Multitech MVP 810, MVP 410, MVP 3010, MVP 2410, MVP 210 User Guide

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Voice / Fax over IP Networks
Quick Start Guide
Voice/IP Gateways
Digital Models (T1, E1, ISDN-PRI):
MVP-2400/2410/3010
Analog Models: MVP-210/410/810
for
82000250, Revision A
Analog MultiVOIP Units (Models MVP210, MVP410, and MVP810) Digital MultiVOIP Units (Models MVP2400, MVP2410, MVP3010,)
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Revision Description
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Patents
This Product is covered by one or more of the following U.S. Patent Numbers:
5.301.274; 5.309.562; 5.355.365; 5.355.653; 5.452.289; 5.453.986. Other Patents Pending.
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CONTENTS
Introduction 4 Safety Warnings 4
Lithium Battery Caution 4 Safety Warnings Telecom 4
MultiVOIP Startup Tasks 5
Phone/IP Details *Absolutely Needed* Before Starting the Installation 6
Gather IP Information 6 Gather Telephone Information 6 Gather Telephone Information 7 Gather Telephone Information 7 Obtain Email Address for VOIP (for email call log reporting) 8 Identify Remote VOIP Site to Call 8
Idenitfy VOIP Protocol to be Used 8 Placement 9 The Command/Control Computer (Specs & Settings) 9 Quick Hookups 10 Load MultiVOIP Control Software onto PC 13 Phone/IP Starter Configuration 14 Phonebook Starter Configuration (with remote voip)16
Outbound Phonebook 16
Inbound Phonebook 20 Phonebook Tips 23 Phonebook Example 27 Connectivity Test 32 Troubleshooting 36
Limited Warranty 37 Technical Support 38
Contacting Technical Support 38
Regulatory Information 39
EMC, Safety, and R&TTE Directive Compliance 39 FCC Declaration 39
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Safety Warnings MultiVOIP Quick Start Guide

Introduction

This manual will get your MultiVOIP up and running quickly. For more details, see the MultiVOIP User Guide.

Safety Warnings

Lithium Battery Caution

A lithium battery on the voice/fax channel board provides backup power for the timekeeping capability. The battery has an estimated life expectancy of ten years.
When the battery starts to weaken, the date and time may be incorrect. If the battery fails, the board must be sent back to Multi-Tech Systems for battery replacement.
Warning: There is danger of explosion if the battery is incorrectly replaced.

Safety Warnings Telecom

1. Never install telephone wiring during a lightning storm.
2. Never install a telephone jack in wet locations unless the jack is specifically designed for wet locations.
3. This product is to be used with UL and cUL listed computers.
4. Never touch uninsulated telephone wires or terminals unless the telephone line has been disconnected at the network interface.
5. Use caution when installing or modifying telephone lines.
6. Avoid using a telephone (other than a cordless type) during an electrical storm. There may be a remote risk of electrical shock from lightning.
7. Do not use a telephone in the vicinity of a gas leak.
8. To reduce the risk of fire, use only 26 AWG or larger telecommunication line cord.
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MultiVOIP Quick Start Guide Startup Tasks

MultiVOIP Startup Tasks

Task Summary
●●●● Collecting Phone/IP
Details (vital!)
●●●● Placement
●●●● The Command/Control
Computer:
Specs & Settings
The MultiVOIP must be configured to interface with your particular phone system and IP network. To do so, certain details must be known about those phone and IP systems.
Decide where you’ll mount the voip.
Some modest minimum specifications must be met. A COM port must be set up.
●●●● Hookup Connect power, phone, and data cables
per diagram.
●●●● Software Installation This is the configuration program.
It’s a standard Windows software installation.
●●●● Phone/IP Starter
Configuration
●●●● Phonebook Starter
Configuration
You will enter phone numbers and IP addresses. You’ll use default parameter values where possible to get the system running quickly.
The phonebook is where you specify how calls will be routed. To get the system running quickly, you’ll make phonebooks for just two voip sites.
●●●● Connectivity Test You’ll find out if your voip system can
carry phone calls between two sites. That means you’re up and running!
●●●● Troubleshooting Detect and remedy any problems that
might have prevented connectivity.
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Gathering Phone/IP Details MultiVOIP Quick Start Guide

Phone/IP Details *Absolutely Needed* Before Starting the Installation

The MultiVOIP will interface with both the IP network and the phone system. You must gather information about the IP network and about the phone system so that the MultiVOIP can be configured to operate with them properly.

Gather IP Information

Ask your computer network
administrator.
IP Network Parameters:
(
IP Address
IP Mask
Gateway
Domain Name Server (DNS) Info
(not implemented; for future use)
Record for each VOIP Site in System
Gather Telephone Information
T1 Phone Parameters
Ask phone company or PBX maintainer.
T1 Telephony Parameters:
(
Which frame format is used? ESF___ or D4___
Which CAS or PRI protocol is used? ______________
Clocking: Does the PBX or telco switch use
Which line coding is used? AMI___ or B8ZS___
Pulse shape level?: (most commonly 0 to 40 meters)
Record for this VOIP Site
internal or external clocking? _________________
Note that the setting used in the voip unit will be the opposite of the setting used by the telco/PBX.
Info needed to operate:
all MultiVOIP models.
Info needed to operate:
MVP2400 MVP2410
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MultiVOIP Quick Start Guide Gathering Phone/IP Details
Phone/IP Details *Absolutely Needed*
Gather Telephone Information
E1 Phone Parameters
Ask phone company or PBX maintainer.
E1 Telephony Parameters:
(
Which frame format is used? Double Frame_____
Which CAS or PRI protocol is used? ______________
Clocking: Does the PBX or telco switch use
internal or external clocking? _________________
Note that the setting used in the voip unit will be the opposite of the setting used by the telco/PBX.
Which line coding is used? AMI___ or HDB3___
Pulse shape level?: (most commonly 0 to 40 meters)
Record for this VOIP Site
MultiFrame w/ CRC4 modified_____
Gather Telephone Information
Analog Phone Parameters
Ask phone company or telecom manager.
Info needed to operate:
MVP3010
MultiFrame w/ CRC4_____
Needed for:
MVP810 MVP410 MVP210
Analog Telephony Interface Parameters:
(
Which interface type (or “signaling”) is used?
If FXS, determine whether the line will be used for a
phone, fax, or KTS (key telephone system)
If FXO, determine if line will be an analog PBX
extension or an analog line from a telco central office
If E&M, determine these aspects of the E&M trunk
line from the PBX:
What is its Type (1, 2, 3, 4, or 5)?
Is it 2-wire or 4-wire?
Is it Dial-Tone or Wink?
Record for this VOIP Site
E&M_____ FXS/FXO_____
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Phone/IP Details Often Needed/Wanted
Obtain Email Address for VOIP (for email call log reporting)
required if log reports of
VOIP call traffic
are to be sent by email
SMTP Parameters Preparation Task:
Optional
Ask Mail Server
To: I. T. Depar tment
re: email a ccount for VOIP
administrator to set up email account (with password) for the MultiVOIP unit itself. Be sure to give a unique identifier to each individual MultiVOIP unit.
voip-unit2@biggytech.com
Get the IP address of the mail server computer, as well.
Identify Remote VOIP Site to Call
When you’re done installing the MultiVOIP, you’ll want to confirm that it is configured and operating properly. To do so, it’s good to have another voip that you can call for testing purposes. You’ll want to confirm end-to-end connectivity. You’ll need IP and telephone information about that remote site.
If this is the very first voip in the system, you’ll want to coordinate the installation of this MultiVOIP with an installation of another unit at a remote site.
Identify VOIP Protocol to be Used
Will you use H.323 or SIP? Each has advantages and disadvantages. Although it is possible to mix protocols in a single VOIP system, it is highly desirable to use the same VOIP protocol for all VOIP units in the system.
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MultiVOIP Quick Start Guide Voip Placement & PC Settings

Placement

Mount your MultiVOIP in a safe and convenient location where cables for your network and phone system are accessible. Rack-mounting instructions are in Chapter 3: Mechanical Installation & Cabling of the User Guide.

The Command/Control Computer (Specs & Settings)

The computer used for command and control of the MultiVOIP
(a) must be an IBM-compatible PC, (b) must use a Microsoft operating system, (c) must be connected to your local network (Ethernet) system, and (d) must have an available serial COM port.
The configuration tasks and control tasks the PC will have to do with the MultiVOIP are not especially demanding. Still, we recommend using a reasonably new computer. The computer that you use to configure your MultiVOIP need not be dedicated to the MultiVOIP after installation is complete.
COM port on controller PC. Youll need an available COM port on the
controller PC. Youll need to know which COM port is available for use with the MultiVOIP (COM1, COM2, etc.).
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Quick Hookups MultiVOIP Quick Start Guide

Quick Hookups

Hookup for MVP2410 & MVP3010
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MultiVOIP Quick Start Guide Quick Hookups
Hookup for MVP410 & MVP810
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Quick Hookups MultiVOIP Quick Start Guide
Hookup for MVP2400
DIGITAL VOICE
TRUNK
T1
PBX
PSTN
Telephony Connection
Hookup for MVP210
COMMAND
ETHERNET
10/100
RS232
CH1 CH2
FXS/FXO
E&M
E&M
POWER
:
FXS/FXO
1
0
ETHERNET
10/100
Command Port Conn ection
Network Connection
Hub
RS232
POWER
COMMAND
10BASET
COMMAND PORT
Power Connection
POWER
Voice/Fax Channel 1 - 2 Connections
PSTN
E&M FXO/FXS
E&M
FXO
GND
FXS
Power Connection
Command Port Connection
Ethernet Connection
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MultiVOIP Quick Start Guide Software Installation

Load MultiVOIP Control Software onto PC

For more details, see Chapter 4: Software Installation in User Guide.
1.MultiVOIP must be properly cabled. Power must be turned on.
2. Insert MultiVOIP CD into drive. Allow 10-20 seconds for Autorun to start. If Autorun fails, go to My Computer | CD ROM drive | Open. Click Autorun icon.
3. At first dialog box, click Install Software.
4. At welcome screen, click Next.
5. Follow on-screen instructions. Accept default program folder location and click Next.
6. Accept default icon folder location. Click Next. Files will be copied.
7. Select available COM port on command/control computer.
8.At completion screen, click Finish.
9. At the prompt Do you want to run MultiVOIP Configuration?, click No. Software installation is complete.
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Phone/IP Starter Config. MultiVOIP Quick Start Guide

Phone/IP Starter Configuration

Full details here:
MVP2400 MVP2410 MVP3010
MVP210 MVP410 MVP810
1. Open MultiVOIP program: Start | MultiVOIP xxx | Configuration.
2. Go to Configuration | IP. Enter the IP parameters for your voip site.
3. Go to Configuration | Voice/Fax. Select Coder | “Automatic.” At the right-hand side of the dialog box, click Default. If you know any specific parameter values that will apply to your system, enter them. Click Copy Channel. Select Copy to All. Click Copy. At main Voice/Fax Parameters screen, click OK to exit from the dialog box.
4. Enter telephone system information.
Analog MultiVOIPs
MVP-210/410/810 Go to
Configuration | Interface. Enter parameters obtained from phone company or PBX administrator.
Chapter 5: Technical Configuration for
Digital T1/E1 MultiVOIPs in User Guide.
Chapter 6: Technical Configuration for
Analog MultiVOIPs
in User Guide
Digital MultiVOIPs
MVP-2400/2410/3010 Go to
Configuration | T1/E1/ISDN. Enter parameters obtained from phone company or PBX administrator.
5. Go to Configuration | Regional Parameters. Select the Country/Region that fits your situation. Click Default and confirm. Click OK to exit from the dialog box.
6. Do you want the phone-call logs produced by the MultiVOIP to be sent out by email (to your Voip Administrator or someone else)? If NO, skip to step 8. If YES, continue with step 7.
7. Go to Configuration | SMTP. SMTP lets you send phone-call log records to the Voip Administrator by email. Select Enable SMTP. You should have already obtained an email address for the MultiVOIP itself (this serves as the origination email account for email logs that the MultiVOIP can email out automatically).
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Phone/IP Starter Configuration (continued)
7. (continued) Enter this email address in the Login Name” field. Type the password for this email account.
Enter the IP address of the email server where the MultiVOIPs email account is located in the Mail Server IP Address field.
Typically the email log reports are sent to the Voip Administrator but they can be sent to any email address. Decide where you want the email logs sent and enter that email address in the “Recipient Address field.
Whenever email log messages are sent out, they must have a standard Subject line. Something like Phone Logs for Voip N is useful. If you have more than one MultiVoip unit in the building, youll need a unique identifier for each one (select a useful name or number for “N”). In this “Subject” field, enter a useful subject title for the log messages.
In the Reply-To Address field, enter the email address of your Voip Administrator.
8. Go to Configuration | Logs. Select Enable Console Messages.
To allow log reports by email (if desired), click SMTP. Click OK.
9. Go to Save Setup | Save and Reboot. Click OK. This will save the parameter values that you have just entered.
The MultiVOIP’s “BOOT” LED will light up while the configuration file is being saved and loaded into the MultiVOIP. Dont do anything to the MultiVOIP until the “BOOT “LED is off (a loss of power at this point could cause the MultiVOIP unit to lose the configuration settings you have made).
END OF PROCEDURE.
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Phonebook Starter Config. MultiVOIP Quick Start Guide

Phonebook Starter Configuration (with remote voip)

To do this part of the quick setup, you need to know of another voip that you can call to conduct a test. It should be at a remote location, typically somewhere outside of your building. You must know the phone number and IP address for that site. We are assuming here that the MultiVOIP will operate in conjunction with a PBX.
You must configure both the Outbound Phonebook and the Inbound Phonebook. A starter configuration only means that two voip locations will be set up to begin the system and establish voip communication.
Outbound Phonebook
1. Open the MultiVOIP program (Start | MultiVOIP xxx | Configuration
2. Go to Phone Book | PhoneBook Modify | Outbound Phonebook | Add Entry.
3. On a sheet of paper, write down the calling code of the remote voip (area code, country code, city code, etc.) that youll be calling.
Follow the example that best fits your situation.
North America,
Long-Distance Example
Technician in Seattle (area
206) must set up one voip there, another in Chicago (area 312, downtown).
Answer: Write down 312.
Euro, National Call
Example
Technician in central London (area 0207) to set up voip there, another in Birmingham (area 0121).
Answer: write down 0121.
Euro, International Call Example
Technician in Rotterdam (country 31; city 010) to set up one voip there, another in Bordeaux (country 33; area 05).
Answer: write down 3305.
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MultiVOIP Quick Start Guide Phonebook Starter Config.
4. Suppose you want to call a phone number outside of your building using a phone station that is an extension from your PBX system (if present). What digits must you dial? Often a “9” or “8” must be dialed to get an outside line through the PBX (i.e., to connect to the PSTN). Generally, “1 “or “11” or “0” must be dialed as a prefix for calls outside of the calling code area (long-distance calls, national calls, or international calls).
On a sheet of paper, write down the digits you must dial before you can dial a remote area code.
North America,
Euro, National Call
Long-Distance Example
Seattle-Chicago system. Seattle voip works with
PBX that uses “8” for all voip calls. “1” must immediately precede area code of dialed number.
Answer: write down 81.
London/Birming. system. London voip works with
PBX that uses “9” for all out-of-building calls whether by voip or by PSTN. “0” must immediately precede area code of dialed number.
Answer: write down 90.
Euro, International Call Example
Rotterdam/Bordeaux system. Rotterdam voip works with PBX where “9” is used for all out-of-building calls. “0” must precede all international calls.
Answer: write down 90.
Example
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5. In the Destination Pattern field of the Add/Edit Outbound Phonebook screen, enter the digits from step 4 followed by the digits
from step 3.
North America,
Euro, National Call
Long-Distance Example
Seattle-Chicago system.
Answer: enter 81312 as
Destination Pat­tern in Outbound Phone-book of Seattle voip.
London/Birming. system. Leading zero of
Birmingham area code is dropped when combined with national-dialing access code. (Such practices vary by country.)
Answer: enter 90121 as
Euro, International Call Example
Rotterdam/Bordeaux system.
Answer: enter 903305 as Destination Pattern in
Outbound Phonebook of Rotterdam voip.
Example
Destination Pat­tern in Outbound Phonebook of London voip.
Not 900121.
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MultiVOIP Quick Start Guide Phonebook Starter Config.
6. Tally up the number of digits that must be dialed to reach the remote
voip site (including prefix digits of all types). Enter this number in the Total Digits field.
North America,
Long-Distance Example
Seattle-Chicago system.
To complete Seattle-to­Chicago call, 81312 must be followed by the 7-digit local phone number in Chicago.
Answer: enter 12 as number
of Total Digits in Outbound Phone­book of Seattle voip.
Euro, National Call
Example
London/Birming. system.
To complete London-to­Birmingham call, 90121 must be followed by the 7-digit local phone number in Birmingham.
Answer: enter 12 as number
of Total Digits in Outbound Phone­book of London voip.
Euro, International Call Example
Rotterdam/Bordeaux system. To complete Rotterdam-to-Bordeaux call, 903305 must be followed by 8-digit local phone number in Bordeaux.
Answer: enter 14 as number of Total Digits in
Outbound Phonebook of Rotterdam voip.
7. In the Remove Prefix field, enter the initial PBX access digit (“8” or
9).
North America,
Long-Distance Example
Seattle-Chicago system.
Answer: enter 8 in “Remove
Prefix field of Seattle Outbound Phonebook.
Euro, National Call
Example
London/Birming. system.
Answer: enter 9 in “Remove
Prefix field of London Outbound Phonebook.
Euro, International Call Example
Rotterdam/Bordeaux system.
Answer: enter 9 in “Remove Prefix field of Outbound
Phonebook for Rotterdam voip.
Some PBXs will not hand off the “8” or “9 to the voip. But for those PBX
units that do, its important to enter the “8” or “9” in the Remove Prefix field in the Outbound Phonebook. This precludes the problem of having to make two inbound phonebook entries at remote voips, one to account for situations where “8” is used as the PBX access digit, and another for when 9 is used.
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8. Select the voip protocol that you will use (H.323 or SIP).
9. Click OK. to exit from the Add/Edit Outbound Phonebook screen.
Inbound Phonebook
1. Open the MultiVOIP program. (Start | MultiVOIP xxx | Configuration
2. Go to Phone Book | PhoneBook Modify | Outbound Phonebook | Add Entry.
3. In the Remove Prefix field, enter your local calling code (area code, country code, city code, etc.) preceded by any other access digits that are required to reach your local site from the remote voip location (think of it as though the call were being made through the PSTN – even though it will not be).
North America,
Long-Distance Example
Seattle-Chicago system.
Seattle is area 206. Chicago employees must dial 81 before dialing any Seattle number on the voip system.
Answer: 1206 is prefix to be
removed by local (Seattle) voip.
Euro, National Call
Example
London/Birming. system.
Inner London is 0207 area. Birmingham employees must dial 9 before dialing any London number on the voip system.
Answer: 0207 is prefix to be
removed by local (London) voip.
Euro, International Call Example
Rotterdam/Bordeaux system. Rotterdam is country code 31, city code 010. Bordeaux employees must dial 903110 before dialing any Rotterdam number on the voip system.
Answer: 03110 is prefix to be removed by local
(Rotterdam) voip.
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4. In the Add Prefix field, enter any digits that must be dialed from
your local voip to gain access to the PSTN.
North America,
Long-Distance Example
Seattle-Chicago system.
On Seattle PBX, “9” is used to get an outside line.
Answer: 9 is prefix to be
added by local (Seattle) voip.
Euro, National Call
Example
London/Birming. system.
On London PBX, “9” is used to get an outside line.
Answer: 9 is prefix to be
added by local (London) voip.
Euro, International Call Example
Rotterdam/Bordeaux system. On Rotterdam PBX, “9” is used to get an outside line.
Answer: 9 is prefix to be added by local (Rotterdam)
voip.
5. In the Channel Number field, enter “0.” A zero value means the voip unit will assign the call to an available channel. If desired, specific channels can be assigned to specific incoming calls (i.e., to any set of calls received with a particular incoming dialing pattern).
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6. In the “Description” field, it is useful to describe the ultimate destination of the calls. For example, in a New York City voip system, incoming calls to Manhattan office, might describe a phonebook entry, as might the descriptor incoming calls to NYC local calling area. The description should make the routing of calls easy to understand. (40 characters max.)
North America,
Long-Distance Example
Seattle-Chicago system.
Possible Description:.
Free Seattle access, all employees
Euro, National Call
Example
London/Birming. system.
Possible Description:.
Local-rate London access, all empl.
Euro, International Call Example
Rotterdam/Bordeaux system.
Possible Description:. Local-rate Rotterdam access, all
empl.
7. Repeat steps 2-6 for each inbound phonebook entry. When all entries are complete, go to step 8.
8. Click OK to exit the inbound phonebook screen.
9. Click on Save Setup. Highlight Save and Reboot. Click OK.
Your starter inbound phonebook configuration is complete.
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Phonebook Tips MultiVOIP Quick Start Guide

Phonebook Tips

Preparing the phonebook for your voip system is a complex task that, at first, seems quite daunting. These tips may make the task easier.
Use Dialing Patterns, Not Complete Phone Numbers. You will not
1.
generally enter complete phone numbers in the voip phonebook. Instead, youll enter destination patterns that involve area codes and other digits. If the destination pattern is a whole area code, youll be assigning all calls to that area code to go to a particular voip which has a unique IP address. If your destination pattern includes an area code plus a particular local phone exchange number, then the scope of calls sent through your voip system will be narrowed (only calls within that local exchange will be handled by the designated voip, not all calls in that whole area code). In general, when there are fewer digits in your destination pattern, you are asking the voip to handle calls to more destinations.
The Four Types of Phonebook Digits Used. Important!
2.
Destination patterns to be entered in your phonebook will generally consist of:
(a) calling area codes, (b) access codes, (c) local exchange numbers, and (d) specialized codes.
Although voip phonebook entries may look confusing at first, it’s useful to remember that all the digits in any phonebook entry must be of one of these four types.
calling area codes. There are different names for these around the
(a) world: area codes,” “city codes,” “country codes, etc. These codes, are used when making non-local calls. They always precede the phone number that would be dialed when making a local call.
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(b) access codes. There are digits (PSTN access codes) that must be dialed to gain access to an operator, to access the publicly switched long-distance calling system(North America), to access the publicly switched national calling system (Europe and elsewhere), or to access the publicly switched ‘international’ calling system (worldwide).
There are digits (PBX access codes) that must be dialed by phones connected to PBX systems or key systems. Often a “9” must be dialed on a PBX phone to gain access to the PSTN (to get an outside line’). Sometimes “8” must be dialed on a PBX phone to divert calls onto a leased line or to a voip system. However, sometimes PBX systems are smart enough to route calls to a voip system without a special access code (so that “9” might still be used for all calls outside of the building).
There are also digits (special access codes) that must be dialed to gain access to a particular discount long-distance carrier or to some other closed or proprietary telephone system.
local exchange numbers. Within any calling area there will be many
(c) local exchange numbers. A single exchange may be used for an entire small town. In cities, an exchange may be used for a particular neighborhood (although exchanges in cities do not always cover easily discernible areas). Organizations like businesses, governments, schools, and universities are also commonly assigned exchange numbers for their exclusive use. In some cases, these organizational­assigned exchanges can become non-localized because the exchange is assigned to one facility and linked, by the organizations private network, to other sometimes distant locations.
specialized codes. Some proprietary voip units assign, to sites and
(d) phone stations, numbers that are not compatible with PSTN numbering. This can also occur in PBX or key systems. These specialized numbers must be handled on a case-by-case basis.
Knowing When to Drop Digits. Example
3. When calling area codes and
access codes are used in combination, a leading “1” or “0” must sometimes be dropped.
Phonebook Entry
Area code for Inner London is listed as “0207.” However, in international calls the leading “0” is dropped.
U.K.
Country
Code
➠➠
International Access Code
Leading Zero Dropped from Area Code
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4. Using a Comma. Detail Commas are used in telephone
dialing strings to indicate a pause to allow a dial tone to appear (common on PBX and key systems). Commas may be used only in the Add Prefix field of the Inbound Phonebook.
5. Ease of Use. The phonebook setup determines how easy the voip
system is to use. Generally, youll want to make it so dialing a voip call is very similar to dialing any other number (on the PSTN or through the PBX).
Avoid Unintentional Calls to Official/Emergency Numbers. Dialing a
6.
voip call will typically be somewhat different than ordinary dialing. Because of this, its possible to set up situations, quite unwittingly, where phone users may be predisposed to call official numbers without intending to do so. Conversely, a voip/PBX system might also make it difficult to place an official/emergency call when one intends to do so. Study for your phonebook setup and do some dialing on the system to avoid these pitfalls.
, = 1-second pause
in many PBX systems
(not needed in all)
Inbound/Outbound Pattern Matching. In general, the Inbound
7.
Phonebook entries of the local voip unit will match the Outbound Phonebook entries of the remote voip unit. Similarly, the Outbound Phonebook entries of the local voip unit will match the Inbound Phonebook entries of the remote voip unit. There will often be non­matching entries, but its nonetheless useful to notice the matching between the phonebooks.
Simulating Network in-lab/on-benchtop. One common method of
8.
configuring a voip network is to to set up a local IP network in a lab, connect voip units to it, and perhaps have phones connected on channel banks to make test calls.
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NOTES
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MultiVOIP Quick Start Guide Phonebook Example

Phonebook Example

Boise Office
PBX System.
Main Number:
333-2700
Inbound Phonebook
Each Inbound Phonebook contains two entries. The first entry (4 digits) specifies how incoming calls from the other voip sites will be handled if they go out onto the local PSTN. Essentiall y, a ll those calls co me to the receiving voip with a pattern beginning with voip removes those four digits because they arent ne eded when dialing locally. The local voip attaches a “9” at the beginning of the number to get an outside line. The PBX then completes the call to the PSTN.
The second (8 digits) is for receiving calls from company employees i n the other two cities. The out-of-town employee simply dials 3 digits. The first of the three digits is uniquely used at each site and so acts as a destination pattern (Boise extensions are 7xx, Santa Fe extensions 2xx, Flagstaff extensions 6xx).
As the remote voip sends out the call, it automatically attaches all of the foregoing digits that would normally have to be dialed using the PSTN.
The local (receiving) voip sees the extended pattern in its I nbound Phonebook and so strips off the long telltale pattern of digits needed for 3­digit calling. It must finally add back the last digit before handing the call to the PBX, which completes the call to a specific extension.
Area: 208
90 extensions
204.16.49.73
24-Channel Digital VoIP (MVP2410)
. The local
1+area code
Inbound Phonebook entry
Flagstaff Office
Area: 520
204.16.49.75
8-Channel
Analog VoIP
(MVP810)
PSTN
One Common Situation
Voip Example. This company has offices in three different cities. The PBX units all operate alike. Notably, they all give access to outside lines using 9. They all are ‘smart enough to identify voip calls without using a special access digit (“8” is used in some systems). Finally, the system operates so that employees in any office can dial employees in any other office using only three digits. Here are the phonebooks needed for that system.
Santa Fe Office
Area: 505
204.16.49.74
8-Channel
Analog VoIP
(MVP810)
IP
Network
Each Outbound Phonebook contains two pairs of entries, two entries for each remote site. Whenever an out-of-town employee dials a 12-digit number beginning with the listed 5-digit destination pattern (9+1+area code) of another company location, the PBX hands the call to the voip system. The local voip strips off the “9” and directs the call to the IP address of the remote voip. The remote voip receives the call and hands it to its PBX. The PBX then completes the call to the PSTN.
The one-digit patterns pertain to 3-digit calling between company employees.
PBX System. Main Number: 444-3200
40 extensions
PSTN
Outbound destination
PBX System. Main Numb er: 777-5600
30 extensions
PSTN
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Boise Office
PBX System.
Main Number:
333-2700
Area: 208
PSTN
90 extensions
Boise Voip Boise Voip
Inbound Phonebook Outbound Phonebook
Prefix to Remove 1208 9 Incoming cal ls
12083332 2 Inc oming calls
204.16.49.73
24-Channel Digital VoIP (MVP2410)
IP
Network
Santa Fe Voip Santa Fe Voip
Inbound Phonebook Outbound Phonebook
Prefix to Add
Description Incoming Cal ls
to PST N, Santa Fe local calls
to extensions of company’s PBX system in Santa Fe
Prefix to Remove 1505 9, Inco ming calls
150544432 2 Incoming calls
Tota l Digits
Prefix to Remove
Destin. Pattern 91208 12 9 none 204.
7 3 none 1208
91520 12 9 none 204.
6 3 none 1520
Prefix to Add
Prefix to AddIPAddr
333 2
777 5
Description Incoming Calls
to PSTN, Boise Area
to extensions of company’s PBX system in Boise
16.49. 73
204.1
6.49. 73
16.49. 75
204.
16.49. 75
Tot al Digits
Prefix to Remove
PBX System. Main Number: 444-3200
Destin. Pattern 91505 12 9 none
2 3 none 1505
91520 12 9 none 204.1
6 3 none 1520
Description Outgoing Calls
Outgoing calls to Boise area
Outgoing calls to extensions of company’s Boise PBX (3­digit dialing) Outgoing calls to Flagstaff area 3-digit calls to Flagstaff employees
Prefix to AddIPAddr
444 3
777 5
Santa Fe Office
Description Outgoing Calls
204.16
Outgoing calls
.49.74
to Santa Fe area
204.16
3-digit calls to
.49.74
Santa Fe employees
Outgoing calls
6.49.7
to Flagstaff
5
area
204.1
3-digit calls to
6.49.7
Flagstaff
5
employees
Area: 505
204.16.49.74
8-Channel
Analog VoIP
(MVP810)
40 extensions
PSTN
Flagstaff Office
Area: 520
204.16.49.75
8-Channel
Analog VoIP
(MVP810)
PBX Syste m. Main Number: 777-5600
30 extensions
Prefix to Remove 1520 9 Incoming calls
15207775 5 Incoming calls
PSTN
Flagstaff Voip Flagstaff Voip
Inbound Phonebook Outbound Phonebook
Prefix to Add
Description Incoming Calls
to PSTN, Flagstaff local calls
to extensions of company’s PBX system in Flagstaff
Tota l
Prefix to
Destin.
Digits
Pattern 91505 12 9 none
2 3 none 1505
91208 12 9 none
7 3 none 1208
Remove
Prefix to AddIPAddr
444 3
333 2
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204.16 .49.74
204.16 .49.74
204.16 .49.73
204.16 .49.73
Description Outgoing Calls
Outgoing calls to Santa Fe area
3-digit calls to Santa Fe employees
Outgoing calls to Boise area 3-digit calls to Boise employees
MultiVOIP Quick Start Guide Phonebook Example
Sample Phonebooks Enlarged
Boise Voip Boise Voip
Inbound Phonebook Outbound Phonebook
Prefix
Prefix to Remove 1208 9, Incoming calls
120833327 7 Incoming calls
to Add
Description Incoming Calls
to PSTN, Boise Area
to extensions of company’s PBX system in Boise
Santa Fe Voip Santa Fe Voip
Inbound Phonebook Outbound Phonebook
Prefix to Remove 1505 9, Incoming calls
150544432 2 Incoming calls
Prefix to Add
Destin. Pattern 91505 12 9 none
2 3 none 150 5
91520 12 9 none 204.
6 3 none 152 0
Description Incoming Calls
to PSTN, Santa Fe local calls
to extensions of company’s PBX system in Santa Fe
Tota l
Prefix to
Digits
Remove
Destin. Pattern 91208 12 9 none 204.
7 3 none 120 8
Prefix to AddIPAddr
444 3
777 5
Tot al Digits
Prefix to Remove
204.
16.49. 74
204.
16.49. 74
16.49. 75
204.
16.49. 75
Descriptio n Outgoing Calls
Outgoing calls to Santa Fe area 3-digit calls to Santa Fe employees (extensions 200 to 240) Outgoing calls to Flagstaff area 3-digit calls to Flagstaff employees (extensions 600-630)
Prefix to AddIPAddr
333 2
91520 12 9 none 204.
6 3 none 152 0
777 5
16.49. 73
204.
16.49. 73
16.49. 75
204.
16.49. 75
Description Outgoing Calls
Outgoing calls to Boise area
3-digit calls to Boise employees (extensions 700-790) Outgoing calls to Flagstaff area 3-digit calls to Flagstaff employees (extensions 600-630)
Flagstaff Voip Flagstaff Voip
Inbound Phonebook Outbound Phonebook
Prefix
Prefix to Remove 1520 9, Incoming calls
152077756 6 Incoming calls
to Add
Description Incoming Calls
to PSTN, Flagstaff local calls
to extensions of company’s PBX system in Flagstaff
Destin. Pattern 91505 12 9 none
2 3 none 150 5
91208 12 9 none
Tota l Digits
Prefix to Remove
7 3 none 120 8
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Prefix to AddIPAddr
204.16 .49.74
204.16 .49.74
444 3
204.16 .49.73
204.16 .49.73
333 2
Description Outgoing Calls
Outgoing calls to Santa Fe area
3-digit calls to Santa Fe employees (extensions 200-240) Outgoing calls to Boise area 3-digit calls to Boise employees (extensions 700-790)
Phonebook Example MultiVOIP Quick Start Guide
Phonebook Worksheet
Voip Location/ID:____________________________
Inbound Phonebook Outbound Phonebook
Prefix
Prefix to Remove
to Add
Other Details:
Inbound Phonebook Outbound Phonebook
Prefix to Remove
Description Incoming Calls
Destin. Pattern
Voip Location/ID:____________________________
Prefix
Description
to Add
Incoming Calls
Tot a l Digits
Destin. Pattern
Prefix to Remove
Tot al Digits
Prefix to AddIPAddr
Prefix to Remove
Description Outgoing C alls
Prefix to AddIPAddr
Description Outgoing Calls
Other Details:
Voip Location/ID:____________________________
Inbound Phonebook Outbound Phonebook
Prefix
Prefix to Remove
to Add
Description Incoming Calls
Destin. Pattern
Tot a l Digits
Prefix to Remove
Prefix to AddIPAddr
Other Details:
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Description Outgoing C alls
MultiVOIP Quick Start Guide Phonebook Example
Enlarged Phonebook Worksheet
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Connectivity Test MultiVOIP Quick Start Guide

Connectivity Test

The procedures Phone/IP Starter Configuration and “Phonebook Starter Configuration must be completed before you can do this procedure.
1. These connections must be made:
Connections for digital MultiVOIPs (MVP-2400/2410/3010
MultiVOIP to local PBX MultiVOIP to local phone
MultiVOIP to command PC MultiVOIP to command PC
MultiVOIP to Internet MultiVOIP to Internet
2. Inbound Phonebook and Outbound Phonebook must both be set up with at least one entry in each. These entries must allow for connection between two voip units.
for analog MultiVOIPs (MVP-210/410/810)
station –OR-­MultiVOIP to extension of key phone system
3. Console messages must be enabled. (If this has not been done already, go, in the MultiVOIP GUI, to Configuration | Logs and select the Console Messages checkbox.
4. You now need to free up the COM port connection (currently being used by the MultiVOIP program) so that the HyperTerminal program can use it. To do this, you can either (a) click on Connection in the sidebar and select “Disconnect from the drop-down box, or (b) close down the MultiVOIP program altogether.
5. Open the HyperTerminal program.
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6. Use HyperTerminal to receive and record console messages from the MultiVOIP unit. To do so, set up HyperTerminal as follows (setup shown is for Windows NT4; details will differ slightly in other MS operating systems):
In the upper toolbar of the HyperTerminal screen, click on
the Properties button.
In the Connect To tab of the Connection Properties
dialog box, click on the Configure button.
In the next dialog box, on the “General” tab, set “Maximum
Speed to 115200 bps.
On the “Connection” tab, set connection preferences to:
Data bits: 8 Parity: none Stop bits: 1
Click OK twice to exit settings dialog boxes.
7. Make VOIP call.
for digital MultiVOIPs (MVP-2400/2410/3010
Make call from an extension of the local PBX.
for analog MultiVOIPs (MVP-210/410/810)
Make call on a local phone line accessing PSTN directly or through key system
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8. Read console messages recorded on HyperTerminal. Console Messages from Originating VOIP. The voip unit that
originates the call will send back messages like that shown below.
[00026975] CAS[0] : RX : ABCD = 1, 1, 1, 1,Pstn State[1]
TimeStamp : 26975 [00027190] CAS[0] : TX : ABCD = 1, 1, 1, 1 [00027190] PSTN: cas seizure detected on 0 [00027440] CAS[0] : TX : ABCD = 0, 0, 0, 0 [00033290] PSTN:call detected on 0 num=17637175662* [00033290] H323IF[0]:destAddr =
TA:200.2.10.5:1720,NAME:Mounds
View,TEL:17637175662,17637175662 [00033290] H323IF[0]:srcAddr = NAME:New
York,TA:200.2.9.20 [00033440] H323IF [0]:cmCallStateProceeding [00033500] H323[0]: Remote Information (Q931): MultiVOIP
- T1 [00033565] CAS[0] : TX : ABCD = 1, 1, 1, 1 [00033675] H323IF [0]: MasterSlaveStatus=Slave [00033675] H323IF[0]:FastStart Setup Not Used [00033690] CAS[0] : TX : ABCD = 1, 1, 1, 1 [00033755] H323IF[0]: Coder used 'g7231' [00033810] PSTN:pstn call connected on 0
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Console Messages from Terminating VOIP. The voip unit connected to the phone where the call is answered will send back messages like that shown below.
[00170860] H323[0]: New incoming call [00170860] PSTNIF : Placing call on channel 0 Outbound
digit 7175662 [00170885] CAS[0] : TX : ABCD = 1, 1, 1, 1 [00171095] H323IF [0]: MasterSlaveStatus=Master [00171105] CAS[0] : RX : ABCD = 1, 1, 1, 1,Pstn State[7]
TimeStamp : 171105 [00171105] H323IF[0]: Coder used 'g7231' [00171110] H323IF[0]:FastStart Setup Not Used [00171110] H323IF[0]: Already opened the outgoing logical
channel [00171110] H323IF[0]: Coder used 'g7231' [00171315] CAS[0] : RX : ABCD = 0, 0, 0, 0,Pstn State[9]
TimeStamp : 171315 [00172275] PSTN: dialing digit ended on 0 [00172285] PSTN: pstn proceeding indication on 0 [00172995] CAS[0] : RX : ABCD = 1, 1, 1, 1,Pstn State[12]
TimeStamp : 172995 [00173660] CAS[0] : TX : ABCD = 1, 1, 1, 1 [00173760] PSTN:pstn call connected on 0
9. When you see the following message, end-to-end voip connectivity has been achieved.
PSTN: pstn call connected on X
where x is the number of the voip channel carrying the call
10. If the HyperTerminal messages do not confirm connectivity, go to the Troubleshooting procedure below.
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Troubleshooting MultiVOIP Quick Start Guide

Troubleshooting

If you cannot establish connectivity between two voips in the system, follow the steps below to determine the problem.
1. Ping both MultiVOIP units to confirm connectivity to the network.
2. Verify the telephone connections.
A. For MVP2400, MVP2410, or MVP3010.
Check cabling. Are connections well seated? To correct receptacle? Is the ONL LED on?
(If on, ONL indicates that the MultiVOIP is online on the
network.)
Are T1/E1/PRI Parameter settings correct?
B. For MVP210, MVP410, or MVP810.
Check cabling. Are connections well seated? To correct receptacle? Are telephone Interface Parameter settings correct?
3. Verify phonebook configuration.
4. Observe console messages while placing a call. Look for error messages indicating phonebook problems, network problems, voice­coder mismatches, etc.
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Warranty MultiVOIP Quick Start Guide

Limited Warranty

Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. (“MTS”) warrants that its products will be free from defects in material or workmanship for a period of two years from the date of purchase, or if proof of purchase is not provided, two years from date of shipment. MTS MAKES NO OTHER WARRANTY, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, AND ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE HEREBY DISCLAIMED. This warranty does not apply to any products which have been damaged by lightning storms, water, or power surges or which have been neglected, altered, abused, used for a purpose other than the one for which they were manufactured, repaired by the customer or any party without MTSs written authorization, or used in any manner inconsistent with MTSs instructions.
MTSs entire obligation under this warranty shall be limited (at MTS’s option) to repair or replacement of any products which prove to be defective within the warranty period, or, at MTSs option, issuance of a refund of the purchase price. Defective products must be returned by Customer to MTSs factorytransportation prepaid.
MTS WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES AND UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES WILL ITS LIABILITY EXCEED THE PURCHASE PRICE FOR DEFECTIVE PRODUCTS.
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Warranty, Service, & Tech Support MultiVOIP User Guide

Technical Support

Multi-Tech Systems has an excellent staff of technical support personnel available to help you get the most out of your Multi-Tech product. If you have any questions about the operation of this unit, or experience difficulty during installation you can contact Tech Support via the following:

Contacting Technical Support

Country By E-mail By telephone
France support@multitech.fr (33) 1-64 61 09
81
India support@
multitechindia.com
U.K. support@
multitech.co.uk
U.S. & Canada
Rest of World
Internet: http://www.multitech.com/ _forms/email_tech_support.htm Please have your product information available, including model and
serial number.
tsupport@ multitech.com
support@ multitech.com
(91) 124-340778
(44) 118 959 7774
(800) 972-2439
(763) 785-3500
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MultiVOIP Quick Start Guide Regulatory Info

Regulatory Information

EMC, Safety, and R&TTE Directive Compliance

The CE mark is affixed to this product to confirm compliance with the following European Community Directives:
Council Directive 89/336/EEC of 3 May 1989 on the approximation of the laws of Member States relating to electromagnetic compatibility, and Council Directive 73/23/EEC of 19 February 1973 on the harmonization of the laws of Member States relating to electrical equipment designed for use within certain voltage limits, and Council Directive 1999/5/EC of 9 March 1999 on radio equipment and telecommunications terminal equipment and the mutual recognition of their conformity.

FCC Declaration

NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy, and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference. (2) This device must accept any interference that may cause
undesired operation.
Warning: Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the users authority to operate the equipment.
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