Patton electronics Patton SmartNode 4960 Series Getting Started Manual

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Planning the installation 25SmartNode 4960 Getting Started Guide 3 • SmartNode installationPlanning the installationBefore installing the gateway router device, the following tasks should be completed:• Create a network diagram (see section “Network information” on page 25)• Gather IP related information (see section “IP related information” on page 25 for more information)• Install the hardware and software needed to configure the SmartNode. (See section “Software tools” onpage 26)• Verify power source reliability (see section “Power source” on page 26).After you have finished preparing for gateway router installation, go to section “Installing the gateway router”on page 26 to install the device.Site logPatton recommends that you maintain a site log to record all actions relevant to the system, if you do notalready keep such a log. Site log entries should include information such as listed in table 6.Network informationNetwork connection considerations that you should take into account for planning are provided for severaltypes of network interfaces are described in the following sections.Network DiagramDraw a network overview diagram that displays all neighboring IP nodes, connected elements andtelephony components.IP related informationBefore you can set up the basic IP connectivity for your SmartNode 4960 you should have the following infor-mation:• IP addresses used for Ethernet LAN and WAN ports• Subnet mask used for Ethernet LAN and WAN portsTable 6. Sample site log entriesEntry DescriptionInstallation Make a copy of the installation checklist and insert it into the site logUpgrades and maintenance Use the site log to record ongoing maintenance and expansion historyConfiguration changes Record all changes and the reasons for themMaintenance Schedules, requirements, and procedures performedComments Notes, and problemsSoftware Changes and updates to SmartWare software