Configuring the PDSN Network Element

To configure the packet-switched data network (PDSN) network element:
  1. From the Network section of the navigation pane, select Network Elements.

    The content tree displays a list of network element groups; the initial group is ALL.

  2. From the content tree, select a network element.

    The Network Element Administration page opens in the work area.

  3. On the Network Element Administration page, select the PDSN tab and then click Modify.

    The Modify Network Element page opens.

  4. Configure the RADIUS-S features:
    1. RADIUS Enabled—Select to enable/disable RADIUS-S support for this network element.
    2. RADIUS Shared Secret—Enter the value that is used by the network element to authenticate RADIUS messages sent from the MPE device. This field must be configured with the same value that is provisioned on the network element or the MPE device will not be able to send messages to the network element.
  5. Configure the Diameter features:
    1. Diameter Realm—Specifies the domain of responsibility for the network element (for example, galactel.com).
    2. Diameter Identity— Specifies the fully qualified domain name (FQDN) of the network element (for example, ne.example.com).

      Note: A vendor-specified host name and realm name (such as ne.example.com) resolves to an internal DNS server for vendor network access only. For Internet (roaming) access, use the format defined in the 3GPP Technical Specification: host name, network code, country code, and domain name.

      A single network element can have multiple Diameter identities with each represented as a separate Diameter connection from the same appliance. Click Add to add the identity to the list. To delete one of the identities, select it form the list and click Delete.

  6. Click Save.
The PDSN device is defined.
Parent topic: Configuring Options for Network Elements