Multi-Tech Systems MVP210-SS User Manual
TM
MultiVOIP SS
Survivable SIP Gateway & Server
User Guide for Voice/IP Gateways
Models: MVP210-SS
MVP410-SS
MVP810-SS
User Guide
S000393B
Analog MultiVOIPs with SIP Survivability
Models MVP210-SS, MVP410-SS & MVP810-SS
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Record of Revisions
Revision Description
A Doc re-organization. Follows S000249K. (12/09/05)
Describes 3.08 software release.
B Add full details to Quick Start Instructions chapter (Ch 2).
(10/05/06)
Patents
This Product is covered by one or more of the following U.S. Patent Numbers: 6151333,
5757801, 5682386, 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
CHAPTER 1: OVERVIEW .......................................................................................7
ABOUT THIS MANUAL...............................................................................................8
INTRODUCTION TO ANALOG MULTIVOIPS WITH SIP SURVIVABILITY FEATURES
(MVP-210SS/410SS/810SS)..................................................................................12
MultiVOIP Front Panel LEDs............................................................................17
COMPUTER REQUIREMENTS ....................................................................................19
SPECIFICATIONS ......................................................................................................20
INSTALLATION AT A GLANCE ..................................................................................21
RELATED DOCUMENTATION....................................................................................21
CHAPTER 2: QUICK START INSTRUCTIONS.................................................22
INTRODUCTION........................................................................................................23
MULTIVOIP STARTUP TASKS .................................................................................24
Phone/IP Details *Absolutely Needed* Before Starting the Installation............25
Gather IP Information...................................................................................................25
Gather Telephone Information .....................................................................................26
Obtain Email Address for VOIP (for email call log reporting).....................................27
Config Info CheckList..................................................................................................28
Identify Remote VOIP Site to Call............................................................................... 29
Identify MVP-SS Unit’s Role in SIP VOIP System.....................................................29
Placement ...........................................................................................................30
Command/Control Computer Setup (Specs & Settings) .....................................30
Quick Hookup for MVP410-SS & MVP810-SS...................................................31
Quick Hookup for MVP210-SS...........................................................................32
Load MultiVOIP Control Software onto PC.......................................................33
Phone/IP Starter Configuration..........................................................................34
Phonebook Starter Configuration (with remote voip).........................................40
Outbound Phonebook...................................................................................................40
Inbound Phonebook......................................................................................................44
Phonebook Tips ..................................................................................................47
Phonebook Example ...........................................................................................51
Connectivity Test ................................................................................................56
Troubleshooting..................................................................................................60
CHAPTER 3: MECHANICAL INSTALLATION AND CABLING...................61
INTRODUCTION........................................................................................................62
SAFETY WARNINGS .................................................................................................62
Lithium Battery Caution .....................................................................................62
Safety Warnings Telecom....................................................................................62
UNPACKING YOUR MULTIVOIP..............................................................................63
Unpacking the MVP-410SS/810SS......................................................................64
Unpacking the MVP210-SS.................................................................................65
Safety Recommendations for Rack Installations.................................................67
19-Inch Rack Enclosure Mounting Procedure.................................................... 68
CABLING PROCEDURE FOR MVP-410SS/810SS......................................................69
Cabling Procedure for MVP210-SS....................................................................73
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CHAPTER 4: SOFTWARE INSTALLATION.....................................................77
INTRODUCTION........................................................................................................78
LOADING MULTIVOIP SOFTWARE ONTO THE PC....................................................78
UN-INSTALLING THE MULTIVOIP CONFIGURATION SOFTWARE .............................85
CHAPTER 5: TECHNICAL CONFIGURATION................................................88
CONFIGURING THE MULTIVOIP..............................................................................89
LOCAL CONFIGURATION..........................................................................................92
Pre-Requisites.....................................................................................................92
IP Parameters................................................................................................................92
Telephony Interface Parameters...................................................................................93
SMTP Parameters (for email call log reporting)...........................................................94
Config Info CheckList..................................................................................................95
Local Configuration Procedure (Summary).......................................................96
Local Configuration Procedure (Detailed).........................................................97
Modem Relay....................................................................................................124
CHAPTER 6: T1 PHONEBOOK CONFIGURATION......................................205
T1 VERSUS E1 TELEPHONY ENVIRONMENTS.........................................................206
CONFIGURING T1 (NAM) TELEPHONY MULTIVOIP PHONEBOOKS......................206
T1 PHONEBOOK EXAMPLES...................................................................................222
3 Sites, All-T1 Example.....................................................................................222
Configuring Mixed Digital/Analog VOIP Systems ...........................................228
Call Completion Summaries.............................................................................237
Variations in PBX Characteristics....................................................................240
CHAPTER 7: E1 PHONEBOOK CONFIGURATION......................................241
E1 VERSUS T1 TELEPHONY ENVIRONMENTS.........................................................242
E1-STANDARD INBOUND AND OUTBOUND MULTIVOIP PHONEBOOKS.................242
Free Calls: One VOIP Site to Another.............................................................243
Local Rate Calls: Within Local Calling Area of Remote VOIP.......................244
National Rate Calls: Within Nation of Remote VOIP Site...............................246
Inbound versus Outbound Phonebooks.............................................................247
PHONEBOOK CONFIGURATION PROCEDURE...........................................................251
E1 PHONEBOOK EXAMPLES...................................................................................262
3 Sites, All-E1 Example ....................................................................................262
Configuring Digital & Analog VOIPs in Same System.....................................269
Call Completion Summaries.......................................................................................277
Variations in PBX Characteristics....................................................................280
International Telephony Numbering Plan Resources.......................................281
CHAPTER 8: OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE........................................283
OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE ...........................................................................284
SIP Server Endpoint Statistics screen...............................................................284
System Information screen................................................................................288
Statistics Screens ..............................................................................................291
About Call Progress..........................................................................................291
About Logs........................................................................................................299
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About IP Statistics.............................................................................................306
About Link Management...................................................................................311
About Registered Gateway Details...................................................................314
About Alternate Server Statistics......................................................................317
About Packetization Time.................................................................................321
MULTIVOIP PROGRAM MENU ITEMS .....................................................................324
Configuration Option........................................................................................326
Configuration Port Setup..................................................................................326
Date and Time Setup.........................................................................................327
Obtaining Updated Firmware...........................................................................327
Implementing a Software Upgrade...................................................................331
Identifying Current Firmware Version.......................................................................331
Downloading Firmware..............................................................................................332
Downloading Factory Defaults...................................................................................335
Downloading IFM Firmware............................................................................337
Setting and Downloading User Defaults ..........................................................341
Setting a Password (Windows GUI).................................................................344
Setting a Password (Web Browser GUI)..........................................................347
Un-Installing the MultiVOIP Software.............................................................348
Upgrading Software..........................................................................................350
FTP SERVER FILE TRANSFERS (“DOWNLOADS”)...................................................351
WEB BROWSER INTERFACE ...................................................................................361
SYSLOG SERVER FUNCTIONS ................................................................................367
CHAPTER 9 WARRANTY, SERVICE, AND TECH SUPPORT.....................370
LIMITED WARRANTY.............................................................................................371
REPAIR PROCEDURES FOR U.S. AND CANADIAN CUSTOMERS ...............................371
TECHNICAL SUPPORT ............................................................................................373
Contacting Technical Support..........................................................................373
CHAPTER 10: REGULATORY INFORMATION............................................374
EMC, Safety, and R&TTE Directive Compliance.............................................375
FCC DECLARATION...............................................................................................375
Industry Canada ...............................................................................................376
FCC Part 68 Telecom.......................................................................................376
Canadian Limitations Notice............................................................................377
WEEE Statement...............................................................................................378
APPENDIX A: CABLE PINOUTS......................................................................379
APPENDIX A: CABLE PINOUTS..............................................................................380
Command Cable ...............................................................................................380
Ethernet Connector...........................................................................................380
T1/E1 Connector...............................................................................................381
Voice/Fax Channel Connectors........................................................................381
ISDN BRI RJ-45 Pinout Information................................................................383
ISDN Interfaces: “ST” and “U” .....................................................................384
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APPENDIX B: TCP/UDP PORT ASSIGNMENTS............................................385
WELL KNOWN PORT NUMBERS.............................................................................386
PORT NUMBER ASSIGNMENT LIST.........................................................................386
INDEX.....................................................................................................................388
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Chapter 1: Overview
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About This Manual
This manual is about Voice-over-IP products made by Multi-Tech
Systems, Inc. It describes three analog MultiVOIP units with SIPsurvivability features, models MVP810SS, MVP410SS, and MVP210SS
These MultiVOIP units can inter-operate with other contemporary
analog MultiVOIP units (MVP130, MVP130FXS, MVP210, MVP410, and
MVP810), with contemporary BRI MultiVOIP units (MVP410ST &
MVP810ST), with contemporary digital T1/E1/ISDN-PRI MultiVOIP
units (MVP2410 and MVP3010), and with the earlier generation of
MultiVOIP products (MVP200, MVP400, MVP800, MVP120, etc.)
The table below (on next page) describes the vital characteristics of the
various models in the MultiVOIP product family.
How to Use This Manual. In short, use the index and the examples.
When our readers crack open this large manual, they generally need
one of two things: information on a very specific software setting or
technical parameter (about telephony or IP) or they need help when
setting up phonebooks for their voip systems. The index gives quick
access to voip settings and parameters. It’s detailed. Use it. The best
way to learn about phonebooks is to wade through examples like those
in our chapters on T1 (North American standard) Phonebooks and E1
(Euro standard) Phonebooks. Finally, this manual is meant to be
comprehensive. If you notice that something important is lacking,
please let us know.
Additional Resources. The MultiTech web site (www.multitech.com)
offers both a list of Frequently Asked Questions (the MultiVOIP FAQ)
and a collection of resolutions of issues that MultiVOIP users have
encountered (these are Troubleshooting Resolutions in the searchable
Knowledge Base).
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Digital MultiVOIP Products
MVP-
2410
Description
Model
Function T1
digital
VOIP
unit
Capacity 24
channels
Chassis/
Mounting
19” 1U
rack
mount
MVP
24-48
T1
digital
VOIP
add-on
card
24
added
channels
circuit
card
only
E1
digital
VOIP
unit
channels
19” 1U
rack
mount
MVP
3010
30
MVP
30-60
E1
digital
VOIP
add-on
card
30
added
channels
circuit
card
only
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Analog MultiVOIP Products
Description
Model
Function analog
Capacity 8
Chassis/
Mounting
Description
Model
MVP
810
voip
channels
19” 1U
rack
mount
MVP
810 SS
MVP
428
add-on
card
4 added
channels
circuit
card
only
MVP
410
analog
voip
channels
19” 1U
rack
mount
MVP
410SS
MVP
210
analog
voip
4
channels
Table
top
MVP130/
130FXS
analog
voip
2
1
channel
table
top
MVP
210SS
Function analog voip; acts
as minimal SIP
proxy server
giving SIP
proxy
redundancy to
WAN
analog voip; acts
as minimal SIP
proxy server
giving SIP proxy
redundancy to
WAN
analog
voip; acts
as minimal
SIP proxy
server
giving SIP
proxy
redundancy
to WAN
Capacity 8 channels 4 channels 2 channels
Chassis/
Mounting
19” 1U
rack
mount
19” 1U
rack
mount
table-top
unit
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ISDN/BRI MultiVOIP Products
Description
Model
Function ISDN-BRI voip ISDN-BRI voip
Capacity 4 ISDN lines
Chassis/
Mounting
1. “BRI” means Basic Rate Interface.
MVP810ST MVP410ST
2 ISDN lines
(8 B-channels)
19” 1U rack mount 19” 1U rack mount
(4 B-channels)
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Introduction to Analog MultiVOIPs
with SIP Survivability Features
(MVP-210SS/410SS/810SS)
VOIP: The Free Ride. We proudly present Multi-Tech's MVP210SS/410SS/810SS MultiVOIP Voice-over-IP Gateways. These three
models allow voice/fax communication to be transmitted at no
additional expense over your existing IP network, which has ordinarily
been data only. To access this free voice and fax communication, you
simply connect the MultiVOIP to your telephone equipment and your
existing Internet connection. These analog MultiVOIPs inter-operate
readily with T1 or E1 MultiVOIP units.
Voice/Fax 5 Voice/Fax 6Voice/Fa x 7Voice/Fax 8
Power
XMT RCVXSG RSG XMTRCV XSG RSGXMT RCV XSGRSG
RCV XMT COLLNK XMTRCV XS G RSG
Voice/Fax 1 Voice/Fax 2Voice/Fax 3 Voi ce/Fax 4EthernetBoot
XMT RCVXSG RSG
Figure 1-1: MVP-410SS/810SS Chassis
XMT RCV XSGRSG
XMTRCV XSG RSG
XMTRCV XSG RSG
Figure 1-2: MVP210SS Chassis
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Capacity. MultiVOIP model MVP810SS is an eight-channel unit, the
model MVP410SS is a four-channel unit, and the MVP210SS is a twochannel unit. All three of these MultiVOIP units have a 10/100Mbps
Ethernet interface and a command port for configuration.
SIP Survivability. The MVP210SS, MVP410SS and MVP810SS have a
special capacity that reaches beyond ordinary voip functionality: they
can direct call traffic for phones connected to their channels or phones
connected to channels of other SIP gateways in the network (this is
basic SIP server functionality). The MVP-SS unit would normally be
located at a remote branch office served by a central SIP server (PBX) at
the organization’s main office. The MVP-SS is intended as a backup in
case the network’s main SIP server (often a PBX) fails or loses contact
with the group of gateways at the remote branch office. If the main SIP
server fails, the MVP-SS allows branch office phone users to call each
other and access the PSTN via POTS lines or a key telephone system.
Main Office
Central SIP Server
(Main PBX)
Router
PSTN
Internet
Branch Office
Router
Ordi nary
SIP
Gateway
POTS
or KTS
SIP Survivability
Server &
Gate way
PST N
Figure 1-3: SIP Survivability MultiVOIP in system
LAN
SIP Phone 1
SIP Pho ne 2
SIP Phone 3
A single MVP210SS, MVP410SS or MVP810SS can provide SIP server
functionality for as many as 500 other voip gateways. However, the
number of phone lines that these units support (4 for the MVP410SS; 8
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for the MVP810SS) constitutes a practical limitation on their capacity to
support PSTN access for other gateways. Systems must be scaled to
match required capacity by including additional MultiVOIP-SS units.
Mounting. Mechanically, the MVP410SS and MVP810SS MultiVOIPs
are designed for a one-high industry-standard EIA 19-inch rack
enclosure. The product must be installed by qualified service personnel
in a restricted-access area, in accordance with Articles 110-16, 10-17, and
110-18 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70.
Phone System Transparency. These MultiVOIPs inter-operate with a
telephone switch or PBX, acting as a switching device that directs voice
and fax calls over an IP network. The MultiVOIPs have “phonebooks,”
directories that determine to who calls may be made and the sequences
that must be used to complete calls through the MultiVOIP. The
phonebooks allow the phone user to interact with the VOIP system just
as they would with an ordinary PBX or telco switch. When the
phonebooks are set, special dialing sequences are minimized or
eliminated altogether. Once the call destination is determined, the
phonebook settings determine whether the destination VOIP unit must
strip off or add dialing digits to make the call appear at its destination
to be a local call.
Voip Protocol. The MVP-SS units use the SIP protocol only. (“SIP”
means Session Initiation Protocol.)
Data Compression & Quality of Service. The analog MultiVOIP unit
comes equipped with a variety of data compression capabilities,
including G.723, G.729, and G.711 and features DiffServ quality-ofservice (QoS) capabilities.
PSTN Failover Feature. The MultiVOIP can be programmed to divert
calls to the PSTN temporarily in case the IP network fails.
RADIUS Support. Inter-operation with a RADIUS server allows for
call accounting (especially for billing) on a voip system. The MultiVOIP
supports inter-operation with RADIUS servers for the RADIUS
accounting function (but not the RADIUS authentication function).
STUN Support. The STUN protocol (Simple Traversal of UDP through
NATs (Network Address Translation)) assists with the packet routing
functions of devices behind NAT firewalls or routers. The MultiVOIP
supports inter-operation with STUN servers and NATs (SIP based
environment only).
Management. Configuration and system management can be done
locally with the MultiVOIP configuration software. After an IP address
has been assigned locally, other configuration can be done remotely
using the MultiVOIP web browser GUI. Remote system management
can be done with the MultiVoipManager SNMP software or via the
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MultiVOIP web browser GUI. All of these control software packages
are included on the Product CD.
While the web GUI’s appearance differs slightly, its content and
organization are essentially the same as that of the Windows GUI
(except for logging).
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The primary advantage of the web GUI is remote access for control and
configuration. The controller PC and the MultiVOIP unit itself must
both be connected to the same IP network and their IP addresses must
be known.
Once you’ve begun using the web browser GUI, you can go back to the
MultiVOIP Windows GUI at any time. However, you must log out of
the web browser GUI before using the MultiVOIP Windows GUI.
Logging of System Events. MultiTech has built SysLog Server
functionality into the software of the MultiVOIP units. SysLog is a de
facto standard for logging events in network communication systems.
The SysLog Server resides in the MultiVOIP unit itself. To implement
this functionality, you will need a SysLog client program (sometimes
referred to as a “daemon”). SysLog client programs, both paid and
freeware, can be obtained from Kiwi Enterprises, among other firms.
See www.kiwisyslog.com
. SysLog client programs essentially give you
a means of structuring console messages for convenience and ease of
use.
MultiTech Systems does not endorse any particular SysLog client
program. SysLog client programs by any qualified provider should
suffice for use with MultiVOIP units. Kiwi’s brief description of their
SysLog program indicates the typical scope of such programs. “Kiwi
Syslog Daemon is a freeware Syslog Daemon for the Windows
platform. It receives, logs, displays and forwards Syslog messages from
hosts such as routers, switches, Unix hosts and any other syslog
enabled device. There are many customizable options available.”
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MultiVOIP Front Panel LEDs
LED Types. The MultiVOIPs have two types of LEDs on their front
panels:
(1) general operation LED indicators (for power, booting, and
ethernet functions), and
(2) channel operation LED indicators that describe the data traffic
and performance in each VOIP data channel.
Active LEDs. On both the MVP410SS and MVP810SS, there are eight
sets of channel-operation LEDs. However, on the MVP410SS, only the
lower four sets of channel-operation LEDs are functional. On the
MVP810SS, all eight sets are functional.
Figure 1-4. MVP-410SS/810SS LEDs
Similarly, the MVP210 has the general-operation indicator LEDs and
two sets of channel-operation LEDs, one for each channel.
Figure 1-5. MVP210SS LEDs
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LED Descriptions for MultiVOIP-SS Units
Front Panel LED Definitions
LED NAME DESCRIPTION
General Operation LEDs (one set on each MultiVOIP model)
Power Indicates presence of power.
Boot
Ethernet
After power up, the Boot LED will be on briefly while the
MultiVOIP is booting. It lights whenever the MultiVOIP is
booting or downloading a setup configuration data set.
FDX. LED indicates whether Ethernet connection is
half-duplex or full-duplex (FDX) and, in half-duplex
mode, indicates occurrence of data collisions. LED is
on constantly for full-duplex mode; LED is off
constantly for half-duplex mode. When operating in
half-duplex mode, the LED will flash during data
collisions.
LNK. Link/Activity LED. This LED is lit if Ethernet
connection has been made. It is off when the link is
down (i.e., when no Ethernet connection exists).
While link is up, this LED will flash off to indicate data
activity.
Channel-Operation LEDs (one set for each channel)
XMT
RCV
XSG
RSG
Transmit. This indicator blinks when voice packets
are being transmitted to the local area network.
Receive. This indicator blinks when voice packets
are being received from the local area network.
Transmit Signal. This indicator lights when the FXSconfigured channel is off-hook, the FXO-configured
channel is receiving a ring from the Telco, or the M
lead is active on the E&M configured channel. That is,
it lights when the MultiVOIP is receiving a ring from
the PBX.
Receive Signal. This indicator lights when the FXSconfigured channel is ringing, the FXO-configured
channel has taken the line off-hook, or the E lead is
active on the E&M-configured channel.
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Computer Requirements
The computer on which the MultiVOIP’s configuration program is
installed must meet these requirements:
• must be IBM-compatible PC with MS Windows operating
system;
• must have an available COM port for connection to the
MultiVOIP.
However, this PC does not need to be connected to the MultiVOIP
permanently. It only needs to be connected when local configuration
and monitoring are done. Nearly all configuration and monitoring
functions can be done remotely via the IP network.
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Specifications
Parameter
/Model
Operating
Voltage/
Current
Mains
Frequencies
Power
Consumption
Mechanical
Dimensions
Weight 7.1 lbs.
MVP410SS
100-240 VAC
1.2 - 0.6 A
50/60 Hz 50/60 Hz 50/60 Hz
29 watts 46 watts 19 watts
1.75” H x
17.4” W x
8.5” D
4.5cm H x
44.2 cm W x
21.6 cm D
(3.2 kg)
MVP810SS MVP210SS
100-240 VAC
1.2 - 0.6 A
1.75” H x
17.4” W x
8.5” D
4.5cm H x
44.2 cm W x
21.6 cm D
7.7 lbs.
(3.5 kg)
External
transformer:
3A @5V
6.2” W x
9” D x
1.4” H
15.8cm W x
22.9cm D x
3.6cm H
1.8lbs (.82kg)
2.6lbs (1.17kg)
with transformer
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Installation at a Glance
The basic steps of installing your MultiVOIP network involve
unpacking the units, connecting the cables, and configuring the units
using management software (MultiVOIP Configuration software) and
confirming connectivity with another voip site. This process results in a
fully functional Voice-Over-IP network.
Related Documentation
The MultiVOIP User Guide (the document you are now reading) comes
in electronic form and is included on your system CD. It presents indepth information on the features and functionality of Multi-Tech’s
MultiVOIP Product Family. The MultiVOIP is shipped with a printed
Cabling Guide.
The CD media is produced using Adobe Acrobat
printing the user guide. To view or print your copy of a user guide,
load Acrobat Reader
on the MultiVOIP CD and is also a free download from Adobe’s Web
Site:
TM
on your system. The Acrobat Reader is included
TM
for viewing and
www.adobe.com/prodindex/acrobat/readstep.html
This MultiVOIP User Guide is also available on Multi-Tech’s Web site at:
http://www.multitech.com
Viewing and printing a user guide from the Web also requires that you
have the Acrobat Reader loaded on your system. To select the MultiVOIP
User Guide from the Multi-Tech Systems home page, click Documents and then click
MultiVOIP Fam il y in the product list drop-down window. All documents for this
MultiVOIP Product Family will be displayed. You can then choose User Guide
(MultiVOIP Product Family) to view or download the .pdf file. (Note that the
configuration of the MultiTech home page is subject to change. The current User Guide
will be present, in any case.
Entries (organized by model number) in the “knowledge base” and
‘troubleshooting resolutions’ sections of the MultiTech web site (found
under “Support”) constitute another source of help for problems
encountered in the field.
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Quick Start MultiVOIP User Guide
Chapter 2: Quick Start Instructions
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Introduction
This chapter contains streamlined instructions to get the MultiVOIP up
and running quickly. These start-up instructions include assistance on
setting up the MultiVOIP’s Inbound and Outbound Phonebooks. These
sections of the Quick Start Instructions may be particularly useful for
phonebook configuration:
Phonebook Starter Configuration
Phonebook Tips
Phonebook Example (One Common Situation)
The Quick Start Guide also contains a “Phonebook Worksheet” section.
You may want to print out several worksheet copies. Paper copies can
be very helpful in comparing phonebooks at multiple sites at a glance.
This will assist you in making the phonebooks clear and consistent and
will reduce ‘surfing’ between screens on the configuration program.
A printed Cabling Guide is shipped with the MultiVOIP and an
electronic copy is included on the Product CD.
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MultiVOIP Startup Tasks
Task Summary
Collecting Phone/IP
Details ( vital! )
Placement
Command/Control
Computer Setup:
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.
Use “Config Info CheckList” (page 28).
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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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. A summary of this configuration information
appears on page 28 (“Config Info CheckList”).
Gather IP Information
Ask your computer network
administrator.
#
• IP Address
• IP Mask
• Gateway
• Domain Name Server (DNS) Info (optional)
• Determine whether or not 802.1p Packet Prioritization
will be used.
IP Network Parameters:
Record for each VOIP Site
in System
Info needed to operate:
all MultiVOIP models.
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Phone/IP Details *Absolutely Needed*
Gather Telephone Information
Telephony Parameters
Ask phone company or
telecom manager.
#
• Which interface type is used?
E&M_____ FXS/FXO_____ DID/DPO _____
• 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?
Analog Telephony Interface Parameters:
Record for this VOIP Site
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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:
Ask Mail Server
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.
Get the IP address of the
mail server computer, as
well.
Optional
To: I .T. De par tme nt
re: email accoun t for VOIP
voip-unit2@biggytech.com
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Config Info CheckList
Type of Config Info
Gathered
MultiVOIP
Configuration
screen
on which to enter
Config Info
IP info for voip unit
● IP address
● Gateway
● DNS IP (if used)
● 802.1p Prioritization
(if used)
Interface Type
(Choices: E&M, FXS/FXO*,
DIP, DPO)
E&M info (only if E&M is used)
● Type (1-5) ● 2 or 4 wires?
● Dial Tone or Wink?
Country Code Regional Parameters
Email address for voip (optional) SMTP Parameters
SIP Operating Mode
● Survivability ● Stand-Alone
Network Locations of Alternate
SIP Proxy units, if used
(IP Address or Domain Name)
Alt #1:
Alt #2
Endpoint Info
Device Name Regist Type
IP Address Port
-------------------------------------Device Name Regist Type
IP Address Port
Reminder: Be sure to Save Setup after entering configuration values.
Ethernet/IP Parameters
Interface Parameters
*In FXO/FXS systems,
channels used for phone, fax,
or key system are FXS;
channels used for analog
PBX extensions or analog
telco lines are FXO.
Interface Parameters
SIP Server Configuration
SIP Call Signaling
SIP Server Predefined
Endpoints
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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 MVP-SS Unit’s Role in SIP VOIP System
The MVP210-SS/410-SS/810-SS unit always uses the SIP protocol.
However, the MVP-SS units are equipped to play an additional role in
the voip system -- the role of a SIP server. And as a SIP server, the
MVP-SS unit can operate in either “stand-alone” mode or “SIP
survivability” mode.
Stand-Alone Mode. The MVP-SS unit can function as a stand-alone SIP
server that controls the flow of phone traffic to lines connected to
gateways that are registered with the MVP-SS unit. This stand-alone
capability allows the MVP-SS to operate with ‘smart’ SIP phones. Such
smart SIP phones can choose the SIP server under which they operate
and, consequently, can be controlled by either the SIP-based PBX or by
the MVP-SS.
SIP Survivability Mode. The MVP-SS unit can function as a back-up SIP
server that performs SIP server functions when/if the network’s main
SIP server fails or loses contact with the subnetwork in which the
MVP-SS unit is placed.
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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.
Command/Control Computer Setup (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. You’ll need an available COM port on the
controller PC. You’ll need to know which COM port is available for use
with the MultiVOIP (COM1, COM2, etc.).
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