Planning The Installation; Site Log; Network Information; Network Diagram - Patton electronics SmartNode 4552 Getting Started Manual

SmartNode 4552 & 4562 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 SmartNode. (See section
page 24)
• Verify power source reliability (see section
After you have finished preparing for gateway router installation, go to section
on page 24 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

The mains outlet that is utilized to power the equipment
must be within 10 feet (3 meters) of the device and shall be
easily accessible.

"Network information"

"IP related information"
"Power source"
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 SmartWare software
3 • SmartNode installation
on page 23)
on page 24 for more information)
on page 24).
"Installing the gateway router"
table
Description
Notes, and problems
"Software tools" on
4.
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