Fixed Link to Home User

Fixed Link

to Enterprise User

SM Backhaul

to Hot Zone

SM Backhaul

to Hot Zone

Motorola Canopy Mesh Solutions

Eric DockEric DockSales EngineerSales EngineerNorth AmericaNorth America

Backhaul Layer (BHL)Fiber and Canopy Backhaul Modules

Capacity Injection Layer (CIL) Base StationsCanopy Access Points

Capacity Injection Layer (CIL) Connection PointsCanopy Subscriber Modules

Mesh Access Layer (MAL)Canopy HotZone Wi-Fi Cells

Internet

Trial Network Design Approach

End to End SolutionEnd to End Solution

Outdoor coverage:Canopy

Advantage&

Canopy Hotzone

NetworkManagement

Email, Content & other Application

Servers

Internet

Core IPNetwork

Capacity Injection Layer

BackhaulNetwork

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CanopyCanopy™™ OverviewOverviewSectionsSections

Overview of Hardware ComponentsOverview of Hardware ComponentsBackhaul UnitsBackhaul Units

Access PointAccess Point

Subscriber ModuleSubscriber Module

Cluster Management ModuleCluster Management Module

Updates/Management/AuthenticationUpdates/Management/Authentication

Network/System ConsiderationsNetwork/System Considerations

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CanopyCanopy™™ System OverviewSystem OverviewPointPoint--toto--Point SystemsPoint Systems

Vineyard CO

Plant Services

ELK GROVE, CA TRIAL

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PointPoint--toto--Point (Point (PtPPtP) Systems) SystemsBackhaul (BH) ModulesBackhaul (BH) Modules

Backhaul (BH) modules are PointBackhaul (BH) modules are Point--toto--Point Point units which provide either:units which provide either:

A A ‘‘standalonestandalone’’ RF or wired link to another BH RF or wired link to another BH module, ormodule, orA wired link to an Access Point Cluster A wired link to an Access Point Cluster through a Cluster Management Modulethrough a Cluster Management Module

BH units are configured to BH units are configured to ““provideprovide””timing (BH Master) or timing (BH Master) or ““receivereceive”” timing (BH timing (BH Slave)Slave)

(1) Without Reflectors; GHz = (1) Without Reflectors; GHz = GigaHertz; Mb/s = Megabits per GigaHertz; Mb/s = Megabits per second (signaling rate second (signaling rate -- not data not data throughput rate); mi. = Miles; km. throughput rate); mi. = Miles; km.

= Kilometers= Kilometers 77

20 Mb/s

10 Mb/s

20 Mb/s

10 Mb/s

20 Mb/s

10 Mb/s

Backhaul ModulesBackhaul ModulesWithout Reflector DishesWithout Reflector Dishes

5.7 5.7 GHzGHz

5.25.2--5.4 5.4 GHzGHz

2.4 2.4 GHzGHz

1/1.6 2/3.2 5/81/1.6 2/3.2 5/8

mi./km. mi./km. mi./kmmi./km. mi./km. mi./km..

*5.2 GHz System is "Extended *5.2 GHz System is "Extended Range"; GHz = GigaHertz; Mb/s = Range"; GHz = GigaHertz; Mb/s =

Megabits per second (signaling Megabits per second (signaling rate rate -- not data throughput rate); not data throughput rate); mi. = Miles; km. = Kilometersmi. = Miles; km. = Kilometers 88

20 Mb/s

10 Mb/s

20 Mb/s

10 Mb/s

20 Mb/s

10 Mb/s

Backhaul ModulesBackhaul ModulesWith Reflector DishesWith Reflector Dishes--Both SidesBoth Sides

5.7 5.7 GHzGHz

5.2*5.2*--5.4 5.4 GHzGHz

2.4 2.4 GHzGHz

5/8 10/16 35/565/8 10/16 35/56mi./km. mi./km. mi./km.mi./km. mi./km. mi./km.

OFDM = Orthogonal Frequency OFDM = Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing; GHz = Division Multiplexing; GHz =

GigaHertz; Mb/s = Megabits per GigaHertz; Mb/s = Megabits per second (signaling rate second (signaling rate -- not data not data throughput rate); mi. = Miles; km. throughput rate); mi. = Miles; km.

= Kilometers= Kilometers 99

30 Mb/s

60 Mb/s

OFDMOFDM--Series Backhaul ModulesSeries Backhaul ModulesHighHigh--Capacity ModulesCapacity Modules

5.7 5.7 GHz GHz OnlyOnly

40+/64+ 40+/64+ mi./km.mi./km.

150 Mb/s

300 Mb/s

Channel #5Channel #4Channel #3Channel #2

OFDMOFDMSaving Bandwidth and Increasing ThroughputSaving Bandwidth and Increasing Throughput

OFDM combines multiple channels into a single OFDM combines multiple channels into a single channel with overlapping signalschannel with overlapping signalsThis allows more throughput with less radio This allows more throughput with less radio bandwidth required bandwidth required

Channel #1

One Larger Channel

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OFDMOFDM--Series Backhaul ModulesSeries Backhaul Modules30 / 60 / 300 Mbps Backhaul Products30 / 60 / 300 Mbps Backhaul Products

Integrated AntennaIntegrated AntennaFlat Panel Flat Panel

ConnectorizedConnectorized

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Overview of ComponentsOverview of ComponentsPointPoint--toto--Multipoint SystemMultipoint System

Used to feed Mesh Layer

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System Component OverviewSystem Component OverviewAccess Point (AP) IntroductionAccess Point (AP) Introduction

An Access Point is webAn Access Point is web--interface interface configurable configurable ““base stationbase station”” for a pointfor a point--toto--multipoint systemmultipoint systemThe AP distributes data networking or The AP distributes data networking or Internet services to userInternet services to user’’s Subscriber s Subscriber Modules (Modules (SMsSMs) across a 60) across a 60ºº sectorsectorThe Canopy AP is limited to The Canopy AP is limited to ≤≤ 200 200 SMsSMs(fewer if using (fewer if using ““hardware scheduling)hardware scheduling)

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System Component OverviewSystem Component OverviewAccess Point (AP) FunctionsAccess Point (AP) Functions

The AP is responsible for:The AP is responsible for:

Transmitting data from the Transmitting data from the ‘‘networknetwork’’ to the remote to the remote devicesdevices

Sending system synchronization signal Sending system synchronization signal

Informing remote devices when they are to transit Informing remote devices when they are to transit information back to the APinformation back to the AP

Passing authentication information to an authentication Passing authentication information to an authentication server (when BAM is used)server (when BAM is used)

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Access Point (AP)Access Point (AP)Communicates with Communicates with SMsSMs

Access Points are Access Points are designed to cover designed to cover a 60a 60ºº arcarcSubscriber Modules Subscriber Modules ((SMsSMs) within this ) within this arc have wireless arc have wireless access to the APaccess to the AP’’s s networknetwork

SM

SM

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Access Point ClusterAccess Point ClusterFor More Than 60For More Than 60ºº CoverageCoverage

An Access Point An Access Point covers a 60covers a 60ºº arcarcUp to 3Up to 36060ºº of of coverage can be coverage can be provided with up provided with up to 6 Access Points to 6 Access Points in a clusterin a cluster

Via a Directional AntennaVia a Directional Antenna

An antenna that directs the energy in a An antenna that directs the energy in a portion of the 360 degreesportion of the 360 degrees

Subdividing the coverage to a fraction of Subdividing the coverage to a fraction of the circle, e.g.the circle, e.g.

Three sectorsThree sectors

Six sectorsSix sectors

What is What is SectorizationSectorization??Allows Frequency Reuse/SavingsAllows Frequency Reuse/Savings

Selecting Canopy RadioSelecting Canopy RadioChannelsChannels

Three nonThree non--overlapping frequencies overlapping frequencies for Access Point clustersfor Access Point clusters

Having six sectors eachHaving six sectors each

BackBack--toto--back sectors the same channelback sectors the same channel

Assume 8 MHz channel separation for Assume 8 MHz channel separation for 900 MHz systems900 MHz systems

Assume 20 MHz channel separation Assume 20 MHz channel separation for 2.4, 5.2 and 5.4GHz systemsfor 2.4, 5.2 and 5.4GHz systems

APC = Access Point ClusterAPC = Access Point Cluster 1919

Access Point (AP) ClusterAccess Point (AP) ClusterSix Access Points for 360Six Access Points for 360ºº CoverageCoverage

A

B

C

A

B

C60º

60º

60º

60º 60º

60º

AP = Acces Point; APC = Access AP = Acces Point; APC = Access Point Cluster; SM = Subscriber Point Cluster; SM = Subscriber

ModuleModule 2020

Access Point (AP) ClusterAccess Point (AP) ClusterSix Access Points for 360Six Access Points for 360ºº CoverageCoverage

Clusters consist of 2 Clusters consist of 2 to 6APsto 6APsA cluster can serve A cluster can serve up to 1200 up to 1200 SMsSMs (200 (200 per AP max.)per AP max.)This allows 360This allows 360ººcoverage around the coverage around the clustercluster

A

B

C

A

B

C 60º

60º

60º

60º 60º

60º

NE = Northeast; SE = Southeast; NE = Northeast; SE = Southeast; SW = Southwest; NW = SW = Southwest; NW =

Northwest; GHz = GigaHertzNorthwest; GHz = GigaHertz 2121

RF PlanningRF PlanningExample of Frequency ReuseExample of Frequency Reuse

5.785 GHz5.785 GHz

5.765 GHz5.765 GHz

5.745 GHz5.745 GHz

5.785 GHz5.785 GHz

5.765 GHz5.765 GHz

5.745 GHz5.745 GHz

FrequencyFrequency

C: NW C: NW –– (300(30000) )

B: SW B: SW –– (240(24000))

A: South A: South –– (180(18000) )

C: SE C: SE –– (120(12000))

B: NE B: NE –– (60(6000) )

A: North A: North –– (0(000) )

Direction of Direction of AP SectorAP Sector

AB

CA

B

C

AB

CA

B

C

AB

CA

B

C

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CA

B

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CA

B

C

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CA

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C

AB

CA

B

C

(1) These values are under "ideal" (1) These values are under "ideal" circumstances; (2) 5.x = 5.2, 5.4, circumstances; (2) 5.x = 5.2, 5.4,

and 5.7 GigaHertz and 5.7 GigaHertz -- without without reflectors Mb/s = Megabits per reflectors Mb/s = Megabits per

second; Mi. Mile(s); Km. = second; Mi. Mile(s); Km. = Kilometer(s); GHz = GigaHertz; Kilometer(s); GHz = GigaHertz;

MHz = MegaHertzMHz = MegaHertz 2222

Up to 14 Mbps

Access PointsAccess PointsDistance/Throughput By FrequenciesDistance/Throughput By Frequencies(1)(1)

Up to14 Mbps

Up to 4.1 Mbps

5.x(2)

GHz

2.4GHz

900MHz

2 3 Mi. Km.

40 64 Mi. Km.

5 8 Mi. Km.

ChannelChannel’’s Digital Throughputs Digital Throughput

Data throughput is Baud Rate times Data throughput is Baud Rate times Bits/SymbolBits/Symbol

Consider 1000 Baud (symbol time is 1ms)Consider 1000 Baud (symbol time is 1ms)

Consider 4FSK (2 bits per symbol)Consider 4FSK (2 bits per symbol)

Then throughput is 2KbpsThen throughput is 2Kbps

Canopy uses 2FSK or 4FSK Canopy uses 2FSK or 4FSK –– named 1x or named 1x or 2x signaling2x signaling

Line of SightLine of Sight

At the At the 900 MHz900 MHz band the antennas do not band the antennas do not necessarily need to be in view of each othernecessarily need to be in view of each other

At the At the 2.4 GHz2.4 GHz band the antennas might need band the antennas might need to be in view of each otherto be in view of each other

At the At the 5 GHz5 GHz bands the antennas need to be in bands the antennas need to be in view of each otherview of each other Line of Sight

Near-Line of Sight

Non-Line of Sight

Canopy and AdvantageCanopy and Advantage

Canopy uses 2FSK on 20MHz channel to Canopy uses 2FSK on 20MHz channel to obtain 10Mbps throughput obtain 10Mbps throughput –– and is and is named 1x signalingnamed 1x signalingAdvantage can use 2FSK or can use 4FSK Advantage can use 2FSK or can use 4FSK on 20MHz channel to obtain 20Mbps on 20MHz channel to obtain 20Mbps throughput throughput –– and is named 2x signalingand is named 2x signalingIf signal deteriorates, Advantage will If signal deteriorates, Advantage will ““step step downdown”” from 2x signaling to 1xfrom 2x signaling to 1x

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System Component OverviewSystem Component OverviewSubscriber Module (SM) IntroductionSubscriber Module (SM) Introduction

A Subscriber Module is webA Subscriber Module is web--interface interface configurable configurable ““Customer Premises Customer Premises EquipmentEquipment”” or can be used to feed the or can be used to feed the mesh layer.mesh layer.The SM communicates with the Access The SM communicates with the Access Point (AP) for wireless access to network Point (AP) for wireless access to network resourcesresources

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System Component OverviewSystem Component OverviewSubscriber Module (SM) FunctionsSubscriber Module (SM) Functions

The SM is responsible for:The SM is responsible for:Transmitting data from the Transmitting data from the ‘‘customer customer equipmentequipment’’ (user(user’’s router, s router, WiFiWiFi gateway, or gateway, or computer) to the access pointcomputer) to the access pointAccepting/processing synchronization signal Accepting/processing synchronization signal to ensure network coordinationto ensure network coordinationSending data Sending data ““upstreamupstream”” to the Access Point to the Access Point only at explicitly designated timesonly at explicitly designated times(Optionally) Sending authentication (Optionally) Sending authentication information to Access Point to processinformation to Access Point to process

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Subscriber Module (SM)Subscriber Module (SM)““ConnectsConnects”” through Access Point (AP)through Access Point (AP)

SMsSMs establish a establish a wireless link to the wireless link to the network network ‘‘throughthrough’’the APthe AP

Distance and Distance and throughput are throughput are dependant upon dependant upon several variablesseveral variables

Distance Variables:-- Frequency?-- Line of Sight?-- Reflectors?-- Other?

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Bandwidth Bandwidth ManagmentManagmentUplink/Downlink with Access Point (AP)Uplink/Downlink with Access Point (AP)

Communications Communications to/from AP are to/from AP are named the uplink named the uplink and downlinkand downlink

Uplink/Downlink Uplink/Downlink bandwidth is a bandwidth is a networknetwork--operator operator settingsetting

UplinkDownlink A

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Bandwidth Bandwidth ManagmentManagmentUplink/Downlink RatioUplink/Downlink Ratio

Downlink/uplink Downlink/uplink bandwidth is bandwidth is stated as a ratiostated as a ratio

Although the Although the default ratio is default ratio is 75%/25%, the 75%/25%, the ratio is operator ratio is operator configurableconfigurable

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Bandwidth Bandwidth ManagmentManagmentEqual Uplink/Downlink RatioEqual Uplink/Downlink Ratio

TwoTwo--way video or way video or voice services use voice services use symmetrical symmetrical bandwidthbandwidth

A system can be A system can be configured to offer configured to offer 50:50 ratios for 50:50 ratios for bandwidth bandwidth

UplinkDownlink A

PSM

Time Division DuplexTime Division DuplexOne Channel One Channel ““ReversesReverses”” Many TimesMany Times

Typically Typically ““reversesreverses”” 200 times per second 200 times per second (5ms)(5ms)The The ““guard timeguard time”” separates the directionseparates the direction

TransmitterMediumReceiver

Transmitter Medium Receiver

Time

Time Division DuplexTime Division Duplex

Transmitter Medium Receiver

Use one carrier frequencyUse one carrier frequency

Alternate directionsAlternate directions

Good for unlicensed spectrumGood for unlicensed spectrum

Guard Time Guard Time

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Access Point (AP)Access Point (AP)Begin the Communications FlowBegin the Communications Flow

Access Points Access Points transmit data transmit data downstream plus a downstream plus a beacon to tell beacon to tell SMsSMswhen to send their when to send their datadataSMsSMs are then are then assigned their assigned their ““turnturn”” for a for a ““timetime””

60º A

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Subscriber Modules (Subscriber Modules (SMsSMs))Transmit when itTransmit when it’’s their times their time

Access Points Access Points transmit data transmit data downstream plus a downstream plus a beacon to tell beacon to tell SMsSMswhen to send their when to send their datadataSMsSMs are then are then assigned their assigned their ““turnturn”” for a for a ““timetime””

60º A

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Network Network Communicates with Communicates with SMsSMs

Access Points are Access Points are designed to cover designed to cover a 60a 60ºº arcarcSubscriber Modules Subscriber Modules ((SMsSMs) within this ) within this arc have wireless arc have wireless access to the APaccess to the AP’’s s networknetwork

60º A

P

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AP

Extending CoverageExtending CoverageTwo Options for Targeted AreaTwo Options for Targeted Area

If you have a small area (low number of users) connect to a remoIf you have a small area (low number of users) connect to a remote te SM using:SM using:

One of the APs in a cluster, orOne of the APs in a cluster, orAn AP on a An AP on a ‘‘differentdifferent’’ frequency bandfrequency band

Remote SM Remote SM ‘‘wiredwired’’ to Remote APto Remote APUsed in mesh designs for hard to hit street polesUsed in mesh designs for hard to hit street poles

SM

AP

Same Frequency

as Cluster Group

Different Frequency from Cluster Group

Uplink

Downlink

CMM = Cluster Managment CMM = Cluster Managment Module; AP = Access Point; APC Module; AP = Access Point; APC

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CMM SynchronizationCMM SynchronizationAPs Need to Transmit at the Same TimeAPs Need to Transmit at the Same Time

APC

CMM = Cluster Management CMM = Cluster Management Module; SM = Subscriber Module; Module; SM = Subscriber Module; AP = Access Point; APC = Access AP = Access Point; APC = Access

Point ClusterPoint Cluster 3939

CMM Synchronization CMM Synchronization SMsSMs Transmit while APs Are SilentTransmit while APs Are Silent

APC

CMM = Cluster Management CMM = Cluster Management Module; GPS = Global Positioning Module; GPS = Global Positioning Satellite; SNMP = Simple Network Satellite; SNMP = Simple Network

Management ProtocolManagement Protocol 4040

CMM 2 and CMMmicroCMM 2 and CMMmicro

Similarities:Similarities:Weatherized enclosures (note, the Weatherized enclosures (note, the CMMmicroCMMmicro’’ssexternal power supply is NOT weatherized)external power supply is NOT weatherized)AutoAuto--negotiates to match 100 negotiates to match 100 baseTbaseT or 10 or 10 baseTbaseT, , also full or half duplexalso full or half duplexProvides GPSProvides GPS--based system synchronizationbased system synchronization

Additional Differences: Additional Differences: CMMmicro can be managed with SNMPCMMmicro can be managed with SNMPCMMmicro includes a web browser interface for CMMmicro includes a web browser interface for Status, Configuration, GPS Status and other web Status, Configuration, GPS Status and other web pages.pages.

CMM = Cluster Management CMM = Cluster Management Module; GPS = Global Positioning Module; GPS = Global Positioning Satellite; AP = Access Point; DC = Satellite; AP = Access Point; DC =

Direct Current; AC = Alternating Direct Current; AC = Alternating Current (Commercial Power)Current (Commercial Power) 4141

CMMCMM--22““UnmanagedUnmanaged”” SwitchSwitch

1.1. Ethernet switchEthernet switch2.2. Data Data ““uplinkuplink”” portport3.3. GPS ReceiverGPS Receiver4.4. GPSGPS--toto--AP portsAP ports5.5. EthernetEthernet--toto--AP AP

““datadata”” portsports6.6. DC Power DC Power ““inin””7.7. DC Power cableDC Power cable8.8. AC Power AC Power ““inin””

9.9. Spare Fuse (This CMM Spare Fuse (This CMM uses direct AC Power) uses direct AC Power)

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(1) External Power Supply is NOT (1) External Power Supply is NOT weatherized; CMM = Cluster weatherized; CMM = Cluster

Managment Module; DC = Direct Managment Module; DC = Direct Current; GPS = Global Positioning Current; GPS = Global Positioning

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CMMmicroCMMmicroA A ““ManagedManaged”” SwitchSwitch

1.1. Managed 8Managed 8--port Ethernet port Ethernet SwitchSwitch

2.2. Override SwitchOverride Switch3.3. GPS ReceiverGPS Receiver4.4. DC Power Connectors (external DC Power Connectors (external

power supply)power supply)5.5. GPS antenna connectorGPS antenna connector6.6. Power cables Power cables ““inin””7.7. GPS/CATGPS/CAT--5 data cables5 data cables(This CMM uses External Power (This CMM uses External Power

AdaptorAdaptor(1)(1)) )

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SynchronizationSynchronizationReduces System InterferenceReduces System Interference

AP5

AP4 AP3

AP2

AP1AP6

SM

AP1

AP2

AP3

AP4

AP5

AP6

Most APstransmit “here”

One AP is not in sync

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Supporting SoftwareSupporting SoftwareAuthentication, Management, Authentication, Management,

UpgradingUpgradingCanopyCanopy™™ Systems have software tools to Systems have software tools to help:help:

Authenticate devices: BAM (Bandwidth and Authenticate devices: BAM (Bandwidth and Authentication Manager)Authentication Manager)

Manage networks: PrizmEMSManage networks: PrizmEMS™™ (Prizm (Prizm Element Management System)Element Management System)

Easily upgrade components: CNUT (Canopy Easily upgrade components: CNUT (Canopy Network Upgrade Tool)Network Upgrade Tool)

Bandwidth Authentication Manager

(BAM)

Why use the BAM?Why use the BAM?CanopyCanopy’’s BAM software provides a central control s BAM software provides a central control point for network security and data transmission:point for network security and data transmission:

BAM authenticates each SM that attempts to register to an BAM authenticates each SM that attempts to register to an AP on the network.AP on the network.Data transmission rates can be set on a perData transmission rates can be set on a per--SM basis, SM basis, allowing operators to offer tiered service levels.allowing operators to offer tiered service levels.Floating licenses for Authentication Access AP and Floating licenses for Authentication Access AP and Advantage SM modules offer flexibility in operations.Advantage SM modules offer flexibility in operations.Operators can disable an individual SM and retain the Operators can disable an individual SM and retain the configuration data for easy reconfiguration data for easy re--enablement.enablement.BAM Release 2.1 supports VLAN configurations.BAM Release 2.1 supports VLAN configurations.

BAM ComponentsBAM Components

License: per APLicense: per APLicense management software from License management software from MacrovisionMacrovisionSoftware: BAM (CDSoftware: BAM (CD--ROM)ROM)CPU: Pentium III processor, 256 MB memory, 20 GB CPU: Pentium III processor, 256 MB memory, 20 GB hard drivehard driveDatabase Server: Database Server:

MySQLMySQL or or PostgreSQLPostgreSQLOpen Database Connectivity (ODBC) interfaceOpen Database Connectivity (ODBC) interfaceRADIUS server, but BAM cannot update the data stored by RADIUS server, but BAM cannot update the data stored by RADIUSRADIUS

Operating System:Operating System:Red Hat Enterprise Linux v3 (BAM release 2.1)Red Hat Enterprise Linux v3 (BAM release 2.1)

Sample BAM in a Canopy Sample BAM in a Canopy NetworkNetwork

SM

SM

AP

Engine SSE

BAM serveron EnterpriseLinux®

Operator IP Network Internet

Database Floatinglicenses

License serv erLicense server

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Software toolsSoftware toolsBAM InterfaceBAM Interface

PrizmEMSPrizmEMS SystemSystemPrizmEMS constantly monitors

the network……

…so you are alerted to problems before your customer calls you.

Network Management and the Network Management and the Canopy Enterprise MIBCanopy Enterprise MIB

The term MIB refers to a collection of specifications, and also The term MIB refers to a collection of specifications, and also to the to the actual values in a database. actual values in a database. The compiled MIB consists of all the managed objects, and the The compiled MIB consists of all the managed objects, and the variables needed for communication and control between a variables needed for communication and control between a managing system (SNMP) and managed systems (Canopy modules). managing system (SNMP) and managed systems (Canopy modules). The Canopy Enterprise MIB standard is documented in ASN.1 The Canopy Enterprise MIB standard is documented in ASN.1 (Abstract Syntax Notation One) language. (Abstract Syntax Notation One) language. The Canopy Enterprise MIB specification consists of five MIB texThe Canopy Enterprise MIB specification consists of five MIB text t files that are loaded or compiled into the network management files that are loaded or compiled into the network management station (NMS) so it can manage the Canopy network. station (NMS) so it can manage the Canopy network. The Canopy MIB is organized as five interrelated sets of MIB The Canopy MIB is organized as five interrelated sets of MIB definitions (five text files).definitions (five text files).

Canopy MIB Definition FilesCanopy MIB Definition Files

Textual Conventions MIB contains Canopy specific Textual Conventions MIB contains Canopy specific textual conventions.textual conventions.Registration MIB contains registrations for global Canopy Registration MIB contains registrations for global Canopy related items such as the identity of products, product related items such as the identity of products, product components, and other MIB related items.components, and other MIB related items.Box MIB contains Canopy box or module level (AP, SM, Box MIB contains Canopy box or module level (AP, SM, and Backhaul) MIB definitions.and Backhaul) MIB definitions.AP MIB contains Canopy Access Point and Backhaul AP MIB contains Canopy Access Point and Backhaul Timing Master specific MIB definitions.Timing Master specific MIB definitions.SM MIB contains Canopy SM and Backhaul Timing Slave SM MIB contains Canopy SM and Backhaul Timing Slave specific MIB definitions.specific MIB definitions.

PrizmEMS System in ContextPrizmEMS System in Context

The PrizmEMS system could be one of many element management systems that monitors a portion of a large network and provides data to the network management system in support of network-wide operations.

Care Maintenance

Copper Channelized svcs Fiber Wireless

Copper EMS T1 EMS Fiber EMS MotorolaPrizmEMS

Business Mgmt OS

Billing Provisioning

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Canopy Network Updater Tool(CNUT)

CNUT OverviewCNUT Overview

Gives network operators the ability to Gives network operators the ability to manage software and firmware upgrades manage software and firmware upgrades across their entire network from one across their entire network from one locationlocation

No visits to individual modulesNo visits to individual modulesControlled updates in proper sequenceControlled updates in proper sequenceProvides status report and activity logsProvides status report and activity logs

Use the Hardware Scheduler Extension to Use the Hardware Scheduler Extension to enable/disable the Hardware Scheduling enable/disable the Hardware Scheduling featurefeature

Using CNUTUsing CNUT

CNUT software and the Hardware Scheduler CNUT software and the Hardware Scheduler Enable Extension can be downloaded at no Enable Extension can be downloaded at no charge from the Canopy website.charge from the Canopy website.Download the Canopy software upgrade Download the Canopy software upgrade package from the Canopy website.package from the Canopy website.Test the upgrade on a small portion of your Test the upgrade on a small portion of your network.network.Use CNUT to upgrade a standalone unit, an AP Use CNUT to upgrade a standalone unit, an AP sector, or the entire network.sector, or the entire network.

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Overview of a CanopyOverview of a Canopy™™ SystemSystemSummarySummary

Multiple elements comprise a system:Multiple elements comprise a system:Hardware: APs, Hardware: APs, SMsSMs, , CMMsCMMs, , BHsBHs, T1/E1 , T1/E1 MulitplexersMulitplexers, Surge , Surge SupressorsSupressorsSoftware: PrizmEMS, BAM, CNUTSoftware: PrizmEMS, BAM, CNUT

Designing a network requires knowledge Designing a network requires knowledge of all the elementsof all the elementsSelection of Radio Frequencies is key!Selection of Radio Frequencies is key!Flexibility in the nonFlexibility in the non--licensed space is the licensed space is the benefit to building with Canopybenefit to building with Canopy