Contents
Chapter 9 – IP Telephony and QSIG Over IP
viii Strata CTX I&M 06/04
RDTU3A Call Data Information .......................................................................................................8-10
Commands ..................................................................................................................................8-10
Indicators ....................................................................................................................................8-11
RDTU1 & 2 - T1 Interface Unit ........................................................................................................8-15
RDTU1 and 2 Cable Installation ................................................................................................8-18
CSU Installation ................................................................................................................................8-19
Loop Back Testing ............................................................................................................................8-19
RDTU Self Test ..........................................................................................................................8-19
Network/CSU T1 Span Test .......................................................................................................8-20
Network/CSU/RDTU Span Test ................................................................................................8-20
Test RDTU Lines ........................................................................................................................8-21
Chapter 9 – IP Telephony and QSIG Over IP
Pre-installation Guidelines ..................................................................................................................9-1
Client Firewall Considerations .....................................................................................................9-2
Dos and Don’ts for Setting Up the System ...................................................................................9-2
Step 1: Perform a LAN Voice Readiness Assessment ........................................................................9-3
Methods of Estimating Bandwidth Requirements ........................................................................9-3
Step 2: Install BIPU-M2A ...................................................................................................................9-6
Connect BIPU-M2A to LAN or VPN Server ...............................................................................9-6
BIPU-M2A Interface Unit ............................................................................................................9-7
Step 3: Install IP Telephones ...............................................................................................................9-8
IPT Operation Notes .....................................................................................................................9-9
IPT Telephone Options ...............................................................................................................9-10
IP Telephone Add-on Modules ...................................................................................................9-10
Tilt Stand Installation .................................................................................................................9-10
External Speaker Unit (HESB) Option .......................................................................................9-10
Handset/Headset Option Straps ..................................................................................................9-11
Step 4: Connect IPTs to Network ......................................................................................................9-13
IPT Connections .........................................................................................................................9-13
IPT Anywhere .............................................................................................................................9-13
Security Requirements ................................................................................................................9-15
Addressing ..................................................................................................................................9-16
Power over LAN ...............................................................................................................................9-16
Installing and Operating the SoftIPT ................................................................................................9-18
Hardware/Software Required .....................................................................................................9-19
Before You Begin .......................................................................................................................9-19
Step 1: Install SoftIPT ................................................................................................................9-20
Upgrading the SoftIPT ................................................................................................................9-21
Step 2: Start the SoftIPT .............................................................................................................9-21
Making a Call .............................................................................................................................9-22
Switching a Call to Your Headset ..............................................................................................9-22
Creating a Directory ...................................................................................................................9-23
Using the Directory to Call .........................................................................................................9-23
Labeling Feature Buttons ............................................................................................................9-24
Using the Call Log ......................................................................................................................9-25
Uninstalling the SoftIPT .............................................................................................................9-25
Application Notes for Wireless 802.11 Networks ......................................................................9-26
Tested Platforms .........................................................................................................................9-28
CTX IP Troubleshooting ...................................................................................................................9-29