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3.5 Base Station Initial Configuration
3.5.1 System Architecture and Terminology
In this section we will configure the minimal set of parameters that must be appropriately set prior to
deployment. It is important to first clarify some terminology related to the system architectural model.
In typical terminology, a Base Station is comprised of one or more co-located sectors. Each
Mercury Quantum 6000 Base Station can be deployed either by itself, as a single sector
Base station, or as one sector in a multi-sectored Base station. In either case, each Mercury Quantum
6000 must be fully configured and provisioned in its entirety, as if it was a standalone Base Station.
The various Web Interface configuration parameters are organized into a hierarchical tree, and that
some parameters are labeled as “Base Station” level and some “sector” level. Since the Quantum 6000
Base Station is really both a sector and a Base station, the differentiation is for organizational
purposes, as well as compatibility with future multisector functionality or products.
Additionally, a Base Station must be connected to subscriber devices on the air-interface side and to
a Core Network on the backhaul side. As discussed previously, Mercury Quantum 6000 Base Stations
can flexibly support a variety of core network configurations, ranging from a simple router
(“Standalone Mode”) to a full ASN-GW. It also has a built-in Radius client for connection to an external
AAA server when in Standalone Mode.
3.5.2 Base Station Management Interface Access Parameters
Table 10 lists the minimum set of management interface parameters that must be set prior to
deployment. These parameters govern how an operator, administrator, or management system
interfaces with and gains access to the Base Station. Before proceeding, please gather the information
listed in the table. Factory default values are provided here as they are required for initial access.
Parameter
Description
Factory Default
Mgmt IP Address
IP address used for all external Mgmt interfaces
(CLI / Web / SNMP).
192.168.1.10
Mgmt IP Netmask
Mgmt interface IP netmask
255.255.255.0
Mgmt Default Gateway
Mgmt interface default gateway
192.168.1.254
Hostname
String name assigned to the Base Station.
quantum-bs
Admin User Password
Unique password for default admin
admin123
Table 10 Base Station Management Interface and Access Parameters