Configuration Guide For IP-50CX New Deployment

Edition: 1.0

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Configuration Guide For IP-50CX New Deployment

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Table of Contents
IP-50CX Configuration Guide. ................................................................................................................ 4
1. Configuring Unit Parameters. ................................................................................................... 4
2. Setting Time and Date. .............................................................................................................. 4
3. Changing the Management IP Address. ................................................................................... 5
4. Upgrading the Software (CeraOS)............................................................................................. 6
5. Configuring SNMPv3.................................................................................................................. 7
5.1. To enable SNMPv3. .......................................................................................................... 7
5.2. To Create SNMPv3 User. .................................................................................................. 8
5.3. CLI for SNMPv3 and SNMPv3 User................................................................................... 8
6. Enabling the Interfaces (Interface Manager). .......................................................................... 9
7. Configuring Radio Parameters. ................................................................................................. 9
8. Configuring Radio (MRMC) Script(s). ...................................................................................... 11
9. Configuring AMCC (XPIC)......................................................................................................... 12
10. Configuring a Multi-Carrier ABC Group. ................................................................................. 13
11. Management and Traffic Ethernet Services. .......................................................................... 14
11.1. Management Service (MNG). ......................................................................................... 14
11.2. Traffic Ethernet Services (MP). ...................................................................................... 15
12. Enabling HTTPS. ....................................................................................................................... 16
13. Ethernet Utilization PM........................................................................................................... 17
14. Egress CoS PM (Traffic Queue Report). .................................................................................. 17
15. Checking MAC-learning-table. ................................................................................................ 18

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About This Guide

This document describes configuration of IP-50CX according to Customers requirement. It
includes configuration requirements for Security and NetMaster reports.

What You Should Know

With this document you will be able to configure IP-50CX in all the customer required
configurations and scenarios.

Target Audience
This manual is intended for use by the Ceragon services team. The purpose of this manual
is to provide information about the IP-50CX general configuration, security parameters,
traffic and PM configuration used in customer network.

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IP-50CX Configuration Guide.

1. Configuring Unit Parameters.

We need to configure Site ID so that it will appear on the top of the Web page and the same
will be updated in NMS icon.

To view and configure system information:

a. Select Platform > Management > Unit Parameters.
b. Put Site ID in the Name parameter, all other parameters are optional.
c. Click Apply.

2. Setting Time and Date.

IP-50 platform uses the Universal Time Coordinated (UTC) standard for time and date
configuration. Set Correct UTC time and GMT offset to get correct Local date and time

From CeraOS 11.1 time parameters can be captured from the Computer automatically by
clicking “Set Date & Time from Computer” button.

To display and configure the UTC parameters:

a. Select Platform > Management > Time Services. The Time Services page opens.
b. Configure UTC date and time.
c. Configure Offset from GMT.
• UTC offset hours: 5
• UTC offset minutes: 30
d. Click Apply.

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3. Changing the Management IP Address.

We need to configure IP address as shared by the Customer planning team.

To change the management IP address of the local unit:

a. Select Platform > Management > Networking > Local. The Local Networking
Configuration page opens.
b. In In-Band Admin field select Enable.
c. In IP address Family field select IPv4 or IPv6 as per Customer requirement.
d. Click Apply.
e. Configure IP Address as per the requirement IPv4 or IPv6.
f. For IPv4 Address configure below:
I. In the IPv4 Address field, enter an IP address provided by Customer.
II. In the IPv4 Subnet mask field, enter the subnet mask.
III. in the IPv4 Default Gateway field, enter the default gateway address.
IV. Click Apply.
g. For IPv6 Address configure below:
V. In the IPv6 Address field, enter an IP address provided by Customer.
VI. In the IPv6 Prefix Length field, enter the prefix length.
VII. in the IPv6 Default Gateway field, enter the default gateway address.
VIII. Click Apply.

Note: Do not change Unit Management Mode, It should alwas be Standalone.

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4. Upgrading the Software (CeraOS).

We recommend a minimum of CeraOS 12.8.5 (12.8.5.0.0.40) or higher.

To download and install a new software version using HTTP or HTTPS:

a. Before performing a software upgrade, it is important to verify that the system date and
time are correct. See Setting the Time and Date
b. In the IP-50CX Web EMS, select Platform > Software > Download & Install. The
Download & Install page opens.
c. Select HTTP.
d. Click Choose File. A browse window opens. Navigate to the directory in which the
software file is located and select the file. The selected file must be a ZIP file.
e. Click Open. The file name of the selected file appears in the File Name field.

f. Click Download. The download begins, wait until its done 100%.
g. Click Install. The installation begins
h. Upon completion of the installation, the system performs an automatic reset.
i. To check the running version, Select Unit Parameters.
j. Check the Running Version, it should be 12.8.5.0.0.40.

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5. Configuring SNMPv3.

To configure SNMPv3 in our equipment, we need to enable SNMPv3 and then create a
SNMPv3 User for communication on SNMPv3 form device to NMS.

5.1. To enable SNMPv3.

To configure SNMP:
a. Select Platform > Management SNMP > SNMP Parameters. The SNMP Parameters
page opens.
b. In the Admin field, select Enable to enable SNMP monitoring.
c. In the SNMP Trap Version field, select V3.
d. In the V1V2 Blocked field, select Yes
e. Click Apply.

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5.2. To Create SNMPv3 User.

To add an SNMPv3 user (Example):

a. Select Platform > Management > SNMP > V3 Users. The V3 Users page opens.
b. Click Add. The V3 Users – Add page opens.
c. Configure the SNMP V3 Authentication parameters, as described in Table below.
d. Click Apply, then Close.

Parameter Definition

Username snmpv3user

Password snmpv3user@123

Authentication Algorithm MD5

Encryption (Privacy) Mode DES

Access Mode Read Write User

5.3. CLI for SNMPv3 and SNMPv3 User.

Example:

To enable SNMPv3:
platform security protocols-control snmp admin set enable
platform security protocols-control snmp version set v3
platform security protocols-control snmp v1v2-block set yes

To Create SNMPv3 User:

platform security protocols-control snmp v3-authentication add v3-user-name
snmpv3user v3-user-password snmpv3user@123 v3-security-mode authPriv v3-
encryption-mode DES v3-auth-algorithm MD5 v3-access-mode readWrite

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6. Enabling the Interfaces (Interface Manager).

By default:
• Ethernet traffic interfaces are disabled. Need to enable Ethernet Slot 1 Port X.
Enabling other port depends on Customer/Site requirement.
• The Ethernet management interface is enabled (do not disable).
• Radio interfaces are enabled, need to disable one radio for 1+0 Configuration.
• For Horizontal Polarisation: Enable Radio Slot 1 Port 1
• For Vertical Polarisation: Enable Radio Slot 1 Port 2

To enable or disable interfaces:

a. Select Platform > Interfaces > Interface Manager. The Interface Manager page opens,
displaying all the system's traffic and management interfaces.
b. Select the interfaces by selecting the check box in the top row
c. In the Multiple Selection Operation section underneath the Interface Manager Table,
select Admin status – Up or Admin status – Down.
d. Click Apply.

7. Configuring Radio Parameters.

In order to establish a radio link, you need to configure radio frequencies, Tx level and need
to unmute the radios.

To configure the radio parameters:

a. Select Radio > Radio Parameters. The Radio Parameters page opens.

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b. Select the carrier in the Radio table and click Edit. A separate Radio Parameters page
opens.

c. Set the radio frequency in the Frequency control (Local) section:

• TX Frequency (MHz)
• RX Frequency (MHz)
d. Set the other radio parameters in the Configuration parameters section:
• In the TX Level (dBm) field, enter the desired TX signal level (TSL).
• Select RSL Connector Source: This field is used when you are measuring the RSL at
the unit’s RSL port, and determines which receiver’s RSL is measured at the RSL port:
• Select Unmute in TX Mute field.
e. Click Apply.

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8. Configuring Radio (MRMC) Script(s).

Multi-Rate Multi-Constellation (MRMC) radio scripts define how the radio utilizes its
available capacity. We need to configure the MRMC according to the Link Budget provided
by Customer. Changing the script resets the radio interface and affects traffic.

To display and configure the MRMC scripts and their basic parameters and select a script:
a. Select Radio > MRMC > Symmetrical Scripts > ETSI. The MRMC Symmetrical Scripts page
opens.
b. In the Select Radio Interface field, select the slot for which you want to configure the
script. For XPIC configure it for both the radio interfaces.
c. Select the script you want to assign to the radio. The currently-assigned script is marked
by a check mark.

d. Click Configure Script. A separate MRMC Symmetrical Scripts page opens.

e. Select the planned profile.

f. Click Apply.

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9. Configuring AMCC (XPIC).

Cross Polarization Interference Canceller (XPIC) is a feature that enables two radio carriers to
use the same frequency with a polarity separation between them.

To create an XPIC group:

a. Select Radio > Groups > AMCC. The XPIC page opens.
b. In the AMCC Configuration page, click Create Group.
c. AMCC Group Pop-up will Open.
d. Select both the Radio ports and set MRMC as desired and click Finish.
e. Click Apply.

Even if the link is planned as 1+0, we need get it ready for XPIC. So, XPI value is required to
be achieved for every link.

Acceptable XPI value should be between 23 to 35 dB.

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10. Configuring a Multi-Carrier ABC Group.

To configure a Multi-Carrier ABC group:

a. Select Radio > Groups > Multi Carrier ABC. The Multi Carrier ABC page opens.
b. Click Create Group. The first page of the Create ABC Group wizard opens.
c. In the Member 1 and Member 2 field, select a radio interface.
d. Click Submit.

Even if the link is planned for only one polarization (1+0) we need to make it ready
for 2+0 configuration. So, Multi-Carrier ABC Group is required to be created for 1+0
links too.

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11. Management and Traffic Ethernet Services.

11.1. Management Service (MNG).

For Management we need to add Service points in the already available Management
Service (Sid: 1025). At the POP end we need to configure Management C-VLan
(provided by the customer) on the port connected to the MUX/CEN/Third Party
equipment. For In-band management use S-Vlan on the radio ports.

Ceragon to Third party: MNG dot1q

Ceragon to Ceragon (Radio/Ethernet): MNG s-tag

To open the Ethernet Services page:

a. Select Ethernet > Services. The Ethernet Services page opens.

b. Select Management Service ID 1025 and click Service Points. The Service Points
page opens.
c. Create Service points on the Ethernet ports (Not on BTS port) (MNG dot1q) and
Radio Port/Mc-ABC (MNG s-tag).

For Sites where you need to connect IP-50CX to other IP-20 or IP-50 devices, on the
ports connected create MNG s-tag service points in the same management service.

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11.2. Traffic Ethernet Services (MP).

For Every different type of traffic, you need to configure different Services. For
example, you need to create different Services for 2G, 4G and any other services if any
example 3G, Enterprise customers. As customer needs to use more than one Ethernet
port Multiple Point (MP) type of services will be created.

Service point configuration

Ceragon to Third party: SAP Bundle-C
Ceragon to Ceragon (Radio/Ethernet): SNP s-tag

To open the Ethernet Services page:

a. Select Ethernet > Services. The Ethernet Services page opens.
b. Click Add. Ethernet Services Add page will open.

c. Create MP type of service. And then open Service Points page for this Service.
d. Create Service points on the Ethernet ports (SAP Bundle-C) and Radio Port/Mc-
ABC (SNP s-tag).

e. Attach Customer C-Vlans on the Bundle-C by clicking Attached VLAN.

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12. Enabling HTTPS.

According to Customers Security requirement we need to configure HTTPS instead of HTTP

as our URL protocol.

By default, HTTP is used by IP-50CX as its web interface protocol.

To change the protocol to HTTPS (Web-GUI):

a. Go to Platform > Security > Protocols Control.

b. In HTTP protocol filed select HTTPS.
c. Click Apply.

To change the protocol to HTTPS (CLI), you will need SSH the device using Admin
credentials.
Enter the following command in root view:
root> platform security url-protocol-set url-protocol https

To display which protocol is currently enabled, enter the following command in root view:
root> platform security url-protocol-show

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13. Ethernet Utilization PM.

We need to enable Ethernet Utilization PM collection on the enabled Ethernet interfaces in

all the devices in order to get the report in NetMaster.

To configure Ethernet Port TX and RX PMs:

a. Select Ethernet > PM & Statistics > Port TX. The Ethernet Port TX PM Report page opens
b. Click PM Admin. The Ethernet PM Port Admin page opens.
c. Select Ethernet Slot 1 Port x and Enable.
d. Click Apply.

Notes: Port PM admin needs to be enabled for all the Ethernet ports which are enabled and
are being used.
Cross-verify the same in Port Rx also.

14. Egress CoS PM (Traffic Queue Report).

We need to enable Egress CoS PM collection on the enabled Ethernet and Radio interfaces
in all the devices in order to get the report in NetMaster.

To configure queue-level PMs:

a. Select Ethernet > PM & Statistics > Egress CoS PM > Configuration. The Egress CoS PM
Configuration page opens.

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b. Click Add. The Egress CoS PM Configuration – Add page opens.

c. In the Interface Location field, select the interface for which you want to configure the
collection rule.
d. In the Service Bundle field, select a service bundle 1.
e. In the Admin field, select Enable to enable the collection rule.
f. Click Apply.
g. Repeat these steps to configure collection rules for all the enabled Ethernet and Radio
Interfaces.

15. Checking MAC-learning-table.

You can display the MAC address forwarding table for an interface, a service, or for the
entire unit.

• To display the MAC address forwarding table for a service, go to service view for the
service and enter the following command:

root> ethernet service sid <xx>

service[SID]> service mac-learning-table show

• To display the MAC address forwarding table for an interface, go to interface view
for the interface and enter the following command:

root> ethernet interfaces eth <xxxx>

eth type xxx[x/x]>mac-learning-table show

• To display the MAC address forwarding table for the entire unit, enter the following
command:

root> ethernet generalcfg mac-learning-table show

Examples:
• To display the MAC address forwarding table for GbE 2, enter the following
commands:

root> ethernet interfaces eth slot 1 port 2

eth type eth[1/2]>mac-learning-table show

• To display the MAC address forwarding table for Service ID 1, enter the following
commands:

root> ethernet service sid 1

service[1]>service mac-learning-table show

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