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Initial Setup Guide
BSGX4e
Business Gateway
NN47928-311
Software Release 2.1.1
NN47928-311
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BSGX4e 1.2 Business Services Gateway Document Status: Standard Document Version: 01.01 Document Number: NN47928-311 Date: July 2008 Copyright © 2008 Nortel Networks, All Rights Reserved The information in this document is subject to change without notice. The statements, configurations, technical data, and recommendations in this document are believed to be accurate and reliable, but are presented without express or implied warranty. Users must take full responsibility for their applications o
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CONTENTS List of figures 5 List of tables 6 1 Introduction and preparation 7 Hardware notice. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Getting started. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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List of figures LIST OF FIGURES Figure 1 BSGX4e internet-side connection diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Figure 2 BSGX4e Local Network Connection Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Figure 3 Configuration Page Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 5 NN47928-311
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LIST OF TABLES Table 1 BSGX4e Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Table 2 Preliminary Configuration Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Table 3 Default Values . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 NN47928-311 6
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Hardware notice 1 Introduction and preparation 1 INTRODUCTION AND PREPARATION Hardware notice WARNING: Before working on this equipment, be aware of good safety practices and the hazards involved with electrical circuits. WARNING: To reduce risk of injury, fire hazard, and electric shock, do not install the unit near a damp location. CAUTION: Do not connect the PHONE port to the central office line. CAUTION: To reduce the risk of fire, use only number 26 AWG or larger UL Listed or CSA Cert
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1 Introduction and preparation Introduction The 210 model has an Asymmetric Digital Subscriber Line (ADSL) interface for connecting to the Digital Subscriber Line Access Multiplexer (DSLAM) of a service provider, which is a central office switch for DSL service. This model has a DSL modem built in to the WAN connector. The BSGX4e has a T1/E1 interface for connecting to a T1/E1 link of a service provider. Who should use the Initial Setup What is the BSGX4e? Wizard? BSGX4e is a powerful
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Getting started 1 Introduction and preparation Getting started At this point, you are ready to make the initial cabling connections and then begin the configuration process. The Quick Start Guide and the Installation Guide contain a lot of technical information, but they are intended primarily for technicians. This document provides summarized installation information specifically for a home or small office, self-install user. Use the Quick Start Guide and Installation Guide as references
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1 Introduction and preparation Getting started Figure 1 BSGX4e internet-side connection diagram Internet Public Telephone Service Provider Network DSL Modem Connections Phone Wall Jack DSL DSL Filter Modem Emergency Public Network Connection Cable Modem Connections Internet-Side Cables and Wiring Internet Service Provider Public Telephone BSGX4e Port Connection Network LINE Phone Wall Jack WAN DSL/Cable Modem Cable (or other Internet Connection) Wall Jack Phone Wall Jack Cable Modem Emerg
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Getting started 1 Introduction and preparation Figure 2 BSGX4e Local Network Connection Diagram IP Phones, Computers, and Switch Analog Fax or Phone The Phone port accommodates one phone number, which is intended for a fax machine or a public Connect multiple network (non-IP) phone. devices to a switch, Connect a AND / OR then connect the single device to switch to a port 1 - 4. any port 1 – 4. Use this connection for the Initial Setup Wizard. Local Network Cables and Wiring BSGX4e
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1 Introduction and preparation Terminology Table 2 Preliminary Configuration Data Wizard Page Page Field Description Time and Date SNTP IP/FQDN Simple Network Time Protocol is a server on the Internet that provides a time signal to your BSGX4e. Does your service provider offer an SNTP service? If not, you can set the time manually. Time and Date GMT Offset If you use an SNTP server, you must tell it how many hours you are away from Greenwich Mean Time. In the U.S., the East Coast is –5 (m
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Terminology 1 Introduction and preparation IP Address The network (IP) address of any device connected to a local network or the Internet. The format is 148.174.89.25. Each of the four numbers in the (self IP) address has a range of 0-255. See the IP listing in Acronyms and Abbreviations. Subnet Mask This mask helps Internet traffic route through networks and subnetworks, and defines the range of addresses that can be used when creating a subnetwork. (mask or The format is the same as an
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1 Introduction and preparation How to get help SIP – Session Initiation Protocol is the most popular protocol used with VoIP. The phones you use with the BSGX4e are likely marked as “SIP phones.” VoIP – Voice over Internet Protocol is a digital telephone service that uses the public Internet instead of the traditional analog telephone network. WAN – A Wide Area Network is a technical term for the network of servers and other devices on the Internet with which you will connect. How to get h
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How to get help 1 Introduction and preparation Getting help from a specialist by using an Express Routing Code To access some Nortel Technical Solutions Centers, you can use an Express Routing Code (ERC) to quickly route your call to a specialist in your Nortel product or service. To locate the ERC for your product or service, go to: www.nortel.com/erc Getting help through a Nortel distributor or reseller If you purchased a service contract for your Nortel product from a distributor or aut
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Browser requirements 2 Connecting to BSGX4e 2 CONNECTING TO BSGX4E This section explains how to connect your PC to the BSGX4e, log in, and start the Initial Setup Wizard. This section also describes the navigation features of the wizard and an overview of the configuration process. At this point you have: acquired all the cables you need, as shown in Table 1 on page 9 gathered the configuration data cited in Table 2 on page 12. Note: The next procedure includes connecting your PC to the B
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2 Connecting to BSGX4e Initial connections The STATUS LED on the front panel is off and then red during the start-up process. When the LED is steady green, the unit is ready for operation. Step 2 Connect the Internet cable. The Internet cable for the BSGX4e is an Ethernet cable from your DSL or cable modem. Connection to other Internet outlets is possible, but these modems are the most common source. Connect the Ethernet cable to the BSGX4e WAN port on the back panel. See the connection
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Wizard navigation and features 2 Connecting to BSGX4e a. Enter the default login names: User name: admin Password: PlsChgMe! b. Select the Setup Wizard check box. c. Click Login. The Welcome page of the wizard appears. After reading the Welcome page, click Next to begin the configuration process. Wizard navigation and features The various configuration pages of the wizard contain the following features to help you fill in the data fields on each page. See Figure 3. Navigation All configur
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2 Connecting to BSGX4e Configuration overview Figure 3 Configuration Page Features Default Button Fields with Default Values Navigation Mouse-Over Help Navigation Configuration overview Before you begin the actual configuration of the BSGX4e, you may find an overview of the process beneficial. After the Welcome page, the Initial Setup Wizard consists of the following pages: 1. Administrator Password page (page 21) Change main password used to log on to the Web User Interface and the Initial
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Configuration overview 2 Connecting to BSGX4e 7. Voice over IP Setup page (page 28) Configure the VoIP feature in accordance with the technical requirements of your VoIP service provider. 8. Finishing up page (page 28) Completion message and reminder to save the configuration created by the wizard. NN47928-311 20
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Configuration process 3 Wizard pages 3 WIZARD PAGES This section provides an overview of the configuration process, then walks you through the process of filling in the fields on each page of the wizard. We conclude with a short process on how to save a configuration file. The wizard pages contain fields into which you enter data. But, much of that data is technical in nature and the purpose of this section is to explain those technical details. Configuration process Perform the following s
