About this guide

This guide describes the SmartNode 4950-NCE hardware, installation and basic configuration. 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 on page 13 provides information about router features and capabilities

Chapter 2 on page 20 contains an overview describing router operation and applications

Chapter 3 on page 22 provides hardware installation procedures

Chapter 4 on page 27 provides quick-start procedures for configuring the SmartNode router

Chapter 5 on page 36 provides information on G.SHDSL basic configuration

Chapter 6 on page 41 contains information on contacting Patton technical support for assistance

Appendix A on page 44 contains compliance information for the router

Appendix B on page 46 contains specifications for the routers

Appendix C on page 53 provides cable recommendations

Appendix D on page 58 describes the router’s ports and pin-outs

Appendix E on page 61 lists the factory configuration settings for SmartNode 4950-NCE

Appendix F on page 63 provides license information that describes acceptable usage of the software pro- vided with the SmartNode 4950-NCE

For best results, read the contents of this guide before you install the router.

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Patton electronic 4950-NCE manual About this guide, Audience, Structure