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About this guide
This guide describes the SmartNode 4300 Series IpChannel Bank hardware, installation and basic configura-
tion. For detailed software configuration information refer to the
SmartWare Software Configuration Guide
and
the available Configuration Notes.
Audience
This guide is intended for the following users:
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Operators
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Installers
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Maintenance technicians
Structure
This guide contains the following chapters and appendices:
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Chapter 1,
“General Information"
on page 14 provides information about router features and capabilities
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Chapter 2,
“Applications Overview"
on page 20 contains an overview describing router operation
and applications
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Chapter 3,
“Hardware installation"
on page 23 provides quick start hardware installation procedures
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Chapter 4,
“Getting Started with the SmartNode 4300 Series"
on page 34 describes getting started with the
SmartNode IP Channel Bank
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Chapter 5,
“Contacting Patton for Assistance"
on page 42 contains information on contacting Patton tech-
nical support for assistance
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Appendix A,
“Compliance Information”
on page 45 contains compliance information for the SmartNode
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Appendix B,
“Specifications”
on page 47 contains for the specifications for the IP Channel Bank
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Appendix C,
“Port Pin-outs”
on page 53 provides cable pinouts for the various interface ports
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Appendix D,
“Factory Configuration”
on page 59 lists the factory configuration settings for the SmartNode
4300 Series devices
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Appendix E,
“End user license agreement”
on page 61 provides detailed information on the EULA
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Appendix F,
“Installation checklist”
on page 64 lists the tasks for installing the SmartNode 4300 IP
Channel Bank
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Appendix G,
“Accessories”
on page 66 lists the available accessories for the SmartNode 4300 Series devices
For best results, read the contents of this guide before you install the IP Channel Bank.