Multi-Tech Systems Multivoip Model Mvp800 Standalone Voice/ip Gateway User Guide

Standalone Voice/IP Gateway
Model MVP800
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Quick Start Guide 

Quick Start Guide

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MultiVOIP 800 (Model MVP800)
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Contents
Introduction ................................................................................... 4
Related Documentation ................................................................. 4
Installing Your MultiVOIP ............................................................... 5
Configure and Install your Host MultiVOIP ............................. 5
Configure your Client MultiVOIPs ........................................... 6
Deploy the VOIP Network...

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Introduction
Welcome to Multi-Techs new standalone Voice/IP Gateways,
which allow analog voice and fax communication over an IP
network.  The MultiVOIP model number MVP800 has eight
voice/fax channels.  Multi-Tech’s new voice/fax over IP
gateway technology allows voice and fax communication to
ride, with no additional expense, over your existing IP network,
which has traditionally been data-only. To access this free
voice and fax communication, all you have to do is connect...

5 Introduction
System CD with your MVP800. The User Guide provides in-
depth information on the features and functionality of Multi-
Tech’s MultiVOIP.  The User Guide is provided in .pdf format
on the system CD and is also available from our Web site.
The User Guide is produced using Adobe Acrobat
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or print your copy of a user guide, install Acrobat ReaderTM on
your computer. The Acrobat Reader is included on your
System CD or is available as a free download from Adobe’s
Web site at...

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6configures the unit and builds the Phone Directory Database
that will reside in the Host unit.
Configure your Client MultiVOIPs
The next step is to configure the MultiVOIPs designated as
“Client” units.  The Client units can be another MVP800 or
MVP400 unit or a MultiVOIP 200 Series.  Again, unique LAN
IP addresses, subnet masks, and Gateway IP addresses are
assigned, and each Voice/Fax channel is configured for the
appropriate channel interface type. When this is done, the...

7 Cabling
Unpacking Your MultiVOIP
Remove all items from the box.



	
	Voice/Fax over IP Networks
Figure 3.  Unpacking
Safety Warnings
Caution:  Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly
replaced. A lithium battery on the voice/fax channel board
provides backup power for the time keeping capability.  The
battery has an estimated life expectancy of ten years. When
the battery starts to weaken, the date and time may be
incorrect.  If the battery fails, the board must be sent back to...

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 Cabling Your MultiVOIP
Cabling your MultiVOIP involves connecting the host
MultiVOIP to your LAN and telephone equipment.
If you are connecting any Voice/Fax Channel to an E&M trunk
other than type 2, perform the E&M Jumper Block Positioning
procedure, which immediately follows the Cabling Procedure,
before performing the Cabling Procedure.
1. Connect one end of the power supply to a live AC outlet
and connect the other end to the MultiVOIP as shown in
Figure 4. The power...

9 Cabling
3. Connect a network cable to the ETHERNET 10BASET
connector on the back of the MultiVOIP. Connect the other
end of the cable to your network.
4. If you are connecting a station device such as an analog
telephone, a fax machine, or a Key Telephone System
(KTS) to your MultiVOIP, connect one end of an RJ11
phone cord to the Voice/Fax Channel 1 FXS connector on
the back of the MultiVOIP and the other end to the station
device.
If you are connecting a PBX extension to your MultiVOIP,
connect one...

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E&M Jumper Block Positioning Procedure
A jumper block exists for each voice/fax channel.  The jumper
block is to the right of each set of channel jacks.  The jumper
block contains 8-pairs of pins.  The jumper plug fits over three
pairs of pins on the jumper block.  The E&M type number is
labeled on the pc board.  The jumper plug needs to be
centered on the E&M type number.   Perform the following
procedure to change E&M jumper position.
1. Ensure that power is removed from...