Link Cli Commands: Ericsson Mini
Always test new CLI commands in a lab or maintenance window. Use show running-config | diff startup-config to verify changes before saving. And remember: ? is your best friend at every prompt. This guide is accurate for MINI-LINK TN, CN, and PT series running EOAX or later software branches. Syntax may vary slightly between models; always check the specific product’s CLI Reference Manual.
Introduction Ericsson’s MINI-LINK portfolio is the backbone of many mobile transport networks, providing reliable microwave backhaul for 4G, 5G, and critical infrastructure. While the MINI-LINK Craft (graphical interface) is widely used, the Command-Line Interface (CLI) remains the most powerful, scriptable, and efficient way to configure, troubleshoot, and monitor MINI-LINK nodes—especially in headless environments or automated networks. ericsson mini link cli commands
MINI-LINK(config)# interface eth0 # Interface-specific MINI-LINK(config-if)# exit # Back to global MINI-LINK(config)# end # Back to privileged exec These are your daily-use commands. System Information MINI-LINK# show version # Firmware, hardware, serial number MINI-LINK# show system # Uptime, temperature, power supply status MINI-LINK# show running-config # Active configuration MINI-LINK# show startup-config # Saved configuration (non-volatile) Interface Status MINI-LINK# show interfaces summary # All ports, speed, admin/oper status MINI-LINK# show interface eth0 # Detailed: MAC, duplex, errors, drops MINI-LINK# show interface eth0 statistics # Rx/Tx octets, unicast, multicast, CRC errors Radio Link Performance (Critical for microwave links) MINI-LINK# show radio link # Link state, actual bitrate, modulation MINI-LINK# show radio performance # RSL, XPI, MUT, TX power MINI-LINK# show radio al0 # Adaptive modulation status MINI-LINK# show radio link-quality # BER, LOF, LOS, current and historic MINI-LINK# show radio hop-diagnostics # Detailed per-hop metrics (if multi-hop) Alarm & Event Handling MINI-LINK# show alarms active # Current major/minor alarms MINI-LINK# show alarms history # Last 100 alarm events MINI-LINK# show events # Syslog-like event buffer MINI-LINK# clear alarms all # Acknowledge & clear (use with care) Ethernet & QoS MINI-LINK# show vlan # Configured VLANs MINI-LINK# show qos queue # Queue occupancy, drops per class MINI-LINK# show ethernet oam # CFM, SLM, LM stats 4. Configuration Commands (Changing Settings) Always start with configure terminal . Basic System MINI-LINK(config)# hostname RSITE-21 # Rename the node MINI-LINK(config)# clock timezone CET-2CEST # Set timezone MINI-LINK(config)# ntp server 172.16.1.10 # Enable NTP sync MINI-LINK(config)# username tech2 password Secret@123 role admin Management Access MINI-LINK(config)# interface vlan1 # Management VLAN MINI-LINK(config-if-vlan1)# ip address 192.168.1.100/24 MINI-LINK(config-if-vlan1)# no shutdown MINI-LINK(config)# ip default-gateway 192.168.1.1 Always test new CLI commands in a lab or maintenance window
MINI-LINK# script apply tftp://192.168.1.200/eth-settings.txt Example script eth-settings.txt : is your best friend at every prompt
| Mode | Prompt Example | Purpose | |------|----------------|---------| | User Exec | MINI-LINK> | Basic monitoring, pings, show commands (limited) | | Privileged Exec | MINI-LINK# | All show commands, debug, clear counters, reload | | Global Config | MINI-LINK(config)# | System-wide settings | | Interface Config | MINI-LINK(config-if-eth0)# | Port-specific settings | | Radio Config | MINI-LINK(config-mdradio)# | Radio parameters (frequency, power, ID) | MINI-LINK> enable # Enter privileged mode Password: (enable password) MINI-LINK# configure terminal # Enter global config MINI-LINK(config)#
MINI-LINK(config)# ssh-server enable MINI-LINK(config)# telnet-server disable # Security best practice Before configuring radio, ensure the unit is in offline or maintenance mode if changing frequencies.
MINI-LINK(config)# radio MINI-LINK(config-radio)# hop 1 MINI-LINK(config-hop)# frequency 17500 # MHz (e.g., 18 GHz band) MINI-LINK(config-hop)# tx-power auto MINI-LINK(config-hop)# modulation adaptive 2048QAM to BPSK MINI-LINK(config-hop)# remote-id 2 # ID of opposite end MINI-LINK(config-hop)# admin-state up MINI-LINK(config)# interface eth1 MINI-LINK(config-if-eth1)# media-type fiber # or copper MINI-LINK(config-if-eth1)# speed 1000 MINI-LINK(config-if-eth1)# duplex full MINI-LINK(config-if-eth1)# no shutdown VLAN Configuration MINI-LINK(config)# vlan 100 MINI-LINK(config-vlan)# name "Backhaul-Core" MINI-LINK(config-vlan)# exit MINI-LINK(config)# interface eth1 MINI-LINK(config-if-eth1)# switchport mode trunk MINI-LINK(config-if-eth1)# switchport trunk allowed vlan add 100,200,300 5. Operational & Troubleshooting Commands Link Reset & Restart MINI-LINK# clear counters interface eth0 # Reset statistics MINI-LINK# clear radio hop 1 performance # Reset RSL min/max tables MINI-LINK# reboot # Warm reboot (saves config first) MINI-LINK# reload force # Immediate reboot (unsaved changes lost) Loopback Tests (Isolate faults) MINI-LINK(config)# interface eth0 MINI-LINK(config-if-eth0)# loopback line # Towards line (near-end) MINI-LINK(config-if-eth0)# loopback internal # Towards switch fabric Ping & Connectivity MINI-LINK# ping 10.10.10.2 size 1500 count 100 MINI-LINK# traceroute 172.16.0.1 MINI-LINK# arp show # List ARP table Remote Radio Diagnostics MINI-LINK# radio remote-commands hop 1 get-rsl # RSL from far end MINI-LINK# radio remote-commands hop 1 get-snr # SNR from far end MINI-LINK# radio loopback hop 1 remote # Remote loopback (test only) MINI-LINK# radio loopback hop 1 disable 6. Advanced CLI: Bulk Configuration & Scripting MINI-LINK CLI supports batch commands via copy and script apply . Saving & Restoring Config MINI-LINK# copy running-config tftp://192.168.1.200/minilink-backup.cfg MINI-LINK# copy tftp://192.168.1.200/new-config.cfg startup-config MINI-LINK# copy running-config startup-config # Save current to flash Scripted Configuration Create a text file with CLI commands (one per line) and apply:
