Other Preparations - AT&T SB67030 Administrator's Manual

Unless you want to manually set the Synapse clock and upgrade Synapse software, an Internet connection to the LAN is
required.
A DNS server is recommended to resolve the path to the Internet and to the AT&T server for software upgrades.
If a routing path to the Internet is not available, the system administrator can download the upgrade files and use the
WebUI to upgrade the software manually.
For users whose computers require a GigE Ethernet frame rate (a gigabit per second), use separate Ethernet connections
for the Deskset and the computer because the Ethernet connection through the Deskset is limited to 100 Mbits/s.

Other Preparations

Before installing the Gateway and Desksets, the following preparations may need to be taken:
Ensure that there is an electrical outlet not controlled by a wall switch within 6 feet of each device location.
All PSTN lines must be gathered into one access point situated no more than 9 feet from the Gateway location. If rewiring
is required, contact your telephone service provider and request the help of a qualified technician.
You may need one or more network switches set up to ensure there are sufficient ports available for other devices in the
network (such as a DSL modem).
If you plan to use the emergency bypass feature on the PSTN Gateway, you will need an analog phone.
An Ethernet Port must be available within 9 feet from each Deskset location. Each Deskset is capable of sharing an
Ethernet port with a PC. If one Ethernet port already exists at a workstation, another port is not necessary unless you
need a GigE Ethernet frame rate. Use a separate Ethernet connection for the Deskset and the computer.
AT&T strongly recommends setting up the desired number of digits for extensions as soon as the WebUI can be used.
Doing so enables the correct auto-assignment of extension numbers as each additional Deskset is installed. Changing the
number of extension digits after installing some Desksets may result in undesired extension number re-assignment, where
the last three digits of previous extension numbers may not be preserved.
In installations where a Deskset must be installed for the WebUI to work, the Deskset's extension number will have to be
manually changed if the system is later set for four digits, or if a DID is needed for that extension.
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