Ericsson’s Mini‑Link family—compact microwave radio systems used for backhaul and transport—hides a lot of engineering elegance behind a deceptively simple command‑line interface (CLI). For field engineers, integration teams and network troubleshooters, the Mini‑Link CLI is more than a control surface: it’s a precise, scriptable window into device state, configuration and fault data. This essay sketches why the CLI matters, how it’s organized, common workflows and a few practical tips that turn a sequence of commands into reliable, repeatable operations.
Ensure your terminal software (like PuTTY or SecureCRT) is configured to log all session outputs for future auditing.
| Command Output Field | Meaning | Typical Good Value | |----------------------|---------|--------------------| | RSL (Rx Signal Level) | Received signal | -40 to -60 dBm | | XPI (Cross Polarization) | Antenna polarization isolation | >25 dB | | MUT (Minimum Unfaded Threshold) | Fade margin | >30 dB | | TX Power | Transmitted power | +15 to +25 dBm | | BER (Bit Error Rate) | Raw before FEC | < 10^-6 |
ping : Verifies basic network reachability to other sites or management servers.
: Displays board information including Serial number, Type, and Software version. show board [slot] config : Verifies if a board is in service and enabled. show board [slot] status : Checks if a board is in "repair mode". ericsson mini link cli commands
show / get : Displays status, configurations, and operational parameters.
The MINI-LINK CLI operates in a hierarchical structure. You must enter specific modes to modify configurations.
These commands are used for active system management and diagnostic tests.
set radio-link amr-mode — Enables or disables Adaptive Modulation and Coding (AMR). Ethernet and VLAN Configuration Ensure your terminal software (like PuTTY or SecureCRT)
: Switches from standard Exec Mode to Privileged Exec Mode, allowing configuration changes.
Create a text file with CLI commands (one per line) and apply:
To manage a MINI-LINK node through the CLI, you must establish a secure connection to the controller unit. Connection Methods
| Parameter | Meaning | |-----------|---------| | | Received Signal Strength Indicator (dBm) – should be above Rx threshold | | Tx Power | Actual transmit power vs. configured | | Modulation | Current QPSK, 16QAM, 64QAM, 256QAM, 1024QAM | | BER | Bit Error Rate (1e-6 or lower is good) | | MSE | Mean Square Error – quality of demodulation | | ATPC margin | Fade margin remaining when ATPC active | show board [slot] config : Verifies if a
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show vlan : Displays configured Virtual Local Area Networks (VLANs) and their assigned ports (tagged or untagged).
This guide provides a comprehensive reference for essential Ericsson MINI-LINK CLI commands, covering system navigation, hardware monitoring, radio link configuration, and troubleshooting diagnostics. 1. Accessing and Navigating the MINI-LINK CLI
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