Installation and configuration summary

Applications that monitor SS7 activity interact with the TX board through the CPI Library interface. The CPI library processes different types of messages. These messages are described in NA SS7 Monitor Software interface and Using the message reference.

The SS7 Monitor task is configured by using management functions that are described in Using the function reference. A sample application that displays SS7 message data is described in Sample monitoring application: monapp.

The following table summarizes the steps for initially installing and configuring the NA SS7 Monitor Software:

Step

Description

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1

Verify that monitor mode is enabled on the TX board and that the board is installed properly in the monitoring server.

Note: TX 5000 Series boards do not require hardware enabling for monitor mode.

The installation manual for the specific TX Series board installed in the monitoring server

2

Connect the monitoring server to the network.

Connecting the monitor server to the network

3

Install NA SS7 Monitor Software.

Installing Dialogic® NaturalAccess™ SS7 Monitor Software

4

Configure the TDM.

Dialogic® NaturalAccess™ Signaling Software Configuration Manual

5

Configure the NA SS7 Monitor Software links.

Configuring monitor links

6

Download the NA SS7 Monitor Software and configuration files to the TX Series board.

Downloading to the board

7

Run the sample application to verify the installation.

Running the sample application