PTP 450 Configuration and User Guide
System management
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The Time Zone option is configurable on the BHM’s Time Configuration page, and may be
used to offset the received NTP time to match the operator’s local time zone. When set on
the BHM, the offset is set for the entire sector (BHSs is notified of the current Time Zone
upon initial registration). If a Time Zone change is applied, the BHSs are notified of the
change in a best effort fashion, meaning some BHSs may not pick up the change until the
next re-registration. Time Zone changes are noted in the Event Log of the BHM and BHS.
A BHM which is receiving NTP date and time information from an NTP server or from a
GPS synchronization source may be used as an NTP server. Any client which has IP
connectivity to the BHM may request NTP date and time information from the BHM. No
additional configuration (other than the BHM receiving valid NTP data) is required to use
the BHM as an NTP server.
Wireless Manager (WM)
Cambium Networks Wireless Manager 4.0 is recommended for managing PTP 450
networks. You can achieve better uptime through better visibility of your network with the
Cambium Wireless Manager. This network management software tool offers breakthrough
map-based visualization capabilities using embedded Google maps, and combined with
advanced configuration, provisioning, alerting and reporting features you can control your
entire outdoor wireless network including Point-to-Multipoint and Point-to-Point solutions
as well as other SNMP enabled devices. With its powerful user interface you can not only
be able to control your network's access, distribution and backhaul layers, but can also
have visibility to WLAN sites and be able to quickly launch indoor network management
systems. Some key features of Wireless Manager are:
Template-Based Configuration:
With Wireless Manager's user-defined templates
you can accelerate the process for the configuration of the devices you add to your
network resulting in quicker and easier deployments. The template-based functionality
provides an automated way to configure large numbers of network devices with just a
few mouse clicks, and can be scheduled to occur at any time via Wireless Manager's
Task Scheduler.
Ultralight Thin Client:
With the growing mobile workforce it is important to have
access to the status of your network at any time. With Wireless Manager you can view
the status and performance of your entire wireless network via a compact web
interface accessible by your smart phone.
Map-Based Visualization:
Wireless Manager overlays sophisticated real-time
information about your network elements onto building layouts and dynamic Google
maps. Visuals can be scaled to view an entire city or building or a specific area, floor or
link.
High Availability Architecture Support:
Wireless Manager offers a high availability
option, providing a highly reliable and redundant network management solution that
ensures you always have management access to your network.
High Scalability:
The enhanced Wireless Manager offers you server scalability with
support for up to 10,000 nodes as well as support for distributed server architecture.
Cambium’s Wireless Manager 4.0 available for download at
http://www.cambiumnetworks.com/support/management-tools/wireless-manager/
