figure 122). This plot displays the results of all previous measurement quantization periods, up to a maximum of 132 periods. The colored lines represent interference measurements (Table 109). Figure 122 Spectrum management time series plot Table 109 Interference represented in the time series plot Color Meaning GREEN Peak of Means interference measurement BLACK 99.9% percentile of means interference measurement BLUE Mean of Means interference measurement Page 7-30
Chapter 7: Operation Spectrum management Barring channels To comply with FCC rules, bar any channels that may interfere with TDWR radars. This must be done before the units are allowed to radiate on site. The system designer will have provided a list of any affected channels, based on the instructions in Avoidance of weather radars (USA only) on page 3-20. Procedure: • Log into the master unit. • Select menu option System > Spectrum Management. The Spectrum Management page is displayed. • Click on the appropriate channel center frequencies on the Local or Peer channel spectrum plots. The example in Figure 123 shows how to bar one channel (5822 MHz). • When the confirmation dialog is displayed, click OK. Figure 123 Barring a channel Page 7-31
Chapter 7: Operation System statistics System statistics This section describes how to use the system statistics pages to manage the performance of the PTP 650 link, use the following web pages: System Statistics page Menu option: System > Statistics. Use this page to check system statistics. System histograms The System Histograms section of the System Statistics page (Figure 124) contains eight diagnostic attributes that are presented as arrays of four elements (Table 110). Figure 124 System Histograms section of the System Statistics page The element arrays represent the following: • Max: The maximum value measured over the last hour. • Mean: The mean of a set of values recorded at one second intervals over the last hour. • Min: The minimum value measured over the last hour. • Latest: The latest value measured. The values are calculated over the time that has elapsed since the link was established or since the measurement period was reset. Page 7-32
Chapter 7: Operation System statistics Note Use the Diagnostics Plotter page on page 7-42 to plot these attributes against time. Use the Generate Downloadable Diagnostics page on page 7-43 to extract historical data for these attributes to a CSV file. Procedure: • To reset and restart measurement, click Reset System Histograms and Measurement Period. Table 110 System Histogram attributes in the System Statistics page Attribute Meaning Transmit Power The transmit power histogram, calculated over a one hour period. Receive Power The receive power histogram, calculated over a one hour period. Vector Error The vector error measurement compares (over a one hour period) the received signal IQ modulation characteristics to an ideal signal to determine the composite vector error magnitude. Link Loss Link loss calculated (over a one hour period) as follows: Peer_Tx_Power (dBm) – Local_Rx_Power (dBm) + 2 x Antenna_Pattern (dBi) Signal Strength Ratio The Signal Strength Ratio (calculated over a one hour period) is: Power received by the vertical antenna input (dB) ÷ Power received by the horizontal antenna input (dB) This ratio is presented as: max, mean, min, and latest. The max, min and latest are true instantaneous measurements; the mean is the mean of a set of one second means. Signal Strength Ratio is an aid to debugging a link. If it has a large positive or negative value then investigate the following potential problems: • An antenna coaxial lead may be disconnected. • When spatial diversity is employed, the antenna with the lower value may be pointing in the wrong direction. • When a dual polar antenna is deployed, the antenna may be directed using a side lobe rather than the main lobe. When there is a reflection from water on the link and spatial diversity is employed, then one expects large, slow swings in Signal Strength Ratio. This indicates the antenna system is doing exactly as intended. Page 7-33
Chapter 7: Operation System statistics Attribute Meaning Transmit, Receive and Aggregate Data Rates The data rates in the transmit direction, the receive direction and in both directions, expressed in Mbps (max, mean, min, and latest). The max, min and latest are true instantaneous measurements. The mean is the mean of a set of one second means. Histogram Measurement Period The time over which the system histograms were collected. System counters The System Counters section of the System Statistics page (Figure 125) contains Data Port Counters (Table 111), Management Agent Counters (Table 112) and Wireless Port Counters and Performance Information (Table 113). Figure 125 System Counters section of the System Statistics page Procedure: • To reset all system counters to zero, click Reset System Counters. Page 7-34
Chapter 7: Operation System statistics The packet counter attributes each contain a number in parentheses; this shows the number of packets received since the last page refresh. Table 111 Data Port Counters Attribute Meaning Tx Frames The total number of good frames the bridge has sent for transmission by the local Ethernet interface. Rx Frames The total number of good frames the bridge has received from transmission by the remote Ethernet interface. Table 112 Management Agent Counters Attribute Meaning Packets To Internal Stack The total number of good packets the bridge has transmitted to the internal stack (for example, ARP, PING and HTTP requests). Packets From Internal Stack The total number of good packets the bridge has received from the internal stack (ARP responses, PING replies, HTTP responses). Table 113 Wireless Port Counters and Performance Information Attribute Meaning Tx Frames Total number of good frames the bridge has sent for transmission by the wireless interface. Rx Frames Total number of good frames the bridge has received from the wireless interface. Link Symmetry Ratio between transmit and receive time in the TDD frame. The first number is the time allowed for the transmit direction and the second number is the time allowed for the receive direction. Link Capacity The maximum aggregate data capacity available for user traffic under the current radio link conditions, assuming the units have been connected using Gigabit Ethernet. The sum of the displayed Transmit and Receive data rates may be lower than this figure if the link is not fully loaded by the current traffic profile. Transmit Modulation Mode The modulation mode currently being used on the transmit channel. The number in brackets after the modulation mode and coding rate string is the effective data rate available to all MAC layer protocols. Page 7-35
Chapter 7: Operation System statistics Attribute Meaning Receive Modulation Mode The modulation mode currently being used on the receive channel. The number in brackets after the modulation mode and coding rate string is the effective data rate available to all MAC layer protocols. Receive Modulation Mode Detail The receive modulation mode in use. For a list of values and their meanings, see Table 101. Wireless Link Availability Wireless link availability calculated since the last system counters reset. Ethernet Bridging Availability Link availability for bridging Ethernet traffic calculated since the last reset of the system counters. This is the percentage of time in which the Ethernet Bridging Status attribute has been set to “Enabled”. Byte Error Ratio The ratio of detected Byte errors to the total number of bytes since the last system reboot. This measurement is made continually using null frames when there is no user data to transport. Counter Measurement Period The time over which the system counters were collected. Other attributes The bottom section of the System Statistics page (Figure 126) contains two attributes (Table 114). Figure 126 Other attributes section of the System Statistics page Procedure: • After updating the Statistics Page Refresh Period field, click Submit Page Refresh Period. Table 114 Other attributes in the System Statistics page Attribute Meaning Elapsed Time Indicator Elapsed time since the last system reboot. Statistics Page Refresh Period The statistics page refreshes automatically according to the setting entered here (in seconds). Page 7-36
Chapter 7: Operation System statistics Wireless Port Counters page Menu option: System > Statistics > Wireless Port Counters (Figure 127). Use this page to check the Ethernet performance of the wireless bridge. Figure 127 Wireless Port Counters page Procedure: • Review the attributes (Table 115). • To change the refresh period, update the Counter Page Refresh Period attribute and click Submit Page Refresh Period. • To reset all counters to zero, click Reset System Counters. Page 7-37
Chapter 7: Operation System statistics Table 115 Wireless Port Counters attributes Attribute Meaning Tx/Rx Frames Number of frames transmitted and received over the wireless bridge. Rx Frames With Crc Error Number of received frames with CRC errors. Tx/Rx Frames Q0…Q7 Number of transmitted and received frames for each Traffic Class. Tx Drops Q0…Q7 Number of transmitted frames dropped for each Traffic Class. Rx Drops Q0…Q7 Total number of frames dropped due to the lack of sufficient capacity in the receive buffer, for each Traffic Class. Main Port Counters page Menu option: System > Statistics > Main Port Counters (Figure 128). Use this page to check the Ethernet performance of the PSU port. The displayed counters vary depending on which port is being used to bridge the traffic. Figure 128 Main Port Counters page (when main port is bridging traffic) Page 7-38
Chapter 7: Operation System statistics Procedure: • Review the attributes (Table 116). • To change the refresh period, update the Counter Page Refresh Period attribute and click Submit Page Refresh Period. • To reset all counters to zero, click Reset System Counters. Table 116 Main Port Counters attributes Attribute Meaning Tx/Rx Octets Total number of octets (bytes) transmitted and received over the interface. Tx/Rx Frames Total number of frames transmitted and received over the interface. This includes both good and bad frames. Tx Drops Total number of transmit frames dropped. Rx Frames With Crc Error Total number of received frames with CRC errors. Tx/Rx Broadcasts Total number of good transmitted and received broadcast packets. Rx Frames Undersize Total number of frames received that are less than 64 bytes. Tx/Rx Frames 64 Bytes Total number 64 byte frames transmitted and received. Tx/Rx Frames xxxx to yyyy Bytes Total number of frames transmitted and received in the size range xxxx to yyyy bytes. Tx/Rx Frames 1601 to Max bytes Total number of frames transmitted and received in the size range 1601 to maximum bytes. Rx Frames Oversize Total number of frames received that are greater than the maximum number of bytes. Rx Pause Frames Total number of received pause frames. Page 7-39
Chapter 7: Operation System statistics Aux Port Counters page Menu option: System > Statistics > Aux Port Counters (Figure 129). Use this page to check the Ethernet performance of the Aux port. Figure 129 Aux Port Counters page (when Aux port is out-of-band local) Procedure: • Review the attributes (Table 117). • To change the refresh period, update the Counter Page Refresh Period attribute and click Submit Page Refresh Period. • To reset all counters to zero, click Reset System Counters. Table 117 Aux Port Counters attributes Attribute Meaning Tx/Rx Frames Total number of frames transmitted and received over the interface. This includes both good and bad frames. Rx Frames With Crc Error Total number of received frames with CRC errors. Page 7-40
Chapter 7: Operation System statistics SFP Port Counters page Menu option: System > Statistics > SFP Port Counters (Figure 130). Use this page to check the Ethernet performance of the SFP port. Figure 130 SFP Port Counters page (when SFP port is out-of-band local) Procedure: • Update the attributes (Table 118). • To change the refresh period, update the Counter Page Refresh Period attribute and click Submit Page Refresh Period. • To reset all counters to zero, click Reset System Counters. Table 118 SFP Port Counters attributes Attribute Meaning Tx/Rx Frames Total number of frames transmitted and received over the interface. This includes both good and bad frames. Rx Frames With Crc Error Total number of received frames with CRC errors. Page 7-41
Chapter 7: Operation System statistics Diagnostics Plotter page Menu option: System > Diagnostics Plotter (Figure 131). Use this page to monitor the performance of an operational PTP 650 link over time. Figure 131 Diagnostic Plotter page Procedure: • Select a diagnostic from the Diagnostics Selector drop-down list. These are the same as the System Histogram attributes in the System Statistics page (Table 110). • Tick the required Trace Selection boxes: Max, Mean and Min. • Update the Page Refresh Period as required. The default period is 3600 seconds (1 hour). To monitor the performance of a link in real time, select a much shorter period, for example 60 seconds. • Click Plot Selected Diagnostic. The selected diagnostic trace is displayed in the graph. Maximum values are displayed in red, mean values are displayed in purple and minimum values are displayed in blue. Page 7-42
Chapter 7: Operation System statistics Generate Downloadable Diagnostics page Menu option: System > Diagnostics Plotter > CSV Download (Figure 132). Use this page to download diagnostics data to a CSV file. Figure 132 Generate Downloadable Diagnostics page Procedure: • Select a diagnostic from the Diagnostics Selector drop-down list. • Click Generate Diagnostics. The Generate Downloadable Diagnostics page is redisplayed with the name of the generated CSV file. • Click on the CSV file name and save the CSV file to the hard drive of the local computer. • Open the CSV file in MS Excel and use it to generate reports and diagrams. The CSV file contains at most 5784 entries, recorded over a 32 day period: o 3600 entries recorded in the last hour. o 1440 entries recorded in the previous 24 hours. o 744 entries recorded in the previous 31 days. Page 7-43
Chapter 7: Operation Recovery mode Recovery mode This section describes how to recover a PTP 650 unit from configuration errors or software image corruption. Entering recovery mode Use this procedure to enter recovery mode manually. Note The unit may enter recovery mode automatically, in response to some failures. Note Once the unit has entered recovery, it will switch back to normal operation if no access has been made to the recovery web page within 30 seconds. Procedure: 1 Apply power to PSU for at least 10 seconds. 2 Remove power for 5 seconds. 3 Re-apply power to the PSU. 4 When the unit is in recovery mode, access the web interface by entering the default IP address 169.254.1.1. The Recovery Image Warning page is displayed: 5 Click on the warning page image. The Recovery Option Page is displayed (Figure 133).` 6 Review the Software Version and Recovery Reason (Table 119). 7 Select a recovery option (Table 120). Page 7-44
Chapter 7: Operation Recovery mode Figure 133 Recovery Options page Table 119 Recovery Options attributes Attribute Meaning Software Version The software version of the recovery operating system permanently installed during manufacture. Recovery Reason The reason the unit is operating in Recovery mode, for example “Invalid or corrupt image”. “Unknown” usually means there has been a power outage. MAC Address The MAC address of the unit programmed during manufacture. Page 7-45
Chapter 7: Operation Recovery mode Table 120 Recovery Options buttons Button Purpose Upgrade Software Image Use this option to restore a working software version when software corruption is suspected, or when an incorrect software image has been loaded. Refer to Upgrading software image on page 7-46. Reset IP & Ethernet Configuration back to factory defaults Use this option to restore the IP and Ethernet attributes to their defaults. Refer to Resetting IP & Ethernet configuration on page 7-47. Erase Configuration Use this option to erase the entire configuration of the unit. Refer to Erasing configuration on page 7-48. Zeroize Critical Security Parameters Use this option to reset encryption keys and the system administrator password. Refer to Zeroize Critical Security Parameters page on page 7-50. Reboot Use this option to reboot the unit. Refer to Rebooting the unit on page 7-51. Upgrading software image Use this option to restore a working software image from the Recovery Options page (Figure 133). Procedure: 1 Click Browse. 2 Navigate to the required software image. This may be the most recent image if software corruption is suspected, or an older image if an incorrect image has just been loaded. Click on the image and click Open. 3 Click Upgrade Software Image. The Confirmation page is displayed. Click Program Software Image into Non-Volatile Memory. The Upgrade Progress Tracker page is displayed: Page 7-46
Chapter 7: Operation Recovery mode 4 When the Software Upgrade Complete page is displayed, check that the correct image has been downloaded: 5 Click Reboot Wireless Unit. When the “Are you sure?” message is displayed, click OK. 6 The unit will now reboot and restart in normal operational mode, and the link should recover. If the unit or link fails to recover, refer to Testing link end hardware on page 8-2. Resetting IP & Ethernet configuration Use this option to reset IPv4, IPv6 and Ethernet configuration back to defaults from the Recovery Options page (Figure 133). Note This procedure resets the IP Version attribute to IPv4. It also resets the IPv6 configuration. Procedure: 1 Click Reset IP & Ethernet Configuration back to factory defaults. The reset pop up box is displayed: 2 Record the IP address, as it will be needed to log into the unit after recovery. Page 7-47
Chapter 7: Operation Recovery mode 3 Click OK. The reset confirmation page is displayed: 4 Click Reboot. When the “Are you sure you want to REBOOT this unit?” message is displayed, click OK. 5 The unit will now reboot. The unit should now start up in normal mode but with the IP and Ethernet configuration reset to factory defaults. If the unit fails to recover, refer to Testing link end hardware on page 8-2. Erasing configuration Use this option to erase the entire configuration of the unit from the Recovery Options page (Figure 133). Page 7-48
Chapter 7: Operation Recovery mode Procedure: 1 Click Erase Configuration. The erase pop up box is displayed: 2 Click OK. The erase confirmation page is displayed: 3 Click Reboot. When the confirmation message is displayed, click OK. 4 The unit reboots and starts up in normal mode but with all configuration erased. If the unit fails to start up, refer to Testing link end hardware on page 8-2. Page 7-49
Chapter 7: Operation Recovery mode Zeroize Critical Security Parameters page Use this option to zeroize the critical security parameters (CSPs) of the unit from the Recovery Options page (Figure 133). Procedure: 1 Click Zeroize Critical Security Parameters. The confirmation pop up box is displayed: 2 Click OK. The zeroize CSPs confirmation page is displayed: Page 7-50
Chapter 7: Operation Recovery mode 3 Click Reboot. When the “Are you sure you want to REBOOT this unit?” message is displayed, click OK. 4 The unit will now reboot. The unit should now start up in normal mode but with the CSPs zeroized. If the unit fails to recover, refer to Testing link end hardware on page 8-2. Rebooting the unit Use this option to reboot the unit from the Recovery Options page (Figure 133). Procedure: • Click Reboot. • When the “Are you sure you want to REBOOT this unit?” message is displayed, click OK. The unit will now reboot. The unit should now start up in normal operational mode. If the unit fails to start up, refer to Testing link end hardware on page 8-2. Page 7-51
Chapter 8: Troubleshooting This chapter contains procedures for identifying and correcting faults in a PTP 650 link. These procedures can be performed either on a newly installed link, or on an operational link if communication is lost, or after a lightning strike. The following topics are described in this chapter: • Testing link end hardware on page 8-2 describes how to test the link end hardware, either when it fails on startup, or after a lightning strike. • Testing the radio link on page 8-9 describes how to test the link when there is no radio communication, or when it is unreliable, or when the data throughput rate is too low. Page 8-1
Chapter 8: Troubleshooting Testing link end hardware Testing link end hardware This section describes how to test the link end hardware when it fails on startup or during operation. Before testing link end hardware, confirm that all outdoor drop cables, that is those that connect the ODU to equipment inside the building, are of the supported type, as defined in Outdoor copper Cat5e Ethernet cable on page 2-21. AC Power Injector LED sequence When the AC Power Injector is connected to the AC mains, the Power (green) LED should illuminate within 5 seconds of connection. If this does not happen, the AC injector is either not receiving power from the AC mains or there is a fault on the drop cable causing the power injector to sense an over current condition on the ODU output connector. Action: Remove the ODU cable from the PSU and observe the effect on the power LED: • If the power LED does not illuminate, confirm that the mains supply is working, for example check the plug and fuse (if fitted). If the power supply is working, report a suspected PSU fault to Cambium Networks. • If the Power LED does illuminate, perform Test resistance in the drop cable on page 5-20. AC+DC Enhanced power injector LED sequence For the AC+DC Enhanced power injector, the expected power-up LED sequence is: • The Power (green) LED illuminates steadily. • After about 45 seconds, the Ethernet (yellow) LED blinks slowly 10 times. • The Ethernet (yellow) LED illuminates steadily, then blinks randomly to show Ethernet activity. If this sequence does not occur, take appropriate action depending on the LED states: • Power LED is off on page 8-3 • Power LED is blinking on page 8-3 • Ethernet LED did not blink 10 times on page 8-3 • Ethernet LED blinks ten times then stays off on page 8-4 • Ethernet LED blinks irregularly on page 8-5 (for example a short blink followed by a long blink) • Power LED is on, Ethernet LED blinks randomly on page 8-5 If a fault is suspected in the ODU-PSU drop cable, perform Test resistance in the drop cable on page 5-20. Page 8-2
Chapter 8: Troubleshooting Testing link end hardware Power LED is off Meaning: Either the PSU is not receiving power from the AC/DC outlet, or there is a wiring fault in the ODU cable. Action: Remove the ODU cable from the PSU and observe the effect on the Power LED: • If the Power LED does not illuminate, confirm that the mains power supply is working, for example, check the plug and fuse (if fitted). If the power supply is working, report a suspected PSU fault to Cambium Networks. • If the Power LED does illuminate, perform Test resistance in the drop cable on page 5-20. Power LED is blinking Meaning: The PSU is sensing there is an overload on the ODU port; this could be caused by a wiring error on the drop cable or a faulty ODU. Action: Remove the ODU cable from the PSU. Check that pins 4&5 and 7&8 are not crossed with pins 1&2 and 3&6. Check that the resistance between pins 1&8 is greater than 100K ohms. If either check fails, replace or repair the ODU cable. Ethernet LED did not blink 10 times Meaning: The ODU flashes the LED on the AC+DC Enhanced Power Injector 10 times to show that the ODU is powered and booted correctly. Action: 1 Remove the ODU cable from the PSU. Examine it for signs of damage. Check that the ODU cable resistances are correct, as specified in Test resistance in the drop cable on page 5-20. If the ODU cable is suspect, replace it. 2 Use the LPU (if installed) to check that power is available on the cable to the ODU. Access the connections by rotating the LPU lid as shown (slacken the lid nut but do not remove it): Page 8-3
Chapter 8: Troubleshooting Testing link end hardware 4 Check that test point P1 on the LPU PCB corresponds to pin 1 on the RJ45. Repeat for points P2 to P8. This test is only valid if both the PSU and the ODU are disconnected. 5 Reconnect the ODU cable to the PSU. 6 Check that the PWR LED near the top right of the LPU PCB is illuminated to indicate power in the Ethernet cable. 7 If any test fails, replace or repair the cable that connects the PSU to the LPU or ODU. Ethernet LED blinks ten times then stays off Meaning: There is no Ethernet traffic between the PSU and ODU. Action: The fault may be in the LAN or ODU cable: • Confirm that Ethernet traffic is connected to the AC+DC injector LAN port, confirm the cable is not faulty, replace if necessary. • If the LAN connection to the AC+DC power injector is working, check the drop cable is correctly wired using a suitable cable tester. Repeat the drop cable tests on page Test resistance in the drop cable on page 5-20. Page 8-4
Chapter 8: Troubleshooting Testing link end hardware Ethernet LED blinks irregularly Meaning: If the Ethernet LED blinks irregularly, for example two rapid blinks followed by a longer gap, this indicates that the ODU has booted in recovery mode. The causes may be: installation wiring, or a corrupt ODU software load, or sufficient time has not been allowed between a repeat power up. Action: Refer to Recovery mode on page 7-44. Power LED is on, Ethernet LED blinks randomly Meaning: Both LEDs are in their normal states, implying that the PSU is receiving power from the AC/DC outlet and there is normal Ethernet traffic between the PSU and ODU. Action: If, in spite of this, a fault is suspected in the link end hardware: • If the Ethernet connection to the network is only 100BASE-TX, when 1000BASE-T is expected: remove the ODU cable from the PSU, examine it, and check that the wiring to pins 4&5 and 7&8 is correct and not crossed. • Perform Ethernet packet test on page 8-6. Page 8-5
Chapter 8: Troubleshooting Testing link end hardware Ethernet packet test Follow the Ethernet packet test flowchart (Figure 134) and procedures below. Figure 134 Ethernet packet test flowchart Page 8-6
Chapter 8: Troubleshooting Testing link end hardware Test Ethernet packet errors reported by ODU Log into the unit and click Administration, Statistics, Detailed Counters. Click Reset System Counters at the bottom of the page and wait until the Ethernet Rx Packets counter has reached 1 million (the count will only update when the page is refreshed. If the counter does not increment or increments too slowly, because for example the PTP 650 is newly installed and there is no offered Ethernet traffic, then abandon this procedure and consider using the procedure Test ping packet loss on page 8-7. Read the Ethernet Rx Crc And Align counter. The test has passed if this is less than 10. Test Ethernet packet errors reported by managed switch or router If the ODU is connected to a managed Ethernet switch or router, it may be possible to monitor the error rate of Ethernet packets. Please refer to the user guide of the managed network equipment. The test has passed if the rate of packet errors reported by the managed Ethernet switch or router is less than 10 in 1 million packets. Test ping packet loss Using a computer, it is possible to generate and monitor packets lost between the PSU and the ODU. This can be achieved by executing the Command Prompt application which is supplied as standard with Windows and MAC operating systems. Caution This procedure disrupt network traffic carried by the PTP 650 under test: Procedure: 1 Ensure that the IP address of the computer is configured appropriately for connection to the PTP 650 under test, and does not clash with other devices connected to the network. 2 If the PSU is connected to an Ethernet switch or router then connect the computer to a spare port, if available. 3 If it is not possible to connect the computer to a spare port of an Ethernet switch or router, then the PSU will need to be disconnected from the network in order to execute this test: • Disconnect the PSU from the network. • Connect the computer directly to the LAN port of the PSU. 4 On the computer, open the Command Prompt application. Page 8-7
Chapter 8: Troubleshooting Testing link end hardware 5 Send 1000 ping packets of length 1500 bytes. The process will take 1000 seconds, which is approximately 17 minutes. If the computer is running a Windows operating system, this is achieved by typing (for an IPv6 address, use the ping6 command): ping –n 1000 –l 1500 <ipaddress> where <ipaddress> is the IP address of the PTP 650 ODU under test. If the computer is running a MAC operating system, this is achieved by typing: ping –c 1000 –s 1492 <ipaddress> where <ipaddress> is the IP address of the PTP 650 ODU under test. 6 Record how many Ping packets have been lost. This is reported by Command Prompt on completion of the test. The test has passed if the number of lost packets is less than 2. Page 8-8
Chapter 8: Troubleshooting Testing the radio link Testing the radio link This section describes how to test the link when there is no radio communication, when it is unreliable, when the data throughput rate is too low, or when a unit is causing radio or TV interference. It may be necessary to test the units at both ends of the link. No activity If there is no wireless activity, proceed as follows: 1 Check for Alarm conditions on Home page. 2 Check that the software at each end of the link is the same version. 3 Check that the Target Mac address is correctly configured at each end of the link. 4 Check Range. 5 Check Tx Power. 6 Check License keys to ensure that both units are the same product variant. 7 Check Master/Slave status for each unit and ensure that one unit is Master and the other unit is slave. 8 Check that the link is not obstructed or the ODU misaligned. 9 Check the DFS page at each end of the link and establish that there is a quiet wireless channel to use. 10 If there are no faults found in the configuration and there is absolutely no wireless signal, retry the installation procedure. 11 If this does not work then report a suspected ODU fault to Cambium Networks. Some activity If there is some activity but the link is unreliable or does not achieve the data rates required, proceed as follows: 1 Check that the interference has not increased using the DSO measurements. 2 If a quieter channel is available check that it is not barred. 3 Check that the path loss is low enough for the communication rates required. 4 Check that the ODU has not become misaligned. Page 8-9
Chapter 8: Troubleshooting Testing the radio link Radio and television interference If a PTP 650 unit is interfering with radio or television reception (this can be determined by turning the equipment off and on), attempt the following corrective actions: • Realign or relocate the antenna. • Increase the separation between the affected equipment and antenna. • Connect the ODU and PSU power supply into a power outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. • Contact Cambium Point-to-Point for assistance. Page 8-10
Glossary Term Definition AES Advanced Encryption Standard ANSI American National Standards Institution ARP Address Resolution Protocol ATPC Automatic Transmit Power Control Aux Auxiliary BBDR Broadband Disaster Relief BPSK Binary Phase Shift Keying BW Bandwidth CFM Connection Fault Management CHAP Challenge Handshake Authentication Protocol CSP Critical Security Parameter DC Direct Current DER Distinguished Encoding Rules DES Data Encryption Standard DFS Dynamic Frequency Selection DHCP Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol DSCP Differentiated Services Code Point DSO Dynamic Spectrum Optimization EAPS Ethernet Automatic Protection Switching EIRP Equivalent Isotropic Radiated Power EMC Electromagnetic Compatibility EMD Electro-Magnetic Discharge EPL Ethernet Private Line ETSI European Telecommunications Standards Institute EU European Union FAQ Frequently Asked Question Page I
Glossary Term Definition FCC Federal Communications Commission FIPS Federal Information Processing Standards GARP Generic Attribute Registration Protocol GE Gigabit Ethernet GUI Graphical User Interface HTTP Hypertext Transfer Protocol IB In-Band IC Industry Canada ICMP Internet Control Message Protocol ICNIRP International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection IEEE Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers IP Internet Protocol IPSec Internet Protocol Security ISM Industrial Scientific and Medical ITPE Initial Transmit Power Estimate KDB Knowledge Database L2CP Layer Two Control Protocols LACP Link Aggregation Control Protocol LLDP Link Layer Discovery Protocol LAN Local Area Network LOS Line-of-Sight (clear line-of-sight, and Fresnel zone is clear) LPU Lightning Protection Unit MAC Medium Access Control Layer MDI (-X) Medium Dependent Interface (-Crossover) MEF Metro Ethernet Forum MIB Management Information Base MIMO Multiple-Input Multiple-Output MLD Multicast Listener Discovery MPLS Multiprotocol Label Switching MRP Multiple Registration Protocol Page II
Glossary Term Definition MSTP Multiple Spanning Tree Protocol MTU Maximum Transmission Unit NA Neighbor Advertisement NLOS Non-Line-of-Sight NMEA National Marine Electronics Association NS Neighbor Solicitation NTP Network Time Protocol NUD Neighbor Un-reachability Detection ODU Outdoor Unit OFDM Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplex OOB Out-of-Band PC IBM Compatible Personal Computer PEAP Protected Extensible Authentication Protocol PIDU Powered Indoor Unit POE Power over Ethernet PSU Power Supply Unit PTP Point-to-Point QAM Quadrature Amplitude Modulation QoS Quality of Service QPSK Quadrature Phase Shift Keying R-APS Ring Automatic Protection Switching RADIUS Remote Authentication Dial-In Service RAM Random Access Memory RF Radio Frequency RFC Request for Comments RoW Rest of World RMA Return Material Authorization RSSI Received Signal Strength Indication RSTP Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol SELV Safety Extra Low Voltage Page III
Glossary Term Definition SFP Small Form-factor Pluggable SLAAC Stateless Address Auto-configuration SMTP Simple Mail Transport Protocol SNMP Simple Network Management Protocol SNTP Simple Network Time Protocol STP Spanning Tree Protocol Syslog System Logging TC Traffic Class TCP Transmission Control Protocol TDD Time Division Duplexing TDM Time Division Multiplexing TDWR Terminal Doppler Weather Radar TGB Tower Ground Bus bar TLS Transport Layer Security UNII Unlicensed National Information Infrastructure URL Universal Resource Location USM User-based Security Model UTC time Coordinated Universal Time UTP Unshielded Twisted Pair UV Ultraviolet VACM View-based Access Control Model VLAN Virtual Local Area Network WEEE Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Page IV

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