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ISDN Router
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Table of Contents
Introduction 1
About the Router 1
About This Book 2
How This Guide is Organized 2
References 3
Typographic Conventions 3
Chapter 1. ISDN and Ordering Issues 5
ISDN Concepts 5
Basic Rate Interface ISDN Line (U.S. only) 5
Network Terminator 5
ISDN Wires 6
Configurations 6
SPIDs and Directory Numbers 7
Telephone Switch Parameters 7
How to Order your ISDN Line 8
Chapter 2. Installing Router Hardware 11
Before You Begin… 11
Router Package Contents 11
Model Features and Numbers 11
Hardware Installation 12
Telephone Wiring Cautions 12
Installation Overview 12
Step 1. Connect the Router to the Ethernet LAN 15
Step 2. Connect Analog Telephone Devices 17
Step 3. Connect the Router to an ISDN Line 18
Step 4. Connect the Router to an AC Power Source 20
Chapter 3. Installing and Accessing Configuration Manager 21
About Configuration Manager 21
Hardware and Software Prerequisites 22
Install Configuration Manager 22
Set your PC to obtain an IP address 22
Install Configuration Manager on your PC 23
Access Configuration Manager 24
Chapter 4. Router Configuration 25
Planning for Router Configuration 25
Important Terminology 25
Important Routing Concepts 26
Collect Your Network Information 32
Configuration Steps 37
Overview 37