Nortel Networks BSGX4e setup guide Terminology, Standard Internet Connection Parameters

1 Introduction and preparationTerminology

Table 2	Preliminary Configuration Data
Wizard Page		Page Field	Description
Time and Date		SNTP IP/FQDN	Simple Network Time Protocol is a server on the Internet
			that provides a time signal to your BSGX4e.
			Does your service provider offer an SNTP service? If not,
			you can set the time manually.
Time and Date		GMT Offset	If you use an SNTP server, you must tell it how many hours
			you are away from Greenwich Mean Time.
			In the U.S., the East Coast is –5 (minus 5) hours from GMT
			and the West Coast is –8 hours.
WAN Interface		PPP	PPP is one type of protocol used for transporting data
Setup			packets over the Internet. Most DSL connections use PPP,
		Variation include:	and it is also common with a T1 interface.
		• PPPoE	If your account uses PPP, your service provider will supply
			a user name and password.
		• PPPoHDLC
			A PPP account may also require a Self IP address, which is
		• PPPoATM
			like the static IP address described in the following row.
LAN Interface		IP Address	By default, the BSGX4e automatically supplies this address
Setup		Subnet Mask	and mask. This works for most situations so no further
			information is needed.
			If you are connecting a device to the BSGX4e that requires
			this address or mask be changed, seek professional
			advice. See more discussion on the LAN Interface Setup
			Page on page 24.
Quality of		Upstream QoS	Your service provider states the bandwidth rate for the
Service Setup		Max Bandwidth	service account you have purchased.
		Downstream QoS	Ideally, they state an upstream and downstream rate
		Line Rate	separately. Having both of these rates helps QoS work
			more efficiently.
Voice over IP		SIP Session	Your VoIP service provider will supply the needed
Setup		Controller	addresses and logon information with your account.

SIP Server

Terminology

This section provides definitions for technical terms used in this guide.

Standard Internet Connection Parameters

When configuring the BSGX4e to connect to the Internet, or to connect to any devices you connect to ports 1–4, you are asked for the following common network parameters. Since these terms appear frequently in the Initial Setup Wizard, they are defined here for your information.

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