Patton electronic 4960 manual About this guide, Audience, Structure

About this guide

This guide describes the SmartNode 4960 hardware, installation and basic configuration. For detailed software configuration information refer to the SmartWare Software Configuration Guide and the available Configura- tion 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 24 provides hardware installation procedures

•Chapter 4 on page 29 provides quick-start procedures for configuring the SmartNode router

•Chapter 5 on page 38 provides information on G.SHDSL basic configuration

•Chapter 6 on page 43 contains information on contacting Patton technical support for assistance

•Appendix A on page 46 contains compliance information for the router

•Appendix B on page 49 contains specifications for the routers

•Appendix C on page 55 provides cable recommendations

•Appendix D on page 60 describes the router’s ports and pin-outs

•Appendix E on page 63 lists the factory configuration settings for SmartNode 4960

•Appendix F on page 65 provides license information that describes acceptable usage of the software pro- vided with the SmartNode 4960

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

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