Cisco Systems ATA 186, ATA 188 manual Network Requirements, Safety Recommendations

Chapter 2 Installing the Cisco ATA

Network Requirements

Network Requirements

The Cisco ATA acts as an endpoint on an IP telephony network. The following equipment is required:

•Cisco CallManager version 3.0 or later

•Voice packet gateway—Required if you are connecting to the Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN)

•Ethernet connection

Safety Recommendations

To ensure general safety, follow these guidelines:

•Do not get this product wet or pour liquids into this device.

•Do not open or disassemble this product.

•Do not perform any action that creates a potential hazard to people or makes the equipment unsafe.

•Use only the power cube that comes with the Cisco ATA.

Warning Ultimate disposal of this product should be handled according to all national laws and regulations.

Warning Read the installation instructions before you connect the system to its power source.

Warning The plug-socket combination must be accessible at all times because it serves as the main disconnecting device.

Warning Do not work on the system or connect or disconnect cables during periods of lightning activity.

For translated warnings, see the Regulatory Compliance and Safety Information for the Cisco ATA 186 and Cisco ATA 188 manual.

What the Cisco ATA Package Includes

The Cisco ATA package contains the following items:

•Cisco ATA 186 or Cisco ATA 188 Analog Telephone Adaptor

•Read Me First - ATA Boot Load Information

•Cisco ATA 186 and Cisco ATA 188 Analog Telephone Adaptor at a Glance

Cisco ATA 186 and Cisco ATA 188 Analog Telephone Adaptor Administrator’s Guide (SCCP)

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