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# Baicells Nova 230i

The [**Baicells Nova 230i**](https://na.baicells.com/product/Details?id=011206a6-62f2-47a5-9caa-c60160ff663f) is part of the outdoor series of Baicells. The eNodeB comes in different versions, supporting different LTE bands.

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### Quick Navigation

* [Getting Started](#getting-started)
* [Nova 230i Configuration](#baicells-nova-230i-configuration)
* [Useful Links](#useful-links)

### Prerequisites

* Nova 230i
* Monogoto Edge
* Configuration data to connect the eNodeB to Monogoto Edge\
  \&#xNAN;*Reach out to **<support@monogoto.io>** if you haven't received the config data yet*

## Getting Started

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The Baicells Nova 230i can be integrated with Monogoto Edge support Local Break Out (LBO)
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Connect the [**Monogoto Edge**](https://docs.monogoto.io/private-lte/monogoto-edge/edge-nuc) to your internet router using an ethernet cable connected to **Port 1**.

Connect the **power cable** of the Monogoto Edge.

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Connect an ethernet cable from the [**Monogoto Edge**](https://docs.monogoto.io/private-lte/monogoto-edge/edge-nuc)  **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 eNode&#x42;**.**

Connect the **power cable** to the **Nova 230i**.

The **POWER** LED will turn <mark style="color:green;">**green**</mark>.

### Connect your computing to the Baicells Nova 230i&#x20;

* 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`

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Make sure to update your password after the first login.
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&#x20;**Baicells Nova 230i** **Configuration Guide** \
\&#xNAN;*For detailed documentation about the* Nova 230&#x69;*, review the **Baicells*****&#x20;Configuration Guide**

## **Baicells Nova 230i** Configuration

#### Set Basic Parameters&#x20;

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`

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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`

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Select **Save** to save the configuration settings

### **Validate the** connection

Select **Basic Setting->Basic Info**.&#x20;

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

* The **Cell State** should report: `Active`
* The **MME Status** should report: `Connected`

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

* [Baicells Nova 230i Installation Guide](https://files.gitbook.com/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-M0mPxGpottOEfcucXOR%2Fuploads%2FnDMuTeT8v24ECEnc9IJE%2FBaicells%20NOVA230i%20installation%20Guide.pdf?alt=media\&token=aefa9f3c-42d5-4eaa-8ca0-1cf166a20937)
* [Baicells Nova 230i Datasheet](https://files.gitbook.com/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-M0mPxGpottOEfcucXOR%2Fuploads%2FvzGghzbySnY6QqeapRVz%2FBaicells%20Nova230i%20Datasheet.pdf?alt=media\&token=6e599124-b6c3-4e71-aa5d-d2052de5d051)