Multitech MultiVOIP MVP100GK Gatekeeper Quick Start Manual

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  • Page 1 MVP100GK Quick Start Guide...
  • Page 2 This Product is covered by one or more of the following U.S. Patent Numbers: 5.301.274; 5.309.562; 5.355.365; 5.355.653; 5.452.289; 5.453.986. Other Patents Pending. Trademark Trademark of Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. is the Multi-Tech logo. Windows and NetMeeting are registered trademarks of Microsoft. Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. 2205 Woodale Drive...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS Introduction ...4 Gatekeeper Basics...4 Safety Warnings...5 Lithium Battery Caution ...5 Safety Warnings Telecom...5 Safety Recommendations for Rack Installations ...6 Gatekeeper Startup Tasks...7 Unpacking...8 Cabling...8 Loading Gatekeeper Software ...10 Software installation is complete at this point..14 Local Configuration...15 Pre-Requisites ...15 IP Parameters ...15...
  • Page 4: Introduction

    Introduction Introduction Welcome to Multi-Tech’s new MultiVOIP™ Gatekeeper, Model MVP100GK, a turnkey hardware and software solution that enables network managers and intranet managers to define and control how H.323 voice traffic is managed over IP networks. The Gatekeeper is a complementary product to the MultiVOIP family.
  • Page 5: Safety Warnings

    When the battery starts to weaken, the date and time may be incorrect. If the battery fails, the board must be sent back to Multi-Tech Systems for battery replacement. Warning: There is danger of explosion if the battery is incorrectly replaced.
  • Page 6: Safety Recommendations For Rack Installations

    This equipment should only be installed by properly qualified service personnel. • Connect like circuits. In other words, connect SELV (Secondary Extra Low Voltage) circuits to SELV circuits and TN (Telecommunications Network) circuits to TN circuits. Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. Gatekeeper Quick Start Guide...
  • Page 7: Gatekeeper Startup Tasks

    Software Installation Phone/IP Starter Configuration Phonebook Starter Configuration Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. Gatekeeper Quick Start Guide Summary The Gatekeeper must be configured to interface with your particular voip network. To do so, certain details must be known about each MultiVOIP that uses the services of the Gatekeeper.
  • Page 8: Unpacking

    Unpack the unit and inspect it for visible shipping damage. If damage is observed, do not power-on the unit; contact Multi-Tech's Tech Support for advice. If no damage is observed, place the Gatekeeper in its final location.
  • Page 9 ON position. Wait for the Boot LED on the Gatekeeper to go off before proceeding. This may take a couple of minutes. Proceed to Loading Gatekeeper Software section. Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. Gatekeeper Quick Start Guide...
  • Page 10: Loading Gatekeeper Software

    2. Insert the Gatekeeper CD into your CD-ROM drive. The CD should start automatically. It may take 10 to 20 seconds for the MultiVOIP Gatekeeper MVP100GK AutoRun screen to display. If the AutoRun screen does not display automatically, click My Computer, then right click the CD ROM drive icon, click Open, and then click the Autorun icon.
  • Page 11 5. Follow the on-screen instructions to install your Gatekeeper software. The first screen asks you to choose the folder location of the files of the Gatekeeper software. Choose a location and click Next. Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. Gatekeeper Quick Start Guide...
  • Page 12 Loading Software 6. At the next screen, you must select a program folder location for the Gatekeeper software program icon. Click Next. Transient progress screens will appear while files are being copied. Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. Gatekeeper Quick Start Guide...
  • Page 13 7. On the next screen you can select the COM port that the command PC will use when communicating with the Gatekeeper unit. 8. A completion screen will appear. Click Finish. Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. Gatekeeper Quick Start Guide...
  • Page 14: Software Installation Is Complete At This Point

    Loading Software When setup of the Gatekeeper software is complete, you will be prompted to run the Gatekeeper software to configure the VOIP. Software installation is complete at this point. Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. Gatekeeper Quick Start Guide...
  • Page 15: Local Configuration

    • Domain Name Server (DNS) Info (not implemented; for future use) Write down the values for these IP parameters in the above table. Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. Gatekeeper Quick Start Guide To complete the configuration of the Gatekeeper unit, you must know several things about the overall system.
  • Page 16 In the lower left corner of the screen, the connection status of the Gatekeeper will be displayed. The messages in the lower left corner will change as detection occurs. The message “Gatekeeper Found” confirms that the Gatekeeper is in contact with the Gatekeeper configuration program. Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. Gatekeeper Quick Start Guide...
  • Page 17 6. Enter the IP Mask address for your network in the IP Mask window. 7. If a gateway device connects the Gatekeeper to the Internet, enter the gateway’s IP address in the Gateway window. Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. Gatekeeper Quick Start Guide...
  • Page 18 Gatekeeper|Parameters and the Network Parameters screen is displayed 9. In the GK-ID window change the default Gatekeeper name - MVP_SGK to your Gatekeeper name. 10. Click OK to save your new Gatekeeper name. Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. Gatekeeper Quick Start Guide...
  • Page 19 Parameters group becomes active. 3. Enter the IP address of your Gatekeeper in the Gatekeeper IP Address window. 4. Enter your Gatekeeper Name in the Gatekeeper Name window. 5. Click OK to save your settings. Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. Gatekeeper Quick Start Guide...
  • Page 20 Prefix entry, and the Registration Option at the lower left area of this screen. The Registration Option that needs to be checked to provide access to the local PBX extensions is Tech Prefix. Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. Gatekeeper Quick Start Guide...
  • Page 21 12. In the Registration Options group at the bottom of the screen, click on the H323 ID option. 13. Click OK when you have finished your entries in this Add/Edit Inbound Phone Book screen. Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. Gatekeeper Quick Start Guide...
  • Page 22 MultiVOIP in your network. Typically, a MultiVOIP will have two Outbound Phone Book entries; one set to provide access to each locations PBX extensions and a second set for access to each locations area PSTN. Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. Gatekeeper Quick Start Guide...
  • Page 23 12. In the H.323 group, click on the Use Gatekeeper option box. 13. Enter your Gateway H.323 ID value in the Gateway H.323 ID window. 14. Click OK when you have finished your entries in this Add/Edit Outbound Phone Book screen. Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. Gatekeeper Quick Start Guide...
  • Page 24 2. From one of the gateways, dial another gateway in your network and verify that the call connected. From the Gatekeeper main screen, click GateKeeper|Calls and your call should be viewed in the Current Calls screen. Your Gatekeeper is operational. Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. Gatekeeper Quick Start Guide...
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