Nortel Networks BCM 4.0 To configure the BCM system using BCM Element Manager, IP Phones

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Table 9 BCM system parameters (Sheet 2 of 2)

Parameters

Element Manager

Startup Profile

Telset Administration

 

 

 

 

DHCP server:

Configuration > Data

DHCP Server

N/A

Enable/disable server

Services > DHCP Server >

 

 

Subnets tab

 

 

IP domain name

 

 

 

 

 

Primary DNS

 

 

 

Secondary DNS

 

 

 

Default gateway

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

IP Phones:

Configuration > Resources

IP Telephones

N/A

Enable registration

> Telephony Resources

 

 

 

 

 

Enable global pwd

 

 

 

Global pwd

 

 

 

Auto-assign DNs

 

 

 

Advertisement logo

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SNMP Agent:

Configuration >

SNMP Agent

N/A

Enable/disable SNMP

Administrator Access >

 

 

SNMP > General tab

 

 

 

agent

 

 

 

 

 

 

Minimum security

 

 

 

SNMP version support

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SNMP community:

Configuration >

SNMP Community

N/A

Community string

Administrator Access >

 

 

SNMP > Community

 

 

Type of access

 

 

strings tab

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SNMP manager:

Configuration >

SNMP Manager

N/A

Manager IP address

Administrator Access >

 

 

SNMP > General tab

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

User account:

Configuration >

User Account

N/A

User ID

Administrator Access >

 

 

Accounts and Privileges >

 

 

Group

 

 

View by Accounts tab

 

 

Description

 

 

 

 

 

Callback number

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

You can configure the BCM system by using either Element Manager or the Startup Profile.

To configure the BCM system using BCM Element Manager

15 minutes

1Open BCM Element Manager.

2From the Network menu, select New Network Element and then select Business Communications Manager.

3Enter the BCM system IP address, the username, and password (the defaults are shown below):

IP address: 10.10.10.1

Username: nnadmin

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Contents BCM 4.0 Installation Checklist and Quick Start Guide Copyright 2006 Nortel Networks, All Rights Reserved Software License BCM 4.0 Installation Checklist and Quick Start GuideN0060602 Contents Contents Audience PrecautionsAbout this guide PurposeTask Reference Comments Installation and configuration summaryInstallation and configuration checklist Sheet 1 Getting startedDefault user names and passwords Default valuesInstallation and configuration checklist Sheet 2 Default IP addressesTools, data, and parameters System information Sheet 1Description Value Comments Getting started System information Sheet 2 ChecklistsGeneral checklist Main unit components checklistExpansion unit and media bay modules components checklist Main units BCM200 main unit ports and connectorsSystem overview BCM expansion unit BCM400 onlyStartup Profile Element ManagerSystem overview N0060602 Mounting a BCM main unit and expansion unit Installing a BCM unit in a rackMinutes/unit Physical installationTo attach the rack-mount brackets To mount a BCM unit in an equipment rackTo install a BCM unit on a wall Installing a BCM unit on a wallAttach the wall-mount bracket to the BCM400 main unit Installing a BCM unit on a flat surfaceChapter Physical installation Connecting the expansion unit to the main unitInstalling the MBMs To install a BCM unit on flat surfacePossible trunk MBM DIP switch settings Use and to set the DIP switches for the MBMsOffset DS30 # Offsets Possible station MBM DIP switch settingsDS30 Offsets 0 Bus #Connecting the MBM wiring To install MBMsMinutes/MBM To connect the DTM, CTM, BRIM, or 4x16 MBMs DTM RJ-48C wiring array ASM and DSM wiring chart Sheet 1 To connect the GatmTo connect the DSM16, DSM32, ASM8, GASM8, or 4x16 MBMs Physical installation ASM and DSM wiring chart Sheet 2 For ASM onlyFor DSM only Powering up the BCM system Wiring the FEMTo connect the fiber cables Connecting the data networking hardware To power up the BCM systemTo connect the BCM system to the WAN Minutes/telephone Unpacking, placing, and wiring telephone hardwareTo install telephones To connect the modemTo install optional telephony equipment Connecting to the BCM system Connection and configuration proceduresConnection and configuration procedures Connecting through the Ethernet crossover cableTo configure your computer Connecting through the serial portTo connect through the serial port To access the BCM web To download and install BCM Element ManagerDownloading from the BCM web Minute Configuring the BCM system parametersGenerating a software keycode To download the Startup Profile templateTelephony startup IP addressModem SystemSnmp community To configure the BCM system using BCM Element ManagerIP Phones Snmp AgentConnection and configuration procedures Connection and configuration procedures Startup Profile times and LED sequence Configuring the MBMsTo configure the MBMs Startup Profile times and LED sequenceTelephony Resources Customizing other parametersConnection and configuration procedures N0060602
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