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Operation and
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Version 3.0
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  • Page 1 HiPath AP 1140 H.323 Terminal Operation and Administration Manual Version 3.0 HiPath...
  • Page 2 All other brand and product names may be trademarks of their respective holders. Siemens AG provides this documentation without any warranty of any kind, either implied or expressed, including, but not limited to, the implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Installation ......................9 Hardware and Software Requirements ................9 Choosing a Suitable Location ..................9 Setting up the HiPath AP 1140 for the First Time............10 Installing the HiPath AP 1140 Hardware ............... 15 Basic Configuration ..................17 Web Interface ........................ 17 Integrating the HiPath AP 1140 into the Communication Environment ......
  • Page 4 How to Use the HiPath AP 1140 ..............73 HiPath AP 1140 Call Processes ..................73 Using Dialing Rules ....................... 77 Dialing Rules Examples....................80 Software Upgrade....................83 Setting up Software Download ..................83 Emergency Software Download Configuration Section ..........85 Maintenance ....................89 Warning .........................

  • Page 5: Introduction

    PC that is to be added to the LAN. It requires the same kind of TCP/IP addressing that is required by a PC. The HiPath AP 1140 can also use a DHCP server on the LAN to automatically receive its IP configuration assignment.

  • Page 6: Acronyms

    Introduction Acronyms DHCP Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol Domain Name Server Foreign Exchange Service Internet Protocol Local Area Network Light Emitting Diode Media Access Control Mb/s Megabits per Second Private Branch Exchange Pulse Code Modulation PROM Programmable Read-Only Memory PSTN Public-Switched Telephone Network Switched Circuit Network TCP/IP Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Proto-...

  • Page 7: Getting Started

    Overview The HiPath AP 1140 is an IP telephony adaptor that connects up to four (4) analog terminals to a LAN with access to an IP Network, allowing high-quality, full duplex, audio/fax communication.

  • Page 8: Features

    SCN. “HiPath AP 1140 Call Processes” on page 73 for more details. Features The following table lists some of the features the HiPath AP 1140 offers. Feature Description 4 FXS Ports Four central office quality subscriber’s line interface circuits (SLICs)
  • Page 9 Note that this works only for the QoS parameters. Out of band DTMF The HiPath AP 1140 can receive and send out of band DTMFs using the H.245 UserInputIndication message. The HiPath AP 1140 includes the following features in its capability set: –...

  • Page 10: Panels

    The software upgrade is downloaded via a TFTP server. Panels This section provides an overview of the HiPath AP 1140’s front and rear panels. Front Indicators Figure 1 shows the three (3) visual indicators located on the front of the HiPath AP 1140.
  • Page 11 AP 1140. Default Settings The Default Settings switch resets configuration parameters of the HiPath AP 1140 to factory default (known) values. It can be used to reconfigure the unit. See “Setting up the HiPath AP 1140 for the First Time” on page 10 for more information.

  • Page 12: Interpreting The Hipath Ap 1140 Leds

    Ethernet port does sense the carrier signal. Power LED The Power LED is used to indicate whether the HiPath AP 1140 is operational at its most basic level. It does not imply that the unit can be used, only that it is capable of being used. Normal operation is steady On.
  • Page 13 Getting Started LED Behavior in Download Mode When the HiPath AP 1140 initiates a software download, the three LEDs located on the front panel are used to report the status of the process. Event LED State Image downloading Each LED blinks alternately at 1 Hz with 1/3 ON duty cycle.
  • Page 14 Getting Started...

  • Page 15: Installation

    Description Phone/Fax A standard telephone or fax attached to a FXS port of the HiPath AP 1140. One (1) to four (4) phones or faxes can be attached to the HiPath AP 1140. Remote Party Endpoints where the HiPath AP 1140 terminates a call.

  • Page 16: Setting Up The Hipath Ap 1140 For The First Time

    It is necessary to have a minimum of 25 mm (1 in.) clearance. – The fan on the HiPath AP 1140 is not blocked or the back of the unit is not too close to the wall.
  • Page 17 The Factory Default Settings must be performed when powering the HiPath AP 1140 on for the very first time, even if the HiPath AP 1140 is connected to a LAN with a DHCP server. Otherwise, the HiPath AP 1140 falls into an error state.
  • Page 18 DHCP sends if you are using a DHCP. Setting up the HiPath AP 1140 for the first time: 1. Once the HiPath AP 1140 is started, enter the IP address 192.168.0.1:8085 in the web browser of the computer connected to it.
  • Page 19 The HiPath AP 1140 will reboot with the new information that was just entered (this will take about 10-20 seconds). 5. When the HiPath AP 1140 has finished rebooting, turn it off, plug it on the network, and turn it on again.
  • Page 20 IP address to access its con- figuration web pages. You will need the MAC address of the spe- cific HiPath AP 1140 for which you want to know the assigned IP address. The MAC address is printed on the label located on the bottom side of the HiPath AP 1140.

  • Page 21: Installing The Hipath Ap 1140 Hardware

    Click here to enable messages to the Syslog daemon 3. Click Update to apply the changes. 4. Once the HiPath AP 1140 has restarted (this could take 10 to 20 seconds), turn it off, connect it to your network and turn it on again.
  • Page 22 The electrical outlet shall be installed near the HiPath AP 1140 so that it is easily accessible. If you are installing the HiPath AP 1140 for the first time, please read section “Setting up the HiPath AP 1140 for the First Time”...

  • Page 23: Basic Configuration

    – Microsoft Internet Explorer Version 5.0 or above Accessing the Web Interface The web interface gives you an overview of the HiPath AP 1140 parameters. To access the configuration web pages: 1. In your web browser’s address field, type the URL of the HiPath AP 1140.
  • Page 24 Link Description Overview Links to the Overview web page, which displays the parameters and IP addresses used by the HiPath AP 1140 in read-only format. Configuration Links to the Configuration web page, which allows you to set the parameters and IP addresses used by the HiPath AP 1140.
  • Page 25 User Name: HiPathAdm – Password: 8749Trix 3. Click OK. The Configuration web page is then displayed in the con- tent frame. It stays accessible for as long as the Internet browser used to access the HiPath AP 1140 web pages is opened.
  • Page 26 To make these buttons visible, you must click one of the links of the Configuration section (in the Menu frame). Button Description Update Updates the HiPath AP 1140 configuration with the changes you have made. See “Updating the Configuration” on page 21 for more details.
  • Page 27 If the HiPath AP 1140 is in use at the same time you click Update, the configuration update is not processed. A message informs you of this situation.
  • Page 28 Restart, the restart is not processed. A message informs you of this situation. If the HiPath AP 1140 is not in use when you click Restart, a mes- sage informs you that the unit is about to restart. Approximately 10 to 20 seconds after receiving this message, you can request the HiPath AP 1140 web pages.

  • Page 29: Integrating The Hipath Ap 1140 Into The Communication Environment

    254 devices. Note that if you have a small network (less than 254 devices), you may decide not to have subnets. If you are unsure about what mask to use, Siemens AG suggests that you use a general mask, 255.255.255.0.
  • Page 30 Basic Configuration – Gatekeeper Configuration – Software Download Configuration – Emergency Software Configuration Figure 8: Example – IP Configuration Section The IP information is broken down into five columns: Column Description Description Brief description of the IP address. IP address Actual IP address.
  • Page 31 Note: If there is an IP address in this field, but the Static option is not checked, the DHCP server settings will override the static settings. In the event that the HiPath AP 1140’s IP address is configured statically (Static check box is checked), you should reserve the specified IP address in the DHCP server to ensure that it does not assign the HiPath AP 1140 IP address to another device.
  • Page 32 All of the IP addresses provided by a DHCP server are saved in the HiPath AP 1140 configuration, even if they are not actually used. When powered on, the HiPath AP 1140 uses the IP ad- dresses saved in its configuration and/or the IP addresses provid- ed by a DHCP server.

  • Page 33: Configuring Ip Addresses

    Default Router Default router IP address used by the HiPath AP 1140. A router is a device that connects any number of LANs. Primary DNS Primary Domain Name Server IP address used by the HiPath AP 1140.
  • Page 34 Definition Syslog Daemon IP address of the server running a Syslog daemon.The Syslog Daemon allows you to monitor events in a HiPath AP 1140. If you do not specify a Syslog daemon address or the DHCP does not provide one, no messages are sent.

  • Page 35: Changing The Password/User Name

    Click here to enable messages to the Syslog daemon 3. Click Update to apply the changes. The HiPath AP 1140 restarts. You can now use the Syslog daemon to receive messages from the HiPath AP 1140. Changing the Password/User Name A default user name and password are provided with the HiPath AP 1140.
  • Page 36 The Change Password/User Name web page is displayed in the content frame and it stays accessible for as long as the Internet browser used to access the HiPath AP 1140 web pages is opened. Figure 12: Change Password/User Name Web Page To change the current user name and password: 1.
  • Page 37 Basic Configuration The following table describes the parameters that can be changed: Parameter Definition User name User name used in the login process. It is case sensitive. Value: A string of 6 to 10 alphanumeric characters (a-z, A-Z, 0-9). The user name must not contain spaces.
  • Page 38 Basic Configuration...

  • Page 39: Registering To A Gatekeeper

    Registering to a Gatekeeper Registering to a Gatekeeper This chapter describes how to configure each FXS port of your Hi- Path AP 1140 to register to a gatekeeper. Each FXS port of the Hi- Path AP 1140 registers to a gatekeeper individualy and can be configured with different settings.
  • Page 40 Value: A string of up to 50 alphanumeric characters (a-z, A-Z, 0-9). Spaces are allowed. Default value: The MAC address of the HiPath AP 1140 plus "0" plus the FXS port number. For example, if the MAC address of a HiPath AP 1140 is 0498B8000ABC, the default H.323 ID alias of the FXS port...

  • Page 41: Gatekeeper Registration Logic

    Lightweight The lightweight registration mechanism is used to verify the sanity of Registration the gatekeeper. It allows the HiPath AP 1140 to verify if the gatekeeper is still "alive". When the "Lightweight Registration" option is enabled and once the HiPath AP 1140 is registered, it "re-registers" to the gatekeeper at a specific interval.
  • Page 42 – If the HiPath AP 1140 refuses the unregistration request from the gatekeeper, it replies with an unregistration reject mes- sage. When a HiPath AP 1140 is registered and it wants to make a call: – The HiPath AP 1140 sends an admission request message to the gatekeeper.
  • Page 43 33), the HiPath AP 1140 can’t make or receive calls as long as it is not registered. If the user picks up the telephone handset while the HiPath AP 1140 is trying to register, a special tone is played. This special tone is a pulsed busy tone with a 5 seconds busy tone/no tone cycle.
  • Page 44 Note about states 1, 2 and 4 If the HiPath AP 1140 is configured with the IP addresses of many gatekeepers, it tries to register to each IP address before entering the next state. For instance, a HiPath AP 1140 is configured with the IP addresses of five HiPath gatekeepers, HiPath gatekeeper 1 to HiPath gatekeeper 5.
  • Page 45 Registering to a Gatekeeper 4. The HiPath AP 1140 tries to register to HiPath gatekeeper 4. The registration request times out or is rejected by Hi- Path gatekeeper 4. The HiPath AP 1140 does not enter state 2. 5. The HiPath AP 1140 tries to register to HiPath gatekeeper 5.
  • Page 46 The HiPath AP 1140 reboots faster than the standard gatekeeper does. The value of the Retry time is set to 1 minute. 1. The HiPath AP 1140 tries to register a first time to the standard gatekeeper but the registration request times out.
  • Page 47 Registering to a Gatekeeper 2. The HiPath AP 1140 tries to register a first time to HiPath gatekeeper 2 but the registration request times out. HiP- ath gatekeeper 2 is not ready. 3. The HiPath AP 1140 tries to register a first time to HiPath gatekeeper 3 but the registration request times out.
  • Page 48 45) and click Update in order to update the config- uration of the HiPath AP 1140. The HiPath AP 1140 resets and starts its gatekeeper registration. The value of the Retry time field is set to 3 minutes.
  • Page 49 HiPath Gatekeeper Unreachable There are two HiPath gatekeepers, HiPath gatekeeper 1 and 2. There are two HiPath AP 1140s, the HiPath AP 1140 #1 and the HiPath AP 1140 #2. The two HiPath gatekeepers are configured to accept the registra- tion requests from the two HiPath AP 1140s.
  • Page 50 Registering to a Gatekeeper...

  • Page 51: Ports Configuration

    It signals that the remote telephone has been taken on-hook. The HiPath AP 1140 will detect a Current Drop if this signal is maintained for at least 600 ms with an open circuit or has a current drop lower than 0.4 mA.
  • Page 52 E.164 Alias The E.164 alias corresponds to the telephone number of each (Telephone FXS port of the HiPath AP 1140. This telephone number will be Number) used by outside users who want to call this specific FXS port. The value of this field is used in the registration process. If the...
  • Page 53 -24 dB or above 0 dB are not recommended. Default Value: 0 dB Output Sound Level The sound level, in dB, received by the HiPath AP 1140. Values range from +12 dB to -36 dB by increments of 1. Note that values below -24 dB or above 0 dB are not recommended.
  • Page 54 Protection against packet loss, but increases the voice delay. If the network to which the HiPath AP 1140 is connected suffers from a high level of congestion, the level of jitter buffer protection should be higher. If the network to which the HiPath AP 1140 is connected suffers from a low level of congestion, the level of jitter buffer protection should be lower.
  • Page 55 Accept Phone/Fax to IP Network Call Settings An analog device connected to the HiPath AP 1140 can place a call on the IP network to which the HiPath AP 1140 is connected. The following table describes the parameters that can be set:...
  • Page 56 Initiator is Automatic, or it will be called when the selected Initiator value is pressed on the phone keypad. Note: If the HiPath AP 1140 is registered to a gatekeeper and you use an IP address in the Speed Dial, the call is not processed. You will get a dialtone and will be able to normally make a call.
  • Page 57 Ports Configuration Parameter Definition End of Dialing Character that indicates the end of the dialing sequence. It will not Character be part of the dialing sequence. If this field is left empty, it is assumed you are not using this option. Notes: –...
  • Page 58 IP Network to Phone/Fax Call Settings An analog device connected to the HiPath AP 1140 can receive a call from the IP network to which the HiPath AP 1140 is connect- ed. The following table describes the parameters that can be set:...
  • Page 59 Ports Configuration Call Forward Settings The HiPath AP 1140 can use three types of call forwards: – Unconditional – Busy – No Answer The Busy and No Answer options can be selected at the same time, but you cannot select any of them if you have checked the Unconditional option.
  • Page 60 Ports Configuration...

  • Page 61: Miscellaneous Configuration

    Miscellaneous Configuration Miscellaneous Configuration This chapter describes other configuration settings not covered in the previous chapters. Quality of Service Settings QoS (Quality of Service) features enable network managers to de- cide on packet priority queuing. QoS is the ability of a network el- ement (e.g.
  • Page 62 Enabled option to use the DiffServ value. Value: Any number between 0 and 63. Note: If the HiPath AP 1140 is set to register with a HiPath Gatekeeper, the autodiscovery feature of the HiPath 5000 system will overwrite any value entered in this field. See “Setting up...
  • Page 63 Enabled option to use the DiffServ value. Value: Any number between 0 and 63. Note: If the HiPath AP 1140 is set to register with a HiPath Gatekeeper, the autodiscovery feature of the HiPath 5000 system will overwrite any value entered in this field. See “Setting up...
  • Page 64 Miscellaneous Configuration – An Expedited Forwarding PHB (RFC 2598) 802.1q Section The 802.1q standard recommends the use of the 802.1q VLAN tags for Ethernet frames traffic prioritization. VLAN tags are 4-byte headers in which three bits are reserved for priority indication. If you enable 802.1q and set a VLAN ID for the HiPath AP 1140, the Web pages, TFTP and Syslog must be on a computer (Network Card) set with the same VLAN ID.
  • Page 65 Miscellaneous Configuration Figure 16: 802.1q Configuration Section The following table describes the parameters that can be set: Parameter Definition Activate QoS: Enables the 802.1q settings. 802.1q Virtual LAN Virtual LAN located in the VLAN field. You must check the Enabled option to use the Virtual LAN value. Value: Any number between 1 and 4096.
  • Page 66 Miscellaneous Configuration Parameter Definition Priority of Voice Priority value for voice stream IP transmission located in the Stream IP VLAN field. Transmission Value: Any number between 0 and 7. Default Value: 0 Priority of Fax/ Priority value for fax/modem stream IP transmission located in the Modem Stream IP VLAN field.
  • Page 67 This note applies only for previous hardware revisions that do not use revision D of the main CPU, the Motorola PowerPC 860. The implementation of the IEEE Standard 802.1q in the HiPath AP 1140 has a minor problem due to hardware limitations. 802.1q increases the Ethernet frame header by 4 bytes, adding a Virtual LAN ID and a user_priority.

  • Page 68: Geographical Specific Configuration

    “Defining a Custom Time Zone” on page Selecting a Time Zone At boot time, the HiPath AP 1140 queries a SNTP or NTP server to receive time information (see “SNTP Settings” on page 66 more details). The unit receives the information in Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) format, so it needs to convert this GMT time into the proper time zone.
  • Page 69 Miscellaneous Configuration – (GMT-07:00) Mountain Time (Canada & US) – (GMT-06:00) Central Time (Canada & US) – (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time (Canada & US) – (GMT-04:00) Atlantic Time (Canada&US) – (GMT) Greenwich Mean Time – (GMT+01:00) West Europe Standard Time – (GMT+08:00) China Standard Time –...
  • Page 70 Miscellaneous Configuration Daylight saving time Time zone POSIX String Offset Starting Date Ending Date Offset Central Australia +09:30 +10:30 Last Sunday of Last Sunday of CAUST-9:30DCAUST- Standard Time October at March at 10:30,M10.5.0/02:00:00,M3.5.0/ 02:00:00 AM 02:00:00 AM 02:00:00 Australia Eastern +10:00 +11:00 Last Sunday of Last Sunday of AUSEST-10AUSDST-11,M10.5.0/...
  • Page 71 Miscellaneous Configuration Setting Definition START Indicates when to change to and return from the daylight saving time. The START argument is the date when the change from the standard to the daylight save time occurs; END is the date for changing back. If START and END are not specified, the default is the US Daylight saving time start and end dates.

  • Page 72: Sntp Settings

    SNTP Settings The Simple Network Time Protocol (SNTP) enables the notion of time (date, month, time) into the HiPath AP 1140. It is especially required when dealing with features such as the Caller ID. SNTP is used to synchronize a SNTP client with a SNTP or NTP server (SNTP being a subset of NTP) by using UDP as transport (see RFC 1769 for more details).

  • Page 73: Viewing Hardware Information

    Version of the digital circuit board of the HiPath AP 1140. Hardware Board Last RAM Lets you know if the RAM on the HiPath AP 1140 is corrupted. If you Check want to perform a RAM check, click the RAM Check button. See “Performing a RAM Check” on page 67 for more details.

  • Page 74: System Failure Bypass Activation Section

    AP 1140 is in use when you click ROM Check, the ROM check is not processed. A warning message informs you of this situation. If the HiPath AP 1140 is not in use when you click ROM Check, a ROM check is performed. A message informs you of the result.

  • Page 75: Advanced Debugging

    Network connection is recovered but a System Failure By- pass call is still in progress. – The HiPath AP 1140 is in maintenance or test mode. Advanced Debugging The advanced debug page produces output for debugging, moni- toring and tracking the HiPath AP 1140 application. The advanced debug page provides: –...
  • Page 76 Miscellaneous Configuration Figure 21: Advanced Debug Page Usage and Benefits The advanced debug page provides detailed information impor- tant for application development and ongoing system mainte- nance. Suggestion Description Problem Tracking Provides a chronological record of call events to track exactly where and when a problem occurred.
  • Page 77 Miscellaneous Configuration Settings To use the debug options, you must check the Enabled check box at the upper left of the window, select the modules you want to de- bug, then click Submit. If you select modules and the Enabled check box is not checked, no traces will be produced.
  • Page 78 Miscellaneous Configuration...

  • Page 79: How To Use The Hipath Ap 1140

    IP phone such as the optiPoint 300 Advance di- rectly connected to the IP network – A SCN phone or fax. However, the HiPath AP 1140 would need to contact a SCN gateway such as the HiPath RG 2100 or RG...
  • Page 80 The following example illustrates how to reach a phone or fax on another HiPath AP 1140 terminal. Phone/Fax -> HiPath AP 1140 A -> HiPath AP 1140 B -> Phone/Fax A user makes a call with the phone/fax connected to an HiPath AP 1140, which in turn contacts another HiPath AP 1140, then reaches the corresponding phone/fax.
  • Page 81 AP 1140 HiPath Gatekeeper LAN H.323 endpoint -> HiPath AP 1140 -> Phone/Fax A LAN H.323 endpoint contacts the HiPath AP 1140, which reach- es the corresponding phone/fax connected to the HiPath AP 1140 terminal. PC Client such as HiPath...
  • Page 82 HiPath Gatekeeper Calls Without a Gatekeeper (Direct Calls) If a FXS port of the HiPath AP 1140 or another terminal is not con- figured to register with a gatekeeper, you can reach this FXS port by dialing the IP address of the HiPath AP 1140 and the E.164 ali- as of this FXS port.

  • Page 83: Using Dialing Rules

    4. Dial “*” to terminate the IP address. For example, let’s say you want to reach the telephone connected to Port 3 of the HiPath AP 1140 with the IP ad- dress 192.168.0.23. The phone number assigned to Port 3 of this HiPath AP 1140 is 1234. You must then dial the...
  • Page 84 How to Use the HiPath AP 1140 – When the user dials a sequence that is not recognized as an E.164 alias or as the IP address prefix, an error tone is played. – If the user dials an invalid IP address, for example “205.237.2488”, an error tone is played.
  • Page 85 How to Use the HiPath AP 1140 Dialing Rule Priority Description Priority 4: The user dials a particular digit to indicate that an E.164 alias is complete. End of dialing character – Valid characters are “*”, “#” or nothing (no end of dialing character).

  • Page 86: Dialing Rules Examples

    How to Use the HiPath AP 1140 IP Address Specific Rules The following rules apply when dialing an IP address. Dialing Rule Description IP address prefix “General Dialing Rules” on page IP address dots The dots of an IP address are dialed using “*”.
  • Page 87 How to Use the HiPath AP 1140 – IP address prefix: ** – End of dialing character: * – Assume end of dialing after 7 digits – Assume end of dialing after 5 seconds With this configuration, if the first digit to be dialed is “*”, it is not recognized as the end of dialing character but as the first “*”of the...
  • Page 88 How to Use the HiPath AP 1140 Complete sequence: **204*236*247*67 Case 6: The user wants to dial 204.236.247.67. 1. The user dials “1**”. The IP address prefix is not recog- nized because another digit was dialed before. Actually, this sequence is recognized as an E.164 alias equal to “1”.

  • Page 89: Software Upgrade

    (a-z, A-Z, 0-9). Spaces and dots are allowed. Downloading a New Software Version In order to download the software into the HiPath AP 1140, you must have a TFTP (Trivial File Transfer Protocol) server running on the PC designated as the software file server. This application will let you download the new software into your HiPath AP 1140.
  • Page 90 IP address of the HiPath AP 1140 you want to upgrade. The HiPath AP 1140’s configuration web pages are dis- played. 5. Once on the HiPath AP 1140’s web page, click the Con- figuration link in the left frame. Enter the following informa- tion when prompted:...

  • Page 91: Emergency Software Download Configuration Section

    Emergency Software Download Configuration Section During the software download process, the new software file is first downloaded into the RAM of the HiPath AP 1140, then it is transferred from the RAM to the EEPROM. The HiPath AP 1140 then reboots. See section “Setting up Software Download”...
  • Page 92 The following parameters can be set: Parameter Definition Primary Server to contact in case the HiPath AP 1140 is interrupted while it is software internally updating its software version and is now in a corrupted state. server If the emergency software download fails with this IP address, for example if the primary software server cannot be reached, the IP address of the secondary software server is then used.
  • Page 93 Software Upgrade 6. If the emergency software download still fails, the HiPath AP 1140 retries to initiate the software download by dou- bling the delay between each try up to a maximum of 16 minutes: – first try: 1 minute delay –...
  • Page 94 Software Upgrade...

  • Page 95: Maintenance

    Cleaning To clean the HiPath AP 1140, wipe with a soft dry cloth. Do not use volatile liquids such as benzine and thinner which are harmful to the unit casing.

  • Page 96: Troubleshooting

    Maintenance Troubleshooting The HiPath AP 1140 is simple to install and operate, but there are some minor problems that can be experienced when it is connect- ed to its HiPath environment. The following section will examine some of these problems and possible solutions.
  • Page 97 “Configuring Incoming and Outgoing Calls Parameters” on page Solving Web Interface Problems The Web browser cannot access the HiPath AP 1140 over the network Check that: – The IP information for the HiPath AP 1140 is correctly config- ured.
  • Page 98 – You did not connect a crossover network cable. The HiPath AP 1140 information shown on the web interface does not refresh automatically You may need to make a small change to your Web browser so that it always downloads the latest version of a web page from the web interface.
  • Page 99 Maintenance Solving Software Upgrade Problems An error occurs when the HiPath AP 1140 attempts to communicate with the software server There could be a number of reasons for this: – The file specified in the upgrade command does not exist or is in a different directory than the one given.
  • Page 100 Maintenance...

  • Page 101: Appendix A - Dhcp Server Vendor Specific Information

    Appendix A – DHCP Server Vendor Specific Information Appendix A – DHCP Server Vendor Specific Information The HiPath AP 1140 uses a DHCP server to receive the IP ad- dresses it needs to work properly. This Appendix assumes that you know how to set up and use a DHCP server. If not, ask your network administrator to set up DHCP-related variables.
  • Page 102 Appendix A – DHCP Server Vendor Specific Information Creating Vendor Specific Information The following section describes how to set Vendor specific infor- mation in a Windows 2000-based DHCP server. How to create vendor specific information differs from one DHCP server program to another.
  • Page 103 6. When you are done, click OK. Firewall Information: the HiPath AP 1140 uses UDP port 5060. The following table lists the HiPath AP 1140 codes for Vendor Specific information: Vendor Specific Code Item of Information...
  • Page 104 Appendix A – DHCP Server Vendor Specific Information Entering IP Addresses IP addresses must be entered in hexadecimal. There are two for- mats of address string: – Long: Has a size of 6 hexadecimal characters and includes the IP address and port. –...
  • Page 105 Appendix A – DHCP Server Vendor Specific Information Figure 28: Example – Long Address String Vendor Specific Code Size IP Address Port 6E 06 C0 A8 00 0A 09 F1...
  • Page 106 Appendix A – DHCP Server Vendor Specific Information...

  • Page 107: Appendix B - Country Specific Parameters

    Appendix B – Country Specific Parameters Appendix B – Country Specific Parameters The following parameters differ depending on the country you are in. Note that the On – Off sequence is read as follows: – 1.0 – 0.85 means that the sequence is 1.0 second On and 0.85 second Off.

  • Page 108: Germany

    The following parameters apply if you have selected Germany as location. Germany 1 and Germany 2 calibration were asked for by Siemens AG. Both calibrations are present in the ETSI PBX standard : “ES 201 168 Corporate Networks (CN) Transmission characteris- tics of digital Private Branch eXchanges (PBXs)”.

  • Page 109: Great Britain

    Appendix B – Country Specific Parameters Parameter Value On – Off Sequence (s) Elect. Levels = 220 Ω + 820 Ω // 115 nF Impedance = 220 Ω + 820 Ω // 115 nF Tbrl-Impedance FXS Line Attenuation (Input) 0 dBr FXS Line Attenuation (Output) -7 dBr Great Britain...

  • Page 110: North America

    Appendix B – Country Specific Parameters Parameter Value On – Off Sequence (s) Elect. Levels Ring 75 VRMS, 25 Hz 1.0 – 4.0 = 180 Ω + 630 Ω // 60 nF Impedance = 750 Ω // 18 nF Tbrl-impedance FXS Line Attenuation (Input) 0 dBr FXS Line Attenuation (Output)

  • Page 111: Spain

    Appendix B – Country Specific Parameters Parameter Value On – Off Sequence (s) Elect. Levels (Level per frequency) = 600 Ω Impedance = 350 Ω + 1000 Ω // 210 nF Tbrl-Impedance FXS Line Attenuation (Input) 0 dBr FXS Line Attenuation (Output) 0 dBr Spain The following parameters apply if you have selected Spain as lo-...

  • Page 112: Europe

    Appendix B – Country Specific Parameters Parameter Value On – Off Sequence (s) Elect. Levels Ring 70 VRMS, 25 Hz 1.0 – 4.0 = 220 Ω + 820 Ω // 115 nF Impedance = 220 Ω + 820 Ω // 115 nF Tbrl-impedance FXS Line Attenuation (Input) -0 dBr...

  • Page 113: Appendix C - Safety & Emi Certifications

    This Appendix lists the various Safety and EMI certifications of the HiPath AP 1140. Safety & EMI Certifications Supported The HiPath AP 1140 has received the following Safety & EMI Cer- tifications: The Safety and EMI Certifications of the HiPath AP 1140 are printed on a sticker located on the bottom of the unit.
  • Page 114 If you experience trouble with this telephone equipment, please contact Siemens AG for information on obtain service or repairs. The telephone company may ask that you disconnect this equip- ment from the network until the problem has been corrected or un- til you are sure that the equipment is not malfunctioning.
  • Page 115 Ringer Equiva- lence Number of all the devices does not exceed 5. CE Mark The HiPath AP 1140 gateway complies with the EMC and low volt- age Directives.
  • Page 116 Appendix C – Safety & EMI Certifications...

  • Page 117: Appendix D - Glossary

    Appendix D – Glossary Appendix D – Glossary 10 BaseT An Ethernet local area network which works on twisted pair wiring. 100 BaseT A newer version of Ethernet that operates at 10 times the speed of a 10 BaseT Ethernet. A-Law The ITU-T companding standard used in the conversion between analog and digital signals in PCM (Pulse Code...
  • Page 118 Appendix D – Glossary Description ABPQ First 4 digits corresponding to a local zone defined by central offices. 12 34 Unique number to reach a specific destination. In this context, the Area Code corresponds to the Z portion of the numbering plan. Since virtually every country has a different dialing plan nomenclature, it is recommended to identify the equivalent of an Area Code for the location of your device.
  • Page 119 Appendix D – Glossary the other from a group of four higher frequencies, are used. Although some military telephones have 16 keys, telephones using DTMF usually have 12 keys. Each key corresponds to a different pair of frequencies. Each pair of frequencies corresponds to one of the ten decimal digits, or to the symbol “#”...
  • Page 120 Appendix D – Glossary Gatekeeper A gatekeeper identifies, controls, counts, and supervises the traffic or flow through the network. It also provides functions such as terminal and gateway registration, address resolution, band-width control, and admission control. Gateway A device linking two different types of networks that use different protocols (for example, between the packet network and the Public Switched Telephone Network).
  • Page 121 Appendix D – Glossary Media Access Control (MAC) Address A layer 2 address, 6 bytes long, associated with a particular network device; used to identify devices in a network; also called hardware or physical address. Mu (µ)-Law The PCM (Pulse Code Modulation) voice coding and companding standard used in Japan and North America.
  • Page 122 Appendix D – Glossary Progress Message The Progress message may be sent by an endpoint or Gatekeeper to indicate the progress of a call in the event of interworking with the SCN. This may be used to merely indicate that a Gateway in the call is interworking with the SCN or to indicate the presence of in-band information.
  • Page 123 Appendix D – Glossary Server A computer or device on a network that works in conjunction with a client to perform some operation, for example a Windows NT Server. Subnet An efficient means of splitting packets into two fields to separate packets for local destinations from packets for remote destinations in TCP/IP networks.
  • Page 124 Appendix D – Glossary Voice Over IP (VoIP) The technology used to transmit voice conversations over a data network using the Internet Protocol. Such data network may be the Internet or a corporate Intranet. Wide Area Network (WAN) A large (geographically dispersed) network, usually constructed with serial lines, that covers a large geographic area.
  • Page 125 Numerics Power 5 country 10 BaseT 5 setting 62 100 BaseT 5 specific parameters 101 802.1q, setting 58 debug, advanced 69 acronyms vi default router, setting 27 advanced debug 69 Default Settings switch 5 A-Law 47 definition 10 analog modem, feature 2 using 10 area code 111 DHCP server...
  • Page 126 no answer 53 hardware for the first time 10 unconditional 53 IP address DTMF Tone detection duration 52 default router 27 DTMF Tone generation duration 52 default settings switch 11 E.164 alias 46 DHCP server 28 end of dialing character 51 dialing 77 feature 2 DNS, primary 27...
  • Page 127 Syslog daemon default IP address 11 enabling messages 28 802.1q 58 enabling messages to 28 Differentiated Service 56 requirement 9 setting IP address of 28 using 28 Syslog debug messages, setting 28 RAM Check 67 System Failure Bypass, definition 68 rear connections 5 requirements 9 restarting the unit 22...
  • Page 130  Siemens AG 2001. All rights reserved. Information and Communication Networks Subject to availability. Hofmannstraße 51, D-81359 München Right of modification reserved. Siemens Aktiengesellschaft Order No.: A30817-X3001-A101-1-7619 Printed in the Federal Republic of Germany...

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