Planning The Installation; Site Log; Network Information; Network Diagram - Patton electronics IpLink 2888 Getting Started Manual

IpLink 2888 Getting Started Guide

Planning the installation

Before installing the gateway router device, the following tasks should be completed:
• Create a network diagram (see section
• Gather IP related information (see section
• Install the hardware and software needed to configure the IpLink. (See section
page 23)
• Verify power source reliability (see section
After you have finished preparing for gateway router installation, go to section
page 23 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 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.

Planning the installation

"Network information"

"IP related information"
"Power source"
Table 5. 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 software
on page 22)
on page 23 for more information)
"Software tools"
on page 23).
"Installing the IpLink 2888"
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Description
Notes, and problems
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