• October 2013
Connecting the Un-Connected
and Under-Connected
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ePMP Genesis
Cambium Heritage
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Resiliency
Scalability
Performance
Security
Ease of deployment
Manageability
Cambium Innovation
• Mass Market 802.11n
system on a chip (SoC)
• Custom high performing,
synchronized and scalable
MAC and PHY
World’s most affordable, global broadband wireless solution
for broadband wireless access to support developing communities,
without sacrificing quality.
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ePMP Solution Overview
A reliable, scalable solution at a breakthrough price:
• 2x2 MIMO in 20 / 40 MHz channels
• Incorporating key elements of Cambium’s scalable PMP Solutions
– High Performance, Configurable GPS Synchronized operation
Cambium
– Effective QoS Management for support of prioritized data, voice and video Unique
– Designed for reliability following the Cambium Quality Process
• Managed by Cambium Network Services Software solution
• Available NOW, with enhancements to be introduced in the near
future
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The Power of GPS Synchronization
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Problems with Unsynchronized Wi Fi Solutions for
Outdoor Broadband Wireless Access
(1) Hidden Node Problem Causes “Collision Collapse”
One Solution:
• No Freq Reuse
• Large Guard Bands
between frequencies
(2) AP to AP Interference when some APs Tx while others Rx
• SM to SM Interference also can occur
Interference
Interference
Interference
Customer
Premises
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Customer
Premises
Customer
Premises
Customer
Premises
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The Right Solution Is A
High Performance GPS Sync Solution
Key Components
Benefits
a) GPS Synchronized TDD MAC
downlink
uplink
downlink
uplink
b) Automatic SM Tx Power Control
c) Front-Back Antenna Isolation
Eliminates “Collision Collapse” and Primary
Self Interference:
• AP to AP Interference (DL to UL)
• SM to SM Interference ( UL to DL)
Allows for Reduction in Guard Bands
Reduces Secondary Self Interference
• SM to Other AP Interference (UL to UL)
• AP to Other SM Interference (DL to DL)
Allows for Frequency Reuse
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Primary Self Interference
AP6
Each AP is
transmitting
at a different
time
AP1
SM
AP5
AP2
AP4
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AP3
AP1
AP2
AP3
AP4
AP5
AP6
AP: Access Point
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GPS Sync Eliminates Primary Self Interference
AP6
Each AP is
transmitting
at the SAME
time
AP1
RM
AP5
AP2
AP3
AP4
AP1
AP2
AP3
AP4
AP5
AP6
AP: Access Point
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Secondary Self Interference - Uplink
Auto SM
Tx Pwr Control
SM-X
AP-X
Freq A
Antenna Front Amplifies
Auto SM
Tx Pwr Control
SM-Y
AP-Y
Freq A
Antenna Back Attenuates
High Front Amplification and High Back Attenuation are required
Need High Front to Back (F/B) Ratio > 30 dB
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Secondary Self Interference - Downlink
SM-X
AP-X
Freq A
Antenna Front Amplifies
SM-Y
AP-Y
Freq A
Antenna Back Attenuates
High Front Amplification and High Back Attenuation are required
Need High Front to Back (F/B) Ratio > 30 dB
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The Importance of Spectral Efficiency
• Spectral Efficiency:
– A measure of how efficiently a wireless solution
utilizes RF spectrum
– Defined as Throughput Achieved (bps) per
Spectrum Utilized (Hz) – bps / Hz
• Clear Spectrum is a scarce resource
• A solution that makes efficient use of this scarce
resource provides a superior Return on Investment to
the Network Operator
• Example for Illustration: Four Sector AP Site
#1 #2
#3 #4
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Spectral Efficiency of Deployment Alternatives
1) No Synchronization
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2) Incomplete GPS Sync:
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– Inefficient Sync’ed MAC
– No Tx Pwr Control
– Poor Antenna F-B isolation
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3) ePMP GPS Sync
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> 4X Spectral Efficiency
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No Freq Reuse
Must have >= 2 x Channel BW Freq
Separation between Chans
Spectral Efficiency is:
4 x 80 mbps / (80 + 120) = 1.6 bps/Hz
No Freq Reuse
Must have >= 1 x Channel BW Freq
Separation between Chans
Throughput down to 50 Mbps
Spectral Efficiency is:
4 x 50 mbps / (80 + 60) = 1.4 bps/Hz
2 Channel Freq Reuse
Only 5 MHz Guard Bands between Adj
Sectors
Throughput supports 80 Mbps
Spectral Efficiency is:
4 x 80 mbps / (40 + 5) = 7.1 bps/Hz
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The ROI of GPS Synchronization
•4X the Spectral Efficiency with ePMP, means
•4X the number of subscribers, which means
•4X the monthly revenue, which means
•Much Faster Payback with the ePMP
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Solution Capabilities
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ePMP Solution Overview
High Performance
GPS-Synchronized
MAC
GPS Synchronized Radio
Integrated Radio
Sector Antennas
• Precision Timing
• Extended Dynamic Tx Range with
Automatic Tx Power Control
• 3 Level QoS with Automatic VoIP
Prioritization
SW Platform including
Intuitive GUI and
Element Management
System
90 degree Sector
120 degree Sector
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Deployment Configurations
Synchronized & Unsynchronized
Synchronized & Unsynchronized PMP
PTP Links
Unsynchronized
PTP Links
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What’s Included With the Radios
GPS Synchronized Connectorized Radio
Radio Module
Power Supply
NA SKU Only
C058900A112A
GPS Antenna
Unsynchronized Integrated Radio
Radio Module
Power Supply
NA SKU Only
C058900C132A
Mounting Strap
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Radio Interconnections
GPS Synchronized
Connectorized Radio
Unsynchronized
Integrated Radio
RF Connections
Main
100BaseT
Ethernet
Gigabit
Ethernet
GPS
Antenna
Connector
Ground Lug
(optional)
Auxiliary
100BaseT
Ethernet
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Sector Antennas
Slot for GPS Antenna
Removable Protective Cover
Grounding and Mechanical
Connection via screw
Adjustable Brackets
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Solution Specifications
Parameter
Specification
Frequency Bands
5 GHz: 5150-5350 ; 5470 – 5875 MHz*
Headline Throughput
(40 MHz Channel)
200+ Mbps
Maximum Tx Power
23 dBm
Receive Sensitivity
-69 dBm (2x64QAM) to -86 dBm (QPSK 1/2)
Power Consumption
8.5 W Maximum
Environmental
-30C to +55C Operating Temp
Antenna Gains
Integrated:
13 dBi
90 deg Sector: 15 dBi
120 deg Sector: 14 dBi
* FCC & IC Certification for 5.2/5.4 GHz is pending
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ePMP Solution Capabilities
• Radios can be configured as AP, SM or PTP
• 20 / 40 MHz Channel
• Standard 5 GHz Frequency Bands:
– 5150-5350, 5470 – 5875 MHz
– 5.8 GHz Band Available Now
– FCC Grants for 5.4 GHz and 5.2 GHz are pending
• GPS Sync and non-sync modes
• Automatic Tx Power Control
• ABAB Freq Re-use (5 MHz guard)
• 3 Level QoS with Automatic VoIP Prioritization
• L2 Bridging with NAT
• L2 / L3 Firewall Capabilities
• VLAN Support
• SNMPv2
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Cambium Reliability Recipe
Ingredient
ePMP
Design with Margin
High Quality Components
ESD / Surge Protection
Robust Enclosure
Robust Design Verification
Reliability Testing (ALT)
High Quality Manufacturing
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GPS Synchronization Throughput & Scalability
Aggregate (DL/UL) Throughput
120
100
Mbps
80
60
UDP
40
TCP
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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 18 22 26 32 36 44
Number of Served SM Devices
* Throughput as measured in a 20 MHz channel at highest modulation, DL/UL = 75/25
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ePMP Operations and Management
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Management Tools Overview
• Intuitive Graphical User Interface for Individual Radio
• Cambium Network Solutions Server (CNS) for Centralized
Management
• SNMPv2 MIB Access
• Test Tools:
– Spectrum Analyzer
– Throughput Test
– Ping Test
– TraceRoute Test
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Easy to Use Management Interface Reduces
Operational Expense
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Cambium Network Services Solution (CNS)
 New Element Management System for ePMP
 Initial Release will support:
 SW Upgrades
 Future Releases will Support
 Monitoring of traps and statistics
 Configuration Updates
 Management of other Cambium PMP/PTP Solutions
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Summary
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ePMP
• ePMP leverages Cambium’s 10+ years of experience to bring a level of
reliability and scalability never seen before at this price
• GPS Synchronized Operation is the key to scalability and reliability of
performance and for making optimal use of scarce available spectrum:
– Reduces self-interference
– Allows for a high degree of frequency reuse
– Allows for dense, high capacity performance without impact to reliability
• This is just the beginning for the ePMP Portfolio. Look for enhancements and
additions to the portfolio in the near future
• For more information visit: www.cambiumnetworks.com
• The ePMP Solution is available NOW. Visit:
– http://www.balticnetworks.com/catalogsearch/result/?q=ePMP
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