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)
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.
Note: Select the "+" sign to get further information about an interface
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)
10- Once completed, you will be asked get the license seed of this unit to allow for license installation. Please go here for instructions: Retrieving a License for SBC Units
To get help, please contact TelcoBridges TB Support.