Preface; Before You Begin; Symbols Used In This Guide - Nortel VoIP Gateway Configuration Manual

Preface

The Norstar VoIP Gateway is an accessory for Norstar KSU that provides up to four IP telephony
trunks. These IP telephony trunks allow you to establish voice calls to other IP telephony enabled
telephones systems using a data networking connection. Examples of IP telephony enabled
telephone systems are a Business Communications Manager system, Meridian 1 IPT or another
Norstar KSU equipped with a Norstar VoIP Gateway.

Before you begin

This guide provides information about the configuration and operation of the Norstar VoIP
Gateway. It is intended for persons responsible for the configuration of a Norstar VoIP Gateway
system. Prior knowledge of IP networks is required.
Before using this guide, the Norstar VoIP Gateway must be connected to the Norstar KSU.
This guide assumes:
• You have planned the telephony and data requirements for your Norstar system.
• The Norstar KSU is installed and initialized, and the hardware is working. External lines and
internal telephones and telephony equipment are connected to the KSU or Expansion
Modules.
• Configuration of lines is complete.
• Operators have a working knowledge of the Windows operating system and of graphical user
interfaces.
• Operators who manage the data portion of the system are familiar with network management
and applications.

Symbols used in this guide

This guide uses these symbols to draw your attention to important information:
Caution: Caution Symbol
Alerts you to conditions where you can damage the equipment.
Danger: Electrical Shock Hazard Symbol
Alerts you to conditions where you can get an electrical shock.
Warning: Warning Symbol
Alerts you to conditions where you can cause the system to fail or work improperly.
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