FCC ID: 2AMP5K60C 60 GHz Outdoor Distribution System

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

K60c and Wireless Communication System  

User Guide 

Release 1.0 

October 16, 2020 

 



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This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,

 

 

 

 

pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules (for USA) and ISED rules (for Canada). These limits are designed

interference in a residential installation. This

to provide reasonable protection against harmful

 

 

equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in

 

 

 

accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful

 

 

interference to radio communications.

However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Increase separation between the equipment and receiver. 

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Table of Contents

Preface

Preface overview

About this guide

Additional documentation

Additional help

Kwikbit K60 System Overview

K60 System Description

Technical Specifications

System Specifications

Radio Specifications

Mechanical, Power and Environmental Specifications

System Enclosure

System Throughput

Element and Network Management

Ethernet Bridge Support

Installation Planning

LED Indicator Codes

Using the K60 Web User Interface (UI)

Using the K60 Command Line Interface (CLI)

Requirements

K60 Web UI Page

Logging In

Requirements

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K60 CLI commands

System Provisioning

Appendices

Glossary

Initial System Setup and IP Configurations

FCC Regulatory Statement

FCC Radiation Exposure Statement

ISED Industry Canada Regulatory Statement

ISED Industry Canada Radiation Exposure Statement

 

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Thank you for choosing the K60c system from Kwikbit. This guide introduces you to system

 

 

concepts, system architecture and commonly used terms. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1 Preface 

1.1 Preface overview 

This preface describes: 

● Audience for this guide 

● Additional documentation 

● Where to go for more help 

 

1.2 About this guide 

This guide provides an overview of the K60c system, its components, its network 

architecture, and how it is configured and deployed. 

This guide is intended for network and system administrators who must install, configure, 

and manage K60 distribution networks. This guide is meant to provide an overview of the 

system. This guide does not provide detailed information on network configuration.  

It is assumed readers of this guide are familiar with: 

● Basic networking concepts 

● Layer 2 (link layer) of OSI model 

● Layer 3 (network layer) of OSI model 

● Routing and switching in networks 

● Radio frequency (RF) systems engineering 

● Virtual local area network (VLAN) technology 

 

1.3 Additional documentation 

● Information about network management is available in the Kwikbit Edge Controller 

User Manual 

 

 

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1.4 Additional help 

Kwikbit is committed to providing our customers with high quality technical support via the 

following methods: 

 

Web 

E-mail 

Phone 

 

 

support.kwikbit.com 

support@kwikbit.com 

+1 (952) 657-5628 

 

 

2 Kwikbit K60c product versions 

The K60c is also made in an enhanced-range version that uses a different internal antenna.

 

 

 

These units are marked “K60c+.” This guide applies to both versions. Specifications and

 

 

operation are the same except as noted. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3 Kwikbit K60c System Overview 

 

Figure 1: K60c System in a Point-to-Multipoint (PtMP) 

Wireless Communication Application 

Kwikbit is a leader in gigabit wireless distribution solutions that intelligently adapt to 

challenging environments to maximize performance and reliability. 

The K60c system operates in the 60 GHz unlicensed frequency band and is designed 

primarily for line-of-sight (LoS) operation. Non-line-of-sight (NLoS) operation is possible 

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within short range and in the presence of reflective surfaces. By utilizing advanced 

beamforming techniques, the K60c system automatically adapts in Point-to-Multipoint 

(PtMP) communication configuration and is adaptable to changes in the operating 

environment. The beam forming capability also makes system installation simple for 

non-technical staff as precise mechanical alignment, as required by previous generation 60 

GHz systems, is not required.  

The K60c system is designed for use in multiple applications including gigabit access, IoT 

backhaul (sensors, security cameras, etc.), optical fiber extension, and corporate and 

enterprise data services by providing 1 Gbps of symmetric throughput. 

The K60c system operates in unlicensed Time Division Multiplexing (TDD) band 57.05 – 

64.00 GHz in both Point-to-Point (PtP) and Point-to-Multipoint (PtMP) configurations. Some 

of the main product characteristics are shown in Table 1.  

Table 1: Main K60c Characteristics 

Duplex Mode 

Time Division Multiplexing (TDD) 

Physical Layer / Antenna 

System 

K60c: 64 patch beamforming 

antenna 

K60c+: 128 patch beamforming 

antenna 

Operation Configuration 

PtP and PtMP 

Capacity 

Symmetry 

1.86 Gbps goodput aggregate 

Dynamic downlink (DL) and uplink 

(UP) based on offered load 

Frequency of Operation 

57.05 – 64.00 GHz 

Channel Bandwidth 

2.16 GHz 

Network Interface 

1x 1 gigabit Ethernet 

Form Factor 

7.3 x 3.15 x 1.2” with integrated 

antenna 

 

 

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The K60c system consists of the following components: 

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● Hub Unit​: control communication to one or more Remote Units 

● Remote Unit​: scan for available Hub Units and connect to the Hub configured or 

assigned via the Edge Controller 

● Edge Controller​: Optional appliance computer that provides WebUI tools for 

deployment planning, commissioning, network configuration, management, 

monitoring and fault isolation. Edge controller is highly recommended for networks 

of medium and large scale.   

 

The K60c Hub and Remote Units are identical from a hardware perspective, only differing 

in software configuration. The K60c has a small form factor that can be easily and 

unobtrusively deployed in many different outdoor environments.  

K60c units will interoperate with other products in the Kwikbit K60 product line. 

4 K60c System Description 

Kwikbit’s K60c wireless outdoor networking solution is designed to meet the requirements 

of network planners where rapid and flexible deployment, high reliability, multi-gigabit 

capacity and excellent latency performance are needed. Applications for the system include 

IoT gateway aggregation, Wi-Fi access point backhaul, video camera connectivity and other 

gigabit IP based applications. The system can function either as a Point-to-Point (PtP) or 

Point-to-Multipoint (PtMP) wireless Ethernet bridge.  

Some of the main characteristics of the system include: 

● Time Division Duplex (TDD):​ The K60c solution features TDD access mode with 

variable frame length. 

● Adaptive Modulation with Link Adaptation: ​The K60c system supports BPSK, 

QPSK on both the downlink and uplink path to achieve high capacity in the channel 

bandwidth (1.86 Gbps Ethernet layer throughput for combined downlink and uplink 

traffic). 

● Beamforming:​ Use of the 60 GHz band allows extremely fast communication, but 

also presents the challenge of limited propagation. Signals in the 60 GHz band are 

also more susceptible to disruption from physical barriers than at lower 

frequencies. The K60c system includes adaptive beamforming, a technique that 

enables robust multi-gigabit communications at greater distances. Kwikbit’s 

beamforming feature uses directional antennas to reduce interference and 

automatically focus a signal between two devices into a concentrated beam. During 

the beamforming process, devices establish communication and then fine-tune 

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their antenna settings to improve the quality of directional communication until 

there is enough capacity for the desired data transmission. 

 

One key benefit of Kwikbit’s beamforming is that if an obstacle blocks the line of sight 

between two devices, for example, if someone walks between them, the devices can 

quickly establish a new communications pathway. Another benefit of the K60c 

beamforming is that non-technical personnel can quickly and easily install the 

system. Precise physical alignment of the radios, as required with previous 60 GHz 

products, is not required with the Kwikbit system. The beamforming feature also 

enables the PtMP communication capability of the system. 

● Power Management:​ The K60c system utilizes the scheduled access mode to 

reduce power consumption. Devices connected with each other via a directional link 

schedule the periods during which they communicate and, in between those 

periods, they can sleep to save power. This capability allows devices to more 

precisely tailor their power management to their actual traffic workload, reduces 

potential co-channel interference and enables efficient spectrum utilization. 

● Advanced Security:​ The K60c system utilizes strong security mechanisms, including 

Galois/Counter Mode, a highly-efficient mode of encryption that is designed to 

support higher communication speeds. Encryption is based on the 

government-grade Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) and is implemented in 

hardware for performance and efficiency. 

● Integrated Antennas:​ The K60c units integrate a specially-designed antenna 

module that enables a 90º azimuthal and 40º vertical beam sweep range. 

● PtMP with Dynamic Bandwidth Allocation:​ The K60c system can operate in PtP or 

PtMP configurations with up to eight Remotes. The capacity allocated to each 

Remote is variable according to the requirements of connected devices. 

● Compact Form Factor:​ The K60c transceiver units are highly integrated, compact, 

and lightweight, so they can be easily mounted on poles, pipes and walls.  

● Connectivity:​ K60c devices include a standard RJ45 Gigabit Ethernet port that 

serves as a PoE In port.  

 

The Kwikbit K60c system provides these network management features: 

● Each K60c unit incorporates a WebUI. This WebUI enables configuration, fault 

management, and administration of the unit, as well as provides system state and 

performance information.  

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of the WebUI. 

 

● A command-line interface (CLI) is also available. It provides features similar to those 

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Figure 2: K60c Hub and Remote WebUI interface page 

● The Kwikbit Edge Controller is a very powerful part of the Kwikbit solution. The Edge 

Controller connects through an Ethernet connection to the root K60c unit and 

enables non-technical personnel to physically install an entire network without K60c 

units being configured on the bench in advance. A local or remote IT resource can 

design, commission and manage the network using the Edge Controller’s WebUI. 

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The Edge Controller can be connected to the cloud for remote management of 

multiple locations. 

5 Technical Specifications 

5.1 System Specifications 

 

Aggregate 

capacity 

Up to 1.8 Gbit/sec (Layer 2/ Ethernet) 

Ethernet frame 

type 

Transparent bridging of all Ethernet types including VLAN 

and VLAN stacking 

Latency 

250 microseconds average 

L2 switching 

Complete Layer 2 switching with VLAN support 

Security 

AES 128 with automatic secure key distribution 

Network 

Attributes 

Network 

Interfaces 

Ethernet bridge, 802.1Q, DSCP/ToS/802.1p (IPv4/v6) and 

802.1ad/ QinQ tagging 

1 x GbE RJ-45 with PoE in 

Other Interfaces 

LED indicator for power, link condition, signal strength, and 

unit location 

Provisioning 

Zero-touch deployment and commissioning with Edge 

Controller web application 

Management 

Web GUI, CLI, REST API and Edge Controller (optional) 

5.2 Radio Specifications 

Access 

Technology 

Single carrier beamforming physical layer 

Duplex 

Time Division Multiplexing (TDD) 

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Modulation 

BPSK, QPSK; 8 levels of adaptive modulation and coding 

schemes 

Frequencies  

57.05 - 64.00 GHz 

 

2.16 GHz 

Channel 

Bandwidth 

Antenna 

System 

Output power 

(maximum) 

Typical Range 

K60c+: 128 patch beamforming antenna 

K60c: 64 patch beamforming antenna 

Each with 90˚ horizontal and 40˚ vertical scan range  

40 dBm EIRP 

K60c+: 400 meters 

K60c: 225-285 meters 

5.3 Mechanical, Power and Environmental Specifications 

 

Configuration 

Single-piece indoor unit with integrated antenna 

Dimensions 

(H x W x D) 

185 x 80 x 30 mm  

7.3 x 3.15 x 1.2 inches 

Weight 

255g / 9 ounces 

Power Input 

802.3af PoE 

Power 

Consumption 

K60c: 6 watts 

K60c+: 8 watts 

Operating 

temperature 

-30˚C to +55˚C 

Humidity 

Up to 95% non-condensing 

ESD 

EMC 

IEC EN 61000-4-2 

IEC EN 61000-4-3 

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5.4 System Enclosure 

 

 

Figure 3: Ports on K60c (Hub and Remote) 

The K60c enclosure is a rugged casing that is supplied with a combination pole and wall 

mounting bracket. The mounting bracket allows for a range of orientation flexibility to 

enable mounting in challenging locations. Units installed at the same location can be 

interconnected for medium and large network deployments.  

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The mechanical enclosure for the transceiver Module has an RJ45 for Gigabit Ethernet 

network connectivity and PoE power input (802.3at, 802.3at+, or 802.3bt). 

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6 System Throughput 

The K60c system uses time division duplexing (TDD) access mode, employing a single 

frequency for both transmit and receive paths. The throughput for the downlink and uplink 

depends on a downlink-to-uplink frame bandwidth ratio. The ratio is automatically 

adjusted based on the offered load in each direction, taking into account all Remotes 

connected to a Hub in PtMP. Furthermore, the system’s throughput depends on the 

Modulation and Coding Rate (MCS) which varies according to link and signal conditions. The 

following table details Ethernet uplink and downlink combined throughput for a K60c link. 

Table 8: Throughput Performance for Cyclic Prefix of 1/8 

MCS Index 

Modulation 

NCBPS 

Repetitions 

Code Rate 

1 

2 

3 

4 

5 

6 

7 

8 

π/2 BPSK 

π/2 BPSK 

π/2 BPSK 

π/2 BPSK 

π/2 BPSK 

π/2 QPSK 

π/2 QPSK 

π/2 QPSK 

1 

1 

1 

1 

1 

2 

2 

2 

2 

1 

1 

1 

1 

1 

1 

1 

Data Rate 

(Mbit/s) 

310 

620 

775 

930 

1007 

1240 

1550 

1860 

1/2 

1/2 

5/8 

3/4 

1/2 

5/8 

3/4 

13/16 

 

 

 

 

7 Element and Network Management 

The K60c system supports the following network management interfaces: 

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● K60c Web Interface (WebUI). Accessible via HTTPS, the K60c WebUI provides an 

interactive visual toolset that allows an operator to modify the full configuration of 

the K60c system as well as view state, fault, and performance indicator. 

● K60c Command Line Interface (CLI) provides a set of commands that allows the 

operator to manage, maintain and troubleshoot the system. 

● The Edge Controller WebUI application provides complete access to configuration, 

state, performance and fault information for all K60c units in a network system.  

 

The WebUI network management interface on the K60c system is accessible via HTTPS. 

Power the unit with a PoE power source. Connect to the K60c system with your browser 

utilizing one of the following methods: 

● Local Name​: Connect a K60c transceiver unit directly to your computer by plugging 

an Ethernet cable into the RJ45 connector. In the URL field on your computer’s 

browser type ​https://KB-XX-XX-XX.local​ where ​KB-XX-XX-XX​ is the Host name of 

the unit that appears on the label on the side of the unit. For example, if the unit 

Host name is ​KB-C5-6B-78​, then the URL address of the unit is 

https://KB-C5-6B-78.local​. Your browser will display a warning stating that the 

connection is not secure. You may ignore the warning and proceed connecting to 

the unit. To avoid the warning, please go to the Kwikbit support website, download 

the Kwikbit security certificate, and install it on your browser.  

● Management IP Address:​ Connect using the IPv4 IP address. The factory-assigned 

IP address appears on a temporary label on the unit. Be sure to use https:// rather 

than http. 

 

The Command Line Interface network interface on the K60c system is accessible via Secure 

Shell (SSH). Power the unit with a PoE power source. Connect to the K60c system with your 

terminal application utilizing one of the following methods: 

● Local Name​: Connect a K60c transceiver unit directly to your computer by plugging 

an Ethernet cable into the RJ45 connectors. In a terminal application window on 

your Linux, Unix or MAC computer type ​ssh kwikbit@KB-XX-XX-XX.local​ where 

KB-XX-XX-XX​ is the Host name of the unit that appears on the label on the side of 

the unit. For example, if the unit Host name is ​KB-C5-6B-78​, then the command line 

is ​ssh kwikbit@KB-C5-6B-78.local​. For the password prompt enter ​kwikbit​.  

● Management IP Address:​ Connect using the IPv4 IP address. The factory-assigned 

IP address appears on a temporary label on the unit. 

 

 

The optional Kwikbit Edge Controller’s management application automatically discovers all 

connected K60c devices on the network and establishes a secure connection to each one 

utilizing a security certificate provided by Kwikbit and customized by the customer. For 

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more information on the Kwikbit Edge Controller device and associated applications, please 

refer to the Kwikbit Edge Controller User Manual.  

The K60c system provides the following network management functions: 

1. Device configuration information and status is displayed on the WebUI page 

interface as shown above in Figure 2. When the mouse cursor is hovered over an 

Ethernet Port or wireless connections icon, detailed information is displayed. In the 

Wireless section, the list of wirelessly connected devices is displayed. The list of LAN 

connected devices is displayed in the LAN Peers section. The WebUI of a connected 

device is established by clicking on the device’s name. 

2. Configuration Management. The system configuration section covers several 

functional areas: 

● Device 

o Device location 

o Device description 

● Wired Network 

o Device IP address assignment 

Static address 

▪

▪ DHCP – requires DHCP server 

▪ Automatic Zero Configuration address assignment 

o Management VLAN 

o Ethernet port 

▪

Enable / Disable 

● Wireless Network 

o Device role 

o SSID 

o Airlink passcode 

o Channel frequency 

o Preferred Hub (if device configured as Remote) 

3. Administration Operations: 

● Flash LEDs of the device – used to identify location of physically installed device 

● Change administrator password of the device 

● Upgrade device software 

● Reboot the device 

 

To reset the device to factory defaults: 

● Insert the Reset Dongle (available separately) into Ethernet Port 2 

● Cycle the power  

● During power-up, observe the LED.  

● Remove the Reset Dongle when the LED pattern indicates that the reset has been 

triggered (refer to the LED Indicator Codes section of this document) 

● The device is now operating at factory default settings 

● The login password is “kwikbit” 

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8 Ethernet Bridge Support 

Designed to seamlessly integrate into existing Ethernet networks, the K60c system is built 

for Ethernet connectivity services and provides network functionality as a standard Layer 2 

(L2) Transparent Bridge (IEEE 802.1d), whereby the K60c cluster (a cluster being one Hub 

with its group of up to seven Remotes) is the bridge, and the Ethernet ports on the Hub and 

associated Remotes are the ports of the bridge. 

The embedded bridge functionality performs Media Access Control (MAC) address learning 

(up to 4096 MAC addresses). This function allows the Hub to perform an optimal allocation 

of radio resources by sending traffic to the Remote behind which the destination of that 

traffic is located. 

The K60c system allows network management traffic to be encapsulated in a dedicated 

management VLAN and can transport standard Ethernet frames, including oversize frames 

(up to 1600 bytes including the FCS). 

9 Installation Planning 

When unpacking K60c units during install, be sure to do the following for each unit: 

● Locate the label on the unit casing that lists the Serial Number (SN) and Host name 

of the unit 

 

● Record the SN on your registration card for future reference 

● Record the Host name for future reference when provisioning the system 

After installation of the K60c, perform the tasks described in Chapter 12 “System 

Provisioning”.  

10 LED Indicator Codes 

K60c is equipped with a single double color (red and green) LED indicator. The following are 

the LED indication modes. The sequences indicate the LED state during each 150ms time 

slot 

● during boot up: solid red 

● normal operation: 

o no wireless link: repeat the sequence: green, off, off, green, off, off ... 

o established wireless link: 

▪ Hub: solid green 

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▪ Remote: signal quality from 1 blink for weakest to 5 blinks for the 

strongest between pauses. Example: for link quality of 3 the repeat 

sequence is: pause green green green  

o repeat the sequence: red, off, red, off, red, off, off, off 

● error condition: 

● identify the unit 

o repeat the sequence: red, green  

● signal for reset to factory defaults: 

o repeat the sequence: green, red, green, red, green, red, off, off 

● restore factory defaults is in progress: 

o repeat the sequence: red, off, red, off, off, off, green, off, green, off, off, off 

 

 

11 Using the K60c Web User Interface (UI) 

 

11.1 Requirements 

The K60c embedded WebUI allows for direct configuration of both Hub and Remote units. 

It is a standard web application that runs directly on the K60c unit and is accessible through 

the default port for HTTPS (443) at URL https://<Host name of the unit>. Your browser will 

display a warning stating that the connection is not secure. You may ignore the warning 

and proceed connecting to the unit. To avoid the warning, go to the Kwikbit support 

website, download the Kwikbit security certificate, and install it on your browser. 

The recommended browsers for the K60c WebUI are: 

● Google Chrome 

● Safari 

 

Operating System (OS) support for K60c WebUI: 

● Windows 

● Mac OS X 

● Unix 

● Linux 

 

Note: With the exception of IE9, the K60c WebUI supports the most recent web browser 

and OS versions.  

Required basic K60c unit configuration tasks can be performed using the units WebUI; 

however, the Kwikbit Edge Controller can be used to quickly and efficiently plan, 

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commission, configure and monitor small to large K60c networks. See the Edge Controller 

User Guide for details. 

11.2 K60c Web UI Page 

The K60c WebUI is a single page that provides device status as well as configuration 

options. 

11.2.1 Logging In 

Use your browser to connect to K60c device’s WebUI as described above. It is not necessary 

to login to the system in order to view the WebUI page. You will then be prompted to login 

once you click on any one of the configuration tabs if you do not have a security certificate 

installed on your computer. The security certificate based authentication option is available 

when utilizing an Edge Controller to manage the network. 

The default username and password is as follows: 

User Name:

Password: 

kwikbit 

kwikbit 

The page remains read-only if you do not login to the system and only gives general system 

information.   

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At the top of the WebUI screen, general node information including unit name, description, 

and location is displayed. There are two network sections on the page, Wireless and LAN. 

The ​Wireless ​section displays the connection SSID, the unit role (Hub or Remote) and all 

current wireless connections. If the unit is a Hub, all currently linked Remotes will be 

displayed under connections. If the unit is a Remote, only one connection to a Hub can be 

listed. Each connection displays the connected unit name as well as graphical 

representation of the signal quality of the connection. By clicking on the connected device’s 

name, a browser page of that device is opened. By hovering over the signal quality graphic, 

detailed signal level information is displayed. You can change SSID and unit Role 

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configuration by clicking on the tool icon in the section banner, assuming you are an 

authorized user. 

The ​LAN​ section displays the unit’s assigned IP address and the status of the Gigabit 

Ethernet port. By hovering over the Ethernet port icon, detailed port status information is 

displayed. The unit’s IP configuration can be changed by clicking on the tool icon in the 

section banner. 

The ​Device​ section displays and provides configuration capability for ​Device Location​ and 

Device Description​. 

The ​LAN Peers​ section displays the names of all K60c units that are connected to the 

current unit over a LAN connection. In most cases, these would be collocated units that 

provide additional wireless connectivity from that location. 

The ​Administration​ section displays the software and the hardware versions of the device 

and includes controls to change user password, upgrade device software, flash device LEDs 

for device identification, and to reboot the device. 

12 Using the K60c Command Line Interface (CLI) 

 

12.1 Requirements 

The K60c CLI allows for direct configuration of both Hub and Remote units. To connect 

using Command Line Interface from a Linux, Unix or MAC computer terminal window type 

ssh kwikbit@KB-XX-XX-XX.local​ where ​KB-XX-XX-XX​ is the Host name of the unit that 

appears on the label on the side of the unit. For example, if the unit Host name is 

KB-C5-6B-78​, then the command line is ​ssh kwikbit@KB-C5-6B-78.local​. For the password 

prompt enter ​kwikbit​. You should receive a command prompt 

12.2 K60c CLI commands 

The K60c CLI provides device status as well as configuration options commands. 

At the prompt type “?” for the list of commands and their operation. 

13 System Provisioning 

Network planning, installation procedure and commissioning are most efficiently 

performed using the Kwikbit Edge Controller. In addition, the Edge Controller enables 

centralized network operation view and management. Please see the Kwikbit Edge 

Controller User Guide for detailed information. 

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If it is desired to provision a K60c network without the use of edge controller, the following 

tasks associated with preparing a K60c system must be followed: 

K60c User Guide 

Initial system setup and IP configurations 

1.

2. Setting units’ roles 

3. Setting SSID and airlink connectivity passcode 

4. Setting communication channel frequency 

13.1 Initial System Setup and IP Configurations 

All new K60c units shipped from the factory are identical with a default software 

configuration loaded. You must connect to the management interface in order to configure 

the following system management parameters: 

1. Connect your computer directly to the unit with an Ethernet cable. Once connected, 

open a browser on the computer and enter the IP address found on the unit’s label. 

2. After successfully opening the WebUI page, the unit’s IP address can be changed by 

clicking on the ​Wired Network​ section tool icon: 

● When prompted for username, enter ​kwikbit ​for the username and ​kwikbit​ for 

password. 

● Select the desired address assignment protocol. If static address is selected, 

enter the network mask and default gateway.  

● Click Submit and the unit will reboot with the new address assignment. Your 

browser will automatically reconnect and display the page. 

 

3. Click on the Wireless section tool icon to configure wireless communication 

parameters: 

● Select the role of the unit. When configuring a PtP or PtMP communication 

system, only one of the wirelessly connected devices may be configured with 

a Hub role. The units connecting to the Hub wirelessly must be configured as 

Remotes.  

● Configure SSID, airlink passcode and channel frequency (not required on 

remote). These parameters must match between the Hub and all wirelessly 

connected Remotes in order to establish wireless communication. 

● If a configured Remote can connect to multiple Hubs, you may want to set 

the optimal Hub in the Preferred Hub field. 

● There needs to be a Hub node configured with Network Root = enable. 

Alternatively, each remote needs to be configured with “Preferred Hub”. 

Lacking both of these will result in Remote nodes periodically scanning 

attempting to locate the Root node. 

● Click ​Submit​ to save changes.  

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4. Click on the tool icon in the Device section to configure the ​Location​ at which the 

device will be physically installed and the description of the device. Click ​Submit​. 

In the Admin section, click on the second icon to change the management interface 

password. 

5.

 

The unit is now configured and ready to be installed. 

 

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14 Appendices 

14.1 Glossary 

K60c User Guide 

DHCP  Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol 

DL 

Downlink 

DNS 

Domain Name System 

FCC 

Federal Communications Commission 

FTP 

File Transfer Protocol 

Gbps 

Gigabits per second 

GHz 

Gigahertz 

HU 

Hub Unit 

IEEE 

ISED 

Institute of Electrical and Electronics 

Engineers 

Innovation, Science, and Economic 

Development Canada 

L2 

Layer 2 

LAN 

Local Area Network 

LED 

Light Emitting Diode 

LoS 

Line-of-Sight 

MAC  Media Access Control 

Mbps  Megabits per second 

MCS 

Modulation and Coding Scheme 

MHz 

Megahertz 

NLoS 

Non-Line-of-Sight 

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NMS 

Network Management System 

PC 

Personal Computer 

PtMP 

Point-to-Multipoint 

PtP 

Point-to-Point 

QAM 

Quadrature Amplitude Modulation 

RF 

RU 

Radio Frequency 

Remote Unit 

SSID 

Service Set Identifier 

TDD 

Time Division Duplexing 

UL 

Uplink 

VLAN 

Virtual Local Area Network 

VDC 

Volts Direct Current 

 

14.2 FCC Regulatory Statement 

Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by Kwikbit Inc. could void the user’s 

authority to operate the equipment. 

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following 

two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must 

accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired 

operation. 

 

This device is not to be operated on aircraft except for the conditions listed in 47 CFR

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

§15.255 (b). 

14.3 FCC Radiation Exposure Statement 

 

 

This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled

 

environment. A minimum of 30 centimeters (12 inches) of separation between the K60c

 

 

and all persons shall be maintained.  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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14.4 ISED Industry Canada Regulatory Statement 

 

 

 

 

 

This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is

 

subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2)

 

 

this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired

 

 

operation of the device. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

This device is not to be operated on aircraft except for the conditions listed in ISED RSS-210

 

 

Annex J.1. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d'Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils

 

 

radio exempts de licence. L'exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes : (1)

 

 

 

 

l'appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et (2) l'utilisateur de l'appareil doit accepter

tout brouillage

 

susceptible

 

d'encompromettre le fonctionnement.  

 

 

radioélectrique

 

 

le brouillage

 

subi, même

 

 

est

 

 

 

 

 

si

   

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cet appareil ne doit pas être utilisé à bord d'un avion, sauf dans les conditions énumérées

 

 

dans ISDE RSS-210, annexe J.1. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

14.5 ISED Industry Canada Radiation Exposure Statement 

 

IC Radiation Exposure Statement: This equipment complies with IC RSS-102

NOTE:

 

 

 

 

radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. A minimum of 30

 

 

centimeters of separation between the K60c and all persons shall be maintained.  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cet équipement est conforme aux limites d'exposition aux rayonnements IC établies pour

un environnement non contrôlé. Un minimum de 30 centimètres de séparation entre le

 

 

 

K60c et toutes les personnes doit être maintenu. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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7801 E. Bush Lake Rd Suite 300 Minneapolis Minnesota United States 55439 Kwikbit Inc. Confidential Letter Date: 2021/2/2 Federal Communications Commission 7435 Oakland Mills Road Columbia MD 21046 Subject: Request for Confidentiality FCC ID2AMP5K60C To Whom It May Concern:

Long Term Confidentiality Pursuant to Sections 0.457 and 0.459 of the Commissions Rules, we hereby respectfully request confidential treatment of information accompanying this application as outlined below:

Block Diagrams Schematics Operational Description The above materials contain trade secrets and proprietary information not customarily released to the public. The public disclosure of these matters might be harmful to the Applicant and provide unjustified benefits to its competitors. We understand that pursuant to Rule 0.457, disclosure of this Application and all accompanying documentation will not be made before the date of the Grant for this application. Short Term Confidentiality Pursuant to Sections 0.457 and 0.459 of the Commissions Rules, we hereby respectfully request short-term confidential treatment of information accompanying this application as outlined below until 180 days after the Grant Date of Equipment Authorization in order to ensure sensitive business information remains confidential until the actual marketing of the device:

External Photos Internal Photos Test Setup photos Users Manuals Respectfully, Applicants company name

: Kwikbit Inc. Applicants company address

: 7801 E. Bush Lake Rd Suite 300 Minneapolis Minnesota United States 55439 Signature

Name and Job Title

: Tim Blom / Principal Hardware Engineer E-Mail Tel Fax

tblom@kwikbit.com

: 507-521-0598

: N/A

 

 

 

 

 

 

Kwikbit Inc. 7801 E. Bush Lake Rd Suite 300 Minneapolis Minnesota United States 55439 Power of Attorney Date: 2021/2/2 I hereby have entrusted the following person to be a proxy regarding application for Type Address

: No.8, Lane 724, Bo-ai St., Jhubei City, HsinChu County 302, Taiwan, R.O.C. e-mail

: Leohuang@sporton.com.tw I am therefore responsible for the contents of the application. Dear Sir, Certification. Sporton International Inc. Name

: Leo Huang Job Title

: Manager FCC ID: 2AMP5K60C Respectfully, Applicants company name

: Kwikbit Inc. Applicants company address

: 7801 E. Bush Lake Rd Suite 300 Minneapolis Minnesota United States 55439 Signature

Name and Job Title

: Tim Blom / Principal Hardware Engineer E-Mail Tel Fax

tblom@kwikbit.com

: 507-521-0598

: N/A

 

 

 

 

 

 

Kwikbit Inc. 7801 E. Bush Lake Rd Suite 300 Minneapolis Minnesota United States 55439 SDoC Attestation Letter Date: 2021/2/2 We Kwikbit Inc., as the grantee of this project (FCC ID: 2AMP5K60C / Brand Name: Kwikbit / Model No.: K60c), would like to declare that the composite portion has been authorized under the Supplier's Declaration of Conformity procedures (Sporton report No.: FD0O1617, FCC designation number: TW1096). The final product shall consequently comply with the FCC rule applied for SDoC Procedure. Respectfully, Applicants company name

: Kwikbit Inc. Applicants company address

: 7801 E. Bush Lake Rd Suite 300 Minneapolis Minnesota United States 55439 Signature

Name and Job Title

: Tim Blom / Principal Hardware Engineer E-Mail Tel Fax

tblom@kwikbit.com

: 507-521-0598

: N/A