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SmartNode 4960 Getting Started Guide

 

Table 1. General conventions

 

 

Convention

Meaning

 

 

Futura type

Indicates the names of fields or windows.

 

 

Garamond bold type

Indicates the names of command buttons that execute an action.

 

 

< >

Angle brackets indicate function and keyboard keys, such as <SHIFT>, <CTRL>,

 

<C>, and so on.

 

 

[ ]

Elements in square brackets are optional.

 

 

{a b c}

Alternative but required keywords are grouped in braces ({ }) and are separated

 

by vertical bars ( )

 

 

screen

Terminal sessions and information the system displays are in screen font.

 

 

node

The leading IP address or nodename of a SmartNode is substituted with node in

 

boldface italic font.

 

 

SN

The leading SN on a command line represents the nodename of the SmartNode

 

 

#

An hash sign at the beginning of a line indicates a comment line.

 

 

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Contents SmartNode 4960 Series Mailsupport@patton.com Summary Table of Contents Table of Contents Shdsl Basic Configuration Cabling List of Figures List of Tables About this guide AudienceStructure Precautions Safety when working with electricityTypographical conventions used in this document General observationsGeneral conventions Node Chapter contents General informationSmartNode 4960 overview SmartNodeSmartNode 4960 models with integrated G.SHDSL interface SmartNode 4960 rear panel SmartNode 4960 rear panel ports are described in tableWAN ETH 0/0 SmartNode 4960 front panel SN4960/4ELED Applications overview Introduction Application-Edge intelligence of enterprise communicationApplication-Multi-service Isdn Internet telephony IAD How it worksApplications overview SmartNode installation Planning the installation Network DiagramSite log Network informationInstalling the gateway router Connecting the 10/100/1000Base-T Ethernet LAN and WAN cables Connecting the power supply Initial configuration Connecting the SmartNode to your laptop PC Connecting the SmartNode to your laptop PCFactory-default IP settings LoginConfiguring the desired IP address Changing the WAN IP addressConnecting the SmartNode to the network LANLoading the configuration optional Bootloader Start BootloaderStart-up with factory configuration Load a new application image SmartWare via TftpRedBoot ipaddress -g gateway Load a new application image SmartWare via the serial link Xmodem ymodem -bAdditional information Shdsl Basic Configuration Line Setup Configuring PPPoEConfiguration Summary Profile napt WANSetting up permanent virtual circuits PVC Using PVC channels in bridged Ethernet modeUsing PVC channels with PPPoE Troubleshooting DSL Connections DiagnosticsContacting Patton for assistance Warranty coverage Contact informationPatton support headquarters in the USA Out-of-warranty service RMA numbersAppendix a Compliance information Safety ComplianceRadio and TV Interference FCC Part 68 Acta StatementIndustry Canada Notice CE Declaration of ConformityAppendix B Specifications Voice processing signalling dependent Voice connectivityData connectivity Voice signalling Fax and modem supportVoice routing-session router IP services ManagementSystem PhysicalShdsl Daughter Card if applicable DSLIdentification of the SmartNode devices via Snmp SmartNode Model SysObjectIDAppendix C Cabling Connecting a serial terminal ConsoleEthernet E1 PRI T1 PRI Appendix D Port pin-outs Console port EIA-561 RJ-45 8-pin portPRI port Shdsl portAppendix E SmartNode 4960 factory configuration Introduction Appendix F End user license agreement End User License Agreement Termination Other licenses
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4960 specifications

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