Nortel Networks BCM50 manual To configure the IP subsystem, Modify IP Settings attributes

Chapter 14 Using Element Manager to set the basic parameters 135

Configuring the initial parameters

Use the following procedures to configure the initial parameters for the BCM50 using Element Manager:

•“To enter the keycodes”

•“To configure the IP subsystem”

•“To configure the modem” on page 136

•“To configure the start-up template for telephony services” on page 136

•“To initialize voice mail” on page 136

To enter the keycodes

1From the Configuration tab, click the System folder to expand it.

2Select Keycodes from the System folder. The Keycodes screen opens.

You can enter the keycodes for your system on this screen.

Refer to the BCM50 Keycode Installation Guide (N0016865) for details on how to retrieve and enter the keycodes for your system.

To configure the IP subsystem

1From the Configuration tab, click the System folder to expand it.

2Select IP Subsystem from the System folder.

3Select the General Settings tab. It is normally selected by default.

4Click Modify... in the IP Settings area. The Modify IP Settings dialog box opens.

5Configure the Modify IP Settings attributes (see Table 22).

Table 22 Modify IP Settings attributes

Attribute	Description
Obtain IP address dynamically	If this is selected, the BCM50 attempts to take IP address information
	from a DHCP server.
	If this is not selected, you must enter values for static IP address, IP
	subnet mask, and Default gateway.
IP address	The IP address of the BCM50.
Subnet mask	The subnet mask used by the BCM50.
Default gateway	The gateway used by the BCM50.

Note 1: If a DHCP Server is present on the network, then the BCM50 becomes a DHCP client.

Note 2: If any of the attributes are modified, then the Element Manager session is disconnected.

6Click Ok.

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