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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Mimosa Backhaul Help Content Mimosa Backhaul White Papers & Application Notes Table of Contents FAQ's ................................Backhaul FAQ Overview ........................Setup ..............................Default IP Address ........................Reset Process ..........................Reset B5/B5c and B11 ......................Reset B5-Lite ......................... Serial Number Location ......................
Page 3 Mimosa Backhaul Help Content Mimosa Backhaul White Papers & Application Notes Hardware & Materials ......................... Installation Guide ............................. Installation Overview ......................... Unlock ............................... Radio Unlock Process ......................... SMS Verification ......................... Mounting & Grounding ........................B5 Mounting and Grounding ....................... B5c Mounting and Grounding .....................
Page 4 Mimosa Backhaul Help Content Mimosa Backhaul White Papers & Application Notes Channel & Power Settings ....................Exclusions & Restrictions ....................Link ............................TDMA Configuration ......................Link Configuration ......................Clients ............................Client List .......................... Location ............................ Local Satellite Signals ......................Satellite Information ......................
Page 5 Mimosa Backhaul Help Content Mimosa Backhaul White Papers & Application Notes Ping ........................... Bandwidth ......................... Traceroute ......................... Logs ............................Log Overview ........................REST API ............................REST API Overview ........................GET Device Status ........................GET Device Info ........................GET Ethernet Configuration ......................
Page 6 Mimosa Backhaul Help Content Mimosa Backhaul White Papers & Application Notes B11 Firmware Downloads ......................B11 Release Notes ........................White Papers & Application Notes ......................Using TDMA-FD ..........................Fresnel Zones ..........................Copyright © 2014 Mimosa Page...
Page 7: Faq's
Mimosa Backhaul Help Content Mimosa Backhaul FAQ's Backhaul FAQ Overview We categorized our FAQ's to make it easy to find answers. If you didn't find what you were looking for, please let us know. FAQ's Collocation Setup GPS and Collocation...
Page 8: Default Ip Address
Setup Default IP Address Mimosa backhaul radios can be accessed either via the wired interface or the 2.4 GHz wireless interface (if applicable). An internal bridge connects the two interfaces. Each interface is assigned a default IP address (see table below), and both addresses respond via either interface.
Page 9 Mimosa Backhaul Setup No CDP / LLDP Support Mimosa radios do not respond to either CDP or LLDP at this time. Related: Backhaul Setup Overview - Detailed process for configuring your device Accessing the Mimosa Cloud - Firewall adjustments for cloud monitoring (no NAT required) Reset Process - Explains how to recover/reset a device if needed Copyright ©...
Page 10: Reset Process
Mimosa Backhaul Help Content Mimosa Backhaul Reset Process Reset B5/B5c and B11 Product Applicability: B5/B5c, B11 This process is to restore the device to the factory state when the device is physically available. It replaces This process is to restore the device to the factory state when the device is physically available. It replaces a physical reset button and allows recovery without the need to climb a tower.
Page 11: Reset B5-Lite
Mimosa Backhaul Help Content Mimosa Backhaul Reset Process Local Device Reset Product Applicability: B5-Lite This process is to restore the device to the factory state when the device is physically available. This process is to restore the device to the factory state when the device is physically available.
Page 12 Mimosa Backhaul Help Content Mimosa Backhaul Reset Process After factory reset, access the device with the default IP address and password, then follow the device unlock process again before reuse. It is also good practice to create a configuration backup such that it can be restored in the case of lost passwords.
Page 13: Serial Number Location
Finding the Serial Number The Mimosa serial number is a 10-digit number used to differentiate radios. This unique number is used as The Mimosa serial number is a 10-digit number used to differentiate radios. This unique number is used as part of the unlock process to ensure genuine product assurance.
Page 17: Unlock Process
Mimosa Backhaul Help Content Mimosa Backhaul Unlock Process Changing the Unlock Country Background During the unlock process, a country must be selected to obtain an unlock code. The country can be changed later, but a new unlock code is required to do so. Unlock codes are specific to both the serial number of the device and the country selected.
Page 18 Mimosa Backhaul Help Content Mimosa Backhaul Unlock Process Click on the Add Country Code to Network button. In the dialog box that opens, select the new country to add. Complete additional contact information. If changing to a country with licensed operation ("[Country Name] Licensed"), agree to the Terms of Use and click Add.
Page 19 Mimosa Backhaul Help Content Mimosa Backhaul Unlock Process Click the "Manage" drop-down box, and select Device Unlock. Choose the new unlock country from the "Country" drop-down list. Copyright © 2014 Mimosa Page 13...
Page 20 Mimosa Backhaul Help Content Mimosa Backhaul Unlock Process Enter the device serial number. Once you accept the terms and submit, the new unlock code will be shown. Reset the unlock code and enter the new unlock code to complete the process.
Page 21: No Cli
Setup No Command Line Interface (CLI) Access There is no user-accessible method for SSH or telnet to Mimosa devices. Mimosa Support is the only party capable of accessing the shell, and only after installation of an RSA certificate. Mimosa disables the CLI by default due to security, support, and regulatory compliance concerns: Prevents installation of non-Mimosa operating systems that can lead to unsupported configuration changes - especially related to regulatory compliance.
Page 22: Performance
TDMA Settings Affect MAC Throughput On Mimosa radios, MAC throughput can be adjusted since it is a function of the configurable TDMA settings: TDMA Traffic Split and TDMA Transmit Window. When using TDMA, a time-based MAC protocol, each radio takes turns sending and receiving.
Page 23 Mimosa Backhaul Help Content Mimosa Backhaul Performance Tx MAC Throughput (Mbps) = 1560 * 50% * 80% = 624 Mbps Rx MAC Throughput (Mbps) = 1300 * 50% * 80% = 520 Mbps Note: The built-in Bandwidth test on the radio (Diagnostics > Tests > Bandwidth) displays UDP results, Note: The built-in Bandwidth test on the radio (Diagnostics >...
Page 24: Maximum Tx Power
Maximum Transmitter Power Mimosa Backhaul radios are capable of transmitting at the power levels in the table below. With the B5 and B5c, total power can be divided equally (preferred) or unequally (if necessary) between the two channels. Once power is selected for a particular channel, it is then divided equally between H and V chains.
Page 25 Mimosa Backhaul Help Content Mimosa Backhaul Performance Two Channels: Max Tx Power (dBm) = EIRP limit (dBm) - Antenna Gain (dBi) - 3 dBm Example 1 - B5c, 30 dBi, 2 Channels, U-NII-1: The limits in the chart above for U-NII-1 are currently 40 dBm. After entering the 30 dBi antenna gain on the B5c, Tx power will be limited to 7 dBm (40 dBm - 30 dBi - 3 dBm).
Page 26: Maximum Tx Power Details
Mimosa Backhaul Help Content Mimosa Backhaul Maximum Tx Power Backhaul Maximum Tx Power Details B5/B5c 1 Channel Total Power 30 dBm Channel 1 Channel 2 30 dBm Chain 1 Chain 2 Chain 3 Chain 4 27 dBm 27 dBm 2 Channels...
Page 27 Mimosa Backhaul Help Content Mimosa Backhaul Maximum Tx Power Total Power 23 dBm Channel 1 Channel 2 23 dBm Chain 1 Chain 2 Chain 3 Chain 4 20 dBm 20 dBm 1 Channel Total Power 27 dBm Channel 1 Channel 2...
Page 28: Tx Power Optimization
Mimosa Backhaul Help Content Mimosa Backhaul Performance Backhaul Tx Power Optimization Should I always choose the maximum Tx Power setting for best performance? Not necessarily. The answer depends on the maximum achievable signal to noise ratio (SNR) for a given link. You may see a tooltip on the Channel &...
Page 29 Mimosa Backhaul Help Content Mimosa Backhaul Performance favor of higher SNR. This is because SNR at the receiver limits the MCS more than the distortion from the Tx amplifier. The table below shows the maximum recommended Tx Power settings for a given SNR to achieve the highest MCS index.
Page 30: Snr Required For Each Mcs
Mimosa Backhaul Help Content Mimosa Backhaul Performance SNR Required for Each MCS The table below shows the SNR required for each MCS index as well as the modulation, coding and data rate per stream based on channel width in MHz. Note that each channel uses up to two streams.
Page 31: Error Vector Magnitude (Evm)
Mimosa Backhaul Help Content Mimosa Backhaul Performance Error Vector Magnitude (EVM) The error vector magnitude or EVM describes how well the receiver can detect symbols (data) within a constellation of symbols on the I-Q plane for a particular modulation. It is the difference in RMS power between the point where a symbol is received and where the symbol should be.
Page 32: Quality Of Service (Qos)
Mimosa QoS Weighting Mimosa radios dynamically allocate link capacity by expanding or contracting each traffic queue based on the current mix of marked traffic. If there is no traffic in a particular queue, that capacity is divided between the other queues according to their relative weights.
Page 34: Calculating Link Latency
Mimosa Backhaul Help Content Mimosa Backhaul Performance Link Latency Product Applicability: B5/B5c, B5-Lite Link latency is the delay between the time a packet enters the local radio and exits the remote radio in one direction. In many cases, constraining latency across one link (or more) is a requirement for providing services such as VoIP that are more sensitive to packet arrival times.
Page 35: Calculating Tcp Performance
TCP Performance Mimosa Backhaul radios are designed to pass many data streams, and although a Mimosa link may have a full gigabit of capacity, a single TCP stream will not saturate the link. However, multiple TCP streams can saturate the link, and better represent typical backhaul applications where multiple TCP streams occur asynchronously.
Page 36 Mimosa Backhaul Performance Packet loss can occur on Ethernet between hosts and Mimosa radios due to cabling or port problems, the amount of which is detected and reported by most commercial routers. Packet loss can also occur on routers due to lack of QoS policies, or in the presence of rate-limits that may be applied.
Page 37: Maximum Link Distance
Throughput on longer links is constrained primarily by the physics of free space path loss (FSPL). The maximum distance and throughput that Mimosa's Backhaul products can achieve depend on a variety of additional factors, so we suggest modeling your link using our free Design application here for a specific answer: cloud.mimosa.co...
Page 38: Spectrum Analysis
Mimosa provides storage of up to 24 hours of spectrum data for all your Mimosa devices as a free service. Communication between your devices and Mimosa Cloud Services is optional, but you will not be able to gain access to cloud features such as spectrum playback without Mimosa Cloud Services.
Page 39: Auto Everything
Mimosa Backhaul Help Content Mimosa Backhaul Performance Auto Everything Product Applicability: B5/B5c, B5-Lite Auto Everything (AE) is a feature that makes automatic adjustments to link settings (channels, channel width, transmit power, and single or dual channel modes) in response to changes in the RF spectrum with the goal of achieving balance between link reliability and capacity.
Page 40 Mimosa Backhaul Help Content Mimosa Backhaul Performance Turning Off Auto Everything Auto Everything can be turned off by selecting "Off (Manual)" in the drop-down box. If turned off, Auto Everything will stop monitoring channel health and will no longer change channels. However, the AE process will continue performing channel analysis in the background and maintaining a list of best channels for when AE is re- enabled.
Page 41: Dual Link
Mimosa Backhaul Help Content Mimosa Backhaul Performance Dual Link Product Applicability: B5, B5c, B11 Upon sensing interference on one channel that would cause the entire link to reduce modulation, the Dual Link feature dynamically routes traffic to the channel with the lower packet error rate (PER) to improve noise immunity and prevent packet loss.
Page 42: Collocation
This also means that even if there are multiple users of Mimosa radios in a single site, that these can also be synchronized for TDMA operation.
Page 43 Collocating with another operator Product Applicability: B5/B5c, B11 As more Mimosa radios are deployed, they will commonly show up in Site Survey results. The TDMA and Collocation Synchronization White Paper describes how to design your own collocated network with devices that you control, but it is also possible to collocate with other radios that you do not control by choosing compatible TDMA settings.
Page 44: Relay Site Connections
Mimosa Backhaul Help Content Mimosa Backhaul Collocation Backhaul Relay Connection Two Backhaul radios can be connected back-to-back without a switch or router. This is accomplished by inserting the same Ethernet cable into the LAN ports of both PoE injectors. The example below shows relay connections: Radio 1 - PoE 1 - Ethernet Cable - PoE 2 - Radio 2.
Page 45: Compatibility
The B11 is compatible with other Mimosa B11 radios only. Not compatible with other brands Mimosa radios employ a proprietary protocol and must be used in pairs. They do not operate in a mode that allows communication with non-Mimosa radios.
Page 46: Antennas & Coaxial Cables
The B5c has a frequency range of 4900-6000 MHz. Any high-quality antenna optimized for these frequencies will work. The Mimosa B5c was designed to achieve the published performance with cross-polar isolation of 20 dB, primarily because the MIMO processor can discern between signals well at this level. Increasing the cross-polar isolation will not improve capacity or throughput.
Page 47 Antennas & Coaxial Cables strength across the 4 chains if they are unequal. For these reasons, Mimosa normally recommends maintaining standard antenna orientation (horizontal polarization parallel with ground, vertical polarization perpendicular to ground) when using the B5/B5c. This especially applies to longer backhaul links in areas that experience heavy precipitation.
Page 48: B11 Compatibility
Mimosa Backhaul Help Content Mimosa Backhaul Antennas & Coaxial Cables B11 Antenna Compatibility The B11 has a frequency range of 10000-11700 MHz. Compatible antennas are listed on the B11 accessories page. 4x4 MIMO with Two Antenna Connectors The B11 has transmits and receives on two polarizations: horizontal and vertical. The four MIMO streams are divided both by frequency and polarization.
Page 49: Traffic Handling
Jumbo Frames The default MTU size is 1500 bytes, but there is no MTU adjustment on the UI. Mimosa backhaul radios support "baby jumbo" frames up to 3200 bytes without fragmentation in certain modes and modulation levels.
Page 50: Vlan Support
VLAN tags within a single frame). VLAN Passthrough Mimosa Backhaul products are designed to operate as a Layer 2 transparent bridge (a virtual wire) for maximum performance. The radios simply pass all traffic, regardless of type, including other VLAN IDs.
Page 51: Paint
Can the radio be Painted? Painting the device is not recommended. Mimosa has not tested or certified the performance of the radio or the integrity of the exterior with paint applied. Painting will void the warranty and make it unlikely that your distributor/reseller will accept an RMA in the event of a problem.
Page 52: Specifications
Product Applicability: B5, B5c. B5-Lite Mimosa 5 GHz radios support U-NII-2 operation and comply with DFS requirements. When a DFS channel is selected, there is a mandatory 60-second waiting period where the device listens for radar before association on that particular channel.
Page 53: Supported Channel Widths
Mimosa Backhaul Help Content Mimosa Backhaul Specifications Supported Channel Widths Mimosa Backhaul radios support the following channel widths: Channel Width (MHz)* Total Channel Width (MHz) B5/B5c B5-Lite 1x20 1x40 1x80 2x20 2x40 2x80 1x20 FD 1x40 FD 1x80 FD * Your regulatory domain may limit allowable channel widths.
Page 54: Frequency Tolerance
FCC Title 47 (CFR 101.107) states that the Frequency Tolerance limit is 0.005% for the 10.7-11.7 GHz band. The Mimosa B11 Backhaul frequency tolerance is 5e-9 (or 0.0000005%), which is 10,000 times lower than the specified limit. This was accomplished through use of a high precision oven-controlled crystal oscillator (OCXO), which is further disciplined to GPS with up to 1.56 ppb (1.6e-9) clock accuracy.
Page 55: Receiver Sensitivity
Mimosa Backhaul Help Content Mimosa Backhaul Specifications Backhaul Receiver Sensitivity Product Applicability: B5/B5c, B5-Lite, B11 The table below shows sensitivity in dBm for each MCS index. Channel Width MCS Index 20 MHz 40 MHz 80 MHz -70.5 -67.5 -64.5 -73.0 -70.0...
Page 56: Ghz Operation
U.S.: 47 C.F.R. Part 90, Sections 90.1201 through 90.1217 FCC Emissions Designator The FCC emissions designator for Mimosa 4.9 GHz operation is 19M9D1D. Channel Selection The 4.9 GHz band provides 50 MHz of spectrum in which to operate, with up to 20 MHz per channel.
Page 57: Power Over Ethernet (Poe)
Product Applicability: B5/B5c, B5-Lite, B11 The Mimosa PoE provides power over all four pairs of wires so there is less voltage drop over a long cable run. Voltage is provided from the Mimosa PoE at 56 Vdc instead of the nominal 48 Vdc for the same reason, although Mimosa Backhaul radios accept a wider input voltage range (44-57 Vdc).
Page 58 Table 1 – Radio Input Voltage Polarization Compatibility Notes: Performance will be limited if a 10/100BASE-T PoE is used. Mimosa backhaul radios are designed for speeds that exceed the capability of these standards. Some 3rd-party PoE injectors may not have a sufficient power budget to deliver full power to all of their ports depending on how many other PoE-powered devices are installed and how much power each device draws.
Page 59: Hardware & Materials
Mimosa does not recommend the use of additional washers. Screws holding on the back cover are stainless steel.
Page 60 Mimosa Backhaul Help Content Mimosa Backhaul Specifications Gasket Materials Product Applicability: B5/B5c, B11 The orange gasket on the B5c is made from non-latex silicone rubber with Shore A 40 durometer. It was specifically selected to seal the case without causing deformation between the polymeric and metal portions of the enclosure.
Page 61: Installation Guide
Mimosa Backhaul Help Content Mimosa Backhaul Installation Guide Backhaul Installation Overview Follow the Radio Unlock process. Follow the B5 Mounting and Grounding process. Follow the IP67 Cable Gland Installation process. Follow the POE Connection process. Follow the Backhaul Setup process.
Page 62: Unlock
Unlock Radio Unlock Process Important : An unlock key must be obtained online prior to operation or unlock of the Mimosa backhaul Important : An unlock key must be obtained online prior to operation or unlock of the Mimosa backhaul radio.
Page 63 Unlock Note: The unlock code is unique and reusable for one radio. If a radio is reset to factory defaults, the same code can be entered again on the same radio to unlock it without having to visit mimosa.co/start. Related:...
Page 64: Sms Verification
Mimosa Backhaul Help Content Mimosa Backhaul Unlock SMS Country Verification Product Applicability: B5-Lite For accounts that will be operating B5-Lite radios, a verification code must be requested from an SMS-enabled phone. This is a one-time requirement per account (not per device).
Page 65 Step 3 - Enter the code that you receive on your phone. Step 4 - Continue with the Unlock process. Related: Unlock Process - Apply a unique unlock code to your Mimosa Backhaul product. Copyright © 2014 Mimosa Page 59...
Page 66: Mounting & Grounding
Mimosa Backhaul Help Content Mimosa Backhaul Mounting & Grounding Mounting and Grounding the B5 This process ensures that the radio is securely attached to a mast/pole up to 90 mm (3.5 inches) in This process ensures that the radio is securely attached to a mast/pole up to 90 mm (3.5 inches) in diameter, and grounded to protect against electrical discharge.
Page 67 Mimosa Backhaul Help Content Mimosa Backhaul Mounting & Grounding Slide the Pole Mount over the top of the pole as shown in the diagram, rotate the mount around the pole as needed, and then tighten the bolts on the opposite side of the mount to secure. If the top of the pole is obstructed or inaccessible, disassemble the other side of the Pole Mount and then reassemble it around the pole.
Page 68 Mimosa Backhaul Help Content Mimosa Backhaul Mounting & Grounding Related: B5 Specifications - See specification sheet section entitled, "Physical" for additional mounting hardware details. Hardware & Materials - Details about what materials are used in each provided part. Copyright © 2014 Mimosa...
Page 69: B5C Mounting And Grounding
Mimosa Backhaul Help Content Mimosa Backhaul Mounting & Grounding Mounting and Grounding the B5c This process ensures that the radio is securely attached to the tower and is grounded to protect against This process ensures that the radio is securely attached to the tower and is grounded to protect against electrical discharge.
Page 71: B5-Lite Mounting And Grounding
Mimosa Backhaul Help Content Mimosa Backhaul Mounting & Grounding Mounting and Grounding the B5-Lite This process ensures that the radio is securely attached to a building or tower and is grounded to protect This process ensures that the radio is securely attached to a building or tower and is grounded to protect against electrical discharge.
Page 72 Mimosa Backhaul Help Content Mimosa Backhaul Mounting & Grounding Mount the B5-Lite on the J-Mount using the pipe clamp. Attach a 6 mm (10 AWG) ground wire between the B5-Lite and a suitable grounding location. The provided grounding screw is M5 x 6mm.
Page 73 Mimosa Backhaul Help Content Mimosa Backhaul Mounting & Grounding Prepare the Ethernet Cabling (not included) and provided protective boot. Push shielded CAT6 cable through hole in the bottom of the boot, applying the provided dielectric silicone around base of boot around cable entry.
Page 74 Mimosa Backhaul Help Content Mimosa Backhaul Mounting & Grounding Aim the radio using physical Elevation and Azimuth adjustments on the J-Mount, then check and tighten each of the 10 mm hex nuts until secure. Copyright © 2014 Mimosa Page 68...
Page 75: B11 Mounting And Grounding
Mimosa Backhaul Help Content Mimosa Backhaul Mounting & Grounding Mounting and Grounding the B11 The B11 was designed to mate with an antenna using a slip-fit interface. Apply a small amount of o-ring lube to the dish to ease installation.
Page 76: Power & Data Connections
Mimosa Backhaul Help Content Mimosa Backhaul Power & Data Connections PoE Connections This process ensures the proper PoE connection to a power source, the radio and the LAN. This process ensures the proper PoE connection to a power source, the radio and the LAN.
Page 78: Ethernet Port & Ip67 Gland
(Step 4), will result in torsional strain to the Ethernet connector. Note 2: Due to the advantages of Mimosa’s IP67 rated cable sealing gland, the application of dielectric Note 2: Due to the advantages of Mimosa’s IP67 rated cable sealing gland, the application of dielectric grease to the Ethernet connector or cable gland is neither suggested nor recommended.
Page 79 Mimosa Backhaul Help Content Mimosa Backhaul Power & Data Connections Insert the CAT6 Ethernet cable into the radio's Ethernet port. Connect the body of the IP67 Gland to the radio's locking connector by twisting it in a clockwise direction until it clicks into place.
Page 80 Mimosa Backhaul Help Content Mimosa Backhaul Power & Data Connections Place the rubber grommet around the Ethernet cable and squeeze into the body of the IP67 Gland until snug and flush with the Gland bottom. Screw the cap onto the base of the IP67 Gland body, covering the grommet, until it comes to an effective stop.
Page 81 Mimosa Backhaul Help Content Mimosa Backhaul Power & Data Connections B5c IP67 Cable Gland Installation The IP67 Cable Gland provided with the B5c, and its installation, are the same for the B5c. The image below is provided for clarity. Copyright © 2014 Mimosa...
Page 83: Fiber Port & Ip67 Gland
5), will result in torsional strain to the Ethernet connector. 5), will result in torsional strain to the Ethernet connector. Mimosa has qualified the following SFP media adapters for use with the Fiber port: Avago AFBR-5710APZ, 850 nm multi-mode IEEE 802.3 Gigabit Ethernet (1.25GBd) - 1000BaseSX Avago AFBR-5715ALZ, 850 nm multi-mode IEEE 802.3 Gigabit Ethernet (1.25GBd) - 1000BaseSX...
Page 85: Antenna Connections
Mimosa Backhaul Help Content Mimosa Backhaul Antenna Connections B5c Antenna Connections This process ensures that RF cables are installed securely to the radio and antenna. This process ensures that RF cables are installed securely to the radio and antenna. Connect two coaxial cables with Type-N connectors between the B5c and the antenna. Each cable represents a horizontal or vertical polarity.
Page 86 Mimosa Backhaul Help Content Mimosa Backhaul Antenna Connections Connect the two coaxial cables to the antenna, ensuring that the horizontal and vertical polarizations are connected between the radio and antenna in the same way on both sides of the link (H-H and V-V). Link performance may be degraded if coaxial cables are swapped between polarizations on one side of the link.
Page 87 Mimosa Backhaul Help Content Mimosa Backhaul Antenna Connections Note: Some antenna inputs are not labeled, or have numbered inputs (e.g. 0 and 1). In this case, consult Note: Some antenna inputs are not labeled, or have numbered inputs (e.g. 0 and 1). In this case, consult...
Page 88: Backhaul Setup
Internet access is required to access firmware, unlock codes, and online help resources. Radios must have a good GPS signal to communicate with each other. If configuring radios indoors, Mimosa recommends either moving the radios near a window/skylight, or employing a GPS repeater that forwards GPS signals from outdoors to indoors.
Page 89 Mimosa Backhaul Help Content Mimosa Backhaul Backhaul Setup Enter an SSID that for the link between the two radios. Enter an Encryption Key (Passphrase) for the link between the two radios. Choose operating frequencies. Navigate to Wireless > Channel & Power > Channel & Power Settings.
Page 90: Indoor Test Methods
Indoor Test Methods Product Applicability: B5/B5c, B5-Lite Mimosa recommends confirming Backhaul link connectivity on a test bench before field deployment. This ensures that each device is in good working order and is properly configured. Tips for Testing B5 and B5-Lite The B5 and B5-Lite have fixed antenna gains designed to amplify weak signals in an outdoor environment.
Page 92: Backhaul Rf Tuning Process
RF link for optimal performance. Within this process, it is assumed that the link performance has been modeled and verified using the Mimosa Design application, and that the antennas have been pointed properly to maximize Rx signal strength using the Aiming Mode.
Page 93 Mimosa Backhaul Help Content Mimosa Backhaul Backhaul Setup Tx Power Settings The Maximum transmit power is limited by several factors including the number of channels and the selected channel. Your regulatory domain may limit the maximum EIRP for certain frequency ranges. On very short links, decrease Tx power to avoid saturating the receiver.
Page 94: Installation Videos
Mimosa Backhaul Help Content Mimosa Backhaul Installation Videos Videos B5 Hardware Installation Video B5 POE and Gland Installation Video Copyright © 2014 Mimosa Page 88...
Page 95: B5-Lite Videos
Mimosa Backhaul Help Content Mimosa Backhaul Installation Videos Videos Unboxing Cloud Account Setup Obtaining an Unlock Key Changing Computer IP Address Powering and Unlocking the B5-Lite Configuring the Access Point (AP) Configuring the Station Installing the B5-Lite Copyright © 2014 Mimosa...
Page 96: User Guide
IP address conflicts with other devices on the network. Current IP addresses of different Mimosa devices on the network can be identified using terminal-based discovery. It is highly recommended to change the default password to a unique and secured password.
Page 97: Logging In
After connecting via one of the three access methods, the GUI will prompt you to log-in with a password. The default password is "mimosa", and should be changed immediately after login to protect your network since it gives the user read / write priveleges. The password can be changed within the Preferences > General > Set Password panel of the GUI.
Page 98: User Interface Overview
Mimosa Backhaul Help Content Mimosa Backhaul Overview User Interface Overview When you first log in, you’ll notice that there is a title bar with the device name shown in the top-right corner, a navigation pane on the left, and a large content pane on the right. The default page shown in the content pane is the Dashboard, which shows a summary of overall performance at a glance, and highlights both radio and link parameters that affect link health.
Page 100: Dashboard
Mimosa Backhaul Help Content Mimosa Backhaul Single Client (PTP) Mode The Dashboard The Dashboard contains several panels used to group related items. The status panel at the top of the page shows the link SSID, the link status, GPS signal quality*, Link Uptime since association, and Link Availability since the last reboot.
Page 101: Signal Meter
Mimosa Backhaul Help Content Mimosa Backhaul Single Client (PTP) Mode Reading the Signal Meter Connected Link Received signal strength is shown in large text in the center of the control, and as a green indicator in the top dial. The blue shaded bar and text immediately below the dial represent target signal strength based on distance and other information exchanged between radios.
Page 104: Aiming Mode
Repeat the steps 1 and 2 above on the remote antenna. The signal strength should match the outputs from the Mimosa Design application. If not, please consult the Low Rx Power troubleshooting guide. Copyright © 2014 Mimosa...
Page 105 Mimosa Backhaul Help Content Mimosa Backhaul Single Client (PTP) Mode Tip: Use a pen (or a piece of tape) to place an alignment mark on both the antenna mount and the Tip: Use a pen (or a piece of tape) to place an alignment mark on both the antenna mount and the mounting pole.
Page 106: Performance
Mimosa Backhaul Help Content Mimosa Backhaul Single Client (PTP) Mode Reading the Performance Charts IP Throughput and Packet Error Rate (PER) are charted over 60 seconds in 5-second intervals. The newest data shows up on the right and scrolls to the left over time. You can toggle between the charts by clicking on the navigation circles at the bottom of the panel.
Page 107 Mimosa Backhaul Help Content Mimosa Backhaul Single Client (PTP) Mode Note: PER will be higher upon initial association, and will usually settle within 30-60 seconds. This is Note: PER will be higher upon initial association, and will usually settle within 30-60 seconds. This is because association requires that the radios “listen”...
Page 108: Device Details
Mimosa Backhaul Help Content Mimosa Backhaul Single Client (PTP) Mode Reading Device Details The Device Details panel shows two summary tables for the local and remote device configurations and their status. Click on the navigation circles at the bottom of the panel to toggle between the two tables.
Page 110: Mimo Status
Mimosa Backhaul Help Content Mimosa Backhaul Single Client (PTP) Mode Reading MIMO Status Tables The MIMO Status panel contains two tables: Chains and Streams. Chains represent the physical medium (RF Tx/Rx values), while Streams represent data. Chains and Streams are not necessarily correlated one to one because the Rate Adaptation algorithm may periodically increase or decrease the number of data streams sent over the physical medium when reacting to interference.
Page 111 Mimosa Backhaul Help Content Mimosa Backhaul Single Client (PTP) Mode because the Tx Power is set lower on the remote transmitter, or because of higher interference levels on the channel. To resolve this, increase Tx Power or change the channel that has lower SNR.
Page 113: Multi Client (Ptmp) Mode
Mimosa Backhaul Help Content Mimosa Backhaul Multi Client (PTMP) Mode Dashboard - Multi Client (PTMP) Mode The Dashboard contains several panels used to group related items. The status panel at the top of the page shows the link SSID, the wireless status, GPS signal quality*, Link Uptime since association, and Connected Clients. The information icon next to the Satellite/Timing value shows more information when you click or hover over it with your mouse cursor.
Page 114: Current Usage
Mimosa Backhaul Help Content Mimosa Backhaul Multi Client (PTMP) Mode Current Usage - Multi Client (PTMP) Mode The Current Usage chart shows the total bandwidth consumed by all clients. Copyright © 2014 Mimosa Page 108...
Page 115: Performance
Mimosa Backhaul Help Content Mimosa Backhaul Multi Client (PTMP) Mode Performance Chart - Multi Client (PTMP) Mode IP Throughput is charted over 60 seconds in 5-second intervals. The newest data shows up on the right and scrolls to the left over time. The IP Throughput graph plots three lines representing transmit, receive, and total (summed) throughput.
Page 116: Client List
Mimosa Backhaul Help Content Mimosa Backhaul Multi Client (PTMP) Mode Dashboard Client List - Multi Client (PTMP) Mode The Client List shows settings and metrics between the AP and each client device. Name - The name assigned to the client device, or the device MAC address if the device name is unknown...
Page 117: Device Details
Mimosa Backhaul Help Content Mimosa Backhaul Multi Client (PTMP) Mode Device Details - Multi Client (PTMP) Mode The Device Details panel shows a summary of status and identification details for the AP: Device Name - T he friendly name given to each device. (Set in Preferences > General > Naming) Serial Number - The unique identifier for the device assigned at the factory.
Page 118: Wireless
Mimosa Backhaul Help Content Mimosa Backhaul Channel & Power Reading the Spectrum Analyzer The Spectrum Analyzer actively scans the spectrum in the background to report on interference sources that may impact link performance. Click the Local, Remote, or Combined buttons to each radio's spectrum individually or simultaneously.
Page 119: Channel & Power Settings
Mimosa Backhaul Help Content Mimosa Backhaul Channel & Power Managing Channel & Power Settings The Chanel and Power Settings panel allows for either automatic or manual changes to frequency, channel width, and power for either one or two channels. B5/B5c Auto Everything - Automatically configure channel, channel width and power to optimize performance based on spectrum data.
Page 120 Mimosa Backhaul Help Content Mimosa Backhaul Channel & Power B5-Lite Auto Everything - Automatically configure channel, channel width and power to optimize performance based on spectrum data. Channel Width (MHz) - In Manual Mode, choose the channel width (20, 40, or 80 MHz).
Page 121 Mimosa Backhaul Help Content Mimosa Backhaul Channel & Power Channel Width (MHz) - In Manual Mode, choose the channel width (20, 40, or 80 MHz). Center Frequency (1 & 2) - Select the center frequency of the channel used on the link. In all modes, the center frequency represents the absolute center of the selected channel width without any offset, and the center can be moved in 5 MHz increments.
Page 122 Mimosa Backhaul Help Content Mimosa Backhaul Channel & Power Note: Tx power selections may be limited based on your regulatory domain (refer to the Maximum Power chart for more details). Related: Using TDMA-FD Mode - Application note describing how to apply FD mode in challenging spectrum.
Page 123: Exclusions & Restrictions
Mimosa Backhaul Help Content Mimosa Backhaul Channel & Power Managing Exclusions & Restrictions Exclusions list the frequency ranges in which the device should not operate. The Auto Everything feature will avoid these frequency bands. The excluded bands will be shown as shaded regions on the Spectrum Analyzer.
Page 124: Tdma Configuration
Wireless Mode - Choose whether the device will act as an Access Point or a Station. Multi Client Mode - Enable or disable PTMP operation with other Mimosa Backhaul radios with compatible firmware. Changing this value requires a reboot. When enabled, the TDMA window is 8 ms and can not be changed, and only 50/50 traffic split options are available.
Page 126: Link
Mimosa Backhaul Help Content Mimosa Backhaul Link Link Configuration Settings The Link Configuration panel includes controls to define the 5 GHz SSID and passphrase between radios: Link Friendly Name - A friendly name to describe the link between the Access Point (AP) and Station. This name is used to differentiate amongst other links.
Page 127 Mimosa Backhaul Help Content Mimosa Backhaul Link Example SSID Scan after pressing the "Scan SSID" button. To connect to a particular SSID, click the "Select" button. Copyright © 2014 Mimosa Page 121...
Page 128: Clients
Mimosa Backhaul Help Content Mimosa Backhaul Clients Client List The Client List shows settings and metrics between the AP and each client device when operating in Multi Client (PTMP) mode. Client - The name assigned to the client device, or the device MAC address if the device name is unknown...
Page 129: Location
Mimosa Backhaul Help Content Mimosa Backhaul Location Interpreting Local Satellite Signals Product Applicability: B5/B5c, B11 The Local Satellite Signals panel contains a chart showing both GPS and GLONASS satellites in blue and green, respectively, from which the radio can obtain position and timing data used for synchronization. Each numbered column represents a unique satellite with the columns’...
Page 130: Satellite Information
Mimosa Backhaul Help Content Mimosa Backhaul Location Reading Satellite Information Product Applicability: B5/B5c, B11 The Satellite Information panel contains values that represent and contribute to clock accuracy. Good GPS signal strength is required for maximum performance, as the GPS is used to synchronize timing between devices.
Page 131: Location Data
Mimosa Backhaul Help Content Mimosa Backhaul Location Viewing Location Data Product Applicability: B5/B5c Status table showing location, altitude, and heading for both the local and remote devices, as well as the link distance between them. The link length in the middle of the table will show "Disconnected" if a connection has not been established.
Page 132: Local Coordinates
Enter the latitude and longitude of the local radio in signed decimal degrees with four digits after the decimal point (e.g. ##.####). These values are used to calculate distance and propagation delay, to coordinate Auto Everything within the same subnet, and to display the radios on a map within Mimosa cloud applications. Copyright © 2014 Mimosa...
Page 133: Remote Coordinates
Enter the latitude and longitude of the remote radio in signed decimal degrees with four digits after the decimal point (e.g. ##.####). These values are used to calculate distance and propagation delay, to coordinate Auto Everything within the same subnet, and to display the radios on a map within Mimosa cloud applications. Copyright © 2014 Mimosa...
Page 134: Distance
Mimosa Backhaul Help Content Mimosa Backhaul Location Distance Product Applicability: B5-Lite The calculated distance between radios based on the local and remote coordinates. This value is used to calculate propagation delay. Copyright © 2014 Mimosa Page 128...
Page 135: Site Survey
Mimosa Backhaul Help Content Mimosa Backhaul Site Survey Reading Site Survey Results The Survey Results status table summarizes the results of a site survey, including the SSIDs broadcast by other devices, their configuration and capabilities. Note that the Site Survey function is only available on radios configured as a Station (versus AP).
Page 136: Preferences
Mimosa Backhaul Help Content Mimosa Backhaul General Setting a Device Name and Description The device name and description are local identifiers for administrative purposes, and are not used as part of the wireless link. Device Friendly Name - Name for the local device displayed on the Dashboard.
Page 137: Time
Mimosa Backhaul Help Content Mimosa Backhaul General Reading the Date/Time & Setting the Install Date The Time panel shows the current date and time in Coordinated Universal Time (UTC). The Install Date input box can be used for administrative purposes, but it is optional and has no other affect.
Page 138: Set Password
Mimosa Backhaul Help Content Mimosa Backhaul General Setting a Password Enter the new password in both the New Password and Verify New Password input boxes to validate that they were typed correctly. To finalize the change, enter the existing password and then save. The default password should be changed during device configuration to protect your network.
Page 139: General
Mimosa Backhaul Help Content Mimosa Backhaul General General Miscellaneous Settings The Miscellaneous panel contains general functionality not described elsewhere. B5/B5c LED Brightness - Changes the intensity of the status indicator lights on the device exterior. The Auto option adjusts the amount of light based upon ambient conditions. Manual options include Low, Medium, and High.
Page 140: Management Ip
Mimosa Backhaul Help Content Mimosa Backhaul Management Setting the Management IP Address The Management IP panel contains controls for setting the device's network address, subnet, gateway and DNS servers. IP Mode - Select the preferred mode of network addressing: Static or DHCP+Static Failover. If Static is chosen, the device will always use the IP address that has been assigned.
Page 141: Management
Mimosa Backhaul Help Content Mimosa Backhaul Management Enabling Watchdog The Watchdog panel contains controls to monitor a remote host and reboot the local device under configurable failure conditions. IP Ping Watchdog - Enables the IP Ping Watchdog feature, which resets the device if it cannot ping a certain IP after a number of retry attempts.
Page 142: Services
Mimosa Backhaul Help Content Mimosa Backhaul Management Management Services The Services panel holds controls to secure management traffic by specifying how it should be served over the network. Enable HTTPS - Use SSL to access the web interface of this device.
Page 143: Miscellaneous
Mimosa Backhaul Management Management Miscellaneous Settings The Miscellaneous panel contains controls to enable Mimosa Cloud Management and to select the Ethernet Port data rate, either automatically or manually. B5/B5c Mimosa Cloud Management - Enables the device to use Mimosa Cloud Management tools. Data will be collected and stored the Mimosa Cloud.
Page 145: Network Interfaces
Mimosa Backhaul Help Content Mimosa Backhaul Management Network Interfaces The Network Interfaces panel contains controls for changing data port status and speed. Ethernet Port - Set the Ethernet port transfer rate or allow it to be automatically determined. Manually selectable options are 10, 100, or 1000BaseT at either full or half duplex. Note that Auto or 1000BaseT/Full is recommended so that the Ethernet port does not create a bottleneck.
Page 146: Management Vlan
Mimosa Backhaul Help Content Mimosa Backhaul Management VLAN Management The VLAN Management panel allows the administrator to enable a VLAN (Virtual Local Area Network) for management traffic. When enabled, all Web Management traffic must originate from a device on that VLAN.
Page 147: Rest Services
Mimosa Backhaul Help Content Mimosa Backhaul Management Configuring REST Services The REST Services panel contains controls to enable remote access to the radio’s REST API, and then set a username and password that will be used to log in. Note that this feature need only be activated when using a third- party monitoring system that supports REST calls.
Page 148: Ghz Console
Mimosa Backhaul Help Content Mimosa Backhaul 2.4 GHz Console Enabling the 2.4 GHz Network Product Applicability: B5/B5c, B11 The 2.4 GHz wireless interface allows local browser-based configuration with any Wi-Fi capable device. This is a low power interface that performs best if accessed within 60 meters (~200 feet) of the radio. It is completely separate from the link and has no performance impact on throughput if activated.
Page 149: Ghz Security
Mimosa Backhaul Help Content Mimosa Backhaul 2.4 GHz Console Setting 2.4 GHz Network Security Product Applicability: B5/B5c, B11 The 2.4 GHz Security panel contains controls for managing access to the local wireless management network. Maximum Wireless Clients - Limit the maximum number of wireless clients that can simultaneously access the 2.4 GHz management interface.
Page 150: Notifications
Related: SNMP Usage Examples: Get / Walk / Table - Sample commands for retrieving values SNMP Object Names - Query values using SNMP Object Names defined within the Mimosa MIB file SNMP Traps - Configure outgoing notifications for specific events...
Page 151: Snmp Traps
Fiber Up/Down (B11) - Notification created when the SFP port is connected (Fiber) or disconnected (Down). Related: SNMP Usage Examples: Get / Walk / Table - Sample commands for retrieving values SNMP Object Names - Query values using SNMP Object Names defined within the Mimosa MIB file Copyright © 2014 Mimosa Page 145...
Page 152 Mimosa Backhaul Notifications SNMP Notifications - Enabling SNMP on Mimosa Backhaul products SNMP MIB Download - Available values in standard Management Information Base (MIB) format SNMP OID Reference - Summarized list of available values and where to find them on the GUI Copyright ©...
Page 153: System Log Notifications
Mimosa Backhaul Help Content Mimosa Backhaul Notifications Enabling System Log Notifications Enable Syslog service on the local device to send traps to a remote Syslog server. Syslog Remote Log - Enable or disable Syslog service on the local device. Transport Server - Choose the desired protocol for the Syslog connection. Note that most devices send UDP messages by default.
Page 154: System Log Traps
Mimosa Backhaul Help Content Mimosa Backhaul Notifications Configuring System Log Traps Define which traps (or notifications) are sent to the remote server for the System Log. Critical Fault - Notification created if the device is forced to reboot. Boot/Reboot - Notification created if the system boots or reboots.
Page 155: Firmware & Reset
Once the remote radio enters the Upgrade phase, it is generally safe to begin the Upload phase to the local radio. Alternately, the Mimosa Manage application offers a parallel upgrade feature which sends the firmware image to both radios, and once both radios receive and verify the image, they upgrade at the same time and reboot in an order that you specify.
Page 156: Reset & Reboot
Mimosa Backhaul Help Content Mimosa Backhaul Firmware & Reset Reset & Reboot the Device Reboot the device or reset it to its original factory settings. Factory Reset Device - Clears all configuration settings and locks the device. WARNING: This will delete ALL saved configuration settings and return the device to the locked factory state.
Page 157: Backup & Restore
The Backup and Restore Configuration panel contains controls for managing configuration settings files. Backup Current Configuration - Perform a configuration backup by downloading the mimosa.conf file. Restore Configuration - Click the Choose File button to upload a previously saved mimosa.conf file. Copyright © 2014 Mimosa...
Page 158: Diagnostics
Mimosa Backhaul Help Content Mimosa Backhaul Tests Diagnostic Tests Three types of tests are available within the Diagnostics section: Ping, Bandwidth and Traceroute. Ping Test A low level ICMP test which indicates whether the target host is reachable from the local device.
Page 159: Ping
Mimosa Backhaul Help Content Mimosa Backhaul Tests Running a Ping Test A low level ICMP test which indicates whether the target host is reachable from the local device. Destination Host - The destination IP Address of the device to ping.
Page 160: Bandwidth
Mimosa Backhaul Help Content Mimosa Backhaul Tests Running a Bandwidth Test A manual test to assess maximum throughput when minimal or no traffic is present. This test sends 1500-byte packets using a proprietary UDP-like protocol. Results are shown in corresponding graph on this page. Note that bandwidth test data is excluded from the Dashboard Performance graph.
Page 161: Traceroute
Mimosa Backhaul Help Content Mimosa Backhaul Tests Running a Traceroute Test A network utility used to display the path and transit delay between the local device and a given destination across an IP network. Destination Host - The destination IP address for traceroute to send packets.
Page 162: Logs
View Events and download diagnostic information to share with Mimosa Support. Event Log - This is a persistent (non-volatile) log of all significant events that occur. Support Info - Download a single file containing all information required by Mimosa Support to help with troubleshooting.
Page 163: Rest Api
Mimosa Backhaul REST API Mimosa REST API Mimosa provides a REST API that allows developers to access information from our hardware products, such as configuration and status, for integration with third-party applications and services. Using the API There are four calls available through the REST API to access different types of information: Device Status, Device Information, Ethernet Data, and Link Information.
Page 164: Get Device Status
DEVICE-IP The Management IP Address assigned to the Mimosa Device. Required Example: 192.168.20.1 REST-USERNAME The REST Management username as set in the REST Services Panel within the Mimosa Required embedded GUI. Example: mimosacloud REST-PASSWORD The REST Management password as set in the REST Services Panel within the Mimosa Required embedded GUI.
Page 165 Mimosa Backhaul Help Content Mimosa Backhaul REST API <?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?> <response status="ok"> <mimosaContent> <values> <SignalStrength>-58.0753</SignalStrength> <TxRate>650</TxRate> <RxRate>650</RxRate> <Noise>-88.627</Noise> <Chains_1_2>5050-5130 MHz</Chains_1_2> <Chains_3_4>5050-5130 MHz</Chains_3_4> <Tx_Power>0</Tx_Power> <Tx_Phys_Rate>650</Tx_Phys_Rate> <Rx_Phys_Rate>650</Rx_Phys_Rate> <Rx_MCS>7</Rx_MCS> <Details> <_ELEMENT index="1"> <Tx /> <Rx /> <Noise>-27.0</Noise> <Encoding /> </_ELEMENT> <_ELEMENT index="2">...
Page 166 Mimosa Backhaul Help Content Mimosa Backhaul REST API Glossary Signal Strength The current signal level (in dBm) for the established link. TxRate The current IP transmit throughput rate (in Mbps) for the established link. RxRate The current IP receive throughput rate (in Mbps) for the established link.
Page 167: Get Device Info
Mimosa Backhaul Help Content Mimosa Backhaul REST API GET Device Info Returns detailed device information found in the summary tables of the Device Details panel of the Mimosa embedded GUI. Resource URL https://{DEVICE-IP}/core/api/service/device-info? Resource Information Response Formats Requires Authentication Yes (Username / Password), must also be set in the Mimosa embedded GUI.
Page 168 The detailed device description (up to 150 characters) for administrative purposes InstallDate The installation date used to track when the device was installed. Model Model of the Mimosa Product DeviceMode The listing of whether the device is the Access Point or Station. SerialNumber...
Page 169 Mimosa Backhaul Help Content Mimosa Backhaul REST API Temperature The measured temperature inside the device. LastReboot The date and time at which the device last rebooted. IPAddress The IP address of the device. WLANMAC The wireless LAN MAC address. WANMAC The 5 GHz radio MAC address.
Page 170: Get Ethernet Configuration
Mimosa Backhaul Help Content Mimosa Backhaul REST API GET Ethernet Configuration Returns detailed device networking information found in the Preferences Management page of the Mimosa embedded GUI. Resource URL https://{DEVICE-IP}/core/api/service/ethernet? Resource Information Response Formats Requires Authentication Yes (Username / Password), must also be set in the Mimosa embedded GUI.
Page 171 Mimosa Backhaul Help Content Mimosa Backhaul REST API <?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?> <response status="ok"> <mimosaContent> <values> <PortSpeed>Auto</PortSpeed> <SpanningTree>0</SpanningTree> <IPAddressMode>Static</IPAddressMode> <CurrIP>184.105.87.18</CurrIP> <CurrNetmask>255.255.255.240</CurrNetmask> <CurrGateway>184.105.87.17</CurrGateway> <CurrDNS1>8.8.8.8</CurrDNS1> <CurrDNS2>8.8.4.4</CurrDNS2> <StaticIP>184.105.87.18</StaticIP> <StaticNetmask>255.255.255.240</StaticNetmask> <StaticGateway>184.105.87.17</StaticGateway> <StaticDNS1>8.8.8.8</StaticDNS1> <StaticDNS2>8.8.4.4</StaticDNS2> <Curr> <IP>184.105.87.18</IP> <Netmask>255.255.255.240</Netmask> <Gateway>184.105.87.17</Gateway> <PrimaryDNS>8.8.8.8</PrimaryDNS> <SecondaryDNS>8.8.4.4</SecondaryDNS> </Curr> <Static> <IP>184.105.87.18</IP> <Netmask>255.255.255.240</Netmask> <Gateway>184.105.87.17</Gateway> <PrimaryDNS>8.8.8.8</PrimaryDNS>...
Page 172 Mimosa Backhaul Help Content Mimosa Backhaul REST API CurrIP The network address used to manage the device. CurrGateway The gateway address for the subnet. CurrDNS1 The default DNS server IP Address. CurrDNS2 The backup DNS server IP Address. Copyright © 2014 Mimosa...
Page 173: Get Link Info
Mimosa Backhaul Help Content Mimosa Backhaul REST API GET Link Info Returns detailed link information typically found in the Wireless section of the Mimosa embedded GUI. Resource URL https://{DEVICE-IP}/core/api/service/link-info? Resource Information Response Formats Requires Authentication Yes (Username / Password), must also be set in the Mimosa embedded GUI.
Page 174 Mimosa Backhaul Help Content Mimosa Backhaul REST API <?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?> <response status="ok"> <mimosaContent> <values> <LinkName>HECPLINK</LinkName> <MaxCapacity /> <Distance>150</Distance> <Frequency>5090 MHz (ch 18)</Frequency> <BandWidth>80</BandWidth> <PacketsReceived>861413377</PacketsReceived> <PacketsSent>1009901282</PacketsSent> <BytesReceived>1526527039</BytesReceived> <BytesSent>1357421940</BytesSent> </values> <errors /> </mimosaContent> <mimosaStatus> <status>0</status> <message>Command succeeded</message> </mimosaStatus> <mimosaSession>4lijtluaodqer2jp90nddednf5</mimosaSession> </response> Glossary...
Page 175: Get Device Reboot
DEVICE-IP The Management IP Address assigned to the Mimosa Device. Required Example: 192.168.20.1 REST-USERNAME The REST Management username as set in the REST Services Panel within the Mimosa Required embedded GUI. Example: mimosacloud REST-PASSWORD The REST Management password as set in the REST Services Panel within the Mimosa Required embedded GUI.
Page 176: Snmp Interface
SNMP Interface SNMP MIB Downloads Mimosa devices support SNMPv1 and SNMPv2c. Click the links below to view and download the Mimosa SNMP Management Information Base (MIB) files which describe the available information for each device. Alternately, you can monitor your devices using the Manage application.
Page 177: Snmp Oid Reference Tables
Mimosa Backhaul Help Content Mimosa Backhaul SNMP Interface SNMP OID Reference Many SNMP implementations simply provide a MIB which requires a fair amount of study to locate specific values. We took it a step further and summarized them below for easy reference. Each table shows what values are available and where to find them within the GUI for comparison.
Page 178 Mimosa Backhaul Help Content Mimosa Backhaul SNMP Interface 1.3.6.1.4.1.43356.2.1.2.2.1.0 mimosaLongitude.0 INTEGER: - Wireless > Location > Location 12194368 Data > Latitude (Local) 1.3.6.1.4.1.43356.2.1.2.2.2.0 mimosaLatitude.0 INTEGER: Wireless > Location > Location 3728529 Data > Longitude (Local) 1.3.6.1.4.1.43356.2.1.2.2.3.0 mimosaAltitude.0 INTEGER: 65 Wireless > Location > Location meters Data >...
Page 179 Mimosa Backhaul Help Content Mimosa Backhaul SNMP Interface Radio Information Chains Table Object Output Example UI Location 1.3.6.1.4.1.43356.2.1.2.6.1 mimosaChainTable Formatted Table Overview > Dashboard > MIMO Status > Chains 1.3.6.1.4.1.43356.2.1.2.6.1.1.2.1 mimosaTxPower.1 INTEGER: 10 dBm Overview > Dashboard > MIMO Status > Chains > Chain 1 > Tx Power 1.3.6.1.4.1.43356.2.1.2.6.1.1.2.2...
Page 180 Mimosa Backhaul Help Content Mimosa Backhaul SNMP Interface 1.3.6.1.4.1.43356.2.1.2.6.1.1.4.4 mimosaRxNoise.4 INTEGER: -800 Overview > Dashboard > MIMO Status > Chains > Chain 4 > Rx Noise 1.3.6.1.4.1.43356.2.1.2.6.1.1.5.1 mimosaSNR.1 INTEGER: 300 Overview > Dashboard > MIMO Status > Chains > Chain 1 >...
Page 181 Mimosa Backhaul Help Content Mimosa Backhaul SNMP Interface Streams Table Object Output Example UI Location 1.3.6.1.4.1.43356.2.1.2.6.2 mimosaStreamTable Formatted Table Overview > Dashboard > MIMO Status > Streams 1.3.6.1.4.1.43356.2.1.2.6.2.1.2.1 mimosaTxPhy.1 INTEGER: 390 Overview > Dashboard > MIMO Mbps Status > Streams > Stream 1 >...
Page 182 Mimosa Backhaul Help Content Mimosa Backhaul SNMP Interface 1.3.6.1.4.1.43356.2.1.2.6.2.1.4.4 mimosaTxWidth.4 INTEGER: 80 Overview > Dashboard > MIMO Status > Streams > Stream 4 > Tx Width 1.3.6.1.4.1.43356.2.1.2.6.2.1.5.1 mimosaRxPhy.1 INTEGER: 433 Overview > Dashboard > MIMO Mbps Status > Streams > Stream 1 >...
Page 183 Mimosa Backhaul Help Content Mimosa Backhaul SNMP Interface 1.3.6.1.4.1.43356.2.1.2.6.2.1.8.1 mimosaRxEVM.1 INTEGER: -283 Overview > Dashboard > MIMO Status > Streams > Stream 1 > Rx EVM 1.3.6.1.4.1.43356.2.1.2.6.2.1.8.2 mimosaRxEVM.2 INTEGER: -283 Overview > Dashboard > MIMO Status > Streams > Stream 2 >...
Page 184 Mimosa Backhaul Help Content Mimosa Backhaul SNMP Interface 1.3.6.1.4.1.43356.2.1.2.6.3.1.5.1 mimosaChannelCenterFreq.1 INTEGER: 5305 Wireless > Channel & Power > Channel & Power Settings > Center Frequency 1 1.3.6.1.4.1.43356.2.1.2.6.3.1.5.2 mimosaChannelCenterFreq.2 INTEGER: 5225 Wireless > Channel & Power > Channel & Power Settings >...
Page 185 Mimosa Backhaul Help Content Mimosa Backhaul SNMP Interface 1.3.6.1.4.1.43356.2.1.2.7.2.0 mimosaPhyRxRate.0 INTEGER: 76406 Overview > Dashboard > kbps Performance > Throughput > Rx 1.3.6.1.4.1.43356.2.1.2.7.3.0 mimosaPerTxRate.0 INTEGER: 0.27 % Overview > Dashboard > Performance > PER > Tx 1.3.6.1.4.1.43356.2.1.2.7.4.0 mimosaPerRxRate.0 INTEGER: 0.73 % Overview >...
Page 186 Mimosa Backhaul Help Content Mimosa Backhaul SNMP Interface 1.3.6.1.4.1.43356.2.1.2.5.11.0 mimosaFlowControl.0 INTEGER: Preferences > Management disabled(2) > Miscellaneous > Flow Control Services Information Object Output Example UI Location 1.3.6.1.4.1.43356.2.1.2.8.1.0 mimosaHttpsEnabled.0 INTEGER: Preferences > disabled(2) Management > Services > Enable HTTPS 1.3.6.1.4.1.43356.2.1.2.8.2.0 mimosaMgmtVlanEnabled.0...
Page 187 Related: SNMP Usage Examples: Get / Walk / Table - Sample commands for retrieving values SNMP Object Names - Query values using SNMP Object Names defined within the Mimosa MIB file SNMP Notifications - Enabling SNMP on Mimosa Backhaul products...
Page 188: Snmp Usage Examples
Related: SNMP Usage Examples: Get / Walk / Table - Sample commands for retrieving values SNMP Object Names - Query values using SNMP Object Names defined within the Mimosa MIB file SNMP Notifications - Enabling SNMP on Mimosa Backhaul products...
Page 189: Snmp Walk
Related: SNMP Usage Examples: Get / Walk / Table - Sample commands for retrieving values SNMP Object Names - Query values using SNMP Object Names defined within the Mimosa MIB file SNMP Notifications - Enabling SNMP on Mimosa Backhaul products...
Page 190: Snmp Table
Related: SNMP Usage Examples: Get / Walk / Table - Sample commands for retrieving values SNMP Object Names - Query values using SNMP Object Names defined within the Mimosa MIB file SNMP Notifications - Enabling SNMP on Mimosa Backhaul products...
Page 191: Snmp Object Names
Related: SNMP Usage Examples: Get / Walk / Table - Sample commands for retrieving values SNMP Notifications - Enabling SNMP on Mimosa Backhaul products SNMP Traps - Configure outgoing notifications for specific events SNMP MIB Download - Available values in standard Management Information Base (MIB) format Copyright ©...
Page 193: Troubleshooting Guide
Mimosa Backhaul Help Content Mimosa Backhaul Troubleshooting Guide Troubleshooting Overview Troubleshooting Categories Power / Ethernet RF Tuning B5/B5c LED Status Indicators High PER B5-Lite LED Status Indicators Low SNR B11 LED Status Indicators Low Rx Power Port flapping between 100/1000BaseT...
Page 194: Led Status Indicators
Mimosa Backhaul Help Content Mimosa Backhaul LED Status Indicators B5/B5c External LED Status Indicators Product Applicability: B5/B5c Three LED indicators on the outside of the case communicate operational status: Power, Ethernet, and Wireless. B5 Status LED Indicators The B5 Backhaul LED indicators are located on the back of the case and show both labels and symbols.
Page 195 Mimosa Backhaul Help Content Mimosa Backhaul LED Status Indicators The tables below describe the meaning of each LED's state: Off, On (solid), On (blinking), and Color. Power Status LED Table The Power Status LED indicates the presence of power, and communicates boot and firmware update status.
Page 196 Wiring Error or Boot Error Please visit the Firmware page to download the latest image. Please check wiring, cycle power, and then contact Mimosa Support if necessary. Ethernet Status LED Table The Ethernet Status LED indicates the negotiated port speed for the wired network connection. The device is designed to perform best with a 1000BASE-T connection.
Page 197: B5-Lite Led Status
Associated; Blink rate proportional to signal strength Please check wiring, cycle power, and then contact Mimosa Support if necessary. Ranges from 1 Hz (one blink per second at -90 dBm or less) to 10 Hz (one blink per 100 ms at -50 dBm or greater).
Page 198: B11 Led Status Indicators
Mimosa Backhaul Help Content Mimosa Backhaul LED Status Indicators B11 External LED Status Indicators Product Applicability: B11 Three LED indicators on the outside of the case communicate operational status: Power, Ethernet, and Wireless. The tables below describe the meaning of each LED's state: Off, On (solid), On (blinking), and Color.
Page 199 After 10 seconds, Wiring Error or Boot Error Please visit the Firmware page to download the latest image. Please check wiring, cycle power, and then contact Mimosa Support if necessary. Ethernet Status LED Table The Ethernet Status LED indicates the negotiated port speed for the wired network connection. The device is designed to perform best with a 1000BASE-T connection.
Page 200 Mimosa Backhaul Help Content Mimosa Backhaul LED Status Indicators Not Associated (No Link) Solid Blue Associated (Linked) Blinking Blue Associated; Blink rate proportional to signal strength* * Ranges from 1 Hz (one blink per second at -90 dBm or less) to 10 Hz (one blink per 100 ms at -50 dBm or greater).
Page 201: Ethernet Speed
PoE receptacle (if applicable). CAT6 cable is not included with the Mimosa radio since Mimosa does not know the required length for each installation, and many installers have specific cable brand and type preferences.
Page 202 Test for ground loops indoors by installing an EMI filter and/or non-grounded AC adapter between the PoE power connector and AC receptacle. Repeat the test indoors from router to PoE to a different Mimosa radio to rule out an Ethernet hardware failure if step above fails.
Page 203 Mimosa Backhaul Help Content Mimosa Backhaul Troubleshooting Guide on both sides). The Ethernet port speed setting is located on the Management Miscellaneous Settings page. If possible, try replacing the PoE Injector in order to determine if the port negotiation issue is with the Radio or the PoE Injector.
Page 204: Vlan Connections
Connect the Ethernet interface of the device to a VLAN-capable switch and configure the switch to allow all VLANs. Configure your computer for the same VLAN id. If you are unable to determine the VLAN id of the Mimosa device, proceed to the next step.
Page 205: Intermittent Access
Default IP Address - Explains wired and wireless access methods and how to discover the IP address if it is not known Backhaul Installation: RF Tuning Process - Overview of how to tune a Mimosa Backhaul link. Ping Watchdog - Enable and configure the Ping Watchdog.
Page 206: Radios Not Associated
Radios may not associate for a number of reasons. Most commonly, because they are configured incorrectly or because of insufficient SNR. Note : Mimosa backhaul radios must be unlocked before operation. For help with the unlock process, click Note : Mimosa backhaul radios must be unlocked before operation. For help with the unlock process, click here.
Page 207 Mimosa Backhaul Help Content Mimosa Backhaul Troubleshooting Guide If PER is greater than 5% for either side of the link, there are two options: a) click on the Auto Everything dropdown to enable automatic channel selection and/or channel width adjustment; or b) change the channel manually to avoid the noise.
Page 208: Gps Signals
Mimosa Backhaul Help Content Mimosa Backhaul Troubleshooting Guide Troubleshooting GPS Signal Strength Both the B5/B5c and B11 utilize high-precision GPS and GLONASS timing sources to synchronize their communication and facilitate collocation. Up to 48 satellites are detectable: 24 from GPS and 24 from GLONASS. The Dashboard and Wireless >...
Page 209: Low Snr
Evaluate and adjust the Tx power. Tx power that is too low can result in low SNR, while Tx power that is too high can result in distortion (saturation at the receiver). Mimosa recommends setting the Tx power to the level modeled in the Design application, and then making incremental changes up or down to determine the optimal level (lowest PER, highest MCS).
Page 210: High Per
Rx PER is a value sent from the remote radio to the local radio in management frames. Mimosa radios reduce the Modulation Coding Scheme (MCS) in response to PER in a process called Rate Adaptation. PER and MCS are inversely correlated; as PER increases, MCS decreases and vice versa. The effects of this can be seen on the Dashboard in the form of PHY rate changes.
Page 211: Low Rx Power
Consistent low power across all chains is likely due to long distance or EIRP limitations for selected channels. Use the Mimosa Design application to model the link for comparison with actual performance. This will help determine if the observed performance is expected, or if some other problem exists.
Page 212 Backhaul Troubleshooting: Low SNR - Troubleshooting steps for low signal-to-noise ratio Backhaul Troubleshooting: High PER - Troubleshooting steps for high packet error rate Backhaul Installation: RF Tuning Process - Overview of how to tune a Mimosa Backhaul link. Copyright © 2014 Mimosa...
Page 213: Low Tcp Throughput
Some third-party routers contain native bandwidth tests. Mimosa has found that some router models and firmware versions are insufficient for testing the full capacity of Mimosa links, leading to skewed results. There are several reasons including: 100 Mbps port limitations, fixed TCP windows, fixed TCP send and receive buffers, CPU capacity limitations, etc.
Page 214: Throughput Testing
Throughput Testing Testing Throughput with iPerf Mimosa has found that iPerf, a tool for active measurements of the maximum achievable bandwidth on IP networks, provides the most reliable measure of TCP performance. Instructions for downloading iperf, building the executable for your environment, and usage are available at this link: https://github.com/esnet/iperf...
Page 215: Firmware
Mimosa Backhaul Help Content Mimosa Backhaul Firmware Backhaul Firmware Roadmap Firmware Version 1.3.1 has been released, and can be downloaded for each product at the links below. B5/B5c Firmware B5-Lite Firmware B11 Firmware We will update this page again soon with information about the next release.
Page 216: B5/B5C
Firmware can be downloaded from this page and uploaded to each radio manually (Preferences > Firmware & Reset > Firmware Update). Mimosa recommends always updating the far side of the link first. Alternately, firmware can be installed directly from the Manage application, either in bulk to your entire network, or to select devices in an order that you specify.
Page 217: B5/B5C Release Notes
Mimosa Backhaul Help Content Mimosa Backhaul B5/B5c Firmware Version 1.3.1 March 16, 2016 Product Applicability: B5, B5c, B5-Lite IMPORTANT Firmware images are product specific. Confirm firmware image name matches the product IMPORTANT Firmware images are product specific. Confirm firmware image name matches the product before upgrading.
Page 218 In the mean time, please continue to use firmware version 1.2.3. New Features Support for B11 Mimosa's latest licensed backhaul product supporting 10-11 GHz and fiber connectivity. (B11) Low Latency Auto Mode Redesigned MAC with elastic transmit slots to minimize latency and maximize throughput for traditional links (not GPS synchronized).
Page 219 Mimosa Backhaul Help Content Mimosa Backhaul B5/B5c SNMP Added auto Tx and Rx Channel Widths to Streams Table to match GUI. Added Primary and Secondary DNS IP addresses. Added RPS status. Compliance Updated regulatory database: China, Finland, France, Malaysia, Netherlands, New Zealand, Thailand, UK, Vietnam.
Page 220 IMPORTANT 1.2.0 firmware may cause GUI unresponsiveness that requires a physical power cycle to resolve. Mimosa strongly recommends rebooting first, and then updating to 1.2.2. Firmware images are resolve. Mimosa strongly recommends rebooting first, and then updating to 1.2.2. Firmware images are product specific.
Page 221 Mimosa Backhaul Help Content Mimosa Backhaul B5/B5c Resolved Issues Platform Stability Fixed conditions causing radio reboots, traffic halts and potential GUI lockups. Radio (PHY and MAC) Improvements Resolved conditions causing Spectrum Analyzer to stall. TCP throughput improvements during high load conditions.
Page 222 Mimosa Backhaul Help Content Mimosa Backhaul B5/B5c Auto Everything Faster analysis with full spectrum sweep in less than 5 seconds. Faster channel changes under heavy interference. Maximum channel width control for finer tuning of spectrum usage. Channel coordination between all radios on the same subnet to avoid spectrum overlap if necessary.
Page 223 Mimosa Backhaul Help Content Mimosa Backhaul B5/B5c Improved Rate Adaption algorithm to achieve stable and consistently higher modulation at comparable SNR. Performance improvement during fading conditions. Improved (lower) PER in TDMA-FD modes. User Interface Removed redundant reboot messages. Fixed Channel Recommendations to exclude out of range power values.
Page 224: B5-Lite
Firmware can be downloaded from this page and uploaded to each radio manually (Preferences > Firmware & Reset > Firmware Update). Mimosa recommends always updating the far side of the link first. IMPORTANT Firmware images are product specific. Confirm firmware image name matches the product IMPORTANT Firmware images are product specific.
Page 225: B5-Lite Release Notes
Mimosa Backhaul Help Content Mimosa Backhaul B5-Lite Firmware Version 1.3.1 March 16, 2016 Product Applicability: B5-Lite IMPORTANT Firmware images are product specific. Confirm firmware image name matches the product IMPORTANT Firmware images are product specific. Confirm firmware image name matches the product before upgrading.
Page 226 New Features Support for B11 Mimosa's latest licensed backhaul product supporting 10-11 GHz and fiber connectivity. (B11) Low Latency Auto Mode Redesigned MAC with elastic transmit slots to minimize latency and maximize throughput for traditional links (not GPS synchronized).
Page 227 Mimosa Backhaul Help Content Mimosa Backhaul B5-Lite SNMP Added auto Tx and Rx Channel Widths to Streams Table to match GUI. Added Primary and Secondary DNS IP addresses. Added RPS status. Compliance Updated regulatory database: China, Finland, France, Malaysia, Netherlands, New Zealand, Thailand, UK, Vietnam.
Page 228 Mimosa Backhaul Help Content Mimosa Backhaul B5-Lite Firmware Version 1.2.4 November 25, 2015 Product Applicability: B5-Lite IMPORTANT Firmware images are product specific. Confirm firmware image name matches the product IMPORTANT Firmware images are product specific. Confirm firmware image name matches the product before upgrading.
Page 229 September 8, 2015 Product Applicability: B5-Lite B5-Lite balances Mimosa’s technical expertise and the need for a low cost transport solution. Our small form-factor hardware leverages years of engineering protocol development to provide operators with high performance short range PtP links.
Page 230: B11
Firmware can be downloaded from this page and uploaded to each radio manually (Preferences > Firmware & Reset > Firmware Update). Mimosa recommends always updating the far side of the link first. Alternately, firmware can be installed directly from the Manage application, either in bulk to your entire network, or to select devices in an order that you specify.
Page 231 New Features Support for B11 Mimosa's latest licensed backhaul product supporting 10-11 GHz and fiber connectivity. (B11) Low Latency Auto Mode Redesigned MAC with elastic transmit slots to minimize latency and maximize throughput for traditional links (not GPS synchronized).
Page 232 Mimosa Backhaul Help Content Mimosa Backhaul available for B5-Lite. Dual Link Interference Avoidance Dynamically routes traffic to channel with least PER to improve noise immunity and prevent packet loss. (B5, B5c, B11) Auto Power Optimization Automatically adjusts Tx power to avoid compression and improve (minimize) EVM when SNR allows. (B5, B5c, B11) Extended Frequency Range to 6.2 GHz...
Page 233 Mimosa Backhaul Help Content Mimosa Backhaul User Interface Set Self-Signed HTTPS Certificate to expire in six months to reduce nuisance browser warnings. Active channels shown on Channel & Power page in Frequency Diversity (FD) modes. Link distance below GPS resolution shown on Dashboard as "< 300m / 984 ft" instead of "0 m".
Page 234 TDMA-FD Product Applicability: B5/B5c, B11 In addition to standard TDMA modes, Mimosa Backhaul radios support a Frequency Diversity (FD) mode which allows different transmit and receive channels on each side of a link. TDMA-FD differs from Frequency Division Duplex (FDD) in that each side of the link still takes turns sending and receiving like in standard TDMA, but on separate channels in each direction.
Page 235 Mimosa Backhaul Help Content Mimosa Backhaul White Papers & Application Notes Configuration Channel and power are both configured on the Access Point (AP) and inherited by the Station. When editing settings on the AP, transmit and receive frequencies and power are shown from the perspective of the AP.
Page 236 Mimosa Backhaul Help Content Mimosa Backhaul White Papers & Application Notes When transmitting from Station to AP (right to left), Channel B (5550) is used because the AP has no interference on that channel. Station to AP Copyright © 2014 Mimosa...
Page 237 You may have heard the terms Line of Site (LOS) and Non (or Near) Line of Site (NLOS). These terms describe the whether or not any obstructions exist between two radios. Mimosa Backhaul radios are designed to operate best with clear LOS, meaning that they must be able to see each other, but this is not the only requirement for reliable data transmission.
Page 238 Mimosa Backhaul Help Content Mimosa Backhaul White Papers & Application Notes Up to 40% of the first Fresnel zone can be obstructed without significant performance impact. Once obstructions are within the center 60%, results are...shall we say, predictably bad. If the trees in the example below are expected to grow, you would need to take into account their growth rates and future impact on performance.
Page 239 Mimosa Backhaul Help Content Mimosa Backhaul White Papers & Application Notes And now... some math. The Fresnel zone radius can be calculated along any point of the link using the following equation: where, = The nth Fresnel Zone radius in meters...
Page 240 Mimosa Backhaul Help Content Mimosa Backhaul White Papers & Application Notes Example 2 1st Fresnel radius, middle of a 10 km, 24 GHz link With all other variables equal except for lambda, we see that the Fresnel zone radius can vary greatly based on the frequency.

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