Network Requirements; Safety Recommendations - Cisco ATA186-I1 Installation And Configuration Manual

Chapter 2 Installing the Cisco ATA 186

Network Requirements

Safety Recommendations

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The Cisco ATA 186 acts as a terminal on an IP network. You need the following
equipment:
One or two standard analog telephone handsets.
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• Ethernet connection.
Gatekeeper or proxy server—Currently, there must be a device running ITU
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H.323 or RFC 2543bis SIP-complaint software. The gatekeeper must be
running the applicable version of software for the features and protocol you
want to use.
Voice Packet Gateway—Required if you are connecting to the Public
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Switched Telephone Network (PSTN).
Fax machine (optional).
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• If you are using a firewall, Cisco recommends that it be a Cisco PIX firewall,
Version 5 or later versions.
To ensure general safety, follow these guidelines:
Do not open or disassemble this product.
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Do not get this product wet or pour liquids into this device.
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• Do not perform any action that creates a potential hazard to people or makes
the equipment unsafe.
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