Multi-Tech Systems MVP120 manual Remote Configuration and Management, Modem-Based

Chapter 8 - Remote Configuration and Management

Chapter 8 - Remote Configuration and Management

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 requires the MVP120 software to be loaded on the local PC. The local PC then controls the remote MVP120 either via the modem connection or the LAN.

Modem-Based

To remotely configure a MVP120, a local PC with a modem needs to be connected to a dial-up line and the MVP120 software configured to call the remote MVP120. The remote MVP120 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 MVP120. Refer to the Modem- Based Remote Configuration Procedure in this chapter to remotely configure a MVP120.

1.At the remote site, remove the serial cable from the PC to the Command Port connector on the back panel of the MVP120.

2.At the remote site, connect a special cable (Remote Configuration Cable) from the Command Port connector on the back panel of the MVP120 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 MVP120 software on the local PC. When installed, click Start Programs MultiVOIP 100 Configuration Port Setup, or double-click the Configuration Port icon in the MultiVOIP 100 program group.

5.The MultiVOIP 100 Setup dialog box displays.

Verify that the Communication Type is set for COM Port and the COM port of your local PC is selected in the Select Port list.

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