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Private Radios⚓︎

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The Manage Private Radios page provides tools for administering optional eNodeB/gNodeB radios within the Expeto xControl system. These radios can be added, enabled, disabled, or removed and are used to facilitate communication between 4G/5G devices and the Expeto xCore if they are part of the network configuration.

This page allows administrators to configure new Private Radios with unique identifiers, manage their operational states (enable/disable), and remove radios as needed. Real-time status updates indicate whether a Private Radio is connected, disconnected, enabled, or disabled, providing a streamlined way to manage this optional component of the network infrastructure.

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Private Radio Status⚓︎

The following statuses describe the operational state of a Private Radio:

Status Description
Enabled The Private Radio configuration has been added to the Site and is waiting to connect with the physical unit.
Disabled The Private Radio is configured in the System but will not accept connections.
Connected The connection between the Expeto xCore and the Private Radio is established.
Disconnected The connection between the Expeto xCore and the Private Radio is broken.

 

Add a New Radio⚓︎

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To add a new Private Radio, you must provide a unique identifier in the format:

<PLMN>-<Cell ID>

  • PLMN: The Public Land Mobile Identifier, which consists of:
    • MCC (Mobile Country Code): A 3-digit code representing the country.
    • MNC (Mobile Network Code): A 2-3 digit code identifying the network carrier.
  • Cell ID: A 1-6 digit identifier for the specific cell tower.

Example

The identifier 54206-123 breaks down as follows:

  • 542: MCC for Fiji.
  • 06: MNC for the fictional FijiFone Carrier.
  • 123: Cell tower identifier.

Steps to Add a Private Radio⚓︎

  1. Navigate to Private Radios in the Expeto xControl menu.
  2. Click Add to open the New eNodeB page.
  3. Enter the eNodeB/gNodeB identifier in the required format.
  4. Select the Customer associated with the Private Radio.
  5. Choose the relevant Site where the Private Radio will be deployed.
  6. Set the initial Status to Enabled or Disabled.
  7. Optionally, provide the Longitude and Latitude of the Private Radio’s geographical location.
  8. Click Submit to save the new Private Radio configuration.

 

Enable or Disable a Radio⚓︎

  1. Click the eNodeB ID. The details of the eNodeB appear.
  2. Click Edit.
  3. Select State Enable or Disable.
  4. Click Submit.

 

Remove a Radio⚓︎

  1. Click the eNodeB ID. The details of the eNodeB appear.
  2. Click Delete.