Comdial DXP Series Installing And Using page 20

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Programming System-To-System Networking
Using Visual Man-Machine Interface (VMMI) menus, program the network features at the hub system. You
cannot program the network features at the nodes; however, you can use VMMI at any node system to view (read
only) the programmed network parameters.
NOTE: If you are up-grading an existing system to use networking software, you can archive the data base from
the existing system and restore it into the up-graded networking system by using VMMI's archive and
restore features.
Programming The Node System
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Make the necessary programming changes that only affect local operation.
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Program the board configuration to match DXNET or FXNET boards to their assigned slots, and inspect the
installation.
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Verify that the boards are operational, and that there are no alarms present after you have connected the
node to the hub. Resolve any alarm problems before proceeding.
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Verify that the synchronization card is operating properly (its green LED is on).
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Using the board programming menu, set the operating protocol for DXNET or FXNET boards to 4ESS,
and leave all other program settings to their default values.
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Determine the node designation (node 1, node 2, and so forth), and assign a unique name to each node.
Record this information as you will use it when you program the network properties at the hub system.
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Assign the extension numbers that are to be associated with network operation. Remember, use a different
block of intercom numbers at each node.
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If you plan to use the pooled lines network feature with ARS, program the link channels into their own line
group. Be sure to isolate the link channels from any other lines that may be connected to the local system.
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Remove any direct line appearance for network channels from the individual stations.
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Remove any direct or delayed ringing assignments for the network channels.
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From the VMMI networking menu, enable the node.
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If you plan for voice announce intercom calls, enable call announce on a per channel basis.
Programming The Hub System
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Make the necessary programming changes that only affect local operation.
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Program the board configuration to match DXNET or FXNET boards to their assigned slots, and inspect the
installation.
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Verify that the system recognizes these boards as DXNET or FXNET boards, that the boards are
operational, and that there are no alarms present on the installed boards. Resolve any alarm problems
before proceeding.
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Using the board programming menu, set the operating protocol for DXNET or FXNET boards to 4ESS,
and leave all other program settings to their default values.
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Assign the hub's extension numbers that are to be associated with network operation. Remember, use a
different block of intercom numbers than those used at each node.
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If you plan for voice announce intercom calls, enable call announce on a per channel basis.
At the hub, use network programming to set the networking parameters. This programming sub-section is
available as a selection item under system programming.
20 — Programming System-To-System Networking
Installing And Using System-To-System Networking