Preface

The Cisco ASAP (Any Service, Any Port) Solution is a unified network architecture that delivers integrated data, voice, fax, and wireless services at a profit, serving both end users and application developers. Cisco AS5000 series universal gateways are the foundation of the network infrastructure. These platforms handle dial, VoIP, fax, and TDM switching services on a call-by-call basis. In addition, the Cisco ASAP Solution is compatible with the Cisco AS5300 and Cisco AS5800 where these are required to provide dial-only service.

This document and other documents related to this solution can be found under Cisco Any Service, Any Port (ASAP) Solution at the following URL:

Document Version and Solution Release

This is the first release of this document, which covers Release 1.0(0) of the Cisco ASAP Solution. Software upgrades or bug fixes to Release 2.0 will be indicated by 1.0(1), 1.0(2), and so on. As significant new features are added, the subsequent major releases will be indicated by 2.0(0), 3.0(0), and so on. Document version history is detailed below.

Audience

The target audience for this document is assumed to have basic knowledge in the following areas:

Document Version Number	Date	Notes
1	12/12/01	This document was first released.
2	04/03/02	Gateway provisioning has been expanded and made more modular. VPDN (L2TP) provisioning has been detailed.

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Familiarity with basic UNIX commands and operations, in order to configure the Cisco SC2200 Signaling Controller

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Familiarity with configuring T1/E1 CAS and PRI signaling on the Cisco AS5000 series

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Familiarity with configuring a basic H.323 gateway on the Cisco AS5000 series

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Familiarity with configuring a basic H.323 gatekeeper on the Cisco 3600 or 7200 series

Scope

This document presents the fundamental design and configuration information that is required to establish the various services provided by the Cisco ASAP Solution. Service provider networks may have additional requirements that are beyond the scope of this document.

In addition, this document is primarily for Cisco products. To establish and maintain third-party products and applications that may be a part of the Cisco ASAP Solution, refer to the documentation provided by the vendors of those products.

Document Organization


Section	Title	Major Topics
Preface	Preface	Provides an overview of this document and lists related resources.
Chapter 1	Introduction	• Basic Configurations • Establishing Required and Optional Components
Chapter 2	Configuring a Universal Gateway for Service	• Basic Gateway Configuration • Enabling Services • Enabling AAA and RADIUS • Enabling PPM • Enabling CAC • Using Reporting Features • Optimizing the Universal Gateway • Special Topics
Chapter 3	Configuring Optional Network Components	• Establishing Additional Components to Support Dial • Establishing Additional Components to Support Voice • Additional Server Support for Dial and Voice
Chapter 4	Using Management and Shared Support Services	• Resource and Network Management • Additional QoS Remedies • Traffic Engineering Guidelines • Enabling Cisco RPMS 1.x • Enabling Cisco AR • Using Cisco RLM • Enabling SNMP
Chapter 5	Establishing Solution Components	• Establishing H.323 Core Components • Establishing SS7 Signaling Components • Establishing Cisco Catalyst Switches • Establishing Management and Shared Support Services
Glossary	Glossary	Defines abbreviated terms used in this document
Index	Index

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