Maximizing PMP network performance in high noise environments Jeremy Vincent epmp Channel Manager
Real World Performance in UL Spectrum Real world performance is effected by many factors Noise non specific RF radiadon Interference Other transmifers operadng at high power and/or in close proximity Equipment Ability to tolerate or overcome noise and interference while using available spectrum most efficiently Antennas gain, beamwidth, side lobes and front-to-back rado 2
Tools to overcome the impediments Unlicensed spectrum is congested! Technologies that increase interference tolerance to provide higher performance and consistent latency under external interference GPS SynchronizaNon provides a solid foundanon for your network s deployment and growth Rate adapt algorithms adjust radio operadon automadcally to boost performance and resilience Dynamic Filtering can help filter out interference from adjacent bands Beamforming/Beamsteering reduces the interference from muldple sources by using a narrow beam (vs wide sector beam) 3
How much beter is 802.11ac Advantages of ac More SpaDal (MIMO) Streams results in more throughput Wider Channels result in more throughput Higher ModulaDon results in higher throughput Wave 2 MU-MIMO Disadvantages of ac More SpaDal Streams requires higher SNR Wider channels receive more noise and more interference Higher ModulaDon requires very good SNR How does ac help in real outdoor condidons 4
Achievable MCS levels at different SNR Worst Real-word SNR Average Real-word SNR Best Real-word SNR 5 Table from wlanpros.com
How to improve SNR (higher SNR=more throughput) Increase Signal Higher Transmit power Higher Gain antennas How Higher the befer, but limited by FCC Both for SM and AP Lower Noise and Interference Narrow Channels How Use the narrowest channel possible Narrow Beam antennas Both for SM and AP (sector 90 vs 120) Beamforming (epmp 2000 and Medusa) Antennas with befer FB rado Synchronize co-located radios Receive Filtering Spend more money! GPS sync at the APs Use narrow/dynamic filtering (Hypure) efordfy 6
WiFi chipset based PMP systems Performance Comparison in the presence of Noise Noise Free 802.11n 802.11ac 1000 2000 Good Best BeFer BeFer Moderate Noise + Interference 802.11n 802.11ac 1000 2000 Good Good Best Best Typical/High Noise + Interference 802.11n 802.11ac 1000 2000 Good Good BeFer Best 7
Real World Performance The results - as interference levels increase, epmp keeps going. Throughput - Mbps 100 90 80 70 60 50 40 30 20 10 0 epmp1000 Comp LOW MODERATE HIGH SEVERE Interference Levels 8
epmp 2000 epmp 1000 Best in Class interference tolerance GPS Sync efordfy epmp 2000 - Adds significant advantages in interference tolerance + Intelligent Filtering Beam steering 9
Primary Self Interference AP6 AP1 Each AP is transmigng at a different Dme SM AP5 AP4 C M M AP3 AP2 AP1 AP2 AP3 AP4 AP5 AP6 AP: Access Point Copyright 2015 Cambium Networks, Ltd. All rights reserved. 10
GPS Sync Eliminates Primary Self Interference AP6 AP1 Each AP is transmigng at the SAME Dme RM AP5 AP4 AP3 AP2 AP1 AP2 AP3 AP4 AP5 AP6 AP: Access Point Copyright 2015 Cambium Networks, Ltd. All rights reserved. 11
What Does it Do For You? Within A Sectorized Site One Site with 2 Channels Across A ConNguous Network The EnNre Network with 4 Channels Copyright 2015 Cambium Networks, Ltd. All rights reserved. 12
Intelligent Filtering Concept StaNc Filter 5.825 GHz Interference from Neighboring Channels ImpacNng the Radio Dynamic Filter RADIO Clean Channel Selected Channel Selected Channel 5.125 GHz StaNc Filter Dynamic Filter Spectrum TradiNonal Fixed Filter Makes radio suscepdble to neighboring channel interference Cambium s Intelligent Filtering Wraps around selected channel, filtering out interference from neighboring channels 13
Smart Beamforming Concept ))) NOISE
Smart Beamforming On channel Interferer 70 Mbps (vrs 20) +20 deg +10 deg 65 Mbps (vrs 15) 0 deg 60 Mbps (vrs 15) epmp SM -10 deg 20 Mbps (vrs 10) -20 deg 10 Mbps (vrs 10) On channel Interferer 15
epmp 2000 Smart Antenna epmp 2000 Exclusive Enables Smart Beamforming Does Not Replace Sector Antenna (Uplink Only) Wide Frequency Range: 5150 5970 MHz 16
New 5 GHz epmp Sector Antenna (1000&2000) Frequency Reuse: Designed for ABAB channel re-use (two channels covering four sectors), the sector antenna has a 35 db front to back rado. Channel Flexibility: Consistent gain from 4.9 to 6.0 GHz. Consistent Coverage: Excellent null fill. Designed for the Installer: Small compact design, integrated epmp 1000 and 2000 radio mount and GPS antenna integradon. Predictable Performance: The sector antenna is integrated into Cambium Networks LINKPlanner. The 3D model shows coverage at all elevadons and across the azimuth. Key SpecificaDons 18 dbi gain 4.9 to 5.9 GHz 90 degree (3 db beam width) 120 degree (6 db beam width) Front/Back RaDo: 35 db 2 x N-Type Connectors IP 66 ruggedizadon 17
epmp 2000 System 18
epmp Porkolio (APs) Access Points epmp 2000 5 GHz Full $599 Lite $309 epmp 1000 5 GHz and 2.4 GHz models Full $499 Lite $209 19
epmp Porkolio (SMs) Subscriber Modules Force 180 5 GHz $99 Force 200 5 GHz $129 2.4 GHz $139 CSM 5 GHz and 2.4 GHz models $99 ISM 2.4 GHz $99 20
epmp Porkolio Sector Antennas 5 GHz Sector Antenna 90 and 120 degree $209 2.4 GHz Sector Antenna 90 and 120 degree models $289 21
Cost effecnve migranon with epmp Elevate epmp AP epmp SM UBNT Allow epmp SW to be loaded onto 3rd party SMs with similar architecture as epmp. Allow inter-operadon of 3rd party SMs to epmp access points. Create a network with virtual epmp SMs or a hybrid network and provide similar performance as a nadve all epmp HW network. MikroDk 22
Scope of epmp Elevate All licensing is managed at the AP (epmp2000 & epmp1000) Actual SM SW is free to download and installable to as many units AP controls how many non epmp devices are allowed connecdon to a pardcular AP This allows all control to remain within Cambium s secure licensing infrastructure Licensing at $35MSRP per non epmp SM connecdng to an epmp AP 23
Interference your days are numbered 24
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