Grandstream Networks HT801 Instruction Manual

Grandstream Networks, Inc.
HT801 Analog Telephone Adaptor
Administration Guide

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GNU GPL INFORMATION
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Table of Content
DOCUMENT PURPOSE .................................................................................................6
CHANGE LOG................................................................................................................7
Firmware Version 1.0.3.2 .......................................................................................................................7
GUI INTERFACE EXAMPLES........................................................................................8
WELCOME .....................................................................................................................9
PRODUCT OVERVIEW ................................................................................................10
Feature Highlights................................................................................................................................10
HT801 Technical Specifications ...........................................................................................................10
GETTING STARTED.....................................................................................................12
Equipment Packaging..........................................................................................................................12
HT801 Ports Description......................................................................................................................12
Connecting HT801 ...............................................................................................................................13
HT801 LEDs Pattern............................................................................................................................13
CONFIGURATION GUIDE............................................................................................15
Obtain HT801 IP Address via Connected Analogue Phone ................................................................15
Understanding HT801 Interactive Voice Prompt Response Menu ......................................................15
Configuration via Web Browser ...........................................................................................................17
Accessing the Web UI ..................................................................................................................17
Web UI Access Level Management..............................................................................................17
Saving the Configuration Changes...............................................................................................17
Changing Admin Level Password.................................................................................................18
Changing User Level Password ...................................................................................................18
Changing HTTP Web Port ............................................................................................................18
Web Configuration Pages Definitions ..................................................................................................19
Status Page Definitions ................................................................................................................19
Basic Settings Page Definitions....................................................................................................20
Advanced Settings Page Definitions ............................................................................................21
FXS Port Page Definitions............................................................................................................26
NAT Settings ........................................................................................................................................37
DTMF Methods ....................................................................................................................................38
Preferred Vocoder (Codec) ..................................................................................................................38
Configuring HT801 Through Voice Prompts ........................................................................................38
Register a SIP Account ........................................................................................................................39
Call Features........................................................................................................................................41

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Rebooting HT801 from Remote...........................................................................................................42
UPGRADING AND PROVISIONING ............................................................................43
Firmware Upgrade procedure..............................................................................................................43
Upgrading via Local Directory:.............................................................................................................44
Upgrading via Local TFTP/HTTP Servers ...........................................................................................44
Firmware and Configuration File Prefix and Postfix ............................................................................44
Managing Firmware and Configuration File Download........................................................................45
Configuration File Download................................................................................................................45
RESTORE FACTORY DEFAULT SETTINGS ...............................................................46
Using the Reset Button........................................................................................................................46
Using the IVR Command .....................................................................................................................46
Reset from Web Interface (Reset Type) ..............................................................................................47
EXPERIENCING HT801 ............................................................................................... 48

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Table of Tables
Table 1: HT801 Features at a Glance .........................................................................................................10
Table 2: HT801 Technical Specifications ....................................................................................................10
Table 3: Definition of the HT801 Connectors ..............................................................................................12
Table 4: HT801 LEDs Pattern Description ..................................................................................................14
Table 5: Voice Prompt Menu .......................................................................................................................15
Table 6: Status Page Definitions .................................................................................................................19
Table 7: Basic Settings Page ......................................................................................................................20
Table 8: Advanced Settings.........................................................................................................................21
Table 9: FXS Port ........................................................................................................................................26
Table 10: HT801 Call Features ...................................................................................................................41
Table of Figures
Figure 1: HT801 Package Contents............................................................................................................12
Figure 2: HT801 Back Panel .......................................................................................................................12
Figure 3: Connecting the HT801 .................................................................................................................13
Figure 4: HT801 LEDs Pattern....................................................................................................................13
Figure 5: Admin Level Password ................................................................................................................18
Figure 6: User Level Password ...................................................................................................................18
Figure 7: Web HTTP Port............................................................................................................................18
Figure 8: SIP Accounts Settings..................................................................................................................40
Figure 9: Account Status .............................................................................................................................40
Figure 10: Firmware Upgrade Page............................................................................................................43

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DOCUMENT PURPOSE
This document describes the basic concept and tasks necessary to use and configure your HT801. And it
covers the topic of connecting and configuring the HT801, making basic operations and the call features.
Please visit http://www.grandstream.com/support to download the latest “HT801 User Guide”.
This guide covers following topics:
Product overview
Getting started
Configuration guide
Upgrade and provisioning
Restore factory default settings

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CHANGE LOG
This section documents significant changes from previous versions of administration guide for HT801. Only
major new features or major document updates are listed here. Minor updates for corrections or editing are
not documented here.
Firmware Version 1.0.3.2
This is the initial version for HT801.

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GUI INTERFACE EXAMPLES
http://www.grandstream.com/sites/default/files/Resources/HT801_web_gui.zip
1. Screenshot of Login Page
2. Screenshots of Status Page
3. Screenshots of Basic Settings Page
4. Screenshots of Advanced Settings Page
5. Screenshots of FXS Port Page

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WELCOME
The HT801 Analog Telephone Adapter provides transparent connectivity for analog phones and faxes to
the world of Internet voice. Connecting to any analog phone, fax or PBX, the HT801 is an effective and
flexible solution for accessing internet-based telephone services and corporate intranet systems across
established LAN and Internet connections. The Grandstream Handy Tone HT801 is a new addition to the
popular Handy Tone ATA product family. This manual will help you learn how to operate and manage your
Handy Tone and make the best use of its many upgraded features including simple and quick installation,
3- way conferencing, direct IP-IP Calling, and new provisioning support among other features. This HT801
is very easy to manage and configure, and is specifically designed to be an easy to use and affordable VoIP
solution for both the residential user and the teleworker.

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PRODUCT OVERVIEW
The HT801 is a 1 port analog telephone adapter (ATA) that allows users to create a high-quality and
manageable IP telephony solution for residential and office environments. Its ultra-compact size, voice
quality, advanced VoIP functionality, security protection and auto provisioning options enable users to take
advantage of VoIP on analog phones and enables service providers to offer high quality IP service. The
HT801 is an ideal ATA for individual use and for large scale commercial IP voice deployments.
Feature Highlights
The following table contains the major features of the HT801:
Table 1: HT801 Features at a Glance
HT801 Technical Specifications
The following table resumes all the technical specifications including the protocols / standards supported,
voice codecs, telephony features, languages and Upgrade/ Provisioning settings for the HT801.
Table 2: HT801 Technical Specifications
Interfaces
Telephone Interfaces
One (1) RJ11 FXS port
Network Interface
One (1) 10/100Mbps auto-sensing Ethernet port (RJ45)
LED Indicators
POWER, INTERNET, PHONE
Factory Reset Button
Yes
Voice, Fax, Modem
Telephony Features
Caller ID display or block, call waiting, flash, blind or attended transfer,
forward, hold, do not disturb, 3-way conference
HT801
1 SIP profile through 1 FXS port and single 10/100Mbps port.
3-way voice conferencing.
Wide range of caller ID formats.
Advanced telephony features, including call transfer, call forward, call-
waiting, do not disturb, message waiting indication, multi-language prompts,
flexible dial plan and more.
T.38 Fax for creating Fax-over-IP and GR-909 Line Testing Functionalities.
TLS and SRTP security encryption technology to protect calls and accounts.
Automated provisioning options include TR-069 and XML config files.
Failover SIP server automatically switches to secondary server if main server
loses connection.
Use with Grandstream’s UCM series of IP PBXs for Zero Configuration
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Voice Codecs
G.711 with Annex I (PLC) and Annex II (VAD/CNG), G.723.1, G.729A/B,
G.726, iLBC, OPUS, dynamic jitter buffer, advanced line echo cancellation
Fax over IP
T.38 compliant Group 3 Fax Relay up to 14.4kpbs and auto-switch to
G.711 for Fax Pass-through
Short/Long Haul Ring Load
2 REN: Up to 1km on 24 AWG
Caller ID
Bellcore Type 1 & 2, ETSI, BT, NTT, and DTMF-based CID
Disconnect Methods
Busy Tone, Polarity Reversal/Wink, Loop Current
Signaling
Network Protocols
TCP/IP/UDP, RTP/RTCP, HTTP/HTTPS, ARP/RARP, ICMP, DNS, DHCP,
NTP, TFTP, TELNET, STUN, SIP (RFC3261), SIP over TCP/TLS, SRTP,
TR-069
QoS
Layer 3 (ToS, DiffServ, MPLS)
DTMF Methods
In-audio, RFC2833 and/or SIP INFO
Provisioning and Control
HTTP, HTTPS, TELNET, TFTP, TR-069, secure and automated
provisioning using AES encryption, syslog
Security
Media
SRTP
Control
TLS/SIPS/HTTPS
Management
Syslog support, telnet, remote management using web browser
Physical
Universal Power Supply
Input: 100-240VAC, 50-60Hz
Output: 5.0VDC/1.0A
Environmental
Operational: 32o – 104oF or 0º – 40ºC
Storage: 14o – 140oF or -10º – 60ºC
Humidity: 10 – 90% Non-condensing
Dimensions and Weight
Dimension: 100mm x 100mm x 29.5mm
Weight: 102g
Compliance
Compliance
FCC : Part15B
CE : EN55032, EN55024, EN61000-3-2, EN61000-3-3, EN60950-1
RCM: AS/NZS CISPR22, AS/NZS60950.1, S003

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GETTING STARTED
This chapter provides basic installation instructions including the list of the packaging contents and also
information for obtaining the best performance with the HT801.
Equipment Packaging
The HT801 ATA package contains:
Figure 1: HT801 Package Contents
Note: Check the package before installation. If you find anything missing, contact your system administrator.
HT801 Ports Description
The following figure describes the different ports on the back panel of the HT801.
Figure 2: HT801 Back Panel
Table 3: Definition of the HT801 Connectors
Phone
Connects the analog phones / fax machines to the phone adapter using
an RJ-11 telephone cable.
Internet port
Connects the phone adapter to your router or gateway using an Ethernet
RJ45 network cable.
1x HT801
1x 5V Power Adapter
1x Ethernet Cable
1x Quick Installation Guide
1x GPL Statement
Phone
(RJ-11 FXS Port)
Micro USB
Power DC
Internet
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Connecting HT801
The HT801 is designed for easy configuration and easy installation, to connect your HT801, please follow
the steps above:
1. Insert a standard RJ11 telephone cable into the p hone port and connect the other end of the
telephone cable to a standard touch-tone analog telephone.
2. Insert the Ethernet cable into the internet or LAN port of the HT801 and connect the other end
of the Ethernet cable to an uplink port (a router or a modem, etc.)
3. Insert the power adapter into the HT801 and connect it to a wall outlet.
4. Power, Ethernet and Phone LEDs will be solidly lit when the HT801 is ready for use.
Figure 3: Connecting the HT801
HT801 LEDs Pattern
There are three (3) LED buttons that help you manage the status of your Handy Tone HT801.
Figure 4: HT801 LEDs Pattern
Micro-USB Power
Connects the phone adapter to PSU (5V – 1A).
Reset
Factory reset button. Press for 7 seconds to reset factory default settings.

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Table 4: HT801 LEDs Pattern Description
LED Lights
Status
Power LED
The Power LED lights up when the HT801 is powered on and it flashes when
it is booting up
Internet LED
The Ethernet LED lights up when the HT801 is connected to your network
through the Ethernet port and it flashes when there is data being sent or
received.
Phone LED
The phone LED indicates status of the FXS port-phone on the back panel
OFF - Unregistered
ON (Solid Blue) - Registered and Available
Blinking every second - Off-Hook / Busy
Slow blinking - FXS LEDs indicates voicemail

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CONFIGURATION GUIDE
The HT801 can be configured via one of two ways:
The IVR voice prompt menu.
The Web GUI embedded on the HT801 using PC's web browser.
Obtain HT801 IP Address via Connected Analogue Phone
HT801 is by default configured to obtain the IP address from DHCP server where the unit is located. In
order to know which IP address is assigned to your HT801, you should access to the “Interactive Voice
Response Menu” of your adapter via the connected phone and check its IP address mode.
Please refer to the steps below to access the interactive voice response menu:
1. Use a telephone connected to phone port of your HT801.
2. Press *** (press the star key three times) to access the IVR menu and wait until you hear “Enter
the menu option “.
3. Press 02 and the current IP address will be announced.
Understanding HT801 Interactive Voice Prompt Response Menu
The HT801 has a built-in voice prompt menu for simple device configuration which lists actions, commands,
menu choices, and descriptions. The IVR menu works with any phone connected to the HT801. Pick up the
handset and dial “***” to use the IVR menu.
Table 5: Voice Prompt Menu
Menu
Voice Prompt
Options
Main
Menu
“Enter a Menu Option”
Press “*” for the next menu option
Press “#” to return to the main menu
Enter 01-05, 07,10, 13-17,47 or 99 menu options
01
“DHCP Mode”,
“Static IP Mode”
Press “9” to toggle the selection
If using “Static IP Mode”, configure the IP address
information using menus 02 to 05.
If using “Dynamic IP Mode”, all IP address information
comes from the DHCP server automatically after
reboot.
02
“IP Address “ + IP
address
The current WAN IP address is announced
If using “Static IP Mode”, enter 12 digit new IP
address. You need to reboot the HT801 for the new
IP address to take Effect.
03
“Subnet “ + IP address
Same as menu 02
04
“Gateway “ + IP address
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05
“DNS Server “+ IP
address
Same as menu 02
07
Preferred Vocoder
Press “9” to move to the next selection in the list:
PCM U / PCM A
iLBC
G-726
G-723
G-729
OPUS
10
“MAC Address”
Announces the Mac address of the unit.
13
Firmware Server IP
Address
Announces current Firmware Server IP address.
Enter 12 digit new IP address.
14
Configuration Server IP
Address
Announces current Config Server Path IP address.
Enter 12 digit new IP address.
15
Upgrade Protocol
Upgrade protocol for firmware and configuration
update. Press “9” to toggle between TFTP / HTTP /
HTTPS
16
Firmware Version
Announces Firmware version information.
17
Firmware Upgrade
Firmware upgrade mode. Press “9” to toggle among
the following three options:
always check
check when pre/suffix changes
never upgrade
47
“Direct IP Calling”
Enter the target IP address to make a direct IP call,
after dial tone. (See “Make a Direct IP Call”.)
86
Voice Mail
Access to your voice mails messages.
99
“RESET”
Press “9” to reboot the device
Enter MAC address to restore factory default setting
(See Restore Factory Default Setting section)
“Invalid Entry”
Automatically returns to main menu
“Device not registered”
This prompt will be played immediately after off hook
If the device is not registered and the option “Outgoing
Call without Registration” is in NO
Five success tips when using the voice prompt
“*” shifts down to the next menu option and “#” returns to the main menu.
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All entered digit sequences have known lengths - 2 digits for menu option and 12 digits for IP
address. For IP address, add 0 before the digits if the digits are less than 3 (i.e. - 192.168.0.26
should be key in like 192168000026. No decimal is needed).
Key entry cannot be deleted but the phone may prompt error once it is detected.
Configuration via Web Browser
The HT801 embedded Web server responds to HTTP GET/POST requests. Embedded HTML pages allow
a user to configure the HT801 through a web browser such as Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox and
Microsoft’s IE.
Accessing the Web UI
1. Connect the computer to the same network as your HT801.
2. Make sure the HT801 is booted up.
3. You may check your HT801 IP address using the IVR on the connected phone.
Please see Obtain HT801 IP Address via Connected Analogue Phone
4. Open Web browser on your computer.
5. Enter the HT801’s IP address in the address bar of the browser.
6. Enter the administrator’s password to access the Web Configuration Menu (default password is:
admin).
Note: The computer must be connected to the same sub-network as the HT801. This can be easily done
by connecting the computer to the same hub or switch as the HT801.
Web UI Access Level Management
There are two default passwords for the login page:
User Level
Password
Web Pages Allowed
End User Level
123
Only Status and Basic Settings
Administrator Level
admin
All pages
The password is case sensitive with maximum length of 25 characters.
When changing any settings, always submit them by pressing Update or Apply button on the bottom of
the page. After submitting the changes in all the Web GUI pages, reboot HT801 to have the changes take
effect if necessary; most of the options under the Advanced Settings and FXS Port page require reboot.
Saving the Configuration Changes
After users makes changes to the configuration, pressing Update button will save but not apply the changes
until Apply button is clicked. Users can instead directly press Apply button. We recommend rebooting or
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Changing Admin Level Password
1. Access your HT801 web UI by entering its IP address in your favorite browser.
2. Enter your admin password (default: admin).
3. Press Login to access your settings and navigate to Advanced Settings > Admin Password.
4. Enter the new admin password.
5. Confirm the new admin password.
6. Press Apply at the bottom of the page to save your new settings.
Figure 5: Admin Level Password
Changing User Level Password
1. Access your HT801 web UI by entering its IP address in your favorite browser.
2. Enter your admin password (default: admin).
3. Press Login to access your settings and navigate to Basic Settings > End User Password.
4. Enter the new end-user password.
5. Confirm the new end-user password.
6. Press Apply at the bottom of the page to save your new settings.
Figure 6: User Level Password
Changing HTTP Web Port
1. Access your HT801 web UI by entering its IP address in your favorite browser.
2. Enter your admin password (default: admin).
3. Press Login to access your settings and navigate to Basic Settings > Web Port.
4. Change the current port to your desired/new HTTP port. Ports accepted are in range [1-65535].
5. Press Apply at the bottom of the page to save your new settings.
Figure 7: Web HTTP Port

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Web Configuration Pages Definitions
This section describes the options in the HT801 Web UI. As mentioned, you can log in as an administrator
or an end user.
Status: Displays the system info, network status, account status, and line options.
Basic Settings: Configures the end user level password, IP address modes, web access, time zone
settings and language.
Advanced Settings: Configures networks, upgrading and provisioning, TR-069, security settings,
date and time, syslog, audio settings, call settings and call progress tones.
FXS Port: Configures SIP settings, SIP registration, accounts settings, NAT settings, call features,
ring tones.
Status Page Definitions
Table 6: Status Page Definitions
Account Status
MAC Address
Shows device ID in hexadecimal format. This is needed by network administrators for
troubleshooting. The MAC address will be used for provisioning and can be found on
the label on original box and on the label located on the bottom panel of the device.
IP Address
Displays assigned IP address. Example: 192.168.5.110.
Product Model
Displays product model info. Default is HT801.
Hardware Version
Displays the hardware revision information and the part number.
Software version
Program: Specifies Program version. Current is 0.1.3.2 This is the main firmware
release number, which is always used for identifying the software system of the
HT801.
Bootloader: Specifies Boot version. Current is 1.0.3.2
Core: Specifies Core version. Current is 1.0.3.2
Base: Specifies Base version. Current is 1.0.3.2
CPE: Specifies CPE version. CPE version is displayed only when HT801 is
connected to an ACS using TR-069 protocol.
Software Status
Indicates actual software status.
System Up Time
Indicates actual system time and uptime since last reboot.
PPPoE Link Up
Indicates PPPoE connection status.
NAT
Indicates type of NAT when it’s configured.