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Small and exquisite, user friendly LED indicators are easy to monitor device status. Appearance The NeutrinoE224 base station appearance and interfaces are shown in Figure 1-2. Figure 1-2 NeutrinoE224 Appearance and Interfaces The NeutrinoE224 interfaces are described in Table 1-1.
(Optional) external antenna 1 NOTE: Some models support OPT interface and WAN/PoE+ interface simultaneously. Some models only supports WAN/PoE+ interface, refer to the actual device. The NeutrinoE224 LED indicators are described in Table 1-2. Table 1-2 NeutrinoE224 LED Indicators Color...
1.4.6 Physical Item Description ≥ 150000 hours MTBF ≤ 1 hour MTTR Operating Temperature 23° F to 113° F / -5° C to 45° C Storage Temperature 14° F to 122° F / -10° C to 50° C Humidity 5% to 95% RH Atmospheric Pressure 70 kPa to 106 kPa Power Consumption...
To get the signal coverage effect best, please place the Neutrino base station in an unobstructed space. The NeutrinoE224 base station can be installed on ceiling, wall or place on the desktop. If it is placed on the desktop, there need not any installation steps, connect the cables directly after placed it.
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According to the marked position, drill four holes. Using expansion blot to fix the installation bracket on ceiling and tighten screws. Slide the base station according to the direction on the bracket to complete the base station installation.
Install on Wall The NeutrionE224 can be installed on wall, the installation steps is the same as installation on ceiling. NOTE: The arrow on the back of the eNodeB must be upward. Connect Cable Connect power adaptor to PWR port and the other end connects to AC power. Connect Ethernet cable to LAN port and the other end connects to the web client.
Configuration Overview 3.1.1 Configuration Procedure The Baicells eNodeB (eNB) is loaded with its own GUI for configuring its operating parameters. You can log in to the GUI either locally through the Local Maintenance Terminal (LMT), which is an Ethernet port, or remotely via IP address. You can also use the Baicells Operations Management Console (OMC) to configure the eNB;...
WAN interface usually connects to the network connecting to the operator’s network, which used for data transmission between base station and operator’s core network. 3.1.3 Data Planning Before configuring, data planning needs to be done first. The data to configure includes local parameters and connecting parameters.
networking status and settings page. On the left menu, select “Ethernet” to enter into Ethernet settings page. In Ethernet settings page, select “Network and Sharing Centre” to pop up Network and Sharing Centre dialog box. Click “Ethernet” to pop up “Ethernet Status” dialog box. In “Ethernet Status”, click “Properties”...
Select “Use the following IP address”. Input IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway, and then click “OK”. IP address: 192.168.150. XXX: (recommended XXX: 100~254) Because the LAN interface of the base station use the IP address of 192.168.150.1, others should avoid using this address. ...
Figure 3-4 GUI Homepage of the eNB’s NOTE: The basic information of the eNB here is indicative. If there is inconsistency between the screen shot and the actual product. The actual product shall govern. On the upper right of the window, the language can be switch between English and Chinese.
such as aggregate number of connections, average throughput, and error rate, etc. “Basic Setting > Alarm” the menu displays the current alarms of the eNB. “Basic Setting > Neighbor Cell State” the menu displays the current information of LTE, UMTS, GSM neighbors, as shown in Figure 3-5. Figure 3-5 Neighbor Cell State 3.2.5 Logout In the navigation column in the left, select “Logout”...
Layer 1 cell identity for each cell site in the network. Planning PCIs is crucial for Qos. Range from 0 to 503. NOTE: Baicells does not use and does not work with PCI 0. Unique identification number for the Cell ID. Range from 0 to 268435455.
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Mode Parameter Description For macro eNB, the Cell ID + the eNB ID x 256 comprises the E-UTRAN Cell Identity (ECI), which identifies a cell site in the network. For micro eNB, the Cell ID is equal to ECI. MME PORT The MME port of the IP address.
Mode Parameter Description This is a standard LTE setting that pertains to synchronization of downlink and uplink timing. The guard period between switching from DL to UL or UL to DL determines the maximum supportable cell size. The guard period has to be large enough to cover the propagation delay of DL interferers.
The parameter description of the NTP server are given in Table 3-3. Table 3-3 NTP Server Parameter Description Class Parameter Description Time Zone TimeZone Select the time zone that the base station located. NTP Server Enabled Whether enable the NTP function. Port Port number of the master NTP server.
*NOTE: The core backup file may be requested by Baicells support to assist in trouble shooting. In the navigation column on the left, select “System > Backup” to enter the backup page.
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3.4.3.1 Import Configuration File Click “Select File” to select the configuration file from the local computer. Click “Upload” to import the configuration file. Click “Import the configuration file” to import the file. 3.4.3.2 Import Default Configuration Files Click “Select File” to select the configuration file from the local computer. Click “Upload”...
3.4.3.7 Restore Default Configuration Attention: After the restore operation, the base station will reboot immediately. Be careful to operate the “Restore Default Configuration” restore. Click “Restore Settings”. In the pop-up download dialog box click “OK”, the base station will reboot immediately. Wait for about three minutes, the base station will reboot completely.
Parameter Description RRC log level The print level of RRC log. oamAdapter log level The print level of OAM adapter log. RRM log level The print level of RRM log. SON log level The print level of SON log. OAM log level The print level of OAM log.
Click “phyTraceConfig” to select whether enable “wiresharkEnabled”. Click to display trace parameters, as shown in Table 3-6. Table 3-6 phyTrace Parameter Description Parameter Description Interface The network card address for capturing. PcapFilter The filter rule for capturing. Enable Whether enable the function. Click “Save”...
Figure 3-11 User Management Change Administrator Password Input the parameter “Old Password”, “New Password” and “Confirm Password”, and then click “Save” to complete the administrator password change. Guest Password Input the “UserName” and “Password” of guest account, and then click “Save” to complete the guest account setting.
Figure 3-12 Certificate Management Click “Select File” to select the certificate file from the local computer. After the certificate file is upload to the eNB, you can view the certificate file in the certificate window. This file also can be download or delete from the base station. : export the certificate.
Figure 3-13 IPsec Certificate Application Management The IPsec certificate management parameters description are shown in Table 3-7. Table 3-7 IPsec Certificate Management Parameters Parameter Description Certificate Management Set to ON to enable the certificate management function. CRL Check Whether check the Certificate Revocation List (CRL). CMP URL The URL of Certificate Management Protocol (CMP) server, which is used to get the digital certificate...
The WAN interface is an external communication portal (Internet connection) the eNB’s NMS and the MME. The eNB’s NMS may be the Baicells Operations Management Console (OMC) or LTE NMS. The only option for the Interface name field is WAN. The WAN interface supports to configure multiple VLANs.
Configure the media access control (MAC) address and Maximum Transmission Unit (MTU). Input the MAC address of WAN interface, and set the MTU according to the network (Default is 1,500 bytes). In general, the MAC address no need to be configured. Only when the 1588v2 synchronization is enabled, the MAC address need to be configured.
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Parameter Description If set “IP Access Mode” to “DHCP”, display this option60 parameter. Type in the value of option60. This parameter is used to identify the terminal type. If set “IP Access Mode” to “Static IP” or Current IP “IPV6 Static IP”, display this parameter. IP address of the WAN interface.
Figure 3-16 Configure Multi-link Mode Input protocol stack link configuration parameters, as shown in Table 3-9. Table 3-9 Protocol Stack Link Parameter Description Parameter Description Enabled Enable or disable the multi-link mode. When more than one IP address is needed, set the switch to “enabled” S1AP link Set the link used by s1ap, must be the enabled WAN interface or IPsec tunnel.
Figure 3-17 Configure LAN Interface The LAN interface is enabled by default. If the “IP address” and “Subnet mask” need to be changed, input new values in the textbox. If the IP address of LAN interface is modified, the client will be interrupted immediately.
Click “Save” to complete the modification on the LAN interface. If the IP address of LAN interface is modified, the client will be interrupted immediately. You need to log in the client using the new IP address. 3.5.3 Configure IPsec The IP Security (IPsec) interface is used to route the control plane information between the eNB and the EPC.
Parameter Description softUsim Select whether enable the soft USIM function. When the IPsec authentication is set to eap-aka, the parameter can be enabled. If disabled, the USIM authentication will not be adopted. Disabled by default. When “softUsim” is set to “ON”, the parameter displays. IMSI IMSI.
Table 3-12 IPsec Tunnel Mode - Basic Parameter Description Parameter Description Enabled Enable or disable the IPsec tunnel mode. The default value is enabled. leftAuth Local authentication type of the IPsec. Must be consistent with the security gateway side. ...
Caution: It is highly recommended that for the Advanced Setting fields you use the default values. Improper changes may lead to system exception. The Advanced Setting fields become particularly important to network operations as areas become denser the users. Click the “Advanced Setting” tag to enter the advanced setting page, as shown in Figure 3-21.
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Parameter Description aes256 3des IKE DH Group IKE Diffie-Hellman (DF) key computation, or exponential key agreement, to be used between two entities. modp768 modp1024 modp1536 modp2048 modp4096 IKE Authentication Authentication algorithm sha1 ...
LGW configuration completed. The Baicells eNB splits the data plane and the control plane, so there are two IP addresses per user equipment (UE). The data plane is sent out the local gateway (LGW), while the control plane is routed through an IPsec tunnel to the Cloud Evolved Packet Core (EPC).
Table 3-14 LGW Parameter Description Parameter Descriptions LGW Enabled LGW function switch. NOTE: In non-HaloB mode, if the LGW is enabled, you should enable the traffic offload function in “3.7.8 Configure RRC Status Parameter”. LGW Mode LGW mode. Select according to the actual situation of the operator’s network.
Figure 3-23 Configure Diagnostics Configure ping parameters Input the configuration parameters of ping function, which are given in Table 3-15. Table 3-15 Ping Function Parameter Description Parameter Description Enabled Switch of ping. pingDest Peer IP address. pingCount Count per batch. Range: 1 to 65535. pingInterval (s) Interval of ping.
In the lower half of the window, you can view the ping result, ping summary and ping state. Click “Reset” to clear the results of ping operation. MTU Detect Click “Detect”, the eNB will detect the quality of the current network environment and give a recommended value of MTU.
Figure 3-25 Static Route Parameters Input the configuration parameters of static route, which are given in Table 3-16. Table 3-16 Static Route Parameter Description Parameter Description Enabled Whether enable the route. Default is disabled. IPV6 Enabled Whether enable IPV6 route. Destination Network The target IP address.
Figure 3-26 iptables Setting Input iptables parameters, as shown in Table 3-17. Table 3-17 iptables Parameter Description Parameter Description Allow All IP ping in Whether allow all IP addresses to run the ping operation. DNS Server Enabled Whether enable the DNS service. Allow all IP SSH login Whether allow all IP addresses to log in the eNB from SSH.
Parameter Description ICMP SCTP srcPort The port of the source IP address. dstPort The port of the destination IP address. Target Target operation. ACCEPT DROP REJECT Click “Save” to complete the iptables configuration. Configure eNodeB Parameter The base transceiver station (BTS), or base station, settings are related to security, management, and synchronization with other network elements.
Click “Save” to complete the security algorithm setting. 3.6.2 Configure Management Server When a large amount of eNBs are deployed at one time, the Baicells provides initial server to implement the self-start, self-configuration for eNBs, The initial server is deployed in the network, eNBs are pre-configured the address of the initial server and enable the function.
When the NMS is cloud NMS, the domain name is also supported. Management Type Select the type of the network management system. Baicells Chinamobile JingXin If the eNB manages by the third party NMS and reports KPI and MR information, the KPI and MR addresses should be configured.
Synchronized transmissions help to avoid eNBs interfering with one another, optimizes bandwidth usage, and enhance network capacity. The Baicells eNBs support the GPS, Network Listening (NL) and free running synchronization. In the left navigation column, select “BTS Setting > Sync Setting” to enter the synchronization configuration page, as shown in Figure 3-29.
Parameter Description connected to a GPS antenna. Some eNB models do not support GPS antenna. Sync Mode Select synchronization mode. FREQ TIME If Precision Time Protocol (PTP) synchronization mode is selected, set its parameters, as shown in Table 3-24. Table 3-24 PTP Mode Parameter Description Parameter Description...
Parameter Description phaseOffset Phase offset. After air interface synchronization source is set, the page will display the synchronization source list. Click “Save” to complete the synchronization setting. According to the selected clock source, the corresponding synchronization information, such as NL synchronization cell information, geographic location information, or satellite information, is displayed at the bottom of the page.
Parameter Description APN information from the LMT. It is supported viewing cached user information and APN information on the LMT and delete the information. Centralized mode In centralized mode, the eNB needs to connect to the OMC which do as an agent to manage the subscription data. The APN information needs to be set on the OMC and the APN for user access needs to be specified on the BOSS.
You need to download the template and import the filled file with SIM card or APN information. NOTE: If VxLAN function should be used, load the VxLAN license first. 3.6.5 License Management The License Management menu may be used to import license files for optional features, such as HaloB or regulatory certificates of authorization to operate.
Figure 3-33 Terminal Traffic Control Setting Choose whether enable the hot spot control function. Click “Save” to complete the terminal traffic control configuration. Configure LTE Parameter Caution: It is not recommended to modify the advanced LTE parameters for common operators. It is better to keep the default values. For senior experts in need, please treat it with great caution.
Figure 3-34 LTE Neighbor Frequency/Cell Setting Users can add, modify, and delete the LTE neighbor frequency and cell. Up to eight LTE neighbor frequencies and 32 LTE neighbor cells can be set. LTE Neighbor Frequency On the right of the neighbor frequency list, click to enter the page for adding a LTE neighbor frequency.
Parameter Description qRxLevMin Minimum access level. When the receive signal power of UE is larger than this threshold, the UE can resident on the cell. pMax(dBm) The maximum transmit power that UEs in this cell are allowed to use in the uplink. Range is -30 to 33 dBm. A typical value is 23 dBm.
NOTE: If HaloB function is enabled, this menu does not display. The parameters in this menu is related to how adjacent eNBs operating with UMTS technology work with the Baicells LTE eNB that you are configuring. Select “LTE > UMTS Freq/Cell” to enter the UMTS neighbor frequency and cell...
Figure 3-35 UMTS Neighbor Frequency/Cell Setting Users can add, modify, and delete the UMTS neighbor frequency and cell. Up to 12 UMTS neighbor frequencies and 32 UMTS neighbor cells can be set. UMTS Neighbor Frequency On the right of the neighbor frequency list, click to enter the page for adding a UMTS neighbor frequency.
The parameters in this menu is related to how adjacent eNBs operating with GSM technology work with the Baicells LTE eNB that you are configuring. You will define for the Baicells eNB how to deal with any neighboring GSM eNBs. Select “LTE > GSM Freq/Cell” to enter the GSM neighbor frequency and cell configuration page, as shown in Figure 3-36.
Users can add, modify, and delete the GSM neighbor frequency and cell. Up to 12 GSM neighbor frequencies and 32 GSM neighbor cells can be set. GSM Neighbor Frequency In the neighbor frequency list, click to enter the page for adding a GSM neighbor frequency.
Parameter Description Location area code of the neighbor cell Identify of a cell, allocated by the operator. ECI = eNB ID*256+cell ID e.g. ECI = 256055, eNB ID=1000,cell ID=55. Band Band indicator of the neighbor cell bcchArfcn ARFCN of the neighbor cell bsic eNodeB identification code of the neighbor cell Click “Save”...
Parameter Description kHz120 kHz240 qRxLevMin(dBm) Minimum access level. When the receive signal power of UE is larger than this threshold, the UE can resident on the cell. Reselection Priority Priority of the cell reselection to cells at this frequency. Range is 0 to 7 (integer).
The process of a device moving from cell to cell and changing over from its serving eNB to a neighbor (target) eNB is called handoff or handover. The UE exchange information with its serving eNB to perform cell selection and reselection based on parameters which you will set for each eNB.
Parameter Description A3 Offfset Anr The A3 event offset in the scenes of the intra frequency (*0.5dB) ANR handover. Options: -30~30 integer The value must be smaller than the value of “Intra-Freq Handover A3 Offset”. Click “Save” to complete the A3 event threshold setting. 3.7.5.4 A4 Event Threshold This version does not support the A4 event setting.
parameters configuration parameters, which descriptions are given in Table 3-37. Table 3-37 Measurement Control Parameter Description Parameter Description Smoothness factor of LTE measured value. Options: 0,1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,11,13,15 Report interval(ms) Report interval of measurement result, unit is millisecond. Options: 120,240,480,640,1024,2048,5120,10240,60000,360000,7200 Default is 120. Hysteresis(*0.5dB) This parameter Refers to the hysteresis (historical records) of the handover measurement event.
Parameter Description UTRA B2 IRAT Threshold parameter 2 of the UTRA TDS B2 event Threshold 2(v- Range from -5 to 91 (integer) 115dBm) GERAN B2 IRAT Threshold parameter 2 of the GERAN B2 event Threshold2 (v- Range from 0 to 63 (integer) 110dBm) NR B1 IRAT Threshold parameter 1 of the NR B2 event...
Parameter Description When the UE residing on a VPLMN periodically searches for a higher level cell, the minimum threshold value is offset to prevent ping-pong effect. openPhyCellIdStart The start PCI in open access mode for the eNB. openPhyCellIdRange The PCI range in open access mode for the eNB. hybridPhyCellIdStart The start PCI in hybrid access mode for the eNB.
Parameter Description This parameter will overestimate the signal strength of the serving cell to delay the cell reselection. Allowed Meas BW(MHz) Measurement bandwidth allowed. Click “Save” to complete the cell reselection parameters setting. 3.7.5.10 Additional Measurement Parameter In “Additional Measurement Parameter” zone, click to display the configuration parameters, as shown in Table 3-41.
Click “Save” to complete the additional measurement parameter setting. 3.7.6 Configure Advanced Parameter Caution: Many, if not all, of the Advanced settings should be left with their default values. Any modification should be determined only by experienced wireless professionals. The Advanced settings are primarily used to fine-tune the RF settings and configure special features.
Parameter Description Physical Downlink Shared Channel (PDSCH) is the main data bearing channel. Power bossting the reference signal is allocated to UEs on a dynamic and opportunistic basis. The relative PDSCH power is determined by computed parameters: P and P .
Parameter Description IMSI access policy- Range of IMSIs are not allowed to access the eNB. blacklist HeNB PCI Start The start PCI of the HeNB. HeNB PCI Range The PCI range of the HeNB. Click “Save” to complete the eNB setting. 3.7.6.3 GAP Setting The Inter-frequency Measurement Gap (Inter-Frequency Means GAP) field pertains to how a UE measures the signal quality of a neighbor cell that is operating at a different frequency...
3.7.6.4 Random Access Parameters Click “Random Access Parameters” to display the random access configuration parameter, which descriptions are given in Table 3-45. Table 3-45 Random Access Parameter Description Parameter Description Zero Correlation Zone The corresponding configuration of zero correlation, used Config for generating preamble sequence.
Parameter Description resourceReservedForExistingUsers Reserved UE resource. Click “Save” to complete the capacity parameter setting. 3.7.6.6 Scheduling Algorithm The Scheduling Algorithm fields are important for smooth RF operation and can impact key performance indicators such as cell throughput, cell edge users, Voice over IP (VoIP) capacity, and QoS of data service.
3.7.6.7 eNodeB Range Setting Normal: Compare the total eNodeB_ID. The matching is success when the 20bits of eNodeB_ID is within the setting range. Segment: Compare the eNodeB_ID segmentation, the minimum segment is 4bits. The upper bound determines the length of segment, such as, the upper bound 7 indicates a segment with 4bits;...
Table 3-49 CSFB Parameter Description Parameter Description CSFB Select GSM The target selection basis of GSM system. 0: Make use of build-in default cell (Single DAHO cell) 1: based on the result of measurement CSFB Select The target selection basis of WCDMA system. ...
Enable the function or not. Click “Save” to complete the air interface speed limit setting. 3.7.7 Configure MOCN Parameter On the left navigation column, select “LTE Setting > MOCN Parameters” to enter the MOCN parameter configuration page, as shown in Figure 3-38. Figure 3-38 MOCN Setting Click on the right corner of the window to display the MOCN configuration...
Figure 3-39 RRC Status Parameter Setting Click to display the RRC configuration parameters, as shown in Table 3-52. Table 3-52 RRC Status Parameter Description Parameter Description Index Index of RRC, assigned automatically by the system. UeInactivityTimer The duration of timer of the eNodeB released when UE has no service, unit is second.
Table 3-53 Power Headroom Reporting Parameter Description Parameter Description applicableQciList The applicable QCI list. periodicPHRTimer Select the period of PHR timer from dropdown list. prohibitPHRTimer Select the prohibited period of PHR timer from dropdown list. dlPathlossChange Select the threshold of downlink loss path from dropdown list.
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Class Parameter Description lNL-ANREnabled Whether enable the assisted NL neighbor discovery. UE-ANR Enabled Whether enable the assisted UE neighbor discovery. activeNeighborManage Whether activate the neighbor management. ment pciCollisionDetectionR Whether enable PCI collision detection esolution resolution. pciConfusionResolutio Whether enable PCI confusion resolution. nEnabled x2ConnectionEnabled Whether enable X2 connection function.
Class Parameter Description Band Scan scanBandId ID of the scanned frequency band. earfcnStart Start EARFCN. earfcnSpacing Spacing for frequency band scanning. earfcnNumber Number for frequency band scanning. Click “Save” to complete the SON function setting. Reboot In the navigation column on the left, select “Reboot” to enter the base station reboot page.
Appendix: Regulatory Compliance FCC Compliance Model No. Description NeutrinoE224 indoor FDD eNodeB –2x125mW (21 dBm), 2 port, pBS42020 5 dBi internal antenna, UL2500–2570MHz/DL2620–2690MHz, Band7 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.
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