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Preface
Read this guide for instructions on how to install, start, and operate Access Node
or 8-Port Access Node Hub models that have a single DC input switching power
supply, the AN™/DC and ANH™-8/DC. This guide describes
• Physically installing the AN/DC (Chapter 1) or the ANH-8/DC (Chapter 2)
and attaching communications equipment
• Connecting the AN/DC or ANH-8/DC to the network using one of the Site
Manager software configuration options (Chapter 3)
• Using the AN/DC or ANH-8/DC operator switches and interpret LED
displays (Chapter 4)
Before You Begin
Before using this guide, you must complete the following procedures. For a new
router:
• Install the router (see the installation guide that came with your router).
• Connect the router to the network and create a pilot configuration file (see
Quick-Starting Routers, Configuring Remote Access for AN and Passport
ARN Routers, or Connecting ASN Routers to a Network).
Make sure that you are running the latest version of Nortel Networks BayRS
™
and
Site Manager software. For information about upgrading BayRS and Site
Manager, see the upgrading guide for your version of BayRS.