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ITG Trunk 2.0 ISDN Signaling Link (ISL) Description, Installation and Operation

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Install and configure ITG ISL Trunk node

This section describes how to add a new ITG 2.0 trunk node i n MAT, how to

install the cards and cables, and how to configure and transmit the node

properties.

Before you begin

1Install MAT 6.6 or later, or install OTM 1.0. Make sure you install the
ITG ISDN IP Trunk and Alarm Management applications.
2Upgrade Meridian1 X11 software to Release 25A or later. ITG
requires packages 145 (ISDN) and 147 (ISL). Install additional
software packages, such as Package 148 NTWK, as required for
advanced ISDN features.
3Check that required LAN and WAN networking equipment and cables
are installed. For networking equipment requirements, turn to “ITG
Engineering Guidelines” on page71. The ITG Trunk card requires
shielded cables.
4ITG Trunk card (NT0961AA) DCHIP PC Card (NTWE07) and cable
assemblies required for your site.
5For Meridian 1 Large Systems, ITG ISL (NT6D80). For Meridian 1
Small Systems, ITG ISL Trunk 2.0 r equires at least one available port
on an SDI/DCH card (minimum vintage NTAK02BB). Be sure
D-channel cards have required cables.
6Check that the customer site has a Nortel Networks Netgear RM356
Modem Router (or equivalent) on the E-LAN. The modem router
provides remote support access to ITG Trunk and other IP-enabled
Nortel Networks products on the Meridian 1 site. See Appendix D:
“Configure a Netgear RM356 modem router for remote access” on
page 359 for more information on routers.