User guide

Table Of Contents
Configuring the IP network
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Planning your LAN
Question Answer
Will you connect to a private network or virtual
private network (VPN)?
What are the IP addresses, gateway address,
and subnet mask required for the 3100 ICP
sub network?
or
Will you use a remote DHCP server?
Internal configuration questions
How many IP phones are you going to
connect to the system (0 to 56)?
How many computers are you going to
connect to the system (100 maximum)?
Will these computers use the DHCP server in
the 3100 ICP system controller?
Will you connect to the internet through the
WAN or through a layer-2 switch port?
What are the IP addresses, gateway
addresses, and subnet masks used in the
network?
External configuration questions
What type of external connection will you
use?
Dial-up, xDLS, cable, or other?
Will you connect the system to an existing
LAN?
Will you use the WAN port or a layer-2 switch
port?
What type of authentication is required?
Username
Password
PPP security type