The second generation of mobile telecommunication networks was the initial driving force behind microwave transmission implementation for network operators around the world, with further development progressing constantly as 3G, 4G, and 5G services were introduced.
As many networks have gradually shifted from fixed-line to mobile communications and demand for services, in general, continues to increase year-on-year, more traffic is being directed through microwave transmission equipment than ever before.
The importance of utilizing this equipment in order to connect base stations, handle changing traffic patterns, and optimize the available radio spectrum across mobile networks has become essential for leading operators to maintain a market presence. It is vital that the equipment in their network is capable of adapting to the changing market conditions of the mobile telecommunications industry.
This, along with changes, upgrades and improvements to technology mean new features are required to handle changing traffic patterns, increases, and decreases in capacity on different parts of the network, and make full use of the available radio spectrum.
Ericsson has been one of the most progressive developers of microwave transmission technology, specifically with the ultra-reliable, highly cost-efficient portfolio of MINI-LINK products.
Over many years, the Ericsson MINI-LINK portfolio has expanded to include a wide range of products, each with unique features that are suited for a range of networks and physical environments. With 14 products spanning short-haul and long-haul applications as well as indoor, outdoor, and split-mount architectures, Ericsson’s wireless backhaul portfolio is broader than any of its rivals. Additionally, multiple versions of its products add further diversity.
In the following part of this article, we explore the range of products in the MINI-LINK portfolio and how they differ.
The MINI-LINK portfolio includes solutions for point-to-point as well as for point-to-multipoint operation. Terminals and smart nodes are used for implementing the building blocks in a network.
MINI-LINK All Outdoor Short Haul
1. Default IP Address USB Login to MINI-LINK TN control_user / view_user Password: Ericsson
2. Configure Basic NE Right click>configure>Basic NE As per TND NE Name, Location, Contact, IP address, Subnet Mask and Default GW Current date and Time
3. Configure OSPF Areas onfigure>DCN>OSPF Areas To View the Static R Right Click>Configure>DCN>
4. Right-click MMU2 D>configure>Configure Radio Link Fill all the parameter as per TND Configure Radio Link (MMU)
5. Upgrade the Baseline Right click>Tools>Software Upgrade
