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Introduction and Concept
ePMP™ Elevate allows the network operator, by remotely or locally software upgrading each ePMP Elevate-
compatible subscriber device and installing an ePMP 1000 or
e
PMP 2000 access point, to receive substantial
network performance and scalability benefits without requiring new subscriber hardware or physical
installations. This Quick Start Guide provides guidance through the preparation and migration process using
ePMP Elevate.
Migration Step 1: Review the ePMP Elevate Prerequisite Checklist
Please reference the information in this section to ensure a smooth ePMP Elevate migration experience.
Caution!
The ePMP Elevate migration process does require a brief system outage during access
point transition. Please plan migration windows appropriately to minimize customer impact. Careful
preparation and device pre-configuration will reduce resultant system downtime.
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-PARTY SUBSCRIBER MODULE REQUIREMENTS/ACTIONS
Verify that your subscriber device is ePMP Elevate-compatible.
Visit the
ePMP Elevate website
for an up-to-date listing of ePMP Elevate-compatible 802.11n devices.
All subscriber devices must be capable of 3
rd
-party software (ePMP Elevate) installation.
e
PMP Elevate devices may operate only as subscriber modules. ePMP Elevate does not support
device operation in point-to-point, access point, or standard Wi-Fi modes.
Verify that your subscriber native software version is supported
XM/XW software version 5.6.6 is recommended. Other software versions not officially tested.
Verify/configure your current network’s Network Mode.
If your current network is operating in Router mode, the network must be configured to operate in
Bridge mode prior to ePMP Elevate transition.
Verify/configure your current network’s Channel Size.
All subscribers must be configured with a channel width of 10 MHz, 20 MHz, or 40 MHz prior to ePMP
Elevate transition.
Record all subscriber RSSI (Received Signal Strength Indicator) and SNR (Signal-to-Noise Ratio)
metrics prior to transition.
Verify WPA2 Pre-shared Key settings. After upgrade ePMP Elevate subscribers are configured with
the default ePMP WPA2 Pre-shared Key of
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. If the ePMP access point has been
configured with a new, non-default WPA2 Pre-shared Key, this key must be configured on all network
subscribers to allow network entry.
FREQUENCY SUPPORT AND REGULATORY CERTIFICATIONS
Upgraded ePMP Elevate subscriber modules support operation in the frequency range 5150 – 5980 MHz.
Upon upgrading to ePMP Elevate subscribers will be configured to scan all available frequencies to facilitate
network entry.
Caution!
The user must ensure that deployed ePMP products operate in accordance to local regulatory limits. ePMP
and ePMP Elevate-compatible devices may not share regulatory certifications in all regions.
Some 3rd-party radio devices were originally FCC-certified and labeled to operate in the 5.8 GHz frequency
range only. An ePMP Elevate upgrade enables 3rd-party radios to operate within the U-NII-1 through U-NII-
4 frequency band range 5150 – 5980 MHz. To ensure FCC regulatory compliance for ePMP Elevate-upgraded
radio devices:
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A new label must be applied to the device with the updated FCC ID clearly visible. 3rd-party radio
manufacturers support FCC label requests online (labels are shipped directly).
