Exploring the wireless Hardware Behind Cambium Networks

Exploring the wireless Hardware Behind Cambium Networks

Cambium Networks offers a broad and powerful hardware portfolio—from fixed wireless radios to enterprise Wi‑Fi and switches—all seamlessly managed via their cnMaestro and XMS platforms. Here’s a breakdown of their flagship gear:

1. Fixed Wireless Backhaul (PTP & PMP Series)

  • PTP 650 / 700 / 820 / 850 families
    These point‑to‑point radios span frequencies from sub‑6 GHz to millimeter wave (71‑86 GHz), delivering capacities from hundreds of Mbps to multi‑Gbps. They’re rugged (IP66/67), support advanced QAM modulation and beamforming, and are FIPS 140‑2 certified for secure deployment
  • ePMP / PMP 450 series
    These point‑to‑multipoint systems use proprietary TDMA (Canopy/Orthogon™) or Wi‑Fi‑based OFDM for subscriber access. PMP 450 supports 200 Mbps+ and MU‑MIMO, while ePMP Force 300/425 can hit up to 1 Gbps with 802.11ac/ax Wi‑Fi radios

2. cnWave 60 GHz (mmWave) Radios

The cnWave V1000 client node offers ultra‑high throughput (~2 Gbps total) over 60 GHz, PoE‑powered, and features wide‑angle beamforming—ideal for fiber-like speed connectivity without laying fiber

3. Enterprise Wi‑Fi Access Points

Cambium’s indoor Wi‑Fi lineup includes:

  • XE5‑8 (Wi‑Fi 6E, 8×8) and XV3‑8 (Wi‑Fi 6, 8×8) for dense, high‑throughput environments.
  • Mid‑range XE3‑4, XV2‑2X, XV2‑21X/22H (2×2) for standard business, education, hospitality settings.
  • X7‑35X, one of the first Wi‑Fi 7 indoor APs, designed for high performance at reasonable cost

All of these integrate seamlessly with cnMaestro/XMS cloud management for unified deployment and monitoring.

4. cnMatrix Industrial & Tower Switches

  • EX1000 / EX2000 series deliver Layer‑2 and Layer‑3 switching in compact form factors (up to 28 ports, PoE variants).
  • TX1000 / TX2000 Tower switches are ruggedized for outdoor/tower environments (e.g., EX2028‑P and TX2020R‑P with 112 Gbps throughput)

These switches power Wi‑Fi APs and field gear reliably, even in harsh conditions.

5. Accessories & Synchronization Tools

  • cnPulse: a weather‑proof GPS/GNSS sync module that enables precise TDMA timing for PMP/PTP towers
  • Other essentials include PoE injectors, power supplies, SFPs, grounding kits, surge protectors, mounting brackets, and antenna kits tailored for each device

How It All Fits Together

  1. Backhaul network layer: PTP / cnWave bridges deliver high‑capacity links between towers or buildings.
  2. Access layer: PMP/ePMP radios beam internet to subscriber modules, while Wi‑Fi APs distribute connectivity indoors.
  3. Wired backbone: cnMatrix switches aggregate APs and radios, extending into networks or fiber points.
  4. Orchestration: cnMaestro/XMS cloud management handles provisioning, monitoring, updates, analytics, and troubleshooting from a unified dashboard.
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