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ommunications Server - Quick Start Guide 

Update the Firmware 

NOTE: It is important to update the system firmware prior to adding phones. 
1. Go 

to 

Configuration

Updates

 to check for the latest firmware updates.  If 

there is none available, skip to Step 7. 

2. Press 

Start

 

Download

. The download progress is displayed next to the 

Cancel Download

 button. When the download is complete, the 

Install

 and 

Delete

 buttons are displayed. 

3. Click 

the 

Install

 button to apply the firmware. Or, if you wish to abort the 

update, click 

Delete

 to remove the downloaded firmware. To avoid 

damaging the unit, do NOT power off during an update.  

4. 

After applying the firmware, the system will automatically reboot.  Make sure 
to read the Release Notes to learn about enhancements and new features. 
It is also good practice to verify settings, as new features may have been 
included with the firmware update. 

 

Change the Administrator Password and Set Time Zone 

To avoid unauthorized use, we recommend you change the default administrator 
password to a more secure password. You can only change the administrator 
password for the Web interface.  You cannot change the password for the 
Administrative Console, but this is only accessible via the keyboard which you 
can disconnect at any time. 

1. Go 

to 

Configuration

System 

2.  Scroll down to 

Change Administrator Password

, enter new password, and 

click 

Change Password 

3.  If desired, add recipients for system events (requires SMTP settings to be 

set).

 

4.  Scroll up to 

System Time Zone

, select your time zone and  then click 

Change

The system will restart immediately

 

Product Activation 

Verify that your Energize Updates subscription is activated on your CudaTel 

Communications Server by going to the 

System Dashboard

 page. Look under 

Updates and Support

 for a link that says 

This product is not activated. Click to 

activate.

 Click the link and follow the instructions. 

 

 
Synchronize Active Directory

 (optional) 

1. Go 

to 

Configuration

Active Directory

 and click 

Select Server

2.  Select an OU (Organizational Unit) to synch to and click 

Apply Synch 

Source Changes

3.  Wait for a moment, and then click 

Synchronize Now

 

Add Phones 

The CudaTel Communications Server can automatically provision (configure) 
Polycom, Snom, and Cisco VoIP phones. The following steps are for Polycom 
phones. See Chapter 4 of the Administrator's Guide for instructions on Snom and 
Cisco phones. Repeat the following steps for each phone. 

1.  Connect a phone to the network, making sure that it has an IP address (or 

gets one from DHCP) and then set the server address to:   
         

http://x.x.x.x/provision

 

where 

x.x.x.x

 is the IP address of your CudaTel Communications Server.  

When the phone reboots, it will be provisioned.  

2. Go 

to 

Extensions

 Unassigned Phones

 to see all unassigned phones.  

Unassigned phones are automatically given an extension number. 

 

Add Users 

1. Go 

to 

Extensions

 and click on 

Add New Person...

 

2. Enter 

First Name

Last Name

, and 

4-digit PIN

3.  Associate an extension to the person in one of two ways.  The 

recommended method is 

Select By Choosing A Phone

.  This will produce 

a list of all unassigned phones containing the extension number, the 
manufacturer and the MAC address for all physical phones (the MAC 
address is usually found on a sticker on the bottom of the phone). 

4.  Select the desired phone, and then click 

Add

.  The phone will reboot to 

complete the assignment. 

5.  Verify phone functionality by dialing 

*98

 from the newly-assigned phone. If 

the voicemail system answers, then the phone has been set up correctly. 

6.  Hang up.  
7.  Repeat steps 2 through 6 for each user. 
Users will be able to configure their own voicemail using the PIN you supply to 
them. 

 

For additional support and documentation, including an Administrator’s Guide, 
visit 

http://www.cudatel.com/support

 or call 1-408-342-5300. 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Contact and Copyright Information  

Barracuda Networks, Inc. 201 Depot Street, Suite 100, Ann Arbor, MI 48104 USA  

 phone: 1.989.720.4000 

 

www.cudatel.com

  

Copyright ©

2010 Barracuda Networks, Inc. All rights reserved. Use of this product and this manual is subject to license. Information in this document is subject to 

change without notice. CudaTel Communication Server is a trademark of Barracuda Networks, Inc. All other brand and product names mentioned in this document 
are registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective holders.  091203-20v20-08-1013 

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