Connecting the data networking hardware, Connecting the cards – Nortel Networks BCM200/400 User Manual

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Chapter 9 Connecting the cables

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BCM200/400 4.0 Installation and Maintenance Guide

Connecting the data networking hardware

This section describes how to connect network cards to the BCM system.

Connecting the cards

The data networking hardware (MSC) is installed in the BCM main unit at the factory. All systems
have dual embedded Ethernet interfaces. Some models come with an embedded V.92 modem.
WAN cards and modems are ordered separately.

Figure 80

shows a BCM200 configuration with a

field-installed WAN card.

Figure 80 Main unit ports and connectors

Warning: Check with your network administrator before you connect the BCM system to
the network to ensure there are no IP address conflicts.

The default address for the BCM system is:

•

IP address:10.10.10.1

•

Subnet: 255.255.255.0

If the default IP address will create a network conflict, you must change the IP address of
the BCM system before you connect any network connections.

To change the IP address outside of a network, you can use a computer and an Ethernet
crossover cable or a terminal and a null modem cable.

Refer to

“Using the Ethernet crossover cable” on page 186

“Connecting through the

serial port” on page 187

for detailed instructions about connecting to the BCM system.

Note:

Your system may not have all the cards indicated.

Modem port (North
America only)

Media services card
(BCM200 version)

USB
ports

Ethernet
ports