Nortel Networks BCM1000 manual Setting initial system configurations, Required data parameters

124Chapter 9 Starting the system

Setting initial system configurations

After starting the BCM1000, you are ready to set the initial configuration parameters.

The initial configuration defines your Business Communications Manager to the network. It also gives the system a unique identity and initial parameters. From that point, you can continue with the specific configurations for your system, which are described in Business Communications Manager Programming Operations Guide, and the other user guides for each optional application you choose to add to your system.

Required data parameters

Obtain the following parameter values from an Internet Service Provider (ISP) or corporate network administrator.

•initial IP address and netmask for each network interface

•primary (and optional secondary) DNS servers

•default next-hop router

•fractional T1 channel numbers (if you are using fractional TI)

•system name

•WAN link protocol

•frame relay DLCI / CIR (if applicable)

•V.90 modem settings (North America only)

Note: The initialization chapter of the Programming Operations Guide describes the information required by the Quick Start Wizard, which includes this information.

Default IP settings

All BCM1000s are shipped with this default address:

•IP: 10.10.10.1

•Subnet: 255.255.255.0

Warning: Before using this address on your network, check with your system administrator. If this address conflicts with the LAN settings, you can cause network damage if you connect the network without changing the IP address.

If you can use the default IP address, you can connect the BCM1000 to the LAN, as described in “Connecting wiring to the LAN card” on page 120. This allows you to configure to the BCM1000 system from your PC through the Unified Manager.

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