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Configure Management PC

Hardware Overview

Hardware Overview

Powering Up

IC Statement 

Online Resources

User Guide and software downloads:

https://support.cambiumnetworks.com/files/e501S/

Lightning Protection Deployment Diagram:

http://bit.ly/cnPilot_Lightning

Support:

http://www.cambiumnetworks.com/support/

Contact us:

http://www.cambiumnetworks.com/support/contact-support/

Using a web browser, navigate to 169.254.1.1 and login with 

username: admin and password: admin

Navigate to the Quick Start menu and click the ‘

Go To Next Page

’.

Configure your Region and Country of operation. Click the ‘

Go To 

Next Page

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Configure the Carrier Frequency. Click the ‘

Go To Next Page

’.

Select the Synchronization source. Click the ‘

Go To Next Page

’. 

Configuration - IP Address, a Subnet Mask, and a Gateway IP 

Address OR DHCP state to Enabled to have the IP address, subnet 

mask, and gateway IP address automatically configured by a 

DHCP server. Click the ‘Go To Next Page’.

Click the ‘

Save Changes

’ button. Click the ‘

Reboot

’ button. 

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Connect the Ethernet cable from Eth1/PoE-IN of E501S to the PoE 

port of  Gigabit Data + Power 

Connect an Ethernet cable from your LAN or Computer to the 

Gigabit Data port of the PoE adapter. 

Connect the Power Cord to the adapter, and then plug the Power 

Cord into a power outlet.

 

Once powered ON -- Power LED should illuminate continuously on 

PoE Adapter.

**Shielded Category 5 (or above) cabling should be used for all 
outdoor wired Ethernet connections and should be grounded 
through the AC ground of the PoE.

RoHS/WEEE/CE Compliance

Caring for the Environment: RoHS/WEEE

European Directive 2002/96/EC requires that the equipment bearing this symbol on the product 

and/or its packaging must not be disposed of with unsorted municipal waste. The symbol indicates 

that this product should be disposed of separately from regular household waste streams. It is your 

responsibility to dispose of this and other electric and electronic equipment via designated collection 

facilities appointed by the government or local authorities. Correct disposal and recycling will help 

prevent potential negative consequences to the environment and human health. For more detailed 

information about the disposal of your old equipment, please contact your local authorities, waste 

disposal service, or the shop where you purchased the product.

CE Marking

This equipment complies with EU radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. 

This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator 

& your body.

All operational modes:

2.4GHz: 802.11b, 802.11g, 802.11n (HT20), 802.11n (HT40)

5GHz: 802.11a, 802.11ac (VHT20), 802.11ac (VHT40), 802.11ac (VHT80)

 

The frequency, mode and the maximum transmitted power in EU are listed below:

2412-2472MHz (802.11n HT40 MCS0): 19.87 dBm 

5500-5700MHz (802.11ac VHT80 MCS0/Nss1): 29.99 dBm

5745-5825 MHz (802.11ac (VHT20)-(ChS-20MHz): 35.76 dBm

Hereby, [Cambium Networks Inc.] declares that the radio equipment type [cnPilot OutdoorE501S] is 

in compliance with Directive 2014/53/EU.

FCC Compliance

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, 

pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection 

against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can 

radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may 

cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference 

will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or 

television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is 

encouraged to try to correct the interference by one of the following measures:

-  Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

-  Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

-  Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is 

connected.

-  Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

FCC Caution: 

Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for 

compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two 

conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any 

interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

For product available in the USA/Canada market, only channel 1~11 can be operated. Selection of other 

channels is not possible.

Professional installation is required.

IMPORTANT NOTE:

FCC Radiation Exposure Statement:

This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. 

This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 25cm between the radiator & 

your body.

Safety Notice

Warning:

To prevent loss of life or physical injury, observe the following safety guidelines. In no 
event shall Cambium Networks be liable for any injury or damage caused during the 
installation of E501S platform. Ensure that only qualified personnel install.

Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.

Electrical Safety Information

Compliance with manufacturer’s label for voltage, frequency, and current 
requirements. Connecting to a different power source than those specified may 
result in improper operation, damage to equipment or pose a fire hazard if the 
limitations are not followed.

There are no serviceable parts inside this equipment. Service should be 
provided only by a qualified service technician.

This equipment is provided with a detachable power cord which has an integral 
safety ground wire intended for connection to a grounded safety outlet.

Do not substitute the power cord with one that is not the provided 
approved type. Never use an adapter plug to connect to a 2-wire outlet 
as this will defeat the continuity of the grounding wire. 

The equipment requires the use of the ground wire as a part of the safety 
certification, modification or misuse can provide a shock hazard that can 
result in serious injury or death.

Contact a qualified electrician or the manufacturer if there are questions 
about the installation prior to connecting the equipment.

Protective earthing is provided by Listed AC adapter. Building installation 
shall provide appropriate short-circuit backup protection.

Protective bonding must be installed in accordance with local national 
wiring rules and regulations.

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Select Properties for the Ethernet port. In Windows it is found in 
Control Panel > Network and Internet > Network Connections > Local 
Area Connection.

IP Address Configuration 
 Default IP address received via DHCP.
cn Pilot E501S will use a default static IP address of 192.168.0.1, If 
there is no DHCP server

Default Login information
       - Username: admin
       - Password:  admin

Management Protocols enabled by default –http or https (webpage 
management interface access), SSH (CLI management interface access). 

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Specifications

Secondary Port

 

The Secondary port is a Gigabit Ethernet port used for bridging.

Reset  

The Reset button serves two functions for E501S:
           -  To restart, press and release the Reset button quickly.
           -  To restore to factory default settings, press and hold the
               Reset button for more than 10 seconds.

Main  Port 

The Main port is a Gigabit Ethernet port used to connect the power and 
should be connected to the LAN and DHCP server.

Main Port

Reset Button

Secondary Port

System LED

Network LED

This device complies with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the 

following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any 

interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d'Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de 

licence. L'exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes : (1) l'appareil ne doit pas produire de 

brouillage, et (2) l'utilisateur de l'appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le 

brouillage est susceptible d'en compromettre le fonctionnement.

For product available in the USA/Canada market, only channel 1~11 can be operated. Selection of other 

channels is not possible.

Pour les produits disponibles aux États-Unis / Canada du marché, seul le canal 1 à 11 peuvent être exploités. 

Sélection d'autres canaux n'est pas possible.

IMPORTANT NOTE:

IC Radiation Exposure Statement:

This equipment complies with IC RSS-102 radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled 

environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 26 cm between the 

radiator & your body.

Cet équipement est conforme aux limites d'exposition aux rayonnements IC établies pour un environnement 

non contrôlé. Cet équipement doit être installé et utilisé avec un minimum de 26 cm de distance entre la 

source de rayonnement et votre corps.

*Regulatory dependent

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