Grandstream Networks HandyTone HT286 Product Related Questions page 2

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Terminate a VoIP call into the PSTN port
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Allow a PSTN call to call either the FXS phone or other VoIP devices over the IP
network
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Route call automatically and transparently to PSTN line according to user configuration
Q: Can I call from FXS1 port to FXS2 port?
Yes, they can communicate with each other by dialing the respective extension number. Both
FXS ports need a valid sip account registered on the server.
Q: How can I disable hook/flash?
On the Advanced Settings page, there is a field On-Hook Threshold. One on the selections for
this field is 'Hook/Flash OFF', this option will disable hook/flash on the phone connected to the
ATA. To switch to a second channel, press FLASH button on the phone, instead of doing
hook/flash.
Note: This feature is not available on older hardware revision models.
Q: What hardware revision is my Handytone?
At the bottom of the device, there will be a white sticker. On this sticker will be a note:
'Rev: x.0' where x is the Hardware Revision
You can also get this information under the Status tab of the Web Configuration pages.
Your hardware revision is very important information. Depending on your hardware revision, it
may/may not be able to upgrade to the latest release.
Ex. HT286 Rev 2.0 upgrades up to 1.0.7.19 firmware, while Rev 3.0 can upgrade to the latest
release.
Note: Once there is a new hardware revision out in the market, the older revision is no more
manufactured or sold.
Q: How do I access the Web Configuration pages (for HT486/496/488)?
Please disconnect all connections to the HT486/HT496/HT488 and follow the instructions
below:
1. Connect the analog touch-tone phone to the HT.
2. Connect power supply.
3. Connect the Ethernet cable between the INTERNET Source (ex. Router, Modem) and the
WAN port on the HT.
4. Connect another Ethernet cable between your PC and the LAN port on the HT
5. Wait for 30 seconds till your PC gets an IP ADDRESS (192.168.2.2)
6. Now, open Internet Explorer and type in 192.168.2.1, you should see Grandstream Login
Screen pop up.
7. Enter 'admin' as the password
8. Go to Advanced Settings page and switch "Enable WAN port HTTP access" to YES, hit
'Update' and then 'Reboot'.