CommTech CT100 User manual

CT100 VoIP PBX
Installation Guide
Version: 1.0
Date: 2016.11.22

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Content
Welcome......................................................................................................................................................3
Before You Start..........................................................................................................................................4
Package Contents.....................................................................................................................................4
Expansion Board.......................................................................................................................................4
CommTech CT100 Overview.....................................................................................................................5
LED Indicators and Ports...........................................................................................................................6
Installation ..................................................................................................................................................8
Safety Disclaimers and Installation Warnings.............................................................................................8
Telephony Module Installation ...................................................................................................................8
DSP Module Installation..........................................................................................................................11
Desktop Installation.................................................................................................................................12
Rack Installation......................................................................................................................................12
Ground Connection.................................................................................................................................13
Connecting the Equipment.......................................................................................................................14
Getting Started with the Configuration....................................................................................................15

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Welcome
Thank you for choosing CommTech CT100 IP PBX. CT100 is a cost-effective business
communication system with a base configuration of 100 users and 30 concurrent calls and can scale
up to 200 users and 60 concurrent calls. The flexible CT100 comes with support for analog ports,
ISDN BRI, E1/T1/PRI, and GSM networks.
This guide describes how to install the CT100 and how to log in the web GUI to configure the system.
Once you complete the installation, refer to the CommTech CT-Series Administrator Guide for
instructions on how to perform configurations on the system.
Related Documents
This Installation Guide only explains the installation of CommTech CT100 IP PBX. For more
functionality and advanced settings, please refer to the relative documents as below:
Document
Description
CommTech CT-Series Administrator Guide
The administrator could refer to this manual for
instructions on how to configure, operate, monitor,
and maintain the CommTech CT100 IPPBX.
CommTech CT-Series Extension User
Guide
Users could refer to the guide for instructions on how
to login the user portal, and how to configure their
accounts, listen to call recordings, check voicemail
messages, etc.

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Before You Start
Before you begin to install the CT100 IPPhone System, please check the package contents to verify
that you have received the items below. If there is any problem, please contact your provider.
Package Contents
1* CT100 PBX
1* Ethernet Cable
1* Power Cord
2 Rack Mounting Kits
1* Grounding Stud & Nut
4* Rubber Feet
1* Warranty card
1* Quick Start Guide
Expansion Board
CommTech CT100 supports expanding up to 2 Expansion boards and supports expanding one DSP
module.
Expansion Board –CT08
CT08 board supports up to 4 modules (8 ports).
Optional Module
O2 Module
S2 Module
SO Module
B2 Module
GSM Module
3G Module

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Expansion Board –CT30
CT30 board supports 1 E1/T1 port.
CP30 Module
CP30 is a DSP module, used to expand the capacity of PBX. With per CP30 module added, the
extensions increase 100 and concurrent calls increase 30 in additional.
CommTech CT100 Overview
Front Panel (1*CT08 + 1*CT30)

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Back Panel
LED Indicators and Ports
LED Indicators
LED
Indication
Status
Description
POWER
Power status
On
The power is switched on
Off
The power is switched off
System
System status
Blinking
The system is running properly
Static/Off
The system goes wrong
WAN
WAN status
Static Green light
Linked normally, 10/100 Mbps.
Static Orange light
Linked normally, 1000 Mbps.
Blinking Orange light
In communication.
Off
Off-line.
LAN
LAN status
Static Green light
Linked normally, 10/100 Mbps.
Static Orange light
Linked normally, 1000 Mbps.
Blinking Orange light
In communication.
Off
Off-line.
Port Status
FXS
Green light
Static: The port is idle.
Blinking: There is an ongoing call on the
port.
GSM/3G
Red light
Static: the trunk is idle.
Blinking slowly: there is no SIM card
inserted.
Blinking rapidly: the trunk is in use.
BRI
Orange light
Blinking slowly: the BRI line is
disconnected.
Static: the BRI line is connected or in
use.
Antenna Sockets
SD Slot Console Power Switch
Power LAN Power Inlet
System WAN Protective Earth
Reset USB Slot

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FXO
Red light
Blinking slowly: no PSTN line is
connected
to the port.
Static: the PSTN line is idle.
Blinking rapidly: the PSTN line is busy.
Port Description
Ports
Description
RJ11 Port
FXO port (red light): for the connection of PSTN lines or FXS ports of traditional
PBX.
FXS port (green light): for the connection of analog phones.
BRI port (orange light): for the connection of ISDN BRI lines.
Note: the sequence number of the ports corresponds to that of the Indicator
lights in the front panel. (I.e. the LED lights in the front indicate the connection
status of the corresponding ports at the front panel.)
E1/T1 Port
Connect the E1/T1 line.
ANT
Rotate the antenna into the Antenna Socket.
USB Slot
Connect a USB drive or mobile hard disk drive.
SD Slot
Insert a SD card.
Ethernet Port
CommTech CT100 provides two 10/100/1000 Mbps adaptive RJ45 Ethernet
ports. There are 3 Ethernet modes for the system. The default mode is “Single”.
Single: LAN port interface will be used for uplink connection. WAN port is
disabled.
Bridge: LAN port interface will be used for uplink connection. WAN port
interface will be used as bridge for PC connection.
Dual: both ports can be used for uplink connection.
Reset Button
Press and hold for 10 seconds to restore the factory defaults.
Power Inlet
Connect the supplied power supply to the port.
Power Switch
Switch on or off the device.

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Installation
This chapter shows you how to install CommTech CT100 IP phone system.
Safety Disclaimers and Installation Warnings
To avoid unexpected accident, personal injury or device damage, please read the safety disclaimers
and installation warnings.
Power
Use only the power cord provided with the IP PBX.
Keep the power off during the installation.
Make sure that the supply voltage matches the specifications indicated on the back panel of the
device.
To avoid the electric accident, do not open or remove the cover of IP PBX when it is working as
well as off the power.
Before cleaning the device, cut off the power supply.
Environment
Install the CommTech CT100 IP PBX in a location that is clean, free from vibration, electric shock,
and temperature/humidity extremes. The operating temperature should be kept below 104°F (40°C).
Telephony Module Installation
STEP 1 Loosen the screws on the enclosure and then remove the upper cover.

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STEP 2 Push out the empty board from the inside of the device.
STEP 3 Push in the Expansion Board (CT08 or CT30).
STEP 4 Lock the screws to fix the Expansion Board.

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STEP 5 Insert the Telephony Modules on the CT08 Board. Skip this step for CT30 Board.
STEP 6 Insert a SIM card on the GSM/3G module following the instructions. Skip this step if no
GSM/3G module installed.
STEP 7 Close the cover and fix the screws.