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Summary of changes
Changes 17.2.1 (DCAP17 FP4) and 18.1.0 (DCAP18)

Version Date (YYYY-MM-DD) Description of Change

18.1.0 2018-03-21 Reviewed for DCAP18.

Changes between 17.1.0 (DCAP17 FP2) and 17.2.1 (DCAP17 FP4)

Version Date (YYYY-MM-DD) Description of Change

17.2.1 2017-08-24 Updated for ring buffer feature.

17.2.0 2017-06-23 Updated to include new Secured mode
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17.1.0 2017-04-06 This is the first issue of the document.

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Table of contents
1 Introduction to MegaPlexer GUI (MegaGUI) ................................................................................ 8

2 MegaGUI login dialog box ............................................................................................................. 9

2.1 Creating MegaPlexer connection details ................................................................................ 10

2.2 Logging into the MegaGUI ...................................................................................................... 13

3 MegaGUI user interface ............................................................................................................... 16

3.1 MegaGUI menus..................................................................................................................... 16

3.1.1 Manage menu ................................................................................................................... 17

3.1.2 View menu......................................................................................................................... 24

3.1.3 Help menu ......................................................................................................................... 28

3.2 MegaGUI toolbar .................................................................................................................... 29

3.3 MegaGUI main window .......................................................................................................... 30

3.3.1 Network Elements ............................................................................................................. 30

3.3.2 Applications ....................................................................................................................... 31

3.4 MegaGUI event log ................................................................................................................. 36

4 Guides on using the MegaGUI application ............................................................................... 37

4.1 Configure output settings ........................................................................................................ 37

4.2 Exporting eNodeBs ................................................................................................................. 38

4.3 Creating outbound application connection ............................................................................. 40

4.4 Managing interfaces ............................................................................................................... 44

4.4.1 Enabling In interface ......................................................................................................... 44

4.4.2 Enabling Out interface ....................................................................................................... 48

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List of figures
Figure 1 MegaGUI login dialog box ................................................................................................... 9

Figure 2 Clicking Select Connection ............................................................................................... 10

Figure 3 Clicking Add ...................................................................................................................... 11

Figure 4 Adding MegaPlexer connection details ............................................................................. 11

Figure 5 Added MegaPlexer connection details .............................................................................. 12

Figure 6 Selecting MegaPlexer connection ..................................................................................... 12

Figure 7 Displayed MegaPlexer connection details ........................................................................ 12

Figure 8 Entering username and password .................................................................................... 13

Figure 9 MegaGUI main window ..................................................................................................... 14

Figure 10 MegaPlexer with connected MegaGUI application ........................................................... 14

Figure 11 MegaGUI secured mode ................................................................................................... 15

Figure 12 MegaGUI user interface .................................................................................................... 16

Figure 13 MegaGUI menus ............................................................................................................... 16

Figure 14 Manage menus.................................................................................................................. 17

Figure 15 Output Settings dialog box ................................................................................................ 17

Figure 16 Output Settings dialog box in secured mode .................................................................... 19

Figure 17 Manage Interfaces dialog box – In tab .............................................................................. 20

Figure 18 Manage Interfaces dialog box – Out tab ........................................................................... 21

Figure 19 Manage Interfaces dialog box – Control tab ..................................................................... 22

Figure 20 Export eNBs dialog box ..................................................................................................... 23

Figure 21 View menus ....................................................................................................................... 25

Figure 22 Licence Information dialog box ......................................................................................... 25

Figure 23 Active GUI dialog box ........................................................................................................ 25

Figure 24 Connection Status ............................................................................................................. 26

Figure 25 eNodeB Connection Status dialog box ............................................................................. 27

Figure 26 Alarm Info dialog box ........................................................................................................ 28

Figure 27 Help menu ......................................................................................................................... 29

Figure 28 About dialog box................................................................................................................ 29

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Figure 29 MegaGUI toolbar ............................................................................................................... 29

Figure 30 Network Elements tab ....................................................................................................... 31

Figure 31 Applications tab ................................................................................................................. 32

Figure 32 Applications tab in secured mode ..................................................................................... 33

Figure 33 Add Application dialog box ................................................................................................ 33

Figure 34 Edit Application dialog box ................................................................................................ 34

Figure 35 Add Address dialog box .................................................................................................... 35

Figure 36 MegaGUI event log ........................................................................................................... 36

Figure 37 Selecting Output Settings menu........................................................................................ 37

Figure 38 Displayed Output Settings dialog box ............................................................................... 38

Figure 39 Selecting Export eNBs menu ............................................................................................ 39

Figure 40 Export eNBs dialog box ..................................................................................................... 39

Figure 41 Selecting Applications tab ................................................................................................. 40

Figure 42 Specifying outbound application details ............................................................................ 41

Figure 43 Added application detail .................................................................................................... 41

Figure 44 Selecting any existing application detail ........................................................................... 42

Figure 45 Add Address dialog box is displayed ................................................................................ 42

Figure 46 Specifying needed connection details ............................................................................... 43

Figure 47 Added IP connection details .............................................................................................. 43

Figure 48 Multiple ID addresses ........................................................................................................ 44

Figure 49 Selecting Interfaces menu ................................................................................................. 45

Figure 50 Displayed Manage Interfaces dialog box .......................................................................... 45

Figure 51 In interface already enabled .............................................................................................. 46

Figure 52 Defining the IP address and Port of In interface ............................................................... 46

Figure 53 Updated MegaPlexer In interface settings ........................................................................ 47

Figure 54 Click Open Port ................................................................................................................. 47

Figure 55 Enabled In interface in MegaPlexer .................................................................................. 48

Figure 56 Connected eNodeB network elements ............................................................................. 48

Figure 57 Click Open Port ................................................................................................................. 49

Figure 58 Enabled Out interface in MegaPlexer ............................................................................... 49

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List of tables
Table 1 Elements of the MegaGUI login dialog box ......................................................................... 9

Table 2 Elements in the Output Settings dialog box ...................................................................... 18

Table 3 Elements in the In tab ....................................................................................................... 20

Table 4 Buttons in the Out tab ....................................................................................................... 21

Table 5 Elements in the Control tab ............................................................................................... 22

Table 6 Elements in the Export eNBs dialog box ........................................................................... 23

Table 7 Columns of the Active GUI dialog box .............................................................................. 26

Table 8 Connection throughput ...................................................................................................... 26

Table 9 Elements in the eNodeB Connection Status dialog box ................................................... 27

Table 10 Buttons in the MegaGUI toolbar ........................................................................................ 30

Table 11 Elements in the Network Elements tab ............................................................................. 31

Table 12 Elements in the Applications tab ....................................................................................... 32

Table 13 Elements in the Add Application dialog box ...................................................................... 34

Table 14 Elements in the Edit Application dialog box ...................................................................... 34

Table 15 Elements in the Add Address dialog box .......................................................................... 35

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1 Introduction to MegaPlexer GUI (MegaGUI)

MegaPlexer GUI (MegaGUI) is a Java-based application that serves as a remote GUI for
MegaPlexer. It is a separate tool that the user can use to manage and configure MegaPlexer
remotely. MegaGUI connects to MegaPlexer via the Control interface.

MegaGUI allows users to add outbound applications where the data from eNodeBs will be
forwarded, see the status of the connected eNodeBs, and manage the settings and
configurations of MegaPlexer.

MegaGUI can run on the same server HW where MegaPlexer core is located or in a different
server HW having a working Ethernet connection to MegaPlexer core server HW.

This document serves as the user manual of MegaGUI. Step-by-step procedures on using
the application, its user interface, and other features are described in this document.
Instructions on how to monitor data from eNodeBs and send these data to outbound
applications are also described in this document.

This document addresses the following:

• Step-by-step procedures on how to log in to the MegaGUI.

• Descriptions on all the menus, toolbar, main window, event log, and available options in
MegaGUI.

• Configuration of MegaGUI and how it is used.

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2 MegaGUI login dialog box

When the user runs the MegaGUI executable file, the MegaGUI login dialog box is
displayed. The MegaGUI login dialog box is where the user attempts to log in to use
MegaGUI.
Figure 1 MegaGUI login dialog box

Elements of the MegaGUI login dialog box table describes the different elements found in
the MegaGUI login dialog box.
Table 1 Elements of the MegaGUI login dialog box

Elements Description

Username Username for MegaGUI authentication.

Username to be used is defined in the Username/Password
menu of MegaPlexer.
Password Password for MegaGUI authentication.
Password to be used is defined in the Username/Password
menu of MegaPlexer.
Megaplexer Details
Megaplexer Name Name of the selected MegaPlexer connection defined in
MegaPlexer Connection Details dialog box.
IP Address IP address of the selected MegaPlexer connection defined in
MegaPlexer Connection Details dialog box.
Port Port number of the selected MegaPlexer connection defined in
MegaPlexer Connection Details dialog box
Shared Key Shared key of the selected MegaPlexer connection defined in
MegaPlexer Connection Details dialog box.

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Buttons
Attempts to log in to MegaGUI with the set username and
password.
If authentication fails, an error message will appear indicating
what went wrong.
Opens the MegaPlexer Connection Details dialog box and
defines the needed connection details for the MegaGUI to
connect to a MegaPlexer application.

For instructions on how to create new MegaPlexer connection details in the MegaGUI
application, see Creating MegaPlexer connection details chapter.

2.1 Creating MegaPlexer connection details

Purpose

To define the connection details of the MegaPlexer which MegaGUI will connect to.

Prerequisite

• A MegaPlexer application must be installed in the recommended HW platform

• MegaPlexer must be running and Control interface must be enabled

Procedure

1. In the MegaGUI login dialog box, click Select Connection.

Figure 2 Clicking Select Connection

The MegaPlexer Connection Details dialog box appears.

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2. In the MegaPlexer Connection Details dialog box, click Add.

Figure 3 Clicking Add

The Add MegaPlexer Connection dialog box appears.

3. Specify the needed connection details for MegaPlexer.

• Name – Enter any preferred name for the MegaPlexer connection

• IP Address – Enter the IPv4 or IPv6 address of MegaPlexer to be connected

• Port – Enter the port number configured in MegaPlexer’s Control interface

• Shared Key – Enter the same shared key as entered in MegaPlexer

Note: Mark Use Default if shared key used in MegaPlexer is default.

Figure 4 Adding MegaPlexer connection details

4. Click Add.

The relevant MegaPlexer connection details are added in the MegaPlexer Connection
Details grid. The MegaPlexer Connection Details dialog box lists all added MegaPlexer
details where the user can choose of which MegaPlexer will be connected.

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Figure 5 Added MegaPlexer connection details

5. Select the MegaPlexer connection to be used.

Figure 6 Selecting MegaPlexer connection

6. Click Select.

Expected outcome

The selected connection details are displayed in the MegaPlexer Details pane of the
MegaGUI login dialog box. Continue with Logging into the MegaGUI chapter to log in and
start using MegaGUI.
Figure 7 Displayed MegaPlexer connection details

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2.2 Logging into the MegaGUI

Purpose

To log in and start using MegaGUI.

Prerequisite

• Successful completion of Creating MegaPlexer connection details

Use the following procedure to log in to MegaGUI.

Procedure

1. In the MegaGUI login dialog box, enter username and password.

Note: Default values for username and password are Mega and Plexer
respectively.

Figure 8 Entering username and password

2. Click Connect.

Expected outcome

MegaGUI main window is displayed and connected to the target MegaPlexer.

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Figure 9 MegaGUI main window

The MegaGUI connection information is added in the Active UI’s grid in the main window of
the target MegaPlexer.
Figure 10 MegaPlexer with connected MegaGUI application

If the MegaPlexer’s Control Interface is in secured mode, SECURED MODE will be

displayed on the MegaGUI’s title bar.

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Figure 11 MegaGUI secured mode

For more information about MegaGUI, see MegaGUI user interface chapter.

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3 MegaGUI user interface

This chapter describes the user interface of MegaGUI that includes the menus, toolbar, main
window, and other features.
Figure 12 MegaGUI user interface

The following chapters describe how the menus, columns, buttons, and windows in
MegaGUI are used.

3.1 MegaGUI menus

MegaGUI provides different menus that are used to manage the settings in the MegaGUI
application. These menus are the following:

• Manage menu

• View menu

• Help menu
Figure 13 MegaGUI menus

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3.1.1 Manage menu

This chapter describes the available menus that are found in the Manage menu.
Figure 14 Manage menus

3.1.1.1 Output Settings

The Output Settings dialog box displays a list of panes that can configure the offline
message settings of MegaPlexer. This includes configuration of directories where you want
to store received data from eNodeBs, disk writing settings, older logs removal, HD size
limits, preferred filename format, and setting the directory where event logs can be saved.
Figure 15 Output Settings dialog box

Elements in the Output Settings dialog box table describes the different elements in the
Output Settings dialog box.

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Table 2 Elements in the Output Settings dialog box

Elements Description

Directory Settings
Primary path Primary output directory where the output log files are
stored.
Disk Writing
Enable When this is marked, MegaPlexer can write data
received from network elements to disk.
Time based When this is marked, Interval field in the Disk Writing
pane and Enable field in the Removes Items Older
Than pane are enabled.
Writes log files to disk based on the specified interval
time.
Ring Buffer When this is marked, File count and File size field are
enabled.
Writes log files to disk based on the specified file count
and file size.
Interval: Number of minutes before a new log file is created.
Value must range from 1 to 65534.
File Count: Number of files to be written to disk.
Value must range from 1 to 65534.
File Size: Maximum size of each log file.
Value must range from 1 to 4095.
File Remove Settings (Remove
Items Older Than)
Enable When this is marked, the Remove Items Older Than
configuration becomes enabled.
Removes old log files based on the specified hours.
Hours Number of hours that all log files in the output directory
which are older than the entered value will be removed.
Value must range from 1 to 65534.
File Remove Settings (Size Limit)
Enable When this is marked, the Size Limit configuration
becomes enabled.
Removes old log files based on the specified HD space
limit.
GB Maximum HD space limit in GB before removing log files
in the output directory.
Value must range from 1 to 65534.
Filename Format
Format: Filename format of the log file to be generated.
The default filename format of a log file is:
• %N - Network element connection name
• %U - Unit name

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• %y%m%d - Monitoring date (year, month, and day)

• %H%M%S - Monitoring time (hours, minutes, and
seconds)
Event Logging
Enable When this is marked, a log file containing all events
logged by MegaPlexer is created and stored in the
specified directory.
Primary path Primary output directory where the event log files are
stored.
Buttons
Opens the Manage Directory dialog box where the
primary directory can be set for the generated logs.
Opens the Help: Filename Format dialog box where you
can get information on how to set the format of a
filename.
Opens the Event Logging dialog box where the primary
directory can be set for the generated event log files.
Saves the defined configuration in the Output Settings
dialog box.
Discards all the modifications made in the Output
Settings dialog box and closes the dialog box.

The settings in the Output Settings dialog box cannot be configured when MegaGUI is in
secured mode.
Figure 16 Output Settings dialog box in secured mode

For instructions on how to configure relevant settings in the Output Settings dialog box, see
Configure output settings in Guides on using the MegaGUI application chapter.
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3.1.1.2 Interfaces

When the Interfaces menu is selected, the Manage Interfaces dialog box is displayed. This
contains relevant tabs that allow you to configure the In and Out interfaces of MegaPlexer.

The following describes the functionalities of these tabs and how they are used.

In tab

This is where connection settings between MegaPlexer and eNodeB are configured.
Figure 17 Manage Interfaces dialog box – In tab

Elements in the In tab table describes the different elements of the In tab in the Manage
Interfaces dialog box.
Table 3 Elements in the In tab

Elements Description

IP Address Listening IPv4 or IPv6 address of the MegaPlexer for

eNodeBs.
Port Listening port number of the MegaPlexer for eNodeBs.
Default port number is 49151.
Listen Any Address When this is marked, the IP Address field is disabled. Thus,
MegaPlexer will listen to any IP address.
Enable Buffering When this is marked, MegaPlexer will wait until the buffer is full
before forwarding the data to outbound applications.
Buttons
Applies the changes configured in the In tab.

Enables the In interface for MegaPlexer to accept connection

requests from eNodeBs.
Disables the In interface for MegaPlexer to refuse connection
requests from eNodeBs.

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Closes the Manage Interfaces dialog box.

For instructions on how to enable the In interface in Manage Interfaces dialog box, see
Enabling In interface in Guides on using the MegaGUI application chapter.

Out tab

Enables the listening interface for outbound connections, for example, LTE Cell Trace Emil
or LTE GEO Interface.
Figure 18 Manage Interfaces dialog box – Out tab

Buttons in the Out tab table describes the different buttons of the Out tab in the Manage
Interfaces dialog box.
Table 4 Buttons in the Out tab

Buttons Description

Enables the Out Interface in MegaPlexer and connects to all

configured outbound applications.
Disables the Out Interface of MegaPlexer and closes the
connections between MegaPlexer and to all configured
outbound applications.
Closes the Manage Interfaces dialog box.

For instructions on how to enable Out interface in Manage Interfaces dialog box, see
Enabling Out interface in Guides on using the MegaGUI application chapter.

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Control tab

This is where connection settings between MegaPlexer and MegaGUI are displayed.
Configuration in this tab is disabled since the control connection for MegaGUI are already
configured in MegaPlexer and is currently active.
Figure 19 Manage Interfaces dialog box – Control tab

Elements in the Control tab table describes the different elements of the Control tab in the
Manage Interfaces dialog box.
Table 5 Elements in the Control tab

Elements Description

IP Address Listening IPv4 or IPv6 address that MegaPlexer uses to listen

for connection requests from control applications, for example,
MegaGUI or L3DC for Traffica.
Port Listening port number that MegaPlexer uses to listen for
connection requests from control applications, for example,
MegaGUI or L3DC for Traffica.
Buttons
This is currently disabled.

Closes the Manage Interfaces dialog box.

3.1.1.3 Export eNBs

The Export eNBs dialog box displays the relevant settings that can be used to configure
exporting eNodeB lists.

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Figure 20 Export eNBs dialog box

Elements in the Export eNBs dialog box table describes the different elements in the Export
eNBs dialog box.
Table 6 Elements in the Export eNBs dialog box

Elements Description

Output path: Primary path where eNodeB list will be stored.

Output filename prefix: Prefix that can be added in the beginning of the eNodeB list
filename.
Output format: Filename format of the eNodeB list to be generated.
The filename format of an eNodeB list that can be used are the
following:
• %I - ID
• %N - Name
• %S - Status
• %V - Version
• %L - License
• %A - IP Address
• %P - Port
• %E - Element Type
Output file extension:
.txt When this is selected, output file to be generated is a TXT file.
.csv When this is selected, output file to be generated is a CSV file.
Custom When this is selected, the Output file extension: text field is
enabled.
Output file extension text A text field where you can include your preferred output file
field extension to be generated.
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Schedule:
every When this is selected, the Count and Interval fields are
enabled.
Number of intervals the eNodeB list will be generated.
Count
A drop-down list where you can select your preferred schedule
Interval
interval. Intervals can be:
• minutes
• hours
• days
• weeks
specific time When this is selected, the Time, List of Time, and the Add
button are enabled.
This is where you can set your specific time for eNodeB list
Time
generation.
List of time Displays the added specific times when the eNodeB lists can
be generated.
Scheduled exporting
Start scheduled exporting When this is marked, exporting of eNodeB list based on the
specified schedule is enabled.
Starting on: This is where you can set the starting date and time of the
export.
Until: This is where you can set the end date and time of the export.
Buttons
Opens the Export eNB list dialog box where the primary
directory can be set for the generated eNodeB lists.
Displays the available output fields that can be used in Output
format: field.
Adds the current time in the List of time text field set in the
Time field.
Applies the changes configured in the Export eNBs dialog
box.

For instructions on how to configure relevant settings in the Export eNBs dialog box, see
Exporting eNodeBs in Guides on using the MegaGUI application chapter.

3.1.2 View menu

This chapter describes the available menus that are found in the View menu.

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Figure 21 View menus

3.1.2.1 Licence Info

The Licence Information dialog box displays the license details used in MegaPlexer with
the following information:

• Authorized user of the MegaPlexer license file

Note: If the Licenced to: field is empty, MegaPlexer is activated with a trial
license file. Request for an official MegaPlexer license file from Nokia local
customer support.

• License validity date

• MegaPlexer version details

Figure 22 Licence Information dialog box

3.1.2.2 Active GUI

The Active GUI dialog box displays the connection details of all active and connected
MegaGUIs.
Figure 23 Active GUI dialog box

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Columns of the Active GUI dialog box table describes the different elements in the Active
GUI dialog box.
Table 7 Columns of the Active GUI dialog box

Columns Description

Index Consecutive number for all connected control applications.

Index number starts from 0.
WsName Name of the workstation where MegaGUI is running.
Element Status Status of the all active and connected MegaGUI applications.
IP Address Control application’s IPv4 or IPv6 address.
Login Time Date and time when you logged in to the MegaGUI application.

3.1.2.3 Megaplexer Connection Status

The Connection Status dialog box allows the user to view the connection status in
MegaPlexer.
Figure 24 Connection Status

Connection throughput table describes the different elements in the Connection Status
dialog box.
Table 8 Connection throughput

Throughput Description

Inbound
Incoming Kbit/s Current data transfer rate from monitored eNodeBs.
Handling Kbit/s Current data processing rate of MegaPlexer received from
eNodeBs.

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Incoming MB Amount of data in Megabytes (MB) transferred from eNodeBs.

Handled MB Total amount of data in MB that MegaPlexer processed.
Disc Writing Kbit/s Disk writing speed of MegaPlexer in Kilobit per second (Kbit/s).
Disc Written Kbit/s Total MB handled from the data being written to disk.
Outbound
Incoming Kbit/s Current data transfer rate to monitored outbound applications.
Handling Kbit/s Current data processing rate of outbound applications.
Incoming MB Megabytes (MB) transferred from the start of the session when
an outbound application is connected.
Handled MB Total MB handled from the start of the session when an
outbound application is connected.
Disc Writing Kbit/s Disk writing speed of MegaPlexer in Kbit/s.
Disc Written Kbit/s Total MB handled from the data being written to disk.

3.1.2.4 e Node B Connection Status

The eNodeB Connection Status dialog box allows the user to view the connection status
per connected eNodeB.
Figure 25 eNodeB Connection Status dialog box

Elements in the eNodeB Connection Status dialog box table describes the different elements
in the eNodeB Connection Status dialog box.
Table 9 Elements in the eNodeB Connection Status dialog box

Elements Description

ID Unique ID of the eNodeB network element connected to

MegaPlexer.
Select an eNodeB ID to view its connection status.
This is currently disabled.

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Name Name of the eNodeB network element to MegaPlexer.

This is currently disabled.
Displays the connection status of the selected eNodeB in the
Status pane. MegaPlexer provides the connection status to
MegaGUI. Connection status will be updated accordingly.
This is currently disabled.
Removes the displayed connection status of the selected
eNodeB. Status pane will be empty.
This is currently disabled.
Status
Incoming Kbit/s Current data transfer rate from the selected eNodeB.
Handling Kbit/s Current data processing rate of MegaPlexer received from the
selected eNodeB.
Incoming MB Amount of data in MB transferred from the selected eNodeB.
Handled MB Total amount of data in MB that MegaPlexer processed.
Disc Writing Kbit/s Disk writing speed of MegaPlexer in Kbit/s.
Disc Written Kbit/s Total MB handled from the data being written to disk.

3.1.2.5 Alarm Info

The Alarm Info dialog box displays the alarms raised in MegaPlexer. This is to know the
severity of an alarm through its Alarm ID which can be analyzed through an alarm list.

Example of an alarm is when the MegaPlexer license is already expired like in the following
screenshot.
Figure 26 Alarm Info dialog box

3.1.3 Help menu

This chapter describes the available menu that is found in the Help menu.
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Figure 27 Help menu

3.1.3.1 About

When the About menu is clicked, the About dialog box is displayed. Version details,
copyright information, and contact information in case there are problems with MegaGUI are
displayed.
Figure 28 About dialog box

3.2 MegaGUI toolbar

The following standard buttons are available in the MegaGUI main window. These are used
to perform the basic and common tasks of the system and functions the same with the
corresponding items in the menu bars. Frequently used functions are included in the toolbar
for easy access.
Figure 29 MegaGUI toolbar

Buttons in the MegaGUI toolbar table describes the different buttons in the MegaGUI toolbar.

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Table 10 Buttons in the MegaGUI toolbar

Buttons Description

Opens the Output Settings dialog box.

Output Settings For more information on the Output Settings dialog box, see
the following chapters:
• Output Settings
• Configure output settings
Opens the Manage Interfaces dialog box.
Interfaces For more information on the Manage Interfaces dialog box,
see the following chapters:
• Interfaces
• Managing interfaces
Opens Export eNBs dialog box.
For more information on the Export eNBs dialog box, see the
Export eNBs
following chapters:
• Export eNBs
• Exporting eNodeBs
Opens the Licence Information dialog box.
Licence Info For more information on the Licence Information dialog box,
see the Licence Info chapter.
Opens the About dialog box.
About For more information on the About dialog box, see the About
chapter.

3.3 MegaGUI main window

MegaGUI main window contains two relevant tabs that allows users to view the connected
network elements and manage outbound applications to be forwarded with collected data
from eNodeBs.

3.3.1 Network Elements

The Network Elements tab displays the network elements that are connected to
MegaPlexer. The network element’s ID, name, status, version, license validity, IP address,
port, and element type are also displayed in this tab.

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Figure 30 Network Elements tab

Elements in the Network Elements tab table describes the different elements in the Network
Elements tab.
Table 11 Elements in the Network Elements tab

Elements Description

Connected NE: Number of eNodeBs connected to the MegaPlexer application.

Columns
ID Unique ID of the eNodeB connected to MegaPlexer.
Name Name of the eNodeB connected to MegaPlexer.
For example:
eNodeB_1, eNodeB_2
Status Status of the eNodeBs connected to MegaPlexer.
The available statuses that the eNodeB can experience are the
following:
• Connected
• Disconnected
Version Version of the eNodeB connected to MegaPlexer.
Licence Validity Validity date of the set license in MegaPlexer.
IP Address IPv4 or IPv6 address of eNodeBs.
For example:
176.54.3.2
Port Port number of eNodeBs.
For example:
12345
Element Type Element type of eNodeBs.

3.3.2 Applications
The Applications tab allows the user to add outbound applications where the data from
eNodeBs will be forwarded for further analysis.
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Figure 31 Applications tab

Elements in the Applications tab table describes the different elements in the Applications
tab.
Table 12 Elements in the Applications tab

Elements Description

Columns
Name Name of the application to be connected.
For example:
LTECellTraceEmil
PCDM interface If the value is set to true, MegaPlexer forwards the collected
PCMD data to outbound applications.
Cell Trace interface If the value is set to true, MegaPlexer forwards the collected
cell trace data to outbound applications.
IP Address IPv4 or IPv6 address of the application to be connected.
Port Port number of the application to be connected.
Status Status of the application to be connected.
The available statuses that the applications can experience are
the following:
• Connected
• Disconnected
HeartBeat If HeartBeat is Enabled, MegaPlexer monitors that application
in the Out interface if it remains to respond on heartbeat
messages.
Buttons
Opens the Add Application dialog box and allows the user to
add a new application for receiving cell trace data.
Opens the Edit Application dialog box and allows the user to
edit and update the name and filter of an existing application.
If there is an existing application and it is selected in the grid,
the button is enabled.

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Removes an existing application detail.

If there is an existing application and it is selected in the grid,
the button is enabled.
Opens the Add Address dialog box and allows the user to add
new IP address.
If an application is selected, the button is enabled.
Removes an existing IP connection detail.
If there is an existing IP connection and it is selected in the
Applications grid, the button is enabled.

The applications in the Applications tab cannot be configured when MegaGUI is in secured
mode.
Figure 32 Applications tab in secured mode

3.3.2.1 Add Application dialog box

The Add Application dialog box is used to add an application to be connected and choose
what data will be sent for further analysis.
Figure 33 Add Application dialog box

Elements in the Add Application dialog box table describes the different elements in the Add
Application dialog box.

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Table 13 Elements in the Add Application dialog box

Elements Description

Name Name of the application to be connected.

When adding a name for an application connection, the
following must be considered:
• Space between characters is not allowed.
• Text can only accommodate up to 31 characters.
PCMD When this is marked, PCMD data will be forwarded to the
outbound application.
Cell Trace When this is marked, Cell Trace data will be forwarded to the
outbound application.
Buttons
Confirms the addition of the new application to be monitored.
New addition is displayed on the Applications grid.
If there are no marked filters in the Filter: field, an error occurs.
There must be at least one marked filter in the Filter: field.
Discards all the modifications made and closes the Add
Application dialog box.

3.3.2.2 Edit Application dialog box

The Edit Application dialog box is used to update the details of an existing application to be
monitored.
Figure 34 Edit Application dialog box

Elements in the Edit Application dialog box table describes the different elements in the Edit
Application dialog box.
Table 14 Elements in the Edit Application dialog box

Elements Description

Name Name of the application to be connected.

When adding a name for an application connection,
the following must be considered:
• Space between characters is not allowed.
• Text can only accommodate up to 31 characters.

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PCMD When this is marked, PCMD data will be forwarded to

the outbound application.
Cell Trace When this is marked, Cell Trace data will be forwarded
to the outbound application.
Buttons
Updates the selected application with new
modifications in the Name and/or Filter: fields.
If there are no marked filters in the Filter: field, an
error occurs. There must be at least one marked filter
in the Filter: field.
Discards all the modifications made and closes the
Edit Application dialog box.

3.3.2.3 Add Address dialog box

The Add Address dialog box is used to define the connection details of the outbound
application to be forwarded with collected data from eNodeBs.
Figure 35 Add Address dialog box

Elements in the Add Address dialog box table describes the different elements in the Add
Address dialog box.
Table 15 Elements in the Add Address dialog box

Elements Description

IP Address IP address of the application to be connected in IPv4

or IPv6 format.
Port Port number of the application to be connected.
It is recommended to use static port number, less than
49151, TCP ports for output applications.
Default value is 40001.
HeartBeat The available HeartBeat value are the following:
• Enable - A notification message prompts once the
connection between MegaPlexer and connected
applications is terminated.
• Disable - No notification message prompts.

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Buttons
Confirms the addition of the new IP connection details
of the application to be connected.
If an error appears, the following considerations are:
• Invalid tracer name, IP address, or Port
• No entry for required fields
Discards all the configurations made and closes the
Add Address dialog box.

3.4 MegaGUI event log

MegaGUI event shows all events of MegaGUI. Events, tasks, and activities recorded in the
system are displayed in this area
Figure 36 MegaGUI event log

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4 Guides on using the MegaGUI application

The following chapters contain step-by-step procedures on how to use MegaGUI. This
chapter also contains guidelines on the other configurations of the MegaGUI application.

4.1 Configure output settings

Use the following procedure to define the offline message storage settings for MegaPlexer.

Prerequisites

• You must log in to MegaGUI.

For instructions on how to log in to MegaGUI, see Logging into the MegaGUI chapter.

• Secured mode must be disabled.

For instructions on how to disable the secured mode, see the Nokia L3 Data Collector for
LTE (MegaPlexer) User Manual.

Procedure

1. To configure offline message storage settings, do one of the following:

• Select Manage ► Output Settings.

Figure 37 Selecting Output Settings menu

• In the MegaGUI toolbar, click the Output Settings button.

The Output Settings dialog box is displayed.

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Figure 38 Displayed Output Settings dialog box

2. In the Output Settings dialog box, define the configurations that you wish to set.

For more information on how to set these fields, see Elements in the Output Settings dialog
box table in Output Settings chapter.

3. Click OK.

Expected outcome

Defined parameters are saved and the Output Settings dialog box is closed. Behavior of
the output files generated from MegaPlexer will depend on the settings configured in the
Output Settings dialog box.

4.2 Exporting eNodeBs

Use the following procedure to export an eNodeB list.

Prerequisites

• You must log in to MegaGUI

For instructions on how to log in to MegaGUI, see Logging into the MegaGUI chapter.

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Procedure

1. To export eNodeB list, do one of the following:

• Select Manage ► Export eNBs.

Figure 39 Selecting Export eNBs menu

• In the MegaGUI toolbar, click the Export eNBs button.

The Export eNBs dialog box is displayed.

Figure 40 Export eNBs dialog box

2. In the Export eNBs dialog box, define the configurations that you wish to set.

For more information on how to set these fields, see Elements in the Export eNBs dialog box
table in Export eNBs chapter.

3. Click Apply.

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Expected outcome

All modifications made are applied successfully. Behavior of the eNodeB list generated from
MegaPlexer will depend on the settings configured in the Export eNBs dialog box.

4.3 Creating outbound application connection

Use the following procedure to create outbound application connections where the data
received from eNodeBs will be forwarded.

Prerequisite

• You must log in to MegaGUI

For instructions on how to log in to MegaGUI, see Logging into the MegaGUI chapter.

• Secured mode must be disabled.

For instructions on how to disable the secured mode, see the Nokia L3 Data Collector for
LTE (MegaPlexer) User Manual.

Procedure

1. In the MegaGUI main window, select Applications tab.

Figure 41 Selecting Applications tab

2. Click Add Application.

The Add Application dialog box appears.

3. Enter any preferred name for the outbound application.

For example: LTECellTraceEmil

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Note: Mark PCMD interface and/or Cell trace interface options if you want
MegaPlexer to forward PCMD and/or Cell trace data to the outbound
applications.

Figure 42 Specifying outbound application details

4. Click Add.

Expected outcome

Newly created application is added in the Applications grid.

Figure 43 Added application detail

5. Select any existing application detail in the Applications grid.

The Add Address button is enabled.

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Figure 44 Selecting any existing application detail

6. Click Add Address.

The Add Address dialog box appears.

Figure 45 Add Address dialog box is displayed

7. Specify the needed connection details of the outbound application to be monitored.

• IP Address - Enter the IPv4 or IPv6 address of the outbound application.

• Port - Enter the port number of the outbound application.

Note: By default, port number is 40001.

• HeartBeat - By default, select Enable.

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Figure 46 Specifying needed connection details

8. Click Add.

Expected outcome

IP address and port number of the outbound application are successfully added in the
Applications grid. Once the Out interface is enabled, connection between MegaPlexer and
all outbound applications can be established.
Figure 47 Added IP connection details

In case there is incoming cell trace traffic to MegaPlexer, it is recommended to create more
the one connection between MegaPlexer and outbound applications or parallel connections
for load sharing.

Recommended value for the parallel connection must be equal to the number of processors
used in the HW platform. For example, if the HW server has two CPUs and each CPU has
12 processors, recommended value for parallel connections is 24 connections.

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Figure 48 Multiple ID addresses

Status of created connections are initially Disconnected. When outbound applications are
started and connection between the applications and MegaPlexer is established, connection
status changes to Connected.

Note: When outbound application connections are connected, new parallel

connections cannot be added.

The following chapters describe the configurations on how to manage and enable the
connection to eNodeBs and outbound applications.

4.4 Managing interfaces

Use the following procedures to manage and enable the needed interfaces for you to receive
data from eNodeBs and forward them to outbound applications.

4.4.1 Enabling In interface

Purpose

For MegaPlexer to collect data from eNodeBs, the In interface must be configured and
enabled using MegaGUI.

Prerequisite

• A license for MegaPlexer is required for the feature to work successfully.

• You must log in to MegaGUI.

For instructions on how to log in to MegaGUI, see Logging into the MegaGUI chapter.

Procedure

1. To enable the In interface, do one of the following:

• Select Manage ► Interfaces.

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Figure 49 Selecting Interfaces menu

• In the MegaGUI toolbar, click the Interfaces button.

The Manage Interfaces dialog box is displayed.

Figure 50 Displayed Manage Interfaces dialog box

If In interface is already enabled, click Close Port to disable the interface and to modify your
preferred settings for the In interface.

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Figure 51 In interface already enabled

2. In the In tab of the Manage Interfaces dialog box, do one of the following:

• Define the relevant settings in the following fields:

 IP Address - Enter the listening IPv4 or IPv6 address of the MegaPlexer for
eNodeBs.

 Port - Enter the listening port of the MegaPlexer for eNodeBs.

Note: By default, port number is 49151.

• Define the configuration of the Port setting and mark Listen Any Address option.
Figure 52 Defining the IP address and Port of In interface

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Note: Mark Enable Buffering if you want MegaPlexer to wait until the buffer is
full before forwarding the data to outbound applications.

3. Click Apply.

All modifications made are applied successfully. This also updates the new settings in
MegaPlexer’s In interface.
Figure 53 Updated MegaPlexer In interface settings

4. Click Open Port.

Figure 54 Click Open Port

Expected outcome

In interface is enabled.

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Figure 55 Enabled In interface in MegaPlexer

MegaPlexer now starts to accept connection from eNodeB network elements and receives
data. This automatically updates the Network Elements grid in the MegaGUI main window
with connected eNodeBs.
Figure 56 Connected eNodeB network elements

4.4.2 Enabling Out interface

Purpose

Out interface allows L3 Data Analyzer applications or other outbound applications where
MegaPlexer forwards the data to monitor and collect cell trace data for further analysis.

Prerequisite

• A license for MegaPlexer is required for the feature to work successfully

• You must log in to MegaGUI

For instructions on how to log in to MegaGUI, see Logging into the MegaGUI chapter.

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• Successful completion of Creating outbound application connection

Procedure

1. To enable the Out interface, do one of the following:

• Select Manage ► Interfaces.

• In the MegaGUI toolbar, click the Interfaces button.

The Manage Interfaces dialog box is displayed.

2. In the Out tab of the Manage Interfaces dialog box, click Open Port.
Figure 57 Click Open Port

Expected outcome

The Out interface in MegaPlexer is enabled.

Figure 58 Enabled Out interface in MegaPlexer

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Listed outbound applications in MegaGUI are now connected to MegaPlexer. Once the In
interface is enabled and MegaPlexer receives data from eNodeBs, MegaPlexer forwards the
data to the outbound applications for further analysis.

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