Grandstream Networks GXE502x IPPBX User Manual

Grandstream GXE502x IPPBX Quick Start Guide

This Quick Start Guide will quickly take you through the necessary steps to set up

Check your GXE502x packaging:

Connecting the GXE502x:

FXS Ports (connect

Audio

your Grandstream GXE502x. For advanced configuration instructions please consult the GXE user manual after

completing the steps in this guide.

• GXE502x unit

• Ethernet cable

• 12V DC power adapter

Note: Before configuring your GXE please go to

http://www.grandstream.com/BETATEST for the newest

firmware releases, voice prompts a n d u p d ated GXE documentation.

System Set-up Prerequisites:

• Compatible PC (to access web GUI)

• Ready access to power and UPS or surge protector

• DHCP must be configured with DHCP Option 66 enabled for Grandstream

phones to be auto-provisioned (Grandstream default configuration. NonGrandstream IP phones will need to be configured manually).

Switch/Hub: network device used to share network connections

PSTN Line: traditional analog POTS line DHCP: dynamic host configuration protocol – automatically

assigns IP addresses Extension Length: number of characters in an extension. For

example: ext 800 has an extension length of 3.

1. Connect one end of an RJ-45 Ethernet cable into the LAN port of the GXE.

2. Connect the other end of the Ethernet cable into the uplink port of an Ethernet switch/hub.

The GXE will be the router for this network, and will serve as a DHCP server as well. However, do not connect phones and other SIP devices to the switch/hub at this point; they will need to be connected later to be auto-provisioned.

3. Connect the 12V DC power adapter into the 12V DC power jack on the back

WAN Port (connect to

the internet here)

LAN Port (connect RJ45 cable here)

In/Out

12V DC

Power Jack

USB Port

analog lines here)

FXO ports (connect PSTN lines here)

of the GXE. Insert the main plug of the power adapter into a surgeprotected power outlet.

4. Let the GXE boot up for the first time. You will know it is finished with the boot process when the “READY” LED is solid green.

Connect PSTN lines from the wall jack to the FXO ports, and analog lines (phone and fax) to the FXS ports. IP phones will be connected in a later step.

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