AudioCodes MP-100 User manual

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AudioCodes™ MP-100/104 Gateway Quick Start Installation Guide
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AudioCodes™ MP-100/104 Gateway
Quick Start Installation Guide
INTRODUCTION
This quick start guide contains information about how to install and configure the Audio-
Codes™ MP-100/104 Gateway. Although this guide covers both the MP-100 and MP-104
Gateways, the installation instructions apply to the MP-104. This gateway is the latest version
that is available through the Inter-Tel®CommSource™ division. For details about the MP-100,
refer to the latest version of the IP Devices Manual.
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
The following lists the system requirements for installing the AudioCodes MP-100/104 Gate-
way:
•Internet Protocol Resource Card (IPRC) firmware v1.3 or later
NOTE: To support Session Initiation Protocol (SIP) on the AudioCodes MP-100/104
Gateway, v1.5 or later firmware is required.
•Axxess®v7.0 or later
SYSTEM DATABASE PROGRAMMING
The IPRC firmware version determines how Axxess is programmed to support the gateways.
For details about system database programming, refer to the documents listed below.
If you are installing the gateway on a:
•V1.x firmware IPRC, see the latest version of the IP Devices Manual.
•V8.x firmware IPRC, see the Addendum to the v8.0 Installation and Maintenance Man-
ual.
AUDIOCODES MP-100 GATEWAY INSTALLATION
For details about installing the AudioCodes MP-100, refer to the latest version of the IP
Devices Manual.
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AUDIOCODES MP-104 GATEWAY INSTALLATION
This section describes how to install and configure the AudioCodes MP-104 gateway, shown
below.
The AudioCodes MP-104 FXO gateway supports up to four loop start line (FXO - foreign
exchange office) ports. Although the MP-104 is similar to the MP-100, each gateway uses a
different switch type for configuring the device. The MP-100 uses DIP switches, and the MP-
104 uses a command line switch (-fb) (see page 7). For details about command-line switches,
refer to the MP-104 User’s Manual & Installation Guide.
The MP-104 on a v8.x IPRC firmware supports the peer-to-peer (P2P) audio feature. This fea-
ture allows certain IP and SIP devices to transmit and receive audio directly with each other.
With this feature, the audio is not transmitted or received through the system cabinet. This
reduces delay and removes the audio stream from the Time Division Mulitplex (TDM) high-
way.
To use P2P audio:
•The devices must be members of the same Network Group.
•The IPRC and IP devices must be upgraded to version 8.1 firmware. (SIP endpoints do
not require firmware upgrades.)
•The devices must terminate on an IPRC with v8.x firmware.
•There cannot be a NAT or firewall between the communicating devices.
•For SIP endpoints, the latest version of SIP Server (v1.1 or later) must be installed.
Because the devices are not using cabinet resources, devices connected in a P2P call cannot
use the following features:
•Agent Help
•Record-A-Call
•Station Monitor
The MP-104 on a v8.x IPRC firmware also does not support the following features:
•Tick Tone as an audio source for CO calls. This is normally used for features that
require audio sources, such as the Music-On-Hold feature.
•Pause digits. These digits are normally used to program a speed-dial or other digit
string.
NOTE: The MP-104 must be running software version 4.2 or later when connected to an IPRC
running version 8.1 firmware.
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Quick Start Installation Outline
The following steps outline the MP-104 installation. For details, refer to the pages
shown in parentheses in each step.
To install the MP-104:
1. Unpack the box, and set up the MP-104 gateway device through the AudioCodes
BootP/TFTP Server program (see below).
2. Set up the MP-104 gateway device through the AudioCodes BootP/TFTP Server
program (see page 4).
3. Ensure you have added the -fb command to the ramMP10XFXO.cmp and this
file is selected as the Boot file (see page 7)
4. Reset the Server. Progress can be viewed in the BootP/TFTP Server window
(make sure it is not paused). See page 8.
5. Configure the MP-104 application through the AudioCodes MP-104 Web
administrator (see page 17).
6. Verify that the Call Agent IP address in the Advanced Configuration - Protocol
Management page matches the IPRC IP address (see page 11).
7. Configure the IPRC ports through the IPRC Administrative Session Web page
and verify the following:
• The gateway is configured as an MGCP gateway and endpoint (the first cir-
cuit), and each additional endpoint is attached to the correct circuit (see
page 17).
• All information is correct (MAC address, IP address, etc.).
• The connection is active in the Circuit Status page.
The AudioCodes MP-104 Gateway is now ready for connection to the CO.

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Setting Up the MP-104
Follow the instructions below to set up the MP-104.
To set up the MP-104:
1. Attach the Ethernet cable to the ETH-1 RJ-45 connector to connect to your LAN. To
determine the configuration of the MP-104, connect the DC power supply and observe
the front panel light-emitting diodes (LEDs). For details on LED indicators, refer to the
MP-104 User’s Manual & Installation Guide that is on the CD-ROM. The back view of
an MP-104 is shown below.
2. Attach up to four phone lines (e.g., loop start lines) to the RJ-11 connectors.
NOTE: Up to 200 m (660 ft) of 24AWG twisted pair cable can be used for phone lines.
3. Create a new directory (e.g., Audiocodes MP_104) in the Windows Explorer on your
PC.
4. Detach and unzip the BootP and MP_104 zip files that are provided in the Inter-Tel
AudioCodes CD (part no. 827.9920) into this folder. You may want to create a sub-
folder for the BootP zip file within the same folder. The folder should look like the one
shown below.
5. Double-click Setup.exe (in the BootP folder) to install the AudioCodes BootP
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6. Copy the following files that you just unzipped and paste them into the BootP server
folder (under C:\Program Files\AudioCodes).
NOTE: The file names may be different depending on the version and date that the
files are created.
• BOOT file (e.g., ramMP10XFXO.cmp) — Contains a compressed, downloadable
software image file.
• INI file (e.g., MP1XXFXP_IT.ini) — Contains the default settings for the MP-
104.
• Coefficient file (e.g., MP1XX12-1-12khz-fxo.dat) — Contains a set of
parameters for the signal processor of the loop interface devices.
• Call Progress Tone file (e.g., call_progress_usa/uk.dat) — Contains the
definitions of the call progress tones that the MP-104 will detect/generate.
NOTE: The _usa files are for US systems, and the_uk files are for European sys-
tems.
7. Open the MP1XXFXO_IT.ini file by using a word processor, such as Notepad,
Microsoft®Word, etc. Add the IPRC IP address in the CallAgentIP field, as shown
below, and save and close the file as .ini file.
NOTE: Programming the IPRC IP address in the .ini file provides a more reliable
Call Agent ID setting for the MP-104, when files are loaded via the TFTP server. If not
modified in the .ini file, this value is overwritten every time the MP-104 files are
reloaded during a reset, using the value in this file. This .ini file is “read only” by
default, therefore, you must modify this characteristic to allow updating. To change the
attributes, right-click the file name in the Windows Explorer and open Properties.
Uncheck Read-only in the Attributes field and click OK.
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8. Double-click bootp.exe to launch the AudioCodes BootP/TPTF Server program.
The following screen appears.
NOTE: Ensure the AudioCodes BootP/TFTP Server application is the only BootP
server running. If another server, such as the IPRC, is running at the same time, it may
cause problems with the download.
9. Select Preferences from the Edit menu. The following dialog box appears. Enter (or
browse to) the directory path, where the four MP-104 configuration files and BootP
files were unzipped, in the Directory text box. Once the correct directory path is dis-
played, click OK. The main screen is displayed.

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10. In the main BootP/TFTP Server screen, select Clients from the Services menu or click
. The following dialog appears. The Client Configuration dialog allows the client
(AudioCodes MP-104 gateway) to connect to the server application for code and con-
figuration updates.
11. Click the Add New Client icon ( ). Highlight the desired client (if you have more
than one client) in the list on the left, and configure the settings as described below.
• Client MAC: Enter the MAC address, which can be found on the bottom of the
MP-104 device.
• Client Name: Enter the desired name (e.g., mp104).
• Temp lat e: Select <none>.
• IP: Enter the IP address of the MP-104.
• Subnet: Enter the subnet mask of the MP-104.
• Gateway: Enter the gateway IP address of the MP-104.
• TFTP Server IP: Enter the TFTP Server IP address, if applicable.
• Boot File: Select ramMP10XFXO.cmp from the drop-down list. Then, add the -
fb switch after the file name (ramMP10XFXO.cmp -fb). This switch automati-
cally burns the ram.cmp into the flash memory.
• INI File: Select MP1XXFXO_IT.ini from the drop-down list.
• Call Agent: Enter the IPRC IP address.
12. Click OK.
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13. Reset the MP-104 by doing one of the following:
—ClickApply & Reset in the Client Configuration dialog.
— Click the RESET button ( ) on the main screen. When prompted, enter the IP
address of the MP-104 and click OK.
— Unplug the AC power cord from the back of the MP-104 and plug it in again.
— Press the RESTART button, shown on page 2, using a long pinhole tool (such as a
bent paper clip).
NOTE: Make sure the Pause icon ( ) is not pressed in the main screen.
If you have more than one AudioCodes MP-104 gateway, repeat steps 8 and 13.
The BootP status in the BootP/TFTP Server should show “Client Found” and “100%
OK” on all four files. If not, there is a problem with the file location. Verify that the file
location is accurate and reconfigure the Client Configuration dialog, if necessary.
Once all files are loaded, the green lamps on the LAN and Ready LEDs light. Follow the
instructions on the following pages to launch the MP-104 Web administrator and configure the
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Configuring the MP-104
Once the BootP Client is set up, configure the MP-104 in the AudioCodes Web administrator.
To configure the MP-104:
1. Open the Web browser and enter the IP address of your MP-104 gateway in the Address
field. Then, press ENTER. The following home page appears.
NOTE: The IP address can be found in the IP field in the Client Configuration dialog,
shown on page 7.
2. When the login dialog box appears, enter the username and password. The default user-
name and password are both Admin (case-sensitive). If you are unable to log on, verify
that the Client Configuration is set up correctly (see page 7).
3. The MP-104 has the following options:
• Quick Setup (see page 10)
• Protocol Management (see page 11)
• Advanced Configuration (see page 12)
• Status and Diagnostics (see page 15)
• Software Update (see page 16)
• Save Configuration (see page 16)
• Reset (see page 16)
To configure the settings, click any of the options and follow the instructions on the fol-
lowing pages.
NOTE: Make sure that the Call Agent IP address in the Advanced Configuration - Pro-
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4. Quick Setup: Configure the Quick Setup field, as described below.
• IP Address: Enter the IP address of the MP-104.
• Subnet Mask: Enter the subnet mask of the MP-104.
• Default Gateway Address: Enter the default gateway address if you are using a
static IP address or need to change the subnet mask or gateway address. Ensure
these match those on the IPRC Device Configuration page if using static IP
addressing.
• DNS Primary Server IP: Should be set to 255.255.255.255.
• DNS Secondary Server IP: Should be set to 255.255.255.255.
• Control Protocol Type: Should be set to MGCP.
• Call Agent IP: Should match the IPRC IP address.
• Call Agent Port: Should be set to 2427.
• Call Agent Domain Name: Leave this field blank.
• Gateway Name: Enter the name to identify this gateway on the network, such as
MP104v4.2 (case-sensitive with no spaces or special characters). The default name
is set to the IP address of the MP-104 (e.g., [172.17.112.61]).
NOTE: With a v8.x firmware IPRC, ensure the names match those in Axxess Data-
base Programming (under System\Cabinets\IPRC (32-Device)\Devices\MGCP
Gateway and Endpoint).
• Endpoint Name: The default endpoint name is “ACgw” (case-sensitive) and
should not be changed to avoid hostname resolution complications. Each endpoint
has a number appended to it. For example, line 1 is assigned the name “ACgw0,”
line 2 is “ACgw1,” and line 4 is “ACgw3.”
NOTE: With a v1.x firmware IPRC, ensure the names match those on the MGCP
Endpoint Name Settings page in the IPRC Web page. With a v8.x firmware IPRC,
ensure the names match those in Axxess Database Programming (under Sys-
tem\Cabinets\IPRC (32-Device)\Devices\MGCP Endpoint).
To restart the system, click RESET.