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Information to Know Before Starting

Before starting to use these configuration notes, complete the following table to make sure you have the required information to complete the different steps.

IMPORTANT: If you are not familiar with the meaning of the fields and buttons, click Show Help, located at the upper right corner of the Web page. When activated, the fields and buttons that offer online help will change to green and if you hover over them, the description will bedisplayed.
Note: The Mediatrix unit must be reinitialised to its factory default settings to make sure the configuration can be successfully executed.
Information Value Used in Step
IP address used by your Mediatrix unit to communicate with the Management Interface.
  • If your computer is connected to the Ethernet port meant to be connected to the Local Area Network (LAN), i.e. Eth2 on most devices
Use this value 192.168.0.10 Logging on to the Mediatrix Unit Web Interface
  • If your Mediatrix unit is configured to use a DHCP server, use the DHCP server- provided IP address.
Logging on to the Mediatrix Unit Web Interface
  • If your Mediatrix unit is configured to use the IPv6 Link Local
Locate the IP Link Local label underneath your Mediatrix unit. Logging on to the Mediatrix Unit Web Interface
LAN Static IP address as defined in your network address range. Configuring the Lan1 Network Interface
WAN Static IP address as defined in your network address range. Configuring the Uplink Network Interface to a static IP address
Static Default Router IP address of the Uplink Network Interface Configuring the Default Network Gateway to a Static IP Address
IP address of each DNS server Configuring the Domain Name Server (DNS)
IP address of each SNTP server Configuring the SNTP Server to a Static IP Address
Default gateway Ip address Configuring the Uplink Network Interface to a static IP address
IP address or FQDN of the service provider server Configuring the wan_ip_trunk_ca Call Agent
LAN subnet (subnet/netmask length) Configuring the local_users_ca Call Agent

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Branch Office Survivability Using the Mediatrix SBC with Broadsoft Corporate Cloud Services - Mediatrix SBC on the Edge

Typically, the Sentinel is deployed as a premise-based Session Border Controller.

Located on the edge of a corporate network, it handles all SIP-based traffic between IP phones, Faxes, IP PBX, soft clients, ATA and the BroadSoft core switch. It provides SIP mediation for interoperability and security, as well as local service survivability during WAN failure.


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Logging on to the Mediatrix Unit Web Interface

Before you begin
The computer IP address must be in the same TCP/IP network as the Mediatrix unit.
About this task
For better performances, it is recommended to use the latest available version of Microsoft Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, or Mozilla Firefox.
Note: You may not be able to log on to the Mediatrix unit Web interface if you are using older browser versions.
Procedure
  1. In your Web browser, enter the IP address at which the Web interface of your Mediatrix unit can be reached.
    • If your network has an IPv4 DHCP server, connect the primary Ethernet port of the Mediatrix unit to the network (ETH1 port), use the provided DHCP server IP address.
    • You can also connect your computer to the secondary Ethernet port of the Mediatrix unit (ETH2), use the 192.168.0.10 IP address. However, the computer must also own an IP address in the 192.168.0.0/24 network.
  2. Enter admin as your username and administrator as the password.
    Note: You can also use public as a username and leave the password field empty; it has the full administration rights by default.
  3. Click Login.
Results
The Information page of the Web interface is displayed.

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Configuring the Lan1 Network Interface

Steps
  1. Go to Network/Interfaces.
  2. From the Link list located next to Lan1, leave the default value.
  3. In the Static IP Address field, enter the LAN static IP address as defined in your network address range.
  4. Click Apply to apply all changes to the configuration.
    Note: A Warning message is displayed, but this is normal.
  5. Click Apply.
Result
The Lan1 Network Interface will be available in all the lists of the Management Interface where a Network Interface needs to be selected. For example, in the Local Firewall, and Configuration pages.


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Link Default Values for the Lan1 Network Interface

Unit Type Link Default Value
Sentinel 400 eth2-5
Sentinel 100 eth2-5
Mediatrix G7 series eth2-5
Mediatrix S7 series eth2-5
Mediatrix C7 series eth2
Mediatrix 4102 lan

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Configuring the Uplink Network Interface to a static IP address

Steps
  1. Go to Network/Interfaces.
  2. In the Network Interface Configuration table, from the Link selection list located next to Uplink, leave the default value, i.e. ETH1.
  3. From the Type selection list, select IpStatic (IPv4 Static).
  4. In the Static IP Address field enter the assigned static IP address.
  5. From the Activation selection list, select Enable.
  6. Click Apply to apply all changes to the configuration.
    Note: Once the changes are applied, the connection with the unit might be lost. You may need to reconnect to the Web page using the new address.
Result
The unit can be reached (via the Web) through the Uplink static IP address


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Link Default Values for the Uplink Network Interface

Unit Type Link Default Value
Sentinel 400 eth1
Sentinel 100 eth1
Mediatrix G7 eth1
Mediatrix S7 eth1
Mediatrix C7 series eth1
Mediatrix 4102S Wan

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Configuring the Default Network Gateway to a Static IP Address

Steps
  1. Go to /Host.
  2. In the Default Gateway Configuration table, from the IPv4/Configuration Source selection list, select Static.
  3. In the IPv4/Default Gateway field, enter the IP address used as the Static Default Router for the Uplink Network Interface.
  4. In the Default Gateway Configuration table, from the IPv6/Configuration Source selection list, select Static.
  5. In the IPv6/Default Gateway field, enter the IP address used as the Static Default Router for the Uplink Network Interface.
  6. Click Apply.
Result
The specified address is used as the current default router address.


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Configuring the Domain Name Server (DNS)

Before you begin
Although it is possible to use public DNS servers you should always ask your internet service provider to provide at least the primary and secondary DNS servers.
Steps
  1. Go to Network/Host.
  2. In the DNS Configuration table, form the Configuration Source selection list, select Static.
  3. For each DNS used, enter the IP address of the DNS.
  4. Click Apply.
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Configuring the SNTP Server to a Static IP Address

Before you begin
Make sure there is an SNTP server available.
Steps
  1. Go to Network/Host.
  2. In the SNTP Configuration table, from the Configuration Source selection list, select Static.
  3. Provide an IP address or domain name and port numbers for each SNTP server you are using.
    Note: The best practice is to use the servers supplied by your Internet Service Provider, then complement with servers from a different network close to your geographical area. For example: time.nist.gov (USA), ntp4.sptime.se (Sweden), time1.isu.net.sa (Saudi Arabia), ntp.nict.jp (Japan), time.google.com (Worldwide), pool.ntp.org or one of their regional server pools (see https://www.ntppool.org/ for more information).
  4. If necessary, change the value of the Synchronisation Period.
  5. If necessary, change the value of the Synchronisation Period on Error.
  6. Click Apply.
Result
The SNTP host name and port will be displayed in the Host Status table under Network/Status.


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Configuring the uplink_s Signaling Interface

Steps
  1. Go to SBC/Configuration.
  2. In the Signaling Interface Configuration table, from the Network selection list located next to uplink_s, make sure Uplink is selected.
    Note: The Network Interfaces displayed in the Network column, are created under the Network/Interfaces page.
  3. In the Port field, set the SIP listening port for the Sbc service, if a listening port other than 5060 is required, or leave it as it is.
  4. Click Save.
  5. Click Apply to apply all changes to the configuration.
  6. Click restart required services, located at the top of the page.
Result
The Signaling Interface will be available when configuring a Call Agent, in the Configure Call Agent page in the Signaling Interface selection list.

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Configuring the lan1_s Signaling Interface

Before you begin
Note: The lan1_s signaling interface is preconfigured by default. This step will only be necessary if the lan1_s signaling interface was deleted or modified.
Steps
  1. Go to SBC/Configuration.
  2. In the Signaling Interface Configuration table, from the Network selection list located next to lan1_s, make sure Lan1 is selected.
    Note: The Network Interfaces displayed in the Network column, are created under the Network/Interfaces page.
  3. In the Port field, set the SIP listening port for the Sbc service, if a listening port other than 5060 is required, or leave it as it is.
  4. Click Save.
  5. Click Apply to apply all changes to the configuration.
  6. Click restart required services, located at the top of the page.
Result
The Signaling Interface will be available when configuring a Call Agent, in the Configure Call Agent page in the Signaling Interface selection list.


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Configuring the uplink_m Media Interface

Steps
  1. Go to SBC/Configuration.
  2. In the Media Interface Configuration table, from the Network selection list located next to uplink_m, make sure Uplink is selected.
    Note: The Network Interfaces displayed in the Network column, are created under Network/Interfaces page.
  3. In the Port Range field, set the media (RTP) port range if a port range other than 20000-20999 is required, or leave it as it is.
  4. Click Save.
  5. Click Apply to apply all changes to the configuration.
  6. Click restart required services, located at the top of the page.
Result
The Media Interface will be available when configuring a call agent, in the Configure Call Agent page, in the Media Interface selection list.

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Configuring the lan1_m Media Interface

Before you begin
Note: The lan1_m media interface is preconfigured by default. This step will only be necessary if the lan1_m media interface was deleted or modified.
Steps
  1. Go to SBC/Configuration.
  2. In the Media Interface Configuration table, from the Network selection list next to lan1_m, make sure Lan1 is selected.
    Note: The Network Interfaces displayed in the Network column, are created under the Network/Interfaces page.
  3. In the Port Range field, set the media (RTP) port range, if a port range other than 20000-20999 is required, or leave it as it is.
  4. Click Save.
  5. Click Apply to apply all changes to the configuration.
  6. Click restart required services, located at the top of the page.
Result
The Media Interface will be available when configuring a call agent, in the Configure Call Agent page in the Media Interface selection list.


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Configuring the wan_ip_trunk_ca Call Agent

Steps
  1. Go to SBC/Configuration.
  2. Select the Enable check box, located next to wan_ip_trunk_ca.
  3. In the Call Agent Configuration table, click next to wan_ip_trunk_ca.
  4. In the Configure Call Agent table, complete the following fields:
    1. From the Signaling Interface selection list, select uplink_s.
    2. From the Media Interface selection list, select uplink_m.
    3. Set the Peer Host to the IP address of the service provider server or FQDN.
  5. Click Save.
  6. Click Apply to apply all changes to the configuration.
Result
No will be displayed in the Config.Modified field, indicating that the configuration that was modified is now applied to the system. When the Mediatrix SBC will use the selected Call Agent for a communication, the selected parameters will be applied.


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Configuring the local_users_ca Call Agent

Steps
  1. Go to SBC/Configuration.
  2. Select the Enable check box, located next to local_users_ca.
  3. In the Call Agent Configuration table, click next to local_users_ca.
  4. In the Configure Call Agent table, complete the following fields:
    1. From the Signaling Interface selection list, select lan1_s.
    2. From the Media Interface selection list, select lan1_m.
    3. Set the Peer Network field to the LAN subnet (subnet/netmask length).
    4. You may also configure monitoring parameters.
  5. Click Save.
  6. Click Apply to apply all changes to the configuration.
Result
No will be displayed in the Config.Modified field, indicating that the configuration that was modified is now applied to the system. When the Mediatrix SBC will use the selected Call Agent for a communication, the selected parameters will be applied.


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Configuring the trunk_lines_ca Call Agent

Before you begin
A gateway must first be created and configured under SIP/Gateways.
Steps
  1. Go to SBC/Configuration.
  2. Select the Enable check box located next to trunk_lines_ca.
  3. In the Call Agent Configuration table, click next to trunk_lines_ca.
  4. In the Configure Call Agent table, complete the fields as follows:
    1. From the Gateway selection list, choose trunk_lines_gw.
    2. From the Signaling Interface selection list, choose loop_s .
    3. From the Media Interface selection list, select loop_m.
  5. Click Save.
  6. Click Apply to apply all changes to the configuration.
Result
No will be displayed in the Config.Modified field, indicating that the configuration that was modified is now applied to the system. When the Mediatrix SBC will use the selected Call Agent for a communication, the selected parameters will be applied.


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Importing Rulesets

Before you begin
Rulesets must be imported. The latest Ruleset package can be found on the https://media5.secure.force.com/supportportal (you will be required to supply a user name and password).
Context
This procedure is valid for Call Agent and Routing Rulesets.
Steps
  1. Go to Management/File.
    Note: Required Rulesets depend on the scenario being configured. Refer to the Call Agent and Routing Ruleset sections of the configuration notes for details on Rulesets needed to complete the configuration.
    Note: Step 2 is only required when importing the first Ruleset and if you are not using a secure connexion to access the Management Interface (http://).
  2. Click Activate unsecure file importation from the Web browser.
  3. From the Path field, select sbc/rulesets/.
  4. Click Browse, and navigate to the Ruleset you wish to import.
    Note: Ruleset file extension must be *.crs for Call Agent Rulesets or *.rrs for Routing Rulesets.
  5. Click Import.
Result
The imported Ruleset will appear in the Internal files table, with the selected path in front of the name. The Ruleset will be available in the tables of the SBC/Rulesets page.


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Associating Call Agent Rulesets to a Call Agent

Before you begin
Steps
  1. Go to SBC/Configuration.
    Note: Refer to the Call Agents section to identify which Rulesets are associated with the Call Agents used in this Use Case.
  2. From the Call Agent Configuration table, click located on the same row as the Call Agent to which you wish to associate a Ruleset.
  3. In the Call Agent Rulesets table, click .
  4. From the Name selection list, select a Ruleset.
  5. To add other Rulesets, click .
  6. Click Save.
  7. In the Configure Call Agent page, click Save.
  8. Click Apply to apply all changes to the configuration.
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Call Agent Rulesets

wan_ip_trunk_ca

  • bw_core_side_generic

local_users_ca

  • bw_local_reg_users_with_generic_survivability

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Associating Routing Rulesets to Your Configuration

Before you begin
Importing Rulesets must be completed for Routing Rulesets to be available.
Steps
  1. Go to SBC/Configuration
  2. In the Routing Rulesets table click to add the first route.
  3. From the Name selection list, select the Routing Ruleset you wish to apply to the configuration.
    Note: Refer to the Routing Rulesets section to identify the Rulesets that apply to this Use Case.
  4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 for each Routing Ruleset you wish to associate to your configuration.
  5. If necessary, in the Parameters field enter the required parameters for each route.
  6. Click Save.
  7. Click Apply to apply all changes to the configuration.
Result



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Routing Rulesets

  • bw_route_with_basic_local_survivability with the following parameters for short extension dialing:
    • LOCAL_EXT_PREFIX
    • EXT_DIGIT_LEN
  • local_users_to_trunk_lines_survivability
    • EXT_DIGIT_LEN

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Configuring the Call Agent Penalty Box

Steps
  1. Go to SBC/Configuration.
  2. Click next to the Call Agent you wish to configure.
  3. In the Configure Call Agent table, set the Keep-Alive field to 30.
  4. Set the Blacklisting Duration to 60.
  5. Click Save.
Result



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DGW Documentation

Mediatrix devices are supplied with an exhaustive set of documentation.

Mediatrix user documentation is available on the Media5 Documentation Portal.

Several types of documents were created to clearly present the information you are looking for. Our documentation includes:
  • Release notes: Generated at each GA release, this document includes the known and solved issues of the software. It also outlines the changes and the new features the release includes.
  • Configuration notes: These documents are created to facilitate the configuration of a specific use case. They address a configuration aspect we consider that most users will need to perform. However, in some cases, a configuration note is created after receiving a question from a customer. They provide standard step-by-step procedures detailing the values of the parameters to use. They provide a means of validation and present some conceptual information. The configuration notes are specifically created to guide the user through an aspect of the configuration.
  • Technical bulletins: These documents are created to facilitate the configuration of a specific technical action, such as performing a firmware upgrade.
  • Hardware installation guide: They provide the detailed procedure on how to safely and adequately install the unit. It provides information on card installation, cable connections, and how to access for the first time the Management interface.
  • User guide: The user guide explains how to customise to your needs the configuration of the unit. Although this document is task oriented, it provides conceptual information to help the user understand the purpose and impact of each task. The User Guide will provide information such as where and how TR-069 can be configured in the Management Interface, how to set firewalls, or how to use the CLI to configure parameters that are not available in the Management Interface.
  • Reference guide: This exhaustive document has been created for advanced users. It includes a description of all the parameters used by all the services of the Mediatrix units. You will find, for example, scripts to configure a specific parameter, notification messages sent by a service, or an action description used to create Rulesets. This document includes reference information such as a dictionary, and it does not include any step-by-step procedures.

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