Patton electronic SmartNode 4830 Series - Manual (Page 31)

Planning the installation 31
SmartNode 4830 Getting Started Guide 3 • Hardware installation
Site log
Patton recommends that you maintain a site log to record all actions relevant to the system, if you do not
already keep such a log. Site log entries should include information such as listed in
table 4 .
Network information
When planning your installation there are certain network-connection considerations that you should take
into account. The following sections describe such considerations for several types of network interfaces.
Network Diagram
Draw a network overview diagram that displays all neighboring IP nodes, connected elements and telephony
components.
IP related information
Before you can set up the basic IP connectivity for your SmartNode 4830 series you should have the following
information:
• IP addresses used for Ethernet LAN and WAN ports
• Subnet mask used for Ethernet LAN and WAN ports
• Sync serial line speed
• Frame Relay PVC DLCI or PPP parameters
• IP addresses used for the V.35 or X.21 serial WAN port
• Subnet mask used for the V.35 or X.21 serial WAN port
• IP addresses and subnet masks used for the T1/E1 WAN port
• IP addresses of central H.323 Gatekeeper (if used)
• IP addresses of central PSTN Gateway for H.323 and/or ISoIP based calls
• IP addresses of central TFTP Server used for configuration upload and download
Table 4. Sample site log entries
Entry Description
Installation Make a copy of the installation checklist and insert it into the site log
Upgrades and maintenance Use the site log to record ongoing maintenance and expansion history
Configuration changes Record all changes and the reasons for them
Maintenance Schedules, requirements, and procedures performed
Comments Notes, and problems
Software Changes and updates to SmartWare software