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Chapter 2
Getting Started
The SmartSwitch 1800 Installation & Setup Guide (shipped with each unit) describes
the procedure for connecting to the SmartSwitch from a local or remote keyboard and
video device. Once this has been done, the SmartSwitch must be customized for the
devices to which it will connect, the traffic it will receive and transmit, and various
operating parameters that can be set to your specific needs.
Much of the configuration can be performed from an existing central-site FRX6000
via remote control of the SmartSwitch 1800. At a minimum, however, someone must
configure a remote control ID and a physical port on each new SmartSwitch 1800, to
allow the central-site FRX6000 to gain access to the SmartSwitch 1800.
Quick Start
The basic steps you should take to get the SmartSwitch up and running are:
1. Read the remainder of this chapter, as it explains the user interface on a Smart-
Switch 1800. This information will help you understand the menu operations that
are necessary to configure the SmartSwitch for your application.
2. Review the default database parameter settings, listed in tables throughout
Section II. (A list of tables can be found in the Table of Contents.) Many param-
eters can be left at the default settings, but some must be reconfigured to match
your specific needs.
3. Fill in Table 2-2 (on page 2-3), to identify the physical interface, protocol, and
connected device on each physical port. You will need more information when
configuring database records, but these tables can be used as convenient refer-
ences.
4. Log into the menu operations, if not already done. This is described in the Smart-
Switch 1800 Installation & Setup Guide, as well as on page 2-4.
5. Set the correct date and time, as described on page 2-9. Event (alarm) messages,
reports, and some displays include the current date and time as set in the Smart-
Switch. They should be accurate, for proper network monitoring and man-
agement.
6. Change the login password, if desired. The default password is
NET LI NK
. You can
change this to any password of up to 14 characters, as described on page 2-9.
7. Configure the necessary database records: Node (Chapter 4), SNMP parameters
(Chapter 17) if SNMP management will be performed, protocols (Chapter 5),
network ports (frame relay – Chapter 7) or X.25 – Chapter 8), plus LAN inter-
faces and legacy access ports (miscellaneous chapters in Section II).