Link Planner User Guide

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CambiumLINKPlannerUser GuideVersion 4.2.8

AccuracyWhile reasonable efforts have been made to assure the accuracy of this document, Cambium Networks assumes no liability resulting from anyinaccuracies or omissions in this document, or from use of the information obtained herein. Cambium reserves the right to make changes to anyproducts described herein to improve reliability, function, or design, and reserves the right to revise this document and to make changes from time totime in content hereof with no obligation to notify any person of revisions or changes. Cambium does not assume any liability arising out of theapplication or use of any product, software, or circuit described herein; neither does it convey license under its patent rights or the rights of others. Itis possible that this publication may contain references to, or information about Cambium products (machines and programs), programming, orservices that are not announced in your country. Such references or information must not be construed to mean that Cambium intends to announcesuch Cambium products, programming, or services in your country.

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Contents

Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .List of figures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 About This User GuideGeneral Information . . . . . .Purpose . . . . . . . . . . .Contacting Cambium . . . . . .Feedback on LINKPlannerCambium Networks . . .Reporting problems . . .Warnings, cautions and notesWarnings . . . . . . . . . .Cautions . . . . . . . . . . .Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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2 Getting startedLINKPlanner Concepts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .NLoS and LoS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Architecture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Inputs and Outputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .User Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Installing LINKPlanner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Windows Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Mac Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Quick Tutorial - PTP Unlicensed Band . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Creating Project, Sites and Link (Unlicensed Band) . . . . . . .Updating Profile with Obstructions (Unlicensed Band) . . . . .Adjusting Configuration and Requirements (Unlicensed Band)Quick Tutorial - PTP Licensed Band . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Creating Project, Sites and Link (Licensed Band) . . . . . . . . .Updating Profile with Obstructions (Licensed Band) . . . . . . .Adjusting Configuration and Requirements (Licensed Band) .Quick Tutorial - PMP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Creating Project, Access Points and Subscriber Modules (PMP)Updating Profile with Obstructions (PMP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Reviewing Performance and Adjusting Configuration (PMP) . .3 Using LINKPlanner

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Starting the Application . . . . . . . . . . . . .Main Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Options (Preferences) . . . . . . . . . . .Project Toolbar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Project Navigation Tree . . . . . . . . . .User Interface Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Copy and Paste . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Managing List Views . . . . . . . . . . . .Projects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Creating, Saving and Viewing ProjectsProject Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Offline Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Importing Path Data . . . . . . . . . . . .Project Templates . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Sites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .New Sites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Sites List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Viewing and Updating Sites . . . . . . .Copying or Importing Sites . . . . . . . .Creating Sites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Displaying the Sites List . . . . . . . . . .Site Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Profiles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Obtaining Link Profiles . . . . . . . . . . .Adjusting Link Profiles . . . . . . . . . . .Link Profile Adjustment Examples . . .Bill of Materials for Project . . . . . . . . . . .Viewing & saving the project BOM file .Project Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Available Antennas . . . . . . . . . . . . .TDD Synchronization List . . . . . . . . .Custom Fields . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Link Formatting Rules . . . . . . . . . . .Equipment Templates . . . . . . . . . . .Channel Plans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Exporting and Reporting . . . . . . . . . . . .Exporting Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Creating Reports . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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4 Planning PTP linksLinks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Importing PTP Links from a SpreadsheetPasting Links from Spreadsheet Data . .Creating PTP Links . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Displaying PTP Links . . . . . . . . . . . . .Link Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Link Description and Equipment . . . . .Profile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Configuration at Each End . . . . . . . . .Performance Summary . . . . . . . . . . .Performance Details . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Bill of Materials for Link . . . . . . . . .Advanced Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Optimizing E1 or T1 Latency . . . . . .Setting TDD Synchronization . . . . .TDD Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .TDD Synchronization Overview . . . .Setting Hot Standby Protection (1+1)Setting 2+0 Antenna Sharing . . . . .Long Waveguide . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Setting Diversity . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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5 Planning PMP networksHubs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Creating Hub Sites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Deleting Hub Sites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Hub Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Hub Details . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Access Points View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Bill of Materials for Hub . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Access Points . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Creating Access Points . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Deleting an Access Point . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Access Point Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Access Point Details . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Access Point Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Links to Subscriber Modules . . . . . . . . . . . .Performance Summary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Bill of Materials for Access Point . . . . . . . . .Bill of Materials for Subscriber Modules . . . . .Subscriber Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Creating and Deleting Subscriber Modules . . .Subscriber Module Description and EquipmentProfile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Performance Summary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Performance Details . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Bill of Materials for Subscriber Module . . . . .Importing PMP Links . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Displaying PMP Networks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Background InformationAvailability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ITU-R P530-12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Vigants - Barnett . . . . . . . . . . . .Path Loss . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Free Space Path Loss . . . . . . . . . .Excess Path Loss . . . . . . . . . . . .Fade Margin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Fresnel Zone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Maximum Path Loss . . . . . . . . . .Paths Over Sea or Very Flat GroundPath Profiles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Path Profiler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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SRTM Technical Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . .Import File Formats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Path from Hydra - no Site Names (*.pth) .Path from Hydra - with Site Names (*.pth)Sites from CSV File . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .PTP Links from CSV File . . . . . . . . . . . .PMP Links from CSV File . . . . . . . . . . . .Path from CSV File . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Path from Pathloss (*.txt) . . . . . . . . . . .

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7 Legal NoticesCambium Networks End User License AgreementDefinitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Grant of License . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Conditions of Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Title; Restrictions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Confidentiality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Right to Use Cambiums Name . . . . . . . . .Transfer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Updates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Disclaimer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Limitation of Liability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .U.S. Government . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Term of License . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Governing Law . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Assignment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Survival of Provisions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Entire Agreement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Third Party Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Python License . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .wxWidgets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Genshi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .FormEncode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Python for Windows Extensions . . . . . . . . .matplotlib . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .NumPy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Universal Encoding Detector . . . . . . . . . . .Profile Images in Google Earth(TM) . . . . . .py2app . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .py2exe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ObjectListView . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .PyYAML . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Reportlab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .bbfreeze . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .markerwithlabel.js . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .SQLAlchemy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .openpyxl . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .jdcal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Limit of Liability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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User Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Inserting Site 1 (Unlicensed) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Inserting Site 2 (Unlicensed) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Inserting Link (Unlicensed) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Requesting Profiles (Unlicensed) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Link Equipment (Unlicensed) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Path Profile (Unlicensed) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Profile Editor (Unlicensed) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Path Profile with Obstructions (Unlicensed) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Adjust Both Ends of Unlicensed Link . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Performance Unacceptable at Both Ends of Unlicensed Link . . . .Adjust Both Ends of Unlicensed Link Again . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Performance Acceptable at Both Ends of Unlicensed Link . . . . . .Inserting Site 1 (Licensed) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Inserting Site 2 (Licensed) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Inserting Link (Licensed) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Requesting Profiles (Licensed) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Link Equipment (Licensed) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Path Profile (Licensed) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Profile Editor (Licensed) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Path Profile with Obstructions (Licensed) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Adjust Both Ends of Licensed Link . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Performance Unacceptable at Both Ends of Licensed Link . . . . . .Adjust Both Ends of Licensed Link Again . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Performance Acceptable at Both Ends of Licensed Link . . . . . . .Inserting Hub Site Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Create a Hub Site . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Navigation Tree with one Hub Site and One Access Point . . . . . .Access Point Equipment (PMP 450) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Inserting Susbcriber Site 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Inserting Susbcriber Site 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Add new Subscriber Modules to Access Point . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Navigation Tree with two Subscriber Modules on one Access PointSubscriber Module Equipment (PMP 450) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Requesting Profiles (PMP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Main Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Options (Preferences) Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Templates Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Access Token Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Graphics Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Project Toolbar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Navigation Tree . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Smart Paste Dialog . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Editing a Property for Multiple Links . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Project Node Tutorial in Navigation Tree . . . . . . . . . . . . .General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Project Properties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Map Display options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Google Maps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Google Earth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Offline Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Site Properties Dialog . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Custom Icons and Label Positioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Offline Map Pop-up Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Edit Window Floating over Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Map Selection Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Choosing the template file type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Importing From a Spreadsheet Using Copy and Paste . . . .Table Import Wizard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Selecting Columns to be Imported . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Value Cannot be Interpreted . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Map of Newly Imported Sites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .New Network Site Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Network Sites List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Sites Pop-up Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Converting or Duplicating Network and Subscriber Sites . .Details in Site Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .PTP Links in Site Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Links Graph in Site Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Display Properties in Site Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Progress Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Request Profiles Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Google Earth(TM) Aerial Photograph with Distances ShownGoogle Earth(TM) Aerial Photograph (Zoomed) . . . . . . . .Fresnel zone representation in Google Earth . . . . . . . . .Profile Visualization Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Profile Editor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Profile Updated With Tree Obstructions (in green) . . . . . .

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Link Data in a Spreadsheet . . . . . . . . . . . . .Table Import Wizard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Selecting Columns to be Imported . . . . . . . .Link Value Cannot be Interpreted . . . . . . . . .Map of Newly Imported Sites and Links . . . . .Merging Duplicate Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Importing Links From a Spreadsheet . . . . . . .New PTP Link Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .PTP Links List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .PTP Links Pop-up Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Editing a Property for Multiple Links . . . . . . .Link Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Equipment (unlicensed bands) . . . . . . . . . .Equipment (licensed bands) . . . . . . . . . . . .TDM Equipment Configuration (PTP 810 Only)Profile with Trees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Configuration at Each End (one end shown) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Additional Feeder Losses in Licensed Band . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Select Transmit Frequencies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Performance Summary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Operating Conditions for PTP 250 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Performance Summary with E1/T1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Performance Summary with TDM for PTP 810 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Detailed Availability Information (ITU Model) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Performance Charts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Performance Charts for Adaptive Symmetry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Performance Details . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Bill of Materials for Link . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Bill of Materials Icons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Bill of Materials Optional Extras . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Lowest Telecoms Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .TDD Synchronization Error Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .TDD Synchronization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Basic TDD Frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Interference Between ODUs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Separation of PTP 600 Units on a Mast . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Unsynchronized Frames . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Synchronized Frames . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Navigation Tree for Protected (1+1) link . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Link Node Information for Protected (1+1) link . . . . . . . . . . . . .Detailed Reports Information Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Detailed Reports Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Proposal Report Performance Information for Protected (1+1) LinkNavigation Tree for 2+0 Cross-Polar link . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Navigation Tree for 2+0 Co-Polar link . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Navigation Tree for 2+0 XPIC link . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Link Node Information for PTP 800 2+0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Link Node Information for PTP 810 2+0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Equipment (2+0) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Configuration at Each End for 2+0 Cross-Polar . . . . . . . . . . . . .Configuration at Each End for 2+0 Co-Polar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Select Transmit Frequency 2+0 Co-Polar Adjacent Channel Error .Link Equipment for Long Waveguide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .End Equipment for Long Waveguide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Losses (Long Waveguide) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Losses (Long Waveguide for IRFU) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Profile with Reflection Visible . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Profile with Reflection Obscured . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Unlicensed Band Reflection Editor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Licensed Band Reflection Editor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Space Diversity Deployment (unlicensed bands) . . . . . . . . . . . .Configuration of Space Diversity (unlicensed bands) . . . . . . . . .Space Diversity Deployment (licensed bands) . . . . . . . . . . . . .Configuration of Space Diversity (licensed bands) . . . . . . . . . . .Height Clearance between main antennas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Height Clearance between main and diverse antennas . . . . . . . .

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CHAPTER 1

About This User Guide

The purpose of this user guide is to describe how to install and use CambiumLINKPlanner.Cambium Networks provides the LINKPlanner application with the followingproducts: ePMP (PTP mode), PTP 250, PTP 300, PTP 400, PTP 500, PTP 600, PTP 650,PTP 800, PTP 810 and PTP 820 equipment. PMP 450, ePMP equipment

Use LINKPlanner to help predict where and how equipment will work. It allows thenetwork planner to answer these questions: Will each link transmit data fast enough for the user? Will each link be reliable enough for the user? Which Access Point will be best for a subscriber?

If any problems are experienced with LINKPlanner, see Contacting CambiumGetting started To understand the concepts of LINKPlanner, see LINKPlanner Concepts If any problems are experienced with LINKPlanner, see Contacting Cambium. To install or upgrade the software, see Installing LINKPlanner.

How to use LINKPlannerTo perform a quick test of the feasibility of a planned link, follow the proceduredescribed in:. PTP Unlicensed Band Tutorial - for ePMP (PTP mode), PTP 250, PTP 300, PTP400, PTP 500, PTP 600 and PTP 650 link planning. PTP Licensed Band Tutorial - for PTP 800, PTP 810 and PTP 820 link planning. PMP Tutorial - for PMP 450 and ePMP network planning.

If the resulting performance predictions look promising, plan the link in greaterdetail as described in Using LINKPlanner.

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Supporting information For more information about link planning, such as path loss, path profiles andfile formats, see Background Information. For licensing and third party information, see Legal Notices. For a history of LINKPlanner software changes, see Changes to LINKPlanner. For definitions of common terms, see Glossary.

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General InformationPurposeCambium Networks documents are intended to instruct and assist personnel inthe operation, installation and maintenance of the Cambium Networks equipmentand ancillary devices. It is recommended that all personnel engaged in suchactivities be properly trained.Cambium Networks disclaims all liability whatsoever, implied or express, for anyrisk of damage, loss or reduction in system performance arising directly orindirectly out of the failure of the customer, or anyone acting on the customersbehalf, to abide by the instructions, system parameters, or recommendationsmade in this document.

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Contacting CambiumFeedback on LINKPlannerWe appreciate feedback from the users of our documents. This includes feedbackon the structure, content, accuracy, or completeness of our documents. Sendfeedback to [email protected] can receive help from the wider LINKPlanner community through theLINKPlanner forum:http://www.cambiumnetworks.com/forum/viewforum.php?f=47.

Cambium NetworksSupport website: http://www.cambiumnetworks.com/supportMain website: http://www.cambiumnetworks.comSales enquires: [email protected] enquires: [email protected] number list:http://www.cambiumnetworks.com/support/contact-supportAddress:Cambium Networks Limited,Linhay Business Park,Eastern Road,Ashburton,Devon, UK,TQ13 7UP

Reporting problemsIf any problems are encountered when using LINKPlanner, follow this procedure:1. Search this help document for a solution In the Table of Contents In the Index (Windows only) In the Search (Windows only).

2. Ensure that the latest version of LINKPlanner software is installed (availableat http://www.cambiumnetworks.com/linkplanner)3. Search the release note for this version of the product (available athttp://www.cambiumnetworks.com/linkplanner)4. Ask your Cambium products supplier to help.5. Escalate the problem to Cambium Networks Technical Support as follows: Either: send an email to [email protected]

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Or: Contact Cambium Support athttp://www.cambiumnetworks.com/support/open-a-support-case

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Warnings, cautions and notesThe following describes how warnings and cautions are used in this document andin all documents of this Cambium document set.

WarningsWarnings precede instructions that contain potentially hazardous situations.Warnings are used to alert the reader to possible hazards that could cause loss oflife or physical injury. A warning has the following format:

Warning text and consequence for not following theinstructions in the warning.

CautionsCautions precede instructions and are used when there is a possibility of damageto systems, software, or individual items of equipment within a system. However,this damage presents no danger to personnel. A caution has the following format:

Caution text and consequence for not following the instructions in thecaution.

NotesA note means that there is a possibility of an undesirable situation or providesadditional information to help the reader understand a topic or concept. A notehas the following format:

Note text.

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CHAPTER 2

Getting started

This section describes the main concepts of LINKPlanner and how to install thesoftware: LINKPlanner Concepts Installing LINKPlanner

This section also contains quick tutorials for experienced Windows or Mac users.They describe how to create a project to analyze the performance of a single link. Quick Tutorial - PTP Unlicensed Band (for ePMP (PTP mode), PTP 250, PTP300, PTP 400, PTP 500, PTP 600 and PTP 650 links). Quick Tutorial - PTP Licensed Band (for PTP 800, PTP 810 and PTP 820 links). Quick Tutorial - PMP (for PMP 450 and ePMP networks).

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LINKPlanner ConceptsNLoS and LoSThe Cambium Networks Series of point-to-point (PTP) wireless Ethernet bridgesand point-to-multipoint (PMP) wireless broadband solutions are designed tooperate in non-line-of-sight (NLoS) and line-of-sight (LoS) environments. Linkplanning and estimation enable a link of known quality to be installed.LINKPlanner uses path profile data to predict the data rates and reliability overeach link, through adjustment of antenna height and RF power. When the link isinstalled, the mean path loss can be checked to confirm these predictions.

ArchitectureThe LINKPlanner is an application that runs on Windows or Macintosh. It performsthe calculations from the ITU recommendations ITU-R P.526-10 and ITU-R P.530-12to predict NLoS and LoS paths for anywhere in the world. Path profile data can beobtained in a number of different ways depending upon global location. Cambiumprovides a method for obtaining path profile data; see Path Profiles. Trees andbuildings (obstructions) can modify this profile, and often the path must besurveyed to establish the correct estimation.The main concepts of LINKPlanner are: Project: a set of data about the sites and links in a wireless network. Network Site: the location of a PTP outdoor unit and its antenna or a PMPHub Site. Subscriber Site: the location of a PMP Subscriber Module outdoor unit andantenna. Hub Site: a location which contains one or more Access Point outdoor unitsand antennas. Access Point: an outdoor unit and antenna which connects to multipleSubscriber Modules. Subscriber Module: an outdoor unit and antenna at a customer or remotepremises. Link: a wireless connection between two PTP sites or between an AccessPoint and a single Subscriber Module. Path: an alternative wireless link between two PTP units at different sites,when each site has multiple units.

Inputs and OutputsThe main inputs to LINKPlanner are: Site name, position, maximum antenna height and site definition; network orsubscriber (input by the user). Details of the equipment and license restrictions (selected by the user).

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Required performance targets for each link or network (input by the user). Profile of the terrain along the path of each link (obtained using a Cambiumtool). Details of any obstructions or reflections that may affect the performance ofa link (obtained from maps, survey data and Google Earth(TM)).

The main output from LINKPlanner is a performance summary that shows how wellthe link is predicted to perform in response to the selected combination of inputs.It shows predicted and required throughput performance and availability at eachend of the link.

User InterfaceThe following example shows the LINKPlanner User Interface for the Tutorialproject, which models a PTP network linking three sites, one of which is also a HubSite containing one Access Point, which is connected to two Subscriber Modules:

Figure 2.1: User Interface

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Installing LINKPlannerWindows Installation

If LINKPlanner is to be used with non-Roman character sets, then installone of these two fonts: Arial Unicode MS. This is optionally installed as part of MicrosoftOffice. Bitstream Cyberbit.

To install LINKPlanner in Windows:1. Download and run LinkPlannerSetup.999.exe (where 999 is version identity).2. The Welcome to the Cambium LINKPlanner Setup Wizard page isdisplayed. Click Next.3. The Select Destination Location page is displayed. If a different folderis required, click Browse and choose the required folder. Click Next tocontinue.4. The Select Start Menu Folder page is displayed. If a different folder isrequired for the shortcuts, click Browse and choose the required folder. ClickNext to continue.5. The Ready to Install page is displayed. If the Destination location andStart Menu folder are correct, click Install, otherwise click Back.6. The installation progress page is displayed, followed by the Completingthe Cambium LINKPlanner Setup Wizard page. Click Finish. Softwareinstallation is now complete.

Mac InstallationTo install LINKPlanner on a Mac, open the readme file provided and follow theinstructions.

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Quick Tutorial - PTP Unlicensed BandThis section is a quick tutorial for experienced Windows or Mac users. It describeshow to create a project to analyze the performance of a single PTP link operatingin an unlicensed frequency band (below 6 GHz) between two sites.Before starting this tutorial, complete the following steps:1. Install the software in the usual way. See Installing LINKPlanner.2. Start the application.3. Enter the correct details in the Options (Preferences) page. Ensure that Emailaddress and Network Settings are correct. See Options (Preferences).4. Register with the path profile service. See Options (Preferences).There are three parts to this tutorial:1. Create a project with two sites and one link. See Creating Project, Sites andLink (Unlicensed Band).2. Update the path profile for the link with obstructions. See Updating Profilewith Obstructions (Unlicensed Band).3. Adjust the antennas at both ends of the link and confirm that the selectedequipment meets the performance requirements. See AdjustingConfiguration and Requirements (Unlicensed Band).

Creating Project, Sites and Link (Unlicensed Band)To create a project with two sites and one link:1. Click New Project

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The Project Page is displayed2. Enter Customer Information and Default settings for new links.Click Save ProjectSave the project as Tutorial.ptpprj.3. Click New Network SiteThe Add New Network Site page is displayed. Enter this data:Name: North Middle SchoolMaximum Height: 10 metersLatitude: 39.74828NLongitude: 104.84861WDescription: Antenna mounted on school building

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Figure 2.2: Inserting Site 1 (Unlicensed)4. Click New Network SiteThe Add New Network Site page is displayed. Enter this data:Name: Park Lane ElementaryMaximum Height: 10 metersLatitude: 39.75914NLongitude: 104.83700WDescription: Antenna mounted in school yard

Figure 2.3: Inserting Site 2 (Unlicensed)5. Click New PTP LinkThe Add New PTP Link page is displayed.Select the two sites to be linked: North Middle School and Park LaneElementary.

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Figure 2.4: Inserting Link (Unlicensed)If requesting path profiles automatically the profile request is sent to theCambium Path Profiler and will automatically appear in the profile window.6. If requesting profiles manually click Project, Get Profiles.The Request Profiles page is displayed. Tick the link North Middle School toPark Lane Elementary (if not already ticked).

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Figure 2.5: Requesting Profiles (Unlicensed)The profile request is sent to the Cambium Path Profiler and willautomatically appear in the profile window.7. Configure the link equipment, see Equipment (unlicensed bands):Band: 5.8 GHzProduct: PTP 650Capacity: Full (Up to 450 Mbps)Regulation: United StatesPrecise Network Timing: DisabledBandwidth: 45 MHzE1/T1: NoneOptimization: IPSync: DisabledSymmetry: SymmetricDual Payload: EnabledHighest Mod Mode: 256QAM 0.81Lowest Ethernet Mode: BPSK 0.63 SnglMaster: North Middle School


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Figure 2.6: Link Equipment (Unlicensed)8. Click Save Project

Updating Profile with Obstructions (Unlicensed Band)Obtain the path profile for the link and update it with obstructions:1. The profile in LINKPlanner will automatically appear in the profile window2. Review the Profile.

Figure 2.7: Path Profile (Unlicensed)3. Check that the profile is accurate and identify any obstructions that mayaffect signal quality.The profile can be verified using Google Earth(TM), maps, GPS data and sitevisits. It is particularly important to verify the antenna heights, to measureinterference and to identify obstructions near both ends of the Fresnel zone.For more information, see Using Google Earth(TM).4. Double-click on the profile. The Profile Editor is displayed. Enter a 4 meterhigh Obstruction at Range 0.501 km and a 3.5 meter high Obstruction atRange 0.678 km.The + and - buttons may be used to add and remove points. For moreinformation, see Updating Link Profiles.

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Figure 2.8: Profile Editor (Unlicensed)5. Review the profile. Obstructions are shown in green.

Figure 2.9: Path Profile with Obstructions (Unlicensed)6. Click Save Project

Adjusting Configuration and Requirements (Unlicensed Band)Adjust the antennas at both ends of the link and confirm that the selectedequipment meets the performance requirements:


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1. Adjust the Antenna Heights in the Link Page to given values and addInterference Density. Adjust the Interference Density to the required value.

Figure 2.10: Adjust Both Ends of Unlicensed Link2. Insert target values in the Link Page data rate boxes for Mean ThroughputRequired, Minimum Throughput Required and Minimum ThroughputAvailability Required.Observe that the predicted values are now red because they are less thanrequired values.

Figure 2.11: Performance Unacceptable at Both Ends of Unlicensed Link3. Select different antennas and change Antenna Heights in the Link Page.Adjust User limits if required.

Figure 2.12: Adjust Both Ends of Unlicensed Link Again4. Confirm that the predicted values are no longer red.22



Figure 2.13: Performance Acceptable at Both Ends of Unlicensed Link5. Click Save Project


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Quick Tutorial - PTP Licensed BandThis section is a quick tutorial for experienced Windows or Mac users. It describeshow to create a project to analyze the performance of a single PTP link operatingin a licensed frequency band (6 GHz or greater) between two sites.Before starting this tutorial, complete the following steps:1. Install the software in the usual way. See Installing LINKPlanner.2. Start the application.3. Enter the correct details in the Options (Preferences) page. Ensure that Emailaddress and Network Settings are correct. See Options (Preferences).4. Register with the path profile service. See Options (Preferences).There are three parts to this tutorial:1. Create a project with two sites and one link. See Creating Project, Sites andLink (Licensed Band).2. Update the path profile for the link with obstructions. See Updating Profilewith Obstructions (Licensed Band).3. Adjust the antennas at both ends of the link and confirm that the selectedequipment meets the performance requirements. See AdjustingConfiguration and Requirements (Licensed Band).

Creating Project, Sites and Link (Licensed Band)To create a project with two sites and one link:1. Click New Project

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The Project Page is displayed2. Enter Customer Information and Default settings for new links.Click Save ProjectSave the project as Tutorial2.ptpprj.3. Click New Network SiteThe Add New Network Site page is displayed. Enter this data:Name: Wood FarmMaximum Height: 15 metersLatitude: 50.44138NLongitude: 003.77435WDescription: Antenna mounted on roof

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Figure 2.14: Inserting Site 1 (Licensed)4. Click New Network SiteThe Add New Network Site page is displayed. Enter this data:Name: West TowerMaximum Height: 15 metersLatitude: 50.44840NLongitude: 003.77415WDescription: Antenna mounted on tower

Figure 2.15: Inserting Site 2 (Licensed)5. Click New PTP LinkThe Add New PTP Link page is displayed.Select the two sites to be linked: Wood Farm and West Tower.

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Figure 2.16: Inserting Link (Licensed)If requesting path profiles automatically the profile request is sent to theCambium Path Profiler and will automatically appear in the profile window.6. If requesting profiles manually click Project, Get Profiles.The Request Profiles page is displayed. Tick the link Wood Farm to WestTower (if not already ticked).

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Figure 2.17: Requesting Profiles (Licensed)The profile request is sent to the Cambium Path Profiler and willautomatically appear in the profile window.7. Configure the link equipment, see Equipment (licensed bands):Band: 26 GHzProduct: PTP26800 with ODU-ARegulation: ETSILink Type: 1+0T/R Spacing: Preset to 1008 MHzBandwidth: 56 MHzModulation Mode: AdaptiveMaximum Mod Mode: 256QAM 0.91 (368.65 Mbps)Minimum Mod Mode: QPSK 0.80 (77.15 Mbps)Polarization: VerticalATPC: DisabledHi: Wood Farm


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Figure 2.18: Link Equipment (Licensed)8. Click Save Project

Updating Profile with Obstructions (Licensed Band)Obtain the path profile for the link and update it with obstructions:1. The profile in LINKPlanner will automatically appear in the profile window2. Review the Profile.

Figure 2.19: Path Profile (Licensed)3. Check that the profile is accurate and identify any obstructions that mayaffect signal quality.The profile can be verified using Google Earth(TM), maps, GPS data and sitevisits. It is particularly important to verify the antenna heights, to measureinterference and to identify obstructions near both ends of the Fresnel zone.For more information, see Using Google Earth(TM).4. Double-click on the profile. The Profile Editor is displayed. Enter obstructionsas shown below.The + and - buttons may be used to add and remove points. For moreinformation, see Updating Link Profiles.

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Figure 2.20: Profile Editor (Licensed)5. Review the profile. Obstructions are shown in green.

Figure 2.21: Path Profile with Obstructions (Licensed)6. Click Save Project

Adjusting Configuration and Requirements (Licensed Band)Adjust the antennas at both ends of the link and confirm that the selectedequipment meets the performance requirements:1. Adjust the Antenna Heights in the Link Page to given values.


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Figure 2.22: Adjust Both Ends of Licensed Link2. Insert target values in the Link Page data rate boxes for Mean IP Required.Observe that the predicted values are now red because they are less thanrequired values.

Figure 2.23: Performance Unacceptable at Both Ends of Licensed Link3. Select different antennas and change Antenna Heights in the Link Page.

Figure 2.24: Adjust Both Ends of Licensed Link Again4. Confirm that the predicted values are no longer red.

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Figure 2.25: Performance Acceptable at Both Ends of Licensed Link5. Click Save Project


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Quick Tutorial - PMPThis section is a quick tutorial for experienced Windows or Mac users. It describeshow to create a project to connect two Subscriber Modules to an Access Point on aHub Site.Before starting this tutorial, complete the following steps:1. Install the software in the usual way. See Installing LINKPlanner.2. Start the application.3. Enter the correct details in the Options (Preferences) page. Ensure that Emailaddress and Network Settings are correct. See Options (Preferences).4. Register with the path profile service. See Options (Preferences).There are three parts to this tutorial:1. Create a project with one hub site, one Access Point and two SubscriberModules. See Creating Project, Access Points and Subscriber Modules (PMP).2. Update the path profile for the link with obstructions. See Updating Profilewith Obstructions (PMP).3. Adjust the antennas at both ends of the link and confirm that the selectedequipment meets the performance requirements. See ReviewingPerformance and Adjusting Configuration (PMP).

Creating Project, Access Points and Subscriber Modules (PMP)To create a project with one Hub Site, one Access Point and two SubscriberModules:1. Click New Project

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The Project Page is displayed2. Enter Customer Information and Default settings for new links.Click Save ProjectSave the project as Tutorial_PMP.ptpprj.3. Click New Network SiteThe Add New Network Site page is displayed. Enter this data:Name: Golf ClubMaximum Height: 20 metersLatitude: 39.75093NLongitude: 104.84035WDescription: Hub Site located at Golf Club

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Figure 2.26: Inserting Hub Site Location4. Click New HubThe Add New Hub page is displayed.Select the Network Site to be used as a Hub Site: Golf Club.

Figure 2.27: Create a Hub SiteThe Hub Site is now added to PMP Links and automatically has one AccessPoint, Golf Club:1, assigned to it.Quick Tutorial - PMP

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Figure 2.28: Navigation Tree with one Hub Site and One Access Point5. Configure the Access Point, see Access Point Equipment:Band: 5.8 GHzProduct: PMP450Country: United StatesSync Input: Generate SyncBandwidth: 20 MHzColor Code: 0Max Range: 2 milesFrame Period: 2.5 msDownlink Data: 75 %Contention Slots: 3Broadcast Repeat Count: 0Total Virtual Circuits: 0 (read only)Antenna Selection: Cambium Networks 60 deg 5 GHz Sector Antenna (17.0dBi)Antenna Height: 20mAntenna Azimuth: 90 degreesAntenna Tilt: 0 degreesEIRP: 36 dBm (read only)Power: 20 dBmSM Receive Target Level: -50 dBmInterference?: Tick, -90.0 dBm

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Figure 2.29: Access Point Equipment (PMP 450)6. Click New Subscriber SiteThe Add New Subscriber Site page is displayed. Enter this data:Name: Billings StreetMaximum Height: 10 metersLatitude: 39.74739NLongitude: 104.82459WDescription: Corner of Billings Street and E. Montview Blvd

Figure 2.30: Inserting Susbcriber Site 17. Click New Subscriber SiteThe Add New Subscriber Site page is displayed. Enter this data:Name: Xanadu StreetMaximum Height: 10 metersLatitude: 39.75385NLongitude: 104.82905WQuick Tutorial - PMP

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Description: Customer on Xanadu Street

Figure 2.31: Inserting Susbcriber Site 28. Add Subscriber Modules to Access PointSelect the Access Point from the Navigation Tree, see Navigation Tree withone Hub Site and One Access Point. In the Links to Subscriber Modules pane, the Add New Subscriber Site isselect Add Subscriber Moduledisplayed. Select the Subscriber Sites to be connected to the Access Point.

Figure 2.32: Add new Subscriber Modules to Access PointThe Subscriber Modules are now added to the Access Point and can beselected from the Navigation Tree.

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Figure 2.33: Navigation Tree with two Subscriber Modules on one Access Point9. Configure the Subscriber Module, see Subscriber Module Equipment:Band: 5.8 GHz (read only)Product: PMP450Country: United States (read only)Bandwidth: 20 MHz (read only)Color Code: 0 (read only)Capacity: 20 MbpsHigh Priority Channel: DisabledMax Range: 2 miles (read only)Frame Period: 2.5 ms (read only)Downlink Data: 75 % (read only)Contention Slots: 3 (read only)Antenna Selection: Cambium Networks 55 deg Integrated Antenna (9.0dBi)Antenna Height: 5mAntenna Azimuth: 286.2 degrees (read only)Antenna Tilt: 1.1 degrees (read only)AP Antenna Gain: 16.4 dBi (read only)EIRP 31 dBm (read only)Power: 22 dBmInterference?: Tick, -90.0 dBm

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Figure 2.34: Subscriber Module Equipment (PMP 450)10. If requesting profiles manually click Project, Get Profiles.The Request Profiles page is displayed. Tick the links Golf Club : 1 toBillings Street and Golf Club : 1 to Xanadu Street (if not alreadyticked).

Figure 2.35: Requesting Profiles (PMP)The profile request is sent to the Cambium Path Profiler and willautomatically appear in the profile window.8. Click Save Project

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Updating Profile with Obstructions (PMP)Obtain the path profile for the link between the Access Point and the SubscriberModules and update it with obstructions:1. The profile in LINKPlanner will automatically appear in the profile window2. Review the Profile.

Figure 2.36: Path Profile (PMP)3. Check that the profile is accurate and identify any obstructions that mayaffect signal quality.The profile can be verified using Google Earth(TM), maps, GPS data and sitevisits. It is particularly important to verify the antenna heights, to measureinterference and to identify obstructions near both ends of the Fresnel zone.For more information, see Using Google Earth(TM).4. Double-click on the profile. The Profile Editor is displayed. Enter a 4 meterhigh Obstruction at Range 0.808 km and a 2.5 meter high Obstruction atRange 1.347 km.The + and - buttons may be used to add and remove points. For moreinformation, see Updating Link Profiles.


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Figure 2.37: Profile Editor (PMP)5. Review the profile. Obstructions are shown in green.

Figure 2.38: Path Profile with Obstructions (PMP)6. Click Save Project

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Reviewing Performance and Adjusting Configuration (PMP)Review the performance of the link and adjust the antenna at the SubscriberModule, confirm that the selected equipment meets the performance objectives:1. View the performance of the link between the Access Point and theSubscriber Module.2. Insert the required performance objective of 64QAM MIMO (6x) at both endsof the link, using the Mod Mode Required field.Observe that the Max Usable Mode values are now red because they are less thanthe required values.

Figure 2.39: Performance Unacceptable at Both Ends of PMP Link

3. Select different antenna and change Antenna Height in the Link Page.

If changing equipment parameters at the Access Point andAutomatic Calculations are not enabled, Calculate Nowwillappear. Select this to update the parameters on all the SubscriberModules, see Project Toolbar .

Figure 2.40: Adjust Both Ends of PMP Link4. Confirm that the predicted values meet performance objectives.


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Figure 2.41: Performance Acceptable at Both Ends of PMP Link5. Confirm that there is sufficient Fade Margin (System Gain Margin) atthe Max Usable Mode

Figure 2.42: Detailed Performance at Both Ends of PMP Link

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CHAPTER 3

Using LINKPlanner

LINKPlanner allows the planner to design both PTP and PMP networks in the sameproject, using many common functions.To achieve this goal, follow this process:1. Start the application and set options. See Starting the Application.2. Build a project to model a PTP link or PMP network See Projects.3. Enter details of all sites in the project. See Sites.4. Plan a PTP link, see Planning PTP links or plan a PMP network, see PlanningPMP networks5. Adjust the link profile to allow for terrain height variance, obstructions andreflection. See Adjusting Link Profiles.6. View the Bill of Materials for the project. See Bill of Materials for Project.7. Manage the project, see Project Configuration.8. Export and report project, network, site and link data. See Exporting andReporting

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Starting the ApplicationStart LINKPlanner. The Main Screen is displayed.

Before using the application, set options (preferences in Mac). SeeOptions (Preferences).

Main ScreenThe Main Screen consists of two panels: The left hand panel contains the Project Navigation Tree. This panel is blankuntil one or more projects are opened. See Project Navigation Tree. The right hand panel is for viewing and editing projects, sites and links. Thispanel initially displays information about the application, with links foropening new and recent projects.

Figure 3.1: Main Screen

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To open the Options/Preferences page: On Windows, click Tools, Options. On a Mac, open Preferences.

Figure 3.2: Options (Preferences) Page

Personal Information

Enter contact details for the person who prepares link plans on behalf of thecustomer. LINKPlanner uses the email address to obtain Path Profiles (see Options(Preferences) Page).The Watermark can be used to insert additional watermark text on the pathprofile graph and the interactive map.

When requesting profiles LINKPlanner will send information, includingyour contact details and path profile coordinates, to Cambium Networks.Cambium Networks stores this information on its servers so that we canprovide the best possible customer service and sales support. Pleasesee http://www.cambiumnetworks.com/privacy for more details.Starting the Application

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Templates

Figure 3.3: Templates PageChoose the directory that contains the LINKPlanner templates and then select thedefault template that will be used when creating a new project.If the New project template is blank then new projects will use the in-builtLINKPlanner template.The default template directory contains the following pre-loaded projecttemplates: ITU-R Vigants-Barnett

Select the appropriate option as the default template to ensure that all newprojects are automatically configured for the required prediction model.See Project Templates for details on creating new templates.Units

Select the required units for Height, Length, Latitude and Longitude and thedisplay format for the MAC Address. Enter the MAC Address either as 12characters without any delimiters, or using any of the delimited formats.

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Default PTP Regions or Default PMP Regions

Select the priority order for the default licenses for each region for PTP and PMPnetworks.Network Settings

Select options for connecting to the network. The Get Profiles feature uses thesesettings, as described in Obtaining Link Profiles. LINKPlanner obtains proxysettings automatically from computer system settings. If network connection doesnot work when using the default settings, then enter the correct settings.To test the settings, click on Test network settings. If the response is notNetwork test succeeded!, review and correct the network settings.

The Proxy Password is not held or transmitted in a secure manner.Path Profile

Registration is required to get profiles, click Register with the path profileservice to go to the Cambium Support webpage. Sign in or register to get to theLINKPlanner Access Token page. Use the same email address entered in PersonalInformation and click Generate New Token. The Access Token is shown at thetop of the page. An email containing an access token will also be sent to the emailaddress given. Copy the access token and paste into the Access token box onthe Path Profile page.

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Figure 3.4: Access Token PageTo test the profile service, click on Test Profile Service. If the response is notAccess details are correct, check that the email address entered in PersonalInformation is the same as entered on the profile registration form and theaccess token has been copied correctly.To choose when to get profiles click Request profiles manually?, otherwiseprofiles will be requested as soon as a link is created, if a network connectionexists.To choose not to display profile previews to nearby sites in the Google Earthexport, untick Profiles in KMZ/KML?.Reports

Select the required font and page size for LINKPlanner reports.Select the option to generate detailed reports. This only applies to Hot Standby,where the detailed reports will give performance information for all paths. Thestandard reports will only provide information for the primary to primary path.Select the option to hide sites without links. This will generate a report which onlycontains sites which are part of at least one link.

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Graphics

Select the default line style and color for links and the default color for sites in theOffline Map.

Figure 3.5: Graphics Page

Bill of Materials

Select the default region option for power leads for PTP. PTP 450 only supportsBrazil, EU, UK and US. PTP 650 and Force 110 PTP only support the EU and USpower leads. PTP 650 FCC and EU kits have defined line cords, RoW kits can haveeither EU or US line cords, select either EU or US to override the default countryoption. Select Not Specified to allow LINKPlanner to choose the default option forthe country selected.Select the default region option for power leads for PMP 450 Subscriber Modules.To automatically add a default ODU or radio part number to the BOM, select Adddefault ODUs?. This only applies to PTP 800, PTP 810 and PTP 820 and will addthe part numbers for the lowest sub-band pair for the frequency band, ensure thatthe correct frequencies are selected before ordering ODUs or radios.


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Project ToolbarThe project toolbar, located above the main screen, allows easy access to anumber of common functions:

Figure 3.6: Project ToolbarUse the icons to access the following functions:New Project - Create a new projectOpen Project - Open an existing projectSave Project - Save the current projectCopy - Copy a Network Site, Subscriber Site, PTP link, PMP Hub,Access Point or Subscriber Module, select appropriate item beforeselecting Copy.Paste - Paste a copied item into either the same project (duplicate) ora different project.New Network Site - Create a new Network SiteNew Subscriber Site - Create a new Subscriber SiteNew PTP Link - Create a new PTP linkNew Hub Site - Create a new Hub SiteNew Access Point - Create a new Access PointNew PMP Link - Create a new link between an Access Point and aSubscriber SiteDelete - delete a network site, subscriber site, PTP link, PMP hub,Access Point or Subscriber Module, select appropriate item beforeselecting Delete.Open in New Window - Creates a new window with the contents ofthe right hand pane, use to compare different links or window views sideby side.Export to Google Earth - Select at the project node to display all links.Select at the link level to display distance markers on the selected link,other links shown as at the project level.Create Proposal Report - Select at the project node to generate aproject level PTP Proposal Report, select at the PTP link level to generatea link specific report. Not available for PMP.

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Create Installation Report - Select at the PTP Link level to generate aPTP network level Installation Report, select at the PMP link level tocreate a PMP network level Installation Report. Select at the PTP link orSubscriber Module, to generate installation reports specific to the levelselected.View in Spreadsheet - Only available at the Network Sites, SubscriberSites, PTP Links, PMP Hub and Access Point node levels. Select togenerate a spreadsheet of all parameters available in the list views atthat level.Enable Automatic Calculation - only used in PMP mode. Select EnableAutomatic Calculation to allow all changes at the Access Point level tobe immediately cascaded to all connected Subscriber Modules.

Running in Automatic Calculation mode may make itslower to make multiple changes at the Access Pointlevel depending on the number of Subscriber Modulesconnected.Calculate Now - only used in PMP mode and if Automatic Calculationis disabled. Select when all changes on an Access Point have beencompleted to refresh the Subscriber Module information.Search box - enter name to highlight matching itemsin the navigation tree, enables easy location of sites or links in largeprojects.

Project Navigation TreeWhen one or more projects are open, navigate between sites and links using thetree in the left hand panel. The following example shows one open project(Navigation Tree):


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Figure 3.7: Navigation TreeUse the + and - boxes to open and close each level: project, site (network orsubscriber) and link (PTP or PMP). Click on a node to open it for viewing andupdating.The PTP 800, PTP 810 and PTP 820 products have different types of links whichare differentiated using the link icon as follows:Link Type = 1+0Link Type = 1+1 Hot StandbyLink Type = 1+1 Frequency DiversityLink Type = 2+0 Cross-Polar (ACAP)Link Type = 2+0 Co-Polar (ACCP)Link Type = 2+0 XPIC (CCDP)(PTP 810, PTP 820C and PTP 820G only)The PMP links section has three levels which are differentiated as follows:Hub SiteAccess Point - each Hub Site contains one or more Access PointsSubscriber Module - each Access Point can be connected to one ormore Subscriber Modules

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Project Node

To display the Project page, click on a project node, for example Tutorial. SeeProject Page. When a project name is displayed in bold in the navigation tree, itmeans that project details have been inserted or updated but not yet saved.To save a project, click File, Save (or Save As), or click Save Project . Allproject, site and link data is saved. The project name reverts to normal typefacewhen saved.To see how many sites and links there are in a project hover the mouse over theproject name in the navigation tree.Sites Nodes

To display the list of all network sites within the project, click on the NetworkSites node. A network site can be either a PTP end site or a PMP Hub or both. Todisplay the list of all subscriber sites within the project, click on the SubscriberSites node. For either site node list, see Displaying the Sites List.Individual Site Node

To display the Site page, click on an individual site node from either Network Sitesor Subscriber Sites, for example North Middle School. See Site Page.PTP Links Node

To display the list of all PTP links within the project, click on the PTP Links node.See Displaying PTP Links.Individual PTP Link Node

To display the Link page of a PTP link, click on an individual link node, for exampleNorth Middle School to Park Lane Elementary School. See Link Page. If the linkname is displayed in red, it means that the performance of the link is notacceptable.PMP Links Node

To display the lists of all Hub sites, Access Points and Subsciber Modules within theproject, click on the PMP Links node. See Displaying PMP Networks.Individual PMP Hub Node

To display the Hub page, click on an individual hub node, for example Golf Club.See Hubs.Individual Access Point Node

To display the Access Point page, click on an individual access point node, forexample Golf Club:1. See Access Points.Starting the Application

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Individual Subscriber Module Node

To display the Subscriber Module page, click on an individual subscriber modulenode, for example Billings St. See Subscriber Modules.Project Configuration Node

To edit custom antennas, TDD synchronization parameters, custom fields, linkformatting rules and equipment templates, click on the Project Configurationnode. See Project Configuration.Bill of Materials Node

To view the Bill of Materials (BOM) for the whole project, click on the Bill ofMaterials node. For attribute descriptions, see Bill of Materials for Link.

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User Interface TipsPages may be detached from the main window to allow multiple pages to beopened concurrently. To detach the currently open page, select the tool bar iconOpen in New Window

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Advanced User Interface Features are described in the following sections: Copy and Paste Managing List Views

Copy and PasteThe following items can be copied: Links Sites Access Points Subscriber Modules Link Formatting Rules Path ProfilesCopying Links and Sites

Individual items can be copied by selecting them in the Project Navigation Treeand then click eitheror Edit - CopyMultiple sites can be copied in the Sites List.Multiple PTP links can be copied in the PTP Links List.Multiple Access Points and Subscriber Modules can be copied in the PMP NetworkListsThe Copy and Paste feature for PMP network items is recommended whenduplicating items between projects, rather than within a project.The following features are described with respect to PTP Links and Sites.Individual sites and links can also be copied in the Offline Map by right-clicking theitem and then click Copy from the pop-up menu.Custom antennas that are used by the link will be copied.Pasting Links and Sites

The paste commands will be enabled when the clipboard contains LINKPlanneritems and a project is active.Clickor Edit - Paste to paste the contents of the clipboard. When links andsites are pasted into LINKPlanner they are compared against the items that

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already exist in the active project. If the items are similar then the Smart PasteDialog will appear.

Figure 3.8: Smart Paste DialogThe Smart Paste Dialog is used to merge the items that are in the clipboard withthe existing project. Items in the left-hand lists will not be created in the project. Ifitems are in the right-hand list then new links or sites will be created, even if theyduplicate a site or link in the current project.

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If you choose to create a new link, but use the existing sites, then the new link willbe attached to the sites that already exist in the project.Custom antennas that are used by the link will be automatically addedto the destination project if they do not already exist.TDD Sync settings will only be applied if the destination projectdoes not already have links that support TDD Sync. Always review the TDDSync settings after pasting.

Managing List ViewsLINKPlanner uses list views in several places to summarize information and allowthe user to manage the data in a single location. These include: Sites List, see Displaying the Sites List PTP Links List, see Displaying PTP Links PMP Links List, see Displaying PMP Networks Access Points, see Hubs Subscriber Modules, see Access Points

All of these lists can be managed in very similar ways, using the followingfeatures:Customizing the list

The list display can be customized in the following ways: To change the column order, use click and drag on the column headings. To sort the list by any column, click in the column header. To select which fields are displayed in the list, right-click on the heading rowand tick or untick fields in the drop-down list.Editing List details

A number of attributes can be edited in some of the lists. To edit the attribute,select the item in the list and right-click on the cell that you wish to change. ThePTP Links Pop-up Menu will appear. Choose Edit (where theattribute name will be the name of the column heading). The same attribute canbe edited for several items at the same time. If the new value is not valid for theother item settings (e.g. choosing a PTP250 product even though the band is setto 38 GHz) will result in a warning and the product value will not update.

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Figure 3.9: Editing a Property for Multiple Links

Deleting Items

The list can be used to delete items altogether. To delete an item, right-click overit and click Delete.

Deleting Hub sites and Access Points will delete all items connectedbelow that point. A Hub site must contain at least one Access Point.

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ProjectsA project is a set of data about an individual wireless link or a wireless network. Aproject can contain two or more sites and PTP or PMP links between those sites.Projects are saved as .ptpprj files.Building a ProjectTo build a project to model a network, follow this process:1. Create the project. See Creating, Saving and Viewing Projects.2. Enter project defaults. See Project Page.3. If path data files (Hydra or PTP) are available, use them to create sites, linksand profiles. See Importing Path Data.4. Configure project templates. See Project Templates

Creating, Saving and Viewing ProjectsNew Projects

To create a new Project, either click File, New Project (Ctrl+N), or click NewProject

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The Project page is displayed. See Project Page.Saving Projects

Save the project by clicking File, Save (or Save As) or by clicking Save Project.Enter the required project name, for example Tutorial.ptpprj (Project NodeTutorial in Navigation Tree).The filename is used as the project name in the navigation tree.

Figure 3.10: Project Node Tutorial in Navigation TreeYou can also save the project as a template.Viewing and Updating Projects

Open existing projects in one of the following ways:Projects

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Click File, Open (Ctrl+O). Click Open Project

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Click File, Recent Projects and select from the list.

The Project page is displayed. See Project Page.Two or more projects can be open concurrently, if required.

Project PageUse this page to enter details of the project customer, define project level settingsand view the sites and links on the project map.General Information

Enter details of the customer for whom this plan is being prepared. Enter adescription of the project. This information is optional, and is included in thereports.

Figure 3.11: General Information

Project Properties

Set the prediction model that is used to calculate the link availability (seeAvailability), the default SM Antenna Height and the Sector Coverage for APantennas (see Creating and Deleting Subscriber Modules). These parameters arestored with the project.

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When changing the default SM Antenna Height select Yes to apply thenew height to all existing Subscriber Modules, or select No to only applyto new Subscriber Modules.

Figure 3.12: Project Properties

Map

There are potentially three types of map available, depending on the operatingsystem and Internet access. Offline Map - available on all platforms Google Maps - available on Windows providing that there is Internetaccess Google Earth - a

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