Planet VIP-410 User manual

InternetTelephony Gateway
User smanual
VIP-410
release 1.0
August 31, 2003

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Revision
User s Manualfor PLANET Internet TelephonyGateway
Model: VIP-410
Rev: 1.0 (AUG.2003)
Part No. EM-VIP410V1

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Introduction..................................................................................................1
Overview.....................................................................................................1
VIP-410Features..........................................................................................2
PackageContent...........................................................................................3
PhysicalDetails.............................................................................................3
LED Display& Button.................................................................................4
Physical Interfaces.....................................................................................4
ResetButton.............................................................................................5
Physical Installation andIPConfiguration ..6
This chapter illustrates basic installation of VIP-410..........................................6
Physical Installation Requirement................................................................6
Procedure.................................................................................................6
LAN/WAN Interface quickconfigurations.......................................................9
LAN IPconfiguration viacommand lineinterface (CLI)...................................9
Preparation before beginning web administration on VIP-410...........................10
Checking TCP/IPsettings onWindows 95/98...............................................10
CheckingTCP/IPsettings on Windows NT.........................................................12
Checking TCP/IPSettings - Windows 2000:................................................16
Checking TCP/IPSettings - Windows XP.....................................................18
LAN IPaddress configurationvia web configuration interface........................20
WAN IPaddress configuration via webconfiguration interface.......................21
Internet AccessSetup..............................................................................22
WEB CONFIGURATION .24
Configuring and monitoring your VIP-410from web browser............................24
Overview onthe web interfaceof VIP-410......................................................24
Manipulationof VIP-410 via web browser.......................................................25
Internet AccessSetup..............................................................................26
DialPlan Management.................................................................................32
Dialplan Concept....................................................................................32
H.323 Configurations...................................................................................39
Tools Menu.............................................................................................44
Advanced Configuration menu...................................................................45
Help Menu..............................................................................................46

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Overview
Inthepast,real-time voice communication canonlybeperformedon thePSTN. Withthe
growth of Internet technology,Internet telephonyserviceplays andturns into a cost-effective
and highlyreliablesubstitution system of the old-timetraditionalPBX system. PLANETVoIP
(Voice overIP)system –VIP-410 offers tollqualityvoice andreal-time faxdataover IPnet-
works. WithoptimizedH323 architecture, PLANETVIPseries are idealsolution for various
VoIPapplications such as Headquarter and Branch Office communication,andIDD
cost-effective solution.With itsintuitive user-friendlyinterface,PLANETVIPseries maybe
installed easilyconveniently, and dramaticallydown cost the hugeamount of IDD fee.
Withembedded, efficient Real-Time Operating System, VIP-410 providesefficiencyand
feature enhancementcapabilities;being programmedwith updatedfirmware users mayhave
the most flexibilityand functionality tomeetdifferent kind of applicationrequirement.Itcomes
equipped with remote managementcapabilities, configurablesignalingto work with PBX,
KTS,and/or telephone.Buildingon state-of-the-art advancedVoIPrelatedtechnology.
PLANETVIP-410offers variousfeatures:echocancellation, Voice ActivityDetection(VAD),
Comfort NoiseGeneration (CNG), lost packet recoveryalgorithms and optimizedvoiceand
FAX coders tobring userssuperiorvoice quality,andbest compatibilitywith major Internet
telephonyserviceproviders.
More thanthese, PLANET VIP-410, notonlyprovides qualityvoice communications and
real-time faxoverIPnetworks, butalso offers Internet sharing capabilities with otherLAN
users. Withan optimized H.323and routing architecture, thePLANET VIP-410 istheideal
choicefor Voice over IPcommunicationsand providing integrated Internet sharingfeatures,
such as Virtual server,policybased firewall protection,QoSand DMZ support;withthese
features, usersmaynow enjoyhighqualityvoicecalls and secure Internetaccess without
interfering withroutine activities.
Introduction

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VIP-410Features
o Standards compliant & excellentvoicequality
The PLANETVIP-410 isH.323standard version3compliant (includingH.323 fast-start
mode).TheVIP-410 is interoperable with3rdpartyvoicegatewaysaswell as other PLANET
VoIPproducts. Retainingthetradition of excellence inPLANETVoIPproducts, the VIP-410
canprioritize voice packets using IPprecedence,andcombines state-of-the-arttechnology
ofvoice packethandling,including echo,noisereduction,voice reconstruction andredun-
dancytoprovidecustomers tollqualityVoIPcommunication.
o VoIP,FoIPand Network conversion
Via configurable voice codec: G.723,G.729ab, G.711mu and FAX: T.30, T.38,the VIP-410
providessupportfor multiple algorithms to meetdifferentVoIPapplicationdemands. The
VIP-410 supports conversionof telephonyprotocols (SS7, Analog (FXS/FXO)) into apacket
switchingnetwork betweencallingand called voice gateways oraPBXsystem,inahet-
erogeneous signal-switching environment.
o Domain name call& DDNS supports
Either IPorURLaddressing,the VIP-410is able to locate and communicate withdestination
H.323 gateways and terminals. TheDDNSservice is supported for those VoIPgateways
deployed inadynamicIPenvironment. The combination of connection agents (PPPoE,or
DHCPclients)and abuilt-in DDNS client canhelp those whodonot havestatic IP addresses
bymapping dynamic IPaddresses toaneasy-to-rememberURL,allowingother3rdparty
voice gatewaysand terminalstolocatethe positionof the VIPinasimple manner.(Toes-
tablishvoice communication viadomain name, please make suretheother partygate-
way/terminalsupports domainname calling.)
o Internetsharing, easysetupand networkadministration
Via internalPPPoE/DHCP/fixed IPallocation agents, theVIP-410 establishes Internet ac-
cess viaasingleuser accountandshares Internet resource with everyone onyour office
network. Via anintuitive user interface,network administration orITpersonnelcan complete
anInternet connectioninjust minutes!System administrators canlogon tothemachinelo-
callyfrom theLAN orremotelycheck machine or network statusand perform administration
ortrouble-shootingfrom anywhere in the world.
o NATOptimization,Firewall policypacket filteringand QoS mechanism
The VIP-410provides userdefinablepolicy-based firewall protection,andapacket filtering
mechanism toprevent business or residentialnetworkfrommalicious attacks orintrusion.

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The firewallpolicyoffers VoIP administrators access control privilegechoices to applyto LAN
users to restrict Internet access orprevent improper use.
o VirtualServer,DMZ& Internet application capability
WithVirtualserver, special applications,andDMZ features, theVIP-410shares theLAN
resources forInternet users, and provides various Internetapplication compatibility in a more
convenient way.
Package Content
The contents of your product should containthefollowingitems:
VIP-410unit
Power adapter
9-pinstraightthroughRS-232cable
Quick InstallationGuide
User s ManualCD
Physical Details
Thefront panelof VIP-410 contains one DB9 RS-232 interfaceport, a push buttonand 12 LED
indicators. The following figureillustrates the front/rear panelof VIP-410.
FrontPanel
Rear Panel

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LED Display &Button
Indicator Color Activity Indication
PWR Green On Powerissuppliedto thegateway.
CPU Green BlinkingThe system is running. (Heartbeat LED)
LAN
Ÿ ACT
Ÿ LNK
Green
Green
On
On
Data is presentedonLAN.
The gatewayis connected toLAN.
WAN
Ÿ ACT
Ÿ LNK
Green
Green
On
On
Data is presentedonWAN.
The gatewayis connected toWAN.
LINE
VoiceChannels
1-4
Green Off
On
Blinking
The line is idle.
The line is being used.
The line is ringing.
Physical Interfaces
VIP-410 is equipped witha WAN interfacewith 10/100 Mbps auto-negotiation capability,4 LAN
Ethernetports with 10/100 Mbps auto-negotiation, auto-MDI/MDI-Xcapability. Inaddition to the
LAN/WAN Ethernet interface ports, there is a 9-pinRS-232interface port, fourRJ-11telephony
interfaceports on therear panel. Theirfunctions are described below:
Port Label Function
RJ-45 LANConnecting VIPto a10/100 Mbps Ethernet network
RJ-45 WAN
Connecting VIPto a10/100 Mbps Ethernet network
/xDSL/Cablemodem for Internetaccess
9-pin RS-232 User Console Connecting VIPto aVT-100 terminal orter
minal
emulator formachine administration
RJ-11Telephony
ConnectPBXExtension line/TelephonetoVIPfor
voice communication

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ResetButton
There is apush buttonlocatedbehind asmallhole next tothePWR LED. This buttonallowsyou
to reset VIPorforceVIPtoenter firmware upgrade mode.
Reset
Pushasmall,stiffobjectintothe hole untiltheSYSTEM LED stopsblinking, then release the
button.
Forcefirmwaredownloadmode:
Poweringon the gatewaywhile pressingdownthebuttonfor 5secondsforcesVIPtoenter
download mode

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This chapterillustrates basic installation ofVIP-410
Physical Installation Requirement
• Network cables.Usestandard 10/100BaseT network(UTP) cables withRJ45 connectors.
• TCP/IPprotocol must be installedonallPCs.
ForInternet Access, an Internet Access account withanISP, andeither of aDSLor Cable modem
(forWANport usage)
Procedure
1. Choose anInstallationSite
Select asuitable place on thenetwork toinstallVIP–410.
Ensure VIP–410 and the DSL/Cable modem are powered OFF.
2. Connect LANCables
• Use standard LAN cables toconnect PCs to the Switching Hubports onVIP–410. Both
10BaseT and 100BaseT connectionscan be used simultaneously.
• If required, youcan connect anyLANport to anotherHub. AnyLAN port on VIP–410 will
automaticallyfunctionasan "Uplink" port when required. Just connect anyLAN port toa
normal port onthe other hub, using a standard LAN cable.
3. ConnectWANCable
Connect the DSL or Cable modem tothe WAN port onVIP–410.Use thecablesupplied with
your DSL/Cable modem. If nocable was supplied, use astandard cable.
4. Power Up
• Power on the Cable or DSLmodem.
• Connectthe suppliedpoweradapter toVIP–410 andpowerup.
Useonlythe power adapter provided. Using a different onemaycause hardware damage
Physical Installation and IPConfiguration