Icom VE-PG2 Installation Manual

OPC-2073

Connection cable (For the transceiver)

OPC-2074

Connection cable (For the repeater)

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If the channel for transceiver
A2 and transceiver A3 is set
to CH2, transceivers in Area
A can communicate with
transceivers in Area B.

If the channel for transceiver
B1 and transceiver B2 is set
to CH18, transceivers in
Area B can communicate
with transceivers in Area A.

[Area A]

Specified Icom transceiver

Channel: CH2

Channel: CH18

Transceiver A1 Transceiver A2 Transceiver A3

[Area B]

Specified Icom transceiver

Transceiver B1 Transceiver B2 Transceiver B3

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VE-PG2

192.168.0.2

VE-PG2

192.168.0.3

[LAN] [LAN]

OPC-2073

OPC-2073

Transmission from transceiver A1 to transceiver B3.

Transmission from transceiver B3 to transceiver A1.

Example of the Bridge mode operation

[TRX1]

[TRX1]

Channel: CH2

Transceiver A

Channel: CH18

Transceiver B

Transmits to all transceivers in the network

Example of the Multicast mode operation

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Transmits to all transceivers in the network

Example of the Multicast mode operation

Transmits to the specified transceiver in the network

Example of the Unicast mode operation

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3. Operation mode

Example of the Selective call mode opration

Then starts communicating through the VE-PG2 A and VE-PG2 B.

VE-PG2 A transmits calling signal to the VE-PG2 B when DTMF code (example: “1”) is received.

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(Transceiver A)

(VE-PG2 A)

(VE-PG2 B)

(Transceiver B)

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Transmits a DTMF code (example: “1”) to communicate with Transceiver B through the IP network.

VE-PG2 finishes communicating when no audio is sent to transceivers A and B for 15 seconds.
Or, hold down transceiver’s [PTT] and [#] for 1 second to transmit a # DTMF signal from transceivers A or B.

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RoIP GATEWAY

VE-PG2

This guide describes about the preparation, operation
mode, connection, setting screen and IP address setting.
Read ““PRECAUTIONS” first if you have not read it. first if you have not read it.

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1. Preparation

Accessories

• AC adapter

This installation guide describes the VE-PG2 operating
mode (Bridge mode and Selective call mode), and the
sample connection settings.
Read “Installation guide“Installation guideInstallation guide w” for the sample connection for the sample connection
setting details.

Download the VE-PG2 instruction manual from Icom web
site (http://www.icom.co.jp/world/), if necessary.

Options

Required items

To set the VE-PG2, the following hardware and software are
required:

• PC (PC connected by an Ethernet cable)
Microsoft® Windows® XP, Microsoft® Windows Vista® or
Microsoft® Windows® 7 is installed.

• Ethernet cable • Connection cable

• Ground wire (OPC-2073 or OPC-2074)

• Hub • Specified Icom transceiver
(100BASE-TX or faster products)

[Connecting a PC using an Ethernet cable]

Use an Ether net crossover cable when connecting the
VE-PG2 to a PC, because the VE-PG2 does not have the
Ethernet straight/crossover cable automatic detect function.
Also, be careful of the cable polarity when connecting the
VE-PG2 to a HUB that does not have the Ethernet straight/
crossover cable automatic detect function. If the polarity is
wrong, the [LAN] LED will not light.

The VE-PG2 has two operating modes, “Bridge mode (default)” and “Selective call mode.”“Bridge mode (default)” and “Selective call mode.”Bridge mode (default)” and “Selective call mode.”” and “Selective call mode.” and “Selective call mode.”“Selective call mode.”Selective call mode.””

• The transceiver connected to the VE-PG2 and transceiver to be called must be set to the same channel.

The VE-PG2s can be transmitted signals to the transceivers through the IP network.
In the Bridge mode has “Multicast mode” and “Unicast mode” operations.“Multicast mode” and “Unicast mode” operations.Multicast mode” and “Unicast mode” operations.” and “Unicast mode” operations. and “Unicast mode” operations.“Unicast mode” operations.Unicast mode” operations.” operations. operations.

• In the Multicast mode, the VE-PG2 calls all transceivers that are connected to the VE-PG2 (default).

• In the Unicast mode, the VE-PG2 calls a specified transceiver that is connected to the VE-PG2.

Bridge mode operation

(The transceiver's instruction
manual)

CAUTION: Use only the specified cable to connect a transceiver or repeater to the VE-PG2. Using another cable, like an

Ethernet cable may damage the VE-PG2, transceivers or repeaters.

2. Transceiver and repeater settings

Usable transceivers and repeaters

The following transceivers and repeaters are usable with the VE-PG2.
The optional connection cable is required, refer to the following table.

Model name Optional connection cable

IC-F121S/IC-F221S
IC-F121/IC-F221
IC-F111S/IC-F211S
IC-F111/IC-F211
IC-FR5000/IC-FR6000 OPC-2074 (approximately 5 m; 16.4 ft)

Set the transceiver and repeater as shown in the following table before connecting to the VE-PG2.

Setting items Transceiver Repeater

Channel any any
Audio volume level Set the volume to the 12 o’clock position any
External I/O (D-sub 25) port setting*
Required optional connection cable*

*1The CS-FR5000 cloning software and OPC-1122U cloning cable are required when you set External I/O D-sub 25 port setting.
*2Use the specified connection cable when connecting the transceiver or repeater to the VE-PG2.

OPC-2073 (approximately 5 m; 16.4 ft)

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– Ext. I/O 18 Output Low Voltage 2
OPC-2073 OPC-2074

Example of the Bridge mode operation: Calling a transceiver in another area (Transceiver A1 calls Transceiver B3).
q Set Transceiver A1’s channel to CH2, and while holding down [PTT], speak into the microphone at your normal voice level

to call Transceiver B3.

w When Transceiver A receives the AF signal from Transceiver A1, Transceiver A sends the AF signal to the VE-PG2 through

the OPC-2073.

e The VE-PG2 ([Area A]) converts the AF signal to an RoIP signal, then transmits it from the [LAN] port to the VE-PG2 ([Area

B]) through the IP network.

r The VE-PG2 ([Area B]) converts the RoIP signal to an AF signal, then Transceiver B receives the signal.
t Transceiver B3 receives the signal from Transceiver B.
y Transceiver B3 can also transmit a signal to communicate with Transceiver A1.

Selective call mode operation

The DTMF tone code can be used for calling the specified station or controlling the external equipment in the Selective call
mode.

4. Connection

MODE DC LAN TRX1 TRX2 TRX3 IN

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OUT SW ABC

Connect the Ethernet cable

Start up the PC

Connect the AC adapter
to an AC outlet

Make sure the LEDs are lit.

To any unused
HUB port

HUB

To the VE-PG2 [LAN] port

To the DC jack

Supplied AC adapter

VE-PG2

A Ethernet cable (purchase separately)

PC IP address
(example: 192.168.0.100)

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After turning the power ON, make sure [POWER], [LAN]
and [VoIP] are lit.

The LEDs light as a default or after resetting the VE-PG2.

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POWER VoIP TRX1 TRX2 TRX3LAN EXT

CAUTION:

Connect the Ethernet cable to ONLY the
[LAN] port. If it is connected to [TRX1],
[TRX2] or [TRX3] port, the VE-PG2 and
HUB may be damaged.

GROUND

5. Accessing the VE-PG2 setting screen

Connect the Ethernet cable, HUB, the ground cable and AC adapter to the VE-PG2 by following steps q to r as shown
below.
(Connect the AC adapter with the VE-PG2 after connecting the Ethernet cable.)

• Disconnect the HUB from the established network before connecting the Ethernet cable, only if the VE-PG2 is in the default
mode.

• The VE-PG2 can be connected directly to the PC using the MDI-X (crossover) type Ethernet cable.

R WARNING!

To prevent electrical shock, television interference (TVI), broadcast interference (BCI) and other problems, ground the
VE-PG2 through the ground terminal.
For best results, connect a heavy gauge wire or strap to a ground terminal of an AC outlet or a long ground rod. Make
the distance between the ground terminal and ground as short as possible.

NEVER connect the ground terminal to a gas or electric pipe. This may result in an electrical shock or cause a fire.

Network and System default settings

Setting the PC IP address

Accessing the VE-PG2 setting screen

The following proced ure descr ibes how t o acce ss the
VE-PG2 setting screen from a web browser on the PC.

Open a web browser, and then enter the VE-PG2 IP

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address in the address bar.

http://192.168.0.1/

Enter

The factory default IP address setting is shown as an
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Push [Enter]. The login authentication window will

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open.

Enter “admin” (default user name) and “wavemaster”

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(default password) in their respective input field, and
then click [OK] to display the VE-PG2 setting screen.

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About web browsers

Only Microsoft Internet Explorer 8 or later should be used
with the VE-PG2.
Activate the JavaScript and set to allow Cookies on your
web browser to display the setting screen correctly.
If ot her bro wsers are used , the scre e n may no t be
displayed correctly.

Setting screen descriptions

See the instruction manual (PDF file: Download from the
Icom web site) for details of the setting screen.

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q Link to Icom web site

Click the Icom logo to link to
the Icom web site if your PC
is connected to the Internet.

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S a v e o r ca n ce l s et t in g
values.
If “The setting which should“The setting which should
be rebooted was changed.”

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screen

Displays the screen name
list on a menu line. When
y o u p l a c e t h e m o us e
pointer on each menu title,
a list of items drops down
which you can use to select
the desire setting.
( Example: Place the mouse

pointer on “Connection set-“Connection set-Connection set­ting”, and then click “Oper-”, and then click “Oper-, and then click “Oper-“Oper-Oper­ating mode” shown on the” shown on the
list.).)

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value display

Dis p lays th e s e tting an d
values when you click the
scr e e n na m e (ex a m p le :

is displayed on the screen
when you click the [Save]
button, click the [Save and
Reboot] button.
The VE-PG2 reboots, and
the setting items and values
are updated.
The following message is
disp l ayed on t h e s c r e e n
while the VE-PG2 is reboot­ing.

VE-PG2 is rebooting.

Click [Back] after VE-PG2 has re­booted.

• T he setting screen does
not automatically return,
s o cl i c k [B ac k ] ab o u t
3 0 s e c o n d s af te r th e
“VE - P G2 is r e b ooti n g ”VE- P G 2 is re b o o ting ””
message appears.

Clicking “Operating mode”“Operating mode”Operating mode””
displays the setting screen).

Network setting

System setting

To set the VE-PG2 to the default setting, see “Precautions”“Precautions”Precautions””
for details.
*User settable.

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IP address 192.168.0.1*

Subnet mask 255.255.255.0*

Administrator ID admin (Fixed)

Administrator
password

wavemaster*

Set the static PC IP address (example: 192.168.0.100)
See the instruction manual which comes with the PC for
details on setting the PC IP address.
When you set the static VE-PG2 IP address, assign the IP
address by network administrator.

6. VE-PG2 IP address setting

Click “LAN IP” in the “Network setting” to display the“LAN IP” in the “Network setting” to display theLAN IP” in the “Network setting” to display the” in the “Network setting” to display the in the “Network setting” to display the“Network setting” to display theNetwork setting” to display the” to display the to display the

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“LAN IP” setting screen.LAN IP” setting screen.” setting screen. setting screen.

Select

Set the IP address and subnet mask of the VE-PG2.

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Be sure not to input the same IP address as another
device’s address.

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When you update the firmware online, connect the
VE-PG2 to the Internet and set the default gateway
and DNS server addresses as the addresses used
in the network.

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When finished, click [Save and Reboot].

+See “Installation guide w” for bridge and selective call mode setting examples.

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