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- Page 1 User Guide (Carrier) AurusLink+ Outdoor CPE Release 16 Self Install Model CFW-3211/3212 Doc No. UG01437...
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Page 2: Important Notice
Casa Systems accepts no responsibility for any loss or damage resulting from errors or delays in transmission or reception, or the failure of the Casa Systems AurusLINK+ 5G Outdoor CPE to transmit or receive such data. -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
3 of 81 Contents Document overview ..................................6 Introduction ..........................................6 1.1.1 Organisation of this Document ..................................6 Section 1 – Device description and general overview of end-user installation ..........................6 Section 2 – Device configuration details ........................................6 Target audience ........................................... 6 1.2.1 Notation..........................................7 Product introduction .................................. - Page 4 4 of 81 App Installation ......................................... 21 4.3.1 Site survey ........................................... 21 4.3.2 Perform signal reception Tests ..................................21 4.3.3 Save good or excellent locations ................................... 22 4.3.4 Identify each possible location ..................................22 4.3.5 Install at best location ...................................... 23 4.3.6 Perform connection check ....................................
- Page 5 5 of 81 6.2.5 Service assurance ......................................54 6.2.5.1 Result ................................................54 Services ............................................55 6.3.1 Network Time (NTP) ......................................55 6.3.2 Aurora App (Bluetooth) Server ..................................56 6.3.3 TR-069 ..........................................56 6.3.3.1 TR-069 configuration ..........................................57 6.3.4 DNS Server .......................................... 58 6.3.5 Geofence ..........................................
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Page 6: Document Overview
Also included are the installation instructions which the end user will use to install the device on their own premises. It is assumed by Casa Systems that end users will not be expected to log in to WebUI at any time, nor will they be provided any of Note –... -
Page 7: Notation
7 of 81 1.2.1 Notation The following symbols may be used in this document: N N ote – This note contains useful information. I I mportant – This is important information that may require your attention. W W arning – This is a warning that may require immediate action in order to avoid damage or injury. -
Page 8: Product Introduction
8 of 81 Product introduction Product overview The AurusLINK+ Outdoor CPE is a self-Install, Release 16 CPE device that allows easy connection to mobile networks providing access to broadband Internet. The unit itself is specified as an outdoor product in terms of IP rating, environmentals, etc. -
Page 9: Physical Dimensions And Interfaces
9 of 81 Physical dimensions and interfaces Physical dimensions 3.1.1 CFW-3211/3212 Below are details of the layout and physical dimensions of the CFW-3211/3212. F F igure 2 – CFW-2211/3212 Outdoor CPE dimensions C F W - 3 2 1 1 / 3 2 1 2 D i m e n s i o n s Height 138.4mm (5.44 in) Width (excluding mount) -
Page 10: Interface
10 of 81 Interface 3.2.1 CFW-3211/3212 Antenna panel Reset button Ethernet port Bottom panel SIM card slot with Ethernet data and power connection Hex-screw fasteners F F igure 3 – Interfaces – CFW-3211/3212 I t e m D e s c r i p t i o n B o t t o m o f t h e C P E Antenna panel Includes an integrated 4x4 MIMO Low-Gain OMNI Directional Antenna... - Page 11 11 of 81 I t e m D e s c r i p t i o n O O t t her R R eset O O ptions This I I nstaller Reset is the safest reset option and should be the first one attempted when troubleshooting a problem.
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Page 12: Poe Injector
12 of 81 3.2.2 PoE injector F F igure 4 – CFW-2211/3212 PoE injector dimensions C F W - 3 2 1 1 / 3 2 1 2 D i m e n s i o n s Length ~68mm (.98 in) Width ~39mm (3.34 in) Height... -
Page 13: Led Indicator Lights
13 of 81 LED indicator lights 3.3.1 CFW-3211/3212 Below are details of the colour, actions and meaning of the three LED lights on the side of the CFW-3211/3212. Figure 6 – LED cut out on side of mounting bracket F F igure 5 – CFW-2211/3212 LED indicator lights I c o n L E D C o l o r A c t i o n... -
Page 14: Led Auto-Dim Functionality
14 of 81 I c o n L E D C o l o r A c t i o n I n d i c a t e d s t a t u s G G reen F F lashing Device starting up G G reen S S olid... -
Page 15: Mounting Bracket
CPE and Bracket with adhesive strips a a nd up arrow Figure 7 – Plastic Mounting bracket Note – Other types of mounting brackets(wall/pole/rail) are available, contact Casa Systems sales or product support if required. 3.4.1 Mounting bracket assembly instructions Important –... -
Page 16: Overview Of Completed Mounting
16 of 81 3.4.2 Overview of completed mounting Mounting bracket AurusLINK+ Ethernet cable Cable tidy F F igure 8 - CFW-3211/3212 with mounting bracket attached to window CFW-3211/3212 – User Guide (Carrier) UG01437 v1.00 23 December, 2022... -
Page 17: Aurora Smartphone Installation App Overview
17 of 81 Aurora Smartphone installation APP overview The Android and IOS Smartphone application (freely available on appropriate APP stores) is designed to aid the consumer through the installation process. The Smartphone application provides all the guidance required by the end consumer to set up and start the antenna: from unboxing, through site survey measurements around the home, and then final installation, Utilising easy to understand terminology and graphics, combined with non technical language and performance indicators, the application is suitable for non technical end-consumers. -
Page 18: Prepare The Device
18 of 81 Prepare the device 4.2.1 Insert SIM card There are two options for SIM card provision: For some carriers the SIM card will already be pre-inserted, and hence this step (4 4 .2.1) and the next (4 4 .2.2) will not be required. -
Page 19: Connect Ethernet Cable And Bottom Panel To Device
19 of 81 To remove the SIM card, rapidly push the SIM card in twice and the spring will eject the card. 4.2.2 Connect Ethernet cable and bottom panel to device Connect the end of the Ethernet cable on the inside of the weatherproof joiner to the port on the bottom of the CPE. -
Page 20: Power On Your Device
20 of 81 4.2.4 Power on your device Connect the power supply to a power outlet. F F igure 13 – Power point close to window diagram The power point must be within 5 meters of the window. 4.2.5 Connect device to Smartphone app If you do not already have the App on your Smartphone, install the App using the QR code printed on the CPE’s label. -
Page 21: App Installation
21 of 81 App Installation Follow the steps in the App on your Smartphone to complete the installation. 4.3.1 Site survey Find the best location, the app includes Tips to find the best location” F F igure 14 – Plan the site survey 4.3.2 Perform signal reception Tests For best signal testing, hold the device in the open window with logo facing outwards. -
Page 22: Save Good Or Excellent Locations
22 of 81 4.3.3 Save good or excellent locations When you get a good or excellent for a location click the S S ave location button to add it to the app. Figure 16 – Test signal strength 4.3.4 Identify each possible location When saving good or excellent locations, add a meaningful name so that you can identify which window it relates Figure 17 –... -
Page 23: Install At Best Location
23 of 81 4.3.5 Install at best location F F igure 18 – Install the device on window 4.3.6 Perform connection check Once installed, connect to router and perform a connection check following the instructions in the app. Figure 19 – Perform connection check 4.3.7 Success –... -
Page 24: Advanced Set Up Of The Auruslink
Advanced set up of the AurusLINK+ The AurusLINK+ 5G Outdoor CPE series of antennas all use the same firmware. The AurusLINK+ CFW-3211/3212 will be shipped pre-configured for the carrier. For advanced configuration, log in to the web-based user interface of the AurusLINK+ as an administrator. -
Page 25: Confirming A Successful Connection
25 of 81 Confirming a successful connection To confirm the connection status, click the S S tatus menu item at the top of the page to display the S S tatus page. Select the CELLULAR CONNECTION STATUS and W W WAN CONNECTION STATUS items to expand them. Figure 21 - Main menu items The details of the connection are displayed. -
Page 26: User Interface
26 of 81 User interface The AurusLINK+ features a user interface with top and left-sided menus. The menu across the top of the screen is the highest-level menu. There are four main menu items: S S tatus, N N etworking, S S ervices and S S ystem The Networking, S S ervices and S S ystem menus each feature a submenu on the left of the screen that allow you to navigate to different features within that area. -
Page 27: System Information
27 of 81 6.1.1 System information F F igure 24 - System Information S y s t e m I n f o r m a t i o n D e v i c e V e r s i o n System up t t ime The current uptime of the AurusLINK+. -
Page 28: Cellular Connection Status
28 of 81 6.1.2 Cellular connection status F F igure 25 - Cellular Connection Status C e l l u l a r C o n n e c t i o n S t a t u s SIM status Displays the activation status of the AurusLINK+ on the carrier network. -
Page 29: Wwan Connection Status
29 of 81 6.1.3 WWAN connection status F F igure 26 - WWAN Connection Status W W A N C o n n e c t i o n S t a t u s Profile name The name of the active profile. Status The IPv4 connection status of the active profile. -
Page 30: Advanced Status
30 of 81 6.1.4 Advanced status F F igure 27 - Advanced Status CFW-3211/3212 – User Guide (Carrier) UG01437 v1.00 23 December, 2022... - Page 31 31 of 81 A d v a n c e d s t a t u s M M obile country code The Mobile Country Code (MCC) of the AurusLINK+. M M obile network code The Mobile Network Code (MNC) of the AurusLINK+. S S IM ICCID The Integrated Circuit Card Identifier of the SIM card used with the AurusLINK+, a unique number up to 19 digits in length.
- Page 32 32 of 81 N R 5 G N N CGI NR Cell Global Identifier. This concatenates the PLMN-Id (PLMN Identifier) and the 36bit NCI (NR Cell Identity). This information is not available when the device is operating in LTE or 5G Non-Standalone mode. g g NodeB The gNodeB (gNB) is the term given to network equipment that transmits and receives wireless communications between UE and a mobile network...
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Page 33: Neighbouring Cell Information
33 of 81 6.1.5 Neighbouring cell information F F igure 28 - Cell Information N e i g h b o u r i n g c e l l I n f o r m a t i o n The Physical Cell ID. -
Page 34: Bluetooth
34 of 81 L A N I I P The IP address and subnet mask of the AurusLINK+. M M AC address The MAC address of the AurusLINK+. E E thernet port status Displays the current status of the Ethernet port and its operating speed. I I P passthrough host MAC The MAC address of the connected gateway. -
Page 35: Gps
35 of 81 6.1.8 Please note that not all AurusLINK+ devices support GPS. N N ote – In case GPS is not supported on your device, the menu item on the Status page will be disabled and this screen will not be accessible. -
Page 36: Nit
36 of 81 P P DOP Position Dilution of Precision. Possible error in location due to GPS satellite location. H H orizontal uncertainty Possible error in horizontal (latitude/longitude) location due to GPS satellite location. V V ertical uncertainty Possible error in altitude location due to GPS satellite location. T T able 13 - GPS signal Information fields 6.1.9 Please note that not all AurusLINK+ devices support NIT. -
Page 37: Networking
37 of 81 Networking 6.2.1 Wireless WAN 6.2.1.1 Wireless WAN profiles Changing any of these settings can cause the AurusLINK+ to lose Internet connectivity. Please do not change any of these I I mportant – settings unless instructed to do so. The W W ireless WAN profiles page allows you to configure and enable/disable connection profiles. - Page 38 38 of 81 Multiple profiles can be used for simple fast switching of PDP settings such as APN, or for advanced networking configuration where multiple simultaneous PDP contexts may be required. Use the S S tatus On/Off button to select the profile to use. Use the I I P Passthrough On/Off button to allow or restrict IP Passthrough when the respective profile is in use.
- Page 39 39 of 81 I t e m D e f i n i t i o n E E nable Toggle the enable button to O O n or O O ff, as desired. N N ame The name of the APN for easy identification on the Wireless WAN profile page. This name is only used to identify the profile on the AurusLINK+.
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Page 40: Band Selection
40 of 81 6.2.1.2 Band selection Select individual bands from the following band groupings: L L TE, N N R5G NSA or N N R5G SA Figure 34 - Wireless WAN – Band selection page To set a device up for different L L TE, 5G Non-Standalone (N N R5G NSA) and 5G Standalone (N N R5G NSA) modes, Appendix B –... -
Page 41: Rat Selection
41 of 81 6.2.1.3 RAT selection Select the preferred RAT (Radio Access Technology) from the following: L L TE or N N R5G Figure 35 - Wireless WAN – Radio Technology selection page To set a device up for different L L TE, 5G Non-Standalone (N N R5G NSA) and 5G Standalone (N N R5G NSA) modes, Appendix B –... -
Page 42: Roaming Control
42 of 81 6.2.1.5 Roaming control Select O O n to enable R R oaming Control. Figure 37 - Roaming control page 6.2.1.6 Cell lock The Cell lock function allows you to specify a list of cells that the AurusLINK+ will not deviate from. Two types of cells can be locked: LTE and N N R5G Figure 38 –... - Page 43 43 of 81 F F igure 39 - LTE Cell Lock settings Click on the S S ave button. It will be added to the L L TE Cell Lock List on the C C ell Lock page. Repeat steps 1 to 3 for all the LTE cells that you wish to add. Adding an NR cell lock To add an NR5G cell to the list: Next to the NR5G Cell Lock List, click on the A A dd button.
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Page 44: Sim Security
44 of 81 6.2.1.7 SIM security The S S IM security settings page can be used for authenticating SIM cards that have been configured with a security PIN. Unlocking a PIN locked SIM If the SIM card is locked, you will receive a notice when you access the Status page after which you will be directed to the PIN settings page to enter the PIN. -
Page 45: Lan
45 of 81 6.2.2 6.2.2.1 LAN Configuration The L L AN configuration page is used to configure the LAN settings of the AurusLINK+. To access the LAN configuration page, click the Networking menu at the top of the screen, then click the LAN menu on the left. -
Page 46: Dhcp Configuration
46 of 81 6.2.2.2 DHCP configuration You can manually set the start and end address range to be used to automatically assign to DHCP clients when they are connected and the lease time of the assigned addresses. F F igure 43 - DHCP Configuration page Enter the desired DHCP options and click the S S ave button. -
Page 47: Vlan
47 of 81 6.2.2.3 VLAN A Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN) is a subnetwork used to group devices located on separate physical networks. This useful feature allows you to partition your network without the need for additional cabling or wireless access. F F igure 44 - VLAN Rules list page VLAN Settings Note –... - Page 48 48 of 81 The V V LAN Settings page will open: Figure 45 - VLAN Settings page In the R R ule name field, enter a name for the VLAN rule. This is a name that allows you to easily identify the VLAN.
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Page 49: Firewall
49 of 81 In the D D HCP lease time (seconds) field, enter the number of seconds that the DHCP lease will be valid for. This value must be 120 or higher. In the Allow Admin Access field, select E E nable ON if local SSH or WebGUI access to the device should be possible via this VLAN. - Page 50 50 of 81 The port forwarding settings screen is displayed. F F igure 47 - Port Forwarding Settings In the R R ule name field, enter a name for the rule so that it can be easily identified. In the Profile No. field, enter a number that corresponds to the Wireless WAN Profile that you want to use for the rule.
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Page 51: Mac Whitelist
51 of 81 6.2.3.2 MAC whitelist The MAC filter feature allows you to apply a policy to the traffic that passes through the router, both inbound and outbound, so that network access can be controlled based on the MAC address of the device seeking to make a connection. -
Page 52: Routing
52 of 81 6.2.4 Routing 6.2.4.1 Static Routing To view the Static Routing settings, click N N etworking then R R outing > S S tatic menu on the left. The Static Routing page contains details of defined S S tatic Routes and well as the A A ctive Routes. Figure 49 –... - Page 53 53 of 81 F F igure 50 – Route configuration page R o u t e c o n f i g u r a t i o n Route name Enter a meaningful name. Destination IP address Enter the destination IP address of the route. Netmask Enter a netmask specification.
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Page 54: Service Assurance
54 of 81 6.2.5 Service assurance To conduct a check on general status of selected WWAN profiles and other tests click the N N etworking menu at the top of the screen, then click the Service assurance menu item on the left. Figure 51 –... -
Page 55: Services
55 of 81 Services 6.3.1 Network Time (NTP) The NTP (Network Time Protocol) settings page allows you to configure the AurusLINK+ to synchronize its internal clock with a global Internet Time server and specify the time zone for the location of the device. This provides an accurate timekeeping function for features such as System Log entries and Firewall settings where the current system time is displayed and recorded. -
Page 56: Aurora App (Bluetooth) Server
56 of 81 6.3.2 Aurora App (Bluetooth) Server The A A urora App (Bluetooth) Server is used to facilitate communication with the Aurora smartphone installation app. Switch Enable to O O n before starting the Aurora installation app on an Android device. Figure 53 - Aurora App (Bluetooth) server page When an installation has been completed, you have the option to disable the Aurora App server, but be aware that next time you try to find the antenna via the app, it will not be able to discover the antenna until the Aurora... -
Page 57: Tr-069 Configuration
57 of 81 Diagnostics and monitoring You must have your own compatible ACS infrastructure to use TR-069. To access and configure the TR-069 settings, you must be logged into the router with the root account. N N ote – When a factory reset of the router is performed via TR-069, the TR-069 settings are preserved. The CPE sends “inform”... -
Page 58: Dns Server
58 of 81 In the A A CS URL field, enter the Auto Configuration Server’s full domain name or IP address. Use the ACS username field to specify the username used by the server to authenticate the CPE when it sends an “inform”... -
Page 59: Geofence
59 of 81 6.3.5 Geofence Please note that not all AurusLINK+ devices support GPS or its Geofencing functionality. N N ote – In case GPS and Geofence are not supported on your device, the G G eofence menu item on the S S ervices menu will be disabled and this screen will not be accessible. - Page 60 60 of 81 I t e m D e s c r i p t i o n M M easurement system Select either: metric, or imperial Changing this will change the display in the G G EOFENCE LIST lower on the page, and the GEOFENCE CONFIGURATION page, see below.
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Page 61: Add Geofence
61 of 81 6.3.5.1 Add Geofence Click the + + Add button to create a new Geofence (note that editing an existing Geofence uses the same configuration page). Figure 57 – Configure Geofences I t e m D e s c r i p t i o n Name When you Add a new Geofence you will be prompted to enter a meaningful name. -
Page 62: System
62 of 81 System 6.4.1 Log – System log The System Log enables you to troubleshoot any issues you may be experiencing with the AurusLINK+. To access the System Log page, click the S S ystem menu. A page containing the S S ystem Logs buttons are displayed. Figure 58 - System Log page You can download the log file to your local computer by clicking on the D D ownload button. - Page 63 63 of 81 L L og capture level The log capture level defines the amount of detail that the system log stores. This setting also affects the Display level setting on the System log page. The system will capture and display events for the selected level and all the events at levels below it.
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Page 64: Qxdm Over Ethernet
64 of 81 R R emote syslog server The AurusLINK+ can be configured to output log data to a remote syslog server. This is an application running on a remote computer which accepts and displays the log data. Most syslog servers can also save the log data to a file on the computer on which it is running allowing you to ensure that no log data is lost between reboots. -
Page 65: Ping Diagnostics
65 of 81 6.4.2 Ping diagnostics Ping Diagnostics are used to send controlled ping packets to determine the status of the link. These are small packets of data that the AurusLINK+ sends to a remote address and if the connection is up, a reply is received. F F igure 62 - Ping Diagnostics page Use Ping Diagnostics to test the status of the network connection: In the Host field, enter the domain name or IP address that you want to send a ping request to for the... -
Page 66: System Configuration
66 of 81 In the D D SCP field, enter an integer between 0 and 63 which acts as a classification code according to the Differentiated Services Code Point (DSCP) definition. In the Interface drop-down list, select the interface that the ping test is to be performed on. If no interface is selected, the default interface rmnet_data0 is used. - Page 67 67 of 81 Select a reset type to perform: Installer Reset, C C arrier Reset or F F ull Factory Reset R e s e t t y p e D e s c r i p t i o n Installer Reset This will only reset settings that have been changed after the installation, usually via the web interface.
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Page 68: Web Server Settings
68 of 81 6.4.3.2 Web server settings You can configure whether the AurusLINK+’s web server uses HTTP or HTTPS and the server port. Additionally, you can generate a web server certificate by entering data in all the fields under the G G enerate web server certificate section. -
Page 69: Administrator Credentials
Use this page to change the Password used to access the AurusLINK+ via SSH. The default User Name and U U ser Password for SSH access should be obtained from your local mobile carrier or Casa Systems representative: Figure 66 - Changing administrator credentials Enter the Password in the table to into the C C urrent password field if you have not previously created a new SSH access Password. -
Page 70: Web Ui Credentials
Important – Please contact your local mobile carrier or Casa Systems representative if the default value does not work on first time installation. Enter the Password in the table to into the C C urrent password field if you have not previously created a new Web UI access Password. -
Page 71: Settings Backup/Restore
71 of 81 6.4.3.5 Settings backup/restore Use this page to save your current settings in a backup file and then to retrieve the backup file to restore your previous settings should this be necessary. To S S AVE A COPY OF CURRENT SETTINGS: Enter a Password for the new backup file. -
Page 72: Runtime Configuration
It is used for late binding of carrier configurations at the time of installation. Runtime Configuration files can only be created by Casa Systems engineers. Please speak to your Casa Systems representative for more information. -
Page 73: Firmware Upgrade
73 of 81 Select the C C hoose a file button and locate the configuration file. Select the file. The word Uploaded appears next to the button. Select the Apply button to install the configuration file. The device automatically reboots after successful upload of the configuration file. The following runtime configuration IDs will be read and displayed on this page. -
Page 74: Access Control
74 of 81 6.4.5 Access control The Access Control page turns on or off access to the antenna via different protocols. You can specify certain protocols to have different settings from local or remote connections. F F igure 72 - Access Control page I t e m D e f i n i t i o n R e m o t e A c c e s s C o n t r o l... -
Page 75: Reboot
75 of 81 I t e m D e f i n i t i o n H H TTPS Enable Enables/disables HTTPS access to the web interface of the antenna from a local connection. S S SH Enable Enables/disables SSH access to the antenna from a local connection. T T able 22 - Access Control options It is n n ot possible to disable both Local HTTP and HTTPS simultaneously via the WebUI in order to stop accidental lock out of the WebUI. -
Page 76: Field Test
76 of 81 6.4.7 Field test The Field test page contains NR5G cell information which may be useful when troubleshooting signal strength issues. This screen can be found by navigating to S S ystem > Field test. Figure 75 - Field test F I E L D T E S T d a t a L T E P C e l l I n f o r m a t i o n PCI I... - Page 77 77 of 81 F I E L D T E S T d a t a L T E S C e l l I n f o r m a t i o n C C CID The cell identifier P P CI The Physical Cell I E E RFCN...
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Page 78: Encrypted Debug Information
Click the D D ownload button to download the new file into your browser’s default downloads folder. The following debug file will be saved in your browser’s default downloads folder: debuginfoX.tar.gz This debug file is encrypted and can only be decrypted by Casa Systems personnel. Note –... -
Page 79: A A Ppendix A - Safety And Compliance
79 of 81 Appendix A – Safety and compliance RF Exposure Your device contains a transmitter and a receiver. When it is on, it receives and transmits RF energy. When you communicate with your device, the system handling your connection controls the power level at which your device transmits. -
Page 80: Operating Temperature
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user‘s authority to operate the equipment. Operating temperature -40ºC to 55ºC Company details Casa Systems, Inc. 100 Old River Road, Andover, Massachusetts 01810 USA https://www.casa-systems.com/contact-us/ Product details Product:... -
Page 81: Appendix B - Configuring Radio Access Technologies
81 of 81 Appendix B – Configuring Radio Access Technologies This device supports the following modes of operations in various combinations L L TE (3GPP Core Network Option 1) 5G Non Standalone (3GPP Core Network Option 3x) 5G Standalone (3GPP Core Network Option 2) Please refer to the following table to understand which modes of operation are possible and how to configure them.
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