Chapter 6: Using the Software
MultiVOIP Program Menu Items
After the MultiVOIP program is installed on the PC, it can be launched from the Programs group of the Windows Start menu ( Start Programs MultiVOIP x.xx … ). In this section, we describe the software functions available on this menu.
Figure 6-12: Program menu
Several basic software functions are accessible from the MultiVOIP software menu, as shown below.
Menu Selection
Configuration
Configuration Port Setup
Date and Time Setup
Download Factory Defaults
Download Firmware
Download IFM Firmware
Download User Defaults
Set Password
Uninstall
Upgrade Software
MultiVOIP Program Menu
Description
Select this to enter the Configuration program where values for IP, telephony, and other parameters are set.
Select this to access the COM Port Setup screen of the MultiVOIP Configuration program.
Select this for access to set calendar/clock used for data logging.
Select this to return the configuration parameters to the original factory values.
Select this to download new versions of firmware as enhancements become available.
Select this to download new versions of IFM firmware as enhancements become available. The Interface Module (IFM) is the telephony interface for analog MultiVOIP units. There is one IFM for each channel of the MultiVOIP unit. For each channel, the IFM handles the analog signals to and from the attached telephone, PBX or CO line.
To be used after a full set of parameter values, values specified by the user, have been saved (using Save Setup). This command loads the saved user defaults into the MultiVOIP.
Select this to create a password for access to the MultiVOIP software programs (Program group commands, Windows interface, web browser interface, & FTP server). Only the FTP Server function requires a password for access. The FTP Server function also requires that a username be set along with the password.
Select this to uninstall the MultiVOIP software (most, but not all components are removed from computer when this command is used).
Loads firmware (including H.323 stack) and settings from the controller PC to the MultiVOIP unit. User can choose whether to load Factory Default Settings or Current Configuration settings.
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