ETC VG-5000 Administration & Setup Manual

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Administration & Setup Manual
VG-5000
Multimedia Gateway
Administration & Setup Guide
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VG-5000 Administration and Set Up Guide Rev 01 Page 2 Essential Trading Systems Corp.
TableofContents
1.0
Product Overview ................................................................................................................................3
1.1
Product Description .........................................................................................................................3
1.2
Product features ..............................................................................................................................3
2.0
Administration......................................................................................................................................4
2.1
Login.................................................................................................................................................4
2.2
Home Page ......................................................................................................................................5
2.3
Menu Options...................................................................................................................................6
2.4
Local Account Settings - Gateway Settings Page.........................................................................7
2.5
Network Settings Page...................................................................................................................8
2.6
Channels Page ...............................................................................................................................9
2.6.1
Local Channels Page ........................................................................................................................9
2.6.2
Local Channel Edit Page ................................................................................................................10
2.6.3
Remote Channels Page..................................................................................................................11
2.6.4
Remote Channel Edit Page............................................................................................................12
2.7
Telephony Interfaces Page ..........................................................................................................13
2.7.1
T-1 Configuration Page...................................................................................................................14
2.7.2
T1/E1 Configuration Page ..............................................................................................................15
2.7.3
Analog Interface Configuration Page............................................................................................17
2.7.4
Analog Interface Configuration Page............................................................................................18
2.8
Port Settings Page........................................................................................................................19
2.9
User Accounts Page......................................................................................................................20
2.10
Application Services Page ............................................................................................................21
2.11
Commit Changes Page .................................................................................................................22
2.12
Upgrade Page...............................................................................................................................22
3.0
Sample Configurations......................................................................................................................23
3.1
Multicast channels to E&M ports ..................................................................................................23
3.2
Mapping T1/E1 DS0’s to Hoot Channels......................................................................................24
3.3
Mapping T1/E1 DS0’s to T1/E1 DS0’s on another VG-5000.......................................................25
3.4
Configuring & mapping Analog Telephony Ports.........................................................................26
4.0
Appendix ...........................................................................................................................................27
4.1
Specifications.................................................................................................................................27
VG-5000 Hardware Product Limited Warranty ............................................................................28
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1.0
Product Overview
1.1 Product Description
The VG-5000 Gateway is a robust multi-function media gateway with options for T1, E1, Multicast,
FXS/FXO, Analog 4-wire and SIP. The VG-5000 utilizes the WAVE Engine technology created by
Twisted Pair Solutions and a customized Asterisk PBX. The combination of these technologies
allows ETC to provide a one box solution to meet virtually any application environment. The VG-
5000 has a Linux based OS customized for its hardware options and unique application. The VG-
5000 is managed over a customer LAN/WAN environment via Internet Explorer.
1.2 Product features
• T1/E1 – VG5000 can be provisioned to support a single T1 or E1 connection to 3
rd
party
communication systems. Each DS0 can be configured to support: 4-wire E&M, FXS/FXO
and ring downs. The T1/E1 option supports most common protocols.
• Analog 4-wire – The VG-5000 can be provisioned to support up to four 4-wire E&M
connections. These ports are transformer balanced, 600Ω connections. Each port has
Tx/Rx level adjustment via the browser interface.
• FXS/FXO – The VG-5000 can be provisioned to support up to eight ports of telephony
connections in the following combinations: eight FXS ports, eight FXO port or four FXS/FXO
ports.
• Multicast – The VG-5000 utilizing the WAVE Engine technology is at it’s core a multicast
capable gateway. It can be optioned to stand alone interfacing one of the previously
mentioned options with multicast, or it can be optioned to work with COTS WAVE for
customers already utilizing this platform.
• Unicast – The VG-5000, in conjunction with COTS WAVE, can provide unicast connection
capability to traverse WAN environments which are not multicast enabled.
• SIP – The VG-5000 also has running at its core an Asterisk PBX. Asterisk has been scaled
to provide the functionality necessary to allow SIP connections to:
Configured Multicast groups
Configured T1/E1 channels
Gateway to Gateway over WAN
• RAID – The VG-5000 can be provisioned to support redundant hard drives to ensure
reliability in the event of hard drive failure. The hard drives in RAID configured gateways
are secured in easily accessible housings which permit quick replacement if necessary.
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2.0
Administration
2.1 Login
The VG-5000 is managed and configured via browser interface. The VG-5000 will automatically
acquire an IP address via DHCP. This address will be displayed on the local console after logging
in. The default local login credentials are:
Username: root
Password: Passw0rd
Once the IP address has been determined, open Internet Explorer from a PC that is networked
with this machine. Type the IP address into the URL bar of the browser and press enter. The VG-
5000 Login screen is shown in Figure 1.
Figure 1
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2.2 Home Page
After logging in, you are brought to the Home Page where access to all administrative functions of
the VG-5000 are presented. See Figure 2.
Figure 2
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2.3 Menu Options
The menu selections are displayed as headings across the top of the web page. Each section will
be explained in more detail farther along in the guide. Figure 3 shows the options available.
Figure 3
• HOME – This is the home page, there is pretty much nothing to do here.
• GATEWAY SETTINGS – This page allows the administrator to configure the gateway to
fetch configuration information from a WAVE management server.
• NETWORK SETTINGS – This page allows the administrator to change the gateway’s IP
address, Subnet Mask and Gateway information. Provisions for DNS are also available if
desired.
• CHANNELS – This page presents two options: Local Channels and Remote Channels.
Local Channels – This page presents multicast channels as fetched from a WAVE
management server and also permits editing of displayed channels. If the gateway is
optioned for 4-wire analog ports, this is where the 4-wire ports are assigned to
channels.
Remote Channels – This page is used to configure channels the gateway will connect
to via Auto Ring Down connections on other gateways.
• TELEPHONY SETTINGS – This page presents three options: T1/E1, Analog Interface and
Call Status
T1/E1 – This page allows the administrator to configure and assign channels to DS0’s
of the digital interface.
Analog Interface – This page permits the administrator to configure FXS or FXO ports
for dial in/dial out connections to Local or Remote channels. This setting is valid only
if the gateway has been outfitted with this option.
Call Status – The page allows the administrator to monitor and change the call status
of respective channels.
• PORT SETTINGS –
• USER ACCOUNTS – This page allows the administrator to Add, Edit and Delete additional
user accounts.
• SERVICES – This page allows the administrator to Stop and Start the services running on
the gateway.
• COMMIT CHANGES – This tab must be used anytime changes to the gateway
configuration have been made. When changes are committed, the configuration files are
updated and read by the Gateway. Some changes require restart of services.
• UPGRADE – This page is used to upload new version releases of the software running on
the gateway.
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2.4 Local Account Settings - Gateway Settings Page
If you are deploying the VG-5000 in a WAVE environment, the Gateway Settings page is where
the administrator inputs authentication information as previously setup in the WAVE management
server.
Figure 4
• Gateway Description – Enter machine name or some other descriptor used to identify the
gateway
• Gateway Username – Enter the user name setup in your WAVE management server for this
gateway.
• Gateway Password – Enter the password setup in your WAVE management server for this
gateway.
• Management Server IP Address – Enter the IP address of the WAVE management server.
• Get Profile & Zone – Click this button after entering above information to connect, authenticate
and fetch configuration information from the WAVE Management Server.
• Gateway Profile – This will be fetched from the WAVE management server.
• Gateway Zone – The Gateway will fetch the default zone, click the down arrow to select the
appropriate zone for your setup.
• SIP Registrar Server IP Address – Enter the IP address of this gateway here.
• SIP Registrar Server Port – Enter 5070 here.
• SIP Registrar Server Expiration – Enter time in seconds, 120 is acceptable time period.
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2.5
Network Settings Page
The Network Settings page allows the administrator to configure the gateway with a static IP
address or configure to utilize DNS.
Figure 5
• Hostname – If using DNS enter domain name information here. If not, leave the default setting:
localhost.localdomain.
• IP Address – Enter static IP address for the gateway.
• Subnet Mask – Enter the Subnet Mask for the gateway.
• Default Gateway – Enter the default gateway for the gateway.
• DNS Server 1 – Enter the IP address of the primary DNS server if DNS will be utilized.
• DNS Server 2 – Enter the IP address of the secondary DNS server if DNS will be utilized.
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2.6 Channels Page
The Channels page has two submenus, Local Channels & Remote Channels. These pages allow
the administrator to Add, Edit and Delete respective channels.
2.6.1 Local Channels Page
The Local Channel page displays the multicast channels fetched from the management server
based on the username and profile assigned to this gateway. Additionally, if the gateway is
optioned with the E&M option the respective ports will be displayed. The Local Channel page
allows the administrator to edit configuration details for each of the multicast channels as well as
assign E&M ports to respective channels. See Figure 6.
Figure 6
• Gateway Interfaces – Ports 1-4 correspond to 4-wire E&M analog interfaces if your gateway
has been configured with this option. Clicking the arrow button next to each port will reveal a
drop down menu where the administrator may assign Hoot & Holler channels to specific E&M
ports on the gateway.
• Channels List – This list populates after clicking the “Get Profile & Zone” displayed on the
Gateway Settings Page (see Figure 4). The list of channels displayed is pulled from your
WAVE management server based on the Username and Profile assigned to this gateway.
Click on one of the Hoot channels displayed to edit its properties.
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2.6.2 Local Channel Edit Page
The local Channel edit page allows the administrator to edit properties of the multicast channel.
Dial in and dial out numbers are added to the respective channels to allow other systems to
connect to the Hoot channels such as channels of a T1/E1, SIP end points, etc. See Figure 7.
Figure 7
• Channel information – Allows the administrator to edit the name, multicast address and port of
a Hoot channel. The information in this section is retrieved from the WAVE management
server when the “Get Profile & Zone” button is clicked in the Gateway Settings page (Figure 4).
• Dial In & Out Number – Allows the administrator to assign a dial in number to allow channels of
a local T1 to connect to the respective hoot group. This also allows SIP endpoints to connect
to the hoot group as well as T1 channels or analog phone calls from another VG-5000 connect
to the hoot group.
• Auto Ring Down Trunk – This must be checked in order for local T1 channels to connect to the
respective hoot group. T1 channels are assigned by choosing the TELEPHONY SETTINGS
heading.
• Voice Activity Detection – If your VG-5000 is optioned with the E&M card, the “Enable VAD on
TX” must be checked to prevent constant generation of multicast packets from the respective
VG-5000. The VAD options are also used for LMR (Land Mobile Radio) applications to
prevent mobile radios from being keyed up accidentally.
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• Save – Click the “Save” button to store your changes. NOTE: Once changes have been saved
you must click COMMIT CHANGES at the top of the page for changes to take effect.
2.6.3 Remote Channels Page
The Remote Channels page allows an administrator create and edit remote channels. Remote
Channels must be created to map local T1 channels to T1 channels on another VG-5000 installed
on a different subnet, location, etc. T1 channels and extensions are configured on the
TELEPHONY SETTINGS page. See Figure 8.
Figure 8
• Remote Channels List – Allows the administrator to Add or Edit remote channels as needed. If
Remote Channels have been configured, their details will be displayed in a table. If no
channels are displayed, click the “Add Remote Channel” button to add a new channel.
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2.6.4 Remote Channel Edit Page
The Remote Channel Edit page allows the administrator to Add or Edit remote channels for
mapping local T1 channels to T1 channels of another VG-5000. Remote channels are used to
create “Ring Down” functionality between two VG-5000’s optioned with T1 cards connecting to
Turret communication systems. See Figure 9.
Figure 9
• Remote Channel Information – Add or Edit properties for remote channel.
• Name – Enter or Edit the name of the remote channel
• Remote Host IP Address – Enter the IP address of the remote VG-5000 this unit will be calling.
• Extension – Enter the remote extension this VG-5000 will be calling. Extensions are assigned
to specific T1 channels in the T1 Configuration page.
• Save – Click the “Save” button to store your changes. NOTE: Once changes have been saved
you must click COMMIT CHANGES at the top of the page for changes to take effect.
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2.7 Telephony Interfaces Page
The Telephony Interfaces page allows the administrator to Add or Edit T1/E1 settings and
channels, configure FXS/FXO Analog Interface settings, if optioned with this hardware, and view
status of active calls. See Figure 10.
Figure 10
• Interface – Depending on hardware options purchased with the VG-5000, the respective
devices will display here. Click on the hardware component to configure its properties.
• Check/Change Status of Extensions - Click on Call Status to see status of configured
connections.
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2.7.1 T-1 Configuration Page
The T-1 Configuration page allows an administrator to assign T1/E1
channels to provide various
connection options such as E&M, FXS, FXO. Each T1/E1
DS0 can be uniquely configured for the
given application and system termination. See Figure 11.
Figure 11
• Configure this Digital Interface – Allows the administrator to set the T1/E1
framing, coding,
clocking and line distance. Several options are available to accommodate most common T1
connections.
• Add or Select a group for this T-1 – Allows the administrator to create a group of T1/E1
channels depending on the application. A group must be defined to permit mapping of the T-
1/E1 channels to another resource. A first channel & last channel must also be defined as well
as signaling protocol for the group.
o Example – If you wish to assign the first four DS0’s of the T1/E1 to Hoots, enter a group
number, then enter the first DS0 you wish to assign, then enter the last DS0 you wish to
assign, then select the signaling needed in this E&M, then click the Add button. You
will see the new group added to the DS0 group table at the end of the page. If FXS
type ringdown is required, then select that option from the Signaling drop down menu.
NOTE: If your VG-5000 is optioned with an analog telephone interface the first channel of the
T1/E1 DS0 starts at nine and ends with 32/38 respectively. The analog telephone interface grabs
the first eight DS0’s as shown in Figure 11 above.
• DS0 Groups – Displays basic DS0 group information. Click on a DS0 group to Edit.
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2.7.2 T1/E1 Configuration Page
The T1/E1 Configuration page allows the administrator to edit the properties of a DS0 Group.
Resources such as Hoots, dial extensions etc. are assigned to respective DS0’s based on the
system termination requirements. Figure 12 displays DS0’s assigned to Hoot groups.
Figure 12
• Group Number – Displays the group number being edited.
• First channel – Displays the first DS0 channel assigned to this group in this case DSO 9 since
this VG-5000 has been optioned with an analog telephone interface.
• Last Channel – Displays the last channel of the group. Enter a different number if more or less
channels are required. Note: you cannot assign channels which have already been assigned
to another group. Edit that group before editing this group.
• Signaling – Displays the signaling selected for this group. In this case since these channels are
being assigned to hoot groups, E&M has been selected. If different signaling is required,
select it from the drop down menu.
• Map Multicast Channel to a DS0 / Assign a DID to DSO – Displays the Hoot group each DS0 of
this group is assigned to. Click the button next to each DS0 to select a resource to assign to
each channel. Note: If the group being edited is setup for E&M signaling select only Hoot
groups. Resources with an extension will not work in a group configured for E&M signaling.
• Save – Click the “Save” button to store your changes. NOTE: Once changes have been saved
you must click COMMIT CHANGES at the top of the page for changes to take effect.
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Figure 13 shows DS0’s assigned with extensions and mapped to another VG-5000 to simulate
ringdowns.
Figure 13
• Group Number – Displays group number being edited.
• First Channel – Displays the first DS0 channel assigned to this group in this case DSO 29.
• Last Channel – Displays the last DS0 channel assigned to this group, in this case DSO 32.
• Signaling – Displays the signaling selected for this group. In this case FXO_KS has been
selected to allow these channels to function as a “ring down”
• Map Multicast Channel to a DS0 / Assign a DID to DSO – Displays the remote channel
assigned to each DS0. To select a channel click the arrow button next to each DS0 and select
a channel from the resources displayed. By selecting a remote channel you are mapping the
respective DS0 to a DS0 configured on another VG-5000. When an “Off Hook” condition is
triggered on one of these DS0’s a call is automatically initiated to the selected remote
extension.
o In the small box under each DS0 displayed, the administrator may assign an extension.
In Figure 13 above 1001-1004 was used, but any arbitrary extension numbers may be
used. These extensions are necessary to allow 2-way “ring down” capability between
two or more VG-5000’s.
• Save – Click the “Save” button to store your changes. NOTE: Once changes have been saved
you must click COMMIT CHANGES at the top of the page for changes to take effect.
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2.7.3 Analog Interface Configuration Page
The Analog Interface Configuration page allows the administrator to edit properties of the analog
telephone interface (FSX/FXO) if provisioned with this option. See Figure 14.
Figure 14
• Analog Interface Groups – Displays basic group information for the analog telephone
interface, if provisioned with this hardware. Click one of the groups to edit its properties.
NOTE: If the VG-5000 is provisioned with both the T1/E1 and Analog Telephony hardware
options, the Analog Telephony card will utilize the first eight DS0’s in the system. T1/E1
ports will start at nine.
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2.7.4 Analog Interface Configuration Page
The Analog Interface Configuration page allows the administrator to edit the properties and call
mapping for FXS/FXO ports installed on the system. These ports can be mapped to Hoots or
T1/E1 channels of another VG-5000. See Figure 15.
Figure 15
• Map Multicast Channels to Analog Interfaces – To map a Multicast or Remote channel for a
port, click the arrow button for each port and select a channel from the resources displayed.
The example above shows Ports 5-7 are assigned to “Ring Down” channel extensions on
another VG-5000, and Port 8 is assigned to a local multicast Hoot channel.
• Analog Groups – Displays the group currently being edited.
• Save – Click the “Save” button to store your changes. NOTE: Once changes have been
saved you must click COMMIT CHANGES at the top of the page for changes to take effect.
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2.8 Port Settings Page
The Port Settings page allows the administrator to manually adjust the Transmit (TX) and Receive
(RX) levels of the analog E&M ports. Click the arrow button next to the setting to be adjusted and
select from the options displayed. The settings displayed are actual dB increments from +5 dB to -
6dB. The E&M ports are defaulted to “unity gain,” 0 dB signal in produces 0dB signal out.
In addition to level adjustment, a test tone can be generated from the respective E&M port to
respective channels which have been mapped to this port. The level of tone generated is -0dB.
See Figure 16.
Figure 16
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2.9 User Accounts Page
The User Accounts Settings page allows the administrator to setup additional administrator
accounts to access the VG-5000 gateway. See Figure 17
Figure 17
• Name – Enter name of new user to add.
• Username – Enter login username for new user being added.
• Password – Enter login password for new user being added.
• Save – Click the “Save” button to store your changes. NOTE: Once changes have been
saved you must click COMMIT CHANGES at the top of the page for changes to take effect.
• Users – Displays list of users/administrators currently configured.
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