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Smart Media Software Configuration Guide 5 • Configuring SIGTRAN Applications
Configuring an M2PA System
In this configuration, the SS7 MTP2 layer is replaced by the SIGTRAN M2PA layer which extends MTP2 sig-
nalling functionality into the IP network. This application is typically used between a Signaling Gateway and
an IP S
ignaling Point, or between two IP Signaling Points. Refer to the following sections to configure an
M2PA system:
1. “Adding an Adapter” on
page 117
2. “Creating Line Interfaces” on pag
e 119
3. “Creating Line Services” on p
age 121
4. “Creating the SCTP Configuration” on pag
e 124
5. “Creating an M2PA Configuration” on pag
e 125
– “Creating an M2PA SAP” on
page 126
– “Creating M2PA Links” on
page 127
6. “Creating SS7 Point Codes” on p
age 129
7. “Creating an MTP3 Configuration” on p
age 131
– “Creating an MTP3 Network” on
page 132
– “Creating an MTP3 Linkset” on p
age 133
– “Creating MTP3 Links (M2PA)” on p
age 134
– “Creating an MTP3 Route” on
page 136
8. “Creating an ISUP Stack” on
page 138
– “Creating an ISUP Network” on
page 139
– “Creating an ISUP User Part” on
page 141
– “Creating an ISUP Interface” on
page 142
– “Creating ISUP CIC Groups” on
page 144
– “Creating a NAP (SIGTRAN)” on
page 145