Aastra TA710i Manual
TA7104i Hardware Installation Guide
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Contents
1About this Manual ....................................................................................................................... 3
1.1 Document Objectives 3
1.2 Intended Audience 3
1.3 Related Documentation 4
1.4 Document Structure 4
1.5 Document Conventions 5
2Overview....................................................................................................................................... 7
2.1 Series Connectors and Indicators 7
2.2 Product Serial number Location 8
2.3 Front Connectors and Indicators 8
3Installation.................................................................................................................................... 10
3.1 Planning the Installation 10
3.2 Safety Recommendations 12
3.3 Required Mounting Tools and Equipment 13
3.4 Unpacking and Inspection 13
3.5 Location and Mounting Requirements 13
3.6 Hardware Installation 17
4Powering on the TA7104i............................................................................................................ 18
4.1 IP Address Discovery or Configuration 18
4.2 Indicators (LEDs) 22
4.3 RESET/DEFAULT Button 24
4.4 Management Choices 27
5Appendix A – Standard Compliance and Safety Information................................................. 29
5.1 Disclaimers 29
5.2 Translated Warning Definition 31
5.3 Safety Warnings 32
5.4 Safety Recommendations 33
6Appendix B - Cabling Considerations....................................................................................... 34
6.1 RJ-45 Cable 34
6.2 RJ-11 (Telephone) Cable 37
7Appendix C - Glossary................................................................................................................ 38
8Appendix D – List of Acronyms................................................................................................. 41
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1 About this Manual
TheTA7104i aremulti-function devices combining VoIPAnalog Adapter, Gatewayand QoS
control in a secure and powerful platform.
This platform, featuring FXS interfaces, provides an ideal solution for enterprise voice
applications or for connecting to a service provider's broadband access.
The TA7104i also allows Enterprises, Service Providers, and System Integrators to deploy
secure systems and generate additional revenue streams.
The TA7104i are available in the following models:
1.1 Document Objectives
The TA7104i Hardware Installation Guide provides technical information on how to physically
install the TA7017i. It also describes the cabling required for the TA/104i device.
The information included in this guide consists of:
•Hardware descriptions of the TA7104i device
•Hardware installation instructions
•Installation scenarios examples
•LED indications
•Cabling and pin-out data
Note! There are many flavours of the TA7104i. Because of this, some of the
information provided may not apply to your particular TA7104i device model.
Please refer to the Dgw v2.0 Software Configuration Guide for software configuration
information.
Use the TA7104i Hardware Installation Guide in conjunction with the appropriate publications
listed in “Related Documentation.
1.2 Intended Audience
This guide is intended for the following audiences:
•Third Party Software Copyright Information This document lists the third-partysoftware
modules used in the TA7104i along with any copyright and license information. Be sure to
read any readme files, technical bulletins, or additional release notes for important
information.
Technicalstaffwho arefamiliar withelectronic circuitry, networkingtheoryand have experience
as an electronic technician.
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•System administrators with a basic networking background and experience, but who might
not be familiar with the TA7104i device.
•Systemadministrators who areresponsible for installing and configuring networking
equipment and who are familiar with the TA7104i device.
1.3 Related Documentation
In addition to this manual, the TA7104i document set includes the following:
•Dgw v2.0 Software Configuration Guide (Please contact your Aastra representative for
detailed information if needed.
•Third Party Software Copyright Information. This document lists the third-partysoftware
modules used in the TA7104i along with any copyright and license information.
Be sure to read any readme files, technical bulletins, or additional release notes for important
information.
1.4 Document Structure
The TA7104i Hardware Installation Guide contains the following information.
Table 1: TA7104i Hardware Installation Guide Chapter/Appendices
Title
Summary
“Chapter 1 - Overview”
Provides a brief description of the TA7104i.
“Chapter 2 - Installation”
Contains instructions for installing the TA7104
and connecting the cables.
“Chapter 3 - Powering on the
TA7104i”
Leads you through the basic steps to start the
TA7104i.
“Appendix A - Standards
Compliance and Safety
Information”
Lists the various standards compliance of the
TA7104i.
“Appendix B – Cabling and
Considerations”
Describes the pin-to-pin connections for cables used
with the TA7104i
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1.5 Document Conventions
The following information provides an explanation of the symbols that appear on the TA7104i
and in the documentation for the product.
Warning Definition
Warning: Means danger. You are in a situation that could cause bodily injury. Before you work
on any equipment, you must be aware of the hazards involved with electrical circuitry and
be familiar with standard practices for preventing accidents.
Where to find Translated Warning Definition
For safety and warning information, see “Appendix A - Standards Compliance and Safety
Information” on page 19.
This Appendix describes the international agency compliance and safety information for the
TA7104i. It also includes a translation of the safety warning listed in the previous section.
Other Conventions
The following are other conventions you will encounter in this manual.
Caution: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or
moderate injury and/or damage to the equipment or property.
Note: Indicates important information about the current topic.
Standards SupportedIndicates which RFC, Draft or other standard document is supported for
a specific feature.
SCN vs PSTN
In Aastra’ and other vendor’s documentation, the terms SCN and PSTN are used. A SCN
(Switched Circuit Network) is a general term to designate a communication network in which
any user may be connected to any other user through the use of message, circuit, or packet
switching and control devices. The Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN) or a Private
Branch eXchange (PBX) are examples of SCNs.
Standards Supported
When available, this document lists the standards onto which features are based. These
standards may be
RFCs (Request for Comments), Internet-Drafts, or other standards.
The TA7104i’s implementations are based on the standards, so it’s possible that some behavior
differs from the official standards.
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2 Overview
This chapter describes the TA7104i connectors and indicators.
Provider-specific profiles ensure that the TA7104i is a genuine plug and play solution. It offers a
low total cost of ownership as it reducesinstallation and maintenance costs. Moreover, the
TA7104i integrates features such as TLS, SRTP, and HTTPS designed to bring enhanced
security for network management, SIP signalling and media transmission aspects.
The TA7104i is a standalone Internet telephony access device that connects to virtually any
business telephone system supporting standard analog lines.
The TA7104i offers two Ethernet connectors switches enabling to establish two connections
between conventional analog telephones or Group 3 fax machines and either a WAN, a LAN or
a personal computer.
Key Features
IP connectivity for analog phones and faxes
Up to 8 simultaneous calls
FXS interface ports
Two Fast-Ethernet ports
HTTP, SNMP, FTP and TFTP for configuration and management
True Plug-and-Play
Automatic configuration script download
Call Routing service
Secure SIP signalling
Secure Media transmission
SNMPv3 and web management
DHCP Client
PPPoE Client
T.38 support
Command Line Interface (CLI)
SSL/TLS Encryption
2.1 Series Connectors and Indicators
This section provides an overview of the front and rear panels of the TA7104i.
The rear panel differs depending on the TA7104i model you have.
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2.2 Product Serial number Location
The serial number label for the TA7104i device is located on the bottom of the unit.
2.3 Front Connectors and Indicators
See “Indicators (LEDs)” for a description of the LED patterns the TA7104i may have and the
states they represent.
Figure 1 shows the five visual indicators located on the front of the TA7104i .
Figure 1: TA7104i Front Panel Indicators
Table 2 describes the connectors on the front panel of the TA7104i.
Table 2: TA7104i Front LEDs
LED Desc
riptio
n
1.
Ready When lit, the TA7104i is ready to initiate or receive a call. The unit
does not have to be registered to a server.
2.
In-Use
When lit, at least one of the FXS/FXO lines is in use.
3.
ETH2 Provides the state of the network connected to the ETH2 connector.
4.
ETH1 Provides the state of the network connected to the ETH1 connector.
5.
Power When lit, power is applied to the TA7104i .
Rear Connectors
The TA7104i has several connections that must be properly set. Figure 2 shows the rear panel
of the TA7104i.
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Standards Supported -ITU-T I.430 Basic user-network interface - Layer 1
specification (section 9).
Figure 2: TA7104i Rear Panel Connectors
Table 3describes the rear panel connections (from left to right).
Connection Descr
iption
1.
Power connector
External 12 Vdc power supply. The TA7104i uses
• a 1.5A power supply.
2.
Reset / Default switch
Resets configuration parameters of the TA7104i to default
(known) values. It can be used to reconfigure the unit.
Warning: Read Section “RESET/DEFAULTButton” on page 18
before attempting to reset the unit.
3.
USB connector
TBD
4.
ETH1
A 10/100 BaseT Ethernet RJ-45 connector for access to a LAN, WAN
or computer. This port is by default used for uplink / WAN connection.
5.
ETH2
A 10/100 BaseT Ethernet RJ-45 connector for access to a LAN, WAN
or computer. This port is by default used for LAN connection.
7.
FXS Port 1 - 4
4 x RJ-11 connectors to attach a conventional telephone or G3 fax
machine.
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3 Installation
This chapter describes the installation of the TA7104i.
3.1 Planning the Installation
Before installing the TA7104i, you should complete the following tasks:
•Create a network diagram (see section “Network Diagram”).
•Gather IP-related information (see section “IP-Related Information” for more information).
•Install the hardware and software needed to configure the TA7104i
(see section“Network Information”).
Installation Checklist
The installation checklist lists the tasks for installing the TA7104i. Print a copy of this checklist and
mark the entries as you complete each task. Include the completed checklist in your site log.
Figure 3: Installation Checklist
TA7104i name/serial number
Task
Verified By
Date
Network information available &
recorded in site log
Environmental specifications
verified
Site power voltages verified
Installation site pre-power check
completed
Required tools available
Additional equipment available
TA7104i received
Quick start guide received
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Regulatory compliance and safety
information received
Software version verified
Rack, desktop, or wall mounting of
chassis completed
Initial electrical connections
established
ASCII terminal attached to console
port
Cable length limits verified
Initial configuration performed
Initial operation verified
Site Log
Aastra recommends that you maintain a site log to record all actions relevant to the TA7104i, such as:
•Installation: Print a copy of the installation checklist and insert it into the site log.
•Upgrades and maintenance: Use the site log to record ongoing maintenance and expansion
history. Update the site log to reflect the following:
•Configuration changes
•Maintenance schedules, requirements, and procedures performed
•Comments, notes, and problems
•Software changes and updates to firmware
Network Information
When planning the installation of the TA7104i, you should consider the following network
information.
Network Diagram
It is always good practice to draw a network overview diagram that displays all neighboring IP
nodes, serial connected elements, and other components. It is recommended that you keep a
copy in the site log (see “Site Log” for more information on keeping a site log).
IP-Related Information
Before you can install the TA7104i, you need to have the following information:
•IP addresses and subnet mask used for the Ethernet WAN connector
•IP addresses of the central SIP server
•IP addresses of the central server used for configuration upload and download
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Power Source
If you suspect that your AC power is not reliable, for example if room lights flicker often or there
is machinery with large motors nearby, have a qualified professional test the power. Install a
power conditioner if necessary.
3.2 Safety Recommendations
The following are safety recommendations and best practices to follow when working with the
TA7104i.
Maintaining Safety with Electricity
Warning: Do not work on the TA7104i, connect or disconnect cables during periods of lightning
activity.
Warning: Disconnect all power before servicing the TA7104i.
Warning: Hazardous network voltages might be present in WAN, LAN, and telephone networks
connectors regardless of whether power to the device is OFF or ON. Use caution when working
near these connectors to avoid electric shock. When detaching cables, detach the end away
from the TA7104i
first.
General Safety Practices
Follow these guidelines to ensure personal safety and protect the equipment:
•Keep the TA7104i clear and dust-free during and after installation.
•Locate the emergency power-off switch for the room in which you are working. Then, if an
electrical accident occurs, you can act quickly to turn off the power.
•Disconnect all power before installing the TA7104i.
•Do not work alone if potentially hazardous conditions exist.
•Never assume that power is disconnected from a circuit. Always check.
•Do not perform any action that creates a potential hazard to people or makes equipment
unsafe.
Warning: This equipment must be installed and maintained by service personnel. Incorrectly
connecting this equipment to a general-purpose outlet could be hazardous. The
telecommunications lines must be
disconnected before unplugging the main power connector.
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Preventing Electrostatic Discharge Damage
Wear an ESD-preventive wrist strap, ensuring that it makes good skin contact. Connect the clip
to earth ground to channel unwanted ESD voltages to ground safely.
3.3 Required Mounting Tools and Equipment
You will need the following tools and parts to properly install the TA7104i:
ESD-preventive wrist strap.
In addition, you might need the following external equipment:
Modem for remote access.
RJ-45 cables for the WAN and LAN connections.
3.4 Unpacking and Inspection
If you haven’t already done so, unpack the TA7104i device. Carefully remove it from the
package and packing material. The TA7104i package contains the following items:
1 x TA7104i unit
1 x power supply for the country in which you are using the TA7104i
1 x BumponTM kit for desktop use
1 x Printed Flyer
You may also need additional 10/100 BaseT Ethernet RJ-45 cables.
3.5 Location and Mounting Requirements
Warning: The analog lines of the TA7104i are not intended for connection to a
telecommunication network that uses outside cable.
Warning: To prevent fire or shock hazard do not expose the unit to rain or moisture.
The TA7104i is suited for use in an office or residential environment where it can be wall-
mounted or free standing.
Location
Install the TA7104i in a well-ventilated location where it will not be exposed to high temperature
or humidity. Do not install the TA7104i in a location exposed to direct sunlight or near stoves or
radiators. Excessive heat could damage the internal components.
When deciding where to position the TA7104i, ensure that:
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•The TA7104i is accessible for future upgrade, maintenance and troubleshooting, and cables
can be easily connected.
•The cabling is away from the following:
•Sources of electrical noise such as radios, transmitters, and broadband amplifiers.
•Power lines and fluorescent lighting fixtures.
•Water or moisture that could enter the casing of the TA7104i.
•The airflow is not restricted around the TA7104i or through the vents of the unit. The unit
requires a minimum of 25 mm (1 in.) clearance.
•The operating temperature is between 0°C and 40°C.
•The humidity is not over 85% and is non-condensing.
Wiring Requirements
Make sure that the telephone wiring, LAN and WAN cables reach the device and can be
dressed in a manner that is safe for the wiring, does not pull or create lateral stress on the
connectors on the device, and does not present a trip hazard to personnel working in the vicinity
of the equipment. Do not connect any cable or wiring at this time.
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Wall-Mounting
•To wall-mount the TA7104i:
1. Disconnect all of the cables from the TA7104i before mounting.
2. Ensure that the wall you are using is smooth, flat, dry and sturdy. Attach a piece of plywood,
approximately 250 mm x 200 mm x 12 mm (10 inches x 8 inches x 0.5 inches) securely to
the wall, if necessary.
3. If not already done so, apply the BumponTM authoadhesive protective products to the bottom
of the TA7104i . These will improve airflow under the unit.
4. Position the TA7104i against the wall (or plywood) as illustrated in Figure 4.
Figure 4: Bottom View - Wall Mounting Screw Holes
Rear
Screw
holes
Front
You can position the TA7104i any way you want.
5. Mark the position of the screw holes on the wall. Drill the two holes and install two screws.
6. Place the screw holes of the TA7104i over the screws installed in the previous step.
7. Proceed to Hardware Installation.
Free Standing Unit
When installing the TA7104i on a desk or table, it should be located at least 20 cm from your
monitor, computer casing or other peripherals, including speakers. Never put books or paper on
the TA7104i.
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Condensation
When bringing the unit into a warm environment from the cold, condensation may result that
might be harmful to the unit. If this occurs, allow the unit to acclimatize for an hour before
powering it on.
Cleaning
To clean the TA7104i, wipe with a soft dry cloth. Do not use volatile liquids such as gas and
thinner that are harmful to the unit casing.
For resistant markings, wet a cloth with a mild detergent, wring well and then wipe off. Use a dry
cloth to dry the surface.
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3.6 Hardware Installation
This section describes how to set the connectors of the TA7104i.
Warning: Do not connect the TA7104i directly to Telecommunication Systems.
Caution: The TA7104i must be installed on a circuit equipped with a breaker so that you can
easily power the unit off if required.
See Appendix B - Cabling Considerations, for more details on the cables the TA7104i uses.
Connecting Cables
The following describes how to connect the various cables to the TA7104i.
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1. Before you begin, be sure that the TA7104i is powered off.
2. Connect analog telephones or fax machines into the Pohne-Fax 1 and Phone-Fax 2
connectors. Use a standard telecommunication cord with a minimum of 26 AWG wire size.
Note: The TA7104i telephone line interface has been designed to interface with a conventional
telephone or fax machine. Connections to FXS ports of third party devices such as a PBX / Key
System could damage the TA7104i.
Connect a 10/100 BaseT Ethernet RJ-45 cable into the WAN connector of the TA7104i; connect
the other end to a compatible Ethernet interface that supplies TCP/IP network access (e.g.,
router, switch, hub or computer). Use a standard telecommunication cord with a minimum of 26
AWG wire size. You can either use a crossover or straight Ethernet cable because it performs
automatic MDI / MDIX detection. See “RJ-45 Cable” for more details.
Connect a 10/100 BaseT Ethernet RJ-45 cable into the LAN connector of the TA7104i and
connect the other end to the network card of a computer. Use a standard telecommunication
cord with a minimum of 26 AWG wire size. You can either use a crossover or straight Ethernet
cable because it performs automatic MDI / MDIX detection. See RJ-45 Cable for more details.
Connect the power cord to the TA7104i. Do not yet connect the other end of the power cord to
an electrical outlet. You are now ready to start the TA7104i.
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4 Powering on the TA7104i
This chapter describes the initial provisioning of the TA7104i.
4.1 IP Address Discovery or Configuration
This section describes how to contact the TA7104i's management interface to start with unit
configuration.
Note that the TA7104i IPv6 interface is disabled by default.
Once the physical connection is complete and the TA7104i is powered up, you must first find
out the IP address the TA7104i is using. The TA7104i's IP address can be set either
dynamically or statically. The default behavior of the TA7104i is to try to obtain a dynamic IP
address through a DHCP server.
Dynamic IPv4 Address Discovery
The default configuration is set so that the unit can be directly plugged into a network and
provisioned with a DHCP server. Aastra strongly recommends to set your DHCP server before
installing the unit on the network. This way, you know the IP address associated with a
particular unit.
Caution: If you set a TA7104i with a static eth1-4 IPv4 address in a subnet (for instance,
192.168.200.1) and the eth5 interface receives a dynamic IP address in the same subnet (via a
DHCP server or PPP peer), you will not be able to contact the unit via the WAN. You must be
careful that a dynamic IP address does not overlap a static IP subnet that is already configured.
Note that the current default value of the TA7104i is 192.168.0.10.
See the Software Configuration Guide for more details on how to set an external DHCP server.
Caution: If you are experiencing problems, or if you do not want to use a DHCP server and use
a static IP address instead, perform a Partial Reset procedure, as explained in Partial Reset.
DHCP servers generally allocate a range of IP addresses for use on a network and reserve IP
addresses for specific devices using a unique identifier for each device. The TA7104i unique
identifier is its media access control (MAC) address. You can locate the MAC address as
follows:
•It is printed on the label located on the bottom side of the unit.
•It is stored in the System Information page of the web interface.
If you have not reserved an IP address, you can discover which IP address has been assigned
to the TA7012i by either:
•Taking one of the telephones connected to the TA7104i and dialing *#*0 on the keypad.
The current IP address of the TA7104i (static or DHCP) will be stated.
•Consulting your DHCP server's logs to find out details on the DHCP lease that was given to
the TA7104i.
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•Using a network packet sniffer (e.g., Wireshark) to examine the DHCP messages
exchanged between the TA7104i and your DHCP server while the TA7104i boots up.
•The TA7104i should be already running. If not, power it on by connecting the other end of
the power adaptor to an electrical earthed socket-outlet. The electrical outlet must be
installed near the TA7104i so that it is easily accessible.
Note: If the Power LED is always blinking and never turns on, this means that the TA7104i
cannot find either an IPv4 DHCP server or an IPv6 address automatically. Check that you have
a DHCP server properly configured on your network. If you do not have a DHCP server, go to
the section Default Static IPv4 Address Configuration.
You can now access the TA7104i web interface. Refer to the Software Configuration Guide for
more details.
Initial Provisioning Sequence
When starting the TA7104i for the first time, it needs to be configured before it can support calls.
This process is known as provisioning. This sequence assumes that you have installed the
TA7104i hardware as per Hardware Installation.
The TA7104i requests its configuration only on the first restart. You can change the
configuration at will after the initial provisioning and the provisioning system can refresh the
TA7104i configuration.
•Initial provisioning sequence:
1. When the TA7104i starts, it broadcasts a message requesting DHCP services (if the unit is
configured to start in DHCP mode).
2. The DHCP server responds with a set of IP addresses and network parameters, one of
which is the TA7104i IP address.
The following are some of the network parameters assigned via DHCP:
•TA7104i IP address
•Subnet Mask
•Default Router IP address
•DNS IP addresses
•Configuration script server IP address and port number (optional)
•SIP Servers IP address and port number
The TA7104i request its configuration by using a configuration file.
Default Static IPv4 Address Configuration
If there is no DHCP server in your network, then the IP address has to be configured statically.
•To start the TA7104i with a static IP address:
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