Planning the installation
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IpLink 2888 Getting Started Guide
3 • IpLink installation
Planning the installation
Before installing the gateway router device, the following tasks should be completed:
•
Create a network diagram
(see section
“Network information”
on page 22)
•
Gather IP related information
(see section
“IP related information”
on page 23 for more information)
•
Install the hardware and software needed to configure the IpLink
. (See section
“Software tools”
on
page 23)
•
Verify power source reliability
(see section
“Power source”
on page 23).
After you have finished preparing for gateway router installation, go to section
“Installing the IpLink 2888”
on
page 23 to install the device.
Site log
Patton recommends that you maintain a site log to record all actions relevant to the system, if you do not
already keep such a log. Site log entries should include information such as listed in
table 5
.
Network information
Network connection considerations that you should take into account for planning are provided for several
types of network interfaces are described in the following sections.
Network Diagram
Draw a network overview diagram that displays all neighboring IP nodes, connected elements and
telephony components.
Table 5. Sample site log entries
Entry
Description
Installation
Make a copy of the installation checklist and insert it into the site log
Upgrades and maintenance
Use the site log to record ongoing maintenance and expansion history
Configuration changes
Record all changes and the reasons for them
Maintenance
Schedules, requirements, and procedures performed
Comments
Notes, and problems
Software
Changes and updates to software