Connextions Software; Preparing For Installation - 3Com 3C10402B Administrator's Manual

ConneXtions
Software
Preparing for
Installation
If your port processing requirements exceed the capacity of a single
processor, ConneXtions software supports either multiprocessor (dual
and quad Pentium processors) or multiple gateway solutions. A Windows
2000 system that uses a dual 800 MHz Pentium processor achieves the
same result.
Other System Requirements
Each H.323 port requires 6 MB of memory. 3Com recommends a PC with
at least 128 MB of memory. Disk storage requirements are minimal. In
addition to memory and disk storage, the operating system needs:
A compact disk drive for loading ConneXtions software from the
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NBX Resource Pack CD.
A 3Com Network Interface Card for connecting to the NBX LAN
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(10BASE-T or 100BASE-T).
A 3Com Network Interface Card for connecting to a separate firewall
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or router (optional).
The Call Processor coordinates its activities with the gateway through
a Network Interface Card (NIC) in that gateway system. The same NIC
can also be used to communicate with the IP router. This single NIC
configuration is appropriate if the firewall, which separates Internet
and intranet, is either unnecessary or is required by company policy.
You use the NBX Resource Pack DVD to install ConneXtions software. The
ConneXtions software performs the protocol conversions between a
system and the international H.323 standards. To a system administrator,
H.323 ports look like PSTN line ports. Both have extensions and are
configured the same way but have different license requirements.
The NBX Resource Pack DVD is also required to change H.323 gateway
parameters after installation. A dealer who wants to explore possible
hardware incompatibilities by running ConneXtions from a substitute
laptop must reinstall ConneXtions on the laptop at each site.
Before you install a ConneXtions H.323 Gateway:
Assemble system information.
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Check for the G.723 convertor (optional).
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Verify and install the NT Service Pack (Service Pack 4) (if required).
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