Release Notes for Cisco MWR 1941-DC Mobile Wireless Edge Router for Cisco IOS Release 12.2(15)MC1c
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Release Notes for Cisco MWR 1941-DC Mobile Wireless Edge Router for Cisco IOS Release 12.2(15)MC1c
System Configuration Requirements
Determining the Software Version
Upgrading to a New Software Release
Upgrading to a New ROM Monitor Version
New Features in the Cisco IOS Release 12.2(15)MC1c Software
New Features in the Cisco IOS Release 12.2(15)MC1b Software
New Features in the Cisco IOS Release 12.2(15)MC1a Software
Limitations, Restrictions, and Important Notes
Caveats in Cisco IOS Release 12.2(15)MC1c
Cisco Product Security Overview
Reporting Security Problems in Cisco Products
Obtaining Technical Assistance
Cisco Technical Support Website
Definitions of Service Request Severity
Obtaining Additional Publications and Information
Release Notes for Cisco MWR 1941-DC Mobile Wireless Edge Router for Cisco IOS Release 12.2(15)MC1c
May 3, 2005
Cisco IOS Release 12.2(15)MC1c
OL-13984-11
These release notes are for the Cisco MWR 1941-DC Mobile Wireless Edge Router for Cisco IOS Release 12.2(15)MC1c.
These release notes are updated as needed to describe new features, memory requirements, hardware support, software platform deferrals, and changes to the microcode and related documents.
For a list of the software caveats that apply to Cisco IOS Release 12.2(15)MC1c, see the "Caveats in Cisco IOS Release 12.2(15)MC1c" section. To review the release notes for Cisco IOS Release 12.2, go to www.cisco.com and click Technical Documentation. Select Release 12.2 from the Cisco IOS Software drop-down menu. Then click Cisco IOS Release Notes > Cisco IOS Release 12.2.
Contents
This document contains the following sections:
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System Configuration Requirements
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Introduction
With Cisco IOS Release 12.2(15)MC1a and later, the MWR 1941-DC router can be used to extend a mobile operator's DCN to the cell site, providing the ability to remotely manage radio and cell site equipment remotely from the operations center.
A cell site DCN solution minimizes the need to dispatch technicians for every problem that might occur at the cell site by providing the ability to perform the following types of maintenance tasks remotely:
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Additionally, the MWR 1941-DC router cell site DCN implementation provides IP connectivity to the cell site, enabling the use of IP-related applications that provide operation support (for example, web camera for site surveillance, IP telephone for voice connectivity, and LAN extension to the cell site to provide remote access to network applications, data, and access to the Internet and/or intranet).
Cisco network modules and WAN interface cards used with the MWR 1941-DC router provide a variety of connectivity options at the cell site.
System Configuration Requirements
When being implemented in an Cell Site DCN solution, the Cisco MWR 1941-DC router requires the following system configuration:
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Network Time Protocol must be configured. The Cisco MWR 1941-DC router uses NTP to maintain a clocking source for the proper time stamping of system messages and log files.
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The MWR 1941-DC router must be configured to operate in standalone mode. The standalone option must be configured from redundancy mode.
To manually set the relays to open or closed, do the following starting in global configuration mode:
Step 1. Enter redundancy mode.
Router(config)# redundancyStep 2. Enter the y-cable mode.
Router(config-r)# mode y-cableStep 3. Specify that the router is to be used as a stand-alone device. This command closes the relays.
Router(config-r-y)# standaloneStep 4. Exit y-mode configuration mode.
Router(config-r-y)# exitTo verify the status of the relays on an MWR 1941-DC router, use the show controllers command.
Memory Recommendations
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The smart-init feature is an extension to the existing memory split program of the Cisco IOS software running on your router that computes iomem size by looking at the network modules installed in the system and uses this iomem for carrying out the memory split.
Setting the memory size using the memory-size iomen command disables the smart-init feature. If smart-init is disabled and the iomem is increased to 20% or more, the tftpboot operation using the mwr1900-is-mz image will fail. If this situation should occur, copy a new image to slot0 and boot from slot0.
Determining the Software Version
To determine the image and version of Cisco IOS software running on your Cisco MWR 1941-DC router, log in to the Cisco MWR 1941-DC and enter the show version EXEC command:
router> show versionCisco Internetwork Operating System SoftwareIOS (tm) 1900 Software (MWR1900-IS-MZ), Version 12.2(15)MC1a,EARLY DEPLOYMENT RELEASESOFTWARE (fc1)Upgrading to a New Software Release
For general information about upgrading to a new software release, refer to Software Installation and Upgrade Procedures located at the following URL:
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/hw/routers/ps4062/tsd_products_support_series_home.html
Upgrading to a New ROM Monitor Version
The Cisco MWR 1941-DC router ROM Monitor (ROMMON) consists of two modules:
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To upgrade the ROMMON version on your Cisco MWR 1941-DC router, complete these steps from EXEC mode:
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Router#dir slot0:Directory of slot0:/3 -rw- 871 Mar 01 1993 00:05:02 MWR1900-3-default.cfg4 -rw- 610704 Mar 01 1993 00:10:30 MWR1900_RM2.srec.122-8r.MC3Step 3
Router# upgrade rom-monitor file slot0:MWR1900_RM2.srec.122-8r.MC3This command will reload the router. Continue? [yes/no]:yStep 4
ROMMON image upgrade in progressErasing boot flasheeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeProgramming boot flash ppppNow ReloadingSystem Bootstrap, Version 12.2(20010915:181836) DEVELOPMENT SOFTWARECopyright (c) 1994-2001 by cisco Systems, Inc.Running new upgrade for first timeSystem Bootstrap, Version 12.2(8r)MC3, RELEASE SOFTWARE (fc1)TAC Support:http://www.cisco.com/tacCopyright (c) 2002 by cisco Systems, Inc.mwr1900 processor with 131072 Kbytes of main memoryMain memory is configured to 64 bit mode with parity disabledUpgrade ROMMON initializedrommon 1 >New and Changed Information
The following sections list the new hardware and software features supported by the Cisco MWR 1941-DC router for Cisco IOS Release 12.2(15)MC1c.
New Features in the Cisco IOS Release 12.2(15)MC1c Software
The are no new hardware or software features.
New Features in the Cisco IOS Release 12.2(15)MC1b Software
The following new software features are supported by the Cisco MWR 1941-DC router for Cisco IOS Release 12.2(15)MC1b:
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New Features in the Cisco IOS Release 12.2(15)MC1a Software
The following new software features are supported by the Cisco MWR 1941-DC router for Cisco IOS Release 12.2(15)MC1a:
Voice/WAN Interface Cards (VWICs)
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Limitations, Restrictions, and Important Notes
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Using the 1-port T3/E3: NM-1T3/E3(=)
When using the 1-port T3/E3 network module in your MWR 1941-DC router configuration, note that E3 mode is not supported with Cisco IOS Release 12.2(15)MC1a. E3 mode is supported with Cisco IOS Release 12.2(15)MC1b and later.
Also, when used with the MWR 1941-DC router, the NM-1T3/E3 supports line rate throughput for traffic with packet sizes of 1500 bytes. For traffic with smaller packet sizes, degradation in throughput will be seen.
Upgrading the VWIC-2MFT-T1-DIR Microcode
When upgrading the image on your Cisco MWR 1941-DC router, power cycle the router or perform a microcode reload on the VWIC-2MFT-T1-DIR to ensure that the firmware for the VWIC-2MFT-T1-DIR is updated during the upgrade.
Caveats in Cisco IOS Release 12.2(15)MC1c
The following sections list and describe the open caveats for the Cisco MWR 1941-DC router running Cisco IOS Release 12.2(15)MC1c. Only severity 1 through 3 caveats are included.
Caveats describe unexpected behavior in Cisco IOS software releases. Severity 1 caveats are the most serious caveats, severity 2 caveats are less serious, and severity 3 caveats are the least serious of these three severity levels.
Caveats in Cisco IOS Releases 12.2 and 12.2 T are also in Cisco IOS Release 12.2(15)MC1c. For information on caveats in Cisco IOS Release 12.2, see Caveats for Cisco IOS Release 12.2. For information on caveats in Cisco IOS Release 12.2 T, see Caveats for Cisco IOS Release 12.2 T. These two documents list severity 1 and 2 caveats and are located on CCO and the Documentation DVD.
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Open Caveats
There are no known caveats in Cisco IOS Release 12.2(15)MC1c.
Resolved Caveats
The following caveats have been resolved in Cisco IOS Release 12.2(15)MC1c.
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Description: NAT functionality does not work on skyhawk2 routed port. The show ip nat translation command does not show anything.
Workaround: There is no workaround.
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Description: When the FastEthernet (FE0/1) interface cabling is disconnected on the active router in a redundant pair, the routers may attempt, but not complete swapping roles resulting in the VWIC interface WAN connection relays being left open. This results in a loss of WAN connectivity for both routers. Recovery requires a hard reset of the routers.
This condition occurs when two routers are connected and configured for active/standby Hot Standby Redundancy Protocol (HSRP) and have either the VWIC-2MFT-T1-DIR or the VWIC-2MFT-E1-DIR cards connected in a Y-cable WAN configuration.
Workaround: There is no workaround.
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Description: The ATM-AIM module is not recognized by the mwr1900-is-mz software.
Workaround: There is no workaround.
Troubleshooting
Collecting Data for Router Issues
To collect data for reporting router issues, issue the following command:
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Collecting Data for ROMmon Issues
To collect data for ROMmon issues, issue the following command while in EXEC mode:
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Collecting Data for Router Rebooting to ROMmon
If a router reboot to ROMmon occurs, issue the dir device ID command where device ID is slot0:, and look for the router processor file (crashinfo*). Once you have located the file, you can email the file along with a description of the problem to your Cisco representative.
Documentation Updates
There are no documentation updates at this time.
Related Documentation
The following list includes documentation related to the Cisco MWR 1941-DC Mobile Wireless Edge Router. Most of these documents were not shipped with the router, but you can access them using the listed URL. You also can order printed copies by following the instructions in the "Ordering Documentation" section:
Cisco Radio Access Network Products
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/hw/routers/ps4062/tsd_products_support_series_home.html
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On CCO at:
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/hw/routers/ps4062/tsd_products_support_series_home.html
On Cisco.com at:
Technical Support & Documentation>Routers>Cisco MWR 1900 Mobile Wireless Routers
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Obtaining Documentation
Cisco documentation and additional literature are available on Cisco.com. Cisco also provides several ways to obtain technical assistance and other technical resources. These sections explain how to obtain technical information from Cisco Systems.
Cisco.com
You can access the most current Cisco documentation at this URL:
http://www.cisco.com/univercd/home/home.htm
You can access the Cisco website at this URL:
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Documentation DVD
Cisco documentation and additional literature are available in a Documentation DVD package, which may have shipped with your product. The Documentation DVD is updated regularly and may be more current than printed documentation. The Documentation DVD package is available as a single unit.
Registered Cisco.com users (Cisco direct customers) can order a Cisco Documentation DVD (product number DOC-DOCDVD=) from the Ordering tool or Cisco Marketplace.
Cisco Ordering tool:
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/partner/ordering/
Cisco Marketplace:
http://www.cisco.com/go/marketplace/
Ordering Documentation
You can find instructions for ordering documentation at this URL:
http://www.cisco.com/univercd/cc/td/doc/es_inpck/pdi.htm
You can order Cisco documentation in these ways:
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http://www.cisco.com/en/US/partner/ordering/
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Documentation Feedback
You can send comments about technical documentation to bug-doc@cisco.com.
You can submit comments by using the response card (if present) behind the front cover of your document or by writing to the following address:
Cisco Systems
Attn: Customer Document Ordering
170 West Tasman Drive
San Jose, CA 95134-9883We appreciate your comments.
Cisco Product Security Overview
Cisco provides a free online Security Vulnerability Policy portal at this URL:
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/products_security_vulnerability_policy.html
From this site, you can perform these tasks:
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A current list of security advisories and notices for Cisco products is available at this URL:
If you prefer to see advisories and notices as they are updated in real time, you can access a Product Security Incident Response Team Really Simple Syndication (PSIRT RSS) feed from this URL:
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/products_psirt_rss_feed.html
Reporting Security Problems in Cisco Products
Cisco is committed to delivering secure products. We test our products internally before we release them, and we strive to correct all vulnerabilities quickly. If you think that you might have identified a vulnerability in a Cisco product, contact PSIRT:
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Never use a revoked or an expired encryption key. The correct public key to use in your correspondence with PSIRT is the one that has the most recent creation date in this public key server list:
http://pgp.mit.edu:11371/pks/lookup?search=psirt%40cisco.com&op=index&exact=on
In an emergency, you can also reach PSIRT by telephone:
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Obtaining Technical Assistance
For all customers, partners, resellers, and distributors who hold valid Cisco service contracts, Cisco Technical Support provides 24-hour-a-day, award-winning technical assistance. The Cisco Technical Support Website on Cisco.com features extensive online support resources. In addition, Cisco Technical Assistance Center (TAC) engineers provide telephone support. If you do not hold a valid Cisco service contract, contact your reseller.
Cisco Technical Support Website
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http://www.cisco.com/techsupport
Access to all tools on the Cisco Technical Support Website requires a Cisco.com user ID and password. If you have a valid service contract but do not have a user ID or password, you can register at this URL:
http://tools.cisco.com/RPF/register/register.do
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Submitting a Service Request
Using the online TAC Service Request Tool is the fastest way to open S3 and S4 service requests. (S3 and S4 service requests are those in which your network is minimally impaired or for which you require product information.) After you describe your situation, the TAC Service Request Tool provides recommended solutions. If your issue is not resolved using the recommended resources, your service request is assigned to a Cisco TAC engineer. The TAC Service Request Tool is located at this URL:
http://www.cisco.com/techsupport/servicerequest
For S1 or S2 service requests or if you do not have Internet access, contact the Cisco TAC by telephone. (S1 or S2 service requests are those in which your production network is down or severely degraded.) Cisco TAC engineers are assigned immediately to S1 and S2 service requests to help keep your business operations running smoothly.
To open a service request by telephone, use one of the following numbers:
Asia-Pacific: +61 2 8446 7411 (Australia: 1 800 805 227)
EMEA: +32 2 704 55 55
USA: 1 800 553-2447For a complete list of Cisco TAC contacts, go to this URL:
http://www.cisco.com/techsupport/contacts
Definitions of Service Request Severity
To ensure that all service requests are reported in a standard format, Cisco has established severity definitions.
Severity 1 (S1)—Your network is "down," or there is a critical impact to your business operations. You and Cisco will commit all necessary resources around the clock to resolve the situation.
Severity 2 (S2)—Operation of an existing network is severely degraded, or significant aspects of your business operation are negatively affected by inadequate performance of Cisco products. You and Cisco will commit full-time resources during normal business hours to resolve the situation.
Severity 3 (S3)—Operational performance of your network is impaired, but most business operations remain functional. You and Cisco will commit resources during normal business hours to restore service to satisfactory levels.
Severity 4 (S4)—You require information or assistance with Cisco product capabilities, installation, or configuration. There is little or no effect on your business operations.
Obtaining Additional Publications and Information
Information about Cisco products, technologies, and network solutions is available from various online and printed sources.
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http://www.cisco.com/go/marketplace/
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http://www.cisco.com/go/iqmagazine
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http://www.cisco.com/en/US/learning/index.htm
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