Chapter 6: Prepare For Configuration; Branch Gateway Configuration; Configuring Basic Branch Gateway Connectivity - Avaya G450 Quick Start For Hardware Installation

Chapter 6: Prepare for configuration

Branch Gateway configuration

The Branch Gateway requires software configuration. The Branch Gateway can be configured
using the Avaya Branch Gateway Command Line Interface (CLI). The CLI is a comprehensive
tool for configuring the gateway and includes all supported configuration tasks. For information
about configuration using the CLI, see . For detailed information on CLI commands, see
the .
The Branch Gateway can be accessed:
• At the customer site via a laptop connected to the Console port or Services port of the
Branch Gateway. For information about connecting a laptop to the Services port, see
Connecting a computer to the Services port.
• From a remote location via a modem. For information about connecting and enabling a
modem, see
• Remotely through the network. For information about preparing a newly installed Branch
Gateway for configuration via the network, see
connectivity

Configuring basic Branch Gateway connectivity

You can run an installation script on a newly installed Branch Gateway to configure the basic
network parameters required to achieve network connectivity. A remote technician can then
further configure the gateway as required. Note that the installation script does not require
running any CLI command.
Note:
The installation script is supported from Branch Gateway firmware version 29.22.x.
1. Prepare a laptop with SSH client software.
2. Set the laptop's TCP/IP properties as follows:
Quick Start for Hardware Installation: Avaya G450 Branch Gateway
Chapter 4: Connecting and enabling a modem for remote
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Configuring basic Branch Gateway
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