Max 410/420/430 User’s Guide – Chapter 1
Hardware Requirements
To use the Max 410, 420, or 430, you will need:
A Max 410, 420, or 430 unit and power cord.
A Local Area Network (LAN) with a broadband connection, which must not have proxy server caching.
If your LAN uses static addresses you will also need: an IP address, netmask, and gateway address for the Max (all available from your Network Administrator).
With FXS ports: a corded or cordless analog telephone, and additional analog devices as desired for each port. Optional: a PBX, APBX, or KPS with an analog trunk card installed.
With FXO ports: a PBX, APBX, or KPS with an analog line card installed.
A Net2Phone account number and PIN (available from your reseller).
A separate port with its own telephone line connection to the PBX, or to an analog telephone, is required for each concurrent telephone call desired. For example, if capability for 3 concurrent calls is desired, then the Max must have at least 3 ports, each connected to the PBX or to an analog telephone.
About this Guide
This User’s Guide, as well as the other instructional literature that accompanies the Max 410, 420, and 430, is intended for people who have a moderate degree of experience installing networking equipment such as routers, hubs, servers, and switches, and are familiar with basic wiring and cabling practices.
In addition to this User’s Guide, the Max 410/420/430 is shipped with a product manual containing four modules:
A Quick Start Guide describing hardware installation, cabling, and configuration for a basic, uncomplicated installation.
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