Patton 4552, 1400, 1200 User Manual

SmartNode™ Model 1200, 1400 & 4552

VoIP Gateway Routers

Quick Start Guide

Document Number: 13211U7-001 Rev. A
Part Number: 07MSWGUI-QS

Revised: October 31, 2005

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WARNING

CAUTION

• The SmartNode contains no user serviceable parts. The equipment
shall be returned to Patton Electronics for repairs, or repaired by
qualified service personnel.

• Mains Voltage: Do not open the case when the power cord is con­nected. For systems without a power switch, line voltages are
present within the power supply when the power cord is connected.
The mains outlet that is utilized to power the SmartNode router shall
be within 10 feet (3 meters) of the device, shall be easily accessible,
and protected by a circuit breaker

• The smartNode is not shipped with power cables. For AC powered
units, ensure that the power cable used meets all applicable stan­dards for the country in which it is to be installed, and that it is con­nected to a wall outlet which has earth ground.

• Hazardous network voltages are present in WAN ports regardless of
whether power to the SmartNode is ON or OFF. To avoid electric
shock, use caution when near WAN ports. when detaching the cables,
detach the end away from the SmartNode first.

• Do not work on the system or connect or disconnect cables during
periods of lightning activity.

1.0 Power up the SmartNode

The interconnecting cables shall be acceptable for external use and shall be rated for
the proper application with respect to voltage, current, anticipated temperature, flam­mability, and mechanical serviceability.

1.

Connect the SmartNode to a power source using the included power supply and cable.

2.

When the

Power

LED stops blinking and remains lit, the SmartNode is ready to configure.

2.0 Set your PC to DHCP

The interconnecting cables shall be acceptable for external use and shall be rated for
the proper application with respect to voltage, current, anticipated temperature, flam­mability, and mechanical serviceability.

CAUTION

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SmartWare GUI Quick Start Guide

This guide will allow you to quickly access the configuration interface of a SmartNode and give an overview of
the different elements you can or need to configure. For detailed information on all configuration parameters
refer to the SmartWare software configuration guide.

The SmartNode has a built in DHCP Server which allows an automatic IP connection with a connected PC. To pre­pare the connection you need to configure the PC to use DHCP. The following paragraphs show how to do this on
Windows. For other operating systems refer to the operating instructions of the PC.

1.

Right-click on

My Network Places

and select

Properties

in the context menu (see

figure 1

).

Figure 2.

SmartWare GUI Quick Start Guide

Figure 1.

Displaying the Network Connections window

Displaying the Internet Properties (TCP/IP) Properties window

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2.

Double-click on

Properties

3.

Select

4.

Click OK to save changes and close the properties windows.

Local Area Connection

window (see

figure 2

and click on

).

Obtain an IP address automatically

Properties

and

Obtain DNS server address automatically

to open the

Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)

options.

3.0 Connect the PC to the SmartNode LAN Port

Now use the included Ethernet cable to connect the configured PC to the SmartNode. The factory default config­uration of the SmartNode defines Ethernet port 0/1 as the LAN port.

Note

Most SmartNode Ethernet ports are Auto-MDIX which means that you can use a standard straight-wired
Ethernet cable to connect to the PC or a hub/switch.

LAN

LAN (ETH 0/1)

Network

interface

PC

Internet or

WAN (optional)

WAN
(ETH 0/0)

Figure 3.

Model

SN1200/1400
SN4552

Note

As an alternative, you can connect to the console port (available on most models). Refer to the appro­priate “Getting Started Guide” for detailed instructions on how to access the command line interface
(CLI) through the console port.

Connecting the SmartNode to the network

Connect to port

ETH 0/1, use crossover cable or hub
ETH 0/1 any one of the 4 ports, Auto-MDIX

3.1 Open the Configuration Interface

1.

Once IP connectivity is established, use a web browser to get access to the SmartNode configuration inter­face. Enter “smart.node” in the address bar to get started (see

Figure 4.

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Using a web browser to access the SmartNode configuration interface

figure 4

).

SmartWare GUI Quick Start Guide

2.

The subsequent pop-up window asks you for the login credentials (see
login credentials are:

User Name:

administrator

Password: There is no password, leave this field empty

figure 5

). The factory default

3.

Figure 5.

Click OK.

Login window

4.0 Get Started

After successful login you get to the SmartNode home page, and you can configure your device. You will be pre­sented the following home page, which contains buttons to store the current configuration state, reload the
device and restore to factory defaults. The home page also shows some system information. You can always go
back to the home page by clicking

Home

in the navigation bar.

SmartWare GUI Quick Start Guide

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