SmartNode 200 User Manual
Planning the Installation
Before installing the SmartNode device, the following tasks should be completed:
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 device. (See section
on page 26)
Verify power source reliability (see section
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When you finish preparing for SmartNode device installation, go to section
on page 26 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
Entry
Installation
Upgrades and maintenance
Configuration changes
Maintenance
Comments
Software
Network information
Network connection considerations that you should take into account for planning are described for several
types of network interfaces 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 device you should have the following infor-
mation:
IP addresses used for Ethernet LAN port
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Subnet mask used for Ethernet LAN port
Planning the Installation
"Network information"
"IP related information"
"Power source"
Table 3. 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
4 • SmartNode Installation
on page 25)
on page 25 for more information)
on page 26).
"Installing the SmartNode device"
table
Description
Notes, and problems
"Software tools"
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