About this guide
This guide describes the SmartNode 4400 Series IpChannel Bank hardware, installation and basic configura- tion. For detailed software configuration information refer to the SmartWare Software Configuration Guide and the available Configuration Notes.
Audience
This guide is intended for the following users:
•Operators
•Installers
•Maintenance technicians
Structure
This guide contains the following chapters and appendices:
•Chapter 1, “General information” on page 14 provides information about router features and capabilities
•Chapter 2, “Applications overview” on page 20 contains an overview describing router operation and applications
•Chapter 3, “Hardware installation” on page 23 provides quick start hardware installation procedures
•Chapter 4, “Getting started with the SmartNode 4400 Series” on page 34 describes getting started with the SmartNode IpChannel Bank
•Chapter 5, “Contacting Patton for assistance” on page 44 contains information on contacting Patton tech- nical support for assistance
•Appendix A, “Compliance information” on page 47 contains compliance information for the SmartNode
•Appendix B, “Specifications” on page 49 contains for the specifications for the IpChannel Bank
•Appendix C, “Port
•Appendix D, “Factory Configuration” on page 61 lists the factory configuration settings for the SmartNode 4400 Series devices
•Appendix E, “End user license agreement” on page 63 provides detailed information on the EULA
•Appendix F, “Installation checklist” on page 66 lists the tasks for installing the SmartNode 4400 IP Channel Bank
For best results, read the contents of this guide before you install the IpChannel Bank.
Precautions
Notes, cautions, and warnings, which have the following meanings, are used throughout this guide to help you become aware of potential problems. Warnings are intended to prevent safety hazards that could result in per- sonal injury. Cautions are intended to prevent situations that could result in property damage or
impaired functioning.
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