Overview

cnMaestro is Cambium Networks next-generation network management platform. It is available in two versions as cnMaestro Essentials and cnMaestro X.

cnMaestro Essentials is a free version that provides basic network management support for Cambium Networks devices. cnMaestro X is a paid service that includes advanced features such as long-term statistics storage. Both the versions are available in Cloud and On-Premises deployments.

Supported Devices

The following table lists the device model, and version of supported by cnMaestro.

Table 1: Minimum Device Versions

Device

Version

60 GHz cnWave V1000

1.1

60 GHz cnWave V3000

1.1

60 GHz cnWave V5000

1.1

cnMatrix

2.0.4-r1

cnPilot e400/e500

3.2.1-r6

cnPilot e425H/e505

4.0

cnPilot e430W/e410/e600

3.5.2-r4

cnPilot e501S

3.2.1-r6

cnPilot e502S

3.2.1-r6

cnPilot e510

3.11.4-r9

cnPilot e700

3.7-r9

cnPilot r190

4.4.2-R2

cnPilot r195P

4.7

cnPilot r195W

4.5.2

cnPilot r200/r201

4.4.2-R2

cnPilot XV2-2

6.1

cnPilot XV3-8

6.0

cnRanger Sierra 800

1.0.1.0-r1

cnRanger Tyndall 101

1.0.1.0-r1

cnRanger Tyndall 201

2.0-r1

cnReach N500

5.2.17e

cnVision Client

4.6

cnVision Hub

4.6

ePMP 1000

2.6.2

ePMP 2000

3.0.1

ePMP 3000

4.4.1

ePMP Elevate

3.2

ePMP Elevate SXGLIT5/LHG5

4.3.2.1

ePMP Elevate XM/XW

3.2

ePMP Force 130 5 GHz

4.3.2

ePMP Force 130 2.4 GHz

4.4

ePMP Force 180/200

2.6.2

ePMP Force 190

3.5

ePMP Force 200L

4.7.0

ePMP Force 300

4.1

ePMP Force 300 CSM

4.3.2

ePMP Force 300-13

4.4

ePMP Force 300-13L

4.5.2

ePMP Force 300-13LC

4.6

ePMP Force 300-19

4.4

ePMP Force 300-19R

4.4

ePMP Force 300-22L

4.6

ePMP Force 300-25L

4.6

ePMP Force 400

5.1.0.18

ePMP Force 425

5.1.0.18

ePMP 1000 Hotspot

3.2.1-r6

ePMP MP 3000

4.5

ePMP PTP 550

4.1

ePMP PTP 550E

4.4.2

Machfu

7.1.2-1.1.0.5

PMP

15.0.1

PMP 450 MicroPoP Omni

16.2.1

PMP 450 MicroPoP Sector

16.2.1

PMP 450b Retro

16.2.2

PTP 650

01-47

PTP 670 (650 Emulation)

01-47

PTP 670, PTP 700

02-67

 

Supported Browsers

Table 2: Supported Browsers
Platform Browser Version
Linux

 

Firefox

45 and above

Chrome

49 and above

macOS

Safari

9 and above

MS Windows

Chrome

49 and above

Microsoft Edge

44.17763.1.0

Firefox

45 and above

Network Connectivity

Devices supported by cnMaestro need to access https://cloud.cambiumnetworks.com over port 443. Because the devices initiate the connection, they can be located within a private subnet behind a NAT firewall.

cnMaestro Features

The primary features of cnMaestro include:

Table 3: cnMaestro Features

Essentials

X

Feature Description

60 GHz cnWave

 Manages 60 GHz cnWave Networks.

Advanced Troubleshooting Display tower-to-edge status in a single graphic; view Wi-Fi client details and health; and troubleshoot client connectivity directly on the AP.

AP Group Configuration

Configuration of Enterprise Wi-Fi and cnPilot Home devices.

AP Group Dashboard Aggregate Wi-Fi AP statistics by configuration group.

 

Audit Logs Records administrator activities.

 

Auto Manage Routes

Automated IPv6 Routes to DNs and CNs based on topology and PoP node status.

Automatic Device Software Updates Automatically update device software during onboarding or reconnection.

Bulk Image Upgrade Schedule software image upgrades across sectors or device groups.

CBRS Citizen Broadband Radio Service subscription for CBRS-compliant devices in 3.6 GHz band (3550 MHz to 3700 MHz).

 

Data Reports Export device, performance, alarm, and event statistics in CSV format.

Device Inventory Group device inventory at a System, Network, Tower, Sector, or Site level, and export in PDF/CSV.

Enterprise View Simplified UI tailored for Enterprise Wi-Fi devices.

Guest Access Portal Allow Wi-Fi Clients to connect to wireless service using a free model or purchasing vouchers.

 

Guest Access Portal (Paid Access)

Allow Wi-Fi Clients to connect to wireless service through a paid access.

Hierarchical Dashboards Visualize devices from tower to edge with customized dashboards for each device type.

IPv6 Support IPv6 support for cnPilot Enterprise devices.

LTE

Manage the cnRanger LTE devices.

 

Managed Server Provider (MSP)

Allow cnMaestro account owners to partition their installation into separate Managed Accounts – each with its independent administration and configuration.

Maps and Map Modes Leverage maps to position devices and visualize their health and connectivity. Change the map mode to graphically display various wireless key performance indicators.

 

Mesh Peers Displays the details of available Mesh clients.

Multiple UI Views

Support for three tailored UI presentations:

Access and Backhaul View which includes manage Fixed Wireless and Wi-Fi deployments including:
60 GHz cnWave
cnMatrix
cnPilot Home (cnPilot R-Series)
cnRanger
cnVision
ePMP
Enterprise Wi-Fi (E-Series and XV-Series) and cnPilot Enterprise (ePMP 1000 Hotspot)
PMP
PTP
Enterprise View (which includes Enterprise Wi-Fi (E-Series and XV-Series) and cnPilot Enterprise (ePMP 1000 Hotspot) and cnMatrix)
Industrial Internet View which manage Fixed Wireless, Wi-Fi and IIoT deployments including:
60 GHz cnWave
cnMatrix
cnRanger
cnReach
cnPilot Home (cnPilot R-Series)
cnVision
Enterprise Wi-Fi (E-Series and XV-Series) and cnPilot Enterprise (ePMP 1000 Hotspot)
ePMP
Machfu
PMP
PTP

Multiple Administrators Invite colleagues by email to manage the account with an assigned Role.

Notifications View immediate status with stateful alarms, and Events and troubleshoot customer issues by filtering on alarm history.

 

Organization

Enables users to manage multiple accounts through a single CBRS payment subscription.

Role-Based Access Assigns Super Administrator, Administrator, Operator, Monitor, or CBRS CPI Roles to Users.

Scheduled Software Update Specify a time to install device software.

Site Dashboard Aggregate Wireless LAN AP statistics by location.

 

Software defined Radio Enable a software defined third radio on XV-3-8 device.

Statistics and Trending View historical radio and network statistics.

Switch Groups

Support shared configuration of all cnMatrix Switches.

Template-Based Configuration

 Schedule configuration to single devices or groups of devices across your network using templates. (cnPilot Home Series, cnMatrix, cnReach, cnVision, ePMP, and PMP devices only).

 

User Session Management

Track current cnMaestro users and force logoff.

Zero Touch Onboarding cnVision Client, PMP SMs, and ePMP SMs to automatically appear in the onboarding queue, provided parent AP is already onboarded.