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SmartNode 4960 Getting Started Guide
Planning the installation
Before installing the gateway router device, the following tasks should be completed:
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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. (See section
page 27)
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Verify power source reliability (see section
After you have finished preparing for gateway router installation, go to section
on page 27 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.
IP related information
Before you can set up the basic IP connectivity for your SmartNode 4960 you should have the following infor-
mation:
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IP addresses used for Ethernet LAN and WAN ports
•
Subnet mask used for Ethernet LAN and WAN ports
Planning the installation
"Network information"
"IP related information"
"Power source"
Table 9. 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 26)
on page 26 for more information)
on page 26).
"Installing the gateway router"
table
Description
Notes, and problems
"Software tools"
on
9.
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