Multi-Tech Systems Mvp400, Mvp800 Voice/fax Over Ip Networks User Guide

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Download H.323 Stack
 If you have obtained a new H.323 stack, do the following:
Win3.1 users - In the Program Manager, double-click the Download H.323 Stack icon in the
MultiVOIP 400/800 program group. The Open dialog box appears displaying the file list containing a
single file, coders.hst.
Win2000/NT/98/95 users - Click Programs | MultiVOIP 800 | Download H.323 Stack. The Open
dialog box appears displaying the file list containing a single file, h323.pdl.
After you select the h323.pdl file and click OK, the Downloading H.323 Stack dialog box is
displayed with a progress bar so you can monitor the download process.
After the file is downloaded to the MultiVOIP 400/800, the unit reboots and is then ready for use with
the upgraded H.323 stack.     
						

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Introduction
This chapter provides procedures for viewing or changing the configuration of a remote unit.  Two
methods are provided to access a remote unit; the first method is modem based and the second
method uses IP.  Within the IP method, three applications can be used: 1) LAN-Based using TFTP
(Trivial File Transfer Protocol), 2) Telnet as a client application, or 3) a standard web browser on the
Internet.
Remote Configuration
Remote configuration requires the MultiVOIP 400/800 software to be loaded on the local PC.  The
local PC then controls the remote MultiVOIP 400/800 either via the modem connection or the LAN.
Modem-Based
To remotely configure a MultiVOIP 400/800, a local PC needs to be connected to a dial-up line and
the MultiVOIP software configured to call the remote MultiVOIP. The remote MultiVOIP needs to have
a modem connected to a dial-up line and the Command Port. Once the connection to the remote unit
is made, you can change the configuration as required. Once the configuration is changed, you can
download the new configuration to the remote MultiVOIP. Refer to the Modem-Based Remote
Configuration Procedure in this chapter to remotely configure a MultiVOIP 400/800.
1. At the remote site, remove the serial cable from the PC to the Command Port connector on the
back panel of the MultiVOIP 400/800.
2. At the remote site, connect a special cable (Remote Configuration Cable) from the Command
Port connector on the back panel of the MultiVOIP 400/800 to the RS-232 connector on the
modem. The special cable is a serial cable with male connectors on both ends. Refer to Appendix
B for cable details.
Connect the modem to your local telephone line.
Provide your telephone number to the person verifying your configuration.
Configure the remote modem for 19200 baud and turn on Force DTR.
3. At the main site, connect your local PC to a modem that is connected to a dial-up line.
4. Install the MultiVOIP 400/800 software on the local PC. When installed, click Start | Programs |
MultiVOIP 800 | Configuration Port Setup, or double click on the Configuration Port icon in
the MultiVOIP 400/800 program group.
5. The MultiVOIP 800 Setup dialog box is displayed.   
						

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Verify that the Communication Type is set for COM Port and the Select Port field is set for the
COM port of your local PC.
In the Dial String field, enter the AT command for dialing (ATDT) plus the phone number of the
remote MultiVOIP 400/800.
If your Modem Initialization String, Initialization Response, or Connect Response values are
different than the defaults in the dialog box, refer to your modem user documentation and change
the default values to match your modem.
Click OK when you are satisfied with your selections.
6. Run the MultiVOIP 400/800 Configuration program. Click Start | Programs | MultiVOIP 800 |
MultiVOIP Configuration, or double click on the MultiVOIP Configuration icon in the MultiVOIP
400/800 program group.
7. The Dialing dialog box is displayed while software is dialing the remote MultiVOIP 400/800.
8. The Reading Setup dialog box is displayed.
9. The MultiVOIP 800 Setup menu is displayed. This is the dialog box of the remote MultiVOIP
400/800. Refer to the online Help provided with your software for a description of each dialog box
and field within a dialog box.
10. After you have changed the configuration of the remote MultiVOIP 400/800, click Download
Setup to update the configuration. The remote MultiVOIP 400/800 will be brought down, the new
configuration written to the unit, and the unit will reboot.
11. Click Exit when downloading is complete.
12. The Hangup connection? dialog box is displayed.
Click Yes to disconnect the phone connection to the remote site.
13. If the same telephone number is not going to be used again in the immediate future, you may
want to remove it from the Port Setup dialog box.
14. At the remote site, reconnect the MultiVOIP 400/800 to the serial port of the PC and from the
MultiVOIP 400/800 program group double click on the MultiVOIP Configuration icon to verify
that the MultiVOIP 400/800 is running.   
						

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LAN-Based 
The LAN-based remote configuration requires a Windows Sockets compliant TCP/IP stack. TCP/IP
protocol software must be installed and functional before the configuration program can be used.
1. You must assign an Internet (IP) address for the PC and for each node that will be managed by
the configuration program. Refer to the protocol software documentation for instructions on how
to set the IP addresses.
Once you have completed this step, you should be able to use the protocol Ping command for
the PC host name. You should also test the network interface configuration by Pinging another
TCP/IP device that is connected to the network.
2. Install the MultiVOIP 400/800 software on the local PC. When installed, click Start | Programs |
MultiVOIP 800 | Configuration Port Setup, or double-click the Configuration Port Setup icon
in the MultiVOIP 400/800 program group.
3. The MultiVOIP Port Setup dialog box is displayed.
Verify that IP is set for the Communication Type.
In the MultiVOIP 400/800 IP Address field, enter the IP Address of the remote MultiVOIP 400/
800.
4. Click OK when you are satisfied with your selections.
5. Run the MultiVOIP 400/800 Configuration program. Click Start | Programs | MultiVOIP 800 |
MultiVOIP Configuration, or double click the MultiVOIP Configuration icon in the MultiVOIP
400/800 program group.
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6. The MultiVOIP 800 Setup dialog box is displayed. This is the dialog box of the remote MultiVOIP
400/800. Refer to the online Help provided with your MultiVOIP 400/800 for the definition of each
dialog box and field within a dialog box.
7. After you have changed the configuration of the remote MultiVOIP 400/800, click Download
Setup to update the configuration. The remote MultiVOIP 400/800 will be brought down, the new
configuration written to the unit, and the unit will reboot.
8. Click Exit when downloading is complete.
9. Double click on the MultiVOIP Configuration icon in the MultiVOIP 400/800 program group to
verify that the MultiVOIP 400/800 is running.   
						

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Remote Management
This section describes typical client applications that can be used to configure the MultiVOIP 400/800
remotely. It is important to note that although any subsequent changes to configuration can be made
using these applications, the initial setup and configuration of the MultiVOIP 400/800 must be done
on the local PC using the MultiVOIP 400/800 software provided with your unit.
Although establishing access to the MultiVOIP 400/800 varies between applications, the configuration
functions mirror those of the MultiVOIP 400/800 software. For more information on MultiVOIP 400/
800 software, refer to Chapter 4 - MultiVOIP 400/800 Software.
Telnet
A typical Telnet client application is described next. The MultiVOIP 400/800 has a built-in Telnet
Server that enables Telnet client PCs to access the MultiVOIP 400/800. A typical Telnet client is
allowed to configure the MultiVOIP 400/800. In addition, the MultiVOIP 400/800 can be remotely
accessed and configured from anywhere on the Internet through its Web interface.
The TCP/IP stack has to be loaded before the Telnet client (a Windows application) will run. The
Telnet Server option has to be selected from the Applications Setup dialog box using the MultiVOIP
400/800 Configuration icon. Double click the Telnet icon (or shortcut) and a blank Telnet screen is
displayed. Click Connect | Remote System and the Connect dialog box is displayed. Select from
the drop-down list (or enter) a Host Name (the IP address of the MultiVOIP 400/800). In this
example, the Host Name is 192.168.2.8. Then select telnet from the Port drop-down list and vt100
from the Term Type drop-down list.
Once you have entered a valid Host Name (IP address), Port, and Term Type, click the Connect
button to be connected to the target MultiVOIP. The MultiVOIP Telnet Server screen is displayed.
MultiVOIP Telnet Server Menu
The MultiVOIP Telnet Server menu provides three basic options: Voice over IP Configuration, Phone
Directory Database, and Phone Directory Configuration. A further option enables you to close the
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Voice over IP Configuration
Selecting Option 1 displays the Main menu, which allows further configuration options. These
options include Protocol Stacks (option 1), Applications (option 2), System Information (option 3), and
Voice Channels (option 4). For further descriptions of these options, refer to Chapter 4 - MultiVOIP
400/800 Software.
Phone Directory Database
Selecting Option 2 allows you to add entries to the Phone Directory Database. Refer to Chapter 4 -
MultiVOIP 400/800 Software, for more details on the database.
Phone Directory Configuration
Selecting Option 3 allows you to configure and manage the Phone Directory. The various options
are described in detail in Chapter 4 - MultiVOIP 400/800 Software.   
						

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WEB Management
The MultiVOIP 400/800 can be accessed, via a standard Web browser, from anywhere on the
connected Internet. In order to provide this support, the WEB Server option has to be enabled from
the Others button in the Main menu which displays the Applications Setup dialog box (see Chapter
4 - MultiVOIP 400/800 Software).
Once enabled, users can access the MultiVOIP 400/800 by entering its IP address in the Address
field of their web browser. The following screen is displayed.
If a Password was entered in the Applications Setup dialog box, then enter the password and click
on the Enter button.
From this screen you can access all the configuration options. Refer to Chapter 4 - MultiVOIP 400/
800 Software, for a description of the various options.