MultiVOIP Quick Start Guide
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Installing Your MultiVOIP
The basic steps of installing your MultiVOIP network involve
unpacking the units, connecting the cables, and configuring
the units using the included management software (MultiVOIP
Configuration). This process results in a fully functional Voice
Over IP network. A brief description is provided below with
detailed instructions provided later .
Installing and Configuring Your MultiVOIP
The VOIP administrator must first install the MultiVOIP
software and then configure each MultiVOIP 400/800 for its
specific function. During the configuration process, it’s
important to note that the Phone Directory Database is
configured differently depending on whether or not you have
GateKeeper support on your VOIP network.
If your VOIP network supports GateKeeper software, you must
register all H.323 endpoints with the GateKeeper. The
procedure for doing this is explained in the section
“Registering with a GateKeeper Phone Directory.”
If your VOIP network does not have GateKeeper software or
the GateKeeper software is not enabled, then you must build a
proprietary phone book with a “Master” MultiVOIP 400/800 and
“Slave” MultiVOIP 400/800s. The “Master” unit includes the
assignment of a unique LAN IP address, subnet mask, and
Gateway IP address, as well as the selection of appropriate
channel interface type for each of the Voice/Fax channels.
Once all connections have been made, the VOIP administrator
configures the unit and builds the Phone Directory Database
that will reside with the Master unit.
Once configuration of the “Master” MultiVOIP 400/800 has
been completed, the administrator moves on to configure the
MultiVOIP 400/800(s) designated as “Slave” units. Again,
unique LAN IP addresses, subnet masks, and Gateway IP
addresses are assigned, and each Voice/Fax channel is
configured for the appropriate channel interface type. When