Nuage Networks Virtualized Networks Services

Network Services Gateway Activation

Set Up Your 7850 NSG-E

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Product Overview

Certain hardware features are available only on specific NSG models. If your NSG product looks different from the one depicted below, select the correct model. 

Refer to the product data sheet for more information about the physical specifications of this model.

Setup Instructions

Refer to your service provider's documentation if included

1

Connect Power

Connect the NSG-E Power Adapter to the unit, and tighten the locking nut.

Then connect the 7850 NSG-E to the AC power supply (110-250V).

2

Connect WAN

Connect Port 1 to the WAN using an Ethernet cable.

For dual-uplinks, use Ports 1 and 2 to connect to the WAN.

  • Port 1 is a WAN port for the first uplink.
  • Port 2 is a WAN port for a second uplink. In a single-uplink scenario, it may be used as a LAN port.
  • Ports 2 to 6 are LAN ports after bootstrapping.

Each Ethernet port has a speed and link activity LED.

  • The speed LED, to the left of the port, is solid green for 1GB Ethernet and solid yellow for 100MG Ethernet.
  • The link activity LED, to the right of the port, flashes when packets are being forwarded on the link.

3

Bootstrapping

For auto-bootstrapping mode, insert the USB bootstrap key into any USB port and power on the NSG.

For multi-factor bootstrapping, connect the laptop to Port 3 or 6, power on the NSG, and follow the instructions in the bootstrap email.

Refer to the "Bootstrapping" chapter in the Nuage VNS User Guide for more information about initiating the bootstrapping process.

4

Final Steps

After bootstrapping, connect devices to any available ports (such as those not used for WAN connections) using Ethernet cables.

Troubleshooting

LED Indicators

The LED indicators on the NSG-E provide status information for various functions. The following is a list of behaviors for each LED indicator.

Pre-Bootstrapping Functionality

The Nuage bootstrapping solution allows the NSG to securely connect to VSCs, download their service configuration, and connect end users to their services based on pre-defined policies with minimal user interaction. Once the NSG is successfully bootstrapped, it has access to the full feature set provided by the Nuage VSC and VSD.

Some functionality is available to the NSG prior to bootstrapping. Pre-bootstrapping features allow you to perform troubleshooting tests on an NSG that has failed to bootstrap. These features are included as part of the factory software shipped on the NSG.

Refer to the "Bootstrapping" chapter in the Nuage VNS User Guide for more information about bootstrapping and pre-bootstrapping functionality.

Status Webpage

  • An NSG status webpage is available from the LAN access ports prior to the NSG bootstrapping. The status page is available here.
  • The status presents real-time information on bootstrapping status, WAN check status, mobile connection, IP configuration, storage, memory, and SSH.

NSG WAN Checks

  • An uplink configuration script can be executed via CLI to allow you to configure a single WAN uplink prior to bootstrapping. This allows you to perform WAN connectivity checks without having to bootstrap the NSG.
  • Once the WAN uplink is configured, you can perform a ping, tracepath, route, or NSLookup command to verify WAN connectivity.

NSG Info

  • NSG info can be viewed by a Nuage user from the CLI pre-bootstrap. Run the nsginfo script to see the NSG type, serial number, MAC address, UUID, and other information.

NSG Logging

  • During NSG bootstrapping, each page in the bootstrapping captive portal includes a Show Advanced Log button. The button expands or collapses a window that shows the logs generated by the NSG during bootstrapping. The window provides a visualization of bootstrapping warnings, errors, and info messages as they are raised in realtime.
  • You can download an archive of NSG log files via the NSG bootstrapping captive portal or via the NSG CLI prior to bootstrapping.
  • These log files can be useful for troubleshooting if a support team member needs advanced log details about a failed bootstrapping attempt.

SSH

  • By default, SSH is not enabled on a pre-bootstrapped NSG. You can enable the SSH service for remote access through the NSG console or from the NSG status webpage.

You're all set!

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