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

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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