MultiVOIP Quick Start Guide
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Installing Your MultiVOIP
The basic steps of installing your MultiVOIP network involve
unpacking the units, connecting the cables, and configuring
the units using the included management software (MultiVOIP
Configuration). The recommended installation process
includes three phases that, when completed, result in a fully
functional Voice Over IP network. A general description of
each phase is provided below, and detailed instructions follow
throughout the rest of this section.
Configure and Install your Host MultiVOIP
As the first step, the VOIP administrator configures the
MultiVOIP designated as the “Host” unit. This includes the
assignment of a unique LAN IP address, subnet mask, and
Gateway IP address, as well as the selection of appropriate
channel interface type for each of the Voice/Fax channels.
Once all connections have been made, the VOIP administrator
configures the unit and builds the Phone Directory Database
that will reside in the Host unit.
Configure your Client MultiVOIPs
The next step is to configure the MultiVOIPs designated as
“Client” units. The Client units can be another MVP400, a
MVP800 unit, MVP200 or a MultiVOIP 100 Series. Again,
unique LAN IP addresses, subnet masks, and Gateway IP
addresses are assigned, and each Voice/Fax channel is
configured for the appropriate channel interface type. When
this is done, the Phone Directory Database option is set to
Client, and the IP address of the Host MultiVOIP is entered.
Once all client units are configured, the process moves on to
Phase 3.
Deploy the VOIP Network
The final phase of installation is deployment of the network.
Through the first two phases, the VOIP administrator controls
configuration, so when the Client MultiVOIPs are sent to their
