AudioCodes Mediant 1000 MSBG Quick start guide

ConfigurationNote
October2010
Document#LTRT‐26300
AudioCodesMediant™1000MSBG
interfacingbetween
PBXT1Line&Skype™

Configuration Note Contents
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Table of Contents
1Introduction .................................................................................................................7
2Hardware Installation ..................................................................................................9
2.1Physical Description ..........................................................................................................9
2.1.1Front-Panel Description .......................................................................................................9
2.1.2Rear-Panel Description......................................................................................................10
2.2Cabling.............................................................................................................................11
2.2.1Connecting to Earth (Ground)............................................................................................11
2.2.2Connecting to WAN ...........................................................................................................11
2.2.2.1CMX Module.......................................................................................................11
2.2.2.2CRMX Module ....................................................................................................12
2.2.2.2.1Gigabit Ethernet Copper Cabling .....................................................12
2.2.2.2.2Optical Fiber Cabling ........................................................................13
2.2.2.2.3T1 WAN DSU/CSU Cabling .............................................................14
2.2.3Connecting to the LAN.......................................................................................................15
2.2.4Connecting to FXS/FXO Interfaces ...................................................................................15
2.2.5Connecting to E1/T1 Trunks ..............................................................................................16
2.2.6Connecting to Power..........................................................................................................16
3Initialization – Assigning LAN IP Address to Mediant 1000 MSBG .......................17
4Configuring Mediant 1000 MSBG .............................................................................21
4.1Prerequisites....................................................................................................................22
4.2Defining Domain Name Server ........................................................................................23
4.3Defining T1 Trunk Settings ..............................................................................................24
4.3.1Defining a Trunk Group .....................................................................................................24
4.3.1.1Defining Trunk Group Settings ...........................................................................25
4.3.1.2Defining the Trunk ..............................................................................................25
4.3.1.3Defining TDM Bus ..............................................................................................28
4.3.1.4Defining ISDN Trunk Termination Side ..............................................................29
4.4Defining Voice Coders
.....................................................................................................30
4.5Defining SIP General Parameters ...................................................................................30
4.6Defining Proxy & Registration Parameters ......................................................................32
4.7Defining IP-to-Tel Routing Rules .....................................................................................35
4.8Defining Tel-to-IP Phone Number Manipulation ..............................................................36
5Configuring Skype.....................................................................................................39
5.1Creating a SIP Profile ......................................................................................................39
5.2Skype Manager Account Configuration ...........................................................................42
5.2.1Buying Skype Credit ..........................................................................................................43
5.2.2Buying Channel Subscription to Activate SIP Profile.........................................................45
5.2.3Setting up Outgoing Calls ..................................................................................................49
5.2.4Configuring Outgoing Calls from Skype to PBX (Incoming Calls for Skype Account).......52

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List of Figures
Figure 2-1: Front-Panel Components .................................................................................................................9
Figure 2-2: Rear-Panel Components................................................................................................................10
Figure 2-3: Earthing the Device........................................................................................................................11
Figure 2-4: CMX Module ..................................................................................................................................11
Figure 2-5: RJ-45 Connector Pinouts ...............................................................................................................12
Figure 2-6: Connecting the GbE WAN Port......................................................................................................12
Figure 2-7: RJ-45 Connector Pinouts ...............................................................................................................13
Figure 2-8: Connecting the SFP Fiber Optic WAN Port ...................................................................................14
Figure 2-9: Connecting the T1 WAN DSU/CSU Port .......................................................................................14
Figure 2-10: RJ-48c Connector Pinouts for E1/T1 ...........................................................................................15
Figure 2-11: RJ-45 Connector Pinouts .............................................................................................................15
Figure 2-12: RJ-11 Connector Pinouts .............................................................................................................15
Figure 2-13: RJ-48c Connector Pinouts for E1/T1 ...........................................................................................16
Figure 3-1: Enter Network Password Screen ...................................................................................................17
Figure 3-2: Multiple Interface Table Page ........................................................................................................18
Figure 3-3: Disabling Embedded DHCP Server ...............................................................................................19
Figure 4-1: Web Interface Showing Basic/Full Navigation Tree Display..........................................................21
Figure 4-2: Software Upgrade Key Status Page ..............................................................................................22
Figure 4-3: Application Settings page...............................................................................................................23
Figure 4-4: Trunk Group Table Page................................................................................................................24
Figure 4-5: Trunk Group Settings Page............................................................................................................25
Figure 4-6: Trunk Settings Page.......................................................................................................................26
Figure 4-7: TDM Bus Settings Page.................................................................................................................28
Figure 4-8: Trunk Settings Page.......................................................................................................................29
Figure 4-9: Coders Table Page ........................................................................................................................30
Figure 4-10: Defining NAT IP Address .............................................................................................................31
Figure 4-11: Defining SIP Ports........................................................................................................................31
Figure 4-12: Defining SIP Proxy and Registration (1) ......................................................................................32
Figure 4-13: Defining SIP Proxy and Registration (2) ......................................................................................33
Figure 4-14: Defining SIP Proxy and Registration (3) ......................................................................................33
Figure 4-15: Proxy Sets Table..........................................................................................................................34
Figure 4-16: IP-to-Tel Routing Rules................................................................................................................35
Figure 4-17: Destination Phone Number Manipulation Table for TelÆIP Calls ...............................................37
Figure 4-18: Source Phone Number Manipulation Table for TelÆIP Calls......................................................38
List of Tables
Table 2-1: Front-Panel Component Description.................................................................................................9
Table 2-2: Rear-Panel Component Descriptions..............................................................................................10
Table 3-1: Default Voice (VoIP) and Management LAN IP Address................................................................17

Configuration Note Notices
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Notice
This document describes the configuration of AudioCodes’ Mediant 1000 MSBG for interfacing
between a legacy PBX with T1 lines and Skype.
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Date Published: October-07-2010
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Reader’s Notes

Configuration Note 1. Introduction
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1 Introduction
The purpose of this document is to assist you in the configuration of AudioCodes Mediant 1000
MSBG and the Skype Business account. This setup includes Skype on the IP side and a legacy
PBX using a T1 interface on the other side, with Mediant 1000 MSBG interfacing between these
two entities. This architecture is illustrated in the figure below:

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Configuration Note 2. Hardware Installation
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2 Hardware Installation
This section describes the hardware installation procedures for AudioCodes Mediant 1000
MSBG.
2.1 Physical Description
This section provides a physical description of the Mediant 1000 MSBG.
2.1.1 Front-Panel Description
The Mediant 1000 MSBG chassis’ front panel is displayed in the figure below and described
in Table 2-1.
Figure 2-1: Front-Panel Components
Table 2-1: Front-Panel Component Description
Item # Label Description
1 FXS,FXO,TRUNKS,
BRI,MPM
Telephony modules.
2 CRMX or CMX Hosts either the CRMX module (for data routing) or the CMX module
(CPU for VoIP gateway functionality)
3 Power 1
(Optional) Spare Power Supply module slot
4 Power 2
Main Power Supply module
5 - Extractable Fan Tray module with a schematic displayed showing the
chassis' slot numbers

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2.1.2 Rear-Panel Description
The Mediant 1000 MSBG chassis’ rear panel is displayed in the figure below and described
in Table 2-2.
Figure 2-2: Rear-Panel Components
Table 2-2: Rear-Panel Component Descriptions
Item # Label Description
1 Protective earthing screw.
2 ESD Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) socket.
3 100-240V~1A Dual AC Power Supply Entries.
4 OSN3*OSN3 AMC module.
5 HDD*Main Hard-disk drive (HDD) AMC module for OSN3 platform.
6 HDD*Second, optional HDD for OSN3 platform.
7 - Empty AMC module slots.
*Optional modules

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2.2 Cabling
2.2.1 Connecting to Earth (Ground)
The device must be permanently connected to earth (ground), using an equipment-earthing
conductor.
Protective Earthing
The equipment is classified as Class I EN60950 and UL60950 and must be earthed
at all times.
¾To earth the device:
1. Connect an electrically earthed strap of 16 AWG wire (minimum) to the chassis' earthing
screw (located on the rear panel), using the supplied washer.
2. Connect the other end of the strap to a protective earthing. This should be in accordance
with the regulations enforced in the country of installation.
Figure 2-3: Earthing the Device
2.2.2 Connecting to WAN
The connection to the WAN network depends on the module housed in the device’s chassis:
CMX (refer to Section 2.2.2.1)
CRMX (refer to Section 2.2.2.2)
2.2.2.1 CMX Module
The device's CPU module provides two 10/100Base-TX RJ-45 ports for connectivity to the
Ethernet network (IP network). The dual ports provide Ethernet redundancy.
Figure 2-4: CMX Module
¾To connect the device to the IP/Ethernet network:
1. On the CPU module, connect the first Ethernet port (labeled I) directly to the Ethernet
network, using a straight-through RJ-45 Ethernet cable.
2. Optionally, for Ethernet redundancy, connect the second Ethernet port (labeled II) to the
Ethernet network.

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The RJ-45 connector pinouts are shown in the figure below:
Figure 2-5: RJ-45 Connector Pinouts
Note: For Ethernet redundancy, it's recommended to connect each of the Ethernet ports
to a different switch.
2.2.2.2 CRMX Module
The type of WAN port interface depends on the CRMX module installed in the chassis:
CRMX-C: RJ-45 port (4-twisted pair copper cabling) providing 1 Gigabit Ethernet (GbE)
interface for connection to the Internet
CRMX-S: 1000Base-SX optical multi-mode fiber port
CRMX-L: 1000Base-LX optical single-mode fiber port
CRMX-T: RJ-48c (2-twisted pairs copper cabling) Channel Service Unit/Data Service Unit
(DSU/CSU) T1 WAN port, for connecting to a T1 line
2.2.2.2.1 Gigabit Ethernet Copper Cabling
The CRMX-C module provides a 100/1000Base-TX Gigabit Ethernet RJ-45 port for connection to
the Wide Area Network (WAN).
¾To connect the device to the WAN using the GbE port:
1. Attach one end of a straight-through RJ-45 Ethernet Cat 6 or Cat 5e (two-pair Category 5
UTP) cable to the module's WAN port (labeled GE WAN).
Figure 2-6: Connecting the GbE WAN Port
2. Attach the other end of the cable directly to the WAN network (e.g., to a ADSL or Cable
modem).

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The RJ-45 connector pinouts are shown in the figure below:
Figure 2-7: RJ-45 Connector Pinouts
2.2.2.2.2 Optical Fiber Cabling
The CRMX-S and CRMX-L modules provide a 1000Base-SX and 1000Base-LX Gigabit Ethernet
optical fiber port (multi- or single-mode fiber) respectively.
This WAN port provides a 1.25 Gbps optical small form-factor pluggable (SFP) transceiver. To
interface with this SFP transceiver, you need to provide (i.e., not supplied) the following items:
Cable: twin, single-mode or multi-mode optic fiber
•Single-Mode Fiber 1000Base-LX:
♦Input Sensitivity: -20 dBm maximum
♦Output Power: -9 dBm minimum; -3 dBm maximum
•Multi-Mode Fiber 1000Base-SX:
♦Input Sensitivity: -18 dBm maximum
♦Output Power: -9 dBm minimum; -3 dBm maximum
Connector: LC-type plug
Caution Laser
If the CRMX module's WAN port is ordered for optical fiber interface, then the device
is a Class 1 LED/Laser emitting device, as defined by 21CFR 1040 and IEC825.
Do not stare directly into the beam or into fiber optic terminations as this can
damage your eyesight. Avoid exposure to laser radiation by ensuring that you insert
dust / EMI plugs into SFP transceiver modules to which no cables are connected.
Laser radiation may be emitted from the aperture of the SFP transceiver modules
when no cables are connected.
Care in Handling Fiber Optic Cabling
•When handling fiber optic cables, be sure to implement the following:
- Excessive bending of the Fiber Optic Cable can cause distortion and signal
losses.
- Ensure the minimum bending radius recommended by the Fiber Optic Cable
supplier.
- Maximum Fiber Optic cable length for multimode fiber is 550 m.
•Preserve the minimum-bending ratio indicated by the cable manufacturer.

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¾To connect the device to the WAN using optical fiber cabling:
1. Remove the protective dust plug covering the WAN port’s SFP transceiver.
2. Connect the LC-type plugs at the end of the fiber optic cable to the WAN port's SFP
transceiver (labeled GE WAN).
Figure 2-8: Connecting the SFP Fiber Optic WAN Port
3. Connect the other end of the cable to the fiber network.
2.2.2.2.3 T1 WAN DSU/CSU Cabling
The CRMX-T module provides a WAN connection through a T1 line interface (according to ANSI
T1.403-1999). The module’s T1 WAN DSU/CSU port interface transmits and receives (1.544
Mbps) data using IP over Point-to-Point Protocol (PPP) or IP over High-Level Data Link Control
(HDLC) framing.
Warning: To protect against electrical shock and fire, use a 26 AWG min wire to
connect the T1 WAN port.
¾To connect the device’s T1 WAN DSU/CSU port to a T1 line:
1. Connect the RJ-48c T1 trunk cable to the device’s T1 WAN port (labeled T1 WAN).
Figure 2-9: Connecting the T1 WAN DSU/CSU Port
2. Connect the other end of the cable to the T1 line.

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RJ-48c trunk connectors are wired according to the figure below:
Figure 2-10: RJ-48c Connector Pinouts for E1/T1
2.2.3 Connecting to the LAN
The device's CRMX/CMX module provides 10/100/1000Base-T Gigabit Ethernet RJ-45 ports for
connection to the Local Area Network (LAN).
¾To connect the device to the LAN:
Using a straight-through RJ-45 Ethernet Cat 6 or Cat 5e (two-pair Category 5 UTP) cable,
connect the CRMX/CMX module's LAN port/s to the LAN (e.g., PC or switch).
The RJ-45 connector pinouts are shown in the figure below:
Figure 2-11: RJ-45 Connector Pinouts
2.2.4 Connecting to FXS/FXO Interfaces
The procedure below describes the cabling of the device's FXS and FXO module analog
interfaces.
Warnings:
•To protect against electrical shock and fire, use a 26 AWG min wire to connect FXO
ports to the PSTN.
•Ensure that FXS and FXO ports are connected to the appropriate, external devices;
otherwise, damage to the device can occur.
¾To connect the FXS /FXO interfaces:
Using the device's RJ-11 connectors on the FXS/FXO module, connect the device to the
required telephone interfaces:
•FXS: connect the FXS module's ports to fax machines, modems, and/or telephones.
•FXO: connect the FXO module's ports to telephone exchange analog lines or PBX
extensions.
The RJ-11 connector pinouts are shown in the figure below:
Figure 2-12: RJ-11 Connector Pinouts

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2.2.5 Connecting to E1/T1 Trunks
The procedure below describes the cabling of the device's TRUNKS module interfaces (i.e.,
E1/T1 trunks).
Warning: To protect against electrical shock and fire, use a 26 AWG min wire to
connect T1 or E1 ports to the PSTN.
¾To connect the digital trunk interfaces:
1. Connect the E1/T1 trunk cables to the ports on the device's TRUNKS module(s).
2. Connect the other ends of the trunk cables to your PBX/PSTN switch.
RJ-48c trunk connectors are wired according to the figure below:
Figure 2-13: RJ-48c Connector Pinouts for E1/T1
2.2.6 Connecting to Power
The device can house up to two extractable power supply modules (Power 1 and Power 2), each
providing an AC power connector on the device's rear panel. The dual power option provides the
device with power redundancy.
Warnings:
•Units must be connected (by service personnel) to a socket-outlet with a protective
earthing connection.
•Use only the AC power cord supplied with the device.
¾To connect the device to the power supply:
On the device's rear panel, connect the left (active) 100-240V~50-60 Hz power socket to a
standard electrical outlet using the supplied AC power cord.
The front panel of the power supply module provides a LED (labeled POWER) that is lit green
when the device is powered up. If this LED is off, a power supply problem may be present.
Notes:
•If both power units are used (for load sharing - failure protection / redundancy),
ensure that you connect each power supply unit to a different AC supply circuit.
•The two AC power sources must have the same ground potential.

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3 Initialization – Assigning LAN IP Address to
Mediant 1000 MSBG
For the Skype environment, you need to assign an IP address to the Mediant 1000 MSBG LAN
(voice and management - OAMP, Media, and Control) interface only. WAN interface is not
required for the Skype environment. The default IP address of this LAN interface is listed in the
table below.
Table 3-1: Default Voice (VoIP) and Management LAN IP Address
Parameter Default Value
IP Address 192.168.0.2
Subnet Mask 255.255.255.0
You may need to change these default LAN IP addresses to correspond with your network
environment. This is performed using the device's Web interface, as described in the procedure
below.
¾To assign the device with LAN IP addresses:
1. Disconnect the device from the network.
2. Connect any one of Mediant 1000 MSBG’s LAN ports directly to the PC's network interface,
using a straight-through Ethernet cable. When connected to the PC, the embedded DHCP
server allocates an IP address to the PC. (Ensure that your PC is configured to automatically
obtain IP/DNS server addresses.)
3. Access the device's Web interface:
a. Open a standard Web browser application and in the Uniform Resource Locator (URL)
field, type msbg.home or just type Mediant 1000 MSBG’s IP address (192.168.0.2).
The Web interface's 'Enter Network Password' dialog box appears, as shown in the
figure below:
Figure 3-1: Enter Network Password Screen
b. Enter the device's default login, case-sensitive user name ('Admin') and password
('Admin'), and then click OK; the Web interface is accessed, displaying the 'Home'
page.

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4. Change the device's LAN IP address for Voice, by performing the following:
a. Open the ‘IP Settings’ page, (Configuration tab > VoIP menu > Network Settings
submenu > IP Settings).
Figure 3-2: Multiple Interface Table Page
b. Select the 'Index' radio button corresponding to the "OAMP + Media + Control"
application type, and then click Edit:
c. Configure the new IP address and subnet prefix length so that it corresponds to your
network IP scheme.
d. Configure the Gateway as the default router IP so that it corresponds to your network IP
scheme.
e. Click Apply.
f. Click Done to apply and validate settings. If validation fails, Mediant 1000 MSBG does
not reboot.
g. Save your settings to flash memory and reset Mediant 1000 MSBG.
Note: Do not change the Application Type for any of the selected interfaces (i.e., leave
them as "OAMP + Media + Control").

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¾To disable the embedded DHCP server:
1. Open the ‘DHCP Server’ page (Configuration tab > Data Settings menu > Services
submenu > DHCP Server).
2. Verify that both WAN and LAN interface DHCP servers are in disabled status. If not, click on
the relevant interface and disable it.
Figure 3-3: Disabling Embedded DHCP Server

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Reader’s Notes