SmartNode 4970A User Manual
Planning the installation
Before installing the gateway router device, the following tasks should be completed:
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Create a network diagram (see section
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Gather IP related information (see section
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Install the hardware and software needed to configure the SmartNode. (See section
page 22)
After you have finished preparing for gateway router installation, go to section
page 22 to install the device.
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 table 4.
Entry
Installation
Upgrades and maintenance
Configuration changes
Maintenance
Comments
Software
Network information
Network connection considerations that you should take into account for planning are provided for several
types of network interfaces are described in the following sections.
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 4970A you should have the following
information:
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IP addresses used for Ethernet port
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Subnet mask used for Ethernet port
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IP addresses and/or URL of SIP servers or Internet telephony services (if used)
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Login and password for SIP-based telephony services
Planning the installation
"Network information"
"IP related information"
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 Trinity software
3 • SmartNode installation
on page 21)
on page 21 for more information)
"Installing the gateway"
Description
Notes, and problems
"Software tools"
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