1 Installation Overview Note: Use of the Allworx Px 6/2 Expander requires connection to an Allworx 6x, 10x, or 24x server. The server must be equipped with the Internet Call Access Feature Key. Procure the key before beginning installation at the customer site.
Procuring and Installing the Internet Call Access Feature Key Note: Use of the Allworx Px 6/2 Expander requires connection to an Allworx 6x, 10x, or 24x server. The server must be running Release 6.9 and must have the Internet Call Access Feature Key installed. Obtain the key using the following procedure: 1.
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Unpacking Open the box and carefully unpack it. Save all shipping and packaging materials. Verify all items against the parts list shown in Table 1. If any items are missing, contact your dealer or Allworx Customer Support at 866- 255-9679.
(See Figure 2 item 10) must be permanently connected to earth using 18 AWG wire or larger. 5.2 Power-Up Sequence Connect the unit’s Network port to an Allworx server LAN. Then connect the AC power adapter. The Port Expander will automatically begin to power up. As it progresses through the power up sequence, the front panel Power LED will flash green.
Px 6/2 Expander Installation Guide 6 Diagnostic Port The Diagnostic connector (See Figure 2, Item 5) is a serial port. Should Allworx Customer Support instruct you to capture diagnostic data, connect a null modem serial cable from the Diagnostic connector to the serial port on a PC.
Allworx server. Therefore, the Network port of the Allworx Px 6/2 must be attached either directly or remotely to an Allworx server. This is usually done by connecting to the server LAN through a network switch. . Up to three Port Expanders can be connected to a given server. The diagram below depicts three Port Expanders connected on a server LAN.
1. If the Port Expander has already been powered on, disconnect power. 2. Connect the Network port of the Port Expander to the LAN of the Allworx server per the diagram above using a standard RJ-45 category 5 Ethernet cable.
7.3 Remote Connection Allworx Px 6/2 Port Expanders can be configured to run at sites that are remote to the Allworx server. Much like with a remote Allworx phone, this requires manual configuration of the Port Expander. The Boot Server IP (the Allworx Server’s IP) and the server’s Plug and Play Secret Key must be entered within the Port...
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Section 7.1, Configuring the Port Expander Password and entering a new password. 12. Activate the FXO and FXS ports through the Web Admin page on the Allworx Server. Refer to the Allworx System Administrator’s Guide for Release 6.9 or higher for information on configuring the ports.
The Power Fail Phone port may be used to connect an analog phone device that is operational in the event that the Port Expander loses power, if it loses its network connection to the Allworx server, or if some other hardware failure occurs.