Multi-Tech Systems MVP210/410/810-SS Web interface main, MultiVOIP Web Browser interface Overview

Chapter 6: Using the Software

Web Browser Interface

Figure 6-42: Web interface main page

You can control the MultiVOIP unit with a graphic user interface (interface) based on the common web browser platform. Qualifying browsers are Internet Explorer 6+, Netscape 6+, and Mozilla Firefox 1.0+.

MultiVOIP Web Browser interface Overview

Function

Configuration Prerequisite

Browser Version Requirement

Java Requirement

Remote configuration and control of MultiVOIP units.

Local Windows interface must be used to assign IP address to MultiVOIP. Internet Explorer 6.0 or higher; or

Netscape 6.0 or higher; or Mozilla Firefox 1.0 or higher. Java Runtime Environment version 1.4.0_01 or higher

(this application program is included with MultiVOIP)

The initial configuration step of assigning the VOIP unit an IP address must still be done locally using the Windows interface. However, all additional configurations can be done via the web interface.

The content and organization of the web interface is directly parallel to the Windows interface. For each screen in the Windows interface, there is a corresponding screen in the web interface. The fields on each screen are the same, as well.

The Windows interface gives access to commands via icons and pull-down menus whereas the web interface does not. The web interface, however, cannot perform logging in the same direct mode done in the Windows interface. However, when the web interface is used, logging can be done by email (SMTP).

The graphic layout of the web interface is also somewhat larger-scale than that of the Windows interface. For that reason, it’s helpful to use as large of a video monitor as possible.

The primary advantage of the web interface is remote access for control and configuration. The controller PC and the MultiVOIP unit itself must both be connected to the same IP network and their IP addresses must be known.

In order to use the web interface, you must also install a Java application program on the controller PC. This Java program is included on the MultiVOIP product CD. Java is needed to support drop-down menus and multiple windows in the web interface.

To install the Java program, go to the Java directory on the MultiVOIP product CD. Double-click on the .EXE file to begin the installation. Follow the instructions on the Install Shield screens.

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