Allied Telesis AT-VP504E FXS Instruction Manual

AT-VP504E FXS (SIP/MGCP)
Administration Manual
PN 990-11591-10 Rev C
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Contents
Preface
Introduction............................................................................................. ix
Before you Begin.........................................................................................................ix
Acronyms.....................................................................................................................ix
Related Documentation................................................................................................x
Manual Conventions....................................................................................................xi
Part 1: Common Settings
Chapter 1
Getting Started......................................................................................... 1
Overview...................................................................................................................... 1
Why use the AT-VP504E FXS?...............................................................................................1
Implementing the AT-VP504E FXS Solution............................................................... 2
Features ...................................................................................................................... 2
Panels..........................................................................................................................4
Front Indicators........................................................................................................................4
Rear Connectors .....................................................................................................................5
What is SNMP?........................................................................................................... 6
SNMP Messages.....................................................................................................................7
What is a MIB?............................................................................................................ 7
MIB Structure...........................................................................................................................8
Changing a Parameter Value ..................................................................................................8
Switching Protocols .................................................................................................................9
Chapter 2
Installation.............................................................................................. 11
Hardware and Software Requirements ..................................................................... 11
Package Contents ..................................................................................................... 12
Choosing a Suitable Installation Site......................................................................... 12
Mounting the AT-VP504E FXS..............................................................................................13
Connecting the AT-VP504E FXS .............................................................................. 17

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Interpreting the AT-VP504E FXS LEDs..................................................................... 19
Test LED................................................................................................................................19
LAN LED................................................................................................................................19
Power LED ............................................................................................................................19
LED Behavior in Download Mode..........................................................................................20
Interpreting the LEDs in Reset Mode ....................................................................................20
Initial Provisioning Sequence .................................................................................... 21
Troubleshooting During Provisioning.....................................................................................22
Using the Dual-Mode Default Settings Switch........................................................... 22
Recovery Mode .....................................................................................................................22
Factory Settings Mode...........................................................................................................24
Verifying the Installation ............................................................................................ 25
Chapter 3
Basic Configuration............................................................................... 27
Configuring the Software........................................................................................... 27
Sending Configuration Data to the AT-VP504E FXS ............................................................28
Provisioning Sequence..........................................................................................................29
Changing Software Variables................................................................................................30
Setting the Location (Country)................................................................................... 30
Overriding the Country-Specific Settings...............................................................................32
Placing a Call............................................................................................................. 33
Chapter 4
Network Configuration .......................................................................... 35
Setting the Speed of the Ethernet Connection .......................................................... 35
Using DHCP (Dynamic) or Static Configuration ........................................................ 35
Using DHCP (Dynamic) Configuration...................................................................................35
Using Static Configuration.....................................................................................................37
Configuring the DHCP Server ................................................................................... 38
Connection to the DHCP Behavior........................................................................................38
Network Configuration...........................................................................................................39
Creating Vendor Specific Information....................................................................................39
Chapter 5
Software Download................................................................................ 43
Before Downloading .................................................................................................. 43
Configuring the TFTP Server.................................................................................................43
DHCP vs. Static Configuration ..............................................................................................45
Download Procedure................................................................................................. 46

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LED States ............................................................................................................................48
Emergency Software Procedure................................................................................ 49
Downloading the Emergency Software .................................................................................49
Using the Emergency Software.............................................................................................51
Chapter 6
System Failure Bypass Connector Configuration..............................53
System Failure Bypass Connector Settings .............................................................. 53
Setting the Bypass Service....................................................................................................53
Chapter 7
Port Configuration ................................................................................. 55
Enabling Ports........................................................................................................... 55
Setting Basic DSP Variables ..................................................................................... 55
Setting User Gain Variables...................................................................................... 57
Setting Country-Specific Variables............................................................................ 58
Selecting the Preferred Codec .................................................................................. 59
Enabling Individual Codecs ...................................................................................................59
Chapter 8
Unit Manager Configuration.................................................................. 61
Using the Unit Manager............................................................................................. 61
DHCP vs. Static Configuration ..............................................................................................62
Chapter 9
Miscellaneous Configuration................................................................ 63
Using QoS ................................................................................................................. 63
Differentiated Services (DS) Field .........................................................................................63
IEEE 802.1q ..........................................................................................................................65
VLAN .....................................................................................................................................66
Syslog Daemon Configuration................................................................................... 67
Why a Syslog Daemon?........................................................................................................67
DHCP vs. Static Configuration ..............................................................................................68
Configuring the Syslog Daemon............................................................................................69
SNMP Configuration.................................................................................................. 69
SNTP Settings........................................................................................................... 72
DHCP vs. Static Configuration ..............................................................................................73

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Selecting a Time Zone...........................................................................................................74
Defining a Custom Time Zone...............................................................................................76
Chapter 10
Maintenance ........................................................................................... 79
Warning..................................................................................................................... 79
Caution Regarding Handling ..................................................................................... 79
Location.................................................................................................................................79
Condensation ........................................................................................................................79
Cleaning ................................................................................................................................79
Troubleshooting......................................................................................................... 79
Solving General Operation Problems ....................................................................................80
Solving Software Upgrade Problems.....................................................................................81
Solving SNMP Management Software Problems..................................................................81
Part 2: SIP-Specific Settings
Chapter 11
Signalling Protocol Configuration – SIP..............................................85
Setting up the SIP Logging Client.............................................................................. 85
DHCP vs. Static Configuration ..............................................................................................85
Setting up SIP User Agents Servers ......................................................................... 86
DHCP vs. Static Configuration ..............................................................................................86
Defining SIP User Agents.......................................................................................... 88
Authentication Information.....................................................................................................89
Chapter 12
Telephony Configuration ...................................................................... 91
Using Dial Maps ........................................................................................................ 91
Using the Dial Map Special Characters.................................................................................92
How to Use a Dial Map..........................................................................................................92
Validating a Dial Map.............................................................................................................94
Setting up Dial Maps ................................................................................................. 94
Dial Map Examples.................................................................................................... 96
Example 1 – Standard Calls..................................................................................................96
Example 2 – PBX Emulation .................................................................................................99

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Supplementary Telephony Services........................................................................ 103
Call Forward ........................................................................................................................103
Call Waiting .........................................................................................................................106
Call Transfer – Supervised..................................................................................................106
Call Transfer – Unsupervised ..............................................................................................106
Caller ID on Call Waiting .....................................................................................................106
Three-Way Conference Call................................................................................................106
Part 3: MGCP-Specific Settings
Chapter 13
Signalling Protocol Configuration – MGCP....................................... 109
Introduction.............................................................................................................. 109
MGCP Information...............................................................................................................109
Services Provided................................................................................................................110
Setting up Call Agents Information.......................................................................... 110
DHCP vs. Static Configuration ............................................................................................110
Configuring Endpoints............................................................................................. 112
Setting up Retransmission Parameters................................................................... 112
Configuring Packages ............................................................................................. 114
Generic Media Package ......................................................................................................114
DTMF Package....................................................................................................................115
Line Package.......................................................................................................................115
Viewing Status Parameters ..................................................................................... 116
Viewing MGCP Statistics......................................................................................... 117
Appendix A
Country Specific Parameters.............................................................. 119
Australia................................................................................................................... 119
Austria ..................................................................................................................... 119
France ..................................................................................................................... 120
Germany.................................................................................................................. 120
Great Britain ............................................................................................................ 121
Italy.......................................................................................................................... 122
Japan....................................................................................................................... 122
North America.......................................................................................................... 123
Spain ....................................................................................................................... 124
Switzerland.............................................................................................................. 124

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Appendix B
Safety & EMI Certifications................................................................. 125
Safety & EMI Certifications Supported .................................................................... 125
Disclaimers.............................................................................................................. 125
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Part 15.........................................................125
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Part 68.........................................................125
Industry Canada ..................................................................................................................126
Appendix C
Glossary................................................................................................ 129

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PIntroduction
The AT-VP504E FXS is a telephony adaptor that connects analog
telephones or fax machines to a Local Area Network with access to an
IP Network to permit high-quality, full duplex, audio/fax
communications over IP Packet Networks.
Before you Begin This manual provides all the information needed to install and manage
the AT-VP504E FXS. It is intended for network administrators who
installand setupnetwork equipment;consequently,itassumes a basic
working knowledge of LANs.
From the perspective of the LAN administrator, an AT-VP504E FXS
presents itself just like another PC that is to be added to the LAN. It will
require the same kind of TCP/IP addressing that is required by a PC.
The AT-VP504E FXS can also use a DHCP server on the LAN to
receive its IP configuration assignment automatically.
Acronyms
What’s New in this Version
• 802.1q QoS priority tagging. See “IEEE 802.1q” on page 65 for more details.
• VLAN QoS priority tagging. See “VLAN” on page 66 for more details.
• Simple Network Time Protocol (SNTP). See “SNTP Settings” on page 72 for more details.
• Call transfer – Unsupervised. See “Call Transfer – Unsupervised” on page 106 for more
details.
BORSCHT Battery feed, Over-voltage protection, Ringing,
Signalling, Coding, Hybrid, and Testing
CPU Central Processing Unit
DHCP Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol
DNS Domain Name Server
DSP Digital Signal Processor
FXS Foreign Exchange Service
IP Internet Protocol
ISDN Integrated Services Digital Network

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Related Documen-
tation In addition to this manual, each document set of the AT-VP504E FXS
includes the following:
 IP Communication Server Manual1
This manual explains how to install and configure the IP
Communication Server, which is a set of software tools that
helps manage a network of VP500 communication units and
other SIP devices. It also explains how to use the Unit
Manager to remotely configure AT-VP504E FXS
communication units.
The manual isnot printed – it islocated on the documentation
CD provided with the AT-VP504E FXS.
 AT-VP504E FXS User’s Manual
This manual provides information on how to use the
AT-VP504E FXS. The manual is not printed – it is located on
the documentation CD provided with the AT-VP504E FXS.
LAN Local Area Network
LED Light Emitting Diode
MAC Media Access Control
PBX Private Branch Exchange
PROM Programmable Read-Only Memory
PSTN Public-Switched Telephone Network
SCN Switched Circuit Network
SIP Session Initiation Protocol
SLIC Subscriber's Line Interface Circuit
SNMP Simple Network Management Protocol
TCP/IP Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol
TFTP Trivial File Transfer Protocol
VoIP Voice Over Internet Protocol
WAN Wide Area Network
1. This is useful only if you have purchased the IP Communication Server.