User's Guide Part 1

Table Of Contents
Chapter 1: Product description
This chapter provides a high level description of products in the PTP 700 series. It describes in
general terms the function of the product, the main product variants and the main hardware
components. The following topics are described in this chapter:
Overview of the PTP 700 Series on page 1-2 introduces the key features, typical uses,
product variants and components of the PTP 700 series.
Wireless operation on page 1-6 describes how the PTP 700 wireless link is operated,
including modulation modes, power control and spectrum management.
Ethernet bridging on page 1-20 describes how the PTP 700 controls Ethernet data, in both
the customer data and system management networks.
TDM bridging on page 1-33 describes how TDM traffic (E1 or T1) may be carried over PTP
700 links.
System management on page 1-36 introduces the PTP 700 management system, including
the web interface, installation, configuration, security, alerts and upgrades.
FIPS 140-2 mode on page 1-53 describes the (optional) FIPS 140-2 approved mode of
operation.
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