Cambium

450 Platform
Series Release Notes
System Release 14.2
 System Release 14.2 Release Notes

Contents
Software Release 14.2 Information ............................................................................................... 5
Introduction ............................................................................................................................. 5
Applicability ............................................................................................................................. 5
Feature Overview..................................................................................................................... 6
Release 14.2 System Scope ..................................................................................................... 6
Release 14.2 System Documentation ...................................................................................... 7
Embedded software ................................................................................................................. 7
Upgrading to Subsequent Software Releases ......................................................................... 7
Network Management ............................................................................................................. 8
Canopy MIB.............................................................................................................................. 8
Release 14.2 Feature Descriptions .......................................................................................... 9
Problems and Limitations Corrected ..................................................................................... 15
Known Problems or Limitations ............................................................................................ 17
Technical Support .................................................................................................................. 18
 Software Release 14.2 Information

Software Release 14.2 Information

Introduction
This document provides information for Cambium 450 Platform Series System Release 14.2.
Software updates for Cambium products are available from:
https://support.cambiumnetworks.com/files
Software Release 14.2 introduces new features and functionality as well as important bug fixes
(noted in Problems and Limitations Corrected).
The information in this document is subject to change without notice. The recommendations,
technical data, configurations and statements in this document are believed to be reliable and
accurate, but are presented without implied or express warranty. Users must take full
responsibility for their applications of any product specified in this document. The information in
this document is proprietary to Cambium Networks Ltd.

Note
PMP 430 SMs running System Release 14.1.1 or earlier cannot be directly
upgraded to System Release 14.2. The PMP 430 SMs must first be
upgraded to System Release 14.1.2 and then upgrade to System Release
14.2.

Note
As of release 14.2, PMP 430 SMs cannot be run in 430 mode.

Applicability
Cambium Software Release 14.2 is a release for Cambium 450 Platform Series modules.

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Feature Overview System Release 14.2 Release Notes

Feature Overview
The improvements and updates in System Release 14.2 include:

Table 1 System Release 14.2 New Features

Frequency Products Affected Feature Description

All except PMP/PTP 450 and 450i Support for 15 Operators may now deploy PMP/PTP
900 MHz MHz and 30 450 and 450i Series equipment in 15
MHz channel MHz or 30 MHz bandwidths.
bandwidth

PoE Enables PoE classification support.

Classification
All PMP/PTP 450i
support

All PTP/PMP 450i Auxiliary port An additional Ethernet port labeled

support “Aux” for Auxiliary port is
implemented in this release for
downstream traffic.

All PMP/PTP 450 and 450i Enhancements in New statistics have been added in
frame utilization the frame utilization contention slots
contention slots details.
information

All PMP/PTP 450 and 450i VSA for DHCP Added VSA to enable DHCP.

Note
The link status page on the AP displays percentage of beacons received
by SM in current/minimum/average/maximum format.

Note
The PMP 450 AP supports up to 119 VCs (instead of 238 VCs) when
configured for 30 MHz channel bandwidth or 5 ms Frame Period. This
limitation is not applicable for PMP 450i platform.

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Release 14.2 System Scope

System Release 14.2 supports the following:
 15 MHz and 30 MHz channel bandwidth support
 PoE Classification support
 Support for Auxiliary port
 Enhancements in frame utilization contention slots information
 VSA for DHCP

Release 14.2 System Documentation

Provided with Release 14.2 are several documents for your reference:
 450 Platform Series Release Notes (This Document): Includes key information about
Software Release 14.2
 450 Platform Configuration and User Guide: Includes information on all radio configuration
parameters and a set of tasks to configure and secure the network

These documents are available at https://support.cambiumnetworks.com/files

Embedded software
Prior to upgrading device software, please read the special notices below. 14.2 may be installed
via CNUT (Canopy Network Updater Tool) using the following software packages:

PMP/PTP 450 and 450i

 CANOPY142BUILDOFFICIAL_PXP45x_S.pkg3

PMP/PTP 450
 CANOPY142BUILDOFFICIAL_MIMO_DESAES_S.pkg3

Upgrading to Subsequent Software Releases

 Canopy Network Updater Tool (CNUT) 4.9.18 may be used to upgrade Cambium PMP and
PTP equipment.
 Use version 4.9.18 (or higher) of the Network Updater Tool (CNUT) to upgrade to new
versions of Release 14.0.
 CNUT 4.9.18 also supports legacy Cambium products.
 CNUT and its release notes can be downloaded from the Cambium support web site:
http://www.cambiumnetworks.com/products/software-tools/cambium-network-updater-tool/

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 Network Management System Release 14.2 Release Notes

Network Management
Wireless Manager v4.0 SP1 may be used to manage Cambium PMP networks, including managing
the RADIUS features. For additional information, see the Wireless Manager website at:
http://www.cambiumnetworks.com/products/management-tools/wireless-manager

A RADIUS dictionary file is available from the software site:

https://support.cambiumnetworks.com/files/pmp450/

Canopy MIB
The Cambium Enterprise MIB (Management Information Base) consists of 7 MIB definition files
and supports SNMP access to Canopy modules. The MIB files are available for download from:
https://support.cambiumnetworks.com/files/pmp450/
MIB files are used by Network Management Systems and Element Management Systems (such as
Wireless Manager) to support a host of surveillance, monitoring, control, and operational tasks.
If you are using an SNMP network management system (NMS) or element management system
(EMS) other than Wireless Manager: Load the MIBs per the instructions for your NMS or EMS.

Important! When loading the MIB files

1. First load the standard MIB files.
2. Then load the Radio-specific MIB files.

Some NMSs are not sensitive to order, but some require a specific loading order to build a MIB
tree. Loading in the recommended order avoids any problems arising from loading sequence.

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Release 14.2 Feature Descriptions

Release 14.2 features are detailed below:

Support for 15 MHz and 30 MHz channel bandwidth

The 15 and 30 MHz channel bandwidth support is implemented in system release 14.2. It is only
supported on 450 platform (PMP/PTP 450 and 450i). It is also supported for all frequency bands
except 900 MHz.
CONFIGURATION
In AP/BHM, the 15 and 30 MHz channel bandwidth can be configured under Radio Configuration
tab of GUI Configuration Radio page.

Figure 1 Channel Bandwidth 15 and 30 MHz configuration on AP/BHM

The SM/BHS will have 15 and 30 MHz channel bandwidth selection for scan purposes in GUI
interface.

Figure 2 Channel Bandwidth 15 and 30 MHz configuration on SM/BHS

Note
The 15 and 30 MHz Channel Bandwidth are not currently supported in
DFS regions.

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SNMP

Table 2 Channel Bandwidth 15 and 30 MHz SNMP Object

Name OID MIB Access Syntax / Description

bandwidthScan .1.3.6.1.4.1.161.19.3.2.1.131.0 WHISP- read- DISPLAYSTRING

SM-MIB write

currentBandwidth .1.3.6.1.4.1.161.19.3.2.2.122.0 WHISP- read- INTEGER

SM-MIB only {bandwidth5mhz(1),
bandwidth7mhz(2),
bandwidth10mhz(3),
bandwidth15mhz(4),
bandwidth20mhz(5)
bandwidth30mhz(6) }

channelBandwidth .1.3.6.1.4.1.161.19.3.3.2.83.0 WHISP- read- DISPLAYSTRING

BOX- only
MIBV2-
MIB

Note
In release 14.2, the frame calculation of Tx and Rx has been adjusted to have
more granularity. This was done in the development of 30 MHz but affects all
channel bandwidths. Due to this, please re-run your frame calculator when using
14.2 software as it may change by one symbol from prior releases. This change
will not be needed for all configurations (i.e a combination of Bandwidth, Duty
cycle, Max Range, Contention Slots) but it is recommend to check your specific
configuration by running the frame calculator on 14.2.

Support for PoE Classification

The support for IEEE 802.3at Type 2 PoE (Power over Ethernet) Classification is implemented in
system release 14.2. This is supported only on 450i series devices. When the PoE Classification
functionality is enabled and if Type 2 power is not present, the PAs do not power up and draw too
much power.
By default, the PoE Classification feature is disabled and the PAs will power up regardless of the
classification presented by the power source.
CONFIGURATION

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The PoE Classification feature can be configured under Configuration > General tab of GUI
interface.

Figure 3 PoE Classification Configuration

You can view the status of PoE classification support in the Home page
Figure 4 PoE Classification Configuration Status

SNMP

Table 3 PoE Classification SNMP Object

Name OID MIB Status Syntax /

Description

boxPoEFailedNegotiation .1.3.6.1.4.1.161.19.3.3.12.2.1 WHISP-BOX current Transmit

–MIBV2-MIB- disabled due to
failed PoE
802.3at Type
2.

Support for Auxiliary port

An additional Ethernet port labeled “Aux” for Auxiliary port is implemented in this release for
downstream traffic.
CONFIGURATION

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 Release 14.2 Feature Descriptions System Release 14.2 Release Notes

The Auxiliary port support can be enabled from GUI Configuration > IP > Aux Network
Interface tab.

Figure 5 Auxiliary Port Configuration

Attribute Meaning

Aux Ethernet Port Enabled: Data is enabled for Auxiliary port

Disabled: Data is disabled for Auxiliary port

Aux Ethernet Port Enabled: PoE out is enable for Auxiliary port
PoE Disabled: PoE out is disabled for Auxiliary port

By disabling this feature, the data at the Auxiliary port will be disabled.
SNMP

Table 4 Aux port SNMP Object

Name OID MIB Access Syntax / Description

auxPortEnable .1.3.6.1.4.1.161.19.3.3.2.175 WHISP- read- INTEGER

BOX- write {enable(1),disable(0)}
MIBV2-
MIB

poeAuxEnable .13.6.1.4.1.161.19.3.3.2.176 WHISP- read- INTEGER

BOX- write {enable(1),disable(0)}
MIBV2-
MIB

resetPoEAux .1.3.6.1.4.1.161.19.3.3.3.10 WHISP- read- INTEGER {reset(1)}

BOX- write
MIBV2-
MIB

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Frame utilization contention slots information

The following statistics have been added as part of this feature:
1. Average number of downlink slots utilized in a frame for the last time interval
2. Average number of uplink slots utilized in a frame for the last time interval
3. Total number of contention slots which were available in the last time interval
4. Average number of contention slots in a frame for the last time interval
5. The maximum possible contention slots for the selected time interval

CONFIGURATION
The frame utilization contention slots details can be viewed under GUI Statistics > Frame
Utilization tab.
Figure 6 Frame utilization contention slots information

SNMP

Table 5 Frame Utilization Contention Slots Object

Name OID MIB Syntax / Description

whispApsFrUtlStatsIntervalLowG .1.3.6.1.4.1.161.19.3 WHIS frUtlLowTotalDownlinkUtili

roup .1.6.7 P- zation,
APS- frUtlLowTotalUplinkUtilizat
MIB ion, frUtlLowDownlinkSlots,
frUtlLowDownlinkLowPrioS
lots

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Name OID MIB Syntax / Description

whispApsFrUtlStatsIntervalMedi .13.6.1.4.1.161.19.3. WHIS frUtlMedTotalDownlinkUtili

umGroup 1.6.8 P- zation,
APS- frUtlMedTotalUplinkUtilizat
MIB ion,
frUtlMedTotalDownlinkSlot
s,
frUtlMedDownlinkLowPrioS
lots

whispApsFrUtlStatsIntervalHigh .13.6.1.4.1.161.19.3. WHIS frUtlHighTotalDownlinkUtil

Group 1.6.9 P- ization,
APS- frUtlHighTotalUplinkUtiliza
MIB tion,
frUtlHighTotalDownlinkSlot
s,
frUtlHighDownlinkLowPrio
Slots

VSA for DHCP

A new VSA for DHCP, named as Cambium-Canopy-DHCP-State has been introduced in 14.2 to
enable DHCP.

Table 6 VSA for DHCP

Name Number Type Required Value

Cambium- 26.161.31 integer N 1-

Canopy- Enable
DHCP-State

Configuration 1 32
> IP > DHCP bits
state

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Problems and Limitations Corrected

Problems and limitations which have been corrected in Software Release 14.2 are listed below:
Table 7 System Release 14.2 problems and limitations corrected

Products Tracking Description Resolution

Affected

SNMP issue was observed

while setting the IP address
All CPY-12759 This issue was resolved in 14.2.
of SM with RADIUS and
when DHCP was enabled.

Corrected BER readings on The BER reading is now displayed

All CPY-12741
AP. correctly.

Some messages in the event

The event log messages are now
All CPY-12732 log for EAP Radius have
displayed properly.
been modified.

Different software versions

Re-run your frame calculator post
All CPY-12696 give different frame
14.2 software.
configurations.

The interface speed was not

All CPY-12691 properly detected in the This issue was resolved in 14.2.
devices.

The calibration data was

PMP 450
CPY-12618 recovered but the feature This issue was resolved in 14.2.
SM
key did not get copied over.

High registration counts

All CPY-12533 was observed in most of the This issue was resolved in 14.2.
SMs.

The SM radio with NAT

WAN Management and
All CPY-12333 This issue was resolved in 14.2.
Management VLAN are not
accessible from the AP side.

Radius server is unable to

send the VSA for
All CPY-12367 This issue was resolved in 14.2.
configuration file when in
DHCP mode.

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Problems and Limitations Corrected System Release 14.2 Release Notes

Products Tracking Description Resolution

Affected

The monitoring software in

PMP 450i displays the
PMP 450i CPY-12259 This issue was resolved in 14.2.
Ethernet port as being down
when it is up and active.

If the Event log contains

ASCII < 32, the output
All CPY-12150 This issue was resolved in 14.2.
displayed had unprintable
characters.

PMP 450 CPY-11832 Watchdog Reset This issue was resolved in 14.2.

5 MHz Channel Bandwidth

All CPY-11640 This issue was resolved in 14.2.
can take longer to register.

The SNMP trap for

The value type is now displayed
All CPY-11466 “regFailSeqNum” has the
correctly.
wrong value type.

QinQ configuration does not

All CPY-11057 This issue was resolved in 14.2.
work with VLAN ID “1”.

TheSNMP object
encryptionConfig expects 0
All CPY-10621 for AES, 1 for DES, and 2 This issue was resolved in 14.2.
for None, despite what the
description for the OID says

The main GUI page for AP

and the BHM displayed the
All CPY-10356 DES was being used when This issue was resolved in 14.2.
the security page for the
radio was set to “None”.

With HTTPs enabled,

All CPY-10309 "calloc1 failed, out of heap” This issue was resolved in 14.2.
is seen in event log.

Unable to upload config file

All CPY-10182 in https mode with Google Can upload the file successfully.
Chrome browser

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Known Problems or Limitations

Known open issues in Release 14.2 are listed below:
Table 8 System Release 14.2 known problems and limitations

Products
Tracking Description
Affected

When using 5 MHz (904.5 MHz) and 7 MHz (905.5 MHz)

PMP 450i AP
CPY-12811 channels on the lower edge of the band, SMs may occasionally
900 MHz
re-register.

PMP 450 AP CPY-12778 The throughput statistics does not account for Aux port data.

The LNK LED on 450i AP does not light when the radio is
PMP 450i AP CPY-12589
connected to a 1000Base-T LAN.

AP resets with “Power on Reset” when there was no power

PMP 450i AP CPY-12576
reset. Note : This problem is resolved in 14.2.1.

Radio does not boot if IPv6 enabled config file is imported to

PMP 450/450i CPY-12376
unit.

Ethernet stats can get incremented when the Ethernet cable on

PMP 450i SM CPY-11558
the 450i SM is not connected.

PMP 450 AP AP sync status page shows date as 00/00/0000 when getting
3. 5/ 3.65 CPY-10399 sync from on board GPS. Please use NTP on your APs for Date
GHz and Time information

CNUT can state that a software upgrade for a radio has failed.
All CNUT-940 This message can be displayed in error when the radio takes too
long to come back into service after upgrading

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 Technical Support System Release 14.2 Release Notes

Technical Support
For Technical Support, see:
http://www.cambiumnetworks.com/support

For PMP Technical Support helpdesk phone numbers, see:

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

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