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NITRO Private Network Intelligence
Edge Controller User Guide
Part Number 22170958
Version 1.1
Revision 1.10

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  • Page 1 NITRO Private Network Intelligence Edge Controller User Guide Part Number 22170958 Version 1.1 Revision 1.10...
  • Page 3 NITRO Private Network Intelligence Edge Controller User Guide Part Number 22170958 Version 1.1 Revision 1.10 VIAVI Solutions 1-844-GO-VIAVI (1-844- 468-4284) www.viavisolutions.com...
  • Page 4 Copyright © Copyright March 2023 VIAVI Solutions Inc. All rights reserved. No part of this guide may be reproduced or transmitted, electronically or otherwise, without written permission of the publisher.
  • Page 5 The authority to operate this equipment is conditioned by the requirements that no modifications be made to the equipment unless the changes or modifications are expressly approved by VIAVI. This product complies with 47 CFR Part 15 through the use of a modular component authorized under a grant of certification: •...
  • Page 6 Equipment (WEEE) Directive, 2012/19/EU, and the EU Battery Directive, 2006/66/EC. Instructions for returning waste equipment and batteries to VIAVI can be found in the WEEE section of www.viavisolutions.com/en-us/corporate/legal/policies-standards. If you have questions concerning the disposal of your equipment or batteries, contact the VIAVI WEEE Program Management team at weee.emea@viavisolutions.com. EU REACH...
  • Page 7 663-915 MHz n5,n8,n12,n20,n28,n71 25.4 dBm (347.5 mW) 2496-2690 MHz n7,n38,n41 30 dBm (1000 mW) 2300-2400 MHz 28.9 dBm (770.9 mW) 3300-5000 MHz n48,n77,n78,n79 28.9 dBm (774.5 mW) 2496-2690 MHz 33 dBm (1995.3 mW) 5G NR HPUE 3300-5000 MHz n77,n78,n79 31.9 dBm (1545.3 mW) Japan Radio Law Safety standards compliance The equipment meets the following standards and requirements:...
  • Page 8 China RoHS Material Disclosure Final Edge Controller User Guide Version 1.1 Page 7 Revision 1.10 March 2023...

  • Page 9: Table Of Contents

    Document Revision History ......................10 Conventions ........................... 11 Technical Assistance ........................13 Getting Started ..........................14 About the XEdge Device and the Edge Controller ................15 Unpacking and Inspection ......................15 XEdge Device Contents ......................... 16 Powering the XEdge Device ......................16 Physical SIM Installation ........................
  • Page 10 XEdge Physical Specifications ....................... 47 Final Edge Controller User Guide Version 1.1 Page 9 Revision 1.10 March 2023...

  • Page 11: About This Guide

    Technical Assistance Purpose and Scope The purpose of this manual is to help you successfully use the features and capabilities of the XEdge and the Edge Controller. This manual includes task-based instructions that describe how to configure, use, and troubleshoot the general functions of the instrument.

  • Page 12: Conventions

    About the Guide Table 1 Document Revision History Revision Date Description 1.10 March 2023 Initial Release Conventions This guide uses typographical and symbols conventions as described in the following tables. Table 2 Text formatting and other typographical conventions Items Examples Buttons, keys, or switches that you press or Press the On button.
  • Page 13 About the Guide Table 3 Symbol conventions This symbol indicates a note that includes important supplemental information or tips related to the main text. This symbol represents a general hazard. It may be associated with either a DANGER, WARNING, CAUTION, or ALERT message. See Table 4 for more information.

  • Page 14: Technical Assistance

    About the Guide Technical Assistance If you require technical assistance, call 1-844-GO-VIAVI. For the latest TAC information, go to www.viavisolutions.com Final Edge Controller User Guide Version 1.1 Page 13 Revision 1.10 March 2023...

  • Page 15: Getting Started

    Getting Started This chapter explains how to get started with Edge Controller and XEdge instrument. The topics discussed in this chapter are as follows: • About the XEdge Device and the Edge Controller • Unpacking and Inspection • XEdge Device Contents •...

  • Page 16: About The Xedge Device And The Edge Controller

    About the XEdge Device and the Edge Controller The Edge Controller is tthe controlling software for the XEdge device that allows the system to work. The Edge Controller user information is provided in Chapters 2 through 9 of this document.

  • Page 17: Xedge Device Contents

    NSC-CHARGERV2 Powering the XEdge Device Power is supplied to the XEdge device by two AC power adapters supplied with the unit. Use of AC power adapters other than those supplied with your XEdge is not recommended. . When supplying power using the AC power adapters, verify that you have the correct AC power adapters.

  • Page 18: Physical Sim Installation

    1. Remove the transparent cover on top by removing the 4 screws. 2. Insert the Micro-SIM (3FF) in the SIM slot as shown below: 3. Reinstall the transparent cover that was removed in step 1. Final XEdge Quick Start Guide Version 1.0 Page 17 VIAVI// Restricted...

  • Page 19: Accessing The Xedge Controller

    Accessing the XEdge Controller This chapter provides task-based instructions for accessing the XEdge Controller. To access the XEdge controller, complete the following steps: 1. Log into the NITRO EDGE production URL: https://production.viaviedge.net:8086/ 2. Enter ‘viavi’ and ‘pniuser’ in the respective username and password columns.
  • Page 20 Chapter 2 Accessing the XEdge Controller 3. The ‘Homepage’ is displayed. 4. Navigate to Visibilty > Assets. 5. Click Add Device to add a device that you are going to test. 6. Enter the device name and click Next. Final Edge Controller User Guide Version 1.1...
  • Page 21 Chapter 2 Accessing the XEdge Controller 7. Enter the IMEI number. You may find it on the device label. 8. Click Register. 9. View devices that you added. Final Edge Controller User Guide Version 1.1 Page 20 Revision 1.10 March 2023...

  • Page 22: Mno Mapping

    MNO Mapping This section describes the procedure for Mobile Network Operator (MNO) Mapping. Creating an MNO map To create a new MNO map, you must complete the following steps: 1. Navigate to Administration > MNO mapping page. 2. Click New MNO Map. 3.

  • Page 23: Editing An Mno Map

    Chapter 3 MNO Mapping 7. Click in ‘5G Bands’ drop down and select bands. 8. Click in ‘NSA 5G Bands’ drop down and select bands. 9. Click Save. 10. View MNO that you created. Editing an MNO map To edit an existing MNO map, you must complete the following steps: 1.

  • Page 24: Deleting An Mno Map

    Chapter 3 MNO Mapping 5. Edit the page and click Update. 6. View results. Deleting an MNO map To delete an existing MNO map, you must complete the following steps: 1. Navigate to Administration | MNO mapping page. 2. View the list of all existing MNOs. 3.

  • Page 25: Group Manager

    Group Manager This chapter explains the procedure to access the Group Manager. To create a new group, complete the following steps: 1. Navigate to Administration > Group Manager page. Final Edge Controller User Guide Version 1.1 Page 24 Revision 1.10 March 2023...
  • Page 26 Chapter 4 Group Manager 2. Click the New Group button at top of the screen. 3. Click in the “Group name” box and enter a group name. 4. Click on the “MNO Map” dropdown menu and select the map you created earlier. 5.

  • Page 27: Orchestrating Walk Tests

    Orchestrating Walk Tests This section describes orchestrating walk tests on one or more devices deployed around the world using a centralized Controller. To initiate the walk tests, you must complete the following steps: 1. Navigate to Actionability > Live Walk Test. Final Edge Controller User Guide Version 1.1...
  • Page 28 Chapter 5 Orchestrating Walk Tests 2. Select the device/groups in ‘IMEI/Groups’ dropdown menu and test area under ‘Select a Map’ drop down menu. If you don’t see the test area, you may have to zoom in on the map using the “+“...
  • Page 29 Chapter 5 Orchestrating Walk Tests 3. Click in ‘Test Type’ drop down menu and select ‘Continuous survey’. 4. Click Start Test. 5. Make sure the ‘Radio Status’ and ‘Serving Cell Info’ checkboxes are checked. 6. Click on the Start button to trigger the walk test. 7.
  • Page 30 Chapter 5 Orchestrating Walk Tests 8. Click on the Stop test button to end continuous survey. 9. Repeat test on pin drop. 10. Click on maps dropdown again. This time select ‘Outdoor Test. 11. Click on ‘IMEI group’ dropdown and choose ‘group’. 12.

  • Page 31: Reviewing The Walk Test Results

    Reviewing the Walk Test Results To review the walk test results, complete the following steps: 1. Navigate to Visibility > Walk Test Report. Final Edge Controller User Guide Version 1.1 Page 30 Revision 1.10 March 2023...
  • Page 32 Chapter 6 Reviewing the Walk Test Results 2. Select a map from the dropdown menu. 3. Select ‘IMEI group’ from the dropdown menu you just tested with. 4. Select the date you did the test in the calendar and click Apply. Final Edge Controller User Guide Version 1.1...
  • Page 33 Chapter 6 Reviewing the Walk Test Results 5. Double click on one of the squares to see test results, and click 5G. 6. Repeat the steps to see the ‘Outdoor test’. Final Edge Controller User Guide Version 1.1 Page 32 Revision 1.10 March 2023...

  • Page 34: Floor Map Manager

    Floor Map Manager To access the floor map manager, complete the following steps: 1. Navigate to “Floor Maps Manager” page under the Administration menu. 2. Click on the Add Map button. Final Edge Controller User Guide Version 1.1 Page 33 Revision 1.10 March 2023...
  • Page 35 Chapter 7 Floor Map Manager 3. Click on the Upload Map button. 4. Select the map PDF that you want and click Open. Final Edge Controller User Guide Version 1.1 Page 34 Revision 1.10 March 2023...
  • Page 36 Chapter 7 Floor Map Manager 5. Click in ‘Display name’ box. 6. Click Save. 7. View ‘Maps’. 8. Click on the ‘Inline view’ button to see the detailed line-by-line maps. Final Edge Controller User Guide Version 1.1 Page 35 Revision 1.10 March 2023...
  • Page 37 Chapter 7 Floor Map Manager 9. Click Close. 10. Click ‘Import from csv’ to import the region/campus/building information from the .csv. 11. Click Open to load the desired .csv file. Final Edge Controller User Guide Version 1.1 Page 36 Revision 1.10 March 2023...
  • Page 38 Chapter 7 Floor Map Manager 12. Click OK after the pop-up message is displayed indicating that the file is loaded successfully. 13. Click Save and close the window. 14. View Maps. Final Edge Controller User Guide Version 1.1 Page 37 Revision 1.10 March 2023...

  • Page 39: Iperf Test

    Iperf Test To perform the Iperf test, complete the following steps: 1. Navigate to Actionability > Live Walk Test. Final Edge Controller User Guide Version 1.1 Page 38 Revision 1.10 March 2023...
  • Page 40 Chapter 8 Iperf Test 2. Click in ‘IMEI/Group’ dropdown menu and select a device. 3. Select a map from the ‘Select a Map’ dropdown menu. 4. You may have to zoom in “+” or zoom out “-“ for the preferred map magnification. Final Edge Controller User Guide Version 1.1...
  • Page 41 Chapter 8 Iperf Test 5. Click in the ‘Test Type’ dropdown menu and select ‘Quick Survey’. 6. Click on the map location to drop a pin. 7. Click on the Start Test button. Final Edge Controller User Guide Version 1.1 Page 40 Revision 1.10 March 2023...
  • Page 42 Chapter 8 Iperf Test 8. Click Start after the pop-up message is displayed. 9. Make a note of time you started the test. 10. View the “Notifications” on the right side of the page. Final Edge Controller User Guide Version 1.1 Page 41 Revision 1.10 March 2023...
  • Page 43 Chapter 8 Iperf Test 11. Navigate to Visibility > Walk Test Report. 12. Select a map from the ‘Select a Map’ dropdown menu. Final Edge Controller User Guide Version 1.1 Page 42 Revision 1.10 March 2023...
  • Page 44 Chapter 8 Iperf Test 13. Click in IMEI/Group dropdown menu and select a device. 14. Double click on the colored box. Final Edge Controller User Guide Version 1.1 Page 43 Revision 1.10 March 2023...
  • Page 45 Chapter 8 Iperf Test 15. View “Test Details” and scroll down to see iperf totals. 16. Repeat steps 1 to 15 except on step 5, choose ‘Deep Survey’ instead. 17. Click on the Start Test button. 18. A pop-up message is displayed. Select the ‘Repeat test on pin drop’ checkbox and click Start. Final Edge Controller User Guide Version 1.1...
  • Page 46 Chapter 8 Iperf Test 19. Start the test again with the same parameters if another pin is dropped. Final Edge Controller User Guide Version 1.1 Page 45 Revision 1.10 March 2023...

  • Page 47: Other Information

    Other Information S.No Information Description Backend changes includes addition of band lock APIs and container Backend changes includes addition of band lock APIs and container Map name normalizer for sorting Group management improvements General performance improvements and bug fixes Known issues While performing the walk test, if Stop Repeat is clicked, and the result fails, neither button will come back Feedback...

  • Page 48: Xedge Specifications

    XEdge Specifications XEdge Physical Specifications This appendix lists the physical specifications of the XEdge instrument. Parameter Specification Dimensions (vertically mounted) Height Enclosure: 211 mm (8.31 in.) Antennas extended (out): 384 mm (15.12 in.) Width Enclosure:123 mm (4.84 in.) Antennas extended (out): 435 mm (17.13 in.) Depth Enclosure: 60 mm (2.36 in.)
  • Page 49 Edge Controller User Guide Part Number 22170958 Revision 1.10 March 2023 English VIAVI Solutions North America (Toll Free) 1-844-GO-VIAVI / 1-844-468-4284 Latin America +52 55 5543 6644 EMEA +49 7121 862273 APAC +1 512 201 6534 All other regions www.viavisolutions/contacts Email TAC@viavisolutions.com...

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