Cisco 4G LTE Software Installation Guide

Table Of Contents

Cisco 4G LTE Software Installation Guide

Finding Feature Information

Contents

Prerequisites for Configuring Cisco 4G LTE Wireless WAN EHWICs

Restrictions for Configuring Cisco 4G LTE WAN EHWICs

Information About Cisco 4G LTE Wireless WAN EHWICs

Overview of 4G LTE

Cisco EHWIC-4G-LTE Features

SIM Lock Feature

How to Configure Cisco 4G LTE Wireless WAN EHWICs

Data Account Provisioning

Verifying Signal Strength and Service Availability

Configuring a Modem Data Profile

SIM Configuration

Locking and Unlocking the SIM Card Using a PIN Code

Automatic SIM Authentication To Set Up Data Call With a Locked SIM

Data Call Setup

Configuring the Cellular Interface

Configuring DDR

Configuring DDR Backup

Configuration Examples for 4G LTE EHWICs

Basic Cellular Interface Configuration

Cellular Interface Configuration for Always-On Connection

Dialer-Watch Configuration without External Dialer Interface

Dialer-Persistent Configuration with External Dialer Interface

GRE Tunnel over Cellular Interface Configuration

4G-LTE Wireless Modem as Backup with NAT and IPSec

SIM Configuration

Locking the SIM Card

Unlocking the SIM Card

Automatic SIM Authentication

Changing the PIN Code

Configuring an Encrypted PIN

Modem Firmware Upgrade

SNMP MIBs

Overview

EHWIC-4G-LTE MIBs

Restrictions

Additional References

Related Documents

MIBs

RFCs

Technical Assistance

Troubleshooting

Verifying Data Call Setup

Checking Signal Strength

Verifying Service Availability

Successful Call Setup

Modem Troubleshooting Using the Remote Diagnostic Port

Modem Settings for North America and Carriers Operating on 700 MHz Band

Changing Modem Settings

Electronic Serial Number (ESN)

Feature Information for Cisco 4G LTE EHWIC

Cisco 4G LTE Software Installation Guide

First Published: March 16, 2012

Last Updated: April 10, 2013, OL-25146-04

This document provides an overview of the software features and configuration information for Cisco EHWIC-4G-LTEs. Cisco EHWIC-4G-LTEs are single-wide 4G Wireless WAN (WWAN) EHWICs supported on Cisco Integrated Services Router Generation 2 (ISR G2).

For Cisco EHWIC-4G-LTE SKUs, faceplate, and LED descriptions, see the Cisco 4G LTE Hardware Installation Guide at:

http://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/routers/access/interfaces/ic/hardware/installation/guide/EHWIC-4G-LTEHW.html

Finding Feature Information

Your software release may not support all the features documented in this module. For the latest feature information and caveats, see the release notes for your platform and software release. To find information about the features documented in this module and to see a list of the releases in which each feature is supported, see the "Feature Information for Cisco 4G LTE EHWIC" section.

Use Cisco Feature Navigator to find information about platform support and Cisco software image support. To access Cisco Feature Navigator, go to http://www.cisco.com/go/cfn. An account on Cisco.com is not required.

Contents

•Prerequisites for Configuring Cisco 4G LTE Wireless WAN EHWICs

•Restrictions for Configuring Cisco 4G LTE WAN EHWICs

•Information About Cisco 4G LTE Wireless WAN EHWICs

•How to Configure Cisco 4G LTE Wireless WAN EHWICs

•Configuration Examples for 4G LTE EHWICs

•Modem Firmware Upgrade

•SNMP MIBs

•Additional References

•Troubleshooting

•Feature Information for Cisco 4G LTE EHWIC

Prerequisites for Configuring Cisco 4G LTE Wireless WAN EHWICs

•You must have 4G LTE network coverage where your router will be physically placed. For a complete list of supported carriers, see the product data sheet.

•You must subscribe to a service plan with a wireless service provider and obtain a SIM card.

•You must install the SIM card before configuring the 4G LTE Wireless WAN EHWIC. For instructions on how to install the SIM card, see the "Installing the SIM card on the Cisco EHWIC-4G-LTE" section in Cisco 4G LTE Wireless WAN EHWIC.

Restrictions for Configuring Cisco 4G LTE WAN EHWICs

•Currently, cellular networks support only outgoing calls.

•Throughput—Due to the shared nature of wireless communications, the experienced throughput varies depending on the number of active users or congestion in a given network.

•Cellular networks have higher latency compared to wired networks. Latency rates depend on the technology and carrier. Latency may be higher because of network congestion.

•Any restrictions that are part of the terms of service from your carrier.

•3G/4G Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) MIB is not yet supported in this release.

•Public Land Mobile Network (PLMN) CLIs exist but the feature is not supported in this release.

•GPS is not yet supported in this release.

Information About Cisco 4G LTE Wireless WAN EHWICs

This section contains the following subsections:

•Overview of 4G LTE

•Cisco EHWIC-4G-LTE Features

•SIM Lock Feature

Overview of 4G LTE

Cisco 4G LTE WWAN EHWICs (EHWIC-4G-LTE-V, EHWIC-4G-LTE-A, and EHWIC-4G-LTE-G) support 4G LTE cellular and 3G cellular networks.

The EHWIC-4G-LTE comes with Sierra Wireless multimode modem that supports the following modes:

•3G Evolution-Data Optimized (EVDO or DOrA) Mode—EVDO is a 3G telecommunications standard for the wireless transmission of data through radio signals, typically for broadband Internet access. DOrA refers to EVDO Rev-A. EVDO uses multiplexing techniques including Code Division Multiple Access (CDMA), as well as Time Division Multiple Access (TDMA), to maximize both individual users' throughput and the overall system throughput.

•3G Evolution High-Speed Packet Access (HSPA/HSPA+)—HSPA is a UMTS-based 3G network. It supports High-Speed Downlink Packet Access (HSDPA) and High-Speed Uplink Packet Access (HSUPA) data for improved download and upload speeds. Evolution High-Speed Packet Access (HSPA+) supports Multiple Input/Multiple Output (MIMO) antenna capability.

•4G LTE—4G LTE mobile specification provides multi-megabit bandwidth, more efficient radio network, latency reduction, and improved mobility. LTE solutions target new cellular networks. These networks initially support up to 100 Mb/s peak rates in the downlink and up to 50 Mb/s peak rates in the uplink. The throughput of these networks is higher than the existing 3G networks.

Figure 1 shows a 4G LTE packet core network and the network elements it contains.

Figure 1 4G LTE Packet Core Network Architecture

Gateways

The Serving Gateway (SGW) routes and forwards user data packets, while also acting as the mobility anchor for the user plane, and is the anchor for mobility between LTE and other 3GPP technologies. The Packet Data Network (PDN) Gateway (PGW) provides connectivity from the User Equipment (UE) to external packet data networks by being the point of exit and entry of traffic for the UE.

A UE may have simultaneous connectivity with more than one PGW for accessing multiple PDNs. The PGW performs policy enforcement, packet filtering for each user, charging support, lawful interception, and packet screening. Another key role of the PGW is to act as the anchor for mobility between 3GPP and non-3GPP technologies such as WiMAX and 3GPP2 (CDMA 1X and EvDO).

The System Architecture Evolution GW (SAE GW) is the entity that covers the PGW and SGW functionality in the Evolved Packet Core (EPC).

RNC

The Radio Network Controller (RNC) is responsible for controlling the Radio Access Network (RAN) that are connected to it. The RNC carries out radio resource management and some of the mobility management functions and is the point where encryption is done before user data is sent to and from the mobile. The RNC connects to the Circuit-Switched Core Network through the Media Gateway (MGW).

BTS

Base Transceiver Station.

BSC

Base Station Controller.

SGSN

Service GPRS Support Node.

Cisco EHWIC-4G-LTE Features

Cisco 4G LTE WWAN EHWICs support the following major functionality:

•IPv4 bearer

•MIPv4, NEMOv4, RFC 3025

•IPv4 subnet behind LTE UE interface

•Evolved High-Rate Packet Data (EHRPD), which allows seamless handoff between LTE and 3G services (EHWIC-4G-LTE-V only)

•Seamless handoff between LTE and EHRPD network (EHWIC-4G-LTE-V only)

•Support for UMTS service as a fallback option from LTE service (EHWIC-4G-LTE-A and EHWIC-4G-LTE-G only)

•Seamless handoff between LTE and UMTS service (EHWIC-4G-LTE-A and EHWIC-4G-LTE-G only)

•Remote access to Qualcomm Diagnostic Monitor (DM) port

•OTA-DM including wireless configuration FOTA (EHWIC-4G-LTE-V only)

•Mini USB type 2 connector for modem provisioning

•Single UICC (USIM)

SIM Lock Feature

Cisco 4G LTE EHWICs need an active Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) provided by your service provider. The SIM cards are generally given out as unlocked (can be used without a PIN) versus locked (requires PIN configuration). Cisco IOS has a SIM Lock feature that allows you to lock and unlock a SIM and to set or change the PIN code. This feature ensures that the SIM is only used in an authorized device (in this case, a Cisco ISR G2). The SIM lock and unlock procedures are carried out using Cisco IOS CLI via console or Telnet/SSH to the ISR.

For instructions on SIM configuration, see the "How to Configure Cisco 4G LTE Wireless WAN EHWICs" section.

How to Configure Cisco 4G LTE Wireless WAN EHWICs

Note For 4G-LTE EHWICs, the numbering for slot 0, wic 0, and port 0 is 0/0/0 for all commands. Please refer to platform-specific documentation for details on slot numbering.

Note For Cisco 819 4G LTE fixed platforms, use slot "0" for all commands.

To configure the 4G-LTE features, follow these procedures:

•Data Account Provisioning

•SIM Configuration

•Data Call Setup

Data Account Provisioning

Note To provision your modem, you must have an active wireless account with a service provider and a SIM card installed. Your Modem Data Profile should be pre-configured.

To provision your data account, follow these procedures:

•Verifying Signal Strength and Service Availability

•Configuring a Modem Data Profile

Verifying Signal Strength and Service Availability

To verify the signal strength and service availability on your modem, use the following commands in privileged EXEC mode.

SUMMARY STEPS

1. show cellular slot/wic/port network

2. show cellular slot/wic/port radio

3. show cellular slot/wic/port profile

4. show cellular slot/wic/port security

5. show cellular slot/wic/port all

DETAILED STEPS

Command or Action

Purpose

Step 1

show cellular slot/wic/port network
Example:

Router# show cellular 0/0/0 network

Displays information about the carrier network, cell site, and available service.

Step 2

show cellular slot/wic/port radio
Example:

Router# show cellular 0/0/0 radio

Shows the radio signal strength.

Note The RSSI should be better than -90 dBm for steady and reliable connection.

Step 3

show cellular slot/wic/port profile
Example:

Router# show cellular 0/0/0 profile

Shows information about the modem data profiles created.

Step 4

show cellular slot/wic/port security
Example:

Router# show cellular 0/0/0 security

Shows the security information for the modem, such as SIM and modem lock status.

Step 5

show cellular slot/wic/port all
Example:

Router# show cellular 0/0/0 all

Shows consolidated information about the modem, profiles created, radio signal strength, network security, and so on.

Configuring a Modem Data Profile

To configure or create a new modem data profile, enter the following command in privileged EXEC mode.

Note Currently, only profile 1 works.

SUMMARY STEPS

1. cellular slot/wic/port lte profile create profile-number apn authentication username password protocol

DETAILED STEPS

Command or Action

Purpose

Step 1

cellular slot/wic/port lte profile create
profile-number apn authentication username password protocol
Example:

Router# cellular 0/0/0 lte profile create 2 apn.com chap username1 password1 ipv4

Configures or creates a new modem data profile. Table 1 describes the command parameters.

Table 1 Modem Data Profile Parameters

profile-number

Number for the profile you are creating. You can create up to 16 profiles.

apn

The Access Point Name provided by your service provider.

authentication

The type of authentication. For example, CHAP, PAP.

username

The username provided by your service provider.

password

The password provided by your service provider.

protocol

Network protocol: IPv4.

SIM Configuration

The SIM can be in two states—locked or unlocked. If the SIM is unlocked, it can be inserted into an EHWIC and used without an authorization code.

The SIM can be initially locked with a four- to eight-digit PIN code defined by the ISR administrator. The SIM Lock feature can be used to lock the SIM using the PIN code. Once it is locked, it cannot initiate a call unless authentication is done using the same PIN. Authentication is done automatically by Cisco IOS via configuration of the PIN. This required configuration for automatic SIM authentication is done using Cisco IOS CLI as part of the router start-up configuration.

Once the Cisco IOS configuration is in place, the ISR can initiate an LTE connection. The ISR uses the configured PIN to authenticate prior to LTE connection. If the Cisco IOS PIN configuration is missing or if the PIN is wrong, the SIM authentication will fail and the connection will not be initiated.

If the locked SIM is moved to a different ISR or to another device, or if the EHWIC in which the locked SIM resides is moved to a different EHWIC slot in the same ISR, the ISR configuration needs to be changed. The configuration is associated with the cellular controller that is specific to an ISR EHWIC slot number. This will ensure that the SIM card will not be used in any unauthorized device or, if there are multiple LTE EHWICs in a single ISR, that the appropriate PIN is applied to each LTE EHWIC/SIM. An authentication command (with the same PIN used to lock the SIM) must be defined on the new device or on the new cellular controller slot to successfully initiate the LTE connection.

To configure the SIM, follow these procedures:

•Locking and Unlocking the SIM Card Using a PIN Code

•Automatic SIM Authentication To Set Up Data Call With a Locked SIM

Caution It is very important to use the correct PIN once it is configured. The SIM card will get blocked if the wrong PIN is entered three consecutive times on a locked SIM during authentication or when trying to unlock a locked SIM.

Blocked SIM cards cannot be unblocked. For Cisco 4G LTE EHWICs, contact your service provider to replace your SIM card if it gets blocked due to wrong PIN attempts during locking/unlocking or authentication.

Locking and Unlocking the SIM Card Using a PIN Code

To lock or unlock the SIM card provided by your service provider, enter the following commands in privileged EXEC mode.

Caution The SIM card will get blocked if the wrong PIN is entered three consecutive times. Make sure you enter the correct PIN that the SIM is configured with. If your SIM card gets blocked, contact your service provider for a SIM card replacement.

SUMMARY STEPS

1. cellular slot/wic/port lte sim {lock | unlock} pin

2. cellular slot/wic/port lte sim change-pin pin new-pin

3. show cellular slot/wic/port security

DETAILED STEPS

Command or Action

Purpose

Step 1

cellular slot/wic/port lte sim {lock | unlock} pin
Example:

Router# cellular 0/0/0 lte sim lock 1111

Locks or unlocks the SIM card using a PIN code.

•pin—A four- to eight-digit code provided by your carrier to lock or unlock the SIM card.

Step 2

cellular slot/wic/port lte sim change-pin pin new-pin
Example:

Router# cellular 0/0/0 lte sim change-pin 1111 1234

(Optional) Changes the assigned PIN code. SIM needs to be in locked state to change its PIN.

Step 3

show cellular slot/wic/port security
Example:

Router# show cellular 0/0/0 security

(Optional) Shows the security information for the modem, including SIM lock status.

Automatic SIM Authentication To Set Up Data Call With a Locked SIM

To allow automatic SIM authentication everytime the modem is getting ready to place a call, you need to configure the SIM Card Holder Verification (CHV1) code for the locked SIM card using the correct PIN code.

To configure the SIM CHV1 code for verification, enter the following commands starting in EXEC mode.

Caution The SIM card will get blocked if the wrong PIN is entered three consecutive times. Make sure you enter the correct PIN that the SIM is configured with. If your SIM card gets blocked, contact your service provider for a SIM card replacement.

Note Follow these procedures when using an unencrypted level 0 PIN to configure CHV1. For instructions on how to configure CHV1 using an encrypted level 7 PIN, see the "Configuring an Encrypted PIN" section.

Note The SIM needs to be locked for SIM authentication to work. To verify the SIM status, use the show cellular slot/wic/port security command.

SUMMARY STEPS

1. configure terminal

2. controller cellular slot/wic

3. lte sim authenticate 0 pin

DETAILED STEPS

Command or Action

Purpose

Step 1

configure terminal
Example:

Router# configure terminal

Enters global configuration mode.

Step 2

controller cellular slot/wic
Example:

Router(config)# controller cellular 0/0

Enters the cellular controller configuration mode.

Step 3

lte sim authenticate 0 pin
Example:

Router(config-controller)# lte sim authenticate 0 1111

Configures CHV1 using the PIN code. This PIN is sent to the modem for authentication with each subsequent LTE connection. If authentication passes based on the configured PIN, the data call will be allowed. If authentication fails, the modem will not initiate the data call.

This command is valid only when an unencrypted (clear text) level 0 PIN is used to configure CHV1. To set a level 7 PIN, a valid encrypted string representing a PIN of four to eight digits must be used. To configure CHV1 using an encrypted PIN, see the "Configuring an Encrypted PIN" section.

Configuring an Encrypted PIN

To configure an encrypted PIN, the scrambled value for the PIN must be obtained. To get the scrambled level 7 PIN and to configure the SIM CHV1 code for verification using this encrypted PIN, enter the following commands starting in EXEC mode.

Note The method shown here is one way of obtaining the encrypted PIN. In this method, a username and password is created by configuring password encryption, defining the username and associated password, copying the resulting scrambled password, and using this scrambled password in the SIM authentication command. After the scrambled PIN has been obtained and used in SIM authentication, the username created may be deleted from the Cisco IOS configuration.

Note The SIM needs to be locked for SIM authentication to work. To verify the SIM status, use the show cellular slot/wic/port security command.

SUMMARY STEPS

1. configure terminal

2. service password-encryption

3. username name privilege 0 password pin

4. do show run | i name

5. controller cellular slot/wic

6. lte sim authenticate 7 pin

7. exit

8. no username name

9. no service password-encryption

DETAILED STEPS

Command or Action

Purpose

Step 1

configure terminal
Example:

Router# configure terminal

Enters global configuration mode.

Step 2

service password-encryption
Example:

Router(config)# service password-encryption

Enables password encryption.

Step 3

username name privilege 0 password pin
Example:

Router(config)# username SIM privilege 0 password 1111

Creates username and password.

•name—Specifies the username.

•pin—Specifies the four- to eight-digit PIN code.

Step 4

do show run | i name
Example:

Router(config)# do show run | i SIM

Shows the username configuration line with the encrypted level 7 PIN for the username created in Step 3 (user "SIM" in the example shown).

Copy the scrambled password for use in Step 6 (as the PIN).

Step 5

controller cellular slot/wic
Example:

Router(config)# controller cellular 0/0

Enters the cellular controller configuration mode.

Step 6

lte sim authenticate 7 pin
Example:

Router(config-controller)# lte sim authenticate 7 055A575E70

Configures CHV1 using the scrambled PIN from Step 4. This PIN is sent to the modem for authentication with each subsequent LTE connection. If authentication passes based on the configured PIN, the data call will be allowed. If authentication fails, the modem will not initiate the data call.

This command is valid only when an encrypted (hidden) level 7 password is used to configure CHV1.

Step 7

exit
Example:

Router(config-controller)# exit

(Optional) Exits the cellular controller configuration mode.

Step 8

no username name
Example:

Router(config)# no username SIM

(Optional) Removes the username and password created in Step 3.

Step 9

no service password-encryption
Example:

Router(config)# no service password-encryption

(Optional) Disables password encryption.

Data Call Setup

To set up a data call, use the following procedures:

•Configuring the Cellular Interface

•Configuring DDR

•Configuring DDR Backup

Figure 2 shows a typical data call setup.

Figure 2 Data Call Setup with EHWIC-4G-LTE

Configuring the Cellular Interface

To configure the cellular interface, enter the following commands starting in EXEC mode.

SUMMARY STEPS

1. configure terminal

2. interface cellular slot/wic/port

3. ip address negotiated

or

ip address ip-address mask

4. encapsulation slip

5. dialer in-band

6. dialer string string

7. dialer-group group-number

8. exit

9. chat-script script-name "" "AT!CALLprofile-number" TIMEOUT timeout-value "OK"

10. ip route network-number network-mask {ip-address | interface} [administrative distance] [name name]

11. dialer-list dialer-group protocol protocol-name {permit | deny | list access-list-number | access-group}

12. line slot/wic/port

13. script dialer regular-expression

DETAILED STEPS

Command or Action

Purpose

Step 1

configure terminal
Example:

Router# configure terminal

Enters global configuration mode.

Step 2

interface cellular slot/wic/port
Example:

Router(config)# interface cellular 0/0/0

Specifies the cellular interface.

Step 3

ip address negotiated
or

ip address ip-address mask
Example:

Router(config-if)# ip address negotiated
or

Example:

Router(config-if)# ip address 10.4.0.254 255.255.0.0

Specifies that the IP address for a particular interface is dynamically obtained.

Step 4

encapsulation slip
Example:

Router(config-if)# encapsulation slip

Specifies Serial Line Internet Protocol (SLIP) encapsulation for an interface configured for dedicated asynchronous mode or dial-on-demand routing (DDR). This is the default for asynchronous interfaces.

Step 5

dialer in-band
Example:

Router(config-if)# dialer in-band

Enables DDR and configures the specified serial interface to use in-band dialing.

Step 6

dialer string string
Example:

Router(config-if)# dialer string lte

Specifies the number or string to dial. Use the name of the chat script here.

Step 7

dialer-group group-number
Example:

Router(config-if)# dialer-group 1

Specifies the number of the dialer access group to which the specific interface belongs.

Step 8

exit
Example:

Router(config-if)# exit

Enters the global configuration mode.

Step 9

chat-script script-name "" "AT!CALLprofile-number" TIMEOUT timeout-value "OK"
Example:

Router(config)# chat-script lte"" "AT!CALL1" TIMEOUT 60 "OK"

Defines the ATDT commands when the dialer is initiated.

Step 10

ip route network-number network-mask {ip-address | interface} [administrative distance] [name name]
Example:

Router(config)# ip route 209.165.200.225 255.255.255.224 cellular 0/0/0

Establishes a floating static route with the configured administrative distance through the specified interface.

Note A higher administrative distance should be configured for the route through the backup interface so that it is used only when the primary interface is down.

Step 11

dialer-list dialer-group protocol protocol-name {permit | deny | list access-list-number | access-group}
Example:

Router(config)# dialer-list 1 protocol ip list 1

Creates a dialer list for traffic of interest and permits access to an entire protocol.

Step 12

line slot/wic/port
Example:

Router(config)# line 0/0/0

Specifies the line configuration mode.

Step 13

script dialer regular-expression
Example:

Router(config-line)# script dialer lte

Specifies a default modem chat script.

Note When a static IP address is required for the cellular interface, the address may be configured as ip address negotiated. The network ensures that the correct static IP address is allocated to the device. If a tunnel interface is configured with ip unnumbered cellular 0/0/0, it is necessary to configure the actual static IP address under the cellular interface, in place of ip address negotiated. For a sample cellular interface configuration, see the "Basic Cellular Interface Configuration" section.

Configuring DDR

To configure DDR for the cellular interface, enter the following commands starting in EXEC mode.

SUMMARY STEPS

1. configure terminal

2. interface cellular slot/wic/port

3. ip address negotiated

or

ip address ip-address mask

4. encapsulation slip

5. dialer in-band

6. dialer pool-member number

7. interface dialer number

8. ip address negotiated

9. encapsulation slip

10. dialer pool number

11. dialer idle-timeout seconds

12. dialer string string

13. dialer-group group-number

14. exit

15. dialer-list dialer-group protocol protocol-name {permit | deny | list access-list-number | access-group}

16. access-list access-list-number permit ip-source-address

17. line slot/wic/port

18. script dialer regular-expression

19. exit

20. chat-script script-name "" "AT!CALLprofile-number" TIMEOUT timeout-value "OK"

DETAILED STEPS

Command or Action

Purpose

Step 1

configure terminal
Example:

Router# configure terminal

Enters global configuration mode.

Step 2

interface cellular slot/wic/port
Example:

Router(config)# interface cellular 0/0/0

Specifies the cellular interface.

Step 3

ip address negotiated
or

ip address ip-address mask
Example:

Router(config-if)# ip address negotiated
or

Example:

Router(config-if)# ip address 10.4.0.254 255.255.0.0

Specifies that the IP address for a particular interface is dynamically obtained.

Step 4

encapsulation slip
Example:

Router(config-if)# encapsulation slip

Specifies Serial Line Internet Protocol (SLIP) encapsulation for an interface configured for dedicated asynchronous mode or dial-on-demand routing (DDR). This is the default for asynchronous interfaces.

Step 5

dialer in-band
Example:

Router(config-if)# dialer in-band

Enables DDR and configures the specified serial interface to use in-band dialing.

Step 6

dialer pool-member number
Example:

Router(config-if)# dialer pool-member 1

Specifies the number of a dialer profile's dialing pool to which the specific interface belongs.

Step 7

interface dialer number
Example:

Router(config-if)# interface dialer 1

Specifies the number of a dialer rotary group to which the specific interface belongs.

Step 8

ip address negotiated
Example:

Router(config-if)# ip address negotiated

Specifies that the IP address for a particular interface is dynamically obtained.

Step 9

encapsulation slip
Example:

Router(config-if)# encapsulation slip

Specifies Serial Line Internet Protocol (SLIP) encapsulation for an interface configured for dedicated asynchronous mode or dial-on-demand routing (DDR). This is the default for asynchronous interfaces.

Step 10

dialer pool number
Example:

Router(config-if)# dialer pool 1

Specifies the number of a dialing pool that the dialer interface can use to connect to a specific destination subnetwork.

Step 11

dialer idle-timeout seconds
Example:

Router(config-if)# dialer idle-timeout 30

Specifies the duration of idle time, in seconds, after which a line will be disconnected.

Step 12

dialer string string
Example:

Router(config-if)# dialer string lte

Specifies the number or string to dial. Use the name of the chat script here.

Step 13

dialer-group group-number
Example:

Router(config-if)# dialer-group 1

Specifies the number of the dialer access group to which the specific interface belongs.

Step 14

exit
Example:

Router(config-if)# exit

Enters the global configuration mode.

Step 15

dialer-list dialer-group protocol protocol-name {permit | deny | list access-list-number | access-group}
Example:

Router(config)# dialer-list 1 protocol ip list 1

Creates a dialer list for traffic of interest and permits access to an entire protocol.

Step 16

access-list access-list-number permit ip-source-address
Example:

Router(config)# access-list 1 permit any

Defines traffic of interest.

Step 17

line slot/wic/port
Example:

Router(config)# line 0/0/0

Specifies the line configuration mode.

Step 18

script dialer regular-expression
Example:

Router(config-line)# script dialer lte

Specifies a default modem chat script.

Step 19

exit
Example:

Router(config-line)# exit

Exits line configuration mode.

Step 20

chat-script script-name "" "AT!CALLprofile-number" TIMEOUT timeout-value "OK"
Example:

Router(config)# chat-script lte"" "AT!CALL1" TIMEOUT 60 "OK"

Defines the ATDT commands when the dialer is initiated.

Configuring DDR Backup

To monitor the primary connection and initiate the backup connection when needed, the router can use one of the following methods:

•Backup Interface—The backup interface that stays in standby mode until the primary interface line protocol is detected as down and then is brought up.

•Floating Static Route—The route through the backup interface has an administrative distance that is greater than the administrative distance of the primary connection route and therefore would not be in the routing table until the primary interface goes down.

•Dialer Watch—Dialer watch is a backup feature that integrates dial backup with routing capabilities.

Configuring Interfaces to Use a Backup Interface

Note You cannot configure a backup interface for the cellular interface and any other asynchronous serial interface.

To configure one or more interfaces to use a backup interface, use the following commands, beginning in global configuration mode.

SUMMARY STEPS

1. interface type number

2. backup interface cellular number

3. backup delay enable-delay-period disable-delay-period

DETAILED STEPS

Command or Action

Purpose

Step 1

interface type number
Example:

Router(config)# interface atm 0/0/0

Specifies the interface to be backed up and begins interface configuration mode.

Step 2

backup interface cellular number
Example:

Router(config-if)# backup interface cellular 0/0/0

Specifies the cellular interface as backup.

Step 3

backup delay enable-delay-period disable-delay-period
Example:

Router(config-if)# backup delay 0 10

Specifies delay between the physical interface going down and the backup interface being enabled and between the physical interface coming back up and the backup being disabled.

Configuration Examples for 4G LTE EHWICs

This section provides the following configuration examples:

•Basic Cellular Interface Configuration

•Cellular Interface Configuration for Always-On Connection

•GRE Tunnel over Cellular Interface Configuration

•4G-LTE Wireless Modem as Backup with NAT and IPSec

•SIM Configuration

Basic Cellular Interface Configuration

The following example shows how to configure the cellular interface to be used as a primary and is configured as the default route:
Router# show running-config
chat-script lte "" "AT!CALL1" TIMEOUT 20 "OK"
interface Cellular0/0/0
ip address negotiated
encapsulation slip
dialer in-band
dialer string lte
dialer-group 1
async mode interactive
ip route 172.22.1.10 255.255.255.255 Cellular0/0/0
dialer-list 1 protocol ip permit
line 0/0/0
script dialer lte
modem InOut
Cellular Interface Configuration for Always-On Connection

This section provides the following configuration examples:

•Dialer-Watch Configuration without External Dialer Interface

•Dialer-Persistent Configuration with External Dialer Interface

Dialer-Watch Configuration without External Dialer Interface

The following example shows how to configure dialer-watch without external dialer interface. The bold text is used to indicate important commands that are specific to dialer-watch.
chat-script lte "" "AT!CALL1" TIMEOUT 20 "OK" 
interface Cellular0/0/0
 ip address negotiated
 encapsulation slip
 dialer in-band
 dialer string LTE
 dialer watch-group 1
 async mode interactive
!
dialer watch-list 1 ip 5.6.7.8 0.0.0.0
dialer watch-list 1 delay route-check initial 60
dialer watch-list 1 delay connect 1
!
ip route 0.0.0.0 0.0.0.0 cellular 0/0/0
line 0/0/0
 script dialer LTE
 modem InOut
 no exec
 transport input all
 transport output all
Dialer-Persistent Configuration with External Dialer Interface

The following example shows how to configure dialer-persistent with external dialer interface. The bold text is used to indicate important commands that are specific to dialer-persistent.
chat-script lte "" "AT!CALL1" TIMEOUT 20 "OK"
interface Cellular0/0/0
 ip address negotiated
  encapsulation slip
 dialer in-band
 dialer pool-member 1
 async mode interactive
 routing dynamic
interface Dialer1
ip address negotiated
encapsulation slip
 dialer pool 1
 dialer idle-timeout 0
 dialer string lte
 dialer persistent
 dialer-group 1
!
dialer-list 1 protocol ip permit
ip route 0.0.0.0 0.0.0.0 dialer 1
line 0/0/0
 script dialer lte
 modem InOut
 no exec
 transport input all
 transport output all
GRE Tunnel over Cellular Interface Configuration

The following example shows how to configure the static IP address when a GRE tunnel interface is configured with ip address unnumbered cellular interface:

Note GRE tunnel configuration is supported only if the SP provides a public IP address on the LTE interface.
interface Tunnel2
 ip unnumbered <internal LAN interface GE0/0 etc.>
 tunnel source Cellular0/3/0
 tunnel destination a.b.c.d 
interface Cellular0/0/0
 ip address negotiated
 encapsulation slip
 no ip mroute-cache
 dialer in-band
 dialer string lte
 dialer-group 1
 async mode interactive
! traffic of interest through the tunnel/cellular interface
ip route x.x.x.x 255.0.0.0 Tunnel2
! route for the tunnel destination via cellular 
ip route a.b.c.d 255.255.255.255 cellular 0/0/0
Note For service providers using a private IP address, point-to-point static GRE tunnel cannot be set up with a private IP address at one end and a public IP address on the other end.

4G-LTE Wireless Modem as Backup with NAT and IPSec

The following example shows how to configure the 4G-LTE wireless modem on the router as backup with NAT and IPSec:

Note The receive and transmit speeds cannot be configured. The actual throughput depends on the cellular network service.
ip dhcp excluded-address 10.4.0.254
!
ip dhcp pool lan-pool
   network 10.4.0.0 255.255.0.0
   dns-server 10.4.0.254 
   default-router 10.4.0.254 
!
!
chat-script lte "" "AT!CALL1" TIMEOUT 20 "OK"
crypto isakmp policy 1
 encr 3des
 authentication pre-share
crypto isakmp key  address a.b.c.d
!
!
crypto ipsec transform-set  ah-sha-hmac esp-3des 
!
crypto map gsm1 10 ipsec-isakmp 
 set peer a.b.c.d
 set transform-set  
 match address 103
!
!
interface ATM0/0/0
 no ip address
 ip virtual-reassembly
 load-interval 30
 no atm ilmi-keepalive
 dsl operating-mode auto 
!
interface ATM0/0/0.1 point-to-point
 backup interface Cellular0/3/0
 ip nat outside
 ip virtual-reassembly
 no snmp trap link-status
 pvc 0/35 
  pppoe-client dial-pool-number 2
 !
!
interface Cellular0/3/0
 ip address negotiated
 ip nat outside
 ip virtual-reassembly
 encapsulation slip
 no ip mroute-cache
 dialer in-band
 dialer idle-timeout 0
 dialer string 
 dialer-group 1
 async mode interactive
 crypto map gsm1
!
interface Vlan104
 description used as default gateway address for DHCP clients
 ip address 10.4.0.254 255.255.0.0
 ip nat inside
 ip virtual-reassembly
!
interface Dialer2
 ip address negotiated
 ip mtu 1492
 ip nat outside
 ip virtual-reassembly
 encapsulation ppp
 load-interval 30
 dialer pool 2
 dialer-group 2
 ppp authentication chap callin
 ppp chap hostname cisco@dsl.com
 ppp chap password 0 cisco
 ppp ipcp dns request
 crypto map gsm1
!
ip local policy route-map track-primary-if
ip route 0.0.0.0 0.0.0.0 Dialer2 track 234
ip route 0.0.0.0 0.0.0.0 Cellular0/3/0 254
!
!
ip nat inside source route-map nat2cell interface Cellular0/3/0 overload
ip nat inside source route-map nat2dsl interface Dialer2 overload
!
ip sla 1
 icmp-echo 2.2.2.2 source-interface Dialer2
 timeout 1000
 frequency 2
ip sla schedule 1 life forever start-time now
access-list 1 permit any
access-list 101 deny ip 10.4.0.0 0.0.255.255 10.0.0.0 0.255.255.255
access-list 101 permit ip 10.4.0.0 0.0.255.255 any
access-list 102 permit icmp any host 2.2.2.2
access-list 103 permit ip 10.4.0.0 0.0.255.255 10.0.0.0 0.255.255.255
dialer-list 1 protocol ip list 1
dialer-list 2 protocol ip permit
!
!
route-map track-primary-if permit 10
 match ip address 102
 set interface Dialer2
!
route-map nat2dsl permit 10
 match ip address 101
 match interface Dialer2
!
route-map nat2cell permit 10
 match ip address 101
 match interface Cellular0/3/0
!
line 0/3/0
 exec-timeout 0 0
 script dialer dial 
 login
 modem InOut
Note For service providers using a private IP address, use the crypto ipsec transform-set esp command (that is, esp-aes esp-sha256-hmac...).

SIM Configuration

The section provides the following SIM configuration examples:

•Locking the SIM Card

•Unlocking the SIM Card

•Automatic SIM Authentication

•Changing the PIN Code

•Configuring an Encrypted PIN

Locking the SIM Card

The following example shows how to lock the SIM. The italicized text throughout this configuration example is used to indicate comments and will not be seen when a normal console output is viewed.
Router# sh cellular 0/0/0 security 
Card Holder Verification (CHV1) = Disabled
SIM Status = OK
SIM User Operation Required = None
Number of CHV1 Retries remaining = 3
Router#
!
!	SIM is in unlocked state.
!
Router# cellular 0/0/0 lte sim lock 1111
!!!WARNING: SIM will be locked with pin=1111(4). 
Do not enter new PIN to lock SIM. Enter PIN that the SIM is configured with.
Call will be disconnected!!!
Are you sure you want to proceed?[confirm]
Router#
Apr 26 19:35:28.339: %CELLWAN-2-MODEM_DOWN: Modem in HWIC slot 0/0 is DOWN
Apr 26 19:35:59.967: %CELLWAN-2-MODEM_UP: Modem in HWIC slot 0/0 is now UP
Router#
Router# sh cellular 0/0/0 security 
Card Holder Verification (CHV1) = Enabled
SIM Status = Locked
SIM User Operation Required = Enter CHV1
Number of CHV1 Retries remaining = 3
Router#
!
!	SIM is in locked state.
!
Unlocking the SIM Card

The following example shows how to unlock the SIM. The italicized text throughout this configuration example is used to indicate comments and will not be seen when a normal console output is viewed.
Router# sh cellular 0/0/0 security 
Card Holder Verification (CHV1) = Enabled
SIM Status = Locked
SIM User Operation Required = Enter CHV1
Number of CHV1 Retries remaining = 3
Router#
!
!	SIM is in locked state.
!
Router# cellular 0/0/0 lte sim unlock 1111
!!!WARNING: SIM will be unlocked with pin=1111(4). 
Do not enter new PIN to unlock SIM. Enter PIN that the SIM is configured with.
Call will be disconnected!!!
Are you sure you want to proceed?[confirm]
Router#
Router# sh cellular 0/0/0 security 
Card Holder Verification (CHV1) = Disabled
SIM Status = OK
SIM User Operation Required = None
Number of CHV1 Retries remaining = 3
Router#
!
!	SIM is in unlocked state.
!
Automatic SIM Authentication

The following example shows how to configure automatic SIM authentication. The italicized text throughout this configuration example is used to indicate comments and will not be seen when a normal console output is viewed.
Router# sh cellular 0/0/0 security 
Card Holder Verification (CHV1) = Disabled
SIM Status = OK
SIM User Operation Required = None
Number of CHV1 Retries remaining = 3
Router#
!
!	SIM is in unlocked state.
!
Router# cellular 0/0/0 lte sim lock 1111
!!!WARNING: SIM will be locked with pin=1111(4). 
Do not enter new PIN to lock SIM. Enter PIN that the SIM is configured with.
Call will be disconnected!!!
Are you sure you want to proceed?[confirm]
Router#
Apr 26 21:22:34.555: %CELLWAN-2-MODEM_DOWN: Modem in HWIC slot 0/0 is DOWN
Apr 26 21:23:06.495: %CELLWAN-2-MODEM_UP: Modem in HWIC slot 0/0 is now UP
Router#
Router# sh cellular 0/0/0 security 
Card Holder Verification (CHV1) = Enabled
SIM Status = Locked
SIM User Operation Required = Enter CHV1
Number of CHV1 Retries remaining = 3
Router#
!
!	SIM is in locked state. SIM needs to be in locked state for SIM authentication to 
!	work.
!
Router#
Router# conf term
Enter configuration commands, one per line.  End with CNTL/Z.
Router(config)# controller cellular 0/0
Router(config-controller)# lte sim authenticate 0 1111 
CHV1 configured and sent to modem for verification
Router(config-controller)# end
Router#
Apr 26 21:23:50.571: %SYS-5-CONFIG_I: Configured from console by console
Router#
Router# sh cellular 0/0/0 security 
Card Holder Verification (CHV1) = Enabled
SIM Status = OK
SIM User Operation Required = None
Number of CHV1 Retries remaining = 3
Router#
!
!	SIM is now in locked state but it can be used for connectivity since authentication is 
!	good. Authentication can be saved in the router configuration so that when you boot up 
!	the router with the same locked SIM, connection can be established with the correct 
!	Cisco IOS configuration.
!
Changing the PIN Code

The following example shows how to change the assigned PIN code. The italicized text throughout this configuration example is used to indicate comments and will not be seen when a normal console output is viewed.
Router# sh cellular 0/0/0 security 
Card Holder Verification (CHV1) = Disabled
SIM Status = OK
SIM User Operation Required = None
Number of CHV1 Retries remaining = 3
Router#
!
!	SIM is in unlocked state.
!
Router#
Router# cellular 0/0/0 lte sim lock 1111
!!!WARNING: SIM will be locked with pin=1111(4). 
Do not enter new PIN to lock SIM. Enter PIN that the SIM is configured with.
Call will be disconnected!!!
Are you sure you want to proceed?[confirm]
Router#
Apr 26 21:58:11.903: %CELLWAN-2-MODEM_DOWN: Modem in HWIC slot 0/0 is DOWN
Apr 26 21:58:43.775: %CELLWAN-2-MODEM_UP: Modem in HWIC slot 0/0 is now UP
Router#
Router# sh cellular 0/0/0 security 
Card Holder Verification (CHV1) = Enabled
SIM Status = Locked
SIM User Operation Required = Enter CHV1
Number of CHV1 Retries remaining = 3
Router#
!
!	SIM is in locked state. SIM needs to be in locked state to change its PIN.
!
Router#
Router# cellular 0/0/0 lte sim change-pin 1111 0000
!!!WARNING: SIM PIN will be changed from:1111(4) to:0000(4)
Call will be disconnected. If old PIN is entered incorrectly in 3 attempt(s), SIM will be 
blocked!!!
Are you sure you want to proceed?[confirm]
Resetting modem, please wait...
CHV1 code change has been completed. Please enter the new PIN in controller configuration 
for verfication
Router#
Apr 26 21:59:16.735: %CELLWAN-2-MODEM_DOWN: Modem in HWIC slot 0/0 is DOWN
Apr 26 21:59:48.387: %CELLWAN-2-MODEM_UP: Modem in HWIC slot 0/0 is now UP
Router#
Router#
Router# sh cellular 0/0/0 security 
Card Holder Verification (CHV1) = Enabled
SIM Status = Locked
SIM User Operation Required = Enter CHV1
Number of CHV1 Retries remaining = 3
Router#
!
!	SIM stays in locked state, as expected, but with new PIN.
!
Router# cellular 0/0/0 lte sim unlock 0000
!!!WARNING: SIM will be unlocked with pin=0000(4). 
Do not enter new PIN to unlock SIM. Enter PIN that the SIM is configured with.
Call will be disconnected!!!
Are you sure you want to proceed?[confirm]
Router#
Router# sh cellular 0/0/0 security 
Card Holder Verification (CHV1) = Disabled
SIM Status = OK
SIM User Operation Required = None
Number of CHV1 Retries remaining = 3
Router#
!
!	Unlock with new PIN is successful. Hence, changing PIN was successful.
!
Configuring an Encrypted PIN

The following example shows how to configure automatic SIM authentication using an encrypted PIN. The italicized text throughout this configuration example is used to indicate comments and will not be seen when a normal console output is viewed.
Router# conf term
Enter configuration commands, one per line.  End with CNTL/Z.
Router(config)# service password-encryption
Router(config)# username SIM privilege 0 password 1111
Router(config)# do sh run | i SIM
username SIM privilege 0 password 7 055A575E70.
!
!	Copy the encrypted level 7 PIN. Use this scrambled PIN in the SIM authentication 
!	command.
!
Router(config)#
Router(config)# controller cellullar 0/0
Router(config-controller)# lte sim authenticate 7 055A575E70
CHV1 configured and sent to modem for verification
Router(config-controller)# exit
Router(config)# no username SIM
Router(config)# end
May 14 20:20:52.603: %SYS-5-CONFIG_I: Configured from console by console
Modem Firmware Upgrade

The Cisco 4G-LTE EHWICs and Cisco WWAN 4G ISRs G2 have a 4G-LTE modem from Sierra Wireless. The firmware for the modem is upgradable using Cisco IOS commands. The firmware is a Crossword Express file (cwe) and can be downloaded from the wireless software download page on Cisco.com. Use the following procedure to upgrade the modem firmware:

Caution Use only Cisco certified firmware. Using a firmware version not certified by Cisco may impact the wireless service provider network adversely.

Caution Do not disconnect power or switch the router off during the firmware upgrade process. This may result in permanent modem failure.

Note Firmware downgrade is not supported.

Note You can also remotely download firmware over the air by following the same steps listed below.

The latest certified firmware version for your carrier and Cisco IOS compatibility is available at:

http://www.cisco.com/go/4g

SUMMARY STEPS

Step 1 Go to the Cisco Wireless WAN software download website at:

http://www.cisco.com/go/4g

Note For remote download, you can transfer this using the 4G wireless link from Cisco.com onto flash. You must configure external dialer and dialer persistent to bring the interface and the dialer up again.

Step 2 Download the appropriate LTE firmware from the link in Step 1.

Step 3 Use the following command to initiate the firmware upgrade process:

microcode reload cellular pa-bay slot modem-provision flash:filename

Note For remote downloads, if wireless is your primary link, you will lose connectivity. Connectivity is restored after the download. If you have opted for logging in Step 3, the firmware log file will be available on flash with the download status.

DETAILED STEPS

Command or Action

Purpose

Step 1

Go to the Cisco Wireless WAN software download website at:

http://www.cisco.com/go/4g

Gives you access to Cisco Wireless WAN software downloads. Select firmware for Cisco 4G.

Note This website is only available to registered Cisco.com users.

Step 2

Download the appropriate LTE firmware release from the link in Step 1.

Downloads the modem firmware file to the router's flash memory.

Step 3

microcode reload cellular pa-bay slot modem-provision flash:filename
Example:

Router# microcode reload cellular 0 1 modem-provision flash:<filename>.cwe

Initiates the firmware upgrade process.

•pa-bay—Use 0 for EHWIC.

•slot—Slot number, 0 to 3, where the EHWIC is plugged in.

Note For remote download, you can transfer this using the wireless link from Cisco.com onto flash. You must configure external dialer and dialer persistent to bring the interface and the dialer up again prior to the upgrade.

SNMP MIBs

This section provides a brief description of SNMP MIBs and contains the following topics:

•Overview

•EHWIC-4G-LTE MIBs

•Restrictions

Overview

Simple Management Network Protocol (SNMP) development and its use is centered around the MIB. An SNMP MIB is an abstract data base, which is a conceptual specification for information that a management application may read and modify in a certain form. This does not imply that the information is kept in the managed system in that same form. The SNMP agent translates between the internal data structures and formats of the managed system and the external data structures and formats defined for the MIB.

The SNMP MIB is conceptually a tree structure with conceptual tables. Cisco 4G MIB is discussed in more detail in the next section. Relative to this tree structure, the term MIB is used in two senses. In one sense, it is actually an MIB branch, usually containing information for a single aspect of technology, such as a transmission medium or a routing protocol. An MIB used in this sense is more accurately called an MIB module and is usually defined in a single document. In the other sense, an MIB is a collection of such branches. Such a collection might comprise, for example, all the MIB modules implemented by a given agent or the entire collection of MIB modules defined for SNMP.

An MIB is a tree where the leaves are individual items of data called objects. An object may be, for example, a counter or a protocol status. MIB objects are also sometimes called variables.

MIBs can be classified into three categories:

•IF MIBs—describes interface statistics

•ENTITY-MIBs—provides general hardware type for both the HWIC and the modem

•3G/Wireless MIBs—cellular or wireless-specific MIBs

EHWIC-4G-LTE MIBs

The following MIBs are supported on the EHWIC-4G-LTE-V, EHWIC-4G-LTE-A, and EHWIC-4G-LTE-G:

•IF-MIB

•ENTITY-MIB

•CISCO-WAN-3G-MIB

You can download the MIBs from the Cisco MIB Locator at http://www.cisco.com/go/mibs.

Restrictions

•For the router that runs the SNMP agent, you must configure appropriate access control (for example, SNMP-server community) using the Cisco IOS CLI for the NMS and agent to work properly.

•It is strongly recommended that you configure SNMP V3 with authentication/privacy when implementing SNMP SET operation.

Additional References

Related Documents

Related Topic

Document Title

Cisco IOS commands

•Cisco IOS Master Commands List, All Releases

http://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/ios/mcl/allreleasemcl/all_book.html

•Configuring Cisco EHWIC and 880G for 3G (EV-DO Rev A)

http://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/routers/access/1800/1861/software/feature/guide/mrwls_evdo.html

•Configuring 3G Wireless WAN on Modular and Fixed ISRs (HWIC-3G-CDMA, HWIC-3G-CDMA-x, and PCEX-3G-CDMA-x)

http://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/routers/access/1800/1861/software/feature/guide/mrwlcdma.html

Hardware Overview and Installation

•Cisco 4G-LTE Wireless WAN EHWIC

http://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/routers/access/interfaces/ic/hardware/installation/guide/EHWIC-4G-LTEHW.html

Supported Cisco antennas and cables

•Installing Cisco Interface Cards in Cisco Access Routers

http://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/routers/access/interfaces/ic/
hardware/installation/guide/inst_ic.html

•Cisco 4G/3G Omnidirectional Dipole Antenna (4G-LTE-ANTM-D)

http://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/routers/access/wireless/hardware/notes/4G3G_ant.html

•Cisco 4G Indoor Ceiling-Mount Omnidirectional Antenna (4G-ANTM-OM-CM)

http://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/routers/access/wireless/hardware/
notes/antcm4gin.html

•Cisco Outdoor Omnidirectional Antenna for 2G/3G/4G Cellular (ANT-4G-OMNI-OUT-N)

http://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/routers/connectedgrid/antennas/installing/Outdoor_Omni_for_2G_3G_4G_Cellular.html

•Cisco Integrated 4G Low-Profile Outdoor Saucer Antenna (ANT-4G-SR-OUT-TNC)

http://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/routers/connectedgrid/antennas/installing/4G_LowProfile_Outdoor_Saucer.html

•Cisco Single-Port Antenna Stand for Multiband TNC Male-Terminated Portable Antenna (Cisco 4G-AE015-R, Cisco 4G-AE010-R)

http://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/routers/access/wireless/hardware/notes/4Gantex15-10r.html

•Cisco 4G Lightning Arrestor (4G-ACC-OUT-LA)

http://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/routers/access/wireless/hardware/notes/4Glar.html

•Lightning Arrestor for the Cisco 1240 Connected Grid Router

http://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/routers/connectedgrid/lightning_arrestor/Lightning_Arrestor_for_the_Cisco_1240_Connected_Grid_Router.html

MIBs

MIB

MIBs Link

•IF-MIB

•CISCO-ENTITY-VENDORTYPE-OID-MIB

•CISCO-WAN-3G-MIB

To locate and download MIBs for selected platforms, Cisco software releases, and feature sets, use Cisco MIB Locator found at the following URL:

http://www.cisco.com/go/mibs

RFCs

RFC

Title

RFC 3025

Mobile IP Vendor/Organization-Specific Extensions

Technical Assistance

Description

Link

The Cisco Support and Documentation website provides online resources to download documentation, software, and tools. Use these resources to install and configure the software and to troubleshoot and resolve technical issues with Cisco products and technologies. Access to most tools on the Cisco Support and Documentation website requires a Cisco.com user ID and password.

http://www.cisco.com/cisco/web/support/index.html

Troubleshooting

This section provides the necessary background information and resources available for troubleshooting the Cisco 4G-LTE Wireless WAN EHWIC.

For LED descriptions, see Cisco 4G LTE Wireless WAN EHWIC.

•Verifying Data Call Setup

•Checking Signal Strength

•Verifying Service Availability

•Successful Call Setup

•Modem Troubleshooting Using the Remote Diagnostic Port

•Modem Settings for North America and Carriers Operating on 700 MHz Band

Verifying Data Call Setup

To verify the data call setup, follow these steps:

Step 1 After you create a modem data profile using the cellular profile create command and configuring DDR on the cellular interface, send a ping from the router to a host across the wireless network.

Step 2 If the ping fails, debug the failure by using the following debug and show commands:

•debug chat

•debug modem

•debug dialer

•show cellular all

•show interface cellular

•show running-config

•show ip route

Step 3 Save the output from these commands and contact your system administrator.

Checking Signal Strength

If the Received Signal Strength Indication (RSSI) level is very low (for example, if it is less than
-110 dBm), follow these steps:

Step 1 Check the antenna connection. Make sure the TNC connector is correctly threaded and tightened.

Step 2 If you are using a remote antenna, move the antenna cradle and check if the RSSI has improved.

Step 3 Contact your wireless service provider to verify if there is service availability in your area.

Verifying Service Availability

The following is a sample output for the show cellular all command for a scenario where the antenna is disconnected and a modem data profile has not been created. The errors in this case have been highlighted with >>>>>>>.
Router# show cellular 0/0/0 all
Hardware Information
====================
Modem Firmware Version = SWI9600M_01.00.09.03
Modem Firmware built = 2011/07/01 19:31:09
Hardware Version = 20460000
International Mobile Subscriber Identity (IMSI) = <specific sim number>
International Mobile Equipment Identity (IMEI) = <specific modem number>
Electronic Serial Number (ESN) = <specific ESN in Hex> [specific ESN in Dec]
Integrated Circuit Card ID (ICCID) = <specific ICCID number>
Mobile Subscriber International Subscriber
IDentity Number (MSISDN) = <specific phone number>
Profile Information
====================
 * - Default profile >>>>>>>> no profile here.
Data Connection Information
===========================
Profile 1, Packet Session Status = INACTIVE
        Inactivity Reason = Normal inactivate state
Profile 2, Packet Session Status = INACTIVE
        Inactivity Reason = Normal inactivate state
Profile 3, Packet Session Status = INACTIVE
        Inactivity Reason = Normal inactivate state
Profile 4, Packet Session Status = INACTIVE
        Inactivity Reason = Normal inactivate state
Profile 5, Packet Session Status = INACTIVE
        Inactivity Reason = Normal inactivate state
Profile 6, Packet Session Status = INACTIVE
        Inactivity Reason = Normal inactivate state
Profile 7, Packet Session Status = INACTIVE
        Inactivity Reason = Normal inactivate state
Profile 8, Packet Session Status = INACTIVE
        Inactivity Reason = Normal inactivate state
Profile 9, Packet Session Status = INACTIVE
        Inactivity Reason = Normal inactivate state
Profile 10, Packet Session Status = INACTIVE
        Inactivity Reason = Normal inactivate state
Profile 11, Packet Session Status = INACTIVE
        Inactivity Reason = Normal inactivate state
Profile 12, Packet Session Status = INACTIVE
        Inactivity Reason = Normal inactivate state
Profile 13, Packet Session Status = INACTIVE
        Inactivity Reason = Normal inactivate state
Profile 14, Packet Session Status = INACTIVE
        Inactivity Reason = Normal inactivate state
Profile 15, Packet Session Status = INACTIVE
        Inactivity Reason = Normal inactivate state
Profile 16, Packet Session Status = INACTIVE
        Inactivity Reason = Normal inactivate state
Network Information
===================
Current Service Status = No service, Service Error = None    >>>>>>> no service means not 
connected to the network.
Current Service = Packet Switched
Current Roaming Status = Home
Network Selection Mode = Automatic
Country = , Network = 
Mobile Country Code (MCC) = 0
Mobile Network Code (MNC) = 0
Radio Information
=================
Radio power mode = Online
Current RSSI = -125 dBm        >>>>>>> either no antenna, or bad antenna or out of 
network.
Radio power mode = Online
LTE Technology Selected = LTE
Modem Security Information
==========================
Card Holder Verification (CHV1) = Disabled
SIM Status = OK
SIM User Operation Required = None
Number of CHV1 Retries remaining = 3
Successful Call Setup

The following is a sample output when a call is set up using a chat script. It shows a received IP address from the network. Call setup is successful and data path is open.
debugs
debug modem
debup chat
Router#
Aug 25 18:46:59.604: CHAT0/0/0: Attempting async line dialer script
Aug 25 18:46:59.604: CHAT0/0/0: Dialing using Modem script: lte & System script: none
Aug 25 18:46:59.604: CHAT0/0/0: process started
Aug 25 18:46:59.604: CHAT0/0/0: Asserting DTR
Aug 25 18:46:59.604: CHAT0/0/0: Chat script lte started
Aug 25 18:46:59.604: CHAT0/0/0: Sending string: AT!CALL1
Aug 25 18:46:59.604: CHAT0/0/0: Expecting string: OK
Aug 25 18:47:00.641: CHAT0/0/0: Completed match for expect: OK
Aug 25 18:47:00.641: CHAT0/0/0: Chat script lte finished, status = Success
Aug 25 18:47:00.641: TTY0/0/0: no timer type 1 to destroy
Aug 25 18:47:00.641: TTY0/0/0: no timer type 0 to destroy
Aug 25 18:47:00.641: TTY0/0/0: no timer type 2 to destroy
Aug 25 18:47:02.642: %LINK-3-UPDOWN: Interface Cellular0/0/0, changed state to up
Aug 25 18:47:02.642: %DIALER-6-BIND: Interface Ce0/0/0 bound to profile Di1
Aug 25 18:47:03.642: %LINEPROTO-5-UPDOWN: Line protocol on Interface Cellular0/0/0, 
changed state to up (69.78.96.14) [OK]
Modem Troubleshooting Using the Remote Diagnostic Port

The RSVD port on the faceplate of the EHWIC-4G-LTE provides access to the debug port on the modem. Use an industry-standard diagnostic tool like Qualcomm QXDM to perform remote radio-level diagnostics and traffic monitoring on the modem.

Use the following test command to turn diagnostics on:

test cell-hwic slot/port/ehwic dm-port remote on

Note To enable test commands, you must enter the service internal command in the global configuration mode.

Modem Settings for North America and Carriers Operating on 700 MHz Band

For HWIC-3G deployments in North America and for carriers operating in the 700 MHz band, the following changes to the modem settings are required to prevent long network attach times.

The output of show cellular x/x/x all command shows the following:

•Current RSSI is -125 dBM

•LTE Technology Preference = No preference specified (AUTO)

Changing Modem Settings

To change the modem settings to force the modem to scan different technologies, use the following Cisco IOS command:
Router# cellular 0/0/0 lte technology ?
auto         Automatic LTE Technology Selection
cdma-1xrtt   CDMA 1xRTT
cdma-evdo    CDMA EVDO Rev A
cdma-hybrid  HYBRID CDMA
gsm          GSM
lte          LTE
umts         UMTS
Electronic Serial Number (ESN)

The ESN number is located directly on the modem label in hexadecimal notation. It can also be retrieved using the Cisco IOS CLI using the show cellular slot/port/hwic hardware command.

The sample output below shows the ESN number:
Hardware Information
====================
Electronic Serial Number (ESN) = 0x603c9854 [09603971156]
Electronic Serial Number (ESN) = <specific ESN in hexadecimal> [specific ESN in decimal]
Feature Information for Cisco 4G LTE EHWIC

Table 2 lists the release history for this feature.

Use Cisco Feature Navigator to find information about platform support and software image support. Cisco Feature Navigator enables you to determine which software images support a specific software release, feature set, or platform. To access Cisco Feature Navigator, go to http://www.cisco.com/go/cfn. An account on Cisco.com is not required.

Note Table 2 lists only the software release that introduced support for a given feature in a given software release train. Unless noted otherwise, subsequent releases of that software release train also support that feature.

Table 2 Feature Information for Cisco 4G LTE EHWIC

Feature Name

Releases

Feature Information

Dual-mode LTE Support for ISR G2

Cisco IOS Release 15.1(4)M2

Cisco 4G LTE WWAN EHWICs (EHWIC-4G-LTE-V for Verizon Wireless networks) support 4G-LTE cellular and 3G cellular networks. 4G-LTE mobile specification provides multi-megabit bandwidth, more efficient use of the radio network, latency reduction, and improved mobility.

This feature was introduced for the Cisco ISR G2 modular platform.

The following commands were introduced or modified:

•cellular slot lte

•Under controller cellular unit: default lte, lte event, lte radio, lte sim, no lte

Enhancements for Dual-mode LTE Support for ISR G2

Cisco IOS Release 15.1(4)M4, 15.2(4)M, or later releases

Bug Fixes. See Release Notes for Cisco 4G LTE Wireless WAN EHWIC 1.0 at:

http://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/routers/access/interfaces/Release/Notes/RN_MM4G3GWAN.pdf

Multimode 4G LTE Support for ISR G2

Cisco IOS Release 15.2(4)M1

The following 4G LTE WWAN EHWICs were released:

•EHWIC-4G-LTE-A—Dedicated multimode LTE for AT&T Wireless networks.

•EHWIC-4G-LTE-G—Dedicated multimode LTE for global wireless networks.

Multimode LTE EHWIC is backwards compatible with HSPA+, HSPA, UMTS, EDGE, and GPRS. This feature was introduced for the Cisco ISR G2 modular platforms.

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Contents

Prerequisites for Configuring Cisco 4G LTE Wireless WAN EHWICs

Restrictions for Configuring Cisco 4G LTE WAN EHWICs

Information About Cisco 4G LTE Wireless WAN EHWICs

Overview of 4G LTE

Cisco EHWIC-4G-LTE Features

SIM Lock Feature

How to Configure Cisco 4G LTE Wireless WAN EHWICs

Data Account Provisioning

Verifying Signal Strength and Service Availability

SUMMARY STEPS

DETAILED STEPS

Configuring a Modem Data Profile

SUMMARY STEPS

DETAILED STEPS

SIM Configuration

Locking and Unlocking the SIM Card Using a PIN Code

DETAILED STEPS

Automatic SIM Authentication To Set Up Data Call With a Locked SIM

SUMMARY STEPS

DETAILED STEPS

Configuring an Encrypted PIN

SUMMARY STEPS

DETAILED STEPS

Data Call Setup

Configuring the Cellular Interface

SUMMARY STEPS

DETAILED STEPS

Configuring DDR

SUMMARY STEPS

DETAILED STEPS

Configuring DDR Backup

Configuring Interfaces to Use a Backup Interface

SUMMARY STEPS

DETAILED STEPS

Configuration Examples for 4G LTE EHWICs

Basic Cellular Interface Configuration

Cellular Interface Configuration for Always-On Connection

Dialer-Watch Configuration without External Dialer Interface

Dialer-Persistent Configuration with External Dialer Interface

GRE Tunnel over Cellular Interface Configuration

4G-LTE Wireless Modem as Backup with NAT and IPSec

SIM Configuration

Locking the SIM Card

Unlocking the SIM Card

Automatic SIM Authentication

Changing the PIN Code

Configuring an Encrypted PIN

Modem Firmware Upgrade

SUMMARY STEPS

DETAILED STEPS

SNMP MIBs

Overview

EHWIC-4G-LTE MIBs

Restrictions

Additional References

Related Documents

MIBs

RFCs

Technical Assistance

Troubleshooting

Verifying Data Call Setup

Checking Signal Strength

Verifying Service Availability

Successful Call Setup

Modem Troubleshooting Using the Remote Diagnostic Port

Modem Settings for North America and Carriers Operating on 700 MHz Band

Changing Modem Settings

Electronic Serial Number (ESN)

Feature Information for Cisco 4G LTE EHWIC

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