Codian ISDN Gateway ISDN GW 3201 Series Getting started
Codian ISDN GW ISDN GW 3201 Series Getting started
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Table of contents General information ................................................................................................................ 1 About the ISDN gateway .......................................................................................... 1 Package contents ........................................................................................................ 1 Port and LED location ................................................................................................
General information General information About the ISDN gateway The ISDN GW 3201 Series is a range of high performance video gateways which enables ISDN network connectivity for the Codian IP-based video infrastructure products as well as IP-based endpoints. Package contents The following items are included with the ISDN gateway.
LED behavior Table 1 describes the behavior of the LEDs.
General information Table 1: ISDN gateway LED behavior (continued) LED Color Indicates Ethernet Port Status, for each Ethernet port: Power FDX Green The link has been negotiated as a full-duplex link Act Green Packets are being transmitted on this port Link Green The speed of the link from this port, which is either 10, 100, or 1000 Mbps Blue The ISDN gateway is receiving power 3
Connecting the ISDN gateway Before you start IMPORTANT: Before installing the ISDN GW 3201 (ISDN gateway), you must read the safety information at http//www.codian.com/safety.htm Your ISDN connection To reduce the risk of fire, use only 26 AWG or larger telecommunication line cord. Outside North America Check with your network provider to ensure that your incoming ISDN PRI line is terminated in an NTU/CSU (Network Termination Unit/ Channel Service Unit).
Connecting the ISDN gateway Step one: Connect power Connect the power connector on the rear of the unit to the power supply using the supplied power cable. (There is no On/Off switch.) Step two: Connect to Ethernet Port A Connect an Ethernet cable from Ethernet Port A to an Ethernet switch (rather than a hub, to minimize interference from other devices on the network). The Ethernet port is a 10/100/1000 Mbps auto-sensing connection. i Only connect to Ethernet Port A.
Initial configuration Step one: Connect to the console port 1 2 3 4 Ensure power is connected to the ISDN gateway and the Status LED is green. Connect the console port of the ISDN gateway to the serial port of your PC using the blue RJ45 to DB9 console cable supplied. Use a serial terminal program, such as Secure CRT or HyperTerminal, to connect to the ISDN gateway.
Initial configuration 1 To configure Ethernet Port A, enter the following for auto-sensing mode: ethertype auto or to configure a speed and duplex, use the following command: ethertype <10|100> 2 To display the current configuration and status of the Ethernet ports, enter: status For example, to configure a full-duplex 100Mbps link, enter: ethertype 100 full i To establish a 1000Mbps connection, both ends of the link must be configured as auto-sensing.
Configuring the ISDN gateway Step one: Log in to the ISDN gateway All administration of the ISDN gateway is performed via the web interface. To log in to the ISDN gateway: 1 2 Use your browser to navigate to the IP address of the ISDN gateway (to discover the IP address, refer to the previous section). Click Change log in and enter the user name admin with no password. i Codian recommends that you change the admin account to use a password as soon as possible.
Configuring the ISDN gateway Step three: Configure an H.323 gatekeeper If you have H.323 endpoints, using an H.323 gatekeeper can make it easier for callers to make their call. You can configure the ISDN gateway to use an external gatekeeper or its own built-in gatekeeper. To configure the use of an H.323 gatekeeper, go to Settings > Gatekeeper. Typically you may want to add a Dial plan prefix for voice calls (for example 9) and another for video calls (for example 8).
ISDN to IP dial plan setup Options 1 and 2 will automatically handle both voice and video calls. Option 1 - This example assumes that you have a PRI line that has 100 numbers (00 to 99) associated with it and that all your endpoints are registered to a gatekeeper with registrations in the range 5900 - 5999. 1 2 3 4 5 Go to Dial plan > ISDN to IP, and click Add rule.
Troubleshooting and technical support information Troubleshooting and technical support information Refer to this section if you are experiencing difficulties with the ISDN gateway. Ensure that you have followed the instructions in this guide when installing and configuring the ISDN gateway. Calls fail to complete If outgoing calls fail to complete, check that you have configured the ISDN gateway and all other equipment correctly, paying particular attention to the number you are trying to call.
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Pin outs Pin outs The pin numbering for the PRI ports on the ISDN gateway is shown in Figure 2.
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