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- Page 1 M5G-EA and M5G -EA-G Cellular Module Hardware I nstallation and Config uration G uide Installation & Configuration Manual AudioCodes Family of Multi-Service Business Routers Mediant™ 5G-EA / 5G-EA-G Cellular Modules...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Notice ..........................iv Security Vulnerabilities ........................iv WEEE EU Directive ........................... iv Customer Support..........................iv Stay in the Loop with AudioCodes ....................iv Abbreviations and Terminology ...................... iv Document Revision Record ......................iv Documentation Feedback ......................... v Introduction ........................1 Overview.......................... - Page 3 Contents Mediant 5G-EA/5G-EA-G Cellular Module Configuring a Secondary Data Call ..................22 Operating in NSA or SA Mode ....................24 Using Prefixes from RA ICMPv6 for SLAAC on LAN ..............25 Scanning Surrounding Cellular Networks ................26 Viewing Status through Web Interface ................27 3.10 Troubleshooting ........................28 3.10.1 Cellular Module Connected but Cellular Interface is "Down"...
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Page 4: Notice
Customer Support Customer technical support and services are provided by AudioCodes or by an authorized AudioCodes Service Partner. For more information on how to buy technical support for AudioCodes products and for contact information, please visit our website at https://www.audiocodes.com/services-support/maintenance-and-support. -
Page 5: Documentation Feedback
On/off power control (remote usb-controlled-poe) 13957 Documentation Feedback AudioCodes continually strives to produce high quality documentation. If you have any comments (suggestions or errors) regarding this document, please fill out the Documentation Feedback form on our website at https://online.audiocodes.com/documentation-feedback. - v -... -
Page 7: Introduction
MSBR). Overview The Mediant 5G-EA / Mediant 5G-EA-G is an Extension Access device that connects to any MSBR router to enable 5G WAN connectivity, transforming the customer's branch router into an all-in-one 5G router, combining multi-WAN access, data, voice, and security in a single device. -
Page 8: Hardware Installation
Mediant 5G-EA/5G-EA-G Cellular Module Hardware Installation Shipped Items Your shipped cellular module contains the following items: Mediant 5G-EA / Mediant 5G-EA-G AC/DC Power Adaptor (12V/3A) Pin for extracting SIM card tray Wall-Mounting bracket kit Adjustable clamps for pole mounting x 2... -
Page 9: Physical Dimensions And Operating Environment
2. Hardware Installation Mediant 5G-EA/5G-EA-G Cellular Module Physical Dimensions and Operating Environment The cellular module physical dimensions and operating environment details are provided in the following table. Table 1: Physical Dimensions and Operating Environment Dimensions (H x W x D) 45 x 147 x 252 mm (1.77 x 5.8 x 9.9 in.) -
Page 10: Side Panel
2. Hardware Installation Mediant 5G-EA/5G-EA-G Cellular Module 2.3.2 Side Panel The side panel provides all the ports, as shown in the following figure. Figure 2: Side Panel Table 3: Side Panel Description Item # Description Threaded inserts for accepting the screws that fasten the port cover to the cellular module. -
Page 11: Bottom Panel
2. Hardware Installation Mediant 5G-EA/5G-EA-G Cellular Module 2.3.3 Bottom Panel The bottom panel provides four threaded inserts for accepting the screws that connect the mounting brackets for mounting the cellular module on a wall or pole. Figure 3: Bottom Panel... -
Page 12: Status Led
2. Hardware Installation Mediant 5G-EA/5G-EA-G Cellular Module 2.4.1 STATUS LED The STATUS LED indicates the general status of the cellular module, as described in the following table. Table 4: STATUS LED Descriptions LED State Description Steady red Cellular module is undergoing initial boot process. -
Page 13: Power Supply
LAN or WAN port. If you are using AudioCodes PoE injector, you can control power (on or off) to the PoE injector and thus to the cellular module. For this you must connect the PoE injector’s USB port to the MSBR’s USB port, using a special USB cable (purchased from AudioCodes). -
Page 14: Indoor Installation
2. Hardware Installation Mediant 5G-EA/5G-EA-G Cellular Module 2.5.2 Indoor Installation For indoor installations, the cellular module can be powered from an AC/DC power adaptor (supplied) or from PoE (like in outdoor installations). The power specifications of the power adaptor are listed below. -
Page 15: Mounting
2. Hardware Installation Mediant 5G-EA/5G-EA-G Cellular Module Mounting You can mount the cellular module in several ways: Wall mounting ◼ ◼ Pole mounting The cellular module is rated as IP65 compliant. However, it's recommended that when installing it outdoors, to locate it under a covered area so that it's not exposed to rain, snow, or direct sun rays. - Page 16 2. Hardware Installation Mediant 5G-EA/5G-EA-G Cellular Module On the rear panel of the cellular module, using an Allen key, screw in the four mounting bracket screws (supplied): Figure 5: Inserting Mounting Screwheads Hold the cellular module in the orientation so that its ports face downward.
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Page 17: Pole Mounting
2. Hardware Installation Mediant 5G-EA/5G-EA-G Cellular Module 2.6.2 Pole Mounting You can mount the cellular module on a pole, using the supplied adjustable pole-mounting clamps. To pole-mount the cellular module: Using an Allen key, insert the four mounting screws (supplied) into the holes on the rear panel... - Page 18 2. Hardware Installation Mediant 5G-EA/5G-EA-G Cellular Module Wrap clamp belts around the desired pole and then thread their ends back into the clamp lock until there is no slack. Figure 8: Wrapping Clamp Belts Around Pole While holding the wall-mounting bracket with the clamps against the pole, tighten the clamps using the flathead screwdriver.
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Page 19: Inserting Sim Cards
Inserting SIM Cards For Mediant 5G-EA, you can insert up to two nano-SIM cards, as described in the following procedure. For Mediant 5G-EA-G, you can insert only one SIM card (in slot 1). Slot 2 is used for eSIM functionality. ◼... -
Page 20: Cabling
WAN port, which is used as an underlying port. (Optional) If you are using AudioCodes PoE injector and you want to implement power control (on / off) over the cellular module, connect the PoE injector’s USB port to the MSBR’s USB port, using a special USB cable ordered from AudioCodes. - Page 21 2. Hardware Installation Mediant 5G-EA/5G-EA-G Cellular Module Connect another Ethernet cable to the RJ-45 Ethernet port labeled PoE 5G on the PoE injector. Feed the Ethernet cable through the opening in the rubber-sealing grommet (supplied), and then connect the RJ-45 connector at the end of the cable to the RJ-45 Ethernet port labeled Ethernet on the cellular module.
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Page 22: Cabling For Indoor Installations
2. Hardware Installation Mediant 5G-EA/5G-EA-G Cellular Module 2.8.2 Cabling for Indoor Installations When installed indoors, the cellular module can be powered from an AC/DC power adaptor or alternatively, from PoE like in outdoor installations. Figure 15: Cabling for Outdoor Installation To cable the cellular module for indoor installation: Insert your SIM card(s) into the cellular module, as described in Inserting SIM Cards. -
Page 23: Configuration
M500Li(config-data)# interface cellular 0/0 M500Li(conf-cellular-0/0)# sim slot 2 M500Li(conf-cellular-0/0)# activate eSIM functionality is supported only on Mediant 5G-EA-G. Configuration Guidelines If the “3G” option is not enabled in the MSBR feature-key, update a new key: M500Li(conf-cellular-0/0)# do show system feature-key... - Page 24 Slot #1 ◼ Mediant 5G-EA supports up to two physical SIM cards. Mediant 5G-EA-G supports only one SIM card and one eSIM. The physical SIM card is ◼ placed in slot 1; slot 2 is used for the eSIM. ◼...
- Page 25 3. Configuration Mediant 5G-EA/5G-EA-G Cellular Module Connect the Ethernet cable to the cellular module External Remote. You can monitor the connection by typing the following command: 500Li# show data cellular status Cellular 0/0/1 interface status: Administrative: Remote M5G: ~~~~~~~~~~ Status: Connected.
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Page 26: Configuring A Primary Data Call
3. Configuration Mediant 5G-EA/5G-EA-G Cellular Module Configuring a Primary Data Call To configure a primary data call: Configure a primary data call: M500Li# configure data M500Li(config-data)# interface cellular 0/0/1 Configure the profile: Normally, it is required to configure a profile for the data call (APN, username, and password). - Page 27 3. Configuration Mediant 5G-EA/5G-EA-G Cellular Module ipv6 address autoconfig no shutdown ip dns server auto exit The configuration of interface “Cellular 0/0/1” has different defaults related to networking (e.g., firewall, DNS). Usually, there is no need to change them. Once data call is activated, the module attempts to connect to the cellular network, and acquire an IP.
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Page 28: Configuring A Secondary Data Call
3. Configuration Mediant 5G-EA/5G-EA-G Cellular Module Configuring a Secondary Data Call Depending on the service contract with the cellular operator, it is possible to connect a secondary data call and create a special route rule for it. A special (non-default) profile is used to differentiate the data call from the default internet one. - Page 29 3. Configuration Mediant 5G-EA/5G-EA-G Cellular Module SIM card slot #1: Detected ICCID: 8997250400037912035E SIM card slot #2: Absent. SIM card active slot: 1 IMEI: 860736041041624 To view connection over time: Type the command show data cellular status history <min>: M500L# show data cellular status history 1...
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Page 30: Operating In Nsa Or Sa Mode
3. Configuration Mediant 5G-EA/5G-EA-G Cellular Module 123456789111111111122222222223333333333444444444455555555556 012345678901234567890123456789012345678901234567890 M5G memory in last 60 seconds 999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999 000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000 +------------------------------------------------------------ 123456789111111111122222222223333333333444444444455555555556 012345678901234567890123456789012345678901234567890 Operating in NSA or SA Mode By default, the cellular module can operate in both 5G Non-Standalone (NSA) and 5G Standalone (SA) modes;... -
Page 31: Using Prefixes From Ra Icmpv6 For Slaac On Lan
3. Configuration Mediant 5G-EA/5G-EA-G Cellular Module Using Prefixes from RA ICMPv6 for SLAAC on LAN Per RFC 7278, the MSBR supports using prefixes received in Router Advertisement ICMPv6 message, for SLAAC on its LAN side as-is. This means that the 64-bit prefix that is received on its WAN interface is used as-is for SLAAC on the LAN. -
Page 32: Scanning Surrounding Cellular Networks
You can use the following CLI command to scan for cellular networks in the vicinity in which the Mediant 5G-EA module has been installed. The scan result also displays the signal strength of each network provider. This can help you position the antenna for the best possible reception to achieve the best possible throughput through the 5G network. -
Page 33: Viewing Status Through Web Interface
3. Configuration Mediant 5G-EA/5G-EA-G Cellular Module Viewing Status through Web Interface The Web interface displays the cellular module on the Monitor page (Monitor menu > Monitor tab > Monitor). The module is displayed below the graphical representation of the MSBR. -
Page 34: Troubleshooting
3. Configuration Mediant 5G-EA/5G-EA-G Cellular Module 3.10 Troubleshooting Here is a list of common troubleshooting technics in case things are not working as expected: 3.10.1 Cellular Module Connected but Cellular Interface is "Down" There can be several reasons for this:... -
Page 35: For Other Problems
3. Configuration Mediant 5G-EA/5G-EA-G Cellular Module 3.10.4 For Other Problems Contact AudioCodes support with the following procedure: Activate syslog server and point the MSBR to it. Activate data domain logs using “debug data-syslog” Reproduce the problem. Add remote logs M500Li# debug cellular remote logcat rg_proxy... - Page 36 Website: https://www.audiocodes.com ©2025 AudioCodes Ltd. All rights reserved. AudioCodes, AC, HD VoIP, HD VoIP Sounds Better, IPmedia, Mediant, MediaPack, What’s Inside Matters, OSN, SmartTAP, User Management Pack, VMAS, VoIPerfect, VoIPerfectHD, Your Gateway To VoIP, 3GX, VocaNom, AudioCodes One Voice, AudioCodes Meeting Insights, and AudioCodes Room Experience are trademarks or registered trademarks of AudioCodes Limited.
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