Baicells Nova 230i

The Baicells Nova 230i is part of the outdoor series of Baicells. The eNodeB comes in different versions, supporting different LTE bands.

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Prerequisites

  • Nova 230i

  • Monogoto Edge

  • Configuration data to connect the eNodeB to Monogoto Edge Reach out to support@monogoto.io if you haven't received the config data yet

Getting Started

The Baicells Nova 230i can be integrated with Monogoto Edge support Local Break Out (LBO)

Connect the Monogoto Edge to your internet router using an ethernet cable connected to Port 1.

Connect the power cable of the Monogoto Edge.

Connect an ethernet cable from the Monogoto Edge Port 2, to the WAN port of the Nova 230i.

Connect the GPS antenna, to the GPS port of the Nova 230i.

Connect your computer to the Switch to configure the eNodeB.

Connect the power cable to the Nova 230i.

The POWER LED will turn green.

Connect your computing to the Baicells Nova 230i

  • Open the web browser and enter the IP address of the eNodeB, which is most likely: 192.168.150.1

  • Login using the username and password: admin / admin

Make sure to update your password after the first login.

Baicells Nova 230i Configuration Guide For detailed documentation about the Nova 230i, review the Baicells Configuration Guide

Baicells Nova 230i Configuration

Set Basic Parameters

In the Nova 230i configuration portal, select Network->Core Network in the navigation bar.

  • Set MME IP Address to: Monogoto Edge MME ip

  • Under PLMNID set it to: 315010

Select Save to save the configuration settings

Quick Setting

In the Nova 230i configuration portal, select Basic Setting->Quick Setting in the navigation bar.

  • EARFCN: Use the address received from Monogoto

  • CellIDnity: Use the address received from Monogoto

  • Set MME IP Address to: Monogoto Edge MME ip

  • Set TAC according to the details received by Monogoto.

  • Under PLMNID set it to: 315010

  • RF Status set it to ON

Select Save to save the configuration settings

Validate the connection

Select Basic Setting->Basic Info.

To validate the successful connection, review the Cell State and MME Status:

  • The Cell State should report: Active

  • The MME Status should report: Connected

Do you see a successful connection? Congratulations! Your eNodeB is successfully set up 🎉

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