User guide

Chapter 5: Media Server and Gateway Management
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Adding and Attaching a Gateway
Always try to attach a gateway when call activity in the system is low. If
resources are being used in one of the gateways, ongoing calls may be dropped..
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To attach a gateway to the MAXCS system, you must first add it to the list in the
Softswitch Component Configuration window.
To add a gateway to the list,
1. Click the Add button.
2. Set this gateway’s unique number. Each gateway in the system must have a unique
identifying number.
3. Specify a name for the gateway that identifies it to you.
4. Select the type: Media Server or Gateway.
5. Enter the IP address of the gateway.
6. Create a password for this gateway. The password is used for access to the Media
Server/Gateway Configuration Tool for the gateway.
After you add a gateway to the list, you can attach it to the MAXCS system. Also, you
may have disconnected a gateway that has already been attached. In either case, you
can attach it in the Softswitch Component Configuration window.
To attach a gateway to the AltiServ system:
1. Select the gateway you want to attach.
2. Click Attach.
It takes 2-5 minutes to attach a gateway, depending on how many boards are in the
gateway. If a “Failed” message appears, you may have entered an incorrect IP
address or password, or the gateway may already be attached.
Detaching and Deleting a Gateway
You can detach a gateway without shutting down the MAXCS system
Always try to detach a gateway when call activity in the system is low. If
resources are being used in one of the gateways, ongoing calls may be dropped..
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