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OPERATION AND
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
cnWave™ 5G Fixed
System Release 3.0

Table of Contents

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Summary

About This Guide

Purpose

Explains the intended audience and scope of the guide.

Cross references

Explains how to interpret references to external and internal document sections.

Feedback

How users can provide feedback on the document.

Warnings, cautions, and notes

Explains the use of warning, caution, and note indicators in the document.

Cautions

Explains cautions used for system damage warnings.

Notes

Explains notes used for additional information or undesirable situations.

Important regulatory information

Information about product certification and compliance with regulations.

Canada specific information

Regulatory compliance information specific to Canada.

European specific information

Regulatory compliance information specific to European directives.

EU Declaration of Conformity

Declares compliance with EU directives for CE marking.

Application software (firmware)

How to download and install the latest software for BTS and CPE.

Ethernet networking skills

Required skills for installers regarding IP addressing and web interfaces.

Lightning protection

Guidance on protecting installations from lightning strikes.

Specific expertise and training for professional installers

Outlines radio engineering skills and training for installers.

Legal and Open-Source Software statements

References to license agreements and open-source notices.

Problems and warranty

Information on reporting problems and understanding warranty terms.

Repair and service

Procedure for obtaining repair or service for the equipment.

Hardware warranty

Details of the standard one-year hardware warranty and registration.

Security advice

Recommendations for configuring security parameters and best practices.

Caring for the environment

Information on proper disposal of equipment and packaging.

In EU countries

Regulatory information for equipment disposal in EU countries.

In non-EU countries

Disposal guidelines for equipment in non-EU countries.

Troubleshooting cnWave 5 G Fixed Platform of Products

Basic information about the platform of products

Provides basic information about BTS and CPE, and required configurations.

Troubleshooting in a lab environment

Describes key steps for troubleshooting BTS, CPE, and links in a lab.

Configuring the management PC

Steps to configure a PC for IP addressing to communicate with BTS/CPE.

Connecting the BTS to power

Steps to connect the BTS to power and verify connectivity.

Accessing the B1000 UI

Steps to access the Base Transceiver Station (BTS) web user interface.

Connecting the CPE to power

Steps to connect the Customer Premise Equipment (CPE) to power using PoE.

Accessing the C100 UI

Steps to access the Customer Premise Equipment (CPE) web user interface.

Establishing a link between a BTS and a CPE

Steps to establish a radio link between a BTS and a CPE.

Mandatory parameters required for establishing a BTS-CPE link

Lists essential parameters for setting up a BTS-CPE link.

Read-only parameters required for monitoring the link

Lists parameters for monitoring link status and troubleshooting.

Operational Procedures for BTS

Modifying BTS system parameters - No reboot required

How to change system parameters on the BTS without rebooting.

Modifying BTS network parameters - No reboot required

How to change network parameters on the BTS without rebooting.

Modifying BTS user accounts - No reboot required

How to manage user accounts on the BTS without rebooting.

Modifying the BTS operation frequency - No reboot required

How to change the operating frequency of the BTS without rebooting.

Changing the BTS polarization - No reboot required

How to change the antenna polarization setting of the BTS.

Enabling or disabling the RADIUS server - No reboot required

How to enable or disable the RADIUS server for CPE authentication.

Testing MU MIMO performance - No reboot required

How to test MU MIMO performance using the BTS web UI.

Linux setup - iPerf server

Alternative method for testing MU MIMO using an iPerf server on Linux.

Updating a BTS firmware - Reboot required

Steps to update the BTS firmware, requiring a reboot.

Changing the bandwidth - Reboot required

How to change the radio channel bandwidth, requiring a reboot.

Changing the Uplink Tx Power initial or continuous control - Reboot required

How to adjust uplink transmit power control, requiring a reboot.

Resetting BTS to factory default configuration - Reboot required

How to reset the BTS to factory defaults, requiring a reboot.

Resetting CPE to factory default configuration - Reboot required

How to reset the CPE to factory defaults, requiring a reboot.

Importing or exporting configuration - No reboot required

How to import/export BTS configuration for backup or restore.

Testing MIR - No reboot required

How to test Maximum Information Rate (MIR) functionality.

Modifying the MIR parameters on the Radius Server

Steps to modify MIR parameters in the Radius Server authorize file.

Running the MIR test

Steps to run the MIR test after parameter modification.

Testing CIR - No reboot required

How to test Committed Information Rate (CIR) functionality.

Modifying the CIR parameters on the Radius Server

Steps to modify CIR parameters in the Radius Server authorize file.

Running the CIR test

Steps to run the CIR test after parameter modification.

General Troubleshooting Procedures

What is the general fault isolation process?

Explains the methodology for isolating system or link problems.

How to isolate the problem?

Primary steps and FAQs for isolating a problem.

What are the secondary steps to isolate the problem?

Secondary steps to isolate problems after initial fault isolation.

Troubleshooting a loss of Ethernet connectivity

Steps to troubleshoot issues when CPE does not establish Ethernet connectivity.

Troubleshooting when CPE fails to register with a BTS

Steps to troubleshoot why a CPE fails to register with a BTS.

How to troubleshoot BTS?

General guidance for diagnosing and troubleshooting BTS issues, including cabling.

Troubleshooting the power cable (black)

Steps to verify correct power up and troubleshoot power cable issues.

Troubleshooting the BTS data cable (green)

Steps to diagnose and troubleshoot issues with the BTS data cable.

Troubleshooting BTS using Resistors Table

Using resistance values to check cable wiring for BTS.

How to hardware reset a BTS to factory default?

Steps to perform a hardware reset of the BTS to factory defaults.

How to hardware reset a CPE to factory default?

Steps to perform a hardware reset of the CPE to factory defaults.

Appendix: Acronyms and Abbreviations

Summary

About This Guide

Purpose

Explains the intended audience and scope of the guide.

Cross references

Explains how to interpret references to external and internal document sections.

Feedback

How users can provide feedback on the document.

Warnings, cautions, and notes

Explains the use of warning, caution, and note indicators in the document.

Cautions

Explains cautions used for system damage warnings.

Notes

Explains notes used for additional information or undesirable situations.

Important regulatory information

Information about product certification and compliance with regulations.

Canada specific information

Regulatory compliance information specific to Canada.

European specific information

Regulatory compliance information specific to European directives.

EU Declaration of Conformity

Declares compliance with EU directives for CE marking.

Application software (firmware)

How to download and install the latest software for BTS and CPE.

Ethernet networking skills

Required skills for installers regarding IP addressing and web interfaces.

Lightning protection

Guidance on protecting installations from lightning strikes.

Specific expertise and training for professional installers

Outlines radio engineering skills and training for installers.

Legal and Open-Source Software statements

References to license agreements and open-source notices.

Problems and warranty

Information on reporting problems and understanding warranty terms.

Repair and service

Procedure for obtaining repair or service for the equipment.

Hardware warranty

Details of the standard one-year hardware warranty and registration.

Security advice

Recommendations for configuring security parameters and best practices.

Caring for the environment

Information on proper disposal of equipment and packaging.

In EU countries

Regulatory information for equipment disposal in EU countries.

In non-EU countries

Disposal guidelines for equipment in non-EU countries.

Troubleshooting cnWave 5 G Fixed Platform of Products

Basic information about the platform of products

Provides basic information about BTS and CPE, and required configurations.

Troubleshooting in a lab environment

Describes key steps for troubleshooting BTS, CPE, and links in a lab.

Configuring the management PC

Steps to configure a PC for IP addressing to communicate with BTS/CPE.

Connecting the BTS to power

Steps to connect the BTS to power and verify connectivity.

Accessing the B1000 UI

Steps to access the Base Transceiver Station (BTS) web user interface.

Connecting the CPE to power

Steps to connect the Customer Premise Equipment (CPE) to power using PoE.

Accessing the C100 UI

Steps to access the Customer Premise Equipment (CPE) web user interface.

Establishing a link between a BTS and a CPE

Steps to establish a radio link between a BTS and a CPE.

Mandatory parameters required for establishing a BTS-CPE link

Lists essential parameters for setting up a BTS-CPE link.

Read-only parameters required for monitoring the link

Lists parameters for monitoring link status and troubleshooting.

Operational Procedures for BTS

Modifying BTS system parameters - No reboot required

How to change system parameters on the BTS without rebooting.

Modifying BTS network parameters - No reboot required

How to change network parameters on the BTS without rebooting.

Modifying BTS user accounts - No reboot required

How to manage user accounts on the BTS without rebooting.

Modifying the BTS operation frequency - No reboot required

How to change the operating frequency of the BTS without rebooting.

Changing the BTS polarization - No reboot required

How to change the antenna polarization setting of the BTS.

Enabling or disabling the RADIUS server - No reboot required

How to enable or disable the RADIUS server for CPE authentication.

Testing MU MIMO performance - No reboot required

How to test MU MIMO performance using the BTS web UI.

Linux setup - iPerf server

Alternative method for testing MU MIMO using an iPerf server on Linux.

Updating a BTS firmware - Reboot required

Steps to update the BTS firmware, requiring a reboot.

Changing the bandwidth - Reboot required

How to change the radio channel bandwidth, requiring a reboot.

Changing the Uplink Tx Power initial or continuous control - Reboot required

How to adjust uplink transmit power control, requiring a reboot.

Resetting BTS to factory default configuration - Reboot required

How to reset the BTS to factory defaults, requiring a reboot.

Resetting CPE to factory default configuration - Reboot required

How to reset the CPE to factory defaults, requiring a reboot.

Importing or exporting configuration - No reboot required

How to import/export BTS configuration for backup or restore.

Testing MIR - No reboot required

How to test Maximum Information Rate (MIR) functionality.

Modifying the MIR parameters on the Radius Server

Steps to modify MIR parameters in the Radius Server authorize file.

Running the MIR test

Steps to run the MIR test after parameter modification.

Testing CIR - No reboot required

How to test Committed Information Rate (CIR) functionality.

Modifying the CIR parameters on the Radius Server

Steps to modify CIR parameters in the Radius Server authorize file.

Running the CIR test

Steps to run the CIR test after parameter modification.

General Troubleshooting Procedures

What is the general fault isolation process?

Explains the methodology for isolating system or link problems.

How to isolate the problem?

Primary steps and FAQs for isolating a problem.

What are the secondary steps to isolate the problem?

Secondary steps to isolate problems after initial fault isolation.

Troubleshooting a loss of Ethernet connectivity

Steps to troubleshoot issues when CPE does not establish Ethernet connectivity.

Troubleshooting when CPE fails to register with a BTS

Steps to troubleshoot why a CPE fails to register with a BTS.

How to troubleshoot BTS?

General guidance for diagnosing and troubleshooting BTS issues, including cabling.

Troubleshooting the power cable (black)

Steps to verify correct power up and troubleshoot power cable issues.

Troubleshooting the BTS data cable (green)

Steps to diagnose and troubleshoot issues with the BTS data cable.

Troubleshooting BTS using Resistors Table

Using resistance values to check cable wiring for BTS.

How to hardware reset a BTS to factory default?

Steps to perform a hardware reset of the BTS to factory defaults.

How to hardware reset a CPE to factory default?

Steps to perform a hardware reset of the CPE to factory defaults.

Appendix: Acronyms and Abbreviations

Cambium Networks cnWave 5G Fixed Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandCambium Networks
ModelcnWave 5G Fixed
CategoryNetwork Hardware
LanguageEnglish

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