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Mimosa Backhaul B5-Lite User Manual

Mimosa Backhaul B5-Lite
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Mimosa Backhaul B5-Lite Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandMimosa
ModelBackhaul B5-Lite
CategoryNetwork Hardware
LanguageEnglish

Summary

FAQ's

Backhaul FAQ Overview

Provides an overview of frequently asked questions for Mimosa Backhaul.

Setup

Default IP Address

Explains the default IP addresses for wired and wireless interfaces.

No CDP / LLDP Support

States that Mimosa radios do not respond to CDP or LLDP.

Reset Process

Reset B5/B5c and B11

Details the steps to restore B5/B5c and B11 devices to factory settings.

Local Device Reset

Describes the factory reset procedure for the B5-Lite device.

Finding the Serial Number

Explains how to locate the serial number on Mimosa radios.

Unlock Process

Changing the Unlock Country

Guides on obtaining an unlock code for a different country.

Performance

MAC Throughput

Explains MAC throughput and how TDMA settings affect it.

Backhaul Maximum Tx Power

Details maximum transmit power levels for different Mimosa products.

Backhaul Tx Power Optimization

Discusses optimizing Tx power for best performance based on SNR.

SNR Required for Each MCS

Shows SNR requirements for different Modulation and Coding Schemes (MCS).

Error Vector Magnitude (EVM)

Describes Error Vector Magnitude (EVM) and its assessment.

Quality of Service (QoS) Support

Explains Mimosa's QoS queues for traffic prioritization.

Link Latency

Defines link latency and how it's configured with TDMA Window Size.

TCP Performance

Discusses factors affecting TCP throughput and performance.

Backhaul Maximum Operating Distance

Explains how link distance depends on design requirements and physics.

Backhaul Spectrum Analyzer

Describes how Mimosa radios scan spectrum for interference.

Auto Everything

Details the feature that automatically adjusts link settings for optimal performance.

Dual Link

Explains the Dual Link feature for routing traffic to the channel with lower PER.

Collocation

Integrated GPS and GLONASS Receiver

Details the integrated GPS/GLONASS receiver for synchronization.

Collocating with another operator

Provides guidelines for collocating with other radios.

Backhaul Relay Connection

Explains how to connect two Backhaul radios back-to-back.

Compatibility

Mimosa Backhaul Product Family Compatibility

Outlines compatibility between different Mimosa Backhaul products.

B5c Antenna Compatibility

Discusses antenna compatibility for the Mimosa B5c.

B11 Antenna Compatibility

Covers antenna compatibility for the Mimosa B11.

Traffic Handling

Explains how Mimosa Backhaul radios handle Layer 2 bridging and traffic.

VLAN Support

Describes VLAN management and passthrough capabilities.

Can the radio be Painted?

Advises against painting the radio due to warranty voidance.

Specifications

Backhaul Supported Frequencies

Lists the supported frequency ranges for Mimosa Backhaul products.

Supported Channel Widths

Details the supported channel widths for Mimosa Backhaul radios.

Frequency Tolerance

Specifies the frequency tolerance for the B11 product.

Backhaul Receiver Sensitivity

Shows receiver sensitivity in dBm for each MCS index.

4.9 GHz Public Safety Band (U.S.)

Covers regulations and product compatibility for the 4.9 GHz band.

Power over Ethernet Specifications

Details voltage input and PoE injector output specifications.

Enclosure Ratings

Explains IP ratings for B5/B5c and B5-Lite enclosures.

Gasket Materials

Describes the materials used for gaskets in B5/B5c and B11.

Installation Guide

Backhaul Installation Overview

Provides an overview of the installation process for different Mimosa radios.

Unlock

Radio Unlock Process

Guides on obtaining and applying an unlock key for Mimosa radios.

SMS Country Verification

Details the SMS verification process for B5-Lite accounts.

Mounting & Grounding

Mounting and Grounding the B5

Provides steps for securely mounting and grounding the B5 radio.

Mounting and Grounding the B5c

Details the procedure for mounting and grounding the B5c radio.

Mounting and Grounding the B5-Lite

Explains how to mount and ground the B5-Lite radio.

Mounting and Grounding the B11

Covers the mounting and grounding process for the B11 radio.

Power & Data Connections

PoE Connections

Ensures proper PoE connection to power sources, radios, and the LAN.

Ethernet Port & IP67 Gland Installation

Guides on securing and protecting the Ethernet cable with an IP67 gland.

Fiber Port & IP67 Gland Installation

Details the installation of an IP67 gland for the Fiber port.

Antenna Connections

B5c Antenna Connections

Ensures secure installation of RF cables to the B5c radio and antenna.

Backhaul Setup

Backhaul Installation Overview

Assists users with preliminary radio setup and link tests before deployment.

Overview

Accessing the Graphical User Interface

Explains how to access the radio's GUI via wireless or Ethernet.

Logging In

Guides on logging into the device GUI with a password.

User Interface Overview

Provides an overview of the GUI's title bar, navigation pane, and content pane.

Single Client (PTP) Mode

The Dashboard

Describes the Dashboard panels for viewing link status and performance.

Reading the Signal Meter

Explains how to interpret received signal strength indicators.

Antenna Aiming Mode

Details the procedure for aligning antennas using the Aiming Mode screen.

Reading Device Details

Shows how to read device configuration and status tables.

Reading MIMO Status Tables

Explains how to interpret Chains and Streams tables in MIMO status.

Channel & Power

Reading the Spectrum Analyzer

Explains how to use the Spectrum Analyzer to report on interference.

Managing Channel & Power Settings

Allows automatic or manual changes to frequency, channel width, and power.

Managing Exclusions & Restrictions

Lists frequency ranges where the device should not operate.

Link

TDMA Configuration Settings

Controls for configuring and fine-tuning TDMA performance.

Link Configuration Settings

Defines the 5 GHz SSID and passphrase between radios.

Clients

Client List

Shows settings and metrics between the AP and each client device.

Location

Interpreting Local Satellite Signals

Explains the chart showing GPS/GLONASS satellites for synchronization.

Reading Satellite Information

Details values contributing to clock accuracy from satellite signals.

Viewing Location Data

Shows location, altitude, and heading for local and remote devices.

Local Coordinates

Enter local radio latitude/longitude for distance and map display.

Remote Coordinates

Enter remote radio latitude/longitude for distance and map display.

Distance

Calculated distance between radios used for propagation delay.

Site Survey

Reading Site Survey Results

Summarizes detected APs, their configuration, and capabilities.

General

Setting a Device Name and Description

Sets local identifiers for administrative purposes.

Reading the Date/Time & Setting the Install Date

Shows current UTC date/time and allows setting the install date.

Setting a Password

Guides on changing the device password for network protection.

General Miscellaneous Settings

Configures general functionality not described elsewhere.

Management

Setting the Management IP Address

Controls network addressing, subnet, gateway, and DNS servers.

Enabling Watchdog

Monitors a remote host and reboots the local device on failure.

Management Services

Secures management traffic using SSL and session timeouts.

Management Miscellaneous Settings

Controls Mimosa Cloud Management and Ethernet port settings.

Network Interfaces

Allows changing data port status and speed for the B11.

VLAN Management

Enables VLAN for management traffic, requiring a VLAN-capable switch.

Configuring REST Services

Enables remote access to radio's REST API with username and password.

2.4 GHz Console

Enabling the 2.4 GHz Network

Allows local browser-based configuration via Wi-Fi.

Setting 2.4 GHz Network Security

Manages access to the local wireless management network.

Notifications

Enabling SNMP Notifications

Enables SNMP service for requests and push notifications.

Configuring SNMP Traps

Defines which traps are sent to the remote SNMP server.

Enabling System Log Notifications

Enables Syslog service to send traps to a remote Syslog server.

Configuring System Log Traps

Defines which traps are sent to the remote server for the System Log.

Firmware & Reset

Performing a Firmware Update

Guides on updating device firmware for stability and performance.

Reset & Reboot the Device

Allows rebooting or resetting the device to factory settings.

Backup & Restore

Backup or Restore Configuration Settings

Manages configuration settings files via download or upload.

Tests

Diagnostic Tests

Outlines Ping, Bandwidth, and Traceroute tests for diagnostics.

Logs

Diagnostic Logs

Allows viewing events and downloading diagnostic information for support.

REST API

Mimosa REST API

Allows developers to access hardware information and configuration.

GET Device Status

Returns device status information from the embedded Dashboard.

GET Device Info

Returns detailed device information from summary tables.

GET Ethernet Configuration

Returns networking information from the Management page.

GET Link Info

Returns detailed link information from the Wireless section.

GET Device Reboot

Reboots the device via the REST API.

SNMP Interface

SNMP MIB Downloads

Provides links to download Mimosa SNMP Management Information Base (MIB) files.

SNMP OID Reference

Summarizes available SNMP values and their UI locations.

SNMP Usage Examples

SNMP Get

Retrieves a single management value using SNMP GET requests.

SNMP Walk

Retrieves a subtree of management values using SNMP GETNEXT requests.

SNMP Table

Retrieves an SNMP table and displays it in tabular form.

Using SNMP Object Names

Substitutes object names for OIDs in SNMP queries.

Troubleshooting Guide

Troubleshooting Overview

Categorizes common troubleshooting issues.

B5/B5c External LED Status Indicators

Explains the meaning of LED indicators on B5/B5c devices.

B5-Lite LED Status Indicators

Details the meaning of LED indicators on the B5-Lite device.

B11 External LED Status Indicators

Explains the LED indicators on B11 devices.

Ethernet Troubleshooting

Addresses common Ethernet issues, particularly cabling.

Troubleshooting VLAN Connections

Guides on restoring access after enabling Management VLAN.

Intermittent Access

Provides checks for radios that become unavailable after a few seconds.

Troubleshooting Radio Association

Covers common reasons for radios not associating.

Troubleshooting GPS Signal Strength

Addresses issues related to GPS signal strength for synchronization.

Low Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR)

Troubleshooting steps for low signal-to-noise ratio.

High Packet Error Rate (PER)

Troubleshooting steps for high packet error rate.

Low Tx/Rx Power

Troubleshooting steps for low transmit/receive power.

Troubleshooting Low TCP Throughput

Addresses causes of low TCP throughput.

Throughput Testing

Testing Throughput with iPerf

Guides on using iPerf for reliable TCP performance measurement.

Firmware

Backhaul Firmware Roadmap

Lists released firmware versions and download links.

Product Firmware Downloads

Provides firmware download links for B5/B5c, B5-Lite, and B11 products.

White Papers & Application Notes

TDMA-FD

Explains Frequency Diversity (FD) mode for transmit/receive channels.

Fresnel Zones

Describes Line of Sight (LOS) and Fresnel zones for radio signal analysis.

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