Installation And Configuration Process Overview; Preparation 1 - Linksys SPA9000-NA Installation And Configuration Manual

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Installation and Configuration Process Overview

Installation and Configuration Process Overview
This chapter provides an overview of the installation and configuration process .
A. Preparation
In Chapter 3, "Preparation", you learn about the equipment and service requirements, bandwidth
requirements, call capacity, and related topics , to ensure that the system is well designed to meet the
needs of the customer . This chapter also describes basic procedures such as downloading firmware,
which should be completed before you begin installing the equipment .
B. Connecting the LVS Equipment
In this phase, you physically connect the LVS equipment to the LAN .
Equipment" explains step-by-step how to connect the SPA9000, which provides the PBX service for
the phones, and the SPA400, which provides voice mail service and PSTN access . You also learn how
to install the IP phones and any accessories such as PoE adapters and wall-mount brackets .
You also upgrade the firmware with the new files that you downloaded during the Preparation phase .
C. Configuring Voice Services
After you connect the equipment, you need to configure voice features such as ITSP service, PSTN
access, and voice mail service .
through these steps . You also set up call routing for outbound and inbound calls .
D. Configuring Special Services and Localizing Files
Now you are ready to begin configuring special services such as Music On Hold and the SPA962-
SPA932 receptionist phone . For customers outside North America, you need to localize the system .
Chapter 6, " Configuring Special Features"
services .
Linksys Voice System Installation and Configuration Guide
Chapter 5, "Configuring Phone Service and Voice Mail"
guides you through the process of configuring these
Chapter 4, "Connecting the LVS
guides you
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