Patton electronic 2616RC user manual Introduction, Configuration prerequisites

Model 2616RC T-DAC User Manual 3 • Configuring the T-DAC for operation

Introduction

This chapter contains the following procedures that describe configuring the Model 2616RC T-DAC for operation:

•“Configuration prerequisites”—lists the items you need to have on hand before configuring the T-DAC.

•“Initial configuration through the RS-232 control port” on page 33—describes how to define the 2616RC’s LAN IP address and netmask parameters.

•“Using a browser to complete Model 2616RC configuration” on page 37—describes how to define the remaining basic configuration parameters in order to bring your T-DACon-line. The steps are:

-Defining E1 WAN link parameters (see “Configuring line settings and signaling for E1” on page 46) or T1 WAN link parameters (see “Configuring line settings and signaling for T1” on page 49)

-Defining static connections with DS0 mapping (see page 43)

-Configuring the system clocking parameters (see page 41)

-Defining the IP default gateway (see page 52)

-Enabling the alarm card (see page 40)

•“Saving your configuration” on page 53—describes how to save your configuration settings.

•“Backing up your configuration parameters” on page 53—describes how save your configuration parame- ters to a file

•“Completing the installation” on page 56—describes how to verify that your 2616RC T-DAC is fully operational.

Configuration prerequisites

You will need the following to configure the 2616RC T-DAC:

•A PC equipped with the following:

-RS-232/V.24 serial port

-VT-100 terminal program, e.g., HyperTerminal

-Ethernet port

-Web browser (e.g., Netscape Communicator or Microsoft Internet Explorer)

•You will need the following information to configure the Model 2616RC:

-The IP address and subnet mask for the 2616RC’s Ethernet port

-The IP address of the default gateway

•If you are using a T1 WAN line, you will need the following information from the telephone company (central office):

-Line Type: either ESF or D4

-Line Coding: either B8ZS or AMI

•If you are using a E1 WAN line, you will need the following information from the Telco:

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