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5.2 AlphaPro, Getting Started
5.2.1 PC
setup
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Start up the computer
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Download the latest AlphaPro version from
www.zenitel.com
or
insert the CD-ROM with the AlphaPro installation
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Select and run file
installalphapro.exe
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Follow the instructions on the screen
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You can safely answer “
YES
” to all questions
5.2.2 Insert the HW dongle
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Insert the hardware dongle in the PC’s parallel port or USB port
depending on the dongle type.
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Leave the dongle in the PC during programming and transferring of
data to the exchange.
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If the dongle is not inserted, the AlphaPro will run in AlphaPro M
mode. You will still have access to all functions (except AlphaNet),
but only for 36 subscribers.
5.2.3 AlphaPro Menu Structure
Use the menus in AlphaPro to change the default system setup. The
menu is divided in 12 main menus accessed by clicking on its symbol
icon at the top of the screen. Each main menu will have one or more
selectable tabs or sub menus.
AlphaPro may be run without being connected to the system (off-line),
all changes can be saved to the PC and copied to the system later on.
It is good practice to start the programming in the exchange menu and
continue towards the right on the icon bar.
5.2.4 Create New Network and Exchange(s)
When you want to configure the settings for an exchange the first time,
you would need to create a new network and exchange. This will create
an AlphaPro configuration database.
Select network
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Select [+] in the main window
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Enter system name (customer / network name)
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maximum 100 characters
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don’t use national characters like æ, ø, å, ä, é, etc.
Select exchange
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Select [+] in the main window
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Enter node (exchange) name
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maximum 16 characters
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Enter exchange node number
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applies to AlphaNet nodes, otherwise enter 1
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Select the desired type of node (exchange)
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Select the language for the exchange
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Tick for AlphaNet:
Adm. Here
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Creates an exchange with full database, which can be configured
from this PC.