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Basic System Programming
Introduction
This sections covers only the most basic aspects of system programming required to install an IP Office system. When first powered up, all IP Office systems will operate as a simple PBX. However, full system programming is highly dependent on customer requirements. Hence, some basic Initial Programming must be performed before detailed configuration programming is possible. The Administration CD (supplied with each system) contains the suite of programs required to install and maintain the IP Office system. Once loaded,
Notes: 1. When applying power to the IP Office system, the Expansion Modules must be switched on first. If the main IP Office Module does not detect an item at power on it will never use it. If power is switched on from a central point for all modules, then, as the main unit is the slowest to start, this will be taken care of automatically.
2.When powered up correctly, all modules will display a steady green light in the center of each module. When connection is established with ports, the port socket on the appropriate module will show a green LED, e.g. the hub port connected to your PC for programming. IP Office systems are ready for use within 1 minute of power on.
Programming Tools
The IP Office supports programming through any one of it's 10/100
–PC running Windows 95/98, NT, 2000, XP or ME (see page 32).
–PC with a LAN (NIC) card with either a fixed IP address (allocated by your system administrator) or by using DHCP to obtain an IP address.
–IP Office Cat. 5E patch cable (red – supplied with system see page 69).
–IP Office Administration CD (supplied with system).
–IP Office Manager Application Manual (supplied on CD with system).
–IP Office Feature Key (where software that requires a Licence Key is to be installed).
Note: Once installed, the software level of all software fitted to the IP Office system can be identified. With Manager running, use File/Advanced/Upgrade to display menu. Refer to the Manager Application Manual for details of system configuration, software upgrade, etc.
PC to IP Office LAN Port Connection
An IP Office system, when first powered up, will scan the LAN for a DHCP server that will allocate it with an IP address. If the IP Office system does not find a DHCP server then it will automatically become a DHCP server itself with an IP address of 192.168.42.1. The IP Office system will allocate an IP address to the PC if required. Initially, the IP Office system assumes that all addresses are on the local LAN and that the PC software supplied uses broadcast to establish communication with the IP Office system.
The IP Office hub port can be connected in two ways; either directly to a PC or as part of a LAN. Both methods use an IP Office Cat. 5E patch cable (see page 69) connected between one of the LAN hub ports on the front of the IP Office base unit and the PC.
–Direct Connection:
This method is used for local system programming directly from a PC.
–LAN Network Connection:
This is the option to use for remote programming access. It will require liaison with the LAN network manager to obtain the IP address details and to ensure that the IP traffic routing is allowed. When connected to an IP LAN network, you must consult with the Network Manager to obtain the required IP settings. For IP operation the IP Office requires a static IP address including a subnet mask and default gateway value.
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