2. Device Installation
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2.2
Preparations
2.2.1
Network Resources
GS8 shall be connected with intra-company network or Internet for different usages. Test your
network connectivity and provide a port for this equipment. It is usually connected to a switch or
a router.
2.2.2
IP Address
Get an IP address for your GS8. the setting of IP address, see 3.1.1set GS8's IP address.
Note:
Static IP address is recommended, no matter public or private address. (except DDNS ).
2.2.3
Ethernet Cable
Get a standard RJ-45 cable for GS8.
2.2.4
External Line
2FXO card is necessary if you want to call PSTN from GS8, connect its FXO port with PSTN with
a cable.
Prepare a GSM card if you want to call mobile phones from GS8.
2.2.5
Other Soft-switch Accounts
Ask for soft switch accounts and register information like phone number, password, register proxy
address, proxy address, register port, external proxy address, register expiration time etc.
2.2.6
Network Topology
Build your network topology based on GS8's location and connectivities.
2.2.7
Line Adjustment
Extend the external lines and cables to reach GS8's ports, if they are too far from the equipment.
2.3
Installation Procedures
GS8 equipment shall be placed on a table or a rack, install it as below steps.