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Planning the installation
Before installing the gateway router device, the following tasks should be completed:
•Create a network diagram (see section “Network information” on page 23)
•Gather IP related information (see section “IP related information” on page 23 for more information)
•Install the hardware and software needed to configure the SmartNode. (See section “Software tools” on page 24)
•Verify power source reliability (see section “Power source” on page 26).
After you have finished preparing for gateway router installation, go to section “Installing the gateway router” 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 table 6.
| Table 6. Sample site log entries |
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Installation | Make a copy of the installation checklist and insert it into the site log |
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Upgrades and maintenance | Use the site log to record ongoing maintenance and expansion history |
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Configuration changes | Record all changes and the reasons for them |
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Maintenance | Schedules, requirements, and procedures performed |
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Comments | Notes, and problems |
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Software | Changes and updates to SmartWare software |
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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
•IP addresses used for Ethernet LAN and WAN ports
•Subnet mask used for Ethernet LAN and WAN ports
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