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LANCOM 1722 VoIP – LANCOM 1723 VoIP – LANCOM 1724 VoIP – LANCOM 1823 VoIP Preface Preface Thank you for your confidence in us! LANCOM VoIP Routers provide the comprehensive functions of an access router, professional firewall and high-quality VPN gateway and WLAN access point in a single, compact device.
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LANCOM 1722 VoIP – LANCOM 1723 VoIP – LANCOM 1724 VoIP – LANCOM 1823 VoIP Preface Intelligent call routing and number translation Support of point-to-point and point-to-multipoint connections to the ISDN network Multiple configurable ISDN interfaces (NT/TE), some with life-line support and power relay to the internal ISDN bus WLAN compliant to the standards IEEE 802.11a/h or IEEE 802.11b/g...
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LANCOM 1722 VoIP – LANCOM 1723 VoIP – LANCOM 1724 VoIP – LANCOM 1823 VoIP Preface Installation Guide User manual PBX Functions manual Menu Reference Guide You are now reading the user manual. It contains all information you need to put your device into operation.
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LANCOM 1722 VoIP – LANCOM 1723 VoIP – LANCOM 1724 VoIP – LANCOM 1823 VoIP Chapter : This documentation was created by … ... several members of our staff from a variety of departments in order to ensure you the best possible support when using your LANCOM product.
LANCOM 1722 VoIP – LANCOM 1723 VoIP – LANCOM 1724 VoIP – LANCOM 1823 VoIP Contents Contents 1 Introduction 1.1 How do ADSL and ADSL 2+ work? 1.2 What does VPN offer? 1.3 Firewall 1.4 Voice over IP 1.4.1 Example Applications 1.4.2 The central position of the LANCOM VoIP Router...
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LANCOM 1722 VoIP – LANCOM 1723 VoIP – LANCOM 1724 VoIP – LANCOM 1823 VoIP Contents 4 Setting up Internet access 4.1 The Internet Connection Wizard 4.1.1 Instructions for LANconfig 4.1.2 Instructions for WEBconfig 5 Configuring the VoIP functions 6 Connecting two networks 6.1 Which details are necessary?
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LANCOM 1722 VoIP – LANCOM 1723 VoIP – LANCOM 1724 VoIP – LANCOM 1823 VoIP Contents 8 Advanced wireless LAN configuration 8.1 WLAN configuration with the wizards in LANconfig 8.2 Point-to-point connections 8.2.1 Geometric dimensioning of outdoor wireless network links 8.2.2 Antenna alignment for P2P operations...
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LANCOM 1722 VoIP – LANCOM 1723 VoIP – LANCOM 1724 VoIP – LANCOM 1823 VoIP Contents 11 Security settings 11.1 Security in the wireless LAN 11.1.1 Encrypted data transfer 11.1.2 802.1x / EAP 11.1.3 LANCOM Enhanced Passphrase Security 11.1.4 Access control by MAC address 11.1.5 IPSec over WLAN...
LANCOM 1722 VoIP – LANCOM 1723 VoIP – LANCOM 1724 VoIP – LANCOM 1823 VoIP Chapter 1: Introduction 1 Introduction LANCOM VoIP Routers are fully functional routers with an integrated firewall to provide local networks with secure access to the Internet.
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LANCOM 1722 VoIP – LANCOM 1723 VoIP – LANCOM 1724 VoIP – LANCOM 1823 VoIP Chapter 1: Introduction To satisfy the strongly increasing demand for higher bandwidths, the stand- ards ADSL 2 and ADSL 2+ provider higher data rates as a basis for applica- tions such as video streaming or high-definition TV (HDTV) over the Internet.
LANCOM 1722 VoIP – LANCOM 1723 VoIP – LANCOM 1724 VoIP – LANCOM 1823 VoIP Chapter 1: Introduction you of the version you need. These devices cannot be altered or upgraded to a system other than that for which it is equipped.
LANCOM 1722 VoIP – LANCOM 1723 VoIP – LANCOM 1724 VoIP – LANCOM 1823 VoIP Chapter 1: Introduction The Internet is available virtually everywhere and typically has low access costs. Significant savings can thus be achieved in relation to switched or ded- icated connections, especially over long distances.
LANCOM 1722 VoIP – LANCOM 1723 VoIP – LANCOM 1724 VoIP – LANCOM 1823 VoIP Chapter 1: Introduction Attempts to break in to the local network or central firewall are recog- nized, repelled and recorded by the Intrusion Detection System (IDS) in the LANCOM.
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LANCOM 1722 VoIP – LANCOM 1723 VoIP – LANCOM 1724 VoIP – LANCOM 1823 VoIP Chapter 1: Introduction Operation as a PBX In many cases, LANCOM VoIP Routers can completely replace a local PBX. With up to eight voice channels (e.g. LANCOM 1724 VoIP) to landlines, the...
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LANCOM 1722 VoIP – LANCOM 1723 VoIP – LANCOM 1724 VoIP – LANCOM 1823 VoIP Chapter 1: Introduction Example: ISDN PBX PC / Softphone PC / Softphone SIP Phone INTERNET SIP Server SIP Phone Analog FAX ISDN NTBA ISDN VOIP Router...
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LANCOM 1722 VoIP – LANCOM 1723 VoIP – LANCOM 1724 VoIP – LANCOM 1823 VoIP Chapter 1: Introduction codes to decide upon the switching of a call either via the ISDN interface, or via the Internet as a VoIP call.
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LANCOM 1722 VoIP – LANCOM 1723 VoIP – LANCOM 1724 VoIP – LANCOM 1823 VoIP Chapter 1: Introduction VoIP for companies through SIP trunking One of the biggest hurdles for companies that fully migrate to VoIP is to main- tain the existing telephone numbers. Normal provider SIP accounts come with...
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LANCOM 1722 VoIP – LANCOM 1723 VoIP – LANCOM 1724 VoIP – LANCOM 1823 VoIP Chapter 1: Introduction SIP Phone SIP Phone L ocal PSTN INTERNET VoIP Router VoIP Router SIP Phone Branch office Headquarters Advantages of the SIP remote gateway: The local telephone connection at any site is available for use by any of the offices throughout the entire company.
LANCOM 1722 VoIP – LANCOM 1723 VoIP – LANCOM 1724 VoIP – LANCOM 1823 VoIP Chapter 1: Introduction Example: Sites with ISDN or analog lines PC / Softphone PC / Softphone PC / Softphone SIP Phone SIP Phone INTERNET ISDN PBX...
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LANCOM 1722 VoIP – LANCOM 1723 VoIP – LANCOM 1724 VoIP – LANCOM 1823 VoIP Chapter 1: Introduction SIP Phone SIP Server PC / Softphone ISDN PBX VoIP Router SIP PBX ISDN ISDN Phone POTS ISDN Analog Phone ISDN Phone...
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LANCOM 1722 VoIP – LANCOM 1723 VoIP – LANCOM 1724 VoIP – LANCOM 1823 VoIP Chapter 1: Introduction ISDN A connection to an ISDN NTBA over the TE interface. The NT interface can additionally be used to connect ISDN terminal devices directly or via a downstream ISDN PBX.
LANCOM 1722 VoIP – LANCOM 1723 VoIP – LANCOM 1724 VoIP – LANCOM 1823 VoIP Chapter 1: Introduction The precise number of users and lines available varies between mod- els and software options. 1.4.3 VoIP characteristics of the LANCOM VoIP Routers...
LANCOM 1722 VoIP – LANCOM 1723 VoIP – LANCOM 1724 VoIP – LANCOM 1823 VoIP Chapter 1: Introduction Equipment connected to an ISDN connection can be addressed in two ways: The devices are addressed with a multiple subscriber number (MSN) that is linked to the ISDN connection and cannot be influenced.
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LANCOM 1722 VoIP – LANCOM 1723 VoIP – LANCOM 1724 VoIP – LANCOM 1823 VoIP Chapter 1: Introduction ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ LAN-LAN coupling over ISDN ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ RAS server (over VPN) ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ RAS server (over ISDN) ✔...
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LANCOM 1722 VoIP – LANCOM 1723 VoIP – LANCOM 1724 VoIP – LANCOM 1823 VoIP Chapter 1: Introduction ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ SIP proxy and Management of local SIP users (registra- registrar tion/authentication) ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ Mapping of public SIP-provider accounts as telephone lines ✔...
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LANCOM 1722 VoIP – LANCOM 1723 VoIP – LANCOM 1724 VoIP – LANCOM 1823 VoIP Chapter 1: Introduction ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ Inband tone signaling according to Euro- pean and German standards with country profiles ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ Call router...
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LANCOM 1722 VoIP – LANCOM 1723 VoIP – LANCOM 1724 VoIP – LANCOM 1823 VoIP Chapter 1: Introduction ISDN S connection in TE mode for connecting the LANCOM VoIP Router to an external ISDN connection, e.g. to an NTBA or to an upstream ISDN PBX.
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LANCOM 1722 VoIP – LANCOM 1723 VoIP – LANCOM 1724 VoIP – LANCOM 1823 VoIP Chapter 1: Introduction ✔ Super AG incl. hardware compression and bursting ✔ Multi SSID ✔ Roaming function ✔ 802.11i / WPA with hardware AES encryption ✔...
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LANCOM 1722 VoIP – LANCOM 1723 VoIP – LANCOM 1724 VoIP – LANCOM 1823 VoIP Chapter 1: Introduction ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ IP masquerading (NAT, PAT) to conceal individual LAN worksta- tions behind a single public IP address. ✔ ✔...
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LANCOM 1722 VoIP – LANCOM 1723 VoIP – LANCOM 1724 VoIP – LANCOM 1823 VoIP Chapter 1: Introduction ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ LANCOM Modem Adapter Kit for connecting analog or GSM modems to the serial interface ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔...
LANCOM 1722 VoIP – LANCOM 1723 VoIP – LANCOM 1724 VoIP – LANCOM 1823 VoIP Chapter 2: Installation 2 Installation This chapter will assist you to quickly install hardware and software. First, check the package contents and system requirements. The device can be installed and configured quickly and easily if all prerequisites are fulfilled.
LANCOM 1722 VoIP – LANCOM 1723 VoIP – LANCOM 1724 VoIP – LANCOM 1823 VoIP Chapter 2: Installation System requirements 2.2.1 Configuring the LANCOM devices Computers that connect to a LANCOM must meet the following minimum requirements: Operating system with TCP/IP support, such as Windows, Linux, BSD Unix, Apple Mac OS, OS/2.
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LANCOM 1722 VoIP – LANCOM 1723 VoIP – LANCOM 1724 VoIP – LANCOM 1823 VoIP Chapter 2: Installation Front Status displays on the front of the device provide information about opera- tional and connection status: LANCOM 1722 VoIP µ ³...
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LANCOM 1722 VoIP – LANCOM 1723 VoIP – LANCOM 1724 VoIP – LANCOM 1823 VoIP Chapter 2: Installation The two top-mounted LEDs enable the main function status to be assessed even if the device is positioned vertically. Power Online Meanings of the LEDs...
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LANCOM 1722 VoIP – LANCOM 1723 VoIP – LANCOM 1724 VoIP – LANCOM 1823 VoIP Chapter 2: Installation Orange/green In the housing At least one WLAN module is in managed mode and cover; blinking has not found a WLAN Controller yet. The correspond-...
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LANCOM 1722 VoIP – LANCOM 1723 VoIP – LANCOM 1724 VoIP – LANCOM 1823 VoIP Chapter 2: Installation ³ Online The online LED displays the general status of all WAN interfaces: No active connection Green Flashing Opening the first connection...
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LANCOM 1722 VoIP – LANCOM 1723 VoIP – LANCOM 1724 VoIP – LANCOM 1823 VoIP Chapter 2: Installation ISDN Status display for the ISDN interfaces: TE mode NT mode (external ISDN connec- (internal ISDN connec- tion) tion) Interface off or Layer 1 deac- Interface switched off.
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LANCOM 1722 VoIP – LANCOM 1723 VoIP – LANCOM 1724 VoIP – LANCOM 1823 VoIP Chapter 2: Installation Orange On (permanently) Handset off-hook. Orange / Blinking Hardware error On (permanently) Calibration interrupted or temporary error (e.g. in case of shutdown due to temperature) Connection status at the analog exchange line: Analog (⌧)
LANCOM 1722 VoIP – LANCOM 1723 VoIP – LANCOM 1724 VoIP – LANCOM 1823 VoIP Chapter 2: Installation Green Blinking DFS scanning or other scan procedure. Flickering Error in wireless LAN (TX error, e.g. transmission error due to a poor connection)
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LANCOM 1722 VoIP – LANCOM 1723 VoIP – LANCOM 1724 VoIP – LANCOM 1823 VoIP Chapter 2: Installation LANCOM 1724 VoIP DC12V ETH2 ETH1 Config (COM) ISDN 4 ( ISDN 3 ( ISDN 2 (⌧) ISDN 1 (⌧) ADSL(2+) Reset ·...
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LANCOM 1722 VoIP – LANCOM 1723 VoIP – LANCOM 1724 VoIP – LANCOM 1823 VoIP Chapter 2: Installation For safety reasons, interface ISDN 2 on the models LANCOM 1723 VoIP and LANCOM 1823 VoIP must not be directly or indirectly con- nected to an external exchange (e.g.
LANCOM 1722 VoIP – LANCOM 1723 VoIP – LANCOM 1724 VoIP – LANCOM 1823 VoIP Chapter 2: Installation Reset-or-boot (standard setting): Press the button briefly to re-start the device. Pressing the button for 5 seconds or longer restarts the device and resets the configuration to its factory settings.
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LANCOM 1722 VoIP – LANCOM 1723 VoIP – LANCOM 1724 VoIP – LANCOM 1823 VoIP Chapter 2: Installation Avoid having multiple unconfigured LANCOMs at once within a single network segment. Any unconfigured LANCOM takes on the same IP address (ending in '254'), and so address conflicts could arise. To...
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LANCOM 1722 VoIP – LANCOM 1723 VoIP – LANCOM 1724 VoIP – LANCOM 1823 VoIP Chapter 2: Installation adapter (RJ11 socket to TAE plug) or in case of UK No. 431A socket type the UK FXS adapter (RJ11 socket to BAT plug) if supplied.
Connections of this type do not require an ISDN cross-over adapter. If the LANCOM VoIP Router is to replace a PBX, you can use all of the suit- able ISDN interfaces to connect to the PSTN (public services telephone network).
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LANCOM 1722 VoIP – LANCOM 1723 VoIP – LANCOM 1724 VoIP – LANCOM 1823 VoIP Chapter 2: Installation If the setup does not start automatically, run AUTORUN.EXE in the root directory of the data medium. In Setup, select Install Software. The following selection menus will appear...
LANCOM 1722 VoIP – LANCOM 1723 VoIP – LANCOM 1724 VoIP – LANCOM 1823 VoIP Chapter 2: Installation 2.6.2 Which software should I install? LANconfig is the Windows configuration program for all LANCOM routers and LANCOM access points. WEBconfig can be used alterna- tively or in addition via a web browser.
LANCOM 1722 VoIP – LANCOM 1723 VoIP – LANCOM 1724 VoIP – LANCOM 1823 VoIP Chapter 3: Basic configuration 3 Basic configuration The basic configuration is conducted with a convenient Setup Wizard that provides step-by-step guidance through the configuration and that requests any necessary information.
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LANCOM 1722 VoIP – LANCOM 1723 VoIP – LANCOM 1724 VoIP – LANCOM 1823 VoIP Chapter 3: Basic configuration New LAN – fully automatic configuration possible The setup wizard offers to configure TCP/IP fully automatically if no network devices connected have yet been configured. This usually happens in the fol-...
LANCOM 1722 VoIP – LANCOM 1723 VoIP – LANCOM 1724 VoIP – LANCOM 1823 VoIP Chapter 3: Basic configuration Client: The LANCOM VoIP Router obtains its address information from another DHCP server; no address information is required. IP address and network mask for the LANCOM VoIP Router Assign the LANCOM VoIP Router a free IP address from your LAN's address range and enter the network mask.
LANCOM 1722 VoIP – LANCOM 1723 VoIP – LANCOM 1724 VoIP – LANCOM 1823 VoIP Chapter 3: Basic configuration Open or closed wireless LAN? Mobile wireless devices select the desired wireless LAN by specifying the net- work name. Two methods serve to facilitate the specification of network name: Mobile wireless devices can search ("scan") the vicinity for wireless LANs...
LANCOM 1722 VoIP – LANCOM 1723 VoIP – LANCOM 1724 VoIP – LANCOM 1823 VoIP Chapter 3: Basic configuration In the basic settings, charge protection is set to a maximum value of 600 minutes in any seven day period. Please adjust this parameter to match your own requirements, or deactivate charge protection if you have agreed a tariff for unlimited traffic with your provider.
LANCOM 1722 VoIP – LANCOM 1723 VoIP – LANCOM 1724 VoIP – LANCOM 1823 VoIP Chapter 3: Basic configuration Be aware that releasing this option also allows remote configuration over the Internet. Whichever option you select, make sure that con- figuration access is password protected.
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LANCOM 1722 VoIP – LANCOM 1723 VoIP – LANCOM 1724 VoIP – LANCOM 1823 VoIP Chapter 3: Basic configuration the second operating mode, the device can retrieve an IP address for itself from a DHCP server in the LAN. If a LANCOM Wireless Router or LANCOM Access Point is centrally ...
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LANCOM 1722 VoIP – LANCOM 1723 VoIP – LANCOM 1724 VoIP – LANCOM 1823 VoIP Chapter 3: Basic configuration dows or with command ifconfig in the console under Linux). In this case, the LANCOM can be accessed with address x.x.x.254 (the “x”s stand for the first three blocks in the IP address of the configuration computer).
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LANCOM 1722 VoIP – LANCOM 1723 VoIP – LANCOM 1724 VoIP – LANCOM 1823 VoIP Chapter 3: Basic configuration As an alternative, the login dialog provides a link for an encrypted connection over HTTPS. Always use the HTTPS connection for increased security whenever possible.
LANCOM 1722 VoIP – LANCOM 1723 VoIP – LANCOM 1724 VoIP – LANCOM 1823 VoIP Chapter 3: Basic configuration TCP/IP settings for PC workstations It is extremely important to assign the correct addresses to all of the devices in the LAN. Also, all of these computers must know the IP addresses of two central stations in the LAN: Standard gateway –...
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LANCOM 1722 VoIP – LANCOM 1723 VoIP – LANCOM 1724 VoIP – LANCOM 1823 VoIP Chapter 3: Basic configuration...
LANCOM 1722 VoIP – LANCOM 1723 VoIP – LANCOM 1724 VoIP – LANCOM 1823 VoIP Chapter 4: Setting up Internet access 4 Setting up Internet access The LANCOM provides a central point of Internet access for all of the comput- ers in the LAN.
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LANCOM 1722 VoIP – LANCOM 1723 VoIP – LANCOM 1724 VoIP – LANCOM 1823 VoIP Chapter 4: Setting up Internet access Billing by time or flatrate – select the method by which you are billed by your Internet provider. In case of billing by time, you can set the LANCOM to cut connections automatically if no data flows for a certain time (the hold time).
LANCOM 1722 VoIP – LANCOM 1723 VoIP – LANCOM 1724 VoIP – LANCOM 1823 VoIP Chapter 4: Setting up Internet access The Internet Connection Wizard 4.1.1 Instructions for LANconfig Mark your device in the selection window. From the command line, select Extras Setup Wizard.
LANCOM 1722 VoIP – LANCOM 1723 VoIP – LANCOM 1724 VoIP – LANCOM 1823 VoIP Chapter 4: Setting up Internet access The Wizard will inform you as soon as the entries are complete. Close the configuration with Finish. LANconfig: Fast starting of the Setup Wiz-...
LANCOM 1722 VoIP – LANCOM 1723 VoIP – LANCOM 1724 VoIP – LANCOM 1823 VoIP Chapter 5: Configuring the VoIP functions 5 Configuring the VoIP functions If you wish to employ the LANCOM VoIP Router as a PBX, you should initially carry out the basic settings and then read the manual on the VoIP PBX func- tions.
LANCOM 1722 VoIP – LANCOM 1723 VoIP – LANCOM 1724 VoIP – LANCOM 1823 VoIP Chapter 6: Connecting two networks 6 Connecting two networks Network connectivity, also known as LAN-LAN connectivity, with the LANCOM Router is used for interconnecting two local area networks. LAN-...
LANCOM 1722 VoIP – LANCOM 1723 VoIP – LANCOM 1724 VoIP – LANCOM 1823 VoIP Chapter 6: Connecting two networks Which details are necessary? The Wizard requests you for all of the necessary details step by step. If possi- ble, you should have all of this information to hand before you start the Wiz- ard.
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LANCOM 1722 VoIP – LANCOM 1723 VoIP – LANCOM 1724 VoIP – LANCOM 1823 VoIP Chapter 6: Connecting two networks Connec- Entry Gateway 1 Gateway 2 tivity VPN + ISDN Domain descriptor in the remote network 'branch_office.com- 'main_office.com- pany' pany'...
LANCOM 1722 VoIP – LANCOM 1723 VoIP – LANCOM 1724 VoIP – LANCOM 1823 VoIP Chapter 6: Connecting two networks channel from the caller. An ISDN ID generally consists of the country code and an MSN. The password for the ISDN connection is an alternative to the ISDN calling line ID.
LANCOM 1722 VoIP – LANCOM 1723 VoIP – LANCOM 1724 VoIP – LANCOM 1823 VoIP Chapter 6: Connecting two networks DNS access to the remote LAN Remote computers in a TCP/IP network can be accessed not only with their IP addresses, but also by freely definable names with the aid of DNS.
LANCOM 1722 VoIP – LANCOM 1723 VoIP – LANCOM 1724 VoIP – LANCOM 1823 VoIP Chapter 6: Connecting two networks Instructions for LANconfig Carry out the configuration on both routers, one after the other. Launch the Wizard 'Connect two local area networks'. Follow the Wizard’s instructions and enter the necessary data.
LANCOM 1722 VoIP – LANCOM 1723 VoIP – LANCOM 1724 VoIP – LANCOM 1823 VoIP Chapter 6: Connecting two networks 1-Click-VPN for networks (site-to- site) The site-to-site-to-site connectivity of networks is now very simple with the help of the 1-Click-VPN wizard. It is even possible to simultaneously couple multiple routers to a central network.
LANCOM 1722 VoIP – LANCOM 1723 VoIP – LANCOM 1724 VoIP – LANCOM 1823 VoIP Chapter 6: Connecting two networks Select whether connection establishment is to take place via the name or IP address of the central router, or via an ISDN connection. Enter the address or name of the central router, or its ISDN number.
LANCOM 1722 VoIP – LANCOM 1723 VoIP – LANCOM 1724 VoIP – LANCOM 1823 VoIP Chapter 7: Providing dial- in access 7 Providing dial-in access Your LANCOM can be set up with dial-in access accounts enabling individual computers to dial-in to your LAN and fully participate in the network for the duration of the connection.
LANCOM 1722 VoIP – LANCOM 1723 VoIP – LANCOM 1724 VoIP – LANCOM 1823 VoIP Chapter 7: Providing dial- in access 7.1.1 General information The following information is required for setting up RAS access. The first col- umn shows whether the information for RAS access is required via VPN (sim- ple method with pre-shared keys) and/or via ISDN.
LANCOM 1722 VoIP – LANCOM 1723 VoIP – LANCOM 1724 VoIP – LANCOM 1823 VoIP Chapter 7: Providing dial- in access You will find information on the other parameters required for RAS access in the chapter 'Connecting two networks'.
LANCOM 1722 VoIP – LANCOM 1723 VoIP – LANCOM 1724 VoIP – LANCOM 1823 VoIP Chapter 7: Providing dial- in access 7.1.3 Settings for NetBIOS routing When working with NetBIOS, the only information required is the name of a Windows workgroup in the LAN used by the router.
LANCOM 1722 VoIP – LANCOM 1723 VoIP – LANCOM 1724 VoIP – LANCOM 1823 VoIP Chapter 7: Providing dial- in access Assignment of IP address and name server address activated 'IP header compression' deactivated With these settings, a PC can dial-in to the remote LAN and access the net- work resource in the usual manner.
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LANCOM 1722 VoIP – LANCOM 1723 VoIP – LANCOM 1724 VoIP – LANCOM 1823 VoIP Chapter 7: Providing dial- in access Activate the options 'LANCOM Advanced VPN Client' and 'Speed up con- figuration with 1-Click-VPN'. Enter a name for this access and select the address under which the router is accessible from the Internet.
LANCOM 1722 VoIP – LANCOM 1723 VoIP – LANCOM 1724 VoIP – LANCOM 1823 VoIP Chapter 7: Providing dial- in access Instructions for WEBconfig In the main menu, launch the Wizard 'Provide remote access (RAS)'. Fol- low the Wizard’s instructions and enter the necessary data.
LANCOM 1722 VoIP – LANCOM 1723 VoIP – LANCOM 1724 VoIP – LANCOM 1823 VoIP Chapter 8: Advanced wireless LAN configuration 8 Advanced wireless LAN configuration The configuration of the LANCOM Access Points for your wireless LAN is con- ducted with the aid of highly convenient installation wizards.
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LANCOM 1722 VoIP – LANCOM 1723 VoIP – LANCOM 1724 VoIP – LANCOM 1823 VoIP Chapter 8: Advanced wireless LAN configuration WLAN module operation The WLAN modules can be operated in various operating modes: As a base station (Access Point mode), the device makes the link between WLAN clients and the cabled LAN.
LANCOM 1722 VoIP – LANCOM 1723 VoIP – LANCOM 1724 VoIP – LANCOM 1823 VoIP Chapter 8: Advanced wireless LAN configuration Point- to-point settings The configuration of P2P connections involves setting not only the operating mode but also the station name that the Access Point can connect to. Also, the role as "Master"...
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LANCOM 1722 VoIP – LANCOM 1723 VoIP – LANCOM 1724 VoIP – LANCOM 1823 VoIP Chapter 8: Advanced wireless LAN configuration How do the antennas have to be positioned to ensure problem-free con- nections? What performance characteristics do the antennas need to ensure suffi-...
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LANCOM 1722 VoIP – LANCOM 1723 VoIP – LANCOM 1724 VoIP – LANCOM 1823 VoIP Chapter 8: Advanced wireless LAN configuration Positioning the antennas Antennas do not broadcast their signals linearly, but within an angle that depends on the model in question. The spherical expansion of the signal waves produces amplification or interference of the effective power output at certain distances along the connection between the transmitter and receiver.
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LANCOM 1722 VoIP – LANCOM 1723 VoIP – LANCOM 1724 VoIP – LANCOM 1823 VoIP Chapter 8: Advanced wireless LAN configuration The areas where the waves amplify or cancel themselves out are known as Fresnel zones. Protecting the components employed from the consequences of ...
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LANCOM 1722 VoIP – LANCOM 1723 VoIP – LANCOM 1724 VoIP – LANCOM 1823 VoIP Chapter 8: Advanced wireless LAN configuration To ensure that the Fresnel zone 1 remains unobstructed, the height of the antennas must exceed that of the highest obstruction by this radius. The full...
LANCOM 1722 VoIP – LANCOM 1723 VoIP – LANCOM 1724 VoIP – LANCOM 1823 VoIP Chapter 8: Advanced wireless LAN configuration Free-space loss Amplification with Amplification with antenna gain antenna gain ANTENNA ANTENNA Loss through cable, Loss through cable, plugs and lightning...
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LANCOM 1722 VoIP – LANCOM 1723 VoIP – LANCOM 1724 VoIP – LANCOM 1823 VoIP Chapter 8: Advanced wireless LAN configuration The display of signal quality on the LEDs must be activated for the wireless LAN interface (LANconfig: Wireless LAN...
LANCOM 1722 VoIP – LANCOM 1723 VoIP – LANCOM 1724 VoIP – LANCOM 1823 VoIP Chapter 8: Advanced wireless LAN configuration Are both antennas approximately aligned? The basic P2P connection has to be working before fine-tuning can be performed with the aid of LANmonitor.
LANCOM 1722 VoIP – LANCOM 1723 VoIP – LANCOM 1724 VoIP – LANCOM 1823 VoIP Chapter 8: Advanced wireless LAN configuration In the 5 -GHz band, the automatic search for vacant WLAN channels can lead to several simultaneous test transmissions from multiple access points, with the result that they do not find each other.
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LANCOM 1722 VoIP – LANCOM 1723 VoIP – LANCOM 1724 VoIP – LANCOM 1823 VoIP Chapter 8: Advanced wireless LAN configuration Click on the button Physical WLAN settings to open the corresponding WLAN interface and select the tab for 'Point-to-Point'.
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LANCOM 1722 VoIP – LANCOM 1723 VoIP – LANCOM 1724 VoIP – LANCOM 1823 VoIP Chapter 8: Advanced wireless LAN configuration Please observe that only the MAC addresses of the WLAN cards at the other end of the connections are to be entered here! Not the access point's own MAC address, and not the MAC addresses from any other interfaces that may be present in the access points.
LANCOM 1722 VoIP – LANCOM 1723 VoIP – LANCOM 1724 VoIP – LANCOM 1823 VoIP Chapter 8: Advanced wireless LAN configuration LANconfig: Wireless LAN General Point to point partners WEBconfig: Setup Interfaces WLAN interpoint peers 8.2.6 Security for point-to-point connections IEEE 802.11i can be used to attain a significant increase in the security of...
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LANCOM 1722 VoIP – LANCOM 1723 VoIP – LANCOM 1724 VoIP – LANCOM 1823 VoIP Chapter 8: Advanced wireless LAN configuration For configuration with LANconfig you will find the encryption settings under the configuration area 'Wireless LAN' on the '802.11i/WEP' tab.
LANCOM 1722 VoIP – LANCOM 1723 VoIP – LANCOM 1724 VoIP – LANCOM 1823 VoIP Chapter 8: Advanced wireless LAN configuration Client mode To connect individual devices with an Ethernet interface into a wireless LAN, LANCOM devices with a WLAN module can be switched to "client mode", whereupon they act as conventional wireless LAN adapters and not as access points (AP).
LANCOM 1722 VoIP – LANCOM 1723 VoIP – LANCOM 1724 VoIP – LANCOM 1823 VoIP Chapter 8: Advanced wireless LAN configuration To edit the settings for client mode in LANconfig, go to the 'Client mode' tab under the physical WLAN settings for the desired WLAN interface.
LANCOM 1722 VoIP – LANCOM 1723 VoIP – LANCOM 1724 VoIP – LANCOM 1823 VoIP Chapter 8: Advanced wireless LAN configuration To enter the key, change to the '802.11i/WEP' tab under LANconfig in the 'Wireless LAN' configuration area. From 'WPA / private WEP settings', select the first WLAN interface from the list of logical WLAN settings.
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LANCOM 1722 VoIP – LANCOM 1723 VoIP – LANCOM 1724 VoIP – LANCOM 1823 VoIP Chapter 8: Advanced wireless LAN configuration Under normal circumstances the WLAN client would only log onto another access point if the connection to the access point used up to that point was lost completely (hard roaming).
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LANCOM 1722 VoIP – LANCOM 1723 VoIP – LANCOM 1724 VoIP – LANCOM 1823 VoIP Chapter 8: Advanced wireless LAN configuration active band for available access points. To achieve fast roaming the scan time is set, for example, to 260 seconds (2.4 GHz) or 720 seconds (5 GHz).
LANCOM 1722 VoIP – LANCOM 1723 VoIP – LANCOM 1724 VoIP – LANCOM 1823 VoIP Chapter 9: Sending faxes with LANCAPI 9 Sending faxes with LANCAPI LANCAPI from LANCOM Systems is a special version of the popular CAPI inter- face. CAPI (Common ISDN Application Programming Interface) establishes the connection between ISDN adapters and communications programs.
LANCOM 1722 VoIP – LANCOM 1723 VoIP – LANCOM 1724 VoIP – LANCOM 1823 VoIP Chapter 9: Sending faxes with LANCAPI PCs with faxsoftware, LANCAPI-Client, CAPI Faxmodem and MS Windows fax servicet ISDN ROUTER LANCOM with LANCAPI-Server The installation of the LANCAPI client is described in the reference manual.
LANCOM 1722 VoIP – LANCOM 1723 VoIP – LANCOM 1724 VoIP – LANCOM 1823 VoIP Chapter 9: Sending faxes with LANCAPI Highlight the option CAPI Faxmodem, click Next and follow the instruc- tions of the installation routine. When the installation was successful, the LANCOM CAPI Faxmodem is ente- red into the Phone and Modem Options of the control panel.
LANCOM 1722 VoIP – LANCOM 1723 VoIP – LANCOM 1724 VoIP – LANCOM 1823 VoIP Chapter 9: Sending faxes with LANCAPI Select the option Set up faxing from the window ’Printers and Fax’. Fol- low, if necessary, the instructions of the installation tool. Into the recent window, an icon will appear for the newly installed fax printer.
LANCOM 1722 VoIP – LANCOM 1723 VoIP – LANCOM 1724 VoIP – LANCOM 1823 VoIP Chapter 9: Sending faxes with LANCAPI Adjust the fax device as printer. Click on OK. A wizard appears, that will guide you through the remaining sending process.
LANCOM 1722 VoIP – LANCOM 1723 VoIP – LANCOM 1724 VoIP – LANCOM 1823 VoIP Chapter 10: Options and accessories 10 Options and accessories Your LANCOM device has numerous extensibilities and the possibility to use a broad choice of LANCOM accessories. You find in this chapter information about the available accessories and how to use them with your base station.
LANCOM 1722 VoIP – LANCOM 1723 VoIP – LANCOM 1724 VoIP – LANCOM 1823 VoIP Chapter 10: Options and accessories 10.1.1 Antenna diversity The transmission of radio signals can suffer from significant signal losses because of reflection and scatter, among other reasons. In some areas, the interaction with the reflected radio waves can cause a drop in signal strength, or even cause it to be cancelled out completely.
LANCOM 1722 VoIP – LANCOM 1723 VoIP – LANCOM 1724 VoIP – LANCOM 1823 VoIP Chapter 10: Options and accessories damage to the access point and the network infrastructure connected to it. To install an optional AirLancer antenna, switch the device off by unplugging the power cable.
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LANCOM 1722 VoIP – LANCOM 1723 VoIP – LANCOM 1724 VoIP – LANCOM 1823 VoIP Chapter 10: Options and accessories working in the home. However, for public access services the standard setup lacks important mechanisms for authentication and billing of individual users (AAA —...
LANCOM 1722 VoIP – LANCOM 1723 VoIP – LANCOM 1724 VoIP – LANCOM 1823 VoIP Chapter 11: Security settings 11 Security settings Your LANCOM features numerous security functions. This chapter provides you with all of the information you need to optimally protect your device.
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LANCOM 1722 VoIP – LANCOM 1723 VoIP – LANCOM 1724 VoIP – LANCOM 1823 VoIP Chapter 11: Security settings The passphrases for 802.11i or WPA do not have to be changed quite so regularly as new keys are generated for each connection anyway. This is not the only reason that the encryption with 802.11i/AES or WPA/TKIP is...
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WLAN network as ‘Key 1/Passphrase’. To use a WLAN adapter to establish a connection to a LANCOM Wireless Router that has fac- tory settings, the WPA encryption must be activated for the WLAN adapter and the standard 13-character preshared key.
LANCOM 1722 VoIP – LANCOM 1723 VoIP – LANCOM 1724 VoIP – LANCOM 1823 VoIP Chapter 11: Security settings 11.1.2 802.1x / EAP The international industry standard IEEE 802.1x and the Extensible Authenti- cation Protocol (EAP) enable access points to carry out reliable and secure access checks.
LANCOM 1722 VoIP – LANCOM 1723 VoIP – LANCOM 1724 VoIP – LANCOM 1823 VoIP Chapter 11: Security settings 11.1.4 Access control by MAC address Every network device has a unique identification number. This identification number is known as the MAC address (Media Access Control) and it is unique worldwide.
LANCOM 1722 VoIP – LANCOM 1723 VoIP – LANCOM 1724 VoIP – LANCOM 1823 VoIP Chapter 11: Security settings 11.2.1 LANconfig Wizard Mark your LANCOM in the selection window. From the command line, select Extras Setup Wizard. In the selection menu, select the Setup Wizard, Check security settings and confirm the selection with Next.
LANCOM 1722 VoIP – LANCOM 1723 VoIP – LANCOM 1724 VoIP – LANCOM 1823 VoIP Chapter 11: Security settings 11.2.2 WEBconfig Wizard With WEBconfig you have the option to launch the Check security settings Wizard to check and change any settings. The following values are edited:...
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LANCOM 1722 VoIP – LANCOM 1723 VoIP – LANCOM 1724 VoIP – LANCOM 1823 VoIP Chapter 11: Security settings a LANCOM WLAN Controller is overwritten by the central encryption settings in the profiles of the WLAN-Controller. To check encryption settings, open LANconfig, go to the configuration area and select ‘Wireless LAN’...
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LANCOM 1722 VoIP – LANCOM 1723 VoIP – LANCOM 1724 VoIP – LANCOM 1823 VoIP Chapter 11: Security settings Have you activated the firewall? The stateful inspection firewall of LANCOM devices ensures that you local network cannot be attacked from the outside. Activate the firewall in LANconfig under 'Firewall/QoS' on the 'General' tab.
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LANCOM 1722 VoIP – LANCOM 1723 VoIP – LANCOM 1724 VoIP – LANCOM 1823 VoIP Chapter 11: Security settings Have you excluded certain stations from accessing the device? A special filter list can be used to limit access to the device's internal func- tions via TCP/IP.
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LANCOM 1722 VoIP – LANCOM 1723 VoIP – LANCOM 1724 VoIP – LANCOM 1823 VoIP Chapter 11: Security settings Have you ensured that the reset button is safe from accidental configuration resets? Some devices simply cannot be installed under lock and key. There is con- sequently a risk that the configuration will be deleted by mistake if a co- worker presses the reset button too long.
LANCOM 1722 VoIP – LANCOM 1723 VoIP – LANCOM 1724 VoIP – LANCOM 1823 VoIP Chapter 12: Configuring the ISDN and analog interfaces in detail 12 Configuring the ISDN and analog interfaces in detail 12.1 ISDN interface in NT or TE mode Depending on the model, the ISDN interfaces can be used for connecting to an ISDN exchange line or for connecting up ISDN terminal equipment.
LANCOM 1722 VoIP – LANCOM 1723 VoIP – LANCOM 1724 VoIP – LANCOM 1823 VoIP Chapter 12: Configuring the ISDN and analog interfaces in detail 12.2 Bus termination, life-line support and power supply The hardware function modes of the ISDN interfaces are set by DIP switches on the underside of the device.
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LANCOM 1722 VoIP – LANCOM 1723 VoIP – LANCOM 1724 VoIP – LANCOM 1823 VoIP Chapter 12: Configuring the ISDN and analog interfaces in detail LANCOM 1723 With the internal power supply, the models LANCOM 1723 VoIP and VoIP and LANCOM...
LANCOM 1722 VoIP – LANCOM 1723 VoIP – LANCOM 1724 VoIP – LANCOM 1823 VoIP Chapter 12: Configuring the ISDN and analog interfaces in detail Plug the cable in again and start the device. A change to the software configuration is also necessary if the ISDN ...
LANCOM 1722 VoIP – LANCOM 1723 VoIP – LANCOM 1724 VoIP – LANCOM 1823 VoIP Chapter 12: Configuring the ISDN and analog interfaces in detail NT mode operation always has to be set manually. With the LANCOM 1722 VoIP, if the ISDN 2 connector is set to 'Off' there may be a con- nection to ISDN 1 in the case that the device has been set up for life- line support by means of the DIP switches.
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LANCOM 1722 VoIP – LANCOM 1723 VoIP – LANCOM 1724 VoIP – LANCOM 1823 VoIP Chapter 12: Configuring the ISDN and analog interfaces in detail the ISDN connections are connected, for example, to an ISDN PBX which is being supplied with ISDN timing from another source, then interference to the transmission may arise because the timing of the LANCOM VoIP Router is not synchronous to that of the PBX.
LANCOM 1722 VoIP – LANCOM 1723 VoIP – LANCOM 1724 VoIP – LANCOM 1823 VoIP Chapter 13: Troubleshooting 13 Troubleshooting In this chapter, you will find suggestions and assistance for a few common dif- ficulties. 13.1 No DSL connection is established After start-up the router automatically attempts to connect to the DSL pro- vider.
LANCOM 1722 VoIP – LANCOM 1723 VoIP – LANCOM 1724 VoIP – LANCOM 1823 VoIP Chapter 13: Troubleshooting Increasing the TCP/IP window size under Windows If the actual transfer rate of a DSL connection is significantly below the fastest rate listed by the provider, there are only a few possible causes (apart from the above-mentioned external factors) which may involve one's own equipment.
LANCOM 1722 VoIP – LANCOM 1723 VoIP – LANCOM 1724 VoIP – LANCOM 1823 VoIP Chapter 14: Appendix 14 Appendix 14.1 Performance data and specifications LANCOM LANCOM LANCOM LANCOM 1722 VoIP 1723 VoIP 1724 VoIP 1823 VoIP Connections Ethernet LAN 4 x RJ-45 Ether- 2 x RJ-45 Ethernet IEEE 802.3 (Switch), 10/100Base-T-...
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LANCOM 1722 VoIP – LANCOM 1723 VoIP – LANCOM 1724 VoIP – LANCOM 1823 VoIP Chapter 14: Appendix LANCOM LANCOM LANCOM LANCOM 1722 VoIP 1723 VoIP 1724 VoIP 1823 VoIP Voice processing echo cancelling (G.168) automatic adaptive de-jitter buffer transparent pass-through for negotiated codecs interaction on codec negotiation (filter, quality, bandwdith) voice coding with G.711 μ-Law/A-Law (64 kBps), G.722 High Quality...
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LANCOM 1722 VoIP – LANCOM 1723 VoIP – LANCOM 1724 VoIP – LANCOM 1823 VoIP Chapter 14: Appendix LANCOM LANCOM LANCOM LANCOM 1722 VoIP 1723 VoIP 1724 VoIP 1823 VoIP Options LANCOM VoIP-32 Option for upgrading to a total of 32 local SIP users (item no.
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LANCOM 1722 VoIP – LANCOM 1723 VoIP – LANCOM 1724 VoIP – LANCOM 1823 VoIP Chapter 14: Appendix LANCOM LANCOM LANCOM LANCOM 1722 VoIP 1723 VoIP 1724 VoIP 1823 VoIP Optional For all LANCOM Router models antannes and LANCOM Advanced VPN Client for Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows accessories 7, single license, item no.
LANCOM 1722 VoIP – LANCOM 1723 VoIP – LANCOM 1724 VoIP – LANCOM 1823 VoIP Chapter 14: Appendix 14.2.3 ISDN interface 8-pin RJ45 socket, corresponding to ISO 8877, EN 60603-7, assembled as ISDN-NT for connection of ISDN terminal endpoint devices...
LANCOM 1722 VoIP – LANCOM 1723 VoIP – LANCOM 1724 VoIP – LANCOM 1823 VoIP Chapter 14: Appendix 14.2.7 Configuration interface (Outband) 8-pin mini-DIN socket Connector 14.3 Declaration of conformity LANCOM Systems herewith declares that the devices of the type described in this documentation are in agreement with the basic requirements and other relevant regulations of the 1995/5/EC directive.
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LANCOM 1722 VoIP – LANCOM 1723 VoIP – LANCOM 1724 VoIP – LANCOM 1823 VoIP Index Index Numerics Configuration access 10/100Base-TX Configuration file 3 DES Configuration interface 802.11i Connector cable 802.11i/ Configuration password 802.1x Configuration port Configuration protection Contact assignment...
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LANCOM 1722 VoIP – LANCOM 1723 VoIP – LANCOM 1724 VoIP – LANCOM 1823 VoIP Index Encryption ISDN Encryption methods Connector cable D channel ISDN calling line ID ISDN leased-line option Firewall ISDN life line Block stations ISDN modem FirmSafe...
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LANCOM 1722 VoIP – LANCOM 1723 VoIP – LANCOM 1724 VoIP – LANCOM 1823 VoIP Index Server NAT – see IP masquerading Setup NetBIOS TCP/IP NetBIOS proxy User name Network connectivity Windows workgroup search Security aspects Remote configuration Network mask...
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LANCOM 1722 VoIP – LANCOM 1723 VoIP – LANCOM 1724 VoIP – LANCOM 1823 VoIP Index Windows size Voice over IP TCP/IP configuration VoIP Fully automatic Connecting subsidiaries or home offices Manual TCP/IP filter Peer-to-peer TCP/IP router VoIP lines Settings...
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