Changes to LINKPlanner

This is a list of the main changes that have been made to the LINKPlanner application since version 4.0.0

Changes since version 5.0.0

Changes in version 5.7.3

New or changed features

  • General

    • Added support for UTM and MGRS coordinate system. This feature is only available for Windows users.
  • PTP 820/850

    • Added 375 MHz T/R Spacing for PTP 820A with RFU-D HP under the 8 GHz band and “Other” regulation.
    • Added 315 MHz and 322 MHz T/R Spacing for PTP 820A with RFU-D under the 15 GHz band and “ETSI” regulation.
    • Added Commscope HX10-11W-6GF antenna in 11 GHz band for licensed PTP 820/850 products.
    • Added AC/DC converter part N000000L054 to the optional extras of PTP 820A, PTP 820G and PTP 850C products.
    • Retired PTP 820G Single Modem part and replaced with Dual Modem part.
    • Retired PTP 820C product in all bands.
  • 60 GHz cnWave

    • Removed multipath availability calculations for 60 GHz cnWave products. Only rain availability is calculated for the product.
  • PTP 700

    • Extended Azimuth offset range to +/- 60 degrees for Scan Loss Calculation

Bug Fixes

  • Corrected PTP 820A with RFU-D HP TX powers
  • Ensured that the correct ODU parts are selected for the PTP 820A product with T/R spacing of 530 MHz in the 11 GHz band.
  • Removed 2.5 Gbps throughput limit for the PTP 820A product with Fiber Optic cable.
  • Resolved the issue that occurred when deleting an AP with the same name.
  • Ensured the correct modulation modes are listed for 7 MHz and 14 MHz bandwidths under Canadian regulations.
  • Removed “viewRefreshMode” from the KML template to resolve errors encountered when loading KML files into Google Earth with the “Abort file load on any error” option enabled.
  • Resolved the issue causing LINKPlanner to crash when selecting the PTP 700 C-Only product with White color and Lite (retired) capacity.

Changes in version 5.7.2

New or changed features

  • PTP 820/850

    • Added PTP 820A with RFU-D in the Lower 6 GHz, Upper 6 GHz, 7 GHz, 8 GHz, 11 GHz, 13 GHz, 15 GHz, 18 GHz and 23 GHz band.
    • Added PTP 820A with RFU-D HP in the Lower 6 GHz, Upper 6 GHz, 7 GHz, 8 GHz and 11 GHz band.
    • Added 375 MHz T/R Spacing for PTP 820G with RFU-C under the 8 GHz band and “Other” regulation.
    • Added 160 MHz bandwidth for PTP 850C under “Other” regulation.
    • Added 80 MHz bandwidth for PTP 850C, PTP 820S, PTP 820C HP, PTP 820F with RFU-D/RFU-D HP and PTP 820A with RFU-D/RFU-D HP products under the Upper 6 GHz band and ETSI regulation.
    • Updated ETSI 80 MHz MRMC script for PTP 850C, PTP 820F with RFU-D/RFU-D HP and PTP 820A with RFU-D/RFU-D HP.
    • Added 112 MHz bandwidth for PTP 820F with RFU-D/RFU-D HP and PTP 820A with RFU-D/RFU-D HP in the 11 GHz band and ETSI regulation.
    • Updated the default Ethernet Configuration option to L1 Link Bonding for Multiband configurations.
  • PTP 700

    • Allowed PTP 700 BSA to calculate Scan Losses based on the entered alignment error angles.
  • General

    • Increased height precision to 1 decimal place
    • Retired QoE Accelerator Hardware

Bug Fixes

  • Corrected the PTP700 C+I BOM to add the correct ODU part when the external antenna is selected.
  • Reversed the retirement of the PT700 C+I HCMP product. Added Color and Capacity fields.

Changes in version 5.7.1

New or changed features

  • PTP 820/850

    • Added PTP 820A with RFU-D in NTIA 7, 8 and 15 GHz bands.
    • Introduced 7, 8, 13 and 15 GHz PTP 850C radios.
    • Reversed the retirement of PTP 820C HP product
    • Added N000000L129 PSU as an optional extra for PTP 820G product.
  • PTP 700

    • Added new 4.4 to 5.9 GHz 2ft and 3ft parabolic grid antennas for PTP 700.
    • Added TX2000 as a sync option and Power source for PTP 700
    • Marked cnPulse sync option as retired.
  • ePMP

    • Retired ePMP Force 300-13L product.
  • PMP 450

    • Retired 900 MHz and 2.4 GHz PMP 450 Products.
  • 60 GHz cnWave

    • Removed V3000 single pack antenna C600500D001.
  • BOM Estimator

    • Removed XMS Cloud Subscription Parts from WiFi BOM Estimator.
  • General

    • AC power Injector N000065L001 replaced with C000000L141.

Bug Fixes

  • Corrected Maximum range for ePMP 11ac and 11ax products in both “ePTP” and “PTP” ePMP PTP Mode.
  • The user interference level fields are now available in the PMP installation report’s performance section.
  • Fixed the issue of displaying MCS mapping in performance summary when Maximum MCS is different at each end of the link.
  • Removed “Multiple Ethernet without LAG” Ethernet Configuration option for PTP 850C.
  • Updated default priority of ePMP SM products, so that ePMP SM products defaults to low gain Integrated SM products.

Changes in version 5.7.0

New or changed features

  • ePMP

    • ePMP 11ax updates

      • Added support for ePMP 4500, ePMP 4500L, ePMP Force 4525, ePMP Force 4525L, Force 400C and Force 425 products to the PMP side.
      • Added support for ePMP 4600, ePMP 4600L, ePMP Force 4625, ePMP Force 4600C products to the PMP side.
      • Added TDD support for ePMP 4500/4600 products in PTP mode.
      • Updated Transmit Power levels for ePMP Force 400C, ePMP Force 425, ePMP 4500L, ePMP Force 4525, ePMP Force 4525L, ePMP Force 4600C
      • Adding GPS Receiver automatically to the BOM for ePMP Force 4625 product.
    • Retired 2.4 GHz ePMP 1000 product.

  • PMP 450

    • Added initial support for PMP 450v 4x4 AP and SM product to the PMP side of the LINKPlanner, using existing single carrier functionality. Carrier aggregation will be added in future releases.
  • PTP 670/700

    • Added support for PTP700 BSA (Beam Steer Antenna) product to the PTP mode.
  • cnWave 5G Fixed

    • Updated sensitivity levels for cnWave 5G Fixed to Release 3.1.1.
  • cnReach

    • Updated ETSI channel selection in UHF 406-430 MHz band to allow half bandwidth synthesizer step sizes to give more channel options.
  • PTP 820

    • Retired PTP 820C in U6 GHz, 8GHz, 10GHz, 13GHz, 15GHz, 24GHz, 26GHz, 28GHz, 32GHz and 38GHz bands.
    • Retired PTP 820C in 7 GHz band for ETSI and NTIA regulations
    • Retired PTP 820C HP in 8GHz and 11 GHz bands and 7 GHz ETSI.
    • Retired PTP 820E ESE and PTP 820E ESP products.
  • 60 GHz cnWave:

    • Included interference field on the mesh link panel when interference levels are set on DN. Interference levels can now be adjusted on the individual mesh links.

Bug Fixes

  • Prevented Min IP Predicted Availability value going below zero on performance summary of PTP 2+0 configuration.
  • Fixed the issue where second band selection is disabled after initial selection for PTP 550E 2+0 configuration.
  • Fixed issue of cnPulse being aggregated across sites in the network BOM
  • Removed Tolly Mix frame size option for PTP 850E.
  • Corrected PTP 850E throughput values to show Layer 2 the same as the other products, rather than Layer 1.
  • Corrected Canadian compliance of 11 GHz Cambium Networks 4ft C1000082D049 antenna
  • Fixed issue of showing incorrect gain in the antenna selection pop-up window.
  • Corrected PMP 450 family sensitivity levels for MIMO-A modulation modes

Changes in version 5.6.9

New or changed features

  • ePMP

    • ePMP 11ax updates:

      • Added support for ePMP 4500L, ePMP Force 4525, ePMP Force 4525L products to the PTP side.
      • Added support for ePMP 4600L, ePMP Force 4625, ePMP Force 4600C products to the PTP side.
      • Extended support for ePMP Force 400C and ePMP Force 425 products in 5.9 GHz and L6 band.
    • Added connectorized antenna options to FCC/IC bands in PMP AP mode.

  • cnMatrix

    • Added support for EX3000 switches to BOM Estimator.
  • 60 GHz cnWave

    • Added Accuracy parameter to the cnMaestro compatible Node file export.
    • Added sector azimuth lines to the 60 GHz cnWave DNs in the map views and Google Earth exports.
  • cnWave 5G Fixed

    • Included Mu-MIMO throughput values in the AP Performance Summary.
    • Added Mu-MIMO information to the Installation and Proposal reports.
  • PTP 670/700

    • Retired 4.9 to 5.9 GHz, Dual-Pol 90 Degree Sector Antenna with N-type connectors, included ePMP variant of the same antenna with RP-SMA connectors, which can be used as a replacement.
  • PTP 820/850:

    • Updated v5 Pathloss radio files to use PL50_ASCII_RADIO_SPEC_04 format.
    • Generated adaptive modulation Pathloss radio files.
  • General

    • Added capabilities to set the size of the APs in the offline map view.

Bug Fixes

  • PTP 850C - Restricted Radio with Pre-Loaded Software Licenses only to North America.
  • PTP 820/850 - Increased Maximum receive level threshold.
  • Corrected PTP 670/700 Mounting Brackets parts in the BOM.
  • cnWave 5G - Corrected Mu-MIMO grouping limit when bandwidth is greater than or equal to 100 MHz
  • Corrected issue of 60 GHz cnWave products not respecting conducted power limits on AP when user limits selected.
  • Adding correct BIAB parts to the BOM, when “Power from switch” option selected for 60 GHz cnWave V1000/V2000 products.
  • Corrected default interference levels for 60 GHz cnWave on sector 2.
  • Fixed bug in 60GHz cnWave, which errored when sites in the sector warnings are using Unicode names
  • Prevented the “Highlight AP” feature in the offline map from hanging when the map contains DNs with mesh links attached.
  • Added “Power from switch” option for 3 GHz PMP 450m, to power the LPU.

Changes in version 5.6.8

New or changed features

  • cnWave 5G Fixed

    • Added high level Mu-MIMO throughput results, grouping and spatial multiplexing gain
    • Updated sensitivity values and increased throughput rates
  • 60 GHz cnWave

    • Added Asymmetric TDD for PTP links
    • Updated throughput rates for both PTP and PMP
    • Added Bridge in a Box parts to the BOM for V1000 and V2000 links
  • ePMP

    • Retired Force 300-13 and Force 200
    • Added 11 Deg RF Elements Ultrahorn Antenna
  • PTP 820/850

    • Added new bundled PTP 850C radios and license key part numbers
    • Updated capacity license keys
    • Updated PTP 820/850 sensitivity values
  • WiFi

    • Added support for XE3-4TN
    • Retired e430H, e500, e501S, e502S, e505 and ePMP 1000 Hotspot
    • Updated part numbers for XE3-4 and XV2-2 for new product revision
  • cnMaestro

    • Added cnMaestro-X and Cambium Care Advanced Upgrade parts automatically to the BOM for WiFi 6 radios, cnMatrix Switches, cnWave 5G Fixed and cnWave 60 GHz (cnMaestro-X only)
  • General

    • Added Crown Castle towers to the online map (between releases)
    • Automatically populate tower email with asset identifiers

Bug Fixes

  • Allow the user to create short links (>= 1m)
  • Fixed issues in the PTP Performance Details tables when modulation modes are restricted and remote product is changed
  • Replaced Maximum Obstruction row with Fresnel Zone Clearance in PTP and PMP Installation reports
  • Corrected issue with PTP 820/850 Link C of 4+0 not updating FSPL and Gaseous Absorption Loss on band change
  • Prevent the cable selection from appearing when the product does not support it.
  • Added warning message for PTP 670/700 when there is no RF cable added to the BOM

Changes in version 5.6.7

New or changed features

  • 60 GHz cnWave

    • Added Channel Bonding (CB2) for V3000.
    • ETSI/Israel regulations updated for 60GHz cnWave products.
    • Added the capability to export cnMaestro compatible Node and Link files for quicker provisioning.
  • cnWave 5G Fixed

    • Added 26 GHz Australia regulation
    • Expanded Frequency range for 26 GHz “Other” to 27.5 GHz
    • Updated B1000 antenna pattern
  • PTP 820/850

    • Updated PTP 850C to the wideband radios at 11 GHz.
    • Added 112 MHz bandwidth for PTP 850C at 11 GHz.
    • Added new Sentinel antennas for PTP 820 and PTP 850 radios.
    • Updated capacity for 850E with and without Link Bonding.
    • Added AC+DC power to Optional Extras of PTP 820G and PTP 820F.
  • ePMP Release 5.3

    • Added Radio Transmission Optimization option for 11ax radios.
  • PTP 550

    • Added Connectorized antenna options to FCC/IC bands.
  • PMP 450 Release 21.1.0.1

    • Updated Indonesia Regulatory limits in 5.8 GHz and 2.4 GHz band.
  • PTP 700

    • Updated Ruggedized Coupler loss
  • WiFi

    • Added support for XV2-22H to BOM Estimator.
    • Added support for XV2-21X to BOM Estimator.
    • Added support for XV2-23T to BOM Estimator.
    • Retired XH2-240 from BOM Estimator.

Bug Fixes

  • Modified Mesh Link table to reflect AP Name in the Left and Right Name columns, instead of site names and added sector number to DN Sector Links with column.
  • Ensure 60 GHz cnWave SMs update correctly when changing sector.
  • Added warnings to the 60 GHz cnWave if mesh links are within 20 deg separation zone.
  • Improved V5000 installation alignment and mechanical tilt angle information in the installation report.
  • Corrected cnWave 5G Fixed Best Server error, when some of the bandwidths do not support all the mod modes.
  • Added missing MC-ABC activation key to PTP 850C when the Link Type is 1+0 and Polarization is Vertical.
  • Corrected PTP 850E Parent Level Performance Summary Throughput when the configuration is Multiband 2+0 Link Bonding.
  • Fixed error while switching to 23GHz band from 80 GHz Multiband configuration.
  • Updated PTP 700 BOM for the 7/8 GHz radios to add one extra LPU and replaced the single RJ45 drop cable with the double RJ45 cable, when configuration is 1+1 and 2+0 internal sync
  • Removed internal ACM license part number (N000082L029) from PTP 820 optional extras
  • Ensure user set EIRP and Power values respect the power resolution step increment size for the given product.

Changes in version 5.6.6

New or changed features

  • 60 GHz cnWave

    • Added V2000 for PTP and as a CN in PMP
    • Added V3000 High Gain Radome
    • Added Node Type definition to Network Sites and additional export columns
    • Changed V3000 in PTP mode to use the single radio SKU
    • Added alignment tube automatically to V3000 equipment BOM
  • 28 GHz cnWave

    • Added 50 and 100 MHz channel bandwidths
    • Added Spatial Frequency calculation
  • PTP 820/850

    • Retired PTP 850S
  • WiFi/Switch

    • Added cnMaestro X Subscription part numbers to BOM Extras

Bug Fixes

  • 60 GHz cnWave - Re-enabled DL Performance in DN Performance Summary
  • PMP 450 N-to-N cable corrections
  • ePMP MP 3000 MicroPop corrected Surge Suppressor and Power Supply to 56V devices
  • Corrected aggregation of parts shared between CMM5 and other products and aggregation of cable products from optional extras
  • PTP 670 HCMP – Prevent ATEX/HAZLOC and non-ATEX/HAZLOC from interoperating
  • ePMP – mark CMM5 as retired and add TX2000 as a Synchronization Source
  • Removed incorrect license keys for PTP 820/850
  • PMP 450m – changed default to Mu-MIMO mode

Changes in version 5.6.5

New or changed features

  • PTP820/850 Rel 11.9

    • Added ETSI 224 MHz Bandwidth for 850C.
    • Added support for PTP 850E, 2+0 XPIC configuration with Link Bonding.
    • Removed 850C ETSI XPIC MRMC script restrictions on 28 MHz.
    • Removed 820C and 820G ETSI XPIC MRMC script restrictions on 28 MHz and 56 MHz.
    • Dual Feeder Clamp is now added for every 10 m by default instead of 1 m.
  • WiFi

    • Added support for XE5-8 to BOM Estimator
  • PMP 450 Release 21.1

    • Removed EIRP limits in 900 MHz for Brazil.
    • Added N-to-N cable to the BOM for PTP/PMP 450 connectorized products.
  • 28 GHz cnWave:

    • Updated BOM for BTS with default AC power supply.
    • Updated BOM for CPE with default CAT6 cable and grounding kit.
    • Updated Installation report.
  • 60 GHz cnWave:

    • Updated the default power supply for V5000 and V3000.
    • Added Golay codes at link levels.
  • ePMP

    • Retired ePMP 2000 product.

Bug Fixes

  • Corrected Transmit powers for PTP 850S 11 GHz band.
  • Ensured that 850E BOM lists Adaptive BW Key when ACMB enabled for all configurations.
  • Restricted available Maximum Mod Modes for PTP 820C, 3.5MHz BW, when using MC-ABC
  • Changed configuration of adaptive modes to automatically cover the full range of modes when the product changes to PTP850C or PTP820F.
  • Included the correct columns in the PTP Links table CSV export.
  • Corrected 60 GHz cnWave mesh performance charts when using different maximum modulation modes at each end.
  • Included 256QAM 0.94 Single and Dual Modulation mode for the 7/8 GHz of PTP700 HCMP.
  • Fixed issue when changing from 60 GHz to 2.5 GHz band
  • Enabled Best Server to run with Force 300 CSM as preferred SM product
  • Modified Best Server antenna order to prioritize current antennas in preference to obsolete antennas
  • Prevented PTP 850 products from offering “Power from switch” for DC power options.

Changes in version 5.6.4

Bug Fixes

  • Restored throughput aggregation at the parent (Aggregate) level on PTP 820 and PTP 850 2+x and 4+0 link types
  • Corrected PTP ePMP Force 300 CSM FCC part number
  • Added license key for Force 300 CSM when used as an Access Point
  • Changed PTP 820/850 Dual Feeder Clamp part number to a pack of 6, reducing quantity required
  • Fixed problems displaying the reflection lines in the path profile
  • Ensure that the L6 GHz / Force 300 CSM AP default antenna is valid

Changes in version 5.6.3

New or changed features

  • ePMP Release 4.7

    • Added Force 300 CSM as an AP option
    • Added Flexible Frame option for 11ac Access Points
    • Added DPI/Smart QOS license key to AP optional extras
    • ePMP 2000 Smart Beam-Forming antenna is now obsolete
  • PMP 450 Release 21

    • Added 5 GHz 450b Omni SM
    • Added 5ms Frame Period at 40 MHz bandwidth for PMP 450m
    • Increase Downlink Data range at 40 MHz bandwidth and 5ms frame size for all APs
    • Added GPS to optional extras for subscriber modules
    • Added nomadic license key to AP optional extras (except for PMP 450m)
    • Updated regulatory requirements for various countries
  • WiFi

    • Added support for XV2-2T1 to BOM Estimator
  • PTP 820/850

    • Added support for PTP 850E/850C Multiband with L1 Link Bonding
    • Updated PTP 850C to the wideband radios at 18 GHz
  • QoE

    • Added QoE devices to hub level BOMs in optional extras

Bug Fixes

  • Prevent switch warning errors on subscriber modules
  • Corrected Force 400/425 transmit power levels
  • Corrected 60 GHz cnWave channel planning error, when setting colors
  • Reinstated missing DC Connectors and Cables for PTP 820F
  • Ensured that “Use Clutter” setting is stored with project template
  • Added Feeder Clamps for PTP 820/850 Fiber drops
  • Corrected PTP 850C 4+0 L1 Link Bonding BOM
  • Updated ePMP 3000L default antenna to Cambium 90/120 Sector Antenna
  • Updated default PMP 450 SM to PMP 450b Mid-Gain
  • Prevented doubling of optional extras from PMP templates on an Access Point
  • Increased the display precision of Latitude and Longitude to 2 decimal places on seconds, when using deg:min:sec format.
  • Corrected cnMatrix rack mount optional extras

Changes in version 5.6.2

  • cnMatrix

    • Added support for TX1012 switch
  • WiFi

    • Added support for XE3-4 to BOM Estimator
  • PTP 820/850

    • Added support for PTP 850 products to choose PoE or DC power option
    • Added support for PTP 850C 4+0 with L1 Link Bonding
    • Updated PTP 850C to the wideband radios at 23 GHz
    • Added new 3ft 6 GHz antenna
  • PTP 670/700

    • Added new 4.4 to 5.9 GHz 2, 3, 4 and 6ft TAA antennas for PTP 700, where the 2, 3 and 4ft dishes have radomes
    • Added new 7.1 to 8.5 GHz 2, 3 and 4 ft TAA antennas with radomes for PTP 700
  • General

    • Minor updates to report formats
    • Added the default cable loss tooltip to the AP

Bug Fixes

  • ePMP - ensure the default SM matches the same WiFi mode (11n or 11ac) as the AP
  • ePMP Force 130 corrected power limits in the 5.1 GHz band

Changes in version 5.6.1

New or changed features

  • ePMP

    • Added Force 200L
    • Obsolete Force 190
  • 28 GHz cnWave

    • 56 MHz - corrected MCS 24 usage to downlink only
    • Updated product names to use B1000 and C100
    • Updated the BOM to add more default and optional items
  • 60 GHz cnWave

    • Added warranties and Cambium Care to the BOM
    • Added the Performance Summary pop-up report to PTP and mesh links
  • PTP 670/700

    • Changed PTP 670 default warranty to advanced replacement
  • General

    • Added data rates per mode to the PMP Installation report for all products
    • Updated Best Server Analysis to prevent multiple selections of Create
    • Obsolete some Optical Fiber Cable Lengths

Bug Fixes

  • cnRanger - added missing SFP Transceivers to Optional Extras
  • Prevent error when deleting multiple sites
  • 28 GHz cnWave - corrected errors when selecting certain modes in Best Server Analysis
  • Corrected rain availability calculation to use worst case of each direction rather than lowest fade margin
  • Corrected PTP 850C - 23 GHz frequency mapping to BOM parts
  • Corrected data rate units in Hub Performance Summary
  • Removed Spectrum Bridge link from TDWR warning

Changes in version 5.6.0

New or changed features

  • 28 GHz cnWave

    • Introduced 28 GHz cnWavein LINKPlanner

      • Available in PMP only, in 26 and 28 GHz frequency bands
  • cnMatrix

    • Added TX2028RF-P switch
  • 60 GHz cnWave

    • Added support for V1000 to V3000 PTP links
  • ePMP

    • Obsolete 5 GHz North America 11n products (Force 180, 190, 200 and ePMP 2000)
  • PTP 670/700

    • Added new 5 and 7-8 GHz TAA SP Antennas
  • General

    • Reduced the Excess Loss limit on Best Server Analysis for 28 GHz cnWave and 60 GHz cnWave to 0.5 dB for LOS links

Bug Fixes

  • Corrected ePTP Max ranges for 2 GHz ePMP and PTP 550 product types
  • Corrected PTP 850 Lower 6 GHz FCC/Canada bandwidth separation for 2+0 links
  • Removed cnRanger RRH DC Power Cable from 3 GHz BOM
  • Corrected rounding issue resulting in EIRP warning errors being incorrectly displayed

Changes in version 5.5.1

New or changed features

  • cnMatrix

    • Added Enterprise Switches to the BOM Estimator
    • Added a new column to Network Sites and Hubs tables to show whether it has a TX2000 Switch
  • cnReach

    • Added 1.4 GHz products
  • cnPilot

    • Added XV2-2T to WiFi BOM Estimator
  • PTP 820/850

    • Enabled remote mount options for PTP 820C 2+x SD links

    • PTP 820/850 Release 11.7 updates

      • Added 7 MHz bandwidth for PTP 820F with RFU-D
      • Added 160 MHz bandwidth for FCC PTP 850C
      • Enabled ATPC for PTP 850E
      • Updated SFP and LPU optional extras
    • Added 3.5 MHz bandwidth for PTP 820C/S

    • Added CSFP to PTP 850E optional extras

  • 60 GHz cnWave

    • Added an import capability from ANP to LINKPlanner
    • Removed DN-DN connectivity key and added new Alignment Tube
    • Added Mesh Links columns to AP Table and Hub view to show number of mesh links
  • ePMP

    • Obsolete ePMP 1000 in 2.5 and 5 GHz bands
  • PTP 670/700

    • Added new 5 GHz TAA HP Antennas
  • PMP 450

    • Updated SFP modules for PMP 450m
  • General

    • Added performance charts to PMP Links view
    • Added Rain Attenuation to PTP and AP Proposal Reports
    • Added ability to search by manufacturer in the Antenna tables

Bug Fixes

  • Allow copy/paste of areas of a 60 GHz cnWave network with mesh links, ensuring mesh link profiles are copied as well
  • Prevented indefinite rule processing error when copying 60 GHz cnWave AP and mesh links
  • Display a warning if the mesh link is outside the antenna elevation pattern
  • Ensure all menu options that assign PMP links support 30 subscribers for 60 GHz cnWave
  • Corrected BOM quantity errors for 80 GHz multiband for Capacity license keys and Gigabit Surge Suppressor
  • Corrected Modulation mode ordering in Performance Tables
  • Revert Coaxial Cable drum length for 30010195001 to 500m
  • Corrected issue setting band/regulation on PTP 550 2+0 links
  • Corrected ePTP Max ranges for 11n, 11ac and 11ax product types

Changes in version 5.5.0

New or changed features

  • cnMatrix

    • Added the capability to configure TX2000 switches on network and hub sites
    • Added the ability to choose to power individual PoE powered radios from the switch removing PoE and line cords from the BOM (unless part of a kit)
  • 60 GHz cnWave

    • Added mesh links to PMP side of LINKPlanner to prevent equipment duplication.
    • Updated V5000 antenna pattern
    • Corrected V3000 small footprint gain parameters
    • Updated optional power supplies and SFP parts in the BOM
    • Added support for cnHeat custom fields
  • ePMP

    • Added ePMP 3000L to PTP side of LINKPlanner
    • Added 5.1 GHz New Zealand regulations and updated 5.2 and 5.8 GHz
    • Updated India regulations
    • Added 4.9 GHz to Force 4xx radios
    • Updated PTP regulations for 11ac and 11ax products to support the same countries as 11n products
  • cnRanger

    • Added cnRanger 201 SM
  • PTP 670/700

    • Added 7-8 GHz HCMP support
    • Added TX2000 as a sync option for PTP 670
  • PMP 450

    • Added 5 MHz to CBRS bands
    • Added Canada and FCC countries for 450 MicroPop and 450b Connectorized
    • Updated downlink data ranges
    • Removed 3 GHz ETSI from PTP as not supported for PTP use.
  • PTP 820/850

    • Changed PTP 850E default power supply from 60W to 90W
    • Added new optional cables and accessories for PTP 820G
  • General

    • Changed the transmit power control to cap at minimum transmit power and moved the warnings to receive power level or EIRP limits.
    • Removed zero quantity BOM items from the proposal and installation reports
    • Obsolete CMM5 products

Bug Fixes

  • Ensured that the 60 GHz cnWave SM sector number updates when the AP azimuth changes
  • Fixed error creating PTP 850C 4+0 installation reports
  • Allow Unicode characters in custom antenna fields
  • Fixed issue creating complex PTP 700 links in the map view

Changes in version 5.4.5

New or changed features

  • ePMP

    • Added Force 300-25L
    • Added FCC support to ePMP 3000L and Force 300 radios where supported.
    • Added Lower 6 GHz support for Force 300-13L
    • Updated Transmit Power levels for ePMP 3000L and Force 300 CSM
    • Added ePTP mode for PTP 550/550E when using 1+0 Link Type
    • Added External GPS as an optional extra for ePMP 2000, 3000 and 3000L
  • PMP 450

    • Added PMP 450 MicroPop Connectorized option
    • Added PMP 450b Connectorized option
    • Added intermediate modulation modes on PMP 450m downlink for Release 20.1
  • PTP 820/850

    • Introduced 6 and 23 GHz PTP 850C radios
    • Added 4+0 link types for PTP 850C
    • Added new Canadian regulation at 13 GHz for all PTP 820 radios
    • Added Canadian minimum payload modulation mode restrictions for all bands up to 13 GHz and for FCC at 13 GHz
    • Updated modulation modes for PTP 850C/850S, primarily adds 4096 QAM option for Rel 11.5
    • Disabled 10 MHz bandwidth on PTP 850C as not yet supported
  • 60 GHz cnWave

    • Added Israel as a new country option
    • Added transmit power control to PTP and on the downlink as well as the existing uplink in PMP
    • Added new license key to enable mesh support as an optional extra
    • Added SM Height to the BOM Estimator to allow more accurate cabling estimates
  • Intelligent Positioner

    • Added Intelligent Positioner option to PTP/PMP 450i and PTP 670 for both PTP and at the SM in PMP
  • cnRanger

    • Added 15 MHz bandwidth in all frequency bands
  • PTP 700

    • Changed PTP 700 Power supply to TAA compliant part
  • cnPilot

    • Updated e410 radios to suffix B parts
  • General

    • Added the ability to quickly select all rows in a table using CTRL + a shortcut keys
    • Added rain attenuation column to PTP and PMP tables - this is the attenuation in dB/km at 0.01% Rain Rate.
    • In PMP changed SM transmit power control to limit at minimum transmit power, adding warnings to AP Receive Power if this takes the level above SM Target Receive Power.
    • Added a default template directory if previously blank.

Bug Fixes

  • Show Multipack quantities in the Subscriber Module BOM in the BOM Estimator instead of individual quantities.
  • Corrected SM Bearing from AP Boresight value to use offset AP coordinates rather than hub coordinates
  • Corrected new SM subscriber limit for 60 GHz cnWave to support subscribers on both DN sectors
  • Ensured 60 GHz cnWave sector 2 coordinates update when site is moved.
  • Automatically update the default modelled beamwidth in PMP Equipment Templates
  • Improved responsiveness when updating AP Equipment parameters, particularly for SM Range.
  • Fixed issue with Internal TDD Sync settings not saving on the project
  • Corrected PTP Equipment Template to allow cable parameters to be applied correctly on new links
  • Added missing cable parameters to the SM in the PMP Equipment Template
  • Corrected Force 300 PTP Noise Figures
  • Corrected modulation modes for Brazil 18 GHz 55 MHz regulation

Changes in version 5.4.4

New or changed features

  • cnRanger

    • Added 3 GHz frequency band products
    • Removed 5 GHz product style names (Palisade and Tyndall)
  • ePMP

    • Added Force 425 and Force 400C to create PTP links
  • PTP 700

    • Added PTP 700 Lite 150 products and support for Release 03-30
    • Updated PTP 700 7/8 GHz Parabolic antennas
  • PTP 820/850

    • Updated PTP 850 to Rel 11.5 introducing 1+1 HSB and the 1250 and 1750 MHz bandwidths on the PTP 850E and 10 MHz bandwidth on PTP 850C
    • Updated PTP 820 to Rel 11.5
    • Removed Ethernet Cable options on PTP 820E Multiband
  • 60 GHz cnWave

    • Updated V5000 AP antenna pattern and corrected gain calculation
    • Added V3000 small form factor antenna option
  • PMP 450

    • Added mounting bracket for PMP 450i ATEX/HAZLOC Integrated Access Point
    • Updated cnMaestro CBRS template
    • Updated PMP-450 Integrated + Reflector antenna gains and beamwidths for CBRS
    • Obsoleted 3.5 and 3.6 GHz PMP/PTP 450 radios
  • General

    • Improved performance when adding new links through the map
    • Improved Highlight AP command functionality for 60 GHz cnWave and allow users to correctly select hidden items in the 60 GHz cnWave channel planning map
    • Added the ability to change templates to the right-click map menu options
    • Introduced acceptance of terms and conditions on start-up
    • Added hyperlink to LINKPlanner Certification Training on start-up page

Bug Fixes

  • Prevent LINKPlanner from crashing when changing a PMP link between bands with different modulation mode formats
  • Fixed issues when applying 60 GHz cnWave equipment templates
  • Fixed error when creating custom SM antenna on the Mac version
  • Fixed error on cnReach 900 MHz licensed band PMP equipment template
  • Improved antenna filtering for custom antennas
  • Fixed issues with cascading changes in clutter heights to Best Server analysis profiles and on new profiles.
  • Fixed issue with results being cleared part way through Best Server analysis
  • Fixed issue creating PTP 700 custom antennas in the 7 GHz band

Changes in version 5.4.3

New or changed features

  • PTP 820/850

    • Added PTP 850C and PTP 850S in 11 and 18 GHz bands
    • Obsolete CAT5E cable and replace with CAT6A
  • 60 GHz cnWave

    • Changed Receive Level reporting reference to the single patch to match the reporting in the product, updated sensitivity levels and cable losses.
    • Added a Channel Mapping capability to visualize and speed up the layout of channel, Golay code and Polarity in the network
    • Added “Auto” choice option to channel, Golay Code and Polarity, moving Golay code to be an Equipment end choice on PTP and adding Polarity to PTP Equipment end options.
    • Added V1000 to V1000 PTP Link option
    • Added capability to quickly add multiple points to the profile for short profiles to allow easier editing on short paths
    • Added various parts to optional extras, grounding cable to default BOM and changed default bracket on V5000 DN to the fixed bracket
  • ePMP

    • Added ePMP MP3000 MicroPop Access Point
    • Rel 4.6 added support for variable TDD ratios on 11ac products
  • PMP 450

    • Rel 20.0 added support for more modulation modes
  • cnReach

    • Added cnReach to Best Server Analysis tool
  • General

    • Added Viewsheds to Google Earth export feature to allow them to be displayed in Google Earth
    • Added new capability to choose between site max height and a user defined fixed height for the network end of the viewshed
    • Increased Path Length display precision in the Path Profile title bar to three decimal places

Bug Fixes

  • Allow more than 1 decimal place for SM Range in New Hub dialog to match SM Range definition
  • Updated 60 GHz cnWave reports to match product flow
  • Corrected ePMP Modulation Mode error when in ePTP mode and creating reports
  • Corrected TDD Sync panel error when project file contains Unicode characters
  • Prevent projects opening with mismatches on frequency band between SM and AP
  • Added 60 GHz labelling to viewshed
  • Ensured all installation reports include predicted receive level information
  • Improved handling of old regulations when opening old projects
  • Allow separation angle to be edited directly in the New Hub dialog

Changes in version 5.4.2

New or changed features

  • 60 GHz cnWave

    • Added support for PMP
    • Updated various part numbers and descriptions
  • PTP 820/850

    • Added 2048 QAM mode on 80 MHz bandwidth to PTP 820C & PTP 820S Wide and to PTP 820C HP

    • Updated PTP 850E to Rel 11.1 with the following features:

      • 750 and 1500 MHz bandwidths
      • 2+0 XPIC
      • QSFP Fiber option
  • ePMP

    • Added ePTP mode for Force 3000 products
    • Added LPU surge suppression as an optional extra for ePMP 3000
  • PMP 450

    • Added 5 GHz PMP 450b Retro in PTP and PMP modes
    • Updated PMP 450 CBRS export version
  • General

    • Added new option to display and export Latitude and Longitude coordinates in signed decimal format
    • Added 5 GHz KP Omni Antenna to PMP 450i and ePMP APs

Bug Fixes

  • Fixed issue with Best Server Analysis in the 900 MHz band
  • Corrected error when setting Country in the Channel Plan on cnReach
  • Corrected part number for PMP 450 MicroPop Unlock key
  • Updated SFP parts for cnRanger
  • Returned missing cnReach custom antennas
  • Corrected error from edge case in P.530-17 causing a negative square root
  • Added missing Guard Interval on Force 300-16 and Force 300-25 in PTP mode
  • Added capability to configure Link B parameters on 80 GHz Multiband in the BOM Estimator
  • Added support for different remote products when exporting performance charts
  • Corrected 60 GHz remote product selection in the PTP Links table
  • Corrected refresh issue on user entries for the 80 GHz Multiband Link B1/B2 paths

Changes in version 5.4.1

New or changed features

  • PTP 670/700
    • Added Asymmetry to synchronized links for Rel 670-03-12
    • Updated TDD Sync calculations to correct actual burst durations on both PTP 670 and 700
    • PTP 700 - changed Adaptive symmetry to Asymmetric for internal sync option
  • ePMP 3000
    • Added Dual Horn antenna
    • Added ITELITE omni antenna
    • Added another bracket to Optional Extras
  • cnPilot
    • Added r195P to the BOM Estimator
    • Added XV2-2 to the BOM Estimator
  • PTP 820
    • Added additional PTP 820S 7 GHz sub-band to 161 MHz T/R spacing
    • Removed PTP 820F with RFU-S option - projects will automatically be updated to use the RFU-D instead
    • Updated Optional Extras to include more accessories
  • 60 GHz cnWave
    • Updated EIRP, antenna gain and sensitivity parameters
  • PMP 450m
    • Added PMP 450m Limited radios to Optional Extras
  • General
    • Updated the performance calculations to use the configured frequency in each direction rather than centre frequency. This has most impact on FDD links in higher frequency bands that have a large T/R spacing.
    • Updated PMP to display magnetic bearing in PMP link table views and as a tooltip on the Subscriber Module
    • Updated Viewshed to allow user to enter radius to 1 decimal place for short range devices
    • Added new pop-up display on Performance details to include Unavailability time as well as percentage Availability

Bug Fixes

  • 60 GHz cnWave - added interference to the availability calculations
  • cnRanger BOM - removed junction boxes
  • PTP 820 BOM - removed OMT parts when using external dual polarization antennas
  • cnRanger - corrected Unicode error on installation report
  • Improved error reporting in the online map

Changes in version 5.4.0

New or changed features

  • 60 GHz cnWave

    • Added a preliminary version of V1000, V3000 and V5000 to PTP side of LINKPlanner with the following options:

      • V5000 to V1000, V3000 or V5000
      • V3000 to V3000
  • PTP 700 – updates to support Rel 700-03-10 and 700-03-11

    • Added Asymmetry to synchronized links
    • Split the TDD Sync calculations to separate 4.4 to 6 GHz from 7 to 8.5 GHz
    • Added Spatial Diversity to PTP 700 1+1 and 2+0 link types
    • Added an Internal Sync option to PTP 700 1+1 and 2+0 link types
    • Added cnPulse as a Sync option
  • cnPilot

    • Modified the BOM Estimator to support the unbundling of the Enterprise radio kits
    • Added e425H to the BOM Estimator
    • Added XV3-8 to the BOM Estimator
  • General

    • Added the ITU-R P.530 V17 propagation model, including updates to the other ITU-R recommendations referenced from P.530 and updated the Vigants-Barnett model to use the P.530-17 rain model
    • Increased the SM Range resolution to 1m to support short range products
    • Updated Radiowaves 5 GHz antennas

Bug Fixes

  • Fixed issue when running calculations with channels assignments using non-default colors.
  • Ensure user clutter changes are passed to new links as well as updating existing links.
  • Updated power supply and surge suppressor on PMP 450 MicroPop
  • Updated power supply on PTP 820C
  • Prevent warnings when opening a project using valid rules with custom fields
  • Prevent errors in the online map if try to create a PTP link from an AP
  • Ensure that secondary link fields are saved correctly in BOM Estimator on complex link types
  • Corrected PTP 500/550E to only support long frame duration – note that this will reduce the throughput shown compared to earlier versions
  • Prevented throughput restrictions from being applied to PTP 550/550E 2+0 unless both paths are on 80 MHz bandwidth
  • Added the ability to select the fixed cable RDN5785 in the BOM Estimator on PTP 670 and 700 products.
  • Prevent PTP 700 1+1 Link Type if the Regulation is using a DFS band.

Changes in version 5.3.3

Bug Fixes

  • Fixed error configuring PTP 550/PTP 550E 2+0 link.

Changes in version 5.3.2

New or changed features

  • PMP 450

    • Added PMP 450 MicroPop
    • Added MIMO Rate Adapt selection capability
  • PTP 670/700

    • Added 4.4 to 6 GHz omni antennas
    • Made obsolete 5 to 6 GHz omni antennas
  • General

    • Added climatic factors to PMP Links Table view

Bug Fixes

  • Fixed issue with old Motorola registry settings being copied to Cambium settings
  • Fixed error in BOM Estimator when creating 2+x or 4+0 links
  • Corrected issue with NLOS availability calculations, which was being optimistic for cnRanger and cnReach products
  • Corrected Flex Waveguide required for PTP 820C HP and PTP 820F RFU-D HP when using remote mount antennas
  • Fixed error when trying to move a connected subscriber site
  • Added missing GbE Port Activation key for 4+0 MC-ABC links and small bandwidths
  • Corrected issues with RDN 5785 waveguide in PTP 700 2+0 (wrong quantity and loss) and in HCMP to ensure that it is fixed length and added to the BOM
  • Corrected issues when reversing links with different remote products or on complex links and enabled reverse links in PTP 820 Multiband
  • Fixed error when loading project with PTP 700 C-Only 2+0 links

Changes in version 5.3.1

New or changed features

  • PTP 820

    • Added Multiband support to PTP 850E and PTP 820E ESP
    • Changed default power supply for PTP 820C
    • Obsolete CNT antennas
  • ePMP - Release 4.5 features

    • Added support for 4x4 Omni antenna and omni/split sector MU-MIMO
    • Added Lower 6 GHz band for ePMP 3000L and Force 300 CSM
    • Added additional RF Elements Horn antennas on the AP
    • Added 10 MHz bandwidth on Force 300-19R in PTP mode
    • Obsolete ePMP 1000 without sync radios
  • PTP 550

    • Added 10 MHz bandwidth on PTP 550E
  • PTP 670/700

    • Added parent level aggregation page for PTP 700 2+0
    • Added redundant antenna option for PTP 700 2+0
    • Allowed PTP 700 2+0 paths to use different cable types and cable losses
  • cnReach

    • Updated 700 MHz EIRP limit to comply with Part 27
  • General

    • Added different options on setting the SM height in the Viewsheds
    • Added warning to SM downlink receive power if it exceeds maximum limits

Bug Fixes

  • Added support for lower throughput requirements
  • Corrected modem quantities in PTP 820G 2x1+0 unit redundancy when TDM is enabled
  • Updated PMP 450m sensitivity data, giving improvement in the 3 GHz bands
  • Corrected the PTP 820C HP port allocations in the installation reports
  • Fixed issue causing memory overload in the table views
  • Prevented PMP projects from appearing to be modified after opening
  • Replaced missing rows in Performance Details table for Force 300 products
  • Obsolete Radiowaves 8ft antennas
  • Removed additional brackets from Force 11n SMs in BOM Estimator
  • Corrected PTP 820 remote mount flex waveguides and hanger kit quantities
  • Removed TDD Sync panel in PTP Equipment Templates as it can’t be configured when range is not known
  • Improved warning when requesting viewsheds with invalid user credentials
  • Ensured that ptpprj project files load viewshed color
  • Updated Radio viewshed to use correct SM location height instead of always using ground height.
  • Corrected viewshed label to use band frequency rather than center frequency of band

Changes in version 5.3.0

New or changed features

  • General

    • Added a “Viewshed” feature to the online map on Windows versions, which allows users to quickly check LOS coverage from a network site location
    • Added shortcuts to allow quick site creation in the online map
    • Added additional Optional Extras for a Terminal Server and new power supply
    • Updated obsolete power cords used on 450 and ePMP product lines
  • PTP 670/700

    • Added support for 2+0 with symmetric coupler on PTP 700
    • Removed restriction on antenna color, so any antenna can be selected on any color radio
    • Added integrated PTP 700 antenna pattern
    • Updated PTP 700 symmetric coupler losses
  • PTP 820

    • Added 2+x Spatial Diversity for PTP 820C HP
    • Changed display to Gbps for high capacity configurations on PTP 820E and PTP 850E
    • Updated Commscope antenna patterns
  • PMP 450 family

    • Added FCC CBRS Registration Export (replaces FCC Device Registration export)
    • Release 16.2 updates to correct CBRS bandwidths and power limits and 450b FCC power limits
    • Added optional DC Power cables on PMP 450m
  • cnPilot

    • Added r195, e505 and XH2-240 to the BOM Estimator and made obsolete e400 and e430W

Bug Fixes

  • Fixed errors when saving old projects due to underlying changes in modulation mode definitions
  • Corrected issue with FCC License Coordination export when project contains multiple links between the same two end points and also added missing paths for complex links
  • Corrected TD90 export when site names contain Unicode characters
  • Fixed error displaying hub performance summary for large sectors
  • Corrected cnRanger PMP Proposal report
  • Added check for out of date rules when opening projects and now warns users when rules are no longer valid
  • Added missing PTP 820C Remote Mount for OMT kit to the BOM
  • Added 5.4 GHz weather radar warning to PTP 550/550E links if either path is on 5.4 GHz
  • Updated PTP 550/550E warranties to make the 2 year warranty default and obsolete 3 and 4 year warranties.
  • Corrected issue with online map when operating around the East/West boundary
  • Corrected Force 300-13/13L and Force 300-19/19R minimum transmit power

Changes in version 5.2.3

New or changed features

  • PTP 550

    • Added PTP 550E including 4.9 and Lower 6 GHz bands
  • PMP 450 family

    • Added 3 GHz PMP 450b High Gain radio to both PTP and PMP
    • Increased PMP 450m 3 GHz EIRP sector limit from Rel 16.1.1
  • ePMP

    • Added Force 300-13L radio to both PTP and PMP
    • Added 4.9 GHz band to ePMP 3000, ePMP 3000L and Force 300 products in both PTP and PMP
  • PTP 670/700

    • Added support for custom antennas in the 7 and 8 GHz bands on PTP 700
  • PTP 820

    • Added 62.5 and 128 MHz bandwidths on PTP 850E for Rel 10.9.5
    • Slight modifications to PTP 820C, 820G and 820S capacity values for Rel 10.9.6
  • General

    • Changed online map to remove dependence on Google Maps, who are stopping support for Windows IE, which LINKPlanner embedded map requires.
    • Modified installation report to make it clearer that Antenna Tilt is the mechanical angle not the electrical tilt.

Bug Fixes

  • Removed PTP 820 18 GHz Wide ETSI regulation as radios are not supported
  • PTP 700 1+1 HSB Corrected issue with combiner part numbers and missing parts
  • PTP 820C 2+x SD corrected missing 2048 QAM data rate
  • PTP 820E corrected missing capacity keys in the BOM
  • Ensured project tree refreshes when deleting multiple objects
  • Corrected issue with line of sight line on path profile not updating correctly when a site is moved.

Changes in version 5.2.2

New or changed features

  • PTP 670/700

    • Added 7 and 8 GHz bands for PTP 700 with Release 03-00
    • Added 1+1 HSB in all bands for PTP 700 with Release 02-70
    • Added new ROW - UK line cord PTP 670 radio kits
    • Removed Expert TDD Frame Mode from PTP 670
  • PTP 820

    • Added PTP 850E

    • Updated PTP 820 products to Release 10.9

      • Includes various updates on transmit power, sensitivity and noise figures
      • Increased maximum modulation modes for PTP 820C Spatial Diversity
      • Limited Minimum Modulation Mode to 0 (QPSK) for PTP 820C and PTP 820C HP when in Single Ethernet (MC-ABC) and Hot Standby configurations.
    • Added new regulation for PTP 820G at 8 GHz as “Other” for 310 MHz T/R spacing

    • Obsolete Cat 5e Grounding Kit, replaced by common grounding for Cat 5e and Cat 6a

    • Obsolete some overlapping 11 GHz PTP 820C radios

    • Obsolete PTP 820F RFU-D HP at 7 GHz

    • Replaced 2.5 GE Port Enable Activation Key with single Activation Key for 1 and 2.5 GE ports

    • Replaced 10AWG DC cable drum with fixed lengths

    • Added Canadian compliance for PTP 820E antennas

  • PMP 450 family

    • Updated 450b High Gain to remove kits and provide separate radios and IP55 antenna assemblies.
    • Removed obsolete notice from 3 GHz PMP/PTP 450 radios
  • PTP 550

    • Updated integrated antenna parameters, as it is a common antenna with PTP 450i and PTP 670
    • Updated a number of regulations, including adding 5.1 GHz Canada and India across the 5 GHz band
    • Added CMM5 Sync parts to Optional Extras
  • ePMP

    • Added India across the 5 GHz bands
  • General

    • Improved hub creation process to speed up creating new hubs on large projects
    • Removed red slope line from the path profile display except for Non-LOS paths
    • Added a filter search box on the Antenna tables

Bug Fixes

  • Fixed error generating a Comsearch report for PTP 820E
  • Ensure a project always has the calculations updated before saving, even when automatic calculate is disabled to prevent errors when saving.
  • Prevented PMP equipment template from updating RRH number
  • Increased the maximum limits for user power and user EIRP to accommodate higher power products
  • Updated the “New Hub” dialog to use the SM Range and units from the selected template as default values. These can still be modified before creating the hubs.
  • Ensure the Required Modulation Modes are stored in the PMP Equipment Template
  • Fixed issue with Groups showing errors on load
  • Corrected number of electrical SFP modules for PTP 820C HP 2+0 and 4+0 links
  • Fixed error when creating installation reports for Force 300 subscriber modules
  • Added a default selection for group dialog on the Mac platform
  • Fixed error when entering an empty height value in the profile editor

Changes in version 5.2.1

New or changed features

  • ePMP - Added support for Rel 4.4

    • Added Force 130 2.4 GHz to both PTP and SM
    • Added Force 300-13, 300-19 and 300-19 to both PTP and SM
    • Added Force 300-16 and 300-CSM to PTP
    • Removed MIMO mode selection option from ePMP 3000
    • Added 5.2 and 5.4 GHz support for ePMP 3000, Force 300-16 and 300-25 in Canada, United States and associated FCC countries
    • Added TwistPort adaptors for horn antennas and removed brackets no longer required
  • PMP 450 family

    • Support for Release 16.1

      • Addition of Effective Contention slots option
      • Addition and updates of several country regulations
    • Addition of LITE AP radios to Optional Extras

    • Added support for PTP link between Mid Gain and High Gain radios

  • PTP 820

    • Updated remote mount antennas, replacing obsolete antennas with new options
  • cnRanger

    • Added cnRanger to BOM Estimator
    • Updated default BBU and RRH power supplies
  • cnPilot

    • Updated existing products to add new countries and remove obsolete parts
  • General

    • Added option in Best Server Analysis to set SM height above local clutter
    • Added ability to edit/delete group names across a project

Bug Fixes

  • Prevented error when adding Optional Extras in BOM Estimator
  • Re-enabled resize option on template and BOM Estimator dialogs
  • Corrected issue when disabling Space Diversity without disabling reflection mitigation
  • Corrected adaptive modulation mode selection for PTP 820C 2+x SD
  • Prevented error when selecting Clear Selection in column edit dialog
  • Added additional grounding kits for 3 GHz PMP 450m DC cable

Changes in version 5.2.0

New or changed features

  • cnRanger

    • Addition of cnRanger as Preliminary for LTE Bands 38, 40 and 41
  • ePMP - Add support for Rel 4.3.2

    • ePMP 3000L increase Max Registrations Allowed to 64
    • ePMP 3000 change to four Rx chains improves receive sensitivity by 3 dB
    • Add LDPC to all products (except ePMP 3000 which already supports it), improves sensitivity by 1 to 3 dB depending on product and MCS
    • Update Force 110 PTP GbE radio part numbers to use Rxxx instead of Bxxx parts
    • Obsolete Force 110 AR5-25 SM/PTP radios
  • PMP 450 family

    • Add United States CBRS regulatory band
  • PTP 670/700

    • PTP 700 revert to original warranty part numbers
    • Update software version required for E1/T1 support with NIDU on PTP 700 to 02-55
    • Include 4.9 GHz antenna warnings for 5 GHz antennas on HCMP as well as PTP
  • PTP 820

    • PTP 820E Increase Maximum Receive Power to -26 dBm when ATPC is disabled
    • Add 28 and 56 MHz bandwidths to 11 GHz ETSI regulation
    • Update 6 GHz HPX antennas
  • General

    • Remove Software Support contracts

Bug Fixes

  • Allow support for CSV path import on PMP links
  • Removed FCC Minimum payload from 38 GHz as not required by FCC
  • Corrected issue on PTP 670/700 when configuring Sync with E1/T1
  • Allow tab key movement on number entry fields
  • Show equipment errors when loading .lpp project files
  • Corrected error preventing opening project files on mac by double clicking
  • Corrected error preventing Medusa grouping module being used if user’s home directory is a UNC path
  • Prevented LINKPlanner crashing when the color in the channel plans is updated

Changes in version 5.1.0

New or changed features

  • PTP 820

    • Addition of PTP 820E in the 80 GHz band
    • Added 7 GHz FCC band to PTP 820C HP and PTP 820F RFU-D-HP
    • Added warranties for PTP 820F
  • ePMP

    • Add ePMP 3000L, Force 300-CSM and Force 130
  • PMP 450 family

    • Added notification of pending End of Life for PTP 450 and PMP 450 SM
    • PMP 450b SM changed to use the new parts which can be used for either PTP or PMP
  • General

    • Warranties – updated default warranties in line with changes to warranty options
    • Changed the best server to process in batches and report high level results at the end of each batch to show progress when analysing large projects and reduce “Not responding” issues.
    • Discontinued RF Elements SH horn antennas and added similar HG3 horn antennas
    • Added a “Highlight AP” function to the offline map which when selected will grey out all other APs and associated SMs to allow focus on the SMs connected to the selected AP.

Bug Fixes

  • Corrected memory leaks when loading a project, which was introduced in V5.0.0 and affected opening large project files
  • Added missing dual splitter to PTP 820C 4+0 Cross-Polar and 4+0 XPIC
  • Corrected issue if all the text is deleted in a table cell
  • Stopped errors when deleting AP or SM from the Subscriber Site List tree
  • Force the proxy port settings to be an integer
  • Added missing power cord in PMP 450i AP BOM
  • Prevented errors when creating hub level reports
  • Ensure that HCMP Expert mode DL and UL slot allocations are loaded correctly
  • Corrected error on PTP 550 2+0 when changing regulation
  • Improved Options dialog label formatting
  • Prevent errors when changing quantities in the hub BOM
  • Corrected error when selecting the original PMP 450i integrated AP on 5.2 GHz/Canada
  • Mac only - Disabled Delete option on the hub using the right-click menu in the tree
  • Mac only – corrected issue preventing users from selecting antennas in the BOM Estimates and equipment templates
  • Mac only – prevent errors when clicking quickly multiple times in BOM quantity cells

Changes in version 5.0.0

New or changed features

  • General

    • Convert underlying code to run on 64-bit, updating associated code libraries, resulting in changes to the embedded icon library.

    • Changed project file structure to be more space efficient. Project files will be saved as *.lpp instead of *.ptpprj. LINKPlanner versions earlier than V4.8.7 will not be able to read *.lpp files.

    • Added optional feature to support clutter within LINKPlanner including the ability to request and display clutter along the profile together with functionality in LINKPlanner to modify default colors and heights and edit clutter type along the path.

    • Changed the way that obstructions are portrayed when the “Use Clutter” option is enabled such that the obstructions are now across a full pixel rather than at a point.

    • When “Use Clutter” is enabled updated the obstruction loss algorithm to use the delta Bullington method for a general terrestrial path from ITU-R P526-14.

    • Added ability to move a connected site and automatically update the profiles to all PTP and PMP links connected to that site.

    • Added ability to remote individual APs up to 100m away from a central hub location.

    • Added capability to change beamwidth, range and orientation of AP antennas in the map views.

    • Improved the ability to select individual overlapping APs in the map views.

    • Added a group capability to hub sites, to allow APs to be classified into separate layers.

      • Hub level reports can be created either for all APs or per group.
      • Best Server Analysis can be run either for all APs or per group
      • Added an overview Performance Summary at the hub level, which is also either for all APs or an individual group
    • Modified numeric input control to allow decimal values to be entered as one input.

      • Note that this requires the value to be accepted by pressing enter or moving to another value
    • Added antenna side struts to optional extras for unlicensed products and PTP 820 and automatically to the BOM for PTP 820 NTIA.

  • cnPilot

    • Added e510 to BOM Estimator
  • ePMP

    • Added Canada at 5.1 GHz
    • Changed minimum transmit power for PTP 550 and Force 300 PTP to -9 dBm
  • PTP 700

    • Added CE marked radios to optional extras
    • Added 4.4 to 6.1 GHz sector antenna to PTP 700 HCMP AP
    • Added TD90 Export file options
  • PTP 820

    • Added note to CNT antennas notifying last order date
    • Added 60 and 80 MHz bandwidth options for Canada at 11 GHz
    • Update Commscope 11 GHz antennas to extend to operate across the 10 and 11 GHz bands.
  • Obsolete products

    • PTP 300, PTP 400, PTP 500 and PTP 600 are not supported in the 64-bit versions of LINKPlanner. Please continue to use V4.x.x versions for projects that contain any of these products.

Bug Fixes

  • Corrected HCMP Modulation Mode limits so that the limits set on an end restrict the receive modulation modes at that end.
  • Relax the rules on PTP 550 frequency range checks to prevent valid bandwidth combinations from being excluded. This may result in a few cases where bandwidth combinations are offered that have no valid frequency combinations, which will be shown in the frequency selection.
  • Corrected grouping error on ePMP 3000 with Mu-MIMO if a subscriber is moved out of range of the AP.
  • Corrected issues with PTP 820G BOM quantities for modems and AES licensed keys with the NTIA regulation.
  • 450i - Added missing FCC type approval limits to 5.1 GHz for 15, 30 and 40 MHz bandwidths.
  • Corrected 450i ATEX/HAZLOC to prevent double counting of type approval limits
  • ePMP 11ac products were using ROW SKU transmit power limits in Canada, changed to use FCC transmit power levels.
  • Corrected errors due to change in MU-MIMO feature name from Operating Mode to MIMO Mode.
  • Resized Link Summary panel to allow Lowest Mode Availability at 100.0000% to be visible.

Changes since version 4.0.0

Changes in version 4.9.1

New or changed features

  • ePMP

    • Added 4x4 Multi User in Preliminary mode to ePMP 3000 AP

    • Added Backward Compatibility between ePMP 3000 AP and 11n subscribers

    • Updated ePMP capacity prediction algorithm to include backward compatibility

      • Note that this has a small impact on PTP 550 and Force 300 PTP throughput as well
  • PTP 820

    • Improved configuration options for PTP 820F to support all Ethernet configurations and allow 2.5 GbE port support.
    • Added further information to the Installation Reports
    • Changed PTP 820F with RFU-S to Preliminary in the 6 - 8 and 23 GHz bands as these parts are not available to order until 2nd half of 2019.
  • 450 family Rel 16.0.1 changes

    • Add 5ms frame sizes on 7 and 30 MHz bandwidths
    • Add Hungary as a country option
    • Remove Preliminary from PTP 450b ETSI countries
    • Add DC cables to 3 GHz PMP 450m and update LPU power supply
  • General

    • Added User Power limits to PMP Access Points and cnReach SM to provide common functionality with PTP and allow differentiation between automatic regulatory/product changes and user required limits.

Bug Fixes

  • Added GE port activation keys to PTP 820G Multiple Ethernet options
  • Corrected PTP 820F RFU-D HP power connector to DC connector
  • PTP 550 - added an additional surge suppressor to each end of the link to match recommended configuration
  • PTP 670/700 - Added missing radomes to optional extras and removed Preliminary from PTP 670 ATEX/HAZLOC products in both PTP and HCMP
  • PTP 820C - Prevent Single Ethernet (MC-ABC) option with Independent Paths
  • PTP 820C - Limit Maximum Modulation Mode for 2+2 and 4+0 links the same as for 2+0
  • Move PTP Sync and Trimble GPS to GPS Synchronization Optional Extras folder
  • cnReach PMP Corrected issue with Center Frequency not updating correctly
  • PTP 670 ATEX/HAZLOC HCMP - corrected issue with modulation modes when AP and SM were not using the same product type, i.e. one end was ATEX/HAZLOC and the other end was not

Changes in version 4.9.0

New or changed features

  • ePMP

    • Add ePMP 3000 as an AP with MIMO Modes = Off and 4x2 Single User
    • Add Force 300-16 and Force 300-25 as SMs on ePMP 3000
    • Updated ePMP capacity prediction algorithm
    • Added Guard Interval option for 11ac ePMP products
  • PTP 820

    • Added PTP 820F with RFU-D, RFU-D HP and RFU-S
    • Added 7 and 8 GHz PTP 820C HP radios
    • Changed default PTP 820 Wide radios to Non-MIMO radios to allow access to second port for multiple ethernet. Note Spatial Diversity still requires MIMO radios
    • Obsolete PTP 800 antennas some of which are used on PTP 820 for remote mount configurations
  • 450 family

    • Retired 5 GHz PMP 450 SM and 5 GHz PTP 450
  • General

    • Added total subscriber count to hub sites to allow easy identification of unused hub sites
    • Added more information to sites tables to notify how and if the sites are being used.
    • Added additional notes to PTP 820 antennas to identify length of lead time
    • Added 29V CMM5 for PMP 450 AP and PTP 450, made CMM Micro and CMM4 parts obsolete
    • Updated geomagnetic declination in line with changes from NOAA

Bug Fixes

  • Corrected issue with CMM5 Warranty numbers in the hub and PMP BOM for HCMP to give the same number of warranties as CMM5 Power and Sync Injectors
  • Corrected Best Server when APs are created using PMP Equipment Templates
  • Corrected error with antenna polarization in cnReach Equipment Templates
  • Removed 1 Gbps Ethernet from PTP 820S 2+0 links and applied to PTP 820C 4+0 Single Ethernet (MC-ABC) links.
  • Reinstated remote mount adaptors for PTP 820G 1+1 Space Diversity links
  • Reduced number of TDM Protection cables on PTP 820G 2x 1+0 Unit redundancy
  • Obsolete PTP 820 Dragonwave antenna conversion kits from Radiowaves, replaced by alternative parts.

Changes in version 4.8.8

New or changed features

  • cnReach

    • Update part numbers for 900 and 220 MHz products to Revision B models
  • PTP 700

    • Obsolete PTP 700 Lite parts
    • Obsolete PTP 700 kits, all contents of the kits are still available as individual parts and BOM has been updated to show the individual parts instead of the previous kit part numbers.
  • PMP 450

    • Notify 5 GHz CLIP Antenna is pending obsolete
  • PTP 820

    • Added PTP 820C MIMO or Protection Management Cable to top of Optional Extras list, so that it is more visible.
  • General

    • Added new functionality to user defined antennas to allow antennas to be defined as Vertical or Horizontal as well as Single (Either) or Dual and updated first column to reflect this selection. Single (Either) refers to antennas that are single polarization but can be installed as either Vertical or Horizontal polarization.
    • Update parts which were notified as pending obsolete to obsolete (PTP 800)
    • Obsolete Grounding Lug Kit (WB1812)
    • Replaced UGPS parts with cnPulse parts

Bug Fixes

  • Re-introduced missing custom antennas for cnReach
  • Corrected feeder loss and missing BOM parts for PTP 820i 2x1+0 Unit Redundancy
  • Forced rules to re-run when any path is modified for 1+1 Spatial Diversity links.

Changes in version 4.8.7

New or changed features

  • Changed LINKPlanner support email address to linkplanner@cambiumnetworks.com

  • PMP 450 family

    • Increased PMP 450m max EIRP levels for downlink beamforming
    • Added Device Type parameters to PTP 450i and PTP 450b Installation Reports
  • PTP 820

    • PTP 820G

      • Added Ethernet configuration selection for:

        • Single Ethernet MC-ABC
        • Multiple Ethernet with LAG
        • Multiple Ethernet without LAG
      • Added header compression

    • PTP 820S and PTP 820C

      • Changed cable drops to fiber for antenna heights > 90 meters (295 feet)
      • Updated management cable requirements on protected links
    • PTP 820C

      • Added 4+0 Single Ethernet
      • Removed 2+0 and 4+0 Multiple Ethernet for antenna heights > 90 meters (295 feet) (old files may open with errors)
      • Removed 2+2 Multiple Ethernet (old files may open with errors)
    • PTP 820C HP

      • Changed default radios to NON-MIMO, which provides another Ethernet port
      • Added 4+0 Single Ethernet
      • Removed 2+2 Multiple Ethernet (old files may open with errors)
      • Added second fiber drop for Multiple Ethernet
    • Added 6 GHz RadioWave antenna conversion kits into Optional Extras

  • cnReach

    • Added 700 MHz band to PMP mode
    • Where allowed by regulatory, provided AP Tx Lo option
    • Added T/R = Unpaired to numerous bands in Channel Plans program
    • Added AP and SM frequency selection for T/R = Any
    • Replaced Wideband omni antenna with band-specific omni antennas
    • Enforced antenna polarization selections between PTP ends and AP/SM
  • PTP 650

    • Added Cambium Sync (CMM5) support using 01-46

Bug Fixes

  • PMP 450m

    • Updated Mu-MIMO grouping algorithm for Rel 16.0
    • Clarified Flood Test results page headings to show LINKPlanner emulates DL and UL Only flood tests and not bi-directional.
  • Changed regulatory implementation for the following PMP 450 family bands:

    • Added Pakistan at 5.8 GHz
    • Added Nigeria at 5.1, 5.2 and 5.8 GHz
    • Updated Mexico in 4.9 and 5.4 GHz
    • Corrected upper frequency limit for 3.6 GHz India
    • Australia – removed from 3.6 GHz and added 15 MHz bandwidth at 3.5 GHz
    • Corrected lower band edge for 3.5 GHz ETSI from 3400 to 3410 MHz
    • Removed Indonesia from 3.5 GHz band
  • Corrected PTP 550 2+0 bandwidth selection options

  • Corrected PTP Equipment Templates to support custom antennas

  • PTP 820G unit redundancy removed spatial diversity and corrected BOM fiber adapter quantities

  • Corrected CMM5 equipment aggregation on PTP 670/700 in network level BOM

  • Corrected PMP BoM Estimator cnReach SM Equipment in 400 – 470 MHz bands

  • Removed Channel Plan parameters from PMP Equipment Templates to prevent channel plans from being over-written

  • Added ability for negative heights to be added with new terrain points in the path profile to support areas below Average Mean Sea Level

  • Improved centering of dialog boxes onto parent LINKPlanner window

Changes in version 4.8.6

Bug Fixes

  • Resolved issues with incompatible mode options on PMP when the SM product was different from the AP product. This issue resulted in the Min Mod Mode Required only supporting the lowest mode option. Projects from earlier than 4.8.5 with Min Mod Mode Required above the lowest mode which have been saved in 4.8.5 will have silently reset Min Mod Mode Required to the lowest modulation mode.
  • The above issue also caused an error when saving projects after splitting Access Points, which is also resolved
  • Updated custom antennas to fix the issue preventing cnReach PTP antennas from being available on a link and to support custom antennas on cnReach PMP subscribers
  • Re-introduced missing modulation modes from cnReach. This affected BPSK on 900 MHz ISM band and 64 QAM on 900 MHz licensed bands
  • Re-introduced cnReach 220 MHz Band Settings inadvertently removed in V4.8.5
  • Updated Australia modulation modes to support ETSI radios and updated ETSI performance in the 400 MHz bands.

Changes in version 4.8.5

New or changed features

  • PMP 450 family

    • Addition of 3 GHz PMP 450m
    • Addition of UL Mu-MIMO
    • Addition of PTP 450b Mid Gain and High Gain
  • PTP 820

    • Addition of PTP 820C HP

    • Support for Rel 10.3 software

      • Note this includes updates to sensitivity levels and changes to MRMC Script usage for XPIC with 28 and 56 MHz bandwidths
    • Addition of ancillary parts into Optional Extras

  • cnReach

    • Addition of 406 - 470 MHz bands in PMP mode
  • cnPilot

    • Added e430H to BOM Estimator
  • General

    • Added a new project level Proposal Report combining both PTP and PMP

Bug Fixes

  • Corrections to PTP 550/Force 300 frequency ranges
  • Corrected refresh issue with Best Server results when the Best Server configuration is changed
  • Fixed issue preventing Best Server results from saving to csv file
  • Prevented horn antennas from being available for 450 family APs in US and Canada, which had been added in error.
  • Updated PMP 450m multiplexing gain calculations to correctly take account of subscribers that cannot group.
  • Corrected SM Max Power read only value so that it continues to show product or regulatory limits when User Limit is in use
  • Improved PMP Channel Plans to ensure that changes in frequency on a channel is refreshed through the project
  • Corrected issues with PTP BOM where multipack items were not aggregating correctly at the network level

Changes in version 4.8.4

New or changed features

  • PTP 820

    • Added support for 24 GHz for FCC and Canada
  • ePMP

    • Increased Fast Ethernet rate limit to 95 Mbps
  • cnReach

    • Increased PMP SM Range limit to 70 miles (113 km)

Bug Fixes

  • Corrected issue preventing project files opening with PMP 450i and 450m and 30 MHz bandwidths or 5 ms Frame Sizes
  • Changed PTP 820 Wide radios with 2+x link types to default to Multiple Ethernet with LAG to allow immediate access to 80 MHz bandwidth
  • Fixed issues with PMP 450d in the Best Server Analysis
  • Removed subscriber warning message when using the Add New Hub menu

Changes in version 4.8.3

New or changed features

  • PMP 450 Release 15.2

    • Added support for AES-256 and changed DES to No Encryption
    • Added support for minimum and maximum modulation modes
    • Modified High Priority Channel to support extension to four Data Channels
    • Added ability to configure a maximum limit of subscribers on the AP
    • Updated installation reports to allow max range to be entered in kilometres
    • Removed SM antenna restriction on 2.4 GHz United States
    • Retired PMP 450d subscriber module
  • cnReach

    • Added support for ETSI and Australia to PTP mode in 450 MHz band
  • ePMP

    • Added support for MCS 9 at 20 MHz for 11ac products
  • PTP 820

    • Added support for PTP 820G Unit Redundancy as 2x1+0 Unit Redundancy
    • Added support for other bandwidths to PTP 820 “Wide” radios at 11 and 18 GHz
    • Added 80 MHz at 11 GHz for RFU-A 2+0 Cross-Polar and XPIC
    • Changed LPU for PTP 820G
    • Added RFU-C rack mount to optional extras
  • cnPilot

    • Added e700 to BOM Estimator
  • General

    • Added ability to set a user SM Transmit Power limit
    • Added ability to run Best Server using the subscriber site height instead of a fixed height for all subscribers
    • Added RF Elements 90 deg Horn antenna and made all Horn antennas available on 450/450i APs
    • Added Industrial Ethernet Cable to unlicensed band products in optional extras
    • Replaced 600SS Surge Suppressor on 30V GigE products with 30V Gigabit Surge Suppressor
    • Added a display of SM count when adding new subscribers to an AP and included a warning when count exceeds number of subscribers that can be supported on an AP
    • Removed Spare Controller Cable from optional extras for CMM5
    • Made obsolete 90 and 120 deg ePMP 5 GHz sector antennas and 5 GHz 60 deg antenna on ePMP and 450 family
    • Added hover help on Predicted Availability on PMP to show unavailable time

Bug Fixes

  • Corrected aggregate throughput reported in Project Summary in the reports
  • Corrected issue with site names containing $$
  • Corrected frame duration reported in HCMP Expert TDD Frame Mode
  • Ensured that Add new Hub function uses network site height for APs
  • Corrected error when changing band setting on cnReach PTP
  • Corrected error when setting fixed SM Modulation Mode
  • Force secondary XPIC ends to update when the primary transmit frequency is updated

Changes in version 4.8.2

New or changed features

  • PTP 670/ PTP 700 - added support for 02-60 and new color options

    • Added support for Asymmetry Expert mode

    • Added support for PTP 700 color options

    • Added support for 5.8 GHz FCC U-NII-3 and Canada RSS-247 updates

      • This introduces new country variants. Projects with channel plans for PTP 700 HCMP or PTP 670 HCMP saved in V4.8.2 or later cannot be opened in earlier versions of LINKPlanner
    • Updated PTP 48670 variant parameters and added “Other” country option at 4.8 GHz

    • Added a warning regarding required software loads when TDM options are enabled

    • Removed FCC and IC parts from PTP 670 ATEX/HAZLOC

    • Added Canada for PTP 650/670/700 at 5.1 GHz

  • cnReach

    • Added further 220 MHz FCC Band Setting options

    • Updated 220 MHz AMTS transmit frequency list to match FCC requirements

      • Transmit frequencies from earlier versions will need to be updated
  • ePMP

    • Added 5.9 GHz to PMP
    • Updated Force 300-25 sensitivity levels
  • PMP 450 - added support for Rel 15.1.5

    • PMP 450m added 30 and 40 MHz bandwidths in FCC and Canada at 5.1 to 5.4 GHz
    • PMP 450b corrected FCC and Canada transmit powers in line with Grant information
    • Added 15 MHz to 2.4 GHz band in United States and Canada
  • PTP 550

    • Updated sensitivity levels
    • Corrected frequency ranges, which removes support for 5.3 GHz
  • PTP 820

    • Added PTP 820G RFU-A 60 MHz 2+0 XPIC and 2+0 Cross-Polar options
    • Updated PTP 820 Bench Test Kits in Optional Extras
    • Added last order date to four foot 23 GHz and two foot 28 GHz NA & CALA antennas which are pending obsolete
  • General

    • Added a Fresnel Zone Clearance column to the PTP and PMP links tables
    • Updated Optional Extras for cnReach and PTP 550
    • Removed RTTT frequency notch from UK 5.8 GHz band on all current products

Bug Fixes

  • Removed PMP SM ATPC enhancement as over-predicting actual mod mode usage
  • Added PMP 450/450i/450m sensitivity dependence on SM Receive Target
  • Corrected PTP 670 HCMP transmit power and sensitivity levels
  • Corrected PTP 670/700 HCMP channel plans to match product default plans
  • Corrected 5.8 GHz Norway PMP license to use 36 dBm EIRP limit for the SM as well as AP
  • Corrected font issue in the Reports Contents list and SM ordering in AP Proposal reports summary table
  • Ensured that the project can be saved when an SM is changed from one AP to another
  • Ensured that AP and SM refresh correctly when site max height is changed
  • Prevent users from creating zero length PMP links. An SM must be at least 10m from an AP.
  • Added all bandwidths to PMP 450 FCC device registration export
  • Corrected error when creating ePMP installation report where an AP has no SMs connected
  • Ensure that offline map and network tree functionality is consistent, such that option to create PMP links is available when at least one AP is in range and option to change APs is only available when at least two APs are in range
  • Corrected maximum antenna sizes that are approved in Canada for PTP 650, 670 and 700 products.

Changes in version 4.8.1

Bug Fixes

  • Fixed a bug that caused the channel plan Country to reset when loading project files saved in an earlier version
  • Fixed a bug that prevented the “Create Plans” command from working when the project contains N500 / ISM access points
  • Treat the Band and Bandwidth as numeric values in the formatting rules. The value will default to “GHz” for Band and “MHz” for Bandwidth, but the Band will also accept units in “MHz” and the Bandwidth will accept units in “kHz”.
  • Resolved errors setting and saving the required mod modes when the AP and SM are on different products

Changes in version 4.8.0

New or changed features

  • cnReach

    • Added PMP option for 900 MHz United States
    • Modified Cable Loss calculation on PTP to allow users to shorten installation kit cables and changed the BOM to use the cable type and length selected to decide which installation kits to include
  • ePMP

    • Added Force 300-25 in PTP mode in the 5 GHz band

    • Added 30 deg and 60 deg horn antennas in the 5 GHz band

      • Note that these antennas are not available in FCC countries and Canada as they have not been type approved with the ePMP radios.
    • Added ability to select different optional extras for the local and remote ends when they are configured for different products

  • PMP 450

    • Add PMP 450b High Gain as an SM option in the 5 GHz band

      • This product is not yet available in United States, FCC countries or Canada, awaiting Type Approval
  • PTP 550

    • Increased maximum transmit powers for each band
    • Increased minimum transmit power to 3 dB combined
    • Updated the BOM to reflect that the power supplies, line cords and brackets are in the radio kits
    • Updated the installation reports to reflect the product UI
    • Removed the external antennas at 5.9 GHz as not recommended for use in this band
  • PTP 670/700 HCMP

    • Added 5.8 GHz band for FCC and Canada for PTP 700 HCMP
    • Added omni antenna for 5 GHz PTP 700 HCMP
    • Added band edge back-offs for 5.8 GHz FCC and Canada for PTP 670 HCMP
  • General

    • Added the ability to modify groups of access points using the selection window in the Offline Map

Bug Fixes

  • Prevented error from occurring when there is no profile present
  • Fixed error when on PMP ePMP 2000 and DL/UL ratio set to Flexible
  • Fixed issue which was preventing links with missing profiles from being shown in the Request Profile dialog
  • Fixed issue with the remote end default noise density in the interference showing a different value to the local end
  • Show SM antenna height in red if it is set to a value higher than the subscriber site maximum height

Changes in version 4.7.4

Bug Fixes

  • Ensure that invalid PMP links turn red when opening a project

Changes in version 4.7.3

New or changed features

  • Warranties

    • Added new warranty part numbers and applied default warranties
  • cnPilot

    • Added e430W to BOM Estimator
  • Best Server

    • Now available on the Mac platform
  • PMP 450m

    • Obsolete PMP 450 AP at 5.4 and 5.8 GHz
    • PTP 450 no longer available for sale in Canada in 5 GHz
    • Added 30 and 40 MHz Bandwidth to Mexico at 5.1 GHz
  • PMP 450i

    • Modified frequency ranges for 5.1, 5.2 and 5.4 GHz in US and Canada
  • PTP 550

    • Added SFP modules to optional extras
  • ePMP

    • Updated country kit selection to be driven from regulation incorporating more country kit options
  • PTP 670/700 HCMP

    • Removed 10 MHz bandwidth
    • Added 5.1 to 5.8 GHz bands for PTP 700 HCMP
  • PTP 820

    • Added Bench Test Kits to optional extras
  • General

    • Added a “Cancel” button to the project file opening progress window
    • Reduced saved file size by removing redundant information from project file

Bug Fixes

  • Removed extra bracket from Force 190 in BOM Estimator
  • Fixed throughput calculation for 5 and 10 MHz for ePMP products
  • Prevented links recalculating when re-opening a project in the same version
  • Corrected issues with Calc Tilt function to ensure it uses correct propagation model and channel frequency
  • Corrected BOM aggregation of CMM5 parts in PMP
  • Corrected refresh issue for the cnReach default cables
  • cnReach PTP, prevent Vertically Polarized omni antenna from appearing as an option when link set to Horizontal
  • ePMP 1000, ePMP 2000 and PTP 550 5 GHz in United States and Canada, prevent higher gain antennas from being offered as not covered by regulatory approval
  • Updated Best Server to correctly identify closest APs and modified options when updating or over-writing existing SMs.
  • Corrected 2.4 GHz MARS MA-WA25-20 antenna to single polarization and added a 19 dBi dual polarization alternative (MA-WA25-DP19)
  • Re-instated default ancillary parts in the BOM when remote product is different to local product

Changes in version 4.7.2

New or changed features

  • PMP 450m

    • Support for Rel 15.1.3

      • new bandwidths 30 and 40 MHz (excluding FCC 5.1, 5.2 and 5.4 GHz)
      • new frame size 5 ms for 5, 10, 15 and 20 MHz bandwidths
      • new 2.5 G SFP module
    • Updated Grouping algorithm to the same as the product

    • Added Flood Test report when in DL MU-MIMO mode

  • cnReach

    • Added 220 MHz for FCC Part 80
    • Corrected centre frequency to use mid-point of Band Start and Stop in ISM mode
  • ePMP

    • Added new Canadian specific parts
    • Added ability to select different ePMP products at each end of a PTP link
    • Obsolete 5 GHz integrated radio without sync
  • PTP 820

    • Added 8 GHz ETSI with 310 MHz T/R spacing
    • Updated 7 GHz RFU-A Branching drawer part numbers
    • Added REMEC Adaptor Kits
  • PTP 550

    • Increased maximum range to 200 km

Bug Fixes

  • Corrected modulation mode issue when using different PTP 700 products
  • Corrected modeled beamwidth when using omni antennas
  • Updated PTP 820 modulation mode descriptions for 1024 QAM in 80 MHz bandwidth with narrow radios
  • Corrected error when changing from PTP 820 to PTP 810
  • Added Predicted Receive Level to cnReach Installation reports

Changes in version 4.7.1

Bug Fixes

  • Removed “Retired” notification from 3 GHz PMP 450 SMs
  • Fixed issue when trying to change band from a PMP or AP table view
  • Corrected PTP 550 Frequency selection window to ensure correct frequencies for band on Link B are displayed.
  • Updated transmit powers and minimum transmit power for PTP 550
  • Fixed issue when changing from the PTP 550 product in the PTP Table view
  • Corrected default integrated antenna selection at the remote end in the BOM Estimator for PTP 550 and removed antenna height from remote end as not used for the BOM
  • Prevented error when setting 24 GHz 2+x links using a T/R of “Any” and Independent Paths

Changes in version 4.7.0

New or changed features

  • PTP 550

    • Introduced PTP 550 in non-DFS regions
  • ePMP

    • Added 2.5 GHz for Force 200 and added Australia and New Zealand to ePMP 1000 at 2.5 GHz
    • Added Myanmar at 2.4 and 5.8 GHz
    • Updated channel plans to ensure contiguous channels across bands in some regulations.
    • Updated capacity algorithm with introduction of 802.11ac products and changed from UDP to Ethernet throughput rates.
    • Increased maximum antenna gain to 41 dBi to match changes in product
  • PTP820

    • Added 26 GHz FCC to PTP 820S
    • Added 56 MHz bandwidth to 15 GHz NTIA
    • Added 2+2 and 4+0 options to PTP 820C NTIA
    • Added support for Radiowaves antennas in Canada and Radiowave conversion kit
    • Modified RFU-A Branching drawer part numbers and added Radio Flange Adaptors
    • Extended frequency range support for Upper 6 GHz ETSI on PTP 820S
  • PMP 450 family

    • Updated PMP 450b FCC Regulations
    • Added support for PMP 450b Adjacent Channel requirements
    • Updated PMP 450m warranties
    • Retired PMP 450 AP at 3.5 and 3.6 GHz - replaced by PMP 450i
  • cnPilot

    • Added R190 to BOM Estimator and updated warranties
  • PTP 650/670/700

    • Added support for different PTP 700 products at each end of a PTP link
    • Added additional single polarization antennas
    • Added omni antennas to HCMP in 4 and 5 GHz bands
    • Retired PTP 650
    • Updated Malaysia regulation following Type Approval
    • Changed 4.9 GHz Japan to In Service for PTP 670
    • Added 5.1 GHz United States to PTP 670 HCMP
  • PTP 800/810

    • Retired all PTP 800/810 frequency bands
  • General

    • Added a default SM Interference level at the AP for PMP products
    • Improved Best Server analysis to consider a minimum uplink mode as well as the downlink and to include notification of Out of Range SMs in the results table
    • Prevented PTP links from creating a default equipment template automatically and warn users if a default template contains a retired product
    • Added warranties to CMM5
    • Updated custom PMP antennas to allow them to be available to multiple products
    • Improved the PMP Hub level reports to include a summary of the number of APs, connected subscribers and throughput at the site level.

Bug Fixes

  • Reduced number of surge suppressors to 1 per Subscriber Module
  • Corrected PTP 670/700 HCMP AP Cambium Antenna Gain
  • Corrected issues with 24 GHz Frequency selection
  • Corrected issues when duplicating channel plans
  • Allowed support for 80 MHz on 2+0 SD links for PTP 820C Narrow
  • Prevented PTP 820C 4+0 XPIC from allowing multiple sub-bands in frequency selection
  • Fixed error on product modes when Reflection Mitigation is selected and a restricted list of modes has been configured
  • Removed restriction on available modes for PTP 820 NTIA regulations
  • Prevented errors on 2+0 ODU selection due to partial frequency selection

Changes in version 4.6.3

New or changed features

  • cnReach

    • Added the following bands/regulations in PTP mode

      • UHF 406-430 MHz United States
      • UHF 450-470 MHz United States
      • 700 MHz United States
      • 900 MHz Australia
    • Added new antennas, power supplies and warranties to existing 900 MHz

    • Updated sensitivity values based on Rel 01-10 for 900 MHz

  • ePMP

    • Added Force 190 as PTP and as an SM in PMP
  • PMP 450 family

    • Added PMP 450b Mid-gain as an SM option
  • cnPilot

    • Added E410, E501S, E502S, E600 to BOM Estimator
  • PTP 670

    • Update Brazil to “In Service”
    • Updated Cambium unlicensed antennas to Global availability
    • Removed “Preliminary” from HCMP
    • Added new country/band options, primarily to HCMP
  • PTP 700

    • Modified PTP 700 to show two product variants:

      • PTP 700 C+I which incorporates the Integrated and the suffix A PTP 700 connectorized performance. All existing projects will open with the “old” PTP 700 as PTP 700 C+I
      • PTP 700 C-Only shows the new suffix B connectorized PTP 700 performance
    • All PTP 700 products are now only available in the Global SKU

    • Improved Integrated Antenna performance

  • General

    • Added ability to save and recall table view configurations
    • Added Magnetic North Bearing to table views

Bug Fixes

  • Fixed problem on PMP 450m not fully utilizing EIRP above 38 dBm
  • Removed Spatial Diversity option from ePMP PTP and PTP 450 family links, as they do not support spatial diversity
  • Fixed error when changing from 900 MHz cnReach to PTP 810
  • Fixed error when exporting PTP 450/450i configuration files
  • Prevented PTP 820i resetting to default 1 ft flex waveguide on project opening
  • Removed extra PTP 820i Fixed Tuned connectors from 11 GHz BOM
  • Removed PTP 820G and PTP 820S Remote Mount Adaptor for 1+1 HSB and 2+0 Co-Polar

Changes in version 4.6.2

Bug Fixes

  • Replace missing Force 180/200 products from SM BOM and BOM Estimator

Changes in version 4.6.1

New or changed features

  • PTP 670

    • Added HCMP functionality for the PTP 670 family on the PMP side of LINKPlanner
    • Updated antenna options across PTP 670 and PTP 670 HCMP
  • PTP 700

    • Updated antenna options including introducing new wide band antennas across 4 and 5 GHz bands
  • PTP 650

    • Notification of obsolescence of PTP 650 radios included in the BOM
  • PMP/PTP 450 family

    • PMP 450m

      • Increased product EIRP limit to 42 dBm
      • Updated regulatory information for FCC
    • PMP/PTP 450/450i

      • Added Malaysia in PTP mode
      • Added Colombia, Ecuador, Panama and Venezuela at 900 MHz
  • PTP 820

    • Added NTIA options for PTP 820C at 7, 8, 15 and 23 GHz
    • Extended PTP 820G NTIA options to include 15 and 23 GHz
  • General

    • Improved selection capability for Optional Extras in the BOM to allow selection/deletion of multiple items simultaneously
    • Improved selection of columns in LINKPlanner tables to allow selection/removal of multiple items simultaneously and column ordering.
    • Added ability to unlicensed band to use spatial diversity with dual polarization antennas
    • Added grouping to antenna selection list to group antennas by Cambium, User, 3rd party and Obsolete.
    • Updated some unlicensed band Cambium part numbers to obsolete
    • Added warning on extended frequency range antennas at 4.9 and 5.9 GHz

Bug Fixes

  • Prevented Google map from zooming when initial site is created
  • Prevented error on map when doing CSV imports
  • Fixed throughput calculations for cnReach when in single fixed mode
  • Added missing XPIC license to PTP 820 4+0 XPIC BOM
  • Corrected PTP 820 24 GHz radio quantities for 2+0 configurations
  • Added missing fixed tuned connectors in BOM for PTP 820i
  • Corrected modulo 360 issue when adding multiple APs from the “Add new hub” menu
  • Corrected error when deleting a large number of APs
  • Allow multiple editing for “AP Mod Mode Required” in PMP tables
  • Fixed issue with selection of PTP 820 Warranties in the BOM
  • Corrected issue when creating PTP 820 2+x links in the BOM Estimator

Changes in version 4.6.0

New or changed features

  • PTP 670

    • Introduced 5 GHz PTP 670
    • Updated antenna list for PTP 670 ATEX/HAZLOC to use new Cambium unlicensed antenna range
    • Added 1 year extended warranty automatically to BOM
  • PTP 700 Rel 700-02-50

    • Increased maximum number of Slaves in HCMP to 8
    • Introduced different symmetry options
    • Increased max range to 40 km for most configurations
    • Added new Cambium unlicensed antenna options
    • Added 1 year extended warranty automatically to BOM
  • CMM5

    • Added CMM5 as a Sync option for both PTP 670 and PTP 700 (including HCMP)
  • PMP 450 family Rel 15.1.1

    • PMP 450m

      • Added 5, 10 and 15 MHz bandwidths
      • Improvements in uplink sensitivity
      • Updated antenna pattern
      • Updates to country regulations, including new countries
    • PTP/PMP 450/450i

      • Addition of 15 MHz in DFS countries for PMP
      • Updates to country regulations
      • Removed 5 MHz duty cycle restriction
      • Updated US DFS duty cycle restriction to apply to 450i and 450m as well as 450
  • PTP 820

    • Added a “Clear All” option on the frequency selection tables
    • Updated Installation reports
    • Added 1 year extended warranty automatically to BOM
  • PTP 800

    • Updated couplers to new part numbers to replace obsolete parts
    • Notification of Dual-Pol antennas with OMK going obsolete
    • Added 1 year extended warranty automatically to BOM
  • PTP 600

    • Retired 45600 and 48600
  • Ensure that PTP 700 Lite radio kit selection follows correct defaults from Options and country selections

  • Unlicensed PTP - added additional LPU to Optional Extras

  • Corrected issue with reflection parameters causing infinite loop on rules processing

Changes in version 4.5.4

New or changed features

  • PTP 820

    • Added support for 4+0 on PTP 820C

    • Added support for 2+2 SD on PTP 820C

    • Added support for independent path configurations on 2+x paths

    • PTP 820G

      • Updated LPU in BOM from WB3657 to N000082D012
      • Limit minimum profile to Profile 0 for 1+1 Hot Standby options
      • Added 50 and 60 MHz bandwidths to 7 and 8 GHz NTIA bands
    • Modified name of PTP 820i Spatial Diversity options to show Split End configuration as recommended option

    • Added another optional power supply for PTP 820S

    • Added AFR Activation key, H-QOS key and MC-ABC key to optional extras

    • Removed capacity upgrade keys from optional extras

  • PMP 450/450i

    • Added 30 and 40 MHz bandwidths in DFS regions in 5 GHz band for PMP/PTP 450/450i

      • Note PMP 450 AP does not support 40 MHz
    • Added 15 MHz bandwidth for 900 MHz

  • ePMP

    • Added 2.5 GHz for Brazil and Other country regions
  • PTP 670

    • Introduced 4.8 GHz for Mexico
  • Unlicensed PTP

    • Modified Space Diversity to differentiate between reflections and tropospheric multipath mitigation

Bug Fixes

  • PTP 820C 2+2 configurations - corrected quantity of license keys in BOM and added missing splitter for remote mount dual polarization antennas
  • PTP 820C 2+2 XPIC - corrected XPIC factor in calculations
  • PTP 820 and 810 2+x Aggregate Link - Corrected Mean IP Predicted and Aggregate IP Throughput in Performance Summary to match Performance Details
  • Ensured that channel plan color changes correctly update in navigation tree
  • Corrected network error on start-up when LINKPlanner cannot locate contacts information
  • Corrected reported EIRP in PMP so that it correctly reflects changes in transmit power (display only, does not affect calculations)
  • Corrected issue with rain reliability for very small fade margins
  • Fixed issue with link panels not updating correctly when switching between 2+0 products
  • Corrected issue with profiles not automatically requesting properly

Changes in version 4.5.3

New or changed features

  • PMP 450/450i

    • Added 40 MHz bandwidth for Rel 15.1
    • Added additional country options to PMP/PTP 450i at 5.4 and 5.8 GHz, updated regulations for PTP 450 for Vietnam and Norway.
  • Map

    • Added American Tower locations to Google Map view and ability to create a network site from an American Tower location
    • Added ability to drag site locations to new positions on Google map for any sites not yet linked to anything else.
    • Added ability to use the preferences to control the site color, size and label size on the Google map as on the Offline map
  • ePMP

    • Added L-Com omni antenna at 5.8 GHz
  • PTP 820

    • Updated 7 and 8 GHz NTIA to offer FIPS modem for PTP 820G
    • Updated PathLoss files in line with Rel 9.0
  • PTP 800/810

    • Notify IRFU parts as obsolete and PTP 800i/810i products as Retired
  • PMP

    • Improved AP Availability calculation to take advantage of ATPC at the SM. This can improve the Max Usable Mode at the AP if the SM is not using maximum power under typical conditions.
    • Added Narrow Beam High Gain 5 GHz AP Antenna
    • Updated Split AP command to allow option to split to 2, 3 or 4 APs
  • General

    • Reordered product choices to move retired products to the bottom of the selection list

Bug Fixes

  • Changed upper limit for unlicensed cable lengths to allow cables longer than 100m
  • Prevented BOM errors when a user creates an AP for 3 GHz with PMP450i and United States
  • Fixed error when importing csv file if one or more SMs are out of range
  • Prevent errors when creating a custom antenna from an in-built antenna
  • Fixed errors in channel plans to ensure that only channels within range are used and all channels in the range are shown
  • Improved custom fields so that additional options can be added to lists and default values changed without updating existing allocations.

Changes in version 4.5.2

New or changed features

  • PTP 670

    • Added PTP 670 ATEX/HAZLOC as Preliminary
  • ePMP

    • Added ePMP 2000 in PTP Mode
  • PTP 820

    • Added 24 GHz in ETSI for PTP 820C and PTP 820S
    • Added 59.3 MHz bandwidth to Lower 6 GHz ETSI
  • cnReach

    • Improved capacity calculation to take account of Max Payload Bytes setting
  • PMP 450m

    • Added SFP parts to Optional Extras
  • General

    • Added ability to duplicate an AP and split the SMs between the original and new AP
    • Improved the ability to add multiple APs to each hub

Bug Fixes

  • Fixed two issues with Calc Tilt function to ensure that the number of connected subscribers are taken into account and improve the throughput calculations in DL MU-MIMO mode for PMP 450m
  • Corrected antenna polarization for Japan 29 dBi antenna
  • Corrected BOM for 5.1/5.2 GHz in United States for PMP 450i
  • Corrected issue with PTP 820 performance calculations for 7 and 14 MHz with MC-ABC
  • Improved frequency channel handling when changing link types in licensed band
  • Removed Tx Frequencies from licensed band PTP Equipment template to prevent configured frequencies from being overwritten.
  • Improved Best Server function to allow support for multiple subscriber places at the same location.
  • Corrected PTP 820C 2+2 MC-ABC throughput limits for wide bandwidths

Changes in version 4.5.1

New or changed features

  • PMP 450 family

    • Added 3 GHz PMP/PTP 450i
    • Added 5 GHz band PMP/PTP 450i ATEX/HAZLOC as Preliminary
    • Added a default power supply and power cords automatically to the Access Point for both PMP 450 and 450i
    • Added 5ms Frame Period for PMP/PTP 450/450i for 5.4 GHz in ETSI
  • PTP 820

    • Added 59.3 MHz bandwidth at 8 GHz ETSI with T/R spacing 311.32 MHz
  • PTP 650

    • Added support for Rel 650-01-43, which updates region code options and available antennas for Japan
  • ePMP

    • Added support for Rel 14.2 which adds New Zealand at 5.2 and 5.4 GHz
  • PTP 800/810

    • Added notification about pending obsolescence of the IRFU
  • General

    • Improved the frequency selection process for complex licensed band link types
    • Added additional LPU option to all outdoor PTP radios

Bug Fixes

  • Resolved issue to allow custom antennas to be added at 900 MHz on PTP links
  • Fixed issue with configured remote frequency not appearing in frequency selection lists
  • Resolved update issues with PMP 450m throughput calculations when changing SM configuration
  • Corrected sensitivity values for PMP 450m subscribers that are not grouping and minor change to PMP 450m throughput calculation
  • Moved the “Purge Profiles” command to the Project menu, so that it is visible for Mac users

Changes in version 4.5.0

New or changed features

  • Best Server Analysis (Windows version only)

    • Added a feature to automatically determine the best access point in a network layer for each subscriber site, based on defined design criteria
  • PTP820

    • Added 2+2 Hot Standby Configurations for PTP 820C
  • ePMP

    • Added 4.9 GHz to PMP and PTP Force 200
  • PTP 700

    • Added the Sync option to HCMP
  • PMP 450m

    • Highlight ungrouped SMs in the SM table and include a column to show if the SM is grouped
  • General

    • Added a “Modeled Beamwidth” to the Access Point Equipment panel so that the user can set a narrow beamwidth value to make it easier to plan the network - this replaces the project level Sector Coverage function.

      • Existing access points in legacy project files with the Sector Coverage set to Enhanced will have the Modeled Beamwidth set to the enhanced value. All new access points will default to the nominal beamwidth.
    • Added a “Calc Tilt” option to the Access Point Equipment panel that can be used to calculate the angle which will offer the maximum throughput

    • Added a new report option so that network level and hub level PMP installation reports only contain the access point information.

    • Restricted the input precision of coordinates to 5 decimal places (~1 m)

      • This change will allow sites exported through the sites tables to be imported without any loss of precision
      • Users may notice a slight change in path length (< 1 m) and minor differences in the predicted performance
    • Display a single warning when importing KML/KMZ files with duplicate sites rather than prompting for each site

    • Highlight duplicate sites when importing from a CSV file

    • Added a separate CSV import command for network sites and subscriber sites

    • Added the Spatial Frequency, AP/SM Description and the AP/SM Site Description to the PMP Links table

    • Added 3m fixed length cable (RDN5785) to unlicensed PTP cable selection list

    • Added the ability to purge unused profiles from the project file to reduce file size

    • Added the height labels to both sides of the path profile plot so that it is easier to read the remote height

Bug Fixes

  • cnReach

    • Prevented error when changing the band after selecting 0.9 GHz / cnReach
  • PMP 450m

    • Ensure that the groups are always recalculated when the AP or SMs are updated
    • Fixed the SM Receive Level calculation so that it uses the user-defined EIRP value rather than maximum power
    • Corrected the mechanical tilt range for the antenna
  • PMP 450i

    • Removed the tilt bracket from the BOM when the 90/120 deg Sector Antenna is selected
    • Corrected the mechanical tilt range for the obsolete integrated antenna
  • CSV Import

    • Fixed the PMP Links CSV importer so that it can handle spreadsheets with additional “ignore” columns
    • Allow the user to define multiple APs at the same azimuth in a CSV file
    • Allow similar or duplicate sites and links
  • General

    • Fixed the sort order of items in the tree, tables and CSV export when the names contain “-“
    • Corrected the “Max aggregate IP throughput” title in link summary table of project reports
    • Fixed the warning when running the change access point command and the current AP is selected
    • Prevented the error from occurring when changing the product using the link table on a site page
    • Prevented errors on the Mac version when resizing warning panels

Changes in version 4.4.1

New or changed features

  • cnReach

    • Added N500 at 900 MHz in PTP mode
  • PTP 700

    • Changed band name from 4.5 to 4.7 GHz to match product naming
    • Removed Preliminary from PTP 700 EU countries at 5.8 GHz
    • Added support for 4.7 GHz for HCMP
    • Added 10 and 40 MHz bandwidths to HCMP
    • Added Over the Air Rekey license to Optional Extras for HCMP
  • CMM

    • Added support to optional extras for the 56V CMM5 module
  • ePMP

    • Modified ePTP throughput for System Release 3.0 enhancement
    • ePMP 2000 - changed default surge suppressor to Gigabit Surge Suppressor
  • PTP 820 - support for Release 8.5.5

    • Added ability to set a Minimum Mod Mode in ACM
    • Increased Adaptive Transmit Power Control to include 2048 QAM on PTP 820G
    • Updated the Radio Commissioning Notes to match Quick Installation Wizard order.
    • Increased the number of Surge Suppressors in the BOM for a PTP 820S link
  • PMP 450m

    • Modified AP power setting to configure EIRP instead of Transmit Power.
  • BOM Estimator

    • Added default antenna heights for the AP for PMP 450i and PMP 450m and at both AP and SM for PTP 700 HCMP, to allow cable quantities to be estimated.
    • Corrected part numbers for cnPilot E500 in Argentina, Australia, Brazil and China.
  • General

    • Reports - added warning about estimated report size
    • PMP reports - changed the Max Power setting for SMs to allow SMs to take advantage of ATPC and added an Operational Transmit Power for each SM
    • Added System Gain Margin and Fade Margin at Max Usable Mode to PMP links views
    • Removed the Save as V3 command

Bug Fixes

  • PMP 450 family - corrected Max VC limit for PMP 450i and at 30 MHz bandwidth for PMP 450
  • Corrected cable aggregation quantities in the Network BOM and BOM Estimator
  • PTP 820 RFU-A corrected BOM quantities for 2+0 SP Branching Drawers and added Blanking Panels to 1+1 HSB SD links
  • Corrected error in PMP Equipment Templates where product is not valid in new band
  • Corrected error when trying to hide columns in an empty table
  • Corrected error when deleting the SM Range value
  • Ensure hidden items are not visible when opening projects or pasting in copied items
  • Fixed issue which was stopping collapsible panels from resizing after being expanded
  • Corrected issue when duplicating APs and associated subscribers, when there are multiple subscribers at the same location
  • Prevented PMP Equipment Templates from overwriting AP antenna orientation values
  • Corrected PMP Performance Details display for unused Modulation Modes on ePMP and PTP 700 HCMP
  • Corrected PTP 700 HCMP Max Usable Mode selection order (affects 16 QAM 0.63 Dual)

Changes in version 4.4.0

New or changed features

  • Added ePMP 2000 in non-beamforming mode

  • Added PTP 700 HCMP at 4.9 GHz

  • Added support for 450 family Rel 14.2

    • Added 15 and 30 MHz bandwidths in non-DFS regions
    • Updated capacity algorithms to improve prediction against measured - this does NOT change throughput rates on the product.
    • Updated sensitivity and noise figures
    • Updated 900 MHz regulations for Australia and New Zealand
  • Updated PMP 450i Integrated Antenna to use Cambium sector antenna

  • Added ability to export only selected columns from table views to csv file

  • Improved performance of batch changes in the table views

  • Replaced chm help with on-line help

  • Added electrical tilt information to AP antenna tilt hover help

  • Changed default licensed band product to PTP 820S

  • Obsolete PTP800 and PTP810 at 26 - 38 GHz

  • Added a measuring tool to the offline map, which shows the range and bearing from a selected point

Bug Fixes

  • PTP 820 - removed 200 and 300m optical cables from optional extras
  • PTP 820 - corrections to Cambium antennas and pattern files
  • PTP 820 - RFU-A corrected minimum transmit power
  • PTP 450 / 450i set max range limit to 200 km
  • Corrected heading and AP BOM on PMP BOM Estimate dialog
  • ePMP removed CMM as synchronization source options at 40 MHz bandwidth
  • ePMP - updated noise figures
  • Corrected sort option by product name in table view
  • Fixed PMP Templates so that new subscriber modules follow template

Changes in version 4.3.12

New or changed features

  • Added cnMedusa as Preliminary

    • Select AP product as PMP 450m
  • General

    • Added ability to create a link to an AP from a subscriber site
    • Added ability to change AP for multiple SMs
    • Reduced default SM Target Receive Level to -54 dBm
    • Removed notes from parts that are now available to order
    • Added click-through image to start-up page to link to Cambium product information videos on Mac version

Bug Fixes

  • Updated default priority of PMP AP antennas, so that ePMP defaults to Integrated antenna rather than PMP 450 antennas
  • Corrected Fixed Tuned connector items in PTP 820i BOM at 11 GHz
  • Corrected Lower 6 GHz antenna selection options for PTP 820i
  • Moved default position of Feeder Losses window for All Indoor link types to higher up the page so that the OK button is available on smaller monitors
  • Corrected issues with SM Range so that only SMs within SM Range rather than Max Range are available for connection in the New PMP Link window
  • Ensure that any profile changes (e.g added obstructions) are maintained when switching an SM between two APs on the same hub.
  • Use the formatting rules to control the color of the AP name in the tree

Changes in version 4.3.11

New or changed features

  • PTP 820

    • Added PTP 820i with RFU-A at Lower 6, Upper 6, 7 and 11 GHz for FCC and Canada.
    • PTP 820G added “narrow” 80 MHz bandwidth.
    • Added 10 GHz frequency band for ETSI.
    • Added 18 GHz frequency band for Brazil.
    • Updated APAC and EMEA antennas.
    • Updated PTP 820G to use the new script files for the wider 28/30 MHz when in ETSI 1+0, 1+1, 2+0 Cross-Polar or 2+0 XPIC modes.
    • Added 56 MHz to PTP 820S at ETSI 7 GHz with 154 MHz T/R spacing for 1+0 and 1+1 link types.
  • PTP 650 01-42

    • Updated FCC DFS regulations and 5.4 GHz FCC regulatory band.
  • cnPilot

    • Added E500 to BOM Estimator.
  • General

    • Added click-through image to start-up page to link to Cambium product information videos.
    • Modified PMP Max range to 1 decimal place resolution allowing greater resolution of cell sizes for map display and to control SM selection. This function now also allows cell sizes to be defined in kilometres for the PMP 450 family.
    • Improved navigation tree updates to speed up refreshing with larger projects.

Bug Fixes

  • Prevent errors when re-creating links that have been deleted.
  • Fixed issue on antenna heights when importing links csv file with multiple links from the same site.
  • Updated the PMP 450 High Gain Integrated Antenna Model Number in the 3.65 GHz FCC Device Registration Export.
  • Fixed error when setting 0.9 GHz channel plan.
  • Fixed error in ePMP SM Performance Details when restricting Maximum Modulation Mode to below MCS 15.
  • Fixed error with custom fields not transferring when an SM is transferred from one AP to another.
  • Improved positioning of pop-out panel on a Mac so that close window icons are always visible.
  • Updated Map functionality to ensure subscriber sites respect default colour settings.

Changes in version 4.3.10

New or changed features

  • Added ePMP 90/120 Sector Antenna

  • PMP/PTP 450i

    • Added 5.2 and 5.4 GHz for United States

    • Added 5 MHz bandwidth to ETSI

      • Note 450/450d SM are NOT supported with 5 MHz BW
    • Added Australia at 5.4 and 5.8 GHz

  • PTP 820

    • Added 32 GHz for PTP 820C and 26 and 38 GHz for PTP 820S
    • Added 40, 50, 56 and 60 MHz bandwidths for PTP 820C 2+0 with Spatial Diversity
    • Added 14 MHz Bandwidth for PTP 820G in 2+0 XPIC
    • Updated Occupied Bandwidth for Release 8.3
  • PTP 650 - Updated Japan regulations

  • General

    • Improved memory usage to allow saving of larger files
    • Allow SMs to be easily switched from one AP to another
    • Improve the sort order process when exporting PMP tables to csv

Bug Fixes

  • Fixed error on ePMP PTP links when frame size set to Tolly Mix
  • Reinstated toolbar search functionality
  • Corrected error when exporting Subscriber Site Custom Field
  • Fixed error when creating PMP Sales report
  • Fixed issue when performance summary panel showing no information
  • Improved editing functionality to prevent loss of focus in text fields
  • Added sensitivity data to PTP 820G to correct performance calculations
  • Removed FCC Antenna warning from non-FCC countries
  • Fixed errors when duplicating integrated antennas
  • Corrected number of T1s available for PTP 820G

Changes in version 4.3.9

New or changed features

  • Added PTP 450 at 900MHz

  • Created WiFi section in BOM Estimator to support cnPilot

    • Changed BOM Estimator to separate tabbed sections for PTP, PMP and WiFi
  • Added Quick Deploy Positioner as Optional Extras to PTP 450i, PTP 650, PTP 700 and PMP 450i SM

  • Updated In Service countries for PTP 650 and PTP 700

  • Added AP Formatting Rules

  • Added Performance parameters to SM Templates

  • Improved response speed for multiple simultaneous profile requests

  • Update Commscope antenna information in-line with latest Commscope updates

  • Added additional K-factor information to pop-up Performance Summary and warnings if LOS links do not clear worst earth curvature.

Bug Fixes

  • ePMP - prevent high gain custom antennas from appearing in selection and fixed error when deleting PTP links after creating high gain antenna

    • added gain limits information window to new antenna dialog.
  • Fixed error when deleting access points

  • PMP 450i 900 MHz - Changed SM product name to PMP 450

  • Fixed error which was capping top mode throughputs on Force 180/200

  • ePMP 1000 Fixed missing throughput limit in Max data rates shown in PMP Link Performance Details

  • Prevented Channel frequency warning from appearing when the regulation has split channel range

  • Provided support for PTP 700 Lite at 4.5 GHz

  • 450 family fixed UL capacity calculations missed from V4.3.8 update, slightly increases uplink throughput in some scenarios.

Changes in version 4.3.8

New or changed features

  • ePMP - Support for Release 2.6

    • Addition of 5 and 10 MHz bandwidths for ePTP
  • PxP 450i

    • Added 5.1 GHz band to United States and Other-FCC
    • Modified default power supply used for SM and PTP links
    • Updated capacity algorithm resulting in a slight improvement in throughput
  • PTP 700

    • Updated FCC/Canada regulatory information
    • Removed Preliminary from Canada at 5.2 and 5.4 GHz and ETSI at 4.9, 5.1 and 5.4 GHz
    • Modified sensitivity and transmit power values which will reduce mean throughput, especially in TDM modes.
  • PMP

    • Added SM equipment to PMP Equipment Templates
    • Added max data rate for a single subscriber to SM Performance Details
    • Updated CMM Power Supplies
  • Optimized selection of country options for power leads and product kits

  • Added capability to search for part numbers as a menu option under the Project menu

  • Obsolete Commscope 11 GHz 2.6 ft and 5 GHz 2 and 3ft antennas

Bug Fixes

  • Corrected error when changing bands in Access Points table
  • Added missing fiber parts from PTP 820 Optional Extras
  • Corrected error when switching to PTP 820S from a 1+1 SD link
  • Corrected High Gain Integrated antenna model number in PxP 450 FCC Device Registration

Changes in version 4.3.7

New or changed features

  • Added support for PTP 820 Rel 8.2

    • PTP 820C and PTP 820S - Added 10 and 20 MHz bandwidths
    • PTP 820G - Added adaptive transmit power for ACM
    • Removed support for 2048 QAM as a fixed mode and updated other allowed modulations
    • Updated XPIF and DFM parameters
  • PTP 820

    • Added remote mount option and additional antennas
    • Added new FCC regulations at 7 and 13 GHz
    • Added new Canadian regulation at 8 GHz
    • PTP 820S - Added 7 and 8 GHz frequency bands
    • PTP 820G - Added 10 and 20 MHz bandwidths to 7 GHz NTIA regulation
  • ePMP

    • Added Force 200 at 5 GHz as SM and PTP options
  • PTP 650 - Release 01-41

    • Added Japan Low Power at 4.9 GHz
    • Added Australia at 4.9 GHz
    • Increased maximum range to 250 km
  • PTP 700

    • Added Australia at 4.9 GHz

Bug Fixes

  • Re-instated regional based optional extras on PTP 650
  • Fixed bug that was duplicating BOM estimates when copying links

Changes in version 4.3.6

New or changed features

  • ePMP

    • Added AP Lite parts to Optional Extras
    • Added additional South African Development Community countries
  • PMP/PTP 450/450i Rel 14.1.1

    • Added interoperability for PMP between PMP 450 Access Points and PMP 450i SMs and between PMP 450i Access Points and PMP 450/450d SMs
    • Added 5.1 and 5.2 GHz bands for Mexico and ‘Other’
    • Added 4.9, 5.1, 5.4 and 5.8 GHz bands for ‘Other - ETSI’
    • Updated sensitivity levels for PMP/PTP 450i - note that this will change predicted performance levels from earlier versions
    • Extended the 3.6 GHz ‘Other’ regulatory band to 3500 - 3800 MHz
    • Added High Gain Integrated Antenna option for 3.x GHz bands
    • PMP 450i 900 MHz - Added 20 MHz bandwidth
  • Updated Installation Reports to give separate sections for Installation and Commissioning

  • Added a Full BOM sheet to the main BOM Export to Workbook

  • Added LINKPlanner version number to both the BOM Export from the main project and the Estimator.

  • Limit the precision of the range, height and obstruction values when exporting the profile to a CSV file so that it reflects the precision used inside LINKPlanner

Bug Fixes

  • Fixed default cable losses on AP and SM antennas
  • Fixed an error with Channel Plans for ePMP Force 180 and 200
  • PTP 820 - changed the band edge channel selection to use the occupied bandwidth
  • PTP 820G - correct the capacity license key for 60 MHz at 128 QAM from 300 to 500 Mbps
  • PMP 450/450i - corrected error in throughput calculations for 10 MHz when the Maximum Range was either 25 or 34 miles.
  • PTP 700 - updated the throughput calculation in line with product changes, resulting in slightly reduced throughput rates.
  • Corrected upper frequency limits for ePMP 2.4 GHz and 5.9 GHz, changes centre frequency for PTP links, which impacts fade margin calculations and hence availability and throughput, especially for Force 180 and Force 200.
  • Fix error when creating a PTP600 link with E1/T1
  • Add the 250 kilometer ranging mode for PTP700
  • Prevent errors creating a new PMP BOM Estimate after previously removing all of the estimates
  • Prevent the mouse-wheel scroll event from propagating out of the offline map
  • Corrected the AP Performance Summary table, which did not show the correct number of SMs on the DL end when the SMs used a different product
  • Fix bug which prevents the license from being edited through the links table

Changes in version 4.3.5

New or changed features

  • New Feature - Added PMP support to BOM Estimator Tool

  • ePMP

    • Added Force 180 at 5 GHz and Force 200 at 2.4 GHz as SM and PTP options
    • Added ePTP option in DFS regions
  • PMP 450i

    • Added 900 MHz Frequency Band at 5, 7 and 10 MHz bandwidths
  • PTP 700

    • Added Lite capacity option
    • Increased maximum range to 250 km
  • Remove the Google Earth view on 12 December 2015 when Google stop the service

Bug Fixes

  • Fixed bug which was creating additional APs when opening a project with the Prediction Model set to Vigants-Barnett
  • Fixed PMP 450i AP line cord options in the BOM optional extras.
  • PMP 450 SM ACPSSW-xx power supplies are now obsolete, replaced by N000900L001
  • Added 11 GHz Taper Transition back into the default BOM for PTP 800 ODU-A Long Waveguide
  • Fixed error to restrict single payload modes to Highest Mod Mode on PTP 650 and PTP 700.
  • Fixed subscriber BOM aggregation issue for items with no part number.
  • Note - some PTP 650 ancillary part descriptions have changed to become more generic, where the products are now being used across multiple products.

Changes in version 4.3.4

Bug Fixes

  • Fixed error with rule formatting for 1+1 and 2+0 links

Changes in version 4.3.3

New or changed features

  • New Feature - Availability calculations for PMP Link Performance and ability to define Required Availability

  • New Feature - PMP Link Formatting Rules

  • PMP/PTP 450i

    • Updated BOM with additional parts and added more to Optional Extras
    • Added Industry Canada part numbers
    • Removed Preliminary from Brazil and Mexico for PTP 450i
  • PTP 650

    • Removed Mid Capacity option (all Mid Capacity users can now upgrade for free to Full)
  • PTP 700

    • Updated transmit powers and sensitivity values, this will show a degradation on predicted performance for most links from the previous version.
    • Added Industry Canada part numbers
    • Removed Preliminary from FCC countries for 4.5 and 4.9 GHz
  • PTP 820

    • Updated 1+1 BOM for PTP 820C and PTP 820S to remove PoE and add Optical Fibre support
    • Added additional 3ft antennas to APAC and EMEA region
    • Added 60 MHz bandwidth to Lower 6 GHz FCC for 2+0 ACAP and ACCP
    • Added Warranty part numbers to Optional Extras
  • Obsoleted PTP 250, 500 and PTP 600 products (except at 4.5 and 4.8 GHz)

Bug Fixes

  • Fixed error when calculating cable lengths in the BOM, which was over-predicting the amount of cable required in some cases
  • Differentiate between PMP azimuth and tilt angle error indication when bearing is out of range
  • Add additional explanatory notes to BOM items for PTP-SYNC for PTP 650 and PTP 700 and PoE Injector for PTP 820C and updated other notes on the BOM
  • Prevent the “Test profile service” from returning successful when username or password are incorrect

Changes in version 4.3.2

New or changed features

  • New Feature - PMP Equipment Templates to define AP Equipment types

  • New Feature - BOM Estimator Tool for PTP

  • ePMP 1000

    • Added support for 4.9 GHz in PTP mode
    • Added 2.5 ms Frame Period
    • Added PMP 450 60 and 90 degree antennas as options to the AP
    • Modified sync options from CMM to CMM3 and CMM4
  • PTP 820

    • Added PTP 820C 2+0 SD
    • Added 15 GHz Canadian Regulation
  • PMP/PTP 450i

    • Added PMP 450 60 degree antenna to AP option list
    • Added Mexico in 4.9, 5.4 and 5.8 GHz
    • Updated regulations for 5.8 GHz for all PMP countries and 4.9 GHz and 5.8 GHz PTP in Brazil
  • PMP 450

    • Extended Downlink Data range to 15 - 75% for North America region at 5.4 GHz
  • Unlicensed Band

    • Added antenna patterns for all Cambium unlicensed external antennas to the Save Antenna Pattern feature
    • Added PTP 450i to FCC/IC Antenna Approval warning list and updated list for PTP 650 and 700
  • Updated Installation Reports for PMP/PTP 450, PMP/PTP 450i and ePMP, including adding Frequency Carrier information

Bug Fixes

  • Fixed bug that prevented Channel Plans from being edited
  • Corrected part numbers for PMP/PTP 450i radios in Bill of Materials and updated brackets and optional extras
  • Removed capability to define an AP antenna from Hub Level
  • Corrected throughput for Lowest Ethernet mode when used in conjunction with TDM for PTP 600, 650 and 700
  • Fixed issue with corruption of config file when there is no access to internet

Changes in version 4.3.1

New or changed features

  • Change the power supply for PTP 820S. It now uses the same power supply and surge suppressor as PTP 650
  • Add PMP/PTP 450i to the configuration file export

Bug Fixes

  • Correct issues with the PTP 820 coupler losses
  • Fix quantities and parts for PTP 820 mediation devices in the BOM
  • Fix issues when editing the product or license across multiple links in different bands

Changes in version 4.3.0

New or changed features

  • Added support for PMP/PTP 450i at 4.9, 5.4 and 5.8 GHz
  • Added support for PTP 700 including 4.5 GHz band
  • Added the Worst Earth Curvature, Ke and Excess Path Loss at Ke to the Climatic Factors section of the Proposal Report
  • Added Malaysia to PMP 450 at 5.8 GHz

Bug Fixes

  • Removed FCC antenna warning from PTP 250, 300, 500 and 600 products
  • Limited PTP 820 14 MHz bandwidth to Profile 9 (removed 2048 QAM mode)
  • Moved PTP 820 Outdoor Fiber Distribution Closure Splitter to Optional Extras from 1+1
  • Prevent the “Access is Denied” error when saving a project file on Windows

Changes in version 4.2.8

New or changed features

  • Added support for PTP 820 Release 8.0:

    • PTP 820G 1+1 Spatial Diversity (select 1+1 Hot Standby and then Spatial Diversity in Antenna Configuration)
    • PTP 820G - added 10 and 20 MHz bandwidths
    • PTP 820G - added 2048 QAM support for bandwidths above 14 MHz
    • PTP 820G - added XPIC support for 50 and 60 MHz
    • PTP 820C and PTP 820S ACM now supports adaptive transmit power
    • PTP 820C - added support for 7 and 14 MHz on 2+0, including XPIC and MC-ABC
    • PTP 820C and PTP 820S transmit power at 13 GHz, 256 QAM reduced from 22 to 20 dBm
  • PTP 820C New Frequency bands:

    • Removed Preliminary from 26 and 38 GHz
    • Added 28 GHz ETSI
    • Added 11 GHz ETSI T/R 530 MHz
  • PTP 820G New Frequency bands:

    • Added 26 GHz (ETSI and FCC), 28 GHz (ETSI), 32 GHz (ETSI) and 38 GHz (Canada, FCC and ETSI)
  • PTP 820S New Frequency Bands:

    • Removed Preliminary from Upper 6 GHz and 15 GHz
    • Added 13 and 28 GHz ETSI
    • Added 11 GHz ETSI T/R 530 MHz
  • Added 200 and 300 Mbps capacity keys for PTP 820G and PTP 820S and 300 Mbps for PTP 820C

  • Added PTP 820 NMS parts under Optional Extras in the BOM

  • Consolidated 11 GHz to use the T/R 490/500 parts, may result in a change of part number for PTP 820G when using T/R 530 MHz

  • PTP 820 - 11 GHz, added Canadian compliance to Andrew 4ft antennas

  • Added the Worst Earth Curvature, Ke and Excess Path Loss at Ke to Licensed Band Pop-up information window and PTP Links view

  • Added new Project Property to define Sector Coverage, allows PMP 450 to be restricted to nominal beamwidth

Bug Fixes

  • Fixed issue with PTP 650 Lowest Telecoms Mode not working
  • Reinstated Force 110 antenna option for ePMP Subscriber Modules
  • Corrected the coordinates displayed in the PMP reports
  • Added capability to include user defined parabolic antennas which can be selected for the United States (Parabolic) regulations at 5 GHz
  • Updated BOM parts list for PTP 820C and PTP 820S 1+1 configurations
  • Convert obstruction heights to 0 if the user tries to import negative obstruction values using copy/paste

Changes in version 4.2.7

Bug Fixes

  • Prevent error when deleting an Access Point in the project tree
  • Fix save errors when the user name contains Unicode characters

Changes in version 4.2.6

New or changed features

  • Added support for PMP 450d Subscriber Module at 5 GHz

  • Added ability to define PMP channel plans, allocate channels to APs and color code the sectors in the Offline Map

  • Improved the reflection editor for licensed band

  • Added Proposal reports at PMP Network, Hub and AP levels

  • Added additional notification to PTP 650 5.1 GHz FCC for Parabolic antennas

  • Added capability to automatically create required custom fields for FCC 3.65 GHz Device Registration

  • Added the capability to save antenna pattern files stored in LINKPlanner

    • currently only supports licensed band antennas.
  • Added confirmation setting when converting linked sites

  • Added 3, 4 and 6ft Radiowaves antennas at 6 GHz for PTP 820 in NA and CALA.

  • Added bearing from boresight and indication of direction of tilt for Subscriber Modules

Bug Fixes

  • Add 5 and 10 MHz to Ecuador for ePMP at 5.1 GHz
  • Corrected missing MC-ABC option for PTP 820C Narrow at 80 MHz
  • Corrected error on PTP 820C 38 GHz links when adding external interference
  • Fixed error in embedded Google Maps when using the select pointer
  • Added handling of read errors when requesting path profiles
  • Disabled write caching when saving project files (e.g. to prevent errors when saving to USB drives).

Changes in version 4.2.5

New or changed features

  • Added the ability to plan 80 MHz bandwidth links using PTP 820 narrow radios, this results in lower capacity than using the PTP 820 wide radios.

  • Added PTP 820 sub-band prioritization to reduce the number of sub-bands for single frequency links.

    • This may change the sub-band for some links in existing projects, existing sub-bands are still valid
  • Added the AP Lite parts to the Optional Extras for PMP 450

  • Added a Summary table to the Access Point Installation Reports

  • Added the capability to export the project level BOM to a single Excel Workbook with each PTP link on a separate sheet

  • Added an export file with the FCC device registration information for PMP/PTP 450 3.65 GHz devices

  • Added bearing to magnetic north and magnetic declination information to installation reports

  • Offline Map enhancements

    • Pop-out overlapping sites in the offline-map to make them easier to select
    • Edit a hub from the AP pop-up menu
    • Hide/Show items in the map
    • New selection window to hide, show, copy, delete multiple items
  • Added ability to control whether profile previews appear in the Google Earth Export

  • Added a search bar to the main toolbar to make it easier to locate items in the tree

  • Added “Show in map” menu item to the navigation tree pop-up

  • Performance improvements when opening large PMP projects

    • Note: Projects will need to be saved in the new version first.
  • Obsolete Gabriel antennas

Bug Fixes

  • Added support for adjacent 30 MHz bandwidth channels in FCC Lower 6 GHz for PTP 820 (actual separation is 29.65 MHz)
  • Made AP name unique when copying and pasting APs into the same project and allow reports to be created with duplicate AP names
  • Updated frequency stability and wide bandwidth TtoI curves for PTP 800 and PTP 810 PathLoss equipment files
  • Added support for Brazil power supply cords in the PTP 450 options

Changes in version 4.2.4

New or changed features

  • Added additional map features to the context-sensitive map:

    • Create Hubs and APs from a Network Site
    • Attach subscribers to an Access Point
    • Edit items without leaving the map
  • Automatically set the azimuth when creating a new Access Point

Bug Fixes

  • Remove SM equipment choices from PMP 450 AP view

  • Add 5.4 GHz US TDWR Radar warning in PMP mode

  • Change ePMP Enhanced PTP mode to ePTP mode

  • Fixes for KML/KMZ export

    • Remove hyperlinks
    • Update the Subscriber Site profile preview to only show links to unattached Access Points

Changes in version 4.2.3

New or changed features

  • Support ePMP System Release 2.4

    • Add Enhanced PTP Mode
    • Add Maximum Mod Mode configuration for AP and SM
  • Additional PTP 820 functionality

    • PTP 820C

      • Support for greater than 1 Gbps throughput on 2+0 link types
      • Preliminary support for 26 and 38 GHz ETSI and 38 GHz FCC & Canada
      • Increased 7 MHz bandwidth to 1024 QAM (Profile 9)
      • Increased 14 MHz bandwidth to 2048 QAM (Profile 10)
    • PTP 820G

      • 11 GHz ETSI
    • PTP 820S

      • 2+0 Co-Polar and 2+0 Cross-Polar capability
      • 7 (to 1024 QAM (Profile 9) and 14 MHz (to 2048 QAM Profile 10) bandwidth options
      • Preliminary support for 15 GHz ETSI
    • PTP 820C and PTP 820S

      • 80 MHz bandwidth at 11 GHz ETSI
      • 1m Protection Cable added to BOM for 1+1 link types
    • PTP 820C and PTP 820G

      • 56 MHz bandwidth at 13 GHz ETSI
    • PTP 820C, PTP 820G and PTP 820S

      • Removed antenna availability warning for 6 ft Global antennas
  • Improved PMP Reports with new Installation reports at AP and Hub level

  • Added sample external SM antenna options for PMP 450 to each frequency band

Bug Fixes

  • Corrected display of PTP Link Custom Field in the PTP Links view
  • Corrected issue when starting LINKPlanner without contact to the path profile server
  • Corrected problem with applying Equipment templates which contain configured frequencies
  • Updated country lists to correctly include 4.9 GHz for non-US FCC countries
  • Corrected refresh issue in the BOM when changing PTP 800 capacity keys
  • Apply the display style correctly when the project contains multiple formatting rules

Changes in version 4.2.2

New or changed features

  • Support PMP/PTP 450 System Release 13.2 and 13.3

    • Add MIMO-A modulation modes to PMP 450

      • This updates sensitivity levels for all modulation modes
    • Add 7 MHz Bandwidths for PTP/PMP 450

    • Add ability to select Frame Period for PTP/PMP 450

    • Removed Canada Lower from 3.6 GHz (supported on 3.5 GHz units), renamed Canada Upper to Canada

    • Added an export capability to provide configuration files

  • Support ePMP System Release 2.2 to 2.3.4

    • Add MIMO-A modulation modes

      • This updates sensitivity levels for all modulation modes
    • Added 5 and 10 MHz bandwidth options in PMP mode

    • Add SM Tx Power Manual Limits to reports as required

    • Updated regulatory information for multiple countries

  • Support System Release PTP 650 01-40

    • Added 3:1 and 5:1 symmetry options
    • Updated regulations for Indonesia (5.8 GHz), India (5.8 GHz) and Brazil (4.9 GHz)
    • Added 45 MHz bandwidth option to 5.4 GHz ETSI countries
    • Added new regulatory options for FCC countries for links using Parabolic antennas
  • Updates to Map Features

    • Clicking hyperlinks now takes users to the links part of the Navigation Tree
    • Allow users to display SM names on PMP map in the installation report
    • Updated graphics preferences to include PMP links
    • Map display at site level zooms to centre on selected site
  • Added ability to remotely update data files

  • Add a field to record the MAC Address for the ends of a link, AP or SM

  • Display a warning when the number of SMs exceeds the SM Registration Limit

Bug Fixes

  • Updated PathLoss import formats with respect to changes in PathLoss file formats
  • Fixed MAC CHM link
  • Fixed issue with preserving User Limits when switching between 2+0 Link Types
  • Fixed error when reversing a link on 1+1 licensed band links
  • Updated PTP 650 reports to exclude reduced installation receive level on short links
  • Fixed error when trying to switch to TDD Sync enhanced mode
  • Cancel profile requests when closing a project or deleting links
  • Prevent duplicate profile requests when pasting links into a project

Changes in version 4.2.1

New or changed features

  • Added support for ePMP 1000 in PTP mode

  • Added high level Mean Predicted Throughput for ePMP 1000 AP

  • Updated PTP 820 Part Descriptions

  • Updated Optional Extras for PTP 450 and PTP 820

  • Removed EIRP limit from PTP 450 Canada, FCC and Other-FCC at 5.8 GHz

    • For existing projects please check that the correct country option is selected.

Bug Fixes

  • Fixed issue when creating SM custom antenna
  • Fixed PTP 800 and PTP 810 Installation Report issues
  • Prevent site coordinates from being changed on sites that have PMP links

Changes in version 4.2.0

New or changed features

  • Added support for PTP 450
  • Added high level Mean Predicted Throughput for PMP 450 AP
  • Added Global SM Height value to the Project Properties
  • Enabled option to select paper size when exporting a map as a PDF

Bug Fixes

  • Changed PTP 820S Upper 6 GHz to Preliminary
  • Modified PTP 820 80 MHz capacity key requirements and removed 1024 QAM option for 2+0 links with 80 MHz bandwidth
  • Removed modulation modes above 512 QAM for 7 and 14 MHz for PTP 820C
  • Removed 7 and 14 MHz options from 2+0 link types for PTP 820C
  • Added warning about availability of Commscope 6ft antennas for PTP 820
  • Added LPU to PTP 820G automatic Bill of Materials and additional Optional Extras
  • Changed Edge-CET-Node licenses to a quantity of 2 rather than 4, for 820G 2+0 configurations
  • Removed Canadian 310.5 compliance from Andrew 3ft 11 GHz for PTP 820
  • Fixed Capacity and Throughput values in Aggregate Proposal Reports for 810 and 820
  • Fixed rounding errors in 820G XPIC capacity calculations, minor change to reported values
  • Removed “Other” option from Antenna selection list for PTP 820
  • Increased 5.8 GHz upper frequency limit, this may make a minor change to fade margin and availability for some regulations.

Changes in version 4.1.2

New or changed features

  • Added support for PTP 820G for 1+0, 1+1, 2+0 Cross-Polar, 2+0 Co-Polar and 2+0 XPIC in the following bands:

    • Lower 6, Upper 6, 7, 8, 11, 13, 15, 18 and 23 GHz
  • Added support for 7 and 14 MHz for 820C for all Link Types except 2+0 XPIC

Bug Fixes

  • Fixed issue with re-ordering, sorting and deleting columns in table views
  • Fixed issue with renaming of 2+0 XPIC links
  • Fix bug when double-clicking on a 2+0 XPIC link in the map
  • Fixed display of E1/T1 in PTP 810 2+0 Aggregate Performance Details
  • Fixed issue when creating equipment templates from an existing 1+1 link
  • Fixed issue applying equipment template optional extras
  • Fixed error when changing the sites on a 2+0 PTP link

Changes in version 4.1.1

New or changed features

  • Added support for PTP 820C 2+0 configurations
  • PTP 820 “Global” antenna now default option

Bug Fixes

  • Corrected refresh issues on PTP 810 2+0 Aggregate page
  • Prevented error when changing from licensed to unlicensed frequency bands when on a child link on PTP 820
  • Removed 28 MHz BW from PTP 810 8 GHz 126 T/R spacing as no valid frequency pairs
  • Reinstated ODU-B as default option for PTP 800/810
  • Round TDD Frame Offset to nearest integer to match product data entry

Changes in version 4.1.0

New or changed features

  • Support for PTP 820 1+0 and 1+1 link types in the following bands

    • PTP 820C at Lower 6, Upper 6, 7, 8, 11, 13, 15, 18 and 23 GHz
    • PTP 820S at Lower 6, Upper 6, 11, 18 and 23 GHz

Changes in version 4.0.3

New or changed features

  • Added support for FCC, Other-FCC and Canada Lower and Upper in 3.6 GHz band for PMP 450
  • Added support for Japan at 4.9 GHz and Slovenia at 5.8 GHz for PTP 650
  • Added option to specify Required Modulation Mode on PMP links - links which do not meet this will go red
  • Added ability to import PMP Links from a csv file - see User Guide for format details
  • Added additional information into Available Antenna lists to specify product and part numbers for SM additions.
  • Added regulatory frequency ranges to PMP Links in the Installation Reports
  • Added PMP Product Software Release version information to Installation Reports
  • Updated displayed antenna description for Force 100 antennas for ePMP

Bug Fixes

  • Fixed issue preventing Google Earth Export when project only contains PMP Links
  • Fixed issue with “red line” on path profile not updating when AP Height changed
  • Fixed issue with contents listing in HTMLHelp file
  • Fixed issue on downlink with transmit power not backing off correctly in 256QAM and QPSK - SISO for PMP 450 at 3 GHz
  • Fixed issue importing multiple Pathloss profiles.

Changes in version 4.0.2

New or changed features

  • Added a Performance Summary for each Access Point, which collates the Maximum Modulation mode for all PMP Links
  • Removed “Preliminary” from PTP 650 5.1 GHz for United States and other FCC countries
  • Updated ePMP Force 100 part descriptions
  • Improved PMP Links view to ensure header line stays visible
  • Added improved functionality to PMP Links when exported to Google Earth

Bug Fixes

  • Fixed an issue to ensure link formatting rules hide links in map view when requested
  • Corrected ePMP SM Maximum Transmit Powers for 5.4 and 5.8 GHz
  • Removed ePMP Mounting Bracket from integrated antennas or where provided
  • Fixed an issue when creating installation reports with PTP 810i 1+1 and 2+0 links
  • Prevented copy function creating duplicate Access Points
  • Fixed issues when creating and saving custom SM antennas
  • Removed extra dish antenna from BOM when selecting Force 100
  • Added distance markers back in to PTP 1+1 and 2+0 link export to Google Earth

Changes in version 4.0.1

New or changed features

  • Add the ability to save a project in the v3.x.x format

    • Any new features will be lost from the file
  • Include the number of PMP links in the project summary information

  • Add the option to create a new custom antenna from the Subscriber Module antenna selection list

Bug Fixes

  • Fixed errors when double-clicking an item in the Offline Map
  • Fixed errors when copying equipment templates and rules
  • Fixed errors with the new PMP link dialog
  • Fix a bug which prevented the creation of a custom antenna from the unlicensed band antenna list
  • Fixed non-ASCII character problems
  • Stop the Subscriber Modules from requiring recalculation when the Access Point changes do not impact the link (such as name, description)
  • Refresh the PMP link performance summary when the Subscriber Module changes
  • Fix errors when deleting PMP Objects

Changes in version 4.0.0

New or changed features

  • Support for the PMP 450 product in 2.4 GHz, 3.5 GHz, 3.6 GHz, 5.4 GHz and 5.8 GHz bands
  • Support for the ePMP product in 2.4 GHz, 5.1 GHz, 5.2 GHz, 5.3 GHz, 5.4 GHz and 5.8 GHz bands
  • The Flags functionality in PTP has been removed and combined into the Custom Fields functionality. All existing Flag settings will now be available through Custom Fields.

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