Cisco Systems ATA 188 Upgrading the H.323 Signaling Image, Http Procedure to Reset the Cisco ATA

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Chapter 3 Configuring the Cisco ATA for H.323

Upgrading the H.323 Signaling Image

Note A refresh procedure will update the Cisco ATA configuration file. A reset procedure will also update the Cisco ATA configuration file, and will additionally power-down and power-up the Cisco ATA. A reset should not be necessary if your only goal is to update the configuration file.

HTTP Procedure to Refresh the Cisco ATA

To refresh the Cisco ATA, enter the following command from your web browser:

http://<ipaddress>/refresh

where ipaddress is the IP address of the Cisco ATA that you are refreshing.

HTTP Procedure to Reset the Cisco ATA

To reset the Cisco ATA, enter the following command from your web browser:

http://<ipaddress>/reset

where ipaddress is the IP address of the Cisco ATA that you are resetting.

HTTP Refresh and Reset Access-Control Configuration

You can configure the Cisco ATA to disable the use of the http://ip/refresh command that forces a configuration-file update. Use Bit 8 of the OpFlags parameter to control this refresh access.

You can also configure the Cisco ATA to disable the use of the http://ip/reset command that resets the Cisco ATA. Use Bit 9 of the OpFlags parameter to control this reset access.

Related Configuration Parameter

OpFlags, page 5-33

Upgrading the H.323 Signaling Image

For instructions on how to upgrade the Cisco ATA to the most recent H.323 signaling image, refer to the following list:

To use the recommended TFTP method of upgrading the Cisco ATA, see the “Upgrading the Signaling Image from a TFTP Server” section on page 8-1.

In the rare instance that you are not using the TFTP server to configure the Cisco ATA and to obtain software upgrades, you must manually upgrade to the latest signaling image immediately after the Cisco ATA boots up. In this case, see the “Upgrading the Signaling Image Manually” section on page 8-2.

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Contents Customer Order Number OL-4008-01 Corporate HeadquartersCopyright 2003, Cisco Systems, Inc All rights reserved Iii N T E N T SSafety Recommendations ToConfig Dhcp Vii DNS1IP DNS2IPViii Using FAX ModeContacting TAC OL-4008-01 Audience OverviewThis preface includes the following sections Xii OrganizationConventions Chapter DescriptionXiii Xiv Related DocumentationOrdering Documentation Obtaining DocumentationWorld Wide Web Documentation CD-ROMWe appreciate your comments Obtaining Technical AssistanceCisco.com Technical Assistance CenterCisco TAC Escalation Center Cisco TAC Web SiteXvii Xviii Cisco Analog Telephone Adaptor Overview Cisco ATA 186 as Endpoint in an H.323 Network Gateways TerminalsMCUs GatekeepersProxy Server Cisco ATA 186-Rear View Hardware OverviewFunction Button Other Supported Protocols Software FeaturesAdditional Supported Signaling Protocols Voice Codecs SupportedCisco ATA H.323 Services Action Reference Installation and Configuration OverviewFax Services Supplementary ServicesImage Upgrading the Cisco ATA SignalingImage by using the Tftp server-upgrade method or Manual-upgrade methodSafety Recommendations Installing the Cisco ATAWhat the Cisco ATA Package Includes Installation ProcedureWhat You Need Cisco ATA 186 Rear Panel Connections ProcedureInstalling the Cisco ATA Installation Procedure Power-Down Procedure OL-4008-01 Configuring the Cisco ATA for H.323 Default Boot Load Behavior OpFlags, VLANSetting,Parameter and Bits Reference OpFlagsExample VLANSettingFeature BitsUpgrading the Signaling Image from a Tftp Server Steps Needed to Configure the Cisco ATABasic Configuration Steps in a Tftp Server Environment Atadefault.cfg Configuration File,Refreshing or Resetting the Cisco ATA, Basic Configuration Steps in a Non-TFTP Server EnvironmentConfiguring the Cisco ATA to Obtain its Configuration File from the Tftp Server,Setting Up the Tftp Server with Cisco ATA Software Configuring the Cisco ATA Using a Tftp ServerConfigurable Features and Related Parameters Creating Unique and Common Cisco ATA Configuration Files Syntax Save this file of Cisco ATA-specific parameters asCommand Example Using atapname.exe Tool to Obtain MAC AddressCommand Output Syntax examples Using the EncryptKey Parameter and cfgfmt ToolUsing a Dhcp Server, Atadefault.cfg Configuration FileWithout Using a Dhcp Server, Using a Dhcp Server Other Dhcp Options You Can Set Without Using a Dhcp ServerDNS1IP DNS2IP Ntpip Voice Configuration MenuVoice Menu Number Features Using the Voice Configuration MenuKey Alphanumeric Characters Entering Alphanumeric ValuesResetting the Cisco ATA to Factory Default Values Cisco ATA Web ConfigurationWhere ipaddress is the IP address of the Cisco ATA UID0 OpFlags, page 5-33-Bit Web Interface Access-Control ConfigurationRefreshing or Resetting the Cisco ATA Related ParameterHttp Refresh and Reset Access-Control Configuration Upgrading the H.323 Signaling ImageHttp Procedure to Refresh the Cisco ATA Http Procedure to Reset the Cisco ATAOL-4008-01 Required Parameters Important Basic H.323 ServicesSetting the Signaling Image to H.323 Mode UID0, UID1, Setting Up User IDs for the Cisco ATAUsing the Cisco ATA with an H.323 Gatekeeper Related Configuration ParametersAltGk, AltGkTimeOut, ConnectMode, Setting Up Gatekeeper Time-To-Live ValueSetting Up an Alternate H.323 Gatekeeper LoginID0, LoginID1, UID0, UID1,Establishing Authentication with Cisco H.323 Gatekeeper Using Multiple Cisco ATAs Without an H.323 Gatekeeper Using the Cisco ATA Without an H.323 GatekeeperGateway, GkOrProxy, LBRCodec, AudioMode, Additional H.323 ServicesSetting the Audio Codecs IPDialPlan,Configuring Billable Features Configuring Audio Packet SettingsConfiguring the Mixing of Call Waiting Tone and Audio Configuring the Call Waiting Permanent Default SettingConfiguring the Cisco ATA Refresh Interval Configuring Hook Flash TimingDebugging Diagnostics Configuring On-hook delayConfiguring Reverse Audio Cut-Through Behavior Configuring Supplementary Service Behavior and ParametersSelecting Dtmf and Hookflash Transmission Methods Polarity SettingsNetwork Timing Progress TonesDialPlan, Setting Dial PlansSelecting H.323 Connection and H.245 Transmission Methods ConnectMode, page 5-28-Bits 0Configurable Features Related Parameters OL-4008-01 Parameters and Defaults Configuration Text File Template Sections that follow describe these parameters UIPasswordThis section contains only one parameter-UIPassword User Interface UI ParameterParameters for Configuration Method and Encryption Configuration-Complete ParameterToConfig TftpURL SettingsRange Default Voice Configuration Menu Access Code UseTFTPUseTFTP, TftpURL, CfgIntervalEncryptKey UseTFTP, CfgInterval,320 Network ParametersDHCP, StaticIp, StaticRoute, StaticNetMask, DHCP, StaticRoute, StaticNetMask, Voice Configuration Menu Access Code Related ParametersStaticIp StaticRoute255.255.255.0 Account Information ParametersStaticNetMask DHCP, StaticIp, StaticNetMask,This parameter is the password for the Phone 1 port UID1, PWD0, PWD1, UseLoginID, LoginID0, LoginID1,UID0, PWD0, PWD1, UseLoginID, LoginID0, LoginID1, UID0, UID1, PWD1, UseLoginID, LoginID0, LoginID1, AutMethod,Gateway This parameter is the password for the Phone 2 portLoginID0 UseLoginIDLoginID1, PWD0, PWD1, UseLoginID, AutMethod, Bitmap LoginID1LoginID0, PWD0, PWD1, UseLoginID, AutMethod, AutMethodGatekeeper Parameters LoginID0, LoginID1, PWD0, PWD1, NTPIP, AltNTPIP,GkOrProxy, AltGk, AltGkTimeOut, GkTimeToLive, GkId, AltGk, AltGkTimeOut, GkTimeToLive, GkId,30 to 4294967295 seconds AltGkTimeOutAltGk IntegerNot specified Default RangeGkTimeToLive GkIdUseSIP Mode ParameterUse H.323 mode -Use SIP mode Operating ParametersLBRCodec DNS2IP, UDPTOS, SigTimer, OpFlags, VLANSetting,UDPTOS, VLANSetting, MediaPortLBRCodec, ConnectMode, RxCodec, AudioModeRxCodec, TxCodec, AudioMode, page 5-20-Bits 1 TxCodec, RxCodec, NumTxFrames,Bit Number Definition RxCodecLBRCodec, NumTxFrames, TxCodec, AudioMode, TxCodecLBRCodec, NumTxFrames, RxCodec, AudioMode, Examples NumTxFramesLBRCodec, RxCodec, TxCodec, Bit Number CallFeaturesCallFeatures, CallCmd, CallerIdMethod, SigTimer, PaidFeatures315 CallerIdMethod 0x00019e60 Polarity316 ConnectMode Use G.711µ-law for fax pass-through codec TimeZoneUse G.711A-law for fax pass-through codec AltNTPIP, TimeZone, AltNTPIPNTPIP, AltNTPIP, 141916 NTPIP, TimeZone,917 SigTimer OpFlags TftpURL, DHCP, VLANSetting,VLANSetting 324 Optional Feature ParametersNPrintf 0x0000002bRingOnOffTime Default Recommended ValuesIPDialPlan Additional DialPlan Information DialPlanFollowing dial plan About Dial Plan CommandsFollowing dial plans Dial Plan Blocking In RuleRule to Support Dial Prefix Rule to Support Hotline/WarmlineEach tone is specified by nine integers, as follows Call-Progress Tone ParametersList of Call-Progress Tone Parameters Tone Parameter SyntaxRecommended Values How to Calculate Scaling FactorsUse the following formula to calculate the scaling factor a Specific Call-Progress Tone Parameter Information Default values for the nine-integer array920 921 Cisco ATA plays the busy tone when the callee is busy922 924 923925 CallCmdMaximum of 248 characters 930 CallFeatures, PaidFeatures, CallerIdMethod, SigTimer,OL-4008-01 Call Command Structure Call CommandsCallCmd string has the following structure SyntaxIdentifier Context State of Cisco ATA Context-IdentifiersIdentifier Action Input Sequence IdentifiersAction Identifiers Identifier Input SequenceCall Command Example Hook-flash Cancel-the-call-attempt Retrieve-the-waiting-call Table Notations Call Command BehaviorCall Command Default Sweden Call Command DefaultCall Command Behavior CWT WFE cancels the call-Stop CWT and revert to Connected stateCall Command Behavior Call Command Behavior OL-4008-01 Using Fax Pass-through Mode Configuring and Debugging Fax ServicesAudioMode, ConnectMode, Configuring the Cisco ATA for Fax Pass-through modeThis setting translates to the following bitmap AudioModeEnable Fax Pass-through Mode, Disable Fax Relay Feature, Configuring Cisco IOS Gateways to Enable Fax Pass-throughRecommended Setting This setting translates to the bitmapRun the following command Enable Fax Pass-through ModePerform the command Disable Fax Relay FeatureConfiguring the Cisco ATA for Fax Mode Using FAX ModeCommon Problems When Using IOS Gateways Debugging the Cisco ATA 186/188 Fax ServicesConfiguring the Cisco ATA for Fax Mode on a Per-Call Basis Configuring the Cisco IOS Gateway for Fax ModePort Problem ActionCisco ATA, and 0x0012XXXX for the Phone 2 port For fax pass-through mode, AudioMode should be set toPrserv Overview, Analyzing prserv Output for Fax Sessions, Using prserv for Diagnosing Fax ProblemsPrserv Overview Analyzing prserv Output for Fax SessionsTerminating-Gateway Example Log event DescriptionPossible Reasons for Failure Originating-Gateway ExampleRtpcatch Overview Using rtpcatch for Diagnosing Fax ProblemsTo use rtpcatch, follow these steps Output Files Example of rtpcatchExplanation CED tone Detected Both sides use G.711 for the entire fax session Fax relay mode Cisco fax relay modeAnalyzing rtpcatch Output for Fax Sessions AnalysisExample 7-4 T38 Fax Relay Mode Possible Cause for Failure Using rtpcatch to Analyze Common Causes of FailureCisco fax relay option is not disabled on the gateway Possible Causes for FailureExample 7-9 Fax Pass-through Mode Failure Rtpcatch Limitations Syntax of upgradecode Parameter Upgrading the Signaling Image from a Tftp ServerDefinitions Preliminary Steps, Running the Executable File, Upgrading the Signaling Image ManuallyUpgradecode parameter value could be ProcessPreliminary Steps Upgrade RequirementsRunning the Executable File Syntax Upgrade Procedure and VerificationTo perform the upgrade, follow these steps Procedure to Upgrade Signaling ImageUsing a Web Browser Confirming a Successful Signaling Image UpgradeUsing a Web Browser, Using the Voice Configuration Menu, Using the Voice Configuration Menu General Troubleshooting Tips TroubleshootingSymptoms and Actions Installation and Upgrade Issues Debugging Ring Load per RJ-11 FXS Port Maximum Distance Frequently Asked QuestionsFeet 975 m Feet 762 mContacting TAC OL-4008-01 Cancelling a Supplementary Service Changing Call CommandsCommon Supplementary Services Call-Waiting Caller ID Caller IDMaking a Conference Call in the United States Calling Line Identification Presentation Making a Conference Call in SwedenCall Waiting in the United States Call Waiting in SwedenCalling Line Identification Restriction in Sweden About Calling Line Identification RestrictionVoice Menu Option Code Description Table B-1lists codes to return basic Cisco ATA informationPassword associated with the secondary phone line Table B-2lists configuration codesPassword associated with the primary phone line UID0 or LoginID0User ID telephone number for the Phone 2 port User ID telephone number for the Phone 1 portOption Code Description Specification Physical SpecificationsThis section describes Cisco ATA specifications Dimensions WeightDescription Specification Electrical SpecificationsEnvironmental Specifications Immunity SpecificationsSoftware Specifications Ringing CharacteristicsPhysical Interfaces Appendix C Cisco ATA Specifications Software Specifications Sccp OL-4008-01 Supported H.323 Messages SignalingEndpoint-to-Gatekeeper Registration Signaling ScenariosStep Action Description Table D-2 Log Listings Table D-2 Log Listings Endpoint-to-Endpoint Call Setup with a Common Gatekeeper Step Table D-4 Log Listings Table D-4 Log Listings Table D-4 Log Listings Table D-4 Log Listings Table D-4 Log Listings Table D-4 Log Listings Table D-4 Log Listings Call Setup from H.323 Network to Circuit Switched Network CSN/PSTN Action DescriptionStep Table D-6 Log Listings Table D-6 Log Listings Table D-6 Log Listings Table D-6 Log Listings Table D-6 Log Listings Table D-6 Log Listings Table D-6 Log Listings Table D-6 Log Listings Table D-6 Log Listings Table D-6 Log Listings Table D-6 Log Listings Table D-6 Log Listings Table D-6 Log Listings Table D-6 Log Listings Table D-6 Log Listings Table D-6 Log Listings Null Table D-6 Log Listings GL-1 GL-2 GL-3 GL-4 Messages can be part of Sgcp and Mgcp messages Signaling connection control partGL-5 GL-6 GL-7 Business-class services for Internet telephonyTraffic Allow you to define your own customized markup languageGL-8 IN-1 NumericsIN-2 Ethernet ports Example configuration text file Environmental specifications C-2IN-3 Hotline/warmline Http refresh Http resetIN-4 IN-5 PlarIN-6 RJ-45 LEDIN-7 TroubleshootingIN-8
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ATA 188 specifications

The Cisco Systems ATA 188 is a versatile Analog Telephone Adapter designed to facilitate the integration of traditional telephone systems with Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) networks. This device has been key in bridging the gap between legacy telephony and modern IP-based communication, allowing users to leverage their existing analog phones while enjoying the benefits of digital connectivity.

One of the main features of the ATA 188 is its ability to connect regular analog phones to a VoIP network, enabling users to make and receive calls over the internet. This significantly reduces calling costs, especially for long-distance and international calls. The ATA 188 supports two phone lines, allowing simultaneous voice calls. This dual-line capability makes it a suitable choice for small businesses or home offices that require multiple lines without the need for extensive infrastructure.

The device is equipped with various technologies that enhance its functionality. It supports the Session Initiation Protocol (SIP) and H.323, making it compatible with a wide range of VoIP service providers. Additionally, the ATA 188 features Quality of Service (QoS) settings, which prioritize voice traffic over the internet, ensuring clear voice quality without interruptions or delays. This is essential for maintaining a professional communication experience, especially in business environments.

Another characteristic of the ATA 188 is its user-friendly configuration interface. It allows users to easily set up and manage their devices through a web-based portal. The configuration process is straightforward, with options to adjust settings such as codec selection, call features including call waiting, and call forwarding functionalities.

Security is also a priority for the ATA 188, as it provides robust protocols to protect call data. The device supports Secure Real-time Transport Protocol (SRTP) and Transport Layer Security (TLS) to encrypt voice traffic and manage signaling securely. This ensures that sensitive conversations remain confidential.

Overall, the Cisco Systems ATA 188 is a reliable and efficient solution for users looking to transition from traditional telephony to VoIP. Its dual-line capacity, compatibility with multiple VoIP standards, user-friendly configuration, and built-in security features make it a valuable asset for both personal and professional communication solutions. In an ever-evolving telecommunications landscape, the ATA 188 remains a relevant and practical choice for integrating legacy telephony with modern internet-based services.