MP-1xx Fast Track Installation Guide MGCP, H.323 & SIP Version 4.
MP-1xx Fast Track Installation Guide MGCP, H.323 & SIP Version 4.
Notice This Fast Track Installation Guide describes the installation of the AudioCodes MP-1xx MediaPack Series VoIP gateways applying to MGCP, H.323 and SIP versions. Information contained in this document is believed to be accurate and reliable at the time of printing. However, due to ongoing product improvements and revisions, AudioCodes cannot guarantee the accuracy of printed material after the Date Published nor can it accept responsibility for errors or omissions.
Fast Track Installation Guide Contents Table of Contents 1 Quick Start ................................................................................................................................................. 7 2 Installing the MP-1xx ................................................................................................................................ 8 2.1 Unpacking .......................................................................................................................
MP-1xx List of Figures Figure 1-1: Required Steps to Install the MP-1xx.............................................................................................. 7 Figure 2-1: Desktop Mounting ........................................................................................................................... 9 Figure 2-2: MP-108 with Brackets for Rack Installation ..................................................................................
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MP-1xx Note: FXO (Foreign Exchange Office) is the interface replacing the analog telephone and connects to a Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN) line from the Central Office (CO) or to a Private Branch Exchange (PBX). The FXO is designed to receive line voltage and ringing current, supplied from the CO or the PBX (just like an analog telephone). An FXO VoIP gateway interfaces between the CO/PBX line and the Internet. FXS (Foreign Exchange Station) is the interface replacing the Exchange (i.e.
Fast Track Installation Guide 1 1. Quick Start Quick Start This Fast Track Installation Guide helps you to set up the MP-1xx gateway for the first time. Prior knowledge of IP networks is preferred. Refer to Figure 1-1 for the quick setup flow. For detailed information on how to fully configure the gateway, refer to the MP-1xx User’s Manuals. Figure 1-1: Required Steps to Install the MP-1xx Refer to Section 2.1 Refer to Section 2.3 Refer to Section 2.4 Refer to Section 3.1 Refer to Section 3.
MP-1xx 2 Installing the MP-1xx Caution Electrical Shock The equipment must only be installed or serviced by qualified service personnel. ¾ To install the MP-1xx, take these 4 steps: 1. Unpack the MP-1xx (refer to Section 2.1 below). 2. Check the package contents (refer to Section 2.2 below). 3. Mount the MP-1xx (refer to Section 2.3 below). 4. Cable the MP-1xx (refer to Section 2.4 on page 12).
Fast Track Installation Guide 2.3 2. Installing the MP-1xx Mounting the MP-1xx The MP-1xx can be mounted on a desktop or on a wall (only MP-10x), or installed in a standard 19-inch rack. 2.3.1 Mounting the MP-1xx on a Desktop No brackets are required. Simply place the MP-1xx on the desktop in the position you require. Figure 2-1 on the next page shows the MP-108.
MP-1xx 2. Insert the peg on the short bracket into the third air vent down on the column of air vents nearest the front panel. 3. Swivel the bracket until the holes in the bracket line up with the two empty screw holes on the device. 4. Use the screws found in the devices’ package to attach the short bracket to the side of the device. 5. Remove the two screws on the other side of the device nearest the front panel. 6.
Fast Track Installation Guide 2. Installing the MP-1xx Figure 2-3: MP-124 with Brackets for Rack Installation 2.3.4 Mounting the MP-10x on a Wall The MP-10x is mounted on a wall by the addition of two short (equal-length) supplied brackets. The MP-102 with brackets for wall mount is shown in Figure 2-4. ¾ To mount the MP-10x on a wall, take these 7 steps: 1. Remove the screw on the side of the device that is nearest the bottom and the front panel. 2.
MP-1xx 2.4 Cabling the MP-1xx Refer to Table 2-3 on page 13 for the cabling procedure for the MP-1xx. 2.4.1 MP-1xx Rear Panel Connectors Note 1: MP-10x (FXS/FXO) gateways feature almost identical rear panel connectors and LEDs, located slightly differently from one device to the next. Note 2: The RJ-45 port (Eth 1) on the MP-10x/FXO rear panel is inverted on the MP1xx/FXS. The label on the rear panel also distinguishes FXS from FXO devices.
Fast Track Installation Guide 2.4.2 2. Installing the MP-1xx Cables and Cabling Procedure Verify that you have the cables listed under column ‘Cable’ in Table 2-3 before beginning to cable the MP-1xx according to the column ‘Cabling Procedure’. Table 2-3: Cables and Cabling Procedure Cable RJ-45 Ethernet cable RJ-11 two-wire telephone cords Cabling Procedure Connect the Ethernet connection on the MP-1xx directly to the network using a standard RJ-45 Ethernet cable.
MP-1xx Figure 2-8: RJ-11 Phone Connector Pinout RJ-11 Connector and Pinout 1234 Not connected Tip Ring Not connected 1234- Figure 2-9: 50-pin Telco Connector (MP-124/FXS only) Pin Numbers 25 1 26 50 Figure 2-10: MP-124 in a 19-inch Rack with MDF Adaptor 19-inch Rack Rear View FRONT INPUT 24 line cords 2-wire with RJ-11 connectors M D F Adaptor Block - rear REAR OUTPUT 24 wire pairs in Octopus cable with 50-pin male Telco connector Primary LAN Cable to Eth 1 AC Power Cord Back-up LAN Cable to
Fast Track Installation Guide 3 3. Configuring the MP-1xx Configuring the MP-1xx The MP-1xx is supplied with application software already resident in its flash memory (with factory default parameters). Section 3.1 below describes how to assign an IP address to the MP-1xx, while Section 3.4 on page 19 describes how to set up the MP-1xx with basic parameters using a standard Web browser (such as Microsoft TM Internet Explorer). Note: 3.1 Section 3.1 applies equally to MGCP, H.323 and SIP.
MP-1xx 5. Click the Reset button and click OK in the prompt; the MP-1xx applies the changes and restarts. This takes approximately 1 minute to complete. When the MP-1xx has finished restarting, the Ready and LAN LEDs on the front panel are lit green. Tip: 3.1.2 Record and retain the IP address and subnet mask you assign the MP-1xx. Do the same when defining new username or password.
Fast Track Installation Guide 3. Configuring the MP-1xx 12. Use the reset button (located on the MP-1xx front panel) to physically reset the gateway causing it to use BootP; the MP-1xx changes its network parameters to the values provided by the BootP. Figure 3-1: Client Configuration Screen with Blank Parameters 3.1.3 Assigning an IP Address Using the CLI First access the CLI using a standard Telnet application or using a serial communication software (e.g.
MP-1xx ¾ To access the CLI via the RS-232 port, take these 2 steps: 1. Connect the MP-1xx RS-232 port to either COM1 or COM2 RS-232 communication port on your PC with a straight serial cable. 2. Use a serial communication software (e.g., HyperTerminalTM) to connect to the MP-1xx.
Fast Track Installation Guide 3.3 3. Configuring the MP-1xx Accessing the Embedded Web Server ¾ To access the Embedded Web Server, take these 4 steps: 1. Open a standard Web-browsing application such as Microsoft™ Internet Explorer™ (Version 6.0 and higher) or Netscape™ Navigator™ (Version 7.2 and higher). 2. In the URL field, specify the IP address of the MP-1xx (e.g., http://10.1.10.10 for MP1xx/FXS); the Embedded Web Server’s ‘Enter Network Password’ screen appears, shown in Figure 3-2.
MP-1xx 3.4.1 Configuring Basic MGCP Parameters After accessing the Embedded Web Server (refer to Section 3.3 on page 19) the MGCP ‘Quick Setup’ screen is displayed, shown in Figure 3-3. Figure 3-3: MP-1xx MGCP Quick Setup Screen ¾ To configure basic MGCP parameters, take these 10 steps: MP-1xx 1.
Fast Track Installation Guide 3. Configuring the MP-1xx 8. In the ‘Endpoint Name’ field, enter an intuitive endpoint name. Ensure that the endpoint name you choose is the one that the Call Agent works with. 9. In the ‘Endpoint Numbering Offset’ field, you can enter a value to offset the numbers that represent the gateway’s endpoints. 10. Click the Reset button and click OK in the prompt; The MP-1xx applies the changes and restarts. This takes approximately 1 minute to complete.
MP-1xx 3. Leave parameter ‘Enable Annex D/T.38 FAX Relay’ at its default unless your technical requirements differ. 4. Select the coder (i.e., vocoder) that best suits your VoIP system requirements. The default coder is: G.7231 30 msec. To program the entire list of coders you want the MP-1xx to use, click the button on the left side of the ‘1st Coder’ field; the drop-down list for the 2nd to 5th coders appear. Select coders according to your system requirements.
Fast Track Installation Guide 3.4.3 3. Configuring the MP-1xx Configuring Basic SIP Parameters After accessing the Embedded Web Server (refer to Section 3.3 on page 19) the SIP ‘Quick Setup’ screen is displayed, shown in Figure 3-5. Figure 3-5: MP-1xx SIP Quick Setup Screen ¾ To configure basic SIP parameters, take these 9 steps: 1. If the MP-1xx is connected to a router with NAT enabled, perform the following procedure. If it isn’t, leave the ‘NAT IP Address’ field undefined.
MP-1xx 6. Select the coder (i.e., vocoder) that best suits your VoIP system requirements. The default coder is: G.7231 30 msec. To program the entire list of coders you want the MP-1xx to use, click the button on the left side of the ‘1st Coder’ field; the drop-down list for the 2nd to 5th coders appears. Select coders according to your system requirements. Note that coders higher on the list are preferred and take precedence over coders lower on the list. Note: 7.
Fast Track Installation Guide 3.4.4 3. Configuring the MP-1xx Example of Connecting Two MP-108 Devices This example applies to H.323 and SIP. Figure 3-6 below shows an example of two MP-108/FXS devices’ internal routing tables. The phone ‘2001’ is connected to the first channel of gateway 10.2.222.108, and phone ‘2101’ is connected to the first channel of gateway 10.2.222.107.
MP-1xx Note: 4 The following Sections from here, up to the end of this Fast Track Guide, apply equally to MGCP, H.323 and SIP. Changing the MP-1xx Username and Password To prevent unauthorized access to the Embedded Web Server, two levels of security are available: Administrator and Monitoring. Each employs a different username and password.
Fast Track Installation Guide 5 6. Monitoring the MP-1xx Restoring and Backing Up the MP-1xx Configuration The ‘Configuration File’ screen enables you to restore (load a new ini file to the gateway) or to back up (make a copy of the VoIP gateway ini file and store it in a directory on your computer) the current configuration the gateway is using. For information on the ini file refer to Table 7-1 on page 34. Back up your configuration if you want to protect your VoIP gateway programming.
MP-1xx 6 Monitoring the MP-1xx The MP-1xx provides several ways of monitoring the status of the gateway: 6.1 • Monitoring the MP-1xx front panel LEDs (refer to Section 6.1 below). • Monitoring the MP-1xx rear panel LEDs (refer to Section 6.2 on page 29). • Monitoring the MP-1xx channels via the Embedded Web Server (refer to Section 6.3 on page 29). Front Panel LEDs The MP-1xx front panel LEDs indicate the Ethernet LAN status, Data (RTP) activity and state of the gateway ports.
Fast Track Installation Guide 6.2 6. Monitoring the MP-1xx Rear Panel LEDs The LEDs on the rear panel are located within the RJ-45 socket. Table 6-2 describes the meaning of each state of the LEDs on the rear panel. Table 6-2: Definition of MP-1xx Rear Panel LED Indicators Label Type Color State Ethernet Status Yellow ON Ethernet port receiving data ETH-1 Red ON Collision 6.
MP-1xx 7 Upgrading the MP-1xx The ‘Software Update’ menu enables users to upgrade the MP-1xx software by loading a new cmp file along with the ini and a suite of auxiliary files, or to update the existing auxiliary files. The ‘Software Update’ menu comprises two submenus: • Software Update Wizard (refer to Section 7.1 below). • Auxiliary Files (refer to Section 7.2 on page 34). Note: 7.1 When upgrading the MP-1xx software you must load the new cmp file with all other related configuration files.
Fast Track Installation Guide Note: 3. 7. Upgrading the MP-1xx At this point, the process can be canceled with no consequence to the MP-1xx (click the Cancel button). If you continue the process (by clicking the Start Software Upgrade button, the process must be followed through and completed with a MP-1xx reset at the end. If you click the Cancel button in any of the subsequent screens, the MP-1xx is automatically reset with the configuration that was previously burned in flash memory.
MP-1xx ¾ Click Back; the ‘Load a cmp File’ screen is reverted to; refer to Figure 7-2. ¾ Click Next; the ‘Load an ini File’ screen opens; refer to Figure 7-4. Loading a new ini file or any other auxiliary file listed in the Wizard is optional. Note that as you progress, the file type list on the left indicates which file type loading is in process by illuminating green (until ‘FINISH’). Figure 7-4: Load an ini File Screen 6.
Fast Track Installation Guide 7. Upgrading the MP-1xx 7. Follow the same procedure you followed when loading the ini file (refer to Step 6). The same procedure applies to the ‘Load a VP file’ (not applicable to the MP-1xx gateway) screen and ‘Load a coefficient file’ screen. 8. In the ‘FINISH’ screen (refer to Figure 7-6), the Next button is disabled. Complete the upgrade process by clicking Reset or Cancel. Button Result Reset The MP-1xx ‘burns’ the newly loaded files to flash memory.
MP-1xx 7.2 Updating the Auxiliary Files The auxiliary files are configuration dat files that are loaded to the gateway (in addition to the ini file) to enable enhanced gateway provisioning. The following auxiliary files are available: coefficient, Voice Prompts, Call Progress Tones (CPT) and Prerecorded Tones (PRT). The Voice Prompts file is currently applicable only to MGCP. Table 7-1 presents a brief description of the ini file and of each auxiliary file.
Fast Track Installation Guide 7. Upgrading the MP-1xx Figure 7-8: Auxiliary Files Screen ¾ To save the loaded auxiliary files to flash memory, take these 2 steps: 1. Click the Save Configuration button on the main menu bar; the ‘Save Configuration to the Flash Memory’ screen is displayed. Note: 2. Saving an auxiliary file to flash memory may disrupt traffic on the MP-1xx. To avoid this, disable all traffic on the device before saving to flash memory.
MP-1xx 8 MP-1xx IP<->PBX Test Example Analog Line Interconnect via the IP Network Figure 8-1 shows AudioCodes’ MP-104/FXO mediating between the PBX/PSTN world and the IP network. A is an enterprise user in Europe with its own PBX and AudioCodes’ MP-104/FXO connected to analog lines. B is a SOHO (Small Office, Home Office) user in the USA, without a PBX, but with AudioCodes’ MP-104/FXS connected to the phones. A calling B scenario (Automatic dialing set in the ini file) 1.
Fast Track Installation Guide 9. Regulatory Information 9 Regulatory Information 9.1 MP-11x FXS Declaration of Conformity Application of Council Directives: 73/23/EEC (including amendments), 89/336/EEC (including amendments), Standards to which Conformity is Declared: EN55022: 1998, Class B EN55024:1998 EN61000-3-2: 1995 EN60950: 2000 (including amendments A1: 1998, A2: 1998, A14: 2000) EN61000-3-3: 1995 Manufacturer’s Name: AudioCodes Ltd.
MP-1xx Safety Notice Installation and service of this card must only be performed by authorized, qualified service personnel. The protective earth terminal on the back of the MP-1xx must be permanently connected to protective earth.
Fast Track Installation Guide 9. Regulatory Information Czech [AudioCodes Ltd] tímto prohlašuje, že tento [MP-1xx/FXO] je ve shodě se základními požadavky a dalšími příslušnými ustanoveními směrnice 1999/5/ES.
MP-1xx MP-1xx/FXO Notice The MP-1xx FXO Output Tones and DTMF level should not exceed -9 dBm (AudioCodes setting #23) in order to comply with FCC 68, TIA/EIA/IS-968 and TBR-21. The maximum allowed gain between any 2 ports connected to the PSTN should be set to 0 dB in order to comply with FCC 68, TIA/EIA/IS-968 Signal power limitation FCC Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Fast Track Installation Guide 9. Regulatory Information Latvian Ar šo [AudioCodes Ltd] deklarē, ka [MP-124] atbilst Direktīvas 89/336/EEC, 73/23/EEC būtiskajām prasībām un citiem ar to saistītajiem noteikumiem.
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