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PacketStar
®
PSAX 2300 Multiservice Media Gateway Installation Guide
, Issue 4
Installing the PSAX 2300 System
Making Common Equipment Connections
Connecting the Chassis to the Ethernet Network
1
Insert the shielded RJ-45 plug on the Ethernet cable into the connection labeled
ETHERNET
(CPU2) or
ETHERNET1
(CPU4) on the active CPU
n
module
(
ACTIVE
LED illuminated).
2
Insert the other Ethernet connection into the desired Ethernet network device
(such as a hub).
3
Repeat the procedure for the other CPU
n
module (
ACTIVE
LED not illumi-
nated), if installed.
4
After you complete this procedure, continue with one of the following proce-
dures as required:
•
“Connecting the Console Connection to a Dialup Modem” on page 35 if the
console connection is connected to a dialup modem
•
“Connecting the External Facility Clock” on page 36 if an external clock input
is required
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Connecting the Console
Connection to a Dialup
Modem
The following procedure requires the following items to dial-in to the PSAX system:
•
External 9600-baud dialup modem
•
Phone line and telephone number
•
Computer (or laptop) with a dialup modem and terminal emulator package at the
local
site
•
Workstation with a dialup modem and terminal emulator package at the
remote
site
Note:
To perform this operation, the system must have power applied to it and be
operational.
Perform the following procedure to setup and connect the PSAX system to a dialup
modem.
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Connecting a Dialup Modem to the system
1
At the local site, install the modem near the system:
a
Connect the computer to the serial port on the modem.
b
Connect the phone line to the phone jack.
c
Plug the power adapter into the modem and power source.
d
Set the following interface parameters on the modem:
DTR on, DCD on, CTS on, 8-bit character length, 9600 baud, no parity, and
no echo.
e
Disconnect the computer from the modem.
f
Connect the RJ-12-to-DB9 or RJ-12-to-DB25 adapter to the modem.
g
Connect the RJ-12-to-RJ-12 cable between the modem and the
CONSOLE
connector on the CPU
n
module.
2
At the remote site:
