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Connecting the Mitel GX Gateway Using a DHCP Server
Before you start
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Make sure that your network connection is
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You must use an IPv4 Network.
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The IPv4 Network must have a DHCP server.
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If your unit does not have an FXS port, or if you do not have access to the DHCP server's logs,
then use the
Connecting the Mitel GX Gateway Using a Static IP Address
Steps
1)
Make sure an adequate earth ground connection has been made between the grounding
screw on the back of the Mitel GX Gateway and an appropriate grounding point in your
Warning:
damage or injuries.
2)
Wear an ESD wrist strap, ensuring it makes good contact with your bare skin.
3)
Attach the ESD wrist strap end to an earth ground (grounding screw on the back on the Mitel
GX Gateway or unpainted bare metal spot of a grounded equipment rack).
4)
Make sure the unit's power switch is OFF.
5)
Make sure the circuit breakers of power sources used to power the Mitel GX Gateway are
OFF.
6)
Make sure the provided AC power cord is connected into the POWER connector located on
the back of the Mitel GX Gateway and in an appropriate AC electrical outlet.
7)
Connect a 10/100/1000 BaseT Ethernet RJ-45 cable into the ETH1 connector of the Mitel GX
Gateway.
8)
Connect the other end of the cable to a router/switch connected to your Network.
9)
Validate the installation.
10)
Turn ON the power sources that are used to power the Mitel GX Gateway at the circuit
breaker.
When the unit is brought from a cold to a warm environment, condensation, that might
Note:
be harmful to the unit, may occur. If this is the case, wait one hour before connecting the
power cord.
11)
Turn On the power switch of the unit.
12)
If you have an FXS port, dial *#*0 to get the IP address or consult the DHCP server's logs to
find out your IP address.
Result
The Power LED on the unit will be flashing when the unit performs a DHCP server query. It will
become solid once it successfully gets an IP address from the DHCP server. At this point, you
can now use the DHCP IP address to access your unit's management interface.
GX Gateway Hardware Installation Guide
Adequate earth grounding connection of the Mitel GX Gateway is mandatory to avoid any
working.
(p.21) procedure.
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