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cambium networks
CN ePMP OG 09242013
ordering Guide:
1000 Integrated Radio & 1000 Connectorized Radio with Sync
1 Introduction
THIS ORDERING GuIDE
covers the Cambium ePMP Platform. It is intended to provide a
structured guide to ordering a solution with any accessories and ancillary items
for a successful installation.
The key steps involved in planning and ordering your system are:
1
REGulATORY PlANNING:
To begin, you need to contact the applicable radio regulator in
your area to identify any restrictions or limitation imposed on radio equipment operat-
ing in your planned RF band and to determine whether or not you need to register your
PMP network. As the user of the radio equipment, it is your responsibility to ensure that
your system complies with any regulatory guidelines imposed by the local regulator.
2
SITE PlANNING:
We recommend that you complete a site survey to identify the many
considerations critical for successful site selection such as the availability of tower or
rooftop space, the location of the grounding system, best positioning of the APs, SMs
and BHs, aesthetics and other permission-based issues, and maximum cable lengths
required for your deployment.
3
lINk AND SECTOR PlANNING:
You need to determine link and sector-planning factors
such as path obstructions, risk of interference, path and link loss, maximum power levels
permitted, and coverage requirements.
4
SPECTRuM ANAlYSIS:
One of the most important elements in your planning process is the
analysis of spectrum usage and signal strength needed to occupy the spectrum you are
planning to use. For a PMP system, you need to plan your sector coverage to determine
how many APs will be needed and what sector size will be required to provide adequate
coverage for the deployment. For PTP links you need to determine whether there is
available spectrum to accomplish your desired goal.
5
PREPARING AN EPMP ORDER:
Once you have identified all the regulatory requirements
and planned the site, link, sector coverage and spectrum requirements, you are ready to
compile your order. This Ordering Guide provides the part numbers, product descrip-
tions, instructions, and resources to help you complete an ePMP order.
