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Password: PlsChgMe!

4Click OK.

5From the Network Elements folder, select the BCM system IP address.

6Make sure that the correct username and password are entered.

7Click Connect.

You are now connected to the BCM system.

8Configure the required parameters (see Table 9 on page 38).

For more information on using BCM Element Manager, refer to the online Help within Element Manager.

To configure the BCM system using the Startup Profile (optional)

15 minutes

Note: The Startup Profile template uses macros to perform certain functions. You must set your Excel macro security level to medium or low to enable the macros:

From the Tools menu, select Macros and then select Security.

Select Medium or Low.

Exit from Excel.

Open the Startup Profile template (in Excel).

Enable macros if prompted.

1On a computer that has a USB port and Microsoft Excel, open the Startup Profile template.

If you do not have a copy of the Startup Profile template, see “To download the Startup Profile template” on page 37.

2Refer to the Usage Instructions tab for instructions about using the Startup Profile template.

3Click the StartupProfileTemplate tab to begin entering information in the Startup Profile template.

4In the Startup Profile template, enter your BCM system ID in the System ID field.

The system ID is on the box of the main unit and on the main unit itself. If you enter the wrong system ID, the Startup Profile will not work with your system.

5Click the large button at the top of the Startup Profile template to save a version of the Startup Profile (.sps file) and a version of the Startup Profile editor (Excel spreadsheet) on your computer.

The filenames for the Startup Profile editor and the Startup Profile consist of the system ID followed by the appropriate extension.

Note: Never edit the Startup Profile (.sps file) directly; always use the Startup Profile editor to make changes.

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BCM 4.0 specifications

Nortel Networks BCM 4.0, or Business Communications Manager, is a robust telecommunications solution designed for small to medium-sized businesses (SMBs). This system combines voice and data capabilities in one unified platform, providing businesses with a powerful tool to enhance their communication processes.

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