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Configuring Gateway Mode

This procedure describes configuring the Gateway Mode on a Converged Services Platform (CSP) node. For more details on the Gateway Mode and the Normal Mode, see the Developer’s Guide: IP, IP Network Interface Series 2 Card chapter.

Before you begin

You must have a IP Network Interface Series 2 (IPN S2) card added and configured in a node. Gateway Mode cannot be configured if you have a VDAC-ONE card also installed and configured on the same node.

Important! If you edit the configuration file manually to change the gateway mode then you enter TLV 0x01d0 in the following format: 01:0xD0:00:01

Saving a Configuration

Do the following to configure Gateway Mode:

1 Open the node view.

2 Right-click on the IPN S2 card in the node view.

3 Select IPN-S2 Gateway Configuration from the menu.

The Configure Gateway Mode dialog box opens.

4 Select the Gateway Mode option.

5 Click OK.

A device that translates calls between an IP network and another network, typically the PSTN.
An Internet Protocol enhanced service node that supports the deployment of voice and data services in circuit, packet, and converged networks. The Converged Services Platform (CSP) features an open and multi-functional platform design that enables developers to quickly create and deliver new revenue-generating services for both legacy and next-generation networks.
Internet Protocol. Part of the TCP/IP family of protocols used to route messages and tracks the addresses of nodes.
Tag-Length-Value block. A standardized block that allows data to inserted in a standard way into API messages.