having to repost this - technical glitch first time round. We're looking to implement a VoIP system with a cisco router 2611XM runnig CME - the router will terminate 1 or 2 ISDN bri lines coming into our premises. Off the router is a 3550 switch, IP phones will run off the switch (dedicated network/switch for voice, so not converged). I know what equipment we need but just don't know where to start configuring - do we start with the switch i.e realtime services? or the VIC modules (ISDN Bri NT/TE voice module with NM-1) and what would the dial peers and dial plans be for a simple network like ours i.e no router-to-router or router-to-pbx communications involved.
CME docs indicate that VoIP network must be up and operational before config of cme on the router - what does this mean/what does it involve specifically? beyond the obviousness of the statement ;). Help very much appreciated