Installation, How to proceed with the installation, Before you start – Eicon Networks Diva Server Adapters User Manual

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Installation

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Installation

This chapter will assist you in installing your Diva Server adapter and connecting it
to your ISDN PRI or T1 line.

How to proceed with the installation

1.

Make sure you have all the items you need, as listed below.

2.

Install your Diva Server adapter, as described on page 13.

3.

Connect your ISDN PRI or T1 line, as described on page 14.

4.

Install the software, as described in the corresponding online guide.

Before you start

Before you start, make sure you have the items you need to install your Diva
Server adapter and the corresponding software.

Item

Description

Computer

Your computer must have:
• a free PCI slot
• an installed operating system:

Windows 2000,
Windows XP,
Windows NT 4.0 (Service Pack 5 or higher)
Linux
Novell NetWare 4.1 or higher

• at least 15 MBytes of free hard-disk space for the software

Server adapter
package

This includes:
• Diva Server adapter
• cable(s) needed to connect your ISDN PRI or T1 line
• Diva Server Software Suite CD-ROM
• Diva Server Adapters Installation Guide

CD-ROM for your
operating system

You might be prompted to provide the CD-ROM for your operating
system during the software installation.

ISDN Primary Rate
Interface (PRI) or
channelized T1
interface

The lines are installed by your local telephone company.
Make sure that you get the appropriate line(s) for your adapter.

Note: In some countries, you might need a network terminating
device (NT1).

Information about
your ISDN PRI or T1
line

Your telecommunications service provider has to supply the
following information:
• switch type: This usually depends on your geographic location.

Common switch types include NI-1 and 5ESS.

• phone numbers for each line

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