EPMP Release Notes v3.5
EPMP Release Notes v3.5
EPMP Release Notes v3.5
Sections included:
Introduction
Product Releases
Scope
Defect Fixes
Known Limitations
Technical Support
Community Forum
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Introduction
This document provides information for the Cambium Networks ePMP Series System Release 3.5.
The information in this document is subject to change without notice. The recommendations, technical data,
configurations and statements in this document are believed to be reliable and accurate, but are presented
without implied or express warranty. Users must take full responsibility for their applications of any product
specified in this document. The information in this document is proprietary to Cambium Networks Ltd.
Product Releases
Hardware
EPMP 2000
C050900A033A ePMP 2000: 5 GHz AP with Intelligent Filtering and Sync (EU)
C058900A132A ePMP 2000: 5 GHz AP with Intelligent Filtering and Sync (FCC)
C050900A031A ePMP 2000: 5 GHz AP with Intelligent Filtering and Sync (ROW) (no cord)
C050900A231A ePMP 2000: 5 GHz AP with Intelligent Filtering and Sync (ROW) (EU cord)
C050900A131A ePMP 2000: 5 GHz AP with Intelligent Filtering and Sync (ROW) (US cord)
C050900A333A ePMP 2000: 5 GHz AP with Intelligent Filtering and Sync (EU) (UK cord)
C050900A331A ePMP 2000: 5 GHz AP with Intelligent Filtering and Sync (ROW) (UK cord)
C050900A431A ePMP 2000: 5 GHz AP with Intelligent Filtering and Sync (ROW) (India cord)
C050900A531A ePMP 2000: 5 GHz AP with Intelligent Filtering and Sync (ROW) (China cord)
C050900A631A ePMP 2000: 5 GHz AP with Intelligent Filtering and Sync (ROW) (Brazil cord)
C050900A731A ePMP 2000: 5 GHz AP with Intelligent Filtering and Sync (ROW)(Argentina cord)
C050900A831A ePMP 2000: 5 GHz AP with Intelligent Filtering and Sync (ROW)(ANZ cord)
C050900L033A ePMP 2000: 5 GHz AP Lite with Intelligent Filtering and Sync (EU)
C058900L132A ePMP 2000: 5 GHz AP Lite with Intelligent Filtering and Sync (FCC)
C050900L031A ePMP 2000: 5 GHz AP Lite with Intelligent Filtering and Sync (ROW) (no cord)
C050900L231A ePMP 2000: 5 GHz AP Lite with Intelligent Filtering and Sync (ROW) (EU cord)
C050900L131A ePMP 2000: 5 GHz AP Lite with Intelligent Filtering and Sync (ROW) (US cord)
C050900L333A ePMP 2000: 5 GHz AP Lite with Intelligent Filtering and Sync (EU) (UK cord)
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C050900L331A ePMP 2000: 5 GHz AP Lite with Intelligent Filtering and Sync (ROW) (UK cord)
C050900L431A ePMP 2000: 5 GHz AP Lite with Intelligent Filtering and Sync (ROW) (India cord)
C050900L531A ePMP 2000: 5 GHz AP Lite with Intelligent Filtering and Sync (ROW) (China cord)
C050900L631A ePMP 2000: 5 GHz AP Lite with Intelligent Filtering and Sync (ROW) (Brazil cord)
ePMP 2000: 5 GHz AP Lite with Intelligent Filtering and Sync (ROW) (Argentina
C050900L731A
cord)
EPMP 1000
The following tables provides the key components available for purchase:
Part Number Description
FORCE 110
C058900C042B ePMP Force 110AR5-25 High Gain (25 dBi) SM/PTP Radio (FCC)
C050900C043B ePMP Force 110AR5-25 High Gain (25 dBi) SM/PTP Radio (EU)
C050900C041B ePMP Force 110AR5-25 High Gain (25 dBi) SM/PTP Radio (ROW)
C058900B052A ePMP Force 110 PTP - High Performance PTP Radio (FCC)
C050900B053A ePMP Force 110 PTP - High Performance PTP Radio (EU)
C050900B051A ePMP Force 110 PTP - High Performance PTP Radio (ROW)
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FORCE 180
C058900C072A ePMP 5 GHz Force 180 Integrated Radio (FCC) (US cord)
C050900C071A ePMP 5 GHz Force 180 Integrated Radio (ROW) (no cord)
C050900C073A ePMP 5 GHz Force 180 Integrated Radio (EU) (EU cord)
C050900C171A ePMP 5 GHz Force 180 Integrated Radio (ROW) (US cord)
C050900C271A ePMP 5 GHz Force 180 Integrated Radio (ROW) (EU cord)
C050900C371A ePMP 5 GHz Force 180 Integrated Radio (ROW) (UK cord)
C050900C373A ePMP 5 GHz Force 180 Integrated Radio (EU) (UK cord)
C050900C471A ePMP 5 GHz Force 180 Integrated Radio (ROW) (India cord)
C050900C571A ePMP 5 GHz Force 180 Integrated Radio (ROW) (China cord)
C050900C671A ePMP 5 GHz Force 180 Integrated Radio (ROW) (Brazil cord)
C050900C771A ePMP 5 GHz Force 180 Integrated Radio (ROW) (Argentina cord)
C050900C871A ePMP 5 GHz Force 180 Integrated Radio (ROW) (ANZ cord)
FORCE 190
C050900C083A ePMP Force 190 5 GHz Subscriber Module (EU) (EU Cord)
C050900C873A ePMP Force 190 5 GHz Subscriber Module (EU) (UK Cord)
C050900C081A ePMP Force 190 5 GHz Subscriber Module (RoW) (No Cord)
C050900C181A ePMP Force 190 5 GHz Subscriber Module (RoW) (US Cord)
C050900C281A ePMP Force 190 5 GHz Subscriber Module (RoW) (EU Cord)
C050900C481A ePMP Force 190 5 GHz Subscriber Module (RoW) (India Cord)
C050900C581A ePMP Force 190 5 GHz Subscriber Module (RoW) (China Cord)
C050900C681A ePMP Force 190 5 GHz Subscriber Module (RoW) (Brazil Cord)
C050900C781A ePMP Force 190 5 GHz Subscriber Module (RoW) (Type-N Plug Cord)
C050900C881A ePMP Force 190 5 GHz Subscriber Module (RoW) (ANZ Cord)
C050900C981A ePMP Force 190 5 GHz Subscriber Module (RoW) (No PSU)
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FORCE 200
C058900C062A ePMP 5 GHz Force 200AR5-25 High Gain Radio (FCC) (US cord)
C050900C061A ePMP 5 GHz Force 200AR5-25 High Gain Radio (ROW) (no cord)
C050900C063A ePMP 5 GHz Force 200AR5-25 High Gain Radio (EU) (EU cord)
C050900C161A ePMP 5 GHz Force 200AR5-25 High Gain Radio (ROW) (US cord)
C050900C261A ePMP 5 GHz Force 200AR5-25 High Gain Radio (ROW) (EU cord)
C050900C361A ePMP 5 GHz Force 200AR5-25 High Gain Radio (ROW) (UK cord)
C050900C363A ePMP 5 GHz Force 200AR5-25 High Gain Radio (EU) (UK cord)
C050900C461A ePMP 5 GHz Force 200AR5-25 High Gain Radio (ROW) (India cord)
C050900C561A ePMP 5 GHz Force 200AR5-25 High Gain Radio (ROW) (China/ANZ cord)
C050900C661A ePMP 5 GHz Force 200AR5-25 High Gain Radio (ROW) (Brazil cord)
C050900C761A ePMP 5 GHz Force 200AR5-25 High Gain Radio (ROW) (Argentina cord)
C024900C161A ePMP 2.4 GHz Force 200AR2-25 High Gain Radio (US cord)
C024900C261A ePMP 2.4 GHz Force 200AR2-25 High Gain Radio (EU cord)
N000900L021A ePMP Force 200 Radome
ACCESSORIES
N000900L001A ePMP 1000: Spare Power Supply for Radio with Gigabit Ethernet (no cord)
N000900L002A ePMP 1000: Spare Power Supply for Radio with 100Mbit Ethernet (no cord)
Embedded Software
RELEASE SOFTWARE
New ePMP software releases may be downloaded from the ePMP Downloads website.
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The following software update is provided with ePMP System Release 3.5:
Note
While upgrading a Connectorized Radio with Sync from the factory, ensure both the device software
banks are updated. Upgrade to the latest software TWICE so that both Active & Backup are updated.
This is NOT required for Integrated or Connectorized Radios since these radios do not have two
software banks.
While upgrading devices with System Release 1.0.3 or earlier, ensure that the browser cache is cleared
prior to the upgrade.
Caution
ePMP radios running System Release 2.1 or earlier cannot be directly upgraded to System Release 3.5.
Please upgrade to System Release 2.6 first, then upgrade to System Release 3.5. Stepping through System
Release 2.6 is not required if the ePMP radio is running System Release 2.2 or later.
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Note
On occasion the GPS Firmware Version under Monitor > Tools may display NA. This means that
the GPS chip has already locked up and is no longer communicating with the main processor.
Perform a hard reboot (power cycle the entire unit) to restore communication. Then perform
steps 3 through 8 above.
This is NOT required for Integrated or Connectorized Radios since these radios do not have an
on-board GPS chip.
NEW LOCAL IP
Prior to System Release 2.1, in both Bridge and NAT mode, the ePMP Device was previously accessible
through a local IP of 10.1.1.254 through the LAN port. Beginning with System Release 2.1, the local IP has
been updated to 169.254.1.1(/16).
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CHROME / FIREFOX WEB MANAGEMENT INTERFACE ACCESS SPECIAL NOTICE FOR SOFTWARE
RELEASE 3.4 / 3.4.1
If access to the web management interface is lost after upgrading to Software Release 3.4 or 3.4.1, it is
recommended to clear the browser cookies and cache to regain access. This workaround is only applicable
to devices which have been loaded with Software Release 3.4 or 3.4.1.
cnMaestro
cnMaestro is a cloud-based or on-site platform designed to monitor, configure, operate, upgrade, manage
and monitor ePMP systems. For more information, see the cnMaestro website.
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New Features
PPPoE Intermediate Agent
When configuration parameter PPPoE
Intermediate Agent is enabled, during
the PPPoE Discovery phase the AP
inserts access loop identification into
the PPPoE PADR packets. This
mechanism helps the service
provider to distinguish between end
hosts connected via Ethernet as an
access device (typically, home routers
situated below an ePMP subscriber
device).
Below is a capture of an example Active Discovery Request message (PADR) showing the new fields:
The following SNMP object may be used to configure PPPoE Intermediate Agent:
Name OID Type Description
PPPoE Intermediate
Agent
networkPPPoEIAEnable .1.3.6.1.4.1.17713.21.3.4.30.1 INTEGER32 0 Disable
1 Enable
Device Allocation: AP
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Note
ePMP 3.4.1 and earlier Releases support only Fixed Licensing.
Elevate Flexible Licensing is available only for ePMP AP devices with GPS sync.
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Note
To use flexible licensing, the AP must:
1. be able to make HTTPS requests out to the Internet
2. be running firmware version 3.5 or greater
3. have an accurate NTP time source
Attribute Meaning
License Server Agent Disabled: No communication with the License Server is established
Enabled: Enables License Server functionality to obtain the number of
allowed ePMP Elevate SMs to be connected to the AP
Cloud Licensing ID This field represents a Cambium Networks customer identification used
for AP identification on the License Server. This identifier is generated
upon License Entitlement activation at the Cambium Networks web-
based Support Center.
Connection Status The Connection Status displays the License Server process state when
License Server Agent is Enabled. This status may also be referenced on
the device Home page.
Refresh Requests The number of failed refresh (polling) requests to the License Server.
Failed The ePMP Elevate Subscriber Module Limit resets to 1 after the 3rd failed
refresh request.
Update Requests The number of failed update (licensing information transfer) requests to
Failed the License Server. The ePMP Elevate Subscriber Module Limit resets to
1 after the 5th failed updated request.
NTP Status Represents whether or not the current time and date have been
retrieved from the configured NTP server
ePMP Elevate The number of ePMP Elevate devices allowed to register to the AP
Subscriber Module
Limit
Procedure:
Follow this procedure to set up the Cambium Networks licensing portal to host ePMP Elevate
licenses:
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1 Purchase the desired license product Entitlements from your Cambium Networks
distributor (C050900S510A 10 ePMP Elevate licenses)
2 Cambium Networks will email your Entitlements to the provided email address. An
example of the email is displayed below:
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6 On the resulting dialogue, enter the number of licenses to activate then click Activate.
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7 The recently-activated license keys are displayed, click Details to display the
corresponding license key information.
8 To use licenses from the pool, enter the corresponding Cloud Licensing ID on the APs
License Management page.
Caution
Keep your Cloud Licensing ID secret to avoid unintended license pool usage!
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Procedure:
Follow this procedure to configure the ePMP Access Point to retrieve Elevate licensing information
from the Flexible license server.
Note
To use flexible licensing, the AP must:
1. be able to make HTTPS requests out to the Internet
2. be running firmware version 3.5 or greater
3. have an accurate NTP time source
1 Follow the steps in section Flexible License Generation Procedure on page 11 to activate the
applicable licenses on the Cambium Networks Support Center
2 Copy the Cloud Licensing ID generated on the Support Center website
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3 Log into the ePMP AP and navigate to Tools > License Management
4 Set License Server Agent to Enabled
5 Paste the Cloud Licensing ID from Step 2 into the Cloud Licensing ID field
7 Verify the enacted licensing in field ePMP Elevate Subscriber Module Limit
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When ACS is run multiple times in a row (under Tools>Automatic Channel Selection), the
ACS graph may also show the scale on the X-axis incorrectly (40MHz instead of 20MHz).
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Refresh the browser screen (F5 in MS Windows) to get the correct chart for the last ACS run
on that page.
When an ETSI license key is applied to an ePMP 5GHz ETSI locked radio, it may come up
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license key.
When a new user logs into the radio UI, notifications for the previously logged in user is
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visible. Workaround is to clear all notifications before logging out of the radios UI.
On rare occasion, when using Radius and the SM is under poor RF conditions, re-
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authentication may fail. A device reboot may be required to perform Network Entry again.
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Technical Support
For technical support, see
http://www.cambiumnetworks.com/support/
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