Planning the installation
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2 • Hardware installation
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
Network information
When planning your installation there are certain network-connection considerations that you should take into
account. The following sections describe such considerations for several types of network interfaces.
Network Diagram
Draw a network overview diagram that displays all neighboring IP nodes, connected elements and telephony
components.
IP related information
Before you can set up the basic IP connectivity for your SmartNode 4830 DSL Series you should have the fol-
lowing information:
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IP address used for Ethernet port
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Subnet mask used for Ethernet port
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Frame Relay PVC DLCI or PPP parameters
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IP addresses used for the DSL port
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Subnet mask used for the DSL port
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IP addresses of central H.323 Gatekeeper (if used)
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IP addresses of central PSTN Gateway for H.323 and/or ISoIP based calls
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IP addresses of central TFTP Server used for configuration upload and download
Software tools
You will need a PC (or equivalent) with a VT-100 emulation program (e.g. HyperTerminal) to configure the
software on your SmartNode VoIP IAD.
Table 6. 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 SmartWare software
