Edge gateway test box

Abstract

The utility model relates to the field of communication test equipment, and discloses an edge gateway test box, which comprises a test box, and an edge gateway, a first switch, a central control computer and a power supply extension socket used for being connected with an external power supply are arranged in the test box. The central control computer is in communication connection with the edge gateway through the first switch; the edge gateway, the first switch and the central control computer are electrically connected with the power supply extension socket; the edge gateway is provided with an SIM card slot; the edge gateway is used for testing the network compatibility of gateway software; and the central control computer is used for remotely controlling by an operator and carrying out configuration, debugging and software upgrading on the edge gateway through the first switch. According to the test box, a tester can remotely test the network compatibility of the edge gateway in a use area, and the enterprise cost is reduced.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The utility model relates to communication test equipment field especially relates to an edge gateway test box. BACKGROUND

[0002] With the increasing demand of edge gateway with autonomous cellular network access ability, the adaptability requirement of edge gateway to different regional operator networks is higher and higher, and in order to increase security, network operators or managers will join the whitelist rules, increase the risk of equipment unable to access the network. Therefore, the network compatibility of edge gateway needs to be tested, and the current test method is: through a small base station to simulate different regional network segments in the local, and then insert the SIM card into the edge gateway, so as to verify the availability of the SIM card. At that time, through this way, due to the difference between the base station simulation and the actual use of network environment, it may cause the problem of communication in the actual application, and the test personnel need to go to the site to troubleshoot the local network adaptation problem, thereby increasing the cost of enterprises.

[0003] The utility model needs to solve the technical problem: how to realize that the test personnel remotely test the network compatibility of edge gateway in the use area, reduce the cost of enterprises. UTILITY MODEL CONTENT

[0004] The main purpose of the utility model is to provide an edge gateway test box, which is provided with edge gateways in the test box, and the edge gateways are controlled by the central control computer, so that the test personnel can indirectly control the edge gateways by remotely controlling the central control computer, the network compatibility of the site can be tested, and the test personnel do not need to go to the site for testing, thereby reducing the cost of enterprises.

[0005] In order to achieve the above purpose, the technical scheme adopted by the present application is:

[0006] An edge gateway test box, comprising a test box, wherein the test box is provided with edge gateways, a first switch, a central control computer and a power strip for connecting with an external power supply; the central control computer is in communication connection with the edge gateways through the first switch; the edge gateways, the first switch and the central control computer are electrically connected with the power strip; the edge gateways are provided with a SIM card slot.

[0007] The edge gateways are used for testing the network compatibility of gateway software; the central control computer is used for remote control of operators and configuration, debugging and software upgrading of the edge gateways through the first switch.

[0008] Preferably, the number of edge gateways is multiple; the edge gateways are provided with 1-2 SIM card slots; the edge gateways are provided with a standard communication module interface; and the standard communication module interface is used for connecting with communication modules of different manufacturers.

[0009] Preferably, a camera, a touch screen access unit and a second switch are further included and installed in the test box; the edge gateway is in communication connection with the camera and the touch screen access unit through the second switch; the camera, the touch screen access unit and the second switch are all in electrical connection with the power strip.

[0010] Preferably, the edge gateway is provided with a voice interface, a serial port interface and a network interface; the voice interface is used for connecting with a voice sub-device; the serial port interface is used for connecting with a serial port communication sub-device; and the network interface is used for connecting with a sub-network port communication sub-device.

[0011] Preferably, a voice terminal is further included; the voice terminal is in communication connection with the edge gateway through the voice interface and the serial port interface; the voice terminal is in electrical connection with the power strip; a relay is arranged between the voice terminal and the power strip; and the relay is used for controlling the start and stop of the voice terminal.

[0012] Preferably, the inner wall of the test box is covered with a copper foil; and the copper foil is used for shielding external signals.

[0013] Preferably, the test box is composed of a box body and a box cover; the box cover is in openable and closable connection with the box body; and the test box is provided with a lock catch used for locking the box body and the box cover.

[0014] Preferably, the edge gateway is provided with an antenna; and the antenna is in detachable connection with the edge gateway.

[0015] Compared with the prior art, the present application has the following beneficial effects:

[0016] The edge gateway test box of the present application is provided with an edge gateway and a central control computer in the test box; the central control computer is in communication connection with the edge gateway through a first switch; in this way, a test personnel can operate the edge gateway through the central control computer, so as to test the network compatibility and other functions of the edge gateway. By deploying the test box on the site, the functions of the edge gateway can be tested according to the actual use environment, so as to avoid the difference between the simulation environment and the actual environment and affect the test effect; in addition, the test personnel need not go on business trips to the site for testing, but only need to configure and debug the edge gateway through the remote control of the central control computer, and then the on-site personnel can test; the test personnel can understand the test situation by obtaining the test results through the central control computer, so as to reduce the cost of the enterprise. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0017] Fig. 1 It is a connection principle diagram of the internal equipment of the test box of embodiment 1.

[0018] Fig. 2 It is a layout diagram of the internal equipment of the test box of embodiment 1.

[0019] Fig. 3 This is a schematic structural diagram of the test box of Example 1.

[0020] Among them, there are a test box 1; an edge gateway 2; a first switch 3; a central control computer 4; a power strip 5; a camera 6; a touch screen access unit 7; a second switch 8; a voice terminal 9; a box body 11; a box cover 12; a lock 13; a SIM card slot 21; a voice interface 22; a serial port interface 23; a network port interface 24; an antenna 25; and a relay 91. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0021] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of the present application more clear, the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application will be clearly and completely described below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings of the embodiments of the present application. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the present application, not all of the embodiments. Generally, the components of the present application described and shown in the drawings herein can be arranged and designed in various different configurations.

[0022] Example 1

[0023] refer to Figs. 1-3 An edge gateway test box 1 includes a test box 1, wherein an edge gateway 2, a first switch 3, a central control computer 4, and a power strip 5 for connecting to an external power supply are installed in the test box 1; the central control computer 4 is communicatively connected to the edge gateway 2 via the first switch 3; the edge gateway 2, the first switch 3, and the central control computer 4 are all electrically connected to the power strip 5; the edge gateway 2 is provided with a SIM card slot 21;

[0024] The edge gateway 2 is used to test the network compatibility of the gateway software; the central control computer 4 is used by the operator to remotely control and configure, debug, and upgrade the software of the edge gateway 2 through the first switch 3.

[0025] In this embodiment, the specific usage process of the edge gateway test box 1 is as follows: the power strip 5 is connected to the external power supply, and the edge gateway 2, the first switch 3, and the central control computer 4 are started; the on-site personnel insert the SIM card into the SIM card slot 21, and the tester controls the central control computer 4 remotely. The tester transmits the code or configuration to be tested to the central control computer 4, and the central control computer 4 transmits the code or configuration to be tested to the edge gateway 2 through the first switch 3. The edge gateway 2 is connected to the local network through the SIM card to test whether it can be normally stationed on the network, that is, to test the network compatibility. After the test is completed, the edge gateway 2 transmits the relevant test data to the central control computer 4, and the tester views the test results through the central control computer 4. When there is an adaptation problem, the tester analyzes the test results and modifies the code, and tests again until the edge gateway 2 can be normally stationed on the network.

[0026] It should be noted that whether the edge gateway 2 can normally access the Internet in the actual use environment, the edge gateway test box 1 needs to be deployed in the actual use place, and the edge gateway 2 is tested in a remote manner. The edge gateway 2 can be tested in the actual environment, and the test personnel does not need to go on business trip to the local place, so that the test result is not affected due to the difference between the simulation environment and the actual environment, and the business trip cost is saved.

[0027] Preferably, the number of the edge gateways 2 is multiple; the edge gateway 2 is provided with 1-2 SIM card slots 21; the edge gateway 2 is provided with a standard communication module interface; and the standard communication module interface is used for connecting with the communication modules of different manufacturers.

[0028] In the embodiment, the number of the edge gateways 2 is seven, of which two edge gateways 2 are respectively provided with two SIM card slots 21, and five edge gateways 2 are respectively provided with one SIM card slot 21. Since the central control computer 4 needs to control seven edge gateways 2, the first switch 3 is needed to manage the seven edge gateways 2. By setting multiple edge gateways 2, multiple groups of operator networks or multiple SIM cards can be tested at the same time.

[0029] Secondly, the edge gateway 2 is provided with a standard communication module interface, which is a Mini PCIe interface. The communication module can be plugged and replaced according to the demand, which is convenient for the edge gateway 2 to replace the communication modules of different manufacturers, so that the communication module and the SIM card can be freely matched, and different matching of the communication module and the SIM card can be tested for multiple combination verification, which is convenient for analyzing the network compatibility problem of the edge gateway 2.

[0030] Preferably, the test box 1 further comprises a camera 6, a touch screen access unit 7 and a second switch 8 installed in the test box 1; the edge gateway 2 is in communication connection with the camera 6 and the touch screen access unit 7 through the second switch 8; and the camera 6, the touch screen access unit 7 and the second switch 8 are in electrical connection with the power strip 5.

[0031] In the embodiment, the camera 6 and the touch screen access unit 7 are installed in the test box 1, which improves the test diversity of the test box 1. The edge gateway 2 connects and manages the camera 6 and the touch screen access unit 7 through the second switch 8. When the video transmission function of the edge gateway 2 is tested, the camera 6 is turned on, the test personnel observes the central control computer 4, and whether the edge gateway 2 can normally transmit the video data of the camera 6 is tested. When the input function of the edge gateway 2 is tested, the touch screen is inserted into the touch screen access unit 7, the touch screen is operated, and whether the edge gateway 2 can normally receive the instruction of the touch screen is tested.

[0032] Preferably, the edge gateway 2 is provided with a voice interface 22, a serial interface 23, and a network interface 24; the voice interface 22 is used to connect with voice sub-devices; the serial interface 23 is used to connect with serial communication sub-devices; and the network interface 24 is used to connect with sub-network communication sub-devices.

[0033] The edge gateway 2 also reserves the voice interface 22, the serial interface 23, and the network interface 24, so that when other sub-devices need to be tested, the corresponding interfaces can be connected to further improve the test diversity of the test box 1. In the embodiment, the voice interface 22 is an FXS interface; the serial interface 23 is used for RS232 data transmission or RS485 data transmission; and the network interface 24 is an RJ45 interface, which is used for RJ45 network data transmission.

[0034] Preferably, the test box 1 further comprises a voice terminal 9; the voice terminal 9 is in communication connection with the edge gateway 2 through the voice interface 22 and the serial interface 23; the voice terminal 9 is electrically connected with the power supply strip 5; a relay 91 is arranged between the voice terminal 9 and the power supply strip 5; and the relay 91 is used to control the start and stop of the voice terminal 9.

[0035] In the embodiment, taking an elevator as an example, the voice terminal 9 is a voice intercom, and when a passenger in the elevator calls out through the intercom, the intercom transmits the voice signal to the edge gateway 2, and the edge gateway 2 makes a call to a call center or a service desk. The relay 91 is a USB relay.

[0036] When the voice terminal 9 needs to be tested, the relay 91 is closed, the voice terminal 9 is started, and the staff tests whether the data transmission function of the edge gateway 2 is normal by speaking to the voice terminal 9. When no test is needed, the relay 91 is opened to avoid the voice terminal 9 being turned on for a long time.

[0037] Preferably, the inner wall of the test box 1 is covered with a copper foil; and the copper foil is used to shield external signals.

[0038] In the embodiment, the test box 1 is covered with a copper foil, so that when the test box 1 is closed, most external signals can be shielded, thereby simulating the network condition of the edge gateway 2 in a weak signal environment.

[0039] Preferably, the test box 1 is composed of a box body 11 and a box cover 12; the box cover 12 is in openable and closable connection with the box body 11; and the test box 1 is provided with a lock catch 13 for locking the box body 11 and the box cover 12.

[0040] In this embodiment, the edge gateway 2, first switch 3, central control computer 4, and power strip 5 are arranged on both the box body 11 and the box cover 12. This facilitates testing by inserting SIM cards into different edge gateways 2 or replacing communication modules from different manufacturers. The box cover 12 is openably connected to the box body 11. When the box cover 12 is closed, a weak signal environment can be simulated. When the box cover 12 is opened, testing can be carried out in a normal signal environment.

[0041] Preferably, the edge gateway 2 is provided with an antenna 25, and the antenna 25 is detachably connected to the edge gateway 2. The antenna 25 can improve the quality of the signal received by the edge gateway 2.

[0042] Although the embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, those skilled in the art will appreciate that various changes, modifications, substitutions and variations may be made to the embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, and that the scope of the present invention is defined by the claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. An edge gateway test box, comprising a test box, characterized in that: The test box is equipped with an edge gateway, a first switch, a central control computer, and a power strip for connecting to an external power supply; the central control computer is connected to the edge gateway through the first switch; the edge gateway, the first switch, and the central control computer are all electrically connected to the power strip; the edge gateway is provided with a SIM card slot; The edge gateway is used to test the network compatibility of the gateway software; the central control computer is used for the operator to remotely control and configure, debug, and upgrade the software of the edge gateway through the first switch.

2. The edge gateway test box according to claim 1, characterized in that: There are multiple edge gateways; the edge gateway is provided with 1 to 2 SIM card slots; the edge gateway is provided with a standard communication module interface; the standard communication module interface is used to connect with communication modules from different manufacturers.

3. The edge gateway test box according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes a camera, a touch screen access unit, and a second switch installed in the test box; the edge gateway is communicatively connected to the camera and the touch screen access unit through the second switch; the camera, the touch screen access unit, and the second switch are all electrically connected to the power strip.

4. The edge gateway test box according to claim 1, characterized in that: The edge gateway is provided with a voice interface, a serial port interface, and an Ethernet port interface; the voice interface is used to connect to a voice sub-device; the serial port interface is used to connect to a sub-device that communicates with the serial port; and the Ethernet port interface is used to connect to a sub-device that communicates with the sub-network port.

5. The edge gateway test box according to claim 4, characterized in that: It also includes a voice terminal; the voice terminal is connected to the edge gateway through a voice interface and a serial port interface; the voice terminal is electrically connected to the power strip; a relay is provided between the voice terminal and the power strip; the relay is used to control the start and stop of the voice terminal.

6. The edge gateway test box according to claim 1, characterized in that: The inner wall of the test box is covered with copper foil; the copper foil is used to shield external signals.

7. The edge gateway test box according to claim 1, characterized in that: The test box consists of a box body and a box cover; the box cover is openably connected to the box body; and the test box is provided with a lock for locking the box body and the box cover.

8. The edge gateway test box according to claim 1, characterized in that: The edge gateway is provided with an antenna; the antenna is detachably connected to the edge gateway.

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