9Getting startedOverview This document provides the steps to configure three reference topologiesand their interconnections for the Small and Medium Business (SMB)portfolio.Use these example topologies only as a reference when you configureyour unique solution.To reduce redundant documentation, reference the specific quick installguides, configuration guides, and release notes.Configuring each of the SMB reference topologies consists of individualdevice configuration and solution-level configuration. All devices(Business Secure Router [BSR222], Business Ethernet Switches [BES50,BES100/200, BES1000], and Business Access Point [BAP120]) include aWeb interface to configure the device. The Element Manager provides acentralized management application for launching these Web interfaces.The Element Manager also provides integrated configuration panels for theBusiness Communications Manager (BCM) and for the Business EthernetSwitch (BES) devices.The Business Element Manager (EM) provides a computer-based clientinterface that can connect to devices over an IP network and display theprogramming interface for that device. You can manage SMB devices usingthe Web-based user interface that you launch from the Element Manager.Through the Element Manager, you can configure necessary deviceparameters and all the parameters for each of the reference topologies.How to use this guideUse this document to guide you through the steps that are required toconfigure your site.SMBSmall and Medium Business Solutions Overview and Configuration GuideNN47910-200 02.01 StandardRelease 1.00 11/22/2006Copyright © 2006, Nortel Networks Nortel Networks Confidential.