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Multimedia home gateway
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MP-26x/MP-27x
Multimedia Home Gateway
User's Manual
MP-26x/MP-27x Multimedia Home Gateway
Version 4.4.0
Document #: LTRT-23510

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  • Page 1 AudioCodes CPE & Access Gateway Products MP-26x/MP-27x Multimedia Home Gateway User's Manual MP-26x/MP-27x Multimedia Home Gateway Version 4.4.0 Document #: LTRT-23510...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    User's Manual Contents Table of Contents Introduction ....................... 23 Package Contents and Prerequisites .............. 27 Hardware Description ..................29 Physical Description ..................... 29 3.1.1 Front Panel ......................29 3.1.1.1 Front-Panel Buttons Description ..............30 3.1.1.2 Front-Panel LEDs Description ..............31 3.1.2 Rear Panel .......................34 3.1.2.1 Device Rear-Panel Port Description ............35 3.1.2.2...
  • Page 4 MP-26x/MP-27x Multimedia Home Gateway 8.1.1 WAN ATM over DSL ....................75 8.1.1.1 Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet (PPPoE) ........75 8.1.1.2 PPPoA ......................76 8.1.1.3 Routed ETHoA ..................76 8.1.1.4 Bridged ETHoA ..................76 8.1.2 WAN PTM over DSL ....................77 8.1.2.1 Manual IP Address Ethernet Connection ..........77 8.1.2.2 Automatic IP Address Ethernet Connection ..........78 8.1.2.3...
  • Page 5 User's Manual Contents 10.1 Making a Call ...................... 131 10.2 Answering a Waiting Call ..................131 10.3 Putting a Call on Hold ..................132 10.4 Transferring a Call ....................132 10.5 Forwarding Calls to another Phone ..............133 10.6 Establishing a 3-Way Conference Call..............134 11 Quality of Service ....................
  • Page 6 MP-26x/MP-27x Multimedia Home Gateway 12.4 VLAN Settings ....................213 12.4.1 Settings Tab ......................216 12.4.1.1 IP Address Distribution ................217 12.4.2 Routing Tab ......................219 12.4.3 Advanced Tab ......................220 12.5 LAN-WAN Bridge Settings .................. 221 12.5.1 Editing LAN-WAN Bridging ..................223 13 Remote Device Management ................225 13.1 Overview ......................
  • Page 7 User's Manual Contents 15.5 Enabling PPPoE Relay ..................293 15.6 Selecting Regional Settings for Analog Lines ............. 294 16 Home Media ..................... 295 16.1 Universal Plug and Play ..................295 16.1.1 Enabling Universal Plug and Play on the Device ..........295 16.1.2 Adding UPnP-enabled PC to Home Network ............296 16.1.3 Monitoring Connection between the Device and Internet........297 16.1.4 Making Local Services available to PCs on Internet ..........298...
  • Page 8 MP-26x/MP-27x Multimedia Home Gateway 19.9 Restoring Factory Settings ................. 370 20 Diagnostics and Performance Monitoring ............ 371 20.1 Diagnostics ......................371 20.1.1 Running the Ping Test ...................372 20.1.2 Running the ARP Test ...................372 20.1.3 Running a Traceroute ....................373 20.1.4 Running the PVC Scan Test ..................373 20.1.5 Running the OAM Ping Test ..................374 20.2 Performance Monitoring ..................
  • Page 9 User's Manual Contents 25.5 Adjusting Earpiece and Speakerphone Volume During a Call ......412 25.6 Muting a Call ...................... 412 25.7 Rejecting Incoming Calls ..................412 25.8 Turning Off the Ringer ..................413 25.9 Using the Speakerphone ..................413 25.10 Redial List ......................414 25.10.1 Saving a Redial Number to the Phonebook ............414 25.10.2 Deleting a Number from the Redial List ..............415 25.10.3 Deleting the Entire Redial List ................415...
  • Page 10 MP-26x/MP-27x Multimedia Home Gateway 30.2 Ring Settings ...................... 436 30.2.1 Choosing the Internal Ringer Melody ..............436 30.2.2 Choosing the External Ringer Melody ..............436 30.2.3 Adjusting the Ringer Volume .................437 30.3 Alert Tones ......................438 30.3.1 Setting the Key Tone .....................438 30.3.2 Setting the Battery Low Tone ................438 30.4 Setting the Display Language ................
  • Page 11 User's Manual Contents List of Figures Figure 1-1: Device Typical Application (e.g., MP-264) ................25 Figure 3-1: Front Panel of Models without DECT (e.g., MP-264) ............29 Figure 3-2: Front Panel of Models with DECT (e.g., MP-264-DB) ............30 Figure 3-3: Rear Panel Model (e.g., MP-264-DB) ..................34 Figure 3-4: Cabling the Device (e.g., MP-264) ..................37 Figure 3-5: Wall Mount Bracket (e.g., MP-264) ..................39 Figure 3-6: Attaching Phone Base to Wall Mount ..................40...
  • Page 12 MP-26x/MP-27x Multimedia Home Gateway Figure 9-6: Services Tab Screen ......................108 Figure 9-7: Sound Recorder .........................111 Figure 9-8: Save As Dialog Box ......................112 Figure 9-9: Sound Selection Dialog box ....................112 Figure 9-10: Audacity Window ......................113 Figure 9-11: Export File Dialog Box .....................114 Figure 9-12: Specify Uncompressed Options Dialog Box ..............114 Figure 9-13: Auto Attendant Web Fields ....................116 Figure 9-14: Line Settings Tab ......................116...
  • Page 13 User's Manual Contents Figure 12-19: Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet (PPPoE) Screen ..........165 Figure 12-20: PPPoE Connection Summary ..................166 Figure 12-21: Internet Connection – Underlying Device ..............166 Figure 12-22: Internet Connection – External Cable Modem ...............167 Figure 12-23: Internet Cable Modem Connection - Ethernet ...............167 Figure 12-24: Ethernet Connection Summary ..................167 Figure 12-25: Internet Connection –...
  • Page 14 MP-26x/MP-27x Multimedia Home Gateway Figure 12-78: DHCP Relay Server Address ..................206 Figure 12-79: Editing Connection - Routing Tab (For Example, WAN Ethernet) .........207 Figure 12-80: Route Settings Screen ....................208 Figure 12-81: Editing Connection - PPP Tab ..................209 Figure 12-82: Editing Connection - PPTP Tab ..................211 Figure 12-83: Editing Connection - Advanced Tab (For Example, WAN Ethernet) ......212 Figure 12-84: Additional IP Address Settings Screen ................212 Figure 12-85: Connection Wizard Screen ....................213...
  • Page 15 User's Manual Contents Figure 14-25: Advanced Filtering ......................273 Figure 14-26: Add Advanced Filter .......................274 Figure 14-27: Add a Specific Host ......................275 Figure 14-28: Set Priority Rule ......................275 Figure 14-29: Security Log ........................277 Figure 14-30: Security Log Settings .....................278 Figure 15-1: DHCP Server Summary ....................282 Figure 15-2: DHCP Settings Screen ....................282 Figure 15-3: DHCP Settings .........................283 Figure 15-4: DHCP Relay Server Address Screen ................283...
  • Page 16 MP-26x/MP-27x Multimedia Home Gateway Figure 17-33: Printing Protocol ......................324 Figure 17-34: IPP URL .........................324 Figure 17-35: Print & Fax ........................325 Figure 17-36: Printer Browser – IP Printer ...................326 Figure 17-37: Print & Fax – New IPP Printer..................327 Figure 17-38: Print & Fax ........................328 Figure 17-39: Printer Browser –...
  • Page 17 User's Manual Contents Figure 21-2: Example - No VoIP Service / Service Not Configured Error ..........384 Figure 24-1: Plastic Tab Jutting out from Battery Compartment ............393 Figure 24-2: Attaching Handset Cradle to Base Unit (e.g., MP-264) ...........393 Figure 24-3: Handset Charging in Cradle .....................394 Figure 24-4: Installing Batteries ......................396 Figure 24-5: Areas of the Handset .......................397 Figure 24-6: Areas of the Handset LCD Screen...................400...
  • Page 18 MP-26x/MP-27x Multimedia Home Gateway List of Tables Table 1-1: Available Models ........................24 Table 3-1: Front-Panel Buttons Description ...................30 Table 3-2: Front-Panel LEDs Description ....................31 Table 3-3: Front-Panel LED Descriptions for Automatic Dialer Feature ..........33 Table 3-4: Rear-Panel Ports Description (e.g., MP-264-DB) ..............35 Table 3-5: Rear-Panel LEDs Description ....................36 Table 5-1: Menu Description ........................52 Table 5-2: Table Action Icons Description ....................55...

  • Page 19: Version 4.4.0

    User's Manual Contents Table B-1: Router and VoIP Software Specifications (e.g., MP-264) ..........459 Table B-2: DECT Phone Specifications (e.g., MP-264) ...............463 Version 4.4.0 MP26x/MP27x...
  • Page 20 MP-26x/MP-27x Multimedia Home Gateway Reader's Notes User's Manual Document #: LTRT-23510...

  • Page 21: Weee Eu Directive

    This document is subject to change without notice. Date Published: July-22-2014 Trademarks AudioCodes, AC, AudioCoded, Ardito, CTI2, CTI², CTI Squared, HD VoIP, HD VoIP Sounds Better, InTouch, IPmedia, Mediant, MediaPack, NetCoder, Netrake, Nuera, Open Solutions Network, OSN, Stretto, TrunkPack, VMAS, VoicePacketizer, VoIPerfect, VoIPerfectHD, What’s Inside Matters, Your Gateway To VoIP and 3GX are trademarks or...
  • Page 22 20 cm between the radiator and your body. Documentation Feedback AudioCodes continually strives to produce high quality documentation. If you have any comments (suggestions or errors) regarding this document, please fill out the Documentation Feedback form on our Web site at http://www.audiocodes.com/downloads...

  • Page 23: Introduction

     Optional battery backup for up to four hours standby The device is based on AudioCodes’ MP-2xx line of Residential Gateways and AudioCodes VoIPerfect™ software architecture. The device is interoperable with various softswitches and supports advanced TR-069 management, working with market leading Auto-Configuration Servers (ACS).

  • Page 24: Table 1-1: Available Models

    MP-26x/MP-27x Multimedia Home Gateway The device is available in the following models: Table 1-1: Available Models Model WAN Access Wi-Fi DECT USB 2.0 Bluetooth VDSL2 / MP-262 ADSL2+/ Eth 4 x FE* 802.11b/g/n VDSL2 / √ √ MP-262-DB ADSL2+/ Eth 4 x FE* 802.11b/g/n VDSL2 /...

  • Page 25: Figure 1-1: Device Typical Application (E.g., Mp-264)

    User's Manual 1. Introduction The figure below illustrates the typical applications supported by the device: Figure 1-1: Device Typical Application (e.g., MP-264) Version 4.4.0 MP26x/MP27x...
  • Page 26 MP-26x/MP-27x Multimedia Home Gateway Reader's Notes User's Manual Document #: LTRT-23510...

  • Page 27: Package Contents And Prerequisites

     DECT handset and cradle Make sure that all these items are included. If any items are missing, contact your sales representative. The following prerequisites are required (not supplied by AudioCodes):  A broadband Internet connection  xDSL cable (if required) ...
  • Page 28 MP-26x/MP-27x Multimedia Home Gateway Reader’s Notes User's Manual Document #: LTRT-23510...

  • Page 29: Hardware Description

    User's Manual 3. Hardware Description Hardware Description This section describes the physical description and cabling of the device. Physical Description The device provides ports, buttons, and LEDs on its front and rear panels. 3.1.1 Front Panel The front panel provides LEDs for displaying various operating status and button(s) for activating various features such as Wi-Fi.

  • Page 30: Front-Panel Buttons Description

    MP-26x/MP-27x Multimedia Home Gateway Figure 3-2: Front Panel of Models with DECT (e.g., MP-264-DB) WiFi Button DECT Button Bluetooth Button 3.1.1.1 Front-Panel Buttons Description The buttons on the front panel are described in the table below: Table 3-1: Front-Panel Buttons Description Label Description WiFi...

  • Page 31: Front-Panel Leds Description

    User's Manual 3. Hardware Description 3.1.1.2 Front-Panel LEDs Description The LEDs on the front panel are described for general functionality and for the Automatic Dialer feature. Table 3-2: Front-Panel LEDs Description Color State Description Status Green Device start-up successful Slow Blinking Software upgrade in progress.
  • Page 32 MP-26x/MP-27x Multimedia Home Gateway Color State Description Flashes (3 times) Attempting to register more than the allowed number of handsets to the base unit (i.e., more than five). Amber Flashing Handset is being paged. To page (locate) the handset, see Section 25.12 on page 416.

  • Page 33: Table 3-3: Front-Panel Led Descriptions For Automatic Dialer Feature

    User's Manual 3. Hardware Description 3.1.1.2.1 General LEDs Description The general description of the device front-panel LEDs are described in the table below. For a description of DECT LEDs, see Section 24.3.3 on page 404. 3.1.1.2.2 LEDs for Automatic Dialer Feature The table below describes the front-panel LEDs behavior when the Automatic Dialer feature is used (described in detail in Section 8.1.3).

  • Page 34: Rear Panel

    MP-26x/MP-27x Multimedia Home Gateway 3.1.2 Rear Panel The rear panel provides the ports for connecting the various interfaces. The figure below displays the rear panel of the device. Figure 3-3: Rear Panel Model (e.g., MP-264-DB) User's Manual Document #: LTRT-23510...

  • Page 35: Device Rear-Panel Port Description

    User's Manual 3. Hardware Description 3.1.2.1 Device Rear-Panel Port Description The ports of the rear panel are described in the table below: Table 3-4: Rear-Panel Ports Description (e.g., MP-264-DB) Item Label Description xDSL RJ-11 port for connecting xDSL/xDSL2+ modem (up to 24 Mbps) 3 x RJ-45 10/100/1000 Base-T Ethernet LAN ports LAN/WAN 1 x RJ-45 10/100/1000 Base-T Ethernet LAN or Ethernet WAN port...

  • Page 36: Rear-Panel Leds Description

    MP-26x/MP-27x Multimedia Home Gateway 3.1.2.2 Rear-Panel LEDs Description The LEDs on the rear panel are described in the table below: Table 3-5: Rear-Panel LEDs Description Color State Description xDSL Green xDSL physical link is up Slow Blinking xDSL link is synchronizing Fast Blinking xDSL attempting to train (establishing a connection with the Internet Service Provider)

  • Page 37: Cabling The Device

    Ensure that the VAC ratings match. • Ensure that you have read the device's Regulatory Information, obtained from www.audiocodes.com/library. Note: The cabling procedures for the device models are identical and therefore, no distinction is made between the models in this section. However, for convenience, this section uses the MP-264-DB model as an example.
  • Page 38 MP-26x/MP-27x Multimedia Home Gateway  To cable the device: Connect the device to the Internet. The cabling depends on the Internet connection: • xDSL: connect the xDSL port (located on the rear panel and labeled xDSL) to the telephone socket, using an RJ-11 telephone cable. •...

  • Page 39: Mounting The Device

    User's Manual 3. Hardware Description Mounting the Device You can place the device on a desktop or mount it on a wall. For desktop mounting, the device provides integrated rubber feet on its base so that it sits firmly on a desktop. Alternatively, you can hang your device on a wall, using the supplied device wall-mounting bracket, as described in this section.

  • Page 40: Figure 3-6: Attaching Phone Base To Wall Mount

    MP-26x/MP-27x Multimedia Home Gateway Hang the mounting bracket on the wall screws: Gently slide the mounting bracket onto the lower screw so that the screw enters the bracket's bottom screw groove rail. As you lower the bracket onto the screw, ensure that the upper screw fits into the bracket's top screw groove.

  • Page 41: Device Gateway

    Part I Device Gateway Part I describes the configuration of the device router and VoIP gateway functionality.
  • Page 42 Reader's Notes...

  • Page 43: Device Quick Setup

    User's Manual 4. Device Quick Setup Device Quick Setup This section describes how to quickly configure your device for connecting it to the Internet (WAN). Preparing Initial Configuration The procedure below describes how to prepare the initial configuration.  To initially prepare for configuration: Connect the cables as shown in Section on page 37.

  • Page 44: Configuring Wan Access

    MP-26x/MP-27x Multimedia Home Gateway Configuring WAN Access The procedure below describes how to configure WAN Access, which can be configured either by xDSL, WAN Ethernet or 3G USB Modem. 4.2.1 Configuring xDSL When configuring WAN Access via xDSL, the following options are available: ...

  • Page 45: Configuring Wan Ptm Over Dsl (Vdsl)

    User's Manual 4. Device Quick Setup 4.2.1.2 Configuring WAN PTM over DSL (VDSL) In the Quick Setup page under the WAN PTM over DSL group, from the 'Connection Type' drop-down list, select the required connection type. The device supports the following WAN PTM over DSL connection types: •...

  • Page 46: Configuring 3G Usb Modem

    MP-26x/MP-27x Multimedia Home Gateway 4.2.3 Configuring 3G USB Modem The procedure below describes how to configure a WAN connection using a 3G cellular modem. The 3G cellular modem is connected to the device’s physical port.  To configure a WAN connection using a 3G cellular modem: In the Quick Setup page under the WAN 3G USB Modem group, select the required connection type from the 'Connection Type' drop-down list.

  • Page 47: Configuring Wireless Lan (Wi-Fi)

    User's Manual 4. Device Quick Setup Configuring Wireless LAN (Wi-Fi) The procedure below describes how to configure Wi-Fi.  To configure Wi-Fi: In the Quick Setup page, under the Wireless group, in the ‘Wireless Network (SSID)’ field, enter your preferred SSID. From the ‘Security’...

  • Page 48: Configuring Sip Signaling Protocol

    MP-26x/MP-27x Multimedia Home Gateway Configuring SIP Signaling Protocol The procedure below describes how to configure the SIP Signaling Protocol.  To configure the SIP Signaling Protocol: Click the ‘Voice Over IP’ menu in the side menu bar; the ‘Voice Over IP’ screen appears.

  • Page 49: Figure 4-10: Line Settings

    User's Manual 4. Device Quick Setup Select the One Line Configuration; the table lists the lines according to the selected line configuration mode. Click the corresponding Edit icon to configure the line; the following screen appears: Figure 4-10: Line Settings In the ‘User ID’...

  • Page 50: Registering The Handset To The Base Unit

    MP-26x/MP-27x Multimedia Home Gateway Registering the Handset to the Base Unit The procedure below describes how to register the handset to the base unit.  To register the Handset to the Base Unit: On the handset, press the Menu softkey. Press the navigation keys to scroll to the Registration icon, and then...

  • Page 51: Getting Started With The Web Interface

    User's Manual 5. Getting Started with the Web Interface Getting Started with the Web Interface The device's embedded Web server (Web interface) provides a user-friendly Web-based management tool that allows you to configure and monitor the device. This chapter describes how to access, navigate in, and configure parameters with the Web interface. Logging into the Web Interface The procedure below describes how to log in to the device's Web interface.

  • Page 52: Menu Bar Description

    MP-26x/MP-27x Multimedia Home Gateway Menu Bar Description The Web interface screens are conveniently grouped into related themes under specific menus. These menus are located in the menu bar. The table below describes these menus. Table 5-1: Menu Description Menu Description Home Displays the Map View (refer to Chapter on page 65).
  • Page 53 User's Manual 5. Getting Started with the Web Interface Menu Description conf_set rmt_config/hide_config_file_page 1. This is useful, for example, in scenarios where you want to prevent a user accessing the Web interface to change the configuration file. DNS Server Alias a dynamic IP address to a static hostname (see Section 15.2 on page 286).
  • Page 54 MP-26x/MP-27x Multimedia Home Gateway Menu Description Reboot Restarts MP-264 (see Section 19.7 on page 366). Regional Modifies the regional settings (see Section Settings 9.10.5 on page 129). Remote Configures remote administration privileges Administration (see Section 13.2 on page 230). Restore Restores default factory settings (see Factory Section...

  • Page 55: Managing Tables

    User's Manual 5. Getting Started with the Web Interface Managing Tables Tables appear throughout the Web interface for configuring the device. This section describes the how to use these tables to configure the device. The figure below displays a typical table in the Web interface: Figure 5-2: Typical Table Structure Each table row denotes an entry in the table.

  • Page 56: Configuring Users

    MP-26x/MP-27x Multimedia Home Gateway Configuring Users The 'Users' screen allows you to add new users and assign login usernames and passwords. You may also group users according to your preferences. The default user is "Administrator" with "admin" (case-sensitive) as the username and password. ...

  • Page 57: Figure 5-4: Users Settings Screen

    User's Manual 5. Getting Started with the Web Interface In the Users table, click the New User icon; the 'Users Settings' screen appears. Figure 5-4: Users Settings Screen Add a new user by configuring the following fields: Full Name: Enter a remote user's full name. User Name: Enter a user name to access your home network.

  • Page 58: Figure 5-5: Group Settings Screen

    MP-26x/MP-27x Multimedia Home Gateway Email Notification: You can use email notification to receive indications of system events for a predefined severity classification. The available types of events are 'System' or 'Security' events. The available severity of events is 'Error', 'Warning' and 'Information. If the 'Information' level is selected, the user receives notification of the 'Information', 'Warning' and 'Error' events.

  • Page 59: Associated Elements

    User's Manual 5. Getting Started with the Web Interface Associated Elements You can define certain elements and then use them later when configuring various features throughout the Web interface. This is very convenient in that it eliminates the need to re- configure the same element, especially if used in multiple configuration areas.

  • Page 60: Figure 5-8: Edit Time Segment Screen

    MP-26x/MP-27x Multimedia Home Gateway Click the New icon to define the time segment to which the rule applies; the 'Edit Time Segment' screen appears. Figure 5-8: Edit Time Segment Screen Under the Days of Week group, select the days of the week for which you want the rule to be active.

  • Page 61: Configuring Network Objects

    User's Manual 5. Getting Started with the Web Interface 5.5.2 Configuring Network Objects Network objects is a method used to logically define a set of LAN hosts, according to one or more MAC address, IP address, and host name. Defining such a group can assist when configuring other system rules.

  • Page 62: Figure 5-12: Edit Item Screen

    MP-26x/MP-27x Multimedia Home Gateway In the 'Description' field, enter a name for the network object, and then click the New icon; the 'Edit Item' screen appears. Figure 5-12: Edit Item Screen From the 'Network Object Type' drop-down lists, select a source address type: •...

  • Page 63: Configuring Protocols

    User's Manual 5. Getting Started with the Web Interface 5.5.3 Configuring Protocols The Protocols feature incorporates a list of preset and user-defined applications and common port settings. You can use protocols in various security features such as Access Control and Port Forwarding. You may add new protocols to support new applications or edit existing ones according to your needs.

  • Page 64: Logging Out The Web Interface

    MP-26x/MP-27x Multimedia Home Gateway Click the New icon; the 'Edit Service' screen appears. Figure 5-14: Advanced - Protocols - Edit Service In the 'Service Name' field, enter the name of the service, and then click the New icon; the 'Edit Service Server Ports' screen appears. Figure 5-15: Advanced - Protocols - Edit Service - Server Ports You may choose any of the protocols available in the drop-down list, or add a new one by selecting 'Other'.

  • Page 65: Viewing A Graphical Display Of The Device's Network

    User's Manual 6. Viewing a Graphical Display of the Device's Network Viewing a Graphical Display of the Device's Network The Web interface allows you to view a graphical display of the network elements connected to the device. This is displayed in the ‘Map View’ screen, accessed by clicking the Home menu in the menu bar.

  • Page 66: Table 6-1: Map View Icon Description

    MP-26x/MP-27x Multimedia Home Gateway The table below describes the possible icons that can be displayed in the ‘Map View’ screen: Table 6-1: Map View Icon Description Icon Description Depicts the Internet connection (e.g., WAN Ethernet). Click this icon to open the 'Quick Setup' screen (see Section on page 73).
  • Page 67 User's Manual 6. Viewing a Graphical Display of the Device's Network Icon Description Depicts a USB driver. Depicts a USB disk-on-key that is connected to the device. Depicts a disconnected device. Version 4.4.0 MP26x/MP27x...
  • Page 68 MP-26x/MP-27x Multimedia Home Gateway Reader's Notes User's Manual Document #: LTRT-23510...

  • Page 69: Configuring Computers For Connecting To The Device's Network

    User's Manual 7. Configuring Computers for Connecting to the Device's Network Configuring Computers for Connecting to the Device's Network This chapter describes how to configure computers to connect to the device's network, and includes the following main areas:  Connecting wired computers – see Section on page ...

  • Page 70: Configuring Computers Running On Linux

    MP-26x/MP-27x Multimedia Home Gateway Figure 7-1: Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties Dialog Box Select the Obtain an IP address automatically option. Select the Obtain DNS server address automatically option. Click OK to save the settings. 7.1.2 Configuring Computers Running on Linux The procedure below describes how to configure a computer running on Linux operating system to automatically obtain its IP address from a DHCP server.

  • Page 71: Connecting Computers To The Device's Wireless Network

    User's Manual 7. Configuring Computers for Connecting to the Device's Network Connecting Computers to the Device's Wireless Network This section describes how to configure the LAN computers to connect to the device's wireless network. If your computer has wireless capabilities, Windows automatically recognizes the device's wireless network and creates a wireless connection.

  • Page 72: Figure 7-3: Connect To A Network - Pin Code

    MP-26x/MP-27x Multimedia Home Gateway Enter your PIN code as supplied by your Service Provider. Figure 7-3: Connect to a Network – PIN Code User's Manual Document #: LTRT-23510...

  • Page 73: Setting Up Your Device

    User's Manual 8. Setting up your Device Setting up your Device This section describes how to configure the device for connecting it to the Internet (WAN). You can connect the device to the Internet using one of the following methods: ...

  • Page 74: Figure 8-1: Quick Setup Screen

    MP-26x/MP-27x Multimedia Home Gateway Figure 8-1: Quick Setup Screen You can configure one of three main Internet connection types:  WAN ATM over DSL – see Section 8.1.1 on page  WAN PTM over DSL – see Section 8.1.2 on page ...

  • Page 75: Wan Atm Over Dsl

    User's Manual 8. Setting up your Device 8.1.1 WAN ATM over DSL The device supports the following WAN ATM over DSL connection types:  Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet (PPPoE)  Point-to-Point Protocol over ATM (PPPoA)  Routed Ethernet Connection over ATM (Routed ETHoA) ...

  • Page 76: Pppoa

    MP-26x/MP-27x Multimedia Home Gateway 8.1.1.2 PPPoA The procedure below describes how to connect to the Internet by PPPoA.  To configure PPPoA connection: Under the WAN ATM over DSL group, from the 'Connection Type' drop-down list, select 'Point-to-Point Protocol over ATM (PPPoA)'. Figure 8-3: PPPoA WAN DSL Internet Connection Configure the following (provided by your ITSP): •...

  • Page 77: Wan Ptm Over Dsl

    User's Manual 8. Setting up your Device 8.1.2 WAN PTM over DSL The device supports the following WAN PTM over DSL connection types:  Manual IP Address Ethernet Connection  Automatic IP Address Ethernet Connection  Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet (PPPoE) ...

  • Page 78: Automatic Ip Address Ethernet Connection

    MP-26x/MP-27x Multimedia Home Gateway 8.1.2.2 Automatic IP Address Ethernet Connection The procedure below describes how to connect to the Internet by Automatic IP Address Ethernet Connection.  To configure the Automatic IP Address Ethernet Connection: Under the WAN PTM over DSL group, from the 'Connection Type' drop-down list, select ‘Automatic IP Address Ethernet Connection’;...

  • Page 79: Point-To-Point Tunneling Protocol (Pptp)

    User's Manual 8. Setting up your Device 8.1.2.4 Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol (PPTP) The procedure below describes how to connect to the Internet by Tunneling Protocol (PPTP).  To configure the Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol (PPTP): Under the WAN PTM over DSL group, from the 'Connection Type' drop-down list, select ‘Tunneling Protocol (PPTP)’.

  • Page 80: Wan Ethernet

    MP-26x/MP-27x Multimedia Home Gateway 8.1.3 WAN Ethernet The device supports the following WAN Ethernet connection types:  Manual IP Address Ethernet Connection  Automatic IP address  Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet (PPPoE)  Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol (PPTP)  Layer 2 Tunneling Protocol (L2TP) Notes: •...

  • Page 81: Automatic Ip Address Ethernet Connection

    User's Manual 8. Setting up your Device 8.1.3.2 Automatic IP Address Ethernet Connection The procedure below describes how to connect to the Internet by automatically obtaining a WAN IP address and DNS IP address from a DHCP server on the WAN. This method is the default connection type.

  • Page 82: Pptp

    MP-26x/MP-27x Multimedia Home Gateway 8.1.3.4 PPTP The procedure below describes how to connect to the Internet by PPTP.  To configure PPTP connection: Under the WAN Ethernet group, from the 'Connection Type' drop-down list, select 'Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol (PPTP)'. Figure 8-14: PPTP WAN Ethernet Connection Configure the following (provided by your ITSP): •...

  • Page 83: L2Tp

    User's Manual 8. Setting up your Device 8.1.3.5 L2TP The procedure below describes how to connect to the Internet by L2TP.  To configure L2TP connection: Under the WAN Ethernet group, from the 'Connection Type' drop-down list, select 'Layer 2 Tunneling Protocol (L2TP)'. Figure 8-15: L2TP WAN Ethernet Connection Configure the following (provided by your ITSP): •...

  • Page 84: Using The Automatic Dialer For Internet Connection

    MP-26x/MP-27x Multimedia Home Gateway Using the Automatic Dialer for Internet Connection The Automatic Dialer feature allows the service provider to use one type of pre-configured devices for all the following Internet connection types:  WAN Ethernet (DHCP, LT2P or PPPoE) ...
  • Page 85 User's Manual 8. Setting up your Device (ping_retries(4)) (ping_retries_timeout(2)) (xDSL (vpi(8)) (vci(48)) (encap(LLC)) (system (network (internet_url(<Address or Domain Name for Ping Test>)) Note: If the xDSL section in the factory settings is omitted, the device performs an automatic PVC scan. When configuring manual PVC values (VPI and VCI), the connection is faster.

  • Page 86: Setting Up And Starting The Automatic Dialer

    MP-26x/MP-27x Multimedia Home Gateway 8.2.2 Setting up and Starting the Automatic Dialer The procedure below describes how to setup and start the Automatic Dialer feature.  To setup and start Automatic Dialer: Power off the device. Connect the xDSL or Ethernet cables. Note: If you are using an xDSL connection, do not connect any cable to the WAN/LAN4 port.

  • Page 87: Quitting Automatic Dialer For Manual Configuration

    User's Manual 8. Setting up your Device 8.2.3 Quitting Automatic Dialer for Manual Configuration If, for any reason, you need to manually configure the Internet connection, you first need to stop the Automatic Dialer feature and then manually configure the connection, as described below, ...

  • Page 88: Setting Up A Wireless Lan Network

    MP-26x/MP-27x Multimedia Home Gateway Setting up a Wireless LAN Network The 'Quick Setup' screen provides basic parameters to quickly setup a wireless (or Wi-Fi) network. Note: For advanced wireless network settings, see Section 12.2.1 on page 177.  To quickly setup a wireless network: Access the 'Quick Setup' screen.

  • Page 89: Configuring Voip Parameters

    User's Manual 9. Configuring VoIP Parameters Configuring VoIP Parameters The VoIP parameters are mainly configured in the 'Voice over IP' screen. This screen is accessed by clicking the Voice over IP menu in the side menu bar. The ‘Voice over IP' screen provides tabs for configuring the following: ...

  • Page 90: Configuring The Sip Signaling Protocol

    MP-26x/MP-27x Multimedia Home Gateway Configuring the SIP Signaling Protocol The procedure below describes how to configure the SIP parameters.  To configure SIP parameters: From the menu bar, click the Voice Over IP menu; the following screen appears: Figure 9-1: Signaling Protocol Tab Screen User's Manual Document #: LTRT-23510...

  • Page 91: Table 9-1: Signaling Protocol Tab Parameters Description

    User's Manual 9. Configuring VoIP Parameters Configure the parameters, as required. For a description of the parameters displayed on this screen, see Table 9-1. Click OK to save your settings. Table 9-1: Signaling Protocol Tab Parameters Description Parameter Description Signaling Protocol Group Signaling Protocol (Read-only field.) Displays the signaling protocol running on the device.
  • Page 92 MP-26x/MP-27x Multimedia Home Gateway Parameter Description Keep-Alive Type The type of keep-alive mechanism sent to the SIP registrar: • Using SIP OPTIONS: sends SIP OPTIONS messages • Using an Empty UDP packet: sends empty UDP packets Note: This parameter is available only if the ‘Enable Keep Alive’ check box is selected.
  • Page 93 User's Manual 9. Configuring VoIP Parameters Parameter Description Redundant Proxy Address Defines the IP address of the redundant proxy. Note: This parameter is available only if the 'Use Redundant Proxy’ check box is selected. Redundant Proxy Port Defines the port of the redundant proxy. Note: This parameter is available only if the 'Use Redundant Proxy’...
  • Page 94 MP-26x/MP-27x Multimedia Home Gateway Parameter Description NAT Traversal Enable STUN When selected, the SIP STUN Manager is enabled. The SIP STUN Manager resolves private addresses to public addresses. Note: This parameter appears only in 'Advanced' mode. STUN Server Address Defines the IP address of the STUN server used to resolve private addresses.

  • Page 95: Configuring Proxy Redundancy

    User's Manual 9. Configuring VoIP Parameters 9.1.1 Configuring Proxy Redundancy The Redundant Proxy feature allows the configuration of a backup SIP proxy server to increase Quality of Service (QoS). Once this feature is enabled, the device identifies cases where the primary proxy does not respond to SIP signaling messages. In these cases, the device registers to the redundant proxy and seamlessly continues normal functionality, without any noticeable connectivity failure or malfunction with the primary proxy.

  • Page 96: Figure 9-2: Configuring Proxy Redundancy

    MP-26x/MP-27x Multimedia Home Gateway In the 'Redundant Proxy Keep Alive Period' field, enter the rate (in seconds) of the keep-alive messages for sending to the proxy. The valid range is 10 to 86,400 seconds (i.e., 24 hours). The default value is 60 sec. To toggle between Symmetric and Asymmetric modes, use the 'Switch back to Primary SIP proxy when available' check box.

  • Page 97: Configuring Dialing Parameters

    User's Manual 9. Configuring VoIP Parameters Configuring Dialing Parameters The procedure below describes how to configure the dialing parameters.  To configure dialing parameters: In the 'Voice Over IP' screen, click the Dialing tab; the following screen appears. Figure 9-3: Dialing Tab Screen Configure the parameters, as required.

  • Page 98: Table 9-2: Dialing Tab Parameters Description

    MP-26x/MP-27x Multimedia Home Gateway Table 9-2: Dialing Tab Parameters Description Parameter Description Dialing Parameters Dialing Timeout Defines the duration (in seconds) of allowed inactivity between dialed digits. When you work with a proxy, the number you have dialed before the dialing process has timed out is sent to the proxy as the user ID to be called.
  • Page 99 User's Manual 9. Configuring VoIP Parameters Parameter Description Digit Map Defines formats (or patterns) for the dialed number. A match to one of the defined patterns terminates the dialed number. For an explanation on digit map syntax, see Section 9.2.1 on page 100.

  • Page 100: Syntax For Digit Maps And Dial Plans

    MP-26x/MP-27x Multimedia Home Gateway 9.2.1 Syntax for Digit Maps and Dial Plans Digit maps and dial plans are defined using special syntax rules, configured in the 'Dialing' screen (refer to 'Configuring Dialing Parameters' on page 96).  Digit Maps: A phone's digit map allows MP-20x to know when an entered (dialed) telephone number is complete and therefore, when it should immediately initiate the call.

  • Page 101: Table 9-4: Digit Map Example

    User's Manual 9. Configuring VoIP Parameters Table 9-4: Digit Map Example Digit Pattern Description Example [2-9]11 Received dialed number that begins with any 211, 311, 411, 511, 611, 711, digit from 2 through 9, and ends with digits 11. 811, 911 Received dialed number of 0 Received dialed number of 100 Received dialed number of 101...

  • Page 102: Configuring Media Streaming

    MP-26x/MP-27x Multimedia Home Gateway Configuring Media Streaming The procedure below describes how to configure the media streaming parameters.  To configure media streaming parameters: In the 'Voice Over IP' screen, click the Media Streaming tab; following screen appears. Figure 9-4: Media Streaming Tab Screen Select the 'Enabled' check box under "Wide-Band Restrictions", to restrict Wide-band codecs on FXS ports.

  • Page 103: Configuring Codecs

    User's Manual 9. Configuring VoIP Parameters Table 9-5: Media Streaming Tab Parameters Description Parameter Description Media Streaming Parameters Local RTP Port Range - Defines the port range for Real Time Protocol (RTP) voice transport. Contiguous Series of 8 Ports Starting From: DTMF Relay RFC 2833 Defines the RTP payload type used for RFC 2833 DTMF relay packets.

  • Page 104: Configuring Voice And Fax

    MP-26x/MP-27x Multimedia Home Gateway Configuring Voice and Fax The procedure below describes how to configure the voice and fax parameters.  To configure voice and fax parameters: In the 'Voice Over IP' screen, click the Voice and Fax tab and then click Advanced; the following screen appears.

  • Page 105: Table 9-6: Voice And Fax Tab Parameters Description

    T.38 Relay = Fax is relayed to the remote side according to the T.38 standard  Voice Band Data = Switch to G.711 via SIP messaging  Bypass = An automatic switch to AudioCodes' proprietary payload type (102, 103). Version 4.4.0 MP26x/MP27x...
  • Page 106  Voice Band Data = Switch to G.711 via SIP messaging.  Bypass = An automatic switch to AudioCodes' proprietary payload type (102, 103). Note: If the Fax transport mode is Bypass or VBD, it must match the Modem transport mode.
  • Page 107 User's Manual 9. Configuring VoIP Parameters Parameter Description Fax/Modem Bypass Defines the codec for the VBD and Bypass modes. PCMA (default) or Codec PCMU. G.711 64 kbps A-Law -OR- G.711 64 kbps u-Law  By Fax Relay: When the device is the receiver side, Switch to Fax relay CED Transfer Mode is enabled upon CED.

  • Page 108: Configuring Supplementary Services

    MP-26x/MP-27x Multimedia Home Gateway Configuring Supplementary Services The procedure below describes how to configure the services parameters.  To configure supplementary services: In the 'Voice Over IP' screen, click the Services tab; the following screen appears. Figure 9-6: Services Tab Screen User's Manual Document #: LTRT-23510...

  • Page 109: Table 9-7: Services Tab Parameters Description

    User's Manual 9. Configuring VoIP Parameters Configure the parameters, as required. For a description of the parameters displayed on this screen, see Table 9-7. Click OK to save your settings. Table 9-7: Services Tab Parameters Description Parameter Description Call Waiting Enabled Enables the Call Waiting feature.
  • Page 110 MP-26x/MP-27x Multimedia Home Gateway Parameter Description Media Server Address The address of the remote media server that handles conference calls. Note: This parameter is available only when ‘Remote’ is selected for the parameter '3 Way Conference Mode'. Message Waiting Indication Enabled If a user has an unheard voice mail message, a stutter dial tone is heard when the user picks up the phone.

  • Page 111: Auto Attendant

    User's Manual 9. Configuring VoIP Parameters 9.5.1 Auto Attendant Auto-attendant (AA) is a PBX feature that enables a caller to select which of the extensions are to be reached. Upon receiving an incoming call, the system plays a short announcement and the caller responds with DTMF digits. Fully featured AA systems (normally part of PBX systems), support complex operations such as multiple AA levels, different definitions for working and non-working hours, interaction with Voicemail and more.

  • Page 112: Figure 9-8: Save As Dialog Box

    MP-26x/MP-27x Multimedia Home Gateway Note: You can skip the lines that are not connected or allocated. Click File > Save As…; the Save As dialog box appears. Figure 9-8: Save As Dialog Box Click Change; the Sound Selection dialog box appears. From the ‘Format’...

  • Page 113: Figure 9-10: Audacity Window

    User's Manual 9. Configuring VoIP Parameters 9.5.1.1.2 Windows 7 The procedure below describes how to create an Auto Attendant message using Windows 7.  To create an Auto Attendant message using Windows 7: From http://audacity.sourceforge.net/, download and install Audacity Version 1.3. Start Audacity.

  • Page 114: Figure 9-11: Export File Dialog Box

    MP-26x/MP-27x Multimedia Home Gateway When the recording has been completed, from the ‘Audio Track’ drop-down list, select Split Stereo to Mono (as shown in the previous figure). Click on the X next to the 2nd line’s Audio Track icon so that only one recording track appears on the screen.

  • Page 115: Configuring Auto Attendant On Device

    User's Manual 9. Configuring VoIP Parameters From the ‘Header’ drop-down list, select RAW (header-less). From the ‘Encoding’ drop-down list, select U-law. Click OK. In the ‘Export File’ dialog box, click Save. 9.5.1.2 Configuring Auto Attendant on Device The following procedures describe how to configure the Auto Attendant feature on the device.

  • Page 116: Configuring Auto Attendant Using Web Interface

    MP-26x/MP-27x Multimedia Home Gateway 9.5.1.4 Configuring Auto Attendant using Web Interface The procedures for Configuring Auto Attendant using the Web Interface as described below.  To configure Auto Attendant using the Web interface: Access the device Web interface tool by opening the Web browser. Enter the username and password.

  • Page 117: Configuring Micro Pbx Line Settings

    User's Manual 9. Configuring VoIP Parameters Configuring Micro PBX Line Settings Before you can make phone calls, you need to configure lines. Lines are logical SIP ID numbers (i.e., telephone numbers) which are registered to a SIP proxy server and for which you are charged for calls you make on it.

  • Page 118: Figure 9-16: Line Settings Screen For A New Line

    MP-26x/MP-27x Multimedia Home Gateway For each line, click the corresponding Edit icon to configure the line; the following screen appears: Figure 9-16: Line Settings Screen for a New Line The screen displays the following read-only information: • Line Number: line number •...

  • Page 119: Configuring Line Extensions

    User's Manual 9. Configuring VoIP Parameters Configuring Line Extensions Extensions are the physical telephony extensions on the device. These can be FXS ports (for analog POTS telephones) or cordless DECT handsets. Once you have defined these lines, you can do the following: ...

  • Page 120: Figure 9-18: Extension Settings Screen

    MP-26x/MP-27x Multimedia Home Gateway For each line extension, click the corresponding Edit icon to define a name for the extension; the following screen appears: Figure 9-18: Extension Settings Screen Click OK to save your settings.  To register the lines: In the ‘Extension Settings Tab;...

  • Page 121: Configuring Speed Dialing

    User's Manual 9. Configuring VoIP Parameters Configuring Speed Dialing Use the 'Speed Dial Settings' screen to associate a called party's contact parameters (including the IP address of his/her ATA and Line ID) with a number that you'll dial to call the called part.

  • Page 122: Figure 9-21: Speed Dial Settings Screen (Local Line Destination)

    MP-26x/MP-27x Multimedia Home Gateway Figure 9-21: Speed Dial Settings Screen (Local Line Destination) • Direct Call: if you select this option, then configure the following: In the ‘User ID’ field, enter the user ID to call. In the ‘IP Address or Host Name’ field, enter the remote party's IP address or host name.

  • Page 123: Enabling Polarity Reversal

    User's Manual 9. Configuring VoIP Parameters Enabling Polarity Reversal The procedure below describes how to enable polarity reversal. When this feature is enabled, the analog port (FXS) interface polarity is reversed to indicate the start of a VoIP session, and is reversed back when the VoIP session ends. ...

  • Page 124: Bluetooth

    MP-26x/MP-27x Multimedia Home Gateway 9.10 Bluetooth The device gateway supports Bluetooth. The sub-sections below describe Bluetooth functionality. 9.10.1 Pairing Mobile Devices to Device using Bluetooth Before connecting the device to a mobile device through Bluetooth, note the following: Notes: • The mobile device should be in the same room as the device.

  • Page 125: Unpairing A Mobile Device Using The Web

    User's Manual 9. Configuring VoIP Parameters Enable Bluetooth on your mobile device (phone). Place the mobile device not more than four meters (in line of sight) from the device. Activate the Bluetooth Discovery process (pairing) by one of the following: •...

  • Page 126: Auto Connecting A Mobile Device

    MP-26x/MP-27x Multimedia Home Gateway Under the Devices group, click the Remove icon corresponding to the mobile device that you wish to unpair, as shown in the figure below. Figure 9-27: Unpairing Device Screen Follow the instructions on your mobile device. 9.10.3 Auto Connecting a Mobile Device Auto Connect allows a mobile device to be automatically connected by the device when it is in range.

  • Page 127: Synchronizing The Phonebook

    User's Manual 9. Configuring VoIP Parameters 9.10.4 Synchronizing the Phonebook The procedures below describe how to synchronize the device Embedded Web Server's Phonebook table with mobile device entries. The synchronization can be done using the device or using the Web. Note: There are some phone types that may request approval before synchronizing the Phonebook.
  • Page 128 MP-26x/MP-27x Multimedia Home Gateway In the Phonebooks table, click the Sync icon and wait for a few seconds until the 'Status' column shows the number of entries ported from your device (the Bluetooth LED on the device stops blinking green). Select any handset to associate with this Phonebook.

  • Page 129: Associating Dect Handset With A Synchronized Phonebook

    User's Manual 9. Configuring VoIP Parameters 9.10.5 Associating DECT Handset with a Synchronized Phonebook The procedure below describes how to associate a DECT handset with a synchronized Phonebook.  To associate a DECT Handset with a Synchronized Phonebook: In the 'Voice Over IP' screen, access the Bluetooth tab; the following screen appears. Figure 9-30: Bluetooth Initial Screen (e.g., MP-264) Synchronize the Phonebook as shown in Section 9.10.2...

  • Page 130: Deleting A Phonebook

    MP-26x/MP-27x Multimedia Home Gateway 9.10.6 Deleting a Phonebook The procedure below describes how to delete a phonebook from the Web.  To delete a phonebook from the Web: In the 'Voice Over IP' screen, access the Bluetooth tab; the following screen appears. Figure 9-32: Bluetooth Initial Screen Under the Phonebooks group, select the phonebook from the mobile device you associated in Section...

  • Page 131: Making Voip Calls With Your Analog Telephones

    User's Manual 10. Making VoIP Calls with your Analog Telephones Making VoIP Calls with your Analog Telephones Analog telephone users that are connected to the device can place calls, put calls on hold, transfer calls, and establish three-way conferences. This chapter describes how to perform these operations.

  • Page 132: Putting A Call On Hold

    MP-26x/MP-27x Multimedia Home Gateway 10.3 Putting a Call on Hold The procedure below describes how to put a call on hold. This depends on how you configured the flash-hook functionality, using the ‘Flash keys sequence style’ parameter in Section on page 97. ...

  • Page 133: Forwarding Calls To Another Phone

    User's Manual 10. Making VoIP Calls with your Analog Telephones 10.5 Forwarding Calls to another Phone The procedure below describes how to automatically forward incoming (received) calls to another phone. Before you can forward calls, you need to enable and configure call forwarding as described in Section on page 108.

  • Page 134: Establishing A 3-Way Conference Call

    MP-26x/MP-27x Multimedia Home Gateway 10.6 Establishing a 3-Way Conference Call The procedure below describes how to establish a 3-way conference call. The method for doing this depends on how you configured the flash-hook functionality, using the ‘Flash keys sequence style’ parameter in Section on page 97.

  • Page 135: Quality Of Service

    User's Manual 11. Quality of Service Quality of Service Network-based applications and traffic are growing at a high rate, producing an ever- increasing demand for bandwidth and network capacity. For obvious reasons, bandwidth and capacity cannot be expanded infinitely, requiring that bandwidth-demanding services be delivered over existing infrastructure, without incurring additional, expansive investments.

  • Page 136: Qos Wizard

    MP-26x/MP-27x Multimedia Home Gateway 11.1 QoS Wizard The QoS wizard allows you to configure your QoS parameters according to predefined profiles, with just a few clicks. A chosen QoS profile automatically defines QoS rules, which you can view and edit in the rest of the QoS tab screens. The QoS wizard also allows you to define the WAN bandwidth.

  • Page 137: Configuring Traffic Shaping

    User's Manual 11. Quality of Service 11.2 Configuring Traffic Shaping Traffic Shaping is the solution for managing and avoiding congestion where a high speed LAN meets limited broadband bandwidth. A user may have, for example, a 100 Mbps Ethernet LAN with a 100 Mbps WAN interface router. The router may communicate with the ISP using a modem with a bandwidth of 2 Mbps.

  • Page 138: Configuring Traffic Shaping

    MP-26x/MP-27x Multimedia Home Gateway 11.2.1 Configuring Traffic Shaping The procedure below describes how to configure traffic shaping.  To add a traffic shaping device: From the menu bar, click the QoS menu, and then click the Traffic Shaping tab. Figure 11-2: Quality of Service – Traffic Shaping Screen icon;...

  • Page 139: Figure 11-4: Edit Device Traffic Shaping Screen

    User's Manual 11. Quality of Service Figure 11-4: Edit Device Traffic Shaping Screen Under the Tx Traffic Shaping group, from the ‘Tx Bandwidth’ drop-down list, select ‘Specify’ and define the device’s maximum transmission bandwidth rate in the corresponding field. The purpose is to limit the bandwidth of the WAN interface to that of the weakest outbound link, for instance, the DSL speed provided by the ISP.

  • Page 140: Configuring Shaping Classes

    MP-26x/MP-27x Multimedia Home Gateway 11.2.2 Configuring Shaping Classes The bandwidth of a device can be divided to reserve constant portions of bandwidth to user-defined traffic types. Such a portion is known as a Shaping Class. When not used by its user-defined traffic type or owner (for example, VoIP), the class is then available to all other traffic.

  • Page 141: Class Rules

    User's Manual 11. Quality of Service In the ‘Bandwidth’ field, define the bandwidth for the class: • Reserved: reserved (i.e., guaranteed) bandwidth (Committed Information Rate / CIR) in kbps. • Maximum: specify the maximum bandwidth From the ‘Policy’ drop-down list, select the policy for routing packets within the class: •...
  • Page 142 MP-26x/MP-27x Multimedia Home Gateway In addition, the device cannot control the behavior of its WAN (usually the ISP), which may not have proper QoS handling. Let’s look at a scenario of downloading a large file and surfing the Internet at the same time. Downloading the file is distinguished by small requests, followed by very large responses.

  • Page 143: Configuring Traffic Priority

    User's Manual 11. Quality of Service 11.3 Configuring Traffic Priority Traffic Priority allows you to manage and avoid traffic congestion by defining inbound and outbound priority rules for each device on your gateway. These rules determine the priority assigned to packets traveling through the device. QoS parameters (DSCP marking and packet priority) are set per packet, on an application basis.

  • Page 144: Figure 11-7: Traffic Priority Screen

    MP-26x/MP-27x Multimedia Home Gateway  To set traffic priority rules: From the menu bar, click the QoS menu, and then select the Traffic Priority tab; the 'Traffic Priority' screen appears. Figure 11-7: Traffic Priority Screen This screen is divided into two identical groups - ’QoS Input Rules’ and ’QoS Output Rules’...

  • Page 145: Figure 11-8: Add Traffic Priority Rule Screen

    User's Manual 11. Quality of Service After clicking the appropriate New Entry link, the 'Add Traffic Priority Rule' screen appears. Figure 11-8: Add Traffic Priority Rule Screen Under the Matching group, configure the matching characteristics: From the ‘Source Address’ drop-down list, select 'Any', 'User Defined' or the host as the source address of the packets sent to or received from the network object.
  • Page 146 MP-26x/MP-27x Multimedia Home Gateway To match packet or data length, select the ‘Length’ check box, and then enter the data or packet length. To match connection duration, select the ‘Connection Duration’ check box, and then enter the duration of the connection (greater or less than). To match connection size, select the ‘Connection Size’...

  • Page 147: Configuring Dscp Mapping

    User's Manual 11. Quality of Service 11.4 Configuring DSCP Mapping To understand Differentiated Services Code Point (DSCP), one must first be familiarized with the Differentiated Services (DiffServ) model. DiffServ is a Class of Service (CoS) model that enhances best-effort Internet services by differentiating traffic by users, service requirements and other criteria.

  • Page 148: Figure 11-10: Edit Dscp Settings

    MP-26x/MP-27x Multimedia Home Gateway To edit an existing entry, click its corresponding Edit icon. To add a new entry, click the New icon. In both cases, the ’Edit DSCP Settings’ screen appears: Figure 11-10: Edit DSCP Settings In the ‘DSCP Value (hex)’ field, enter a hexadecimal number for the DSCP value. In the ‘802.1p Priority’...

  • Page 149: Configuring 802.1P Mapping

    User's Manual 11. Quality of Service 11.5 Configuring 802.1p Mapping The IEEE 802.1p priority marking method is a standard for prioritizing network traffic at the data link/MAC sub-layer. 802.1p traffic is simply classified and sent to the destination, with no bandwidth reservations established. The 802.1p header includes a 3-bit prioritization field, which allows packets to be grouped into eight levels of priority.

  • Page 150: Configuring Class Statistics

    MP-26x/MP-27x Multimedia Home Gateway 11.6 Configuring Class Statistics The device provides accurate, real-time information on the traffic passing through your defined device classes. For example, the amount of packets sent, dropped, or delayed are just a few of the parameters that you can monitor per each shaping class. Class statistics are available only if you have defined at least one class Note: (otherwise no information is displayed).

  • Page 151: Configuring Basic Voip Qos Example

    User's Manual 11. Quality of Service 11.7 Configuring Basic VoIP QoS Example The 'Traffic Shaping' feature only ensures priority to calls that originate from inside MP- 264. When giving VoIP priority over data, the bottleneck is effectively moved from the Cable / xDSL modem into the device.

  • Page 152: Figure 11-14: Qos - Edit Device Traffic Shaping - Submitting The Configuration

    MP-26x/MP-27x Multimedia Home Gateway Click OK to apply the new definition. Figure 11-14: QoS - Edit Device Traffic Shaping - Submitting the Configuration Click OK again. User's Manual Document #: LTRT-23510...

  • Page 153: Network Connections

    User's Manual 12. Network Connections Network Connections This chapter provides a detailed description on how to configure the following network connections:  WAN – see Section 12.1 on page  LAN – see Section 12.2 on page  VLANs – see Section 12.4 on page ...

  • Page 154: Figure 12-1: Network Connections Screen

    MP-26x/MP-27x Multimedia Home Gateway  To start the Connection Wizard: From the menu bar, click the Network Connections menu; the 'Network Connections' screen appears. Figure 12-1: Network Connections Screen Click the New icon; the ‘Connection Wizard’ screen appears: Figure 12-2: Connection Wizard Screen Select the required network connection group: •...

  • Page 155: Wan Dsl Connections

    User's Manual 12. Network Connections 12.1.1 WAN DSL Connections You can configure the following WAN DSL connection types:  Determine Protocol Type Automatically (PVC scan) – see Section 12.1.1.1 on page  Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet (PPPoE) – see Section 12.1.1.2 on page ...

  • Page 156: Figure 12-4: Wan Ptm Over Dsl Properties

    MP-26x/MP-27x Multimedia Home Gateway If you have established a WAN ATM over DSL connection, you can view the properties of this connection as described below.  To view the WAN PTM over DSL properties:  In the ‘Network Connections’ screen, click the Edit icon corresponding to the WAN PTM over DSL network connection;...

  • Page 157: Determine Protocol Type Automatically (Pvc Scan)

    User's Manual 12. Network Connections 12.1.1.1 Determine Protocol Type Automatically (PVC Scan) The Determine Protocol Type Automatically (PVC Scan) connection type automatically scans for a VPI/VCI pair, necessary when connecting to DSL. If such a pair is not found, your service provider should supply you with one. ...

  • Page 158: Pppoe

    MP-26x/MP-27x Multimedia Home Gateway 12.1.1.2 PPPoE PPPoE relies on two widely accepted standards, PPP and Ethernet. PPPoE enables your home network PCs that communicate on an Ethernet System network to exchange information with PCs on the Internet. PPPoE supports the protocol layers and authentication widely used in PPP and enables a point-to-point connection to be established in the normally multipoint architecture of Ethernet.

  • Page 159: Figure 12-9: Connection Summary Screen

    User's Manual 12. Network Connections Enter your PPPoE login username and password (provided by your ITSP). If you selected the Manual PVC Settings option in the previous step, you also need to configure the following: • VPI and VCI pair of identifiers. •...

  • Page 160: Pppoa

    MP-26x/MP-27x Multimedia Home Gateway 12.1.1.3 PPPoA PPPoA is a standard for incorporating the popular PPP protocol into a DSL connection that uses ATM as its networking protocol. From the PC, IP packets travel over an Ethernet connection to the device, which encapsulates the PPP protocol to the IP packets and transports them to the service provider's DSLAM over ATM.

  • Page 161: Routed Ethoa Or Bridged Ethoa

    User's Manual 12. Network Connections If you selected the Manual PVC Settings option in the previous step, you also need to configure the following: • VPI and VCI pair of identifiers. • Encapsulation method - LLC, VCMux, or VCMux HDLC. Asynchronous Transfer Mode (ATM) is a network technology based on transferring data in cells or packets of a fixed size.

  • Page 162: Figure 12-13: Dsl Pvc Parameters Configuration Screen

    MP-26x/MP-27x Multimedia Home Gateway Select one of the following options: • Routed Ethernet Connection over ATM (Routed ETHoA): Click Next; the 'DSL PVC Parameters Configuration' screen appears. Figure 12-13: DSL PVC Parameters Configuration Screen Select one of the following options: ...

  • Page 163: Ipoa

    User's Manual 12. Network Connections Click Next; the 'Connection Summary' screen appears: Figure 12-15: Connection Summary Screen Select the 'Edit the Newly Created Connection' check box if you want to perform additional configurations after clicking Finish. Click Finish to save the settings; the new ETHoA connection is added to the ‘Network Connections’...

  • Page 164: Figure 12-17: Connection Summary Screen

    MP-26x/MP-27x Multimedia Home Gateway Enter the IP address and networking parameters. Enter the following parameters: • VPI and VCI pair of identifiers. • Encapsulation method: LLC, VCMux, or VCMux HDLC. ATM is a network technology based on transferring data in cells or packets of a fixed size.

  • Page 165: Wan Ethernet Connections

    User's Manual 12. Network Connections 12.1.2 WAN Ethernet Connections You can configure the following WAN Ethernet connection types:  The device connected to an external DSL modem and using PPPoE – see Section 12.1.2.1 on page  The device connected to an external Cable modem without authentication – see Section 12.1.2.2 on page...

  • Page 166: External Cable Modem Without Authentication

    MP-26x/MP-27x Multimedia Home Gateway Figure 12-20: PPPoE Connection Summary Select the 'Edit the Newly Created Connection' check box if you wish to be routed to the new connection's configuration screen after clicking Finish. Click Finish to save the settings; the new PPPoE connection is added to the ‘Network Connections’...

  • Page 167: Figure 12-22: Internet Connection – External Cable Modem

    User's Manual 12. Network Connections Select the External Cable Modem option, and then click Next. Figure 12-22: Internet Connection – External Cable Modem The ‘Internet Cable Modem Connection' screen appears. Figure 12-23: Internet Cable Modem Connection - Ethernet Select the Ethernet Connection option; the 'Connection Summary' screen appears. Figure 12-24: Ethernet Connection Summary Version 4.4.0 MP26x/MP27x...
  • Page 168 MP-26x/MP-27x Multimedia Home Gateway Select the 'Edit the Connection' check box if you wish to be routed to the new connection's configuration screen after clicking Finish. Click Finish to save the settings; the new connection is added to the ‘Network Connections’...

  • Page 169: External Cable Modem With L2Tp

    User's Manual 12. Network Connections 12.1.2.3 External Cable Modem with L2TP You can connect the device to the Internet using an external cable modem where the connection is L2TP. L2TP is an extension to the PPP protocol, enabling the device to create VPN connections.

  • Page 170: Figure 12-27: Internet Cable Modem Connection - L2Tp

    MP-26x/MP-27x Multimedia Home Gateway Select the External Cable Modem option, and then click Next; the ‘Internet Cable Modem Connection' screen appears. Figure 12-27: Internet Cable Modem Connection - L2TP Select the Layer 2 Tunneling Protocol (L2TP) with Username and Password Authentication option;...

  • Page 171: Figure 12-29: L2Tp Connection Summary

    User's Manual 12. Network Connections Click Next; the screen 'Connection Summary' opens. Figure 12-29: L2TP Connection Summary Select the 'Edit the Newly Created Connection' check box if you wish to be routed to the new connection's configuration screen after clicking Finish. Click Finish to save the settings;...

  • Page 172: Dhcp

    MP-26x/MP-27x Multimedia Home Gateway 12.1.2.4 DHCP The Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) connection for the physical WAN Ethernet, allows the device to obtain an IP address automatically from the service provider when connecting to the Internet.  To create a DHCP connection: In the 'Network Connections' screen, click the New icon;...

  • Page 173: Figure 12-32: Internet Connection – External Cable Modem

    User's Manual 12. Network Connections The ‘Internet Cable Modem Connection' screen appears. Figure 12-32: Internet Connection – External Cable Modem Select the Ethernet Connection option, and then click Next; the ‘Ethernet Connection' screen appears. Figure 12-33: Ethernet Connection Screen Select the Dynamic Negotiation (DHCP) option, and then click Next; the screen 'Connection Summary' opens.

  • Page 174: Manual Ip Address

    MP-26x/MP-27x Multimedia Home Gateway 12.1.2.5 Manual IP Address The Manual IP Address feature is used to manually configure the networking IP addresses when connecting to the Internet.  To manually configure the IP address: In the 'Network Connections' screen, click the New icon;...

  • Page 175: Figure 12-37: Ethernet Connection Screen

    User's Manual 12. Network Connections Select the Ethernet Connection option, and then click Next; the ‘Ethernet Connection' screen appears. Figure 12-37: Ethernet Connection Screen Select the Manual IP Address Configuration option, and then click Next; the screen ‘Manual IP Address Configuration’ opens. Figure 12-38: Manual IP Address Configuration Screen Version 4.4.0 MP26x/MP27x...

  • Page 176: Figure 12-39: Manual Ip Connection Summary

    MP-26x/MP-27x Multimedia Home Gateway Configure the IP address and other network parameters, and then click Next; Select the Manual IP Address Configuration option, and then click Next; the 'Connection Summary' screen appears. Figure 12-39: Manual IP Connection Summary Select the 'Edit the Connection' check box if you wish to be routed to the new connection's configuration screen after clicking Finish.

  • Page 177: Lan Connection

    User's Manual 12. Network Connections 12.2 LAN Connection This section describes how to configure the following the device LAN connections:  Wireless LAN  LAN hardware Ethernet switch 12.2.1 Wireless LAN This section describes how to configure the device wireless network. This network is configured in the ‘Network Connections’...

  • Page 178: Enabling And Disabling The Wireless Network

    MP-26x/MP-27x Multimedia Home Gateway Figure 12-41: LAN Wireless 802.11n Access Point Properties (General Tab) Screen In the ‘Name’ field, enter an arbitrary name for your wireless network. The General tab also allows you to enable or disable the wireless connection (for more information, see Section 12.2.1.1 on page 178).

  • Page 179: Configuring Wireless Properties Under The Settings Tab

    User's Manual 12. Network Connections 12.2.1.2 Configuring Wireless Properties under the Settings Tab The procedure below describes the configurations under the Settings tab of the ‘LAN Wireless 802.11 Access Point Properties’ screen. Note: Since the device's wireless network is configured to operate with default settings, it is recommended to leave the settings in this screen at their default values.

  • Page 180: Configuring Wireless Properties Under The Wireless Tab

    MP-26x/MP-27x Multimedia Home Gateway 12.2.1.3 Configuring Wireless Properties under the Wireless Tab The procedure below describes the configurations under the Wireless tab of the ‘LAN Wireless 802.11 Access Point Properties’ screen.  To configure the wireless parameters under the Wireless tab: Click the Wireless tab.

  • Page 181: Table 12-1: Wireless Tab - Basic Wireless Access Point Parameters Description

    User's Manual 12. Network Connections 12.2.1.3.1 Wireless Network Group This group in the Wireless tab screen configures the basic wireless access point settings. Figure 12-44: Wireless Network Group in Wireless Tab Screen The table below describes the parameters in this group: Table 12-1: Wireless Tab –...

  • Page 182: Figure 12-45: Mac Filtering

    MP-26x/MP-27x Multimedia Home Gateway 12.2.1.3.2 Configuring MAC Filtering The procedure below describes how to filter wireless users according to their MAC addresses. You can define as list of MAC addresses and for the entire list, either allow or deny access. ...

  • Page 183: Figure 12-48: Network Connections

    User's Manual 12. Network Connections 12.2.1.3.3 Enabling WPS The procedure below describes how to enable WPS. WPS is a method for simplifying the security setup and management of wireless networks. This feature is disabled by default. By enabling it, you can control the setup of your wireless security, which is defined under the Security group (see Section 12.2.1.3.4 on page 189).

  • Page 184: Figure 12-49: Lan Wireless 802.11N Access Point Properties

    MP-26x/MP-27x Multimedia Home Gateway Figure 12-49: LAN Wireless 802.11n Access Point Properties User's Manual Document #: LTRT-23510...

  • Page 185: Figure 12-50: Wireless Tab – Wps

    User's Manual 12. Network Connections Click the Wireless tab; the following screen appears: Figure 12-50: Wireless Tab – WPS Select the 'WPS' check box. Under the Security group, from the 'Authentication Method' drop-down list, select Pre- Shared Key. There are three ways that a client can connect using WPS to the device's wireless network: •...

  • Page 186: Figure 12-51: Click Go Button

    MP-26x/MP-27x Multimedia Home Gateway Figure 12-51: Click Go Button An "Enrollee Registration has been successfully completed" message appears in the Status field. Figure 12-52: Registration Successfully Completed Note: You have 125 seconds to connect the device with the WPS client. User's Manual Document #: LTRT-23510...

  • Page 187: Figure 12-53: Client Pin Code

    User's Manual 12. Network Connections • Connection to a Client by its PIN Number On the Web interface, from the 'Protected Setup Method' drop-down list, select Client PIN Code; the following screen appears: Figure 12-53: Client Pin Code Enter the PIN generated by the client into “Client Pin Code” field and then click Go.

  • Page 188: Figure 12-54: Wps Group In Wireless Tab Screen

    MP-26x/MP-27x Multimedia Home Gateway • Connection from a Client Using an Access Point PIN From the client, invoke a connection to the access point using the Access Point PIN. From the Web interface, enter the Access Point Pin Code from the screen below, into the Access Point PIN field on the client.

  • Page 189: Figure 12-55: Configuring Wpa Security

    User's Manual 12. Network Connections 12.2.1.3.4 Configuring Wireless Security The procedure below describes how to configure wireless security. Note: WPS supports only the WPA security protocol. Therefore, when enabled (see Section 12.2.1.3.3 on page 183), only the WPA protocols are available (in the ‘Security’...

  • Page 190: Figure 12-56: Configuring Wpa2 Security

    MP-26x/MP-27x Multimedia Home Gateway • WPA2: WPA2 is an enhanced version of WPA, and defines the 802.11i protocol. Figure 12-56: Configuring WPA2 Security Authentication Method: select the authentication method ('Pre-Shared Key' and '802.1x'). Pre-Shared Key: this field appears only if you selected this authentication method.

  • Page 191: Figure 12-58: Configuring Encryption Key In Windows Wireless Client

    User's Manual 12. Network Connections Inter Client Privacy: select this check box to prevent communication between the wireless network clients using the same access point. Clients will not be able to view and access each other's shared directories. WEP Keys table: ...

  • Page 192: Figure 12-59: Configuring Authentication Only Security

    MP-26x/MP-27x Multimedia Home Gateway Figure 12-59: Configuring Authentication Only Security User's Manual Document #: LTRT-23510...

  • Page 193: Figure 12-60: Transmission Parameters In Wireless Tab Screen

    User's Manual 12. Network Connections 12.2.1.3.5 Configuring Transmission Properties The procedure below describes how to configure wireless transmission properties.  To configure the transmission properties: Access the Wireless tab screen. Figure 12-60: Transmission Parameters in Wireless Tab Screen From the ‘CTS Protection Mode’ drop-down list, select whether you want to enable or disable this feature (Select ‘Always' to enable CTS or 'Auto' to have the device automatically decide whether or not to use this feature).

  • Page 194: Figure 12-61: Virtual Aps Table

    MP-26x/MP-27x Multimedia Home Gateway 12.2.1.3.6 Adding Virtual Access Points You can set up multiple virtual wireless LAN's on the device, limited. Such virtual wireless LANs are referred to as "Virtual APs" (virtual access points). In the Wireless tab's screen, under the section 'Virtual APs' section, the device's physical wireless access point is displayed first, and on top of which virtual connections may be created.

  • Page 195: Figure 12-63: Firewall Blocking Access To All Other Lans

    User's Manual 12. Network Connections Set a firewall rule that blocks access to all other device LANs (Security menu > Advanced Filtering tab). Figure 12-63: Firewall Blocking Access to All Other LANs In the Wireless tab's screen, click the Edit icon corresponding to the Virtual AP to open the virtual connection's 'LAN Wireless 802.11n Access Point - Virtual AP Properties' screen:...

  • Page 196: Figure 12-64: Example Virtual Ap

    MP-26x/MP-27x Multimedia Home Gateway Figure 12-64: Example Virtual AP After performing this procedure, you have secured all of your wireless connections. A guest is only able to connect to the "Guests" wireless LAN, from which only the WAN access is granted.

  • Page 197: Advanced Tab

    User's Manual 12. Network Connections 12.2.1.4 Advanced Tab The Advanced tab allows you to enable your firewall on your wireless network connection as well as define alias names. Figure 12-65: Wireless Advanced Tab  Internet Connection Firewall: Your device's firewall helps protect your computer by preventing unauthorized users from gaining access to it through a network such as the Internet.

  • Page 198: Lan Hardware Ethernet Switch

    MP-26x/MP-27x Multimedia Home Gateway 12.2.2 LAN Hardware Ethernet Switch The LAN Hardware Ethernet Switch interface represents the physical ports on the device.  To configure the LAN hardware Ethernet switch: From the menu bar, click the Network Connections menu; the 'Network Connections' screen appears.

  • Page 199: General Tab

    User's Manual 12. Network Connections 12.2.2.1 General Tab  The General tab allows you to assign a name to this connection as well as disable or enable the connection, by clicking the Enable or Disable buttons respectively. 12.2.2.2 Settings Tab The Settings tab screen is displayed below: Figure 12-68: LAN Hardware Ethernet Switch Screen –...

  • Page 200: Switch Tab

    MP-26x/MP-27x Multimedia Home Gateway 12.2.2.3 Switch Tab The Switch tab screen is displayed below: Figure 12-69: LAN Hardware Ethernet Switch Screen – Switch Tab The Switch tab screen displays the hardware switch ports properties. The switch ports are physical sockets on the device to which different cables connect. The table in this screen consists of a list of all available ports, their status, and the VLANs of which they are members.

  • Page 201: Advanced Tab

    User's Manual 12. Network Connections Egress (outgoing packets): Click the New icon; the Add Port to a VLAN screen appears. In the ‘VLAN ID’ field, enter the VLAN ID for this port. From the ‘Egress Policy’ drop-down list, select whether or not to remove the VLAN tag from outgoing packets.

  • Page 202: Editing Network Connections And Advanced Configuration

    MP-26x/MP-27x Multimedia Home Gateway 12.3 Editing Network Connections and Advanced Configuration You can edit created network connections listed in the 'Network Connections' screen. Editing network connections also allows you to perform additional configuration which is unavailable when first creating the network connection. As many of the editing screens are similar between the different network connections, this section only provides a general description of the screens provided when the connection’s Edit...

  • Page 203: Settings Tab

    User's Manual 12. Network Connections 12.3.2 Settings Tab The top part of the Settings tab screen displays general communication parameters. It is recommended not to change the default values in this screen unless you are familiar with the networking concepts they represent. Since your device is configured to operate with the default values, no parameter modification is necessary.

  • Page 204: Internet Protocol Settings

    MP-26x/MP-27x Multimedia Home Gateway The Settings tab screen allows you to configure the following: Table 12-2: Settings Tab - Parameter Descriptions Parameter Description Schedule You can select a Scheduler rule that defines time segments during which the connection is active. To configure scheduler rules, see Section 5.5.1 on page Network...

  • Page 205: Figure 12-75: Manually Defining Dns Server

    User's Manual 12. Network Connections  Use the Following IP Address: Your WAN connection can be configured using a permanent (static) IP address. Your service provider should provide you with this IP address, subnet mask and the default MP-264 IP address. For defining DNS and DHCP servers, see sections 12.3.2.1.1 12.3.2.1.2...

  • Page 206: Figure 12-76: Ip Address Distribution - Dhcp Server

    MP-26x/MP-27x Multimedia Home Gateway Figure 12-76: IP Address Distribution - DHCP Server • Start IP Address: The first IP address that may be assigned to a LAN host. Since the device's default IP address is 192.168.2.1, this address must be 192.168.2.2 or greater.

  • Page 207: Routing Tab

    User's Manual 12. Network Connections 12.3.3 Routing Tab You can choose to setup your device to use static or dynamic routing. Dynamic routing automatically adjusts how packets travel on the network, whereas static routing specifies a fixed routing path to neighboring destinations. Figure 12-79: Editing Connection - Routing Tab (For Example, WAN Ethernet) Table 12-3: Routing Parameters Parameter...

  • Page 208: Wireless Tab

    MP-26x/MP-27x Multimedia Home Gateway Figure 12-80: Route Settings Screen  Name: Select the network device.  Destination: destination host, subnet address, network address, or default route. The destination for a default route is 0.0.0.0.  Netmask: This is used in conjunction with the destination to determine when a route is used.

  • Page 209: Bridging Tab

    User's Manual 12. Network Connections 12.3.6 Bridging Tab For a description of the Bridging tab, see Section 12.5.1 on page 223. Note: This tab is applicable only to LAN-WAN Bridging connections. 12.3.7 PPP Tab The PPT tab displays the PPPoE settings. Note: This tab is applicable only to PPP connections.

  • Page 210: Table 12-4: Ppp Tab Parameter Descriptions

    MP-26x/MP-27x Multimedia Home Gateway Table 12-4: PPP Tab Parameter Descriptions Parameter Description On Demand Use PPP on demand to initiate the PPP session only when packets are actually sent over the Internet. Idle Time Before Specify the amount of idle time (during which no data is sent or received) that Hanging Up should elapse before the gateway disconnects the PPP connection.

  • Page 211: Pptp Tab

    User's Manual 12. Network Connections 12.3.8 PPTP Tab The PPTP tab displays the PPTP settings. Note: This tab is applicable only to PPTP connections. Figure 12-82: Editing Connection - PPTP Tab Table 12-5: PPTP Tab Parameter Descriptions Parameter Description PPTP Server Host PPTP server host name or IP address provided by your ISP.

  • Page 212: Advanced Tab

    MP-26x/MP-27x Multimedia Home Gateway 12.3.9 Advanced Tab The Advanced tab provides various advanced configurations. Figure 12-83: Editing Connection - Advanced Tab (For Example, WAN Ethernet)  Internet Connection Firewall: Your device's firewall helps protect your computer by preventing unauthorized users from gaining access to it through a network such as the Internet.

  • Page 213: Vlan Settings

    User's Manual 12. Network Connections 12.4 VLAN Settings You can create VLANs for your LAN and WAN interfaces.  To create a new VLAN interface: From the menu bar, click the Network Connections menu, and then in the screen 'Network Connections' click the New icon;...

  • Page 214: Figure 12-86: Advanced Connection

    MP-26x/MP-27x Multimedia Home Gateway Figure 12-86: Advanced Connection Select the 'VLAN Interface' option, and then click Next; the 'VLAN Interface' screen appears. Figure 12-87: VLAN Interface From the 'Underlying Device' drop-down list, select the underlying device (device's Ethernet connections) for this interface. User's Manual Document #: LTRT-23510...

  • Page 215: Figure 12-88: Connection Summary

    User's Manual 12. Network Connections In the 'VLAN ID' field, enter a value to serve as the VLAN ID, and then click Next; the 'Connection Summary' screen appears. Figure 12-88: Connection Summary Check the 'Edit the Newly Created Connection' check box to be routed to the new connection's configuration screen after clicking Finish.

  • Page 216: Settings Tab

    MP-26x/MP-27x Multimedia Home Gateway 12.4.1 Settings Tab The Settings tab of the 'VLAN Properties' displays general communication parameters. It’s recommended to leave the values in this screen at their defaults unless you’re familiar with the networking concepts they represent. Since your Telephone Adapter is configured to operate with the default values, no parameter modification is necessary.

  • Page 217: Ip Address Distribution

    User's Manual 12. Network Connections 12.4.1.1 IP Address Distribution The 'IP Address Distribution' section allows you to configure the device's Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) server parameters. The DHCP automatically assigns IP addresses to network PCs. If you enable this feature, make sure that you also configure your network PCs as DHCP clients.

  • Page 218: Table 12-9: Assigning Static Ip Addresses To Network Computers

    MP-26x/MP-27x Multimedia Home Gateway After selecting 'DHCP Relay' from the drop down list, a New IP Address link appears: Figure 12-90: IP Address Distribution - DHCP Relay Click the New IP Address link; the 'DHCP Relay Server Address' screen appears: Figure 12-91: DHCP Relay Server Address Specify the IP address of the DHCP server.

  • Page 219: Routing Tab

    User's Manual 12. Network Connections 12.4.2 Routing Tab You can choose to setup your Telephone Adapter to use static or dynamic routing. Dynamic routing automatically adjusts how packets travel on the network, whereas static routing specifies a fixed routing path to neighboring destinations. Figure 12-93: Advanced Routing Properties Table 12-10: Routing Parameters Parameter...

  • Page 220: Advanced Tab

    MP-26x/MP-27x Multimedia Home Gateway Parameter Description Multicast IGMP Proxy Internal IGMP proxy enables the system to issue IGMP host messages on behalf of hosts that the system discovered through standard IGMP interfaces. IGMP proxy enables the routing of multicast packets according to the IGMP requests of LAN devices asking to join multicast groups.

  • Page 221: Lan-Wan Bridge Settings

    User's Manual 12. Network Connections 12.5 LAN-WAN Bridge Settings A WAN-LAN bridge is a bridge over WAN and LAN devices. In such a setup, computers on the device LAN side can get IP addresses that are known on the WAN side. ...

  • Page 222: Figure 12-97: Adding New Network Bridging

    MP-26x/MP-27x Multimedia Home Gateway For example, checking the WAN check box creates a LAN-WAN bridge. • Add a New Bridge: Select this option and then click Next; a different 'Network Bridging' screen appears, allowing you to add a bridge over the unbridged connections, by selecting their respective check boxes.

  • Page 223: Editing Lan-Wan Bridging

    User's Manual 12. Network Connections 12.5.1 Editing LAN-WAN Bridging You can edit existing LAN-WAN bridges that are listed in the Connections list. This is done in the Bridging tab, which allows you to specify the LAN and WAN devices that you would like to join under the network bridge.

  • Page 224: Figure 12-100: Vlan Settings Screen

    MP-26x/MP-27x Multimedia Home Gateway To configure VLANs for each network connection in the bridge: Click the Edit icon in the 'VLANs' column corresponding to a network that you want to assign specific Virtual LANs; the ‘VLAN Settings’ screen appears. Figure 12-100: VLAN Settings Screen Select the ‘Enable VLAN’...

  • Page 225: Remote Device Management

    DHCP server). The default configuration should not include any VoIP service provider settings (such as a SIP proxy). In some cases, AudioCodes can ship devices that are pre-configured with some customer- specific parameters. This set of parameters is usually defined as the new "factory settings"...

  • Page 226: Table 13-1: Main Configuration Parameter Groups

    MP-26x/MP-27x Multimedia Home Gateway Figure 13-1: Remote Management Interfaces (e.g., MP-264) All configuration interfaces access the same internal configuration repository. The configuration file represents the complete set of the device configuration parameters. Specific configuration interfaces (e.g. TR-069) might support access only to a sub-set of these configuration parameters.

  • Page 227: Remote Management

    User's Manual 13. Remote Device Management A typical set of parameters that a service provider may want to configure include the following:  Remote access and/or automatic firmware and configuration update parameters  VoIP configuration: SIP proxy, line settings (User IP, Password) ...

  • Page 228: Status And Performance Monitoring

    MP-26x/MP-27x Multimedia Home Gateway 13.1.2.2 Status and Performance Monitoring The ability to remotely monitor the status of the device is critical to the service provider, who wants to support users without having to send a technician on site (avoiding the "truck roll").

  • Page 229: Alarms, Notifications And Logging

    User's Manual 13. Remote Device Management 13.1.2.3 Alarms, Notifications and Logging Instead of periodically polling the device to obtain its current status, the service provider may want the device to notify abnormal events or to send regular reports to a logging server.

  • Page 230: Enabling Remote Management

    MP-26x/MP-27x Multimedia Home Gateway 13.2 Enabling Remote Management You can access and manage the device not only from within the home network, but also from the Internet. This allows you to view or change settings while travelling. It also enables you to allow your ISP to change settings or help you troubleshoot functionality or communication issues from a remote location.

  • Page 231: Figure 13-2: Remote Administration Screen

    User's Manual 13. Remote Device Management  To enable remote access to the device services: In the 'Advanced' screen, click the Remote Administration icon; the 'Remote Administration' screen appears. Figure 13-2: Remote Administration Screen Select the services that you would like to make available to computers on the Internet. •...

  • Page 232: Securing Remote Management With Certificates

    MP-26x/MP-27x Multimedia Home Gateway 13.3 Securing Remote Management with Certificates The Certificates icon allows you to configure certificates. When a service provider implements remote provisioning in which a unique configuration file (per device) is placed on a server located on the WAN, the service provider can ensure that only its deployed device units are able to connect to the HTTP server via HTTPS.

  • Page 233: Figure 13-4: Create Self Signed X509 Certificate Screen

    User's Manual 13. Remote Device Management Figure 13-4: Create Self Signed X509 Certificate Screen Enter the fields as required, and then click Generate; a message appears notifying you that the device is generating the certificate. After a few moments, click Refresh; the 'New Self Signed X509 Certificate' screen appears.
  • Page 234 MP-26x/MP-27x Multimedia Home Gateway In the 'Certificates' screen, click the Download icon corresponding to the new self-signed certificate that you created; the 'File Download' window appears. Figure 13-7: File Download Window (e.g., MP-264) Click Save, and then browse to the folder to where you want to save the file; the file is saved as a *.crt file.

  • Page 235: Figure 13-10: Load Ca's Certificate

    User's Manual 13. Remote Device Management Load the CA’s certificate to the device: Select the CA’s tab; the ‘CA’s’ screen appears. Figure 13-9: CA's Certificates Page (e.g., MP-264) Click the New icon; the ‘Load CA’s Certificate’ screen appears. Figure 13-10: Load CA's Certificate Page Click Browse, locate the CA certification file that you created, and then click Upload to load the file.

  • Page 236: Remote Configuration And Management Interfaces

    MP-26x/MP-27x Multimedia Home Gateway 13.4 Remote Configuration and Management Interfaces The device supports the following remote configuration and management interfaces:  Web server (GUI) over HTTP/HTTPS  TR-069 and TR-104  Syslog  Firmware or configuration file download through HTTP/HTTPS and FTP/TFTP ...

  • Page 237: And Tr-104 Cpe Wan Management Protocol

    User's Manual 13. Remote Device Management 13.4.2 TR-069 and TR-104 CPE WAN Management Protocol TR-069 is a WAN management protocol intended for communication between Customer Premise Equipment (CPE) or residential devices (such as the device), and an Auto- Configuration Server (ACS), residing on the service provider's side. It defines a mechanism that encompasses secure auto configuration of CPE, and also incorporates other CPE management functions into a common framework.

  • Page 238: Configuring The Device Via Tr-069 And Tr-104

    MP-26x/MP-27x Multimedia Home Gateway 13.4.2.1 Configuring the Device via TR-069 and TR-104 TR-069 allows basic configuration of the device. The configuration is defined in a hierarchical tree-like structure according to the TR-069 standard. 13.4.2.1.1 Configuring the WAN Interface Table 13-6: InternetGatewayDevice.WANDevice.i.WANConnectionDevice.i.WANIPConnection.i TR-069/TR-104 Configuration File Description...
  • Page 239 User's Manual 13. Remote Device Management TR-069/TR-104 Configuration File Description Parameter Parameter MaxMTUSize mt_cwmp_param_wan_con The maximum allowed size of an Ethernet n_ip_max_mtu_size_get/se frame from LAN-side devices. t( i) Name mt_cwmp_param_wan_con User-readable name of this connection. n_xxx_name_get/set(i) NATEnabled mt_cwmp_param_wan_con Indicates if NAT is enabled for this n_xxx_nat_enabled_get/set connection.

  • Page 240: Table 13-7: Internetgatewaydevice.landevice.i.lanethernetinterfaceconfig

    MP-26x/MP-27x Multimedia Home Gateway 13.4.2.1.2 Configuring the LAN Interface Table 13-7: InternetGatewayDevice.LANDevice.i.LANEthernetInterfaceConfig TR-069/TR-104 Configuration File Description Parameter Parameter Enable device_eic_enable_get/set Enables or disables this interface. MACAddress device_mac_address_get The physical address of the interface. MaxBitRate device_max_bit_rate_get The maximum upstream and downstream bit rate available for this connection: ...

  • Page 241: Table 13-9: Internetgatewaydevice.services.voiceservice.i.capabilities

    User's Manual 13. Remote Device Management TR-069/TR-104 Configuration File Description Parameter Parameter MaxAddress lan_host_config_managem Specifies the last address in the pool to be ent_get/set assigned by the DHCP server on the LAN interface. rg_conf dhcps/end_ip MinAddress lan_host_config_managem Specifies the first address in the pool to be ent_get/set assigned by the DHCP server on the LAN interface.
  • Page 242 MP-26x/MP-27x Multimedia Home Gateway TR-069/TR-104 Configuration File Description Parameter Parameter MaxProfileCount Maximum number of distinct voice profiles supported. MaxSessionCount Maximum number of voice sessions supported across all lines and profiles. (This might differ from MaxLineCount if each line can support more than one session for CPE provided conference calling.
  • Page 243 User's Manual 13. Remote Device Management TR-069/TR-104 Configuration File Description Parameter Parameter RTPRedundancy Support for RTP payload redundancy as defined in RFC 2198. A true value indicates support for VoiceService.{i}.VoiceProfile.{i}.RTP.Redunda ncy. SignalingProtocols voip/signalling/protocol Signal protocol:  “SIP”  “MGCP” Each entry can be appended with a version indicator in the form “/X.Y”.

  • Page 244: Table 13-10: Internetgatewaydevice.services.voiceservice.i.capabilities.codecs

    MP-26x/MP-27x Multimedia Home Gateway Table 13-10: InternetGatewayDevice.Services.VoiceService.i.Capabilities.Codecs TR-069/TR-104 Configuration File Description Parameter Parameter Codec voip/codec/i/name Identifier of the type of codec. EntryID voip/codec/i/ Unique identifier for each entry in the table. PacketizationPeriod voip/codec/i/ptime Comma-separated list of supported packetization periods (in milliseconds), or continuous ranges of packetization periods.

  • Page 245: Table 13-12: Internetgatewaydevice.services.voiceservice.i.voiceprofile.i.sip

    User's Manual 13. Remote Device Management TR-069/TR-104 Configuration File Description Parameter Parameter NumberOfLines voip/num_of_fxs_lines Number of instances of Line within this VoiceProfile. Table 13-12: InternetGatewayDevice.Services.VoiceService.i.VoiceProfile.i.SIP TR-069/TR-104 Configuration File Description Parameter Parameter OutboundProxy voip/ Host name or IP address of the outbound signalling/sip/sip_outbou proxy.

  • Page 246: Monitoring The Device Status Via Tr-069 And Tr-104

    A string identifying the particular device ersion model and version. Manufacturer manufacturer/vendor_na A string identifying the manufacturer of the device, i.e., AudioCodes. ManufacturerOUI manufacturer/vendor_oui Organizationally unique identifier of the device manufacturer. Represented as a six hexadecimal-digit value using all upper-case letters and including any leading zeros.

  • Page 247: Table 13-14: Internetgatewaydevice.wandevice.i.wanconnectiondevice.i

    User's Manual 13. Remote Device Management TR-069/TR-104 Configuration File Description Parameter Parameter SoftwareVersion system/external_version A string identifying the software version currently installed in the device. To allow version comparisons, this element must be in the form of dot-delimited integers, where each successive integer represents a more minor category of variation.

  • Page 248: Table 13-15: Internetgatewaydevice.landevice.i.lanethernetinterfaceconfig.i.stats

    MP-26x/MP-27x Multimedia Home Gateway 13.4.2.2.3 LAN Status Table 13-15: InternetGatewayDevice.LANDevice.i.LANEthernetInterfaceConfig.i.Stats TR-069/TR-104 Configuration File Description Parameter Parameter BytesReceived mt_voip_get_state (line, Total number of bytes received over the state) interface since the device was last reset. BytesSent mt_voip_get_state(line, Total number of bytes sent over the interface state) since the device was last reset.
  • Page 249 User's Manual 13. Remote Device Management TR-069/TR-104 Configuration File Description Parameter Parameter OutgoingCalls Total outgoing calls attempted. Attempted OutgoingCalls Total outgoing calls answered by the called Answered party. OutgoingCalls Total outgoing calls that successfully Connected completed call setup signaling. OutgoingCallsFailed Total outgoing calls that failed to successfully complete call setup signaling.

  • Page 250: Security Concerns And Measures

    MP-26x/MP-27x Multimedia Home Gateway 13.4.2.3 Security Concerns and Measures The CPE WAN Management Protocol is designed to allow a high degree of security in the interactions that use it. The CPE WAN Management Protocol is designed to prevent tampering with the transactions that take place between a CPE and ACS, provide confidentiality for these transactions, and allow various levels of authentication.

  • Page 251: Syslog

    User's Manual 13. Remote Device Management 13.4.3 Syslog Syslog is a standard protocol for reporting and logging of messages over IP network and is defined by RFC 3164. The device enables the service provider to configure a Syslog server and a severity level above which errors are sent to the server. Typically, only error-level messages should be sent to the Syslog server (in order not to flood it with irrelevant debug- level information).

  • Page 252: Security Concerns And Measures

    MP-26x/MP-27x Multimedia Home Gateway  Merges the configuration file with the current configuration: • Parameters that appear in the new file are modified or added • Parameters that do not appear in the new file remain in their existing value Notes: •...

  • Page 253: Security

    User's Manual 14. Security Security The device's security suite includes comprehensive and robust security services: Stateful Packet Inspection Firewall, user authentication protocols and password protection mechanisms. These features together allow users to connect their computers to the Internet and simultaneously be protected from the security threats of the Internet. The firewall, which is the cornerstone of your device's security suite, has been exclusively tailored to the needs of the residential/office user and has been pre-configured to provide optimum security.

  • Page 254: General Security Level Settings

    MP-26x/MP-27x Multimedia Home Gateway 14.1 General Security Level Settings Use the 'Security Settings' screen to configure the device's basic security settings. Figure 14-2: General Security Level Settings The firewall regulates the flow of data between the home network and the Internet. Both incoming and outgoing data are inspected and then either accepted (allowed to pass through the device) or rejected (barred from passing through the device) according to a flexible and configurable set of rules.

  • Page 255: Table 14-1: Behavior For The Three Security Levels

    User's Manual 14. Security You can choose from among three pre-defined security levels for the device: Minimum, Typical, and Maximum (the default setting). The table below summarizes the behavior of the device for each of the three security levels. Table 14-1: Behavior for the Three Security Levels Security Level Requests Originating Requests...

  • Page 256: Configuring Access Control

    MP-26x/MP-27x Multimedia Home Gateway 14.2 Configuring Access Control You may want to block specific computers within the home network (or even the whole network) from accessing certain services on the Internet. For example, you may want to prohibit one computer from surfing the Web, another computer from transferring files using FTP, and the whole network from receiving incoming e-mail.
  • Page 257 User's Manual 14. Security The parameter 'Protocol' lets you select or specify the type of protocol to be used. In addition to the list of popular protocols it provides, you may also choose any or a specific protocol. If you choose option 'Specify Protocol', the screen refreshes and an 'Add' link appears.

  • Page 258: Configuring Port Forwarding

    MP-26x/MP-27x Multimedia Home Gateway 14.3 Configuring Port Forwarding By default, MP-264 blocks all external users from connecting to or communicating with your network. Therefore, the system is safe from hackers who may try to intrude on the network and damage it. However, you may want to expose your network to the Internet in certain limited and controlled ways to enable some applications to work from the LAN (game, voice and chat applications, for example) and to enable Internet access to servers in the home network.

  • Page 259: Figure 14-5: Port Forwarding Screen

    User's Manual 14. Security  To add a new port forwarding service : From the menu bar, click the Security menu, and in the screen 'Security', click the Port Forwarding tab; the screen 'Port Forwarding' opens. Figure 14-5: Port Forwarding Screen Click the New icon;...

  • Page 260: Figure 14-8: Specifying Public Ip Address

    MP-26x/MP-27x Multimedia Home Gateway Click the Advanced button to configure advanced settings: Select the 'Specify Public IP Address' check box if you want to apply this rule on the device’s non-default IP address defined in the ‘NAT’ screen (see Section 14.7 on page 269).

  • Page 261: Figure 14-9: Select Check Box Of Port Forwarding Rule (Active)

    User's Manual 14. Security Click OK to save changes. You can disable a port forwarding rule to make a service unavailable without having to remove the rule from the screen 'Port Forwarding'. This can be useful when making the service temporarily unavailable and when expecting to reinstate it in the future. Figure 14-9: Select Check Box of Port Forwarding Rule (Active) ...

  • Page 262: Configuring A Dmz Host

    MP-26x/MP-27x Multimedia Home Gateway 14.4 Configuring a DMZ Host The DMZ (Demilitarized) Host feature allows one local computer to be exposed to the Internet. Designate a DMZ host to:  Use a special-purpose Internet service, such as an on-line game or video- conferencing program, that is not present in the Local Servers list and for which no port range information is available.

  • Page 263: Configuring Port Triggering

    User's Manual 14. Security 14.5 Configuring Port Triggering Port triggering can be used for dynamic port forwarding configuration. By setting port triggering rules, you can allow inbound traffic to arrive at a specific LAN host, using ports different than those used for the outbound traffic. This is called port triggering since the outbound traffic triggers to which ports inbound traffic is directed.

  • Page 264: Figure 14-12: Adding Port Triggering Rules

    MP-26x/MP-27x Multimedia Home Gateway  To add an entry for the gaming example above: From the drop-down list, select 'User Defined' to add an entry; the screen 'Edit Service' opens. Figure 14-12: Adding Port Triggering Rules Enter a name for the service (e.g., 'game_server'), and then click the link New Trigger Ports;...

  • Page 265: Figure 14-15: Edit Service Opened Ports

    User's Manual 14. Security In the screen 'Edit Service', click the link New Opened Ports; the screen 'Edit Service Opened Ports' opens. Similar to the trigger ports screen, select UDP as the protocol, leave the source port at 'Any', and enter a 333 as the single destination port. Figure 14-15: Edit Service Opened Ports Click OK to save the settings;...

  • Page 266: Configuring Website Restrictions

    MP-26x/MP-27x Multimedia Home Gateway 14.6 Configuring Website Restrictions You can configure the device to block specific Internet websites so that they cannot be accessed from computers in the home network. Moreover, restrictions can be applied to a comprehensive and automatically-updated table of sites to which access is not recommended.

  • Page 267: Figure 14-19: Add A Specific Host

    User's Manual 14. Security The 'Local Host' drop-down list provides you the ability to specify the computer or group of computers for which you would like to apply the website restriction. You can select between any or a specific computer address in your LAN. If you choose the option 'User Defined', the screen refreshes and the 'Edit Network Object' appears: Figure 14-19: Add a Specific Host Click the New...
  • Page 268 MP-26x/MP-27x Multimedia Home Gateway  If the device fails to locate the website: Use a Web browser to verify that the website is available. If it is, then you probably entered the website address incorrectly. If the website is unavailable, return to the screen 'Website Restrictions' later and click the button Resolve Now to verify that the website can be found and blocked by the device.

  • Page 269: Configuring Nat

    User's Manual 14. Security 14.7 Configuring NAT The device features a configurable Network Address Translation (NAT) and Network Address Port Translation (NAPT) mechanism, allowing you to control the network addresses and ports of packets routed through your gateway. When enabling multiple computers on your network to access the Internet using a fixed number of public IP addresses, you can statically define which LAN IP address will be translated to which NAT IP address and/or ports.

  • Page 270: Figure 14-23: Adding Nat/Napt Rule

    MP-26x/MP-27x Multimedia Home Gateway To add a new NAT/NAPT rule: In the 'NAT/NAPT Rule Sets' section, click the New Entry link; the 'Add NAT/NAPT Rule' screen appears. Figure 14-23: Adding NAT/NAPT Rule This screen is divided into two main sections: 'Matching' and 'Operation'. The 'Matching' section defines the LAN addresses to be translated to the external addresses, which are defined in the 'Operation' section.
  • Page 271 User's Manual 14. Security Operation section (define the operation to apply on the IP addresses, matching the criteria defined above): NAT or NAPT. • NAT Addresses: NAT address into which the original IP address is translated. The drop-down list displays all of your available NAT addresses/ranges from which you can select an entry.

  • Page 272: Viewing Current Connections

    MP-26x/MP-27x Multimedia Home Gateway 14.8 Viewing Current Connections The connection list displays all the connections that are currently open, as well as various details and statistics. You can use this list to close an undesired connection by clicking its corresponding action icon. The basic display includes the name of the protocol, the different ports it uses, and the direction in which the connection was initiated.

  • Page 273: Configuring Advanced Filtering

    User's Manual 14. Security 14.9 Configuring Advanced Filtering Advanced filtering is designed to allow comprehensive control over the firewall's behavior. You can define specific input and output rules, control the order of logically similar sets of rules and make a distinction between rules that apply to WAN and LAN devices. ...

  • Page 274: Figure 14-26: Add Advanced Filter

    MP-26x/MP-27x Multimedia Home Gateway This screen is divided into two identical sections, one for 'Input Rule Sets' and the other for 'Output Rule Sets', which are for configuring inbound and outbound traffic, respectively. Each section is comprised of subsets, which can be grouped into three main subjects: Initial rules - rules defined here are applied first, on all devices.

  • Page 275: Figure 14-27: Add A Specific Host

    User's Manual 14. Security In the section 'Matching', define a match between IP addresses and a traffic protocol: Configure the source address of the packets sent to or received from the network object. To add an address, select the option 'User Defined' from the drop-down list;...
  • Page 276 MP-26x/MP-27x Multimedia Home Gateway • Accept Packet: Allow access to packets that match the source and destination IP addresses and service ports defined in 'Matching'. The data transfer session is not handled using Stateful Packet Inspection (SPI), meaning that other packets that match this rule are not automatically allowed access.

  • Page 277: Viewing The Security Log

    User's Manual 14. Security 14.10 Viewing the Security Log The Security log displays a list of firewall-related events, including attempts to establish inbound and outbound connections, attempts to authenticate at an administrative interface (Web-based management or Telnet terminal), firewall configuration and system start-up. ...

  • Page 278: Figure 14-30: Security Log Settings

    MP-26x/MP-27x Multimedia Home Gateway The log table displays the following: • Time: to determine the time the event occurred. • Event: type of event. There are five types of events: ♦ Inbound Traffic: The event is a result of an incoming packet. ♦...
  • Page 279 User's Manual 14. Security Select the types of activities for which you would like to have a log message generated. • Accepted Events: ♦ Accepted Incoming Connections: Write a log message for each successful attempt to establish an inbound connection to the home network. ♦...
  • Page 280 MP-26x/MP-27x Multimedia Home Gateway Reader’s Notes User's Manual Document #: LTRT-23510...

  • Page 281: Advanced Networking Features

    User's Manual 15. Advanced Networking Features Advanced Networking Features This chapter describes various advanced networking features such as DHCP. 15.1 IP Address Distribution The device's Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) server makes it possible to easily add computers that are configured as DHCP clients to the home network. It provides a mechanism for allocating IP addresses and delivering network configuration parameters to such hosts.

  • Page 282: Configuring The Dhcp Server

    MP-26x/MP-27x Multimedia Home Gateway  To view services currently provided by the DHCP server:  In the 'Advanced' screen, click the IP Address Distribution icon; the 'IP Address Distribution' screen appears. Figure 15-1: DHCP Server Summary Note: If the 'Service' column displays “Disabled”, then DHCP services are not being provided to hosts connected to the network through the device interface.

  • Page 283: Configuring Dhcp Relay

    User's Manual 15. Advanced Networking Features In the ‘Start IP Address’ and ‘End IP Address’ fields, define the IP address range. This determines the number of hosts that may be connected to the network in this subnet. The 'Start IP Address' field specifies the first IP address that may be assigned in this subnet;...

  • Page 284: Viewing Dhcp Clients

    MP-26x/MP-27x Multimedia Home Gateway Click OK to save your changes. Click OK once more in the 'DHCP Settings' screen. Change the device's WAN to operate in routing mode: On the menu bar, click the Network Connections menu; the 'Network Connections' screen appears. Click the Edit icon corresponding to the WAN Ethernet connection;...

  • Page 285: Figure 15-6: Dhcp Connection Settings Screen

    User's Manual 15. Advanced Networking Features Figure 15-6: DHCP Connection Settings Screen In the 'Host Name' field, enter a host name for this connection. In the 'IP Address' field, enter the fixed IP address to be assigned to the computer. In the 'MAC Address' field, enter the MAC address of the computer's network card.

  • Page 286: Configuring A Dns Server

    MP-26x/MP-27x Multimedia Home Gateway 15.2 Configuring a DNS Server The DNS Server icon allows you to manage the device's Domain Name System (DNS) server. The DNS server does not require configuration. However, you can view the list of computers known by the DNS, edit the host names or IP addresses of computers in the list, or manually add a new computer to the list.
  • Page 287 User's Manual 15. Advanced Networking Features  To edit the host name or IP address of an entry: Click the Edit icon corresponding to the host that you want to edit; the 'DNS Entry' screen appears. If the host was manually added to the DNS Table, you can modify its host name and/or IP address.

  • Page 288: Configuring Dynamic Dns

    MP-26x/MP-27x Multimedia Home Gateway 15.3 Configuring Dynamic DNS The Dynamic DNS (DDNS) feature allows you to alias a dynamic IP address to a static hostname, allowing your computer to be more easily accessible from various locations on the Internet. Typically, when you connect to the Internet, your ITSP assigns an unused IP address from a pool of IP addresses, and this address is used only for the duration of a specific connection.

  • Page 289: Figure 15-10: Personal Domain Name (Dynamic Dns) - Adding

    User's Manual 15. Advanced Networking Features Figure 15-10: Personal Domain Name (Dynamic DNS) - Adding In the ‘Host Name’ field, enter your full DDNS domain name. From the ‘Connection’ drop-down list, select the connection to which you want to couple the DDNS service. The DDNS service uses only the selected device, unless failover is enabled.
  • Page 290 MP-26x/MP-27x Multimedia Home Gateway To temporarily take your site offline (i.e., prevent traffic from reaching your DDNS domain name), select the ‘Offline’ check box. This redirects DNS requests to an alternative, predefined URL. The availability of this feature depends on your DDNS account's level of service.

  • Page 291: Configuring Routing Rules

    User's Manual 15. Advanced Networking Features 15.4 Configuring Routing Rules This section describes how to configure routing rules and enable routing protocols. These are configured in the ‘Routing’ screen, as described below.  To access the Routing screen:  In the 'Advanced' screen, click the Routing icon;...

  • Page 292: Configuring Routing Protocols

    MP-26x/MP-27x Multimedia Home Gateway In the ‘Destination’ field, enter the destination host, subnet address, network address, or default route. The destination for a default route is “0.0.0.0”. In the ‘Netmask’ field, enter the network mask that used in conjunction with the destination to determine when a route is used.

  • Page 293: Enabling Pppoe Relay

    User's Manual 15. Advanced Networking Features 15.5 Enabling PPPoE Relay PPPoE relay enables the device to relay packets on PPPoE connections while keeping its designated functionality for any additional connections.  To enable PPPoE relay: In the 'Advanced' screen, click the PPPoE Relay icon;...

  • Page 294: Selecting Regional Settings For Analog Lines

    MP-26x/MP-27x Multimedia Home Gateway 15.6 Selecting Regional Settings for Analog Lines The behavior and parameters of analog telephones lines vary between countries. The set of Call Progress Tones, the protocol used for caller ID and the analog line impedance are all location-specific.

  • Page 295: Home Media

    User's Manual 16. Home Media Home Media 16.1 Universal Plug and Play Universal Plug-and-Play (UPnP) is a networking architecture that provides compatibility among networking equipment, software, and peripherals. UPnP-enabled products can seamlessly connect and communicate with other UPnP-enabled devices without the need for user configuration, centralized servers, or product-specific device drivers.

  • Page 296: Adding Upnp-Enabled Pc To Home Network

    MP-26x/MP-27x Multimedia Home Gateway 16.1.2 Adding UPnP-enabled PC to Home Network If your computer is running an operating system that supports UPnP such as Windows XP, you can add the computer to your home network and access the Web-based Management directly from Windows.

  • Page 297: Monitoring Connection Between The Device And Internet

    User's Manual 16. Home Media 16.1.3 Monitoring Connection between the Device and Internet The procedure below describes how to monitor the status of the connection between the device and the Internet.  To monitor the status of the connection between the device and the Internet: Open the 'Network Connections' control panel.

  • Page 298: Making Local Services Available To Pcs On Internet

    MP-26x/MP-27x Multimedia Home Gateway 16.1.4 Making Local Services available to PCs on Internet You can make services provided by computers in the home network available to computers on the Internet. For example, you may designate a PC in your home network to act as a Web server, allowing computers on the Internet to request pages from it.

  • Page 299: Figure 16-5: Advanced Settings

    User's Manual 16. Home Media Click the Settings button; the 'Advanced Settings' window. Figure 16-5: Advanced Settings Select a local service that you would like to make available to computers on the Internet; the 'Service Settings' window automatically appears. Figure 16-6: Service Settings Enter the local IP address of the computer that provides this service and then click Select other services as desired and repeat the previous step for each.

  • Page 300: Figure 16-7: Service Settings – Add Service

    MP-26x/MP-27x Multimedia Home Gateway  To add a local service that is not listed in the 'Advanced Settings' window: Follow steps 1-3 above. Click the Add button; the 'Service Settings' window appears. Figure 16-7: Service Settings – Add Service Complete the fields as indicated in the window. Click OK to close the window and return to the 'Advanced Settings' window;...

  • Page 301: Add-On Servers And Disk Management

    User's Manual 17. Add-On Servers and Disk Management Add-On Servers and Disk Management 17.1 External File Server The device provides a file server utility, allowing you to perform various tasks on your files, such as manage file server shares and define access control lists. The file server utility complements the device’s disk management.

  • Page 302: Automatic File Sharing

    MP-26x/MP-27x Multimedia Home Gateway ♦ Allow Guest Access: From the drop-down list, select a permission level, according to which the LAN users access the share:  Read/Write: Every LAN user can read and write the shared files without authentication.  Read Only: Every LAN user can only read the shared files.

  • Page 303: Figure 17-3: User Screen

    User's Manual 17. Add-On Servers and Disk Management Associate a user or group of users with the share to grant them access to the shared files, by clicking the New User or New Group link in the Users or Groups table. Note that the user’s settings must have the ‘Microsoft File and Printer Sharing Access’...

  • Page 304: Disk Management

    MP-26x/MP-27x Multimedia Home Gateway 17.2 Disk Management The Disk Management icon allows you to configure disk management. The device can operate as a disk manager for either internal disks connected through IDE, or external storage devices connected through USB or FireWire. Your home-network's LAN devices can share this storage device as a mapped network drive and exchange information without directly accessing each other.

  • Page 305: Figure 17-6: Manually Defining System Storage Area

    User's Manual 17. Add-On Servers and Disk Management To set the first identified formatted partition as the location of the system storage area, select the ‘Automatically Create System Storage Area’ check box. This setting is valid until the storage device is disconnected. When reconnected, the device may select another partition for this purpose.

  • Page 306: Disk Partitions

    MP-26x/MP-27x Multimedia Home Gateway 17.2.1 Disk Partitions This section describes how to configure partition and format storage devices. 17.2.1.1 Connecting a Mass Storage Device To set up a file server that is shared by all LAN computers, you need to connect a mass storage device (e.g.

  • Page 307: Figure 17-8: Partition Type

    User's Manual 17. Add-On Servers and Disk Management In the 'Partitions' table, click the Add New Partition icon; the 'Partition Type' screen appears. Figure 17-8: Partition Type Select 'Primary Partition', and then click Next; the 'Partition Size' screen appears. Figure 17-9: Partition Size Enter a volume for the new partition (in megabytes), and then click Next;...

  • Page 308: Figure 17-11: Partition File System

    MP-26x/MP-27x Multimedia Home Gateway Select 'Format the Partition', and then click Next; the 'Partition File System' screen appears. Figure 17-11: Partition File System Select 'Windows (FAT32) (LBA)' as the file system for the partition and then click Next; the 'Partition Summary' screen appears. Figure 17-12: Partition Summary Click Finish to create the new partition;...

  • Page 309: Formatting A Partition

    User's Manual 17. Add-On Servers and Disk Management 17.2.1.2 Formatting a Partition A partition can be formatted in EXT2, EXT3, FAT32 and NTFS file systems.  To partition a disk: In the Disks table in the 'Disk Management' screen, click the disk device link; the 'Disk Information' screen appears.

  • Page 310: Checking A Partition

    MP-26x/MP-27x Multimedia Home Gateway 17.2.1.3 Checking a Partition The procedure below describes how to check a partition.  To check a partition: In the Disks table in the 'Disk Management' screen, click the disk device link; the 'Disk Information' screen appears. In the 'Partitions' section, click the Edit Partition icon of the partition you would like to check;...

  • Page 311: System Storage Area

    User's Manual 17. Add-On Servers and Disk Management 17.2.2 System Storage Area The device uses a specific location on a storage device for storing data used by its various services. The following are the services that use the system storage area: ...

  • Page 312: Figure 17-17: Disk Management Screen – Check Box Cleared

    MP-26x/MP-27x Multimedia Home Gateway  To define a system storage area: Under the System Storage Area group in the 'Disk Management' screen, clear the ‘Automatically Create System Storage Area’ check box; the screen refreshes displaying the 'System Storage Area' field, in which you must enter the partition's letter.

  • Page 313: Raid Management

    User's Manual 17. Add-On Servers and Disk Management 17.2.3 RAID Management The device supports Redundant Array of Independent Disks (RAID) on storage devices connected to it by USB or by FireWire. A RAID device is a logical device that has physical devices underlying it.

  • Page 314: Figure 17-19: Partition Format Screen

    MP-26x/MP-27x Multimedia Home Gateway Click Next; the 'Partition Format' screen appears. Figure 17-19: Partition Format Screen Select 'Format the partition' and then click Next. Figure 17-20: Partition File System Screen Select the format type, and then click Next; the 'Partition Summary' screen displays a summary of the chosen device properties.

  • Page 315: Using A Raid Device

    User's Manual 17. Add-On Servers and Disk Management The figure below depicts a successful configuration of two RAID devices as they appear in the Raid Devices table in the 'File Server' screen. The first is RAID0, consisting of two underlying partitions (one on each disk), and the second is RAID1, consisting of another set of underlying partitions.
  • Page 316 MP-26x/MP-27x Multimedia Home Gateway Replacing a device on RAID1 or RAID5 is done by first removing the faulty device and then adding a new one. The new device's size must be at least the size of the existing one.  To remove a faulty device from RAID1: In the 'RAID Properties' screen, click the faulty device's Delete icon.

  • Page 317: Print Server

    User's Manual 17. Add-On Servers and Disk Management 17.3 Print Server The device includes a print server that allows printers attached to the device through the USB connection(s) to be shared by all computers on the LAN. Such a printer appears in the Network Map.

  • Page 318: Connecting And Setting Up A Printer On Windows

    MP-26x/MP-27x Multimedia Home Gateway Figure 17-24: Advanced – Printer Screen To change the displayed name of the printer, in the ‘Name’ field, enter a new name. To set the printer as the default printer, select the ‘Create Default Device Mode’ check box.

  • Page 319: Print Protocols

    User's Manual 17. Add-On Servers and Disk Management Select the printer icon that you want to designate as a LAN printer; a warning appears. Click Yes; you are prompted to select a printer driver from a list. If unavailable, you can either browse to a location on your computer where you have stored the driver, or click Have Disk and insert the CD containing the driver (supplied with your printer).

  • Page 320: Internet Printing Protocol

    MP-26x/MP-27x Multimedia Home Gateway 17.3.2.1 Internet Printing Protocol This section describes how to connect computers to the device printers, using the IPP protocol. 17.3.2.1.1 Setting Up an IPP Printer on Windows The procedure below describes how to set up an IPP printer on Windows XP. ...

  • Page 321: Figure 17-27: Local Or Network Printer

    User's Manual 17. Add-On Servers and Disk Management Figure 17-27: Local or Network Printer Select 'Connect to a printer on the Internet…', and then paste the printer's IPP URL in the 'URL' field, and then click Next. Figure 17-28: Specify a Printer You may be asked to select the driver's make and model or its location.

  • Page 322: Figure 17-29: Printer Screen – Ipp Url (Linux)

    MP-26x/MP-27x Multimedia Home Gateway 17.3.2.1.2 Setting Up an IPP Printer on Linux The procedure below describes how to set up an IPP printer on Linux operating systems. You should use CUPS Daemon (CUPSD) when operating with Linux.  To set up an IPP printer on Linux: In the 'Network Map' screen, click the printer icon to view the 'Printer' screen.

  • Page 323: Figure 17-31: Add Printer

    User's Manual 17. Add-On Servers and Disk Management Click Add Printer. Figure 17-31: Add Printer In the 'Name' field, type the printer's name and then click Continue. Figure 17-32: Printer Name Version 4.4.0 MP26x/MP27x...

  • Page 324: Figure 17-33: Printing Protocol

    MP-26x/MP-27x Multimedia Home Gateway From the 'Device' drop-down list, select 'Internet Printing Protocol (http)' and then click Continue. Figure 17-33: Printing Protocol Paste the printer's IPP URL in the 'Device URI' field, and then click Continue. Figure 17-34: IPP URL The next window displays a manufacturer drop-down list.

  • Page 325: Figure 17-35: Print & Fax

    User's Manual 17. Add-On Servers and Disk Management 17.3.2.1.3 Setting Up an IPP Printer on Mac The procedure below describes how to set up an IPP printer on Mac operating systems.  To set up an IPP printer on Mac: On your Mac computer connected to the device, open the 'Print &...

  • Page 326: Figure 17-36: Printer Browser – Ip Printer

    MP-26x/MP-27x Multimedia Home Gateway Figure 17-36: Printer Browser – IP Printer In this screen, configure the following: From the 'Protocol' drop-down list, select IPP. In the 'Address' field, enter the device’s IP address (192.168.1.1). In the 'Queue' field, enter the section of the path containing the folder and printer names, as it appears in the 'Printer' screen.

  • Page 327: Figure 17-37: Print & Fax – New Ipp Printer

    User's Manual 17. Add-On Servers and Disk Management Click the Add button; the new printer appears in the 'Print & Fax' screen. Figure 17-37: Print & Fax – New IPP Printer Version 4.4.0 MP26x/MP27x...

  • Page 328: Microsoft Shared Printing (Samba)

    MP-26x/MP-27x Multimedia Home Gateway 17.3.2.2 Microsoft Shared Printing (Samba) The procedure below describes how to set up Microsoft Shared Printing (Samba).  To set up Microsoft shared printing (Samba): On your Mac computer connected to the device, open the 'Print & Fax' utility from 'System Preferences';...

  • Page 329: Figure 17-39: Printer Browser – Default Browser

    User's Manual 17. Add-On Servers and Disk Management Click the + (add) button; the 'Printer Browser' screen appears. Figure 17-39: Printer Browser – Default Browser Click the More Printers button; the following screen appears. Figure 17-40: Printer Browser – More Printers From the second drop-down list, select 'Network Neighborhood'.

  • Page 330: Figure 17-41: Printer Browser – Mp264

    MP-26x/MP-27x Multimedia Home Gateway Select the 'Home' workgroup and then click Choose. Figure 17-41: Printer Browser – MP264 Select MP264, and then click Choose. Select the printer, and from the 'Printer Model' drop-down list, select your printer's make and model. Figure 17-42: Printer Browser –...

  • Page 331: Line Printer Daemon (Lpd)

    User's Manual 17. Add-On Servers and Disk Management Click Add; the new printer appears in the 'Print & Fax' screen. Figure 17-43: Print & Fax – New Samba Printer 17.3.2.3 Line Printer Daemon (LPD) This section describes how to connect computers to the device printers, using the LPD protocol.

  • Page 332: Figure 17-44: Local Printer

    MP-26x/MP-27x Multimedia Home Gateway Clear the 'Automatically detect and install my Plug and Play printer', and then click Next. Figure 17-44: Local Printer Select the 'Create a new port' option. From the 'Type of port' drop-down list, select 'Standard TCP/IP Port'. Figure 17-45: Select a Printer Port Click Next to activate the 'Add Standard TCP/IP Printer Port Wizard'.

  • Page 333: Figure 17-46: Add Port

    User's Manual 17. Add-On Servers and Disk Management Click Next to proceed with the new wizard. In the 'Printer Name or IP Address' field, specify 192.168.1.1, and then click Next. Figure 17-46: Add Port Select the 'Custom' option, and then click Settings. Figure 17-47: Additional Port Information Version 4.4.0 MP26x/MP27x...

  • Page 334: Figure 17-48: Printer Port Monitor Configuration

    MP-26x/MP-27x Multimedia Home Gateway In the 'Configure Standard TCP/IP Port Monitor' window, configure the following parameters: Select the 'LPR' option. In the device’s Web interface, open the 'Print Server' screen. Copy the printer's name (for example, "Officejet4000") and paste it in the 'Queue Name' field of the port monitor configuration window.

  • Page 335: Figure 17-49: Add Printer Wizard

    User's Manual 17. Add-On Servers and Disk Management Figure 17-49: Add Printer Wizard Select your printer manufacturer and model from the lists. If it does not appear in the lists, click 'Have disk' to specify the driver location. Specify the name you want to give the printer, and whether you want it to be the default printer.

  • Page 336: Figure 17-50: Print & Fax

    MP-26x/MP-27x Multimedia Home Gateway 17.3.2.3.2 Setting Up an LPD Printer on Mac The procedure below describes how to set up an LPD printer on Mac operating systems.  To set up an LPD printer on Mac: On your Mac computer connected to the device, open the 'Print & Fax' utility from 'System Preferences';...

  • Page 337: Figure 17-51: Printer Browser – Lpd Printer

    User's Manual 17. Add-On Servers and Disk Management Figure 17-51: Printer Browser – LPD Printer Version 4.4.0 MP26x/MP27x...

  • Page 338: Figure 17-52: Print & Fax – New Lpd Printer

    MP-26x/MP-27x Multimedia Home Gateway Click Add; the new printer appears in the 'Print & Fax' screen. Figure 17-52: Print & Fax – New LPD Printer User's Manual Document #: LTRT-23510...

  • Page 339: Storing And Using Printer Drivers

    User's Manual 17. Add-On Servers and Disk Management 17.3.3 Storing and Using Printer Drivers As explained earlier in this chapter, to use a shared printer connected to the device, a driver for the printer must be installed on the LAN computer from which the print job is to be sent.
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  • Page 341: Media Sharing

    User's Manual 18. Media Sharing Media Sharing Media Sharing enables you to share and stream media files from a storage device connected to a media server. The procedure below shows how to enable media sharing on the device.  To enable media sharing: ...

  • Page 342: Share Music, Pictures And Video On My Local Network

    MP-26x/MP-27x Multimedia Home Gateway 18.1 Share Music, Pictures and Video on My Local Network By default, this option is selected. To disable media sharing, deselect this option. User's Manual Document #: LTRT-23510...

  • Page 343: Automatically Share Media In All Folders

    User's Manual 18. Media Sharing 18.2 Automatically Share Media in All Folders If this option is selected, all partitions and folders on the storage device are automatically shared.  To disable automatic sharing and manually share a specific folder: Deselect the 'Automatically Share Media in All Folders' check box and click Apply; the screen refreshes.

  • Page 344: Figure 18-4: Shared Partitions

    MP-26x/MP-27x Multimedia Home Gateway Click OK to save the settings; the 'Media Sharing' screen appears, displaying the shared partition. If necessary, repeat the same procedure to share additional partitions and their folders. Figure 18-4: Shared Partitions You can edit the partition or folder sharing settings by clicking the Edit icon.

  • Page 345: Maintenance

     Auto Attendant  VoIP In the future, you may want to order additional features from AudioCodes. The procedure below describes how to enable new features on the Feature Key.  To enable new features on the Feature Key: In the 'Advanced' screen, click the Feature Key icon;...

  • Page 346: Figure 19-2: Reboot Screen

    MP-26x/MP-27x Multimedia Home Gateway Open the Feature Key file you received from AudioCodes, (it should open in Notepad), select and copy the key string and paste it into the Key field. Click OK; the following screen appears: Figure 19-2: Reboot Screen Click OK to reboot.

  • Page 347: Viewing The Device Software Version

    User's Manual 19. Maintenance 19.2 Viewing the Device Software Version The About device icon displays information about the device. This includes the software version, release date, signaling protocol, and DECT base unit version . You can also upgrade the software running on the device, by clicking the Upgrade link (for more information, see Section 19.6 on page 361).

  • Page 348: Configuring Date And Time

    MP-26x/MP-27x Multimedia Home Gateway 19.3 Configuring Date and Time The procedure below describes how to set the date and time.  To configure date, time and daylight savings time settings: In the 'Advanced' screen, click the Time Settings icon; the 'Date & Time' screen appears.

  • Page 349: Figure 19-5: Time Server Settings Screen

    User's Manual 19. Maintenance Under the Daylight Saving Time group, configure the daylight saving settings for your time zone (if they are not automatically detected): • Enabled: Select this check box to enable daylight saving time. • Start: Date and time when daylight saving starts. •...

  • Page 350: Backup And Restore

    MP-26x/MP-27x Multimedia Home Gateway 19.4 Backup and Restore The Backup and Restore icon allows you to configure the device backup facility for backing up data, stored in the system storage area, to external USB disks. You may specify backups to run automatically at scheduled times. Two prerequisites must be met before enabling the backup mechanism: ...

  • Page 351: Figure 19-7: Edit Backup Screen

    User's Manual 19. Maintenance In the ‘Backup Schedule’ table, click the New icon; the 'Edit Backup' screen appears. Figure 19-7: Edit Backup Screen In the ‘Source’ field, type the source to backup, for example, “A/homes”. In the ‘Destination’ field, type the destination of the backup files, for example, “B/backups”.

  • Page 352: Restoring Data

    MP-26x/MP-27x Multimedia Home Gateway 19.4.2 Restoring Data The procedure below describes how to restore data.  To restore data: In the 'Advanced' screen, click the icon; the ‘Backup and Restore’ screen appears. Select the Restore tab; the 'Restore' screen appears. Figure 19-8: Restore Screen In the 'Source Archive' field, type the source to restore, for example, “A/homes”.

  • Page 353: Configuration File

    User's Manual 19. Maintenance 19.5 Configuration File The Configuration File icon allows you to view, save, and load the device configuration file. Therefore, you can backup and restore your current configuration. The device also supports configuration file encryption, allowing you to load encrypted configuration files (using the file name extensions *.cfx or *.inx).
  • Page 354 MP-26x/MP-27x Multimedia Home Gateway You can customize the displayed configuration file, by selecting the following check boxes: • Display modified configuration fields only: Displays only the configuration parameters that have values other than default values. • Display configuration in flat ini-file format: Displays the configuration file in flat INI-file format.

  • Page 355: Uploading Configuration File From Pc On The Network

    User's Manual 19. Maintenance 19.5.1 Uploading Configuration File from PC on the Network The procedure below describes how to upload a configuration file from a PC on the network to the device.  To upload a configuration file to the device from a PC on the network: Click the Upload Configuration File;...
  • Page 356 MP-26x/MP-27x Multimedia Home Gateway Click OK to confirm; the upgrade process commences and takes a couple of minutes to complete. At the conclusion of the file load process, the device automatically reboots. When the device completes the reboot, the new configuration file is applied and the ‘Login’...

  • Page 357: Uploading Configuration File From A Remote Server

    User's Manual 19. Maintenance 19.5.2 Uploading Configuration File from a Remote Server The procedure below describes how to upload a configuration file to the device from a remote server. This allows you to keep your configuration up-to-date, by performing daily checks for a newer configuration file each time the device restarts (i.e., automatic update), or manually checking for a newer configuration file.
  • Page 358 MP-26x/MP-27x Multimedia Home Gateway Click OK to confirm. The upgrade process begins and takes about one minute to complete. At the conclusion of the upgrade process, the device automatically reboots and the new software version runs. If a new version is unavailable, click the Check Now button to perform an immediate check (instead of waiting for the next scheduled one).

  • Page 359: Encrypting The Configuration File Using Cli

    User's Manual 19. Maintenance 19.5.3 Encrypting the Configuration File using CLI Encrypted files include the file name extension *.cfx (instead of *.cfg) or *.inx (instead of *.ini). After the device loads the encrypted file from the HTTP server, it automatically identifies the encrypted file by its file name extensions *.cfx or *.inx, and subsequently decrypts the file before saving it to flash memory.

  • Page 360: Automatic Upload Using Sip Notify Message

    MP-26x/MP-27x Multimedia Home Gateway 19.5.4 Automatic Upload using SIP NOTIFY Message You can enable automatic configuration update for the device from a remote server, using the SIP NOTIFY message. The contents of the configuration file can initiate (“push”) the remote server to update the device to a desired configuration version. ...

  • Page 361: Firmware Upgrade

    User's Manual 19. Maintenance 19.6 Firmware Upgrade The device provides a built-in mechanism for upgrading its software image. There are two methods for upgrading the software image:  Upgrading from a Computer on the Network: This method uses a software image file that is pre-downloaded on a PC's disk drive or located on an accompanying CD.

  • Page 362: Upgrading The Device From A Computer On The Network

    MP-26x/MP-27x Multimedia Home Gateway 19.6.1 Upgrading the Device from a Computer on the Network The procedure below describes how to upgrade the device from a software image file located on a local computer or network. Note: You can only use files with an *.rmt extension when performing the firmware upgrade procedure.

  • Page 363: Figure 19-15: Upgrade From A Computer In The Network Screen

    User's Manual 19. Maintenance Under the Upgrade From a Computer in the Network group, click the Upgrade Now button; the 'Upgrade From a Computer in the Network' screen appears. Figure 19-15: Upgrade From a Computer in the Network Screen In the 'Firmware Upgrade File' field, enter the path to the software image file or click Browse and navigate to the rmt file on your PC.

  • Page 364: Upgrading The Device From The Internet

    MP-26x/MP-27x Multimedia Home Gateway 19.6.2 Upgrading the Device from the Internet The Remote Update mechanism helps you keep your software image up-to-date, by performing routine daily checks for newer software versions, as well as letting you perform manual checks. These updates are from a user-defined URL. ...
  • Page 365 User's Manual 19. Maintenance Click OK to confirm. The upgrade process begins and takes about one minute to complete. At the conclusion of the upgrade process, the device automatically reboots with the new software version. If a new version is unavailable: Click the Check Now button to perform an immediate check (instead of waiting for the next scheduled one).

  • Page 366: Configuring System Settings

    MP-26x/MP-27x Multimedia Home Gateway 19.7 Configuring System Settings The 'System Settings' screen allows you to configure various device System and Management parameters.  To configure device System and Management settings: In the 'Advanced' screen, click the System Settings icon; the 'System Settings' screen appears.
  • Page 367 When this duration times out, you must re-login. • User Interface Theme: Defines a different GUI theme that affects the GUI design and available parameters. For more information, contact your AudioCodes distributor. • Language: select a language for the Web interface GUI.
  • Page 368 MP-26x/MP-27x Multimedia Home Gateway Under the Outgoing Mail Server group, do the following: • Server: hostname of your outgoing (SMTP) server. • From Email Address: Each email requires a 'from' address and some outgoing servers refuse to forward mail without a valid 'from' address for anti-spam reasons.

  • Page 369: Rebooting The Device

    User's Manual 19. Maintenance 19.8 Rebooting the Device The procedure below describes how to reboot the device.  To reboot the device: In the 'Advanced' screen, click the Reboot icon; the 'Reboot' screen appears. Figure 19-20: Reboot Screen (e.g., MP-264) Click OK to reboot the device.

  • Page 370: Restoring Factory Settings

    MP-26x/MP-27x Multimedia Home Gateway 19.9 Restoring Factory Settings You can restore the device to factory default settings. This is useful when, for example, you are initially creating a new network or when you cannot recall changes made to the network. Notes: •...

  • Page 371: Diagnostics And Performance Monitoring

    User's Manual 20. Diagnostics and Performance Monitoring Diagnostics and Performance Monitoring This chapter provides diagnostics and performance monitoring procedures. 20.1 Diagnostics The Diagnostics icon allows you to test network connectivity. In addition, it allows you to view statistics such as the number of packets transmitted and received, round-trip time, and success status.

  • Page 372: Running The Ping Test

    MP-26x/MP-27x Multimedia Home Gateway 20.1.1 Running the Ping Test The procedure below describes how to run a ping (ICMP) test in the ‘Diagnostics’ screen. This test is done under the Ping (ICMP Echo) group.  To run a ping test: In the 'Destination' field, enter the IP address or URL to be tested.

  • Page 373: Running A Traceroute

    User's Manual 20. Diagnostics and Performance Monitoring 20.1.3 Running a Traceroute The procedure below describes how to run a traceroute test in the ‘Diagnostics’ screen. This test is done under the Traceroute group.  To run a traceroute: In the 'Destination' field, enter the IP address or URL to be tested. Click Go;...

  • Page 374: Running The Oam Ping Test

    MP-26x/MP-27x Multimedia Home Gateway 20.1.5 Running the OAM Ping Test The Operation and Maintenance (OAM) ping test checks the status of a Virtual Channel (VC) of the Asynchronous Transfer Mode (ATM) connection to the remote Network Access Concentrator (NAC). Each of the ATM's virtual channels has an address that consists of a Virtual Path Indicator (VPI) and Virtual Channel Indicator (VCI).

  • Page 375: Performance Monitoring

    User's Manual 20. Diagnostics and Performance Monitoring 20.2 Performance Monitoring This section describes how to view the device performance statistics. 20.2.1 Viewing Network Connections Status The device constantly monitors traffic within the local network and between the local network and the Internet. You can view up-to-the-second statistical information about data received from and transmitted to the Internet (WAN) and about data received from and transmitted to computers in the local network (LAN).

  • Page 376: Viewing The System Log

    MP-26x/MP-27x Multimedia Home Gateway 20.2.2 Viewing the System Log The ‘System Log’ screen displays a list of the most recent activity that has occurred on the device.  To view the system log: From the menu bar, click the System Monitoring menu. Select the System Log tab.

  • Page 377: Viewing Cpu Statistics

    User's Manual 20. Diagnostics and Performance Monitoring 20.2.3 Viewing CPU Statistics The 'CPU' screen displays the following system parameters:  Gateway ID: Serial number of the device. This number also appears on the printed label located on the rear panel of the device. ...
  • Page 378 MP-26x/MP-27x Multimedia Home Gateway  To view the CPU statistics: From the menu bar, click the System Monitoring menu. Select the CPU tab. User's Manual Document #: LTRT-23510...

  • Page 379: Figure 20-9: Cpu Screen

    User's Manual 20. Diagnostics and Performance Monitoring Figure 20-9: CPU Screen Version 4.4.0 MP26x/MP27x...
  • Page 380 MP-26x/MP-27x Multimedia Home Gateway By default, the screen is automatically refreshed. To disable automatic refresh, click Automatic Refresh Off, and then click the Refresh button each time you want to update the display. User's Manual Document #: LTRT-23510...

  • Page 381: Viewing Voip Traffic Statistics

    User's Manual 20. Diagnostics and Performance Monitoring 20.2.4 Viewing VoIP Traffic Statistics The ‘VoIP’ screen displays information on VoIP traffic and settings.  To monitor VoIP traffic: From the menu bar, click the System Monitoring menu. Select the VoIP tab. Figure 20-10: VoIP Screen By default, the screen is automatically refreshed.

  • Page 382: Viewing Internet Connection Utilization

    MP-26x/MP-27x Multimedia Home Gateway 20.2.5 Viewing Internet Connection Utilization The ‘Internet Connection Utilization’ screen displays the Internet connection bandwidth usage information per computer and application.  To monitor Internet connection usage: From the menu bar, click the System Monitoring menu. Select the Internet Connection Utilization tab.

  • Page 383: Local Support And Troubleshooting

    Please make sure the xDSL cable between the device and the xDSL wall jack is properly connected Note: For customization of HTML pages and voice notifications (for LST), contact AudioCodes. The following error message appears when there is no internet connection: Figure 21-1: No Internet Connection Error Version 4.4.0...

  • Page 384: Table 21-2: Lst Voice Messages

    Please make sure the external modem is powered up and the Ethernet cable is connected. No Internet Connection Service not configured Note: For customization of HTML pages and voice notifications (for LST), contact AudioCodes. LST is disabled by default, and configurable under this section in the configuration file: MP264> conf print internal/lst/ (lst (enabled(0))

  • Page 385: Table 21-3: Field Descriptions

    User's Manual 21. Local Support and Troubleshooting (upstream(6)) (connectivity_test (enabled(1)) (ok_interval(600)) (nok_interval(30)) Table 21-3: Field Descriptions Fields Description enabled Defines if the whole operation of the LST is enabled or not. adsl_cable_qos Includes: • line_attenuation – if xDSL line attenuation exceeds those limits, the relevant message will appear.
  • Page 386 MP-26x/MP-27x Multimedia Home Gateway Reader’s Notes User's Manual Document #: LTRT-23510...

  • Page 387: Device Cordless Dect Phone

    Part II Device Cordless DECT Phone Part II describes the installation and configuration of the device Digital Enhanced Cordless Telecommunications (DECT) VoIP telephone.
  • Page 388 Reader’s Notes...

  • Page 389: Overview

    User's Manual 22. Overview Overview AudioCodes DECT phone offers the following main features:  DECT technology providing high-definition voice quality, security and range  Interference free for crystal clear conversations - no interference with other wireless networks and other electronic devices ...
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  • Page 391: Safety Instructions

    Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in the risk of fire or electric shock. Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to AudioCodes under the following conditions: • When the power supply cord or plug is damaged or frayed.
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  • Page 393: Getting Started

    User's Manual 24. Getting Started Getting Started 24.1 Installing the DECT Phone The procedure below describes how to install the DECT phone on the device unit.  To install the DECT phone: The handset is shipped with rechargeable batteries already installed in the battery compartment.

  • Page 394: Powering The Handset

    MP-26x/MP-27x Multimedia Home Gateway 24.2 Powering the Handset 24.2.1 Charging the Handset Once you have installed the batteries, you need to charge them before initial operation. Note: Charge the batteries for at least 16 hours before initial use.  To charge the handset: Ensure that the device is connected to power.

  • Page 395: Checking The Battery Level

    User's Manual 24. Getting Started 24.2.2 Checking the Battery Level The battery icon located in the main screen, displays the current battery level, as shown below: Handset battery is fully charged. Handset battery is two-thirds charged. Handset battery is one-third charged. Handset battery is empty and needs charging.

  • Page 396: Replacing The Batteries

    MP-26x/MP-27x Multimedia Home Gateway 24.2.5 Replacing the Batteries The handset is shipped with rechargeable batteries. However, if you need to replace them, follow the procedure described in this section. Warnings: • Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect battery type; use only the nickel-metal hydride cell (NiMH) rechargeable batteries as provided with your phone.

  • Page 397: Getting To Know Your Phone

    User's Manual 24. Getting Started 24.3 Getting to Know Your Phone 24.3.1 Overview of the Handset The areas of the handset are shown in the figure below and described in the subsequent table. Figure 24-5: Areas of the Handset Version 4.4.0 MP26x/MP27x...

  • Page 398: Table 24-1: Handset Description

    MP-26x/MP-27x Multimedia Home Gateway Table 24-1: Handset Description Item Label Description Earpiece LCD display Up Arrow / Redial List  In idle mode: Press to access the redial list.  In menu mode: Press to scroll up the menu items ...
  • Page 399 User's Manual 24. Getting Started Item Label Description Right Softkey  In idle mode: Press to access the phonebook  In sub-menu mode: Press to go back to previous level  In editing / pre-dialing mode: Press to clear a character / digit ...

  • Page 400: Handset Lcd Screen Description

    MP-26x/MP-27x Multimedia Home Gateway 24.3.2 Handset LCD Screen Description The handset LCD provides various icons that are displayed according to the current status and operational mode of the phone. An example of the phone’s LCD is shown below and the icons are described in the table below. Figure 24-6: Areas of the Handset LCD Screen Table 24-2: Handset LCD Icon Descriptions Icon...

  • Page 401: Menu Structure

    User's Manual 24. Getting Started Icon Description Handset battery is fully charged. Handset battery is one-third charged. Handset battery is two-thirds charged. Handset battery is empty and needs charging. This icon flashes. Message Waiting Indication 24.3.2.1 Menu Structure Your phone provides various features and functions that are grouped in the menus. ...

  • Page 402: Table 24-4: Handset Lcd Menus And Submenus Accessed Using Navigation Keys

    MP-26x/MP-27x Multimedia Home Gateway Menu Icon Menu Name Submenus Unselected Selected  View Phonebook  (See Section  page 421) Edit  Delete  Delete All Note: If the Phonebook is empty, then only the Add submenu appears.  Audio Setup HS Settings ...

  • Page 403: Entering Text And Digits

    User's Manual 24. Getting Started 24.3.2.2 Entering Text and Digits Your phone allows you to enter strings consisting of letters, digits (numbers) and/or symbols. These are required, for example, when defining the handset name and adding phonebook contacts. In addition, your phone supports a variety of character sets including Latin, Russian, Spanish, and Hebrew.

  • Page 404: Viewing The Device Base Unit Status Using Dect Led

    MP-26x/MP-27x Multimedia Home Gateway 24.3.3 Viewing the Device Base Unit Status using DECT LED The DECT LED is located on the front panel of the device and indicates the operating status of the cordless phone, as described in the table below: Table 24-5: DECT LED Description Color State...

  • Page 405: Upgrading The Device And The Base Unit

    AudioCodes site http://www.audiocodes.com/downloads. You can view the current software version running on the device by using the Web interface, as follows: Access the device Web interface. From the menu pane, select the Advanced menu, and then click the About MP264 icon;...

  • Page 406: Defining The Device Handset Line

    MP-26x/MP-27x Multimedia Home Gateway 24.5 Defining the Device Handset Line Before you can operate the phone, the handset needs to be defined as one of the device phone lines. By default, the handset is automatically assigned Line 3 of the device. Configuration of this line is done using the device Web interface, as described below.

  • Page 407: Registering The Handset To Base Unit

    User's Manual 24. Getting Started Define the following line settings: • User ID: phone number (extension) of the device handset • Display Name: String displayed to remote parties as your caller ID • Authentication User Name: User name (obtained from your service provider) used when sending a response to Unauthorized or Proxy Authentication Requested (401/407) •...

  • Page 408: Checking The Handset Signal Strength

    MP-26x/MP-27x Multimedia Home Gateway 24.7 Checking the Handset Signal Strength The antenna icon displays the signal strength between your handset and the base unit: Signal strength is excellent. Signal strength is good. Signal strength is poor. When the icon is steady, the handset is in range of the base (but signal strength is weak).

  • Page 409: General Phone Operation

    User's Manual 25. General Phone Operation General Phone Operation This chapter describes general phone operation procedures. 25.1 Making an External Call External calls are calls made to remote parties other than another registered headset (if any) to the device base. Note: Your handset automatically displays the duration of every call.

  • Page 410: Calling From The Call List

    MP-26x/MP-27x Multimedia Home Gateway 25.1.4 Calling from the Call List You can dial numbers from previously received or missed calls, which are stored in the Call List: Press the navigation key to access the Call List. Press the navigation keys to select the desired entry, and then press the Select softkey.

  • Page 411: Answering A Call

    User's Manual 25. General Phone Operation 25.2 Answering a Call When you receive a call, your phone rings and the following is displayed on your screen:  “Incoming Call”  Calling number is displayed  To answer a call:  If the handset is not on the base: When the phone rings, press ...

  • Page 412: Adjusting Earpiece And Speakerphone Volume During A Call

    MP-26x/MP-27x Multimedia Home Gateway 25.5 Adjusting Earpiece and Speakerphone Volume During a Call During a call, you can adjust the volume of the handset earpiece and hands-free. There are five volume levels provided on the handset. This is done during an ongoing call. ...

  • Page 413: Turning Off The Ringer

    User's Manual 25. General Phone Operation 25.8 Turning Off the Ringer You can turn off the ringer of the handset for audibly notifying of incoming calls.  To turn off and on the ringer: To turn off the ringer: In idle mode, press and hold (shares the key) key to turn off the ringer.

  • Page 414: Redial List

    MP-26x/MP-27x Multimedia Home Gateway 25.10 Redial List The number of stored numbers in the Redial List is configurable. By default, a maximum of 30 missed calls, 30 incoming calls and 30 outgoing calls can be stored in the Redial List. If the number that you called also appears in the phonebook, then the contact name is displayed in the list, instead of the number.

  • Page 415: Deleting A Number From The Redial List

    User's Manual 25. General Phone Operation 25.10.2 Deleting a Number from the Redial List You can delete a number from the Redial List.  To delete an entry in the Redial List: Press the navigation key to access the Redial List. Press the navigation keys to select the desired number, and then press the Select softkey.

  • Page 416: Locking The Keypad

    MP-26x/MP-27x Multimedia Home Gateway 25.11 Locking the Keypad You can lock the keypad to prevent accidental presses on the handset while carrying it around. This can be done only when the handset is in idle mode.  To lock the keypad: To lock the keypad: In idle mode, press and hold the key (shares the # key);...

  • Page 417: Call Handling For Multiple, Registered Handsets

    User's Manual 25. General Phone Operation 25.13 Call Handling for Multiple, Registered Handsets The device supports multiple, registered handsets. This section describes call handling between multiple registered handsets. This includes how to make internal calls, transfer external calls from one handset to another handset, and make conference calls. 25.13.1 Calling (Intercom) another Handset An intercom call is a call from one handset to another handset that is also registered to the device base unit.

  • Page 418: Unannounced Call Transfer

    MP-26x/MP-27x Multimedia Home Gateway On the calling handset, press the Menu softkey, and then choose the Transfer option; the external call is transferred to the called handset and the current call with the calling handset is terminated. 25.13.2.2 Unannounced Call Transfer An unannounced call transfer is when you transfer the external call to a handset without speaking to the handset to where the call is transferred.

  • Page 419: Three-Way Conference Calls

    User's Manual 25. General Phone Operation 25.13.5 Three-Way Conference Calls You can create three-way conference calls composed of the following call party types:  Two handsets and an external party  Your handset and two external calls 25.13.5.1 Making a Three-Way Conference Call with another Handset and an External Party The conference call feature allows one external call to be shared with two handsets (in intercom).
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  • Page 421: Phonebook

    User's Manual 26. Phonebook Phonebook Your handset can store up to 150 phonebook contacts. Each phonebook contact can have a name of up to 12 characters long and a phone number of up to 24 digits. 26.1 Adding a New Contact Follow the procedure below for adding a new contact to your phonebook.

  • Page 422: Editing A Contact

    MP-26x/MP-27x Multimedia Home Gateway 26.2 Editing a Contact You can edit contacts listed in your phonebook.  To edit a phonebook contact: In idle state, press the Menu softkey. Press the navigation keys to scroll to the Phonebook icon. Press the Select softkey to access the Phonebook. Press the navigation keys to choose the Edit option, and then press the Select softkey.

  • Page 423: Deleting A Contact

    User's Manual 26. Phonebook 26.4 Deleting a Contact You can delete a selected contact in the phonebook.  To delete a contact in the phonebook: In idle state, press the Menu softkey. Press the navigation keys to scroll to the Phonebook icon.

  • Page 424: Deleting All Contacts

    MP-26x/MP-27x Multimedia Home Gateway 26.5 Deleting All Contacts You can delete all contacts from the phonebook.  To delete all contacts from the phonebook: In idle state, press the Menu softkey. Press the navigation keys to scroll to the Phonebook icon.

  • Page 425: Call List

    User's Manual 27. Call List Call List If you have subscribed to a Caller Line Identification (also referred to as Caller ID) service with your network service provider, then when your phone rings for an incoming call, the phone displays the calling number (and the associated name of the caller if listed in your phonebook).

  • Page 426: Saving A Call List Number To The Phonebook

    MP-26x/MP-27x Multimedia Home Gateway 27.2 Saving a Call List Number to the Phonebook You can save a number in the Call List to your phonebook.  To save a Call List entry to the phonebook: In idle state, press the Menu softkey. Press the navigation keys to scroll to the Call List icon.

  • Page 427: Deleting A Call List Number

    User's Manual 27. Call List 27.4 Deleting a Call List Number You can delete an entry in the Call List.  To delete a number in the Call List: Access the Call List menu (see Section 27.1 on page 425). Press the navigation keys to choose the required Call List option (e.g., Missed Calls), and then press the Select softkey.

  • Page 428: Deleting The Entire Call List

    MP-26x/MP-27x Multimedia Home Gateway 27.5 Deleting the Entire Call List You can delete all entries listed in the Call List. When you delete all entries, all entries in the Call List, Missed Calls, Received Calls, and Redial List groups are deleted. If you access the Call List after deleting all entries, the “List Empty”...

  • Page 429: Retrieving Voice Messages

    User's Manual 28. Retrieving Voice Messages Retrieving Voice Messages A “Voice Message” message, together with the Call and Back softkeys, appear on the DECT display to indicate that a new voice message has been received.  To listen to voice messages now: Press the Call softkey;...
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  • Page 431: Clock And Alarm

    User's Manual 29. Clock and Alarm Clock and Alarm You can set the phone’s date and time as well as set an alarm. 29.1 Date and Time You can set the phone’s date and time as well as determine the format of the date and time.

  • Page 432: Setting The Time And Date

    MP-26x/MP-27x Multimedia Home Gateway 29.1.3 Setting the Time and Date You can set the current time and date.  To set the time and date: In idle state, press the Menu softkey. Press the navigation keys to scroll to the Clock/Alarm icon, and then press the Select softkey to access the menu.

  • Page 433: Alarm

    User's Manual 29. Clock and Alarm 29.2 Alarm Your phone provides a built-in alarm clock. You can select the melody to play when the alarm time is reached. You can also activate the snooze time so that when the alarm rings, you can stop it temporarily and the alarm will sound again at the end of the snooze period (i.e., two minutes).

  • Page 434: Defining The Alarm Melody

    MP-26x/MP-27x Multimedia Home Gateway 29.2.2 Defining the Alarm Melody You can define the melody that is played when the alarm sounds.  To set the alarm melody: In idle state, press the Menu softkey. Press the navigation keys to scroll to the Clock/Alarm icon, and then press the Select softkey to access the menu.

  • Page 435: Customizing The Handset

    User's Manual 30. Customizing the Handset Customizing the Handset Your phone comes with a selection of settings that you can change to personalize your handset. 30.1 Adjusting Speaker and Earpiece Volume You can adjust the speaker volume as well as the earpiece volume. The phone supports five volume levels from which you can choose.

  • Page 436: Ring Settings

    MP-26x/MP-27x Multimedia Home Gateway 30.2 Ring Settings 30.2.1 Choosing the Internal Ringer Melody You can select the ringer melody that is played when an incoming call is received from another handset registered to the device base.  To select the internal ringer melody: In idle state, press the Menu softkey.

  • Page 437: Adjusting The Ringer Volume

    User's Manual 30. Customizing the Handset 30.2.3 Adjusting the Ringer Volume You can adjust the handset’s ringer volume.  To adjust the ringer volume: In idle state, press the Menu softkey. Press the navigation keys to scroll to the HS Settings icon, and then press the Select softkey.

  • Page 438: Alert Tones

    MP-26x/MP-27x Multimedia Home Gateway 30.3 Alert Tones 30.3.1 Setting the Key Tone A single beep is emitted when you press a key on the handset. You can set whether only a beep is emitted upon any key pressed or only Dual Tone Multi Frequencies (DTMF) tones are emitted (when numbers 0-9 and symbols * and # are pressed), or both.

  • Page 439: Setting The Display Language

    User's Manual 30. Customizing the Handset 30.4 Setting the Display Language The handset can be displayed in English, Spanish, or Hebrew.  To set the display language: In idle state, press the Menu softkey. Press the navigation keys to scroll to the HS Settings icon, and then press the Select softkey.

  • Page 440: Activating Or Deactivating Automatic Answer

    MP-26x/MP-27x Multimedia Home Gateway 30.7 Activating or Deactivating Automatic Answer Auto Answer allows you to answer an incoming call by simply picking up the handset from the charging cradle/base. When this function is activated, you do not need to press a key to answer the call.

  • Page 441: Resetting Handset To Factory Defaults

    User's Manual 30. Customizing the Handset 30.9 Resetting Handset to Factory Defaults You can reset your handset settings to default settings. When you reset the handset, all your settings related to the handset are deleted and restored to factory defaults, except your phonebook entries which remain unchanged.
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  • Page 443: Base Settings

    User's Manual 31. Base Settings Base Settings The procedures below describe the base settings of the handset. 31.1 Manage Handsets The sub-sections below describe how to rename and de-register a handset. 31.1.1 Renaming the Handset By default, your handset name is “DECT”. You can assign a different name to your handset.

  • Page 444: De-Registering A Handset

    MP-26x/MP-27x Multimedia Home Gateway 31.1.2 De-Registering a Handset You can de-register a handset from the base unit. The antenna icon on the de-registered handset will be off. On certain handsets, you are prompted to enter the 4-digit PIN in order to de-register a handset from the base station.

  • Page 445: Changing The Pin Number

    User's Manual 31. Base Settings 31.2 Changing the PIN Number A four-digit personal identification number (PIN) number is required for changing various settings of the base unit. The PIN number is used to protect your phone against unauthorized use. The default system PIN number is 0000. ...

  • Page 446: Viewing The Product Version

    MP-26x/MP-27x Multimedia Home Gateway 31.4 Viewing the Product Version You can view the firmware, hardware, and EEPROM version of your phone.  To view the product version: Press the Menu softkey. Press the navigation keys to scroll to the Base Settings icon, and then press the Select softkey.

  • Page 447: Factory Defaults

    User's Manual 32. Factory Defaults Factory Defaults The table below lists the factory defaults of various settings: Table 32-1: Factory Defaults Feature Default Handset Settings Melody 1 External Ring Melody 1 Internal Ring Volume 3 Handset Ring Volume Volume 3 Earpiece Volume Volume 3 Speaker Volume...
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  • Page 449: Troubleshooting

    User's Manual 33. Troubleshooting Troubleshooting If you have difficulty with your phone, please try the suggestions listed below: Table 33-1: Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause Solution No Dialing Tone when The connection cord of the base Check the connections. Unplug Pressed unit is not plugged in.
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  • Page 451: Appendices

    Part III Appendices...
  • Page 452 Reader's Notes...

  • Page 453: A Backup Battery Pack

    Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords, as this can result in the risk of fire or electric shock. Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to AudioCodes under the following conditions: • When the power supply cord or plug is damaged or frayed.
  • Page 454 Do not attempt to open the unit in order to avoid Electric Shock (aside from the battery compartment). In the event of a malfunction of this unit, contact your authorized AudioCodes dealer. User's Manual Document #: LTRT-23510...

  • Page 455: Figure A-1: Backup Battery Pack

    User's Manual A. Backup Battery Pack Connecting the Backup Battery Pack The procedure below describes how to connect the Backup Battery Pack. Figure A-1: Backup Battery Pack Connect the Backup Battery Pack power wire to the device power socket. Connect the Backup Battery Pack Signal Control wire to the device RS-9 socket. Connect one end of the device AC power cord to the power socket on the Backup Battery Pack and the other end to the grounded power outlet.

  • Page 456: Table A-1: Backup Battery Pack Led Descriptions

    MP-26x/MP-27x Multimedia Home Gateway Backup Battery Pack Operations Once the Backup Battery Pack is connected and it’s LED is displayed steady green, it is ready to serve as a stand-alone power source to the device, whenever there is an AC mains outlet failure.

  • Page 457: Table A-2: Backup Battery Pack Environment Operating Conditions

    User's Manual A. Backup Battery Pack Environment Conditions The table below describes the environment operating conditions for the Backup Battery Pack. Table A-2: Backup Battery Pack Environment Operating Conditions Condition Description 0°C ̴ 40°C, the temperature rise of adapter surface Operating Temperature should be less than 20°C 10% ̴...
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  • Page 459: B Specifications

    User's Manual B. Specifications Specifications The sub-sections below describe the specifications of AudioCodes’ Device Gateway and DECT. Note: For the list of features available in the current software version, refer to the latest Release Notes. Device Gateway Specifications The specifications for the router and VoIP functionality are listed in the table below: Table B-1: Router and VoIP Software Specifications (e.g., MP-264)
  • Page 460 MP-26x/MP-27x Multimedia Home Gateway Feature Details  IEEE 802.1p/Q (QoS & VLAN Tagging)  ToS/Diffserv  QoS Traffic Prioritization and Shaping  SPI Firewall Data Security and Firewall  URL Filtering  Advanced Access Control  Denial of Service Prevention ...
  • Page 461 User's Manual B. Specifications Feature Details  Call Hold  Call Transfer  Call Forward  Hot Line  3-Way Conference with local mixing  Auto Attendant  Hunt Group  Do Not Disturb  Flexible Dialing Plan  Mobile phone connection via Bluetooth Mobile@Home (Optional) ...
  • Page 462 MP-26x/MP-27x Multimedia Home Gateway Feature Details Physical Specifications 170 x 225 x 35mm, 560g Weight and Dimensions Power +12 VDC, 2.5A External Power Adaptor, 100-240 VAC/50- Power 60 Hz  Operating Temperature: 0 to 45°C Environmental  Storage Temperature: -25 to 80°C Optional battery backup for up to 2 hours idle/30 min.
  • Page 463 User's Manual B. Specifications Device DECT Specifications The specifications of the device DECT phone are listed in the table below: Table B-2: DECT Phone Specifications (e.g., MP-264) Feature Details Standard DECT, GAP and CAT-iq 1.0 certified (functional according to CAT-iq2) Software upgradable to comply with future CAT-iq versions Number of Channels Frequency...
  • Page 464 AudioCodes CPE & Access Gateway Products MP-264 Multimedia Home Gateway User's Manual MP26x/MP27x Multimedia Home Gateway Version 4.4.0 Document #: LTRT-23510 www.audiocodes.com...

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