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Order toll-free in the U.S. 24 hours, 7 A.M. Monday to midnight Friday: 877-877-BBOX SUPPORT FREE technical support, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week: Call 724-746-5500 or fax 724-746-0746 INFORMATION Mail order: Black Box Corporation, 1000 Park Drive, Lawrence, PA 15055-1018 Web site: www.blackbox.com • E-mail: info@blackbox.com...
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MULTIPORT ANALOG VOIP ROUTER • The VOE230 contains no user serviceable parts. The equipment shall be returned to Black Box for repairs, or repaired by qualified service personnel. WARNING • Mains Voltage: Do not open the case the power cord is attached.
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MULTIPORT ANALOG VOIP ROUTER Power up the VOE230 The terminal block header to which the wires are secured pro- vides the disconnect for the VOE230. Take proper measures to ensure that it is not permanently fastened to the receptacle CAUTION mounted on the chassis.
MULTIPORT ANALOG VOIP ROUTER 2. Connect the VOE230 to your PC Note For factory default IP address information, see Appendix B. on page 12. Option 1: Connect to a network that has a DHCP server Using the included black Ethernet cable, connect the VOE230 RJ-45 Ethernet WAN port, labeled ETH0/0 (see Figure 1), to an Ethernet hub or switch on the same network as your PC.
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MULTIPORT ANALOG VOIP ROUTER 2. Right-click on My Network Places and select Properties in the context menu (see Figure 3). Displaying the Network Connections window Figure 3. Displaying the Internet Properties (TCP/IP) Properties window Figure 4. 3. Double-click on Local Area Connection and click on Properties to open the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties window (see Figure 4).
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MULTIPORT ANALOG VOIP ROUTER 6. Using the included black Ethernet cable, connect the VOE230 RJ-45 Ether- net LAN port labeled ETH0/1 directly to the Ethernet port on your PC (see figure 2 on page 4). Option 3: Connect the VOE230 console port to your PC If your PC has an RS-232 serial COM port, you may use it to connect the VOE230 Console port.
MULTIPORT ANALOG VOIP ROUTER 3. Start the VOE Discovery Tool 1. Insert the CD included with your VOE230 into the CD drive on your PC. 2. Copy the file named VOEDiscovery.exe from the CD to your PC. 3. At your PC, double-click the VOEDiscovery.exe file name to activate the tool.
MULTIPORT ANALOG VOIP ROUTER 4. Access the Command Line Interface 1. In the Discovery Tool window, select the IP address of your VOE230. 2. Right-click the selected line, and select Telnet. 3. In the telnet window, enter the username administrator. At the password prompt simply press the enter key.
IP address) and copy the modified configuration to a TFTP server. The VOE230 can now load its configuration from this server. Note If your application is unique and not covered by any of Black Box’s con- figuration templates, you can manually configure the VOE230 instead of loading a configuration file template.
MULTIPORT ANALOG VOIP ROUTER 6. Additional Information Refer to the VOE230 Getting Started Guide located on the CD-ROM shipped with your VOE230 device and available online at www.blackbox.com/manuals. For detailed information about: Installing, configuring, operating, and troubleshooting. • Warranty, trademark & compliance •...
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MULTIPORT ANALOG VOIP ROUTER A. Factory default IP address information Item IP Addresss(es) Network Mask WAN interface Ethernet 0 (ETH 0/0) DHCP client DHCP client 192.168.1.1 255.255.255.0 LAN interface Ethernet 1 (ETH 0/1) *DHCP server address range 192.168.1.10–192.168.1.19 255.255.255.0 *. The VOE230 factory-default configuration includes a DHCP server running on the ETH 0/1.
MULTIPORT ANALOG VOIP ROUTER B. Compliance Information B.1 Compliance EMC: FCC Part 15, Class A • EN55022, Class A • EN55024 • Safety: UL60950-1/CSA C22.2 No. 60950-1 • • IEC 60950-1 EN60950-1 • AS/NZS 60950-1 • PSTN Regulatory Compliance: FCC Part 68 •...
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MULTIPORT ANALOG VOIP ROUTER B.2 Radio and TV Interference The VOE230 router generates and uses radio frequency energy, and if not installed and used properly—that is, in strict accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions—may cause interference to radio and television reception. The VOE230 router have been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B computing device in accordance with specifications in Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC rules, which are designed to provide reasonable protection from such inter-...
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MULTIPORT ANALOG VOIP ROUTER Connection to party line service is subject to state tariffs. Contact the state public utility commission, public service commission or corporation commission for information B.4 Industry Canada Notice (FXO ports) This equipment meets the applicable Industry Canada Terminal Equipment Tech- nical Specifications.
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MULTIPORT ANALOG VOIP ROUTER B.5 CE Declaration of Conformity Product Description: VOE230 Series The products described above in the form as delivered are in conformity with the provisions of the following European Directive: R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC Guidelines of the European Parliament and the Committee for the Harmonization of the Legal Regulations of the Member States concerning radio equipment and telecommunications terminal equipment and the mutual recognition of their con- formity.