Cambium Networks 89FT0017 User Manual

USER GUIDE

ePMP 3000 5 GHz Access Point Radio
ePMP 5 GHz Force 300
ePMP 5 GHz Force 300

System Release 4.3.2

-25 High Gain Radio

-16 Radio

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Contents

Safety and regulatory information .................................................................................................................................. 1

Important safety information ................................................................................................................................... 1

Important Regulatory Information ........................................................................................................................ 2

About This User Guide ........................................................................................................ 1-1

General information .............................................................................................................................................................. 2

Contacting Cambium Networks ............................................................................................................................. 2

Purpose ............................................................................................................................................................................. 2

Cross references ........................................................................................................................................................... 2

Problems and warranty.......................................................................................................................................................3

Reporting problems.....................................................................................................................................................3

Security advice ...................................................................................................................................................................... 4

Precautionary statements ..................................................................................................................................................5

Warning ............................................................................................................................................................................5

Attention ..........................................................................................................................................................................5

Note ....................................................................................................................................................................................5

Caring for the environment .............................................................................................................................................. 6

In EU countries .............................................................................................................................................................. 6

In non-EU countries .................................................................................................................................................... 6

Chapter 1: Product description .......................................................................................... 1-1

Overview of ePMP ............................................................................................................................................................. 1-2

Purpose – ePMP Portfolio ..................................................................................................................................... 1-2

ePMP 3000 Key Features ..................................................................................................................................... 1-2

Typical installation Equipment ........................................................................................................................... 1-7

Wireless operation ............................................................................................................................................................ 1-8

MU-MIMO ...................................................................................................................................................................... 1-8

MIMO .............................................................................................................................................................................. 1-8

Smart Beamforming (ePMP 2000/3000 series) ........................................................................................ 1-8

Time division duplexing ......................................................................................................................................... 1-9

OFDM and channel bandwidth ........................................................................................................................... 1-9

Adaptive modulation .............................................................................................................................................. 1-9

Radar avoidance ..................................................................................................................................................... 1-10

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Encryption ................................................................................................................................................................. 1-10

Country codes .......................................................................................................................................................... 1-10

Further reading on wireless operation ............................................................................................................ 1-11

System management ...................................................................................................................................................... 1-12

Management agent ................................................................................................................................................. 1-12

Web server ................................................................................................................................................................. 1-12

SNMP ............................................................................................................................................................................. 1-13

Network Time Protocol (NTP) ........................................................................................................................... 1-13

Software upgrade .................................................................................................................................................... 1-13

Further reading on system management ...................................................................................................... 1-13

Chapter 2: System hardware ......................................................................................... 2-14

Force 300-19(R) Integrated description ...................................................................................................... 2-14

Force 300-19(R) part numbers ......................................................................................................................... 2-15

Force 300-19(R) mounting bracket ................................................................................................................ 2-16

Force 300-19(R) Interfaces ................................................................................................................................ 2-16

Force 300-19(R) specifications ........................................................................................................................ 2-17

Force 300-19(R) heater ....................................................................................................................................... 2-17

Force 300-19(R) wind loading .......................................................................................................................... 2-18

Force 300-19(R) software packages ............................................................................................................. 2-19

Force 300-16 ................................................................................................................................................................... 2-20

Force 300-16 Integrated description ........................................................................................................... 2-20

Force 300-16 part numbers ............................................................................................................................. 2-20

Force 300-16 Interfaces ....................................................................................................................................... 2-21

Force 300-16 specifications .............................................................................................................................. 2-22

Force 300-16 heater ............................................................................................................................................. 2-22

Force 300-16 wind loading................................................................................................................................ 2-23

Force 300-16 software packages ................................................................................................................... 2-23

Force 300-13 .................................................................................................................................................................... 2-25

Force 300-13 Integrated description ............................................................................................................ 2-25

Force 300-13 part numbers .............................................................................................................................. 2-25

Force 300-16 Interfaces ...................................................................................................................................... 2-26

Force 300-13 specifications .............................................................................................................................. 2-26

Force 300-16 heater ............................................................................................................................................. 2-27

Force 300-13 wind loading ................................................................................................................................ 2-27

Force 300-13 software packages ................................................................................................................... 2-29

Site planning .................................................................................................................................................................... 2-30

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Site installation ...................................................................................................................................................... 2-30

Grounding and lightning protection ............................................................................................................. 2-30

Lightning protection zones ................................................................................................................................ 2-31

ePMP 3000 Access Point ........................................................................................................................................... 2-33

ePMP 3000 Access Point description .......................................................................................................... 2-33

ePMP 3000 Access Point part numbers...................................................................................................... 2-33

ePMP 3000 Access Point mounting bracket ............................................................................................ 2-35

ePMP 3000 Access Point Interfaces ............................................................................................................. 2-35

ePMP 3000 Access Point specifications ..................................................................................................... 2-35

ePMP 3000 Access Point heater .................................................................................................................... 2-36

ePMP 3000 Access Point wind loading ....................................................................................................... 2-36

ePMP 3000/3000L Access Point software packages .......................................................................... 2-37

Force 300-25 ................................................................................................................................................................... 2-38

Force 300-25 Integrated description ........................................................................................................... 2-38

Force 300-25 part numbers ............................................................................................................................. 2-39

Force 300-25 mounting bracket ................................................................................................................... 2-40

Force 300-25 Interfaces .................................................................................................................................... 2-40

Force 300-25 specifications .............................................................................................................................. 2-41

Force 300-25 heater ............................................................................................................................................. 2-41

Force 300-25 wind loading ............................................................................................................................... 2-42

Force 300-25 software packages ..................................................................................................................2-43

Force 300-19(R) ............................................................................................................................................................. 2-44

Force 300-19(R) Integrated description .................................................................................................... 2-44

Force 300-19(R) part numbers ....................................................................................................................... 2-44

Force 300-19(R) mounting bracket .............................................................................................................. 2-46

Force 300-19(R) Interfaces .............................................................................................................................. 2-46

Force 300-19(R) specifications ...................................................................................................................... 2-46

Force 300-19(R) heater ...................................................................................................................................... 2-47

Force 300-19(R) wind loading ......................................................................................................................... 2-47

Force 300-19(R) software packages ........................................................................................................... 2-49

Force 300-16 ................................................................................................................................................................... 2-50

Force 300-16 Integrated description ........................................................................................................... 2-50

Force 300-16 part numbers ............................................................................................................................. 2-50

Force 300-16 Interfaces ....................................................................................................................................... 2-51

Force 300-16 specifications .............................................................................................................................. 2-52

Force 300-16 heater ............................................................................................................................................. 2-52

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Force 300-16 wind loading................................................................................................................................ 2-53

Force 300-16 software packages ...................................................................................................................2-54

Force 300-13 .................................................................................................................................................................... 2-55

Force 300-13 Integrated description ............................................................................................................ 2-55

Force 300-13 part numbers .............................................................................................................................. 2-55

Force 300-16 Interfaces ...................................................................................................................................... 2-56

Force 300-13 specifications .............................................................................................................................. 2-56

Force 300-16 heater ............................................................................................................................................. 2-57

Force 300-13 wind loading ................................................................................................................................ 2-57

Force 300-13 software packages ................................................................................................................... 2-59

Power Supply .................................................................................................................................................................. 2-60

Power supply description ................................................................................................................................. 2-60

Power supply part numbers ............................................................................................................................. 2-60

Power supply interfaces .................................................................................................................................... 2-60

Power supply specifications ............................................................................................................................. 2-62

Power supply location ......................................................................................................................................... 2-62

Ethernet cabling .............................................................................................................................................................. 2-63

Ethernet standards and cable lengths .......................................................................................................... 2-63

Outdoor Cat5e cable ............................................................................................................................................ 2-63

Surge suppression unit ................................................................................................................................................ 2-65

Gigabit Ethernet Surge Suppressor ............................................................................................................... 2-65

cnPulse sync generator .............................................................................................................................................. 2-66

Chapter 3: System planning ........................................................................................... 3-67

Radio spectrum planning ............................................................................................................................................3-68

General wireless specifications ........................................................................................................................3-68

Regulatory limits ................................................................................................................................................... 3-69

Conforming to the limits.................................................................................................................................... 3-69

Available spectrum .............................................................................................................................................. 3-69

Channel bandwidth .............................................................................................................................................. 3-70

Link planning ..................................................................................................................................................................... 3-71

Range and obstacles ............................................................................................................................................. 3-71

Path loss ..................................................................................................................................................................... 3-71

Adaptive modulation ........................................................................................................................................... 3-72

Data network planning ................................................................................................................................................. 3-73

Ethernet interfaces................................................................................................................................................ 3-73

Management VLAN ............................................................................................................................................... 3-73

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Quality of service for bridged Ethernet traffic ......................................................................................... 3-73

Chapter 4: Using the Device Management Interface................................................... 4-1

Preparing for configuration ......................................................................................................................................... 4-2

Safety precautions .................................................................................................................................................. 4-2

Regulatory compliance ......................................................................................................................................... 4-2

Connecting to the unit ................................................................................................................................................... 4-3

Configuring the management PC ..................................................................................................................... 4-3

Connecting to the PC and powering up ........................................................................................................ 4-4

Using the web interface ................................................................................................................................................. 4-5

Logging into the web interface ......................................................................................................................... 4-5

Using the installation wizard – Access Point ........................................................................................................ 4-6

Installation wizard step 1 – Main system parameters ............................................................................... 4-6

Installation wizard step 2 – Radio parameters ............................................................................................ 4-7

Installation wizard step 3 – Network parameters ...................................................................................... 4-8

Installation wizard step 4 – Security parameters ...................................................................................... 4-9

Using the installation wizard – Subscriber Module ............................................................................................ 4-11

Installation wizard step 1 – Main system parameters ............................................................................... 4-11

Installation wizard step 2 – Radio parameters ........................................................................................... 4-12

Installation wizard step 3 – Network parameters .....................................................................................4-13

Installation wizard step 4 – Security parameters .................................................................................... 4-14

Using the menu options................................................................................................................................................4-15

Status page .............................................................................................................................................................. 4-16

Installation page ..................................................................................................................................................... 4-19

Configuration menu .............................................................................................................................................. 4-19

Monitor menu ......................................................................................................................................................... 4-54

Tools menu ............................................................................................................................................................... 4-72

Chapter 5: Operation and Troubleshooting .................................................................. 5-1

General Planning for Troubleshooting .................................................................................................................... 5-2

Upgrading device software .......................................................................................................................................... 5-3

Testing hardware .............................................................................................................................................................. 5-4

Checking the power supply LED ...................................................................................................................... 5-4

Power LED is off....................................................................................................................................................... 5-4

Ethernet LED is off .................................................................................................................................................. 5-4

Troubleshooting the radio link ................................................................................................................................... 5-7

Module has lost or does not establish radio connectivity ..................................................................... 5-7

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Link is unreliable or does not achieve data rates required ................................................................... 5-8

Resetting ePMP to factory defaults by power cycling ..................................................................................... 5-9

Chapter 6: Legal and reference information ................................................................. 6-1

Cambium Networks end user license agreement ............................................................................................... 6-2

Acceptance of this agreement .......................................................................................................................... 6-2

Definitions ................................................................................................................................................................... 6-2

Grant of license......................................................................................................................................................... 6-2

Conditions of use ..................................................................................................................................................... 6-2

Title and restrictions............................................................................................................................................... 6-3

Confidentiality ........................................................................................................................................................... 6-4

Right to use Cambium’s name ........................................................................................................................... 6-4

Transfer ........................................................................................................................................................................ 6-4

Updates ........................................................................................................................................................................ 6-4

Maintenance ............................................................................................................................................................... 6-4

Disclaimer ................................................................................................................................................................... 6-5

Limitation of liability ............................................................................................................................................... 6-5

U.S. government ....................................................................................................................................................... 6-5

Term of license ......................................................................................................................................................... 6-6

Governing law ........................................................................................................................................................... 6-6

Assignment ................................................................................................................................................................ 6-6

Survival of provisions ............................................................................................................................................. 6-6

Entire agreement ..................................................................................................................................................... 6-6

Third party software ............................................................................................................................................... 6-6

Source Code Requests .......................................................................................................................................... 6-6

Hardware warranty ....................................................................................................................................................... 6-84

Limit of liability ................................................................................................................................................................6-85

System threshold, output power and link loss ................................................................................................. 6-86

Compliance with safety standards.......................................................................................................................... 6-87

Electrical safety compliance ............................................................................................................................. 6-87

Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) compliance ................................................................................. 6-87

Human exposure to radio frequency energy ............................................................................................ 6-88

Compliance with radio regulations ........................................................................................................................ 6-99

Type approvals ...................................................................................................................................................... 6-99

FCC and ETSI compliance testing ................................................................................................................. 6-99

Notifications..................................................................................................................................................................... 6-101

5.1 GHz regulatory compliance ....................................................................................................................... 6-101

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5.8 GHz regulatory compliance ..................................................................................................................... 6-103

Radio Specifications ....................................................................................................................................................6-106

Product Specifications ......................................................................................................................................6-106

Glossary ............................................................................................................................................................................ 6-107

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Safety and regulatory information

This section describes important safety and regulatory guidelines that must be observed by
personnel installing or operating ePMP equipment.

Important safety information

Warning To prevent loss of life or physical injury, observe the safety guidelines in this

section.

Power lines

Exercise extreme care when working near power lines.

Working at heights

Exercise extreme care when working at heights.

Grounding and protective earth

ePMP devices and mounting structures must be properly grounded to protect against lightning. It is
the user’s responsibility to install the equipment in accordance with national regulations. In the USA,
follow Section 810 of the
Section 54 of the
grounding the outdoor unit, mast, lead-in wire and discharge unit, size of grounding conductors and
connection requirements for grounding electrodes. Other regulations may apply in different
countries and therefore it is recommended that installation be contracted to a professional installer.

Canadian Electrical Code

National Electric Code, ANSI/NFPA No.70-1984

. These codes describe correct installation procedures for

(USA). In Canada, follow

Powering down before servicing

Always power down and unplug the equipment before servicing.

Primary disconnect device

The ePMP power supply is the primary disconnect device.

External cables

Safety may be compromised if outdoor rated cables are not used for connections that will be
exposed to the outdoor environment.

RF exposure near the antenna

Strong radio frequency (RF) fields will be present close to the antenna when the transmitter is on.
Always turn off the power to the ePMP device before undertaking maintenance activities in front of
the antenna.

Minimum separation distances

Install the ePMP device so as to provide and maintain the minimum separation distances from all
persons.

The minimum separation distances for each frequency variant are specified in Calculated distances

and power compliance margins on page 6-89.

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Important Regulatory Information

The ePMP product is certified as an unlicensed device in frequency bands where it is not allowed to
cause interference to licensed services (called primary users of the bands).

Radar avoidance

In countries where radar systems are the primary band users, the regulators have mandated special
requirements to protect these systems from interference caused by unlicensed devices. Unlicensed
devices must detect and avoid co-channel operation with radar systems.

The ePMP provides detect and avoid functionality for countries and frequency bands requiring
protection for radar systems.

Installers and users must meet all local regulatory requirements for radar detection. To meet these
requirements, users must set the correct country code during commissioning of the ePMP
equipment. If this is not done, installers and users may be liable to civil and criminal penalties.

Contact the Cambium helpdesk if more guidance is required.

Specific expertise and training required for professional installers

To ensure that the ePMP is installed and configured in compliance with the requirements of Industry
Canada and the FCC, installers must have the radio engineering skills and training described in this
section. This is particularly important when installing and configuring an ePMP system for operation
in the 5 GHz band (5150 – 5250 MHz – FCC only, 5250 – 5350 MHz, 5470 – 5725 MHz and 5725 –
5850 MHz).

Ethernet networking skills

The installer must have the ability to configure IP addressing on a PC and to set up and control
products using a web browser interface.

Lightning protection

To protect outdoor radio installations from the impact of lightning strikes, the installer must be
familiar with the normal procedures for site selection, bonding and grounding. Installation guidelines
for the ePMP can be found in section Site planning on page 2-30.

Training

The installer needs to have basic competence in radio and IP network installation. The specific
requirements applicable to the ePMP must be gained by reading this user guide and by performing
sample setups at base workshop before live installations.

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About This User Guide

This guide describes the planning, installation, configuration and operation of the Cambium ePMP Series
of point-to-multipoint and point-to-point wireless Ethernet systems. It is intended for use by the system
designer, system installer and system administrator.

For radio network design, see:

• Product description

• System hardware

• Site planning

• Legal and reference information

For system configuration, monitoring and fault finding, see:

• Using the Device Management Interface

• Operation and Troubleshooting

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ABOUT THIS USER GUIDE GENERAL INFORMATION

General information

Contacting Cambium Networks

Support website: http://www.cambiumnetworks.com/support

Main website: http://www.cambiumnetworks.com

Guides http://www.cambiumnetworks.com/Guides

Training https://www.cambiumnetworks.com/training-overview/

Sales enquiries: [e-mail]

Address:

Unit B2, Linhay Business Park, Eastern Road
Ashburton, United Kingdom, TQ13 7UP

[phone]

Purpose

Cambium Networks ePMP documents are intended to instruct and assist personnel in the operation,
installation and maintenance of the Cambium ePMP equipment and ancillary devices. It is recommended
that all personnel engaged in such activities be properly trained.

Cambium disclaims all liability whatsoever, implied or expressed, for any risk of damage, loss or
reduction in system performance arising directly or indirectly out of the failure of the customer, or
anyone acting on the customer's behalf, to abide by the instructions, system parameters, or
recommendations made in this document.

Cross references

References to external publications are shown in
in electronic versions, are active links to the references.

This document is divided into numbered chapters that are divided into sections. Sections are not
numbered, but are individually named at the top of each page, and are listed in the table of contents.

Feedback

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E PROBLEMS AND WARRANT

Y

Problems and warranty

Reporting problems

At Cambium Networks, we know what it takes to keep a growing network running optimally. We
provide multiple layers of support including training, online documentation, technical support,
information-sharing with an experienced community of users, software downloads, warranty services,
and repair.

Through the Cambium Support Center portal at https://support.cambiumnetworks.com/ you can:

• Submit support requests

• Submit RMA request

• View support global contact numbers

Addition information including field service bulletins, license key information, warranty details, security
advisories, Cambium Care program descriptions, regional codes for PTP solutions, and compliance
requirements can be viewed at https://www.cambiumnetworks.com/support/.

Repair and service

If unit failure is suspected, obtain details of the Return Material Authorization (RMA) process from the
support website.

Warranty

For products shipped after October 1st, 2018 Cambium’s standard hardware warranty is for three (3)
years from date of shipment from Cambium or a Cambium distributor. Cambium warrants that hardware
will conform to the relevant published specifications and will be free from material defects in material
and workmanship under normal use and service. Cambium shall within this time, at its own option, either
repair or replace the defective product within thirty (30) days of receipt of the defective product.
Repaired or replaced product will be subject to the original warranty period but not less than thirty (30)
days.

To register ePMP products or activate warranties, visit the support website.

For warranty assistance, contact the reseller or distributor.

Attention Do not open the radio housing for repair or diagnostics; there are no
serviceable parts within the housing.

Portions of Cambium equipment may be damaged from exposure to electrostatic
discharge. Use precautions to prevent damage.

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ABOUT THIS USER GUIDE SECURITY ADVICE

Security advice

Cambium Networks systems and equipment provide security parameters that can be configured by the
operator based on their particular operating environment. Cambium recommends setting and using
these parameters following industry recognized security practices. Security aspects to be considered
are protecting the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information and assets. Assets include the
ability to communicate, information about the nature of the communications, and information about the
parties involved.

In certain instances Cambium makes specific recommendations regarding security practices, however
the implementation of these recommendations and final responsibility for the security of the system lies
with the operator of the system.

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

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ENTS

Precautionary statements

The following describes how precautionary statements are used in this document.

Warning

Precautionary statements with the Warning tag precede instructions that contain potentially hazardous
situations. Warnings are used to alert the reader to possible hazards that could cause loss of life or
physical injury. A warning has the following format:

Warning

Text and consequence for not following the instructions in the warning.

Attention

Precautionary statements with the Attention tag precede instructions that are used when there is a
possibility of damage to systems, software, or individual items of equipment within a system. However,
this damage presents no danger to personnel. An attention statement has the following format:

Attention

Text and consequence for not following the instructions.

Note

Precautionary statements with the Note tag indicate the possibility of an undesirable situation or
provide additional information to help the reader understand a topic or concept. A note has the
following format:

Note

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E CARING FOR THE ENVIR

ONMENT

Caring for the environment

The following information describes national or regional requirements for the disposal of Cambium
Networks supplied equipment and for the approved disposal of surplus packaging.

In EU countries

The following information is provided to enable regulatory compliance with the European
Union (EU) directives identified and any amendments made to these directives when using
Cambium equipment in EU countries.

Disposal of Cambium equipment

European Union (EU) Directive 2002/96/EC Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE)

Do not dispose of Cambium equipment in landfill sites. For disposal instructions, see

https://support.cambiumnetworks.com

Disposal of surplus packaging

Do not dispose of surplus packaging in landfill sites. In the EU, it is the individual recipient’s
responsibility to ensure that packaging materials are collected and recycled according to the
requirements of EU environmental law.

In non-EU countries

In non-EU countries, dispose of Cambium equipment and all surplus packaging in accordance with
national and regional regulations.

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DE CARING FOR THE ENVIR

ONMENT

Chapter 1: Product description

This chapter provides a high level description of the ePMP product. It describes the function of the
product, the main product variants and typical installation. It also describes the main hardware
components.

The following topics are described in this chapter:

• The key features, typical uses, product variants and components of the ePMP are explained in

Overview of ePMP on page 1-2.

• How the ePMP wireless link is operated, including modulation modes, power control and security is

described under Wireless operation on page 1-8

• The ePMP management system, including the web interface, installation, configuration, alerts and

upgrades is described in System management on page 1-12.

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Overview of ePMP

This section introduces the key features, typical uses, product variants and components of the ePMP
portfolio as a whole (802.11n and 802.11ac products).

Purpose – ePMP Portfolio

Cambium ePMP Series products are designed for Ethernet bridging over point-to-multipoint and point­to-point microwave links in the unlicensed 2.4 GHz, 2.5 GHz (Brazil only), and 5 GHz bands. Users must
ensure that the ePMP Series complies with local operating regulations.

ePMP devices support point-to-point microwave links in the unlicensed 5 GHz band.

The ePMP Series acts as a transparent bridge between two segments of the operator and customers’
networks. In this sense, it can be treated as a virtual wired connection between the Access Point and the
Subscriber Module. The ePMP Series forwards 802.3 Ethernet packets destined for the other part of the
network and filters packets it does not need to forward.

ePMP 3000 Key Features

ePMP 3000 Access Point

ePMP 3000 is a rugged high-capacity outdoor point-to-multipoint or point­to-point link wireless device in the unlicensed 5 GHz frequency bands with a
maximum UDP sector throughput of up to 1+ Gbps (when operating with 80
MHz channel bandwidth). It is capable of operating in line-of-sight (LOS) and
near-LOS conditions. It is available as a connectorized unit for use with a
separate 4x4 MU-MIMO sector antenna and optional Smart Antenna (for
uplink beam steering).

ePMP 3000 supports backward and forward compatibility with ePMP 802.11n
devices to provide an immediate sector upgrade to 802.11ac Wave 2
performance, and also to support future upgrades of networks operating
ePMP 1000/2000 Access Points.

ePMP 3000 is based on highly-integrated wireless semiconductor
components designed to meet the IEEE 802.11ac standard, however the
ePMP 3000 device has a proprietary air interface for the main point-to­multipoint or point-to-point link.

ePMP 3000 is powered by standard power-over-Ethernet to a 1000Base-T
port.

Management of the unit is conducted via the same interface as the bridged
traffic (in-band Management).

A summary of the main ePMP 3000 characteristics is listed under Table 1.

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Table 1 Main characteristics of the ePMP 3000 Series

Characteristic Value

Topology PMP or PTP

Wireless link condition LOS, near LOS

Scheduler TDD

Connectivity Ethernet

Operating frequencies Unlicensed bands, 5 GHz

Channel bandwidth 20 MHz, 40 MHz, 80 MHz

Data rate Up to 1+ Gbps Sector Throughput

Force 300-25

Force 300-25 is a rugged high-capacity outdoor point-to-multipoint or
point-to point link wireless device in the unlicensed 5 GHz frequency
bands with a maximum UDP throughput of 500+ Mbps (when operating
with 80 MHz channel bandwidth). It is capable of operating in line-of­sight (LOS) and near-LOS conditions. Force 300-25 is available as an
integrated unit with a dual-polarized 25 dBi narrow Beamwidth dish
antenna.

Force 300-25 is based on highly-integrated wireless semiconductor
components designed to meet the IEEE 802.11ac standard, however the
Force 300-25 device has a proprietary air interface for the main point­to-point link.

Force 300-25 is powered by standard power-over-Ethernet to a
1000Base-T port.

Management of the unit is conducted via the same interface as the
bridged traffic (in-band Management).

A summary of the main Force 300-25 characteristics is listed under Table 2.

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Table 2 Main characteristics of the Force 300-25 Series

Characteristic Value

Topology PMP, PTP

Wireless link condition LOS, near LOS

Scheduler TDD

Connectivity Ethernet

Operating frequencies Unlicensed bands, 5 GHz

Channel bandwidth 20 MHz, 40 MHz, 80 MHz

Data rate Up to 500+ Mbps

Force 300-19(R)

Force 300-19 and 300-19R are rugged high­capacity outdoor point-to-multipoint or
point-to point link wireless devices in the
unlicensed 5 GHz frequency bands with a
maximum UDP throughput of 500+ Mbps
(when operating with 80 MHz channel
bandwidth). The Force 300-19 is IP55 rated,
and the Force 300-19R is IP67 rated. They are
both capable of operating in line-of-sight
(LOS) and near-LOS conditions. Force 300­19(R) is available as an integrated unit with a
dual-polarized 19dBi integrated flat-panel
antenna.

Force 300-19(R) is based on highly­integrated wireless semiconductor
components designed to meet the IEEE

802.11ac standard, however the Force 300­19(R) device has a proprietary air interface for
the main point-to-point link.

Force 300-19(R) is powered by standard power-over-Ethernet to a 1000Base-T port.

Management of the unit is conducted via the same interface as the bridged traffic (in-band
Management).

A summary of the main Force 300-19(R) characteristics is listed under Table .

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Table 3 Main characteristics of the Force 300-19(R) Series

Characteristic Value

Topology PMP, PTP

Wireless link condition LOS, near LOS

Scheduler TDD

Connectivity Ethernet

Operating frequencies Unlicensed bands, 5 GHz

Channel bandwidth 20 MHz, 40 MHz, 80 MHz

Data rate Up to 500+ Mbps

Force 300-16

Force 300-16 is a rugged high-capacity outdoor point-to-multipoint or
point-to point link wireless device in the unlicensed 5 GHz frequency
bands with a maximum UDP throughput of 500+ Mbps (when operating
with 80 MHz channel bandwidth). It is capable of operating in line-of­sight (LOS) and near-LOS conditions. Force 300-16 is available as an
integrated unit with a dual-polarized 16 dBi integrated antenna.

Force 300-16 is based on highly-integrated wireless semiconductor
components designed to meet the IEEE 802.11ac standard, however the
Force 300-16 device has a proprietary air interface for the main point­to-point link.

Force 300-16 is powered by standard power-over-Ethernet to a
1000Base-T port.

Management of the unit is conducted via the same interface as the bridged traffic (in-band
Management).

A summary of the main Force 300-16 characteristics is listed under Table 4.

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Table 4 Main characteristics of the Force 300-16 Series

Characteristic Value

Topology PMP, PTP

Wireless link condition LOS, near LOS

Scheduler TDD

Connectivity Ethernet

Operating frequencies Unlicensed bands, 5 GHz

Channel bandwidth 20 MHz, 40 MHz, 80 MHz

Data rate Up to 500+ Mbps

Force 300-13

Force 300-13 is a rugged high-capacity outdoor point-to-multipoint or point-to
point link wireless device in the unlicensed 5 GHz frequency bands with a
maximum UDP throughput of 500+ Mbps (when operating with 80 MHz channel
bandwidth). It is capable of operating in line-of-sight (LOS). Force 300-13 is
available as an integrated unit with a dual-polarized 13dBi flat-panel antenna.

Force 300-13 is based on highly-integrated wireless semiconductor components
designed to meet the IEEE 802.11ac standard, however the Force 300-13 device
has a proprietary air interface for the main point-to-point link.

Force 300-13 is powered by standard power-over-Ethernet to a 1000Base-T
port.

Management of the unit is conducted via the same interface as the bridged
traffic (in-band Management).

A summary of the main Force 300-13 characteristics is listed under Table 5.

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Table 5 Main characteristics of the Force 300-13 Series

Characteristic Value

Topology PMP, PTP

Wireless link condition LOS

Scheduler TDD

Connectivity Ethernet

Operating frequencies Unlicensed bands, 5 GHz

Channel bandwidth 20 MHz, 40 MHz, 80 MHz

Data rate Up to 500+ Mbps

Typical installation Equipment

The ePMP is a solution consisting of integrated outdoor units, indoor power supply units / LAN injectors,
cabling and surge suppression equipment.

The main hardware components of an ePMP installation are as follows:

• ePMP 3000 Access Point: A connectorized outdoor transceiver unit containing all the radio,

networking, and surge suppression electronics.

• ePMP 3000 Access Point Power Supply: An indoor power supply module providing Power-over-

Ethernet (PoE) supply and 1000 / 100 Base-TX to the Access Point.

• ePMP 3000 Access Point Radio Cabling and Lightning Protection: Shielded Cat5e cables,

grounding cables, surge suppressors, and connectors.

• ePMP Smart Antenna and cabling (optional): For Smart Beamforming, dynamically creates a

narrow, targeted beam to each subscriber

• Force 300-25 or Force 300-16 Integrated Radio: An integrated outdoor transceiver unit

containing all the radio, networking, and surge suppression electronics.

• Force 300-25 or Force 300-16 Power Supply: An indoor power supply module providing Power-

over-Ethernet (PoE) supply and 100/1000 Base-T to the Force 300-25 device.

• Force 300-25 or Force 300-16 Radio Cabling and Lightning Protection: Shielded Cat5e cables,

grounding cables, surge suppressors, and connectors.

For more information about these components, including interfaces, specifications and Cambium part
numbers, see System hardware on page 2-14.

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Wireless operation

This section describes how the ePMP wireless link is operated, including modulation modes, power
control and security.

MU-MIMO

The ePMP 3000 MU-MIMO access point features an array of antennas. When multiple subscriber
modules wish to communicate, the array is divided such that some antennas are used to communicate
with one subscriber, while other antennas are used to communicate with another subscriber –
simultaneously.

This is contrast to a traditional wireless system, where two subscribers cannot communicate on the
same channel to the same access point at the same time without causing significant self-interference
and degrading the overall wireless network performance.

MIMO

Multiple-Input Multiple-Output (MIMO) technique provides protection against fading and increases the
probability of a received decoded signal to be usable.

Smart Beamforming (ePMP 2000/3000 series)

ePMP 2000/3000 Smart Beamforming drastically reduces the effects of on-channel
interference. The System learns the locations of each served Subscriber Module and
forms a narrow beam towards the desired Subscriber Module while that radio is
transmitting in the uplink. This reduces the gain on the uplink for on-channel
interferers that are transmitting at an azimuth angle different than the Subscriber
Module, delivering performance gains never before seen.

Smart Antenna Key Advantages:

• Eliminate Uplink Interference: Smart Beamforming delivers dramatic performance improvements

when dealing with strong co-channel uplink interference, maximizing network performance.

• Consistent Performance in High Interference: By mitigating significant sources of interference,

packet loss and retransmissions are kept to a minimum, keeping your network applications working
at their best.

• Improvement in Uplink and Downlink Performance: By eliminating packet loss and retransmissions

resulting from co-channel uplink interference, TCP retransmissions are greatly reduced. Other
applications also show significant performance benefits.

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Time division duplexing

TDD cycle

ePMP links operate using Time Division Duplexing (TDD). The links employ a TDD cycle in which the
Access Point determines which Subscriber Modules may transmit and when based on the configured
downlink/uplink ratio (duty cycle). Three fixed Downlink/Uplink frame ratios are available – 75/25,
50/50 and 30/70.

OFDM and channel bandwidth

ePMP 3000 transmits using Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing (OFDM). This wideband signal
consists of many equally spaced sub-carriers. Although each sub carrier is modulated at a low rate using
conventional modulation schemes, the resultant data rate from all the sub-carriers is high.

The channel bandwidth of the OFDM signal is 20 MHz, 40 MHz or 80 MHz, based on operator
configuration.

Each channel is offset in center frequency from its neighboring channel by 5 MHz.

Adaptive modulation

ePMP 3000 can transport data over the wireless link using a number of different modulation modes
ranging from 256-QAM to QPSK. For a given channel bandwidth and TDD frame structure, each
modulation mode transports data at a fixed rate. Also, the receiver requires a given signal to noise ratio
in order to successfully demodulate a given modulation mode. Although the more complex modulations
such as 256-QAM will transport data at a much higher rate than the less complex modulation modes, the
receiver requires a much higher signal to noise ratio.

ePMP 3000 provides an adaptive modulation scheme where the receiver constantly monitors the
quality of the received signal and notifies the far end of the link of the optimum modulation mode with
which to transmit. In this way, optimum capacity is achieved at all times.

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Radar avoidance

In regions where protection of radars is part of the local regulations, ePMP must detect interference
from radar-like systems and avoid co-channel operation with these systems.

To meet this requirement, ePMP implements the following features:

• The equipment can only transmit on available channels, of which there are none at initial power up.

The radar detection algorithm will always scan a usable channel for 60 seconds for radar
interference before making the channel an available channel.

• This compulsory channel scan will mean that there is at least 60 seconds service outage every time

radar is detected and that the installation time is extended by at least 60 seconds even if there is
found to be no radar on the channel

There is a secondary requirement for bands requiring radar avoidance. Regulators have mandated that
products provide a uniform loading of the spectrum across all devices. In general, this prevents
operation with fixed frequency allocations. However:

• ETSI regulations do allow frequency planning of networks (as that has the same effect of spreading

the load across the spectrum).

• The FCC does allow channels to be avoided if there is actually interference on them.

Note When operating in a region which requires DFS, ensure that the AP is configured
with alternate frequencies and that the SM is configured to scan for these frequencies
to avoid long outages.

Encryption

ePMP supports optional encryption for data transmitted over the wireless link. The encryption algorithm
used is the Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) with 128-bit key size. AES is a symmetric encryption
algorithm approved by U.S. Government organizations (and others) to protect sensitive information.

Country codes

Some aspects of wireless operation are controlled, enforced or restricted according to a country code.
ePMP country codes represent individual countries (for example Denmark) or regulatory regions (for
example FCC or ETSI).

Country codes affect the following aspects of wireless operation:

• Maximum transmit power

• Radar avoidance (future release)

• Frequency range

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Attention To avoid possible enforcement action by the country regulator, always
operate links in accordance with local regulations

Further reading on wireless operation

For information on planning wireless operation, see:

• The regulatory restrictions that affect radio spectrum usage, such as frequency range and radar

avoidance are described under Radio spectrum planning on page 3-68.

• The factors to be taken into account when planning links such as range, path loss and data

throughput are described under Link planning on page 3-71.

• The safety specifications against which the ePMP has been tested are listed under Compliance with

safety standards on page 6-86

• How ePMP complies with the radio regulations that are enforced in various countries is explained in

Compliance with radio regulations on page 6-99.

. It also describes how to keep RF exposure within safe limits.

For more information on configuring and operating the wireless link, see:

• The configuration parameters of the ePMP devices described under Using the menu options on

page 4-15.

• Post-installation procedures and troubleshooting tips are explained under Operation and

Troubleshooting on page 5-1.

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System management

This section introduces the ePMP management system, including the web interface, installation, alerts
and upgrades, configuration and management software.

Management agent

ePMP equipment is managed through an embedded management agent. Management workstations,
network management systems or PCs can be connected to this agent using the module’s Ethernet port,
SFP port, over the air (Subscriber Module connection via Access Point) or by using the device WiFi
management interface.

The management agent supports the following interfaces:

• Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP)

• Hypertext Transfer Protocol secure (HTTPs)

• Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP)

• Network Time Protocol (NTP)

• System logging (Syslog)

• cnMaestro™ Cloud-based or On-premises Management System

• Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP)

Web server

The ePMP management agent contains a web server. The web server supports access via the HTTP and
HTTPs interfaces.

Web-based management offers a convenient way to manage the ePMP equipment from a locally
connected computer or from a network management workstation connected through a management
network, without requiring any special management software. The web-based interfaces are the only
interfaces supported for installation of ePMP, and for the majority of ePMP configuration management
tasks.

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Identity-based user accounts

When identity-based user accounts are configured, a security officer can define from one to four user
accounts, each of which may have one of the four possible roles:

• ADMINISTRATOR (default username/password “admin”), who has full read and write permission.

• INSTALLER (default username/password “installer”), who has permission to read and write

parameters applicable to unit installation and monitoring.

• HOME (default username/password “home”), who has permission only to access pertinent

information for support purposes

• READONLY (default username/password “readonly”), who has permission to only view the Monitor

page.

SNMP

The management agent supports fault and performance management by means of an SNMP interface.
The management agent is compatible with SNMP v2c using one Management Information Base (MIB)
file which is available for download from the Cambium Networks Support website
(https://support.cambiumnetworks.com/files/epmp).

Network Time Protocol (NTP)

The clock supplies accurate date and time information to the system. It can be set to run with or without
a connection to a network time server (NTP). It can be configured to display local time by setting the
time zone and daylight saving in the Time web page.

If an NTP server connection is available, the clock can be set to synchronize with the server time at
regular intervals.

ePMP devices may receive NTP data from a CMM module or an NTP server configured in the system’s
management network.

The Time Zone option is configurable on the Configure > System page and may be used to offset the
received NTP time to match the operator’s local time zone.

Software upgrade

Software upgrades may be issued via the radio web interface (Tools > Software Upgrade) or via
cnMaestro (cloud.cambiumnetworks.com). For software upgrades, see

https://support.cambiumnetworks.com/files/epmp.

Further reading on system management

For more information on system management, see:

• Operation and Troubleshooting on page 5-1

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Chapter 2: System hardware

This chapter describes the site planning and hardware components of an ePMP link.

The following topics are described in this chapter:

• Factors to be considered when planning the proposed network is described under Site planning on

page 2-30.

• The ePMP 3000 Access Point hardware, part numbers, mounting equipment, and specifications are

described under ePMP 3000 Access Point on page 2-33.

• The Force 300-25 module hardware, part numbers, mounting equipment, and specifications are

described under Force 300-25 on page 2-38.

• The Force 300-16 module hardware, part numbers, mounting equipment, and specifications are

described under Force 300-19(R)

For details of the Force 300-19(R) hardware, see:

• Force 300-25 Integrated description on page 2-17

• Force 300-25 part numbers on page 2-397

• Force 300-25 mounting bracket on page 2-409

• Force 300-25 specifications on page 2-419

• Force 300-25 heater on page 2-4120

• Force 300-25 wind loading on page 2-4220

• Force 300-25 software packages on page 2-4322

Force 300-19(R) Integrated description

The Force 300-19(R) device is a self-contained transceiver unit that houses both radio and networking
electronics

Figure 8 Force 300-19(R) Integrated

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ePMP 5GHz Force 300-19 SM (IC) (Canada/US cord)

C050900C801A

ePMP 5GHz Force 300-19 SM (ROW) (US cord)

C050900C805A

ePMP 5GHz Force 300-19 SM (ROW) (EU cord)

C050900C806A

ePMP 5GHz Force 300-19 SM (India) (India cord)

C050900C809A

ePMP 5GHz Force 300-19 SM (ROW) (China cord)

C050900C810A

ePMP 5GHz Force 300-19 SM (ROW) (ANZ cord)

C050900C813A

ePMP 5GHz Force 300-19 SM (ROW) (South Africa cord)

C050900C814A

ePMP 5GHz Force 300-19 SM (ROW) (No PSU)

C050900C815A

ePMP 5GHz Force 300-19R SM (FCC) (US cord)

C058900C901A

ePMP 5GHz Force 300-19R SM (IC) (Canada/US cord)

C050900C901A

ePMP 5GHz Force 300-19R SM (EU) (EU cord)

C050900C902A

ePMP 5GHz Force 300-19R SM (EU) (UK cord)

C050900C903A

ePMP 5GHz Force 300-19R SM (ROW) (no cord)

C050900C904A

ePMP 5GHz Force 300-19R SM (ROW) (US cord)

C050900C905A

ePMP 5GHz Force 300-19R SM (ROW) (EU cord)

C050900C906A

ePMP 5GHz Force 300-19R SM (ROW) (UK cord)

C050900C907A

ePMP 5GHz Force 300-19R SM (ROW) (India cord)

C050900C908A

ePMP 5GHz Force 300-19R SM (India) (India cord)

C050900C909A

ePMP 5GHz Force 300-19R SM (ROW) (China cord)

C050900C910A

ePMP 5GHz Force 300-19R SM (ROW) (Brazil cord)

C050900C911A

ePMP 5GHz Force 300-19R SM (ROW) (Argentina cord)

C050900C912A

ePMP 5GHz Force 300-19R SM (ROW) (ANZ cord)

C050900C913A

ePMP 5GHz Force 300-19R SM (ROW) (South Africa cord)

C050900C914A

ePMP 5GHz Force 300-19R SM (ROW) (No PSU)

C050900C915A

Force 300-19(R) part numbers

Choose the correct regional variant to adhere to local licensing restrictions.

Each of the parts listed in Table 20 includes the following items:

• One integrated unit

• One power supply 1000/100 Base-TX LAN injector (excluding C050910CZ01A)

• One line cord (excluding C050910CA01A, C050910CZ01A)

Table 20 Force 300-19(R) part numbers

Cambium description Cambium part number

ePMP 5GHz Force 300-19 SM (FCC) (US cord) C058900C801A

ePMP 5GHz Force 300-19 SM (EU) (EU cord) C050900C802A
ePMP 5GHz Force 300-19 SM (EU) (UK cord) C050900C803A
ePMP 5GHz Force 300-19 SM (ROW) (no cord) C050900C804A

ePMP 5GHz Force 300-19 SM (ROW) (UK cord) C050900C807A
ePMP 5GHz Force 300-19 SM (ROW) (India cord) C050900C808A

ePMP 5GHz Force 300-19 SM (ROW) (Brazil cord) C050900C811A
ePMP 5GHz Force 300-19 SM (ROW) (Argentina cord) C050900C812A

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Figure 9

Table 20 Force 300-19(R) accessory part numbers

Cambium description Cambium part number

PoE Gigabit DC Injector, 15W Output at 30V, Energy Level 6 Supply N000900L001

CABLE, UL POWER SUPPLY CORD SET, ARGENTINA N000900L013

CABLE, UL POWER SUPPLY CORD SET, AUS/NZ N000900L011

CABLE, UL POWER SUPPLY CORD SET, Brazil N000900L010

CABLE, UL POWER SUPPLY CORD SET, CHINA N000900L015

CABLE, UL POWER SUPPLY CORD SET, EU N000900L008

CABLE, UL POWER SUPPLY CORD SET, INDIA N000900L012

CABLE, UL POWER SUPPLY CORD SET, UK N000900L009

CABLE, UL POWER SUPPLY CORD SET, US N000900L007

Force 300-19(R) mounting bracket

Force 300-19(R) module mounting

bracket

The Force 300-19(R) module is designed to be
pole-mounted using the mounting bracket
provided in the box with the radio.

Force 300-19(R) Interfaces

The Ethernet port is located on the rear of the integrated unit. This interface is described in Table 21.

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IP55

IP67

Table 21 Force 300-25 Series – rear interfaces

Port name Connector Interface Description

Eth RJ45

PoE input Power over Ethernet (PoE).

100/1000BASE-T Ethernet Data

Force 300-19(R) specifications

The Force 300-25 integrated module conforms to the specifications listed in Table 22 and Table 23.
The integrated module meets the low level static discharge specifications identified in Electromagnetic

compatibility (EMC) compliance on page 6-87 and provides internal surge suppression but does not

provide lightning suppression.

Table 22 Force 300-19(R) physical specifications

Category Specification

Dimensions 27.8 cm x 27.8 cm x 4.5cm (10.9 in x 10.9 in x 1.8 in)

Weight 1.45 kg (3.2 lbs) (Including mounting bracket)

Table 23 Force 300-19(R) environmental specifications

Category Specification

Temperature -30°C (-22°F) to +60°C (140°F)

Wind loading 113 mph (180 kph) maximum. See Force 300-25 wind loading

on page 2-42 for a full description.

Humidity 95% condensing

Environmental

for 300-19,

For 300-19R

Force 300-19(R) heater

At startup, if the Force 300-19(R) module temperature is at or below 32° F (0° C), an internal heater is
activated to ensure that the device is able to successfully begin operation. The unit’s heater is only
activated when the unit is powered on and will not apply heat to the device once startup is complete.
When the unit temperature is greater than 32° F (0° C), the heater is deactivated and the unit continues
its startup sequence.

The effect on device startup time at various temperatures is defined in Table 24.

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A

v

Table 24 Force 300-19(R) startup times based on ambient temperature

Initial Temperature Startup time (from power on to operational)

-22° F (-30° C) 20 minutes

-4° F (-20° C) 6 minutes

14° F (-10° C) 2 minutes, 30 seconds

Force 300-19(R) wind loading

Ensure that the device and the structure on which it is mounted are capable of withstanding the
prevalent wind speeds at a proposed ePMP site. Wind speed statistics are available from national
meteorological offices.

The device and its mounting bracket are capable of withstanding wind speeds of up to 180 kph
(113 mph).

Wind blowing on the device will subject the mounting structure to significant lateral force. The
magnitude of the force depends on both wind strength and surface area of the device. Wind loading is
estimated using the following formulae:

Force (in kilograms) = 0.1045aV2

Where: Is:

a surface area in square meters

V wind speed in meters per second

Force (in pounds) = 0.0042Av2

Where:

Applying these formulae to the ePMP device at different wind speeds, the resulting wind loadings are
shown in Table 25 and Table 26.

Table 25 Force 300-19(R) wind loading (Kg)

Type of ePMP
device

Force 300-19
Integrated

Largest
surface area
(square meters)

0.08 13.4Kg 20.9Kg 30.1Kg

Is:

surface area in square feet

wind speed in miles per hour

Wind speed (meters per second)

40 50 60

Table 26 Force 300-19(R) wind loading (lb)

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Type of ePMP device Largest surface

area (square
feet)

Force 300-19
Integrated

0.8281 22.3 lb 34.8 lb 50.1 lb

Wind speed (miles per hour)

80 100 120

Force 300-19(R) software packages

Force 300-19(R) devices may be upgraded by downloading new software packages from the Cambium
Networks website or by using cnMaestro. The software packages applicable to ePMP integrated radios
are named:

• ePMP-AC-v4.3.0.1.img (or higher version number)

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16

Figure 10

Force 300-16

For details of the Force 300-16 hardware, see:

• Force 300-16 Integrated description on page 2-50

• Force 300-16 part numbers on page 2-20

• Force 300-16 Interfaceson page 2-21

• Force 300-16 specifications on page 2-22

• Force 300-16 heater on page 2-22

• Force 300-16 wind loading on page 2-23

Force 300-16 Integrated description

The Force 300-16 device is a self-contained transceiver
unit that houses both radio and networking electronics.

Force 300-16

Integrated

Force 300-16 part numbers

Choose the correct regional variant to adhere to local licensing restrictions.

Each of the parts listed includes the following items:

• One integrated unit

• One power supply 1000/100 Base-TX LAN injector (excluding C050910CZ11A)

• One line cord (excluding C050910C011A, C050910CZ11A)

Table 27 Force 300-16 part numbers

Cambium description Cambium part number

ePMP 5 GHz Force 300-16 Radio (FCC) (US cord) C058910C112A

ePMP 5 GHz Force 300-16 Radio (IC) (Canada/US cord) C050910C114A

ePMP 5 GHz Force 300-16 Radio (EU) (EU cord) C050910C213A

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ePMP 5 GHz Force 300-16 Radio (EU) (UK cord) C050910C313A

ePMP 5 GHz Force 300-16 Radio (ROW) (no cord) C050910C011A

ePMP 5 GHz Force 300-16 Radio (ROW) (US cord) C050910C111A

ePMP 5 GHz Force 300-16 Radio (ROW) (EU cord) C050910C211A

ePMP 5 GHz Force 300-16 Radio (ROW) (UK cord) C050910C311A

ePMP 5 GHz Force 300-16 Radio (ROW) (India cord) C050910C411A

ePMP 5 GHz Force 300-16 Radio (India) (India cord) C050910C412A

ePMP 5 GHz Force 300-16 Radio (ROW) (China cord) C050910C511A

ePMP 5 GHz Force 300-16 Radio (ROW) (Brazil cord) C050910C611A

ePMP 5 GHz Force 300-16 Radio (ROW) (Argentina cord) C050910C711A

ePMP 5 GHz Force 300-16 Radio (ROW) (ANZ cord) C050910C811A

ePMP 5 GHz Force 300-16 Radio (ROW) (South Africa cord) C050910C911A

ePMP 5 GHz Force 300-16 Radio (ROW) (No PSU)

Table 28 Force 300-16 accessory part numbers

Cambium description Cambium part number

PoE Gigabit DC Injector, 15W Output at 30V, Energy Level 6 Supply N000900L001

CABLE, UL POWER SUPPLY CORD SET, ARGENTINA N000900L013

CABLE, UL POWER SUPPLY CORD SET, AUS/NZ N000900L011

CABLE, UL POWER SUPPLY CORD SET, Brazil N000900L010

CABLE, UL POWER SUPPLY CORD SET, CHINA N000900L015

CABLE, UL POWER SUPPLY CORD SET, EU N000900L008

CABLE, UL POWER SUPPLY CORD SET, INDIA N000900L012

CABLE, UL POWER SUPPLY CORD SET, UK N000900L009

CABLE, UL POWER SUPPLY CORD SET, US N000900L007

C050910CZ11A

Force 300-16 Interfaces

The Ethernet port is located on the rear of the integrated unit.

Table 29 Force 300-16 Series – rear interfaces

Port name Connector Interface Description

Eth RJ45 PoE input Power over Ethernet (PoE).

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Error! Reference source not found.

100/1000BASE-T Ethernet Data

Force 300-16 specifications

The Force 300-16 integrated module conforms to the specifications listed in Table 30 and Table 31.
The integrated module meets the low level static discharge specifications identified in Electromagnetic

compatibility (EMC) compliance on page 6-87 and provides internal surge suppression but does not

provide lightning suppression.

Table 30 Force 300-16 physical specifications

Category Specification

Dimensions (Diameter x Depth) 12.4 cm x 25.1 cm x 11.9 cm (4.9 in x 9.9 in x 4.7 in) – with mounting

bracket

Weight 0.5 kg (1.1 lbs) – with mounting bracket

Table 31 Force 300-16 environmental specifications

Category Specification

Temperature -30°C (-22°F) to +60°C (140°F)

Wind loading 112 mph (180 kph) maximum. See

on page Error! Bookmark not defined. for a full description.

Environmental IP55

Force 300-16 heater

At startup, if the Force 300-16 module temperature is at or below 32° F (0° C), an internal heater is
activated to ensure that the device is able to successfully begin operation. The unit’s heater is only
activated when the unit is powered on and will not apply heat to the device once startup is complete.
When the unit temperature is greater than 32° F (0° C), the heater is deactivated and the unit continues
its startup sequence.

The effect on device startup time at various temperatures is defined in Table 32.

Table 32 Force 300-16 startup times based on ambient temperature

Initial Temperature Startup time (from power on to operational)

-22° F (-30° C) 20 minutes

-4° F (-20° C) 6 minutes

14° F (-10° C) 2 minutes, 30 seconds

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Force 300-16 wind loading

Ensure that the device and the structure on which it is mounted are capable of withstanding the
prevalent wind speeds at a proposed ePMP site. Wind speed statistics are available from national
meteorological offices.

The device and its mounting bracket are capable of withstanding wind speeds of up to 180 kph
(124 mph).

Wind blowing on the device will subject the mounting structure to significant lateral force. The
magnitude of the force depends on both wind strength and surface area of the device. Wind loading is
estimated using the following formulae:

Force (in kilograms) = 0.1045aV2

Where: Is:

a surface area in square meters

V wind speed in meters per second

Force (in pounds) = 0.0042Av2

Where:

Applying these formulae to the ePMP device at different wind speeds, the resulting wind loadings are
shown in Table 33 and Table 34.

Table 33 Force 300-16 wind loading (Kg)

Type of ePMP
device

Force 300-16
Integrated

Table 34 Force 300-16 wind loading (lb)

Type of ePMP device

Largest
surface area
(square meters)

0.03 2.8 Kg 5 Kg 7.8 Kg

Largest surface
area (square
feet)

Is:

surface area in square feet

wind speed in miles per hour

Wind speed (meters per
second)

30 40 50

Wind speed (miles per hour)

80 100 120

Force 300-16
Integrated

0.34 9.1 lb 14.3 lb 20.6 lb

Force 300-16 software packages

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Force 300-16 devices may be upgraded by downloading new software packages from the Cambium
Networks website or by using cnMaestro. The software packages applicable to ePMP integrated radios
are named:

• ePMP-AC-v4.3.0.1.img (or higher version number)

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Figure 11

Force 300-13

For details of the Force 300-13 hardware, see:

• Force 300-13 Integrated description on page 2-25

• Force 300-13 part numbers on page 2-25

• Force 300-16 Interfaces on page 2-26

• Force 300-13 specifications on page 2-26

• Force 300-16 heater on page 2-27

• Force 300-13 wind loading on page 2-27

Force 300-13 Integrated description

The Force 300-13 device is a self-contained transceiver
unit that houses both radio and networking electronics.

Force 300-13

Integrated

Force 300-13 part numbers

Choose the correct regional variant to adhere to local licensing restrictions.

Each of the parts listed includes the following items:

• One integrated unit

• One power supply 1000/100 Base-TX LAN injector (excluding C050910CZ11A)

• One line cord (excluding C050910C011A, C050910CZ11A)

Table 35 Force 300-25 part numbers

Cambium description Cambium part number

ePMP 5GHz Force 300-13 SM (FCC) (US cord) C058900C701A
ePMP 5GHz Force 300-13 SM (IC) (Canada/US cord) C050900C701A
ePMP 5GHz Force 300-13 SM (EU) (EU cord) C050900C702A

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ePMP 5GHz Force 300-13 SM (EU) (UK cord)

C050900C703A

ePMP 5GHz Force 300-13 SM (ROW) (UK cord)

C050900C707A

ePMP 5GHz Force 300-13 SM (ROW) (China cord)

C050900C710A

ePMP 5GHz Force 300-13 SM (ROW) (Brazil cord)

C050900C711A

ePMP 5GHz Force 300-13 SM (ROW) (No PSU)

C050900C715A

ePMP 5GHz Force 300-13 SM (ROW) (no cord) C050900C704A
ePMP 5GHz Force 300-13 SM (ROW) (US cord) C050900C705A
ePMP 5GHz Force 300-13 SM (ROW) (EU cord) C050900C706A

ePMP 5GHz Force 300-13 SM (ROW) (India cord) C050900C708A
ePMP 5GHz Force 300-13 SM (India) (India cord) C050900C709A

ePMP 5GHz Force 300-13 SM (ROW) (Argentina cord) C050900C712A
ePMP 5GHz Force 300-13 SM (ROW) (ANZ cord) C050900C713A
ePMP 5GHz Force 300-13 SM (ROW) (South Africa cord) C050900C714A

Table 36 Force 300-13 accessory part numbers

Cambium description Cambium part number

PoE Gigabit DC Injector, 15W Output at 30V, Energy Level 6 Supply N000900L001

CABLE, UL POWER SUPPLY CORD SET, ARGENTINA N000900L013

CABLE, UL POWER SUPPLY CORD SET, AUS/NZ N000900L011

CABLE, UL POWER SUPPLY CORD SET, Brazil N000900L010

CABLE, UL POWER SUPPLY CORD SET, CHINA N000900L015

CABLE, UL POWER SUPPLY CORD SET, EU N000900L008

CABLE, UL POWER SUPPLY CORD SET, INDIA N000900L012

CABLE, UL POWER SUPPLY CORD SET, UK N000900L009

CABLE, UL POWER SUPPLY CORD SET, US N000900L007

Force 300-16 Interfaces

The Ethernet port is located on the rear of the integrated unit.

Table 37 Force 300-13 Series – rear interfaces

Port name Connector Interface Description

Eth RJ45

PoE input Power over Ethernet (PoE).

100/1000BASE-T Ethernet Data

Force 300-13 specifications

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Error! Reference source not

found.

The Force 300-13 integrated module conforms to the specifications listed in Error! Reference source

not found.38 and Error! Reference source not found.39.

The integrated module meets the low level static discharge specifications identified in Electromagnetic

compatibility (EMC) compliance on page 6-87 and provides internal surge suppression but does not

provide lightning suppression.

Table 38 Force 300-13 physical specifications

Category Specification

Dimensions (Diameter x Depth) 12.4 cm x 25.1 cm x 11.9 cm (4.9 in x 9.9 in x 4.7 in) – with

mounting bracket

Weight 0.5 kg (1.1 lbs) – with mounting bracket

Table 39 Force 300-13 environmental specifications

Category Specification

Temperature -30°C (-22°F) to +60°C (140°F)

Wind loading 112 mph (180 kph) maximum. See

on page Error! Bookmark not defined. for a full

description.

Environmental IP55

Force 300-16 heater

At startup, if the Force 300-16 module temperature is at or below 32° F (0° C), an internal heater is
activated to ensure that the device is able to successfully begin operation. The unit’s heater is only
activated when the unit is powered on and will not apply heat to the device once startup is complete.
When the unit temperature is greater than 32° F (0° C), the heater is deactivated and the unit continues
its startup sequence.

The effect on device startup time at various temperatures is defined in Error! Reference source not

found.40.

Table 40 Force 300-13 startup times based on ambient temperature

Initial Temperature Startup time (from power on to operational)

-22° F (-30° C) 20 minutes

-4° F (-20° C) 6 minutes

14° F (-10° C) 2 minutes, 30 seconds

Force 300-13 wind loading

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Ensure that the device and the structure on which it is mounted are capable of withstanding the
prevalent wind speeds at a proposed ePMP site. Wind speed statistics are available from national
meteorological offices.

The device and its mounting bracket are capable of withstanding wind speeds of up to 180 kph
(124 mph).

Wind blowing on the device will subject the mounting structure to significant lateral force. The
magnitude of the force depends on both wind strength and surface area of the device. Wind loading is
estimated using the following formulae:

Force (in kilograms) = 0.1045aV2

Where: Is:

a surface area in square meters

V wind speed in meters per second

Force (in pounds) = 0.0042Av2

Where:

Applying these formulae to the ePMP device at different wind speeds, the resulting wind loadings are
shown in Error! Reference source not found.41 and Error! Reference source not found.42.

Table 41 Force 300-13 wind loading (Kg)

Type of ePMP
device

Force 300-16
Integrated

Table 42 Force 300-13 wind loading (lb)

Type of ePMP device

Largest
surface area
(square meters)

0.03 2.82 Kg 5.02 Kg 7.84 Kg

Largest surface
area (square
feet)

Is:

surface area in square feet

wind speed in miles per hour

Wind speed (meters per
second)

30 40 50

Wind speed (miles per hour)

80 100 120

Force 300-16
Integrated

0.28 7.53 lb 11.76 lb 16.93 lb

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Force 300-13 software packages

Force 300-16 devices may be upgraded by downloading new software packages from the Cambium
Networks website or by using cnMaestro. The software packages applicable to ePMP integrated radios
are named:

• ePMP-AC-v4.3.0.1.img (or higher version number)

• on page 2-44.

• The power supply hardware, part numbers and specifications are described under Power Supply on

page 2-60

• Cable standards and lengths are described under Ethernet cabling on page 2-63.

• Surge suppression requirements and recommendations are described under Surge suppression unit

on page 2-65.

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SITE PLANNING

Site planning

Conduct a site survey to ensure that the proposed sites meet the requirements defined in this section.

Site installation

An ePMP site typically consists of a high supporting structure such as a mast, tower or building for the
devices.

Find a location for the device that meets the following requirements:

• The equipment is high enough to achieve the best radio path.

• People can be kept a safe distance away from the equipment when it is radiating. The safe

separation distances are defined in Calculated distances and power compliance margins on page 6-

89.

• The equipment is lower than the top of the supporting structure (tower, mast or building) or its

lightning air terminal.

• There is one Ethernet interface, a copper Cat5e connection from the device to the power supply

and network terminating equipment.

Grounding and lightning protection

Structures, equipment and people must be protected against power surges (typically caused by
lightning) by conducting the surge current to ground via a separate preferential solid path. The actual
degree of protection required depends on local conditions and applicable local regulations. To
adequately protect an ePMP installation, both ground bonding and transient voltage surge suppression
are required.

Warning Electro-magnetic discharge (lightning) damage is not covered under
warranty. The recommendations in this guide, when followed correctly, give the user
the best protection from the harmful effects of EMD. However 100% protection is
neither implied nor possible.

Details of lightning protection methods and requirements can be found in the international standards
IEC 61024-1 and IEC 61312-1, the U.S. National Electric Code ANSI/NFPA No. 70-1984 or section 54 of the
Canadian Electric Code.

Note International and national standards take precedence over the requirements in
this guide.

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Figure 1

Figure 2

Access Point installation diagram

Subscriber / Point-to-Point

installation diagram

Lightning protection zones

Use the rolling sphere method (Figure 3) to determine where it is safe to mount equipment. An
imaginary sphere, typically 50 meters in radius, is rolled over the structure. Where the sphere rests
against the ground and a strike termination device (such as a finial or ground bar), all the space under
the sphere is considered to be in the zone of protection (Zone B). Similarly, where the sphere rests on
two finials, the space under the sphere is considered to be in the zone of protection.

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Zone A

Zone B

Figure 3 Rolling sphere method to determine the lightning protection zones

Assess locations on masts, towers and buildings to determine if the location is in Zone A or Zone B:

•

•

significantly reduces the possibility of a direct strike. Mount equipment in this zone.

: In this zone a direct lightning strike is possible. Do not mount equipment in this zone.

: In this zone, direct EMD (lightning) effects are still possible, but mounting in this zone

Warning
Do not mount equipment in Zone A which can put the equipment, structures and life at risk.

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Figure 4

ePMP 3000 Access Point

For details of the ePMP 3000 Access Point hardware, see:

• ePMP 3000 Access Point description on page 2-33

• ePMP 3000 Access Point part numbers on page 2-33

• ePMP 3000 Access Point mounting bracket on page 2-35

ePMP 3000 Access Point description

ePMP 3000 Access Point

The ePMP 3000 device is a self­contained transceiver unit that houses
both radio and networking electronics.

ePMP 3000 Access Point part numbers

Choose the correct regional variant to adhere to local licensing restrictions.

Each of the parts listed in Table 2 includes the following items:

• One connectorized unit

• One power supply 1000/100 Base-TX LAN injector (excluding C050910AZ01A, C050910D301A)

• One line cord (excluding C050910A001A, C050910AZ01A, C050910D301A)

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Cambium description

Cambium part number

Table 4 ePMP 3000 Access Point part numbers

ePMP 3000 5 GHz Access Point Radio (FCC) (US cord) C058910A102A

ePMP 3000 5 GHz Access Point Radio (IC) (Canada/US cord) C050910A104A

ePMP 3000 5 GHz Access Point Radio (EU) (EU cord) C050910A203A

ePMP 3000 5 GHz Access Point Radio (EU) (UK cord) C050910A303A

ePMP 3000 5 GHz Access Point Radio (ROW) (no cord) C050910A001A

ePMP 3000 5 GHz Access Point Radio (ROW) (US cord) C050910A101A

ePMP 3000 5 GHz Access Point Radio (ROW) (EU cord) C050910A201A

ePMP 3000 5 GHz Access Point Radio (ROW) (UK cord) C050910A301A

ePMP 3000 5 GHz Access Point Radio (ROW) (India cord) C050910A401A

ePMP 3000 5GHz Access Point Radio (India) (India Cord) C050910A402A

ePMP 3000 5 GHz Access Point Radio (ROW) (China cord) C050910A501A

ePMP 3000 5 GHz Access Point Radio (ROW) (Brazil cord) C050910A601A

ePMP 3000 5 GHz Access Point Radio (ROW) (Argentina cord) C050910A701A

ePMP 3000 5 GHz Access Point Radio (ROW) (ANZ cord) C050910A801A

ePMP 3000 5 GHz Access Point Radio (ROW) (South Africa cord) C050910A901A

ePMP 3000 5 GHz Access Point Radio (ROW) (No PSU) C050910AZ01A

ePMP 4x4 MU-MIMO Sector Antenna (for ePMP3000AP) C050910D301A

Table 5 ePMP 3000 accessory part numbers

Cambium description Cambium part number

PoE Gigabit DC Injector, 15W Output at 30V, Energy Level 6 Supply N000900L001

CABLE, UL POWER SUPPLY CORD SET, ARGENTINA N000900L013

CABLE, UL POWER SUPPLY CORD SET, AUS/NZ N000900L011

CABLE, UL POWER SUPPLY CORD SET, Brazil N000900L010

CABLE, UL POWER SUPPLY CORD SET, CHINA N000900L015

CABLE, UL POWER SUPPLY CORD SET, EU N000900L008

CABLE, UL POWER SUPPLY CORD SET, INDIA N000900L012

CABLE, UL POWER SUPPLY CORD SET, UK N000900L009

CABLE, UL POWER SUPPLY CORD SET, US N000900L007

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Figure 5

ePMP 3000 Access Point mounting bracket

ePMP 3000 Access Point module

The ePMP 3000 Access Point module is designed
to be mounted with a sector antenna or pole­mounted using the mounting bracket provided in
the box with the radio.

mounting bracket

ePMP 3000 Access Point Interfaces

The Ethernet port is located on the bottom of the unit. This interface is described in Table 6.

Table 6 ePMP 3000 Series – rear interfaces

Port name Connector Interface Description

Eth RJ45

SFP SFP

PoE input Power over Ethernet (PoE)

100/1000BASE-T Ethernet Data

Optical or Copper Gigabit
Ethernet

Management and/or data

ePMP 3000 Access Point specifications

The ePMP 3000 connectorized module conforms to the specifications listed in Table 7 and Table 8.
The connectorized module meets the low level static discharge specifications identified in

Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) compliance on page 6-87 and provides internal surge suppression

but does not provide lightning suppression.

Table 7 ePMP 3000 Access Point physical specifications

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Category Specification

Dimensions (Length x Width x
Height)

Weight 0.7 kg (1.5 lbs) without brackets

Table 8 ePMP 3000 Access Point environmental specifications

Category Specification

Temperature -30°C (-22°F) to +55°C (131°F)

Wind loading 124 mph (200 kph) maximum. See ePMP 3000 Access Point

Humidity 95% condensing

Environmental IP55

22.2 cm x 12.4 cm x 4.5 cm (8.75 in x 4.9 in x 1.75 in) without
brackets

wind loading (Kg) on page 2-37 for a full description.

ePMP 3000 Access Point heater

At startup, if the ePMP 3000 Access Point module temperature is at or below 32° F (0° C), an internal
heater is activated to ensure that the device is able to successfully begin operation. The unit’s heater is
only activated when the unit is powered on and will not apply heat to the device once startup is
complete. When the unit temperature is greater than 32° F (0° C), the heater is deactivated and the unit
continues its startup sequence.

The effect on device startup time at various temperatures is defined in Table 7.

Table 9 ePMP 3000 Access Point startup times based on ambient temperature

Initial Temperature Startup time (from power on to operational)

-22° F (-30° C) 20 minutes

-4° F (-20° C) 6 minutes

14° F (-10° C) 2 minutes, 30 seconds

ePMP 3000 Access Point wind loading

Ensure that the device and the structure on which it is mounted are capable of withstanding the
prevalent wind speeds at a proposed ePMP site. Wind speed statistics are available from national
meteorological offices.

The device and its mounting bracket are capable of withstanding wind speeds of up to 200 kph
(124 mph).

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Wind blowing on the device will subject the mounting structure to significant lateral force. The
magnitude of the force depends on both wind strength and surface area of the device. Wind loading is
estimated using the following formulae:

Force (in kilograms) = 0.1045aV

Where: Is:

a surface area in square meters

V wind speed in meters per second

Force (in pounds) = 0.0042Av

Where:

Applying these formulae to the ePMP device at different wind speeds, the resulting wind loadings are
shown in Table 10 and Table 11.

Table 10 ePMP 3000 Access Point wind loading (Kg)

Type of ePMP
device

ePMP 3000 Access
Point with Sector
Antenna

Largest
surface area
(square meters)

0.13 21.74 Kg 33.96 Kg 48.91 Kg

2

2

Is:

surface area in square feet

wind speed in miles per hour

Wind speed (meters per second)

40 50 60

Table 11 ePMP 3000 Access Point wind loading (lb)

Type of ePMP device

ePMP 3000 Access
Point with Sector
Antenna

Largest surface
area (square
feet)

1.4 37.63 lb 58.80 lb 84.67 lb

Wind speed (miles per hour)

80 100 120

ePMP 3000/3000L Access Point software packages

ePMP 3000 Access Point devices may be upgraded by downloading new software packages from the
Cambium Networks website or by using cnMaestro. The software packages applicable to ePMP
integrated radios are named:

• ePMP-AC-v4.3.0.1.img (or higher version number)

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Figure 6

Force 300-25

For details of the Force 300-25 hardware, see:

• Force 300-25 Integrated description on page 2-38

• Force 300-25 part numbers on page 2-39

• Force 300-25 mounting bracket on page 2-40

• Force 300-25 specifications on page 2-41

• Force 300-25 heater on page 2-41

• Force 300-25 wind loading on page 2-42

• Force 300-25 software packages on page 2-43

Force 300-25 Integrated description

Force 300-25 Integrated

The Force 300-25 device is a self-contained
transceiver unit that houses both radio and
networking electronics.

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Force 300-25 part numbers

Choose the correct regional variant to adhere to local licensing restrictions.

Each of the parts listed in Table 12 includes the following items:

• One integrated unit

• One power supply 1000/100 Base-TX LAN injector (excluding C050910CZ01A)

• One line cord (excluding C050910CA01A, C050910CZ01A)

Table 12 Force 300-25 part numbers

Cambium description Cambium part number

ePMP Force 300-25-25 5 GHz High Gain Radio (FCC) (US Cord) C058910C102A

ePMP Force 300-25-25 5 GHz High Gain Radio (IC) (Canada/US Cord) C050910C104A

ePMP Force 300-25-25 5 GHz High Gain Radio (EU) (EU Cord) C050910C203A

ePMP Force 300-25-25 5 GHz High Gain Radio (EU) (UK Cord) C050910C303A

ePMP Force 300-25-25 5 GHz High Gain Radio (RoW) (no Cord) C050910C001A

ePMP Force 300-25-25 5 GHz High Gain Radio (RoW) (US Cord) C050910C101A

ePMP Force 300-25-25 5 GHz High Gain Radio (RoW) (EU Cord) C050910C201A

ePMP Force 300-25-25 5 GHz High Gain Radio (RoW) (UK Cord) C050910C301A

ePMP Force 300-25-25 5 GHz High Gain Radio (RoW) (India Cord) C050910C401A

ePMP Force 300-25-25 5 GHz High Gain Radio (RoW) (China Cord) C050910C501A

ePMP Force 300-25-25 5 GHz High Gain Radio (RoW) (Brazil Cord) C050910C601A

ePMP Force 300-25-25 5 GHz High Gain Radio (RoW) (Argentina Cord) C050910C701A

ePMP Force 300-25-25 5 GHz High Gain Radio (RoW) (ANZ Cord) C050910C801A

ePMP Force 300-25-25 5 GHz High Gain Radio (RoW) (South Africa Cord) C050910C901A

ePMP Force 300-25-25 5 GHz High Gain Radio (RoW) (No PSU) C050910CZ01A

Table 13 Force 300-25 accessory part numbers

Cambium description Cambium part number

PoE Gigabit DC Injector, 15W Output at 30V, Energy Level 6 Supply N000900L001

CABLE, UL POWER SUPPLY CORD SET, ARGENTINA N000900L013

CABLE, UL POWER SUPPLY CORD SET, AUS/NZ N000900L011

CABLE, UL POWER SUPPLY CORD SET, Brazil N000900L010

CABLE, UL POWER SUPPLY CORD SET, CHINA N000900L015

CABLE, UL POWER SUPPLY CORD SET, EU N000900L008

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Figure 7

CABLE, UL POWER SUPPLY CORD SET, INDIA N000900L012

CABLE, UL POWER SUPPLY CORD SET, UK N000900L009

CABLE, UL POWER SUPPLY CORD SET, US N000900L007

Force 300-25 mounting bracket

Force 300-25 module mounting bracket

The Force 300-25 module is
designed to be pole-mounted using
the mounting bracket provided in
the box with the radio.

Force 300-25 Interfaces

The Ethernet port is located on the rear of the integrated unit. This interface is described in Table 14.

Table 14 Force 300-25 Series – rear interfaces

Port name Connector Interface Description

Eth RJ45

PoE input Power over Ethernet (PoE).

100/1000BASE-T Ethernet Data

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Force 300-25 specifications

The Force 300-25 integrated module conforms to the specifications listed in Table 15 and Table 16.
The integrated module meets the low level static discharge specifications identified in Electromagnetic

compatibility (EMC) compliance on page 6-87 and provides internal surge suppression but does not

provide lightning suppression.

Table 15 Force 300-25 physical specifications

Category Specification

Dimensions (Diameter x Depth) 47 cm x 31 cm (18.5 in x 12.2 in)

Weight 2.4 kg (5.2 lbs)

Table 16 Force 300-25 environmental specifications

Category Specification

Temperature -30°C (-22°F) to +55°C (131°F)

Wind loading 124 mph (200 kph) maximum. See Force 300-25 wind loading

on page 2-42 for a full description.

Humidity 95% condensing

Environmental IP55

Force 300-25 heater

At startup, if the Force 300-25 module temperature is at or below 32° F (0° C), an internal heater is
activated to ensure that the device is able to successfully begin operation. The unit’s heater is only
activated when the unit is powered on and will not apply heat to the device once startup is complete.
When the unit temperature is greater than 32° F (0° C), the heater is deactivated and the unit continues
its startup sequence.

The effect on device startup time at various temperatures is defined in Table 17.

Table 17 Force 300-25 startup times based on ambient temperature

Initial Temperature Startup time (from power on to operational)

-22° F (-30° C) 20 minutes

-4° F (-20° C) 6 minutes

14° F (-10° C) 2 minutes, 30 seconds

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Force 300-25 wind loading

Ensure that the device and the structure on which it is mounted are capable of withstanding the
prevalent wind speeds at a proposed ePMP site. Wind speed statistics are available from national
meteorological offices.

The device and its mounting bracket are capable of withstanding wind speeds of up to 200 kph
(124 mph).

Wind blowing on the device will subject the mounting structure to significant lateral force. The
magnitude of the force depends on both wind strength and surface area of the device. Wind loading is
estimated using the following formulae:

Force (in kilograms) = 0.1045aV2

Where: Is:

a surface area in square meters

V wind speed in meters per second

Force (in pounds) = 0.0042Av

Where:

Applying these formulae to the ePMP device at different wind speeds, the resulting wind loadings are
shown in Table 18 and Table 19.

Table 18 Force 300-25 wind loading (Kg)

Type of ePMP
device

Force 300-25
Integrated

Table 19 Force 300-25 wind loading (lb)

Type of ePMP device

Largest
surface area
(square meters)

0.15 25.08 Kg 39.2 Kg 56.43 Kg

Largest surface
area (square
feet)

2

Is:

surface area in square feet

wind speed in miles per hour

Wind speed (meters per second)

40 50 60

Wind speed (miles per hour)

80 100 120

Force 300-25
Integrated

1.61 43.28

67.62 lb 97.37 lb

lb

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Force 300-25 software packages

Force 300-25 devices may be upgraded by downloading new software packages from the Cambium
Networks website or by using cnMaestro. The software packages applicable to ePMP integrated radios
are named:

• ePMP-AC-v4.3.0.1.img (or higher version number)

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19(R)

Force 300-19(R)

For details of the Force 300-19(R) hardware, see:

• Force 300-25 Integrated description on page 2-17

• Force 300-25 part numbers on page 2-397

• Force 300-25 mounting bracket on page 2-409

• Force 300-25 specifications on page 2-419

• Force 300-25 heater on page 2-4120

• Force 300-25 wind loading on page 2-4220

• Force 300-25 software packages on page 2-4322

Force 300-19(R) Integrated description

The Force 300-19(R) device is a self-contained transceiver unit that
houses both radio and networking electronics

Figure 8 Force 300­19(R) Integrated

Force 300-19(R) part numbers

Choose the correct regional variant to adhere to local licensing restrictions.

Each of the parts listed in Table 20 includes the following items:

• One integrated unit

• One power supply 1000/100 Base-TX LAN injector (excluding C050910CZ01A)

• One line cord (excluding C050910CA01A, C050910CZ01A)

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ePMP 5GHz Force 300-19 SM (EU) (UK cord)

C050900C803A

ePMP 5GHz Force 300-19 SM (ROW) (UK cord)

C050900C807A

ePMP 5GHz Force 300-19 SM (ROW) (India cord)

C050900C808A

ePMP 5GHz Force 300-19 SM (ROW) (Brazil cord)

C050900C811A

ePMP 5GHz Force 300-19 SM (ROW) (South Africa cord)

C050900C814A

ePMP 5GHz Force 300-19 SM (ROW) (No PSU)

C050900C815A

ePMP 5GHz Force 300-19R SM (FCC) (US cord)

C058900C901A

ePMP 5GHz Force 300-19R SM (IC) (Canada/US cord)

C050900C901A

ePMP 5GHz Force 300-19R SM (EU) (EU cord)

C050900C902A

ePMP 5GHz Force 300-19R SM (EU) (UK cord)

C050900C903A

ePMP 5GHz Force 300-19R SM (ROW) (no cord)

C050900C904A

ePMP 5GHz Force 300-19R SM (ROW) (US cord)

C050900C905A

ePMP 5GHz Force 300-19R SM (ROW) (EU cord)

C050900C906A

ePMP 5GHz Force 300-19R SM (ROW) (UK cord)

C050900C907A

ePMP 5GHz Force 300-19R SM (ROW) (India cord)

C050900C908A

ePMP 5GHz Force 300-19R SM (India) (India cord)

C050900C909A

ePMP 5GHz Force 300-19R SM (ROW) (China cord)

C050900C910A

ePMP 5GHz Force 300-19R SM (ROW) (Brazil cord)

C050900C911A

ePMP 5GHz Force 300-19R SM (ROW) (Argentina cord)

C050900C912A

ePMP 5GHz Force 300-19R SM (ROW) (ANZ cord)

C050900C913A

ePMP 5GHz Force 300-19R SM (ROW) (South Africa cord)

C050900C914A

ePMP 5GHz Force 300-19R SM (ROW) (No PSU)

C050900C915A

Table 20 Force 300-19(R) part numbers

Cambium description Cambium part number

ePMP 5GHz Force 300-19 SM (FCC) (US cord) C058900C801A
ePMP 5GHz Force 300-19 SM (IC) (Canada/US cord) C050900C801A
ePMP 5GHz Force 300-19 SM (EU) (EU cord) C050900C802A

ePMP 5GHz Force 300-19 SM (ROW) (no cord) C050900C804A
ePMP 5GHz Force 300-19 SM (ROW) (US cord) C050900C805A
ePMP 5GHz Force 300-19 SM (ROW) (EU cord) C050900C806A

ePMP 5GHz Force 300-19 SM (India) (India cord) C050900C809A
ePMP 5GHz Force 300-19 SM (ROW) (China cord) C050900C810A

ePMP 5GHz Force 300-19 SM (ROW) (Argentina cord) C050900C812A
ePMP 5GHz Force 300-19 SM (ROW) (ANZ cord) C050900C813A

Table 20 Force 300-19(R) accessory part numbers

Cambium description Cambium part number

PoE Gigabit DC Injector, 15W Output at 30V, Energy Level 6 Supply N000900L001

CABLE, UL POWER SUPPLY CORD SET, ARGENTINA N000900L013

CABLE, UL POWER SUPPLY CORD SET, AUS/NZ N000900L011

CABLE, UL POWER SUPPLY CORD SET, Brazil N000900L010

CABLE, UL POWER SUPPLY CORD SET, CHINA N000900L015

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Figure 9

CABLE, UL POWER SUPPLY CORD SET, EU N000900L008

CABLE, UL POWER SUPPLY CORD SET, INDIA N000900L012

CABLE, UL POWER SUPPLY CORD SET, UK N000900L009

CABLE, UL POWER SUPPLY CORD SET, US N000900L007

Force 300-19(R) mounting bracket

Force 300-19(R) module mounting

bracket

The Force 300-19(R) module is designed to be
pole-mounted using the mounting bracket
provided in the box with the radio.

Force 300-19(R) Interfaces

The Ethernet port is located on the rear of the integrated unit. This interface is described in Table 21.

Table 21 Force 300-25 Series – rear interfaces

Port name Connector Interface Description

Eth RJ45

PoE input Power over Ethernet (PoE).

100/1000BASE-T Ethernet Data

Force 300-19(R) specifications

The Force 300-25 integrated module conforms to the specifications listed in Table 22 and Table 23.

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IP55

IP67

The integrated module meets the low level static discharge specifications identified in Electromagnetic

compatibility (EMC) compliance on page 6-87 and provides internal surge suppression but does not

provide lightning suppression.

Table 22 Force 300-19(R) physical specifications

Category Specification

Dimensions 27.8 cm x 27.8 cm x 4.5cm (10.9 in x 10.9 in x 1.8 in)

Weight 1.45 kg (3.2 lbs) (Including mounting bracket)

Table 23 Force 300-19(R) environmental specifications

Category Specification

Temperature -30°C (-22°F) to +60°C (140°F)

Wind loading 113 mph (180 kph) maximum. See Force 300-25 wind loading

on page 2-42 for a full description.

Humidity 95% condensing

Environmental

for 300-19,

For 300-19R

Force 300-19(R) heater

At startup, if the Force 300-19(R) module temperature is at or below 32° F (0° C), an internal heater is
activated to ensure that the device is able to successfully begin operation. The unit’s heater is only
activated when the unit is powered on and will not apply heat to the device once startup is complete.
When the unit temperature is greater than 32° F (0° C), the heater is deactivated and the unit continues
its startup sequence.

The effect on device startup time at various temperatures is defined in Table 24.

Table 24 Force 300-19(R) startup times based on ambient temperature

Initial Temperature Startup time (from power on to operational)

-22° F (-30° C) 20 minutes

-4° F (-20° C) 6 minutes

14° F (-10° C) 2 minutes, 30 seconds

Force 300-19(R) wind loading

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A

v

Ensure that the device and the structure on which it is mounted are capable of withstanding the
prevalent wind speeds at a proposed ePMP site. Wind speed statistics are available from national
meteorological offices.

The device and its mounting bracket are capable of withstanding wind speeds of up to 180 kph
(113 mph).

Wind blowing on the device will subject the mounting structure to significant lateral force. The
magnitude of the force depends on both wind strength and surface area of the device. Wind loading is
estimated using the following formulae:

Force (in kilograms) = 0.1045aV

2

Where: Is:

a surface area in square meters

V wind speed in meters per second

Force (in pounds) = 0.0042Av

Where:

2

Is:

surface area in square feet

wind speed in miles per hour

Applying these formulae to the ePMP device at different wind speeds, the resulting wind loadings are
shown in Table 25 and Table 26.

Table 25 Force 300-19(R) wind loading (Kg)

Type of ePMP
device

Force 300-19

Largest

Wind speed (meters per second)
surface area
(square meters)

40 50 60

0.08 13.4Kg 20.9Kg 30.1Kg

Integrated

Table 26 Force 300-19(R) wind loading (lb)

Type of ePMP device

Largest surface
area (square
feet)

Force 300-19

0.8281 22.3 lb 34.8 lb 50.1 lb

Integrated

Wind speed (miles per hour)

80 100 120

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Force 300-19(R) software packages

Force 300-19(R) devices may be upgraded by downloading new software packages from the Cambium
Networks website or by using cnMaestro. The software packages applicable to ePMP integrated radios
are named:

• ePMP-AC-v4.3.0.1.img (or higher version number)

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16

Figure 10

Force 300-16

For details of the Force 300-16 hardware, see:

• Force 300-16 Integrated description on page 2-50

• Force 300-16 part numbers on page 2-50

• Force 300-16 Interfaces on page 2-51

• Force 300-16 specifications on page 2-52

• Force 300-16 heater on page 2-52

• Force 300-16 wind loading on page 2-53

Force 300-16 Integrated description

The Force 300-16 device is a self-contained transceiver
unit that houses both radio and networking electronics.

Force 300-16

Integrated

Force 300-16 part numbers

Choose the correct regional variant to adhere to local licensing restrictions.

Each of the parts listed includes the following items:

• One integrated unit

• One power supply 1000/100 Base-TX LAN injector (excluding C050910CZ11A)

• One line cord (excluding C050910C011A, C050910CZ11A)

Table 27 Force 300-16 part numbers

Cambium description Cambium part number

ePMP 5 GHz Force 300-16 Radio (FCC) (US cord) C058910C112A

ePMP 5 GHz Force 300-16 Radio (IC) (Canada/US cord) C050910C114A

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ePMP 5 GHz Force 300-16 Radio (EU) (EU cord) C050910C213A

ePMP 5 GHz Force 300-16 Radio (EU) (UK cord) C050910C313A

ePMP 5 GHz Force 300-16 Radio (ROW) (no cord) C050910C011A

ePMP 5 GHz Force 300-16 Radio (ROW) (US cord) C050910C111A

ePMP 5 GHz Force 300-16 Radio (ROW) (EU cord) C050910C211A

ePMP 5 GHz Force 300-16 Radio (ROW) (UK cord) C050910C311A

ePMP 5 GHz Force 300-16 Radio (ROW) (India cord) C050910C411A

ePMP 5 GHz Force 300-16 Radio (India) (India cord) C050910C412A

ePMP 5 GHz Force 300-16 Radio (ROW) (China cord) C050910C511A

ePMP 5 GHz Force 300-16 Radio (ROW) (Brazil cord) C050910C611A

ePMP 5 GHz Force 300-16 Radio (ROW) (Argentina cord) C050910C711A

ePMP 5 GHz Force 300-16 Radio (ROW) (ANZ cord) C050910C811A

ePMP 5 GHz Force 300-16 Radio (ROW) (South Africa cord) C050910C911A

ePMP 5 GHz Force 300-16 Radio (ROW) (No PSU)

Table 28 Force 300-16 accessory part numbers

Cambium description Cambium part number

PoE Gigabit DC Injector, 15W Output at 30V, Energy Level 6 Supply N000900L001

CABLE, UL POWER SUPPLY CORD SET, ARGENTINA N000900L013

CABLE, UL POWER SUPPLY CORD SET, AUS/NZ N000900L011

CABLE, UL POWER SUPPLY CORD SET, Brazil N000900L010

CABLE, UL POWER SUPPLY CORD SET, CHINA N000900L015

CABLE, UL POWER SUPPLY CORD SET, EU N000900L008

CABLE, UL POWER SUPPLY CORD SET, INDIA N000900L012

CABLE, UL POWER SUPPLY CORD SET, UK N000900L009

CABLE, UL POWER SUPPLY CORD SET, US N000900L007

C050910CZ11A

Force 300-16 Interfaces

The Ethernet port is located on the rear of the integrated unit.

Table 29 Force 300-16 Series – rear interfaces

Port name Connector Interface Description

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found.

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Eth RJ45

PoE input Power over Ethernet (PoE).

100/1000BASE-T Ethernet Data

Force 300-16 specifications

The Force 300-16 integrated module conforms to the specifications listed in Table 30 and Table 31.
The integrated module meets the low level static discharge specifications identified in Electromagnetic

compatibility (EMC) compliance on page 6-87 and provides internal surge suppression but does not

provide lightning suppression.

Table 30 Force 300-16 physical specifications

Category Specification

Dimensions (Diameter x Depth) 12.4 cm x 25.1 cm x 11.9 cm (4.9 in x 9.9 in x 4.7 in) – with

mounting bracket

Weight 0.5 kg (1.1 lbs) – with mounting bracket

Table 31 Force 300-16 environmental specifications

Category Specification

Temperature -30°C (-22°F) to +60°C (140°F)

Wind loading 112 mph (180 kph) maximum. See

on page

description.

Environmental IP55

for a full

Force 300-16 heater

At startup, if the Force 300-16 module temperature is at or below 32° F (0° C), an internal heater is
activated to ensure that the device is able to successfully begin operation. The unit’s heater is only
activated when the unit is powered on and will not apply heat to the device once startup is complete.
When the unit temperature is greater than 32° F (0° C), the heater is deactivated and the unit continues
its startup sequence.

The effect on device startup time at various temperatures is defined in Table 32.

Table 32 Force 300-16 startup times based on ambient temperature

Initial Temperature Startup time (from power on to operational)

-22° F (-30° C) 20 minutes

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-4° F (-20° C) 6 minutes

14° F (-10° C) 2 minutes, 30 seconds

Force 300-16 wind loading

Ensure that the device and the structure on which it is mounted are capable of withstanding the
prevalent wind speeds at a proposed ePMP site. Wind speed statistics are available from national
meteorological offices.

The device and its mounting bracket are capable of withstanding wind speeds of up to 180 kph
(124 mph).

Wind blowing on the device will subject the mounting structure to significant lateral force. The
magnitude of the force depends on both wind strength and surface area of the device. Wind loading is
estimated using the following formulae:

2

Force (in kilograms) = 0.1045aV

Where: Is:

a surface area in square meters

V wind speed in meters per second

Force (in pounds) = 0.0042Av

Where:

Applying these formulae to the ePMP device at different wind speeds, the resulting wind loadings are
shown in Table 33 and Table 34.

Table 33 Force 300-16 wind loading (Kg)

Type of ePMP
device

Force 300-16
Integrated

Largest
surface area
(square meters)

0.03 2.8 Kg 5 Kg 7.8 Kg

2

Is:

surface area in square feet

wind speed in miles per hour

Wind speed (meters per

second)

30 40 50

Table 34 Force 300-16 wind loading (lb)

Type of ePMP device

Largest surface
area (square
feet)

Wind speed (miles per hour)

80 100 120

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Force 300-16
Integrated

0.34 9.1 lb 14.3 lb 20.6 lb

Force 300-16 software packages

Force 300-16 devices may be upgraded by downloading new software packages from the Cambium
Networks website or by using cnMaestro. The software packages applicable to ePMP integrated radios
are named:

• ePMP-AC-v4.3.0.1.img (or higher version number)

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13

Figure 11

ePMP 5GHz Force 300-13 SM (FCC) (US cord)

C058900C701A

ePMP 5GHz Force 300-13 SM (IC) (Canada/US cord)

C050900C701A

Force 300-13

For details of the Force 300-13 hardware, see:

• Force 300-13 Integrated description on page 2-55

• Force 300-13 part numbers on page 2-55

• Force 300-13 Interfaces on page 2-56

• Force 300-13 specifications on page 2-56

• Force 300-13 heater on page 2-57

• Force 300-13 wind loading on page 2-57

The Force 300-13 device is a self-contained transceiver
unit that houses both radio and networking electronics.

Force 300-13

Integrated

Force 300-13 part numbers

Choose the correct regional variant to adhere to local licensing restrictions.

Each of the parts listed includes the following items:

• One integrated unit

• One power supply 1000/100 Base-TX LAN injector (excluding C050910CZ11A)

• One line cord (excluding C050910C011A, C050910CZ11A)

Table 35 Force 300-25 part numbers

Cambium description Cambium part number

ePMP 5GHz Force 300-13 SM (EU) (EU cord) C050900C702A
ePMP 5GHz Force 300-13 SM (EU) (UK cord) C050900C703A

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ePMP 5GHz Force 300-13 SM (ROW) (no cord)

C050900C704A

ePMP 5GHz Force 300-13 SM (ROW) (India cord)

C050900C708A

ePMP 5GHz Force 300-13 SM (ROW) (Brazil cord)

C050900C711A

ePMP 5GHz Force 300-13 SM (ROW) (Argentina cord)

C050900C712A

ePMP 5GHz Force 300-13 SM (ROW) (No PSU)

C050900C715A

ePMP 5GHz Force 300-13 SM (ROW) (US cord) C050900C705A
ePMP 5GHz Force 300-13 SM (ROW) (EU cord) C050900C706A
ePMP 5GHz Force 300-13 SM (ROW) (UK cord) C050900C707A

ePMP 5GHz Force 300-13 SM (India) (India cord) C050900C709A
ePMP 5GHz Force 300-13 SM (ROW) (China cord) C050900C710A

ePMP 5GHz Force 300-13 SM (ROW) (ANZ cord) C050900C713A
ePMP 5GHz Force 300-13 SM (ROW) (South Africa cord) C050900C714A

Table 36 Force 300-13 accessory part numbers

Cambium description Cambium part number

PoE Gigabit DC Injector, 15W Output at 30V, Energy Level 6 Supply N000900L001

CABLE, UL POWER SUPPLY CORD SET, ARGENTINA N000900L013

CABLE, UL POWER SUPPLY CORD SET, AUS/NZ N000900L011

CABLE, UL POWER SUPPLY CORD SET, Brazil N000900L010

CABLE, UL POWER SUPPLY CORD SET, CHINA N000900L015

CABLE, UL POWER SUPPLY CORD SET, EU N000900L008

CABLE, UL POWER SUPPLY CORD SET, INDIA N000900L012

CABLE, UL POWER SUPPLY CORD SET, UK N000900L009

CABLE, UL POWER SUPPLY CORD SET, US N000900L007

Force 300-13 Interfaces

The Ethernet port is located on the rear of the integrated unit.

Table 37 Force 300-13 Series – rear interfaces

Port name Connector Interface Description

Eth RJ45

PoE input Power over Ethernet (PoE).

100/1000BASE-T Ethernet Data

Force 300-13 specifications

The Force 300-13 integrated module conforms to the specifications listed in Error! Reference source

not found.38 and Error! Reference source not found.39.

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13

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found.

Error! Bookmark not defined.

The integrated module meets the low level static discharge specifications identified in Electromagnetic

compatibility (EMC) compliance on page 6-87 and provides internal surge suppression but does not

provide lightning suppression.

Table 38 Force 300-13 physical specifications

Category Specification

Dimensions (Diameter x Depth) 12.4 cm x 25.1 cm x 11.9 cm (4.9 in x 9.9 in x 4.7 in) – with

mounting bracket

Weight 0.5 kg (1.1 lbs) – with mounting bracket

Table 39 Force 300-13 environmental specifications

Category Specification

Temperature -30°C (-22°F) to +60°C (140°F)

Wind loading 112 mph (180 kph) maximum. See

on page

description.

for a full

Environmental IP55

Force 300-13 heater

At startup, if the Force 300-16 module temperature is at or below 32° F (0° C), an internal heater is
activated to ensure that the device is able to successfully begin operation. The unit’s heater is only
activated when the unit is powered on and will not apply heat to the device once startup is complete.
When the unit temperature is greater than 32° F (0° C), the heater is deactivated and the unit continues
its startup sequence.

The effect on device startup time at various temperatures is defined in Error! Reference source not

found.40.

Table 40 Force 300-13 startup times based on ambient temperature

Initial Temperature Startup time (from power on to operational)

-22° F (-30° C) 20 minutes

-4° F (-20° C) 6 minutes

14° F (-10° C) 2 minutes, 30 seconds

Force 300-13 wind loading

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A

v

Ensure that the device and the structure on which it is mounted are capable of withstanding the
prevalent wind speeds at a proposed ePMP site. Wind speed statistics are available from national
meteorological offices.

The device and its mounting bracket are capable of withstanding wind speeds of up to 180 kph
(124 mph).

Wind blowing on the device will subject the mounting structure to significant lateral force. The
magnitude of the force depends on both wind strength and surface area of the device. Wind loading is
estimated using the following formulae:

Force (in kilograms) = 0.1045aV

Where: Is:

a surface area in square meters

V wind speed in meters per second

Force (in pounds) = 0.0042Av

Where:

Applying these formulae to the ePMP device at different wind speeds, the resulting wind loadings are
shown in

Table 41 Force 300-13 wind loading (Kg)

Type of ePMP
device

Force 300-16
Integrated

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Largest
surface area
(square meters)

0.03 2.82 Kg 5.02 Kg 7.84 Kg

2

2

Is:

surface area in square feet

wind speed in miles per hour

Wind speed (meters per

second)

30 40 50

Table 42 Force 300-13 wind loading (lb)

Type of ePMP device

Force 300-16
Integrated

Largest surface
area (square
feet)

0.28 7.53 lb 11.76 lb 16.93 lb

Wind speed (miles per hour)

80 100 120

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Force 300-13 software packages

Force 300-16 devices may be upgraded by downloading new software packages from the Cambium
Networks website or by using cnMaestro. The software packages applicable to ePMP integrated radios
are named:

• ePMP-AC-v4.3.0.1.img (or higher version number)

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POWER SUPPLY

Power Supply

For details of the ePMP power supply units, see:

• Power supply description on page 2-60

• Power supply part numbers on page 2-60

• Power supply interfaces on page 2-60

• Power supply specifications on page 2-62

• Power supply location on page 2-62

Power supply description

The power supply is an indoor unit that is connected to the ePMP module and network terminating
equipment using Cat5e cable with RJ45 connectors. It is also plugged into an AC or DC power supply so
that it can inject Power over Ethernet (PoE) into the module.

Power supply part numbers

Each module requires one power supply and one power supply line cord (line cord included with radio
device, see Table 12).

Table 20 Power supply component part numbers

Cambium description Cambium part number Device Compatibility

ePMP Pwr Supply for GPS Radio - no
cord (spare)

POWER SUPPLY, 30W, 56V – Gbps
support

N000900L001

N000000L034

Force 300-25

Force 300-16

ePMP 3000 Access Point

Attention Each ePMP device must be powered by the corresponding power supply
listed in Table 20.

Power supply interfaces

The power supply interfaces are illustrated in Figure 12 and described in Table 21 and Table 23.

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Figure 12 Power supply interfaces

Power
input

Table 21 Power supply interface functions - N000900L001

Interface Function

Power input Mains power input.

Power output 30V

Gigabit Data + Power RJ45 socket for connecting Cat5e cable to radio

Gigabit Data RJ45 socket for connecting Cat5e cable to network.

Table 22 Power supply interface functions - N000000L034

Interface Function

Gigabit
Data

Gigabit Data
+ Power

Power input Mains power input.

Power output 56V

Gigabit Data + Power RJ45 socket for connecting Cat5e cable to radio

Gigabit Data RJ45 socket for connecting Cat5e cable to network.

Table 23 Power Supply LED functions

LED Function

Power (green) Power supply detection

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Power supply specifications

The ePMP power supply conforms to the specifications listed in Table 24, Table 25, and Table 26.

Table 24 Power supply physical specifications

Category Specification

Dimensions (H x W x D) 14 x 6.5 x 3.6 cm (5.5 x 2.55 x 1.42 in)

Weight 0.26 lbs

Table 25 Power supply environmental specifications

Category Specification

Ambient Operating Temperature 0° C to +40° C

Humidity 20% - 90%

Table 26 Power supply electrical specifications

Category Specification

AC Input 100 to 240 VAC

Efficiency Meets Energy Level 6

Over Current Protection Short circuit, with auto recovery

Hold up time 10 ms minimum at maximum load, 120 VAC

Power supply location

Find a location for the power supply that meets the following requirements:

• The power supply can be mounted on a wall or other flat surface.

• The power supply is kept dry, with no possibility of condensation, flooding or rising damp.

• The power supply can be accessed to view status indicators.

• The power supply can be connected to the ePMP module drop cable and network terminating

equipment.

• The power supply can be connected to a mains or DC power supply that meets the requirements

defined in Table 26.

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Ethernet cabling

For details of the Ethernet cabling components of an ePMP installation, see:

• Ethernet standards and cable lengths on page 2-63

• Outdoor Cat5e cable on page 2-63

Ethernet standards and cable lengths

All configurations require a copper Ethernet connection from the power supply port to the power
supply and network terminating equipment.

For each power supply, the maximum permitted drop cable length is specified in Table 27.

Table 27 Power supply drop cable length restrictions

Part number Description Maximum cable length (*1)

N000900L001

N000000L034

(*1) Maximum length of Ethernet cable from device to network device needs to follow 802.3 standards.
If the power supply is not the network device the cable from the power supply to the network device
must be included in the total maximum cable length.

Power Supply for Radio with
Gigabit Ethernet (no cord)

330 feet (100m)

Outdoor Cat5e cable

Cambium Industrial Cable

Cambium Industrial Cable uses 24-gauge solid bare copper conductors, covered by bonded-pair
polymer insulation. The conductors are protected by double layer shielding consisting of a solid foil
layer under braded tinned copper mesh, providing excellent shielding while maximizing flexibility. And,
the cable is jacketed by industrial grade UV-resistant, abrasion-resistant, and oil-resistant PVC.

Cambium’s Industrial RJ45 connectors are specifically designed to work optimally with Cambium
Industrial Cable.

The connectors are fully shielded with integrated strain relief for greater pull strength, utilize a
staggered contact design that minimizes crosstalk and maximizes electrical performance, and the
contacts are plated with 50 micro-inch thick 24 carat gold, exceeding TIA-1096 specifications and
ensuring the best possible connection and oxidation resistance.

Cambium Networks’ industrial grade cable is well suited for high-quality durable installations of
subscriber modules, access points and enterprise point-to-point links as well as in tactical non­permanent deployments of infrastructure.

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ETHERNET CABLING

Cambium description

Cambium part number

Table 28 Cambium Industrial Cable component part numbers

Industrial Grade CAT 5 Cable 50 meter unterminated N000000L106A

Industrial Grade CAT 5 Cable 100 meter unterminated N000000L106A

Industrial Grade CAT 5 Cable 300 meter unterminated N000000L108A

Industrial Grade RJ45 Connector 100 Pack C000000L109A

Termination Tool for C000000L109A RJ45 connectors C000000L110A

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IT

Cambium part number

Device Compatibility

Surge suppression unit

Structures, equipment and people must be protected against power surges (typically caused by
lightning) by conducting the surge current to ground via a separate preferential solid path.

The actual degree of protection required depends on local conditions and applicable local regulations.
To adequately protect an ePMP installation, both ground bonding and transient voltage surge
suppression are required.

Network operators should always follow best-practices for grounding and lightning protection. Doing so
will minimize network outages and reduce the associated costs of tower climbs and equipment
repair/replacement.

Note Lightning-prone installations can be improved by:

• Installing a surge suppressor near the device (transient surge suppression)

• Grounding the device to the pole (ground bonding)

• Lowering the device/dish such that it is not the highest metallic object on the

pole.

Gigabit Ethernet Surge Suppressor

The Gigabit Ethernet Surge Suppressor is critical for lightning protection to minimize
the potential for damage.

Table 29 Surge suppressor component part numbers

Cambium description

Force 300-25

Gigabit Surge Suppressor (30V) C000000L065A

Gigabit Surge Suppressor (56V) C000000L033A ePMP 3000 Access Point

Attention Choose the 30V or 56V surge suppressor option based on your installed
device power rating. Installing a 30V surge suppressor for a 56V device or a 56V surge
suppressor for a 30V device may result in inadequate surge protection. Reference

Table 29.

Force 300-19(R)

Force 300-16

Force 300-13

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CHAPTER 2:

SYSTEM HARDWARE CNPULSE SYNC GENERAT

OR

cnPulse sync generator

cnPulse is the latest GPS synchronization generation
device designed specifically for Cambium Networks PMP
and PTP radios. The cnPulse module is IP67 (weather
proof and supports a wide temperature range for rugged
environments. The GPS receiver is highly reliable and
supports both GPS and GNSS signals.

cnPulse receives its power from the CAT-5 drop cable in
mode 2 so no external power supply is required. There
are no configuration or software settings required. For
ePMP 3000, cnPulse is deployed in-line with the radio’s
CAT-5 drop cable.

For more information, please see:

http://community.cambiumnetworks.com/t5/cnPulse/bd-p/cnPulse

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OR

Chapter 3: System planning

This chapter provides information to help the user to plan an ePMP link.

The following topics are described in this chapter:

• How to plan ePMP links to conform to the regulatory restrictions that apply in the country of

operation is explained under Radio spectrum planning on page 3-68

• Factors to be considered when planning links such as range, path loss and throughput are described

under Link planning on page 3-71.

• The grounding and lightning protection requirements of a ePMP installation are described under

Grounding and lightning protection on page 2-30.

• Factors to be considered when planning ePMP data networks are described under Data network

planning on page 3-73.

.

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Radio spectrum planning

This section describes how to plan ePMP links to conform to the regulatory restrictions that apply in the
country of operation.

Attention The user must ensure ePMP product operates in accordance to local
regulatory limits.

Note Contact the applicable radio regulator to check if registration of the ePMP link is
required.

General wireless specifications

The wireless specifications that apply to ePMP 802.11ac variants are listed under Table 30. The wireless
specifications that are specific to each frequency variant are listed in Table 31.

Table 30 Wireless specifications (all variants)

Item Specification

Channel selection

Manual power control

Maximum transmit power

Integrated device antenna type

Manual selection (fixed frequency)

Automatic Channel Selection

To avoid interference to other users of the band, maximum power
can be set lower than the default power limit.

ePMP 3000 Access Point: 33 dBm

Force 300-25: 29 dBm

Force 300-19(R): 28dBm

Force 300-16: 29 dBm

Force 300-13: 28dBm

Force 300-25: Dish antenna

Force 300-19(R): Integrated patch

Force 300-16: Integrated patch

Force 300-13: Integrated patch

Duplex scheme Adaptive TDD

Over-the-air encryption AES

Error Correction FEC

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Table 31 Wireless specifications, 5 GHz band

Item 5 GHz

RF band (GHz) 4.910 – 5.970 MHz

Channel bandwidth 20 MHz, 40 MHz, or 80 MHz

Integrated dish antenna – 25 dBi

Typical antenna gain

Antenna 3dB beamwidth (Integrated dish)

Integrated patch antenna – 16 dBi

Sector antenna – 17 dBi

Sector Antenna: 70° azimuth, 6° elevation

Integrated Dish: 6-10° azimuth, 6-10° elevation

Integrated Patch: 15° azimuth, 30° elevation

Regulatory limits

The local regulator may restrict frequency usage and channel width and may limit the amount of
conducted or radiated transmitter power.

Many countries impose EIRP limits (Allowed EIRP) on products operating in the bands used by the
ePMP Series. For example, in the 5 GHz band, these limits are calculated as follows:

• In the 5.8 GHz band (5725 MHz to 5875 MHz), the EIRP must not exceed the lesser of 36 dBm or (23

+ 10 x Log Channel width in MHz) dBm.

Some countries (for example the USA) impose conducted power limits on products operating in the 5
GHz band.

Conforming to the limits

Ensure the link is configured to conform to local regulatory requirements by configuring the correct
country code (located in the web management interface, under Configure > Radio). In the following
situations, the country code does not automatically prevent operation outside the regulations:

• When operating in ETSI regions, it is required to enter a license key in the ePMP web management

interface to unlock valid country-specific frequencies. This key may be obtained from

https://support.cambiumnetworks.com/licensekeys/epmp.

Available spectrum

The available spectrum for operation depends on the region. When configured with the appropriate
country code, the unit will only allow operation on those channels which are permitted by the
regulations.

Certain regulations have allocated certain channels as unavailable for use:

• Some European countries have allocated part of the 5.8 GHz band to Road Transport and Traffic

Telematics (RTTT) systems.

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Where regulatory restrictions apply to certain channels, these channels are barred automatically by the
use of the correct country code. For example, at 5.8 GHz in some European countries, the RTTT band
5795 MHz to 5815 MHz is barred. With the appropriate country code configured for this region, the
ePMP will not operate on channels within this band.

The number and identity of channels barred by the license key and country code is dependent on the
channel bandwidth.

Channel bandwidth

Select the required channel bandwidth for the link. The selection depends upon the ePMP frequency
variant and country code, as specified on page 6-100.

The wider a channel bandwidth the greater is its capacity. As narrower channel bandwidths take up less
spectrum, selecting a narrow channel bandwidth may be a better choice when operating in locations
where the spectrum is very busy.

Both ends of the link must be configured to operate on the same channel bandwidth.

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Link planning

This section describes factors to be taken into account when planning links, such as range, obstacles
path loss and throughput.

Range and obstacles

Calculate the range of the link and identify any obstacles that may affect radio performance.

Perform a survey to identify all the obstructions (such as trees or buildings) in the path and to assess
the risk of interference. This information is necessary in order to achieve an accurate link feasibility
assessment.

Path loss

Path loss is the amount of attenuation the radio signal undergoes between the two ends of the link. The
path loss is the sum of the attenuation of the path if there were no obstacles in the way (Free Space
Path Loss), the attenuation caused by obstacles (Excess Path Loss) and a margin to allow for possible
fading of the radio signal (Fade Margin). The following calculation needs to be performed to judge
whether a particular link can be installed:

Where: Is:

Free space path loss is a major determinant in received (Rx) signal level. Rx signal level, in turn, is a
major factor in the system operating margin (fade margin), which is calculated as follows:

System Operating Margin (fade margin) dB = Rx signal level (dB) – Rx sensitivity (dB)

Free Space Path Loss (dB)

Excess Path Loss (dB)

Fade Margin Required (dB)

Seasonal Fading (dB)

Equipment Capability (dB)

Thus, the fade margin is the difference between strength of the received signal and the strength that the
receiver requires for maintaining a reliable link.

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Adaptive modulation

Adaptive modulation ensures that the highest throughput that can be achieved instantaneously will be
obtained, taking account of propagation and interference. When the link has been installed, web pages
provide information about the link loss currently measured by the equipment, both instantaneously and
averaged.

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Data network planning

This section describes factors to be considered when planning ePMP data networks.

Ethernet interfaces

The ePMP Ethernet ports conform to the specifications listed in Table 32.

Table 32 Ethernet bridging specifications

Ethernet Bridging Specification

10BASE-Te/100BASE-Tx/1000BASE-T IEEE 802.3

Protocol

Interface 10/100/1000BaseT (RJ-45)

Maximum Ethernet Frame Size 1700 bytes

Service classes for bridged
traffic

Note Practical Ethernet rates will depend on network configuration, higher layer
protocols and platforms used.

Over the air throughput will be capped to the rate of the Ethernet interface at the
receiving end of the link.

IEEE 802.3at (PoE)

IEEE802.3u compliant Auto-negotiation

3 classes

Management VLAN

Decide if the IP interface of the device management agent will be connected in a VLAN. If so, decide if
this is a standard (IEEE 802.1Q) VLAN or provider bridged (IEEE 802.1ad) VLAN, and select the VLAN ID
for this VLAN.

Use of a separate management VLAN is strongly recommended. Use of the management VLAN helps to
ensure that the device management agent cannot be accessed by customers.

Quality of service for bridged Ethernet traffic

Decide how quality of service will be configured in ePMP to minimize frame loss and latency for high
priority traffic. Wireless links often have lower data capacity than wired links or network equipment like
switches and routers, and quality of service configuration is most critical at network bottlenecks.

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ePMP provides three priority types for traffic waiting for transmission over the wireless link – Voice,
High and Low. Low is the lowest priority and Voice is the highest priority. Traffic is scheduled using
strict priority; in other words, traffic in a given priority is transmitted when all higher-priority
transmissions are complete.

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DATA NETWORK PLANNIN

Chapter 4: Using the Device Management Interface

This chapter describes all configuration and alignment tasks that are performed when an ePMP system
is deployed.

Configure the units by performing the following tasks:

• Preparing for configuration on page 4-2

• Connecting to the unit on page 4-3

• Using the web interface on page 4-5

• Using the installation wizard – Access Point on page 4-6

• Using the installation wizard – Subscriber Module on page 4-11

• Using the menu options on page 4-15

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INTERFACE

URATION

PREPARING FOR CONFIG

Preparing for configuration

This section describes the checks to be performed before proceeding with unit configuration.

Safety precautions

All national and local safety standards must be followed while configuring the units.

Warning Ensure that personnel are not exposed to unsafe levels of RF energy. The
units start to radiate as soon as they are powered up. Respect the safety standards
defined in Compliance with safety standards on page 6-86, in particular the minimum
separation distances.

Observe the following guidelines:

Never work in front of the antenna when the device is powered. Always power down the power supply
before connecting or disconnecting the Ethernet cable from the module.

Regulatory compliance

All applicable radio regulations must be followed while configuring the units and aligning the antennas.
For more information, Compliance with safety standards on page 6-87.

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INTERFAC

IT

Properties

Control Panel >
Network and Internet >
Network Connections > Local Area
Connection

Properties

E

CONNECTING TO THE UN

Connecting to the unit

To connect the unit to a management PC, use the following procedures:

• Configuring the management PC on page 4-3

• Connecting to the PC and powering up on page 4-4

Configuring the management PC

Use this procedure to configure the local management PC to communicate with the ePMP module.

Procedure:

Select

1

In Windows 7 this is found in

Select the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) item:

2

Click

3

Enter an IP address that is valid for the

4

169.254.1.x network, avoiding 169.254.1.1. A
good example is 169.254.1.100:

Enter a subnet mask of 255.255.255.0.

5

for the Ethernet port.

.

.

Leave the default gateway blank.

Click OK, then click Close

6

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CONNECTING TO THE UN

Connecting to the PC and powering up

Use this procedure to connect a management PC directly to the ePMP for configuration and alignment
purposes and to power up the ePMP device.

Procedure:

Check that the device and power supply are correctly connected (the device Ethernet port is

1

connected to the power supply Ethernet power port (“Gigabit Data+Power” or “10/100Mbit
Data+Power”).

Connect the PC Ethernet port to the LAN ( “Gigabit Data” or “10/100Mbit Data”) port of the

2

power supply using a standard (not crossed) Ethernet cable.

Apply mains or battery power to the power supply. The green Power LED must illuminate

3

continuously.

Note If the Power and Ethernet LEDs do not illuminate correctly, see Testing hardware
on page 5-4.

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ACE

Check that th
connecte
Data+Power”).

Configure the host machine with an IP address in the 169.254.1.x subnet (excluding 169.254.1.1)

Connect the PC Ethernet port to the LAN
supply

Connect the power supply to power mains

In your browser, navigate to the device default IP address 169.254.1.1

Login with username admin

admin

Device IP address Mode

DHCP

Configuration > System >

Account Management

Using the web interface

To understand how to use the ePMP web interface, see:

USING THE WEB INTERF

• Logging into the web interface on page 4-5

Logging into the web interface

Use this procedure to log into the web interface as a system administrator.

Equipment and tools:

• ePMP device connected to power supply by Ethernet cable.

• PC connected to power supply by Ethernet cable.

• Power Supply powered up.

• Minimum supported browser version – Chrome v29, Firefox v24, Internet Explorer 10, Safari v5.

Procedure:

1

2

3

using a standard (not crossed) Ethernet cable.

e device and power supply are correctly connected (the device Ethernet port is

d to the power supply Ethernet power port (“Gigabit Data+Power” or “10/100Mbit

( “Gigabit Data” or “10/100Mbit Data”) port of the power

4

5

6

and password

Note If
address information via DHCP, the device management IP is set to 192.168.0.1 (AP
Mode), 192.168.0.2 (SM mode) or the previously-configured static Device IP Address.
Units may always be accessed via the Ethernet port at 169.254.1.1.

Note New ePMP devices all contain default username and password configurations. It is
recommended to change these password configurations immediately. These passwords
may be configured in the management GUI in section

.

is set to

.

and the device is unable to retrieve IP

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ON WIZARD

ACCESS POINT

Main

Enabled

Disabled

USING THE INSTALLATI

–

Using the installation wizard – Access Point

The ePMP device features a guided configuration mechanism for configuring key parameters for link
operation.

This setup is accessed on the Installation page by clicking the Start Setup button.

Click Finish Setup to commit the changes to the device.

Installation wizard step 1 – Main system parameters

Attribute Meaning

Device Name The configured identifier used in an NMS such as cnMaestro

Backward
Compatibility

SSID SSID is a unique identifier for a wireless LAN which is specified in the Access Point’s

subscriber software upgrade).

beacon. (Access Point Mode). SSID must be same at both ends and different to site
name.

: 802.11n ePMP subscribers are able to register to the AP (requires

: 802.11n ePMP subscribers are not able to register to the AP.

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Radio

TDD

TDD PTP

75/25, 50/50

30/70

adjusted to the regional restrictions based on the setting of the Country

USING THE INSTALLATI

Installation wizard step 2 – Radio parameters

–

Attribute Meaning

Country Defines the country code being used by the device. The country code of the

Subscriber Module follows the country code of the associated Access Point, unless
it is an FCC SKU in which case the country code is United States or Canada.
Country code defines the regulatory rules in use for the device.

Driver Mode

Downlink/Uplink
Ratio

Max Range This parameter represents cell coverage radius. Subscriber Modules outside the

: The device is operating in point-to-multipoint (PMP) mode using TDD

scheduling. The AP is able to GPS synchronize in this mode.

: The Access Point is operating in point-to-point (PTP) mode using TDD

scheduling. The AP is able to GPS synchronize in this mode.

The schedule of downlink traffic to uplink traffic on the radio link. The three
options,
every frame. In other words, this ratio represents the amount of the total radio
link’s aggregate throughput that will be used for downlink resources, and the
amount of the total radio link’s aggregate throughput that will be used for uplink
resources.

configured radius will not be able to connect. It is recommended to configure Max
Range to match the actual physical distance of the farthest subscriber.

and

, allow the radio to operate in a fixed ratio on

Channel
Bandwidth

Frequency Carrier Configure the frequency carrier for RF transmission. This list is dynamically

Configure the channel size used by the radio for RF transmission.

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ON WIZARD

ACCESS POINT

Network

Static:

IP
Address, Subnet Mask, Gateway, Preferred DNS Server, and Alternate DNS
Server.

DHCP:

IP address, Subnet Mask, Gateway,

and DNS Server

IP

Address, Subnet Mask, Gateway, Preferred DNS Server,

Alternate DNS

Server

Attribute Meaning

parameter. Ensure that a thorough spectrum analysis has been completed prior to
configuring this parameter.

USING THE INSTALLATI

Installation wizard step 3 – Network parameters

–

Attribute Meaning

IP Assignment

IP Address Internet protocol (IP) address. This address is used by the family of Internet

Device management IP addressing is configured manually in fields

Device management IP addressing (

) is assigned via a network DHCP server, and parameters

are not configurable.

protocols to uniquely identify this unit on a network.

If IP Address Assignment is set to DHCP and the device is unable to retrieve IP
address information via DHCP, the device management IP is set to fallback IP

192.168.0.1 (Access Point) or 192.168.0.2 (Subscriber Module).

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ACCESS POINT

IP Address

192.168.2.1

Subnet Mask

255.255.255.0

192.168.2.X

Network

Open:

Attribute Meaning

USING THE INSTALLATION WIZA

–

Subnet Mask Defines the address range of the connected IP network. For example, if

is configured to
device will belong to subnet

Gateway Configure the IP address of the device on the current network that acts as a

gateway. A gateway acts as an entrance and exit to packets from and to other
networks.

Preferred DNS
Server

Alternate DNS
Server

Configure the primary IP address of the server used for DNS resolution.

Configure the secondary IP address of the server used for DNS resolution.

and

is configured to

.

Installation wizard step 4 – Security parameters

, the

Attribute Meaning

Wireless Security

registration.

All Subscriber Module devices requesting network entry are allowed

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