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EXTender 6000 Quick Installation Guide Quality is our job. Customer satisfaction is our mission! G-6000-RXM Rev AI May 20, 2005...
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Parts provided with the EXTender ...11 Parts not provided with the EXTender...11 Installation Considerations ...11 Typical Installation...12 Mounting the EXTender 6000 ...12 Connections to the EXTender 6000 ...13 Telephony Wiring (RJ-21) ...14 VT-100 Setup ...15 Power-Up...16 LED States:...16 Basic Configuration ...17 Installation Environment ...18...
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Setting the Make Set Busy Key Procedure ...39 Setting up Call-Suspend...39 Procedure ...40 Fax Support on the Second B (Ch 2) Channel ...42 Using an MCA Adapter with a Meridian Telephone ...42 HTML Interface ...43 Procedure ...43 EXTender 6000 Quick Installation Guide (Meridian Only) ...39...
This document provides the step-by-step process for the complete installation, basic configuration, and troubleshooting of the EXTender 6000 for Branch Offices. Naming Convention The EXTender 6000 is also referred to as the EXTender or the Remote Unit within this document. Safety Considerations IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS •...
32° - 130° F (0° - 55° C) Relative Humidity 5 to 95% Dimensions 17 in x 8 in 1 3/4 in (432 mm x 203 mm x 44 mm) Weight 6 lbs 7 oz (3 kg) EXTender 6000 Quick Installation Guide...
Prerequisites for Installation You must meet the following requirements before installing the EXTender 6000: Network Requirements • You must install and configure appropriate network terminating devices at both the corporate facility and the branch office. Both network-terminating devices must be fully functional and both must support an RS-232, V.35, or RS-530 synchronous, asynchronous or Voice over IP (VOIP) interface.
Directory Numbers (DNs). Provide these numbers to the System Administrator. Record the SPID and DN information and keep it in a safe place for reference when installing the ISDN TAs. If you do not have the SPIDs or DNs, you cannot program the ISDN TAs. EXTender 6000 Quick Installation Guide...
Use good wiring practices. Do not run wires over fluorescent lights, computers, air conditioners, etc., as this can introduce noise to the modems. • The distance from the telephones to the EXTender should NOT exceed 500 feet. EXTender 6000 Quick Installation Guide...
Mounting the EXTender 6000 You can mount the EXTender in a standard 19-inch communication rack using the brackets provided or simply place it on a shelf within the rack. Figure 2: Securing the Unit to a Rack EXTender 6000 Quick Installation Guide...
WAN1 Analog (if purchased) Note: Not available outside of North America. EXTender 6000 Quick Installation Guide Front and Back of EXTender 6000 Cable Type Description DB-9 Connect to a PC COM port Note: Set the COM port as follows: Baud rate: 9600, Databits: 8, Parity: none, Stopbits: 1, Software flow control: Xon/Xoff.
Click on File, then Properties. Select Settings tab and go to Emulation window. Select VT100 and click OK. n is the number of the COM port on the PC. Go to Power-Up sequence on the next page. EXTender 6000 Quick Installation Guide...
Guide for troubleshooting information. On initial power-up (or before the config file is changed) the Management Interface (MI) asks you to run the “Setup Wizard”. EXTender 6000 Quick Installation Guide Back of Unit (LAN Connections) Figure 5: Front of Unit...
If you already familiar with using the MI, proceed to page 18 for information on setting the parameters for the different Network Environments. Or…….. Press F1 for the MI Help Screen, which provides basic information for navigating through the interface. EXTender 6000 Quick Installation Guide Figure 6: Welcome Screen IMPORTANT TERMINAL SETTINGS...
Because these variables are not our control, we cannot guarantee the performance of the user’s IP-based remote voice solution. EXTender 6000 Quick Installation Guide See... Page 19 page 24...
WAN port network device Set the mode (interface Match the interface type of the network type) of the WAN port. device. (v.35, RS-232, RS-530) EXTender 6000 Quick Installation Guide Public DSU/CSU DSU/CSU Figure 7: RVP_Direct Installation Router EXTender 6000...
Contact the system administrator for more information on setting this parameter. key to accept changes and go back to the Configuration Menu. Press the ← key to the 6. Press the Save option. Press Enter. EXTender 6000 Quick Installation Guide Figure 8: RVP_Direct Menu...
Configuration Menu. 5. Press the key to the Save parameter. 6. Press Enter to save changes to the active config (.rem) file. EXTender 6000 Quick Installation Guide Figure 9: WAN Menu...
Configuration Menu. 4. Press the key to the Save parameter. 5. Press Enter to save changes to the active config (.rem) file. EXTender 6000 Quick Installation Guide Figure 10: Sync Rate...
4. Press the key to accept changes and go back to the Configuration Menu. 5. Press the key to the Save parameter. 6. Press Enter to save changes to the active config (.rem) file. EXTender 6000 Quick Installation Guide Figure 11: Mode...
Set the Primary Dial Numbers (DNs) Set the mode (interface type) of the WAN port. Set the Async parameters for the selected WAN port EXTender 6000 Quick Installation Guide ISDN ISDN TA RVP_Direct Async Connections To…. Identify the first and second ISDN B-channels at the Gateway unit.
Primary Dial Num 2 parameter. Enter the DN number assigned to the second B-Channel at the Gateway unit. key to accept changes and go back to the Configuration Menu. Press the ← key to the 4. Press the Save option. Press Enter. EXTender 6000 Quick Installation Guide Figure 13: Primary Dial Number...
Setting the Async Parameters Procedure 1. Access the WAN 1 or WAN 2 Menu using the following path; Path: Remote->Configuration->WAN 1 or 2->Async_Setup The following menu appears. EXTender 6000 Quick Installation Guide Figure 14: WAN Menu Figure 15: Asyc_Setup Menu...
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• Dialback Num1 parameter. Enter the telephone number for dialing the first ISDN B-channel of the EXTender from the PBX location where the Gateway is installed. Example: 914032881918 • Dialback Num2 parameter. Enter the telephone number for dialing the second ISDN B-channel of the EXTender from the PBX location where the Gateway is installed.
The EXTender 6000 uses even numbered ports 12,288 to 12,544. The port numbers start at 12,288 and increment by 2 to the total number of ports used. For example, if you have an 8 port EXTender 6000 with 3 telephones connected, ensure that ports 12,288, 12,290, and 12,292 are opened.
7. Press the key to accept changes and go back to the Configuration Menu. 8. Press the key to the Save option. 9. Press Enter. EXTender 6000 Quick Installation Guide Figure 18: RVP_IP Menu Figure 19: RVP_IP Default Port Menu...
Default Router parameter. Enter the IP Address of the Default Router and press Enter. 6. Press the key to the Save option. Press Enter to save changes to the active config (.rem) file. EXTender 6000 Quick Installation Guide Figure 20: IP Address Menu...
Wizard prompt, the system sets the Setup Wizard flag to prevent you from receiving this prompt again. You can access the Setup Wizard through the console MI, if you want to run it later. How to access the Setup Wizard through the MI Path: Remote->Utilities->Setup Wizard Figure 21: Set Up Wizard EXTender 6000 Quick Installation Guide...
Meridian, Panasonic and Magix - Default is Key 12 Iwatsu - Default is Key 4 Note: This key bypasses the PBX/ADIX at the corporate facility and provides you with a telephone line for dialing local and emergency (911) calls. Contact the systems administrator for the appropriate key.
Remote unit. To ensure that you reach the correct 911 service for your area, use a telephone connected locally. Note: EXTender units that are equipped with an analog card provide an analog port for local dialing. EXTender 6000 Quick Installation Guide...
Displayed when the Switch unit has disconnected from the network device. Note: This message is not preceded by “Connect error”. EXTender 6000 Quick Installation Guide Action Reset port at the Gateway. Wait until port is available or reset port on the PBXgateway and try to re- connect.
Connect Password is required for each telephone to connect to the Gateway. User ID - If configured, this option assigns an ID that maps the Remote Unit to the correct port on the PBX. The remote user must enter this ID to connect to the Gateway. EXTender 6000 Quick Installation Guide...
Enter. 3. Press the keys to access the RVP_Direct menu. The RVP_Direct menu on page 20 appears. EXTender 6000 Quick Installation Guide Figure 22: Gateway Port Offset key to access the Gateway Port Offset parameter. Enter a digit (0-12) to...
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IMPORTANT NOTE: The Remote Unit connected to WAN 1 of the Gateway MUST be Remote [1]. 5. Press the key to the Save option. Press Enter to save changes to the active config (.rem). EXTender 6000 Quick Installation Guide Figure 23: Remote #1...
Note: The analog line card is not available outside North America. The EXTender 6000 may be equipped with an extra RJ-11 port on the back panel. This port is labeled “Analog” and it provides a connection to an analog telephone line (pro-vided at the remote location) for the purpose of placing local or emergency calls.
Setting the Make Set Busy Key (Meridian Only) The MSB (Make Set Busy) key sends a command from the Gateway to the PBX. This command is used to log agents out of the ACD queue in the event of an abnormal disconnect. This prevents ACD agents from receiving calls during a network outage.
The following menu appears. 2. Press the → key to access the parameters. key to the Enabled parameter. Press the → key to select Yes. 3. Press the EXTender 6000 Quick Installation Guide Figure 28: RVP_Direct Call Suspend Figure 29:...
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Save parameter. Press Enter to save changes to the active config (.rem) file. Note: Make sure the “Dial-up” and “Dialback” numbers are programmed. EXTender 6000 Quick Installation Guide key to the Indicators parameter. key to the ACD Tone parameter.
You are able to send analog modem traffic over the 2 PBXgateway unit. Each of the ports on an EXTender 6000 or PBXgateway will extend both of the Meridian PBX/DEFINITY ECS B channels, allowing the use of the second B channel for analog applications such as fax and modem.
ISDN TA is connected and accepting commands (but there is no link up- in Call Suspend mode or have not dialed it yet). Port LEDs: Solid Green if connected properly to PBX. The Management Interface is now accessible for complete Gateway configuration. EXTender 6000 Quick Installation Guide Figure 31: HTML Browser View...
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