SpectraLink NetLink SVP Server Installation And Setup Manual

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NetLink SVP Server
Installation, Setup, and Maintenance
Part Number: 72-0178-00
Issue J

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  • Page 1 NetLink SVP Server Installation, Setup, and Maintenance Part Number: 72-0178-00 Issue J...
  • Page 2 SpectraLink and shall be neither reproduced in whole or in part without the prior written approval of SpectraLink, nor be implied to grant any license to make, use, or sell equipment manufactured in accordance herewith.
  • Page 3: Important Safety Information

    Note concerning shielded cable: SpectraLink recommends the use of shielded cable for all external signal connections in order to maintain FCC Part 15 emissions requirements. Note concerning the NetLink Wireless Telephones: This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
  • Page 4: Declaration Of Conformity

    EN 61000 3-2:2000 Harmonic Emissions EN 61000 3-3:1995 Flicker Emissions EN 60950:2000 Safety with CB Reports 0678 Mark R. Angliss, Manager; Quality & Process Engineering, For the SpectraLink Corporation May 23, 2003 PN 72-0096-00 Rev D Part Number: 72-0178-00-J.doc Page 4...
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Internal Gatekeeper NetLink SVP Server Capacity Notes on System Configuration System Diagram System Components The Front Panel of the NetLink SVP Server 3. INSTALLING THE NETLINK SVP SERVER Required Materials Locate the NetLink SVP Server Install the NetLink SVP Server...
  • Page 6 SpectraLink Corporation Installation, Setup, and Maintenance NetLink SVP Server Software Version Gatekeeper Database Part Number: 72-0178-00-J.doc Page 6...
  • Page 7: About This Document

    Installation, Setup, and Maintenance NetLink SVP Server 1. About This Document This document explains how to configure and maintain the NetLink SVP Server within the telephony system. Questions? SpectraLink wants you to have a successful installation. If you have questions please...
  • Page 8: Netlink Svp Server Overview

    SVP is fully compliant with the IEEE 802.11, 802.11b, 802.11e and 802.11i standards. The NetLink SVP Server is an Ethernet LAN device that works with the AP to provide QoS on the wireless LAN. Voice packets to and from the NetLink Wireless Telephones are intercepted by the NetLink SVP Server and encapsulated for prioritization as they are routed to and from an IP telephony server or gateway.
  • Page 9: The Timing Function

    SpectraLink Corporation Installation, Setup, and Maintenance NetLink SVP Server The Timing Function In the NetLink Gateway environment, SVP Servers provide the "timing" function for active calls. In multiple SVP Server environments, the active calls are distributed across the SVP Servers. In the IP PBX environment, SVP Servers provide both the connection or "gateway"...
  • Page 10: Netlink Svp Server Capacity

    Ethernet switch. The NetLink SVP Server auto-negotiates to the type of port on the Ethernet switch and supports 10Base-T, 100Base-T, full-duplex and half-duplex port types. The maximum number of calls a single NetLink SVP Server is able to handle depends on LAN factors per the following table: Number of...
  • Page 11: Notes On System Configuration

    SpectraLink Corporation Installation, Setup, and Maintenance NetLink SVP Server Notes on System Configuration In an IP system using subnets to differentiate telephony areas, each subnet must have its own SVP Server as well as access points. This is not considered a multiple SVP Server environment since the SVP Servers are separated by the subnet architecture.
  • Page 12: System Diagram

    SpectraLink Corporation Installation, Setup, and Maintenance NetLink SVP Server System Diagram The following diagram shows the NetLink SVP Server residing on a network with an IP telephony server, wireless LAN access points, and Ethernet switch: NetLink SVP Server Master NetLink SVP Server...
  • Page 13 SpectraLink Corporation Installation, Setup, and Maintenance NetLink SVP Server Administrative computer access point NetLink SVP Server Ethernet Switch Wireless Telephones access point NetLink Telephony Gateway optional NetLink Telephony Gateway Wireless NetLink Telephony Gateway NetLink Telephony Gateway NetLink Telephony Gateway CAT 5 cable...
  • Page 14: System Components

    40 NetLink Telephony Gateways can be connected to the LAN to support additional telephone lines. If five or more NetLink Telephony Gateways are connected to the LAN, a NetLink SVP Server must be installed to handle the increased call volume.
  • Page 15 NetLink Telephony Gateways, the APs, and their associated Ethernet switch must all be on the same “side” of the router. • – the NetLink SVP Server manages call network traffic. It is a NetLink SVP Server required component to utilize the 11Mb/s maximum transmission speed available in the NetLink Wireless Telephone.
  • Page 16: The Front Panel Of The Netlink Svp Server

    NetLink SVP Server The Front Panel of the NetLink SVP Server The NetLink SVP Server’s front panel contains ports to connect to power, the LAN, and an administrative computer via an RS-232 port. Status LEDs supply information about the NetLink SVP Server’s functioning.
  • Page 17: Installing The Netlink Svp Server

    NetLink SVP Server 3. Installing the NetLink SVP Server As shown in the system diagram the NetLink SVP Server is connected to the Ethernet switch. The specifications covered here allow for great flexibility in physical placement of the components within stated guidelines.
  • Page 18: Mount The Netlink Svp Server To Wall

    2. Insert the #8 x 3/4 inch screws in the pilot holes and tighten, leaving a 1/8 to 1/4 inch gap from the wall. Connect NetLink SVP Server to LAN Using a Cat. 5 cable, connect the NETWORK port on the NetLink SVP Server to the connecting port on the Ethernet switch. Connect Power 1.
  • Page 19: Configuring The Netlink Svp Server

    The Telnet method of connection is used for routine maintenance of the NetLink Server for both local and remote administration, depending on your network. To connect via Telnet, run a Telnet session to the IP address of the NetLink SVP Server. Once you connect and log in, the menu displays.
  • Page 20: The Netlink Svp-Ii System Menu

    – allows you to set network configuration options, including IP Network Configuration address and hostname. – allows you to change the password for NetLink SVP Server access. Change Password SVP-II is a designation used internally by SpectraLink Engineering. Part Number: 72-0178-00-J.doc...
  • Page 21: Network Configuration

    This is also where you may optionally establish a hostname and Configuration enter the IP address of the location of any software updates you may obtain from SpectraLink. See section 5, the Software Maintenance section, of this document for more information about installing software updates via TFTP. Scroll to and select by pressing Enter.
  • Page 22: Sendall

    NetLink SVP Server on the LAN. SendAll can only be used after the IP address is established on EACH NetLink SVP Server via the serial connection. If you anticipate identical settings across the LAN, set just the IP address and custom hostname (if desired) for each NetLink SVP Server using the initial serial connection.
  • Page 23 SpectraLink Corporation Installation, Setup, and Maintenance NetLink SVP Server To change the IP address of the master SVP Server, change it in this menu and reboot the system. Then you may change alias IP addresses in each of the other SVP Servers without error.
  • Page 24: Svp Server Configuration

    NetLink SVP Server. SVP-II Configuration It is also where you can lock the NetLink SVP Server for maintenance and reset the NetLink SVP Server after maintenance. The type of gateway you are using determines the mode of the NetLink SVP Server.
  • Page 25: Netlink Telephony Gateway System Configuration

    The NetLink SVP Server should be reset at the end of any maintenance procedure that requires a reset either via Maintenance or manually via Lock Reset System Note that resetting the NetLink SVP Server will terminate any calls in progress. Part Number: 72-0178-00-J.doc Page 25...
  • Page 26: Ip System Configuration

    SpectraLink Corporation Installation, Setup, and Maintenance NetLink SVP Server IP System Configuration For an IP system, set the SVP Mode NetLink IP The IP options are shown on the following screen: • : Access point specifications are detailed in the Phones per Access Point Configuration Notes for each brand and type.
  • Page 27: Qos Configuration

    SpectraLink Corporation Installation, Setup, and Maintenance NetLink SVP Server Alias IP Addresses are not necessary in Avaya and Cisco systems. • : In certain H.323 protocol systems, the SVP Enable H.323 Gatekeeper Server may function as a gatekeeper. Enter to have the SVP Server function as the gatekeeper in the H.323 protocol environment.
  • Page 28: Change Password

    Installation, Setup, and Maintenance NetLink SVP Server Change Password If desired, the password to access the NetLink SVP Server may be changed. Select from the main menu. A screen similar to the following will appear: Change Password Enter the information and either select...
  • Page 29: Swapping/Adding/Deleting Svp Servers

    SpectraLink Corporation Installation, Setup, and Maintenance NetLink SVP Server 5. Swapping/Adding/Deleting SVP Servers Whenever an SVP Server is removed from the system, Wireless Telephones that are using the SVP Server will be affected. If the removal of the SVP Server is intentional, the administrator should lock and idle the system prior to removing an SVP Server.
  • Page 30: Netlink Telephony Gateway System

    SpectraLink Corporation Installation, Setup, and Maintenance NetLink SVP Server NetLink Telephony Gateway System In a NetLink Gateway environment, the addition of an SVP Server is detected as soon as the new SVP Server is running. The new SVP Server will immediately start providing the "timing"...
  • Page 31: Software Maintenance

    (for example, downloading from a web site). At startup the NetLink SVP Server uses TFTP to check the software version it is running against the version in the TFTP location. If there is a discrepancy, the NetLink SVP Server will download the version in the TFTP location.
  • Page 32: Troubleshooting Via System Status Menu

    System Status Menu NetLink SVP Server. See the previous sections for directions on how to connect to the NetLink SVP Server and navigate to the System Status Menu – displays alarm and error message information.
  • Page 33: Error Status

    NetLink SVP Server Error Status screen displays any alarms that indicate some system malfunction. Error Status Some of these alarms are easily remedied and others require a call to SpectraLink’s Customer Support Department. From the , select . The screen displays active alarms...
  • Page 34: Network Status

    Installation, Setup, and Maintenance NetLink SVP Server Network Status The NetLink SVP Server is connected to the Ethernet network, referred to as the LAN or Local Area Network. The information about that connection is provided through the screen. Network Status...
  • Page 35 SpectraLink Corporation Installation, Setup, and Maintenance NetLink SVP Server – Ethernet statistics concerning the received packets during System Uptime. – bytes received bytes – packets received packets – sum of all receive errors (long packet, short packet, CRC, overrun, errors alignment) –...
  • Page 36: Software Version

    Installation, Setup, and Maintenance NetLink SVP Server Software Version The NetLink SVP Server and Wireless Telephones utilize SpectraLink Corporation’s proprietary software that is controlled and maintained through versioning. The Software screen provides information about the version currently running on the NetLink Version SVP Server.
  • Page 37: Gatekeeper Database

    SpectraLink Corporation Installation, Setup, and Maintenance NetLink SVP Server Gatekeeper Database screen lists the registered extension numbers and the IP Gatekeeper Database address currently being used by each. – phone identifier. Alias/Phone Number – (Registration Admission Status) IP address. RAS IP address –...
  • Page 38 Installation, Setup, and Maintenance NetLink SVP Server Index Access point, description, 13 Mounting, 16, 17 Alarms, 33 NetLink SVP Server Alarms, 33 Configuration NetLink SVP Server, administration, 18 Initial setup, 21 NetLink Telephony Gateway Customer Support Hotline, 5 Description, 13...

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