Link Configuration Guide

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Link Configuration Guide

Documentation Version: 1.4

P/N 765-00266, March 2017

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 Preface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
1 Wireless Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
System Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
System Name. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Network Name . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Primary BSU Name / End Point A Name . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Secondary BSU Name . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Radio Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Operational Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Channel Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Frequency Domain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Channel Bandwidth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Channel Offset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Auto Channel Selection (ACS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Preferred Channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Active Channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Frequency Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Dynamic Frequency Selection (DFS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Dynamic Channel Selection (DCS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Manual Blacklist. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
White Channel List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Roaming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Transmission and Reception . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Maximum Transmission Unit (MTU) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
ATPC Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
ATPC Upper Margin and Lower Margin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
TPC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Auto Tx Antenna Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Tx Antenna Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Satellite Density . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Max EIRP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Wireless Inactivity Timer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Antenna Gain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
MIMO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
BSU/End Point A Link Statistics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
SU/End Point B Link Statistics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Data Rate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Tx Rate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
DDRS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

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 Data Streams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
DDRS Minimum Data Rate and DDRS Maximum Data Rate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
DDRS Lower SNR Correction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
DDRS Upper SNR Correction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
DDRS Rate Incr RTX Threshold and DDRS Rate Decr RTX Threshold . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
DDRS Chain Balance Threshold . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
DDRS Rate Back Off Interval. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
DDRS Rate Blacklist Interval . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
DDRS Rate Increment Wait Interval . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
DDRS Rate Decrement Wait Interval . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Link Profiles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Wireless Outdoor Router Protocol (WORP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
WORP Maximum Transmission Unit (MTU) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Super Framing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Sleep Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Multi Frame Bursting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Auto Multi Frame Bursting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Registration Timeout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Retry Count . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Input Bandwidth Limit and Output Bandwidth Limit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Bandwidth Limit Type. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Security Profile Name . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Radius Profile Name . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
MAC ACL Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Radius MAC ACL Status. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Poll BackOff on Timeout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Error Count Threshold . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
RSSI Drop Threshold. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Minimum SNR Offset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Link Inactivity Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Disconnection Interval. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
2 Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Wireless Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
RADIUS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
RADIUS Client Authentication Statistics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
MAC ACL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
3 SNR Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
4 Feature Applicability. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

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A Warranty and Technical Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Obtaining Technical Service and Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Support Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Additional Information on ServPak Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

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 Preface

Preface
About this Guide
This guide provides information and procedure for configuring the basic link configuration parameters and security for Proxim
devices.

Related Documents
For more information, please refer to the following additional documents available at Proxim support site
[Link]
• Quick Installation Guide (QIG): A quick reference guide that provides essential information for installing and
configuring the device.
• Device Management Guide - A guide that gives an overview of the device user interface and explains the
step-by-step procedure to configure, manage and monitor the device by using Graphical User Interface.
• Frequency and Channel Management: This document provides Frequency Domain and Channel list information for
Proxim devices.
• Bridge and Routing Guide: This guide provides information and procedure for configuring the bridge and routing
configuration parameters for Proxim devices.
• Deployment and Troubleshooting Guide: This guide is a one-stop-shop reference guide for Proxim Customer
Support Team and System Engineers to solve common issues faced in the field while deploying Proxim products.
• Reference Guide: A guide that provides essential information on how to configure, manage and monitor the device
using the Command Line Interface.
• Hardware Installation Guide: A guide that provides a hardware overview and details about the installation
procedures and hardware specifications.
• Safety and Regulatory Compliance Guide: A guide that provides essential information on the country specific
safety and regulatory norms to be followed while installing the device.
• Antenna Recommendation Guide - A guide that gives insight on the recommended antennas for the device, along
with the antenna specifications.
• Antenna Installation Guide - A guide that gives insight on how to set up and install the outdoor antenna(s).
Proxim recommends you to visit its support site [Link] for regulatory information and latest product
updates.

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Wireless Configuration
1
To enable the wireless communication between point-to-point and point-to-multipoint devices, configure these wireless
properties:
• System Parameters
• Channel Selection
• Transmission and Reception
• Data Rate

1.1 System Parameters

1.1.1 System Name
It is a unique name given to a network. Devices only within this logical network can establish a wireless connection.

: The configured system name should be unique across all devices in a given WORP network.

1.1.2 Network Name

To identify a wireless network, give the desired network name.

: For a BSU/End Point A and an SU/End Point B to establish a wireless link, both should have the same network name.

1.1.3 Primary BSU Name / End Point A Name

Primary BSU Name / End Point A Name is configurable only in SU / End Point B.
If you configure a name for BSU/End Point A, then SU/End Point B establishes a wireless link with it. If you do not configure a
name, then SU/End Point B will establish a link with any BSU/End Point A on the same network that meets the registration
criteria.

1.1.4 Secondary BSU Name

It serves as a Secondary / Redundant BSU for the SU and helps in reducing the network outage in the case of Primary BSU
failure. It enables the SU to keep track of the Primary and the Secondary BSU availability through a proprietary protocol which
allows the SU to switch between the Primary and the Secondary BSU depending on the link status. If both the Primary and
the Secondary BSU are not available, the SU attempts to find any other BSU within its network.
Activated only on an SU, by default, it is disabled. To enable, use a non-empty string and to disable, use an empty string. If
enabled, it is mandatory to configure both the Primary and the Secondary BSU name on the SU. Connect Primary and
Secondary BSUs to the same L2 Broadcast domain and configure the same Network Name as the SU.

:
• Applicable only to point-to-multipoint devices.
• The Primary and the Secondary BSU names should be unique.
• The Secondary BSU name is the “System Name” of the BSU used as a secondary BSU.
• Frequency Domain, Channel Bandwidth, and Channel Offset should be same for all BSUs which participate in
redundancy.
• If the BSU, which participates in redundancy, operates in a blacklisted channel then SU will not switch.
• An SU will switch to a BSU only when the BSU has not reached its maximum SU limit.

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 Wireless Configuration

• When you configure a Secondary BSU name, Roaming is not applicable.

• When you configure a Secondary BSU name, Automatic Channel Selection is automatically enabled on the SU.

1.1.5 Radio Mode

The radio mode is either set to End Point A, End Point B, BSU, or SU.
In a BSU device, you can change the radio mode from BSU to SU and vice-versa. Similarly, in an End Point A device, you can
change the radio mode from End Point A to End Point B and vice-versa.

: A change in radio mode will reset wireless and WORP parameters to defaults after reboot.

1.1.6 Operational Mode

Operational Mode specifies the mode of communication between devices.

:
• For point-to-multipoint devices, Operational Mode configuration varies as per Channel Bandwidth, that is, if the
channel bandwidth is 20 MHz, the configurable Operational Mode, HT (High Throughput), and VHT (Very High
Throughput). If the channel bandwidth is 40 MHz, the configurable Operational Mode is HT and VHT. If the
channel bandwidth is 80 MHz, then the configurable Operational Mode is only VHT.
• For connecting with 82x and 82xx devices, use HT Operational mode.
• For connecting with QB-9000, QB-10000, and MP-10000 Series devices, use VHT Operational mode.

1.2 Channel Selection

To manually select the channel, Log in and change the wireless properties given in this section.
To determine the best channel configuration, to improve the network performance, and to reduce interference for the
wireless network use Spectrum Analyzer.
Spectrum Analyzer helps to scan the user configured bandwidth to identify the other devices operating on different channels.
The analyzer will also display the frequencies and the level of the signal detected. Refer Device Management Guide available
on [Link] for more details.

1.2.1 Frequency Domain

Frequency Domain specifies the country of operation, permitted frequency bands and regulatory rules for a particular country
or domain. When you select a frequency domain, the Dynamic Frequency Selection (DFS) and Automatic Transmit Power
Control (ATPC) features automatically gets enabled if the selected country and the band have a regulatory domain that
requires it. The Frequency domain pre-selects and displays only the allowed selected country or domain frequencies.

:
• Devices are pre-configured to scan and display only the outdoor frequencies permitted in the respective country.
You cannot configure any other countries, channels, or frequencies.
• Do not exceed the maximum EIRP permitted in the particular country.
• Configure the ATPC/TPC parameters by choosing the correct cable type/attenuator.

1.2.2 Channel Bandwidth

Channel Bandwidth represents the width of the frequency band that is used to transmit data on the wireless interface.
For very high density or non-DFS deployments, use 20 MHz channels. For lower density deployments or deployments with
DFS channels, use 40 MHz for higher throughput. In well designed DFS-friendly deployments, use 80 MHz channels.

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1.2.3 Channel Offset

Channel Offset helps to change the operating channel center frequency. If the predefined center frequencies are not
desirable, the user can shift the center frequency to suit the requirement by configuring the Channel Offset.
For example, consider a channel number 100 with the center channel frequency set to 5500 MHz. If you set the Channel
Offset to 0 MHz, the center channel frequency remains at 5500 MHz. If you set it to 2 MHz, then the center channel
frequency changes to 5502 MHz. Similarly, if you set it to -2 MHz, then the center channel frequency changes to 5498 MHz.
Even though the center channel frequency is changed, the channel number still remains same, in this case 100.

1.2.4 Auto Channel Selection (ACS)

ACS enables a device to select the best channel for data transmission on the wireless medium with less interference. When
ACS is enabled on a BSU/End Point A, it scans all the channels and selects the best channel. When ACS is enabled on the
SU/End Point B, it continuously scans all the channels till it connects to a best BSU/End Point A respectively.

: Irrespective of the ACS status, the BSU/End Point A will automatically select a new channel upon radar detection.

1.2.5 Preferred Channel

Preferred Channel enables to select a specific channel (in the specified frequency domain) for the device to operate. If
Dynamic Frequency Selection (DFS) is active, the device will automatically pick a new channel when radar interference is
detected.

1.2.6 Active Channel

Active Channel displays the current active channel of operation. When the Auto Channel Selection parameter is enabled or
when the device moves to a different channel because of radar detection, this parameter enables you to view the current
operating channel.

: Active Channel can be different from the Preferred Channel if radar or other interference is detected and the channel
is blacklisted.

1.2.7 Frequency Filter

Frequency Filter allows to configure the lower and upper frequency band edges to limit the available frequency band to a
smaller band for a given frequency domain. It reduces the time taken by a device to scan and connects to any other device in
the network.

:
• Applicable only to point-to-point devices.
• From software version 6.2.0 and higher, this feature is replaced by White Channel List for better user experience.

1.2.8 Dynamic Frequency Selection (DFS)

Proxim products support Dynamic Frequency Selection (DFS) for FCC, IC, and ETSI regulatory domains per FCC Part 15 Rules
for U-NII devices, IC RSS-210, and ETSI EN 301-893 regulations, respectively. These rules and regulations require that the
devices operating in the 5 GHz band must use DFS to prevent interference with RADAR systems.
Channel Wait Time: Once the device selects the best channel, it scans that channel for the presence of RADAR for a
duration of the configured Channel Wait Time.

:
• By default, Channel Availability Check Time (CACT) is 60 seconds.
• In Malaysia 5.4 GHz, Channel Availability Check Time (CACT) is set to a minimum of 612 seconds for weather
radar channels (120 to 128).

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SU’s/End Point B Reporting RADAR: When an SU/End Point B detects a RADAR, it reports to BSU/End Point A. The BSU/End
Point A will take a decision on whether to blacklist this channel based on SU's/End Point B Reporting RADAR parameter. If the
number of SU/End Point B reporting RADAR equals or exceed the configured SU's/End Point B Reporting RADAR parameter,
then BSU/End Point A blacklists that channel. If SU's/End Point B reporting the RADAR is less than the configured value, then
BSU/End Point A continues to operate on the same channel. The range varies depending on the product license.
DFS in BSU/End Point A mode
1. Based on the selected frequency (regulatory) domain, DFS is automatically enabled on the device.
2. During boot-up,
• If Automatic Channel Selection (ACS) is disabled on the device, the device chooses the Preferred Channel to be
the operational channel.
• If ACS is enabled, then the device scans all the channels and selects the channel with the best RSSI to be the
operational channel.
3. Once the operating channel is selected, the device scans the channel for the presence of the RADAR for a duration of
the configured Channel Wait Time. During this time, no transmission of data occurs.
4. If no RADAR is detected, the device starts operating in that channel.
5. If RADAR is detected, the channel is blacklisted for 30 minutes. Now, ACS will scan all the non-blacklisted channels
and select the channel with best RSSI. Upon choosing the best channel, the device again scans the selected channel
for the presence of the RADAR for a duration of the configured Channel Wait Time. Again, during this time no
transmission of data occurs.
6. If no RADAR is detected, it operates in that channel else repeats step 5.
7. While operating in a channel, the device continuously monitors for potential interference from a RADAR source (this is
referred to as in-service monitoring). If RADAR is detected, then the device stops transmitting in that channel. The
channel is added to the blacklisted channel list.
8. A channel in the blacklisted list can be purged once the Non Occupancy Period (NOP) has elapsed for that channel.

:
• When a channel is blacklisted, all its sub-channels that are part of the current channel bandwidth are also
blacklisted.
• For Europe 5.8 GHz channel, once the device finds a RADAR free channel (after 60 seconds RADAR scan), it
does not perform scan for the next 24 hours. This is not applicable when device is rebooted or a particular
channel is blacklisted earlier.
• Even if the preferred channel is configured with a DFS channel manually, the SU/End Point B will scan for
the BSU/End Point A’s channel and associates automatically.
DFS in SU/End Point B Mode
1. When SU/End Point B has no WORP link, it scans continuously all the channels in the configured Frequency Domain for
the presence of BSU/End Point A. If suitable BSU/End Point A is found in any scanned channel, the SU/End Point B tries
to establish WORP link.
2. After selecting the suitable BSU/End Point A’s channel,
• If SU/End Point B DFS is disabled, then SU/End Point B tries to connect to BSU/End Point A.
• If SU/End Point B DFS is enabled, the SU/End Point B scans the selected channel for the presence of the RADAR for
a duration of the configured Channel Wait Time. During this time, if the SU/End Point B detects radar, the channel
is blacklisted and it starts scanning on non-blacklisted channels for a BSU/End Point A as given in step 1. If no
radar is detected, a connection will be established.
3. While WORP link is present, the SU/End Point B continuously monitors the current active channel for potential
interference from a RADAR source (this is referred to as in-service monitoring).
• If RADAR is detected, the SU/End Point B sends a message to BSU/End Point A indicating the RADAR detection on
the active channel and blacklists that channel for Non Occupancy Period (NOP).

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• On receiving the RADAR detection message from SU/End Point B, the BSU/End Point A blacklists the active channel
and ACS starts scanning for an interference free channel.

: The BSU/End Point A will blacklist the channel only when the number of SU’s/End Point B reporting the
RADAR equals or exceeds the configured SU's/End Point B Reporting RADAR parameter.
4. A blacklisted channel can be purged once the Non Occupancy Period (NOP) has elapsed.

: When a channel is blacklisted, all its sub-channels that are part of that channel bandwidth are also blacklisted.

Blacklist Information
The parameters under Blacklisted Information are described below.
Frequency Range: Indicates the blacklisted channel in terms of frequency range.
Reason: Specifies the reason for blacklisting a frequency range. Following are the reasons for blacklisting a frequency range:
1. Remote Radar: A SU/End Point B detects radar and informs BSU/End Point A respectively.
2. Local Radar: The device detects the radar on its own.
3. Interference: BSU/End Point A detects interference based on the retransmission threshold.
4. Unusable: For bandwidths more than 5 MHz, frequencies that are not usable because they fall in the other, radar /
manual blacklisted frequency range. For example, if channel 110 is blacklisted, then channels 107 to 113 will become
unusable for 20 MHz bandwidth. That is, in terms of frequency range, (5540 - 5560) MHz is blacklisted.
5. Manual: A frequency range is manually blacklisted by the administrator.
Time Elapsed: It specifies the time elapsed since the frequency range was blacklisted due to radar / interference. When the
frequency range is blacklisted it will be white listed after 30 minutes. It is applicable for radar and interference
blacklisted frequency range only.

1.2.9 Dynamic Channel Selection (DCS)

Dynamic Channel Selection feature enables you to monitor the link quality (retransmissions due to interference) on the
operating channel. If the link quality is found to be below the threshold, then the device stops transmitting on that channel
and switches to another channel, among the available channels without terminating the link.
DCS in BSU/End Point A Mode
• When DCS is enabled, the device periodically monitors the channel for link quality. In case of interference, this feature
automatically changes the current operating channel.
• The channel change is triggered, when the percentage of retransmissions computed exceeds the configured
Retransmission Threshold value or the number of SU’s/End Point B reporting bad channel equals or exceeds the
configured SU’s/End Point B Reporting Interference value.
• If the above condition is satisfied, then the current operating channel will be blacklisted for 30 Minutes (due to
interference), and the BSU/End Point A will switch to the next available channel.
• A channel in the blacklisted list is purged once the Non Occupancy Period (NOP) has elapsed for that channel.
• The BSU/End Point A switches to the preferred channel once it is de-blacklisted.

:
• If DCS is enabled in BSU/End Point A, ensure that ACS is enabled in SU/End Point B.
• For DCS to work, the channel list should have more than one available channel.

DCS in SU/End Point B Mode

• When DCS is enabled, the device computes the percentage of retransmissions (due to interference) for each link:

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• If the link quality is above the threshold, the SU/End Point B continues to operate in the same channel.
• If the link quality is bad, the SU/End Point B will trigger DCS message with reason code as interference to the
connected BSU/End Point A.

: SU/End Point B will not blacklist the channels due to interference.

• Retransmission Threshold: It enables to configure the retransmission threshold percentage on the device. The
device computes percentage of retransmission for each link and compares with the configured threshold. If the
retransmission percentage is greater than the user configured retransmission threshold, the link is considered as bad
link.

1.2.10 Manual Blacklist

Manual Blacklisting enables to manually blacklist one or more channels in terms of frequency range for following reasons:
radar, interference, and to reduce the number of channels to scan.
To manually blacklist a frequency range, enter the start frequency and end frequency.
However, there are few conditions to be followed while manually blacklisting a channel:
• When ACS is disabled, the preferred channel and its sub-channels that are part of the current channel bandwidth
cannot be manually blacklisted.
• When WORP link is UP, the active channel and its sub-channels that are part of the current channel bandwidth cannot
be manually blacklisted.
• When DFS / ACS is enabled, at least one channel or its sub-channels that are part of the current channel bandwidth
should be available for operation. That is, all the frequencies cannot be blacklisted.

:
• Applicable only to point-to-point devices.
• From software version 6.2.0 and higher, this feature is replaced by White Channel List for better user experience.
• Only manually blacklisted frequencies can be de-blacklisted.
• If a manually blacklisted frequency range overlaps with the operating channel then the WORP link will be
terminated and the End Point B will trigger channel selection procedure.
• Manually blacklisted frequency information is not exchanged between the End Point B and End Point A as it local
to the device.

1.2.11 White Channel List

White Channel List feature allows you to operate only on a subset of all available channels supported by configured
regulatory domain.

:
• Applicable to point-to-multipoint devices.
• Applicable to only to point-to-point devices having a software version 6.2.0 and higher.

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1.2.12 Roaming

: Applicable only to point-to-multipoint devices.

Roaming feature enables a mobile SU to provide seamless network services by constantly monitoring the quality of the
wireless link with the current associated BSU.
Mobility relies on three states: Slow, Fast and Emergency based on fixed SNR Thresholds
– Slow Roaming Procedure is used when there is sufficient time for the moving SU to find another BSU to switch over.
In that state, SU alternate between scanning for the next BSU and transmitting data.
– Fast Roaming Procedure is used when there is no enough time for the moving SU to find another BSU to switch over.
In that state, SU focuses on scanning for the next BSU and stop transmitting data.
– Emergency Roaming Procedure is used when there is no exchange of traffic between the moving SU and connected BSU.
In that state, SU scans for any BSU (whatever signal quality) and stop transmitting data
Configuring the Roaming procedure thresholds is very critical as it defines the optimum BSU connectivity.
Nomadicity relies on two states: Slow and Emergency based on SNR variations
– Slow Roaming Procedure is used when there is sufficient time for the moving SU to find another BSU to switch over. In
that state, SU alternate between scanning for the next BSU and transmitting data.
– Emergency Roaming Procedure is used when there is no exchange of traffic between the moving SU and connected BSU.
In that state, SU scans for any BSU (whatever signal quality) and stop transmitting data
To be adapted to Nomadic mode
• Downlink Buffering: It provides support to buffer the downlink traffic from BSU to SU. This buffered traffic is sent to
the Roaming SU through a newly associated BSU, using the Inter BSU protocol.
• Roaming Link Profile: It enables you to configure a roaming link profile for the roaming enabled SU's. When you
enable roaming on the BSU, select a profile to serve as the roaming profile from the configured link profiles. When you
do not select any profile, the default profile serves as the roaming profile. The configured roaming profile is mapped to
all the roaming enabled SU's. For SU's with roaming disabled, use the profile configured in the SU profiles list. When
you disable roaming on the BSU, the SU's are mapped to the corresponding profile from the SU Profiles list.
• Announce Period: When you enable roaming on a BSU, the BSU sends Announce messages for every configured
Announce period. When disabled, the Announce period is set to 150 milliseconds.

: Reducing the Announce Period improves the roaming time and may result in lower throughput.

• Max. Packets Per Burst: When you enable the roaming on a BSU, the preferred maximum packets per burst is 4. You
can configure it in the range 1 to 16.

: If the maximum packets per burst configured in QoS is greater than this value, then this parameter supersedes.

• Roaming VLAN ID: It enables you to configure the VLAN ID for Roaming management frames. By default, it set to -1
which indicates that no tag is added to the Roaming management frame.
• Nomadic Mode: Nomadic mode is a provision through which the Roaming Procedures are triggered based on SNR
variations and SNR Thresholds.
– When Nomadic Mode is enabled, the triggering of Roaming procedures is based on SNR variation.
• Slow and Emergency Roaming procedures are supported
– When Nomadic Mode is disabled, the triggering of Roaming procedures is based on SNR Thresholds.
• Slow, Fast and Emergency Roaming procedures are supported

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Practical Scenario
In metro or train deployments, passengers and train staff are provided with network services for their operations.
– The network services can be provided all throughout the train track or in stations only.
– SU’s are deployed inside the Train and BSU’s are deployed in the Stations or all along the Train Track.
Services throughout the track (Mobility)
– In this case, SU in the train should be in the Roaming mode between the BSU’s throughout the train track.
– BSU are deployed in such a way that slow roaming zone overlaps. When current BSU SNR drops below slow
roaming threshold, next BSU SNR is stronger than current BSU SNR. Thus SU immediately roam to next BSU
maintaining seamless connection to the network.
Services only in Stations (Nomadicity)
– In this case, SU in train has connectivity in stations only and is idle in between the stations.
Three events can be derived
1. Train approaching the station
SU SNR varies based on the relative position to the BSU:
a. Increasing SNR Trend implies that SU is approaching the BSU.
b. Decreasing SNR Trend implies that SU overtakes the BSU and is moving away it
2. Train stopped in the station
SU SNR does not vary as there is no change in the train movement.
3. Train leaving the station
SU SNR is in decreasing trend as the train is leaving the station
– In this deployment when fixed Roaming Thresholds are used, configuring the threshold in increasing
trend will unnecessarily trigger the Roaming procedures and result in sub-optimal performance.
– As each stations have different structures and vary in length, configuring a fixed SNR threshold in the
decreasing trend of SNR is very difficult and varies from Station to Station.
To solve this problem,
• Roaming Procedures are triggered based on varying SNR rather than on fixed SNR thresholds. Only Slow
& Emergency Roaming procedures are allowed
• In case of Event 1, when the Decreasing SNR Trend starts, slow Roaming procedure is triggered so that SU
can find the next optimal BSU.
• In case of Event 2, as the SNR is stable, no Roaming procedure is triggered.
• In case of Event 3, slow Roaming or Emergency Roaming procedure is triggered based on SNR variation.

1.3 Transmission and Reception

1.3.1 Maximum Transmission Unit (MTU)
MTU configurable range is 1500 to 9216 bytes.
Maximum Frame Size = Configured MTU + Ethernet Header (14 bytes) + VLAN Header (4 bytes) + Frame Check Sequence
(4 bytes)

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Maximum Payload = Configured MTU – Feature Header

Feature Feature Header Max Payload (in bytes)

(in bytes)
82xx 8xx 91xx and 10xxx
General or Single VLAN 0 1514 2048 9216
QinQ 4 1510 2044 9212
PPPoE 8 1506 2040 9208
IP Tunneling (IP in IP Encapsulation) 20 1494 2028 9196
IP Tunneling (GRE Encapsulation) 24 1490 2024 9192

For optimal performance, configure the same MTU on both ends.

: For point-to-multipoint devices, when 82x and 82xx devices are interoperating with TMP-10000 Series, MTU should
be 1500.

1.3.2 ATPC Status

When you enable the Adaptive Transmit Power Control (ATPC), the device automatically adjusts the transmit power to avoid
saturation of remote receiver which could cause data errors leading to lower throughput and link outage. When you disable
the ATPC, manually adjust the transmit power.
In a case of a BSU, when you enable the ATPC, TPC is adjusted on a per link basis.
Transmit Power Control (TPC) is calculated based on two factors:
• Equivalent Isotropically Radiated Power (EIRP)
• Maximum Optimal SNR
For 256-QAM modulation rates, the chipset requires minimum TPC for better performance.
When you disable the ATPC and use 256-QAM modulation rates and if you configure a value less than minimum TPC, then
minimum TPC overwrites the value.
The below table gives the information about the minimal TPC value applied in different channel bandwidths.

MCS Index Minimum TPC

MCS7 1
MCS8 3
MCS9 5 for 80 MHz
4 for 40 MHz
3 for 20 MHz

1.3.3 ATPC Upper Margin and Lower Margin

SNR Upper Limit = Maximum Optimal SNR
SNR Initial = SNR Upper Limit – ATPC Upper Margin
SNR Lower Limit = SNR Initial – ATPC Lower Margin
After reducing the power to accept the Maximum EIPR limit, ATPC Algorithm adjusts the power based on Maximum Optimal
SNR, ATPC Upper Margin, and ATPC Lower Margin. Initially, ATPC will adjust the power to bring the SNR to SNR Initial and
only when the current SNR goes beyond the SNR Upper and Lower Limit.

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1.3.4 TPC
When ATPC is disabled, TPC enables you to manually set the Transmit Power Control (TPC) value.
With TPC, you can adjust the output power of the device to a lower level. It is performed to reduce interference with the
neighboring devices. It can be helpful when you use a higher gain antenna without violating the maximum radiated output
power of a country or regulatory domain.

:
• Adjust TPC such that the wireless link SNR does not cross the maximum optimal SNR value (For minimum and
maximum SNR values).
• TPC only lets you decrease the output power; it does not let you increase the output power beyond the maximum
allowed defaults for the selected frequency and country.
• You can configure TPC in the steps of 1 dB.

1.3.5 Auto Tx Antenna Status

Applicable only in single data stream mode.
When you enable the Auto Tx Antenna Status for single stream, the device automatically selects the antenna port with
highest received RSSI for data transmission.

1.3.6 Tx Antenna Status

It allows the user to select the antenna port(s) for data transmission. Applicable only when Auto Tx Antenna Status is
disabled.

:
• Enable at least two Tx antenna ports when Data Stream is dual or auto.
• On BSU, selection of antenna ports is on a per link basis. In Link Statistics page, you can view the used Tx Antenna
port for each link.
• For 101xx devices, recommended combinations for TX Antenna Status and RX Antenna Status are A1 and A2 or
only A1.

1.3.7 Satellite Density

Satellite Density setting helps to achieve maximum bandwidth in a wireless network. It influences the receive sensitivity of the
radio interface and improves operation in environments with high noise level. Reducing the sensitivity of the device enables
unwanted “noise” to be filtered out (it disappears under the threshold).
You can configure the Satellite Density to be Disable, Large, Medium, Small, Mini, or Micro. The Medium, Small, Mini, and
Micro settings are appropriate for higher noise environments; whereas, Large is appropriate for a lower noise environment. A
long distance link can have difficulty in maintaining a connection with a small density setting because the wanted signal can
disappear under the threshold. Consider both noise level and the distance between the peers in a link when configuring this
setting. The threshold should be chosen higher than the noise level, but sufficiently below the signal level. A safe value is
10dB below the present signal strength.
If the Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR) is not sufficient, you may need to set a lower data rate or use antennas with higher gain to
increase the margin between wanted and unwanted signals. In a point-to-multipoint link, the BSU/End Point A should have a
density setting suitable for a SU/End Point B, especially the ones with the lowest signal levels (longest links). Take care when
configuring a remote interface; check the available signal level first.

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Defer Threshold (CCA Threshold) parameter enables the device to establish a reliable link in high interference environments
by increasing its value. This allows the device to defer the transmission as long as other interference signals in the wireless
medium are greater than the configured Defer Threshold value.

Interference Signal Radio Behavior

Greater than or equal to Defer Threshold Defer the transmission
Less than Defer Threshold Continue the transmission

Given below are the Sensitivity Threshold Values corresponding to various Satellite Density values:

Satellite Density Receive Sensitivity Threshold Defer Threshold

Large 3 28
Medium 9 33
Small 17 43
Mini 25 53
Micro 33 59
Disabled 0-63 28

:
• When the remote interface is accidentally set to small and communication is lost, it cannot be reconfigured
remotely and a local action is required to restore the communication link. Therefore, the best place to experiment
with the level is at the device that can be managed without going through the link. If the link is lost, the setting
can be adjusted to the correct level to bring the link back.
• ‘Defer Threshold’ is not applicable for the Sync enabled devices.

1.3.8 Max EIRP

The maximum effective power that a radio antenna is allowed to radiate as per the regulatory standard.
Given below are the default maximum EIRP values that are set according to regulatory domain:

Maximum EIRP (dBm)

Regulatory Domain
PtP Mode PtMP Mode
United States 5 GHz 53 53(SU), 36(BSU)
United States 5.8 GHz 53 53(SU), 36(BSU)
World 5 GHz 100 100
World 4.9 GHz 100 100
Canada 5 GHz 30 30
Europe 5.8 GHz 36 36
Europe 5.4 GHz 30 30
Russia 5 GHz 100 100
Taiwan 5GHz 36 36
UK 5.8 GHz 36 36
World 5.9 GHz 100 100

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Maximum EIRP (dBm)

Regulatory Domain
PtP Mode PtMP Mode
US2 (5.3 & 5.8) GHz 53 53(SU), 36(BSU)
India 5.8 GHz 36 36
Brazil 5.4 GHz 30 30
Brazil 5.8 GHz 100 32
Australia 5.4 GHz 30 (20 and 40 MHz) 30 (20 and 40 MHz)
Australia 5.8 GHz 36 36
Unites states 4.9 GHz 29 (20MHz) 29 (20MHz)
Canada 4.9 GHz 29 29
Indonesia 5.7 GHz 36 36
US3 (5.2 & 5.8) GHz 53 53(SU), 36(BSU)
Egypt 5.8 GHz 36 36
Thailand 5.2 GHZ 20 20
Thailand 5.6 GHz 30 30
US4 (4.9 & 5) GHz 53 36
US1 (5.3 & 5.4) GHz 30 30
Malaysia 5.4 GHz 30 30
Malaysia 5.8 GHz 30 30

:
• If the maximum EIRP is not defined in the above table then it is set to 100 (unlimited EIRP).
• Maximum EIRP criterion is enforced only when ATPC is enabled.
• Operation is not allowed in 5.600 - 5.650 GHz in USA, Canada, Australia and European Countries.

1.3.9 Wireless Inactivity Timer

It resets the wireless interface if there is no change in the Tx and Rx Packet Count in the specified interval of time.

1.3.10 Antenna Gain

When using external antenna, the professional installer should ensure to configure proper antenna gain so that the radio
does not exceed the EIRP allowed per regulatory domain.

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Calculate the antenna gain as follows:

Antenna Gain to be configured = Antenna Gain of the antenna used - Cable Loss
Example: Consider an example where the device is operating in United States 5.3 GHz with the EIRP 30 dBm. The antenna
gain of the antenna used is 23 dBi and the cable loss is 1dB.
Given this case, Configurable Antenna Gain = [23 dBi – 1 dB] = 22 dBi
Maximum Radio Power = EIRP – Configured Antenna Gain = 30 dBm – 22 dBi = 8 dBm
With this configuration, the ATPC feature will limit the radio power to a maximum of 8 dBm to avoid exceeding EIRP limit of
30 dBm.
Improper configuration of Antenna Gain will affect the sensitivity of the radio card. As the radar detection threshold is fixed
by ETSI, the FCC and IC, any change in sensitivity of the radio card will result in false radar detections or actual radar signal
not being detected. If the configured antenna gain is higher than the actual antenna gain, Radar signals may go
undetected. If the configured antenna gain is lower than the actual antenna gain, False Radar may be detected.
Configure the threshold for radar detection at the radio card to compensate for increased external antenna gains.

1.3.11 MIMO
Proxim devices support Multiple-Input-Multiple-Output (MIMO) antenna technology which uses multiple antennas at both the
transmitting end and receiving end to improve communication performance. The underlying technology of Proxim product
radio(s) is based on a combination of MIMO and OFDM (Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing). MIMO-OFDM
combination radios solve interference, fading, and multipath problems on the receiver side. Having multiple receivers
increases the amount of received power and also reduces multipath problems by combining the received signals for each
frequency component separately. Hence, MIMO significantly improves the overall gain.
MIMO also uses Spatial multiplexing transmission technique to transmit independent and separately encoded data signals
from each of the multiple transmit antennas while reusing or multiplexing in the space dimension. These independent data
signals are called Spatial streams. The transmitting antenna uses multiple radio Tx chains and signal paths to simultaneously
transmit different data streams, whereas the receiver combines the Rx signals resulting in higher throughput.

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By increasing the number of receiving and transmitting antennas, the throughput of the channel increases linearly resulting in
high spectral efficiency.
The MIMO Properties tab allows you to configure the Multiple-Input-Multiple-Output (MIMO) parameters to achieve high
throughput and longer range. The parameters are:
• Frequency Extension: It is applicable only when you set the Channel Bandwidth to 40 MHz. While choosing 40 MHz
bandwidth, you can select either 40 PLUS (Upper Extension Channel) or 40 MINUS (Lower Extension Channel). For 40
PLUS, the center frequency calculation is done for 20 MHz and another 20 MHz to the top edge of 20 MHz is added
and for 40 MINUS, the center frequency calculation is done for 20 MHz and another 20 MHz to the bottom edge of
20 MHz is added.
• Guard Interval: It determines the space between transmitted symbols. In 802.11 standards, use Short GI to improve
the overall performance and throughput.
• Rx Antennas Status: Allows the user to select the antenna(s) for receiving data.

: Atleast two Rx antenna ports should be enabled when data stream is dual or auto.

1.3.12 BSU/End Point A Link Statistics

Once channel is established successfully, you can view the link statistics, navigate to Monitor > Statistics > Interface 1 >
BSU/End Point A Link Statistics.

: BSU/End Point A Link Statistics is applicable only to an SU/End Point B device.

BSU/End Point A Link Statistics provides information about a BSU/End Point A currently linked to an SU/End Point B device.
Some of the parameters are explained below:
• Local Tx Rate (Mbps): Represents the data transmission rate at the local (current device) end.
• Remote Tx Rate (Mbps): Represents the data transmission rate at the remote (peer) end.
• Local Tx Antenna Port Info: Indicates the status of the antenna ports at the transmitting end. Green light indicates
that the antenna port is enabled and signal is present.
• Local Rx Antenna Port Info: Indicates the status of the antenna ports at the receiving end. Green light indicates that
the antenna port is enabled and signal is present.
• Local Signal (dBm): Represents the signal level with which the device at the local end receives frames from the device
at the remote end, through wireless medium.
• Local Noise (dBm): Represents the noise measured at the local end antenna ports.
• Local SNR (dB): Represents the SNR measured by the receiver at the local end and is based on the Local Signal and
Local Noise.
• Remote Rx Antenna Port Info: Indicates the status of the remote end antenna ports.
• Remote Signal (dBm): Represents the signal level with which the device at the remote end receives frames, through
wireless medium.
• Remote Noise (dBm): Represents the noise measured at the remote end antenna ports.
• Remote SNR (dB): Represents the SNR measured by the receiver at the remote end and is based on the Remote
Signal and Remote Noise.
• Current Tx Power (dBm):
• TPC: Displays the TPC value currently applied by the device to adjust the transmit power radiated by the radio
antenna.

: For a given data rate, if the configured TPC value is greater than the maximum transmit power
supported by the radio, then maximum transmit power supported by radio value is applied.

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• EIRP: Displays the current EIRP that a radio antenna radiates (after applying the TPC).
• Power: Displays the current transmit power radiated by the radio (after applying the TPC).

1.3.13 SU/End Point B Link Statistics

Once channel is established successfully, you can view the link statistics, navigate to Monitor > Statistics > Interface 1 >
SU/End Point B Link Statistics.

: SU/End Point B Link Statistics is applicable only to a BSU/End Point A device.

SU/End Point B Link Statistics provides information about an SU/End Point B currently linked to a BSU/End Point A device.
Parameters under BSU/End Point A Link Statistics are same as in parameters under SU/End Point B Link Statistics.
To view detailed SU/BSU or End Point B / End Point A Link statistics, click the Details icon. The detailed page displays Remote
SNR information, that is, the Minimum Required SNR and the Maximum Optimal SNR value for a given data rate or
modulation to achieve optimal throughput.
Click Disconnect, to disconnect a SU/End Point B from BSU/End Point A or BSU/End Point A from SU/End Point B.

1.4 Data Rate

1.4.1 Tx Rate
When DDRS is disabled, Tx rate enables you to manually set the transmission data rate. A change in data streams resets Tx
rate to its default value.

1.4.2 DDRS
Dynamic Data Rate Selection (DDRS) feature adjusts the transmission data rate to an optimal value and provides the best
possible throughput according to the current communication conditions and link quality.
Factors for adjusting the transmission data rate are:
1. Remote average Signal-to-noise (SNR) ratio
2. Number of retransmissions

1.4.3 Data Streams

Select the data stream as either as Auto, Single, or Dual.
• Dual Stream: Select Dual for higher throughput.
• Single Stream: Select Single for reliability and longer range.
• Auto Stream: When you select Auto, DDRS decides the stream modes based on the environmental conditions.
When DDRS is enabled, based on the selected data stream, DDRS dynamically chooses the data rate.

: Auto stream is not applicable in QB mode or when DDRS is disabled.

1.4.4 DDRS Minimum Data Rate and DDRS Maximum Data Rate
It represents the minimum and maximum data rate for DDRS to dynamically select the transmission data rate. These will vary
depending on the configured data stream.

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1.4.5 DDRS Lower SNR Correction

It represents the margin value added to the minimum required SNR for the purpose of removing the data rate from the valid
data rate table. Doing so avoids Hysteresis in the dynamic data rate.

1.4.6 DDRS Upper SNR Correction

It represents the margin value added to the maximum required SNR for the purpose of adding the data rate to the valid data
rate table. Doing so avoids Hysteresis in the dynamic data rate.

1.4.7 DDRS Rate Incr RTX Threshold and DDRS Rate Decr RTX Threshold
DDRS Rate Incr RTX Threshold represents a threshold for the percentage of retransmissions below which the rate can be
increased.
DDRS Rate Decr RTX Threshold represents a threshold for percentage of retransmissions above which the rate can be
decreased.

: If the percentage of retransmissions is between Rate Increment RTX Threshold and Rate Decrement RTX Threshold,
then the current operation rate is maintained.

1.4.8 DDRS Chain Balance Threshold

In the case of MIMO, for considering the chains as Balanced, the difference in SNR between two chains must be less than or
equal to DDRS Chain Balance Threshold.

:
• Applicable only in Auto stream mode.
• If you configure Auto stream mode and chains are not balanced, then Single Stream rates are considered.

1.4.9 DDRS Rate Back Off Interval

DDRS algorithm continually attempts higher data rates even when the current rate is stable. If not successful, then it goes
back to the earlier stable rate. Before the next attempt, it pauses for a minimum duration which starts with 10 seconds and
increases exponentially up to the Rate Back Off Interval and remains at this value.

1.4.10 DDRS Rate Blacklist Interval

Applicable only when data stream mode is set to Auto.
DDRS algorithm dynamically determines the performance of the single and dual stream data rates independently and
blacklists unviable data rates to avoid unnecessary fluctuations for a period of DDRS Rate Blacklist Interval.

: DDRS Rate Back Off Interval must be less than the DDRS Rate Blacklist Interval.

1.4.11 DDRS Rate Increment Wait Interval

The time gap between two MCS Index Increments is termed as DDRS Rate Increment Wait Interval. Its value ranges from 1 to
86400 seconds.

1.4.12 DDRS Rate Decrement Wait Interval

The time gap between two MCS Index decrements is termed as DDRS Rate Decrement Wait Interval. Its value ranges from 2
to 10 seconds

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1.5 Link Profiles

Use this feature to create wireless profiles on a per link basis. It helps in determining the wireless transmission properties (Tx
data rate, TPC, Tx antenna ports) of a WORP link.
• On SU/End Point B, it determines the transmission properties of all the transmitted packets.
• On BSU/End Point A, it determines the transmission properties of all unicast, broadcast/multicast, and announcement
packets by considering all the active link properties and active profiles. While sending broadcast messages, BSU/End
Point A considers the most viable wireless parameters (Tx Rate, Data Streams, and TPC) so that all the connected
SU’s/End Point B receive the message.
In point-to-multipoint (BSU) devices, you can create a maximum of eight profiles including the default pre-configured profile.
Profiles created on the BSU are mapped to the SU’s and vice-versa. If BSU/SU is not mapped to any configured profile, it will
be mapped to the default profile.
The point-to-point (Quickbridge) devices support only one link profile.

: The overall wireless network performance gets affected when working on multiple link profiles with varying data
rates. Use QoS to optimize the overall network performance.

: On upgrade from prior software versions, the WORP link configurations are copied to the Default link
profile.

Navigate to Advanced Configuration > Wireless > Link Profiles to add, edit and, delete link profiles.
You can modify the default profile to suit the network requirements. However, it is possible that one profile may not be able
to satisfy the requirements of all the WORP links (due to different operating conditions, link distance, etc.). In such a case,
define additional link profiles and associate it with respective links appropriately.
In the SU Profiles on BSU, you can explicitly map a link profile to the peer device. When a link is established, using the peer
MAC address, it is associated with a link profile based on the mapping created here. When no explicit mapping is created
then the link is associated with the default profile.
It denotes that all the WORP links that are expected to exhibit similar behavior shall be grouped under one link profile.

:
• You can edit but the Default profile but cannot delete it.
• You cannot delete the link profiles in use; this includes the Roaming Link Profile irrespective of the roaming
status.
• On a BSU, you can map a single profile to multiple SUs.
• Link profiles are local to the device and should be configured independently on all devices.
• After adding, associate a link profile with a peer for it to be effective.

1.6 Wireless Outdoor Router Protocol (WORP)

WORP is protocol, designed by Proxim, that protects the network from packet collisions and solves the hidden node problem
to transmit the data in an optimal way. WORP overcomes the performance degradation which standards-based wireless
technologies are susceptible to when used for outdoor long-range connectivity.
To view WORP General Statistics, navigate to Monitor > Statistics > Interface 1 > General Statistics. Given below is an
explanation to the basic parameters:
• Interface Type: Type of radio interface.

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• WORP Protocol Version: The version of the WORP Protocol used. This information is useful to the customer support
team for debugging purpose only.
• WORP Data Messages: The sent or received data frames through a wireless interface.
• Poll Data: The number of polls with data messages sent or received.
• Poll No Data: The number of polls with no data messages sent or received.
• Reply Data: The number of poll replies with data messages sent or received.
• Reply More Data: The number of poll replies with more data messages sent or received.
• Reply No Data: The number of poll replies with no data messages sent or received.
• Poll No Replies: Applicable only to BSU. It refers to the number of times the poll messages are sent by a BSU/End
Point A and received no reply from SU/End Point B.
• Data Transmission Statistics: The number of transmissions occurred through the interface.
• Send Success: The number of data messages successfully sent and acknowledged by the peer.
• Send Retries: The number of data messages successfully re-transmitted and acknowledged by the peer.
• Send Failures: The number of data messages that are not acknowledged by the peer even after the specified
number of retransmissions.
• Receive Success: The number of data messages successfully received and acknowledged.
• Receive Retries: The number of successfully received re-transmitted data messages.
• Receive Failures: The number of data messages that were not received successfully.
• Registration Details: The status of the entire registration process.
• Remote Partners: For an SU/End Point A/End Point B, the number of remote partners is either 0 or 1.
• Announcements: The number of announcement messages either sent or received on the WORP interface.
• Request For Service: The number of service requests for messages sent or received.
• Registration Requests: The number of registration request messages sent or received on the WORP interface.
• Registration Rejects: The number of registration reject messages sent or received on the WORP interface.
• Authentication Requests: The number of authentication request messages sent or received on the WORP
interface.
• Authentication Confirms: The number of authentication confirm messages sent or received on the WORP
interface.
• Registration Attempts: The amount of time a registration attempt initiates.
• Registration Incompletes: The number of registration attempts not yet completed.
• Registration Timeouts: The amount of time the registration procedure is timed out.
• Registration Last Reason: The reason for the last registration which got aborted or failed.
Advanced statistics is applicable only to the BSU. The Advanced Statistics displays the wireless transmission values used by the
BSU to send announcement and broadcast messages. Given below is an explanation to the advanced parameters:
• Tx Rate: The Data Transmission Rate used by the BSU.
• Data Stream: The Data Streams used by the BSU.
• TPC: The TPC value currently applied by the device to adjust the transmit power radiated by the radio.
• EIRP: The current EIRP that a radio antenna radiates (after applying the TPC).
• Power: The current power transmitted by the radio (after applying the TPC).
• Tx Antenna Ports: The status of the antenna ports at the BSU end.

:
• Modifying any of the WORP parameters result in temporary loss of connectivity between the transmitter and
receiver.

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• For better results, the Send Failure or Send Retrieve must be low in comparison to Send Success. The same applies
for Receive Retries or Receive Failure.
Click Clear to delete existing general statistics and Refresh to view updated WORP general statistics.

1.6.1 WORP Maximum Transmission Unit (MTU)

WORP MTU is the largest size of the data payload in a wireless frame that can be transmitted. The MTU size can range from
350 to 3808 bytes for High-throughput modes and 350 to 11000 bytes for VHT mode.

1.6.2 Super Framing

It refers to the mechanism which enables multiple Ethernet/802.3 frames packed in a single WORP data frame. If you
configure WORP MTU size larger than the Ethernet frame size, then WORP constructs a superframe with a size of the
configured WORP MTU and pack multiple Ethernet frames. It results in reducing the number of frames transmitted over a
wireless medium thereby conserving the wireless medium and increasing the overall throughput.

1.6.3 Sleep Mode

In this a BSU can put SU’s in sleep mode when there is no data transmission for the past 15 seconds. It reduces the traffic
congestion in the wireless medium and preserves the wireless bandwidth for other SU’s in the network. BSU polls sleeping
SU’s once in every 4 seconds to maintain the wireless connection. Sleep mode is applicable only to BSU.

1.6.4 Multi Frame Bursting

To achieve higher throughput, WORP protocol allows the transmitter or the receiver to send multiple data frames in a
sequence without waiting for an acknowledgment for every data frame and treats it as a single burst. During the burst
transmission, the receiver is not allowed to interrupt the transmitter. After compilation of the burst, the receiver response by
sending an acknowledgment.
When Multi Frame Bursting is enabled, the maximum data frames that can be transmitted for each burst can be configured as
part of Quality of Service (QoS).

: Though Multi Frame Bursting configuration is not applicable to SU/End Point B, the SU/End Point B does Multi Frame
Bursting under the control of BSU/End Point A respectively.

1.6.5 Auto Multi Frame Bursting

Auto Multi Frame Bursting feature takes effect only when Multi Frame Bursting feature is enabled.
When enabled, the device monitors all active Quality of Service (QoS) Service Flow Classes and determines the highest priority
QoS Service Flow Class for all wireless connections. The device enables the burst transmission for the active highest priority
QoS Service Flow Class and disables the burst transmission for other active lower priority QoS Service Flow Classes.

: Though Auto Multi Frame Bursting configuration is not applicable to SU/End Point B, the SU/End Point B does Auto
Multi Frame Bursting under the control of BSU/End Point A respectively.

1.6.6 Registration Timeout

It represents the maximum time for an SU/End Point B to register with the BSU/End Point A or vice-versa.

1.6.7 Retry Count

It represents the maximum number of times the data is retransmitted by the transmitter over the wireless medium when an
acknowledgment from the peer is not received.

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1.6.8 Input Bandwidth Limit and Output Bandwidth Limit

It limits the data received or transmitted to the wireless interface from a minimum value of 64 Kbps to the maximum value
specified in the License File.

: Input/Output Bandwidth throttling does not throttle broadcast/multicast traffic which can be throttled by the
Maximum Information Rate (MIR)/Committed Information Rate (CIR) configured for the Downlink L2 Broadcast QoS
Class in QoS Service Flow.

1.6.9 Bandwidth Limit Type

It specifies the action performed when the traffic utilization exceeds the configured input or output limits.
You can select the Bandwidth Limit type as below:
• Policing: When the traffic utilization reaches the configured limit, the excess traffic will be discarded.
• Shaping: When the traffic utilization reaches the configured limit, the excess traffic will be buffered and sent at the
rate specified in the Output Bandwidth Limit.

1.6.10 Security Profile Name

It represents the encryption method used to encrypt the data over the wireless medium. The default configured Security
Profile Name is WORP Security.

1.6.11 Radius Profile Name

The Radius Profile Name, containing the IP address of the RADIUS server, is used to authenticate an SU or an End Point B.

: Not applicable in SU and End Point B mode.

1.6.12 MAC ACL Status

When enabled, based on the configured Access Control list (ACL), the BSU/End Point A decides if SU/End Point B can register
with them respectively.

: Not applicable in SU and End Point B mode.

1.6.13 Radius MAC ACL Status

Use this used to enable authentication using the RADIUS server. When enabled, the BSU/End Point A contacts the RADIUS
server for authenticating the SU/End Point B during the registration process.

:
• Not applicable in SU and End Point B mode.
• You cannot enable the MAC ACL Status and the RADIUS MAC ACL Status parameters simultaneously.

1.6.14 Poll BackOff on Timeout

When enabled the BSU/End Point A back-off polling the SU’s/End Point B that timeout (due to interference or low SNR, etc.).

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When multiple SU’s/End Point B are connected, it is possible that some SU’s/End Point B are performing well without much
retransmissions and other SU’s/End Point B are timing out. In such a scenario, to make sure that the good SU’s/End Point B do
not suffer due to under performing SU’s/End Point B, it is recommended to enable Poll BackOff on Timeout.

1.6.15 Error Count Threshold

If the error percentage of the transmitted frames is greater than or equal to the configured threshold, an SNMP trap is
generated by the device. For traps, see Reference Guide available at [Link]

1.6.16 RSSI Drop Threshold

If SNR, on any of the antenna ports, drops by more than or equal to the configured threshold, an SNMP trap is generated by
the SU/End Point B. For traps, see Reference Guide available at [Link]

: Applicable only to an SU/End Point B.

1.6.17 Minimum SNR Offset

It is the minimum SNR validation check done while forming links at both BSU & SU. Its value ranges from 0 to 100 dB. The
default value is 0 dB.

1.6.18 Link Inactivity Timer

The Link is disconnected after the time limit set in the Link Inactivity Timer, if there are no Tx/Rx Data Packets across the WORP
Link. The time set should be in between 0 to 3600 seconds. Default value is 0 seconds.

1.6.19 Disconnection Interval

It is the time interval for which the link is disconnected when SNR is invalid continuously. The time interval set should be in
between 0 (disabled), 500 ms to 10 seconds. Default value is 0 seconds.

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2.1 Wireless Security
The Wireless Security feature helps to configure security mechanisms to secure the communication link between BSU/End
Point A and SU/End Point B. A maximum of eight security profiles can be created as required; however, only one security
profile can be active at a time. The active security profile is configured as part of the WORP property Security Profile Name.
For a security profile to be active, it must be enabled.
To configure the wireless security profile, navigate to Advanced Configuration > Security > Wireless Security.
Configure the wireless security parameters given below:
• Profile Name: Configure the desired security profile name.
• Group Type: Select the group type from the drop down list.
• Entry status: Enables a user to either Enable, Disable or Delete the security profile on the device.
• Edit: Enables you to edit the existing security profiles. Click Edit to modify any of the security profile parameters.
Creating a New Security Profile
To create a new security profile, click Add in the Wireless Security Configuration.
Configure the wireless security parameters given below, in addition to the parameters already explained above:
• Encryption Type: Select encryption type as either None or AES-CCM.
• None - If the encryption type is selected as None, then there exist no security to the data frames transmitted
over the wireless medium.
• AES-CCM - Represents CCM Protocol with AES Cipher restricted to 128 bits.
• Key: Enter 16 ASCII characters or 32 Hex Digits for AES-CCM encryption keys. For Example,
1234567890abcdef1234567890abcdef (32 Hexadecimal digits) or publicpublic1234 (16 ASCII Characters).
• Entry status: Enables a user to either Enable or Disable the security profile on the device.
• Network Secret: Enter the WORP Protocol Secret Key, used for authenticating a SU/End Point B with BSU/End Point
A. The network secret should be same for a BSU/End Point A and a SU/End Point B.
Editing an existing Security Profile
To edit the parameters of the existing security profiles, click Edit icon in the Wireless Security Configuration and
configure the parameters described in Creating a New Security Profile.
After configuring the required parameters, click Add and then Commit.

:
• Configure the same security profile on the either ends to establish a connection.
• You can create a maximum of eight security profiles.
• Special characters like - = \ " ' ? / space are not allowed while configuring the keys.

2.2 RADIUS
The RADIUS allows you to configure a RADIUS authentication server on a BSU/End Point A that remotely authenticates a
SU/End Point B while registering with a BSU/ End Point A respectively.
A RADIUS server profile consists of a Primary and a Secondary server that can act as Authentication servers. Configuration of
Secondary Authentication Server is optional. The RADIUS server is applicable only when it is enabled in the WORP
Configuration.
To configure the RADIUS Server profile, navigate to Advanced Configuration > Security > RADIUS and configure the
following parameters:

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• Profile Name: A name that represents the Radius Server profile.

• Max Retransmissions: Represents the maximum number of times an authentication request may be retransmitted to
the configured RADIUS server.
• Message Response Time: Represents the response time for which the BSU/End Point A should wait for the RADIUS
server to respond to a request.
• Re-authentication Period: Represents the time period after which the RADIUS server should re-authenticate a
SU/End Point B.
• Server Type: For better accessibility and reliability, you can configure two RADIUS servers:
1. Primary Auth Server
2. Secondary Auth Server, which serves as backup when the primary auth server is down or not reachable.
• IP Address: Represents the IPv4 / IPv6 address of the primary and secondary auth servers.

: IPv6 address should be the global IP address and not the link local IP address.

• Server Port: Specifies the port number that is used by a BSU/End Point A and the RADIUS server to communicate.
• Shared Secret: Specifies the password shared by a BSU/End Point A and the RADIUS server to communicate. The
default password is public. Care should be taken to configure same Shared Secret on both BSU/End Point A and
RADIUS Server, otherwise no communication is possible between BSU/End Point A and RADIUS server.
• Entry Status: You can either enable or disable the configured RADIUS servers.
After configuring the required parameters, click OK and then Commit.
Refer the points given below before configuring the Radius Server Profile:
1. Message Response Time should always be less than WORP Registration Timeout.
2. If Max Retransmissions is configured as Zero, then retransmissions do not occur.
3. The value of Max Retransmissions multiplied by Message Response Time should be less than WORP Registration
Timeout value.

: RADIUS is applicable only to a BSU or an End Point A device.

2.2.1 RADIUS Client Authentication Statistics

Authentication Statistics provides information on RADIUS Authentication for both the primary and backup servers for each
RADIUS server profile.
To view Authentication statistics, navigate to Monitor > RADIUS > Authentication Statistics. Given below is an
explanation to the parameters:
• Round Trip Time: The time during which there is an exchange of messages between RADIUS client and
authentication server since client startup.
• Req: The number of RADIUS access request messages transmitted from the RADIUS client to the authentication server
since client startup.
• Retrans: The amount of time the RADIUS access requests are transmitted to the server from the device since client
startup.
• Accept: The number of RADIUS access accept messages received by the device since client startup.
• Reject: The number of RADIUS access reject messages received by the device since client startup.
• Resp: The number of RADIUS response packets received by the device since client startup.
• Mal Resp: The number of malformed RADIUS access response messages received by the device since client startup.
• Bad Auth: The number of malformed RADIUS access response messages containing invalid authenticators received by
the device since client startup.

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• Timeout: The total number of timeouts for RADIUS access request messages since client startup.
• Unknown Type: The number of messages with unknown RADIUS message code since client startup.
• Pkt Dropped: The number of RADIUS packets dropped by the device.
To view updated RADIUS Client Authentication statistics, click Refresh.

2.3 MAC ACL

Applicable only to BSU/End Point A devices. The MAC ACL feature allows only the authenticated SU’s/End Point B to access
the wireless network. Please note that MAC Authentication is supported only on the wireless interface. The MAC ACL feature
is applicable only when it is enabled in the WORP Configuration.
To configure the MAC Access Control List, navigate to Advanced Configuration > Security > MAC ACL.
Select the Operation Type as either Allow or Deny, to either allow or deny the SU/End Point B devices configured in the MAC
Access Control Table to access the wireless network, and click OK.

Add or Edit SU/End Point B from MAC Access Control

To add entries to MAC Access Control table, click Add in the MAC Access Control.
Type the wireless MAC Address of the SU/End Point B, add comments, if any, and select the Entry Status as either Enable or
Disable, then click Add.
To edit the existing SU/End Point B from MAC Access Control Table, edit parameters from the MAC Access Control Table in
MAC Access Control and click OK.

:
• The maximum number of SU’s/End Point B that can be added to the MAC ACL table is 250.
• Either RADIUS MAC or Local MAC can be enabled at one time.

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If DDRS is disabled, the user can configure the Data Rate values manually as per the reference table below.

5.150 - 5.925 GHz / 4.940 - 4.990 GHz

20 MHz
MCS Modulation No.
Index of Streams Full (GI = 800ns) Short (GI =400ns)
Data Rate Min SNR Max SNR Data Rate Min SNR Max SNR
MCS0 BPSK 1/2 Single 6.5 12 80 7.2 12 80
MCS1 QPSK 1/2 Single 13 12 80 14.4 12 80
MCS2 QPSK 3/4 Single 19.5 12 80 21.7 12 80
MCS3 16 QAM 1/2 Single 26 16 80 28.9 16 80
MCS4 16 QAM 3/4 Single 39 18 80 43.3 18 80
MCS5 64 QAM 2/3 Single 52 21 65 57.8 21 65
MCS6 64 QAM 3/4 Single 58.5 24 65 65 24 65
MCS7 64 QAM 5/6 Single 65 26 65 72.2 26 65
MCS8 256 QAM 3/4 Single 78 31 62 86.7 31 62
MCS9 256 QAM 5/6 Single 86.7 -NA- -NA- 96.0 -NA- -NA-
MCS0 BPSK 1/2 Dual 13 12 80 14.4 12 80
MCS1 QPSK 1/2 Dual 26 12 80 28.9 12 80
MCS2 QPSK 3/4 Dual 39 14 80 43.3 14 80
MCS3 16 QAM 1/2 Dual 52 17 80 57.8 17 80
MCS4 16 QAM 3/4 Dual 78 20 80 86.7 20 80
MCS5 64 QAM 2/3 Dual 104 25 64 115.6 25 64
MCS6 64 QAM 3/4 Dual 117 27 64 130 27 64
MCS7 64 QAM 5/6 Dual 130 29 64 144.4 29 64
MCS8 256 QAM 3/4 Dual 156 35 62 173.3 35 62
MCS9 256 QAM 5/6 Dual 173.3 -NA- -NA- 192.0 -NA- -NA-

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5.150 - 5.925 GHz / 4.940 - 4.990 GHz 5.150 - 5.925 GHz

MCS Modulation No 40 MHz 80 MHz

(*80MHz is not applicable to 4.940 - 4.990 GHz band)
Index of
Streams Full (GI = 800ns) Short (GI = 400ns) Full (GI = 800ns) Short (GI = 400ns)
Data Min Max Data Min Max Data Min Max Data Min Max
Rate SNR SNR Rate SNR SNR Rate SNR SNR Rate SNR SNR
MCS0 BPSK 1/2 Single 13.5 10 80 15 10 80 29.3 9 80 32.5 9 80
MCS1 QPSK 1/2 Single 27 10 80 30 10 80 58.5 10 80 65 10 80
MCS2 QPSK 3/4 Single 40.5 12 80 45 12 80 87.8 11 80 97.5 11 80
MCS3 16 QAM 1/2 Single 54 15 80 60 15 80 117 15 80 130 15 80
MCS4 16 QAM 3/4 Single 81 18 80 90 18 80 175.5 18 80 195 18 80
MCS5 64 QAM 2/3 Single 108 22 65 120 22 65 234 23 65 260 23 65
MCS6 64 QAM 3/4 Single 121.5 23 65 135 23 65 263.3 25 65 292.5 25 65
MCS7 64 QAM 5/6 Single 135 25 65 150 25 65 292.5 27 65 325 27 65
MCS8 256 QAM 3/4 Single 162 30 63 180 30 63 351 32 62 390 32 62
MCS9 256 QAM 5/6 Single 180 32 63 200 32 63 390 34 62 433.3 34 62
MCS0 BPSK 1/2 Dual 27 10 80 30 10 80 58.5 9 80 65 9 80
MCS1 QPSK 1/2 Dual 54 11 80 60 11 80 117 11 80 130 11 80
MCS2 QPSK 3/4 Dual 81 14 80 90 14 80 175.5 14 80 195 14 80
MCS3 16 QAM 1/2 Dual 108 17 80 120 17 80 234 18 80 260 18 80
MCS4 16 QAM 3/4 Dual 162 20 80 180 20 80 351 25 80 390 25 80
MCS5 64 QAM 2/3 Dual 216 25 63 240 25 63 468 27 65 520 27 65
MCS6 64 QAM 3/4 Dual 243 27 63 270 27 63 526.5 30 65 585 30 65
MCS7 64 QAM 5/6 Dual 270 29 63 300 29 63 585 32 65 650 32 65
MCS8 256 QAM 3/4 Dual 324 34 62 360 34 62 702 36 63 780 36 63
MCS9 256 QAM 5/6 Dual 360 37 62 400 37 62 780 38 63 866.6 38 63

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Given below are the feature(s) applicable to the respective point-to-multipoint devices:

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Given below are the feature(s) applicable to the respective point-to-point devices:

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Warranty and Technical Support
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For Warranty and Technical Support Policy, please visit [Link]

A.1 Obtaining Technical Service and Support

If you are having trouble using the Proxim product, please read this manual and the additional documentation provided with
your product. If you require additional support to resolve your issue, please be ready to provide the following information
before you contact Proxim’s Technical Services team:
• Product information
• Part number and serial number of the suspected faulty device
• Trouble/error information
• Trouble/symptom being experienced
• Activities completed to confirm fault
• Network information (What kind of network are you using?)
• Circumstances that preceded or led up to the error
• Message or alarms viewed
• Steps taken to reproduce the problem
• ServPak information (if a Servpak customer):
• ServPak account number
• Registration information
• If the product is not registered, date and location where you purchased the product

: Technical Support is free for the warranty period from the date of purchase.

A.2 Support Options

Proxim eService Web Site Support

The Proxim eService Web site is available 7x24x365 at [Link]
On the Proxim eService Web Site, you can access the following services:
• Product Download Page: Provides quick links to product firmware, software, and documentation downloads.
• Proxim TV Links: A link to helpful video tutorials.
• Knowledgebase: A solution database of all the resolved problems. You can search by product, category, keywords,
or phrases.
• Live Chat: Chat with a support technician on-line or request to call back at a later time.
• Create a Support Request: Create a support request with our technical support staff who will reply to you by email.
• Case Management: Login to check the status of your support cases, update your personal profile, or access
restricted information and features.
• Provide Feedback: Submit a suggestion, complaint, or other feedback about the support site and our products.

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Telephone Support
Contact technical support via telephone as follows:
USA and Canada Customers
• Phone: +1-408-383-7700; +1-866-674-6626
• Business Hours: 24x7 live response. Tier 3 support: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. M-F PDT (UTC/GMT -7 hrs)
International Customers
• Phone: +1-408-383-7700; 0800-916475 (France); 8-800-100-9485 (Russia)
• Business Hours: 24x7 live response. Tier 3 support: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. M-F PDT (UTC/GMT -7 hrs)

ServPak Support
To provide even greater investment protection, Proxim Wireless offers a cost-effective support program called ServPak.
ServPak is a program of enhanced service support options that can be purchased as a bundle or individually, tailored to meet
your specific needs. Whether your requirement is round the clock technical support or advance replacement service, we are
confident that the level of support provided in every service in our portfolio will exceed your expectations.
All ServPak service bundles are sold as service contracts that provide coverage for specific products from 1 to 3 years. Servpak
bundles are considered an upgrade to the standard product warranty and not an extension.

24x7 Basic Technical Basic Advanced Replacement Priority Advanced Replacement

Support (Two business days/ (Next business day/ International
International economy priority shipment service)
shipment service)

8x7 Advanced Technical 24x7 Advanced Technical Support

Support

Software Maintenance Proxim Vision Support

A.3 Additional Information on ServPak Options

Advanced Replacement of Hardware
In the event of a hardware failure, our guaranteed turnaround time for return to factory repair is 30 days or less. Customers
who purchase this service are guaranteed replacement of refurbished or new hardware to be shipped out within one or two
business days, as applicable. Options are available for shipment services depending on the customer’s support needs.
Hardware is shipped on business days, Monday – Friday excluding Holidays, 8:00 AM – 3:30 PM Eastern Time.

7x24x365 Availability
Unlimited, direct access to technical support engineers 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year including Holidays.

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8x5 Availability
Unlimited, direct access to world-class technical support engineers 8 hours a day, 5 days a week, Monday through Friday from
8:00AM - 5:00PM Pacific Standard Time.

Basic Technical Support

Customers who purchase this service can be rest assured that their call will be answered by Proxim’s Tier 1 technical support
and a case opened immediately to document the problem and provide initial troubleshooting to identify the solution and
resolve the incident in a timely manner.

Advanced Technical Support

In addition to Proxim’s world-class Tier 1 technical support, customers will be able to have their more complex issues escalated
to our world-class Tier 3 technical support engineers. Our Tier 3 engineers will review specific configurations to troubleshoot
intricate issues and will also provide helpful insights regarding Proxim’s products and various tips from decades of collective
experience in the wireless industry.

Software Maintenance
It's important to maintain and enhance security and performance of wireless equipment and Proxim makes this easy by
providing a Software Maintenance program that enables customers to access new feature and functionality rich software
upgrades and updates. Customers will also have full access to Proxim's vast Knowledgebase of technical bulletins, white
papers and troubleshooting documents.
To purchase ServPak support services, please contact your authorized Proxim distributor. To receive more information or for
questions on any of the available ServPak support options, please visit our website at
[Link] call Proxim Support (For telephone numbers, see Telephone Support) or send an
email to servpak@[Link].

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