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FreePP MPES-4
User Guide
V1.13
Model: BV1201
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  • Page 1 FreePP MPES-4 User Guide V1.13 Model: BV1201...

  • Page 2: Copyright

    Specific trademark usage guidelines 1. Logos. You may not use any FreePP logos (including buttons and graphic symbols) without a trademark license from FreePP Inc. All usage of trademark logos shall be pursuant to these guidelines and any other guidelines associated with that logo.

  • Page 3: How To Use This Guide

    Should you find any mistakes in this document or want to provide comments to improve the manual please send e-mail directly to: service@freepp.com FreePP Technical Support If you have questions when installing or using this product, please go to FreePP website at www.freepp.com for: Direct contact to the FreePP support centers.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Back Panel Connectors....................................10 Chapter 3: Connecting the MPES-4 ............... 11 Overview.......................................... 11 Instructions for connecting the MPES-4..............................12 Chapter 4: Getting started with accessing the MPES-4 ..........14 Overview.......................................... 14 How to use FreePP Starter..................................15 Access to your MPES-4....................................16...
  • Page 5 Chapter 5: Configuring the MPES-4 via Web Interface..........19 Overview.......................................... 19 Status & Log ........................................24 Status & Log | Status Monitor ................................25 Status & Log | Configuration.................................. 26 Status & Log | System Log ..................................28 Status & Log | Call Log ................................... 30 Networking........................................
  • Page 6 Diagnostic ........................................75 Chapter 6: Making FreePP Calls..............77 Place FreePP On-Net Calls ..................................77 Place FreePP Outbound Calls (FreePP OUT Service) ......................... 77 Chapter 7: Adding FreePP Credit..............78 Add FreePP Credit to your FreePP account ............................78 Chapter 8: Appendix ................79...

  • Page 7: Chapter 1: Introduction

    Chapter 1: Introduction Thank you for choosing FreePP MPES-4. This MPES-4 will allow you to make and receive phone calls through FreePP network using your existing broadband connection. Our MPES-4 is named BV1201, so BV1201 stands for this MPES-4 here from in this Guide.

  • Page 8: Chapter 2: Getting To Know The Mpes-4

    The WAN port allows you to connect the MPES-4 to broadband Internet access, such as modem or router using a Cat.5 Ethernet network cable. RESET Reset or reboot this device. The MPES-4 supports 4 voice ports. Each port can be configured as either FXS or FXO. You can do the configuration via web management.

  • Page 9: Front Panel Led Indications

    When the reset button is pressed, the MPES-4 will reboot. When the reset button is pressed for 5 seconds, the MPES-4 will reboot and go back to the default settings. Front Panel LED Indications Color Description POWER Green It lights up when the MPES-4 is powered on.

  • Page 10: Back Panel Connectors

    Back Panel Connectors Port Description Power The power port is where you connect the included power cord to AC Outlet. ON/OFF A switch to power on or power off MPES-4.

  • Page 11: Chapter 3: Connecting The Mpes-4

    Chapter 3: Connecting the MPES-4 Overview This chapter gives connection guidelines on how to connect FreePP MPES-4 to your network and PBX. A typical connection diagram is shown on the right.

  • Page 12: Instructions For Connecting The Mpes-4

    Instructions for connecting the MPES-4 There are two ways to connected the MPES to PBX： 1. FXS port of MPES connected to FXO port of PBX. Step1. Plug the AC cord in and turn the switch to on. Step2. Connect the WAN port of MPES to ADSL/Cable modem with network cable.
  • Page 13 There are two possible reasons for the registration failed issue 1) The MPES-4 is not activated by FreePP, and 2) the network configuration of MPES-4 is incorrect. For the reason 1, please contact customer service representative. For the reason 2, please refer to the Chapter 5...

  • Page 14: Chapter 4: Getting Started With Accessing The Mpes-4

    Chapter 4: Getting started with accessing the MPES-4 Overview You can configure the MPES-4’s network settings via web interface. For the first web browser, please launch the FreePP Starter utility that is provided with your product CD.

  • Page 15: How To Use Freepp Starter

    How to use FreePP Starter The FreePP Starter is a software utility that is included on the Product CD. The utility automatically detects FreePP devices installed on your network, regardless of its host IP address and lets you configure each unit’s IP settings. It provides quick access to your MPES-4 via HTTPS.

  • Page 16: Access To Your Mpes-4

    Access to your MPES-4 To access web management page, please launch the FreePP Starter utility that is provided with your product CD. The following are the instructions： Connect the Configuration port of MPES to your computer with the Ethernet cable.
  • Page 17 Enter the MPES-4 login settings to access the web management interface. FreePP ID You can find the FreePP ID number at the bottom of the MPES-4. Password You can find the Password of MPES-4 on the...
  • Page 18 Others will be directed to Status Monitor Page. After the procedure as above, If you can’t access the MPES-4 with FreePP Starter, please check gateway IP address from Ethernet connection status of your computer and type it in the web browser’s address bar directly. (e.g.

  • Page 19: Chapter 5: Configuring The Mpes-4 Via Web Interface

    Chapter 5: Configuring the MPES-4 via Web Interface Overview The main web management menu is displayed as follows after successful login. From this page all essential configuration pages are accessed. The web management menu has the following structure. The FreePP logo provides quick connection to www.freepp.com...
  • Page 20 You will logout and return to Login page after clicking on Logout button. Status & Log Status Monitor View the important information and monitor the status of each port. Configuration Display the information about the configuration of network and telephony. System Log Check the system event log messages.
  • Page 21 Configure the call forwarding number of each port. Localized Dialing plan By enabling Localized Dial Plan, you can place calls through FreePP network without changing your dialing behavior. FXO Outbound policy The call policy of FXO to allow or block certain outbound calls.
  • Page 22 Set your device to factory default and reboot it. Reboot Restart your device. Quick setup When you log in MPES-4 with factory default setting and it can not connect to the server. You can set up the network environment in this page.
  • Page 23 Diagnostic To check the MPES-4 current information, including running and status. You will return to Login page if you do no action on any page within 3 minutes.

  • Page 24: Status & Log

    Status & Log This page shows each sub menu’s definition under Status and Log. Status Monitor To view the important information and monitor the status of each port. Configuration Summary To display the information about the configuration of network and telephony. System Log To check the system event log messages.

  • Page 25: Status & Log | Status Monitor

    MPES-4 as on the right. Port Display the telephone port number, which with range from 1 to 4 since the MPES-4 has 4 FXO ports and 4 FXS ports. Mode Display the current port mode, such as FXO, FXS and NONE.

  • Page 26: Status & Log | Configuration

    Identification number of the MPES-4. MAC Address To show the MAC address of the MPES-4. System Time To show the current time of the MPES-4. You will be directed to Time Setting page while clicking on System Time. Firmware Version To show the current firmware version of the MPES-4.
  • Page 27 IP Settings page while clicking on IP Address. Subnet mask To show the Subnet mask of the MPES-4. You will be directed to IP Settings page while clicking on Subnet mask. Default Gateway To show the gateway address of the MPES-4. You will be directed to IP Settings page while clicking on Default Gateway.

  • Page 28: Status & Log | System Log

    Status & Log | System Log You can check the MPES-4’ system log information in this page. Port Specify the port number, which is from 1 to 4, or All. Default port value is All. Log Level/Level Specify the log message level from 1 to 5. One (1) means the system will display the fewest amount of message;...
  • Page 29 SEARCH button to select the system log message. 3. Click Refresh button to refresh the system log manually. In fact the MPES-4 will refresh the system log message every 60 seconds automatically. 4. Turn pages Click < button to go backward and > button to go forward.

  • Page 30: Status & Log | Call Log

    Status & Log | Call Log You can check MPES-4’ call record details in this page, which contain information related to original call number and destination number. Call log type/Type Specify the call log type such as FreePP call, FXO outbound, FXO inbound, and All Type.

  • Page 31: Networking

    Networking You can establish your internet connection environment by IP Settings or setting HTTP Proxy. IP Settings Setup the basic parameter to connect the network. HTTP Proxy Set the HTTP proxy address.

  • Page 32: Networking | Ip Settings

    Static IP Use the specified static IP address. c. PPPoE Client Broadband connection with a username and password. The MPES-4 is set as DHCP client by default. If you are not familiar with these settings, please consult the network administrator.

  • Page 33: Networking | Ip Settings | Dhcp Client

    Apply button to apply all the changes if necessary. All the changes will be applied after reboot. The MPES-4 has a DHCP server embedded. That means by enabling the router mode, the MPES-4 will assign a dynamic IP to the device connected to the Configuration port of your MPES-4.

  • Page 34: Networking | Ip Settings | Static Ip

    You can use the specified static IP address to configure your MPES-4. If your MPES-4 has been allocated a specified static IP address, please fill out the necessary IP settings here. If you are not familiar with these settings, please consult the network administrator.
  • Page 35 1. Select Static IP. 2. Fill out IP Address, Subnet Mask, Default Gateway, DNS settings. 3. Click Save button to save the entered values. MPES-4 will check if the entered values are valid automatically before saving them. Click Cancel button to restore all previous values.

  • Page 36: Networking | Ip Settings | Pppoe Client

    Networking | IP Settings | PPPoE Client PPPoE Stands for Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet. PPPoE is a specification for connecting the users on an Ethernet to the Internet through a common broadband medium, such as a single DSL line, wireless device or cable modem.

  • Page 37: Networking | Http Proxy

    Networking | HTTP proxy You can establish your internet connection environment by setting HTTP Proxy. HTTP Proxy Server It sits between a client application, such as a Web browser, and a real server. It intercepts all the requests to the real server to see if it can fulfill the requests themselves.

  • Page 38: Telephony

    By enabling Localized Dialing Plan, you can place calls through FreePP network without changing your dialing behavior. FXO Inbound policy The call policy of FXO to allow or block certain landline calls. FXO Outbound Policy The call policy of FXO to allow or block certain FreePP outbound calls.
  • Page 39 Advanced Setting Specify the settings to improve the voice quality. Analog Coefficients Adjust the parameters for analog ports. Voice Volume Adjust the speakerphone and earphone volume.

  • Page 40: Telephony | Port Setting

    Telephony | Port Setting You can change the port settings by the connection to PBX. Port Display the telephone port number. Mode Specify the current telephone port mode, such as FXO, FXS and None. 1. Select the port mode as your need. 2.

  • Page 41: Telephony | Call Forwarding Setting

    Specify the action to redirect all the incoming calls from PSTN to a specific FreePP ID. To any FreePP ID with password Specify the action to redirect all the incoming calls from PSTN to any FreePP ID with or without password. Default setting is without password.
  • Page 42 Password The password should be a 6 to 30-digits number or blank. Blank means no password. Connect to PBX To establish connection from FXS to PBX. Dial Wait Time Specify the wait time to send the first dialed number. The time range is between 1 and 30 seconds.
  • Page 43 To any FreePP ID without password is the default setting for FXO mode. 2. Click To a specific FreePP ID button and enter the FreePP ID. Click Save button to save the entered values.
  • Page 44 ＊ FXS ports are connected to PBX： 1. Check the checkbox of Connect to PBX. 2. The function, To a specific FreePP ID is like Hotline, that is used when you pick up the internal extension of PBX and switch to MPES-4, MPES-4 will automatically dial to the specific FreePP ID you entered.

  • Page 45: Telephony | Localized Dialing Plan

    The left table includes the standard DDD value, while the right table includes the true value DDD you edited. 1. Check Enable FreePP Localized Dial Plan checkbox to subscribe Localized Dial Plan service. 2. Select the region where you are located from the dropdown list.
  • Page 46 prefix codes as follows: a、Select the prefix codes from the standard IDD/DDD tables on the left, then click >> Button to add the prefix codes to the true value tables on the right. b、 Input the prefix codes in the textboxes below the true value tables on the right, then click ADD button to add the them to the real value tables.

  • Page 47: Telephony | Fxo Outbound Policy

    Telephony | FXO Outbound Policy This page allows you to configure FXO outbound policy. Default call policy Specify the policy whether the MPES-4 will allow all or block all FreePP calls to pass through FXO. Exception will be listed in the FreePP ID list.
  • Page 48 1. Select the policy is allow all or block all. 2. Edit the FreePP IDs, password (or leave it blank) and call policy (allow or block) to the list. 3. Click Save button to save the entered values.

  • Page 49: Telephony | Fxo Inbound Policy

    Telephony | FXO Inbound Policy This page allows you to configure FXO inbound policy. Default call policy Specify the policy whether the MPES-4 will allow all or block all landline number to pass through FXO. Exception will be listed in the CID list.
  • Page 50 1. Edit Specify the action to change Policy. 2. ADD Specify the action to add the CID and policy. 3. DELETE SELECTED Specify the action to delete the landline number selected from CID list. An alert window will appear to make sure while this button is clicked.

  • Page 51: Telephony | Advanced Setting

    Default Address If you do not know the CS or NS server address, you may click Default Address button to get the default CS or NS server addresses, default CS server address is ppbox.freepp.com while NS server address is 210.17.18.61.
  • Page 52 1. Select the Impedance base on your environment from the dropdown list. 2. Enable EG.711 Codec to get higher voice quality. 3. Fill out the CS/NS server address if you already know it, otherwise please click Default Address button to get the default address.

  • Page 53: Telephony | Analog Coefficients

    Telephony | Analog Coefficients In this page, you can adjust the parameters for any analog port to improve your telephony. Port Specify the current port number selected, range of which is from 1 to 4.Default port number is 1. Mode Show the current port mode, such as FXS and FXO.
  • Page 54 Dial Tone A dial tone is a telephony signal used to indicate that the telephone exchange is working and ready to accept a call. The tone stops when the first numeral is dialed. Specify the frequency and cadence for dial tone. Busy Tone A busy Tone (or engaged tone) in telephony is an audible or visual signal to the calling party that indicates...
  • Page 55 FXS. Ringing Amplitude The voltage is set to ring the telephone connected to MPES-4. Specify the voltage amplitude sent by FXS. 1. Select port number. 2. Enter and choose the coefficient of ringing tone 3. Click Save button to save the entered values.

  • Page 56: Telephony | Analog Coefficients | Busy Tone Recognition

    Telephony | Analog Coefficients | Busy Tone Recognition The figure displays the connection between MPES-4 and PBX (Private Branch (telephone) Exchange). To process the Busy Tone recognition, you could another extension number to call the extension number which connected with your MPES-4 after your connection established.
  • Page 57 1. Before go to busy tone recognition, please make sure the FXO port of MPES-4 is connected to a line of PBX. 2. Please use another PBX line to call the MPES-4 (e.g. If the PBX line (Ext #1000) is attached to the MPES-4 shown on above figures, please use another line (Ext #1001) to call the MPES-4.
  • Page 58 4. Exit the recognition by clicking OK button when the process is completed. 5. Click Save button to save the entered values. Click Cancel button to restore all previous values. 6. The Apply button will blink after Save. Please click Apply button to apply all the changes if necessary.

  • Page 59: Telephony | Voice Volume Setting

    Telephony | Voice Volume Setting You can adjust the voice volume over each port of the MPES-4 in this page. Port Specify the telephone port number. 1. Select the port number which you want to adjust the voice volume. 2. By moving the slide indicators as shown on the right, you can change the voice volume level of both the FXS and FXO port at the same time.

  • Page 60: System

    To set system time manually. NTP Setting To synchronize the system time with the NTP server. Upgrade Keep your MPES-4 up-to-date with the newest features and patches. Administrator Password To protect your MPES-4 from unauthorized access, you should change its password frequently.

  • Page 61: System | System Log Setting

    In this page, you can set the level of message to be written to the system log. Log Status To enable or disable the MPES-4 to record the log on server board. When disabled is selected and Log Level are disabled accordingly.

  • Page 62: System | Time Setting

    System | Time Setting In this page, you can set system time for MPES-4 manually. Date Specify the date in format yyyy-mm-dd. For example：2007-08-27. Time Specify the time in format hh:mm. For example：16:02. 1. Fill out the Date and Time.

  • Page 63: System | Ntp Setting

    System | NTP Setting In this page, you can synchronize MPES-4’ system time with the NTP server. NTP (Network Time Protocol) It is used to synchronize the system time with the selected network NTP server. NTP Status Specify to enable or disable this NTP service.
  • Page 64 Apply button to apply all the changes if necessary. All the changes will be applied after reboot. 1. It is required to add at least one NTP server before enabling NTP service. 2. Time Synchronization will happen once a week, only at when your MPES-4 is connected to Internet.

  • Page 65: System | Upgrade (Firmware Upgrade)

    MPES-4. Do not switch off and do not disconnect the MPES-4 from the power supply during the firmware update process because the device could be damaged. It is best to use the Ethernet connection (not wireless) for the firmware update...

  • Page 66: System | Administrator Password

    MPES-4 illegally without your approval. You can find the default password on the ID card or use the new password that you changed before. 2. Please be noted that the new password will be deleted after you reset the MPES-4 to the default settings.

  • Page 67: System | Reset (Restore To Factory Default)

    2. Click YES to reboot your MPES-4. All you settings will be cleared after reboot. Click NO to discard the reboot and go back to Reset page.

  • Page 68: System | System Reboot

    In this page, you can Restart your device. Reboot To restart your device. 1. Click Reboot button to restart your MPES-4, then a Warning page will appear to make sure. 2. Click YES button to discard the changes and reboot.

  • Page 69: Quick Setup

    1. Nickname For your convenience, you could create a nickname for the MPES-4, this will facilitate other users who have added the ID of MPES-4 in contact list of their softphone. The default nickname is MPES4_ID. (ex. MPES4_24980060) 2.
  • Page 70 Broadband connection with a username and password. Quick setup page is the default page when you log in MPES-4 with factory default setting. The MPES-4 is set as DHCP client by default. If you are not familiar with these settings, please consult the network administrator.

  • Page 71: Quick Setup | Ip Setting | Dhcp Client

    Apply button to apply all the changes if necessary. All the changes will be applied after reboot. The MPES-4 has a DHCP server embedded. That means by enabling the router mode, the MPES-4 will assign a dynamic IP to the device connected to the Configuration port of your MPES-4.

  • Page 72: Quick Setup | Ip Setting | Static Ip

    In this page, you can use the specified static IP address to configure your MPES-4. If your MPES-4 has been allocated a specified static IP address, please fill out the necessary IP settings here. If you are not familiar with these settings, please consult the network administrator.
  • Page 73 1. Select Static IP. 2. Fill out IP Address, Subnet Mask, Default Gateway, DNS settings. 3. Click Save button to save the entered values. MPES-4 will check if the entered values are valid automatically before saving them. Click Cancel button to restore all previous values.

  • Page 74: Quick Setup | Ip Setting | Pppoe Client

    Quick Setup | IP Setting | PPPoE Client PPPoE Stands for Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet. PPPoE is a specification for connecting the users on an Ethernet to the Internet through a common broadband medium, such as a single DSL line, wireless device or cable modem.

  • Page 75: Diagnostic

    Diagnostic This page allows you to check the MPES-4 current information, including System, Networking and Protocol. System CPU loading Show the current CPU loading in percentage. Free System Memory Show the current free system memory. System Process Show the current running process.
  • Page 76 Trace Route Show the trace route result in row in the textbox. Protocol CS Server Connectivity Show whether CS Server is connected or not. NS Server Connectivity Show whether NS Server is connected or not. Click Start button to start the diagnostic process. No any other action is enabled during the diagnostic process.

  • Page 77: Chapter 6: Making Freepp Calls

    Place FreePP Outbound Calls (FreePP OUT Service) Make a domestic or international call by FreePP to a regular telephone or a mobile. Please note that the MPES should be activated for FreePP OUT service and has enough credits in its account. You can buy FreePP credit on the FreePP website http://www.freepp.com...

  • Page 78: Chapter 7: Adding Freepp Credit

    Chapter 7: Adding FreePP Credit Add FreePP Credit to your FreePP account 1. Go to FreePP website http://www.freepp.com 2. Click Buy Credit button to enter my account page. 3. Enter the ID and password of MPES. 4. Fill out your personal information.

  • Page 79: Chapter 8: Appendix

    Chapter 8: Appendix FCC REQUIREMENTS This equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC rules and the requirements adopted by the ACTA. On the bass unit of this equipment is a label that contains, among other information, a product identifier in the format US: GEMIT00BV1201. If requested, this number must be provided to the telephone company.
  • Page 80 This equipment may not be used on coin service provided by the telephone company. Connection to party lines is subject to state tariffs. Company: Charlink Corporation Address: One Market Plaza, Steuart Tower, Suite 2630,San Francisco, CA 94105, U.S.A Tel no.: 415 576 0700 A plug and jack used to connect this equipment to the premises wiring and telephone network must comply with the applicable FCC Part 68 rules and requirements adopted by the ACTA.

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