AudioCodes MediaPack MP-114, User Manual

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User's Manual 5. Automatic Configuration Options
Version 6.6 37 MediaPack Series
5 Automatic Configuration Options
Large-scale deployment of MP-1xx devices calls for automated installation and setup
capabilities. In some cases, the devices are shipped to the end-customer directly from
manufacturing, while in other cases they pass through a staging warehouse. Configuration
may therefore take place at the staging warehouse or at the final customer premises.
The devices may sometimes be pre-configured during the manufacturing process by
AudioCodes (commonly known as "private labeling"). A two-stage configuration process
will be employed, such that the initial configuration includes just the bare minimum, and
final configuration is achieved when the device is deployed in a live network.
The following details the available options for fast automatic configuration.
5.1 Option A - Local Configuration Server with
BootP/TFTP
This is the most straightforward alternative:
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A computer running BootP and TFTP software is placed in a staging warehouse.
A standard device configuration *.ini file is prepared and placed in the TFTP directory.
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BootP is configured with the MAC address of each device.
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Each device should be connected to the network and powered-up.
The BootP reply would contain the *.cmp and *.ini file names in the "bootfile" field. The
device will retrieve these files and store them in flash.
If auxiliary files are required (coefficients, call progress tones etc.) they may be specified in
the *.ini file and downloaded from the same TFTP server.
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When the LEDs turn green, the device may be disconnected and shipped to the end
customer.
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Local IP addressing at the customer site would normally be provided by DHCP.
This alternative requires the configuration to take place at a staging warehouse.