Patton electronic SN5200 Manuale Utente

Planning the Installation

SmartNode 5200 User Manual 

Before installing the gateway router device, the following tasks should be completed:

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Create a network diagram (see section 

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Gather IP related information (see section 

 on page 23 for more information)

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Install the hardware and software needed to configure the SmartNode. (See section 

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Verify power source reliability (see section 

After you have finished preparing for gateway router installation, go to section 

on page 23 to install the device.

Patton recommends that you maintain a site log to record all actions relevant to the system, if you do not 
already keep such a log. Site log entries should include information such as listed in 

Network connection considerations that you should take into account for planning are provided for several 
types of network interfaces are described in the following sections.

Draw a network overview diagram that displays all neighboring IP nodes, connected elements and 
telephony components.

The mains outlet that is utilized to power the equipment must be 
within 10 feet (3 meters) of the device and shall be easily acces-
sible.

Table 4. Sample site log entries

Make a copy of the installation checklist and insert it into the site log

Use the site log to record ongoing maintenance and expansion history

Record all changes and the reasons for them

Schedules, requirements, and procedures performed

Notes, and problems

Changes and updates to SmartWare software