Panasonic KX-TDA3480 Operating instructions

KX-TDA3480
Model KX-TDA0484
4-Channel VoIP Gateway Card
Programming Guide
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2 Programming Guide
Table of Contents
1 IP-GW4 Maintenance Utility............................................................3
1.1 Starting the IP-GW4 Maintenance Utility............................................................... 4
2 Administrator Functions.................................................................7
2.1 Main Menu for the Administrator ........................................................................... 8
2.2 Programming ......................................................................................................... 10
2.2.1 Network Parameters................................................................................................ 10
2.2.2 H.323 Parameters ................................................................................................... 13
2.2.3 Voice Communication Parameters .......................................................................... 17
2.2.4 VoIP Gateway/IP-PBX Interface Parameters........................................................... 24
2.2.5 Hunt Pattern Parameters......................................................................................... 26
2.2.6 Address Translation Table—GW Entry .................................................................... 31
2.2.7 Address Translation Table—DN2IP Entry................................................................ 34
2.2.8 Initialisation.............................................................................................................. 38
2.3 Maintenance........................................................................................................... 39
2.3.1 Status Control.......................................................................................................... 39
2.3.2 Maintenance Settings.............................................................................................. 40
2.3.3 Diagnosis................................................................................................................. 42
2.3.4 Log Information ....................................................................................................... 43
2.4 Data Management.................................................................................................. 44
2.4.1 Upload of Configuration Data .................................................................................. 44
2.4.2 Download of Configuration Data ............................................................................. 46
2.4.3 Upload of Address Translation Table....................................................................... 47
2.4.4 Download of Address Translation Table .................................................................. 49
2.5 Others..................................................................................................................... 50
2.5.1 Reboot.....................................................................................................................50
2.5.2 Log Out....................................................................................................................51
3 Installer Functions ........................................................................ 53
3.1 Main Menu for the Installer................................................................................... 54
3.2 Maintenance........................................................................................................... 55
3.2.1 Status Control.......................................................................................................... 55
3.2.2 Maintenance Settings.............................................................................................. 56
3.3 Data Management.................................................................................................. 58
3.3.1 Upload of Firmware Data ........................................................................................ 58
3.3.2 Handling of Firmware Page..................................................................................... 61
3.4 Others..................................................................................................................... 63
3.4.1 Reboot.....................................................................................................................63
3.4.2 Log Out....................................................................................................................64
Index ..................................................................................................... 65

Programming Guide 3
Section 1
IP-GW4 Maintenance Utility
Programming of the VoIP Gateway Card is carried out
through a web programming utility called the IP-GW4
Maintenance Utility. This section provides the start-up
procedure for the IP-GW4 Maintenance Utility.

1.1 Starting the IP-GW4 Maintenance Utility
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1.1 Starting the IP-GW4 Maintenance Utility
There are two different log-in levels to the IP-GW4 Maintenance Utility, a web programming
utility for the VoIP Gateway Card: Administrator level and Installer level. These levels provide
different programming options.
For full discussions of Administrator-level programming and Installer-level programming, refer
to "2 Administrator Functions" and "3 Installer Functions", respectively.
System Requirements
•The IP-GW4 Maintenance Utility requires Microsoft®Internet Explorer 5.0 or above.
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•Screen shots reprinted with permission from Microsoft Corporation.
1. Run Internet Explorer from the Start menu.
2. In the Address box of Internet Explorer, type http://192.168.1.200.
192.168.1.200 is the default IP address of the VoIP Gateway Card.
3. Press the ENTER key on the keyboard.
4. In the Username box, type the user name.
•Default Administrator-level user name: Administrator
•Default Installer-level user name: Installer
5. In the Password box, type the password.
•Default Administrator-level password: Administrator
•Default Installer-level password: Installer
6. Click LOGIN.
To clear your entry, click CLEAR.

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Notes
•If another user is already logged in, you will be rejected.
•For readability of the text on the screen, it is recommended that you adjust the
text size of Internet Explorer to below medium.
•If you finish a programming session without logging out from the card (e.g.,
quitting Internet Explorer, or returning to the log-in screen with the "Back" button
of Internet Explorer), you cannot log in again for the period of time specified by
the parameter Programming Auto Disconnect Time (default: 10 min).
For the log-out procedure and Programming Auto Disconnect Time setting,
refer to "2.5.2 Log Out"/"3.4.2 Log Out" and "2.3.2 Maintenance Settings",
respectively.

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Programming Guide 7
Section 2
Administrator Functions
This section provides operating instructions for the IP-
GW4 Maintenance Utility when logged in as the
Administrator.

2.1 Main Menu for the Administrator
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2.1 Main Menu for the Administrator
The IP-GW4 Maintenance Utility provides the following menu to a user logged in as the
Administrator.

2.1 Main Menu for the Administrator
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Programming
Maintenance
Data Management
Others
Menu Section Reference
1.1 Network Settings, General 2.2.1 Network Parameters
1.2 H.323 Detailed Settings 2.2.2 H.323 Parameters
1.3 Voice Communication Detailed Settings 2.2.3 Voice Communication Parameters
1.4 VoIP Gateway/IP-PBX Interface Settings 2.2.4 VoIP Gateway/IP-PBX Interface Parameters
1.5 Hunt Pattern (for Incoming Calls) 2.2.5 Hunt Pattern Parameters
1.6 DN2IP (Dialed Number to IP Address
Translation)
2.2.6 Address Translation Table—GW Entry
2.2.7 Address Translation Table—DN2IP Entry
1.7 Initialization 2.2.8 Initialisation
Menu Section Reference
2.1 Change RUN/STOP status 2.3.1 Status Control
2.2 Maintenance Settings 2.3.2 Maintenance Settings
2.3 Diagnosis 2.3.3 Diagnosis
2.4 Log Information 2.3.4 Log Information
Menu Section Reference
3.1 Upload of Configuration data (PC –> VoIP
Gateway)
2.4.1 Upload of Configuration Data
3.2 Download of Configuration data (VoIP
Gateway –> PC)
2.4.2 Download of Configuration Data
3.3 Upload of DN2IP data (PC –> VoIP
Gateway)
2.4.3 Upload of Address Translation Table
3.4 Download of DN2IP data (VoIP Gateway
–> PC)
2.4.4 Download of Address Translation Table
Menu Section Reference
REBOOT 2.5.1 Reboot
LOGOUT 2.5.2 Log Out

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2.2 Programming
2.2.1 Network Parameters
1. Click 1.1 Network Settings, General in the main menu.
Current IP Address, Current Subnet Mask, and Current Default Gateway show the
current IP address settings of the VoIP Gateway Card.
2. Assign each parameter referring to the descriptions below.
At any time during the session, you can:
•Click ALL CLEAR to reset all parameters to the default values.
•Click MENU to return to the main menu (see "2.1 Main Menu for the Administrator").
•Click LOGOUT to log out from the IP-GW4 Maintenance Utility (see "2.5.2 Log Out").
3. Click OK.
You will see a confirmation screen.
Note
If your entry contains an invalid value, you will see an error screen. Click OK and try
again with correct values.
4. Confirm your entry and click OK.
To return to the previous screen, click CANCEL.

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Parameter Descriptions
IP Address Settings
DHCP Settings
The parameters indicated with "#" must be changed while the card is in the "STOP" status (see "2.3.1
Status Control"). The changes must be followed by a reboot to become effective (see "2.5.1 Reboot").
Parameter & Description Default Value Range
#IP Address
Specifies the IP address of the card.
For more information, consult your network
administrator.
192.168.1.200 The following addresses
are invalid:
•Class D addresses
•Class E addresses
•Loopback
addresses
•Addresses with
host number all 0s
or 1s
#Subnet Mask
Specifies the subnet mask address of the card.
For more information, consult your network
administrator.
255.255.255.0 Any address is valid.
#Default Gateway
Specifies the default gateway IP address of the card.
For more information, consult your network
administrator.
0.0.0.0 Same as the parameter
IP Address, except that
the address 0.0.0.0. is
allowed.
Parameter & Description Default Value Range
#DHCP Server
Specifies the use of a DHCP server.
For details, refer to "Detailed Explanations".
Don’t use Use,
Don’t use
#DHCP Server Port No.
Specifies the port number for DHCP communications
by the DHCP server.
Generally, there is no need to change the default value.
67 1 to 65535
#DHCP Client Port No.
Specifies the port number for DHCP communications
by the card (the DHCP client).
Generally, there is no need to change the default value.
68 1 to 65535
#DHCP Lease Time (min) 1-1440 min
This parameter is provided for engineer use only.
1440 0 (disable),
1 to 1440

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HTTP Port Number Settings
Others
Detailed Explanations
DHCP Server
When using the DHCP feature, the IP address settings of the card (IP address, subnet mask,
and default gateway) will be assigned by a DHCP server.
However, keep in mind that the maintenance of the card is performed through a web browser
from a PC; hence you must know the IP address of the card. Therefore, it is necessary to set
up the DHCP server to assign a static IP address to the card from a pool of IP addresses that
is defined in advance. For more information about DHCP server settings, consult your network
administrator.
In addition, it is also necessary to specify the values for the parameters under "IP Address
Settings" as they will be assigned by the DHCP server.
Parameter & Description Default Value Range
#HTTP Port No.
Specifies the port number for HTTP communications
by the card.
Generally, there is no need to change the default value.
80 1 to 65535
Parameter & Description Default Value Range
Host Name
This parameter is provided for engineer use only.
VoIP + lower 3
bytes of the MAC
address
Max. 255 characters
#LAN Disconnect Threshold Time (s)
Specifies the time (in seconds) until disconnection
from the LAN is recognised.
For example, even if a LAN cable is disconnected
during a call, reconnecting the cable within this time
period maintains the call.
5 1 to 10

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2.2.2 H.323 Parameters
1. Click 1.2 H.323 Detailed Settings in the main menu.
2. Assign each parameter referring to the descriptions below.
At any time during the session, you can:
•Click ALL CLEAR to reset all parameters to the default values.
•Click MENU to return to the main menu (see "2.1 Main Menu for the Administrator").
•Click LOGOUT to log out from the IP-GW4 Maintenance Utility (see "2.5.2 Log Out").
3. Click OK.
You will see a confirmation screen.
Note
If your entry contains an invalid value, you will see an error screen. Click OK and try
again with correct values.
4. Confirm your entry and click OK.
To return to the previous screen, click CANCEL.

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Parameter Descriptions
Port Number Settings
The parameters indicated with "#" must be changed while the VoIP Gateway Card is in the "STOP"
status (see "2.3.1 Status Control"). The changes must be followed by a reboot to become effective (see
"2.5.1 Reboot").
The parameters indicated with "*" must be changed while the card is in the "STOP" status (see "2.3.1
Status Control"). The changes do not have to be followed by a reboot to become effective.
Parameter & Description Default Value Range
#H.225 Port No.
Specifies the port number for the H.225 protocol (call
control) in an H.323 protocol suite.
Generally, there is no need to change the default value.
1720 1 to 65535
#H.245 Port No.
Specifies the port number for the H.245 protocol
(negotiation of channel usage and capabilities) in an
H.323 protocol suite. Four consecutive ports, starting
with the specified port, will be used (by default, 1721 to
1724).
Generally, there is no need to change the default value.
1721 1 to 65532
#RAS Port No.
Specifies the port number for the H.225 protocol (RAS)
in an H.323 protocol suite.
Generally, there is no need to change the default value.
1719 1 to 65535
#RTP/RTCP Port No.
Specifies the port number for RTP/RTCP. Eight
consecutive ports, starting with the specified port, will
be used (by default, 5004 to 5011).
Generally, there is no need to change the default value.
5004 1 to 65528

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Voice CODEC Settings
Gatekeeper Settings
Parameter & Description Default Value Range
*Voice CODEC Priority 1st–4th
Specifies the type of CODEC for voice
communications.
Choose the appropriate CODEC for the network
environment (e.g., bandwidth, CODEC conditions of
the remote terminal). When using multiple CODECs,
set them in an appropriate priority order.
Prior to establishing a call, a negotiation takes place
over the network and the CODEC to be used will be
decided depending on the setting of this parameter.
For details about relations between bandwidth and
CODEC, refer to "Detailed Explanations" in "2.2.3
Voice Communication Parameters".
1st: G.729A
2nd: No default
3rd: No default
4th: No default
G.723.1,
G.729A,
G.711Mu,
G.711A
Parameter & Description Default Value Range
#Gatekeeper
Specifies the use of a gatekeeper.
For details, refer to "Detailed Explanations".
Don’t use Use,
Don’t use
*Primary Gatekeeper IP Address
Specifies the IP address of the primary gatekeeper.
192.168.1.3 The following addresses
are invalid:
•Class D addresses
•Class E addresses
•Loopback
addresses
*Primary Gatekeeper Port No.
Specifies the port number of the primary gatekeeper.
1719 1 to 65535
*Secondary Gatekeeper IP Address
Specifies the IP address of the secondary gatekeeper.
Set this parameter when setting up a secondary
gatekeeper as a redundant backup system.
192.168.1.4 The following addresses
are invalid:
•Class D addresses
•Class E addresses
•Loopback
addresses
*Secondary Gatekeeper Port No.
Specifies the port number of the secondary
gatekeeper.
Set this parameter when setting up a secondary
gatekeeper as a redundant backup system.
1719 1 to 65535

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Others
Detailed Explanations
Gatekeeper
The following are the general functions of a gatekeeper:
•Dialled number-to-IP address translation
•Authentication
•Bandwidth control
It is possible to employ a VoIP network without the use of a gatekeeper, because the card is
equipped with internal address translation capabilities. However, should the network contain
dozens of cards, maintenance of address translation tables in individual cards can become a
strain.
A gatekeeper is useful in this case, because with the gatekeeper it is possible to consolidate
the maintenance. (However, you still need to programme each card on the network with its own
address translation information. For details, refer to "2.2.6 Address Translation Table—GW
Entry" and "2.2.7 Address Translation Table—DN2IP Entry".) For more information about
gatekeeper functions, consult the documentation of the gatekeeper.
When using a gatekeeper, make sure to choose a compatible model. For more information
about gatekeeper compatibility with the card, consult a certified dealer.
*Gatekeeper Connection Checking Interval
(min) 0-1440min
Specifies the time (in minutes) between periodic
checks of connection to the gatekeeper.
When the primary gatekeeper fails, these checks can
detect the failure. In this case, the connection
automatically switches to the secondary gatekeeper if
it is available, so that the network remains functional.
00(disable),
1 to 1440
*Call Signaling Model
Specifies whether to carry out a call control (H.225)
process directly between the cards or through a
gatekeeper.
Direct call control is typically preferred because it
involves less network load.
Direct Direct,
Routed (via
Gatekeeper)
Parameter & Description Default Value Range
#Fast Connect
Specifies the use of the Fast Connect feature.
Using Fast Connect simplifies the communication
process so that calls can be established quickly.
Generally, there is no need to change the default value.
Use Use,
Don’t use
Parameter & Description Default Value Range

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2.2.3 Voice Communication Parameters
1. Click 1.3 Voice Communication Detailed Settings in the main menu.
2. Assign each parameter referring to the descriptions below.
At any time during the session, you can:
•Click ALL CLEAR to reset all parameters to the default values.
•Click MENU to return to the main menu (see "2.1 Main Menu for the Administrator").
•Click LOGOUT to log out from the IP-GW4 Maintenance Utility (see "2.5.2 Log Out").
3. Click OK.
You will see a confirmation screen.
Note
If your entry contains an invalid value, you will see an error screen. Click OK and try
again with correct values.
4. Confirm your entry and click OK.
To return to the previous screen, click CANCEL.

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Parameter Descriptions
QoS Field Settings
Jitter Buffer Settings
The parameters below are used to set the ToS (Type of Service) field in the header of IP packets to
control QoS of VoIP communications.
For more information about QoS, refer to "A1.4 QoS (Quality of Service)" of the VoIP Gateway Card
Getting Started. For the actual setting values, consult your network administrator.
Parameter & Description Default Value Range
ToS
Specifies the value in the ToS field by a generic term.
For details, refer to "Detailed Explanations".
Priority: 0 0 to 7
Normal Normal,
Monetary Cost,
Reliability,
Throughput,
Delay
DSCP
Specifies the value in the ToS field by a DSCP for
DiffServ.
No default 0 to 63
HEX
Specifies the value in the ToS field by a hexadecimal
number.
No default 00 to FF
When voice signals are packetised and transmitted, individual packets can take different paths through
the network and arrive at the destination at varied timings. This is referred to as "jitter", and it can cause
degradation in speech quality. To compensate for jitter problems, the "jitter buffer" accumulates the
packets temporarily for processing.
The parameters below are used to adjust the size of the jitter buffer; however, in general, there is no
need to change the default values.
Parameter Default Value Range
G.711/G.729A Jitter Buffer Minimum (ms) 10 10 ×n (n = 1–40)
G.711/G.729A Jitter Buffer Maximum (ms) 400 10 ×n (n = 1–40)
G.711/G.729A Jitter Buffer Default Value (ms) 10 10 ×n (n = 1–40)
G.711/G.729A Jitter Buffer Adjustment
Interval (s) 1-5s
5 1 to 5
G.723.1 Jitter Buffer Minimum (ms) 30 30 ×n (n = 1–40)
G.723.1 Jitter Buffer Maximum (ms) 1200 30 ×n (n = 1–40)
G.723.1 Jitter Buffer Default value (ms) 30 30 ×n (n = 1–40)

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CODEC Frame Settings
Others
G.723.1 Jitter Buffer Adjustment Interval (s) 1-
5s
5 1 to 5
The parameters below are used to set the interval between packet transmissions for each type of
CODEC. It is recommended that all VoIP Gateway Cards in a VoIP network have the same settings for
these parameters.
For details, refer to "Detailed Explanations".
Parameter Default Value Range
G.723.1 Packet Sending Interval (ms) 30 30 ×n (n = 1–3)
G.729A Packet Sending Interval (ms) 20 10 ×n (n = 2–4)
G.711 Packet Sending Interval (ms) 20 10 ×n (n = 2–4)
Parameter & Description Default Value Range
Echo Canceller
Specifies the use of the echo cancellation feature
(G.168).
Echo is the audible duplication of a caller’s voice on the
return path; when echo exists, the caller hears his or
her own voice after some delay. The echo canceller
eliminates this echo.
Use Use,
Don’t use
G.723.1 VAD (Voice Activity Detection)
Specifies the use of the VAD feature (G.723.1).
The VAD conserves bandwidth by detecting silent
periods during a call and suppressing the packets of
silence from being sent to the network.
Note
To use this feature, both the local and remote
cards must have this parameter set to "Use".
Use Use,
Don’t use
G.723.1 Rate
Specifies the rate of the G.723.1 CODEC.
6.3Kbps 5.3Kbps,
6.3Kbps
DTMF Detection
Specifies the use of the DTMF detection feature.
DTMF detection enables end-to-end DTMF relay over
the network.
For details, refer to "Detailed Explanations".
Use Use,
Don’t use
Parameter Default Value Range

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Detailed Explanations
QoS Field Settings
The following diagrams show the bit values of the ToS field in the IP header in relation to the
setting values for the parameters under QoS Field Settings:
ToS
FAX Signal Detection
Specifies the use of the fax signal detection feature.
Fax signal detection enables end-to-end fax signal
relay over the network.
For details, refer to "Detailed Explanations".
Don’t use Use,
Don’t use
FAX High Reliable Method (Original)
Specifies the use of the packet multiplexing feature
during fax communications.
For details, refer to "Detailed Explanations".
Don’t use Use,
Don’t use
DTMF Detection Level (dB) -20-0dB
Specifies the level (in decibels) of DTMF detection.
Generally, there is no need to change the default value.
-20 -20 to 0
Parameter & Description Default Value Range
.... .... ....
Bit 0
Bit 8
IP Header Version IHL Total Length
0
0
0
0
1
1
1
1
0
0
1
1
0
0
1
1
0
1
0
1
0
1
0
1
Priority: 0
Priority: 1
Priority: 2
Priority: 3
Priority: 4
Priority: 5
Priority: 6
Priority: 7
Bit 15
Reserved
Bit 32
IP Packet
Type of Service
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
Normal
Monetary Cost
Reliability
Throughput
Delay