Algo 8301 User manual

AL061-UG-GP308301-230508
Firmware Version 5.3.2
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July 25, 2023
Algo Communication Products Ltd.
4500 Beedie Street, Burnaby
V5J 5L2, BC, Canada
1-604-454-3790
www.algosolutions.com
8301 IP Paging Adapter & Scheduler
User Guide

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Table of Contents
1General .............................................................................................................................................................................................1
1.1 Introduction .............................................................................................................................................................................. 1
2Setup and Installation.......................................................................................................................................................................1
2.1 Getting Started –Quick Install and Test ................................................................................................................................... 2
2.2 Installation................................................................................................................................................................................. 2
2.2.1 Programming and Configuration.................................................................................................................................... 3
3Applications ......................................................................................................................................................................................4
3.1 Connecting Paging Amplifier to UC Environment ..................................................................................................................... 4
3.2 Notification................................................................................................................................................................................ 4
3.3 Scheduling................................................................................................................................................................................. 4
3.4 Multicasting............................................................................................................................................................................... 4
4Features............................................................................................................................................................................................5
4.1 SIP Paging: Registering an 8301 Device .................................................................................................................................... 5
4.2 SIP Paging: Multiple Algo SIP Endpoints (Using Multicast)....................................................................................................... 5
4.3 SIP Paging: Multiple Algo SIP Endpoints (Using Multicast)....................................................................................................... 6
4.4 Background Music Streaming ................................................................................................................................................... 6
4.5 Multicast Page Zones ................................................................................................................................................................ 6
4.6 SIP Ring Event............................................................................................................................................................................ 8
4.7 SIP Activated Notification Alerts ............................................................................................................................................... 8
4.8 TLS for SIP Signaling and Provisioning....................................................................................................................................... 8
4.8.1 Uploading Public CA Certificates to Algo SIP Endpoints................................................................................................. 9
4.8.2 HTTPS Provisioning......................................................................................................................................................... 9
4.8.3 Securing SIP Signaling (and RTP Audio)........................................................................................................................ 11
5Wiring Connections ........................................................................................................................................................................13
5.1 Connecting Input Devices to 8301 .......................................................................................................................................... 13
5.2 Blue LED Indicators.................................................................................................................................................................. 17
5.3 Reset........................................................................................................................................................................................ 17
6Web Interface.................................................................................................................................................................................18
6.1 Stats......................................................................................................................................................................................... 18
6.1.1 Device Status ................................................................................................................................................................ 18
6.2 Basic Settings........................................................................................................................................................................... 19
6.2.1 SIP ................................................................................................................................................................................. 19
6.2.2 Features........................................................................................................................................................................ 22
6.2.3 Multicast....................................................................................................................................................................... 25
6.3 Multicast (Transmitter/Sender Settings) ................................................................................................................................ 27
6.4 Multicast (Receiver Settings) .................................................................................................................................................. 30
6.5 Additional Features................................................................................................................................................................. 32
6.5.1 Input/Output ................................................................................................................................................................ 32

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6.5.2 Emergency Alerts.......................................................................................................................................................... 39
6.5.3 More Page Extensions .................................................................................................................................................. 43
6.5.4 More Ring Extensions................................................................................................................................................... 44
6.6 Scheduler TAB ......................................................................................................................................................................... 45
6.6.1 Calendar........................................................................................................................................................................ 45
6.6.2 Schedules...................................................................................................................................................................... 46
6.6.3 Data .............................................................................................................................................................................. 47
6.7 Advanced Settings................................................................................................................................................................... 48
6.7.1 Network........................................................................................................................................................................ 48
6.7.2 Admin ........................................................................................................................................................................... 52
6.7.3 Users............................................................................................................................................................................. 56
6.7.4 Time.............................................................................................................................................................................. 56
6.7.5 Provisioning .................................................................................................................................................................. 58
6.7.6 Advanced Audio............................................................................................................................................................ 61
6.7.7 Advanced SIP ................................................................................................................................................................ 63
6.7.8 Advanced Multicast...................................................................................................................................................... 67
6.8 System..................................................................................................................................................................................... 69
6.8.1 Maintenance................................................................................................................................................................. 69
6.8.2 Firmware....................................................................................................................................................................... 71
6.8.3 File Manager................................................................................................................................................................. 72
6.8.4 Tones ............................................................................................................................................................................ 73
6.8.5 System Log.................................................................................................................................................................... 74
6.9 Logout...................................................................................................................................................................................... 74
7Specifications..................................................................................................................................................................................75
8FCC Compliance Statement............................................................................................................................................................77
Tables
Table 1: 8301 Specification Table ............................................................................................................................................................75
Figures
Figure 1: Wall Mount .................................................................................................................................................................................2
Figure 2: Using DTMF Selectable Mode.....................................................................................................................................................7
Figure 3: Using Multiple SIP Extensions.....................................................................................................................................................8
Figure 4: Use Case Wiring Diagram..........................................................................................................................................................13
Figure 5: 8301 Relay Input .......................................................................................................................................................................13
Figure 6: 1202 Call Button Wiring ............................................................................................................................................................14
Figure 7: 1203 Call Switch Wiring.............................................................................................................................................................14
Figure 8: 1204 Volume Control Switch Wiring.........................................................................................................................................14
Figure 9: 1205 Audio Interface Wiring.....................................................................................................................................................15

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Figure 10: 8301 Paging Adapter & Scheduler Front View........................................................................................................................15
Figure 11: 8301 Paging Adapter & Scheduler Back View.........................................................................................................................15
Figure 12: Status.......................................................................................................................................................................................18
Figure 13: Basic Settings →SIP...............................................................................................................................................................20
Figure 14: Basic Settings →Features.......................................................................................................................................................22
Figure 15: Multicast transmitter mode settings ......................................................................................................................................27
Figure 16: Multicast receiver mode settings............................................................................................................................................30
Figure 17: Input settings ..........................................................................................................................................................................33
Figure 18: 1203 Call Switch ......................................................................................................................................................................34
Figure 19: 1202 Call Button –the insert card is interchangeable............................................................................................................34
Figure 20: 1204 Volume Control ..............................................................................................................................................................35
Figure 21: 1205 Audio Interface...............................................................................................................................................................35
Figure 22: Emergency Alerts ....................................................................................................................................................................39
Figure 23: More page extensions.............................................................................................................................................................43
Figure 24: More ring extensions ..............................................................................................................................................................44
Figure 25: Network settings.....................................................................................................................................................................48
Figure 26: Admin settings ........................................................................................................................................................................52
Figure 27: Users settings..........................................................................................................................................................................56
Figure 28: Time settings...........................................................................................................................................................................57
Figure 29: Provisioning settings ...............................................................................................................................................................58
Figure 30: Advanced audio settings .........................................................................................................................................................61
Figure 31: Advanced SIP Setting...............................................................................................................................................................63
Figure 32: Advanced multicast - transmitter settings..............................................................................................................................67
Figure 33: Maintenance settings..............................................................................................................................................................69
Figure 34: Firmware settings....................................................................................................................................................................71
Figure 35: File manager settings ..............................................................................................................................................................72
Figure 36: Tones settings .........................................................................................................................................................................73
Figure 37: System log settings..................................................................................................................................................................74

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IMPORTANT WARNING AND SAFETY INFORMATION
Important Notice
This product is powered by a certified limited power source (LPS), Power over Ethernet (PoE); through CAT5 or CAT6 connection
wiring to an IEEE 802.3af compliant network PoE switch. The product is intended for installation indoors. All wiring connections to
the product must be in the same building. If the product is installed beyond the building perimeter or used in an inter-building
application, the wiring connections must be protected against overvoltage/transient. Algo recommends that this product is
installed by a qualified electrician.
If you are unable to understand the English language safety information, then please contact Algo by email for assistance before
attempting an installation suppor[email protected].
Consignes de Sécurité Importantes
Ce produit est alimenté par une source d’alimentation limitée certifiée (alimentation par Ethernet); des câbles de catégorie 5 et 6
joignent un commutateur réseau à alimentation par Ethernet homologué IEEE 802.3af Le produit est conçu pour être installé à
l’intérieur. Tout le câblage rattaché au produit doit se trouver dans le même édifice. Si le produit est installé au-delà du périmètre
de l’édifice ou utilisé pour plusieurs édifices, le câblage doit être protégé des surtensions transitoires. Algo recommande qu’un
électricien qualifié se charge de l’installation de ce produit.
Si vous ne pouvez comprendre les consignes de sécurité en anglais, veuillez communiquer avec Algo par courriel avant
d’entreprendre l’installation au suppor[email protected].
Información de Seguridad Importante
Este producto funciona con una fuente de alimentación limitada (Limited Power Source, LPS) certificada, Alimentación a través de
Ethernet (Power over Ethernet, PoE); mediante un cable de conexión CAT5 o CAT6 a un conmutador de red con PoE en
cumplimiento con IEEE 802.3af. El producto se debe instalar en lugares cerrados. Todas las conexiones cableadas al producto deben
estar en el mismo edificio. Si el producto se instala fuera del perímetro del edificio o se utiliza en una aplicación en varios edificios,
las conexiones cableadas se deben proteger contra sobretensión o corriente transitoria. Algo recomienda que la instalación de este
producto la realice un electricista calificado.
Si usted no puede comprender la información de seguridad en inglés, comuníquese con Algo por correo electrónico para obtener
asistencia antes de intentar instalarlo: [email protected].
Wichtige Sicherheitsinformationen
Dieses Produkt wird durch eine zertifizierte Stromquelle mit begrenzter Leistung (LPS –Limited Power Source) betrieben. Die
Stromversorgung erfolgt über Ethernet (PoE –Power over Ethernet). Dies geschieht durch eine Cat-5-Verbindung oder eine Cat-6-
Verbindung zu einer IEEE 802.3af-konformen Ethernet-Netzwerkweiche. Das Produkt wurde konzipiert für die Installation innerhalb
eines Gebäudes. Alle Kabelverbindungen zum Produkt müssen im selben Gebäude bestehen. Wenn das Produkt jenseits des
Gebäudes oder für mehrere Gebäude genutzt wird, müssen die Kabelverbindungen vor Überspannung und Spannungssprüngen
geschützt werden. Algo empfiehlt das Produkt von einem qualifizierten Elektriker installieren zu lassenv.

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Sollten Sie die englischen Sicherheitsinformationen nicht verstehen, kontaktieren Sie bitte Algo per Email bevor Sie mit der
Installation beginnen, um Unterstützung zu erhalten. Algo kann unter der folgenden E-Mail-Adresse erreicht werden:
[email protected].
安全须知
本产品由认证的受限电源(LPS)，以太网供电(PoE)，通过CAT5 或CAT6 线路联接至 IEEE 802.3af 兼容的 PoE 网络交换机供电
。本产品适用于室内或建筑物周边安装。所有联接本产品的线路必须源自同一建筑物。本产品如需用于超出建筑物周边范
围或跨建筑物的安 装，线路联接部分必须有过压和瞬态保护。Algo 建议本产品由专业电工安装。
如果您对理解英文版安全须知有问题，安装前请通过电子邮件和 Algo 联系. [email protected].
EMERGENCY COMMUNICATION
If used in an emergency communication application, the 8301 IP Paging Adapter & Scheduler should be routinely tested. SNMP
supervision is recommended for assurance of proper operation. Contact Algo for other methods of operational assurance.
DRY INDOOR LOCATION ONLY
The 8301 IP Paging Adapter & Scheduler is intended for dry indoor locations only. For outdoor locations Algo offers weatherproof
speakers and strobe lights.
CAT5 or CAT6 connection wiring to an IEEE 802.3af (PoE) compliant network PoE switch must not leave the building perimeter
without adequate lightning protection.
No wiring connected to the 8301 IP Paging Adapter & Scheduler may leave the building perimeter without adequate lightning
protection.

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1GENERAL
1.1 Introduction
Algo’s 8301 IP Paging Adapter & Scheduler is a SIP-compliant, multicast-capable endpoint device for integrating
consumer, commercial, and professional audio amplifiers into an IP-based Unified Communication (UC) environment
for voice paging and notification. Emulating a page port similar to what is found on legacy PBX or key systems, the
8301 connects directly to traditional analog amplifiers, offering a simple and easy interface to a VoIP phone system.
The 8301 uses a balanced and isolated line level output that reduces hum and which can connect with any amplifier
with an input impedance between 600 Ohm to 10 kOhm.
The 8301 also includes a scheduler, synchronized to NTP, to provide scheduled bells, tones, and customer service or
emergency announcements for schools, retail shops, manufacturing facilities, and healthcare institutions. 1 GB of
memory is available in the device to store audio files, which can be played via the 8301 Line Out and, if desired, as a
multicast to other Algo speakers, paging adapters, and display speakers.
As a 3rd-party, SIP-compliant device, the 8301 is designed to seamlessly integrate into most leading IP-based UC and
Mass Notification platforms. The 8301 is easily configured using central provisioning features or by accessing the web
interface via a web browser.
The 8301 supports three types of extensions, page, ring, and emergency alerts. The different types of extensions are
assigned by entering the SIP credentials on the correct section in the configuration portal. Page extensions by nature
auto-answer and open a voice path, allowing for live announcements. Ring extensions don't answer the incoming call,
instead they play a configurable pre-recorded announcement. This is traditionally used as a loud ringer/night bell.
Lastly, emergency alert extensions are used to communicate critical situations. They use customizable pre-recorded
announcements and are generally configured to loop over the announcement until it is cancelled. These extensions
can be registered simultaneously but note that some systems limit devices to a single registration.
2SETUP AND INSTALLATION
What is Included
The following items are included with the purchase of this
device:
•8301 Paging Adapter & Scheduler
•Wall mount bracket and screws
•Network cable
•Two (2) pluggable terminal blocks for relay input and
output
•Flat head screwdriver
•Getting Started Sheet
What is Not Included
The following items are not included with the purchase of this
device:
•Optional Wall Switch (Algo 1202, 1203, 1204, 1205)
•Optional 2504 Output Cable: XLR-Mini Female to XLR
Male
•Optional 2505 Input Cable: XLR-Mini Male to XLR
Female

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2.1 Getting Started –Quick Install and Test
Important
This guide provides important safety information which should be read thoroughly before permanently
installing the product.
1. Connect the 8301 Paging Adapter & Scheduler to an IEEE 802.3af compliant PoE network switch or PoE Injector.
The blue lights on the front will remain on until boot up is completed –about 60 seconds.
2. After the blue lights turn off, press the reset switch (RST) to hear the IP address over the analog outputs (e.g.,
headset can be connected to the green Aux output port). The IP address may also be discovered by downloading
the Algo locator tool or a third-party network scanner to find Algo devices on your network:
www.algosolutions.com/locator. Algo device's MAC address starts with 00:22:ee.
3. Connect the adapter Line Out to an amplifier using the mini-XLR connector or pluggable terminal block.
4. Access the 8301 Paging Adapter & Scheduler web page by entering the IP address into a browser (e.g., Chrome,
Firefox, or Edge) and login using the default password algo.
5. Enter the IP address or the domain name for the SIP server into the SIP Domain field under the Basic Settings →
SIP tab.
6. Enter the credentials (SIP Extension, Authentication ID, and Password) for the Page and/ or Ring extension. Leave
the credentials blank for either extension if there is no intended use to have both registered.
Note
The Authentication ID may also be called Username for some SIP servers, and in some cases may be the same as
the SIP extension.
7. Verify the extension is properly registered with the SIP server in the Status tab. Ensure the SIP Registration is
“Successful”.
8. Make a call to the adapter by dialing the registered SIP extension of the adapter from a telephone.
2.2 Installation
The 8301 is wall mountable in a horizontal orientation using the supplied bracket.
Figure 1: Wall Mount
Example installation on 1/2” drywall:
Use appropriate drywall anchors for #8 screws, and
pre- drill per anchor manufacturer’s instructions.
Insert 4 anchors into the wall, and then attach bracket
to wall anchors using #8 screws. Snap the 8301 into
the bracket.

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2.2.1 Programming and Configuration
The 8301 is configurable using the web interface or provisioning features.
After booting up, the blue lights on the front will turn off and the adapter will have obtained an IP address. If there is
no DHCP server, the 8301 will default to the static IP address 192.168.1.111.
Press the reset switch (RST) to hear the IP address over the analog outputs (e.g., headset can be connected to the
green output port). The IP address may also be discovered by downloading the Algo locator tool to find Algo devices
on your network: www.algosolutions.com/locator.
Enter the IP address (e.g., 192.168.1.111) into a browser such as Chrome, Firefox, or Edge. The web interface should
be visible, and the default password will be algo in lower case letters.