Codian ISDN Gateway MSE 8321 Getting started
Codian ISDN Gateway MSE 8321 Getting started
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Table of contents General information ................................................................................................................ 1 About the ISDN gateway .......................................................................................... 1 Port and LED location ................................................................................................ 1 LED behavior .............................................................................................................
General information General information About the ISDN gateway The ISDN gateway is a high performance video gateway which enables ISDN network connectivity for the Codian IP-based video infrastructure products as well as IP-based endpoints. Port and LED location Figure 1 shows the position of ports on the ISDN gateway.
LED behavior Table 1 describes the behavior of the LEDs.
General information Table 1: ISDN gateway LED behavior (continued) LED Color Indicates Ethernet Port Status, for each Ethernet port: Power FDX Green The link has been negotiated as a full-duplex link Act Green Packets are being transmitted on this port Link Green The speed of the link from this port, which is either 10, 100, or 1000 Mbps Blue The ISDN gateway is receiving power from the MSE 8000 chassis 3
Installing the ISDN gateway IMPORTANT: Before installing the ISDN gateway into the MSE 8000, and connecting the power supply, you must read the safety information at http://www.codian.com/safety.htm ! Although blades are hot-swappable parts, you must only remove one blade at any time. Remove the power from the MSE 8000, if you need to remove more than one blade at a time. ! Before hot-swapping a blade, shut down the blade using the web interface.
Installing the ISDN gateway 5 Using a No.1 Phillips screwdriver, tighten the screws in the retaining latches with a clockwise quarter turn.
Connecting the ISDN gateway Your ISDN connection To reduce the risk of fire, use only 26 AWG or larger telecommunication line cord. Outside North America Check with your network provider to ensure that your incoming ISDN PRI line is terminated in an NTU/CSU (Network Termination Unit/ Channel Service Unit). If it is not, then seek their advice regarding the provisioning of such a device. Do not connect the ISDN gateway directly to an external ISDN line.
Initial configuration Initial configuration Step one: Configure Ethernet Port A settings The default setting for the ISDN gateway Ethernet ports is auto-sensing mode. If the switch ports to which you connect the ISDN gateway are not also set to auto-sensing mode, then you need to configure the ISDN gateway Ethernet ports to use the same speed and duplex mode. i Only connect to Ethernet Port A. Ethernet Port B is reserved for future expansion; do not connect anything to Ethernet Port B.
Configuring the ISDN gateway Step one: Log in to the ISDN gateway All administration of the ISDN gateway is performed via the web interface. To log in to the ISDN gateway: 1 Log in to the Supervisor’s web interface. 2 Go to Hardware > Blades and click the IP address of the ISDN gateway. 3 Click Click here to log in, and then click Change log in and enter the user name admin with no password. i Codian recommends that you change the admin account to use a password as soon as possible.
Configuring the ISDN gateway Step three: Configure an H.323 gatekeeper If you have H.323 endpoints, using an H.323 gatekeeper can make it easier for callers to make their call. You can configure the ISDN gateway to use an external gatekeeper or its own built-in gatekeeper. To configure the use of an H.323 gatekeeper, go to Settings > Gatekeeper. For more information refer to the online help topic: “Configuring gatekeeper settings”.
Configuring the MCU If you are connecting the ISDN gateway to a Codian MCU, refer to this section for information. Adding the ISDN gateway To simplify the making of outgoing calls by ISDN, you can configure your MCU. To do this: 1 2 3 4 5 Using your web browser, navigate to the web interface of the MCU. Go to Gateways. Click Add new H.323 gateway. Enter a name for the gateway, such as Codian ISDN gateway, and specify the IP address of the ISDN gateway. Leave all other fields unchanged. Click Add H.
Making calls Making calls When you have set up the Codian ISDN gateway, and MCU if appropriate, you can make calls via the ISDN network. Calling in by ISDN If you have configured the dial plan as described in Step four: Configure the dial plan on page 9, endpoints calling the telephone number of the ISDN gateway will, when the call is completely established, be forwarded to the auto attendant of the MCU.
Troubleshooting and technical support information Refer to this section if you are experiencing difficulties with the ISDN gateway. Ensure that you have followed the instructions in this guide when installing and configuring the ISDN gateway. Calls fail to complete If outgoing calls fail to complete, check that you have configured the MCU and ISDN gateway correctly, paying particular attention to the number you are trying to call. Remember that endpoints may be busy when you call them.
Troubleshooting and technical support information Getting more help If the documentation does not answer your question or you have a problem with one of our products: 1 2 3 Refer to the Technical FAQ section of the web site. We keep the Technical FAQ section up to date with the latest information from our technical support team regarding the resolution of customer issues. Contact your reseller.
Pin outs The pin numbering for the PRI ports on the ISDN gateway is shown in Figure 4.
Codian ISDN Gateway MSE 8321 Getting started
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