SIP Phone EP-8201 Table of Contents Table of Contents........................ 1 Overview ..........................2 VoIP Phone Features ......................3 Shipping Contents......................3 Installation and Basic Configuration ................1 Hardware Installation ....................... 1 Accessing the Web Configuration Menu ..............1 Obtaining the VoIP Phone IP Address ..............1 Entering the VoIP Phone IP Address into a Browser..........
SIP Phone EP-8201 Overview The EP-8201 VoIP Phone is fully compatible with the open SIP industry standards. This feature-rich VoIP Phone is designed as an enterprise grade VoIP device to work seamlessly with most of the existing SIP systems.
Supports NTP and redundant DNS servers • NAT-friendly remote upgrade capability (via HTTP) even from behind firewall/NAT router. Shipping Contents Table 1 below shows what comes packed with the EP-8201 VoIP Phone. Table 1 Items Shipped with the EP-8201 Item Description...
SIP Phone EP-8201 Installation and Basic Configuration Hardware Installation Connect the handset and telephone cord to the base of the VoIP Phone. Use the enclosed Ethernet cable to connect the LAN port to a hub or switch, or to a DSL Router or Cable Modem.
SIP Phone EP-8201 Ø Press 1 (LAN Port). The phone displays: LAN PORT 1. STATUS: WORKING. 2. IP: xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx where xxx is any valid IP address between 0 and 255. Entering the VoIP Phone IP Address into a Browser Connect a laptop or desktop computer to the same subnet as the SIP Phone when accessing the Web Configuration Menu.
SIP Phone EP-8201 Configuring the VoIP Phone • Logging into the VoIP Phone • Selecting Configurations and then Call Settings to display the page below. Figure 2 Call Settings Screen – SIP (Single Server Mode) • Two registration modes are supported: Ø...
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SIP Phone EP-8201 Figure 3 Call Settings Screen – SIP (Multiple Server Mode) In general, the following basic parameters are required for a simple SIP registration. SIP Phone number Display name (Optional: This name will be used for Call ID Name Delivery, so that the other part can see your name before answering.)
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SIP Phone EP-8201 • Selecting the Advanced tab for more VoIP settings. Depending on the requirements of your service provider or network environment, some additional information listed below may be required. Signaling Port Message Waiting DTMF Signaling NAT Traversal...
More Configurations Changing the Passwords The EP-8201 supports two levels of configurations (user and administrator) via either the Phone Menu or the Webpage. The user level is restricted from changing the call settings. This administrator level allows full access to the phone configurations. Each level has its own password and is required before entering the configuration interface.
SIP Phone EP-8201 Setting the LCD Default display You can set up the phone LCD to display two lines of text when the phone is idle. To set the Vendor Name (title) and Title on LCD (Subtitle) in the phone:...
SIP Phone EP-8201 LAN Port Configuration The VoIP Phone LAN port can be configured to obtain its IP address by DHCP or the IP address can be set statically (used mainly when using the phone with a DSL line).
SIP Phone EP-8201 “Current version: xxxxxxxxx” WARNING! Do not disconnect the power supply until the “Rebooting, Please Wait…” message appears. Reset Configuration Settings If you would like to reset the IP phone to factory configuration, click on the Tools and then Reset Config.
SIP Phone EP-8201 VoIP Phone Operation Making a Call Pick up handset. Dial a phone number. Press OK or wait for Auto Dial timeout (# key as well if enabled). Depending on the configuration mode, the default Contact1 or Profile1 will be used to make the call.
SIP Phone EP-8201 Answering an Incoming Call There are two ways to answer an incoming call: 1. Pick up the handset to answer the call normally. 2. Press the Speaker button to answer in speakerphone mode. Dialing from the Phonebook 1.
SIP Phone EP-8201 3. Press OK to dial the number selected. The phone goes into Speakerphone mode automatically and there is no need to select the line. 4. Pick up the handset to talk directly (Speakerphone mode turns off automatically).
SIP Phone EP-8201 Adjusting the Ring Volume Press Menu. Select SYSTEM TOOLS. Select RING VOLUME. Press Up or Down to increase or decrease the ring volume as shown on the LCD. Adjusting the Handset Receiver Volume Pick up the handset Press Up or Down to increase or decrease the handset receiver volume as shown on the LCD.
SIP Phone EP-8201 Keypad Encoding Scheme When entering phone book entries, you must use the Phone keypad to key in alphanumeric characters and special characters. The Phone uses the key encoding system similar to the one found in cellular phones.
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