Black Box VOE231, VOE233, VOE232, VOE234, VOE235 User Manual

Multiport Analog VoIP Router

JUNE 2007

VOE231
VOE232
VOE233
VOE234
VOE235
VOE236

Important

This is a Class A device and is intended for use in a light industrial environment. It is not intended nor
approved for use in an industrial or residential environment.

Approval

Models that are equipped with FXO interfaces have been approved for connection to the public telecom­munication network.

CUSTOMER

SUPPORT

INFORMATION

Order toll-free in the U.S. 24 hours, 7 A.M. Monday to midnight Friday: 877-877-BBOX
FREE technical support, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week: Call 724-746-5500 or fax [phone]
Mail order: Black Box Corporation, 1000 Park Drive, Lawrence, PA 15055-1018
Web site: www.blackbox.com • E-mail: [e-mail]

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The VOE230 contains no user serviceable parts. The
equipment shall be returned to Black Box for repairs,
or repaired by qualified service personnel.

WARNING

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Mains Voltage: Do not open the case the power cord
is attached. The external power adaptor shall be a
listed limited power source that incorporates a dis­connect device and shall be positioned within easy
reach of the operator. The mains outlet shall be
within 10 feet (3 meters) of the device, shall be eas­ily accessible, and protected by a circuit breaker.

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For AC powered units, ensure that the power cable
used meets all applicable standards for the country
in which it is to be installed, and that it is connected
to a wall outlet which has earth ground.

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Hazardous network voltages are present in WAN
ports regardless of whether power to the VOE230 is
ON or OFF. To avoid electric shock, use caution when
near WAN ports. when detaching the cables, detach
the end away from the VOE230 first.

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Do not work on the system or connect or disconnect

cables during periods of lightning activity.

In accordance with the requirements of council directive 2002/96/EC on Waste of
Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE), ensure that at end-of-life you separate
this product from other waste and scrap and deliver to the WEEE collection system in
your country for recycling.

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1. Power up the VOE230

The terminal block header to which the wires are secured pro­vides the disconnect for the VOE230. Take proper measures to
ensure that it is not permanently fastened to the receptacle

CAUTION

1. Connect the VOE230 to a power source using the included power supply
and cable.

mounted on the chassis.

2. When the
to configure.

Power

LED stops blinking and remains lit, the VOE230 is ready

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0/3 0/2 0/1 0/0

Voice Ports

FXS

0/3 0/2 0/1 0/0

Voice Ports

FXS

2. Connect the VOE230 to your PC

Note

Option 1: Connect to a network that has a DHCP server

For factory default IP address information, see Appendix B. on page 12.

Using the included black Ethernet cable, connect the VOE230 RJ-45 Ethernet
WAN port, labeled
same network as your PC. WAN interface

DHCP

Server

PC

ETH0/0

(see Figure 1), to an Ethernet hub or switch on the

ETH0/0

Ethernet Hub

or Switch

is configured as DHCP client.

VOE230

ETHO/O

ETH 0/0

Figure 1.

Connecting the VOE230 to your PC through a hub or switch

PC

Figure 2.

Connecting the VOE230 directly to your PC

Option 2: Connect directly to a PC

LAN interface

ETH0/1

is configured as DHCP server (see Figure 2).

1. Configure your PC as a DHCP client.

Note

The procedures below are for Microsoft Windows. For another operating

system, refer to the operating instruction that came with your PC.

VOE230

ETHO/1

ETH 0/0

ETH 0/1

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2. Right-click on
menu (see Figure 3).

Figure 3.

My Network Places

Displaying the Network Connections window

and select

Properties

in the context

Figure 4.

Displaying the Internet Properties (TCP/IP) Properties window

3. Double-click on
the

Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties

4. Select

automatically

5. Click

Obtain an IP address automatically

options.

OK

to save changes and close the properties windows.

Local Area Connection

and click on

Properties

window (see Figure 4).

and

Obtain DNS server address

to open

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