III INITIAL CONFIGURATION Chapter 5 QuadPAC IP Configuration Chapter 6 QuadPAC Parameter Configuration
5 About This Chapter Factory Default Settings QUADPAC IP CONFIGURATION This chapter includes: ■ Factory Default Settings ■ QuadPAC IP Configuration Procedure ■ Resetting the QuadPAC to Factory Default IP Settings The QuadPAC is factory‐configured with default settings. This chapter describes how to change the settings such that they are appropriate for the operator's network. Table 17 lists the default factory settings.
56 Chapter 5: QuadPAC IP Configuration Figure 23 shows a diagram of the connection. Figure 23 Connecting Test Client from QuadPAC Test Client 10.10.10.100 1U Power Supply Module Switch CPU Module RNC - 10.10.10.50 Clock Module BTS Module BTS - 10.10.10.60 Legend: Ethernet Performing a Default Ping Test Before beginning the configuration process, ping each of the network elements in the QuadPAC using the default IP addresses listed in Table 17.
QuadPAC IP Configuration Procedure 57 To perform the ping test: 1 From the workstation, launch a command line interface. 2 Ping the RNC: ping 3 Ping the DO‐BTS: ping Changing the DO‐BTS IP To change the DO‐BTS IP settings: Configuration 1 Connect to the BootChange configuration page: a Open a web browser. b Enter the DO‐BTS IP address in the address bar. The login screen is displayed as shown in Figure 24.
58 Chapter 5: QuadPAC IP Configuration Figure 25 BootChange Option in Sidebar Menu A page similar to the one shown in Figure 26 is displayed. Figure 26 Default QuadPAC BootChange Configuration Page 2 Enter the correct configuration parameters for the new network in the left‐hand column of the Boot Configuration page. Table 18 lists and describes the configuration parameters. Figure 27 shows an example of a modified Boot Configuration page.
QuadPAC IP Configuration Procedure 59 Table 18 Boot Configuration Parameters Parameter Description Boot Interface Represents the physical ETH interface of the QuadPAC DO‐BTS. ■ ■ Main – Main ETH interface Debug – not applicable for the QuadPAC IP Address DO‐BTS IP address Netmask QuadPAC subnet MASK Boot Host IP Address IP address of the server where the DO‐BTS configuration files are located (usually the same IP as the RNC server).
Figure 28 Boot Configuration Confirmation Page 5 Redirection to the iCell HTTP configuration page should occur in about 45 seconds. If the redirection does not occur automatically, click the Go To ... button. Changing the RNC IP To change the RNC IP setting: Configuration 1 Access the RNC command line interface: a Open an SSH session using the RNC IP address on the default TCP port of 22. b Log in as the root user.
Resetting the QuadPAC to Factory Default IP Settings cd 61 /etc/sysconfig b Create a backup of the existing network configuration file using the following command: cp network network.bak c Edit the network file (using the vi tool) and replace the default host name and gateway with the information that is valid for your network. Figure 30 Example of modified network file HOSTNAME=RNC_homeland GATEWAY=199.18.17.
QUADPAC PARAMETER CONFIGURATION 6 About This Chapter This chapter describes the configuration changes required for deployment of the QuadPAC. The configuration changes described here cover the RNC and DO‐BTS and assume that the QuadPAC is integrated with a core network. Network planning information is required to configure the QuadPAC.
64 Chapter 6: QuadPAC Parameter Configuration Figure 32 Creating a New Equipment Folder c In the New dialog window, enter the label selected for the Equipment folder and click OK. See Figure 33. Figure 33 Labelling a New RNC Equipment Folder The new device folder appears as a sub‐folder under the Equipment root folder. 3 Discover the RNC: a In the CEM Explorer tree, right‐click on the new folder created and select Discover| Single SNMP Device.... See Figure 34.
Connecting to the RNC Element Manager 65 Figure 34 Using the Discover Tool b In the New Device dialog box enter the RNC IP address in the Host Name/IP Address and ensure that the SNMP Version is set to v2c. See Figure 35. Figure 35 New Device Dialog Box Example c Click OK. The Device Discovery progress dialog box opens and shows the IP address and sysObjectID of each discovered device. See Figure 36.
66 Chapter 6: QuadPAC Parameter Configuration Figure 36 Device Discovery Dialog Box The RNC has now been discovered in the CEM Explorer tree. See Figure 37.
Modifying the RNC MIB Modifying the RNC MIB 67 Table 19 lists the key RNC parameters required for successful integration of the QuadPAC and to make the first call. In the RNC Element Manager, use the paths listed in the table to navigate to each parameter. Change the parameter configuration based on the network planning information. To make the parameter configuration changes, lock the RNC elements (see Locking the RNC and Interfaces).
68 Chapter 6: QuadPAC Parameter Configuration Locking the RNC and To lock the RNC elements: Interfaces 1 In the CEM Explorer tree, select RNC Function, PDSN and AAA interfaces (hold down the Ctrl key to do a multiple selection.) 2 Right‐click and select Maintenance | Lock. This will administratively lock the RNC and its network interfaces. See Figure 38. Figure 38 Locking the RNC and Interfaces 3 Wait for the background jobs to finish, then click Close. See Figure 39.
Modifying the RNC MIB 69 Figure 40 Unlocking the RNC and Interfaces 3 Wait for the background jobs to finish, then click Close. See Figure 41. Figure 41 Unlocking the RNC Elements Dialog Box Saving the RNC Configuration Save the configuration changes before restarting the RNC element. To save the RNC configuration: 1 In the CEM Explorer tree, right‐click on RNC Function and select Configuration | Save. See Figure 42.
Figure 42 Saving the RNC Configuration 2 Select Yes on the pop‐up menu, then wait for the background jobs to finish. Then click Close. See Figure 43 and Figure 40.
Restarting the RNC Restarting the RNC 71 The configuration changes only take effect after the element has been restarted To restart the RNC element: 1 In the CEM Explorer tree, right‐click on RNC Function and select Maintenance | Hardware Reset. See Figure 45. Figure 45 Restarting the RNC Element 2 Wait for the background jobs to finish and click Close. See Figure 46.
72 Chapter 6: QuadPAC Parameter Configuration Checking the RNC status Verifying the status of the QuadPAC RNC element can be done using either the CEM or the HTTP summary page. To check the RNC Status using the CEM: 1 In the CEM Explorer tree, select RNC Function. 2 Navigate to the State tab. See Figure 47. 3 Verify that the Operational State parameter is set to enabled. Figure 47 Checking the RNC Status using the CEM To check the RNC Status using HTTP summary page: 1 Open a web browser.
Checking the RNC status Figure 48 Checking the RNC Status from the HTTP Summary Page STA R SO LU TIONS CO N FI DE N TI A L iCell® QuadPAC IP‐RAN EV‐DO QuadPAC Installation and Initial Configuration Guide Part Number D02698GS Rev A1 | November 2013 73
74 Chapter 6: QuadPAC Parameter Configuration Connecting to the DO‐BTS Element Manager Starting with the iCell‐EVDO software release 3.0, the DO‐BTS Element Manager supports an HTTP web‐based configuration tool capable of configuring the QuadPAC DO‐BTS from any Windows or UNIX workstation that supports Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox or Google Chrome Internet browsers. The Element Manager can be accessed after the QuadPAC has been installed and powered on.
Modifying the DO‐BTS MIB 75 Modifying the DO‐BTS MIB Table 20 lists the key DO‐BTS parameters required for successful integration of the QuadPAC and to make the first call. In the DO‐BTS Element Manager, use the paths listed in the table to navigate to each parameter. Change the parameter configuration based on the network planning information.
76 Chapter 6: QuadPAC Parameter Configuration Saving the DO‐BTS To save the DO‐BTS configuration: Configuration 1 On the DO‐BTS Element Manager iCell menu, click Commands as shown in Figure 50. Figure 50 Commands Option on DO‐BTS iCell Menu 2 Select the commandSaveConfig options from the list of commands as shown in Figure 51.
Modifying the DO‐BTS MIB Figure 52 Command Save ‐ Set Button STA R SO LU TIONS CO N FI DE N TI A L iCell® QuadPAC IP‐RAN EV‐DO QuadPAC Installation and Initial Configuration Guide Part Number D02698GS Rev A1 | November 2013 77
78 Chapter 6: QuadPAC Parameter Configuration Restarting the DO‐BTS After saving the configuration, restart the DO‐BTS in order to commit the new settings. To restart the DO‐BTS: 1 On the DO‐BTS Element Manager iCell menu, click Commands as shown in Figure 50 (above). 2 Select the commandReset option from the list of commands as shown in Figure 53.
Checking the DO‐BTS status 79 Checking the DO‐BTS status The DO‐BTS Element Manager status summary page should be checked to verify the state of the DO‐BTS after the restart. To view the status summary: 1 On the DO‐BTS iCell menu, click StatusSummary The DO‐BTS Status Summary page is shown in Figure 55. Figure 55 DO‐BTS Status Summary Page 2 Check the listed statuses to confirm they are as expected.
IV APPENDICES Appendix A Regulatory Notices Appendix C Acronyms and Abbreviations
A U.S. Regulatory Statement REGULATORY NOTICES This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation of this device 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 equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules.
84 Appendix A: Regulatory Notices RF Maximum Permissible Exposure (MPE) Exhibit Requirements FCC Part 1, Section 1.1307 states the following: ■ Part 22 Subpart H devices are excluded from routine environmental evaluation when the operating total power level of all channels is less than 1640 Watts EIRP. ■ Part 24 Subpart E (Broadband PCS) devices are excluded from routine environmental evaluation when the operating total power level of all channels is less than 3280 Watts EIRP.
RF Maximum Permissible Exposure (MPE) Exhibit Requirements 85 combination of power, antenna gain, and distance is such that the maximum permissible power density is not exceeded. Different combinations of output power and antenna gain will result in different minimum safe distances.
B About This Appendix USING THE COMMON ELEMENT MANAGER This appendix provides a brief overview of the Common Element Manager. For detailed information about CEM, see the Common Element Manager User Guide. This chapter includes: About the Common Element Manager ■ About the Common Element Manager ■ Launching the CEM ■ Using the CEM Console ■ Checking RNC and DO‐BTS Status Using CEM The RNC element of the QuadPAC is configured using the CEM.
88 Appendix B: Using the Common Element Manager Launching the CEM Configuring the QuadPAC with the CEM requires logging in to the CEM server. This guide provides screen captures as examples. These examples contain sample data. This data may vary from the actual data on an installed system. For CEM login information, refer to Star Solutions support engineering documentation. To log in to the CEM server: 1 Open a web browser. 2 Enter the URL of the CEM server (port 1080 by default).
Launching the CEM 89 Figure 57 CEM Server Login Screen 4 Enter the login information provided by Star Solutions and click Login. A screen similar to the one in Figure 59 is displayed. If a screen similar to the one in Figure 58 is displayed, check the ‘Always trust content from this publisher’ box, then click Run.
90 Appendix B: Using the Common Element Manager The CEM is now ready for use. Figure 59 CEM Startup Screen Using the CEM Console This section describes: ■ CEM Console Screen Components ■ CEM Help ■ Using Configuration Tabs ■ Pop‐up Menus CEM Console Screen The CEM console provides a graphical device management environment.
Using the CEM Console 91 Figure 60 CEM Console Screen Components The Explorer view is the default view for the CEM console. Element properties (MIB objects) are displayed in the right‐hand pane of the CEM console main window in configuration tabs (Properties view). See Figure 60. CEM labels each SNMP device in the left‐hand pane of the CEM console main window. By default the name is taken from the sysName MIB (if not blank).
92 Appendix B: Using the Common Element Manager ■ Tool Tips (See Figure 60.) Tool tips are available for most commands and functions. To display a tool tip, place the mouse cursor over a node, command, or parameter in CEM and a tool tip appears. ■ Help Advisor When you start the CEM console, the CEM Advisor window opens. The Advisor window displays status information on a selected device, as well as MIB definitions on a selected property. See Figure 61.
Using the CEM Console The Properties view changes to show the various configuration tabs for the selected SNMP device. For more information about SNMP devices in CEM, see the Common Element Manager User Guide. Figure 62 shows an example of the RNC network element configuration tabs, while Figure 63 shows an example of the RNC Function configuration tabs.
94 Appendix B: Using the Common Element Manager Figure 63 RNC Function Configuration Tabs Figure 64 shows an example of the DO‐BTS network element configuration tabs, while Figure 65 shows an example of the DO‐BTS Function configuration tabs.
Using the CEM Console 95 Figure 65 DO‐BTS Function Configuration Tabs Pop‐up Menus This section includes: ■ RNC Function Pop‐up Menu ■ DO‐BTS Function Pop‐up Menu The majority of CEM commands are provided in pop‐up menus accessed by right‐clicking an element in the left‐hand pane of the CEM console main window. Each pop‐up menu is specific to the type of element selected. The pop‐up menu can change based on the state of the equipment.
96 Appendix B: Using the Common Element Manager RNC Function Pop‐up Menu Figure 66 shows the RNC Function pop‐up menu. Figure 66 RNC Function Pop‐Up Menu Table 21 lists the RNC Function pop‐up menu options. . Table 21 RNC Function Pop‐up Menu Options Menu item Description Browse MIB Use the Browse MIB command to access the CEM MIB Browser. Refer to the Common Element Manager User Guide for more information.
Using the CEM Console 97 Table 21 RNC Function Pop‐up Menu Options (continued) Menu item Description Find Use the Find command to search for a string of text that may be part of a CEM Tree Label, Property (field label), or MIB OID. Searches can either include or exclude subtrees. Refer to the Common Element Manager User Guide for more information. Maintenance Use the Maintenance command to lock, unlock, shutdown reset or perform a software reset.
98 Appendix B: Using the Common Element Manager Table 21 RNC Function Pop‐up Menu Options (continued) Menu item Description State Use the State command to update CEM with the current operational state, usage state, or administration state of the selected element and any of its children. Refer to the Common Element Manager User Guide and the EV‐DO Operations and Software Management Guide for more information. Static Connections Use the Static Connections command to edit connections to the Macro RAN.
Using the CEM Console 99 Table 22 lists the DO‐BTS Function pop‐up menu options. . Table 22 DO‐BTS Function Pop‐Up Menu Options Menu item Description BTS Tester Use the BTS Tester command to verify the DO‐BTS hardware is functioning correctly. Browse MIB Use the Browse MIB command to access the CEM MIB Browser. Refer to the Common Element Manager User Guide for more information.
100 Appendix B: Using the Common Element Manager Table 22 DO‐BTS Function Pop‐Up Menu Options (continued) Menu item Description Rediscover Use the Rediscover command to rediscover devices after changes to IP addresses. Refer to the Common Element Manager User Guide for more information. Software The Software command allows the operator to either Install CEM Planned, or Revert to Standby. Refer to the EV‐DO Operations and Software Management Guide for more information.
Checking RNC and DO‐BTS Status Using CEM 101 Viewing the State Icons Next to each element in the explorer tree, the state of each element is indicated by a single colored square, or state icon. The Operational State icon is the default state icon displayed in the explorer tree. Figure 60 shows an example. The element status propagates to the top level of the element hierarchy in the explorer tree.
102 Appendix B: Using the Common Element Manager Table 23 State Icon Color Definitions State Type Icon States Default Icon Colors Usage State Idle Gray Active Green Busy Yellow Changing the State Icon State‐Type Display To change the state‐type that the State icons display: 1 Select Tools | User Options. 2 Click the State ICONs tab. 3 For Select State ICON to show in tree view, select administrativeState, operationalState, usageState, or alarmStatus. 4 Click OK to apply the change.
Checking RNC and DO‐BTS Status Using CEM 103 Table 24 lists the three state types available for most elements. Table 24 State Types State Type Definition Valid Values Administrative State Indicates the desired operational state. ■ ■ ■ Operational State Usage State Indicates the current operational state. 'unknown' means that CEM cannot determine the current operational state. Indicates how busy the resource is.
C Acronyms and Abbreviations ACRONYMS AND ABBREVIATIONS This appendix defines acronyms, abbreviations, and terminology that may be used in this guide.
106 Appendix C: Acronyms and Abbreviations Table 25 List of Acronyms (continued) STA R SO LU TIONS CO N FI DE N TI A L Acronym Definition MNC Mobile Network Code MSC Mobile Switching Center OMC Operation and Management Center PCM Pulse Code Modulation PDSN Packet Data Serving Node PSTN Public Switched Telephone Network RAN Radio Access Network RF Radio Frequency RFS RF Subsystem RJ‐45 Registered Jack ‐ 45 RNC Radio Network Controller RxD Receive Diversity RxM Receive Main SMA
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