BAIcells Atom ID0406-6.5 Indoor CPE User Manual
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- Baicells
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Atom ID0406-6.5 Indoor CPE
Atom ID0406-6.5 Indoor CPE
User Manual
BaiCE_AP_2.4.7_NA BaiCE_BG_1.6.20
December 2021 Version 1.14
About This Document
This document is intended for installers and subscribers setting up and
operating the Baicells Atom ID04066.5 Customer Premise Equipment (CPE), aka
User Equipment (UE). This Atom unit provides a way for users to connect to the
Internet through broadband wireless access to Long-Term Evolution (LTE)
backhaul networks. The information covers how to install, configure basic
settings, monitor, and perform basic maintenance and troubleshooting for the
indoor CPE. If you are using a Baicells outdoor CPE, please refer to the Atom
OD0406 Outdoor Low-Gain & High-Gain CPE User Manual.
NOTE: “ID” stands for indoor. The “04” designation stands for CAT4, and “06” stands for CAT6. These categories are related to the LTE standards requirements for user equipment. Model numbers are shown in the product datasheets, which can be found at Baicells.com > Resources > Documents.
Terms used in this document or related to LTE are listed in alphabetical order
and described in Acronyms and Abbreviations, which can be found at
Baicells.com > Resources > Documents.
New in This Release
The following updates have been provided in this release: · Updates reflect
changes to new software BG 1.6.20. · Added NAT mode configuration option in
section 6.3.2. · Added WLAN description and steps in section 6.4. · Added
Wifidog description and steps in section 6.5. · Updated MTU range in section
6.8.2, step 4. · Updated the Spectrum Access System (SAS) information in
section 6.9.
Copyright Notice
Baicells Technologies, Inc., copyrights the information in this document. No
part of this document may be reproduced in any form or means without the prior
written consent of Baicells Technologies, Inc.
Disclaimer
The information in this document is subject to change at any time without
notice. For more information, please consult with a Baicells technical
engineer or the support team. Refer to the “Contact Us” section below.
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Revision Record
Date 29-Dec-2021
Version Description V1.14 BG 1.6.20 software updates
18-Dec-2020
16-Nov-2020 22-Oct-2020
2-Oct-2020
19-Feb-2020 18-Sep-2019 16-Sep-2019
V1.13
V1.12 V1.11
V1.10
V1.9 V1.8 V1.7
Updated for BaiCE_AP_2.4.7 and BaiCE_BG_1.6.5.3 Added CPE SAS configuration section Updated for BaiCE_AP_2.4.5 and BaiCE_BG_1.6.4 Updated for firmware version BaiCE_BG_1.5.0, 1.6.1 and BaiCE_AP_2.4.2_NA, 2.4.4 General updates SME comments
SMEs/Contributors
Seng Tang, Abel Lamas, Anna Ch Jesse Raasch
Writer/Editor Catherine Philley
Jocelyn Watson
Pengyu Chen, Nitisha Potti Pengyu Chen, Nitisha Potti
Sharon Redfoot Sharon Redfoot
Nitisha Potti, TangHoucheng, WangYong
Jocelyn Watson
Nitisha Potti, Jesse Raasch Nitisha Potti, Jie Lewis, Jesse Raasch
Sharon Redfoot Sharon Redfoot
Contact Us
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+86-10-62607100
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: www.Baicells.com
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+1-888-502-5585 Email:
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https://na.Baicells.com
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Table of Contents
1 INTRODUCTION …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 1 2
FEATURES……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 1 3 PARTS &
MATERIALS ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 2 4 DESCRIPTION
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 2 5 INSTALLATION
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 4 6 BASIC CONFIGURATION
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 5
6.1 LOG IN & CHANGE PASSWORD ………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 5 6.2
CHECK CURRENT STATUS ICONS ……………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 7 6.3
CONFIGURE WAN SETTINGS…………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 8
6.3.1 CAT4 …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 9 6.3.2
CAT6/7…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 11 6.4 CONFIGURE WLAN
SETTINGS ……………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 15 6.5
WIFIDOG……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 17 6.6 CONFIGURE
CONNECTION MODE / CONNECTION SETTINGS ……………………………………………………………………… 20 6.7
CONFIGURE SCAN MODE / CELL SELECTION………………………………………………………………………………………… 22
6.7.1 Overview …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 22 6.7.2 CAT4
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 23 6.7.3
CAT6/7…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 26 6.8 CONFIGURE APN
MANAGEMENT / EDIT APN PROFILE …………………………………………………………………………… 28 6.8.1 Overview
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 28 6.8.2 Configure Local EPC
APN ……………………………………………………………………………………………………. 29 6.9 CONFIGURE SAS
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 30 6.10 VERIFY NETWORK
CONNECTION……………………………………………………………………………………………………… 30 7 BASIC TROUBLESHOOTING
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 30 7.1 DEVICE INFORMATION
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 31 7.2 LTE
STATUS…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 31 7.3 THROUGHPUT
STATISTICS …………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 32 7.4 APN STATUS /
INTERNET STATUS ……………………………………………………………………………………………………. 32 7.5 LAN STATUS
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 33 7.6 DEVICES LIST
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 34
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List of Figures
FIGURE 1: LTE NETWORK ARCHITECTURE …………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 1
FIGURE 2: DIMENSIONS ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 2
FIGURE 3: LEDS & INTERFACES ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 3
FIGURE 4: INSERT USIM CARD……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 4
FIGURE 5: FIRST LOGIN………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 5
FIGURE 6: CHANGE PASSWORD ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 6
FIGURE 7: LOGIN ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 7 FIGURE
8: STATUS ICONS………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 7 FIGURE 9:
LABEL ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 8 FIGURE 10: WAN
SETTINGS (CAT4) ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 10 FIGURE 11: WAN
SETTINGS (CAT6/7) (1 OF 2)…………………………………………………………………………………………………. 12 FIGURE 12:
WAN SETTINGS (CAT6/7) (2 OF 2)…………………………………………………………………………………………………. 13 FIGURE
13: CAT4 WLAN SETTINGS……………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 16 FIGURE
14: CAT6/7 WLAN SETTINGS ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 17 FIGURE
15: CAT4 WIFIDOG SETTINGS …………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 19
FIGURE 16: CAT6/7 WIFIDOG SETTINGS…………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
20 FIGURE 17: CONNECTION MODE …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 21
FIGURE 18: SCAN MODE/CELL SELECTION …………………………………………………………………………………………………………
22 FIGURE 19: FREQUENCY LOCK (CAT4)
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 23 FIGURE 20: CELL LOCK (CAT4)
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 24 FIGURE 21: PCI LOCK (CAT4)
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 25 FIGURE 22: DEDICATED EARFCN
(CAT6/7) ……………………………………………………………………………………………………… 26 FIGURE 23: PCI LOCK
(CAT6/7) …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 27 FIGURE 24: PCI-ONLY
LOCK (CAT6/7) ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 28 FIGURE 25: APN
MANAGEMENT / EDIT APN PROFILE ………………………………………………………………………………………….. 29 FIGURE
29: DEVICE INFO ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 31 FIGURE 30:
LTE STATUS……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 31 FIGURE 31:
THROUGHPUT STATISTICS ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 32 FIGURE 32:
APN STATUS ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 33 FIGURE 33: LAN
STATUS ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 33 FIGURE 34: DEVICES
LIST ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 34
List of Tables
TABLE 1: PARTS ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 2 TABLE 2:
LED DESCRIPTIONS …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 3 TABLE 3:
INTERFACES ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 4 TABLE 4: WAN
SETTINGS …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 14
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1 Introduction
The Baicells Atom ID0406-6.5 indoor Customer Premise Equipment (CPE), aka User
Equipment (UE), is part of the Baicells broadband wireless access system that
integrates with Long-Term Evolution (LTE) backhaul networks to provide
subscribers with Internet access. The CPE communicates through a wireless
connection to the operator’s eNodeBs (eNBs) at cell sites located in the
region. The eNBs communicate with the backhaul network (Figure 1). Figure 1:
LTE Network Architecture
The Indoor Unit (INU) CPE comes preloaded with a Graphical User Interface
(GUI) application to configure the device. The GUI screens for CAT4 and CAT6/7
look different, though both contain many of the same types of settings. This
document covers both GUIs and points out where there are differences.
2 Features
Some of the key features and attributes of the Atom indoor CPE are listed
below. Exact specifications vary by model; please refer to the datasheets
found at Baicells.com > Resources > Documents.
· Standard LTE TDD bands 40, 41, 42, 43, and 48 · Complies with 3GPP standards
for Release 9 CAT4 and Release 10 CAT6/7 · IEEE 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi 2.4 GHz
supported · 2.5 GHz or 3.5 GHz models · Small footprint · Local and remote GUI
with flexible feature configuration options · The CAT6/7 Atom ID06-6.5
provides Voice Over IP (VoIP) communications to support fax and
Point-of-Sale (POS) equipment connectivity using an RJ-11 interface
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· Easy to read LED status indicators on the unit to quickly identify the power
status, LTE signal strength, and WLAN (Wireless Local Area Network) status.
The Atom ID06-6.5 also includes an LED for the voice connection.
· 100 Mbps Ethernet interface (CAT4) · 1000 Mbps Ethernet interface (CAT6/7) ·
Cell lock, SIM lock, and Pin lock · TR-069 management protocol support
3 Parts & Materials
Table 1 lists the primary components in the packout. You will need a computer to configure the device.
Table 1: Parts Item Atom ID04/06-6.5 unit
Quantity 1
Picture
DC-5V Power Adaptor
1
RJ-45 Ethernet Cable
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4 Description
The Baicells Atom indoor CPE is a small, compact unit that sits on a desktop,
bookshelf, or other flat surface inside the building (Figure 2). Figure 2:
Dimensions
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On the top of the unit is a card slot for the Baicells Universal Subscriber
Identity Module (USIM) card provided through the operator or distributor. A
USIM contains equipment and subscriber identification numbers (IMEI and IMSI)
and uniquely identifies your CPE so it can access the provider’s network.
The LED indicators on the front provide operational status information (Figure
3). Refer to Table 2 for a description of the LEDs. Various connection
interfaces are on the back of the unit, as well as a small LED for the Local
Area Network (LAN) connection. For a description of the interfaces, refer to
Table 3.
Figure 3: LEDs & Interfaces
Table 2: LED Descriptions LEDs vary by model; not all models will have all of the LEDs listed.
LED Power
Wi-Fi or WLAN
SYS or LTE Network
LTE Signal Strength
Description
Power indicator
Wireless LAN (Wi-Fi) status indicator
LTE network status indicator
1, 2, 3, or 4 bars show wireless connection status and signal strength. The
more bars, the stronger the signal.
Status OFF Steady On Steady On Blinking OFF OFF Steady On All OFF
Steady On
Blinking
Meaning No power supply Power is on Wi-Fi function is enabled Data is being
transmitted or received through using Wi-Fi Wi-Fi function is disabled No LTE
internet connection LTE network connection established Signal is too weak to
connect to the LTE network The unit is connected to the LTE network. Bars will
light steadily according to signal strength. The unit is scanning the LTE
network. The unit is authenticating.
Software upgrade or restore to factory settings
Tel
(Atom ID06-6.5 only)
Voice telephone interface indicator
Off Steady on
VoIP not registered with the voice server VoIP registered with a voice server
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LED LAN (on back)
Description Ethernet indicator
Status Off Steady on Blinking
Meaning No Ethernet connection Ethernet connection is normal Ethernet data is being transmitted
Table 3: Interfaces
Interfaces vary by model; not all models will have all of the interfaces listed.
Interfaces USIM LAN
RESET
DC-5V Power Connector Power Switch POTS-RJ11
(Atom ID06-6.5 only)
Description Universal Subscriber Identity Module card slot. 1.8 V/3.0 V USIM 2FF One to four RJ-45 ports, LAN, 10/100 (CAT4) or 10/100/100 (CAT6/7) autosensing, auto-MDX interface to connect to computer or other network devices (e.g., hub or switch). Compatible with IEEE 802.3/802.3u standards. Press the reset button for one second to reset the unit. Press the reset button for 10 seconds to restore the unit to its factory settings. Port to attach the power adaptor provided with the unit Power on/off RJ-11 telephone port(s). Used for phone/fax/POS, providing VoIP functions under conditions of software support.
5 Installation
The steps for installing the unit are provided below. ATTENTION: Never power
on the unit while installing or uninstalling the USIM card. Doing so could
damage the card and the unit.
1. Insert the USIM card: Open the protective cover of the USIM card slot on
the top of the Atom unit and insert the USIM card into the slot (Figure 4).
Close the cover. Figure 4: Insert USIM Card
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2. Connect the cables (per previous Figure 3), and power on: a. LAN: Connect
one end of the RJ-45 Ethernet cable to the LAN interface on the back of the
unit. Connect the other end to a computer or other LAN device. b. Power:
Connect the DC-5V power adaptor to the power connector on the back of the
unit. Plug the other end into an electrical outlet. c. Turn the power switch
to ON.
6 Basic Configuration
Reference: CPE Configuration Guide
The CPE comes preloaded with a Graphical User Interface (GUI) to configure the
device. The GUI screens for CAT4 and CAT6/7 CPEs look different, though both
contain many of the same types of settings. This manual covers both GUIs and
points out where there are differences. The basic configuration settings allow
you to get the CPE up and running, i.e., connected to the Internet, in order
to verify operation. Other features as well as more in-depth information about
the CPE GUIs are covered in the document referenced above.
6.1 Log in & Change Password
With your computer connected through Ethernet to the CPE: 1. Open a Web
browser, and enter http://192.168.150.1.
NOTE: If the address does not open the GUI, try http://192.168.254.1 or
http://192.168.1.1. These were used for older generation UEs.
2. Upon first login, you may be prompted to change your password (Figure 5).
Figure 5: First Login
When you click on OK, you will be taken to the System > Account window (Figure
6). Enter a password using 5 to 16 characters (upper/lower case letters,
numbers, and special characters). For CAT4, click on SAVE & APPLY. For CAT6/7,
click Apply. For CAT6/7, in the System > Account window you can change the
lockout time, i.e., if there is no activity on the CPE for this amount of
time, users will be logged off. The default is 300 seconds (five minutes), and
the maximum is 65535 seconds (~18 hrs). Click on Apply to save.
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Figure 6: Change Password
3. At the 4G Router login window (Figure 7), enter the default user name
(admin) and your password. If you were not prompted to change the password
upon initial login, enter the default password (also admin). Click on LOGIN.
This will take you to the GUI home page, which is the Status > Overview
window.
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Figure 7: Login
6.2 Check Current Status Icons
As shown in Figure 7 above, the GUI home page is the Status > Overview window.
This page displays the at-a-glance CPE Current State icons at the top of the
window, as shown in Figure 8. These fields give a quick indication if anything
is wrong with basic CPE operation. Figure 8: Status Icons
· Connection State – The possible connection states are Checking SIM,
Scanning, Registering, Acquiring IP, Connected, or Disconnected. If the CPE is
checking SIM, scanning, registering, or acquiring an IP address, it means the
CPE is in the process of establishing a connection. Give it a few moments to
finish its connection process, and then check if the status is Connected.
Otherwise, make sure the CPE is installed properly and powered on.
· Signal Intensity – The possible states are No Signal, Severe, Bad, Good, or
Excellent (CAT4)/Strong (CAT6/7). Check that the signal is indicated as either
Good or Excellent/Strong. If the Atom unit cannot detect a wireless signal, or
if the signal is very weak, try moving the unit closer to a window, higher up,
and away from any other devices using radio frequency, or away from objects
that may be blocking the signal between the CPE and the eNB. Otherwise,
contact your service provider for assistance.
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· Lan State – The CPE connection to the Local Area Network will be either Link
Up or Link Down. If the link is down, recheck the installation steps, make
sure the CPE is powered on, and check the router or other LAN device
operation.
· Devices Connected – A count of the number of different smart devices using
the CPE 4. Connect Wi-Fi:
a. Ensure that the computer or other smart device has Wi-Fi (WLAN) enabled. b.
When the Wi-Fi LED on the unit shows “steady on”, per Table 2, it is
functional. The Wi-Fi function
can be enabled or disabled through the GUI. c. Looking at the label on the
back of the Atom unit, record the WLAN Name and WLAN Key
(WPA/WPA2) values (Figure 9). Figure 9: Label
To avoid unauthorized use of the Wi-Fi/WLAN, go to the GUI and modify the WLAN
Name and Key (WPA/WPA2) information from your service provider. These fields
are case-sensitive. On your Wi-Fi enabled computer and other smart devices,
you can then look for the new Wi-Fi/WLAN network name.
6.3 Configure WAN Settings
The Network > WAN Settings pertain to: · How the CPE interfaces with the Wide
Area Network (WAN) – typically the Internet; · The network or operation mode,
which determines how IP addressing is handled; and · The Domain Name System
(DNS) to be used.
Because the GUI screens for the WAN settings are laid out differently between
CAT4 and CAT6/7, each is described separately in the sections below. Refer to
Table 4 for a description of all fields in both GUIs.
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6.3.1 CAT4
To configure the WAN Settings on a CAT4 CPE (Figure 10, Table 4): 1. Check
that the WAN Interface is set to LTE, the default and only selection for this
field. 2. For Network Mode, you can configure the CAT4 CPE in either Network
Address Translation (NAT) or Bridge mode, depending on your network topology.
NAT mode allows multiple hosts on a private network to access the Internet
using a single public IP address. Bridge mode disables NAT mode and allows the
CPE to create a Layer 2 (L2) link and function as a Dynamic Host Configuration
Protocol (DHCP) server without IP address confliction.
NOTE 1: If L2 has been enabled in the VPN > L2 menu, the system will prompt
you to disable those L2 settings first before changing the network mode to
Bridge. When you get this prompt, click OK, go to the VPN > L2 menu, and
select Destroy. NOTE 2: Changing the Network Mode requires rebooting the CPE
for the change to take effect.
3. Configure one or more DNS servers. The DNS translates domain names such as
www.na.baicells.com into their underlying IP addresses. The service provider
may use DNS servers to cache domain names frequented by its users so the sites
load more quickly in a browser. If you leave the Manually DNS checkbox
unchecked, the CPE will check the first available DNS in the network to
resolve the domain name to IP address translation. If you select this
checkbox, you can specify a Primary DNS IP address and a Secondary DNS IP
address.
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Figure 10: WAN Settings (CAT4) 10
6.3.2 CAT6/7
To configure the WAN Settings on a CAT6/7 CPE (Figure 11, Figure 12, and Table
4): 1. Select one of the following for the Operation Mode: · NAT – Allows
multiple hosts on a private network to access the Internet using a single
public IP address. When NAT is selected, all eight Access Point Name (APN)
gateways can be configured for either Default Router, Data, Mgmt, Voip, or
Reserve. · Router – The CPE will dynamically update the router tables. ·
Tunnel – The CPE will support Layer 2 Tunneling Protocol (L2TP) or Generic
Routing Encapsulation (GRE) VPN mode. You can set the Default Route to VPN or
WAN. · Bridge – The WAN port addresses will bridge to the LAN port; the LAN
port will work in trunking mode. · Mixed Mode – Each Access Point Name, or
external gateway, can be configured with a different mode, either NAT or
Bridge, and a different bearer type. Figure 12 shows how the settings will
appear for each operation mode. 2. In the Profile List you will see up to
eight APNs. You must have at least one APN configured for the CPE TR-069
connection to the Baicells CloudCore, Local OMC (Operations Management
Console), or other Network Management System (NMS). Therefore, APN1 is the
default router Bear Type. When using more than one APN, for example if you
have a different route and Quality of Service (QoS) or other treatment for
voice traffic than for data, you can edit the Bear Type by selecting the radio
button under Edit and in Profile Setting choose the Bear Type. 3. For DNS
Mode, you can select either Automatic or Manually. The DNS server translates
domain names such as www.na.baicells.com into their underlying IP addresses.
The service provider may use DNS servers to cache domain names frequented by
its users so the sites load more quickly in a browser. If you select
Automatic, the CPE will check the first available DNS in the network to
resolve the domain name to IP address translation. If you select Manually,
specify a Primary DNS IP address and a Secondary DNS IP address.
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Figure 11: WAN Settings (CAT6/7) (1 of 2) 12
Figure 12: WAN Settings (CAT6/7) (2 of 2) 13
Table 4: WAN Settings
Field Name
Description
Network or Operation Mode
WAN Interface
CAT4 only. LTE is the only option.
Network Mode or Operation Mode
Manually DNS
CAT4: · NAT – Network Address Translation. Allows multiple hosts on a private
network to access the Internet using a single public IP address. · Bridge –
The WAN port addresses will bridge to the LAN port, and the LAN port will work
in trunking mode. If you select Bridge mode, the system will prompt you to
disable L2 in the VPN > L2 menu.
CAT6/7: · NAT – Allows multiple hosts on a private network to access the
Internet using a single public IP address. · Router – The CPE will dynamically
update the router tables. · Tunnel – The CPE will support Layer 2 Tunneling
Protocol (L2TP) or Generic Routing Encapsulation VPN mode. See field
descriptions below*. · Bridge – The WAN port addresses will bridge to the LAN
port, and the LAN port will work in trunking mode. If you select Bridge mode,
the system will prompt you to disable L2 in the VPN > L2 menu. · Mixed Mode –
Each APN gateway can be configured with a different mode, either NAT or
Bridge, and a different bearer type.
CAT4 only. If left unchecked, the CPE will automatically search the domain
name on the first available DNS server. If checked, enter the primary and
secondary DNS server IP addresses.
Primary DNS
CAT4 only. If Manually DNS checkbox was checked, enter the primary DNS server’s IP address for the CPE to check first for domain name resolution.
Secondary DNS
CAT4 only. If Manually DNS checkbox was checked, enter the secondary DNS server’s IP address for the CPE to check after the primary DNS if the domain name was not resolved.
*Tunnel Mode (CAT6/7 Only)
VPN Type
L2TP or GRE
NAT Support
Enable/Disable NAT on the VPN
Default Route
VPN or WAN
Host name
Optional – enter the default route name
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Field Name
Description
*L2TP (CAT6/7 Only)
BCP Support
Enable/Disable Bridge Control Protocol for L2TP tunneling. If enabled, must be set up on both ends, the CPE/router acting as Point-to-Point Protocol (PPP) client and the PPP server.
L2TP Server IP
IP address of the L2TP server
L2TP User
L2TP server user name
L2TP Password
L2TP server password
DNS Mode (CAT6/7 Only)
DNS Mode
Automatic or Manually. If you select Automatic, the CPE will automatically search the domain name on the first available DNS server. If you select Manually, enter the primary and secondary DNS server IP addresses.
Primary DNS
If DNS Mode was set to Manually, enter the primary DNS server’s IP address for the CPE to check first for domain name resolution.
Secondary DNS
If DNS Mode was set to Manually, enter the secondary DNS server’s IP address for the CPE to check after the primary DNS if the domain name was not resolved.
6.4 Configure WLAN Settings
The Baicells Atom indoor CPEs have an embedded Wi-Fi access point, providing
converged Wireless LAN (WLAN) and LAN interfaces into one integrated LTE
service. The Wi-Fi uses 2.4 GHz unlicensed spectrum and is compliant with IEEE
802.11b/g/n.
You can enable WLAN and configure up to four independent Service Set
Identifiers (SSIDs) on the local network. This allows you to customize the
settings for each SSID.
To set up WLAN for CAT4:
1. Ensure that the computer or other smart device connecting to the CPE has
WLAN/Wi-Fi enabled. When the Wi-Fi LED on the unit shows “steady on”, per
Table 2 LEDs, it is functional.
2. In the GUI, go to Network > WLAN Settings to the Wireless Overview page.
Then click SETTINGS to open the Wlan 2.4G page (Figure 13).
3. To avoid unauthorized use of the Wi-Fi/WLAN, enter a unique access
password. Refer to the CPE Configuration Guide for a description of all the
settings.
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To set up WLAN for CAT6/7: 1. Ensure that the computer or other smart device
connecting to the CPE has WLAN/Wi-Fi enabled. When the Wi-Fi LED on the unit
shows “steady on”, per Table 2 LEDs, it is functional. 2. In the GUI, go to
Network > WLAN Settings to enable the WiFi setting (Figure 14). 3. To avoid
unauthorized use of the Wi-Fi/WLAN, enter a unique access password. Refer to
the CPE Configuration Guide for a description of all the settings.
Figure 13: CAT4 WLAN Settings
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Figure 14: CAT6/7 WLAN Settings
6.5 Wifidog
The feature, Wifidog, is available on indoor Atom CPEs and is used to build
wireless hotspots. The feature works in cooperation with a remote
authentication server. When Wifidog is enabled, Wi-Fi devices such as guest
users will have to be authenticated through the remote authentication server.
NOTE 1: The feature requires a connection to an authentication server to
function. NOTE 2: Wifidog is not recommended for Baicells CPEs using Power
over Ethernet (PoE).
You can create a whitelist to identify which website addresses or URLs users
are allowed to reach. You can also limit the number of times that a user
attempts to log in within a configured time period before failure to
authenticate times out. These settings help to avoid unauthorized use of the
network.
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In the GUI, go to Network > Wifidog (Figure 15 and Figure 16). For CAT4,
notice the three tabs under Web Authentication Configuration – Basic Settings,
Whitelist, and Advanced Settings. For CAT6/7 notice the three panes in the
Wifidog Settings window – Basic Settings, Whitelist, and Advanced Settings. In
the Basic Settings pane, click on the checkbox next to Enable to initiate
Wifidog, and enter the AP code and the Authentication Server Address. If you
don’t want to create a whitelist or configure advanced settings, for CAT4,
click on SAVE & APPLY. For CAT6/7, click on Apply. Otherwise, continue to the
additional procedures for these settings. In the Whitelist pane you can add
URL addresses to be whitelisted that is, allowed without the user having
to authenticate. Separate each URL with a comma (,). For the Free
certification equipment field, enter the hotspot users’ device MAC addresses.
Use a comma (,) to separate each one. If you don’t want to configure advanced
settings, then click on SAVE & APPLY (CAT4) or Apply (CAT6/7). Otherwise,
continue to the additional procedures for these settings. In the Advanced
Settings pane, if you want all hotspot users to use the same authentication
server and login requirements, enter the server path information and set the
Check interval field (maximum time, in seconds), for logging in and the Client
timed out field (maximum amount of time before failure to authenticate times
out, in minutes). Click on SAVE & APPLY (CAT4) or Apply (CAT6).
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Figure 15: CAT4 Wifidog Settings 19
Figure 16: CAT6/7 Wifidog Settings
6.6 Configure Connection Mode / Connection Settings
You can set the CPE to connect to the default network automatically or you can
connect manually, where you have to select the network you want to connect to
each time.
1. In the CAT4 GUI, go to LTE > Connection Mode, and in the CAT6/7 GUI, go to
LTE > Connection Settings to choose Automatic (CAT4)/Always On (CAT6/7) or
Manual (Figure 17). If you choose Automatic (CAT4) or Always On (CAT6/7),
click on SAVE/APPLY (CAT4) or Apply (CAT6) to save your selection. If you
choose Manual, go to step 2.
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Figure 17: Connection Mode
2. Manual: Click on PLMN for Public Land Mobile Network to scan all available
networks and to select a specific LTE network with which to connect. Select
Connect to connect to the network. Use the Disconnect button to disconnect
from the selected network.
NOTE: The other configuration options shown are covered in the CPE
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6.7 Configure Scan Mode / Cell Selection
6.7.1 Overview
The Scan Mode / Cell Selection setting has to do with how the CPE selects the
best wireless signal between it and an eNB for its connection to the LTE
network. The setting determines which frequencies the CPE’s routine scan of
available frequencies will cover. Scanning is a process of tuning to specific
frequencies and using a simple measure of signal quality to select the best
cell (eNB) with which to communicate. It is a routine background function that
occurs regularly to ensure the CPE is using the best available signal. There
are four different scanning options, as shown in Figure 18 and described
below. Figure 18: Scan Mode/Cell Selection
· Full Band Default setting. The CPE will routinely scan all channels in the
band, which can make the time it takes to connect to the network longer than
the other modes. The band is dependent on the CPE model.
· Frequency Lock / Dedicated EARFCN You can specify up to nine frequencies
or E-UTRA Absolute Radio Frequency Channel Numbers (EARFCNs) the CPE will scan
during its routine signal scan. The frequency/EARFCN information will come
from the service provider.
· Cell Lock / PCI Lock – A combination of Physical Cell Identifier (PCI) +
EARFCN or frequency. The CPE will scan only the list of eNBs with the PCI and
EARFCN combination, which accelerates network access time.
· PCI-only Lock You can lock the CPE to a designated PCI or PCI range.
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If you wish to leave the scan mode as Full Band, you do not need to make any
configuration changes for the mode. The procedures for configuring the other
three modes are described for CAT4 and for CAT6/7 in the sections that follow.
6.7.2 CAT4
Following are the procedures for configuring Frequency Lock, Cell Lock, and
PCI Lock on a CAT4 CPE. · Frequency Lock (Figure 19) 1. For Scan Mode, select
Frequency Lock from the pull-down menu. 2. Click on ADD LIST to open the
Frequency Lock Setting pane. 3. Select the Band number, and enter the Earfcn.
4. Click on ADD. Then click SAVE & APPLY.
Figure 19: Frequency Lock (CAT4)
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· Cell Lock (Figure 20) 1. For Scan Mode, select Cell Lock from the pull-down
menu. 2. Click on ADD LIST to open the Cell Lock Setting pane. 3. Select the
Band number, and enter the Earfcn and PCI number combination. 4. Click on ADD.
Then click SAVE & APPLY.
Figure 20: Cell Lock (CAT4)
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· PCI Lock (Figure 21) 1. For Scan Mode, select PCI Lock from the pull-down
menu. 2. Click on ADD LIST to open the PCI Lock Setting pane. 3. Enter the PCI
number. 4. Click on ADD. Then click SAVE & APPLY.
Figure 21: PCI Lock (CAT4)
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6.7.3 CAT6/7
Following are the procedures for configuring Dedicated EARFCN, PCI Lock, and
PCI-only Lock on a CAT6/7 CPE.
· Dedicated EARFCN (Figure 22) 1. For Scan Mode, select Dedicated EARFCN from
the pull-down menu. 2. Identify the CPE LTE duplexing mode, TDD or FDD, and
then select Apply. 3. In the EARFCN Settings pane, choose the Band number. 4.
Select either EARFCN or Frequency, and enter the associated number to identify
the EARFCN or frequency. 5. Click on Apply.
Figure 22: Dedicated EARFCN (CAT6/7)
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· PCI Lock (Figure 23) 1. For Scan Mode, select PCI Lock from the pull-down
menu, and click on Apply. 2. In the PCI Setting pane, select the Band number.
3. For Type, choose either EARFCN or Frequency, and enter the associated
number. 4. Enter a PCI ID number, (0-503) and click on Apply. The
configuration will appear in the PCI List in the bottom pane.
Figure 23: PCI Lock (CAT6/7)
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· PCI-only Lock (Figure 24) 1. For Scan Mode, select PCI-only Lock from the
pull-down menu, and click on Apply. 2. In the PCI Setting pane, enter the PCI
Start and PCI End numbers. 3. Click on Apply. The configuration will appear in
the PCI List in the bottom pane.
Figure 24: PCI-only Lock (CAT6/7)
6.8 Configure APN Management / Edit APN Profile
6.8.1 Overview
An Access Point Name (APN) is the name of a gateway between a device and
another computer network, frequently the public Internet. In a Baicells system
where the operator uses the Baicells CloudCore to connect to the backhaul, the
APN establishes one connection between the CPE and the EPC (Evolved Packet
Core) via the eNB. The Baicells CloudCore EPC, as well as eNBs operating in
HaloB mode, support only one APN, which is configured by default. Therefore,
when the service provider is using the Baicells CloudCore, there is no need to
change this setting. When using a Local EPC (private network EPC), more than
one APN can be established for connections to multiple gateways. In this case,
the CAT4 CPEs support up to four APN gateway configuration profiles, and the
CAT6/7 CPEs support up to eight.
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6.8.2 Configure Local EPC APN
In a Local EPC network setup, follow the steps below to configure an APN on a
CAT4 or CAT6/7 CPE. 1. In the CAT4 GUI go to LTE > APN Management, and in the
CAT6/7 GUI go to LTE > Edit APN Profile (Figure 25).
Figure 25: APN Management / Edit APN Profile
2. Select an APN number, which is just an index to separate the different APN
profiles. 3. Enable the APN profile, and give it a name. 4. In CAT4, enter the
Maximum Transmission Unit (MTU) packet size that can be sent on this APN.
The range is 576-1500 bytes.
NOTE: For CAT6/7, the MTU setting is in the LTE > MTU menu and the MTU range
is 1280-1500 bytes.
5. In CAT4, if you want this APN profile to be the default gateway, select
the Default checkbox. 6. In CAT4, you can select a protocol to use: No
Specified, TR069, SNMP, SNMP+TR069.* 7. In CAT6/7, for security you can enter
a username and password, and set the Auth Type. The
choices for the authorization/encryption protocol are NULL, AUTO, CHAP, or
PAP. 8. SAVE & APPLY (CAT4) or Apply (CAT6) the settings.
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6.9 Configure SAS
References: CPE Configuration Guide and SAS Deployment Guide.
The Citizens Broadband Radio Service (CBRS) covers the once-regulated 3.55-3.7
GHz band. What makes CBRS especially different is the way the 3.55-3.7 GHz
band may be accessed as a “shared” spectrum, where spectrum resources are
dynamically assigned and released on an as-needed basis. Shared spectrum
assignment is handled by approved Spectrum Access System (SAS) vendors. The
CBRS equipment is configured to connect to a SAS vendor for band assignment.
When the assigned band is no longer needed, SAS can free it up so that other
users can operate in that band.
The SAS feature is available to operators who have acquired the appropriate
software license to operate certified network elements in SAS mode. The CBRS
Service Devices (CBSDs), such as the Baicells eNBs and CPEs, must also go
through certification, and must be installed by a Certified Professional
Installer (CPI) in order to lawfully operate within the designated spectrum of
CBRS. The CBSDs are identified by categories based on output power, Effective
Isotropic Radiated Power (EIRP), and Power Spectral Density (PSD). Under these
guidelines, the Baicells indoor CPEs are classified as Category A.
The CPE Configuration Guide describes basic configuration procedures for CPE
SAS setup. The SAS Deployment Guide provides a full overview and procedures
for implementing SAS operation across all of the Baicells components. Refer to
these documents when you are ready to implement SAS.
NOTE 1: The first generation (Gen 1) Baicells CPEs do not support SAS. NOTE 2:
If you are not sure if the CPE you are working with is certified, please check
with your Baicells sales representative. NOTE 3: Before implementing SAS,
verify basic CPE operation, i.e., it can connect to the network (see section
6.10).
6.10 Verify Network Connection
Reference: CPE Configuration Guide
The minimal, basic configuration settings for the CPE are now complete. With
the CPE powered on, you should be able to connect to the Internet. If you have
trouble connecting, go through this sequence of actions:
1. Retrace and verify the installation and basic configuration steps. 2.
Refer to section 7 below. 3. Contact your support team for assistance. For
configuration of additional features as well as more in-depth information
about the CPE GUI, refer to the document referenced above.
7 Basic Troubleshooting
Reference: CPE Configuration Guide
Some of the common GUI menus and fields used for monitoring and
troubleshooting the CPE are covered in this section. Features and GUI
navigation may vary by CPE model and software version.
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7.1 Device Information
To find basic information about the CPE you are using, in the GUI go to Status
Overview (Figure 26). At the top of the window, you can easily observe the network connection state, signal intensity, LAN state, and number of devices connected. The Device Info section gives the “look up” type of information such as product model, hardware version, software version, etc. Figure 26: Device Info
7.2 LTE Status
The LTE Status section of the Status > Overview window offers USIM card status, IMSI, and IMEI numbers, as well as real-time LTE signal information (Figure 27). The data provides a more granular level of detail that pertains to signal strength, signal quality, the eNB connection, which frequencies are being used, and other wireless metrics. This information typically is used by the service provider when troubleshooting an issue such as not being able to connect or stay connected to the network, dropped sessions, reboots, etc. Resolving such problems requires isolating whether the problem is caused by the device setup, the LAN/WAN network connection, or a wireless signal problem. Figure 27: LTE Status
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7.3 Throughput Statistics
To see how much data is flowing through the CPE, and to see how fast the
traffic is moving uplink (to the eNB) and downlink (from the eNB), scroll down
the Status > Overview window to the Throughput Statistics (Figure 28). The
uplink/downlink data is in Kbps, showing the average, the peak, and the Sum
(total) CPE throughput for all connected devices. Figure 28: Throughput
Statistics
7.4 APN Status / Internet Status
For background, refer to section 6.8. As you scroll down the Status > Overview
window, the APN Status section (it is called Internet Status in CAT6/7)
displays each configured APN gateway (Figure 29). At least one APN (APN1) is
by default configured for the TR-069 connection to the Baicells CloudCore. If
the service provider’s network uses a Local EPC (private network EPC), there
may be up to four (CAT4) or eight (CAT6/7) APNs. Mainly you want to check that
any gateways you are using show as enabled. On a CAT4 CPE, you can see the
gateway’s MAC address, IP address, connection type, and DNS server being used.
On a CAT6/7 CPE, you will see the APN Profile Name, IPv4/v6 Address, and the
primary and secondary DNS.
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Figure 29: APN Status
7.5 LAN Status
The LAN Status part of the Overview window displays the Local Area Network MAC
address, IP address, and Netmask (Figure 30). If you are having issues
connecting to the LAN/WAN, check this window for the basic IP networking
status information. Figure 30: LAN Status
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7.6 Devices List
To check how many devices are connected to the CPE, scroll down the Status >
Overview window to the Devices List (Figure 31). If too many users are
accessing the Internet through the CPE at the same time, on a CAT6/7 CPE you
may consider limiting the IP address range and number of devices connected in
the Security > Connect Limit menu. Figure 31: Devices List
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