Chapter 1 | Introduction |
Before Using SS7Cfg
This tool supports several different gateway types, including AIN, INAP, and Concert, which are all very similar. The only difference between these gateways is the way some of the parameters are configured in the application layer.
Before Using SS7Cfg
Before working with SS7Cfg, you should familiarize yourself with the setup and configuration of Cisco ICM software. You should also plan out the point codes, subsystem numbers, adjacent connection point codes, and routing point codes for the gateways you want to configure.
Note Important! A gateway must be installed before using SS7Cfg. Configure the gateway by running ICM Setup and click the Network Gateway button in the ICM Component Selection window.
For more information about ICM setup and configuration, see the Cisco ICM Software Installation Guide and the Cisco ICM Software Configuration Guide.
Terminology
The following terms are used throughout this guide:
•Destination Point Code (DPC). Point code of machine Service Switching Point (SSP) user wants to connect to for routing purposes.
•Global Title (GT). A “wildcarding” method available at SCCP to either route messages by pattern matching or direct messages to another node for subsequent routing.
•Intelligent Contact Management (ICM). Implements
•Intelligent Network Application Protocol (INAP). Implements interface between switches and
•Local Point Code (LPC). Point code of SS7 gateway within the SS7 network.
Cisco ICM Enterprise Edition SS7 Gateway Configuration Tool User Guide Release 6.0(0)
