Planet VIP-156 User manual

VoIP Analog Telephone Adapter
VIP-156/VIP156PE/VIP-157/VIP-157S
User’s manual
Version 2.0
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Copyright
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Revision
User’s Manual for PLANET VoIPAnalog Telephone Adapter:
Model: VIP-156/VIP-156PE/VIP-157/VIP-57S
Rev: 2.0 (November, 2006)
Part No. EM-VIP_ATAV2

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Table of Contents
Chapter 1...................................................................................................................................6
Introduction ..............................................................................................................................6
Overview.......................................................................................................................................................6
Package Content ..........................................................................................................................................7
Physical Details ............................................................................................................................................7
LED Display & Button.......................................................................................................................10
Chapter 2 Preparations & Installation.................................................................................12
Physical Installation Requirement............................................................................................................12
LAN IP address configuration via web configuration interface .........................................................13
Chapter 3 Network Service Configurations.........................................................................17
Configuring and monitoring your Phone Adapter from web browser..................................................17
Overview on the web interface of ATA ..............................................................................................17
Manipulation of ATA via web browser...............................................................................................17
Chapter 4 VoIPTelephone Adapter Configurations............................................................19
Speed Dial Setting..............................................................................................................................19
Call Forward Setting ..........................................................................................................................20
SNTP Setting......................................................................................................................................21
Volume Setting...................................................................................................................................21
Block Setting......................................................................................................................................22
Auto Answer (For VIP-157)...............................................................................................................23
Caller ID Setting.................................................................................................................................23
Dial Plan Setting.................................................................................................................................24
Flash Time Setting..............................................................................................................................25
Call Waiting Setting ...........................................................................................................................25
T.38 (FAX) Setting.............................................................................................................................26
DDNS Setting.....................................................................................................................................26
Service Domain Setting......................................................................................................................27
Port Setting.........................................................................................................................................28
Codec Settings....................................................................................................................................28
Codec ID Setting................................................................................................................................28
DTMF Setting ....................................................................................................................................29
RPort Setting ......................................................................................................................................29
Other Setting ......................................................................................................................................30
STUN Setting.....................................................................................................................................30
Auto Configuration.............................................................................................................................30
ICMP Setting......................................................................................................................................31
PTT Setting ........................................................................................................................................31
System Authority................................................................................................................................32

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Save & Reboot ...................................................................................................................................32
Firmware Upgrade..............................................................................................................................32
Reset to Default..................................................................................................................................33
Reboot without saving........................................................................................................................34
Appendix A Voice Communication Samples.........................................................................................35
Case 1: ATA to ATA connection via IP address ..................................................................................35
Case 2: (Peer-to-Peer mode) VIP-157S Port 1 to Port 2 communications .........................................36
Case 3: Voice communication via SIP proxy server – SIP-50............................................................37
Case 4: Voice communication via IP PBX system – IPX-2000 (Auto-config)...................................39
Case 5: Call Forward Feature_Example 1..........................................................................................43
Case 6: Call Forward Feature_Example 2..........................................................................................45
Case 7: Call Forward Feature_Example 3..........................................................................................47
Case 8: Call Forward Feature_Example 4..........................................................................................49
Case 9: Auto Answer Feature_IP to PSTN.........................................................................................50
Case 10: Auto Answer Feature_PSTN to IP.......................................................................................52
Appendix B VIP-156/VIP-156PE/VIP-157/VIP-157S Specifications.....................................................54

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Chapter 1
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Introduction
Overview
Based on years of VoIP manufacturing experiences, PLANET Technology VoIP total solutions are
known for advanced implementation of standards based telephony with mass deployment capability.
Cost-effective, easy-to-install and simple-to-use, the PLANET VIP-156/VIP-157/VIP-157S VoIP Phone
Adapter (“ATA” in the following term) converts standard telephones to IP-based networks. The service
providers and enterprises offer users traditional and enhanced the telephony communication services
via the existing broadband connection to the Internet or corporation network.
With the ATA, home users and companies are able to save the installation cost and extend their past
investments in telephones, conference and speakerphones. The ATA can be the bridge between
traditional analog systems and IP network with an extremely affordable investment.
The ATA includes two alternatively Ethernet interface for Internet (PPPoE, DHCP or Fixed IP), or office
LAN connection. With adding the auto-provision feature of our IP PBX product - IPX-2000, the ATA can
be seamlessly integrated into the telephony network and be used in consumer and business IP
telephony service, no expertise required!
The ATA and our IP PBX system integration are the ideal combination for your office daily
communications.
Product Features
•Feature-rich telephone service over home or office Internet/Intranet connection
•Auto-config feature for flexible, ease-of-use IP PBX system integration
•Cost effective, field proven compatibility, and stability
•Web-based and telephone keypad machine configuration
•Remote machine administration authentication
•Voice prompt for machine configurations
VoIP Features
•SIP 2.0 (RFC3261) compliant
•Peer-to-Peer / SIP proxy calls
•Voice codec support: G.711, G.723.1, G.729A/G.729B
•T.38 FAX transmission over IP network

•Voice processing: Voice Active Detection, DTMF detection/ generation, G.168 echo cancellation
(16mSec.), Comfort noise generation (CNG)
•In band, out-of-band, and SIP-info DTMF support
•Support Call Hold, Call Forward, Call Transter, Call Waiting, Call ID display and 3-way conference
•Lifeline support for model VIP-157
Package Content
The contents of your product should contain the following items:
VoIP Telephone Adapter
Power adapter
Quick Installation Guide
User’s Manual CD
RJ-11 cable x 1
Physical Details
The following figure illustrates the front/rear panel of ATA.
Respective model/descriptions are shown below:
VIP-156: SIP Analog Telephone Adapter
VIP-156PE: 802.3af PoE SIP Analog Telephone Adapter
VIP-157: 1 FXS/ 1 FXO SIP Analog Telephone Adapter
VIP-157S: 2-port FXS SIP Analog Telephone Adapter
Front Panel of VIP-156
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Left / Right Panel of VIP-156
Front Panel of VIP-156PE
Left / Right Panel of VIP-156PE
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Front Panel of VIP-157
Left / Right Panel of VIP-157
Front Panel of VIP-157S
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Left / Right Panel of VIP-157S
LED Display & Button
1 PC RJ-45 connector, to maintain the existing network structure,
connected directly to the PC through straight CAT-5 cable
2 LAN
RJ-45 connector, for Internet access, connected directly to
Switch/Hub through straight CAT-5 cable.
The LAN interface also can be connected with 802.3af PoE
switch or converter for power supply (VIP-156PE)
3 12V DC 12V DC Power input outlet
4 Reset Reset to the factory default setting
Machine default IP is http://192.168.0.1. Press RESET
button on rear panel over 5 seconds will reset the VoIP Phone
A
dapter to factory default value. (Except speed dial and
call forward settings)
ÍNote
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LED display of VIP-156 / VIP-156PE
LED display of VIP-157 / VIP-157S
LED Indicators Descriptions
PWR Power is supplied to the device.
STATUS The Status LED will be flashing when the machine is operational
LNK/ACT OFF: the device is connected to LAN at 10Mb/s.
ON: the device is connected to LAN at 100Mb/s.
RING
OFF: the phone is idle.
ON: the phone is in use (offhook).
Blinking: the phone is ringing.
LED Indicators Descriptions
STATUS The Status LED will be flashing when the machine is operational
LNK/ACT OFF: the device is connected to LAN at 10Mb/s.
ON: the device is connected to LAN at 100Mb/s.
RING 1
OFF: the phone is idle.
ON: the phone is in use (offhook).
Blinking: the phone is ringing.
RING 2
OFF: the phone is idle.
ON: the phone is in use (offhook).
Blinking: the phone is ringing.
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Chapter 2
Preparations & Installation
Physical Installation Requirement
This chapter illustrates basic installation of ATA analog Phone Adapter (“ATA” in the following term)
•Network cables. Use standard 10/100BaseT network (UTP) cables with RJ45 connectors.
•TCP/IP protocol must be installed on all PCs.
For Internet Access, an Internet Access account with an ISP, and either of a DSL or Cable modem
Administration Interface
PLANET ATA provides GUI (Web based, Graphical User Interface) for machine management and
administration.
Web configuration access
To start ATA web configuration, you must have one of these web browsers installed on computer for
management
•Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.01 or higher with Java support
Default LAN interface IP address of ATA is 192.168.0.1. You may now open your web browser, and
insert http://192.168.0.1 in the address bar of web browser to logon ATA web configuration page.
ATA will prompt for logon username/password, please enter: root /null (no password) to continue
machine administration.
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LAN IP address configuration via web configuration interface
Execute your web browser, and insert the IP address (default: 192.168.0.1) of VIP in the adddress bar.
After logging on machine with username/password (default: root / no passwrd), browse to “Network”
--> “Network settings” configuration menu:
Parameter Description
Please locate your PC in the same network segment
(192.168.0.x) of ATA. If you’re not familiar with TCP/IP,
please refer to related chapter on user’s manual CD or
consult your network administrator for proper network
configurations.
ÍNote
IP address LAN IP address of ATA
Default: 192.168.0.1
Subnet Mask LAN mask of ATA
Default: 255.255.255.0
Default Gateway Gateway of
ATA
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Network settings via Keypad commands
The ATA series phone adapters support telephone keypad configurations, please connect analog
telephone set and refer to the following table for machine network configurations.
IVR Menu Choice Machine operation Parameter(s) Notes:
#111# Set DHCP client None ATA will change to DHCP
Client
#112xxx*xxx*xxx*
xxx# Setup Static IPAddress
Use the * (star) key
when entering a decimal
point.
DHCP will be disabled and
system will change to the
Static IP type.
#113xxx*xxx*xxx*
xxx# Set Network Mask
Use the * (star) key
when entering a decimal
point.
Must set Static IP first.
#114xxx*xxx*xxx*
xxx# Set Gateway IP Address
Use the * (star) key
when entering a decimal
point.
Must set Static IP first.
#115xxx*xxx*xxx*
xxx# Set Primary DNS Server
Use the * (star) key
when entering a decimal
point.
Must set Static IP first.
#136# Enable auto-config mode None For PLANET IPX -2000 IP
PBX System
#137# Disable auto-config mode None For PLANET IPX -2000 IP
PBX System
#190# Unlock None
Must unlock the protect
function before set up
network settings via
keypad.
#191# Lock None
The system will be lock
and can’t set up network
settings via keypad.
#195# Reboot None The system will reboot
automatically.
#198# Factory Reset None
The system will be reset to
factory default value and
reboot automatically.
0＊To switch PSTN mode None VIP-157 only

In initially firmware version: V1.0, the VIP-157 default
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LHint
machine operation is at PSTN mode. If user want to make a
VoIP phone call, please press the “*” key to switch to PSTN
mode.
After latest firmware version: V2.0 or higher, the VIP-157
is at VoIP mode. If user want to make a PSTN phone call,
please press the “0*” key to switch to PSTN mode.
Following keypad commands can be used to display the network settings enabled on ATAvia voice
prompt.
IVR Menu Choice Machine operation Notes:
#120# Check IP Address IVR will announce the current IP address of
the ATA.
#121# Check network connection Type IVR will announce if DHCP in enabled or
disabled.
#122# Check the Phone Number IVR will announce current enabled VoIP
number.
#123# Check Network Mask IVR will announce the current network mask
of the ATA.
#124# Check Gateway IP Address IVR will announce the current gateway IP
address of the ATA.
#125# Check Primary DNS Server Setting IVR will announce the current setting in the
Primary DNS field.
#128# Check Firmware Version IVR will announce the version of the
firmware running on the ATA.
Please contact your Internet service provider to obtain the
LHint Internet access type, and select the proper network setti
in ATA to establish the network connections.
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fter confirming the modification you’ve done, Please click on the Submit button to apply settings and
rowse to “Save & Reboot” menu to reboot the machine to make the settings effective.
A
b
Connection Type Data required.
Fixed IP P
settings.
In most circumstances, it is no need to configure the DHC
DHCP clinet The ISP will assign IPAddress, and related information.
PPPoE The ISP will assign PPPoE username / password for Inte
access,
rnet
ave Modifica
ost of the VoIP router parameters will take effective after modifications, but it is just temporary stored
n RAM only, it will disappear after your reboot or power off the VoIP PhoneAdapter, to save the
ffective forever, please remember to press the Save &
S tion to Flash Memory
M
o
parameters into Flash ROM and let it take e
Reboot button after you modify the parameters.
Please consult your personnel to obtain proper PPPoE/IPISP
address related information, and input carefully.
If Internet connection cannot be established, please check
the physical connection or contact the ISP service staff
for support information.
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Chapter 3
Network Service Configurations
Configuring and monitoring your Phone Adapter from web browser
The ATA integrates a web-based graphical user interface that can cover most configurations and
machine status monitoring. Via standard web browser, you can configure and check machine status
from anywhere around the world.
Overview on the web interface of ATA
With web graphical user interface, you may have:
More comprehensive setting feels than traditional command line interface.
Provides user input data fields, check boxes, and for changing machine configuration settings
Displays machine running configuration
To startATAweb configuration, you must have one of these web browsers installed on computer for
management
Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.01 or higher with Java support
Manipulation of ATA via web browser
Log on ATA via web browser
After TCP/IP configurations on your PC, you may now open your web browser, and input
http://192.168.0.1 to logon Phone Adapter web configuration page.
Phone Adapter will prompt for logon username/password: root / null (no password)
ATA log in page
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When users login the web page, users can see the Phone Adapter system information like firmware
version, company…etc in this main page.
VoIP Phone Adatper main page
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Chapter 4
VoIP Telephone Adapter Configurations
Speed Dial Setting
In Speed Dial setting function you can add/delete Speed Dial number. You can input maximum 10
entries speed dial list.
If you need to add a phone number into the Speed Dial list, you need to input the position, the name,
and the phone number (by URL type). When you finished a new phone list, just click the “Add Phone”
button.
If you want to delete a phone number, you can select the phone number you want to delete then click
“Delete Selected” button.
If you want to delete all phone numbers, you can click “Delete All” button.
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Call Forward Setting
This page defines Call Forward function. You can setup the phone number you want to forward in this
page. There are three type of Forward mode. You can chooseAll Forward, Busy Forward, and No
Answer Forward by click the icon.
All Forward
All incoming call will forward to the number you chosen. You can input
the name and the phone number in URL field. If you select this
function, then all the incoming call will direct forward to the speed dial
number you choose.
Busy Forward
If you are on the phone, the new incoming call will forward to the
number you choosed. You can input the name and the phone number
in URL field.
No Answer Forward
If you can not answer the phone, the incoming call will forward to the
number you chosen. You can input the name and the phone number in
URL field. Also you have to set the Time Out time for system to start to
forward the call to the number you choosed.
When you finished the setting, please click the Submit button.
Note: When you finished the setting, please click the Submit button.
Call Forward function for VIP-156/VIP-156PT/VIP-157S
Call Forward to PSTN (VIP-157): VIP-157 not only supports Call Forward to IP calls, but also can
forward the calls to PSTN. You can choose the Call Forward type with PSTN, and then input the name
and the PSTN number in URL/Number field.