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User Guide
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V IU 4300T Converged
Network Appliance
October 2005
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Contents Contents 1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–1 The 4300T Converged Network Appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–1 T1 Wide Area Network (WAN) Access Router . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–1 Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–1 VoIP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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2 User Guide V IU 4300T Converged Network Appliance System Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–13 Configure the LAN Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–13 Configuring VLANs in the 4300T . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–14 Modify an Existing VLAN Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–16 Delete an Existing VLAN Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Contents Traffic Management Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–38 Enable Traffic Shaping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–39 Optionally enable priority IP addresses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–40 Enable CAC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–40 Determining the maximum number of concurrent calls . . . . . . 3–41 Examples . . . .
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2 User Guide V IU 4300T Converged Network Appliance Passive Voice Call Monitoring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–5 Accessing Troubleshooting Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–5 Verify Registered Voice and Video Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–6 Performing a Ping Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–7 Performing a Traceroute Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Contents Network Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Appendix–16 VoIP ALG – H323 Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Appendix–17 Endpoints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Appendix–19 Dialing plans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Appendix–19 Path Navigator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Appendix–20 Regulatory Notices . .
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1 Introduction The 4300T Converged Network Appliance 2 The V IU 4300T is an intelligent, all-in-one networking solution for enterprises and service providers. It reduces costs by simplifying the deployment, management and security of converged voice, video and data networks. The 4300T provides the following important functions for converged networks: T1 Wide Area Network (WAN) Access Router The 4300T provides an integrated T1 CSU/DSU for small and medium office connectivity. Security A st
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2 User Guide V IU 4300T Converged Network Appliance Call Quality Monitoring Passive call quality monitoring for each SIP or MGCP voice call includes statistics needed to enforce SLAs and resolve networking problems that negatively affect call quality. Future-proof Scalability The 4300T is a powerful, flexible platform that can be deployed initially as a low-cost WAN access router and then licensed through software for more advanced VoIP features and increased call performance. It is the ide
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Introduction — Active call count indicators Front Panel LEDs The LEDs display real-time information for key functions of the 4300T. They are as follows: EM001 LED Label Activity Description Power Off Power switch off (or no power from wall) Green Power is supplied to the unit Status Off Self-tests have failed. The unit has not booted. Green Self-tests completed successfully Flashing Indicates configuration is being written to permanent storage or an upgrade is in progress T1/E1 Off The T1
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2 User Guide V IU 4300T Converged Network Appliance Back Panel The back panel of the 4300T contains the following (left to right): EM002 • Power connector • Erase button • Power connector • 4 switched LAN Ethernet ports • Management console port • T1 WAN port (RJ-48 with built-in CSU/DSU) • Ethernet WAN port Power Connector The 4300T comes with an AC power cord and power adapter for connecting to this port. Little force is necessary when the plug is properly positioned. Erase Button To erase a
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Introduction This port is used for debug or local diagnostic purposes only. Primary configuration of the 4300T is performed from a web browser as covered in Chapter 3. T1/E1 WAN port The T1 WAN interface with the following features: • Fully integrated CSU/DSU • T1 support • Fractional T1 support • Layer 2 protocol support for: HDLC, Cisco HDLC (cHDLC), PPP, Frame Relay • On-board RJ-48 connector for easy direct connection • T1/E1 framer and transceiver — B8ZS/HDB3 zero suppression — Respo
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2 Getting Started Physical Installation The 4300T is designed for desktop, rack or wall-mount installation. Please observe the following guidelines when installing the system: • Never assume that the AC cord is disconnected from a power source. Always check first. • Always connect the AC power cord to a properly grounded AC outlet to avoid damage to the system or injury. Ensure that the physical location of the installation has adequate air circulation and meets the minimum operating condi
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2 User Guide V IU 4300T Converged Network Appliance ” Install two screws 4 14/16 horizontally apart on a wall or other vertical surface. The screws should protrude from the wall so that you can fit the appliance between the head of the screw and the wall. 1. If you install the screws in drywall use hollow wall anchors to ensure that the unit does not pull from the wall due to prolonged strain from the cable and power connectors. 2. Remove the 4300T and accessories from the shipping contain
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Getting Started For secure management of your network, be sure to change the default userid and Note password as described under Change the Administration Password. 4. Continue to configure the system using the information provided in Chapter 3. 2 - 3
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3 Configuring the 4300T The 4300T is a flexible, easy to use converged network appliance that provides many critical networking functions for IP based voice, video and data. It can be installed in several different topologies: • At the customer premise for IP Centrex and hosted video applications • At the station side of enterprise IP PBXs • At the trunk side of enterprise IP PBXs • At the public/private IP address boundary for enterprise video applications Most users will follow the steps p
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2 User Guide V IU 4300T Converged Network Appliance Configuration Guide For IP Centrex Applications A typical 4300T installation for an IP Centrex application requires no external router or firewall. The 4300T WAN port is connected directly to the T1/E1 line and the LAN port(s) are connected directly to enterprise devices and/or Ethernet switches. VoIP Operations Center Application Server Softswitch NMS T1 Gateway PSTN PSTN Enterprise Enterprise T1/FT1 T1/FT1 4300T 4300T Gateway EM003 VoIP
