Site Log; Network Information; Network Diagram; Ip Related Information - Patton electronics SmartNode 4830 Series Getting Started Manual

SmartNode 4830 Getting Started Guide

Site log

Patton recommends that you maintain a site log to record all actions relevant to the system, if you do not
already keep such a log. Site log entries should include information such as listed in
Entry
Installation
Upgrades and maintenance
Configuration changes
Maintenance
Comments
Software

Network information

When planning your installation there are certain network-connection considerations that you should take
into account. The following sections describe such considerations for several types of network interfaces.

Network Diagram

Draw a network overview diagram that displays all neighboring IP nodes, connected elements and telephony
components.

IP related information

Before you can set up the basic IP connectivity for your SmartNode 4830 series you should have the following
information:
• IP addresses used for Ethernet LAN and WAN ports
• Subnet mask used for Ethernet LAN and WAN ports
• Sync serial line speed
• Frame Relay PVC DLCI or PPP parameters
• IP addresses used for the V.35 or X.21 serial WAN port
• Subnet mask used for the V.35 or X.21 serial WAN port
• IP addresses and subnet masks used for the T1/E1 WAN port
• IP addresses of central H.323 Gatekeeper (if used)
• IP addresses of central PSTN Gateway for H.323 and/or ISoIP based calls
• IP addresses of central TFTP Server used for configuration upload and download
Planning the installation
Table 4. Sample site log entries
Make a copy of the installation checklist and insert it into the site log
Use the site log to record ongoing maintenance and expansion history
Record all changes and the reasons for them
Schedules, requirements, and procedures performed
Changes and updates to SmartWare software
3 • Hardware installation
table
Description
Notes, and problems
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