To perform configuration with the Configuration Wizard:
1 From the Menu Bar, choose Configuration Wizard.
2 After reviewing the message, click on the Next button.
Result: The Configuration Wizard screen displays, similar to the following:
3 Verify that the Currently Logged in Device drop down box shows RLC. If it does not show RLC, select RLC from the drop down list.
4 Click on the Next button.
Result: The Local Unit Configuration dialog box displays. A completed example is shown on page 90.
5 Complete the fields in this dialog box as described in the following table:
Field Description
Enter a node name that identifies the unit
Enter a name to describe the RLC you are configuring.
Enter the local IP Address of the unit
Enter the IP address assigned to the RLC. Note: The system requires that you enter an IP address. If you are using PSTN only, enter the following: 1.2.3.4.
The following is a completed example: Enter the Local IP
Mask of the unit
Enter the subnet mask.
Note: The system requires that you enter an IP address. If you are using PSTN only, enter the following: 255.255.0.0.
Enter the Local IP Gateway of the unit
Enter the IP address of the gateway between the RLC and the network.
Note: The system requires that you enter an IP address. If you are using the PSTN only, enter 1.2.3.5. as both the IP address on the
administration PC and gateway on the RLC.
Field Description
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7 Complete the fields on this screen as described in the following table:
Field Description
Set the Number of Remote Units
Enter the number of remote units you plan to connect to this RLC.
Set the Unit Number of the Remote unit
Enter the number that uniquely identifies the remote unit record you are configuring. Note: You must give each unit that is
connected to the same RLC a unique unit record number. Do not confuse this number with the unit ID (described below).
Wish to Enable IP Voice Connection to Remote
! Click on the Yes option button if using the IP network to route calls. Then, enter the remote unit’s IP address.
! Click on the No option button if not using the IP network. Configuration Manager dims the IP Address boxes.
Wish to Enable PSTN Voice Connection to Remote
! Click on the Yes option button if using the PSTN to route calls. Then complete the following steps:
a Enter the number of the RLC port that you want to dedicate for connections to this remote unit.
Note: The port must be a PBX data port. b Enter the telephone number that you
must dial to connect to the remote unit. The telephone number can include the following digits or characters: 0 through 9, #, *, comma (,), period (.), and dash (-).
! Trunk access digit delimiter: “#” (pound/number sign)
! Caller ID separator and 1/2 second delay: “,” (comma)
! Caller ID separator: “.” (period) ! null separator: “-” (dash) Refer to “Configuring 10-digit ISDN numbers” on page 175 for more information.
The following is a completed example: the Remote Unit information
9 Repeat steps 7 and 8 for each remote unit you need to configure. 10 Click on the Next button.
Result: The following screen displays: " #$ % & ' " # % & # !'
11 Do one of the following:
IF you are performing an THEN
offline configuration, 1 Click on the Save to File button.
Result: Configuration Manager prompts you to specify the directory path and file name for the configuration file.
2 Specify the directory path and file name for this configuration.
Note: The file name automatically defaults to the name you entered as the node name.
3 Ensure the Files of type box shows Text File (*.TXT).
4 Click on the Save button to complete the Save to File.
Result: The file is saved, then you are asked if you want to configure another board. If you do, click on the Yes button and continue with step 3 on page 89. 5 You can open the information in this file
in Configuration Manager, then send and save the file in the RLC’s flash memory at another time. For instructions, refer to “Working with configuration files” on
What’s next?
Now that you have configured the minimum information required for network connectivity, perform the following tasks:
! test the network connections.
For instructions, refer to “Testing the connections” on page 96. ! perform additional configuration, if needed.
For instructions, refer to Chapter 6, “Configuring the RLC”.
online configuration, 1 Choose Upload/Download ➝ Save to Flash from the Menu Bar.
Result: Configuration Manager writes the information entered to the flash memory of the RLC you are configuring. If successful, Configuration Manager displays the following message: Data Sent Successfully
Note: Nortel Networks recommends that you also save the configuration to a file. For instructions on how to do this with Configuration Manager, refer to the documentation for your unit. 2 Restart the RLC.