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EXTender 1100A Switch and Remote Module System Administrator’s Guide Document Number: M-1100A-MUC Version: Rev AG...
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Citel Technologies does not warrant that this product is immune from or will prevent unauthorized use of common-carrier telecommunications services or facilities accessed through or connected to it.
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E-1100A-RUC41 Table 1: Product Part Numbers Terms and Conventions 1. The EXTender 1100A Switch Module is a single-user communications device and is referred to as the Switch. 2. The EXTender 1100A Remote Module is a single-user communications device and is referred to as the Remote.
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9. The AC/DC adaptor must only be used in an easily accessible outlet. 10. Do not open the Switch Module or Remote Module. There are no user-serviceable parts inside. Only an authorized technician should open the unit for required maintenance or upgrading purposes.
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Remote Module Phone System Messages ... 78 ONNECTING TO Connecting an 1100A Remote Module to a PBXgateway II Switch Module ... 79 Connecting an 1100A Remote Module to an 1000 Switch (Office) Module ... 79 Connecting an 1000 Remote Module to an 1100A Switch Module ... 79 Using Passwords with 1000 units ...
What does it do? Citel Technologies EXTender products allow workers at branch offices or home offices to interact with the corporate PBX as if they were on-site. A simple analog phone line, along with the Switch and Remote Modules, will deliver the voice path and telephony features over the PSTN network to the corporate head office.
Use good wiring practices. Do not run wires over fluorescent lights, computers, air conditioners, etc., as this can introduce noise. d) The distance between the Switch Module and the PBX it is to be connected to should not exceed 500 feet (150 meters) e) Ensure that the power supply is within 5 feet (1.5 meters) of the Switch Module...
8. Any special needs or specific user requirements You Need to Have 1. All of the items provided in the box with the Switch Module and Remote Module (see What’s in the box? on page 11) 2. A copy of the latest software version available for the Switch Module and Remote Module (if performing a software upgrade) 3.
PC communications (COM) port. 3. Prepare to connect the supplied RJ-45 to RJ-11 cable between Port on the rear of the Switch Module and a port on the PBX. Do NOT connect to the PBX until the Setup Wizard has been run.
Telco port 3. Disconnect the RJ-45 from the LAN port 4. Disconnect the RJ-45 to RJ-11 cable between Port and a port on the PBX (Switch Module) 5. Disconnect the RJ-45 to RJ-11 cable between the Phone port and a supported digital set (Remote Module) 6.
HyperTerminal. You may use a different terminal application if you are familiar with its use. Only use the commands listed and described in this document unless otherwise instructed by Citel Technologies. Incorrect command use may prevent use of the Switch Module and Remote Module. 1. Start a HyperTerminal session.
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Using your mouse, click, hold and drag the corner of the screen until you can see the # border, then release your mouse button. The Welcome Screen for the Remote Module is the same except it will display “Citel Technologies, EXTender 1100A Remote Module”...
3. Connect using a different COM port on your computer. 4. Reboot your computer and then restart HyperTerminal. 5. The Switch Module and Remote Module Management Console password is not set by default. 6. It’s strongly recommended that a password be set for security reasons. See Changing Passwords for instructions.
EXTender 1100A Using the Management Console The Welcome screen is displayed automatically when you connect to the Switch Module and Remote Module using a serial cable. You must make sure that your terminal window is sized so that you can see the border of # symbols around the contents.
You will also be asked to confirm that you want to save changes if you select the Save option. You may need to reboot the Switch Module or Remote Module for your changes to take effect depending on the menu item programmed.
IP address of 10.0.0.11 and a subnet mask of 255.0.0.0. 2. Connect the Switch Module or Remote Module directly to the PC via a crossover LAN cable, or indirectly through a hub using LAN cables.
Management Browser Connecting to the Management Browser The Switch Module and Remote Module can also be configured using a web based interface when running Windows Internet Explorer 5.x or later. Prior to configuring through the Management Browser, a valid IP address must first be assigned to the units and the Web server must also be enabled.
The timeout can be set for 30 minutes, 1, 2 or 3 hours or Never (not recommended). 2. Enabling the Web Refresh LED – The graphical representation of the Switch Module and Remote Module will update the Port Status LED (see below) every 10 seconds.
EXTender 1100A Using the Management Browser To access the Switch Module or Remote Module through the Management Browser open a Microsoft Internet Explorer session and enter the unit’s IP address in the Address field of the web browser. The Management Browser Welcome Screen is presented (see below).
Initial configuration Do NOT connect the Switch Module to the PBX or connect the digital telephone to the Remote Module until the Setup Wizard has been run. An improperly configured Switch Module can cause damage to the PBX line card and an improperly configured Remote Module can cause damage to the digital telephone set.
Essential Configuration – Switch Module section later in this document. 1. Set the Region Code. This is the Country the unit will be operating in. See the Switch Module – Essential Setup Wizard Configuration and Remote Module – Essential Setup Wizard configuration sections for full details.
► Refer to page 44 and page 54 for full details. 3. Setup a Connect Password to provide a secure connection restricting unauthorized access to the Switch Module port from the Remote Module. See the Switch Module Advanced Port Setup and the Remote Module Advanced Port Setup sections for full details Path: Gateway (and Remote) ->Configuration->Port...
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FTP should always be disabled when not performing a software upgrade or file transfer to and from the units. 12. The DNS parameter allows the System Administrator to find the Switch Module by an assigned name instead of IP address. See the Switch Module Advanced IP Parameters –...
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Path: Gateway (and Remote) ->Configuration->System ► Refer to page 51 and page 60 for full details. 15. Setup the Remote Module to use the time stamp from the Switch Module for trouble shooting purposes. See the Remote Module Advanced System Parameters – System Settings section for full details.
“essential” to the proper operation of the Switch Module. Do NOT connect the Switch Module to the PBX or connect the digital telephone to the Remote Module until the Setup Wizard has been run. An improperly configured Switch Module can cause damage to the PBX line card and an improperly configured Remote Module can cause damage to the digital telephone set.
Path: Gateway->Configuration->Connect Figure 14: Switch Module – Modem Settings Configuration Screen There is only one essential Modem Setting configuration for the Switch side and that is the Telco type which is the Leased Line setting, using the default setting for remaining Modem Settings should be satisfactory.
“essential” to the proper operation of the Remote Module. Do NOT connect the Switch Module to the PBX or connect the digital telephone to the Remote Module until the Setup Wizard has been run. An improperly configured Switch Module can cause damage to the PBX line card and an improperly configured Remote Module can cause damage to the digital telephone set.
TMI Path: (Remote Only)->Set Config->Modem Menu->Leased Line Figure 15: Switch Module – Modem Settings Configuration Screen There is only one essential Modem Setting configuration for the Switch side and that is the Telco type which is the Leased Line setting, using the default setting for remaining Modem Settings should be satisfactory.
EXTender 1100A Figure 16: Remote Module – Connect Configuration Screen Essential Connect Parameters – Dial Numbers The Dial Numbers are used to connect to the Switch Module from the Remote Module over the PSTN via the internal modem. Path: Remote->Configuration->Connect->Dial_Numbers Figure 17: Remote Module –...
User ID. The default ID is 1 (representing the port number). This feature is also typically used when connecting to one of Citel’s multi-user devices such as a PBXgateway. If this remote is connecting to a multi-user device refer to the System Administrator’s Guide of the PBXgateway for more information.
User ID. The default ID is 1 (representing the port number) on the Switch Module side. This feature is typically used when connecting to one of Citel’s multi-user devices such as a PBXgateway. If this remote is connecting to a multi-user device refer to the System Administrator’s Guide of the PBXgateway for more information.
Figure 20: Switch Module - Port Configuration Screen 5. Setting the Voice Parameters – Voice parameters are used to “fine tune” voice processing. Users will have to disconnect from the Switch Module and reconnect for any changes to these parameters to take affect.
Pulse Dialing – An older type of analog line that was used with the rotary dialing phone type. The default is Tone dialing. d) Init String – The Switch and Remote Module initialization string is based on the standard modem AT Command set. Any AT commands can be added to comply with any corporate standards or requirements.
Figure 23: Switch Module – LAN Address Configuration Screen 1. Configuring the unit’s IP Address – A valid IP address for the Switch Module must be entered in order for it to operate on the IP network. The IP address should be obtained from the corporate IT Administrator prior to configuring the Switch Module.
Path: Gateway->Configuration->IP->LAN Figure 24: Switch Module – Telnet, Rlogin and FTP Configuration Screen 1. Telnet – The Switch Module can be accessed remotely by use of a standard Telnet session. By default Telnet is enabled. 2. FTP – File Transfer Protocol (FTP) is used primarily during the upgrade process. For security reasons this feature is disabled on default.
The Server IP addresses should be obtained from the corporate IT Administrator prior to configuring the Switch Module. 3. Entering the Domain Name – The domain name (i.e. Citel) is entered in this field to a maximum of 20 characters. The Domain Name should be obtained from the corporate IT Administrator prior to configuring the Switch Module.
Path: Gateway->Configuration->System Figure 26: Switch Module – System Name/Connect Speed Configuration Screen 1. Assigning a system Name – The Name field in the Switch Module is used for identification purposes only and appears next to the software revision (see above).
Switch and Remote Module System Administrator’s Guide EXTender 1100A Advanced System Parameters – Administrator’s Password An administrator’s password should be set to restrict unauthorized access to the Switch Module. Individual port passwords are not affected. Path: Gateway->Utilities->System->Set Password Figure 27: Switch Module – Administrator’s Password Configuration Screen 1.
Switch Module. The default Switch Module User ID is the port number, 1. This feature is typically used when connecting to one of Citel’s multi-user devices such as a PBXgateway. If this remote is connecting to a multi-user device refer to the System Administrator’s Guide of the PBXgateway for more information.
Pulse Dialing – An older type of analog line that was used with the rotary dialing phone type. The default is Tone dialing. d) Init String – The Switch and Remote Module initialization string is based on the standard modem AT Command set. Any AT commands can be added to comply with any corporate standards or requirements.
TMI Path: (Remote Only)->Set Config->Connect Menu->Dialback When Dialback is enabled you must also enter the Remote Number on the Remote Module. This number is passed on initial connection and then dialed by the Switch Module to initiate the connection from the Switch Module side.
EXTender 1100A Advanced IP Parameters – LAN Address Prior to the administrator having remote access to the Switch Module and Remote Module the system IP parameters must be configured. The following is a detailed description of the programming areas that would be considered “essential” to the proper operation of the Switch Module and Remote Module.
Path: Remote->Configuration->IP->LAN Figure 33: Remote Module – Telnet, Rlogin and FTP Configuration Screen 1. Telnet – The Switch Module can be accessed remotely by use of a standard Telnet session. By default Telnet is enabled. 2. FTP – File Transfer Protocol (FTP) is used primarily during the upgrade process. For security reasons this feature is disabled on default.
This information should be obtained from the company IT Administrator prior to configuring the unit. 3. Entering the Domain Name – The domain name (i.e. Citel) is entered in this field to a maximum of 20 characters. This information should be obtained from the company IT Administrator prior to configuring the unit.
Switch Module and the Remote Module. This is used to compensate for the time difference between cities. For example, if the Switch Module is at a corporate office in Seattle and the Remote Module is at a branch office in New York set this value to +3.
5. If you Press 2 a “Discon Sequence” message will be displayed on the LCD and then Remote LCD should return to the “Connect, Press 1” menu. The Remote module is now no longer connected to the Switch module, the Extender Session is disconnected.
Kiwi Syslog Daemon is a freeware Syslog Daemon for Windows. It receives, logs, displays and forwards Syslog messages from hosts such as Citel’s EXTender products, routers, switches, Unix hosts and any other syslog enabled device. However, any third party Syslog application can be used.
Confirm that the analog phone on the switch side rings, the call can be answered and that there is adequate voice quality. Check that the IP address information (IP Address, Subnet Mask, Default Router) for the Switch Module and Remote Module are valid and set correctly for remote configuration of the Switch and Remote Module.
Switch and Remote Module System Administrator’s Guide EXTender 1100A Power up LED Sequence During power up of the Switch Module and Remote Module the following LED flashing sequences are presented: DRAM Test Self Test ROM Countdown Loading Image Loading Image Successful...
PBX or phones. 2. If the ports are ready, press ‘1’ to connect to the Switch Module. As the telephone is connected the LED will begin to flash slowly. This means that the telephone is enabled but still not in use (on-hook).
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EXTender 1100A Figure 41: Test Results Window 5. From a PC on the remote network make sure that you can reliably ping the Switch Module. 6. From a PC on the corporate network, make sure you can reliably ping the Remote...
EXTender 1100A ONNECTING TO RODUCTS The Switch Module and Remote Module can also connect with other Citel Technologies EXTender products. Some EXTenders offered by Citel are based on the same configuration Management Interface as described in this document. Other single user EXTenders use phone menu or console to exclusively configure unit.
“Change Configuration file to …..” Enter [Y]es or [N]o. Assuming you type “[Y]es” to change the configuration file, you are prompted to reboot. This change will not take effect without a reboot. All changes made to the Switch Module or Remote Module parameters will be saved to the file you selected.
Switch and Remote Module System Administrator’s Guide EXTender 1100A Edit Non-active Configuration Files The Switch Module and Remote Module can be used in different applications requiring different parameters. You may need to set up separate configuration files to accommodate custom parameters for each application.
Optimizing the flash file system 2. File Upload 3. File Upgrade The Switch Module and Remote Module units use image files with the “*.mab” extensions. File Management Examining the Flash File System This procedure determines how many image files are on the flash file system.
Each unit must have Telnet and FTP enabled, and a valid IP address assigned before proceeding. To set up Telnet and FTP see the Switch Module’s section and the Remote Module’s Advanced IP Parameters – LAN Address section within this document.
Software section for details. Via FTP Client The Switch Module or Remote Module unit can act as an FTP client to download the image file from an FTP Server. Each unit must have Telnet and FTP enabled and an accessible (pingable) IP address assigned before proceeding.
Silicon Laboratories SI2457 with Global DAA RJ-45 10/100Mpbs Half/Full Duplex Serial RS-232, RJ45 Custom cable supplied by Citel - RJ-45 on the end terminating to the EXTender 4100 and RJ-11 terminating to the telephone. G.729A, G.711, G.726 (ADPCM32 and ADPCM24)
Problems, Repair and Warranty Should you experience trouble with this telephone equipment or for repair or warranty information, please contact Citel Technologies, at 1-888-454-5828. If the equipment is causing harm to the telephone network, the telephone company may request that you disconnect this equipment from the line network until the problem has been corrected.
Switch and Remote Module System Administrator’s Guide EXTender 1100A Repairs to certify equipment should be made by a Citel Technologies, Inc. authorized maintenance facility. Any repairs or alterations made by the user to this equipment, or equipment malfunctions, may give the telecommunications company cause to request the user to disconnect the equipment.
Switch and Remote Module System Administrator’s Guide EXTender 1100A Making Changes or Modifications Any changes and modifications not expressly approved by Citel Technologies, Inc. will void any compliance and regulatory approval, and will void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
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To reinitialize the execution of a program by repeating the initial program load (IPL) operation. Citel issues Release Notes for each version of the Switch Module and Remote Module – these notes include information about new features, and also about any known issues.
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