Multi-Tech Systems MVP 800 manual Introduction, Preview of this Guide

Chapter 1 - Introduction and Description

Introduction

Welcome to Multi-Tech's new standalone Voice/IP Gateway which allows analog voice and fax communication over an IP network. 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 your MultiVOIP to your telephone equipment, and then to your existing Ethernet LAN. Once configured, the MultiVOIP then allows voice and fax to travel down the same path as your traditional data communications.

The MVP800 is designed with eight voice/fax channels (which offer three voice/fax interfaces per channel), a 10M bps Ethernet LAN interface, and a command port for configuration.

System management is provided through the command port using bundled Windows® software which provides easy-to-use configuration menus and a comprehensive on-line help system.

Figure 1-1. MultiVOIP

Preview of this Guide

This guide describes the MultiVOIP and tells you how to install and configure the unit. The information contained in each chapter is as follows:

Chapter 1 - Introduction and Description

Chapter 1 describes the MultiVOIP. Front panel indicator, and back panel connector descriptions are provided. In addition, a list of relevant specifications is provided at the end of the chapter.

Chapter 2 - Installation

Chapter 2 provides information on unpacking and cabling your MultiVOIP. The installation procedure describes each cable connection.

Chapter 3 - Software Loading and Configuration

Chapter 3 provides instructions for software loading and initial configuration. The MultiVOIP software CD is Windows® based. Later chapters, as well as your online help program will describe the MultiVOIP software in more detail.

Chapter 4 - MultiVOIP Software

Chapter 4 describes the MultiVOIP software package designed for the Windows ® environment. This chapter describes the software from an applications standpoint, and in so doing, not every element in the user interface is shown or defined. For explanations and parameters of each element dialog box please refer to the Help provided within the software.

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