Digium B410P User manual

B410P
User Manual
601-00001 Rev. B3

Digium, Inc.
445 Jan Davis Drive
Huntsville, AL 35806
United States
Main Number: 1.256.428.6000
Tech Support: 1.256.428.6161
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© Digium, Inc. 2013
All rights reserved.
No part of this publication may be copied, distributed, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a
retrieval system, or translated into any human or computer language without the prior written
permission of Digium, Inc.
Digium, Inc. has made every effort to ensure that the instructions contained in this document
are adequate and error free. The manufacturer will, if necessary, explain issues which may
not be covered by this documentation. The manufacturer’s liability for any errors in the
documents is limited to the correction of errors and the aforementioned advisory services.
This document has been prepared for use by professional and properly trained personnel,
and the customer assumes full responsibility when using it.
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Systems Incorporated.
Asterisk, Digium, Switchvox, and AsteriskNOW are registered trademarks and Asterisk
Business Edition, AsteriskGUI, and Asterisk Appliance are trademarks of Digium, Inc.
Any other trademarks mentioned in the document are the property of their respective owners.
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Compliance Information
Compliance information for this product is available at
http://www.digium.com/ccs-compliance.
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Introduction to B410P Documentation
This manual contains product information for the B410P card. Be sure to
refer to any supplementary documents or release notes that were shipped
with your equipment. The manual is organized in the following manner:
Chapter/
Appendix Title Description
1 Overview Identifies the features of your card. This chapter covers
applications and uses of the B410P in the real world.
2 Card Installation Provides instructions for installing the card in your PC,
acquiring correct drivers, and checking device
compatibility.
3 Configuration Provides steps for configuring and verifying the install of
your B410P was successful.
4 Troubleshooting Explains resolutions to common problems and frequently
asked questions pertaining to card installation and usage.
A Pin Assignments Lists the connectors and pin assignments.
B Specifications Details card specifications.
C Glossary and
Acronyms
Defines terms related to this product.
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Symbol Definitions
Caution statements indicate a condition where damage to the unit or
its configuration could occur if operational procedures are not
followed. To reduce the risk of damage or injury, follow all steps or
procedures as instructed.
The ESD symbol indicates electrostatic sensitive devices. Observe
precautions for handling devices. Wear a properly grounded
electrostatic discharge (ESD) wrist strap while handling the device.
The Electrical Hazard Symbol indicates a possibility of electrical
shock when operating this unit in certain situations. To reduce the
risk of damage or injury, follow all steps or procedures as
instructed.
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Important Safety Instructions
User Cautions
Servicing.
Do not attempt to service this card unless specifically instructed to do
so. Do not attempt to remove the card from your equipment while
power is present. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.
Water and Moisture.
Do not spill liquids on this unit. Do not operate this equipment in a
wet environment.
Heat.
Do not operate or store this product near heat sources such as
radiators, air ducts, areas subject to direct, intense sunlight, or other
products that produce heat.
Static Electricity.
To red uce th e ri sk o f dam ag ing th e uni t or yo u r equi p men t , do not
attempt to open the enclosure or gain access to areas where you are
not instructed to do so. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.
Save these instructions for future reference.
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TABLE OFCONTENTS
Chapter 1
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
What is Asterisk®? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Asterisk as a Switch (PBX) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Asterisk as a Gateway . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Asterisk in the Call Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Asterisk in the Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Asterisk Everywhere . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Chapter 2
Card Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Unpacking the Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Inspecting the Shipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Identifying Communication Ports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Selecting NT or TE Mode . . . .............................18
Terminating the NT Mode Line ............................19
Installing the Hardware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Software Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Installing Asterisk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Chapter 3
Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Driver Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
Testing Your Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
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Table Of Contents
Configure the interface to Asterisk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
Enabling Echo Cancellation . .............................40
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Test Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
Chapter 4
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
Appendix A
Pin Assignments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48
Appendix B
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49
Appendix C
Glossary and Acronyms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51
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List of Figures
Figure : Sample Card Application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Figure : B410P Card . . .............................17
Figure : NT and TE Mode Jumper Positions . . . ..........18
Figure : NT Termination Switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Figure : Jumpers Reserved for Future Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Figure : Insert the Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Figure : Example dmesg Output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
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List of Tables
Table A-1: RJ45 ISDN BRI S/T Port Connector . . . ..........48
Table B-2: Maximum Power Consumption . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50
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