ProSBC/FreeSBC Initial Configuration

Applies to version(s): v3.0, v3.1

The initial configuration of the SBC is done by accessing a configuration wizard in a web browser (Chrome, Firefox or other). Before you begin, you must have the following information on hand:

• Product key: In the following VTB-XXX-XXXX format. If you do not have this key, please go to our ProSBC Download site .
• Hostname of the unit. It is important to set the host name correctly and to not modify it later, otherwise you will need a new license.
• Will the system be used as a standalone unit or in a Primary/Secondary configuration?
• Does the system require external transcoding? For example, G.711 to G.729a transcoding.
• The role of each of the network interfaces

Once you have this information, proceed as indicated below:

Initial configuration of the SBC

1- Open a web browser to the IP of your server, on port 12358. For example, if your server address is 192.168.178.30, the URL would be:
http://192.168.178.30:12358

2- An SBC Configuration Wizard is displayed.

• Click Continue
  

3- Accept the EULA agreement


4- Enter your activation key and hostname
** No need to enter the host name for AWS.


5- Enter your SSH and WEB root password
** No need to enter the SSH password for AWS.


6- Select the configuration of your SBC. Either standalone, or in a Primary/Secondary configuration
** Not applicable for AWS.


7- If the system requires external transcoding, select it here. As an example, if the system needs G.711 to G.729a transcoding, then select yes.
** Not applicable for AWS.


8- In this window, you define the role of the network adapters in the system. The following is a short description of each type:

• mgmt: Used for management of the system (suggested name: mgmt0)
• ctrl0: Used for communication with the external transcoding devices (suggested name: ctrl0)
• ctrl1: Same as ctrl0. Adds redundancy (suggested name: ctrl1)
• LAN/WAN: SIP/RTP access to private network (suggested name: LAN0) or public network (suggested name: WAN0).

You must configure all IP interfaces. If you are not sure, configure them as management interfaces.

Note: Select the "+" sign to get further information about an interface

 
 

Note: If 1+1 (control networks ctrl0/ctrl1) or multiple vlan interfaces are needed, make sure all of them are assigned to the appropriate MAC address taken from the Platform (VMware Instance settings or other)  


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9- To add an Ethernet Bonding, click Add Bonding.

10- Enter the name for Bonding Pair, followed by the LAN/WAN1 and LAN/WAN 2.

• When you are done, click Continue.
  

11- A Confirmation window is displayed.

• If you are satisfied with the configuration, click Confirm.
  

12- A warning message is displayed alerting you to the possible interruption of the IP interfaces when the change is applied.

• Click OK.
  

13- The ProSBC Welcome page is displayed.

The VLAN port and IP address of the Ethernet Bond interface is displayed.

Note: Once the configuration is completed, you will be asked get the license seed of this unit to allow for the installation of the license. 
Please go here for instructions:  Retrieving a License for SBC Units

To get help, please contact TelcoBridges TB Support.