Changing Channel Parameters

Chapter 4 - MultiVOIP Software

The channel parameters include the interface type and its options, voice and fax settings, billing and security options, and voice communications for the region of the world that the MultiVOIP resides in. The Channel Setup dialog box is accessed from the Main menu.

Interface Tab

The Interface tab defines the parameters related to the physical interface of the voice/fax channel. Depending on the interface type selected (FXS, FXO, or E&M), other options on the Interface tab will become inactive indicating that they do not apply to the selected interface. Max Dial Digits, Inter Digit Time, and Autocall features apply to all interface types.

The Max Dial Digits indicates the maximum number of digits you can enter when dialing one of the numbers in the Phone Directory Database. As soon as you have entered this number of digits, the MultiVOIP will immediately attempt to match the digits you have dialed with an entry in the database. The range for the Max Dial Digits is from zero to 16 digits with a default of five.

The Inter Digit Time (in milliseconds) option in the Dialing Options group defines the amount of time the MultiVOIP waits between digits as they are entered by the user. If this timer expires, the MultiVOIP will immediately attempt to match the digits entered to an entry in the Phone Directory Database. The range for this option is 200 to 10,000 with a default of 2,000.

The Auto Call option enables the local MultiVOIP to call a remote MultiVOIP without requiring the user to dial a Phone Directory Database number. As soon as you access the local MultiVOIP voice/ fax channel, the MultiVOIP immediately connects to the remote MultiVOIP that you identified in the Phone Number box of this option.

FXS Interface

The FXS Interface is used to connect telephones, fax machines, key telephone systems, and so on, to the MultiVOIP. In addition, you need to select either Loop Start or Ground Start. Most of the equipment mentioned will use Loop Start which is the default.

If you choose FXO interface, the Dialing Options Regeneration group is enabled. Check with your in-house telephone personnel to verify whether your local PBX dial signaling is Pulse or DTMF (tone). Select the Regeneration option accordingly. In the Max Dial Digits box, enter the maximum number of digits allowed when dialing a phone number. The default setting is 5. In the Inter Digit Time box, enter the maximum amount of time in milliseconds that the unit will wait before mapping