Cisco 4G LTE and Cisco 4G LTE-Advanced

Network Interface Module Software

Configuration Guide
First Published: 2015-05-26
Last Updated: 2017-04-06

This document provides an overview of the software features and configuration information for Cisco 4G LTE and Cisco 4G LTE-Advanced
Network Interface Modules (NIMs) on the Cisco 4000 Series Integrated Services Router (ISR). Sections that are specific to a Cisco 4G LTE
NIM will be appropriately noted with SKU and modem type.

For further information Cisco 4G LTE NIM SKUs, faceplates, and LED descriptions, see the Cisco 4G LTE and Cisco 4G LTE-Advanced
Network Interface Module (NIM) Installation Guide.

Finding Feature Information

Your software release may not support all the features documented in this module. For the latest feature information and caveats, see the
release notes for your platform and software release. To find information about the features documented in this module, see Cisco 4G LTE
NIM Features, page 6.

Use Cisco Feature Navigator to find information about platform support and Cisco software image support. To access Cisco Feature
Navigator, go to http://www.cisco.com/go/cfn. An account on Cisco.com is not required.

Contents
 Overview of Cisco 4G LTE NIM, page 2

 Prerequisites for Configuring Cisco 4G LTE NIM, page 6

 Restrictions for Configuring Cisco 4G LTE NIM, page 6

 Features not supported in Cisco 4G LTE NIM, page 6

 Cisco 4G LTE NIM Features, page 6

 Configuring Cisco 4G LTE NIM, page 12

 Configuration Examples for Cisco 4G LTE NIM, page 42

 Upgrading the Modem Firmware, page 48

 SNMP MIBs, page 52

 Troubleshooting, page 53

 Additional References, page 57

Cisco Systems, Inc. www.cisco.com

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Overview of Cisco 4G LTE NIM

Overview of Cisco 4G LTE NIM

Cisco 4G LTE NIM addresses the modular 4G LTE cellular connectivity on the Cisco 4000 Series ISRs. This is the first wireless NIM,
though it is not the first wireless module in the ISR product line. The closest modular card to Cisco 4G LTE NIM is the Cisco EHWIC 4G
LTE, which accepts a single LTE modem. Cisco 4G LTE NIM is feature-compatible with Cisco EHWIC 4G LTE.

Cisco 4G LTE NIMs support the following 4G/3G modes:

 4G LTE—4G LTE mobile specification provides multi-megabit bandwidth, more efficient radio network, latency reduction, and
improved mobility. LTE solutions target new cellular networks. These networks initially support up to 100 Mb/s peak rates in the
downlink and up to 50 Mb/s peak rates in the uplink. The throughput of these networks is higher than the existing 3G networks

 3G Evolution High-Speed Packet Access (HSPA/HSPA+)—HSPA is a UMTS-based 3G network. It supports High-Speed Downlink
Packet Access (HSDPA) and High-Speed Uplink Packet Access (HSUPA) data for improved download and upload speeds. Evolution
High-Speed Packet Access (HSPA+) supports Multiple Input/Multiple Output (MIMO) antenna capability.

 3G Evolution-Data Optimized (EVDO or DOrA) Mode—EVDO is a 3G telecommunications standard for the wireless transmission
of data through radio signals, typically for broadband Internet access. DOrA refers to EVDO Rev-A. EVDO uses multiplexing
techniques including Code Division Multiple Access (CDMA), as well as Time Division Multiple Access (TDMA), to maximize both
individual users' throughput and the overall system throughput.

Table 1 describes the Cisco 4G LTE NIM SKUs.

Table 1 Cisco 4G LTE NIM SKUs

Cisco 4G LTE NIM Description Mode Operating Band

SKUs Region
NIM-4G-LTE-GA Cisco LTE 2.0 4G NIM for  LTE Global 800 MHz, 900 MHz. 1800 MHz,
NIM-4G-LTE-GA= global Wireless networks 2100 MHz, 2600 MHz
(Spare) (Europe, Australia and so on).
NIM-4G-LTE-GA++ 850 MHz, 900 MHz, 1900 MHz,
= (TAA Spare) This SKU is based on Sierra  HSPA+/UMTS 2100 MHz
Wireless MC7304 modem.
NIM-4G-LTE-NA Cisco LTE 2.0 4G NIM for  LTE North America 700 MHz. 1900 MHz, AWS
NIM-4G-LTE-NA= wireless networks in North (AT&T and
(Spare) America (AT& T and Canada). Canada) 850 MHz, 900 MHz, 1900 MHz
NIM-4G-LTE-NA++  HSPA+, UMTS
= (TAA Spare) This SKU is based on Sierra
Wireless MC7354 modem.
NIM-4G-LTE-VZ Cisco LTE 2.0 4G NIM for  LTE North America AWS, 700 MHz
NIM-4G-LTE-VZ= Verizon wireless networks. (Verizon)
(Spare)  EVDO Rev-A/ 0, 1, 10
NIM-4G-LTE-VZ++ This SKU is based on Sierra 1xRTT
= (TAA Spare) Wireless MC7350 modem.
NIM-4G-LTE-ST Cisco LTE 2.0 4G NIM for  LTE North America PCS 1900 MHz
NIM-4G-LTE-ST= Sprint wireless networks. (Sprint)
(Spare)  EVDO Rev-A/ 0, 1, 10
NIM-4G-LTE-ST++= This SKU is based on Sierra 1xRTT
(TAA Spare) Wireless MC7350 modem.

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Table 1 Cisco 4G LTE NIM SKUs (continued)

Cisco 4G LTE NIM Description Mode Operating Band

SKUs Region
NIM-4G-LTE-LA Cisco 4G LTE NIM module  LTE: FDD Latin America, LTE bands 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 18, 19, 21, 28,
(LTE 2.5) for LATAM/APAC Asia-Pacific 38, 39, 40, and 41
carriers.
 LTE: TDD FDD LTE 700 MHz (band 28), 850
This SKU is based on Sierra MHz (band 5 CLR), 850 MHz (bands
Wireless MC7430 modem.  DC-HSPA+, 18 and 19 Low), 900 MHz (band 8),
HSPA+, HSPA, 1500 MHz (band 21), 1800 MHz
UMTS (band 3), 2100 MHz (band 1), or 2600
MHz (band 7)
 TD-SCDMA
TDD LTE 1900 MHz (band 39), 2300
MHz (band 40), 2500 MHz (band 41),
or 2600 MHz (band 38)
NIM-LTEA-LA Cisco 4G LTE-Advanced NIM  LTE: FDD Latin America, LTE bands 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 18, 19, 21, 28,
module (LTE3.0) for Asia-Pacific 38, 39, 40, and 41
LATAM/APAC carriers.
 LTE: TDD FDD LTE 700 MHz (band 28), 850
This SKU is based on Sierra MHz (band 5 CLR), 850 MHz (bands
Wireless EM7430 modem.  DC-HSPA+,HSPA+ 18 and 19 Low), 900 MHz (band 8),
, HSPA,UMTS 1500 MHz (band 21), 1800 MHz
(band 3), 2100 MHz (band 1), or 2600
MHz (band 7)

TDD LTE 1900 MHz (band 39), 2300

MHz (band 40), 2500 MHz (band 41),
or 2600 MHz (band 38)

Carrier aggregation band

combinations:

1+(8,18,19,21); 3+(5,7,19,28);
7+(5,7,28); 19+21, 38+38,
39+39,40+40, and 41+41

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Table 1 Cisco 4G LTE NIM SKUs (continued)

Cisco 4G LTE NIM Description Mode Operating Band

SKUs Region
NIM-LTEA-EA Cisco 4G LTE-Advanced NIM  LTE: FDD European Union, LTE bands 1-5, 7, 12, 13, 20, 25, 26,
module (LTE3.0) for EU/NA North America 29, 30, and 41
carriers.
 LTE: TDD FDD LTE 700 MHz (band 12), 700
This SKU is based on Sierra MHz (band 29), 800 MHz (band 20),
Wireless EM7455 modem.  DC-HSPA+,HSPA+ 850 MHz (band 5 CLR), 850 MHz
, HSPA,UMTS (band 26 Low), 900 MHz (band 8),
1800 MHz (band 3), 1900 MHz (band
2), 1900 MHz (PCS band 25), 1700
MHz and 2100 MHz (band 4 AWS),
2100 MHz (band 1), 2300 MHz (band
30), or 2600 MHz (band 7)

TDD LTE 2500 MHz (band 41)

Carrier aggregation band

combinations:

1+8; 2+(2,5,12,13,29); 3+(7,20);

4+(4,5,12,13,29); 7+(7,20); 12+30,
5+30, and 41+41

Figure 1 explains the Cisco 4G LTE NIM packet core network architecture.

Figure 1 Cisco 4G LTE NIM Packet Core Network Architecture

HLR/HSS PCRF IP networks

Gr S6a SGi
S7

S4 SAE GW
(PDN GW and
S3 S11 Serving GW)
SGSN MME
S2a/b/c

S10
Gb Iu CP S12
S1 CP S1 UP

RNC

BSC
364572

BTS Node B eNode B

ISR 4000 Series
2G 3G LTE Non-3GPP access
with cellular NIM

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Gateways The Serving Gateway (SGW) routes and forwards user data packets, while also acting as the mobility anchor for the user
plane, and is the anchor for mobility between LTE and other 3GPP technologies. The Packet Data Network (PDN)
Gateway (PGW) provides connectivity from the User Equipment (UE) to external packet data networks by being the
point of exit and entry of traffic for the UE.

A UE may have simultaneous connectivity with more than one PGW for accessing multiple PDNs. The PGW performs
policy enforcement, packet filtering for each user, charging support, lawful interception, and packet screening. Another
key role of the PGW is to act as the anchor for mobility between 3GPP and non-3GPP technologies such as WiMAX and
3GPP2 (CDMA 1X and EvDO).

The System Architecture Evolution GW (SAE GW) is the entity that covers the PGW and SGW functionality in the
Evolved Packet Core (EPC).
RNC The Radio Network Controller (RNC) is responsible for controlling the Radio Access Network (RAN) that are connected
to it. The RNC carries out radio resource management and some of the mobility management functions and is the point
where encryption is done before user data is sent to and from the mobile. The RNC connects to the Circuit-Switched Core
Network through the Media Gateway (MGW).
BTS Base Transceiver Station.
BSC Base Station Controller.
SGSN Service GPRS Support Node.

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Prerequisites for Configuring Cisco 4G LTE NIM

Prerequisites for Configuring Cisco 4G LTE NIM

 If the signal is not good at the router, use the Cisco offered antenna accessories and extension cables to place the antenna away from
router in a better coverage area.

 You must have 4G LTE NIM network coverage where your router is physically placed. For a complete list of supported carriers, see
the product data sheet
http://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/products/collateral/routers/4000-series-integrated-services-routers-isr/datasheet-C78-734341.html.

 You must subscribe to a service plan with a wireless service provider and obtain a Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) card.

 You must install the SIM card before configuring the Cisco 4G LTE NIM or Cisco 4000 series router. For instructions on how to install
the SIM card, see the Configuring a SIM for Data Calls, page 20 for more information.

 The standalone antenna that supports GPS capabilities must be installed for the GPS feature to work. See the Cisco 4G Indoor/Outdoor
Active GPS Antenna (GPS-ACT-ANTM-SMA) document for installation information.

Restrictions for Configuring Cisco 4G LTE NIM

Follow these restrictions and usage guideline while configuring Cisco 4G LTE NIM:

 Currently, cellular networks support only user initiated bearer establishment.

 Due to the shared nature of wireless communications, the experienced throughput varies depending on the number of active users or
congestion in a given network.

 Cellular networks have higher latency compared to wired networks. Latency rates depend on the technology and carrier. Latency also
depends on the signal conditions and can be higher because of network congestion.

 Public Land Mobile Network (PLMN) selection feature is not supported.

 Any restrictions that are part of the terms of service from your carrier.

 SMS—Only one text message up to 160 characters to one recipient at a time is supported. Larger texts are automatically truncated to
the proper size before being sent.

 It is strongly recommended that you configure SNMP V3 with authentication/privacy when implementing SNMP SET operation.

Features not supported in Cisco 4G LTE NIM

Cisco 4G LTE NIMs do not support the following Cisco IOS features:

 TTY support/ Line

 NEMO

 Chat scripts

 External Dialer

Cisco 4G LTE NIM Features

Cisco 4G LTE NIMs support the following major features:

 Global Positioning System (GPS) and National Marine Electronics Association (NMEA) streaming

 Short Message Service (SMS)

 3G/4G Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) MIB

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 Virtual diagnostic monitoring

 Mobile Equipment Personalization (MEP) lock and unlock capabilities

 SIM lock and unlock capabilities

4G GPS and NMEA

Effective with Cisco IOS Release 15.3(3)M and later releases, the Global Positioning System (GPS) feature is enabled by default on the
supported 4G LTE ISRs and Cisco 4G LTE NIMs to provide the geographical location. Both GPS and NMEA features must be configured
for GPS coordinates to be obtained.

Active GPS is supported on the SubMiniature version A (SMA) port. Active GPS antenna is supported only in the standalone mode. An
Active GPS antenna includes a built-in Low-Noise Amplifier that provides sufficient gain to overcome coaxial cable losses while providing
the proper signal level to the GPS receiver. Active GPS antennae require power from the GPS receiver SMA port to operate. See the
“Example: Connecting to a Server Hosting a GPS Application” section on page 7 for more information.

National Marine Electronics Association (NMEA) streams GPS data either from a 4G LTE NIM through a virtual COM port and a TCP/IP
Ethernet connection to any marine device (such as a Windows-based PC) that runs a commercially available GPS-based application.

The following GPS and NMEA features are supported on the Cisco 4G LTE NIMs. Objects in the CISCO-WAN-3G-MIB supports GPS and
NMEA features.

Note: Assisted GPS mode is not supported.

 GPS standalone mode (satellite-based GPS).

 Cisco IOS CLI display coordinates.

 Virtual and physical serial ports can export NMEA-formatted GPS data.

 External application displays router map location.

 The Cisco 4G LTE NIMs only support NMEA over IP.

For instructions on setting up the GPS antenna, see the Cisco 4G Indoor/Outdoor Active GPS Antenna (GPS-ACT-ANTM-SMA) document.

Example: Connecting to a Server Hosting a GPS Application

You can feed the NMEA data to a remote server that hosts the GPS application. The server can be connected to the router either directly
using an Ethernet cable or through a LAN or WAN network. If the application supports serial port, run a serial port emulation program to
create a virtual serial port over the LAN or WAN connection.

Note: Microsoft Streets & Trips is a licensed software that you can download from the Microsoft website.

To connect a Cisco 4G LTE NIM through IP to a PC running Microsoft Streets & Trips, perform the following steps:

1. Connect the PC to the router using an Ethernet cable.

2. Ensure that the PC and router can ping.

3. Launch the serial port redirector on the PC.

4. Create a virtual serial port that connects to the NMEA port on the router.

5. Launch Microsoft Streets & Trips on your PC.

6. Select the GPS Menu.

7. Click Start Tracking.

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8. If you have acquired a location fix from the show cellular gps command output on the router, the current location is plotted on the
graph, and a reddish brown dotted cursor with a circle around it is seen on the map.

Note: If you have not acquired a location fix, the Microsoft application times out and disconnects.

Dual SIM Card

Dual SIM card allows SIMs to be active in either slot. Dual SIM card is supported only on NIM-LTEA-LA (EM7430) and NIM-LTEA-EA
(EM74550).

SIM card primary slot is selected when router boots up or when NIM reloads. The default slot is 0. If SIM card is not present in the primary
slot, select the alternative slot if SIM card is present.

controller cellular 0/x/0

lte sim primary slot <slot#>

If the active SIM card loses connectivity to the network a failover to the alternative SIM card slot occurs.

Auto SIM
Auto-SIM is supported in Sierra wireless firmware Ver 02.20.03.

A new CLI is added in the cellular controller to enable/disable Auto-SIM.

The modem in Auto-SIM mode selects the right carrier firmware after a SIM slot switch and an automatic modem reset. Auto-SIM is
supported on NIM-4G-LTE-LA (MC7430), NIM-LTEA-LA (EM7430), and NIM-LTEA-EA (EM7455). During bootup, if the Auto-SIM
configuration on the modem doesn’t match to the IOS configuration, the corresponding Auto-SIM or manual mode is pushed to the modem.

After an Auto-SIM configuration change, the modem is automatically reset; the default is “auto-sim” enabled:

controller cellular 0/x/0

[no] lte firmware auto-sim

If Auto-SIM is disabled and the modem is in manual mode, select a carrier with a new exec CLI:

cellular lte firmware-activate <firmware-index>

Enable/Disable Auto-SIM:

(config)#controller cellular0/1/0
(config)# [no] lte sim firmware auto-sim ß default is auto-sim enabled

Manual mode:

controller cellular0/1/0
no lte sim firmware auto-sim

The following CLI shows the firmware-index of the carrier in the modem:

show cellular 0/x/0 firmware

Dying-Gasp
The hardware/software feature is supported on only NIM-LTEA-LA (EM7430) and NIM-LTEA-EA (EM74550). An additional daughter
card is attached to NIM; this daughter card which can provide standby power to modem for 600 ms. Dying-Gasp SMS and destination is
preconfigured through the CLI. On detecting power loss to NIM, the modem is triggered to send preconfigured SMS.

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Triggers
 Router power loss

 Module Reload

 Module stop or Router crash

Configuring Dying-Gasp

DETAILED STEPS
Command or Action Purpose
1. configure terminal Enters global configuration mode.

Example
Router# configure terminal
2. controller cellular Cellular-Interface-Number Enters controller mode for an interface.

Example
Router(config)# controller Cellular 1
3. lte dying-gasp sms send destination-number Enables dying-gasp on the NIM.
sms-message
sms-message—Maximum number of characters is
Example 160.
Router(config-controller)# lte dying-gasp sms send
[destination-number] [sms-message] destination-number is destination phone number

To disable dying-gasp use the “no” form of the

command. For example:
no lte dying-gasp sms send
[destination-number] [sms-message]
4. show cell Int/SubInt/Port dying-gasp Note: Reset the modem in order for changes to take
effect.
Example:
#show cell 0/1/0 dying-gasp
===========================
Dying-Gasp Information
===========================
Dying-Gasp Detach: Enabled
SMS: Enabled
SMS Message = testing for dg
Destination Number = 1234567891

Short Message Service (SMS) Capabilities

Cisco 4G LTE NIMs support receiving, transmitting, archiving, and deleting of SMS messages. This support includes the ability to view up
to 25 received texts, and archive more messages in a custom file location. SMS is supported on multiple carriers. Cisco 4G LTE NIMs also
have the capability to revert from LTE SMS to 3G and 2G SMS technology if necessary.

A sending device behind a Cisco 4G LTE NIM transmits an SMS text message over the 4G cellular link through cellular towers until it the
message reaches the recipient’s router, which then notifies the recipient device, such as a cell phone. The receiving device uses the same
process to return a reply to the sending device. Figure 2 describes the flow from a mobile device to a sending device. For SMS transmission
to work, end users must have a text-capable device, and optionally, a text plan. If end users do not have a text plan, standard SMS rates apply
to their text transmissions.

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Figure 2 SMS Network

Cellular

Local cell Receiving cell

tower tower

Cisco Router

Any Text capable

device

360566
User end

Using a SIM Card

Cisco 4G LTE NIMs needs an active SIM card provided by a service provider. The SIM cards are usually provided in an unlocked state so
that it can be used without a Personal Identification Number (PIN). If the SIM is unlocked, it can be inserted into a 4G LTE NIM and used
without an authorization code.

The SIM can be initially locked with a PIN code (4 to 8 digits s long) defined by the service provider. Contact your service provider for the
PIN code.

The SIM-Lock feature allows a SIM to be locked or unlocked with a PIN code so that it is used only in an authorized device. Perform the
SIM lock and unlock procedures using the Cisco IOS CLI through a console or Telnet/SSH to the ISR.

After the SIM is locked, it cannot initiate a call unless authentication is done using the same PIN. Authentication is done automatically by
Cisco IOS through configuration of the PIN. This mandatory configuration for automatic SIM authentication is done using the Cisco IOS
CLI as part of the router startup configuration.

After the Cisco IOS configuration is in place, the ISR can initiate an LTE connection. The ISR uses the configured PIN to authenticate prior
to the LTE connection. If the Cisco IOS PIN configuration is missing or if the PIN is incorrect, the SIM authentication will fail and the
connection will not be initiated.

If the locked SIM is moved to a different ISR or to another device, or if the 4G LTE NIM in which the locked SIM resides is moved to a
different 4G LTE NIM slot in the same ISR, the ISR configuration should be changed. The configuration is associated with the cellular
controller that is specific to an ISR 4G LTE NIM slot number. This will ensure that the SIM card will not be used in any unauthorized device,
or, if there are multiple 4G LTE NIMs in a single ISR, that the appropriate PIN is applied to each 4G LTE SIM. An authentication command
(with the same PIN used to lock the SIM) must be defined on the new device or on the new cellular controller slot to successfully initiate
the LTE connection.

The following procedures are used to configure a SIM:

 Locking and Unlocking a SIM Card Using a PIN Code, page 21

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 Applying a Modem Profile in a SIM Configuration, page 24

Caution: It is very important to use the correct PIN after it is configured. The SIM card will be blocked if the wrong PIN is entered
three consecutive times on a locked SIM during authentication or when trying to unlock a locked SIM.

You can unblock a blocked SIM card using the PUK code. Contact your service provider for the PUK code.

Use the cellular <slot> lte sim unblock <PUK code> <new PIN code> command to unblock the SIM.

Data Account Provisioning

One or more modem data profiles can be created to provision a modem on a 4G LTE NIM. An active wireless account with a service provider
with one or more (dual) SIM cards must be installed. The modem data profile is pre-configured on the modem.

The following tasks are used to verify the signal strength and service availability of the modem and to create, modify, and delete modem
data profiles:

 Verifying Modem Signal Strength and Service Availability, page 13

 Creating, Modifying, or Deleting Modem Data Profiles, page 14

IP Multimedia Subsystem Profiles

IP Multimedia Subsystem (IMS) profiles establish a session, and are a part of the modem configuration and are stored in the modem's
NVRAM. An IMS network is an access-independent and standard-based IP connectivity service that enables different types of multimedia
services to end users using common Internet-based protocols. See “Creating, Modifying, or Deleting Modem Data Profiles” section on
page 14, for more information.

Cisco 4G LTE NIM LEDs

Table 2 describes the LED behavior in NIM-4G-LTE-LA (MC7430).

Table 2 Cisco 4G LTE NIM-4G-LTE-LA (MC7430) LED Description

LED Color Description

EN Green (solid) Indicates powered on status and functioning normally.
Amber (solid) Indicates module has some type of failure.
Off Indicates module does not have power.
WWAN Green (solid) Indicates the modem is powered, associated, and authenticated but not
receiving or transmitting data.
Green (slow blinking) Indicates the modem is powered, but not associated or authenticated; still
searching for service.
Green (fast blinking) Indicates the modem is powered and is transmitting or receiving.
Amber (solid) Indicates the modem is reserved for future use.
Off Indicates the modem is in reset mode.
RSSI Green (solid) Indicates a high RSSI (greater than –69 dBm).
Blue (solid) Indicates medium RSSI (-89 to -69dBm).
Amber (solid) Indicates low RSSI (-99 to -89dBm).
Amber (blink) Indicates RSSI is below -100dBm.
Off Indicates no service detected.

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Table 2 Cisco 4G LTE NIM-4G-LTE-LA (MC7430) LED Description (continued)

LED Color Description

SERVICE Green (solid) Indicates 4G service is enabled (LTE).
Blue (solid) Indicates 3G service is enabled, e.g. EDVO, HSPA+.
Amber (solid) Indicates 2G service is enabled, e.g. 1xRTT, EDGE.
Off Indicates no service detected.
GPS Green (solid) Indicates GPS service is enabled.
Off Indicates the GPS is not active or not detected.

Table 3 describes the LED behavior in NIM-LTEA-LA (EM7430) and NIM-LTEA-EA (EM7455).

Table 3 NIM-LTEA-LA (EM7430) and NIM-LTEA-EA (EM7455) LED Description

LED Color Description

EN Green (solid) Indicates powered on status and functioning normally.
Amber (solid) Indicates module has some type of failure.
Off Indicates module does not have power.
SIM0 and SIM1 Green (solid) Indicates the modem is powered, associated, and authenticated but not
(LED) receiving or transmitting data.
Green (slow blinking, On 5sec, Indicates the modem is powered, but not associated or authenticated; still
Off 200ms) searching for service.
Green (fast blinking, On 400ms, Indicates the modem is powered and is transmitting or receiving.
Off 100ms)
Green (fast blinking, On 500ms, Indicates the modem is in low power mode. Modem radio is Off.
Off 500ms)
Green (very slow blinking, On Indicates the modem is receiving power, associated, and authenticated on a
500ms, Off 500ms, On 500ms, Off roaming network.
500ms, Off 30ms
Off Indicates the modem is in reset mode.
RSSI Green (one solid) Indicates RSSI is under –100dBm.
Green (two solid) Indicates low RSSI (-99 to -89dBm).
Green (three solid) Indicates medium RSSI (-89 to -69dBm).
Green (four solid) Indicates high RSSI (greater than -69dBm).
Off Indicates no service detected.
SERVICE Green (solid) Indicates 4G service is enabled (LTE).
Blue (solid) Indicates 3G service is enabled, e.g. EDVO, HSPA+.
Amber (solid) Indicates 2G service is enabled, e.g. 1xRTT, EDGE.
Off Indicates no service detected.
GPS Green (solid) Indicates GPS service is enabled.
Off Indicates the GPS is not active or not detected.

Configuring Cisco 4G LTE NIM

Note: For Cisco 4G LTE NIMs, the numbering for slot 0, wic 0, and port 0 is 0/1/0 for all commands.

 Verifying Modem Signal Strength and Service Availability, page 13

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 Creating, Modifying, or Deleting Modem Data Profiles, page 14

 Multiple PDN Contexts, page 18

 Configuring a SIM for Data Calls, page 20

 Data Call Setup, page 24

 Enabling 4G GPS and NMEA Data Streaming, page 28

 Configuring 4G SMS Messaging, page 30

 Configuring Modem DM Log Collection, page 32

 Enabling Modem Crashdump Collection, page 34

 Displaying Modem Log Error and Dump Information, page 35

 Configuration Examples for Cisco 4G LTE NIM, page 36

 Verifying the Cisco 4G LTE NIM Configuration, page 39

Verifying Modem Signal Strength and Service Availability

Note: For the Cisco 4G LTE NIM, the unit argument identifies the router slot, WIC slot, and port separated by slashes (0/1/0).

SUMMARY STEPS
1. show cellular unit network

2. show cellular unit radio

3. show cellular unit profile

4. show cellular unit security

5. show cellular unit all

DETAILED STEPS
Command or Action Purpose
1. show cellular unit network Displays information about the carrier network, cell
site, and available service.
Example
Router# show cellular 0/1/0 network
2. show cellular unit radio Shows the radio signal strength.

Example Note: The RSSI should be better than –90 dBm for
Router# show cellular 0/1/0 radio steady and reliable connection.

3. show cellular unit profile Shows information about the modem data profiles
created.
Example
Router# show cellular 0/1/0 profile
4. show cellular unit security Shows the security information for the modem, such
as SIM and modem lock status.
Example
Router# show cellular 0/1/0 security
5. show cellular unit all Shows consolidated information about the modem,
profiles created, radio signal strength, network
Example security, and so on.
Router# show cellular 0/1/0 all

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Creating, Modifying, or Deleting Modem Data Profiles

You can create multiple profiles on Cisco 4G LTE NIMs. We support only 7300 based modems for the Cisco 4G LTE NIMs. The following
are the default Internet profile numbers for some of the modems:

 MC7304—Profile 1

 MC7350—Both Profile 1 and Profile 3

 MC7354—Profile 1

For information on supported modems on each SKU, see Table 1, Table 2, Table 3 and Table 4.

Usage Guidelines for Creating, Modifying, or Deleting Data Profiles

Follow these guidelines while you configure a data profile:

 In most cases, you do not have to make any profile-related changes if your modem comes with a data profile, for instance, AT&T, Sprint
and Verizon.

 If any profile parameter changes are required for a connection type, the changes will most likely be carried out in the default profiles.

 To configure different profile types and use them for a different connection, you can create separate profiles with different parameters
(for instance, APN names). Note that only one profile is active at a given time.

 Use the show cellular <> profile command to view the data profile. An asterisk(*) is displayed against the data profile.

 The data profile is used to set up a data call. If you want to use a different profile, that profile needs to be made the default one. Use
the lte sim data-profile number command to change the default profile.

 To verify the completed sets of 3GPP and 3GPP2 profiles, enable the debug cellular <0/x/0> message profile command and then enter
the show cellular 0 profile command. This debug command is applicable for 4G LTE NIM SKUs.

Note: For the 4G LTE NIM, the unit argument identifies the router slot, WIC slot, and port separated by slashes (0/1/0).

SUMMARY STEPS
1. cellular unit lte profile [create | delete] profile-number [apn [authentication [username password [bearer-type]]]]

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DETAILED STEPS
Command or Action Purpose
Step 1 cellular unit lte profile [create | delete] Creates, modifies, or deletes a modem data profile in the
profile-number [apn [authentication [username privileged EXEC mode.
password [bearer-type]]]]
 The profile-number argument specifies the profile
Example number created for the modem. The maximum number
Router# cellular 0/1/0 lte profile create 2 apn.com of profiles that can be created for each modem is given
pap username pwd ipv4 as follows:

— MC7304—Up to 16 profiles

— MC7350—Up to 6 profiles

— MC7354—Up to 16 profiles

 (Optional) The apn argument specifies an Access Point

Name (APN) in the profile. An APN is provided by your
service provider. Only a single APN can be specified in
a single profile.

 (Optional) The authentication parameter specifies the

authentication type used. Acceptable parameters are
chap, none (no authentication), pap, and pap_chap
(PAP or CHAP authentication).

 (Optional) The username and password arguments are

given by a service provider.

 (Optional) The bearer-type parameter specifies the type

of data payload exchanged over the air link when the
packet data session is established with this profile.
Acceptable data type parameters are: ipv4, ipv6, and
ipv4v6 (IPv4 and IPv6).

Note: Entering this command results in the creation or

modification of both the 3GPP and 3GPP2 profiles with the
same parameters.

Note: The default data profile numbers for the various

modem SKUs are given as follows:

— MC7354, MC7304 – Profile 1

— MC7350– Profile 3

The data profile is displayed by using the show cellular unit

profile command with an asterisk(*).

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Configuration Examples
The following example shows how to change a default profile on Cisco 4G LTE NIM:

router(config-controller)# lte sim data-profile 2 attach-profile 1

router(config-controller)# end
router#
router# sh run
Building configuration...
controller Cellular 0/1/0
lte sim profile 2
router# ping 8.8.4.4 rep 10
Type escape sequence to abort.
Sending 10, 100-byte ICMP Echos to 8.8.4.4, timeout is 2 seconds:
!!!!!!!!!!
Success rate is 100 percent (10/10), round-trip min/avg/max = 284/364/600 ms
router#

The following example shows the output of the show cellular command:

router# show cellular 0/2/0 profile

Profile 1 = INACTIVE
--------
PDP Type = IPv4
Access Point Name (APN) = Broadband
Authentication = None

Profile 2 = INACTIVE
--------

Profile 16 = ACTIVE* **
--------
PDP Type = IPv4
PDP address = 10.207.206.25
Access Point Name (APN) = Broadband
Authentication = None
Primary DNS address = 172.26.38.1
Secondary DNS address = 172.26.38.2

* - Default profile
** - LTE attach profile
** - LTE attach profile

The following example shows the output of the show cellular command before you enable the debug command:

router# show cellular 0/1/0 profile

Profile 1 = INACTIVE **
--------
PDP Type = IPv6
Access Point Name (APN) = vzwims
Profile 2 = INACTIVE
--------
PDP Type = IPv4v6
Access Point Name (APN) = vzwadmin
Profile 3 = ACTIVE*
--------
PDP Type = IPv4v6
PDP address = 10.187.130.3
Access Point Name (APN) = VZWINTERNET
Primary DNS address = 198.224.173.135
Secondary DNS address = 198.224.174.135
Profile 4 = INACTIVE
--------
PDP Type = IPv4v6

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Access Point Name (APN) = vzwapp

* - Default profile /* Note

** - LTE attach profile /* note

The following example shows the output of the show cellular command after you enable the debug command:

router# debug cellular 0/1/0 messages profile

PROFILE_3GPP2 debugging is on
router#
router #show cellular 0/1/0 profile
Profile 1 = INACTIVE **
--------
PDP Type = IPv6
Access Point Name (APN) = vzwims
Profile 2 = INACTIVE
--------
PDP Type = IPv4v6
Access Point Name (APN) = vzwadmin
Profile 3 = ACTIVE*
--------
PDP Type = IPv4v6
PDP address = 10.187.130.3
Access Point Name (APN) = VZWINTERNET
Primary DNS address = 198.224.173.135
Secondary DNS address = 198.224.174.135
Profile 4 = INACTIVE
--------
PDP Type = IPv4v6
Access Point Name (APN) = vzwapp

3GPP2 Profiles:
==============
Profile 1 = INACTIVE
--------
PDN Type = IPv6
Access Point Name (APN) = vzwims
Profile 2 = INACTIVE
--------
PDN Type = IPv4v6
Access Point Name (APN) = vzwadmin
Profile 3 = INACTIVE*
--------
PDN Type = IPv4v6
Access Point Name (APN) = VZWINTERNET
Profile 4 = INACTIVE
--------
PDN Type = IPv4v6
Access Point Name (APN) = vzwapp

Profile 5 = INACTIVE
--------
PDN Type = IPv4v6
Access Point Name (APN) =
Profile 6 = INACTIVE
--------
PDN Type = IPv4v6
Access Point Name (APN) =
* - Default profile
** - LTE attach profile

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Multiple PDN Contexts

This feature enables router to connect to multiple (currently two) packet data networks. This allows users to enable different features
independently on each PDN. For instance, the first PDN can be used for public Internet access and the second one for VPN connectivity;
each PDN has its own set of IP addresses and QoS characteristics.

During the initialization of the router, two cellular interfaces corresponding to the two PDNs are created:

cellular 0/x/0 and cellular 0/x/1

These interfaces can be viewed as two logical interfaces using the same radio resources.

Here onwards, the interface cellular 0/x/0 is referred as the first PDN, and cellular 0/x/1 as the second PDN.

The first step, in bringing up the two PDNs, is applying the configuration on both the cellular interfaces and their corresponding lines, in
order to make two simultaneous data calls.

The next step is associating the data-bearer profile with its corresponding cellular interface or PDN. It is sufficient to associate the profile
for just the first PDN under the controller cellular configuration. Note that the second PDN assumes a profile that is just one above the profile
used for the first PDN. For example, if the first PDN uses profile 1, the second PDN uses profile 2 automatically when the call is initiated
for the second one.

After the interesting traffic is routed through these cellular interfaces, data calls are initiated and each interface is assigned its own IP and
DNS addresses provided by the cellular network. Note that both PDNs share radio resources. Therefore, any throughput measurement needs
to take into account the aggregate throughput on both PDNs, instead of just one.

Configuration Examples
The following example shows how to configure multiple PDN on Cisco 4G LTE NIM:

interface Cellular0/1/0
ip address negotiated
dialer in-band
dialer idle-timeout 0
dialer-group 1
no peer default ip address
routing dynamic
!
interface Cellular0/1/0
ip address negotiated
dialer in-band
dialer idle-timeout 0
dialer-group 1
!
ip route 141.141.141.141 255.255.255.255 Cellular1
ip route 192.169.187.254 255.255.255.255 Cellular0
!

The following show commands can be used to verify the status of the multiple PDN calls:

C800-router#sh cellular 0 profile

Profile 1 = ACTIVE* **
--------
PDP Type = IPv4
PDP address = 21.21.21.204
Access Point Name (APN) = basic
Authentication = None
Primary DNS address = 171.70.168.183
Secondary DNS address = 173.36.131.10
Profile 2 = ACTIVE
--------
PDP Type = IPv4
PDP address = 22.22.22.111
Access Point Name (APN) = mpdn

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Authentication = None
Primary DNS address = 171.70.168.183
Secondary DNS address = 173.36.131.10
Profile 3 = INACTIVE
--------PDP Type = IPv4
Access Point Name (APN) = aaaauth
Authentication = None
Profile 4 = INACTIVE
--------
PDP Type = IPv4
Access Point Name (APN) = basic2
Authentication = None
* - Default profile
** - LTE attach profile

Configured default profile for active SIM 0 is profile 1.

Router#show cellular 0/2/0 connection

Profile 1, Packet Session Status = INACTIVE
Profile 2, Packet Session Status = INACTIVE
Profile 3, Packet Session Status = INACTIVE
Profile 4, Packet Session Status = INACTIVE
Profile 5, Packet Session Status = INACTIVE
Profile 6, Packet Session Status = INACTIVE
Profile 7, Packet Session Status = INACTIVE
Profile 8, Packet Session Status = INACTIVE
Profile 9, Packet Session Status = INACTIVE
Profile 10, Packet Session Status = INACTIVE
Profile 11, Packet Session Status = INACTIVE
Profile 12, Packet Session Status = INACTIVE
Profile 13, Packet Session Status = INACTIVE
Profile 14, Packet Session Status = INACTIVE
Profile 15, Packet Session Status = INACTIVE
Profile 16, Packet Session Status = ACTIVE
Cellular0/2/0:
Data Transmitted = 4070941 bytes, Received = 178728669 bytes
IP address = 10.207.206.25
Primary DNS address = 172.26.38.1
Secondary DNS address = 172.26.38.2
Router#

Router#show ip interface brief

Interface IP-Address OK? Method Status Protocol
GigabitEthernet0/0/0 10.1.0.254 YES NVRAM up up
GigabitEthernet0/0/1 172.19.151.180 YES TFTP administratively down down
Cellular0/2/0 10.207.206.25 YES IPCP up up
Cellular0/2/1 unassigned YES NVRAM administratively down down
GigabitEthernet0 unassigned YES NVRAM up up
Tunnel1 80.1.1.1 YES NVRAM up down
Vlan1 unassigned YES NVRAM up down
Router#

Router#show ip dns view

DNS View default parameters:
DNS Resolver settings:
Domain lookup is enabled
Default domain name:
Domain search list:
Domain name-servers:
8.8.8.8
172.26.38.1
172.26.38.2
DNS Server settings:
Forwarding of queries is enabled
Forwarder addresses:
Router#

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C800-router#sh cellular 0 connection

Profile 1, Packet Session Status = ACTIVE
Cellular0:
Data Transmitted = 600 bytes, Received = 500 bytes
IP address = 21.21.21.204
Primary DNS address = 171.70.168.183
Secondary DNS address = 173.36.131.10
Profile 2, Packet Session Status = ACTIVE
Cellular1:
Data Transmitted = 1800 bytes, Received = 1800 bytes
IP address = 22.22.22.111
Primary DNS address = 171.70.168.183
Secondary DNS address = 173.36.131.10
Profile 3, Packet Session Status = INACTIVE
Profile 4, Packet Session Status = INACTIVE
Profile 5, Packet Session Status = INACTIVE
Profile 6, Packet Session Status = INACTIVE
Profile 7, Packet Session Status = INACTIVE
Profile 8, Packet Session Status = INACTIVE
Profile 9, Packet Session Status = INACTIVE
Profile 10, Packet Session Status = INACTIVE
Profile 11, Packet Session Status = INACTIVE
Profile 12, Packet Session Status = INACTIVE
Profile 13, Packet Session Status = INACTIVE
Profile 14, Packet Session Status = INACTIVE
Profile 15, Packet Session Status = INACTIVE
Profile 16, Packet Session Status = INACTIVE

C800-router#sh ip interface brief

Interface IP-Address OK? Method Status Protocol
Cellular0 21.21.21.204 YES IPCP up up
Cellular1 22.22.22.111 YES IPCP up up
FastEthernet0 unassigned YES unset up up
FastEthernet1 unassigned YES unset down down
FastEthernet2 unassigned YES unset down down
FastEthernet3 unassigned YES unset down down
GigabitEthernet0 unassigned YES NVRAM down down
Loopback0 1.1.1.1 YES NVRAM up up
Serial0 unassigned YES NVRAM administratively down down
Vlan1 5.13.1.22 YES NVRAM up up
Vlan2 72.119.152.9 YES NVRAM down down

Configuring a SIM for Data Calls

 Locking and Unlocking a SIM Card Using a PIN Code, page 21

 Changing the PIN Code, page 21

 Verifying the Security Information of a Modem, page 21

 Configuring Automatic Authentication for a Locked SIM, page 22

 Configuring an Encrypted PIN for a SIM, page 22

 Applying a Modem Profile in a SIM Configuration, page 24

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Locking and Unlocking a SIM Card Using a PIN Code

Perform this task to lock or unlock a SIM card given by your service provider.

Caution: The SIM card gets blocked if the wrong PIN is entered three consecutive times. Make sure you enter the correct PIN the
SIM is configured with. If your SIM card gets blocked, contact your service provider for a PUK code. Using the PUK code, you can
unblock the SIM card.

Note: For the Cisco 4G LTE NIM, the unit argument identifies the router slot, WIC slot, and port separated by slashes (0/1/0).

SUMMARY STEPS
1. cellular unit lte sim {lock | unlock} pin

DETAILED STEPS
Command or Action Purpose
1. cellular unit lte sim {lock | unlock} pin Locks or unlocks the SIM card using a PIN code.

Example  pin—A code (4 to 8 digits long) provided by your

Router# cellular 0/1/0 lte sim lock 1111 carrier to lock or unlock the SIM card.

Changing the PIN Code

Perform this task to change the PIN code of a SIM.

Note: For the 4G LTE NIM, the unit argument identifies the router slot, WIC slot, and port separated by slashes (0/1/0).

SUMMARY STEPS
1. cellular unit lte sim change-pin pin new-pin

DETAILED STEPS
Command or Action Purpose
1. cellular unit lte sim change-pin pin new-pin Changes the assigned PIN code. SIM should be in locked
state when the PIN is being changed.
Example
Router# cellular 0/1/0 lte sim change-pin 1111 1234

Verifying the Security Information of a Modem

Perform this task to verify the security information of a modem.

Note: For the Cisco 4G LTE NIM, the unit argument identifies the router slot, WIC slot, and port separated by slashes (0/1/0).

SUMMARY STEPS
1. show cellular unit security

DETAILED STEPS
Command or Action Purpose
1. show cellular unit security Shows the security information of the modem, including the
SIM lock status.
Example
Router# show cellular 0/1/0 security

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Configuring Automatic Authentication for a Locked SIM

An unencrypted PIN can be configured to activate the Card Holder Verification (CHV1) code that authenticates a modem.

Caution: The SIM card gets blocked if the wrong PIN is entered three consecutive times. Make sure you enter the correct PIN the
SIM is configured with. If your SIM card gets blocked, contact your service provider for a PUK code.

Note: Follow these procedures when using an unencrypted Level 0 PIN to configure CHV1. For instructions on how to configure CHV1
using an encrypted Level 7 PIN, see the “Configuring an Encrypted PIN for a SIM” section on page 22.

Note: A SIM should be locked for SIM authentication to work. To verify the SIM’s status, use the show cellular unit security command.

Note: For the 4G LTE NIM, the unit argument identifies the router slot, WIC slot, and port separated by slashes (0/1/0).

SUMMARY STEPS
1. configure terminal

2. controller cellular unit

3. lte sim authenticate 0 pin

DETAILED STEPS
Command or Action Purpose
1. configure terminal Enters global configuration mode.

Example
Router# configure terminal
2. controller cellular unit Enters the cellular controller configuration mode.

Example
Router(config)# controller cellular 0//1/0
3. lte sim authenticate 0 pin Authenticates the SIM CHV1 code by using an unencrypted
(0) keyword and PIN. This PIN is sent to the modem for
authentication with each subsequent LTE connection. If
authentication passes based on the configured PIN, the data
call is allowed. If authentication fails, the modem does not
initiate the data call.

Note: This command is valid only when an unencrypted PIN

is used. To configure CHV1 code using an encrypted PIN,
see the “Configuring an Encrypted PIN for a SIM” section on
page 22.

Configuring an Encrypted PIN for a SIM

To configure an encrypted PIN, the scrambled value of the PIN must be obtained. To get the scrambled Level 7 PIN and to configure the
SIM CHV1 code for verification using this encrypted PIN, enter the following commands in the EXEC mode.

Note: When obtaining the encrypted PIN for a SIM, a username and password are created by configuring password encryption, defining
the username and associated password, copying the resulting scrambled password, and using this scrambled password in the SIM
authentication command. After the scrambled PIN has been obtained and used in SIM authentication, the username created can be deleted
from the Cisco IOS configuration.

Note: A SIM should be locked for SIM authentication to work. To verify the SIM’s status, use the show cellular unit security command.

Note: For the Cisco 4G LTE NIM, the unit argument identifies the router slot, WIC slot, and port separated by slashes (0/1/0).

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SUMMARY STEPS
1. configure terminal

2. service password-encryption

3. username name privilege 0 password pin

4. do show run | i name

5. controller cellular unit

6. lte sim authenticate {0 | 7} pin

7. exit

8. no username name

9. no service password-encryption

DETAILED STEPS
Command or Action Purpose
1. configure terminal Enters global configuration mode.

Example
Router# configure terminal
2. service password-encryption Enables password encryption.

Example
Router(config)# service password-encryption
3. username name privilege 0 password pin Creates username and password.

Example  name—Specifies the username.

Router(config)# username SIM privilege 0 password
1111  pin—Specifies the four- to eight-digit PIN code.
4. do show run | i name Shows the username configuration line with the encrypted
level 7 PIN for the username (user “SIM” in the example
Example shown).
Router(config)# do show run | i SIM
Copy the scrambled password (as the PIN).
5. controller cellular unit Enters the cellular controller configuration mode.

Example
Router(config)# controller cellular 0/1/0
6. lte sim authenticate {0 | 7} pin Authenticates the SIM CHV1 code by using the encrypted
keyword 7 and the scrambled PIN. The PIN is sent to the
modem for authentication with each subsequent LTE
connection. If authentication passes based on the configured
PIN, the data call is allowed. If authentication fails, the
modem does not initiate the data call.
7. exit (Optional) Exits the cellular controller configuration mode.

Example
Router(config-controller)# exit

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Command or Action Purpose

8. no username name (Optional) Removes the username and password.

Example
Router(config)# no username SIM
9. no service password-encryption (Optional) Disables password encryption.

Example
Router(config)# no service password-encryption

Applying a Modem Profile in a SIM Configuration

SUMMARY STEPS
1. configure terminal

2. controller cellular unit

3. lte sim data-profile number attach-profile number

DETAILED STEPS
Command or Action Purpose
1. configure terminal Enters the global configuration mode.

Example
Router# configure terminal
2. controller cellular unit Enters the cellular controller configuration mode.

Example
Router(config)# controller cellular 0/1/0
3. lte sim data-profile number attach-profile number Applies the configured profile number to the SIM and its slot
number. The default (primary) slot is 0.

The attach profile is the profile used by the modem to attach

to the LTE network.

The data profile is the profile used to send and receive data
over the cellular network.

Data Call Setup

To set up a data call, use the following procedures:

 Configuring the Cellular Interface, page 25

 Configuring DDR, page 26

Figure 3 shows a typical data call setup.

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Figure 3 Data Call Setup with Cisco 4G LTE NIM

SDK/API Embedded
User(s) IOS Data Call Setup Network
Modem

LTE Default Data Bearer

IP Address
Obtained
User Data Transmit/Receive

343308
Router Carrier Network

Configuring the Cellular Interface

To configure the cellular interface, enter the following commands starting in EXEC mode.

Note: For the Cisco 4G LTE NIM, the unit argument identifies the router slot, WIC slot, and port separated by slashes (0/1/0).

SUMMARY STEPS
1. configure terminal

2. interface cellular unit

3. ip address negotiated

4. dialer in-band

5. dialer-group group-number

6. exit

7. ip route network-number network-mask {ip-address | interface} [administrative distance] [name name]

8. dialer-list dialer-group protocol protocol-name {permit | deny | list access-list-number | access-group}

DETAILED STEPS
Command or Action Purpose
1. configure terminal Enters global configuration mode.

Example
Router# configure terminal
2. interface cellular unit Specifies the cellular interface.

Example
Router(config)# interface cellular 0/1/0
3. ip address negotiated Specifies that the IP address for a particular interface is
dynamically obtained.
Example
Router(config-if)# ip address negotiated

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Command or Action Purpose

4. dialer in-band Enables DDR and configures the specified serial interface to
use in-band dialing.
Example
Router(config-if)# dialer in-band
5. dialer-group group-number Specifies the number of the dialer access group to which the
specific interface belongs.
Example
Router(config-if)# dialer-group 1
6. exit Enters the global configuration mode.

Example
Router(config-if)# exit
7. ip route network-number network-mask Establishes a floating static route with the configured
{ip-address | interface} [administrative distance] administrative distance through the specified interface.
[name name]
Note: A higher administrative distance should be configured
Example for the route through the backup interface so that it is used
Router(config)# ip route 209.165.200.225 only when the primary interface is down.
255.255.255.224 cellular 0/1/0
8. dialer-list dialer-group protocol protocol-name Creates a dialer list for traffic of interest and permits access
{permit | deny | list access-list-number | to an entire protocol.
access-group}

Example
Router(config)# dialer-list 1 protocol ip list 1

Note: If a tunnel interface is configured with ip unnumbered cellular 0/1/0, it is necessary to configure the actual static IP address under
the cellular interface, in place of ip address negotiated.

Configuring DDR
To configure DDR for the cellular interface, enter the following commands starting in EXEC mode.
Note: For the Cisco 4G LTE NIM, the unit argument identifies the router slot, WIC slot, and port separated by slashes (0/1/0).

SUMMARY STEPS
1. configure terminal

2. interface cellular unit

3. ip address negotiated

4. dialer in-band

5. dialer pool-member number

6. ip address negotiated

7. dialer pool number

8. dialer idle-timeout seconds

9. dialer-group group-number

10. exit

11. dialer-list dialer-group protocol protocol-name {permit | deny | list access-list-number | access-group}

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12. access-list access-list-number permit ip-source-address

DETAILED STEPS
Command or Action Purpose
1. configure terminal Enters global configuration mode.

Example
Router# configure terminal
2. interface cellular unit Specifies the cellular interface.

Example
Router(config)# interface cellular 0/1/0
3. ip address negotiated Specifies that the IP address for a particular interface is
dynamically obtained.
Example
Router(config-if)# ip address negotiated
4. dialer in-band Enables DDR and configures the specified serial interface to
use in-band dialing.
Example
Router(config-if)# dialer in-band
5. dialer pool-member number Specifies the number of a dialer profile’s dialing pool to
which the specific interface belongs.
Example:
Router(config-if)# dialer pool-member 1
6. ip address negotiated Specifies that the IP address for a particular interface is
dynamically obtained.
Example:
Router(config-if)# ip address negotiated
7. dialer pool number Specifies the number of a dialing pool that the dialer interface
can use to connect to a specific destination subnetwork.
Example:
Router(config-if)# dialer pool 1
8. dialer idle-timeout seconds Specifies the duration of idle time, in seconds, after which a
line will be disconnected.
Example:
Router(config-if)# dialer idle-timeout 30
9. dialer-group group-number Specifies the number of the dialer access group to which the
specific interface belongs.
Example:
Router(config-if)# dialer-group 1
10. exit Enters the global configuration mode.

Example:
Router(config-if)# exit

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Command or Action Purpose

11. dialer-list dialer-group protocol protocol-name Creates a dialer list for traffic of interest and permits access
{permit | deny | list access-list-number | to an entire protocol.
access-group}

Example:
Router(config)# dialer-list 1 protocol ip list 1
12. access-list access-list-number permit Defines traffic of interest.
ip-source-address

Example:
Router(config)# access-list 1 permit any

Enabling 4G GPS and NMEA Data Streaming

GPS NMEA data streaming to external NMEA 2.0-compliant GPS plotter applications can be enabled on Cisco 4G LTE NIMs.

Note: For the Cisco 4G LTE NIM, the unit argument identifies the router slot, WIC slot, and the port, and is separated by slashes (0/1/0).

SUMMARY STEPS
1. configure terminal

2. controller cellular unit

3. (Optional) lte gps enable

4. lte gps mode standalone

5. lte gps nmea {ip | udp [source address][destination address][destination port]}

or
lte gps nmea

6. end

7. show cellular unit gps

8. show cellular unit gps detail

9. show running

DETAILED STEPS
Command Description
1. configure terminal Enters the configuration mode.

Example:
Router# configure terminal
2. controller cellular unit Enters the controller cellular configuration mode.

Example:
Router(config)# controller cellular 0/1/0
3. lte gps enable (Optional) GPS is enabled by default. Use this command to
enable the GPS feature if GPS has been disabled for any
Example: reason.
Router(config-controller)# lte gps enable

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Command Description
4. lte gps mode standalone Enables the standalone GPS mode.

Example:
Router(config-controller)# lte gps mode standalone
5. lte gps nmea {ip | udp [source address][destination Enables NMEA.
address][destination port]}
or Cisco 4G LTE 4G LTE NIMs support only IP NMEA.
lte gps nmea Therefore, the IP interface and serial interface options are
unavailable.
Example:
Router(config-controller)# lte gps nmea ip
6. end Exits the controller configuration mode and returns to the
privileged EXEC mode.
Example:
Router(config-controller)# end
7. show cellular unit gps Displays a summary of the following GPS data:

Example:  GPS state information (GPS disabled, GPS acquiring,

Router# show cellular 0/1/0 gps GPS enabled)

GPS Info  GPS mode configured (standalone)

-------------
GPS Feature: enabled  GPS location and timestamp information
GPS Port Selected: DIV port
GPS State: GPS enabled  GPS satellite information
GPS Mode Configured: standalone
Last Location Fix Error: Offline [0x0]  GPS feature (enabled or disabled)
GPS Error Count: 13
Latitude: 37 Deg 24 Min 58 Sec North  GPS port selected (Dedicated GPS and GPS port with
Longitude: 121 Deg 55 Min 7 Sec West voltage-no-bias)
Timestamp (GMT): Thu Aug 15 14:23:35 2013

Fix type index: 0, Height: 15 m

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Command Description
8. show cellular unit gps detail Displays detailed GPS data.

Example:
Router# show cellular 0 gps detail
GPS Info
-------------
GPS Feature: enabled
GPS Port Selected: DIV port
GPS State: GPS enabled
GPS Mode Configured: standalone
Last Location Fix Error: Offline [0x0]
GPS Error Count: 71
Latitude: 37 Deg 24 Min 58 Sec North
Longitude: 121 Deg 55 Min 7 Sec West
Timestamp (GMT): Fri Aug 16 10:46:25 2013

Fix type index: 0, Height: 20 m

HDOP: 0.8, GPS Mode Used: standalone

Satellite Info
----------------
Satellite #1, elevation 18, azimuth 52, SNR 30 *
Satellite #4, elevation 13, azimuth 165, SNR 29 *
Satellite #7, elevation 3, azimuth 133, SNR 22
Satellite #8, elevation 33, azimuth 126, SNR 29 *
Satellite #9, elevation 33, azimuth 133, SNR 0 *
Satellite #11, elevation 4, azimuth 39, SNR 0
Satellite #15, elevation 29, azimuth 284, SNR 0 *
Satellite #17, elevation 84, azimuth 118, SNR 0 *
Satellite #26, elevation 38, azimuth 224, SNR 0
9. show running config Shows the output of the configuration.

Example:
Router# show running config

!
controller Cellular 0/1/0
lte gps mode standalone
lte gps nmea ip
!

Configuring 4G SMS Messaging

Note: In the context of an Cisco 4G LTE NIM, the unit argument identifies the router slot, WIC slot, and the port, and is separated by slashes
(0/1/0).

SUMMARY STEPS
1. configure terminal

2. controller cellular unit

3. lte sms archive path FTP-URL

4. cellular unit lte sms view {all | ID | summary}

5. end

6. show cellular unit sms

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7. cellular unit lte sms send number

8. cellular unit lte sms delete [all | id]

DETAILED STEPS
Command Description
1. configure terminal Enters the configuration mode.

Example:
Router# configure terminal
2. controller cellular unit Enters the controller cellular configuration mode.

Example:
Router(config)# controller cellular 0/1/0
3. lte sms archive path FTP-URL Specifies an FTP server folder path to send all the incoming
and outgoing SMS messages. After the folder path is
Example: identified, it is appended automatically with outbox and
Router(config-controller)# lte sms archive path inbox folders for the path to which SMS messages are sent
ftp://username:[email protected]/SMS-LTE and received, for example:

ftp://172.25.211.175/SMS-LTE/outbox

ftp://172.25.211.175/SMS-LTE/inbox
4. cellular unit lte sms view {all | ID | summary} Displays the message contents of incoming texts received by
a modem.
Example:
Router# cellular 0/1/0 lte sms view summary  all—Displays the message contents of up to 255
incoming text messages received by the modem.
ID FROM YY/MM/DD HR:MN:SC SIZE
CONTENT  ID—Displays the message contents for a specified ID
0 4442235525 12/05/29 10:50:13 137 (0-255) of an incoming text message.
Your entry last month has...
2 5553337777 13/08/01 10:24:56 5  summary—Displays a summary of the incoming text
First messages received by the modem.
3 5553337777 13/08/01 10:25:02 6
Second
5. end Exits the configuration mode and returns to the privileged
EXEC mode.
Example:
Router(config)# end

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Command Description
6. show cellular unit sms Displays all the information in the text messages sent and
received. Message information includes text messages sent
Example: successfully, received, archived, and messages pending to be
Router# show cellular 0/1/0 sms sent. LTE-specific information on errors in case of a FAILED
Incoming Message Information attempt may also be displayed.
----------------------------
SMS stored in modem = 20
SMS archived since booting up = 0
Total SMS deleted since booting up = 0
Storage records allocated = 25
Storage records used = 20
Number of callbacks triggered by SMS = 0
Number of successful archive since booting up = 0
Number of failed archive since booting up = 0

Outgoing Message Information

----------------------------
Total SMS sent successfully = 0
Total SMS send failure = 0
Number of outgoing SMS pending = 0
Number of successful archive since booting up = 0
Number of failed archive since booting up = 0
Last Outgoing SMS Status = SUCCESS
Copy-to-SIM Status = 0x0
Send-to-Network Status = 0x0
Report-Outgoing-Message-Number:
Reference Number = 0
Result Code = 0x0
Diag Code = 0x0 0x0 0x0 0x0 0x0

SMS Archive URL = ftp://lab:[email protected]/outbox

7. cellular unit lte sms send number Enables a user to send a 4G LTE band SMS message to other
valid recipients, provided they have a text message plan. The
Example: number argument is the telephone number of the SMS
Router# cellular 0/1/0 lte sms send 15554443333 message recipient.

10-digit or 11-digit (phone) numbers are the proper

numerical format for sending a text. For example,
########## or 1##########. Seven digits are not
supported.
8. cellular unit lte sms delete [all | id] (Optional) Deletes one message ID or all of the stored
messages from memory.
Example:
Router# cellular 0/1/0 lte sms delete all

Configuring Modem DM Log Collection

Diagnostic Monitor (DM) is a Qualcomm proprietary protocol. Diagnostic software tools, such as Sierra Wireless SwiLog and Qualcomm
QXDM, are based on DM protocol. These tools can be used to capture data transactions between the modem and the network over the RF
interface, which makes them useful tools for troubleshooting 3G and 4G data connectivity or performance issues.

To configure DM log collection, enter the following commands, starting in privileged EXEC mode.

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SUMMARY STEPS
1. configure terminal

2. controller cellular slot/wic

3. {lte} modem dm-log {enable | filesize size | filter location:filename | output path URL | rotation | size log-size}

4. end

5. show cellular unit logs dm-log

DETAILED STEPS
Command or Action Purpose
1. configure terminal Enters global configuration mode.

Example:
Router# configure terminal
2. controller cellular slot/wic Enters cellular controller configuration mode.

Example:
Router(config)# controller cellular 0/1/0
3. {lte} modem dm-log {enable | filesize size | filter Configures DM logging for CDMA, GSM, or LTE modem.
location:filename | output path URL | rotation |
size log-size}  enable—Enables DM logging.

Example:  filesize size—Specifies the maximum log file size, in

Router(config-controller)# lte modem dm-log enable MB. Range is from 1 to 64. Default is 20.

 filter location:filename—Specifies the DM log filter

file location and filename. The following are the valid
values for the location parameter: flash0, flash1, flash,
usbflash, usbflash0, or usbflash1.

Note: If the DM log filter file is not specified, the generic

filter file, which comes with the diagnostic software tool, will
be used.

Note: The DM log filter file should be in SQF format.

 output path URL—Specifies the path where the DM

logging output files will be stored. The default path is
the router flash.

 rotation—Enables log rotation.

Note: The rotation option is only supported if the log files

are stored in the router flash or USB flash.

 size log-size—Specifies the maximum log size, in MB.

Range is from 0 to 1024. Default is 64.

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Command or Action Purpose

4. end Returns to privileged EXEC mode.

Example:
Router(config-controller)# end
5. show cellular unit logs dm-log (Optional) Displays DM log configuration and statistics.

Example:  unit—For HWIC, this is the router slot, WIC slot, and
Router# show cellular 0/1/0 logs dm-log port separated by slashes (for example, 0/1/0). For fixed
platform, this is the number 0.

Example
The following example shows how to specify the maximum log file size for CDMA:

Router(config-controller)# cdma modem dm-log filesize 8

The following example shows how to specify the filter file for GSM:

Router(config-controller)# gsm modem dm-log filter flash:SwiLogPlus_generic_filter_6.3.sqf

The following example shows how to specify the path where the DM log output files will be stored for LTE:

Router(config-controller)# lte modem dm-log output path ftp://@172.25.211.175/

The following example shows how to enable DM log rotation for CDMA:

Router(config-controller)# cdma modem dm-log rotation

The following example shows how to specify the maximum log size for GSM:

Router(config-controller)# gsm modem dm-log size 128

Enabling Modem Crashdump Collection

Modem crashdump collection is useful in debugging firmware crash. To collect crash data, the modem has to be pre-configured so that it
will stay in memdump mode after a crash. Memdump mode is a special boot-and-hold mode for the memdump utility to collect crash data.

For earlier releases the crashdump collection required the PC to be connected to the router using a USB cable or a special RJ45-USB cable
on a non-HSPA+7 3G HWIC.

As part of the 3G and 4G serviceability enhancement, the crashdump collection utility is integrated into Cisco IOS.

To enable modem crashdump collection, perform the following steps.

Note: The integrated modem crashdump collection feature is supported only on 3G HSPA and 4G LTE based SKUs.

Prerequisites
Ensure that the following prerequisites are met before attempting to enable crashdump logging:

 The modem needs to be provisioned for modem crashdump collection—it needs to be configured to operate in test mode. Contact Cisco
TAC for details.

 The modem should be in crash state. Run tests that will result in modem firmware crash. A “MODEM_DOWN” message on the router
console or syslog is indicative of modem firmware crash.

Note: After the modem firmware crashes, the modem is available for crashdump log collection only. Data calls cannot be made.

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SUMMARY STEPS
1. test {cell-host | cell-cwan} unit modem-crashdump {on location | off}

DETAILED STEPS
Command or Action Purpose
1. test {cell-host | cell-cwan} unit modem-crashdump Enables or disables modem crashdump collection.
{on location | off}
 cell-host—Keyword for fixed platform.
Example:
Router# test cell-host 0/2/0 modem-crashdump on  cell-cwan—Keyword for F35 NIM on a modular
local_uf platform.

 unit—For NIM, this is the router slot, WIC slot, and port
separated by slashes (for example, 0/2/0). For fixed
platform, this is the number 0.

 on—Enables crashdump log collection.

 location—Specifies the destination URL where the

modem crashdump logs will be stored.

 off—Disables crashdump log collection.

Example
The following example shows how to disable crashdump log collection for NIM on a modular platform:

Router# test cell-cwan 0/2/0 modem-crashdump off

The following example shows how to enable crashdump log collection on a fixed platform with the logs stored on an FTP server:

Router# test cell-cwan 0/2/0 modem-crashdump on local_uf

Displaying Modem Log Error and Dump Information

As part of the 3G serviceability enhancement in Cisco IOS Release 15.2(4)M2 and Cisco IOS Release 15.3(1)T, AT commands strings
(at!err and at!gcdump) can be sent to the modem using Cisco IOS CLI rather than setting up a reverse telnet session to the cellular modem
to obtain log error and dump information.

To obtain log error and dump information, perform the following steps.

Note: The modem log error and dump collection feature is supported only on 3G SKUs.

SUMMARY STEPS
1. show cellular unit log error

2. test cellular unit modem-error-clear

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DETAILED STEPS
Command or Action Purpose
1. show cellular unit log error Shows modem log error and dump information.

Example:
Router# show cellular 0/1/0 log error
2. test cellular unit modem-error-clear (Optional) Clears out the error and dump registers. By default,
error and dump registers are not cleared out after a read. This
Example: command changes the operation so that registers are cleared
Router# test cellular 0/1/0 modem-error-clear once they are read. As a result, the AT command strings are
changed to “at!errclr=–1” for CDMA and “at!err=0” for
GSM modems.

Configuration Examples for Cisco 4G LTE NIM

The following example shows how to configure Cisco 4G LTE NIM:

Router#show run
Router#show running-config
Building configuration...

Current configuration : 2991 bytes

!
! Last configuration change at 21:31:48 UTC Mon May 18 2015
!
version 15.5
service timestamps debug datetime msec
service timestamps log datetime msec
service internal
no platform punt-keepalive disable-kernel-core
platform shell
!
hostname 43xx
!
boot-start-marker
boot system flash bootflash:isr4300-universalk9.2015-05-15_18.57_rxuan.SSA.bin
boot-end-marker
!
!
vrf definition Mgmt-intf
!
address-family ipv4
exit-address-family
--More--
address-family ipv6
exit-address-family
!
logging buffered 10000000
no logging console
enable password lab
!
no aaa new-model
!
!
!
!
!
!
!
!

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!
!
!
!
!
ip host kawal 10.1.0.3
ip name-server 8.8.8.8

ip dhcp excluded-address 10.1.0.254

!
ip dhcp pool gsm105
network 10.1.0.0 255.255.0.0
default-router 10.1.0.254
dns-server 173.36.131.10
!
!
!
!
!
!
!
!
!
!
subscriber templating
!
multilink bundle-name authenticated
--More--
icense udi pid ISR4321/K9 sn FDO181701PZ
!
spanning-tree extend system-id
!
!
redundancy
mode none
!
!
!
!
controller Cellular 0/2/0
lte sim data-profile 16 attach-profile 16
lte gps mode standalone
lte gps nmea
lte modem dm-log output local-uf
lte modem dm-log filter flash:GSM_GPRS_EDGE_WCDMA_LTE_DATA_EVDO_SMS.sqf
lte modem dm-log rotation
lte modem link-recovery disable
--More--

nterface GigabitEthernet0/0/1
ip address 172.19.151.180 255.255.255.0
ip nat outside
shutdown
negotiation auto
!
interface Cellular0/2/0
ip address negotiated
ip nat outside
dialer in-band
dialer idle-timeout 0
dialer watch-group 1
dialer-group 1
pulse-time 1

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!
interface Cellular0/2/1
no ip address
shutdown
dialer in-band
pulse-time 1
!
interface GigabitEthernet0
vrf forwarding Mgmt-intf
no ip address
negotiation auto
!
interface Vlan1
no ip address
!
no ip nat service dns tcp
no ip nat service dns udp
ip nat inside source list 2 interface Cellular0/2/0 overload
ip forward-protocol nd
ip http server
no ip http secure-server
ip http max-connections 16
ip tftp source-interface GigabitEthernet0/0/1
ip dns server
ip route 0.0.0.0 0.0.0.0 Cellular0/2/0
ip route 0.0.0.0 0.0.0.0 GigabitEthernet0/0/1
ip route 223.255.254.252 255.255.255.255 1.3.0.1
ip route 223.255.254.254 255.255.255.255 1.3.0.1
!
!
access-list 2 permit 10.1.0.0 0.0.255.255
dialer watch-list 1 ip 8.8.8.8 255.255.255.255
dialer watch-list 2 ip 128.107.248.247 255.255.255.255
dialer-list 1 protocol ip permit
!
snmp-server community public RO
snmp-server community private RW
snmp-server community lab RW
snmp-server host 1.3.66.144 public
snmp-server manager
control-plane
!
!
line con 0
exec-timeout 0 0
stopbits 1
line aux 0
exec-timeout 0 0
stopbits 1
line vty 0 4
login
transport input all
!
!
end

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Verifying the Cisco 4G LTE NIM Configuration

You can verify the configuration by using the following show commands:

 show version, page 39

 show platform, page 40

 show interfaces, page 40

show version
router#show version
Cisco IOS XE Software, Version
BLD_V155_2_S_XE315_THROTTLE_LATEST_20150426_100031-std
Cisco IOS Software, ISR Software (X86_64_LINUX_IOSD-UNIVERSALK9-M),
Experimental Version 15.5(20150426:122654)
[v155_2_s_xe315_throttle-BLD-BLD_V155_2_S_XE315_THROTTLE_LATEST_20150426_10
0031-ios 191]
Copyright (c) 1986-2015 by Cisco Systems, Inc.
Compiled Sun 26-Apr-15 08:54 by mcpre

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accompanying the IOS-XE software, or the applicable URL provided on the flyer accompanying the IOS-XE
software.

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jaller-o2 uptime is 8 minutes

Uptime for this control processor is 9 minutes System returned to ROM by reload System image file is
"bootflash:isr4400-universalk9.BLD_V155_2_S_XE315_THROTTLE_LATES"
Last reload reason: Reload Command

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uc None None None

security None None None
ipbase ipbasek9 Permanent ipbasek9

cisco ISR4451-X/K9 (2RU) processor with 1666170K/6147K bytes of memory.

Processor board ID FTX1803AJST
4 Gigabit Ethernet interfaces
1 Serial interface
3 Cellular interfaces
32768K bytes of non-volatile configuration memory.
4194304K bytes of physical memory.
7393215K bytes of flash memory at bootflash:.

Configuration register is 0x2100

router#

show platform
router# show platform software subslot 0/1/0 module firmware
Cisco Module Firmware, Linux Module Software

Microloader Info
---------------------------------
1
12-12-2014

Secure Boot Info

---------------------------------
Upgrade

Upgrade Info
---------------------------------
/shared_module_linux/10
Apr 21 2015

Golden Info
---------------------------------
/shared_module_linux/10
Apr 21 2015

Kernel distribution info

---------------------------------
Linux version 3.10.39+ (joaller@mcp-bld-lnx-214) (gcc version 4.6.4
20120731 (prerelease) (Linaro GCC branch-4.6.4. Marvell GCC
201301-1645.aee66e26) ) #1 Fri Apr 24 10:57:31 PDT 2015

show interfaces
router#show interfaces Cellular 0/1/0
Cellular0/1/0 is up
Hardware is 4G WWAN NIM - Verizon Multimode LTE/eHRPD/EVDO RevA/Rev0/1xRTT
Internet address is 100.103.214.91/32
MTU 1500 bytes, BW 1800 Kbit/sec, DLY 20000 usec,
reliability 255/255, txload 1/255, rxload 1/255
Keepalive not supported
DTR is pulsed for 1 seconds on reset
Last input never, output never, output hang never
Last clearing of "show interface" counters never
Input queue: 0/375/0/0 (size/max/drops/flushes); Total output drops: 0
Queueing strategy: fifo
Output queue: 0/40 (size/max)
5 minute input rate 1000 bits/sec, 1 packets/sec
5 minute output rate 1000 bits/sec, 1 packets/sec
9 packets input, 886 bytes, 0 no buffer

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Received 0 broadcasts (0 IP multicasts)

0 runts, 0 giants, 0 throttles
0 input errors, 0 CRC, 0 frame, 0 overrun, 0 ignored, 0 abort
88 packets output, 9358 bytes, 0 underruns
0 output errors, 0 collisions, 2 interface resets
0 unknown protocol drops
0 output buffer failures, 0 output buffers swapped out
0 carrier transitions
router#

Configuration Examples for 3G and 4G Serviceability Enhancement

This section contains the following subsections:

 Example: Sample Output for the show cellular logs dm-log Command, page 41

 Example: Sample Output for the show cellular logs modem-crashdump Command, page 41

Example: Sample Output for the show cellular logs dm-log Command
The following shows a sample output of the show cellular logs dm-log command:

Router# show cellular 0/1/0 logs dm-log

Integrated DM logging is on
output path = ftp://@172.25.211.175/
filter = generic
maximum log size = 67108864
maximum file size = 20971520
log rotation = disabled
7 packets sent to the modem, 3232 bytes, 0 errors
75 packets received from the modem, 57123 bytes, 0 input drops
75 packets stored in file system, 57123 bytes, 0 errors, 0 aborts
2 max rcv queue size
current file size = 57123
current log size = 57123
total log size = 57123
DM log files: (1 files)
ftp://@172.25.211.175/dmlog20120712-173831slot1.bin

Example: Sample Output for the show cellular logs modem-crashdump Command
The following shows a sample output of the show cellular logs modem-crashdump command:

Router# show cellular 0 logs modem-crashdump

Modem crashdump logging: off
Progress = 100%
Last known State = Getting memory chunks
Total consecutive NAKs = 0
Number of retries = 0
Memory Region Info:
1: Full SDRAM [Base:0x0, Length:0x2000000]
2: MDSP RAM A region [Base:0x91000000, Length:0x8000]
3: MDSP RAM B region [Base:0x91200000, Length:0x8000]
4: MDSP RAM C region [Base:0x91400000, Length:0xC000]
5: MDSP Register region [Base:0x91C00000, Length:0x28]
6: ADSP RAM A region [Base:0x70000000, Length:0x10000]
7: ADSP RAM B region [Base:0x70200000, Length:0x10000]
8: ADSP RAM C region [Base:0x70400000, Length:0xC000]
9: ADSP RAM I region [Base:0x70800000, Length:0x18000]

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10: CMM Script [Base:0x6A350, Length:0x310]

Router#

Configuration Examples for Cisco 4G LTE NIM

 Example: Basic Cellular Interface Configuration: Cisco 4G LTE NIM, page 42

 Example: GRE Tunnel over Cellular Interface Configuration, page 42

 Example: Cisco 4G LTE NIM as Backup with NAT and IPSec, page 43

 Example: SIM Configuration, page 44

Example: Basic Cellular Interface Configuration: Cisco 4G LTE NIM

The following example shows how to configure the cellular interface to be used as a primary and is configured as the default route:

Router# show running-config

interface Cellular 0/1/0

ip address negotiated
dialer in-band
dialer-group 1

ip route 172.22.1.10 255.255.255.255 cellular 0/1/0

dialer-list 1 protocol ip permit

Example: GRE Tunnel over Cellular Interface Configuration

The following example shows how to configure the static IP address when a GRE tunnel interface is configured with ip address
unnumbered cellular interface:

Note: The GRE tunnel configuration is supported only if the service providers provide a public IP address on the LTE interface.

Note: For service providers using a private IP address, the point-to-point static GRE tunnel cannot be set up with a private IP address at one
end and a public IP address on the other end.

interface Tunnel2
ip unnumbered <internal LAN interface GE0/0 etc.>
tunnel source Cellular0
tunnel destination a.b.c.d
interface Cellular0/1/0
ip address negotiated
no ip mroute-cache
dialer in-band
dialer-group 1

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Example: Cisco 4G LTE NIM as Backup with NAT and IPSec

The following example shows how to configure the Cisco 4G LTE NIM on the router as backup with NAT and IPSec:

Note: The receive and transmit speeds cannot be configured. The actual throughput depends on the cellular network service.

ip dhcp excluded-address 10.4.0.254

!
ip dhcp pool lan-pool
network 10.4.0.0 255.255.0.0
dns-server 10.4.0.254
default-router 10.4.0.254
!
!
chat-script lte "" "AT!CALL" TIMEOUT 20 "OK"

crypto isakmp policy 1

encr 3des
authentication pre-share
crypto isakmp key address a.b.c.d
!
!
crypto ipsec transform-set ah-sha-hmac esp-3des
!
crypto map gsm1 10 ipsec-isakmp
set peer a.b.c.d
set transform-set
match address 103
!
!
interface ATM0/1/0
no ip address
ip virtual-reassembly
load-interval 30
no atm ilmi-keepalive
dsl operating-mode auto
!
interface ATM0/1/0.1 point-to-point
backup interface Cellular0/3/0
ip nat outside
ip virtual-reassembly
no snmp trap link-status
pvc 0/35
pppoe-client dial-pool-number 2
!
!
interface Cellular0/3/0
ip address negotiated
ip nat outside
ip virtual-reassembly
no ip mroute-cache
dialer in-band
dialer idle-timeout 0
dialer-group 1
crypto map gsm1
!

interface Vlan104
description used as default gateway address for DHCP clients
ip address 10.4.0.254 255.255.0.0
ip nat inside
ip virtual-reassembly

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!
ip address negotiated
ip mtu 1492
ip nat outside
ip virtual-reassembly
encapsulation ppp
load-interval 30
dialer pool 2
dialer-group 2
ppp authentication chap callin
ppp chap hostname [email protected]
ppp chap password 0 cisco
ppp ipcp dns request
crypto map gsm1
!
ip local policy route-map track-primary-if
ip route 0.0.0.0 0.0.0.0 Dialer2 track 234
ip route 0.0.0.0 0.0.0.0 Cellular0/3/0 254
!
!
ip nat inside source route-map nat2cell interface Cellular0/3/0 overload
ip nat inside source route-map nat2dsl overload
!
ip sla 1
icmp-echo 2.2.2.2 source
timeout 1000
frequency 2
ip sla schedule 1 life forever start-time now
access-list 1 permit any
access-list 101 deny ip 10.4.0.0 0.0.255.255 10.0.0.0 0.255.255.255
access-list 101 permit ip 10.4.0.0 0.0.255.255 any
access-list 102 permit icmp any host 2.2.2.2
access-list 103 permit ip 10.4.0.0 0.0.255.255 10.0.0.0 0.255.255.255
dialer-list 1 protocol ip list 1
dialer-list 2 protocol ip permit
!
!
route-map track-primary-if permit 10
match ip address 102
!
route-map nat2dsl permit 10
match ip address 101
!
route-map nat2cell permit 10
match ip address 101
match interface Cellular0/3/0
!
exec-timeout 0 0
login
modem InOut

Note: For service providers using a private IP address, use the crypto ipsec transform-set esp command (that is, esp-aes
esp-sha256-hmac…).

Example: SIM Configuration

This section provides the following configuration examples:

 Locking the SIM Card, page 45

 Unlocking the SIM Card, page 45

 Automatic SIM Authentication, page 46

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 Changing the PIN Code, page 47

 Configuring an Encrypted PIN, page 48

Locking the SIM Card

The following example shows how to lock the SIM. The italicized text in this configuration example is used to indicate comments and are
not be seen when a normal console output is viewed.

Router# sh cellular 0/1/0 security

Card Holder Verification (CHV1) = Disabled
SIM Status = OK
SIM User Operation Required = None
Number of CHV1 Retries remaining = 3
Router#
!
! SIM is in unlocked state.
!
Router# cellular 0/1/0 lte sim lock 1111
!!!WARNING: SIM will be locked with pin=1111(4).
Do not enter new PIN to lock SIM. Enter PIN that the SIM is configured with.
Call will be disconnected!!!
Are you sure you want to proceed?[confirm]
Router#
Apr 26 19:35:28.339: %CELLWAN-2-MODEM_DOWN: Modem in HWIC slot 0/0 is DOWN
Apr 26 19:35:59.967: %CELLWAN-2-MODEM_UP: Modem in HWIC slot 0/0 is now UP
Router#
Router# sh cellular 0/1/0 security
Card Holder Verification (CHV1) = Enabled
SIM Status = Locked
SIM User Operation Required = Enter CHV1
Number of CHV1 Retries remaining = 3
Router#
!
! SIM is in locked state.
!

Unlocking the SIM Card

The following example shows how to unlock the SIM. The italicized text throughout this configuration example is used to indicate
comments and will not be seen when a normal console output is viewed.

Router# sh cellular 0/1/0 security

Card Holder Verification (CHV1) = Enabled
SIM Status = Locked
SIM User Operation Required = Enter CHV1
Number of CHV1 Retries remaining = 3
Router#
!
! SIM is in locked state.
!

Router# cellular 0/1/0 lte sim unlock 1111

!!!WARNING: SIM will be unlocked with pin=1111(4).
Do not enter new PIN to unlock SIM. Enter PIN that the SIM is configured with.
Call will be disconnected!!!
Are you sure you want to proceed?[confirm]
Router#
Router# sh cellular 0/1/0 security
Card Holder Verification (CHV1) = Disabled
SIM Status = OK
SIM User Operation Required = None
Number of CHV1 Retries remaining = 3

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Router#
!
! SIM is in unlocked state.
!

Automatic SIM Authentication

The following example shows how to configure automatic SIM authentication. The italicized text throughout this configuration example is
used to indicate comments and will not be seen when a normal console output is viewed.

Router# show cellular 0/1/0 security

Card Holder Verification (CHV1) = Disabled
SIM Status = OK
SIM User Operation Required = None
Number of CHV1 Retries remaining = 3
Router#
!
! SIM is in unlocked state.
!
Router# cellular 0/1/0 lte sim lock 1111
!!!WARNING: SIM will be locked with pin=1111(4).
Do not enter new PIN to lock SIM. Enter PIN that the SIM is configured with.
Call will be disconnected!!!
Are you sure you want to proceed?[confirm]
Router#
Apr 26 21:22:34.555: %CELLWAN-2-MODEM_DOWN: Modem in HWIC slot 0/0 is DOWN
Apr 26 21:23:06.495: %CELLWAN-2-MODEM_UP: Modem in HWIC slot 0/0 is now UP
Router#
Router# sh cellular 0/1/0 security
Card Holder Verification (CHV1) = Enabled
SIM Status = Locked
SIM User Operation Required = Enter CHV1
Number of CHV1 Retries remaining = 3
Router#
!
! SIM is in locked state. SIM needs to be in locked state for SIM authentication to
! work.
!
Router#
Router# conf term
Enter configuration commands, one per line. End with CNTL/Z.
Router(config)# controller cellular 0/1/0
Router(config-controller)# lte sim authenticate 0 1111
CHV1 configured and sent to modem for verification
Router(config-controller)# end
Router#
Apr 26 21:23:50.571: %SYS-5-CONFIG_I: Configured from console by console
Router#
Router# sh cellular 0/1/0 security
Card Holder Verification (CHV1) = Enabled
SIM Status = OK
SIM User Operation Required = None
Number of CHV1 Retries remaining = 3
Router#
!
! SIM is now in locked state but it can be used for connectivity since authentication is
! good. Authentication can be saved in the router configuration so that when you boot up
! the router with the same locked SIM, connection can be established with the correct
! Cisco IOS configuration.
!

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Changing the PIN Code

The following example shows how to change the assigned PIN code. The italicized text throughout this configuration example is used to
indicate comments and will not be seen when a normal console output is viewed.

Router# sh cellular 0/1/0 security

Card Holder Verification (CHV1) = Disabled
SIM Status = OK
SIM User Operation Required = None
Number of CHV1 Retries remaining = 3
Router#
!
! SIM is in unlocked state.
!
Router#
Router# cellular 0/1/0 lte sim lock 1111
!!!WARNING: SIM will be locked with pin=1111(4).
Do not enter new PIN to lock SIM. Enter PIN that the SIM is configured with.
Call will be disconnected!!!
Are you sure you want to proceed?[confirm]
Router#
Apr 26 21:58:11.903: %CELLWAN-2-MODEM_DOWN: Modem in HWIC slot 0/0 is DOWN
Apr 26 21:58:43.775: %CELLWAN-2-MODEM_UP: Modem in HWIC slot 0/0 is now UP
Router#
Router# sh cellular 0/1/0 security
Card Holder Verification (CHV1) = Enabled
SIM Status = Locked
SIM User Operation Required = Enter CHV1
Number of CHV1 Retries remaining = 3
Router#
!
! SIM is in locked state. SIM needs to be in locked state to change its PIN.
!
Router#
Router# cellular 0/1/0 lte sim change-pin 1111 0000
!!!WARNING: SIM PIN will be changed from:1111(4) to:0000(4)
Call will be disconnected. If old PIN is entered incorrectly in 3 attempt(s), SIM will be blocked!!!
Are you sure you want to proceed?[confirm]
Resetting modem, please wait...

CHV1 code change has been completed. Please enter the new PIN in controller configuration for
verfication
Router#
Apr 26 21:59:16.735: %CELLWAN-2-MODEM_DOWN: Modem in HWIC slot 0/0 is DOWN
Apr 26 21:59:48.387: %CELLWAN-2-MODEM_UP: Modem in HWIC slot 0/0 is now UP
Router#
Router#
Router# sh cellular 0/1/0 security
Card Holder Verification (CHV1) = Enabled
SIM Status = Locked
SIM User Operation Required = Enter CHV1
Number of CHV1 Retries remaining = 3
Router#
!
! SIM stays in locked state, as expected, but with new PIN.
!
Router# cellular 0/1/0 lte sim unlock 0000
!!!WARNING: SIM will be unlocked with pin=0000(4).
Do not enter new PIN to unlock SIM. Enter PIN that the SIM is configured with.
Call will be disconnected!!!
Are you sure you want to proceed?[confirm]
Router#
Router# show cellular 0/1/0 security
Card Holder Verification (CHV1) = Disabled

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SIM Status = OK
SIM User Operation Required = None
Number of CHV1 Retries remaining = 3
Router#
!
! Unlock with new PIN is successful. Hence, changing PIN was successful.
!

Configuring an Encrypted PIN

The following example shows how to configure automatic SIM authentication using an encrypted PIN. The italicized text throughout this
configuration example is used to indicate comments and will not be seen when a normal console output is viewed.

Router# configure terminal

Enter configuration commands, one per line. End with CNTL/Z.
Router(config)# service password-encryption
Router(config)# username SIM privilege 0 password 1111
Router(config)# do sh run | i SIM
username SIM privilege 0 password 7 055A575E70.
!
! Copy the encrypted level 7 PIN. Use this scrambled PIN in the SIM authentication
! command.
!
Router(config)#
Router(config)# controller cellular 0//1/0
Router(config-controller)# lte sim authenticate 7 055A575E70
CHV1 configured and sent to modem for verification
Router(config-controller)# exit
Router(config)# no username SIM
Router(config)# end
May 14 20:20:52.603: %SYS-5-CONFIG_I: Configured from console by console

Upgrading the Modem Firmware

Table 4 describes the Sierra Wireless modems that are supported on Cisco 4G LTE NIMs. The firmware for the modem is upgradable using
Cisco IOS commands. The firmware is a Crossword Express (cwe) file and can be downloaded from the wireless software download page
on Cisco.com.

Note: Firmware upgrade is supported on utility flash.

Note: Online Insertion and Removal of the Module (OIRM) is supported in IOS XE and was not supported in Classic IOS.

Table 4 Cisco 4G LTE NIM Modem SKUs

SKU Modem
 NIM-4G-LTE-VZ MC7350
 NIM-4G-LTE-ST MC7350
 NIM-4G-LTE-NA MC7354
 NIM-4G-LTE-GA MC7304
 NIM-4G-LTE-LA MC7430
 NIM-LTEA-LA EM7430
 NIM-LTEA-EA EM7455

Caution: Use only Cisco certified firmware. Using a firmware version not certified by Cisco may impact the wireless service
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Caution: Do not disconnect power or switch the router off during the firmware upgrade process. This may result in permanent
modem failure.

Note: Firmware downgrade is not supported.

Upgrading the Modem Firmware Manually

Cisco recommends the manual upgrade process for the LTE modem firmware and IOS software image for all new deployments and the
following existing deployments:

 LTE is not the primary ISR WAN interface.

 LTE is not the only ISR WAN interface.

 The network administrator has out-of-band or local access to the ISR.

Note: You can also remotely download firmware over the air by following the same steps listed below.

SUMMARY STEPS
1. Go to the following Cisco web page to download the latest certified firmware for your carrier:

http://software.cisco.com/download/navigator.html

For remote download, you can transfer this using the 4G wireless link from Cisco.com onto flash.

2. On this page, select from the following options.

Products -> Cisco Interfaces and Modules -> Cisco High-Speed WAN Interface Cards

3. After clicking on the Cisco High-Speed WAN interface Cards selection, a list of available cards displays in the third column as shown
in Figure 4. Select your product in the third column and download the appropriate LTE firmware.

Figure 4 Cisco Download Software Web Page

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4. Enable the logging console.

5. Initiate the firmware upgrade process.

Note: For remote downloads, if wireless is your primary link, you will lose connectivity. Connectivity is restored after the download.
If you have opted for logging in, the firmware log file will be available on flash with the download status.

6. Verify the upgrade process.

7. Reload the ISR to complete the upgrade process.

DETAILED STEPS
Command or Action Purpose
1. Go to the Cisco Wireless WAN software download website at: Provides access to Cisco Wireless WAN software downloads.
Select firmware for Cisco 4G.
http://software.cisco.com/download/navigator.html
Note: This website is only available to registered Cisco.com users.
2. On this page, select from the following options: After the Cisco High-Speed WAN interface Cards is selected, a
Products -> Cisco Interfaces and Modules -> list of available cards displays in the third column as shown in
Figure 4. Select your product in the third column and download the
appropriate LTE firmware.
3. Download the selected LTE firmware release. Download the modem firmware file to flash memory on the router.
4. terminal monitor Enables the logging console in privileged EXEC mode.

Example:
Router# terminal monitor
5. microcode reload cellular pa-bay slot Initiates the firmware upgrade process.
modem-provision [flash:<filename> | <filename>
local]  pa-bay—Use 0 for 4G LTE NIM.

Example:  slot—For 4G LTE NIM, slot number, 0 to 3, where the 4G LTE

Router# microcode reload cellular 0 1 NIM is plugged in.
modem-provision flash:<filename>.cwe
 For remote download, you can transfer this using the wireless
F/W Upgrade: Complete Successfully link from Cisco.com onto flash.

or

Router# microcode reload cellular 0 1

modem-provision <filename>.cwe local

F/W Upgrade: Complete Successfully

6. show cellular 0 hardware Verifies the firmware upgrade process.
Example:
Router# show cellular 0 hardware

Modem Firmware Version = SWI9200X_03.05.10.02

Modem Firmware built = 2012/02/25 11:58:38
7. reload Reloads the IOS application software image to complete the
firmware upgrade.

Note: Ensure that you are reloading an IOS software image that is
15.2(4)M3 or later.

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MC7350 Manual Modem Firmware Upgrade: Example

Router# microcode reload cellular 0 0 modem-provision flash:MC7350_ATT_03.05.10.02_00.cwe
Reload microcode? [confirm] <hit enter key>
Log status of firmware download in router flash?[confirm] <hit enter key>
Firmware download status will be logged in flash:fwlogfile
Microcode Reload Process launched for Cellular 37946756; hw type = 0x6F3
Router#
*****************************************************
The interface will be Shut Down for Firmware Upgrade
This will terminate any active data connections.
*****************************************************
Modem radio has been turned off
*****************************************************
Modem will be upgraded!
Upgrade process will take up to 15 minutes. During
this time the modem will be unusable.
Please do not remove power or reload the router during
the upgrade process.
*****************************************************
Sending F/W[MC7300_ATT_03.05.10.02_00.cwe] to the card [41569157 bytes]:
Firmware file: MC7300_ATT_03.05.10.02_00.cwe sent to the card

The current modem F/W App Version: SWI9200X_01.00.03.01AP R2492 CARMD-EN-10526 2011/07/01 19:31:09
The current modem F/W Boot Version: SWI9200X_01.00.03.01BT R2492 CARMD-EN-10526 2011/07/01 19:28:52
The current modem Carrier String: 5
The current modem Router ID: MC7300
The current modem Package Identifier: MC7300_01.00.03.01_00_vzw_020.006_001
The current modem SKU ID: 1584083
FW UPgrade: In the progress.
*Feb 21 23:39:35.407: %CISCO800-2-MODEM_DOWN: Cellular0 modem is now DOWN.
F/W Upgrade: Complete Successfully
*Feb 21 23:42:00.475: %CISCO800-2-MODEM_UP: Cellular0 modem is now UP.
*Feb 21 23:42:00.475: %CISCO800-2-MODEM_DOWN: Cellular0 modem is now DOWN.
*Feb 21 23:42:05.475: %CISCO800-2-MODEM_UP: Cellular0 modem is now UP.
Modem radio has been turned on
Router#show cellular 0 hardware | incl Modem Firmware Version
Modem Firmware Version = SWI9200X_03.05.10.02

Configuring dm-log to Utility Flash: Example

Router(config)#controller cell
Router(config)#controller cellular 0/2/0
Router(config-controller)#lte modem dm-log output local-uf
Router(config-controller)#
*May 8 17:57:09.905: %SYS-5-CONFIG_I: Configured from console by console
Router#
Router#

Router#show cellular 0/2/0 logs dm-log

Integrated DM logging is on
output path = Utility Flash
filter = flash:GSM_GPRS_EDGE_WCDMA_LTE_DATA_EVDO_SMS.sqf
maximum log size = 0
maximum file size = 0
log rotation = enabled

32 packets sent to the modem, 4046 bytes, 0 errors

0 packets received from the modem, 0 bytes, 0 input drops
0 packets stored in utility flash, 0 bytes

current file size = 0

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current log size = 0

total log size = 49085085
Utility Flash DM log files: (4) files

dmlog20150428-175801.bin 20971433
dmlog20150428-181511.bin 20971271
dmlog20150428-183250.bin 7142381
dmlog20150508-184621.bin 114688

Router#

SNMP MIBs
Note: It is recommended that you configure SNMP V3 with authentication/privacy when implementing SNMP SET operation.

The following Simple Management Network Protocol (SNMP) MIBs are supported on Cisco 4G LTE NIMs:

 IF-MIB

 ENTITY-MIB

 CISCO-WAN-3G-MIB

For the CISCO-WAN-3G-MIB, the following tables and sub-tables are supported for 3G and LTE technologies:

 ciscoWan3gMIB(661)

 ciscoWan3gMIBNotifs(0)

 ciscoWan3gMIBObjects(1)

 c3gWanCommonTable(1)

 c3gWanGsm(3)

 c3gGsmIdentityTable(1)

 c3gGsmNetworkTable(2)

 c3gGsmPdpProfile(3)

 c3gGsmPdpProfileTable(1)

 c3gGsmPacketSessionTable(2)

 c3gGsmRadio(4)

 c3gGsmRadioTable(1)

 c3gGsmSecurity(5)

 c3gGsmSecurityTable(1)

You can download the MIBs from the Cisco MIB Locator at http://www.cisco.com/go/mibs.

SNMP Cisco 4G LTE NIM Configuration: Example

The following example describes how to configure SNMP capability on the router:

snmp-server group neomobilityTeam v3 auth notify 3gView

snmp-server view 3gView ciscoWan3gMIB included
snmp-server community neomobility-test RW

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snmp-server community public RW

snmp-server enable traps c3g
snmp-server host 172.19.153.53 neomobility c3g
snmp-server host 172.19.152.77 public c3g
snmp-server host 172.19.152.77 public udp-port 6059

The following example describes how to configure an external host device to communicate with the router through SNMP:

setenv SR_MGR_CONF_DIR /users/<userid>/mibtest

setenv SR_UTIL_COMMUNITY neomobility-test
setenv SR_UTIL_SNMP_VERSION -v2c
setenv SR_TRAP_TEST_PORT 6059

Troubleshooting
This section provides the necessary background information and resources available for troubleshooting the Cisco 4G LTE NIM.

 Verifying Data Call Setup, page 53

 Checking Signal Strength, page 53

 Verifying Service Availability, page 54

 Successful Call Setup, page 55

 Modem Troubleshooting Using Integrated Modem DM Logging, page 55

 Modem Settings for North America and Carriers Operating on 700 MHz Band, page 56

Verifying Data Call Setup

To verify the data call setup, follow these steps:
1. After you create a modem data profile using the cellular profile create command and configuring DDR on the cellular interface, send
a ping from the router to a host across the wireless network.

2. If the ping fails, debug the failure by using the following debug and show commands:

— debug chat

— debug modem

— debug dialer

— show cellular all

— show interface cellular

— show running-config

— show ip route

3. Save the output from these commands and contact your system administrator.

Checking Signal Strength

If the Received Signal Strength Indication (RSSI) level is very low (for example, if it is less than –110 dBm), follow these steps:

1. Check the antenna connection. Make sure the TNC connector is correctly threaded and tightened.

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2. If you are using a remote antenna, move the antenna cradle and check if the RSSI has improved.

3. Contact your wireless service provider to verify if there is service availability in your area.

Verifying Service Availability

The following is a sample output for the show cellular all command for a scenario where the antenna is disconnected and a modem data
profile has not been created. The errors in this case have been highlighted with >>>>>>>.

Router# show cellular 0/1/0 all

Hardware Information
====================
Modem Firmware Version = SWI9600M_01.00.09.03
Modem Firmware built = 2011/07/01 19:31:09
Hardware Version = 20460000
International Mobile Subscriber Identity (IMSI) = <specific sim number>
International Mobile Equipment Identity (IMEI) = <specific modem number>
Electronic Serial Number (ESN) = <specific ESN in Hex> [specific ESN in Dec]
Integrated Circuit Card ID (ICCID) = <specific ICCID number>
Mobile Subscriber International Subscriber
IDentity Number (MSISDN) = <specific phone number>

Profile Information
====================
* - Default profile >>>>>>>> no profile here.

Data Connection Information

===========================

Profile 1, Packet Session Status = INACTIVE

Inactivity Reason = Normal inactivate state
Profile 2, Packet Session Status = INACTIVE
Inactivity Reason = Normal inactivate state
Profile 3, Packet Session Status = INACTIVE
Inactivity Reason = Normal inactivate state
Profile 4, Packet Session Status = INACTIVE
Inactivity Reason = Normal inactivate state
Profile 5, Packet Session Status = INACTIVE
Inactivity Reason = Normal inactivate state
Profile 6, Packet Session Status = INACTIVE
Inactivity Reason = Normal inactivate state
Profile 7, Packet Session Status = INACTIVE
Inactivity Reason = Normal inactivate state
Profile 8, Packet Session Status = INACTIVE
Inactivity Reason = Normal inactivate state
Profile 9, Packet Session Status = INACTIVE
Inactivity Reason = Normal inactivate state
Profile 10, Packet Session Status = INACTIVE
Inactivity Reason = Normal inactivate state
Profile 11, Packet Session Status = INACTIVE
Inactivity Reason = Normal inactivate state
Profile 12, Packet Session Status = INACTIVE
Inactivity Reason = Normal inactivate state
Profile 13, Packet Session Status = INACTIVE
Inactivity Reason = Normal inactivate state
Profile 14, Packet Session Status = INACTIVE
Inactivity Reason = Normal inactivate state
Profile 15, Packet Session Status = INACTIVE
Inactivity Reason = Normal inactivate state
Profile 16, Packet Session Status = INACTIVE
Inactivity Reason = Normal inactivate state

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Network Information
===================
Current Service Status = No service, Service Error = None >>>>>>> no service means not connected to
the network.
Current Service = Packet Switched
Current Roaming Status = Home
Network Selection Mode = Automatic
Country = , Network =
Mobile Country Code (MCC) = 0
Mobile Network Code (MNC) = 0

Radio Information
=================
Radio power mode = Online
Current RSSI = -125 dBm >>>>>>> either no antenna, or bad antenna or out of network.
Radio power mode = Online
LTE Technology Selected = LTE

Modem Security Information

==========================
Card Holder Verification (CHV1) = Disabled
SIM Status = OK
SIM User Operation Required = None
Number of CHV1 Retries remaining = 3

Successful Call Setup

The following is a sample output when a call is set up. It shows a received IP address from the network. Call setup is successful and data
path is open.

debugs

debug dialer
debup cellular 0/1/0 messages callcontrol

Modem Troubleshooting Using Integrated Modem DM Logging

As part of the 3G and 4G serviceability enhancement in Cisco IOS Release 15.2(4)M2 and Cisco IOS Release 15.3(1)T, DM log collection
has been integrated into Cisco IOS, eliminating the need for an external PC and simplifying the DM log collection process. The lte modem
dm-log command can be used in controller cellular configuration mode to configure integrated DM logging to monitor traffic on the modem.
See the Cisco 3G and 4G Serviceability Enhancement User Guide for more information on configuring Integrated DM Logging parameters.

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Modem Settings for North America and Carriers Operating on 700 MHz Band
For HWIC-3G deployments in North America and for carriers operating in the 700 MHz band, the following changes to the modem settings
are required to prevent long network attach times.

The output of show cellular x/x/x all command shows the following:

 Current RSSI is –125 dBM

 LTE Technology Preference = No preference specified (AUTO)

Changing Modem Settings

To change the modem settings to force the modem to scan different technologies, use the following Cisco IOS command:

Router# cellular 0/1/0 lte technology ?

auto Automatic LTE Technology Selection
cdma-1xrtt CDMA 1xRTT
cdma-evdo CDMA EVDO Rev A
cdma-hybrid HYBRID CDMA
gsm GSM
lte LTE
umts UMTS

Electronic Serial Number (ESN)

The ESN number is located directly on the modem label in hexadecimal notation. It can also be retrieved using the Cisco IOS CLI using
the show cellular slot/port/hwic hardware command.

The sample output below shows the ESN number:

Hardware Information
====================
Electronic Serial Number (ESN) = 0x603c9854 [09603971156]
Electronic Serial Number (ESN) = <specific ESN in hexadecimal> [specific ESN in decimal]

Table 5 Notifications

Notifications Details
ModemUpNotification Modem successfully recognized
ModemDown Crash or power-cycle
Change Notification Notifies about changes in service objects related to this notification—previous service type
to current service type
ConnectionStatus Shows the connection status. Service type is included in this notification.

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Additional References

Related Documents
Related Topic Document Title
Hardware Overview and Installation  Cisco 4G LTE and Cisco 4G LTE-Advanced Network Interface Module Installation
Guide
http://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/td/docs/routers/access/interfaces/NIM/hardware/installa
tion/guide/4GLTE_ADV_NIM_HIG
Supported Cisco antennas and cables  Installing Cisco Interface Cards in Cisco Access Routers
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/routers/access/interfaces/ic/hardware/installation/g
uide/inst_ic.html

 Cisco 4G/3G Omnidirectional Dipole Antenna (4G-LTE-ANTM-D)

http://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/routers/access/wireless/hardware/notes/4G3G_ant.h
tml

 Cisco 4G Indoor Ceiling-Mount Omnidirectional Antenna (4G-ANTM-OM-CM)

http://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/routers/access/wireless/hardware/
notes/antcm4gin.html

 Cisco Outdoor Omnidirectional Antenna for 2G/3G/4G Cellular

(ANT-4G-OMNI-OUT-N)
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/routers/connectedgrid/antennas/installing/Outdoor_
Omni_for_2G_3G_4G_Cellular.html

 Cisco Integrated 4G Low-Profile Outdoor Saucer Antenna (ANT-4G-SR-OUT-TNC)

http://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/routers/connectedgrid/antennas/installing/4G_Low
Profile_Outdoor_Saucer.html

 Cisco Single-Port Antenna Stand for Multiband TNC Male-Terminated Portable

Antenna (Cisco 4G-AE015-R, Cisco 4G-AE010-R)
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/routers/access/wireless/hardware/notes/4Gantex15-
10r.html

 Cisco 4G Lightning Arrestor (4G-ACC-OUT-LA)

http://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/routers/access/wireless/hardware/notes/4Glar.html

 Lightning Arrestor for the Cisco 1240 Connected Grid Router

http://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/routers/connectedgrid/lightning_arrestor/Lightning
_Arrestor_for_the_Cisco_1240_Connected_Grid_Router.html

Cisco 4G Indoor/Outdoor Active GPS Antenna (GPS-ACT-ANTM-SMA)

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Related Topic Document Title

Datasheet  Modules data sheets for ISR4k
http://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/products/routers/4000-series-integrated-services-routers
-isr/datasheet-listing.html

 LTE datasheet
http://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/td/docs/routers/access/4400/roadmap/isr4400roadmap.h
tml
ISR 4K  Overview
http://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/products/routers/4000-series-integrated-services-routers
-isr/index.html

 Roadmap
http://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/td/docs/routers/access/4400/roadmap/isr4400roadmap.h
tml

 Cisco 4000 Series ISRs Software Configuration Guide

http://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/td/docs/routers/access/4400/software/configuration/guid
e/isr4400swcfg.html

 Hardware Installation Guide for the Cisco 4000 Series Integrated Services Router
http://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/td/docs/routers/access/4400/hardware/installation/guide
4400-4300/C4400_isr.html

MIBs
MIB MIBs Link
 IF-MIB To locate and download MIBs for selected platforms, Cisco software releases, and feature
sets, use Cisco MIB Locator found at the following URL: http://www.cisco.com/go/mibs
 CISCO-ENTITY-VENDORTYPE-OID-
MIB

 CISCO-WAN-3G-MIB

RFCs
RFC Title
RFC 3025 Mobile IP Vendor/Organization-Specific Extensions

Technical Assistance
Description Link
The Cisco Support and Documentation website provides online http://www.cisco.com/cisco/web/support/index.html
resources to download documentation, software, and tools. Use these
resources to install and configure the software and to troubleshoot and
resolve technical issues with Cisco products and technologies. Access
to most tools on the Cisco Support and Documentation website
requires a Cisco.com user ID and password.

Cisco and the Cisco logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Cisco and/or its affiliates in the U.S. and other countries. To view a list of Cisco trademarks, go to this
URL: www.cisco.com/go/trademarks. Third-party trademarks mentioned are the property of their respective owners. The use of the word partner does not imply a partnership
relationship between Cisco and any other company. (1110R)

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Any examples, command display output, network topology diagrams, and other figures included in the document are shown for illustrative
purposes only. Any use of actual IP addresses or phone numbers in illustrative content is unintentional and coincidental.

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