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General| Frequency Bands | 6-42 GHz |
|---|---|
| Throughput | Up to 2.5 Gbps |
| Redundancy | 1+1 |
| Power Supply | -40.5VDC to -60VDC |
| Operating Temperature | -40°C to +65°C |
| Modulation | QPSK to 4096QAM |
Common issues and how to avoid them in configuration.
Introduction to the Web EMS for configuration, operation, and monitoring.
Covers initial setup including IP addressing, connection, and basic configuration.
Guidance on assigning a dedicated IP address to the IP-20 unit for the network plan.
Instructions on connecting the IP-20 unit to a PC via a TP cable.
Steps to configure the PC's IP address within the same subnet as the IP-20 unit.
Procedure for logging into the unit using the default IP address and credentials.
Instructions for changing the default Admin password and root user password.
Describes how to configure units by applying a pre-defined configuration file.
Centralizes basic platform configuration items from several Web EMS pages.
Enables in-band management for nodes using two IP-20C/HP units in LAG mode.
Guidance on configuring remote unit management via radio and/or Ethernet interfaces.
Instructions for changing the management IP address of the local unit.
Explains how to enable future capacity growth and additional functionality via activation keys.
Instructions for entering a new activation key cipher received from the vendor.
Details on enabling or disabling Ethernet traffic interfaces.
Explains how MRMC radio scripts define radio capacity and settings.
Enables scanning a frequency range to determine interference levels for channel selection.
Steps to establish a radio link by verifying radio mute status and configuring frequencies.
Configures blocking of Ethernet traffic over a radio link upon Link ID mismatch.
Enables adjusting power on the fly for optimizing available capacity at every modulation point.
Details requirements for FIPS compliance and enabling FIPS mode.
Instructions on configuring Ethernet traffic services to pass traffic through the IP-20.
Guides through configuring radio links using wizards for basic parameters and services.
Instructions for configuring Multi-Carrier ABC, relevant for IP-20C and IP-20C-HP units.
Steps to create a Multi-Carrier ABC group using the wizard.
Configures placing a group in Operational State Down if capacity falls below a threshold.
Details on configuring Multiband links, bundling E-Band and microwave radios.
Steps to configure a Multiband node, including external switch and paired unit connections.
Details on configuring SyncE and 1588 Transparent Clock in Multiband nodes.
Enables grouping of physical interfaces into a single logical interface for load balancing.
Steps to create a LAG group by assigning interfaces.
Configures automatic closing of a LAG group during degradation events.
Configuration steps for XPIC, relevant for IP-20C and IP-20C-HP units.
Steps to configure carriers for XPIC, including script assignment.
Procedure for creating an XPIC group consisting of two RMCs.
Guides on aligning antennas for XPIC configuration and determining XPI.
Explains how to configure unit protection, HSB radio, and Ethernet interface protection.
Describes two modes for Ethernet interface protection in HSB configuration: Line and Split.
Steps to configure line protection mode, requiring LACP on external switch ports.
Steps for initial configuration of HSB system using splitter cables.
Enabling the second radio carrier on both units for 2+2 HSB protection.
Configuration for 1+1 HSB-SD links using two IP-20C units and two antennas.
Describes how to configure MIMO and Space Diversity, relevant for IP-20C and IP-20C-HP.
Procedure for upgrading 4x4 MIMO links when CeraOS versions are not interoperable.
Steps to configure a 4x4 MIMO link, including cable connections and group configuration.
Steps to configure a 2x2 MIMO link using the Quick Configuration wizard.
Procedure to create a Space Diversity group for 1+0 or 2+2 configuration.
Describes how to configure Advanced Space Diversity (ASD), relevant for IP-20C and IP-20C-HP.
Steps to configure an ASD link, including installation and parameter setup.
Enables links to achieve high modulations and capacities despite adjacent link interference.
Procedure for setting up and aligning two links as individual 1+0 links for AFR.
Steps for AFR configuration at Hub site and Tail sites.
Steps to operate an IP-20C or IP-20C-HP unit in single radio carrier mode.
Specifies the IP protocol (IPv4 or IPv6) used for initiating communications.
Instructions for configuring the IP address of a remote unit.
Configuration of SNMP v1, V2c, and v3, including community strings and MIBs.
Steps to enable SNMP, specify version, and configure read/write communities.
Commands and parameters for configuring SNMPv3 users and security.
Configuration of trap forwarding parameters by editing the Trap Managers table.
Instructions for installing and configuring FTP or SFTP server software on PC/laptop.
Process of downloading and installing software and firmware releases.
Instructions for downloading software via HTTP, HTTPS, FTP, or SFTP.
Enables import/export of configuration files and backup/save operations.
Sets FTP or SFTP parameters for configuration file import/export.
Procedure to export a saved configuration file from a restore point to a PC/laptop.
Procedure to import a saved configuration file from a PC/laptop to a restore point.
Procedure to back up the current configuration file to a system restore point.
Replaces current configuration with a file saved from a restore point.
Restores unit to factory default configuration, retaining IP settings and logs.
Initiates a hard (cold) reset on the unit via CLI command.
View and configure system information such as unit name, location, and contact person.
Configures Network Time Protocol for UTC distribution and jitter neutralization.
Allows configuration of radios and display of radio parameters.
View and configure parameters of carriers/carriers at the remote side of the link.
Mechanism for changing TX power based on RSL to achieve desired RSL.
Improves Ethernet throughout by replacing header fields with flow ID.
Secures the radio link and protects against eavesdropping and personification attacks.
Covers configuration and viewing of PM thresholds, BER, MSE, and XPI.
Configure PM thresholds, BER thresholds, and Excessive BER Administration.
Displays signal level PMs and allows configuration of thresholds for alarms.
Displays XPI PMs and configures XPI PM thresholds for calculating XPI Exceed Threshold seconds.
Covers Ethernet Services Overview, guidelines, page, adding, editing, deleting, and service points.
Steps to add an Ethernet service using the Ethernet Services page.
Covers Service Points Overview, Classification, Adding, Editing, Deleting, and Attaching VLANs.
Steps to add a service point to a service, depending on interface type.
Configures the size of the MRU and the S-VLAN Ethertype globally for the IP-20 switch.
Configures physical interface characteristics like media type, speed, duplex, and auto-negotiation.
Enables propagation of radio failures to Ethernet ports and closing ports based on radio failure.
Deals with frame handling in switching fabric, traffic congestion, packet availability, and delay.
Explains hierarchical classification mechanism examining incoming frames.
Configures classification criteria per logical interface or grouped interfaces.
Configures classification criteria for Differentiated Service Code Point (DSCP) priority values.
Supports hierarchical policing on logical interface level, defining up to 250 rate meter profiles.
Steps to add, edit, or delete a policer profile.
Assigns policer profiles to logical interfaces for unicast, multicast, broadcast, and ethertype traffic.
Mechanism to modify 802.1p UP bits and CFI/DEI bits based on classifier decision.
Enables differentiation between higher/lower priority traffic based on CoS.
Steps to add, edit, or delete WRED profiles.
Assigns WRED profiles to queues to determine packet dropping based on queue occupancy.
Covers Egress Shaping Overview, Queue Shapers, Service Bundle Shapers, and Line Compensation.
Configures up to 32 single leaky bucket queue shaper profiles.
Configures up to 256 dual leaky bucket service bundle shaper profiles.
Attaches a configured queue shaper profile to each priority queue.
Attaches a configured service bundle shaper profile to each service bundle.
Covers Scheduling Overview, Priority Profiles, WFQ Profiles, and attaching profiles to interfaces.
Defines queue priority, with up to nine interface priority profiles.
Determines relative weight per queue, containing eight CoS-based weight values.
Attaches a priority profile to an interface.
Attaches a WFQ profile to an interface.
Configures thresholds for Green/Yellow traffic per queue and displays PMs.
Enables third party applications to learn about bandwidth changes in a radio link.
Steps to create an ABN entity linking a monitored interface with a control interface.
Enables LLDP per port for network connectivity discovery.
Defines general LLDP parameters for the unit.
Enables LLDP per port and determines how LLDP operates and which TLVs are sent.
Configures SyncE PRC pipe regenerator mode for frequency transport.
Configures sync source for Ethernet and radio interfaces, setting priority and quality.
Steps to add Ethernet or Radio interfaces as synchronization sources.
View and configure interface clock source and SSM administration.
Counters delay variation for PTP packets, enabling ultra-low PDV.
Sets parameters to block unauthorized login via failed attempts or unused accounts.
Configures enhanced security for user passwords: aging, strength, and first login change.
Covers user configuration overview, profiles, and accounts based on RBAC model.
Enables defining system access levels by assigning read/write permission levels.
Steps to add new users, each with a username, password, and user profile.
Provides centralized user management services using RADIUS for authentication and authorization.
Procedure to enable or disable Radius access control.
Configures RADIUS server attributes like IP address, port, retries, timeout, and secret.
Configures web interface protocol to HTTPS, requiring CSR creation and certificate download.
Steps to generate a Certificate Signing Request (CSR) file.
Procedure to download and install an SSL certificate to the IP-20.
Blocks telnet access to the unit; by default, telnet access is not blocked.
Uploads the security log to an FTP or SFTP server for analysis.
Uploads the configuration log for security analysis and troubleshooting.
Displays a list of current alarms raised on the unit.
Allows editing alarm severity, adding text, and disabling alarms/events.
Change alarm severity, add text, disable or enable alarms and events.
Configures undervoltage and overvoltage alarm thresholds and displays voltage PMs.
Generates and uploads a Unit Information file with technical data for support.
Covers Radio Loopback, Ethernet Loopback, and SOAM Fault Management.
Performs loopback test on a radio, requiring radio to be set to maximum TX power.
Performs loopback test on any logical Ethernet interface except LAG.
Covers SOAM Overview, MDs, MA/MEGs, MEPs, Remote MEPs, and Loopback.
Steps to add, configure local, and enable MEPs for Ethernet services.
Performs loopback tests by setting interval, frame size, and destination.
Covers general CLI, establishing connection, logging on, and basic commands.
Instructions for connecting the IP-20 unit to a PC via a TP cable.
Procedure for logging into the unit via telnet connection using default credentials.
Recommended procedure to change the default Admin password.
Enables in-band management for nodes using two IP-20C/HP units in LAG mode.
Configures in-band management for remote unit management via radio and/or Ethernet interfaces.
Instructions for setting the unit's IP address in IPv4 or IPv6 format.
Enables future capacity growth and functionality via activation keys.
Command to enter the activation key cipher.
Enables or disables Ethernet traffic interfaces and displays their status.
Defines radio capacity and settings using pre-defined MRMC scripts.
Assigns a script to a radio carrier with or without ACM support.
Steps to establish a radio link: enter radio view, mute radio, configure frequencies, and TX level.
Commands to mute or unmute the radio carrier, including timed mute.
Sets transmit (TX) and optionally remote RX frequency.
Sets the transmit (TX) level of a radio.
Enables adjusting power on the fly for optimizing capacity at every modulation point.
Enables an alarm trigger when RSL falls beneath a defined threshold.
Sets the unit to operate in FIPS mode for FIPS 140-2 compliance.
Enters the unit to operate in FIPS mode.
Instructions on configuring Ethernet traffic services to pass traffic.
Instructions for configuring Multi-Carrier ABC, relevant for IP-20C and IP-20C-HP.
Steps to create a Multi-Carrier ABC group using CLI commands.
Configures placing a group in Operational State Down if capacity falls below a threshold.
Details on configuring Multiband links, bundling E-Band and microwave radios.
Steps to configure a Multiband node, including connections and group setup.
Configuring SyncE and 1588 Transparent Clock in Multiband nodes.
Enables grouping of physical interfaces into a single logical interface for load balancing.
Steps to create a LAG group by assigning interfaces.
Enables or disables LACP on a LAG group.
Configures automatic LAG group closure during degradation events.
Configuration steps for XPIC, relevant for IP-20C and IP-20C-HP units.
Steps to configure carriers for XPIC, including script assignment.
Procedure for creating an XPIC group consisting of two RMCs.
Guides on aligning antennas for XPIC, including mute and RSL measurements.
Explains unit protection configuration, including HSB radio and Ethernet interface protection.
Describes Line and Split Protection modes for Ethernet interface protection.
Steps to configure line protection mode, requiring LACP on external switch ports.
Steps for initial configuration of HSB system using splitter cables.
Enabling the second radio carrier on both units for 2+2 HSB protection.
Configuration for 1+1 HSB-SD links using two IP-20C units and antennas.
Describes how to configure MIMO and Space Diversity, relevant for IP-20C and IP-20C-HP.
Procedure for upgrading 4x4 MIMO links with non-interoperable CeraOS versions.
Steps to configure a 4x4 MIMO link, including cable connections and group setup.
Steps to configure a 2x2 MIMO link using the Quick Configuration wizard.
Describes how to configure Advanced Space Diversity (ASD), relevant for IP-20C and IP-20C-HP.
Enables links to achieve high modulations and capacities despite adjacent interference.
Instructions for configuring the remote unit’s IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway.
Configures SNMP v1, V2c, and v3, including community strings and MIBs.
Process of downloading and installing software and firmware releases.
Enables import/export of configuration files and backup/save operations.
Restores unit to factory default configuration, retaining IP settings and logs.
Initiates a hard (cold) reset on the unit via CLI command.
Mechanism for changing TX power based on RSL to achieve desired RSL.
Secures radio link and protects against eavesdropping attacks.
Configures physical interface characteristics like media type, speed, duplex, auto-negotiation.
Supports hierarchical policing on logical interface level, defining up to 250 rate meter profiles.
Configures sync source for Ethernet and radio interfaces, setting priority and quality.
Counters delay variation for PTP packets, enabling ultra-low PDV.
Sets parameters to block unauthorized login via failed attempts or unused accounts.
Configures enhanced security for user passwords: aging, strength, and first login change.
Steps to add new users, each with a username, password, and user profile.
Provides centralized user management using RADIUS for authentication and authorization.
Configures web interface protocol to HTTPS, requiring CSR creation and certificate download.
Displays a list of current alarms raised on the unit.
Allows editing alarm severity, adding text, and disabling alarms/events.
Configures undervoltage/overvoltage thresholds and displays voltage PMs.
Performs loopback test on a radio, requiring radio to be set to maximum TX power.
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