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ADTRAN 3G CDMA NIM Configuration Manual

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Configuration Guide

3G CDMA NIM and the Cellular
Interface
This configuration guide describes ADTRAN's third generation (3G)
code division multiple access (CDMA) network interface module (NIM)
and its use with ADTRAN Operating System (AOS) products. This guide
provides all necessary information for step-by-step configuration of the
3G CDMA NIM and the AOS cellular interface, including an overview of
the 3G CDMA technology, applications, and detailed configurations.
Information on configuring the demand routing interface is also included
because it is necessary for 3G CDMA cellular connectivity. This guide
also includes a troubleshooting section outlining the proper uses of the
Web-based graphical user interface (GUI) and the AOS command line
interface (CLI) to verify that the 3G CDMA NIM and cellular interface
have been configured correctly.
This guide consists of the following sections:
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Example 3G CDMA NIM/Cellular Interface Configurations on
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Configuration Command Summaries on page 41
61700801G1-29.1H
September 2010

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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    ADTRAN Operating System (AOS) products. This guide provides all necessary information for step-by-step configuration of the 3G CDMA NIM and the AOS cellular interface, including an overview of the 3G CDMA technology, applications, and detailed configurations.

  • Page 2: Cdma Nim Product Overview

    (ISDN) line, the 3G CDMA NIM provides the necessary access at a fraction of the cost, when paired with a wireless data plan service provider.

  • Page 3: Cdma And Cellular Technology Overview

    3G CDMA NIM/Cellular Interface 3G CDMA and Cellular Technology Overview To begin using the 3G CDMA NIM, the module must be installed in a supported AOS product (refer to www.adtran.com/3G for a complete list of supported platforms), and the antennas must be installed. For...
  • Page 4 1.25 MHz FDD carrier, and speeds up to 800 kbps in commercial networks. Cellular Technology Speed Influences Although the 3G CDMA NIM is capable of operating at any of the available speeds, transfer rate and signal type will depend upon the coverage area in which the unit is operating. Performance decreases as proximity to the cell tower decreases, and performance decreases as the number of cell tower users increases.

  • Page 5: Cdma Nim, Cellular Interfaces, And Your Network

    3G CDMA NIM, Cellular Interfaces, and Your Network The 3G CDMA NIM functions as a cellular interface and a cellular modem. The cellular interface is a physical interface, designated as part of a demand routing resource pool. The demand interface draws on the demand routing resource pool to connect with the public network, while the cellular interface connects with physical interface on the public side of the network to complete the connection.

  • Page 6: Hardware And Software Requirements And Limitations

    Configuring the 3G CDMA NIM Using the GUI The 3G CDMA NIM and the cellular interface can be configured by either using the CLI or the GUI. To configure the 3G CDMA NIM and cellular interface using the GUI, complete the following tasks: •...

  • Page 7: Configuring The 3G Cdma Nim Using The Cli

    To begin configuring the 3G CDMA NIM and cellular interface through the GUI, follow these steps: 1. Follow the directions on the 3G CDMA NIM Quick Start Guide shipped with the NIM to enable the base product to access the GUI. Make sure that the Ethernet interface is configured and the ip http server has been enabled.
  • Page 8 3G CDMA NIM/Cellular Interface Configuring the 3G CDMA NIM Using the GUI 4. At the prompt, enter your user name and password and select OK. The default user name is admin and the default password is password. Activating the 3G CDMA NIM 1.
  • Page 9 Configuring the 3G CDMA NIM Using the GUI 2. Select the cellular interface from the list of interfaces. 3. Select the Activate button to activate the 3G CDMA NIM and cellular interface. 4. Enter a Description of the cellular interface, check the Enable box, and select Apply.
  • Page 10 3G CDMA NIM/Cellular Interface Configuring the 3G CDMA NIM Using the GUI Defining Interesting Traffic for the Demand Routing Interface Interesting traffic must be defined for the demand routing interface by configuring an access control list (ACL). When the defined type of traffic is detected by the demand routing interface, it will attempt to connect to the cellular network.
  • Page 11 3G CDMA NIM/Cellular Interface Configuring the 3G CDMA NIM Using the GUI 6. Select Add New Traffic Selector. 7. Enter the parameters to define which packets will be monitored by the ACL. 8. In this example, the ACL is set to: •...
  • Page 12 3G CDMA NIM/Cellular Interface Configuring the 3G CDMA NIM Using the GUI • Source Data: Any • Destination Data: Any 9. Once the action, source, and destination information for the ACL has been entered, select Apply. The ACL has now been defined, and can be applied to the demand routing interface.
  • Page 13 3G CDMA NIM/Cellular Interface Configuring the 3G CDMA NIM Using the GUI The other parameters should be left at their default values. Select Apply when completed. 61700801G1-29.1H Copyright © 2010 ADTRAN, Inc.
  • Page 14 3G CDMA NIM/Cellular Interface Configuring the 3G CDMA NIM Using the GUI To function properly, keepalive packets must not be transmitted by the 3G CDMA NIM. The keepalive value must be set to 0, using the keepalive <value> CLI command on the demand routing interface.
  • Page 15 3G CDMA NIM/Cellular Interface Configuring the 3G CDMA NIM Using the GUI 2. Use the Assign Dial Interfaces to a Resource Pool dialog box to add the cellular interface to the demand routing resource pool. Select cellular 1/1 from the Member drop-down menu. Select CELLULAR from the Resource Pool drop-down menu.
  • Page 16 3G CDMA NIM/Cellular Interface Configuring the 3G CDMA NIM Using the GUI 2. Scroll down to the Add Connect Sequences dialog box. 3. Enter 1 for the Sequence Number. Select 1 for the Demand Interface. Select Add. The Sequence 1 configuration parameters are now available.
  • Page 17 3G CDMA NIM/Cellular Interface Configuring the 3G CDMA NIM Using the GUI Configure a Route to the Internet Through the Demand Routing Interface The demand interface must have a route to the Internet. To set the Internet route for the demand interface, follow these steps: 1.

  • Page 18: Configuring Nat

    Configuring Custom Profile Settings Custom profile settings can be configured for the 3G CDMA NIM. These profile settings can be enabled or disabled at any time, and are useful for services that require manual activation rather than automatic activation, such as over-the-air service provisioning (OTASP) or Open Mobile Alliance Device Management (OMA DM) activation.
  • Page 19 3G CDMA NIM/Cellular Interface Configuring the 3G CDMA NIM Using the GUI To use services requiring custom profiles, these profiles must be created by manually entering a user name and password for authentication, authorization, and accounting (AAA), primary home agent address, secondary home agent address, shared secret, and the profile home address.
  • Page 20 3G CDMA NIM/Cellular Interface Configuring the 3G CDMA NIM Using the GUI 3. Choose the Custom Profile (Optional) tab and configure the parameters. There are a number of parameters you can specify for the custom settings. • Specify a user name and password. The user name is equivalent to the network access identifier (NAI) user identification, and the password is equivalent to an AAA shared secret.
  • Page 21 Configuring the 3G CDMA NIM Using the CLI The 3G CDMA NIM and the cellular interface can also be configured using the CLI. To configure the 3G CDMA NIM and cellular interface using the CLI, you must complete the following tasks: •...
  • Page 22 (config-cellular 1/1)#resource pool-member CELLULAR 1 (config-cellular 1/1)# The 3G CDMA NIM/cellular interface is now named and defined as a resource pool member for the demand routing interface to draw upon when connecting to the cellular network. Defining Interesting Traffic for the Demand Routing Interface...
  • Page 23 3G CDMA NIM/Cellular Interface Configuring the 3G CDMA NIM Using the CLI Interesting traffic is defined using the ip access-list extended <name> command. The ip access-list extended command is issued from the Global Configuration mode, and creates an empty ACL. The ACL is used in conjunction with the demand routing interface to determine which traffic is deemed interesting and will cause the demand interface to dial.
  • Page 24 (article number 2225). To function properly, keepalive packets must not be transmitted by the 3G CDMA NIM. The keepalive value must be set to 0, using the keepalive <value> CLI command on the demand routing interface. For more details about this command, refer to the AOS...
  • Page 25 3G CDMA NIM/Cellular Interface Configuring the 3G CDMA NIM Using the CLI Matching Interesting Traffic Once you have accessed the demand routing interface configuration mode, specify the ACL that the demand routing interface will use to define interesting traffic. Use the match-interesting ip list <name>...
  • Page 26 3G CDMA NIM/Cellular Interface Configuring the 3G CDMA NIM Using the CLI The <value> parameter of this command specifies the sequence number for the connection. For cellular connections, the value should be set to 1, because this resource pool and connection sequence is for cellular connections only.
  • Page 27 3G CDMA NIM/Cellular Interface Configuring the 3G CDMA NIM Using the CLI Setting the Demand Routing Interface IP Address to Negotiated The ip address negotiated command specifies that an interface will be assigned an IP address from the far end PPP connection. To allow the demand routing interface to be assigned an IP address from the far end...
  • Page 28 3G CDMA NIM/Cellular Interface Configuring the 3G CDMA NIM Using the CLI For more information regarding how to configure access policies, refer to the ip policy-class <name> <action> command in the AOS Command Reference Guide available on the AOS Documentation CD or online at http://kb.adtran.com...
  • Page 29 Firewall Wizard in AOS training video (article number 2185) available online at http://kb.adtran.com. Configuring Custom Profile Settings Custom profile settings can be configured for the 3G CDMA NIM. These profile settings can be enabled or disabled at any time, and are useful for services that require manual activation rather than automatic activation, such as OTASP or OMA DM activation.
  • Page 30 3G CDMA NIM/Cellular Interface Configuring the 3G CDMA NIM Using the CLI An example of a service requiring custom profile settings is Sprint’s DataLink service, which enables enterprise users to use the Sprint network to access their private network. This service can be used as a means for primary access or as a backup for wireline access, as well as for providing wireless remote access to the private network.
  • Page 31 (config-cellular 1/1)#custom-profile home-address XX.XX.XX.XX To use the default profile settings (those that are already present on the 3G CDMA NIM), you can do one of two things. Either do not configure a custom profile, or enter the no custom-profile command from the...
  • Page 32 3G CDMA NIM as a primary WAN connection, the second scenario applies the 3G CDMA NIM as a secondary connection, and the third scenario applies a schedule and probe to the 3G CDMA NIM. Each scenario is provided for example purposes only. Example configurations should be modified to fit your specific configuration needs.
  • Page 33 3G CDMA NIM/Cellular Interface Example 3G CDMA NIM/Cellular Interface Configurations Sample CLI Configuration The following is a sample CLI configuration for the 3G CDMA NIM as a primary WAN connection: ip routing ip firewall interface cellular 1/1 description Cellular Physical Interface...
  • Page 34 3G CDMA NIM/Cellular Interface Example 3G CDMA NIM/Cellular Interface Configurations 61700801G1-29.1H Copyright © 2010 ADTRAN, Inc.
  • Page 35 3G CDMA NIM/Cellular Interface Example 3G CDMA NIM/Cellular Interface Configurations To function properly, keepalive packets must not be transmitted by the 3G CDMA NIM. The keepalive value must be set to 0, using the keepalive <value> CLI command on the demand routing interface.
  • Page 36 WAN if something happens to their primary connection. Once the 3G CDMA NIM is installed in the second slot of the NetVanta 3305, the company sets up a secondary connection to the network. The network diagram for this example is shown in Figure 6.

  • Page 37: Description Cellular Physical Interface

    3G CDMA NIM/Cellular Interface Example 3G CDMA NIM/Cellular Interface Configurations track TRACK_PPP test probe PROBE_PPP no shutdown interface t1 1/1 description Primary WAN Interface tdm-group 1 timeslots 1-24 no shutdown interface ppp 1 ip access-policy Public-T1 ip address negotiated track TRACK_PPP...
  • Page 38 Using the 3G CDMA NIM with Schedules and Probes The cellular interface can be configured to operate with schedules and probes, which can connect the cellular interface to the cellular network at predetermined times. This can be useful in a situation where remote access to the unit is needed.
  • Page 39 3G CDMA NIM/Cellular Interface Example 3G CDMA NIM/Cellular Interface Configurations For additional information about configuring schedules, probes, and tracks, refer to the ADTRAN configuration guide, Network Monitoring in AOS, available on the AOS Documentation CD shipped with your unit or online at http://kb.adtran.com...
  • Page 40 3G CDMA NIM/Cellular Interface Example 3G CDMA NIM/Cellular Interface Configurations Sample GUI Configuration The same cellular interface parameters can be set by using the GUI configuration method described beginning on page 61700801G1-29.1H Copyright © 2010 ADTRAN, Inc.
  • Page 41 These tables include configuration commands necessary for configuring the 3G CDMA NIM and cellular interface, an ACL, and the demand routing interface. Show and Debug troubleshooting commands are summarized in Troubleshooting on page Table 2. 3G CDMA NIM/Cellular Interface Command Summary Prompt Command Description (config)# interface cellular <slot/port>...
  • Page 42 3G CDMA NIM/Cellular Interface Configuration Command Summaries Table 2. 3G CDMA NIM/Cellular Interface Command Summary (Continued) Prompt Command Description (config-cellular 1/1)# [no] custom-profile Specifies the home agent ha-shared-secret [ascii | shared secret for the custom hexadecimal] <shared secret> profile. Secrets are character strings of up to 16 characters in length.

  • Page 43: Connect-Sequence Attempts

    3G CDMA NIM/Cellular Interface Configuration Command Summaries Table 4. Demand Routing Interface Configuration Commands (Continued) Prompt Command Description (config-demand 1)# connect-sequence <value> Specifies the connection method dial-string <string> the demand interface will use forced-cellular when connecting to the cellular network. For cellular connections, the dial string must be #777.

  • Page 44: Troubleshooting

    (article number 2219). Troubleshooting Troubleshooting the 3G CDMA NIM/cellular interface can be done from either the GUI or the CLI. Both methods are described in the following sections. Viewing Interface Statistics Using the GUI Some statistics for the 3G CDMA cellular interface and the demand routing interface are available on the GUI.
  • Page 45 3G CDMA NIM/Cellular Interface Troubleshooting 2. Select the appropriate cellular interface from the list of system interfaces. 3. Scroll to the bottom of the screen and view the statistics for the cellular interface. To view the statistics for the demand routing interface, follow these steps: 61700801G1-29.1H...
  • Page 46 3G CDMA NIM/Cellular Interface Troubleshooting 1. Navigate to Data > Router/Bridge > Demand Routing. 2. Select the appropriate demand interface from the list. 61700801G1-29.1H Copyright © 2010 ADTRAN, Inc.
  • Page 47 3G CDMA NIM/Cellular Interface Troubleshooting 3. Scroll to the bottom of the screen and view the statistics for the demand interface. Viewing Interface Statistics Using the CLI Although the GUI provides some summary statistics for the 3G CDMA cellular and the demand routing interface, the CLI provides detailed views of the 3G CDMA cellular interface statistics, profile, version, and hardware.
  • Page 48 3G CDMA NIM/Cellular Interface Troubleshooting 3G CDMA NIM/Cellular Interface Statistics To view cellular interface statistics, enter the show interface cellular <slot/port> command from the Enable mode. The output from this command displays the RSSI, the ECIO, the pseudo-random (PN) offset, the CDMA frequency, the connection state, the network service type, the amount of time the interface has been connected, and other typical interface statistics.
  • Page 49 3G CDMA NIM/Cellular Interface Troubleshooting Viewing Cellular Version Statistics Cellular version statistics are displayed using another variation of the show interface cellular command. The version keyword is added, which specifies that the displayed statistics will include NIM firmware and bootware versions, and modem hardware and firmware versions. The command is entered from the Enable...
  • Page 50 3G CDMA NIM/Cellular Interface Troubleshooting Demand Routing Interface Statistics Demand routing interface statistics can be viewed from the CLI, as well as the GUI. The CLI statistics are accessed by using the show interface demand <number> command. The <number> parameter refers to the number of the interface.
  • Page 51 3G CDMA NIM/Cellular Interface Troubleshooting Show Interface Demand – Connected # show interface demand 1 Demand 1 is UP (Connected) Configuration: Keep-alive is set (10 sec.) Admin MTU = 1500 Mode: Originate, 1 dial entry, idleTime = 120, fastIdle = 20...
  • Page 52 3G CDMA NIM/Cellular Interface Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Using the GUI To access GUI debugging abilities, follow these steps: 1. Navigate to Utilities > System > Debug Unit menu. 2. Select the Add Debug Filter button and choose the desired item to debug from the following Category drop-down menu.
  • Page 53 #debug interface cellular Enables debug events to decode the packets sent between the <slot/port> diagnostic 3G CDMA NIM module and the cellular modem along the [tx | rx | both] diagnostic channel. Tx specifies the debugging of packets sent from the NIM module to the modem (optional). Rx specifies the debugging of packets sent from the modem to the NIM module (optional).
  • Page 54 3G CDMA NIM/Cellular Interface Troubleshooting Table 6. Cellular and Demand Routing Interface Debug Command Summary (Continued) Command Explanation #debug demand-routing Activates debug messages for demand routing errors and events. #debug data-call Activates debug messages for data call errors and events.

  • Page 55: Additional Troubleshooting Information

    <MODEM_STATUS> --MORE-- Additional Troubleshooting Information The following section outlines typical troubleshooting measures for common problems you might experience with your 3G CDMA NIM card or cellular interface. Troubleshooting topics included in this section are: • Ping and connectivity failures •...
  • Page 56 3G CDMA NIM/Cellular Interface Troubleshooting Ping and Connectivity Failures If you are experiencing ping and connectivity failures, you should verify your cellular connection information and configuration. Verify the following: 1. That you have a good signal. Check the RSSI value using the show interface cellular <slot/port>...
  • Page 57 18 packets output, 72 bytes, 0 underruns Resetting the 3G CDMA NIM Once the 3G CDMA NIM is activated, it can be reset on command if necessary. The reset command reboots the module. To reboot the module, enter the command from the cellular interface configuration...

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