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3 • Configuring the DACS for operation
Model 2604 E1/T1 DACS Getting Started Guide
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Introduction
Introduction
This chapter contains the following procedures for configuring the Model 2604 DACS for operation:
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“Configuration prerequisites: Preparing for the configuration”—lists the items you need to have on hand
before configuring the DACS.
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“Initial Configuration through the RS-232 Control Port” on page 33—describes setting up the DACS’s
LAN IP address and netmask parameters.
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“Using a Web browser to complete DACS configuration” on page 36—describes the process to complete
the software installation parameters—that is, to bring it on line. The steps are:
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Setting Static Connections with DS0 Mapping
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Setting the System Clock Source
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IP Default Gateway
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T1/E1 WAN Links
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“Saving your configuration” on page 44—tells you how to save the configuration settings.
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“Completing the installation” on page 46—describes testing the DACS to verify that it is fully operational.
Configuration prerequisites: Preparing for the configuration
You will need the following to configure the DACS:
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A PC that includes the following:
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RS-232/V.24 serial port
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VT-100 terminal program, such as HyperTerminal
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Ethernet port
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Web browser (for example, Netscape Communicator or Microsoft Internet Explorer)
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You will need the following information to configure the DACS:
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The IP address and subnet mask for the DACS’s Ethernet port
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The IP address of the default gateway
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If you are using a T1 WAN line, you will need the following information from the telephone company
(central office):
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Line Type: either ESF or D4
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Line Coding: either B8ZS or AMI
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If you are using a E1 WAN line, you will need the following information from the Telco:
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Line Type: either E1 or E1-CRC
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Line Coding: either HDB3 or AMI