Nortel Networks BCM1000 manual Using an Ethernet crossover cable

128Chapter 9 Starting the system

Using an Ethernet crossover cable

You use an ethernet crossover cable connected to a computer with a network card to connect your computer to the LAN card in the BCM1000. With this connection, you can run Business Communications Manager Unified Manager to configure the Business Communications Manager system without a network connection.

You use this type of connection in these situations:

•the computer you are using does not have access to the Business Communications Manager system through the network

•the Business Communications Manager is not connected to a LAN or WAN

•you have to change the IP address and netmask for the BCM1000 before you connect it to the network

Setting the crossover connections

To connect to the Business Communications Manager using an Ethernet crossover cable, you need a computer equipped with a 10/100 Base T network interface card and TCP/IP protocol. Figure 51 shows the connections required.

Figure 51 Ethernet crossover cable

3TD+	3TD+
6TD-	6TD-
1RD+	1RD+
2RD-	2RD-

Configuring your computer

You must configure your computer before you use it to connect to the Business Communications Manager system.

Note: Your interface can differ, depending on what version of system software you are using. The task in this section is to specify IP and subnet addresses for the computer.

1Click Start, Settings, Control Panel.

2Double click the Network icon.

3Select your TCP/IP adapter, and then click the Properties button.

4Click the IP Address tab.

5Click the Specify an IP address option.

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