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Beacon G6 Product Guide
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June 2022
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  • Page 1 Nokia WiFi Beacon Beacon G6 Product Guide 3FE-49949-AAAA-TCZZA Issue 1 June 2022 Use subject to agreed restrictions on disclosure and use.
  • Page 2 This document is intended for use by Nokia’s customers (“You”/”Your”) in connection with a product purchased or licensed from any company within Nokia Group of Companies. Use this document as agreed. You agree to notify Nokia of any errors you may find in this document;...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    ..........................Electrical safety guidelines..........................Beacon G6 unit data sheet............................. Overview ................................37 Beacon G6 part numbers and identification ....................37 Beacon G6 general description......................... Beacon G6 software and installation feature support ................. Beacon G6 interfaces and interface capacity....................43 Beacon G6 LEDs ..............................45 Beacon G6 detailed specifications ........................46...
  • Page 4 G6............................Overview ................................53 Prerequisites .................................53 Recommended tools ............................Safety information ..............................53 Install a Beacon G6.............................. Replace a Beacon G6 ............................56 Configure a Beacon G6 ..............................Overview ................................59 GUI overview ..................................62 Overview ................................62 General configuration............................62 Logging in to the web-based GUI........................62 Viewing overview information..........................63...
  • Page 5 Contents Beacon G6 7.26 Configuring QoS..............................7.27 Configuring Upstream (US) Classifier ......................Maintenance..................................7.28 Overview ................................115 7.29 Configuring the password..........................7.30 Backing up the configuration ...........................117 7.31 Restoring the configuration ......................................................7.32 Upgrading firmware 7.33 Diagnosing WAN connections......................... 7.34 Viewing log files ..............................123...
  • Page 6 Contents Beacon G6 Use subject to agreed restrictions on disclosure and use. 3FE-49949-AAAA-TCZZA June 2022 Issue 1...
  • Page 7 Table 5-6 Beacon G6 indoor LED descriptions ......................46 Table 5-7 Beacon G6 indoor physical specifications....................Table 5-8 Beacon G6 indoor power consumption specifications ................47 Table 5-9 Beacon G6 environmental specifications ....................47 Table 5-10 Beacon G6 dimension data specifications ....................Table 5-11 Responsible party contact information ......................
  • Page 8 List of tables Beacon G6 Table 7-18 QoS config parameters ..........................107 Table 7-19 US Classifier - Policy parameters ......................Table 7-20 parameters......................US Classifier - Classifier Table 7-21 US Classifier - Classifier Rules parameters .....................114 Table 7-22 Password parameters ...........................
  • Page 9 Beacon G6 functional block....................................................Figure 6-1 Beacon G6 connections Figure 6-2 Beacon G6 reset button at the bottom of the device .................. Figure 6-3 Beacon G6 connections ........................... Figure 6-4 Beacon G6 reset button at the bottom of the device ..................
  • Page 10 List of figures Beacon G6 Figure 7-19 Wireless (5GHz) page ............................. Figure 7-20 IP routing page ..............................Figure 7-21 DNS page .................................100 Figure 7-22 TR-069 page..............................102 Figure 7-23 TR-369 page..............................103 Figure 7-24 QoS config page (L2 Criteria)........................Figure 7-25 QoS config page (L3 Criteria)........................
  • Page 11 List of figures Beacon G6 Figure 7-52 Family profiles table............................Figure 7-53 Family profile configuration page......................... Figure 7-54 Access control page ............................Use subject to agreed restrictions on disclosure and use. 3FE-49949-AAAA-TCZZA June 2022 Issue 1...
  • Page 12 List of figures Beacon G6 Use subject to agreed restrictions on disclosure and use. 3FE-49949-AAAA-TCZZA June 2022 Issue 1...

  • Page 13: About This Document

    About this document Beacon G6 About this document Purpose This documentation set provides information about safety, features and functionality, ordering, hardware installation and maintenance, and software installation procedures of this device for the current release. Intended audience This documentation set is intended for planners, administrators, operators, and maintenance personnel involved in installing, upgrading, or maintaining the Beacon.
  • Page 14 If you are a new user and require access to this service, please contact your Nokia sales representative. Select Products. Type your product name in the Find and select a product field and click the search icon.
  • Page 15 If you are a new user and require access to this service, please contact your Nokia sales representative. Select Products. Type your product name in the Find and select a product field and click the search icon.
  • Page 16 About this document Beacon G6 This step has a series of substeps that you must perform to complete the step. You must perform the following substeps: a. This is the first substep. b. This is the second substep. c. This is the third substep.
  • Page 17 Beacon G6 Technical support For details, refer to the Nokia Support portal (https://customer.nokia.com/support/s/). For ordering information, contact your Nokia sales representative. How to comment To comment on this document, go to the Online Comment Form (https://documentation.nokia.com/ comments/) or e-mail your comments to theComments Hotline (mailto:comments@nokia.com).
  • Page 18 About this document Beacon G6 Use subject to agreed restrictions on disclosure and use. 3FE-49949-AAAA-TCZZA June 2022 Issue 1...

  • Page 19: What's New

    What’s new Beacon G6 Overview 1 What’s new Overview 1.1.1 Purpose This section provides tables of the feature and document changes applicable to this guide. 1.1.2 Contents 1.1 Overview 1.2 What’s new in BBD Release 22.02 What’s new in BBD Release 22.02 The Product guide is a new guide in BBD Release 22.02, issue 1.
  • Page 20 What’s new Beacon G6 What’s new in BBD Release 22.02 Use subject to agreed restrictions on disclosure and use. 3FE-49949-AAAA-TCZZA June 2022 Issue 1...

  • Page 21: Etsi Cpe Safety Guidelines

    ETSI CPE safety guidelines Beacon G6 Overview 2 ETSI CPE safety guidelines Overview 2.1.1 Purpose This chapter provides information about the mandatory regulations that govern the installation and operation of devices. 2.1.2 Contents 2.1 Overview 2.2 Safety instructions 2.3 Safety standards compliance 2.4 Electrical safety guidelines...

  • Page 22: Safety Standards Compliance

    ETSI CPE safety guidelines Beacon G6 Safety standards compliance WARNING Equipment Damage Possibility of equipment damage. Possibility of data loss. The Warning instruction indicates that the described activity or situation may, or will, cause equipment damage, loss of data, or serious performance problems. It identifies a possible equipment-damaging situation or provides essential information to avoid the degradation of system operations or data.

  • Page 23: Table 2-2 Safety Labels

    ETSI CPE safety guidelines Beacon G6 Safety standards compliance 2.3.1 EMC, EMI, and ESD compliance The customer premises equipment complies with the following EMC, EMI, and ESD requirements: • EN 300-386 V1.6.1: Electromagnetic Compatibility and Radio Spectrum Matters (ERM): Telecommunications Network Equipment; Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) requirements;...

  • Page 24: Figure 2-1 Sample Safety Labels

    ETSI CPE safety guidelines Beacon G6 Safety standards compliance Figure 2-1 Sample safety labels The customer premises equipment complies with the requirements of EN 60950-1, Safety of Information Technology Equipment for use in a restricted location. • ETS 300 019-2-1 Storage Class T1.2 •...

  • Page 25: Electrical Safety Guidelines

    The use of any non-Nokia approved power supplies or power adapters is not supported or endorsed by Nokia. Such use will void any warranty or support contract with Nokia. Such use greatly increases the danger of damage to equipment or property.
  • Page 26 ETSI CPE safety guidelines Beacon G6 Electrical safety guidelines Use subject to agreed restrictions on disclosure and use. 3FE-49949-AAAA-TCZZA June 2022 Issue 1...

  • Page 27: Etsi Environmental And Crohs Guidelines

    ETSI environmental and CRoHS Beacon G6 Overview 3 ETSI environmental and CRoHS guidelines Overview 3.1.1 Purpose This chapter provides information about the ETSI environmental China Restriction of Hazardous Substances (CRoHS) regulations that govern the installation and operation of devices. This chapter also includes environmental operation parameters of general interest.

  • Page 28: Figure 3-2 Products Above Mcv Value Label

    ETSI environmental and CRoHS Beacon G6 Environmental labels Figure 3-1 Products below MCV value label 18986 Products containing hazardous substances above Maximum Concentration Value (MCV) label The following figure shows the label that indicates a product is above the maximum concentration value, as defined by standard SJ/T11363-2006 (Requirements for Concentration Limits for Certain Hazardous Substances in Electronic Information Products).

  • Page 29: Hazardous Substances Table (Hst)

    European Union (EU) Directive 2011/65/EU, “Restriction of the use of certain Hazardous Substances” (RoHS), restricts the use of lead, mercury, cadmium, hexavalent chromium, and certain flame retardants in electrical and electronic equipment. Nokia products shipped to the EU comply with the EU RoHS Directive.

  • Page 30: Figure 3-3 Recycling/Take Back/Disposal Of Product Symbol

    In compliance with legal requirements and contractual agreements, where applicable, Nokia will offer to provide for the collection and treatment of Nokia products bearing the logo shown in the figure at the end of their useful life, or products displaced by Nokia equipment offers. For...

  • Page 31: Ansi Cpe Safety Guidelines

    ANSI CPE safety guidelines Beacon G6 Overview 4 ANSI CPE safety guidelines Overview 4.1.1 Purpose This chapter provides information about the mandatory regulations that govern the installation and operation of devices in the North American or ANSI market. 4.1.2 Contents 4.1 Overview...

  • Page 32: Table 4-1 Safety Labels

    ANSI CPE safety guidelines Beacon G6 Safety instructions WARNING Equipment Damage Possibility of equipment damage. Possibility of data loss. The Warning box indicates that the described activity or situation may, or will, cause equipment damage, loss of data, or serious performance problems. It identifies a possible equipment- damaging situation or provides essential information to avoid the degradation of system operations or data.

  • Page 33: Safety Standards Compliance

    ANSI CPE safety guidelines Beacon G6 Safety standards compliance Figure 4-1 Sample safety label Safety standards compliance This section describes the CPE compliance with North American safety standards. WARNING Equipment Damage Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
  • Page 34 Regulation (EC) No 1275/2008 and Commission Regulation (EC) No 801/2013. The Beacon G6 devices qualify as high network availability (HiNA) equipment. Since the main purpose of Beacon G6 devices is to provide network functionality with HiNA 7 days/24 hours, the modes Off/Standby, Power Management, and Networked Standby are inappropriate.

  • Page 35: Electrical Safety Guidelines

    The use of any non-Nokia approved power supplies or power adapters is not supported or endorsed by Nokia. Such use will void any warranty or support contract with Nokia. Such use greatly increases the danger of damage to equipment or property.
  • Page 36 ANSI CPE safety guidelines Beacon G6 Electrical safety guidelines Use subject to agreed restrictions on disclosure and use. 3FE-49949-AAAA-TCZZA June 2022 Issue 1...

  • Page 37: Beacon G6 Unit Data Sheet

    Code number part number code 3FE 49882 AA 3FE 49949 AA Beacon G6 US plug, 2.5G WAN,1x2.5G + 2x1 G LAN, 4x4 — — — + 4x4 11ax Includes a wall mounted 12V AC/DC power adapter with 2-pin US input plug...

  • Page 38: Table 5-2 Beacon G6 Power Supply Ordering Information

    2-pin AU input plug Table 5-2, “Beacon G6 power supply ordering information” (p. 38) provides the power supply information for the Beacon G6 . For more information on power supplies, see the Nokia ONT Power Supply and UPS Guide. Table 5-2...

  • Page 39: Beacon G6 General Description

    The Beacon G6 has built-in Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n/ac/ax networking with triple play capability and can provide triple play services with voice, video and data. The Beacon G6 can be placed on a flat surface, such as a desk or shelf. Use subject to agreed restrictions on disclosure and use.

  • Page 40: Figure 5-1 Beacon G6

    Beacon G6 unit data sheet Beacon G6 Beacon G6 general description Figure 5-1 Beacon G6 WLAN W LAN INTERNET INTERNET POWER POWER 37373 This device provides the following functions: • Dual-band concurrent 4x4 802.11b/g/n/ac/ax 2.4 GHz and 4x4 802.11ac/ax MU-MIMO 5 GHz •...
  • Page 41 • WPA3, WPA3-SAE • VLAN tagging/detagging and marking/remarking of IEEE 802.1p per Ethernet port. • Support for multiple WI-Fi networks (private and public instances); contact your Nokia representative for further details. • Conductive power (US Version): 800 mW/29 dBm (2.4 GHz); 900 mW/29.5 dBm (5 GHz) •...
  • Page 42 • WAN Connection List These are the same port forwarding parameters supported in the GUI. Object support for WiFi parameters The Beacon G6 supports the status retrieval and configuration of the following Wi-Fi parameters via TR-069: • Channel • SSID •...

  • Page 43: Beacon G6 Software And Installation Feature Support

    — 1xLAN 2 x LAN Notes: 1. The Beacon G6 provide Wi-Fi service that is enabled and disabled using a Wi-Fi on/off switch. 5.5.1 Beacon G6 connections and components The following figure shows the physical connections for Beacon G6 .

  • Page 44: Table 5-5 Beacon G6 Physical Connections

    RESET Reset button Pressing the Reset button for less than 10 seconds reboots the Beacon G6; pressing the Reset button for 10 seconds resets the Beacon G6 to the factory defaults. Figure 6-2, “Beacon G6...

  • Page 45: Beacon G6 Leds

    Print Letters Description ON/OFF On/Off button This button turns the Beacon G6 on or off. Notes: 1. The primary path for the earth ground for these devices is provided by the 12V Return signal in the power connector. Beacon G6 LEDs Figure 5-3, “Beacon G6 indoor LEDs”...

  • Page 46: Beacon G6 Detailed Specifications

    (Executed on the LAN link is OFF or has LOS (line of signal) transmission issue. RJ45 connectors) Beacon G6 detailed specifications The following table lists the physical specifications for Beacon G6 . Table 5-7 Beacon G6 indoor physical specifications Description Specification Depth 6.29 in.

  • Page 47: Table 5-8 Beacon G6 Indoor Power Consumption Specifications

    Table 5-7 Beacon G6 indoor physical specifications (continued) Description Specification Weight 2.55 lbs (1.16kg) Table 5-8, “Beacon G6 indoor power consumption specifications” (p. 47) lists the power consumption specifications for Beacon G6. Table 5-8 Beacon G6 indoor power consumption specifications Maximum power...

  • Page 48: Beacon G6 Functional Blocks

    Number of multicast groups (DACL entries) Beacon G6 functional blocks Beacon G6 s are single-residence devices that support a 2.5Gbps WAN port and a Wireless (Wi-Fi) service. Wi-Fi service on these devices is compliant with the IEEE 802.11 standard . In addition to the Wi-Fi service, these devices transmit Ethernet packets to three RJ-45 Ethernet ports.

  • Page 49: Table 5-11 Responsible Party Contact Information

    1275/2008 and Commission Regulation (EC) No 801/2013. These devices qualify as equipment with high network availability (HiNA) functionality. Since the main purpose of Beacon G6 is to provide network functionality with HiNA 7 days /24 hours, the modes Off/Standby, Power Management, and Networked Standby are inappropriate.

  • Page 50: Beacon G6 Special Considerations

    5.10.1 WiFi service Beacon G6 devices feature WiFi service as well as data services. WiFi is a wireless networking technology that uses radio waves to provide wireless HSI and network connections. This device complies with the IEEE 802.11 standards, which the WiFi Alliance defines as the basis for WiFi technology.
  • Page 51 • Certified for Easymesh R2 Nokia WiFi app configuration The Nokia WiFi mobile app can be used to set up the Beacon G6 and manage the network. It can be downloaded from the App Store for iOS (https://apps.apple.com/us/app/nokia-wifi/ id1345278192) and the Google Play store for Android (https://play.google.com/store/apps/ details?id=com.nokia.wifi).
  • Page 52 Beacon G6 unit data sheet Beacon G6 Beacon G6 special considerations Use subject to agreed restrictions on disclosure and use. 3FE-49949-AAAA-TCZZA June 2022 Issue 1...

  • Page 53: Install Or Replace A Beacon G6

    Install or replace a Beacon G6 Beacon G6 Overview 6 Install or replace a Beacon G6 Overview 6.1.1 Purpose This chapter provides the steps to: • Install a Beacon G6 • Replace a Beacon G6 6.1.2 Contents 6.1 Overview 6.2 Prerequisites 6.3 Recommended tools...

  • Page 54: Install A Beacon G6

    Install a Beacon G6 Place the unit on a flat surface, such as a desk or shelf. Note: The Beacon G6 cannot be stacked with another or with other equipment. The installation requirements are: • Allow a minimum 100 mm clearance above the top cover •...

  • Page 55: Figure 6-2 Beacon G6 Reset Button At The Bottom Of The Device

    POWER button Power 37374 Figure 6-2 Beacon G6 reset button at the bottom of the device Reset Button 37379 Connect the Ethernet cables to the RJ-45 ports; see Figure 6-1, “Beacon G6 connections” 55)for the location of the RJ-45 ports.

  • Page 56: Replace A Beacon G6

    LEDs. Activate and test the services. If the Beacon G6 is in a failure state or is not providing the services that are expected, perform a factory reset. Note: Resetting the device will return all settings to factory default values; any customized configuration will be lost.

  • Page 57: Figure 6-3 Beacon G6 Connections

    Beacon G6 reset button at the bottom of the device Reset Button 37379 Disconnect the WAN, LAN, and power cables from the Beacon G6; see Figure 6-3, “ Beacon G6 connections” (p. 57)for the connector locations on the Beacon G6.
  • Page 58 46)indicates the behavior of the LEDs. Activate and test the services. If the Beacon G6 is in a failure state or is not providing the services that are expected, perform a factory reset. Note: Resetting the device will return all settings to factory default values; any customized configuration will be lost.

  • Page 59: Configure A Beacon G6

    Configure a Beacon G6 Beacon G6 Overview 7 Configure a Beacon G6 Overview 7.1.1 Purpose This chapter describes the WebGUI configuration procedures. 7.1.2 Contents 7.1 Overview GUI overview 7.2 Overview 7.3 General configuration 7.4 Logging in to the web-based GUI 7.5 Viewing overview information...
  • Page 60 Configure a Beacon G6 Beacon G6 Overview 7.21 Configuring wireless 5GHz 7.22 Configuring IP routing 7.23 Configuring DNS 7.24 Configuring TR-069 7.25 Configuring TR-369 7.26 Configuring QoS 7.27 Configuring Upstream (US) Classifier Maintenance 7.28 Overview 7.29 Configuring the password 7.30 Backing up the configuration 7.31 Restoring the configuration...
  • Page 61 Configure a Beacon G6 Beacon G6 Overview 7.48 Configuring DMZ and ALG 7.49 Configuring family profiles 7.50 Configuring access control Use subject to agreed restrictions on disclosure and use. 3FE-49949-AAAA-TCZZA June 2022 Issue 1...

  • Page 62: Gui Overview

    General configuration Refer to the configuration information provided with your OLT for the software configuration procedure for a Beacon G6. For HTTP/ HTPPs configuration procedures, refer to the Nokia ONT Configuration, Management, and Troubleshooting Guide. Logging in to the web-based GUI Open a web browser and enter the IP address of the Beacon in the address bar.

  • Page 63: 7.5 Viewing Overview Information

    62). The superadmin account is meant for the operator and is unique per device. Contact your Nokia representative to obtain the superadmin password for device. The default end-user account name and the default password for this account are printed on the device label.
  • Page 64 Configure a Beacon G6 Beacon G6 GUI overview Viewing overview information ND OF STEPS 7.5.1 Network Map Displays information about the status of the mesh network and connection to the internet. The status of the internet connection is defined by the presence of an IP address on the internet service.
  • Page 65 Configure a Beacon G6 Beacon G6 GUI overview Viewing overview information Shows the status of the IPTV service. If the IPTV flag is enabled on a routed service, the online or offline state is indicated by the presence of a WAN IP address for that routed service. If the IPTV is attached to a bridged service, the online or offline state is defined by the WAN uplink status.

  • Page 66: Viewing Device Information And Status

    Viewing device information and status Overview Viewing device information and status Overview 7.6.1 Purpose This section describes procedures to view device information and status on the Beacon G6. 7.6.2 Contents 7.6 Overview 7.7 Viewing device information and adding Wi-Fi points 7.8 Viewing LAN status 7.9 Viewing WAN status...

  • Page 67: Figure 7-2 Device Info Page

    Click Add Wi-Fi point at the top right corner of the Device Info page. A message displays that it is recommended to use the Nokia Wi-Fi mobile app to add a Wi-Fi point. b. To add a Wi-Fi point using the WebGUI, click Continue with WebGUI.
  • Page 68 Configure a Beacon G6 Beacon G6 Viewing device information and status Viewing device information and adding Wi-Fi points The Wi-Fi point is displayed in the Detected or Not detected list of the Onboarding Status panel in the Device Info page.

  • Page 69: Table 7-1 Device Info Parameters

    Configure a Beacon G6 Beacon G6 Viewing device information and status Viewing device information and adding Wi-Fi points Figure 7-3 Device info - Device Details page Table 7-1 Device Info parameters Field Description Device name Name on the device Serial number...

  • Page 70: 7.8 Viewing Lan Status

    Configure a Beacon G6 Beacon G6 Viewing device information and status Viewing LAN status Click LED Light to enable the LED light on the device. Perform any of the following, as applicable: • Reboot the device: 1. Click Reboot. A message displays asking if you want reboot the device.

  • Page 71: Table 7-2 Lan Status Parameters

    Configure a Beacon G6 Beacon G6 Viewing device information and status Viewing LAN status Table 7-2 LAN status parameters Field Description SSID name Select an SSID from the list. LAN wireless info Wireless status Indicates whether the wireless is on or off.

  • Page 72: 7.9 Viewing Wan Status

    Configure a Beacon G6 Beacon G6 Viewing device information and status Viewing WAN status 7.9 Viewing WAN status Click Status→WAN Status in the left pane. The WAN Status page displays the following information. Figure 7-5 WAN Status page Table 7-3...

  • Page 73: 7.10 Viewing Wan Ipv6 Status

    Configure a Beacon G6 Beacon G6 Viewing device information and status Viewing WAN IPv6 status Table 7-3 WAN Status parameters (continued) Field Description Displays whether the WAN link is connected or disconnected. WAN link status Displays the IP address. IPv4 address Netmask Displays the netmask address.

  • Page 74: Figure 7-6 Wan Status Ipv6 Page

    Configure a Beacon G6 Beacon G6 Viewing device information and status Viewing WAN IPv6 status Figure 7-6 WAN status IPv6 page Table 7-4 WAN status IPv6 parameters Field Description Select a WAN connection from the list. The details related to the connection are displayed.

  • Page 75: 7.11 Viewing Sta Information

    Configure a Beacon G6 Beacon G6 Viewing device information and status Viewing STA information Table 7-4 WAN status IPv6 parameters (continued) Field Description Indicates whether the Ethernet link is up or down. Ethernet link status Tx packets Indicates the number of packets transmitted on the WAN connection.

  • Page 76: 7.12 Viewing Neighboring Access Points

    Configure a Beacon G6 Beacon G6 Viewing device information and status Viewing Neighboring Access Points 7.12 Viewing Neighboring Access Points Click Status→ Neighboring AP in the left pane. The Neighboring AP page displays the following information. Figure 7-8 Neighboring AP page...

  • Page 77: Table 7-7 Home Network Parameters

    Configure a Beacon G6 Beacon G6 Viewing device information and status Viewing home network Figure 7-9 Home network page Table 7-7 Home network parameters Field Description Connection Type and Connected Devices Ethernet Displays the number of Ethernet connections and their settings.

  • Page 78: 7.14 Viewing Statistics

    Configure a Beacon G6 Beacon G6 Viewing device information and status Viewing statistics 7.14 Viewing statistics Click Status→Statistics in the left pane. The Statistics page displays the following information. Statistics are available for LAN ports, WAN ports, and WLAN ports.

  • Page 79: Figure 7-11 Wan Statistics Page

    Configure a Beacon G6 Beacon G6 Viewing device information and status Viewing statistics Figure 7-11 WAN Statistics page Use subject to agreed restrictions on disclosure and use. 3FE-49949-AAAA-TCZZA June 2022 Issue 1...

  • Page 80: Figure 7-12 Wlan Statistics Page

    Configure a Beacon G6 Beacon G6 Viewing device information and status Viewing statistics Figure 7-12 WLAN Statistics page ND OF STEPS Use subject to agreed restrictions on disclosure and use. 3FE-49949-AAAA-TCZZA June 2022 Issue 1...

  • Page 81: Network Configuration

    Network configuration Overview Network configuration 7.15 Overview 7.15.1 Purpose This section describes the network configuration procedures supported by the Beacon G6 WebGUI. 7.15.2 Contents 7.15 Overview 7.16 Configuring LAN 7.17 Configuring LAN IPv6 7.18 Configuring WAN 7.19 Configuring WAN DHCP 7.20 Configuring wireless 2.4 GHz...

  • Page 82: Table 7-8 Lan Parameters

    Configure a Beacon G6 Beacon G6 Network configuration Configuring LAN Figure 7-13 LAN page Configure the following LAN parameters: Table 7-8 LAN parameters Field Description IPv4 address Enter the IPv4 address of the Beacon. Subnet mask Enter the subnet mask of the Beacon.

  • Page 83: Configuring Lan Ipv6

    Configure a Beacon G6 Beacon G6 Network configuration Configuring LAN IPv6 Table 7-8 LAN parameters (continued) Field Description Enter the starting range of the DHCP IP address. DHCP start IP address Enter the ending range of the DHCP IP address.

  • Page 84: Table 7-10 Lan Ipv6

    Configure a Beacon G6 Beacon G6 Network configuration Configuring LAN IPv6 Figure 7-14 LAN IPv6 page Configure the following parameters: Table 7-10 LAN IPv6 parameters Field Description IPv6 LAN Host Configuration DNS Server Select a DNS server from the list.

  • Page 85: Configuring Wan

    Configure a Beacon G6 Beacon G6 Network configuration Configuring WAN Table 7-10 LAN IPv6 parameters (continued) Field Description DHCP End IP Address Enter the ending range of the DHCP IP address. Select the toggle button to enable address information retrieval through DHCP.

  • Page 86: Figure 7-15 Overview Table In Wan Page

    Configure a Beacon G6 Beacon G6 Network configuration Configuring WAN Figure 7-15 Overview table in WAN page Click Add + to create a WAN connection. The Create New Connection page displays. Use subject to agreed restrictions on disclosure and use.

  • Page 87: Figure 7-16 Create New Connection Page

    Configure a Beacon G6 Beacon G6 Network configuration Configuring WAN Figure 7-16 Create New Connection page Configure the following parameters: WAN parameters Table 7-11 Field Description WAN connection list Select a WAN connection from the list. Enabled Select the toggle button to enable the WAN connection.
  • Page 88 Configure a Beacon G6 Beacon G6 Network configuration Configuring WAN Table 7-11 WAN parameters (continued) Field Description Connection mode Select the connection mode of the WAN connection from the list: • Route Mode • Bridge Mode This field is applicable only if the connection mode is Route Mode.
  • Page 89 Configure a Beacon G6 Beacon G6 Network configuration Configuring WAN Table 7-11 WAN parameters (continued) Field Description SSID port binding Select the toggle button next to the SSID to enable it. Select the toggle button next to the PVID to enable it. This option is not applicable if the VLAN mode is Tunnel or Transparent.

  • Page 90: Configuring Wan Dhcp

    Configure a Beacon G6 Beacon G6 Network configuration Configuring WAN DHCP Table 7-11 WAN parameters (continued) Field Description If the selected IP mode is IPv4 or IPv4&IPv6, select the address method from the list: Address method • AutoConfigured • DHCPv6 •...

  • Page 91: Table 7-12 Wan Dhcp Parameters

    Configure a Beacon G6 Beacon G6 Network configuration Configuring WAN DHCP Figure 7-17 WAN DHCP page Configure the following parameters: Table 7-12 WAN DHCP parameters Field Description WAN connection list Select a WAN connection from the list. DHCP option 50 persistent Select the toggle button to enable DHCP Option 50 persistent.

  • Page 92: Configuring Wireless 2.4 Ghz

    Configure a Beacon G6 Beacon G6 Network configuration Configuring wireless 2.4 GHz Click Save. ND OF STEPS 7.20 Configuring wireless 2.4 GHz Click Network→Wireless (2.4 GHz) in the left pane. The Wireless (2.4GHz) page displays. Use subject to agreed restrictions on disclosure and use.

  • Page 93: Figure 7-18 Wireless (2.4Ghz) Page

    Configure a Beacon G6 Beacon G6 Network configuration Configuring wireless 2.4 GHz Figure 7-18 Wireless (2.4GHz) page Use subject to agreed restrictions on disclosure and use. 3FE-49949-AAAA-TCZZA June 2022 Issue 1...
  • Page 94 Configure a Beacon G6 Beacon G6 Network configuration Configuring wireless 2.4 GHz Configure the following parameters: Table 7-13 Wireless (2.4GHz) parameters Field Description Enable Select the toggle button to enable Wireless (2.4 GHz). Mode Select a wireless mode from the list: •...

  • Page 95: Configuring Wireless 5Ghz

    Configure a Beacon G6 Beacon G6 Network configuration Configuring wireless 5GHz Table 7-13 Wireless (2.4GHz) parameters (continued) Field Description SSID name Enter the SSID name. Enable SSID Select the toggle button to enable SSID. Select the toggle button to enable SSID broadcast.

  • Page 96: Figure 7-19 Wireless (5Ghz) Page

    Configure a Beacon G6 Beacon G6 Network configuration Configuring wireless 5GHz Figure 7-19 Wireless (5GHz) page Configure the following parameters: Use subject to agreed restrictions on disclosure and use. 3FE-49949-AAAA-TCZZA June 2022 Issue 1...

  • Page 97: Table 7-14 Wireless (5Ghz) Parameters

    Configure a Beacon G6 Beacon G6 Network configuration Configuring wireless 5GHz Table 7-14 Wireless (5GHz) parameters Field Description Enable Select this toggle button to enable WiFi. Bandwidth Select the bandwidth range from the list: • 20 MHz • 40 MHz •...
  • Page 98 Configure a Beacon G6 Beacon G6 Network configuration Configuring wireless 5GHz Table 7-14 Wireless (5GHz) parameters (continued) Field Description Encryption Mode Select an encryption mode from the list: • None • OPEN • WPA/WPA2 Enterprise • WPA2-AES • WPA2+WPA • WPA3 •...

  • Page 99: Configuring Ip Routing

    Configure a Beacon G6 Beacon G6 Network configuration Configuring IP routing 7.22 Configuring IP routing Click Network→ IP routing in the left pane. The IP routing page displays. Figure 7-20 IP routing page Configure the following parameters: Table 7-15 IP routing parameters...

  • Page 100: Configuring Dns

    Configure a Beacon G6 Beacon G6 Network configuration Configuring DNS Table 7-15 IP routing parameters (continued) Field Description Forwarding policy Select a forwarding policy from the list: Click Add. The IP route is added to the IP routing table. ND OF STEPS 7.23...

  • Page 101: Configuring Tr-069

    Configure a Beacon G6 Beacon G6 Network configuration Configuring TR-069 Configure the following parameters: a. Select the DNS proxy toggle button to enable the DNS proxy and click Save. b. Configure the following: 1. Enter the domain name in the Domain Name field 2.

  • Page 102: Table 7-16 Tr-069 Parameters

    Configure a Beacon G6 Beacon G6 Network configuration Configuring TR-069 Figure 7-22 TR-069 page Configure the following parameters: Table 7-16 TR-069 parameters Field Description Select the toggle button to enable periodic inform updates. Periodic inform enable Periodic inform interval(s) Enter the time between periodic inform updates, in seconds.

  • Page 103: Configuring Tr-369

    Configure a Beacon G6 Beacon G6 Network configuration Configuring TR-369 Click Save. ND OF STEPS 7.25 Configuring TR-369 Note: The TR-369 configuration option is available only if the TR-181 data model is active. Click Network→TR-369 in the left pane. The TR-369 page displays.

  • Page 104: Configuring Qos

    Configure a Beacon G6 Beacon G6 Network configuration Configuring QoS Table 7-17 TR-369 parameters (continued) Field Description Controller endpoint ID Enter the controller endpoint ID. MTP Protocol Select the MTP protocol from the list (currently only MQTT is supported). Transport Select the transport option from the list: •...

  • Page 105: Figure 7-24 Qos Config Page (L2 Criteria)

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  • Page 106: Figure 7-25 Qos Config Page

    Configure a Beacon G6 Beacon G6 Network configuration Configuring QoS Figure 7-25 QoS config page (L3 Criteria) Configure the following parameters: Use subject to agreed restrictions on disclosure and use. 3FE-49949-AAAA-TCZZA June 2022 Issue 1...

  • Page 107: Table 7-18 Qos Config Parameters

    Configure a Beacon G6 Beacon G6 Network configuration Configuring QoS Table 7-18 QoS config parameters Field Description Type Select a QoS service layer type from the list: • L2 Criteria • L3 Criteria Classification criteria (L2) Source MAC Enter the source MAC address.

  • Page 108: Configuring Upstream (Us) Classifier

    Configure a Beacon G6 Beacon G6 Network configuration Configuring Upstream (US) Classifier Click Add to add a QoS policy. ND OF STEPS 7.27 Configuring Upstream (US) Classifier The US Classifier feature is used to create policies, classifiers, and classifier rules for upstream traffic handling.

  • Page 109: Table 7-19 Us Classifier - Policy Parameters

    Configure a Beacon G6 Beacon G6 Network configuration Configuring Upstream (US) Classifier Figure 7-26 US Classifier - Policy page Configure the following parameters: Table 7-19 US Classifier - Policy parameters Field Description Tunnel Type The tunnel type is set to GRE and cannot be modified.
  • Page 110 Configure a Beacon G6 Beacon G6 Network configuration Configuring Upstream (US) Classifier Table 7-19 US Classifier - Policy parameters (continued) Field Description VLAN ID Enter a VLAN ID. Allowed values: 0 to 4093 This field is not configurable. The VLAN tag is set to 8100 (hexadecimal).

  • Page 111: Table 7-20 Us Classifier - Classifier Parameters

    Configure a Beacon G6 Beacon G6 Network configuration Configuring Upstream (US) Classifier Figure 7-27 US Classifier - Classifier page Configure the following parameters: US Classifier - Classifier parameters Table 7-20 Field Description Select an interface from the list; for example, None, LAN, 2.4G SSID, or 5G SSID.
  • Page 112 Configure a Beacon G6 Beacon G6 Network configuration Configuring Upstream (US) Classifier Table 7-20 US Classifier - Classifier parameters (continued) Field Description Protocol Select the toggle button to enter a protocol. Destination MAC Select the toggle button to enter a destination MAC address.

  • Page 113: Figure 7-28 Us Classifier - Classifier Rules Page

    Configure a Beacon G6 Beacon G6 Network configuration Configuring Upstream (US) Classifier Figure 7-28 US Classifier - Classifier Rules page Configure the following parameters: Use subject to agreed restrictions on disclosure and use. 3FE-49949-AAAA-TCZZA June 2022 Issue 1...

  • Page 114: Table 7-21 Us Classifier - Classifier Rules Parameters

    Configure a Beacon G6 Beacon G6 Network configuration Configuring Upstream (US) Classifier Table 7-21 US Classifier - Classifier Rules parameters Field Description Policy Select a policy from the list. Classifier Select a classifier from the list. Interface Select an interface from the list; for example, None, LAN, 2.4G SSID, 5G SSID.

  • Page 115: Maintenance

    Beacon G6 Maintenance Overview Maintenance 7.28 Overview 7.28.1 Purpose This section describes the maintenance tasks supported by the Beacon G6 WebGUI. 7.28.2 Contents 7.28 Overview 7.29 Configuring the password 7.30 Backing up the configuration 7.31 Restoring the configuration 7.32 Upgrading firmware 7.33 Diagnosing WAN connections...

  • Page 116: Table 7-22 Password Parameters

    Configure a Beacon G6 Beacon G6 Maintenance Configuring the password Figure 7-29 Password page Configure the following parameters: Table 7-22 Password parameters Field Description Original password Enter the current password. New password Enter the new password as per the password rules.

  • Page 117: Backing Up The Configuration

    Configure a Beacon G6 Beacon G6 Maintenance Backing up the configuration 7.30 Backing up the configuration Click Maintenance→ Backup and restore in the left pane. The Backup and restore page displays. Figure 7-30 Backup and restore page Click Export to export the current Beacon configuration to your PC. The configuration filename is config.cfg.

  • Page 118: Upgrading Firmware

    Configure a Beacon G6 Beacon G6 Maintenance Upgrading firmware Figure 7-31 Backup and restore page Click Select and select the previously backed-up configuration file. Click Import to import the configuration file and restore the Beacon to the backed-up configuration. A confirmation message displays after successful restore and the Beacon reboots.

  • Page 119: Figure 7-32 Firmware Upgrade Page

    Configure a Beacon G6 Beacon G6 Maintenance Upgrading firmware Figure 7-32 Firmware upgrade page Click Select and select the file for firmware upgrade. Click Upgrade to upgrade the firmware. The status displays in the Upgrade status panel. The device reboots after firmware upgrade and displays the login page.

  • Page 120: Diagnosing Wan Connections

    Configure a Beacon G6 Beacon G6 Maintenance Diagnosing WAN connections Figure 7-33 Example of upgrade status messages ND OF STEPS 7.33 Diagnosing WAN connections Click Maintenance→ Diagnostics in the left pane. The Diagnostics page displays. Use subject to agreed restrictions on disclosure and use.

  • Page 121: Table 7-23 Diagnostics Parameters

    Configure a Beacon G6 Beacon G6 Maintenance Diagnosing WAN connections Figure 7-34 Diagnostics page Configure the following parameters. Table 7-23 Diagnostics parameters Field Description Protocol Select a protocol from the list: • IPv4 • IPv6 Select a WAN connection to diagnose from the list.

  • Page 122: Figure 7-35 Example Of Ping Results

    Configure a Beacon G6 Beacon G6 Maintenance Diagnosing WAN connections Table 7-23 Diagnostics parameters (continued) Field Description Enter a packet length. Packet length Allowed values: 64 to 1500 Default value: 64 Max number of trace hops Enter the maximum number of trace hops. This field is enabled only if you select the Traceroute toggle button.

  • Page 123: 7.34 Viewing Log Files

    Configure a Beacon G6 Beacon G6 Maintenance Viewing log files Figure 7-36 Example of traceroute results ND OF STEPS 7.34 Viewing log files Click Maintenance→ Log in the left pane. The Log page displays. Figure 7-37 Log page Configure the following parameters: Use subject to agreed restrictions on disclosure and use.

  • Page 124: Table 7-24 Log Parameters

    Configure a Beacon G6 Beacon G6 Maintenance Viewing log files Table 7-24 Log parameters Field Description Writing level Select a writing level from the list to determine the event types recorded in the log file: • Emergency • Alert • Critical •...

  • Page 125: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Overview Troubleshooting 7.35 Overview 7.35.1 Purpose This section describes the troubleshooting procedures supported by the Beacon G6 WebGUI. 7.35.2 Contents 7.35 Overview 7.36 Troubleshooting 7.36 Troubleshooting The Troubleshooting feature enables service providers and end users to monitor the performance of their broadband connection.

  • Page 126: Figure 7-38 Troubleshooting Page

    Configure a Beacon G6 Beacon G6 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Figure 7-38 Troubleshooting page Configure the following parameters: Table 7-25 Troubleshooting parameters Field Description WAN Connection List Select a WAN connection from the list. WAN Status Displays the WAN status: • Up •...

  • Page 127: Table 7-25 Troubleshooting Parameters

    Configure a Beacon G6 Beacon G6 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Table 7-25 Troubleshooting parameters (continued) Field Description This test is used to determine the downstream throughput/speed. DS throughput Click DS speed test to specify the time for the downstream test. US packet loss Displays the number of upstream packages lost.

  • Page 128: Application Configuration

    Application configuration Overview Application configuration 7.37 Overview 7.37.1 Purpose This section describes the application configuration tasks supported by the Beacon G6 WebGUI. 7.37.2 Contents 7.37 Overview 7.38 Configuring DDNS 7.39 Configuring NTP 7.40 Configuring port forwarding 7.41 Configuring port triggering 7.42 Configuring UPNP and DLNA...

  • Page 129: Configuring Ntp

    Configure a Beacon G6 Beacon G6 Application configuration Configuring NTP Configure the following parameters: Table 7-26 DDNS parameters Field Description WAN connection list Select a WAN connection from the list. Enable DDNS Select the toggle button to enable DDNS on the WAN connection.

  • Page 130: Table 7-27 Ntp Parameters

    Configure a Beacon G6 Beacon G6 Application configuration Configuring NTP Figure 7-40 NTP page Configure the following parameters: Table 7-27 NTP parameters Field Description Enable NTP Service Select the toggle button to enable the NTP service. Displays the current local date and time.

  • Page 131: Configuring Port Forwarding

    Configure a Beacon G6 Beacon G6 Application configuration Configuring port forwarding 7.40 Configuring port forwarding Click Application→ Port forwarding in the left pane. The Port forwarding page displays. Figure 7-41 Port forwarding page Configure the following parameters: Table 7-28 Port forwarding parameters...

  • Page 132: Configuring Port Triggering

    Configure a Beacon G6 Beacon G6 Application configuration Configuring port triggering Table 7-28 Port forwarding parameters (continued) Field Description Protocol Select the port forwarding protocol from the list: • TCP • UDP • TCP/UDP Select a WAN connection from the list. Only active devices are displayed in the list.

  • Page 133: Configuring Upnp And Dlna

    Configure a Beacon G6 Beacon G6 Application configuration Configuring UPNP and DLNA Configure the following parameters: Table 7-29 Port triggering parameters Field Description Select an application name from the list. Application name The default is Custom settings. Enter the open port range.

  • Page 134: Figure 7-43 Upnp And Dlna Page

    Configure a Beacon G6 Beacon G6 Application configuration Configuring UPNP and DLNA Figure 7-43 UPNP and DLNA page Select theEnable UPNP/DLNA toggle button to enable UPNP/DLNA. If this toggle button is not enabled, the UPNP and DLNA process will not start.

  • Page 135: Security Configuration

    Security configuration Overview Security configuration 7.43 Overview 7.43.1 Purpose This section describes the security configuration tasks supported by the Beacon G6 WebGUI 7.43.2 Contents 7.43 Overview 7.44 Configuring the firewall 7.45 Configuring the MAC filter 7.46 Configuring the IP filter 7.47 Configuring the URL filter...

  • Page 136: Configuring The Mac Filter

    Configure a Beacon G6 Beacon G6 Security configuration Configuring the MAC filter Configure the following parameters. Table 7-30 Firewall parameters Field Description Security level Select the security level from the list: • High: Pre-routing and application services are not supported. UDP Port 8000 can be used to access the services.

  • Page 137: Table 7-31 Mac Filter - Ethernet Interface Parameters

    Configure a Beacon G6 Beacon G6 Security configuration Configuring the MAC filter Figure 7-45 MAC filter page Configure the following parameters: Table 7-31 MAC filter - Ethernet Interface parameters Field Description Ethernet Interface MAC filter mode Select the MAC filter mode from the list: •...

  • Page 138: Configuring The Ip Filter

    Configure a Beacon G6 Beacon G6 Security configuration Configuring the IP filter Configure the following parameters: Table 7-32 MAC filter - WiFi SSID parameters Field Description WiFi SSID MAC filter mode Select the MAC filter mode from the list: • Blocked •...

  • Page 139: Table 7-33 Ip Filter Parameters

    Configure a Beacon G6 Beacon G6 Security configuration Configuring the IP filter Figure 7-46 IP filter page Configure the following parameters: Table 7-33 IP filter parameters Field Description Select the toggle button to enable an IP filter. Enable IP filter...

  • Page 140: Configuring The Url Filter

    Configure a Beacon G6 Beacon G6 Security configuration Configuring the URL filter Table 7-33 IP filter parameters (continued) Field Description Remote subnet mask Enter the remote subnet mask. Protocol Select an application protocol or select ALL from the list. Click Save.

  • Page 141: Configuring Dmz And Alg

    Configure a Beacon G6 Beacon G6 Security configuration Configuring DMZ and ALG Table 7-34 URL filter parameters (continued) Field Description URL filter type Select a URL filter type from the list: • Block • Allow URL address Enter the URL address.

  • Page 142: Configuring Family Profiles

    Configure a Beacon G6 Beacon G6 Security configuration Configuring family profiles Configure the following parameters: Table 7-35 ALG Configuration parameters Field Description ALG Configuration Select the toggle button next to the protocol name to enable the protocols to be supported by ALG: •...

  • Page 143: Figure 7-49 Family Profiles (Parental Control) Page

    Configure a Beacon G6 Beacon G6 Security configuration Configuring family profiles Figure 7-49 Family profiles (Parental control) page Click Add profile + to add a profile with parental controls. In the Add a profile page, enter a name for the profile and click Add.

  • Page 144: Figure 7-50 Add A Profile Page

    Configure a Beacon G6 Beacon G6 Security configuration Configuring family profiles Figure 7-50 Add a profile page In the Select the devices used by <profile> page, select the check box next to the device name and click Save to assign the device to the profile.

  • Page 145: Figure 7-51 Assign Devices To Family Profile

    Configure a Beacon G6 Beacon G6 Security configuration Configuring family profiles Figure 7-51 Assign devices to family profile The new profile name is listed in the table in the Family profiles (Parental control) page. Use subject to agreed restrictions on disclosure and use.
  • Page 146 Configure a Beacon G6 Beacon G6 Security configuration Configuring family profiles Figure 7-52 Family profiles table Click a profile to configure parental control for the profile. A page displays the profile parameters. Figure 7-53 Family profile configuration page Select the Internet Access toggle button to enable internet access.
  • Page 147 Configure a Beacon G6 Beacon G6 Security configuration Configuring family profiles Assign more devices Assign more devices to the profile, if required: a. In the profile page, click the edit icon next to Assigned Devices to assign devices to the profile.
  • Page 148 Configure a Beacon G6 Beacon G6 Security configuration Configuring family profiles Configure and enable schedules Configure schedules for the profile: a. In the profile page, click the edit icon next to Schedules to create one or more schedules for the profile to set specific days and time slots when the Internet should be turned off.
  • Page 149 Configure a Beacon G6 Beacon G6 Security configuration Configuring family profiles 1. Enter the name of the schedule in the Name field. 2. Select the start time, end time, and select the days of the week on which the schedule will be in effect.
  • Page 150 Configure a Beacon G6 Beacon G6 Security configuration Configuring family profiles In the Schedules page, select the toggle button to enable the schedule and click Done. To add more schedules, you can click Add +. Use subject to agreed restrictions on disclosure and use.
  • Page 151 Configure a Beacon G6 Beacon G6 Security configuration Configuring family profiles Configure and enable bedtime Configure bedtime for the profile: next to Bedtime to configure bedtime for the profile a. In the profile page, click the edit icon to automatically pause internet access at this time.
  • Page 152 Configure a Beacon G6 Beacon G6 Security configuration Configuring family profiles 1. Select the Bedtime, Wake Up time, and select the days of the week on which the bedtime will be in effect. 2. Click Save. The bedtime is created and listed in the Bedtime page.
  • Page 153 Configure a Beacon G6 Beacon G6 Security configuration Configuring family profiles 1. Select the toggle button next to Filtering to enable filtering to control the profile’s website access. 2. Click Add + to add a website URL to be blocked.

  • Page 154: Configuring Access Control

    Configure a Beacon G6 Beacon G6 Security configuration Configuring access control 4. Click Add + to add more website URLs to be blocked or click Done. ND OF STEPS 7.50 Configuring access control This procedure describes how to configure the access control level (ACL).

  • Page 155: Wan

    Configure a Beacon G6 Beacon G6 Security configuration Configuring access control Table 7-37 Access control parameters (continued) Field Description The following protocols are supported: ICMP, Telnet, SSH, HTTP, TR-069, HTTPS, SFTP. Select an access control level for each protocol: Allow, Deny, or Trusted Network Only...
  • Page 156 Configure a Beacon G6 Beacon G6 Security configuration Configuring access control Use subject to agreed restrictions on disclosure and use. 3FE-49949-AAAA-TCZZA June 2022 Issue 1...

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