Configuring the MTP3 Layer 86
Smart Media Software Configuration Guide 4 • Configuring SS7 Signaling
Configuring the MTP3 Layer
The Message Transfer Part Level 3 (MTP3) provides message routing between signaling points in an SS7 net-
work. Refer to the following sections for th
e steps to configuring the MTP3 layer:
• “Creating an MTP3 Configuration” on pag
e 86
• “Creating an MTP3 Network” on
page 87
• “Creating an MTP3 Point Code” on
page 88
• “Creating an MTP3 Linkset” on
page 90
• “Creating MTP3 Links” on p
age 91
• “Creating an MTP3 Route” on p
age 93
Creating an MTP3 Configuration
1. Se
lect MTP3 from the navigation panel:
Figure 111. SS7 > MTP3
2. Configure the new MTP3 service:
–Enter a na
me for the MTP3 configuration
– Make sure the En
abled and SSf Validation boxes are checked
– Select SP as
the signaling point type
– Select a re
start procedure
–Click Cre
ate
Figure 112. Creating the New MTP3 Configuration