Table Of Contents
About This Book
Document Revision History
Audience
Organization
Conventions
Safety Overview
Related Documentation
Obtaining Documentation and Submitting a Service Request
About This Book
This preface describes who should read the Cisco Content Services Gateway Installation and Configuration Guide, how it is organized, and its document conventions.
This publication does not contain the instructions to install the Catalyst 6000 series switch or Cisco 7600 series router. For information on installing the switch or router, see the Installation Guide that came with your switch or router.
Note
For translations of the warnings in this publication, see the "Safety Overview" section.
Document Revision History
The following table lists the major changes made to this document each release, with the most recent changes listed first.
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Change Summary
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OL-7283-01 |
May 16, 2005 |
Introduced the following features with Cisco IOS 12.2(18)SXE [3.1(3)C6(2)]: • CSG Interface Awareness • Quota Push • Tariff Switch • Prepaid Support for POP3 • Prepaid Support for IMAP • Transaction Support for IMAP • Enhanced Interoperability with Cisco Service-Aware GGSN • CSG RADIUS Proxy Enhancements • Supplemental Usage Reports • Quota Balance Replacement • Delayed Quota Reauthorization • Configurable Reauthorization Threshold |
OL-7283-01 |
May 16, 2005 |
Consolidated the descriptions of CDR support into one section: • CDR Support |
OL-7283-01 |
May 16, 2005 |
Consolidated the descriptions of Advice of Charge (AoC) features into one section: • Advice of Charge and Related Features |
OL-7283-01 |
May 16, 2005 |
Consolidated the descriptions of RADIUS features into one section: • RADIUS Features |
OL-7283-01 |
May 16, 2005 |
Consolidated the descriptions of HTTP features into one section: • HTTP Features |
OL-7283-01 |
May 16, 2005 |
Consolidated the descriptions of WAP features into one section: • WAP Features |
OL-7283-01 |
May 16, 2005 |
Added the following new commands to the Command Reference: • meter imap • radius ack error • report usage • table (module CSG VLAN) |
OL-7283-01 |
May 16, 2005 |
Changed the following existing commands in the Command Reference: • quota server • radius endpoint • radius proxy • retcode • show module csg accounting • variable (module csg) |
OL-6028-02 |
December 15, 2004 |
Introduced the following features with Cisco IOS 12.2(18)SXD [3.1(3)C5(5)]: • Advice of Charge and Related Features • HTTP Pipelining and Chunked Transfer Encoding • URL Rewriting • Service Verification • RADIUS Handoff • Fixed CDR Support for HTTP • Fixed CDR Support for RTSP • Single CDR Support for WAP Connectionless and HTTP • Fixed CDR Support for IMAP • Prepaid/Envelope Support for SMTP • SMTP Content Authorization • POP3 Support • RADIUS Packet of Disconnect • RADIUS Endpoint • RADIUS Proxy • Service-Level CDR Summarization • Passthrough Mode and the Default Quota • Fragment Support • Connection Duration Billing • Header Mapping and URL Mapping (RTSP URL Mapping) • Postpaid Service Tagging • Stateful Redundancy and Failover • "Default" Policy Documentation of these new features includes feature descriptions, configuration tasks, configuration examples, and all associated new and changed commands. |
OL-6028-02 |
December 15, 2004 |
Moved prepaid configuration tasks into a separate chapter: • Configuring Prepaid Support |
OL-6028-02 |
December 15, 2004 |
Documented protocol compliance statements in a new appendix: • Protocol Compliance Statements for the CSG 3.1(3)C6(2) |
OL-6028-02 |
December 15, 2004 |
Added the following new commands to the Command Reference: • activation • ip csg snmp timer • next-hop • passthrough • pending • radius endpoint • radius handoff • radius pod attribute • radius pod nas • radius pod timeout • records granularity • verify • verify confirmation |
OL-6028-02 |
December 15, 2004 |
Changed the following existing commands in the Command Reference: • accounting (CSG policy) • aoc confirmation • basis • client (CSG content) • debug ip csg • flags • match (header map) • match (URL map) • mode • radius proxy • records format • show module csg tech-support • show module csg variable • variable (module csg) |
Audience
This publication is designed for network administrators and other people who are responsible for setting up, installing, configuring, and operating the CSG.
Only trained and qualified service personnel (as defined in IEC 60950 and AS/NZS3260) should install, replace, or service the equipment described in this publication.
Organization
This publication is organized as follows:
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Chapter
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Description
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Chapter 1 "Overview" |
Presents an overview of the Cisco Content Services Gateway (CSG). |
Chapter 2 "Installing the Hardware" |
Describes how to install the CSG. |
Chapter 3 "Configuring the Content Services Gateway" |
Describes how to configure VLANs, virtual servers, billing, and other configuration tasks on the CSG. |
Chapter 4 "Configuring Secure (Router) Mode, Redundancy, Fault Tolerance, and HSRP" |
Describes how to configure secure router mode, redundancy, fault tolerance, and Hot Standby Router Protocol (HSRP) on the CSG. |
Chapter 5 "Configuring RADIUS Support: Learning Who the Subscriber Is" |
Describes RADIUS configuration details and features. |
Chapter 6 "Configuring Prepaid Support" |
Describes prepaid configuration details and features. |
"PSD Configuration for the CSG" |
Describes how to configure the CSG to communicate with the PSD. |
"Command Reference" |
Describes the commands that allow you to set up and monitor content billing on the CSG. |
"Standards Compliance Specifications" |
Lists the standards with which Catalyst 6000 series switches or Cisco 7600 series routers comply, when installed in a system. |
"Protocol Compliance Statements for the CSG 3.1(3)C6(2)" |
Provides protocol compliance statements for the CSG 3.1(3)C6(2). |
"Translated Safety Warnings" |
Provides translated safety warnings for the CSG. |
Conventions
This publication uses the following conventions:
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Convention
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Description
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boldface font |
Commands and keywords are in boldface. |
italic font |
Arguments for which you supply values are in italics. |
[ ] |
Elements in square brackets are optional. |
{x | y | z} |
Alternative keywords are grouped in braces and separated by vertical bars. |
[x | y | z] |
Optional alternative keywords are grouped in brackets and separated by vertical bars. |
string |
A nonquoted set of characters. Do not use quotation marks around the string or the string will include the quotation marks. |
screen font |
Terminal sessions and information the system displays are in screen font. |
boldface screen font |
Information you must enter is in boldface screen font. |
italic screen font |
Arguments for which you supply values are in italic screen font. |
^ |
The symbol ^ represents the key labeled Control—for example, the key combination ^D in a screen display means hold down the Control key while you press the D key. |
< > |
Nonprinting characters, such as passwords are in angle brackets. |
Notes use the following conventions:
Note
Means reader take note. Notes contain helpful suggestions or references to material not covered in the publication.
Tips use the following conventions:
Tip
Means the following information will help you solve a problem. The tips information might not be troubleshooting or even an action, but could be useful information.
Cautions use the following conventions:
Caution

Means
reader be careful. In this situation, you might do something that could result in equipment damage or loss of data.
Safety Overview
Safety warnings appear throughout this publication in procedures that, if performed incorrectly, might harm you. A warning symbol precedes each warning statement.
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Warning
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS This warning symbol means danger. You are in a situation that could cause bodily injury. Before you work on any equipment, be aware of the hazards involved with electrical circuitry and be familiar with standard practices for preventing accidents. Use the statement number provided at the end of each warning to locate its translation in the translated safety warnings that accompanied this device. Statement 1071 SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS |
Waarschuwing |
BELANGRIJKE VEILIGHEIDSINSTRUCTIES Dit waarschuwingssymbool betekent gevaar. U verkeert in een situatie die lichamelijk letsel kan veroorzaken. Voordat u aan enige apparatuur gaat werken, dient u zich bewust te zijn van de bij elektrische schakelingen betrokken risico's en dient u op de hoogte te zijn van de standaard praktijken om ongelukken te voorkomen. Gebruik het nummer van de verklaring onderaan de waarschuwing als u een vertaling van de waarschuwing die bij het apparaat wordt geleverd, wilt raadplegen. BEWAAR DEZE INSTRUCTIES |
Varoitus |
TÄRKEITÄ TURVALLISUUSOHJEITA Tämä varoitusmerkki merkitsee vaaraa. Tilanne voi aiheuttaa ruumiillisia vammoja. Ennen kuin käsittelet laitteistoa, huomioi sähköpiirien käsittelemiseen liittyvät riskit ja tutustu onnettomuuksien yleisiin ehkäisytapoihin. Turvallisuusvaroitusten käännökset löytyvät laitteen mukana toimitettujen käännettyjen turvallisuusvaroitusten joukosta varoitusten lopussa näkyvien lausuntonumeroiden avulla. SÄILYTÄ NÄMÄ OHJEET |
Attention |
IMPORTANTES INFORMATIONS DE SÉCURITÉ Ce symbole d'avertissement indique un danger. Vous vous trouvez dans une situation pouvant entraîner des blessures ou des dommages corporels. Avant de travailler sur un équipement, soyez conscient des dangers liés aux circuits électriques et familiarisez-vous avec les procédures couramment utilisées pour éviter les accidents. Pour prendre connaissance des traductions des avertissements figurant dans les consignes de sécurité traduites qui accompagnent cet appareil, référez-vous au numéro de l'instruction situé à la fin de chaque avertissement. CONSERVEZ CES INFORMATIONS |
Warnung |
WICHTIGE SICHERHEITSHINWEISE Dieses Warnsymbol bedeutet Gefahr. Sie befinden sich in einer Situation, die zu Verletzungen führen kann. Machen Sie sich vor der Arbeit mit Geräten mit den Gefahren elektrischer Schaltungen und den üblichen Verfahren zur Vorbeugung vor Unfällen vertraut. Suchen Sie mit der am Ende jeder Warnung angegebenen Anweisungsnummer nach der jeweiligen Übersetzung in den übersetzten Sicherheitshinweisen, die zusammen mit diesem Gerät ausgeliefert wurden. BEWAHREN SIE DIESE HINWEISE GUT AUF. |
Avvertenza |
IMPORTANTI ISTRUZIONI SULLA SICUREZZA Questo simbolo di avvertenza indica un pericolo. La situazione potrebbe causare infortuni alle persone. Prima di intervenire su qualsiasi apparecchiatura, occorre essere al corrente dei pericoli relativi ai circuiti elettrici e conoscere le procedure standard per la prevenzione di incidenti. Utilizzare il numero di istruzione presente alla fine di ciascuna avvertenza per individuare le traduzioni delle avvertenze riportate in questo documento. CONSERVARE QUESTE ISTRUZIONI |
Advarsel |
VIKTIGE SIKKERHETSINSTRUKSJONER Dette advarselssymbolet betyr fare. Du er i en situasjon som kan føre til skade på person. Før du begynner å arbeide med noe av utstyret, må du være oppmerksom på farene forbundet med elektriske kretser, og kjenne til standardprosedyrer for å forhindre ulykker. Bruk nummeret i slutten av hver advarsel for å finne oversettelsen i de oversatte sikkerhetsadvarslene som fulgte med denne enheten. TA VARE PÅ DISSE INSTRUKSJONENE |
Aviso |
INSTRUÇÕES IMPORTANTES DE SEGURANÇA Este símbolo de aviso significa perigo. Você está em uma situação que poderá ser causadora de lesões corporais. Antes de iniciar a utilização de qualquer equipamento, tenha conhecimento dos perigos envolvidos no manuseio de circuitos elétricos e familiarize-se com as práticas habituais de prevenção de acidentes. Utilize o número da instrução fornecido ao final de cada aviso para localizar sua tradução nos avisos de segurança traduzidos que acompanham este dispositivo. GUARDE ESTAS INSTRUÇÕES |
¡Advertencia! |
INSTRUCCIONES IMPORTANTES DE SEGURIDAD Este símbolo de aviso indica peligro. Existe riesgo para su integridad física. Antes de manipular cualquier equipo, considere los riesgos de la corriente eléctrica y familiarícese con los procedimientos estándar de prevención de accidentes. Al final de cada advertencia encontrará el número que le ayudará a encontrar el texto traducido en el apartado de traducciones que acompaña a este dispositivo. GUARDE ESTAS INSTRUCCIONES |
Varning! |
VIKTIGA SÄKERHETSANVISNINGAR Denna varningssignal signalerar fara. Du befinner dig i en situation som kan leda till personskada. Innan du utför arbete på någon utrustning måste du vara medveten om farorna med elkretsar och känna till vanliga förfaranden för att förebygga olyckor. Använd det nummer som finns i slutet av varje varning för att hitta dess översättning i de översatta säkerhetsvarningar som medföljer denna anordning. SPARA DESSA ANVISNINGAR |
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INSTRUÇÕES IMPORTANTES DE SEGURANÇA Este símbolo de aviso significa perigo. Você se encontra em uma situação em que há risco de lesões corporais. Antes de trabalhar com qualquer equipamento, esteja ciente dos riscos que envolvem os circuitos elétricos e familiarize-se com as práticas padrão de prevenção de acidentes. Use o número da declaração fornecido ao final de cada aviso para localizar sua tradução nos avisos de segurança traduzidos que acompanham o dispositivo. GUARDE ESTAS INSTRUÇÕES |
Advarsel |
VIGTIGE SIKKERHEDSANVISNINGER Dette advarselssymbol betyder fare. Du befinder dig i en situation med risiko for legemesbeskadigelse. Før du begynder arbejde på udstyr, skal du være opmærksom på de involverede risici, der er ved elektriske kredsløb, og du skal sætte dig ind i standardprocedurer til undgåelse af ulykker. Brug erklæringsnummeret efter hver advarsel for at finde oversættelsen i de oversatte advarsler, der fulgte med denne enhed. GEM DISSE ANVISNINGER |
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Related Documentation
For more detailed installation and configuration information, see the following publications:
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Site Preparation and Safety Guide
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Regulatory Compliance and Safety Information for the Catalyst 6500 Series Switches
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Catalyst 6500 Series Switch Installation Guide
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Catalyst 6500 Series Quick Software Configuration
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Catalyst 6500 Series Switch Module Installation Guide
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Catalyst 6500 Series Software Configuration Guide
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Catalyst 6500 Series Command Reference
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Catalyst 6000 Family IOS Software Configuration Guide
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Catalyst 6500 Series Cisco IOS Command Reference
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Catalyst 6000 Family Flash Card Install Note
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ATM Configuration and Command Reference—Cisco Catalyst 6500 Series Switches
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System Message Guide - Catalyst Family Switches—Cisco Catalyst 6500 Series Switches
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Regulatory Compliance and Safety Information for the Cisco 7600 Series Routers
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Cisco 7609 Router Installation Guide
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Cisco 7600 Series Cisco IOS Software Configuration Guide
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Cisco 7600 Series Cisco IOS Command Reference
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For information about MIBs, see:
http://www.cisco.com/public/sw-center/netmgmt/cmtk/mibs.shtml
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Release Notes for Cisco Content Services Gateway, Release 3.1(3)C6(2)
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Cisco IOS Configuration Guides and Command References, Release 12.1—Use these publications to help you configure the Cisco IOS software that runs on the MSFC and on the MSM and ATM modules.
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