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AudioCodes CPE & Access Gateway Products MP252 Multimedia Home Gateway User's Manual MP252BW and MP252WDNB MediaPack™ 252 Multimedia Home Gateway Series Version 3.4.0 Document #: LTRT-23504
Version 3.4.0 3 June 2011 MP252 Multimedia Home Gateway Contents Contents 1 Introduction .......................................................................................................23 2 Package Contents and Prerequisites ..............................................................25 3 Hardware Description .......................................................................................27 3.1 Physical Description .............................................................................................27 3.1.1 Front Panel ..............................................................................................................27 3.1.1.1 Front-Panel Buttons Description ..............................................................28 3.1.1.2 Front-Panel LEDs Description..................................................................29 3.1.2 Rear Panel ...............................................................................................................30 3.1.2.1 Rear-Panel Port Description.....................................................................31 3.1.2.2 Rear-Panel LEDs Description ..................................................................32 3.2 Cabling .................................................................................................................33 3.3 Mounting ..............................................................................................................34 Part I ........................................................................................................................ 37 4 Getting Started with the Web Interface ...........................................................39 4.1 Logging in to the Web Interface............................................................................39 4.2 Menu Bar Description ...........................................................................................40 4.3 Managing Tables..................................................................................................43 4.4 Configuring Users.................................................................................................44 4.5 Defining Associated Elements ..............................................................................47 4.5.1 Defining Scheduler Rules ........................................................................................47 4.5.2 Defining Network Objects ........................................................................................50 4.5.3 Defining Protocols....................................................................................................51 4.6 Logging out the Web Interface..............................................................................53 5 Viewing a Graphical Display of the MP252 Network ......................................55 6 Configuring Computers for Connecting to the MP252 Network....................59 6.1 Wired Computers .................................................................................................59 6.1.1 Configuring Computers Running on Windows XP...................................................59 6.1.2 Configuring Computers Running on Linux...............................................................60 6.2 Connecting PC to MP252 Wireless Networks .......................................................61 7 Connecting MP252 to the Internet ...................................................................63 7.1 Quickly Setting up an Internet Connection in the Web Interface ...........................63 7.1.1 WAN Ethernet..........................................................................................................64 7.1.1.1 Manual IP Address Ethernet Connection .................................................65 7.1.1.2 Automatic IP Address Ethernet Connection.............................................65 7.1.1.3 PPPoE ......................................................................................................66 7.1.1.4 PPTP ........................................................................................................66 7.1.1.5 L2TP .........................................................................................................67 7.1.2 WAN DSL ................................................................................................................68 7.1.2.1 PPPoE ......................................................................................................68 7.1.2.2 PPPoA ......................................................................................................69 7.1.2.3 Routed ETHoA .........................................................................................69 7.1.2.4 Bridged ETHoA ........................................................................................70 7.1.2.5 CLIP..........................................................................................................70 7.2 Using the Automatic Dialer for Internet Connection ..............................................72 7.2.1 Recommended Configuration..................................................................................72 7.2.2 Setting up and Starting the Automatic Dialer...........................................................74
MP252 Multimedia Home Gateway 4 Document #: LTRT-23504 User's Manual 7.2.3 Quitting Automatic Dialer for Manual Configuration ................................................75 8 Configuring VoIP Parameters ..........................................................................77 8.1 Configuring the SIP Signaling Protocol.................................................................78 8.1.1 Configuring Proxy Redundancy...............................................................................84 8.2 Configuring Dialing Parameters............................................................................86 8.2.1 Syntax for Digit Maps and Dial Plans ......................................................................88 8.3 Configuring Media Streaming ...............................................................................90 8.3.1 Configuring Codecs .................................................................................................91 8.3.1.1 Supported Codecs....................................................................................91 8.3.1.2 Packetization Time...................................................................................91 8.4 Configuring Voice and Fax ...................................................................................91 8.5 Configuring Supplementary Services....................................................................95 8.6 Configuring Line Settings .....................................................................................99 8.7 Configuring Line Extensions...............................................................................102 8.8 Configuring Speed Dialing..................................................................................103 8.9 Enabling Polarity Reversal..................................................................................104 8.10 Selecting Regional Settings for Analog Lines .....................................................105 9 Connecting MP252 to an ITSP........................................................................107 9.1 Opening a SIP Account ......................................................................................107 9.2 Configuring VoIP Parameters.............................................................................107 10 Making VoIP Calls with your Analog Telephones ........................................109 10.1 Making a Call......................................................................................................109 10.2 Answering a Waiting Call....................................................................................109 10.3 Placing a Call on Hold ........................................................................................110 10.4 Transferring a Call..............................................................................................110 10.5 Establishing a 3-Way Conference Call................................................................111 10.6 Forwarding Calls to another Phone ....................................................................112 11 Quality of Service............................................................................................113 11.1 QoS Wizard........................................................................................................114 11.2 Traffic Shaping ...................................................................................................115 11.2.1 Device Traffic Shaping...........................................................................................115 11.2.2 Shaping Classes....................................................................................................117 11.2.2.1 Class Rules ............................................................................................118 11.3 Traffic Priority .....................................................................................................120 11.4 DSCP Mapping...................................................................................................123 11.5 802.1p Mapping..................................................................................................126 11.6 Class Statistics ...................................................................................................127 11.7 Configuring Basic VoIP QoS...............................................................................128 12 Network Connections .....................................................................................131 12.1 Configuring a WAN Connection..........................................................................131 12.1.1 WAN DSL Connections .........................................................................................133 12.1.1.1 Determine Protocol Type Automatically (PVC Scan).............................133 12.1.1.2 PPPoE ....................................................................................................134 12.1.1.3 PPPoA ....................................................................................................136 12.1.1.4 Routed ETHoA or Bridged ETHoA.........................................................138 12.1.1.5 CLIP........................................................................................................140
Version 3.4.0 5 June 2011 MP252 Multimedia Home Gateway Contents 12.1.1.6 IPoA........................................................................................................142 12.1.2 WAN Ethernet Connections...................................................................................143 12.1.2.1 External DSL Modem using PPPoE.......................................................143 12.1.2.2 External Cable Modem without Authentication ......................................144 12.1.2.3 External Cable Modem with PPTP.........................................................145 12.1.2.4 External Cable Modem with L2TP..........................................................147 12.1.2.5 DHCP .....................................................................................................149 12.1.2.6 Manual IP Address .................................................................................150 12.2 LAN Connection .................................................................................................151 12.2.1 Wireless LAN .........................................................................................................151 12.2.1.1 Enabling and Disabling the Wireless Network .......................................153 12.2.1.2 Configuring Wireless Properties under the Settings Tab .......................153 12.2.1.3 Configuring Wireless Properties under the Wireless Tab ......................155 12.2.1.4 Advanced Tab ........................................................................................166 12.2.2 LAN Hardware Ethernet Switch .............................................................................166 12.2.2.1 Settings Tab ...........................................................................................167 12.2.2.2 Switch Tab..............................................................................................168 12.2.2.3 Advanced Tab ........................................................................................170 12.3 Editing Network Connections and Advanced Configuration ................................170 12.3.1 General Tab...........................................................................................................171 12.3.2 Settings Tab...........................................................................................................171 12.3.2.1 Internet Protocol Settings .......................................................................173 12.3.3 Routing Tab ...........................................................................................................176 12.3.4 Wireless Tab..........................................................................................................177 12.3.5 Switch Tab .............................................................................................................177 12.3.6 Bridging Tab ..........................................................................................................177 12.3.7 PPP Tab ................................................................................................................178 12.3.8 PPTP tab ...............................................................................................................179 12.3.9 Advanced Tab........................................................................................................180 12.4 VLAN Settings ....................................................................................................181 12.4.1 Settings Tab...........................................................................................................183 12.4.1.1 IP Address Distribution...........................................................................184 12.4.2 Routing Tab ...........................................................................................................186 12.4.3 Advanced Tab........................................................................................................187 12.5 LAN-WAN Bridge Settings..................................................................................188 12.5.1 Editing LAN-WAN Bridging ....................................................................................190 13 Remote MP252 Management..........................................................................193 13.1 Overview ............................................................................................................193 13.1.1 Remote Configuration............................................................................................193 13.1.2 Remote Management ............................................................................................194 13.1.2.1 Firmware Upgrade..................................................................................195 13.1.2.2 Status and Performance Monitoring.......................................................196 13.1.2.3 Alarms, Notifications and Logging..........................................................197 13.2 Enabling Remote Management ..........................................................................197 13.3 Securing Remote Management with Certificates ................................................200 13.4 Remote Configuration and Management Interfaces............................................205 13.4.1 Embedded Web Server .........................................................................................205 13.4.2 TR-069 and TR-104 CPE WAN Management Protocol ........................................206 13.4.2.1 Configuring MP252 via TR-069 and TR-104..........................................207 13.4.2.2 Monitoring MP252 Status via TR-069 and TR-104 ................................215 13.4.2.3 Security Concerns and Measures ..........................................................219 13.4.3 SNMP.....................................................................................................................220 13.4.3.1 Enabling SNMP in the Web Interface.....................................................220 13.4.3.2 Configuring MP252 via SNMP ...............................................................221 13.4.3.3 Status Monitoring of System and Network Interfaces via SNMP ...........222
MP252 Multimedia Home Gateway 6 Document #: LTRT-23504 User's Manual 13.4.3.4 Security Concerns and Measures ..........................................................222 13.4.4 Syslog ....................................................................................................................223 13.4.5 Automatic File Download .......................................................................................223 13.4.5.1 Firmware File Download.........................................................................223 13.4.5.2 Configuration File Download ..................................................................223 13.4.5.3 Security Concerns and Measures ..........................................................224 13.4.6 Telnet CLI ..............................................................................................................224 14 Security............................................................................................................225 14.1 General Security Level Settings..........................................................................226 14.2 Access Control ...................................................................................................228 14.3 Port Forwarding..................................................................................................229 14.4 DMZ Host ...........................................................................................................234 14.5 Port Triggering....................................................................................................235 14.6 Website Restrictions...........................................................................................237 14.7 NAT....................................................................................................................240 14.8 Connections .......................................................................................................244 14.9 Advanced Filtering..............................................................................................245 14.10 Security Log .......................................................................................................248 15 Advanced Networking Features.....................................................................251 15.1 IP Address Distribution .......................................................................................251 15.1.1 DHCP Server Parameters .....................................................................................253 15.1.2 DHCP Relay Parameters.......................................................................................254 15.1.3 Viewing DHCP Clients ...........................................................................................255 15.1.4 Defining Static DHCP Clients ................................................................................255 15.2 DNS Server ........................................................................................................257 15.3 Dynamic DNS.....................................................................................................258 15.4 Routing...............................................................................................................261 15.4.1 Managing Routing Table Rules .............................................................................261 15.4.2 Routing Protocols ..................................................................................................262 15.5 PPPoE Relay......................................................................................................262 16 Home Media .....................................................................................................265 16.1 Universal Plug and Play .....................................................................................265 16.1.1 Enabling UPnP on MP252 .....................................................................................265 16.1.2 Adding UPnP-enabled PC to Home Network ........................................................266 16.1.3 Monitoring Connection between MP252 and Internet ...........................................266 16.1.4 Making Local Services available to PCs on Internet .............................................267 17 Add-On Servers and Disk Management ........................................................270 17.1 External File Server............................................................................................270 17.1.1 Automatic File Sharing...........................................................................................271 17.2 Disk Management ..............................................................................................272 17.2.1 Disk Partitions ........................................................................................................274 17.2.1.1 Connecting a Mass Storage Device.......................................................274 17.2.1.2 Formatting a Partition .............................................................................278 17.2.1.3 Checking a Partition ...............................................................................279 17.2.1.4 Deleting a Partition .................................................................................279 17.2.2 System Storage Area.............................................................................................280 17.2.3 RAID Management ................................................................................................282 17.2.3.1 Creating a RAID Device .........................................................................282 17.2.3.2 Using a RAID Device..............................................................................284
Version 3.4.0 7 June 2011 MP252 Multimedia Home Gateway Contents 17.2.3.3 Maintaining a RAID Device ....................................................................284 17.2.3.4 Replacing RAID Underlying Devices......................................................284 17.3 Print Server ........................................................................................................286 17.3.1 Connecting and Setting up a Printer on Windows.................................................287 17.3.2 Print Protocols .......................................................................................................288 17.3.2.1 Internet Printing Protocol........................................................................288 17.3.2.2 Microsoft Shared Printing (Samba) ........................................................297 17.3.2.3 Line Printer Daemon (LPD) ....................................................................300 17.3.3 Storing and Using Printer Drivers ..........................................................................307 18 Maintenance ....................................................................................................310 18.1 About MP252......................................................................................................310 18.2 Date & Time .......................................................................................................311 18.3 Backup and Restore...........................................................................................313 18.3.1 Backing Up Data....................................................................................................313 18.3.2 Restoring Your Data ..............................................................................................315 18.4 Configuration File ...............................................................................................316 18.4.1 Uploading from PC on the Network .......................................................................318 18.4.2 Uploading from a Remote Server ..........................................................................320 18.4.3 Encrypting a Configuration File Using CLI.............................................................321 18.4.4 Automatic Upload using SIP NOTIFY Message....................................................323 18.5 Firmware Upgrade..............................................................................................323 18.5.1 Upgrading from a Computer on the Network.........................................................325 18.5.2 Upgrading From the Internet .................................................................................327 18.6 System Settings .................................................................................................329 18.7 Reboot................................................................................................................332 18.8 Restoring Factory Settings .................................................................................333 19 Diagnostics and Performance Monitoring ....................................................334 19.1 Diagnostics.........................................................................................................334 19.1.1 Running a Ping Test ..............................................................................................335 19.1.2 Running an ARP Test ............................................................................................336 19.1.3 Running a Traceroute ............................................................................................336 19.1.4 Running a PVC Scan Test.....................................................................................337 19.1.5 Running an OAM Ping Test...................................................................................337 19.2 Performance Monitoring .....................................................................................339 19.2.1 Network Connections.............................................................................................339 19.2.2 System Log ............................................................................................................340 19.2.3 CPU .......................................................................................................................340 19.2.4 Voice over IP .........................................................................................................343 19.2.5 Internet Connection Utilization...............................................................................343 Part II ..................................................................................................................... 346 20 Introduction .....................................................................................................348 21 Safety Instructions..........................................................................................350 22 Getting Started ................................................................................................352 22.1 Installing the DECT Phone .................................................................................352 22.2 Powering the Handset ........................................................................................353 22.2.1 Charging the Handset............................................................................................353 22.2.2 Checking the Battery Level....................................................................................354 22.2.3 Switching the Base Unit On or Off.........................................................................354 22.2.4 Switching the Handset On or Off ...........................................................................354
MP252 Multimedia Home Gateway 8 Document #: LTRT-23504 User's Manual 22.2.5 Replacing the Batteries..........................................................................................355 22.3 Getting to Know Your Phone ..............................................................................356 22.3.1 Overview of the Handset .......................................................................................356 22.3.2 Getting to Know your Handset LCD Screen..........................................................359 22.3.2.1 Menu Structure .......................................................................................360 22.3.2.2 Entering Text and Digits .........................................................................361 22.3.3 Viewing Base Unit Status with DECT LED ............................................................363 22.4 Upgrading MP252 and the Base Unit .................................................................363 22.5 Defining the MP252 Handset Line ......................................................................364 22.6 Registering the Handset to Base Unit.................................................................366 22.7 Checking the Handset Signal Strength ...............................................................367 23 General Phone Operation...............................................................................368 23.1 Making an External Call......................................................................................368 23.1.1 Pre-dialing..............................................................................................................368 23.1.2 Direct Dialing .........................................................................................................368 23.1.3 Calling from your Phonebook ................................................................................368 23.1.4 Calling from the Call List........................................................................................368 23.1.5 Establishing a Second Call ....................................................................................368 23.1.6 Redialing a Number ...............................................................................................369 23.2 Answering a Call ................................................................................................369 23.3 Answering or Rejecting a Second Call................................................................370 23.4 Ending a Call......................................................................................................370 23.5 Adjusting Earpiece and Speakerphone Volume during a Call .............................370 23.6 Muting a Call ......................................................................................................370 23.7 Turning Off the Ringer ........................................................................................371 23.8 Redial List ..........................................................................................................371 23.8.1 Saving a Redial Number to the Phonebook ..........................................................371 23.8.2 Deleting a Number from the Redial List.................................................................372 23.8.3 Deleting the Entire Redial List ...............................................................................372 23.9 Locking the Keypad............................................................................................372 23.10 Paging the Handset............................................................................................372 23.11 Call Handling for Multiple, Registered Handsets.................................................373 23.11.1 Calling (Intercom) Another Handset ......................................................................373 23.11.2 Transferring an External Call to Another Handset.................................................373 23.11.2.1 Announced Call Transfer........................................................................373 23.11.2.2 Unannounced Call Transfer ...................................................................373 23.11.3 Transferring an External Call to Another External Call..........................................374 23.11.4 Toggling between External and Internal Calls.......................................................374 23.11.5 Three-Way Conference Calls ................................................................................375 23.11.5.1 Making a Three-Way Conference Call with Another Handset and an External Party ........................................................................................................375 23.11.5.2 Making a Three-Way Conference Call with your Handset and two External Calls 376 24 Phonebook.......................................................................................................377 24.1 Adding a New Contact........................................................................................377 24.2 Editing a Contact ................................................................................................378 24.3 Viewing Contacts................................................................................................378 24.4 Deleting a Contact..............................................................................................379 24.5 Deleting All Contacts ..........................................................................................380 25 Call List ............................................................................................................381
Version 3.4.0 9 June 2011 MP252 Multimedia Home Gateway Contents 25.1 Viewing the Call List ...........................................................................................381 25.2 Saving a Call List Number to the Phonebook......................................................382 25.3 Dialing a Call List Number ..................................................................................382 25.4 Deleting a Call List Number................................................................................383 25.5 Deleting the Entire Call List ................................................................................384 26 Clock and Alarm..............................................................................................385 26.1 Date and Time....................................................................................................385 26.1.1 Changing the Date Format ....................................................................................385 26.1.2 Changing the Time Format....................................................................................385 26.1.3 Setting the Time and Date .....................................................................................385 26.2 Alarm..................................................................................................................386 26.2.1 Setting the Alarm ...................................................................................................387 26.2.2 Defining the Alarm Melody.....................................................................................388 26.2.3 Disabling the Alarm................................................................................................388 26.2.4 Switching Off or Snoozing the Alarm.....................................................................388 27 Customizing the Handset ...............................................................................389 27.1 Adjusting Speaker and Earpiece Volume............................................................389 27.2 Ring Settings......................................................................................................390 27.2.1 Choosing the Internal Ringer Melody ....................................................................390 27.2.2 Choosing the External Ringer Melody ...................................................................390 27.2.3 Adjusting the Ringer Volume .................................................................................391 27.3 Alert Tones.........................................................................................................391 27.3.1 Setting the Key Tone .............................................................................................391 27.3.2 Setting the Battery Low Tone ................................................................................392 27.4 Setting the Display Language.............................................................................392 27.5 Selecting a Wallpaper.........................................................................................392 27.6 Setting the Contrast Level ..................................................................................393 27.7 Activating or Deactivating Automatic Answer......................................................393 27.8 Selecting a Base Station ....................................................................................393 27.9 Resetting Handset to Factory Defaults ...............................................................394 28 Base Settings ..................................................................................................395 28.1 Manage Handsets ..............................................................................................395 28.1.1 Renaming the Handset ..........................................................................................395 28.1.2 De-Registering a Handset .....................................................................................396 28.2 Changing the PIN Number..................................................................................397 28.3 Resetting the Base to Factory Defaults...............................................................397 28.4 Viewing the Product Version...............................................................................397 28.5 Activating Nemo Mode .......................................................................................398 29 Factory Defaults ..............................................................................................399 30 Troubleshooting..............................................................................................401 A Specifications..................................................................................................403 A.1 Gateway Specifications ......................................................................................403 A.2 DECT (Only for MP252WDNB)...........................................................................406
MP252 Multimedia Home Gateway 10 Document #: LTRT-23504 User's Manual List of Figures Figure 1-1: MP252 Typical Application..................................................................................................24 Figure 3-1: Front Panel of MP252BW ...................................................................................................27 Figure 3-2: Front Panel of MP252WDNB..............................................................................................28 Figure 3-3: Rear Panel of MP252BW....................................................................................................30 Figure 3-4: Rear Panel of MP252WDNB...............................................................................................31 Figure 3-5: Cabling MP252....................................................................................................................33 Figure 3-6: MP 252 Wall Mount Bracket ................................................................................................35 Figure 3-7: Attaching Phone Base to Wall Mount ..................................................................................36 Figure 4-1: Login Screen ........................................................................................................................39 Figure 4-2: Typical Table Structure ........................................................................................................43 Figure 4-3: Users Screen .......................................................................................................................44 Figure 4-4: Users Settings Screen .........................................................................................................45 Figure 4-5: Group Settings Screen.........................................................................................................47 Figure 4-6: Scheduler Rules Screen ......................................................................................................47 Figure 4-7: Edit Scheduler Rule Screen.................................................................................................48 Figure 4-8: Edit Time Segment Screen ..................................................................................................49 Figure 4-9: Edit Hour Range Screen ......................................................................................................49 Figure 4-10: Network Objects Screen ....................................................................................................50 Figure 4-11: Edit Network Objects Screen .............................................................................................50 Figure 4-12: Edit Item Screen ................................................................................................................50 Figure 4-13: Advanced - Protocols.........................................................................................................51 Figure 4-14: Advanced - Protocols - Edit Service ..................................................................................52 Figure 4-15: Advanced - Protocols - Edit Service - Server Ports ...........................................................52 Figure 5-1: Map View Screen (Example) ...............................................................................................56 Figure 6-1: Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties Dialog Box................................................................60 Figure 6-2: Available Wireless Networks................................................................................................61 Figure 7-1: Quick Setup Screen .............................................................................................................64 Figure 7-2: Manual IP Address WAN Ethernet Connection ...................................................................65 Figure 7-3: Automatic IP Address WAN Ethernet Connection ...............................................................66 Figure 7-4: PPPoE WAN Ethernet Connection ......................................................................................66 Figure 7-5: PPTP WAN Ethernet Connection ........................................................................................67 Figure 7-6: L2TP WAN Ethernet Connection .........................................................................................67 Figure 7-7: PPPoE WAN DSL Internet Connection ...............................................................................68 Figure 7-8: PPPoA WAN DSL Internet Connection ...............................................................................69 Figure 7-9: Routed ETHoA WAN DSL Internet Connection...................................................................69 Figure 7-10: Bridged ETHoA WAN DSL Internet Connection ................................................................70 Figure 7-11: CLIP WAN DSL Internet Connection .................................................................................71 Figure 8-1: Signaling Protocol Tab Screen ............................................................................................79 Figure 8-2: Configuring Proxy Redundancy ...........................................................................................85 Figure 8-3: Dialing Tab Screen ..............................................................................................................86 Figure 8-4: Media Streaming Tab Screen ..............................................................................................90 Figure 8-5: Voice and Fax Tab Screen ..................................................................................................91 Figure 8-6: Services Tab Screen............................................................................................................95 Figure 8-7: Line Settings Tab Screen.....................................................................................................99 Figure 8-8: Line Settings Screen for a New Line .................................................................................100 Figure 8-9: Extension Settings Tab Screen..........................................................................................102 Figure 8-10: Extension Settings Screen...............................................................................................102 Figure 8-11: Speed Dial Tab Screen....................................................................................................103 Figure 8-12: Speed Dial Settings Screen (Proxy Destination) .............................................................103 Figure 8-13: Speed Dial Settings Screen (Local Line Destination) ......................................................104 Figure 8-14: Speed Dial Settings Screen (Direct Call Destination)......................................................104 Figure 8-15: Telephone Interface Tab Screen .....................................................................................105 Figure 8-16: Regional Settings Screen ................................................................................................105 Figure 9-1: Voice Over IP - Line Settings Screen ................................................................................107 Figure 9-2: VoIP - Line Settings - Defining a New Line........................................................................108 Figure 11-1: QoS Wizard Tab Screen ..................................................................................................114 Figure 11-2: Quality of Service – Traffic Shaping Screen ....................................................................116
Version 3.4.0 11 June 2011 MP252 Multimedia Home Gateway Contents Figure 11-3: Add Device Traffic Shaping Screen .................................................................................116 Figure 11-4: Edit Device Traffic Shaping Screen .................................................................................116 Figure 11-5: Add Shaping Class Screen ..............................................................................................117 Figure 11-6: Edit Shaping Class...........................................................................................................118 Figure 11-7: Traffic Priority Screen ......................................................................................................121 Figure 11-8: Add Traffic Priority Rule Screen.......................................................................................122 Figure 11-9: DSCP Settings Screen.....................................................................................................124 Figure 11-10: Edit DSCP Settings ........................................................................................................125 Figure 11-11: 802.1p Settings Screen..................................................................................................126 Figure 11-12: Class Statistics Screen ..................................................................................................127 Figure 11-13: Edit Device Traffic Shaping............................................................................................129 Figure 11-14: QoS - Edit Device Traffic Shaping - Submitting the Configuration ................................130 Figure 12-1: Network Connections Screen ..........................................................................................131 Figure 12-2: Connection Wizard Screen ..............................................................................................132 Figure 12-3: WAN DSL Properties Screen...........................................................................................133 Figure 12-4: Determine Protocol Type Automatically (PVC Scan) Screen ..........................................134 Figure 12-5: Scan User Defined VPI/VCI Screen.................................................................................134 Figure 12-6: DSL PVC Parameters Configuration Screen ...................................................................135 Figure 12-7: Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet (PPPoE) Screen...................................................135 Figure 12-8: Connection Summary Screen ..........................................................................................136 Figure 12-9: DSL PVC Parameters Configuration Screen ...................................................................137 Figure 12-10: Point-to-Point Protocol over ATM (PPPoA) Screen.......................................................137 Figure 12-11: Connection Summary Screen ........................................................................................138 Figure 12-12: DSL PVC Parameters Configuration Screen .................................................................139 Figure 12-13: Ethernet Connection over ATM (ETHoA) Screen ..........................................................139 Figure 12-14: Connection Summary Screen ........................................................................................140 Figure 12-15: Classical IP over ATM (CLIP) Screen............................................................................141 Figure 12-16: Connection Summary Screen ........................................................................................141 Figure 12-17: Routed IP over ATM (IPoA) Screen...............................................................................142 Figure 12-18: Connection Summary Screen ........................................................................................143 Figure 12-19: Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet (PPPoE) Screen.................................................143 Figure 12-20: PPPoE Connection Summary........................................................................................144 Figure 12-21: Internet Cable Modem Connection Screen....................................................................144 Figure 12-22: Ethernet Connection Summary......................................................................................145 Figure 12-23: Internet Cable Modem Connection Screen....................................................................146 Figure 12-24: Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol (PPTP) Screen.........................................................146 Figure 12-25: PPTP Connection Summary..........................................................................................147 Figure 12-26: Internet Cable Modem Connection Screen....................................................................147 Figure 12-27: Layer 2 Tunneling Protocol (L2TP) Screen ...................................................................148 Figure 12-28: L2TP Connection Summary...........................................................................................149 Figure 12-29: Ethernet Connection Screen..........................................................................................149 Figure 12-30: DHCP Connection Summary .........................................................................................150 Figure 12-31: Ethernet Connection Screen..........................................................................................150 Figure 12-32: Manual IP Address Configuration Screen......................................................................150 Figure 12-33: Manual IP Connection Summary ...................................................................................151 Figure 12-34: Network Connections Screen Displaying LAN Wireless Interface.................................152 Figure 12-35: LAN Wireless 802.11n Access Point Properties (General Tab) Screen........................152 Figure 12-36: LAN Wireless 802.11 Access Point Properties (Settings Tab) Screen..........................154 Figure 12-37: LAN Wireless 802.11 Access Point Properties (Wireless Tab) Screen.........................155 Figure 12-38: Wireless Network Group in Wireless Tab Screen..........................................................156 Figure 12-39: MAC Filtering Settings Screen.......................................................................................157 Figure 12-40: MAC Address Added to MAC Filtering Table ................................................................157 Figure 12-41: WPS Group in Wireless Tab Screen .............................................................................157 Figure 12-42: Configuring WPA Security .............................................................................................158 Figure 12-43: Configuring WPA2 Security ...........................................................................................159 Figure 12-44: Configuring Non-WEP Security......................................................................................160 Figure 12-45: Configuring Encryption Key in Windows Wireless Client...............................................161 Figure 12-46: Configuring Authentication Only Security ......................................................................161 Figure 12-47: Transmission Parameters in Wireless Tab Screen........................................................162
MP252 Multimedia Home Gateway 12 Document #: LTRT-23504 User's Manual Figure 12-48: Virtual APs Table ...........................................................................................................162 Figure 12-49: New Virtual AP ...............................................................................................................163 Figure 12-50: Firewall Blocking Access to All Other LANs ..................................................................164 Figure 12-51: Example Virtual AP ........................................................................................................165 Figure 12-52: Wireless Advanced Tab .................................................................................................166 Figure 12-53: Network Connections Screen ........................................................................................167 Figure 12-54: LAN Hardware Ethernet Switch Screen.........................................................................167 Figure 12-55: LAN Hardware Ethernet Switch Screen – Settings Tab ................................................167 Figure 12-56: LAN Hardware Ethernet Switch Screen – Switch Tab...................................................168 Figure 12-57: Port Settings Screen ......................................................................................................169 Figure 12-58: LAN Hardware Ethernet Switch Screen – Advanced Tab .............................................170 Figure 12-59: Editing Connection - General Tab (For Example, WAN Ethernet) ................................171 Figure 12-60: Editing Connection - Settings Tab (For Example, WAN Ethernet) ................................171 Figure 12-61: Automatically Obtaining an IP Address .........................................................................173 Figure 12-62: Manually Defining DNS Server ......................................................................................174 Figure 12-63: IP Address Distribution - DHCP Server .........................................................................175 Figure 12-64: IP Address Distribution - DHCP Relay...........................................................................175 Figure 12-65: DHCP Relay Server Address.........................................................................................175 Figure 12-66: Editing Connection - Routing Tab (For Example, WAN Ethernet).................................176 Figure 12-67: Route Settings Screen ...................................................................................................177 Figure 12-68: Editing Connection - PPP Tab .......................................................................................178 Figure 12-69: Editing Connection - PPTP Tab.....................................................................................180 Figure 12-70: Editing Connection - Advanced Tab (For Example, WAN Ethernet) .............................180 Figure 12-71: Additional IP Address Settings Screen ..........................................................................180 Figure 12-72: Connection Wizard Screen ............................................................................................181 Figure 12-73: Advanced Connection....................................................................................................182 Figure 12-74: VLAN Interface...............................................................................................................182 Figure 12-75: Connection Summary ....................................................................................................183 Figure 12-76: IP Address Distribution - DHCP Server .........................................................................184 Figure 12-77: IP Address Distribution - DHCP Relay...........................................................................185 Figure 12-78: DHCP Relay Server Address.........................................................................................185 Figure 12-79: IP Address Distribution - Disable DHCP........................................................................185 Figure 12-80: Advanced Routing Properties ........................................................................................186 Figure 12-81: Internet Connection Firewall ..........................................................................................188 Figure 12-82: Bridge Options ...............................................................................................................188 Figure 12-83: Network Bridging Screen ...............................................................................................189 Figure 12-84: Adding New Network Bridging .......................................................................................189 Figure 12-85: Connection Summary - Configure Existing Bridge ........................................................190 Figure 12-86: Bridging Tab...................................................................................................................191 Figure 12-87: VLAN Settings Screen ...................................................................................................192 Figure 12-88: Bridge Filter Screen .......................................................................................................192 Figure 13-1: Remote Management Interfaces......................................................................................194 Figure 13-2: Firmware Upgrade Mechanism........................................................................................195 Figure 13-3: Remote Administration Screen ........................................................................................199 Figure 13-4: New Certificates Screen ..................................................................................................200 Figure 13-5: Create Self Signed X509 Certificate Screen....................................................................201 Figure 13-6: New Self Signed X509 Certificate Screen .......................................................................201 Figure 13-7: Newly Created Self-Signed Certificate ............................................................................201 Figure 13-8: File Download Window ....................................................................................................202 Figure 13-9: Load MP252’s Local Certificate .......................................................................................202 Figure 13-10: CA's Certificates Page ...................................................................................................202 Figure 13-11: Load CA's Certificate Page ............................................................................................204 Figure 13-12: TR-069 CPE WAN Management Protocol.....................................................................206 Figure 13-13: SNMP Network Architecture ..........................................................................................220 Figure 13-14: Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) Screen ...............................................221 Figure 14-1: Firewall in Action ..............................................................................................................225 Figure 14-2: General Security Level Settings.......................................................................................226 Figure 14-3: Access Control .................................................................................................................228 Figure 14-4: Add Access Control Rule .................................................................................................228
Version 3.4.0 13 June 2011 MP252 Multimedia Home Gateway Contents Figure 14-5: Port Forwarding Screen ...................................................................................................231 Figure 14-6: Add Port Forwarding Rule................................................................................................231 Figure 14-7: Selecting Protocol Type ...................................................................................................231 Figure 14-8: Specifying Public IP Address ...........................................................................................232 Figure 14-9: Select Check Box of Port Forwarding Rule (Active) ........................................................232 Figure 14-10: DMZ Host .......................................................................................................................234 Figure 14-11: Port Triggering ...............................................................................................................235 Figure 14-12: Adding Port Triggering Rules.........................................................................................236 Figure 14-13: Edit Service Server Ports...............................................................................................236 Figure 14-14: Edit Service Server Ports...............................................................................................236 Figure 14-15: Edit Service Opened Ports.............................................................................................237 Figure 14-16: New Port Triggering Rule...............................................................................................237 Figure 14-17: Website Restrictions ......................................................................................................238 Figure 14-18: Restricted Website .........................................................................................................238 Figure 14-19: Add a Specific Host........................................................................................................238 Figure 14-20: Add a Specific Schedule ................................................................................................239 Figure 14-21: NAT Screen....................................................................................................................241 Figure 14-22: Adding a NAT IP Address ..............................................................................................241 Figure 14-23: Adding NAT/NAPT Rule.................................................................................................242 Figure 14-24: Connections Screen.......................................................................................................244 Figure 14-25: Advanced Filtering .........................................................................................................245 Figure 14-26: Add Advanced Filter.......................................................................................................246 Figure 14-27: Add a Specific Host........................................................................................................247 Figure 14-28: Set Priority Rule .............................................................................................................247 Figure 14-29: Security Log ...................................................................................................................248 Figure 14-30: Security Log Settings .....................................................................................................249 Figure 15-1: DHCP Server Summary...................................................................................................252 Figure 15-2: DHCP Settings Screen ....................................................................................................253 Figure 15-3: DHCP Settings .................................................................................................................254 Figure 15-4: DHCP Relay Server Address Screen ..............................................................................254 Figure 15-5: DHCP Connection Screen ...............................................................................................255 Figure 15-6: DHCP Connection Settings Screen .................................................................................255 Figure 15-7: DNS Server ......................................................................................................................258 Figure 15-8: DNS Entry ........................................................................................................................258 Figure 15-9: Personal Domain Name (Dynamic DNS) Screen ............................................................259 Figure 15-10: Personal Domain Name (Dynamic DNS) - Adding ........................................................259 Figure 15-11: Routing Rules ................................................................................................................261 Figure 15-12: Route Settings Screen ...................................................................................................261 Figure 15-13: PPPoE Relay Screen.....................................................................................................263 Figure 16-1: Advanced - Universal Plug n Play....................................................................................265 Figure 16-2: My Network Places ..........................................................................................................266 Figure 16-3: Internet Connection Status ..............................................................................................267 Figure 16-4: Internet Connection Properties ........................................................................................268 Figure 16-5: Advanced Settings ...........................................................................................................268 Figure 16-6: Service Settings ...............................................................................................................269 Figure 16-7: Service Settings – Add Service........................................................................................269 Figure 17-1: File Server Screen ...........................................................................................................270 Figure 17-2: File Server Share Settings Screen...................................................................................271 Figure 17-3: User Screen .....................................................................................................................272 Figure 17-4: File Server Screen with the Share ...................................................................................272 Figure 17-5: Disk Management Screen................................................................................................273 Figure 17-6: Manually Defining System Storage Area .........................................................................274 Figure 17-7: Disk Information ...............................................................................................................275 Figure 17-8: Partition Type ...................................................................................................................275 Figure 17-9: Partition Size ....................................................................................................................276 Figure 17-10: Partition Format .............................................................................................................276 Figure 17-11: Partition File System ......................................................................................................276 Figure 17-12: Partition Summary .........................................................................................................277 Figure 17-13: Formatting Complete – Partition Ready.........................................................................277
MP252 Multimedia Home Gateway 14 Document #: LTRT-23504 User's Manual Figure 17-14: Partition Properties ........................................................................................................278 Figure 17-15: Partition Format .............................................................................................................278 Figure 17-16: Partition Format .............................................................................................................279 Figure 17-17: Disk Management Screen – Check Box Cleared ..........................................................281 Figure 17-18: RAID Properties Screen.................................................................................................282 Figure 17-19: Partition Format Screen .................................................................................................283 Figure 17-20: Partition File System Screen..........................................................................................283 Figure 17-21: Partition Summary Screen .............................................................................................283 Figure 17-22: Added RAID Devices .....................................................................................................284 Figure 17-23: Advanced – Print Server Screen....................................................................................286 Figure 17-24: Advanced – Printer Screen ............................................................................................286 Figure 17-25: MP252 Shares ...............................................................................................................287 Figure 17-26: Printer Screen – IPP URL ..............................................................................................289 Figure 17-27: Local or Network Printer ................................................................................................289 Figure 17-28: Specify a Printer.............................................................................................................289 Figure 17-29: Printer Screen – IPP URL ..............................................................................................291 Figure 17-30: Linux CUPS Management .............................................................................................291 Figure 17-31: Add Printer .....................................................................................................................292 Figure 17-32: Printer Name ..................................................................................................................292 Figure 17-33: Printing Protocol.............................................................................................................293 Figure 17-34: IPP URL .........................................................................................................................293 Figure 17-35: Print & Fax .....................................................................................................................294 Figure 17-36: Printer Browser – IP Printer ...........................................................................................295 Figure 17-37: Print & Fax – New IPP Printer........................................................................................296 Figure 17-38: Print & Fax .....................................................................................................................297 Figure 17-39: Printer Browser – Default Browser ................................................................................298 Figure 17-40: Printer Browser – More Printers.....................................................................................298 Figure 17-41: Printer Browser – MP252...............................................................................................299 Figure 17-42: Printer Browser – Printer Model.....................................................................................299 Figure 17-43: Print & Fax – New Samba Printer..................................................................................299 Figure 17-44: Local Printer ...................................................................................................................301 Figure 17-45: Select a Printer Port .......................................................................................................301 Figure 17-46: Add Port .........................................................................................................................302 Figure 17-47: Additional Port Information.............................................................................................302 Figure 17-48: Printer Port Monitor Configuration .................................................................................303 Figure 17-49: Add Printer Wizard.........................................................................................................304 Figure 17-50: Print & Fax .....................................................................................................................305 Figure 17-51: Printer Browser – LPD Printer........................................................................................306 Figure 17-52: Print & Fax – New LPD Printer ......................................................................................307 Figure 17-53: MP252 Shares ...............................................................................................................308 Figure 18-1: About MP252 Screen.......................................................................................................310 Figure 18-2: Date and Time Screen .....................................................................................................311 Figure 18-3: Time Server Settings Screen ...........................................................................................312 Figure 18-4: Backup and Restore Screen ............................................................................................313 Figure 18-5: Edit Backup Screen .........................................................................................................314 Figure 18-6: Restore Screen ................................................................................................................315 Figure 18-7: Configuration File Screen ................................................................................................316 Figure 18-8: Upload Configuration File ................................................................................................318 Figure 18-9: Loading Configuration File from a PC on the Network ....................................................318 Figure 18-10: Successful Configuration File Uploading .......................................................................319 Figure 18-11: Upload Configuration File ..............................................................................................320 Figure 18-12: MP252 Firmware Upgrade Screen ................................................................................325 Figure 18-13: Upgrade From a Computer in the Network Screen .......................................................326 Figure 18-14: Confirming Firmware Upgrade Screen ..........................................................................326 Figure 18-15: Upgrading in Progress Screen.......................................................................................326 Figure 18-16: Advanced - Firmware and Configuration Upgrade ........................................................327 Figure 18-17: System Settings Screen (Only Partial View due to Screen Size) ..................................329 Figure 18-18: Reboot Screen ...............................................................................................................332 Figure 18-19: Restore Factory Settings Screen ...................................................................................333
Version 3.4.0 15 June 2011 MP252 Multimedia Home Gateway Contents Figure 19-1: Diagnostics Screen ..........................................................................................................334 Figure 19-2: Running a Ping Test ........................................................................................................336 Figure 19-3: Running an ARP Test ......................................................................................................336 Figure 19-4: Running a Traceroute ......................................................................................................337 Figure 19-5: Running a PVC Scan .......................................................................................................337 Figure 19-6: Running an OAM Ping Test .............................................................................................338 Figure 19-7: Network Connections Screen ..........................................................................................339 Figure 19-8: System Log Screen..........................................................................................................340 Figure 19-9: CPU Screen .....................................................................................................................342 Figure 19-10: VoIP Screen ...................................................................................................................343 Figure 19-11: Internet Connection Utilization – By Computer Screen .................................................344 Figure 19-12: Internet Connection Utilization – By Application Screen ...............................................344 Figure 22-1: Plastic Tab jutting out from Battery Compartment ..........................................................352 Figure 22-2: Attaching Handset Cradle to MP252 Base Unit..............................................................352 Figure 22-3: Handset Charging in Cradle............................................................................................353 Figure 22-4: Installing Batteries...........................................................................................................355 Figure 22-5: Areas of the Handset ......................................................................................................356 Figure 22-6: Areas of the Handset LCD Screen..................................................................................359 Figure 22-7: Handset Keypad .............................................................................................................362
MP252 Multimedia Home Gateway 16 Document #: LTRT-23504 User's Manual List of Tables Table 1-1: MP252 Available Models.......................................................................................................23 Table 3-1: Front-Panel Buttons Description ...........................................................................................28 Table 3-2: Front-Panel LEDs Description...............................................................................................29 Table 3-3: Front-Panel LED Descriptions for Automatic Dialer Feature ................................................30 Table 3-4: Rear-Panel Ports Description................................................................................................31 Table 3-5: Rear-Panel LEDs Description ...............................................................................................32 Table 4-1: Menu Description ..................................................................................................................40 Table 4-2: Table Action Icons Description..............................................................................................43 Table 5-1: Map View Icon Description....................................................................................................57 Table 8-1: Signaling Protocol Tab Parameters Description ...................................................................79 Table 8-2: Dialing Tab Parameters Description .....................................................................................87 Table 8-3: Dial Plan (for Left of '=' Sign) and Digit Map Syntax .............................................................89 Table 8-4: Media Streaming Tab Parameters Description .....................................................................90 Table 8-5: Voice and Fax Tab Parameters Description .........................................................................93 Table 8-6: Services Tab Parameters Description ..................................................................................96 Table 12-1: Wireless Tab – Basic Wireless Access Point Parameters Description.............................156 Table 12-2: Settings Tab - Parameter Descriptions .............................................................................172 Table 12-3: Routing Parameters ..........................................................................................................176 Table 12-4: PPP Tab Parameter Descriptions .....................................................................................178 Table 12-5: PPTP Tab Parameter Descriptions...................................................................................180 Table 12-6: VLAN Interface - General Communication Parameters ....................................................183 Table 12-7: IP Address Distribution Parameters..................................................................................184 Table 12-8: DHCP Relay ......................................................................................................................185 Table 12-9: Assigning Static IP Addresses to Network Computers .....................................................185 Table 12-10: Routing Parameters ........................................................................................................187 Table 13-1: Main Configuration Parameter Groups .............................................................................194 Table 13-2: Status and Performance Monitoring Parameters..............................................................196 Table 13-3: Notifications and Logged Events ......................................................................................197 Table 13-4: Severity of Logged Events ................................................................................................197 Table 13-5: Operations per Configuration/Management Interface.......................................................205 Table 13-6: InternetGatewayDevice.WANDevice.i.WANConnectionDevice.i.WANIPConnection.i.....207 Table 13-7: InternetGatewayDevice.LANDevice.i.LANEthernetInterfaceConfig..................................208 Table 13-8: InternetGatewayDevice.LANDevice.i.LANHostConfigManagement.................................210 Table 13-9: InternetGatewayDevice.Services.VoiceService.i.Capabilities ..........................................211 Table 13-10: InternetGatewayDevice.Services.VoiceService.i.Capabilities.Codecs ...........................213 Table 13-11: InternetGatewayDevice.Services.VoiceService.i.VoiceProfile........................................214 Table 13-12: InternetGatewayDevice.Services.VoiceService.i.VoiceProfile.i.SIP ...............................214 Table 13-13: InternetGatewayDevice.DeviceInfo.................................................................................215 Table 13-14: InternetGatewayDevice.WANDevice.i.WANConnectionDevice.i. WANIPConnection.i.Stats.....................................................................................................................217 Table 13-15: InternetGatewayDevice.LANDevice.i.LANEthernetInterfaceConfig.i.Stats ....................217 Table 13-16: InternetGatewayDevice.Services.VoiceService.i.VoiceProfile.i.Line.i.Stats...................218 Table 13-17: Table 3-13: Information Elements Available via MIB-II ...................................................222 Table 14-1: Behavior for the Three Security Levels.............................................................................227 Table 17-1: IPP, Samba, and LPD Specifications................................................................................288 Table 22-1: Handset Description ..........................................................................................................357 Table 22-2: Handset LCD Icon Descriptions ........................................................................................359 Table 22-3: Handset LCD Menus and Submenus ...............................................................................360 Table 22-4: Handset LCD Menus and Submenus Accessed using Navigation Keys ..........................361 Table 22-5: DECT LED Description .....................................................................................................363 Table 22-6: About MP252 Screen ........................................................................................................364 Table 22-7: Line Settings Screen .........................................................................................................365 Table 22-8: Defining Line 3 Properties.................................................................................................365 Table 29-1: Factory Defaults ................................................................................................................399 Table 30-1: Troubleshooting.................................................................................................................401 Table A-1: MP252 Router and VoIP Software Specifications ..............................................................403 Table A-2: MP252WDNB DECT Phone Specifications........................................................................406
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MP252 Multimedia Home Gateway Notices Version 3.4.0 19 July 2011 Notice This document describes the installation and configuration of AudioCodes MP252BW and MP252WDNB MediaPack™ 252 Multimedia Home Gateway series Version 3.4.0. Information contained in this document is believed to be accurate and reliable at the time of printing. However, due to ongoing product improvements and revisions, AudioCodes cannot guarantee accuracy of printed material after the Date Published nor can it accept responsibility for errors or omissions. Updates to this document and other documents as well as software files can be viewed by registered customers at http://www.audiocodes.com/downloads. © 2011 AudioCodes Inc. All rights reserved This document is subject to change without notice. Date Published: May-30-2011 Trademarks AudioCodes, AC, AudioCoded, Ardito, CTI2, CTI², CTI Squared, HD VoIP, HD VoIP Sounds Better, InTouch, IPmedia, Mediant, MediaPack, NetCoder, Netrake, Nuera, Open Solutions Network, OSN, Stretto, TrunkPack, VMAS, VoicePacketizer, VoIPerfect, VoIPerfectHD, What’s Inside Matters, Your Gateway To VoIP and 3GX are trademarks or registered trademarks of AudioCodes Limited. All other products or trademarks are property of their respective owners. WEEE EU Directive Pursuant to the WEEE EU Directive, electronic and electrical waste must not be disposed of with unsorted waste. Please contact your local recycling authority for disposal of this product. Customer Support Customer technical support and service are generally provided by AudioCodes’ Distributors, Partners, and Resellers from whom the product was purchased. For technical support for products purchased directly from AudioCodes, or for customers subscribed to AudioCodes Customer Technical Support (ACTS), contact support@audiocodes.com. Abbreviations and Terminology Each abbreviation, unless widely used, is spelled out in full when first used. When the term 'device' is used, it refers to MP252. Regulatory Information The Regulatory Information can be viewed at www.audiocodes.com/library.
MP252 Multimedia Home Gateway 20 Document #: LTRT-23504 User's Manual Related Documentation Document Name Demo Guide Multimedia Home Gateway Quick Guide Release Notes Routing Performance Technical Application Note Safety Warnings Note: Open source software may have been added and/or amended for this product. For further information please visit our website at: http://audiocodes.com/support or contact your AudioCodes sales representative. Warning: Before connecting MP252 to power: • Use only the AC/DC power adapter supplied with MP252. Do not use any other power adapter. This power adapter is a 12 VDC +/-10%, tolerance, 2A, limited power source wall-mount Class II power supply adapter. • Ensure that the VAC ratings match. • Ensure that you have read the Regulatory Information, obtained from www.audiocodes.com/library.
MP252 Multimedia Home Gateway 1. Introduction Version 3.4.0 21 June 2011 For Customers in Canada This Class [B] digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Cet appareil numérique de la classe [B] est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. This device and its antenna(s) must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. The County Code Selection feature is disabled for products marketed in the US/Canada. IC Radiation Exposure Statement This equipment complies with IC RSS-102 radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance of 20 cm between the radiator and your body.
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MP252 Multimedia Home Gateway 1. Introduction Version 3.4.0 23 June 2011 1 Introduction The MediaPack™ 252 (MP252) is a sophisticated, feature-rich, multimedia home gateway for broadband networks with multi-play support. With ADSL2+ modem, multiple antenna wireless LAN connectivity, Digital Enhanced Cordless Telecommunications (DECT) handsets supporting High Definition (HD) Voice-over-IP (VoIP), and optional battery backup, this is a true all-in-one gateway for Multi-play services. The MP252 is ideal for operators, seeking new revenue generators with state-of- the-art features, such as:  ADSL/ADSL2+ modem, up to 24 Mbps  10/100 Ethernet WAN port (optional connection to cable modem or FTTH ONU)  Optional ADSL WAN backup using 3G USB dongles  HD VoIP telephony and PBX capabilities, including flexible configuration of individual SIP accounts per DECT extension  Four 10/100 Ethernet LAN ports  High-speed wireless network (802.11 b/g/n), up to 150 Mbps  Router, Firewall, NAT and advanced traffic prioritization mechanisms  2 FXS ports for analog phones and fax machines  Guaranteed Quality of Service (QoS) for IPTV service  Print server and File server, accessible from every computer on the home network  Advanced TR-069 management, interoperable with leading Auto-Configuration Servers (ACS)  Optional battery backup for up to 4 hours standby The MP252 is based on AudioCodes’ MP-2xx line of Residential Gateways and AudioCodes VoIPerfect™ software architecture. The MP252 is interoperable with various softswitches and supports advanced TR-069 management, working with market leading Auto-Configuration Servers (ACS). Other management tools, such as a friendly HTTP-based Web GUI, and Command Line Interface (CLI) are also available. The MP252 is available in the following models: Table 1-1: MP252 Available Models Model ADSL + 4 LAN Wi-Fi 802.11n DECT HD VoIP VoIP 2 FXS USB 2.0 MP252BW √ √ - √ 1 MP252WDNB √ √ √ √ 3 Note: All DECT and PBX--related functionalities are supported only by the MP252WDNB.
MP252 Multimedia Home Gateway 24 Document #: LTRT-23504 User's Manual The figure below illustrates the typical applications supported by MP252: Figure 1-1: MP252 Typical Application
MP252 Multimedia Home Gateway 2. Package Contents and Prerequisites Version 3.4.0 25 June 2011 2 Package Contents and Prerequisites The MP252 is shipped with the following items:  1 x RJ-11 telephone cable  1 x RJ-45 Ethernet cable  12V AC/DC power adaptor (use only supplied)  DECT handset and cradle Make sure that all these items are included. If any items are missing, contact your sales representative. The following prerequisites are required (not supplied by AudioCodes):  A broadband Internet connection  ADSL cable (if required)  Analog telephones  Additional RJ-11 telephone cable (if required)  Additional RJ-45 Ethernet cables (if required)
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MP252 Multimedia Home Gateway 3. Hardware Description Version 3.4.0 27 June 2011 3 Hardware Description This section describes the physical description and cabling of the MP252. This includes both models (i.e., MP252BW and MP252WDNB). 3.1 Physical Description The MP252 provides ports, buttons, and LEDs on its front and rear panels. 3.1.1 Front Panel The front panel provides LEDs for displaying various operating status and button(s) for activating various features such as Wi-Fi. For more information on the LEDs, see Section 3.1.1.2 on page 29. For more information on the buttons, see Section 3.1.1.1 on page 28. The figures below display the front panels of the MP252 models. Figure 3-1: Front Panel of MP252BW WiFi Button LEDs
MP252 Multimedia Home Gateway 28 Document #: LTRT-23504 User's Manual Figure 3-2: Front Panel of MP252WDNB 3.1.1.1 Front-Panel Buttons Description The button(s) on the front panel are described in the table below: Table 3-1: Front-Panel Buttons Description Label Description WiFi Activates or deactivates Wi-Fi connectivity (802.11 b/g/n). Dect1 Registers the handset to the MP252 base unit. Bluetooth2 Currently not supported. 1 This button is available only on the MP252WDNB model. 2 This button is available only on the MP252WDNB model. WiFi Button DECT Button Bluetooth Button
MP252 Multimedia Home Gateway 3. Hardware Description Version 3.4.0 29 June 2011 3.1.1.2 Front-Panel LEDs Description The LEDs on the front panel are described for general functionality and for the Automatic Dialer feature. 3.1.1.2.1 General Description The general description of the MP252 front-panel LEDs are described in the table below: Table 3-2: Front-Panel LEDs Description LED Color State Description On Device start-up successful Slow Blinking Software upgrade in progress. Note: During software upgrade, the Broadband and Phone LEDs also blink green. Slow Blinking Battery backup is in use and there is no power from the AC electrical outlet. Green Fast Blinking Battery is low and there is no power from the AC electrical outlet. Status Red On Reboot (automatic, by default) or indicates a problem On WAN port is successfully connected and IP address acquired successfully Green Blinking Software upgrade in process Red On WAN IP address has not yet been acquired from the ISP (i.e. in the process of acquiring or has failed to acquire). Broadband - Off WAN Ethernet cable is not connected – no WAN link On All configured phones are registered to the Proxy server Green Blinking Software upgrade in process Red On At least one of the phones failed to register to the Proxy server Phone - Off No Proxy server is configured Green On Wi-Fi is enabled and active WiFi Red Off Wi-Fi is disabled
MP252 Multimedia Home Gateway 30 Document #: LTRT-23504 User's Manual 3.1.1.2.2 Automatic Dialer Feature The table below describes the front-panel LEDs behavior when the Automatic Dialer feature is used (described in detail in Section 7.2). Table 3-3: Front-Panel LED Descriptions for Automatic Dialer Feature LED Stage Status Broadband Phone During boot Red Off Off Before WAN physical link detection Green Blinking Red Off During automatic dialer operation Green Blinking Green Off Automatic dialer success Green Green Green* Automatic dialer failure Green Red Off * The Phone LED lights green only after MP252 connects to the Internet, downloads its configuration file, and then registers to the VoIP service. 3.1.2 Rear Panel The rear panel provides the ports for connecting the various interfaces. The figures below display the rear panels of the MP252 models. Figure 3-3: Rear Panel of MP252BW Reset Button Battery Backup Port Power Plug FXS Phone Ports LAN/WAN Port ADSL Port LAN Ports USB Plug Power Button
MP252 Multimedia Home Gateway 3. Hardware Description Version 3.4.0 31 June 2011 Figure 3-4: Rear Panel of MP252WDNB 3.1.2.1 Rear-Panel Port Description The ports of the rear panel are described in the table below: Table 3-4: Rear-Panel Ports Description Label Description ADSL RJ-11 port for connecting ADSL/ADSL2+ modem (up to 24 Mbps) LAN 3 x RJ-45 10/100Base-T Ethernet LAN ports LAN/WAN 1 x RJ-45 10/100Base-T Ethernet LAN or Ethernet WAN port Phone 2 x RJ-11 FXS ports for connecting analog phones and fax machines USB3 USB Type A port for print or file servers, or for optional WAN backup using a 3G USB dongle Power Power plug for connecting the supplied AC/DC power adapter. A button is located above this port to switch on the MP252. Battery Backup Port for connecting an optional battery backup, providing up to four hours standby power. (The external battery backup system connects to this port and the Power plug using a splitter cable.) 3 The MP252WDNB model provides two USB ports in this location. Reset Button Battery Backup Port Power Plug USB (3) Plug FXS Phone Ports LAN/WAN Port ADSL Port LAN Ports USB (1 & 2) Plugs Power Button
MP252 Multimedia Home Gateway 32 Document #: LTRT-23504 User's Manual Label Description USB34 USB port (located on the side panel, as shown in Figure 3-4). Reset Reset pin button for resetting the MP252. 3.1.2.2 Rear-Panel LEDs Description The LEDs on the rear panel are described in the table below: Table 3-5: Rear-Panel LEDs Description LED Color State Description On ADSL physical link is up Slow Blinking ADSL link is synchronizing Green Fast Blinking ADSL attempting to train (establishing a connection with the Internet Service Provider) ADSL - Off No physical ADSL link Green Blinking LAN / WAN connection sending / receiving data at 100 Mbps Yellow Blinking LAN / WAN connection sending / receiving data at 10 Mbps LAN / WAN - Off No LAN / WAN traffic or Ethernet cable is disconnected On Phone is off-hook Slow Blinking Phone is ringing Green Fast Blinking MP252 is currently being upgraded Phone - Off Phone is on-hook and not ringing Green On USB device is connected USB - Off No USB device is connected 4 This USB port is available on the MP252WDNB model.
MP252 Multimedia Home Gateway 3. Hardware Description Version 3.4.0 33 June 2011 3.2 Cabling The procedure below describes the cabling of the MP252. Warning: • Use only the AC/DC power adapter supplied with MP252. Do not use any other power adapter. • Ensure that the VAC ratings match. • Ensure that you have read the MP252 Regulatory Information, obtained from www.audiocodes.com/library. Note: The cabling procedures for the MP252 models are identical and therefore, no distinction is made between the models in this section. However, for convenience, this section uses the MP252WDNB model as an example. The figure below displays a summary of the cabling procedures. Figure 3-5: Cabling MP252
MP252 Multimedia Home Gateway 34 Document #: LTRT-23504 User's Manual  To cable MP252: 1. Connect MP252 to the Internet. The cabling depends on the Internet connection: • ADSL: connect the ADSL port (located on the rear panel and labeled ADSL) to the telephone socket, using an RJ-11 telephone cable. • WAN Ethernet: connect the LAN4/WAN port (located on the rear panel and labeled LAN 4/WAN) to an external modem, using a CAT-5 Ethernet cable. Note: Use minimum 26 AWG wire for cabling the ADSL port to the public switched telephone network (PSTN). 2. Connect the LAN Ethernet ports (labeled LAN 1 - 4) to your LAN computers, using RJ-45 CAT-5 Ethernet cables. 3. Connect the telephone ports (labeled Phone 1 - 2) to analog telephones, using RJ-11 telephone cables. 4. Connect MP252 to a standard 110/220 VAC electrical wall outlet, using the supplied AC/DC power adapter. When MP252 is powered on, the Status LED is lit. After initialization completes (about two minutes), this LED changes from red to green. If no power is received by MP252, press the Power button located on the rear panel to switch it on. 3.3 Mounting You can place MP252 on a desktop or mount it on a wall. For desktop mounting, MP252 provides integrated rubber feet on its base so that it sits firmly on a desktop. Alternatively, you can hang your MP252 on a wall, using the supplied MP252 wall-mounting bracket, as described in this section. Wall mounting consists of the following main procedural stages:  Preparing the mounting screws on the wall  Hanging the mounting bracket on the wall  Attaching MP252 to the mounting bracket Before you begin, ensure that you have the following items:  Wall-mounting bracket (supplied)  2 x screws  2 x wall anchors  Screwdriver Note: When choosing a wall on which to mount MP252, consider cable limitations and wall structure.  To wall-mount MP252: 1. Prepare the wall-mounting screws: a. Drill two holes in the wall according to the wall-mounting bracket dimensions. The vertical distance between the holes should be 83 mm (3.27 inches). b. Insert a wall anchor into each hole.
MP252 Multimedia Home Gateway 3. Hardware Description Version 3.4.0 35 June 2011 c. Using a screwdriver, drive screws of the appropriate size into the anchors, leaving approximately 4 mm (0.16 inches) of the screw head jutting out. This protrusion will allow you to hang the mounting bracket on the screw head. Figure 3-6: MP 252 Wall Mount Bracket 2. Hang the mounting bracket on the wall screws: a. Gently slide the mounting bracket onto the lower screw so that the screw enters the bracket's bottom screw groove rail. As you lower the bracket onto the screw, ensure that the upper screw fits into the bracket's top screw groove. b. Gently pull down on the mounting bracket so that both screw heads sit firmly and securely in the top notch of the screw grooves. 3. Attach MP252 to the wall-mounting bracket: a. Three slits at the base (bottom) of MP252 are covered by rubber caps. Remove these caps. b. With its rear panel facing the mounting bracket, hold MP252 at an angle and slide the base of MP252 under the two latches located on the mounting bracket. c. Align the three slits on the MP252 base with the three protruding humps located on the front of the mounting bracket. Align the clip holes on either side of MP252 with the clips on the mounting bracket. d. While gently pressing down on MP252, press the clips inwards so that the clips snap into the base of MP252.
MP252 Multimedia Home Gateway 36 Document #: LTRT-23504 User's Manual Figure 3-7: Attaching Phone Base to Wall Mount If for any reason, you want to remove MP252 from the wall, follow the procedure below:  To dismount MP252 from the wall: 1. Press the mounting bracket clips inwards. 2. Lift the MP252 base off the mounting bracket.
Part I Gateway Configuration Part I describes the configuration of the MP252 router and VoIP functionality analog, and includes the following chapters:  Setting up an Internet Connection  Using MP252's Web Interface  Configuring VoIP Parameters  Connecting MP252 to a VoIP Service Provider  Making VoIP Calls  Quality of Service (QoS)  LAN Connection  WAN Connection  Editing Network Connections and Advanced Configuration  VLAN Settings  LAN-WAN Bridge Settings  Remote MP252 Management  Security  Advanced Settings  System Monitoring
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Version 3.4.0 39 July 2011 MP252 Multimedia Home Gateway 4. Getting Started with the Web Interface 4 Getting Started with the Web Interface The MP252 embedded Web server (Web interface) provides a user-friendly Web-based management tool that allows you to configure and monitor MP252. This chapter describes how to access, navigate in, and configure parameters with the Web interface. 4.1 Logging in to the Web Interface The procedure below describes how to log in to the MP252 Web interface.  To log in to the MP252 Web interface: 1. Connect a PC directly to the LAN port (labeled LAN 1) of the MP252. 2. On your PC, open a Web browser (e.g., Internet Explorer) and in the URL field, enter http://mp252.home (or 192.168.2.1). If your MP252 is already connected to the network and you know its IP address, then enter its IP address instead. The ‘Login’ screen appears: Figure 4-1: Login Screen 3. From the ‘Language’ drop-down list, select the desired language for the Web graphical user interface (GUI) display. 4. In the 'User Name' and 'Password' fields, define a login username and password, respectively. This is applicable only if this is your first time that you are logging in to the Web interface. If you have logged in before, then enter the username and password that you defined previously. 5. Click Continue; the ‘Quick Setup’ screen appears, allowing you to quickly set up an Internet connection (as described in Chapter 5 on page 55). Notes: • The default username and password is "admin" (case-sensitive). • If you wish to view the entered password (instead of asterisks), then select the ‘Show password’ check box. • You can later change the username and password as described in Section 4.4 on page 331. • If the Web interface is inactive for 15 minutes after logging in, the ‘Login’ screen appears again, prompting you to re-login.
MP252 Multimedia Home Gateway 40 Document #: LTRT-23504 User's Manual 4.2 Menu Bar Description The Web interface screens are conveniently grouped into related themes under specific menus. These menus are located in the menu bar. The table below describes these menus. Table 4-1: Menu Description Menu Description Home Displays the Map View (refer to Section 5 on page 55). Quick Setup Displays the 'Quick Setup' screen for quickly setting up an Internet connection with MP252 (see Section 7.1 on page 63). Network Connections Displays the 'Network Connections' screen for configuring network connections:  LAN (see Chapter 12.2 on page 151)  WAN (see Chapter 12 on page 131)  VLANs (see Chapter 12.4 on page 181)  LAN-WAN bridging (see Section 12.5 on page 188) Security Displays the 'Security' screen for configuring security-related features such as Website restrictions (see Chapter 14 on page 225). Voice Over IP Displays the 'Voice Over IP' screen for configuring the VoIP parameters to use MP252's VoIP functionality to place and receive calls over the Internet using a standard telephone set and DECT handset (see Chapter8 on page 77). QoS Displays the 'Quality Of Service' screen for configuring Quality of Service (QoS) for MP252 (see Chapter 11 on page 113). Advanced Displays the 'Advanced' screen for configuring system parameters (e.g., DHCP server and DNS) and for administrative functions (e.g., changing password, setting date and time, and upgrading the system). Icon Name Description About MP252 Displays technical information about MP252, including version number (see Section 18.1 on page 310). Backup and Restore Backup user and system data (see Section 18.2 on page 311). Certificates Manages digital certificates (see Section 13.3 on page 200). Configuration File Loads the Configuration File to MP252 (see Section 18.4 on page 316). Note: You can hide the Configuration File icon, by running the following CLI command in a Telnet session with MP252: rg_conf_set rmt_config/hide_config_file_page 1. This is useful, for example, in scenarios where you want to prevent a user accessing the Web interface to change the configuration file.
MP252 Multimedia Home Gateway 4. Getting Started with the Web Interface Version 3.4.0 41 June 2011 Menu Description DNS Server Alias a dynamic IP address to a static hostname (see Section 15.2 on page 257). Diagnostics Performs networking diagnostics (see Section 19.1 on page 334). Disk Management Manages different disks connected to MP252 (see Section 17.2 on page 272). File Server Creates a file server on MP252 (see Section 17.1 on page 270). Firmware Upgrade Upgrades the MP252 firmware (see Section 18.5 on page 323). IP Address Distribution Modifies the DHCP server for each LAN device and displays a list of DHCP clients in the local network (see Section 15.1 on page 251). Network Objects Defines groups of LAN devices for system rules (see Section 4.5.2 on page 50). PPPoE Relay Enables PPPoE relay on MP252 (see Section 15.5 on page 262). Personal Domain Name (Dynamic DNS) Displays and modifies the DNS hosts table (see Section 15.2 on page 257). Print Server Shares a LAN printer (see Section 17.3 on page 286). Protocols Manages protocols (see Section4.5.3 on page 51). Reboot Restarts MP252 (see Section 18.6 on page 329). Regional Settings Modifies the regional settings (see Section 8.10 on page 105). Remote Administration Configures remote administration privileges (see Section 13.2 on page 197). Restore Factory Settings Restores default factory settings (see Section 18.8 on page 333).
MP252 Multimedia Home Gateway 42 Document #: LTRT-23504 User's Manual Menu Description Routing Manages routing policies (see Section 15.4 on page 261). Scheduler Defines time segments for system rules (see Section 4.5.1 on page 47). Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) Configures MP252's SNMP agent (see Section 13.2 on page 197). System Settings Modifies administrator settings, including the MP252 host name (see Section 15.5 on page 262). Time Settings Configures the local date and time (see Section 18.2 on page 311). Universal Plug and Play Configures Universal Plug-and-Play (UPnP) parameters (see Section 16.1 on page 265). Users Configures Users (see Section 4.4 on page 44). WINS Server Registers host names and IP addresses of WINS clients (see Section Error! Reference source not found. on page Error! Bookmark not defined.). System Monitoring Displays the 'System Monitoring' screen for viewing various statuses such as network and traffic statistics (see Chapter 16 on page 265). Logout Logs off the MP252 Web interface.
MP252 Multimedia Home Gateway 4. Getting Started with the Web Interface Version 3.4.0 43 June 2011 4.3 Managing Tables Tables appear throughout the Web interface for configuring MP252. This section describes the how to use these tables to configure MP252. The figure below displays a typical table in the Web interface: Figure 4-2: Typical Table Structure Each table row denotes an entry in the table. The table also provides 'Action' icons for performing various tasks. These icons are described in the table below. Table 4-2: Table Action Icons Description Action Icon Name Description New Adds a new row to the table or opens another screen for adding an entry. Edit Modifies a row entry in the table. Remove Deletes a row entry in the table. Download Downloads a file to a folder on your computer.
MP252 Multimedia Home Gateway 44 Document #: LTRT-23504 User's Manual 4.4 Configuring Users The 'Users' screen allows you to add new users and assign login usernames and passwords. You may also group users according to your preferences. The default user is "Administrator" with "admin" (case-sensitive) as the username and password.  To configure users: 1. In the 'Advanced' screen, click the Users icon; the 'Users' screen appears. Figure 4-3: Users Screen
MP252 Multimedia Home Gateway 4. Getting Started with the Web Interface Version 3.4.0 45 June 2011 2. In the Users table, click the New User icon; the 'Users Settings' screen appears. Figure 4-4: Users Settings Screen 3. Add a new user by configuring the following fields: a. Full Name: Enter a remote user's full name. b. User Name: Enter a user name to access your home network. c. New Password: Enter a new password for the remote user. If you do not want to change the remote user's password leave this field empty. d. Retype New Password: If a new password was assigned, enter it again to verify correctness. e. Role: User’s role indicating privilege level, where “admin” possesses all privileges. f. Access Level – Read Only: Select this check box if you want this user to have read-only privileges. g. Disk Management: By default, this option is selected. When activated, it creates a directory for the user in the 'Home' directory of the system storage area. This directory is necessary when using various applications such as the mail server. h. Email Notification: You can use email notification to receive indications of system events for a predefined severity classification. The available types of events are 'System' or 'Security' events. The available severity of events is 'Error', 'Warning' and 'Information. If the 'Information' level is selected, the user receives notification of the 'Information', 'Warning' and 'Error' events. If the 'Warning' level is selected, the user receives notification of the 'Warning' and 'Error' events etc.
MP252 Multimedia Home Gateway 46 Document #: LTRT-23504 User's Manual ♦ Click here to configure notification mail server: This opens the ‘System Settings’ screen (see Section 15.5 on page 262) where you can define an outgoing mail server. ♦ Notification Address: user’s email address. ♦ System Notify Level: By default, the 'None' option is selected, which means that MP252 does not send notifications to a remote host. To activate the feature, select one of the following notification types:  Error  Warning  Information ♦ Security Notify Level: The remote security notification level can be one of the following:  None  Error  Warning  Information 4. Click OK. Note: Modifying any of the user parameters prompts the connection associated with the user to terminate. For changes to take effect, you should activate the connection manually after modifying user parameters.
MP252 Multimedia Home Gateway 4. Getting Started with the Web Interface Version 3.4.0 47 June 2011  To configure user groups: 1. In the 'Users' screen, under the Groups group, click New Group icon; the 'Group Settings' screen appears. Figure 4-5: Group Settings Screen 2. In the 'Name' field enter a name for the group. 3. In the 'Description' field, enter a brief description of this group. 4. In the 'Group Members' list, select the users that you want to assign to this group. 5. Click OK. 4.5 Defining Associated Elements You can define certain elements and then use them later when configuring various features throughout the Web interface. This is very convenient in that it eliminates the need to re-configure the same element, especially if used in multiple configuration areas. These elements include the following:  Scheduler Rules – see Section 4.5.1 on page 47  Network Objects – see Section 4.5.2 on page 50  Protocols – see Section 4.5.3 on page 51 4.5.1 Defining Scheduler Rules Scheduler rules are used for limiting the activation of firewall rules to specific time periods, specified in days of the week, and hours.  To define a Rule: 1. In the 'Advanced' screen, click the Scheduler icon; the 'Scheduler Rules' screen appears. Figure 4-6: Scheduler Rules Screen
MP252 Multimedia Home Gateway 48 Document #: LTRT-23504 User's Manual 2. Click the New icon; the 'Edit Scheduler Rule' screen appears. Figure 4-7: Edit Scheduler Rule Screen 3. In the 'Name' field, specify a name for the scheduler rule. 4. Under the Rule Activity Settings group, specify if the rule is active or inactive during the designated time period, by selecting the appropriate check box.
MP252 Multimedia Home Gateway 4. Getting Started with the Web Interface Version 3.4.0 49 June 2011 5. Click the New icon to define the time segment to which the rule applies; the 'Edit Time Segment' screen appears. Figure 4-8: Edit Time Segment Screen a. Under the Days of Week group, select the days of the week for which you want the rule to be active. b. In the Hours Range table, click the New icon to define an active or inactive hourly range; the ‘Edit Hour Range’ screen appears. Figure 4-9: Edit Hour Range Screen c. In the ‘Start Time’ and ‘End Time’ field, enter the time interval in which the scheduler rule is active or inactive. 6. Click OK to save the settings.
MP252 Multimedia Home Gateway 50 Document #: LTRT-23504 User's Manual 4.5.2 Defining Network Objects Network objects is a method used to logically define a set of LAN hosts, according to one or more MAC address, IP address, and host name. Defining such a group can assist when configuring other system rules. For example, you can use network objects to apply security rules based on host names instead of IP addresses. This may be useful, since IP addresses change from time to time. Moreover, it is possible to define network objects according to MAC addresses, making rule application more persistent against network configuration settings.  To define a network object: 1. In the 'Advanced' screen, click the Network Objects icon; the 'Network Objects' screen appears. Figure 4-10: Network Objects Screen 2. Click the New icon; the 'Edit Network Object' screen appears. Figure 4-11: Edit Network Objects Screen 3. In the 'Description' field, enter a name for the network object, and then click the New icon; the 'Edit Item' screen appears. Figure 4-12: Edit Item Screen
MP252 Multimedia Home Gateway 4. Getting Started with the Web Interface Version 3.4.0 51 June 2011 4. From the 'Network Object Type' drop-down lists, select a source address type: • IP Address • IP Subnet • IP Range • MAC Address • Host Name • DHCP Option (supporting options 60, 61, and 77) • All Private IP Addresses When selecting a method from the drop-down list, the screen refreshes, presenting the respective fields by which to enter the relevant information. 5. Click OK to save the settings. 4.5.3 Defining Protocols The Protocols feature incorporates a list of preset and user-defined applications and common port settings. You can use protocols in various security features such as Access Control and Port Forwarding. You may add new protocols to support new applications or edit existing ones according to your needs.  To define a protocol: 1. In the 'Advanced' screen, click the Protocols icon; the 'Protocols' screen appears. Figure 4-13: Advanced - Protocols
MP252 Multimedia Home Gateway 52 Document #: LTRT-23504 User's Manual 2. Click the New icon; the 'Edit Service' screen appears. Figure 4-14: Advanced - Protocols - Edit Service 3. In the 'Service Name' field, enter the name of the service, and then click the New icon; the 'Edit Service Server Ports' screen appears. Figure 4-15: Advanced - Protocols - Edit Service - Server Ports
MP252 Multimedia Home Gateway 4. Getting Started with the Web Interface Version 3.4.0 53 June 2011 4. You may choose any of the protocols available in the drop-down list, or add a new one by selecting 'Other'. When selecting a protocol from the drop-down list, the screen refreshes, presenting the respective fields by which to enter the relevant information. 5. Select a protocol and enter the relevant information. 6. Click OK to save the settings. 4.6 Logging out the Web Interface To log out the MP252, click the Logout menu in the menu bar. When you logged out, the ‘Login’ screen is displayed, allowing you to re-login, if desired.
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MP252 Multimedia Home Gateway 5. Viewing a Graphical Display of the MP252 Network Version 3.4.0 55 June 2011 5 Viewing a Graphical Display of the MP252 Network The Web interface allows you to view a graphical display of the network elements connected to MP252. This is displayed in the ‘Map View’ screen, accessed by clicking the Home menu in the menu bar. You can click a displayed network element icon to access the relevant screen for configuring the element. The figure below displays an example of a network map for a deployed MP252:
MP252 Multimedia Home Gateway 56 Document #: LTRT-23504 User's Manual Figure 5-1: Map View Screen (Example)
MP252 Multimedia Home Gateway 5. Viewing a Graphical Display of the MP252 Network Version 3.4.0 57 June 2011 The table below describes the possible icons that can be displayed in the ‘Map View’ screen: Table 5-1: Map View Icon Description Icon Description Depicts the Internet connection (e.g., WAN Ethernet). Click this icon to open the 'Quick Setup' screen (see Section 7.1 on page 63). Depicts the firewall. The height of the wall (yellow "bricks") corresponds to the security level (Minimum, Typical or Maximum). Click this icon to open the ‘General Tab’ screen (see Section 14.1 on page 226). Depicts MP252 and displays the currently software version. Click this icon to open the 'Quick Setup' screen (see Section 7.1 on page 63). Depicts an analog telephone connected to MP252. Click this icon to open the ‘Extension Settings’ screen (see Section 8.7 on page 102). Depicts a DECT handset registered to the MP252. Click this icon to open the ‘Extension Settings’ screen (see Section 8.7 on page 102). Depicts a computer (host) in the MP252 network. Each computer connected to the network appears below the network symbol of the network through which it is connected. This host is either a DHCP client that has received an IP lease from MP252, or a host with a static IP address, auto-detected by MP252. Click this icon to open the ‘Host Information’ screen, displaying network information of the host. Note: MP252 recognizes a physically connected host and displays it in the Network Map only after network activity from that host has been detected (e.g. trying to browse to the Web management or to surf the Internet). Depicts a computer connected to the Internet through the MP252 Wi-Fi network. Click this icon to open the ‘Host Information’ screen, displaying network information of the host. Depicts a host whose DHCP lease has expired and not renewed. The DHCP lease is renewed automatically, unless the host is no longer physically connected to MP252. This icon also depicts a static IP host that has no network activity. Depicts a file server (hard drive) that is connected to MP252 (typically through the USB port). Click this icon to view the file server configuration. Depicts a printer that is connected to MP252 and is shared by network users. Click this icon to view the printer's settings. Depicts a USB driver.
MP252 Multimedia Home Gateway 58 Document #: LTRT-23504 User's Manual Icon Description Depicts a USB disk-on-key that is connected to MP252. Depicts a disconnected device.
MP252 Multimedia Home Gateway 6. Configuring Computers for Connecting to the MP252 Network Version 3.4.0 59 June 2011 6 Configuring Computers for Connecting to the MP252 Network This chapter describes how to configure computers to connect to the MP252 network, and includes the following main areas:  Connecting wired computers – see Section 6.1 on page 59  Connecting wireless network computers – see Section 6.2 on page 61 6.1 Wired Computers This section describes how to configure computers that connect to the MP252 network through a LAN cable (i.e., wired). You can configure the network interface of the computer using one of the following methods:  Statically define an IP address and DNS address  Automatically obtain an IP address using the MP252 embedded DHCP server This section describes how to configure the computers network for the following operating systems (OS):  Windows XP – see Section 0 on page 59  Linux – see Section 6.1.2 on page 60 Notes: • It is recommended to set the computers to automatically obtain their IP addresses (from a DHCP server). • Refer to the Quick Installation Guide for instructions relating to installation on a Windows™ operating system. 6.1.1 Configuring Computers Running on Windows XP The procedure below describes how to configure a computer running on Windows XP OS to automatically obtain its IP address (from a DHCP server, for example, MP252). Note: For computers running Windows, the setup procedure is generally unnecessary as Windows' default network settings are to obtain an IP address automatically. However, it is recommended to follow the setup procedure to verify that all communication parameters are valid and that the physical cable connections are correct.  To configure a computer running Windows XP for dynamic IP addressing: 1. Access 'Network Connections' from the Control Panel. 2. Right-click the Ethernet connection icon, and then choose Properties. 3. Under the General tab, select the 'Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)' component, and then click the Properties button; the 'Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties’ dialog box is displayed.
MP252 Multimedia Home Gateway 60 Document #: LTRT-23504 User's Manual Figure 6-1: Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties Dialog Box 4. Select the Obtain an IP address automatically option. 5. Select the Obtain DNS server address automatically option. 6. Click OK to save the settings. 6.1.2 Configuring Computers Running on Linux The procedure below describes how to configure a computer running on Linux OS to automatically obtain its IP address (from a DHCP server, for example, MP252).  To configure a computer running Linux for dynamic IP addressing: 1. Log in to the system as a super-user, by entering the following command: su 2. View the network devices and allocated IP's, by typing the following command: ifconfig 3. At the prompt, type the following command: pump -i <dev> Where <dev> is the network device name. 4. View the new allocated IP address, by typing the following command: ifconfig 5. Make sure that no firewall is active on the device <dev>.
MP252 Multimedia Home Gateway 6. Configuring Computers for Connecting to the MP252 Network Version 3.4.0 61 June 2011 6.2 Connecting PC to MP252 Wireless Networks This section describes how to configure the LAN computers to connect to the MP252 wireless network. If your computer has wireless capabilities, Windows automatically recognizes the MP252 wireless network and creates a wireless connection. Notes: • To configure the MP252 LAN wireless connection, see Section 12.2.1 on page 151. • This section is based on computers running Microsoft Windows XP Professional.  To configure a computer to connect to MP252 wireless network: 1. From your Windows Start menu, point to Settings, Control Panel, Network Connections, and then choose Wireless Connection; Windows starts enabling the wireless connection. 2. On the Windows taskbar, right-click the Wireless Network Connection icon, and then choose View Available Wireless Connections; Figure 6-2: Available Wireless Networks 3. Double-click the MP252 wireless network name (i.e., "MP252"); your computer establishes a wireless connection with MP252, indicated by the display of "Connected".
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MP252 Multimedia Home Gateway 7. Connecting MP252 to the Internet Version 3.4.0 63 June 2011 7 Connecting MP252 to the Internet This section describes how to configure MP252 for connecting it to the Internet (WAN). You can connect MP252 to the Internet using one of the following methods:  Configuring MP252 through the Web interface – see Section 7.1 on page 63  Using the MP252 Automatic Internet Dialer Detection feature – see Section 7.2 on page 72 Notes: • MP252 automatically detects the physical WAN type (i.e., Ethernet or ADSL). To change the WAN type, you must restore MP252 to factory settings (see Section 18.8). • When connected to ADSL, the LAN4/WAN Ethernet port can be used for Ethernet LAN interface. • When connected to an external modem through the Ethernet LAN4/WAN port and MP252 obtains an IP address, the ADSL interface is disabled. • If the Automatic Dialer feature is shipped preconfigured (i.e., enabled), then MP252 automatically detects the Internet dialer type and therefore, Internet connection configuration is unnecessary. However, it is recommended to manually configure the Internet connection after the Automatic Dialer process has completed (successfully or not). For more information on the Automatic Dialer feature, see Section 7.2 on page 72. 7.1 Quickly Setting up an Internet Connection in the Web Interface You can quickly and easily set up a basic Internet connection using the Web interface’s 'Quick Setup' screen (as shown in Figure 7-1). This screen is displayed when you log in to the Web interface (or you can click the Quick Setup menu from the menu bar). Notes: • Before configuring the MP252 Internet connection, ensure that you have obtained relevant technical information on the Internet connection type from your Internet Telephony Service Provider (ITSP). For example, whether you are connected to the Internet using a static or dynamic IP address, or what protocols such as PPTP or PPPoE are used to communicate over the Internet. • For advanced configuration of the WAN network, use the Network Connections menu, as described in Section 12.1 on page 131. • The ‘Email Address’ field in the ‘Quick Setup’ screen defines the administrator's e-mail. System alerts and notifications are sent to this address (typically, to the telephony carrier technicians). It is recommended that only the administrator modify it.
MP252 Multimedia Home Gateway 64 Document #: LTRT-23504 User's Manual Figure 7-1: Quick Setup Screen You can configure one of two main Internet connection types:  WAN Ethernet – see Section 7.1.1 on page 64  WAN DSL – see Section 7.1.2 on page 68 7.1.1 WAN Ethernet MP252 supports the following WAN Ethernet connection types:  Manual IP address  Automatic IP address  Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet (PPPoE)  Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol (PPTP)  Layer 2 Tunneling Protocol (L2TP)
MP252 Multimedia Home Gateway 7. Connecting MP252 to the Internet Version 3.4.0 65 June 2011 Notes: • Automatic IP address is the default connection type. • If you do not need an Internet (WAN Ethernet) connection, then in the ‘Quick Setup’ screen, from the ‘Connection Type’ drop-down list, select No Internet Connection . 7.1.1.1 Manual IP Address Ethernet Connection The procedure below describes how to connect to the Internet using a manually defined IP address.  To configure a manual IP address connection: 1. Under the WAN Ethernet group, from the 'Connection Type' drop-down list, select 'Manual IP Address Ethernet Connection'. Figure 7-2: Manual IP Address WAN Ethernet Connection 2. According to your ISP's instructions, specify the following parameters: • IP address • Subnet mask • Default Gateway • Primary DNS server • Secondary DNS server 7.1.1.2 Automatic IP Address Ethernet Connection The procedure below describes how to connect to the Internet by automatically obtaining a WAN IP address and DNS IP address from a DHCP server on the WAN. This method is the default connection type.  To configure automatic IP address connection:  Under the WAN Ethernet group, from the 'Connection Type' drop-down list, select
MP252 Multimedia Home Gateway 66 Document #: LTRT-23504 User's Manual ‘Automatic IP Address Ethernet Connection'. Figure 7-3: Automatic IP Address WAN Ethernet Connection 7.1.1.3 PPPoE The procedure below describes how to connect to the Internet by PPPoE  To configure PPPoE connection: 1. Under the WAN Ethernet group, from the 'Connection Type' drop-down list, select 'Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet (PPPoE)'. Figure 7-4: PPPoE WAN Ethernet Connection 2. Configure the PPPoE login username and password (provided by your ITSP). 7.1.1.4 PPTP The procedure below describes how to connect to the Internet by PPTP.  To configure PPTP connection:
MP252 Multimedia Home Gateway 7. Connecting MP252 to the Internet Version 3.4.0 67 June 2011 1. Under the WAN Ethernet group, from the 'Connection Type' drop-down list, select 'Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol (PPTP)'. Figure 7-5: PPTP WAN Ethernet Connection 2. Configure the following (provided by your ITSP): • PPTP Server Host Name or IP Address • Login user name • Login password 3. From the ‘Internet Protocol’ drop-down lists, select the method for assigning an IP address (provided by your ITSP). 7.1.1.5 L2TP The procedure below describes how to connect to the Internet by L2TP.  To configure L2TP connection: 1. Under the WAN Ethernet group, from the 'Connection Type' drop-down list, select 'Layer 2 Tunneling Protocol (L2TP)'. Figure 7-6: L2TP WAN Ethernet Connection
MP252 Multimedia Home Gateway 68 Document #: LTRT-23504 User's Manual 2. Configure the following (provided by your ITSP): • L2TP Server Host Name or IP Address • Login user name • Login password 3. From the ‘Internet Protocol’ drop-down lists, select the method for assigning an IP address (provided by your ITSP). 7.1.2 WAN DSL MP252 supports the following WAN DSL connection types:  PPPoE  Point-to-Point Protocol over ATM (PPPoA)  Routed Ethernet Connection over ATM (Routed ETHoA)  LAN-WAN Bridged Ethernet Connection over ATM (Bridged ETHoA)  Classical IP over ATM (CLIP) Note: If you do not need an Internet (WAN DSL) connection, then in the ‘Quick Setup’ screen, from the ‘Connection Type’ drop-down list, select No Internet Connection . 7.1.2.1 PPPoE The procedure below describes how to connect to the Internet by PPPoE.  To configure PPPoE connection: 1. Under the WAN DSL group, from the 'Connection Type' drop-down list, select 'Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet (PPPoE)'. Figure 7-7: PPPoE WAN DSL Internet Connection 2. Configure the following (provided by your ITSP):
MP252 Multimedia Home Gateway 7. Connecting MP252 to the Internet Version 3.4.0 69 June 2011 • Login user name • Login password 3. By default, the 'Automatic PVC Scan' check box is selected, which means that MP252 configures the VPI, VCI, and encapsulation parameters automatically. To configure these parameters manually, clear this check box (for more information, see Section 12.1.1.1 on page 133). 7.1.2.2 PPPoA The procedure below describes how to connect to the Internet by PPPoA.  To configure PPPoA connection: 1. Under the WAN DSL group, from the 'Connection Type' drop-down list, select 'Point-to-Point Protocol over ATM (PPPoA)'. Figure 7-8: PPPoA WAN DSL Internet Connection 2. Configure the following (provided by your ITSP): • Login user name • Login password 3. By default, the 'Automatic PVC Scan' check box is selected, which means that MP252 configures the VPI, VCI, and encapsulation parameters automatically. To configure these parameters manually, clear this check box (for more information, see Section 12.1.1.1 on page 133). 7.1.2.3 Routed ETHoA The procedure below describes how to connect to the Internet by ETHoA.  To configure routed ETHoA connection: 1. Under the WAN DSL group, from the 'Connection Type' drop-down list, select ‘Routed Ethernet Connection over ATM (Routed ETHoA)'. Figure 7-9: Routed ETHoA WAN DSL Internet Connection
MP252 Multimedia Home Gateway 70 Document #: LTRT-23504 User's Manual 2. By default, the 'Automatic PVC Scan' check box is selected, which means that MP252 configures the VPI, VCI, and encapsulation parameters automatically. To configure these parameters manually, clear this check box (for more information, see Section 12.1.1.1 on page 133). 7.1.2.4 Bridged ETHoA The procedure below describes how to connect to the Internet by bridged ETHoA.  To configure bridged ETHoA connection: 1. Under the WAN DSL group, from the 'Connection Type' drop-down list, select ‘LAN-WAN Bridged Ethernet Connection over ATM (Bridged ETHoA)'. Figure 7-10: Bridged ETHoA WAN DSL Internet Connection 2. By default, the 'Automatic PVC Scan' check box is selected, which means that MP252 configures the VPI, VCI, and encapsulation parameters automatically. To configure these parameters manually, clear this check box (for more information, see Section 12.1.1.1 on page 133). 7.1.2.5 CLIP The procedure below describes how to connect to the Internet by CLIP.
MP252 Multimedia Home Gateway 7. Connecting MP252 to the Internet Version 3.4.0 71 June 2011  To configure CLIP connection: 1. Under the WAN DSL group, from the 'Connection Type' drop-down list, select ‘Classical IP over ATM (CLIP)'. Figure 7-11: CLIP WAN DSL Internet Connection 2. Configure the following (provided by your ITSP): • IP Address • Subnet Mask • Default Gateway IP address • Primary DNS Server IP address • Secondary DNS Server IP address • VPI • VCI
MP252 Multimedia Home Gateway 72 Document #: LTRT-23504 User's Manual 7.2 Using the Automatic Dialer for Internet Connection The Automatic Dialer feature allows the service provider to use one type of pre-configured MP252 for all the following Internet connection types:  WAN Ethernet (DHCP, LT2P or PPPoE)  WAN ADSL (PPPoE) In the Private Labeling process, the factory setting is burned with the parameters of the different dialers. When powered-up at the customer site, MP252 first detects the physical WAN type (ADSL or Ethernet) and then attempts the relevant WAN connection methods. The indication for a successful result is connection (i.e., receipt of an IP address) and a ping test. This section describes the recommended process for using the Automatic Dialer. Notes: • If the Automatic Dialer feature is shipped pre-configured (i.e., enabled), then MP252 automatically detects the Internet dialer type and therefore, configuration of the Internet connection is not necessary. However, it is recommended to manually configure the Internet connection after the Automatic Dialer process has completed (successfully or not). • If you manually configure the Internet connection in the Web interface, the Automatic Dialer feature becomes disabled. 7.2.1 Recommended Configuration The recommended factory settings for the Automatic Dialer feature are shown below: (auto_dialer_detect (enabled(1)) (done(0)) (connection_type (0 (type(DHCP)) (enabled(1)) (max_dialer_conn_time(20)) ) (1 (type(L2TP)) (enabled(1)) (server_ip(<Server Name or IP>)) (username(<User Name>)) (password(<Password>)) (max_dialer_conn_time(120)) ) (2 (type(PPPOE))
MP252 Multimedia Home Gateway 7. Connecting MP252 to the Internet Version 3.4.0 73 June 2011 (enabled(1)) (username(<User Name>)) (password(<Password>)) (max_dialer_conn_time(120)) ) ) (auto_detect_retries(15)) (ping_retries(4)) (ping_retries_timeout(2)) (ADSL (vpi(8)) (vci(48)) (encap(LLC)) ) ) (system (network (internet_url(<Address or Domain Name for Ping Test>)) ) ) Note: If the ADSL section in the factory settings is omitted, the MP252 performs an automatic PVC scan. When configuring manual PVC values (VPI and VCI), the connection is faster. .
MP252 Multimedia Home Gateway 74 Document #: LTRT-23504 User's Manual 7.2.2 Setting up and Starting the Automatic Dialer The procedure below describes how to setup and start the Automatic Dialer feature.  To setup and start Automatic Dialer: 1. Power off the MP252. 2. Connect the ADSL or Ethernet cables. Note: If you are using an ADSL connection, DO NOT connect any cable to the WAN/LAN4 port. Connecting this port causes the Automatic Dialer to fail. 3. Power on the MP252; the Automatic Dialer begins its operation and you can view the progress status by checking the MP252 LEDs (see Section 3.1.1.2.2 on page 30). Notes: • If the connection is ADSL, the Automatic Dialer usually connects in the first iteration (after less than 10 seconds, when configuring manual PVC). In some cases, the Automatic Dialer may connect in the second iteration (up to 4 minutes). • If the connection is WAN Ethernet: - For DHCP, the connection is fast. - For L2TP, the connection takes up to ~2 minutes. - For PPPoE, the connection can take up to ~4 minutes.
MP252 Multimedia Home Gateway 7. Connecting MP252 to the Internet Version 3.4.0 75 June 2011 7.2.3 Quitting Automatic Dialer for Manual Configuration If, for any reason, you need to manually configure the Internet connection, you first need to stop the Automatic Dialer feature and then manually configure the connection, as described below,  To quit Automatic Dialer and manually configure the Internet connection: 1. Power off the MP252. 2. Disconnect the WAN ADSL or Ethernet cable. 3. Power on the MP252. 4. Wait for the Automatic Dialer process to end (i.e., the Broadband LED stops blinking). 5. Log in to the MP252 Web interface. 6. Manually configure the Internet connection using the 'Quick Setup' screen (see Section 7.1 on page 63). This ensures that the Automatic Dialer feature does not re-activate itself after the MP252 resets. Once the MP252 successfully connects to the Internet, it downloads its configuration file from the server. Note: The configuration file must include the following parameter to indicate that Automatic Dialer is no longer needed: auto_dialer_detect/done = 1.
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Version 3.4.0 77 July 2011 MP252 Multimedia Home Gateway 8. Configuring VoIP Parameters 8 Configuring VoIP Parameters The VoIP parameters are mainly configured in the 'Voice over IP' screen. This screen is accessed by clicking the Voice over IP menu in the side menu bar. The ‘Voice over IP' screen provides tabs for configuring the following:  Signaling protocol (i.e., Session Initiation Protocol / SIP) – see Section 8.1 on page 77  Dialing – see Section 8.2 on page 85  Media streaming – see Section 8.3 on page 90  Voice and fax – see Section 8.4 on page 91  Supplementary services – see Section 8.5 on page 95  Line settings – see Section 8.6 on page 98  Line extensions – see Section 8.7 on page 101  Speed dials – see Section 8.9 on page 104  Telephone interfaces – see Section 8.9 on page 104 In addition to the above, you can select the region in which your MP252 is located so that your analog telephone complies with the line standards (e.g., line impedance) of the area. For more information, see Section 8.10 on page 105. Notes: • By default, the Voice over IP screens initially display only basic parameters. To view all the parameters, click the Advanced button in the required screen. • Once you have configured the VoIP parameters, you can start using your analog telephones, as described in Chapter 10 on page 109. For using your DECT handset(s), see Part II.
MP252 Multimedia Home Gateway 78 Document #: LTRT-23504 User's Manual 8.1 Configuring the SIP Signaling Protocol The procedure below describes how to configure the SIP parameters.  To configure SIP parameters: 1. From the menu bar, click the Voice Over IP menu; the following screen appears:
MP252 Multimedia Home Gateway 8. Configuring VoIP Parameters Version 3.4.0 79 June 2011 Figure 8-1: Signaling Protocol Tab Screen 2. Configure the parameters, as required. For a description of the parameters displayed on this screen, see Table 8-1. 3. Click OK to save your settings. Table 8-1: Signaling Protocol Tab Parameters Description
MP252 Multimedia Home Gateway 80 Document #: LTRT-23504 User's Manual Parameter Description Signaling Protocol Group Signaling Protocol (Read-only field.) Displays the signaling protocol running on the device.Note: Currently, only SIP is supported. SIP Transport Protocol Defines the SIP transport type - UDP (default), TCP, or TLS. Note: This parameter appears only in 'Advanced' mode. Local SIP Port Defines the UDP / TCP port on which the SIP stack listens. The default port is 5060. Note: This parameter appears only in 'Advanced' mode. Local SIP TLS Port Defines the TLS port on which the SIP stack listens. The default port is 5060. Note: This parameter appears only if you select ‘TLS’ as the SIP transport protocol. Gateway Name - User Domain Defines the MP252 domain name which is sent in the SIP From header of outgoing INVITE messages. Note: This parameter appears only in 'Advanced' mode. Enable PRACK When enabled, MP252 replies with a PRACK message upon receipt of a reliable provisional response. MP252 does not initiate reliable provisional responses. Note: This parameter appears only in 'Advanced' mode. Include ptime in SDP When enabled, MP252 adds the ptime field to the SDP message body.Note: This parameter appears only in 'Advanced' mode. Enable Advanced DNS Advanced DNS Type Note: This parameter is available only if the ‘Enable Advanced DNS’ check box is selected. Enable rport When enabled, MP252 adds the rport parameter to the relevant SIP message fields. Note: This parameter appears only in 'Advanced' mode. Connect media on 180 When enabled, media is connected upon receipt of SIP 180, 183, or 200 messages. When this parameter is disabled, media is connected upon receipt of 183 and 200 messages only. Note: This parameter appears only in 'Advanced' mode. Enable Keep Alive When enabled, a keep-alive notification is sent every user-defined interval to the SIP registrar server. Note: This parameter appears only in 'Advanced' mode. Keep-Alive Type The type of keep-alive mechanism sent to the SIP registrar: • Using SIP OPTIONS: sends SIP OPTIONS messages • Using an Empty UDP packet: sends empty UDP packets Note: This parameter is available only if the ‘Enable Keep Alive’ check box is selected. Keep-Alive Period Defines the periodic interval for keep-alive messages. Note: This parameter is available only if the ‘Enable Keep Alive’ check box is selected.
MP252 Multimedia Home Gateway 8. Configuring VoIP Parameters Version 3.4.0 81 June 2011 Parameter Description SIP Proxy and Registrar Use SIP Proxy When checked, outgoing calls are routed to the configured SIP proxy. If the 'Use SIP Proxy IP and Port for Registration' check box is also selected, the configured SIP proxy is also used as the registrar, allowing incoming calls. Host Name or Address Defines the IP address or host name of the SIP proxy. Note: This parameter is available only if the ‘Use SIP Proxy’ check box is selected. Proxy Port Defines the port (UDP, TCP, or TLS) of the SIP proxy. Note: This parameter is available only if the ‘Use SIP Proxy’ check box is selected. Maximum Number of Authentication Retries Defines how many times authenticated register messages are re-sent if SIP 401 or 407 responses with a different “nonce” are received. Note: This parameter is available only if the ‘Use SIP Proxy’ check box is selected. Use SIP Proxy IP and Port for Registration When selected (default), the SIP proxy’s IP address and port is also used for registration. When selected, there is no need to configure the address / port of the registrar (only the ‘Register Expires’ and ‘Register Expires Failed’ parameters – described later). Note: This parameter is available only if the ‘Use SIP Proxy’ check box is selected. Sip Security MP252's firewall can be configured to block incoming packets that have the SIP signaling port as their destination. You can configure up to two SIP entities (for example, the SIP Proxy or an SBC), which are not blocked by the firewall. The default value is ‘Allow all SIP traffic’. Note: This parameter is available only if the ‘Use SIP Proxy’ check box is selected. Address Type Selects the address type of the additional SIP entity - IP address or host name. Note: This parameter is available only if the 'Sip Security' field is set to ‘Allow SIP traffic from Proxy and Additional SIP Entity’. SIP Entity Address Defines the address or host name (depending on the settings of the ‘Address Type’ field) of the additional SIP entity. Note: This parameter is available only if the 'Sip Security' field is set to ‘Allow SIP traffic from Proxy and Additional SIP Entity’. Use Redundant Proxy Enables the use of a redundant proxy. Note: This parameter is available only if the 'Use SIP Proxy IP and Port for Registration' check box is selected. Redundant Proxy Address Defines the IP address of the redundant proxy. Note: This parameter is available only if the 'Use Redundant Proxy’ check box is selected. Redundant Proxy Port Defines the port of the redundant proxy. Note: This parameter is available only if the 'Use Redundant Proxy’ check box is selected.
MP252 Multimedia Home Gateway 82 Document #: LTRT-23504 User's Manual Parameter Description Redundant Proxy Keep Alive Period Defines the interval between keep-alive packets (SIP OPTIONS) which are used by the proxy redundancy mechanism to check the connection status. Note: This parameter is available only if the 'Use Redundant Proxy’ check box is selected. Switch back to Primary SIP proxy when available When selected, MP252 switches back to the primary proxy server when communication with it returns. Use SIP Registrar When selected, enables the use of a separate SIP registrar server. Registrar Address Defines the IP address or host name of the registrar server. Note: This parameter is available only if the 'Use SIP Registrar’ check box is selected. Registrar Port Defines the port (UDP or TCP) of the registrar server. Note: This parameter is available only if the 'Use SIP Registrar’ check box is selected. Register Expires Defines the registration timeout, in seconds. Note: This parameter is available only if the 'Use SIP Registrar’ or ‘Use SIP Proxy IP and Port for Registration’ check box is selected. Register Failed Expires Defines the timeout between registration attempts in case of a registration failure (e.g. due to a network problem). Note: This parameter is available only if the 'Use SIP Registrar’ or ‘Use SIP Proxy IP and Port for Registration’ check box is selected. Use SIP Outbound Proxy When selected (default), an outbound SIP proxy is used (all SIP messages are sent to this server as the first hop). Note: This parameter appears only in 'Advanced' mode. Outbound Proxy IP Defines the IP address of the outbound Proxy. If this parameter is set, all outgoing messages (including registration messages) are sent to this Proxy according to the Stack behavior. Note: This parameter is available only if 'Use SIP Outbound Proxy' is selected. Outbound Proxy Port The Port on which the outbound Proxy listens. Note: This parameter is available only if 'Use SIP Outbound Proxy' is selected. SIP Timers Note: This group appears only in 'Advanced' mode. Retransmission Timer T1 The SIP T1 retransmission timer according to RFC 3261 Retransmission Timer T2 The SIP T2 retransmission timer according to RFC 3261 Retransmission Timer T4 The SIP T4 retransmission timer according to RFC 3261 INVITE Timer The SIP INVITE timer according to RFC 3261 NAT Traversal Enable STUN When selected, the SIP STUN Manager is enabled. The SIP STUN Manager resolves private addresses to public addresses. Note: This parameter appears only in 'Advanced' mode.
MP252 Multimedia Home Gateway 8. Configuring VoIP Parameters Version 3.4.0 83 June 2011 Parameter Description STUN Server Address Defines the IP address of the STUN server used to resolve private addresses. Note: This parameter is available only if 'Enable STUN' is selected. STUN Server Port Defines the port of the STUN server. Note: This parameter is available only if 'Enable STUN' is selected. Subnet Mask Defines the subnet mask address of the STUN server used to resolve private addresses. Note: This parameter is available only if 'Enable STUN' is selected.
MP252 Multimedia Home Gateway 84 Document #: LTRT-23504 User's Manual 8.1.1 Configuring Proxy Redundancy The Redundant Proxy feature allows the configuration of a backup SIP proxy server to increase Quality of Service (QoS). Once this feature is enabled, MP252 identifies cases where the primary proxy does not respond to SIP signaling messages. In these cases, MP252 registers to the redundant proxy and seamlessly continues normal functionality, without any noticeable connectivity failure or malfunction with the primary proxy. The Redundant Proxy feature includes two operational modes:  Asymmetric mode: This mode assigns the primary proxy a higher priority for registration over the redundant proxy. Once MP252 is registered to the primary proxy, it sends keep-alive messages (using SIP OPTIONS messages) to the primary proxy. If the primary proxy does not respond, MP252 registers to the redundant proxy, but continues sending keep-alive messages to the primary proxy. If the primary proxy responds to these keep-alive messages, MP252 re-registers to the primary proxy.  Symmetric mode: In this mode, both proxies are assigned the same priority for registration. Once MP252 is registered to a proxy (primary or redundant), it sends keep-alive messages to this proxy. MP252 switches proxies only once the proxy to which it has registered does not respond. In both modes, the following applies:  If MP252 is not registered (i.e., if the proxy server - redundant or primary - to which MP252 currently tries to register does not respond), MP252 attempts to register to an alternative proxy. These attempts continue until MP252 successfully registers.  If this feature is enabled and you reboot MP252, it registers to the last proxy to which it was trying to register (not necessarily to the primary proxy).  To configure proxy redundancy: 1. From the menu bar, click the Voice Over IP menu; the Signaling Protocol tab screen appears. 2. Define a primary proxy server (under the SIP Proxy and Registrar group): a. Select the ‘Use SIP Proxy’ check box. b. In the 'Host Name or Address' field, enter the primary proxy's IP address. c. In the 'Proxy Port' field, enter the primary proxy's port number. 3. Define a redundancy proxy server (under the SIP Proxy and Registrar group): a. Select one of the following check boxes: 'Use SIP Registrar' or 'Use SIP Proxy IP and Port for Registration'. a. Select the 'Use Redundant Proxy' check box. b. In the 'Redundant Proxy Address' field, enter the redundant proxy's IP address or DNS name. c. In the 'Redundant Proxy Port' field, enter the redundant proxy's port number.
MP252 Multimedia Home Gateway 8. Configuring VoIP Parameters Version 3.4.0 85 June 2011 d. In the 'Redundant Proxy Keep Alive Period' field, enter the rate (in seconds) of the keep-alive messages for sending to the proxy. The valid range is 10 to 86,400 seconds (i.e., 24 hours). The default value is 60 sec. e. To toggle between Symmetric and Asymmetric modes, use the 'Switch back to Primary SIP proxy when available' check box. ♦ Asymmetric mode - select the check box (i.e., mark it) ♦ Symmetric mode - clear the check box Figure 8-2: Configuring Proxy Redundancy 4. Click OK to save your settings. 2-a 3-a 2-b 2-c 3-a 3-b 3-c 3-d 3-e
MP252 Multimedia Home Gateway 86 Document #: LTRT-23504 User's Manual 8.2 Configuring Dialing Parameters The procedure below describes how to configure the dialing parameters.  To configure dialing parameters: 1. In the 'Voice Over IP' screen, click the Dialing tab; the following screen appears. Figure 8-3: Dialing Tab Screen 2. Configure the parameters, as required. For a description of the parameters displayed on this screen, see Table 8-2. 3. Click OK to save your settings.
MP252 Multimedia Home Gateway 8. Configuring VoIP Parameters Version 3.4.0 87 June 2011 Table 8-2: Dialing Tab Parameters Description Parameter Description Dialing Parameters Dialing Timeout Defines the duration (in seconds) of allowed inactivity between dialed digits. When you work with a proxy, the number you have dialed before the dialing process has timed out is sent to the proxy as the user ID to be called. This is useful for calling remote parties without creating a speed dial entry (assuming the remote party is registered with the proxy). Phone Number Size Defines the maximum length of shortcut numbers that you can enter and the maximum number of digits that you can dial. Enabled dialing complete key When selected (default), you can define a key that when pressed forces MP252 to make a call to the dialed digits even if there is no match in the dial plan or digit map. The key is defined in the ‘Complete dialing key’ field, which appears when this parameter is selected. Note: This parameter appears only in 'Advanced' mode. Complete dialing key Defines the key that when pressed forces MP252 to make a call to the dialed digits even if there is no match in the dial plan or digit map. The default value is the pound (#) key. Note: This parameter is available only if the ‘Enabled dialing complete key’ is selected. Dial Tone Timeout Defines the duration of the dial tone (in seconds). If the limit is exceeded, the dial tone stops and you a reorder tone is played. Reorder Tone Timeout Defines the duration (in seconds) of the reorder tone. The reorder tone is played, for example, when MP252 receives a SIP 486 response. If the limit is exceeded, the reorder tone stops and a howler tone is played. Note: This parameter appears only in 'Advanced' mode. Unanswered call timeout Defines the timeout before MP252 automatically sends a SIP CANCEL message. When MP252 makes a call and the other side doesn’t answer, MP252 sends a CANCEL message after this timeout. Note: This parameter appears only in 'Advanced' mode. Howler Tone Timeout Defines the duration (in seconds) of the howler tone. If the limit is exceeded, the howler tone stops playing. The howler tone informs a user that the user's phone has been left in an off-hook state. Note: This parameter appears only in 'Advanced' mode. Flash min Defines the duration (in ms) after which you can begin to perform a flash hook. Flash max Defines the maximum duration (in ms) that the flash hook button can be pressed, after which the call is disconnected. Enable Re-Answer Timeout When selected, the ‘Re-Answer Timeout’ field appears, allowing you to define the timeout after on-hooking an active call and then off-hooking it again. Once this time expires and the phone has not been off-hooked again, the call is disconnected. Send DTMF Out-Of- Band Defines how the DTMF tones are sent (‘Inband’, ‘RFC2833’, or ‘Via SIP’). DTMFs are the tones generated by your telephone's keypad. Note: This parameter appears only in 'Advanced' mode.
MP252 Multimedia Home Gateway 88 Document #: LTRT-23504 User's Manual Parameter Description Digit Map Defines formats (or patterns) for the dialed number. A match to one of the defined patterns terminates the dialed number. For an explanation on digit map syntax, see Section 8.2.1 on page 88. Note: This parameter appears only in 'Advanced' mode. Dial Plan Defines patterns to translate to specific SIP destination addresses. For dial plan syntax rules for patterns entered to the left of the '=' sign, see Section 8.2.1 on page 88. Note: This parameter appears only in 'Advanced' mode. Key Sequence Flash keys sequence style Defines the key sequence with the flash button:  ‘Flash only’ (default) = uses only the phone's Flash button. There are three scenarios:  During an existing call, if the user presses Flash, the call is put on hold, a dial tone is heard and the user is able to initiate a second call. Once the second call is established, on-hooking transfers the first (held) call to the second call.  During an existing call, if the user presses Flash, the call is put on hold and a dial tone is heard. The user can initiate a second call and establish a 3-way conference by again pressing Flash after the second call is initiated.  During an existing call, if a call comes in (call waiting), pressing Flash puts the active call on hold and answers the waiting call; pressing Flash again toggles between these two calls.  ‘Flash + digits sequence’ = Flash button with a key sequence:  Flash + 1 holds a call or toggles between two existing calls.  Flash + 2 makes a call transfer.  Flash + 3 establishes a 3-way conference.  'Send Flash Hook Via SIP' = you can modify the SIP INFO message that is sent upon Flash. You can change the Content Type header field and Message Body field. Note: This parameter appears only in 'Advanced' mode. SIP INFO Header When the key sequence is set to 'Send Flash Hook Via SIP', you can modify the Content Type header field of the SIP INFO message. For example: "application/broadsoft; version = 1.0" Note: This parameter appears only when the ‘Flash keys sequence style’ field is set to 'Send Flash Hook Via SIP'. SIP INFO Body When the key sequence is set to 'Send Flash Hook Via SIP', you can modify the Message Body field of the SIP INFO message. For example: " event flashhook" Note: This parameter appears only when the ‘Flash keys sequence style’ field is set to 'Send Flash Hook Via SIP'. 8.2.1 Syntax for Digit Maps and Dial Plans Digit maps and dial plans are defined using special syntax rules, configured in the 'Dialing' screen (see Section 8.2 on page 85).  Digit Maps: A phone's digit map allows MP252 to know when an entered telephone number is complete and therefore, when it should initiate the call. If the phone digit map is defined incorrectly, MP252 might start to dial before the telephone user has entered
MP252 Multimedia Home Gateway 8. Configuring VoIP Parameters Version 3.4.0 89 June 2011 all the required digits. A digit map is defined either by a (case insensitive) "string" or by a list of strings. Each string in the list is an alternative numbering scheme, specified either as a set of digits or as an expression over which MP252 attempts to find a shortest possible match. The syntax that can be used in each numbering scheme is described in the table below.  Dial Plans: A dial plan translates specific patterns into specific SIP destination addresses. For example, dial plan rule "4xxx=Line_\\\@10.1.2.3" sends a dialed number consisting of the digit “4” followed by any three digits to IP address 10.1.2.3. The syntax of the pattern on the left of the '=' sign is described in the table below. Table 8-3: Dial Plan (for Left of '=' Sign) and Digit Map Syntax Type Syntax Digit A digit from "0" to "9". DTMF A digit, or one of the symbols "A", "B", "C", "D", "#", or "*". Extensions may be defined. Wildcard The symbol "x" which denotes any digit ("0" to "9"). Range One or more DTMF symbols enclosed between square brackets ("[" and "]"). Sub-range Two digits separated by a hyphen ("-") which matches any digit between and including the two. The subrange can only be used inside a range construct, i.e., between "[" and "]". Position A period (".") which matches an arbitrary number, including zero, of occurrences of the preceding construct. For example: [2-9]11|0|100|101|011xxx.|9011xxx.|1[2-9]xxxxxxxxx|91[2-9]xxxxxxxxx|9[2-9]xxxxxx|*xx|[8]xxxx|[2-7]xxx  [2-9]11: 911 rule: 211, 311, 411, 511, 611, 711, 811, 911 are dialled immediately  0: Local operator rule  100: Auto-attendant default extension  101: Voicemail default extension  011xxx.: International rule without prefix  9011xxx.: International rule with prefix  1[2-9]xxxxxxxxx: LD rule without prefix  91[2-9]xxxxxxxxx: LD rule with prefix  9[2-9]xxxxxx: Local call with prefix  *xx: 2-digit star codes  [1-7]xx: A regular 3-digit extension that does not start with 9 or 8 is dialed immediately  [2-7]xx: A regular 3-digit extension that does not start with 9, 8, or 1 is dialed immediately  [2-7]xxx: A regular 4-digit extension that does not start with 9, 8, or 1 is dialed immediately  [8]xxx: A 3-digit extension prefixed with an 8 (routes calls directly to voicemail of extension xxx)  [8]xxxx: A-4 digit extension prefixed with an 8 (routes calls directly to voicemail of extension xxxx)
MP252 Multimedia Home Gateway 90 Document #: LTRT-23504 User's Manual 8.3 Configuring Media Streaming The procedure below describes how to configure the media streaming parameters.  To configure media streaming parameters:  In the 'Voice Over IP' screen, click the Media Streaming tab; following screen appears. Figure 8-4: Media Streaming Tab Screen 4. Configure the parameters, as required. For a description of the parameters displayed on this screen, see Table 8-4. 5. Click OK to save your settings. Table 8-4: Media Streaming Tab Parameters Description Parameter Description Media Streaming Parameters Local RTP Port Range - Contiguous Series of 8 Ports Starting From: Defines the port range for Real Time Protocol (RTP) voice transport. DTMF Relay RFC 2833 Payload Type Defines the RTP payload type used for RFC 2833 DTMF relay packets. The range is 0-255. The default is 101. G.726/16 Payload Type Defines the RTP payload type used for 16 kbps G.726 packets. The range is 0-255. The default is 98.
MP252 Multimedia Home Gateway 8. Configuring VoIP Parameters Version 3.4.0 91 June 2011 Parameter Description Quality of Service Parameters Type of Service (Hex) This is a part of the IP header that defines the type of routing service to be used to tag outgoing voice packets originated from MP252. It is used to inform routers along the way that this packet should get specific QoS. Leave this value as 0xb8 (default) if you are unfamiliar with the Differentiated Services IP protocol parameter. Codecs 1st - 6th Codec Defines the voice codec. For more information, see 8.3.1 on page 91. 8.3.1 Configuring Codecs Codecs define the method of relaying voice data. Different codecs have different characteristics, such as data compression and voice quality. For example, G.723 is a codec that uses compression, so it is good for use where bandwidth is limited but its voice quality is not as good compared to other codecs such as the G.711. 8.3.1.1 Supported Codecs To make a call, at least one codec must be enabled. Moreover, all codecs may be enabled for best performance. When you start a call to a remote party, your available codecs are compared against the remote party's to determine the codec used. The priority by which the codecs are compared is according to their order of appearance in the table (descending order). To change the priorities, rearrange the codecs in the required order. If there is no codec that both parties have made available, the call attempt fails. Note that if more than one codec is common to both parties, you cannot force which of the common codecs that were found are used by the remote party's client. If you do wish to force the use of a specific codec, leave only that codec checked. 8.3.1.2 Packetization Time The Packetization Time is the length of the digital voice segment that each packet holds. The default is 20 millisecond packets. Selecting 10 millisecond packets reduces the delay but increases the bandwidth consumption. 8.4 Configuring Voice and Fax The procedure below describes how to configure the voice and fax parameters.  To configure voice and fax parameters: 1. In the 'Voice Over IP' screen, click the Voice and Fax tab; the following screen appears. Figure 8-5: Voice and Fax Tab Screen
MP252 Multimedia Home Gateway 92 Document #: LTRT-23504 User's Manual 2. Configure the parameters, as required. For a description of the parameters displayed on this screen, see Table 8-5. 3. Click OK to save your settings.
MP252 Multimedia Home Gateway 8. Configuring VoIP Parameters Version 3.4.0 93 June 2011 Table 8-5: Voice and Fax Tab Parameters Description Parameter Description Gain Control Enable Automatic Gain Control Enables the Automatic Gain Control (AGC) mechanism. The AGC mechanism adjusts the level of the received signal to maintain a steady (configurable) volume level. Automatic Gain Control Direction Defines the AGC direction (local or remote user). Note: This parameter appears only if the ‘Enable Automatic Gain Control’ check box is selected. Target Energy Defines the signal energy value (in dBm) that the AGC attempts to attain. The range is 0 to -63 dBm. The default value is -19 dBm. Note: This parameter appears only if the ‘Enable Automatic Gain Control’ check box is selected. Jitter Buffer Minimum Delay Defines the initial and minimal delay of the adaptive jitter buffer mechanism, which compensates for network problems. The value should be set according to the expected average jitter in the network (in milliseconds). The default is 35 msec. Optimization Factor Defines the adaptation rate of the jitter buffer mechanism. Higher values cause the jitter buffer to respond faster to increased network jitter. The default is 7. Silence Compression Enable Silence Compression Enables silence compression, which reduces the network bandwidth consumption. The default is disabled. Enable G.711/G.726 Comfort Noise Enables the Comfort Noise generation feature. When enabled and silence is detected, MP252 transmits a series of parameters called Silence Information Descriptor (SID), which are used to reproduce the local background noise at the remote (receiving) side. Note: This parameter appears only if the ‘Enable Silence Compression’ check box is selected. Echo Cancellation Enable Echo Cancellation Enables (default) echo cancellation (disabling echo cancellation should be done for testing purposes only). Fax and Modem Settings Fax Transport Mode Selects the way fax calls are handled:  Transparent = Fax is transferred in-band (like a voice call) - can be used if the codec is G.711  T.38 Relay = Fax is relayed to the remote side according to the T.38 standard  Voice Band Data = Switch to G.711 via SIP messaging  Bypass = An automatic switch to AudioCodes' proprietary payload type (102, 103). Max Rate Defines the maximum fax rate. 2.4 Kbps, 4.8 Kbps, 7.2 Kbps, 9.6 Kbps, 12 Kbps or 14.4 Kbps (default). Note: This parameter appears only if 'Fax Transport Mode' is set to ‘T.38 Relay’.
MP252 Multimedia Home Gateway 94 Document #: LTRT-23504 User's Manual Parameter Description Max Buffer Defines the maximum amount of T.38 data stored on the MP252. The valid range is 128 to 2048. The default is 1024. Note: This parameter appears only if 'Fax Transport Mode' is set to ‘T.38 Relay’. Max Datagram Defines the maximum total size of TCP/UDPTL packets that can be received at the remote gateway. The valid range is 160 to 1020. The default is 320. Note: This parameter appears only if 'Fax Transport Mode' is set to ‘T.38 Relay’. Image Data Redundancy Level Defines the level for output Image Data (2400…14400 bps).  0 = No redundancy  1 to 3 = Redundancy level Note: This parameter appears only if 'Fax Transport Mode' is set to ‘T.38 Relay’. T30 Control Data Redundancy Level Defines the redundancy level for output T.30 Control Data (300 bps).  0 = No redundancy  1 to 7 = Redundancy level Note: This parameter appears only if 'Fax Transport Mode' is set to ‘T.38 Relay’. Fax Relay Jitter Buffer Delay Defines the Fax Relay Jitter Buffer.  0 = Adaptive Jitter Buffer. The MP252 sets the Jitter Buffer size automatically and then adapts it according to network conditions.  1 to 511 = Fixed Jitter Buffer size (in msec). Note: This parameter appears only if 'Fax Transport Mode' is set to ‘T.38 Relay’. Error Correction Mode Enables (default) fax error correction mode (ECM). Note: This parameter appears only if 'Fax Transport Mode' is set to ‘T.38 Relay’. Fax Bypass Payload Type Defines the payload type for fax in Bypass mode. Note: This parameter appears only if 'Fax Transport Mode' is set to ‘Bypass’. Modem Transport Mode Selects the way modem calls are handled:  Transparent = Data is transferred in-band (like a voice call). This can be used if the codec is G.711.  Voice Band Data = Switch to G.711 via SIP messaging.  Bypass = An automatic switch to AudioCodes' proprietary payload type (102, 103). Note: If the Fax transport mode is Bypass or VBD, it must match the Modem transport mode. Modem Bypass Payload Type Defines the payload type for modems in Bypass mode. Note: This parameter appears only if 'Modem Transport Mode' is set ‘Bypass’. Fax/Modem Bypass Codec Defines the codec for the VBD and Bypass modes. PCMA (default) or PCMU. G.711 64 kbps A-Law -OR- G.711 64 kbps u-Law
MP252 Multimedia Home Gateway 8. Configuring VoIP Parameters Version 3.4.0 95 June 2011 Parameter Description CED Transfer Mode  By Fax Relay: When MP252 is the receiver side, Switch to Fax relay is enabled upon CED. This allows a high reliable fax-over-IP call establishment at the beginning of CED tone.  In Voice Or PCM Bypass: When MP252 is the receiver side, to avoid possible conflicts with low-speed modems, the CED (ANS) relay by FoIP protocol may be disabled by setting the CED transfer mode to ‘In Voice Or PCM Bypass’. In this case, MP252 does not initiate the Fax Relay on detecting CED tone in absence of CNG, but switches to VBD or remains in voice mode (depends on the Modem Transport Mode). MP252 switches to FoIP later when it defines exactly that a monitored call is the fax call (CED and CND or V.21 Preamble). Enable CNG Detection Enables detection of the fax CNG signal. When the local fax machine connected to MP252 receives a fax, MP252 switches to T.38 fax relay upon detection of the CED signal from the remote fax. If the local fax machine sends a fax, MP252 switches to T.38 only after detecting the CNG signal from the local side and the CED signal from the remote side. If this check box is selected, MP252 switches to T.38 relay immediately upon detection of the CNG signal from the local side, without waiting for the CED signal from the remote side. The default is disabled. Switch To Fax Only By The Answering Side Typically, switching to fax mode is the responsibility of the answering side. However, in some cases, the sending machine can also switch to fax mode. If this check box is marked, the sending machine does not switch to fax, but allows the answering side to detect the fax and switch to fax mode. 8.5 Configuring Supplementary Services The procedure below describes how to configure the services parameters.  To configure supplementary services: 1. In the 'Voice Over IP' screen, click the Services tab; the following screen appears. Figure 8-6: Services Tab Screen
MP252 Multimedia Home Gateway 96 Document #: LTRT-23504 User's Manual 2. Configure the parameters, as required. For a description of the parameters displayed on this screen, see Table 8-6. 3. Click OK to save your settings. Table 8-6: Services Tab Parameters Description Parameter Description Call Waiting Enabled Enables the Call Waiting feature.
MP252 Multimedia Home Gateway 8. Configuring VoIP Parameters Version 3.4.0 97 June 2011 Parameter Description Call Waiting SIP Reply Defines the SIP response (180 Ringing or 182 Queued - default) sent when another call arrives while a call is in progress. Note: This parameter appears only if Call Waiting is enabled. Enable Caller ID Type II Enables caller ID of a waiting call (Called Caller ID type 2). Note: This parameter appears only if Call Waiting is enabled. Call Forward Enabled Enables call forwarding. The Call Forward feature permits a user to redirect incoming calls addressed to another number. The user’s ability to originate calls is unaffected by Call Forward. Note: The Call Forward feature is functional only when MP252 is registered to a proxy. Call Forward Type Defines the type of call forwarding:  Unconditional: Incoming calls are forwarded independently of the status of the endpoint.  Busy: Incoming calls are forwarded only if the endpoint is busy, i.e., if all lines are active.  No Reply: Incoming calls are forwarded only if the endpoint does not answer before a user-defined timeout (see ‘Time for No Reply Forward’ parameter). Note: This parameter appears only if Call Forward is enabled. Time for No Reply Forward Defines the timeout after which the call is forwarded if the endpoint does not answer. If you specify 5 seconds, for example, and 'No Reply' is selected for parameter 'Call Forward Type' (see above), incoming calls are forwarded only after 5 seconds lapse. Note: This parameter is available only when ‘No Reply’ is selected for the parameter 'Call Forward Type'. Key Sequence The default is *72 but users can modify to any sequence of up to 2 digits, i.e., *n or *nm. Do Not Disturb Enabled Enables the Do Not Disturb (DND) feature. This feature allows you to prevent incoming calls from ringing at your phone. When enabled, callers receive a busy signal or an announcement. The DND is activated using the phone keypad. The default is disabled. Key Sequence Defines the key sequence to activate and deactivate the DND feature. 3 Way Conference 3 Way Conference Mode Selects how 3-way conference calls are handled:  Local: locally by MP252  Remote: by a remote media server (RFC 4240) Media Server Address The address of the remote media server that handles conference calls. Note: This parameter is available only when ‘Remote’ is selected for the parameter '3 Way Conference Mode'.
MP252 Multimedia Home Gateway 98 Document #: LTRT-23504 User's Manual Parameter Description Message Waiting Indication Enabled If a user has an unheard voice mail message, a stutter dial tone is heard when the user picks up the phone. In addition, MP252 generates an FSK signal to the phone to indicate that a message is waiting. If the telephone connected to MP252 supports this feature, an MWI ‘envelope icon’ is displayed. Subscribe to MWI Select this check box if you must register with a MWI subscriber server. If so, configure the three parameters below. MWI Server IP Address or Host Name Defines the IP address or host name of the MWI server. Note: This parameter is available only when the check box 'Subscribe to MWI' is selected. MWI Server Port Defines the port number of the MWI server. Note: This parameter is available only when the check box 'Subscribe to MWI' is selected. MWI Subscribe Expiration Time Defines the interval between registrations. Note: This parameter is available only when the check box 'Subscribe to MWI' is selected. General Parameters Stutter Tone Duration When you enable message waiting and an unheard message exists, a stutter tone is played to the phone for the duration configured by this parameter and/or when you activate the call forwarding feature (see Section 10.6 on page 111). Out of Service Behavior Defines the tone which is played instead of a dial tone if the user configured a registrar IP and the registration failed. When the Reorder tone is selected, a Reorder tone is played instead of a dial tone. If “No Tone” is selected, then no tone is played.
MP252 Multimedia Home Gateway 8. Configuring VoIP Parameters Version 3.4.0 99 June 2011 8.6 Configuring Line Settings Before you can make phone calls, you need to configure lines. Lines are SIP logical ID numbers (i.e., telephone numbers), which are registered to the SIP proxy server, and for which you are charged for calls you make on it. MP252 supports two line-configuration modes:  One-Line Configuration: In this mode, only one line is configured to represent all the physical telephone extensions on MP252 (i.e., two analog phones and five DECT handsets): • When you receive an incoming call, all the extensions on the line ring, and you can answer from any one of them. When you do answer, the other extensions stop ringing. • If you receive another incoming call when you already have an established call on one extension, all the idle extensions ring, and the busy extension hears a call waiting tone. • You can make outgoing calls from any of the extensions. • You can make multiple concurrent calls (i.e., each extension makes a call to a different destination and at the same time).  Three-Lines Configuration: In this mode, three lines can be configured: • Line 1 for the analog telephone connected to the MP252 port labeled Phone 1 • Line 2 for the analog telephone connected to the MP252 port labeled Phone 2 • Line 3 for all the DECT handsets (up to five)  To configure lines: 1. In the 'Voice Over IP' screen, click the Line Settings tab; the following screen appears. Figure 8-7: Line Settings Tab Screen 2. Select the configuration mode options – One Line Configuration or Three Lines Configuration; the table lists the lines according to the selected line configuration mode. 3. For each line, click the corresponding Edit icon to configure the line; the following screen appears:
MP252 Multimedia Home Gateway 100 Document #: LTRT-23504 User's Manual Figure 8-8: Line Settings Screen for a New Line The screen displays the following read-only information: • Line Number: line number • Extensions Registered: extensions registered to this line 4. In the ‘User ID’ field, enter phone's VoIP user ID used for identification to initiate and accept calls. 5. To hide the phone’s ID from the remote party, select the ‘Block Caller ID’ check box. 6. In the ‘Display Name’ field, enter a name to intuitively identify the line. This is also displayed to remote parties as your caller ID. 7. Under the SIP Proxy group, define the SIP proxy server: a. In the ‘Authentication User Name’ field, enter the user name received from your VoIP service provider. This is used when sending a response to Unauthorized or Proxy Authentication Requested (401/407). b. In the ‘Authentication Password’ field, enter the password received from your VoIP service provider. This is used when sending a response to Unauthorized or Proxy Authentication Requested (401/407). 8. In the ‘Line Voice Volume’ field, enter the voice volume of the line (i.e., the gain from the network toward the local phone). The default is 0 dB. 9. To enable supplementary services on this line, select the ‘Enable Supplementary Services’ check box. 10. To enable automatic dialing (which automatically dials a user-defined phone number when the line is off-hooked longer than a user-defined time), do the following: c. Select the ‘Enable Automatic Dialing’ check box.
MP252 Multimedia Home Gateway 8. Configuring VoIP Parameters Version 3.4.0 101 June 2011 d. In the ‘Automatic Dialing Timeout’ field, enter the time after which automatic dialing is activated if the user has not started dialing before this timeout. When set to 0, automatic dialing is performed immediately. e. In the ‘Automatic Dialing Destination’ field, enter the destination that is automatically dialed. This can be a phone number or a domain name (for example, user@101.10.13.2 or user@domain name). 11. Click OK to save your settings.
MP252 Multimedia Home Gateway 102 Document #: LTRT-23504 User's Manual 8.7 Configuring Line Extensions Extensions are the physical telephony extensions on MP252. These can either be FXS ports (for analog telephones) or cordless DECT handsets. Once you have defined your lines, you can do the following:  Define an arbitrary name for each extension (to help you identify the extension).  Initiate the registration process of the lines with the proxy server (and DECT with base unit)  To configure line extensions: 1. In the 'Voice Over IP' screen, click the Extension Settings tab; the following screen appears. Figure 8-9: Extension Settings Tab Screen 2. For each line extension, click the corresponding Edit icon to define a name for the extension; the following screen appears: Figure 8-10: Extension Settings Screen 3. Click OK to save your settings.  To register the lines:
MP252 Multimedia Home Gateway 8. Configuring VoIP Parameters Version 3.4.0 103 June 2011 4. In the ‘Extension Settings Tab; screen; click the Register button. 8.8 Configuring Speed Dialing Use the 'Speed Dial Settings' screen to associate a called party's contact parameters (including the IP address of his/her ATA and Line ID) with a number that you'll dial to call the called part. The number of speed-dialing codes that can be defined is unlimited. Use the screen to define a destination type: Proxy, Local Line or Direct Call. Note: When connecting MP252 to a World-Wide SIP Server (see 'Connecting MP252's VoIP to a VoIP Service Provider' on page 107), you don't need to configure 'Speed Dial Settings'.  To configure speed dialing: 1. In the 'Voice Over IP' screen, click the Speed Dial tab; the following screen appears: Figure 8-11: Speed Dial Tab Screen 2. Click the New icon; the 'Speed Dial Settings' screen appears. Figure 8-12: Speed Dial Settings Screen (Proxy Destination) 3. In the ‘Speed Dial’ field, enter the shortcut number (i.e., speed dial) which you dial to call the party defined below. 4. From the ‘Destination’ drop-down list, select the destination type. • Proxy: If you select this option (as shown in the figure above), then in the ‘User ID’ field, enter the user ID to call. • Local Line: If you select this option, then from the ‘Line’ drop-down list, select the configured local line on your MP252.
MP252 Multimedia Home Gateway 104 Document #: LTRT-23504 User's Manual Figure 8-13: Speed Dial Settings Screen (Local Line Destination) • Direct Call: if you select this option, then configure the following: a. In the ‘User ID’ field, enter the user ID to call. b. In the ‘IP Address or Host Name’ field, enter the remote party's IP address or host name. c. In the ‘Port’ field, enter the SIP UDP or TCP port of the remote party. Figure 8-14: Speed Dial Settings Screen (Direct Call Destination) 5. Click OK to save your settings. 8.9 Enabling Polarity Reversal The procedure below describes how to enable polarity reversal. When this feature is enabled, the analog port (FXS) interface polarity is reversed to indicate the start of a VoIP session, and is reversed back when the VoIP session ends.  To enable polarity reversal: 1. In the 'Voice Over IP' screen, click the Telephone Interface tab; the following screen appears:
MP252 Multimedia Home Gateway 8. Configuring VoIP Parameters Version 3.4.0 105 June 2011 Figure 8-15: Telephone Interface Tab Screen 2. Select the 'Enabled' check box to enable the Polarity Reversal feature. 3. Click OK to apply your settings. 8.10 Selecting Regional Settings for Analog Lines The behavior and parameters of analog telephones lines vary between countries. The set of Call Progress Tones, the protocol used for caller ID and the analog line impedance are all location-specific. MP252 enables users to select the country they reside in and MP252 automatically selects the correct regional settings.  To select your present location: 1. In the 'Advanced' screen, click the Regional Settings icon; the 'Regional Settings' screen appears. 2. Select the country from the drop-down list. If your current location is not listed, contact your service provider. Figure 8-16: Regional Settings Screen 3. Click OK. 4. Reboot MP252 for your settings to take effect.
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Version 3.4.0 107 July 2011 MP252 Multimedia Home Gateway 9. Connecting MP252 to an ITSP 9 Connecting MP252 to an ITSP The MP252 VoIP capabilities allow you to connect to a remote SIP server or Internet Telephony Service Provider (ITSP) and conduct phone calls over the Internet (i.e., VoIP). This chapter describes how to place a VoIP call utilizing MP252's VoIP capabilities over a SIP server. Verify that your MP252 and telephone are correctly connected and that your WAN connection is up. 9.1 Opening a SIP Account Before you can connect to a SIP server, it is necessary that you obtain a SIP account. 9.2 Configuring VoIP Parameters Note: This section describes the minimal set of changes required to connect to a VoIP Service Provider. Other configuration changes might be required to connect to some Service Providers.  To configure VoIP parameters: 1. In the menu bar, click the menu Voice Over IP; the ‘Voice Over IP’ screen appears. 2. Click the Line Settings tab. Enable only the lines that you are using, by selecting the check box, and then click Apply. Figure 9-1: Voice Over IP - Line Settings Screen 3. Click the Edit icon corresponding to the line that you want to configure (example, line 1); the ‘Line Settings’ screen appears. Use the configuration values provided by your ISP to configure the parameters in this screen.
MP252 Multimedia Home Gateway 108 Document #: LTRT-23504 User's Manual Figure 9-2: VoIP - Line Settings - Defining a New Line 4. Click the Signaling Protocol tab and then select the ‘Use SIP Proxy’ check box (see 'Configuring Signaling Protocol Parameters' on page 77). 5. In the field ‘Proxy IP Address or Host Name’, define the ISP’s SIP proxy, provided by the ISP (see 'Configuring Signaling Protocol Parameters' on page 77). 6. Click OK or Apply to complete the VoIP configuration. Note: To verify successful registration with the proxy server, ensure that the Phone LED is lit green or in the Voice over IP tab (System Monitoring menu), the entry ‘SIP Registration’ displays “Registered” for the configured lines.
Version 3.4.0 109 July 2011 MP252 Multimedia Home Gateway 10. Making VoIP Calls with your Analog Telephones 10 Making VoIP Calls with your Analog Telephones Analog telephone users that are connected to MP252 can place calls, put calls on hold, transfer calls, and establish three-way conferences. This chapter describes how to perform these operations. Note: For information on using the DECT phone, see Part II. 10.1 Making a Call The procedure below describes how to make a call.  To make a call: 1. Pick up the phone. 2. Make sure that you can hear a dial tone 3. Dial the remote party's number or the user-defined speed dial number (if configured in Section 8.8 on page 103). 10.2 Answering a Waiting Call The procedure below describes how to answer a waiting call. This depends on how you configured the flash-hook functionality, using the ‘Flash keys sequence style’ parameter in Section 8.2 on page 86. To enable call waiting, see Section 8.5 on page 95.  To answer a waiting call when 'Flash only' is set: 1. When you hear a call waiting tone (during a call), press the flash key button on your phone; the active call is put on hold and switches to the waiting call. 2. To return to the original call, press the flash button again. You can toggle from one party to another by pressing the flash button.  To answer a waiting call when 'Flash + digits sequence' is set: 1. When you hear the call waiting tone (during a call), press the flash key button on your phone and then press the '1' key; the original call is put on hold and switches to the waiting call. 2. To return to the original call, press flash + 1 again. You can toggle from one party to another by pressing flash + 1.
MP252 Multimedia Home Gateway 110 Document #: LTRT-23504 User's Manual 10.3 Placing a Call on Hold The procedure below describes how to place a call on hold. This depends on how you configured the flash-hook functionality, using the ‘Flash keys sequence style’ parameter in Section 8.2 on page 86.  To place the remote party on hold when 'Flash only' is set:  During a call, press the flash key button on your phone; a dial tone is heard. At this point you can initiate a second call by dialing another party's number. Note: If you press the flash key button again before the second party answers, the call is established with the original call. If, however, the second party answers and you press the flash key button, a 3-way conference is established.  To place the remote party on hold when 'Flash + digits sequence' is set: 1. Press the flash key button key and then press the '1' key on your phone; the phone plays a dial tone. At this point you can initiate a second call by dialing another party's number. 2. To cancel the hold state and resume the previous phone call, press the flash key button and then press '1'. 10.4 Transferring a Call The procedure below describes how to transfer an established call to another destination. This depends on how you configured the flash-hook functionality, using the ‘Flash keys sequence style’ parameter in Section 8.2 on page 86.  To transfer a call when 'Flash only' is set: 1. During a call with party B, press the flash key button on your phone; party B is placed on hold and a dial tone is heard. 2. Dial party C's number. 3. You can wait for C to answer or not. 4. On-hook your phone; party B is now transferred to party C.  To transfer a call when 'Flash + digits sequence' is set: 1. During a call with party B, press the flash key button and then press the '1' key on the phone; party B is placed on hold and a dial tone is heard. 2. Dial party C's number. 3. You can wait for C to answer or not. 4. Press the flash key button key and then press '2'; party B is transferred to party C (and a warning tone is heard).
MP252 Multimedia Home Gateway 10. Making VoIP Calls with your Analog Telephones Version 3.4.0 111 June 2011 10.5 Establishing a 3-Way Conference Call The procedure below describes how to establish a 3-way conference call. The method for doing this depends on how you configured the flash-hook functionality, using the ‘Flash keys sequence style’ parameter in Section 8.2 on page 86. In addition, to configure 3-way conferencing, see Section 8.5 on page 95.  To establish a 3-way conference call when 'Flash only' is set: 1. During a call with party B, press the flash key button on your phone; Party B is placed on hold and a dial tone is heard. 2. Dial party C's number and wait until the call is established. 3. Press the flash key button again to add parties B and C to a 3-way conference call. 4. To end the 3-way conference call, on-hook your phone (or alternatively, press the flash key button again).  To establish a 3-way conference call when 'Flash + digits sequence' is set: 1. During a call with party B, press the flash key button on your phone and then press the '1' key; Party B is placed on hold and a dial tone is heard. 2. Dial party C's number and wait until the call is established. 3. Press the flash key button and then press the '3' key to add B and C to a 3-way conference call. 4. To end the 3-way conference call, on-hook your phone (or alternatively, press the flash key button and then press the '3' key).
MP252 Multimedia Home Gateway 112 Document #: LTRT-23504 User's Manual 10.6 Forwarding Calls to another Phone The procedure below describes how to automatically forward incoming (received) calls to another phone. Before you can forward calls, you need to enable and configure call forwarding as described in Section 8.5 on page 95. Note: The Call Forward feature is functional only when MP252 is registered to a proxy.  To forward calls to another phone: 1. Pick up the phone and make sure that you can hear a dial tone. 2. Dial the call forward key sequence (according to your configuration), for example, *32; a dial tone is heard. 3. Dial the number of the phone to where you want calls forwarded; a stutter tone is heard. 4. Replace the receiver; all incoming calls are forwarded. Every time you pick up the phone receiver, a stutter tone is played (for the length of time, as you configured for the 'Stutter Tone Duration' parameter).  To deactivate call forwarding: 1. Pick up the phone; a stutter tone is heard. 2. Dial the call forward key sequence. 3. Replace the receiver. 4. To make sure that call forwarding has been de-activated, pick up the phone again; a regular dial tone should be heard (not the stutter tone).
Version 3.4.0 113 July 2011 MP252 Multimedia Home Gateway 11. Quality of Service 11 Quality of Service Network-based applications and traffic are growing at a high rate, producing an ever-increasing demand for bandwidth and network capacity. For obvious reasons, bandwidth and capacity cannot be expanded infinitely, requiring that bandwidth-demanding services be delivered over existing infrastructure, without incurring additional, expansive investments. The next logical means of ensuring optimal use of existing resources are Quality of Service (QoS) mechanisms for congestion management and avoidance. QoS refers to the capability of a network device to provide better service to selected network traffic. This is achieved by shaping the traffic and processing higher priority traffic before lower priority traffic. As QoS is dependent on the "weakest link in the chain", failure of but a single component along the data path to assure priority packet transmission can easily cause a VoIP call or a Video on Demand (VoD) broadcast to fail miserably. QoS must therefore obviously be addressed end-to-end. The following are the potential bottleneck areas that need be taken into consideration when implementing an end-to-end QoS-enabled service.  The Local Area Network: LANs have finite bandwidth, and are typically limited to 100 Mbps. When given the chance, some applications consume all available network bandwidth. In business networks, a large number of network-attached devices can lead to congestion. The need for QoS mechanisms is more apparent in wireless LANs, where bandwidth is even more limited (typically no more than 20 Mbps on 802.11g networks).  The Broadband Router: All network traffic passes through and is processed by the broadband router. It is therefore a natural focal point for QoS implementation. Lack of sufficient buffer space, memory or processing power, and poor integration among system components can result in highly undesirable real-time service performance. The only way to assure high QoS is the use of proper and tightly-integrated router operating system software and applications, which can effectively handle multiple real-time services simultaneously.  The Broadband Connection: Typically, the most significant bottleneck of the network, this is where the high speed LAN meets limited broadband bandwidth. Special QoS mechanisms must be built into routers to ensure that this sudden drop in connectivity speed is taken into account when prioritizing and transmitting real-time service-related data packets.  The Internet: Internet routers typically have a limited amount of memory and bandwidth available to them, so that congestions may easily occur when links are over-utilized, and routers attempt to queue packets and schedule them for retransmission. One must also consider the fact that while Internet backbone routers take some prioritization into account when making routing decisions, all data packets are treated equally under congested conditions. Note: For recommended QoS configuration see Section 11.7 on page 128.
MP252 Multimedia Home Gateway 114 Document #: LTRT-23504 User's Manual 11.1 QoS Wizard The QoS wizard allows you to configure your QoS parameters according to predefined profiles, with just a few clicks. A chosen QoS profile automatically defines QoS rules, which you can view and edit in the rest of the QoS tab screens. The QoS wizard also allows you to define the WAN bandwidth.  To use the QoS Wizard: 1. From the menu bar, click the QoS menu link; the ‘Quality of Service’ screen appears with the QoS Wizard tab selected by default. Figure 11-1: QoS Wizard Tab Screen 2. Define bandwidth limitation. From the 'WAN Devices Bandwidth (Rx/Tx)' drop-down list, select ‘User Defined’ if you want to define specific Rx and Tx bandwidth limitations, or select the Rx/Tx optional values provided in the drop-down list.
MP252 Multimedia Home Gateway 11. Quality of Service Version 3.4.0 115 June 2011 3. In the QoS Profiles group, select a QoS profile. 4. Click OK. Note: Selecting a new QoS profile deletes all previous QoS settings. 11.2 Traffic Shaping Traffic Shaping is the solution for managing and avoiding congestion where a high speed LAN meets limited broadband bandwidth. A user may have, for example, a 100 Mbps Ethernet LAN with a 100 Mbps WAN interface router. The router may communicate with the ISP using a modem with a bandwidth of 2 Mbps. This typical setup makes the modem, having no QoS module, the bottleneck. The router sends traffic as fast as it is received, while its well-designed QoS algorithms are left unused. Traffic shaping limits the bandwidth of the router, artificially forcing the router to be the bottleneck. A traffic shaper is essentially a regulated queue that accepts uneven and/or bursty flows of packets and transmits them in a steady, predictable stream so that the network is not overwhelmed with traffic. While Traffic Priority allows basic prioritization of packets, Traffic Shaping provides more sophisticated definitions such as:  Bandwidth limit for each device  Bandwidth limit for classes of rules  Prioritization policy  TCP serialization on a device You can also define QoS traffic shaping rules for a default device. These rules are used on a device that has no definitions of its own. This enables the definition of QoS rules on Default WAN, for example, and their maintenance even if the PPP or bridge device over the WAN is removed. MP252 also supports dynamic traffic shaping during a call. Traffic shaping is critical in residential VoIP gateways because of the bottleneck created in the ADSL or Cable modem, mainly in the upload direction. Dynamic traffic shaping ensures a minimum bandwidth for VoIP calls. Without dynamic traffic shaping, traffic shaping limits the bandwidth at all times, even if the user is not making a VoIP call and therefore, the service provider needs to configure the QoS traffic shaping transmit (Tx) bandwidth according to the user's specific upload bandwidth. Configuring a lower value results in a lower upload bandwidth (not only during VoIP calls). Dynamic traffic shaping enables the service provider to configure two upload traffic shaping bandwidth parameters:  "Tx Bandwidth" - for all traffic  "Tx Bandwidth during Call" - for VoIP calls MP252 normally uses the "Tx Bandwidth" value. When the user makes a VoIP call (i.e. any phone/s connected to MP252 is ringing or off-hook), MP252 switches to use the "Tx Bandwidth during Call" value. 11.2.1 Device Traffic Shaping The procedure below describes how to configure traffic shaping.  To add a traffic shaping device: 1. From the menu bar, click the QoS menu, and then click the Traffic Shaping tab.
MP252 Multimedia Home Gateway 116 Document #: LTRT-23504 User's Manual Figure 11-2: Quality of Service – Traffic Shaping Screen 2. Click the New icon; the 'Add Device Traffic Shaping’ screen appears. Figure 11-3: Add Device Traffic Shaping Screen 3. From the ‘Device’ drop-down list, select the device for which you want to shape traffic. The list includes all interfaces (e.g., All LAN Devices, All WAN Devices) and VPNs such as PPoE, PPTP and L2TP (if defined). For example, select 'WAN Ethernet', and then click OK; the ’Edit Device Traffic Shaping’ screen appears. Figure 11-4: Edit Device Traffic Shaping Screen
MP252 Multimedia Home Gateway 11. Quality of Service Version 3.4.0 117 June 2011 4. Under the Tx Traffic Shaping group, from the ‘Tx Bandwidth’ drop-down list, select ‘Specify’ and define the MP252’s maximum transmission bandwidth rate in the corresponding field. The purpose is to limit the bandwidth of the WAN interface to that of the weakest outbound link, for instance, the DSL speed provided by the ISP. This forces MP252 to be the network bottleneck, where sophisticated QoS prioritization can be performed. If the device’s bandwidth is not limited correctly, the bottleneck is an unknown router or modem on the network path, rendering MP252 QoS useless. To configure unlimited bandwidth, select ‘Unlimited’. 5. Under the Rx Traffic Policing group, from the ‘Rx Bandwidth’ drop-down list, select ‘Specify’ and define the MP252’s maximum receive bandwidth rate in the corresponding field. This limits MP252’s bandwidth receipt rate to that of the DSL modem. 6. From the ‘TCP Serialization’ drop-down list, select whether to enable TCP serialization. The screen refreshes, displaying the ’Maximum Delay’ field. This allows you to define the maximum allowed transmission time frame (in milliseconds) of a single packet. Any packet that requires a longer time to be transmitted is fragmented to smaller sections. This avoids transmission of large, bursty packets that may cause delay or jitter for real-time traffic such as VoIP. 7. Select the ‘Enable Dynamic Traffic Shaping’ check box if you want to configure traffic shaping specifically for VoIP calls (see Section 11.2 on page 115). When selected, the ‘Tx Bandwidth During VoIP Call’ field appears. Enter the bandwidth for VoIP calls. MP252 normally uses the "Tx Bandwidth" parameter value. When the user makes a VoIP call (i.e. any phone connected to MP252 is ringing or off-hook), MP252 switches to use the "Tx Bandwidth during Call" parameter value. 11.2.2 Shaping Classes The bandwidth of a device can be divided to reserve constant portions of bandwidth to user-defined traffic types. Such a portion is known as a Shaping Class. When not used by its user-defined traffic type or owner (for example, VoIP), the class is then available to all other traffic. However when needed, the entire class is reserved solely for its owner. Moreover, you can limit the maximum bandwidth that a class can use even if the entire bandwidth is available. When a shaping class is defined for a specific traffic type, two shaping classes are created. The second class is the 'Default Class', responsible for all the packets that do not match the defined shaping class or any other classes that may be defined on the device. This can be viewed in the Class Statistics screen.  To add a shaping class: 1. From the menu bar, click the QoS menu, and then click the Traffic Shaping tab. 2. Click the Edit icon corresponding to the added Device (e.g., WAN); the 'Edit Device Traffic Shaping' screen appears. 3. Under the Tx Traffic Shaping group, click the New icon; the 'Add Shaping Class' screen appears. Figure 11-5: Add Shaping Class Screen 4. In the ‘Name’ field, enter a name for the class, and then click OK; the 'Edit Device Traffic Shaping' screen appears.
MP252 Multimedia Home Gateway 118 Document #: LTRT-23504 User's Manual 5. Edit the newly added shaping class, by clicking the corresponding Edit icon; the 'Edit Shaping Class' screen appears. Figure 11-6: Edit Shaping Class 6. In the ‘Name’ field, modify the class name, if required. 7. From the ‘Class Priority’ drop-down list, select the priority level for the class, where zero is the highest and seven the lowest. 8. In the ‘Bandwidth’ field, define the bandwidth for the class: • Reserved: reserved (i.e., guaranteed) bandwidth (Committed Information Rate / CIR) in kbps. • Maximum: specify the maximum bandwidth 9. From the ‘Policy’ drop-down list, select the policy for routing packets within the class: • Priority: Priority queuing uses multiple queues so that traffic is distributed among queues based on priority. This priority is defined according to packet priority, which can be defined explicitly by a DSCP value or an 802.1p value. • FIFO: First In First Out. This priority queue ignores any previously-marked packet priority. • Fairness: The fairness algorithm ensures no starvation by granting all packets a certain level of priority. • RED: Random Early Detection. Utilizes statistical methods to drop packets in a ‘probabilistic’ way before queues overflow. Dropping packets in this way slows a source down enough to keep the queue steady and reduces the number of packets that would be lost when a queue overflows and a host is transmitting at a high rate. 10. From the ‘Schedule’ drop-down list, select the scheduler rule (defined in Section 4.5.1 on page 47) that defines the time segments during which the class can be active. By default, the class is always active. 11. Click OK to save your settings. 11.2.2.1 Class Rules Class rules define which packets belong to the class. Without class rules, the shaping class has no effect. Each class can have outbound and inbound rules for outgoing and incoming traffic respectively. For example, you can define that all outgoing packets from computer A in your LAN belong to your VoIP class. These packets are limited to the class settings (bandwidth, schedule, etc.). In addition, you can define the traffic protocol and priority for each rule (this is not mandatory as in Traffic Priority rules). 11.2.2.1.1 Inbound and Outbound Data
MP252 Multimedia Home Gateway 11. Quality of Service Version 3.4.0 119 June 2011 MP252 can control outgoing data easily. It can queue packets, delay them, give precedence to other packets, or drop them. This helps in resolving upload (Tx) traffic bottlenecks and in most cases is sufficient. However, in the case of download (Rx) traffic bottlenecks, the ability to control the flow is much more limited. MP252 cannot queue packets, since in most cases the LAN is much faster than the WAN and when MP252 receives a packet from the WAN, it passes it immediately to the LAN. QoS for ingress data has the following limitations, which do not exist for outgoing data:  QoS can only be applied to TCP streams (UDP streams cannot be delayed)  No borrowing mechanism  When reserving Rx bandwidth, it is strictly taken from the bandwidth of all other classes
MP252 Multimedia Home Gateway 120 Document #: LTRT-23504 User's Manual In addition, MP252 cannot control the behavior of its WAN (usually the ISP), which may not have proper QoS handling. Let’s look at a scenario of downloading a large file and surfing the Internet at the same time. Downloading the file is distinguished by small requests, followed by very large responses. This may result in blocking HTML traffic at the ISP. A solution for such a scenario is limiting the bandwidth of low-priority TCP connections (such as file download). To add outbound and inbound class rules, see 11.3 on page 120. Note: The hierarchy of the class rules is determined by the order of their addition to the class. For example, if your first rule is match packets with any source address, any destination address, and any protocol to this class; then all packets traversing MP252 are associated with the specific class. Any rules defined later do not have any effect. 11.3 Traffic Priority Traffic Priority allows you to manage and avoid traffic congestion by defining inbound and outbound priority rules for each device on your MP252. These rules determine the priority assigned to packets traveling through the device. QoS parameters (DSCP marking and packet priority) are set per packet, on an application basis. You can set QoS parameters using flexible rules, according to the following parameters:  Source/destination IP address, MAC address or host name  Device  Source/destination ports  Limit the rule to specific days and hours MP252 supports two priority marking methods for packet prioritization:  DSCP  802.1p Priority The matching of packets by rules is connection-based, known as Stateful Packet Inspection (SPI), using the same connection-tracking mechanism used by the firewall. Once a packet matches a rule, all subsequent packets with the same attributes receive the same QoS parameters, both inbound and outbound. A packet can match more than one rule, and therefore:  The first class rule has precedence over all other class rules (scanning is stopped once the first rule is reached).  The first traffic-priority (classless) rule has precedence over all other traffic-priority rules.  There is no prevention of a traffic-priority rule conflicting with a class rule. In this case, the priority and DSCP setting of the class rule (if given) takes precedence.
MP252 Multimedia Home Gateway 11. Quality of Service Version 3.4.0 121 June 2011 Connection-based QoS also allows inheriting QoS parameters by some of the applications that open subsequent connections. For instance, you can define QoS rules on SIP and the rules then apply to both control and data ports (even if the data ports are unknown). This feature applies to all applications that have ALG at firewall:  Any  User Defined (FTP, HTTP, HTTPS, TFTP, IMAP, PING, POP3, SNMP, SMTP, Telnet, L2TP, Traceroute or any other protocol)  To set traffic priority rules: 1. From the menu bar, click the QoS menu, and then select the Traffic Priority tab; the 'Traffic Priority' screen appears. Figure 11-7: Traffic Priority Screen This screen is divided into two identical groups - ’QoS Input Rules’ and ’QoS Output Rules’ - for prioritizing inbound and outbound traffic respectively. Each group lists all the devices on which rules can be set. You can set rules on all devices at once by clicking the New Entry link corresponding to 'All Devices' 2. After clicking the appropriate New Entry link, the 'Add Traffic Priority Rule' screen appears.
MP252 Multimedia Home Gateway 122 Document #: LTRT-23504 User's Manual Figure 11-8: Add Traffic Priority Rule Screen 3. Under the Matching group, configure the matching characteristics: a. From the ‘Source Address’ drop-down list, select 'Any', 'User Defined' or the host as the source address of the packets sent to or received from the network object. If you have created network objects (see Section 4.5.2 on page 50), then these are also displayed in the list (or you can create one by selecting ‘User Defined’). b. From the ‘Destination Address’ drop-down list, select the network object for the destination address of the packets sent to or received from the network object. See Step 3 above for a detailed explanation on the options. c. From the ‘Protocol’ drop-down list, select the protocol. You can apply the rule to all protocols (i.e., ‘Any’) or select an already defined protocol. You can create a new protocol by selecting ‘User Defined’, and then following the procedure described in Section 4.5.3 on page 51. d. To match DSCP, select the ‘DSCP’ check box, and then enter the DSCP markings. e. To match priority, select the ‘Priority’ check box, and then select the priority of the packets.
MP252 Multimedia Home Gateway 11. Quality of Service Version 3.4.0 123 June 2011 f. To match the Device, select the ‘Device’ check box, and then select the Device interface. g. To match packet or data length, select the ‘Length’ check box, and then enter the data or packet length. h. To match connection duration, select the ‘Connection Duration’ check box, and then enter the duration of the connection (greater or less than). i. To match connection size, select the ‘Connection Size’ check box, and then enter the connection size. 4. Under the Operation group, configure the QoS operation: a. Select the ‘Set DSCP’ check box to mark a DSCP value on packets matching this rule and then enter the hexadecimal value of the DSCP. b. Select the ‘Set Priority’ check box to add a priority to the rule and then select the priority level (where 0 is the lowest and 7 the highest). This sets the priority of a packet on the connection matching the rule, while routing the packet. c. Select the ‘Tx Class Name’ check box, and then select the class name that you defined. d. From the ‘Apply QoS on’ drop-down list, select whether you want to apply the QoS rule on the connection or on the packet. 5. Select the ‘Log Packets Matched by This Rule’ check box to log the first packet from a connection that matches by this rule. 6. From the ‘Schedule’ drop-down list, select the time segments during which the rule may be active. By default, the rule is always active (i.e., ‘Always’). If you have defined Scheduler rules (see Section 4.5.1 on page 47), then these are also displayed as options. To define a new one Scheduler rule, select ‘User Defined’. 7. Click OK to save the settings. 11.4 DSCP Mapping To understand Differentiated Services Code Point (DSCP), one must first be familiarized with the Differentiated Services (DiffServ) model. DiffServ is a Class of Service (CoS) model that enhances best-effort Internet services by differentiating traffic by users, service requirements and other criteria. Packets are specifically marked, allowing network nodes to provide different levels of service, as appropriate for voice calls, video playback or other delay-sensitive applications, via priority queuing or bandwidth allocation, or by choosing dedicated routes for specific traffic flows. DiffServ defines a field in IP packet headers referred to as DSCP. Hosts or routers passing traffic to a DiffServ-enabled network typically mark each transmitted packet with an appropriate DSCP. The DSCP markings are used by DiffServ network routers to appropriately classify packets and to apply particular queue handling or scheduling behavior. MP252 provides a table of predefined DSCP values, which are mapped to 802.1p priority marking method. You can edit or delete any of the existing DSCP setting, as well as add new entries.
MP252 Multimedia Home Gateway 124 Document #: LTRT-23504 User's Manual  To view and set DSCP rules: 1. From the menu bar, click the QoS menu link, and then click the DSCP Settings tab; the following screen appears: Figure 11-9: DSCP Settings Screen
MP252 Multimedia Home Gateway 11. Quality of Service Version 3.4.0 125 June 2011 2. To edit an existing entry, click its corresponding Edit icon. To add a new entry, click the New icon. In both cases, the ’Edit DSCP Settings’ screen appears: Figure 11-10: Edit DSCP Settings 3. In the ‘DSCP Value (hex)’ field, enter a hexadecimal number for the DSCP value. 4. In the ‘802.1p Priority’ drop-down list, select an 802.1p priority level (each priority level is mapped to low, medium, or high priority). 5. Click OK to save your settings. Note: The DSCP value overriding the priority of incoming packets with an unassigned value (priority 0, assumed to be a no-priority-set) is ‘0x0’. By default, this value is mapped to 802.1p priority level ‘0 -Low’, which means that such packets receive the lowest priority.
MP252 Multimedia Home Gateway 126 Document #: LTRT-23504 User's Manual 11.5 802.1p Mapping The IEEE 802.1p priority marking method is a standard for prioritizing network traffic at the data link/MAC sub-layer. 802.1p traffic is simply classified and sent to the destination, with no bandwidth reservations established. The 802.1p header includes a 3-bit prioritization field, which allows packets to be grouped into eight levels of priority. MP252 maps these eight levels to three main priorities: high, medium and low. By default, values six and seven are mapped to high priority, which may be assigned to network-critical traffic. Values four and five are mapped to medium priority, which may be applied to delay-sensitive applications, such as interactive video and voice. Values three to zero are mapped to low priority, which may range from controlled-load applications down to ‘loss eligible’ traffic. The zero value is normally used for best-effort traffic. It is the default value for traffic with unassigned priority.  To set 802.1p rules: 1. From the menu bar, click the QoS menu link, and then click the 802.1p Settings tab; the following screen appears: Figure 11-11: 802.1p Settings Screen 2. The eight 802.1p values are pre-configured with the three priority levels: high, medium and low. You can change these levels for each of the eight values in their respective drop-down list. 3. Click OK to save the settings.
MP252 Multimedia Home Gateway 11. Quality of Service Version 3.4.0 127 June 2011 11.6 Class Statistics MP252 provides accurate, real-time information on the traffic passing through your defined device classes. For example, the amount of packets sent, dropped, or delayed are just a few of the parameters that you can monitor per each shaping class. Note: Class statistics are available only if you have defined at least one class (otherwise no information is displayed).  To view your class statistics:  From the menu bar, click the QoS menu link, and then click the Class Statistics tab; the following screen appears: Figure 11-12: Class Statistics Screen
MP252 Multimedia Home Gateway 128 Document #: LTRT-23504 User's Manual 11.7 Configuring Basic VoIP QoS The 'Traffic Shaping' feature only ensures priority to calls that originate from inside MP252. When giving VoIP priority over data, the bottleneck is effectively moved from the Cable / ADSL modem into MP252. To give priority to calls from the LAN, you must define a traffic priority rule (for SIP and RTP from the device on the LAN). This section recommends a minimal QoS configuration that ensures sufficient QoS for VoIP calls when MP252 is connected behind a broadband (cable or DSL) modem with limited uplink bandwidth and the user runs bandwidth-consuming applications on the PC. Since most modems do not have any priority mechanisms, the Tx bandwidth of MP252 should be limited according to the modem’s uplink bandwidth. Since MP252 automatically gives higher priority to VoIP packets (in its internal queues), it is not necessary to define traffic shaping classes.  To configure basic QoS for VoIP: 1. From the menu bar, click the QoS menu link, and then click the Traffic Shaping tab; the ‘Traffic Shaping’ screen appears. 2. Click the New icon; the screen 'Add Device Traffic Shaping' appears. 3. From the 'Device' drop-down list, select 'Default WAN Device' (or your PPTP/L2TP connection you have created), and then click OK; the 'Edit Device Traffic Shaping' screen appears. 4. Limit the Tx bandwidth (in the 'Tx Bandwidth' field) according to your modem’s uplink bandwidth. 5. To prevent jitter in outgoing RTP packets, from the 'TCP Serialization' drop-down list, select 'Enabled', and then in the 'Maximum Delay' field, define the maximum allowed delay (e.g. 20 milliseconds). This causes long TCP packets to be fragmented when there is an active voice call.
MP252 Multimedia Home Gateway 11. Quality of Service Version 3.4.0 129 June 2011 Figure 11-13: Edit Device Traffic Shaping
MP252 Multimedia Home Gateway 130 Document #: LTRT-23504 User's Manual 6. Click OK to apply the new definition. Figure 11-14: QoS - Edit Device Traffic Shaping - Submitting the Configuration 7. Click OK again.
Version 3.4.0 131 July 2011 MP252 Multimedia Home Gateway 12. Network Connections 12 Network Connections This chapter provides a detailed description on how to configure the following network connections:  WAN – see Section 12.1 on page 131  LAN – see Section 12.2 on page 151  VLANs – see Section 12.4 on page 181  LAN-WAN Bridging – see Section 12.5 on page 188 12.1 Configuring a WAN Connection This section describes how to configure your WAN Internet (WAN Ethernet or WAN DSL) connection. The WAN connection is configured in the ‘Network Connections’ screen, which provides a connection wizard that guides you through the network configuration stages. Notes: • To quickly configure a basic WAN connection, use the ‘Quick Setup’ screen, as described in Section 7.1 on page 63. • Before configuring the MP252 Internet connection, ensure that you have obtained relevant technical information on the Internet connection type from your Internet Telephony Service Provider (ITSP). For example, whether you are connected to the Internet using a static or dynamic IP address, or what protocols such as PPTP or PPPoE are used to communicate over the Internet. • MP252 automatically detects the physical WAN type (i.e., Ethernet or ADSL). To change the WAN type, you must restore MP252 to factory settings (see Section 18.8). • When connected to ADSL, the LAN4/WAN Ethernet port can be used for Ethernet LAN interface. • When connected to an external modem through the Ethernet LAN4/WAN port and MP252 obtains an IP address, the ADSL interface is disabled. • If the Automatic Dialer feature is shipped preconfigured (i.e., enabled), then MP252 automatically detects the Internet dialer type and therefore, Internet connection configuration is unnecessary. However, it is recommended to manually configure the Internet connection after the Automatic Dialer process has completed (successfully or not). For more information on the Automatic Dialer feature, see Section 7.2 on page 72.  To start the Connection Wizard: 1. From the menu bar, click the Network Connections menu; the 'Network Connections' screen appears. Figure 12-1: Network Connections Screen
MP252 Multimedia Home Gateway 132 Document #: LTRT-23504 User's Manual 1. Click the New icon; the ‘Connection Wizard’ screen appears: Figure 12-2: Connection Wizard Screen 2. Select the required network connection group: • Internet DSL Connection: configures an Internet connection when using the MP252 integrated DSL modem (see Section 12.1.1 on page 133) • Internet Connection: configures an Internet connection when using an external DSL modem, Cable modem or Ethernet connection modem (see Section 12.1.2 on page 143) • Advanced Connection: configures the WAN connection types as well as network bridging and VLANs Notes: • For configuring VLANS, see Section 12.4 on page 181. • For configuring network bridging, see Section 12.5 on page 188.
MP252 Multimedia Home Gateway 12. Network Connections Version 3.4.0 133 June 2011 12.1.1 WAN DSL Connections You can configure the following WAN DSL connection types:  Determine Protocol Type Automatically (PVC scan) – see Section 12.1.1.1 on page 133  Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet (PPPoE) – see Section 12.1.1.2 on page 134  Point-to-Point Protocol over ATM (PPPoA) – see Section 12.1.1.3 on page 136  Routed Ethernet Connection over ATM (Routed ETHoA) – see Section 12.1.1.4 on page 138  LAN-WAN Bridged Ethernet Connection over ATM (Bridged ETHoA) – see Section 12.1.1.4 on page 138  Classical IP over ATM (CLIP) – see Section 12.1.1.5 on page 140  Routed IP over ATM (IPoA) – see Section 12.1.1.6 on page 142 If you have established a WAN DSL connection, you can view the properties of this connection as described below.  To view the WAN DSL properties:  In the ‘Network Connections’ screen, click the Edit icon corresponding to the WAN DSL network connection; the ‘WAN DSL Properties’ screen appears: Figure 12-3: WAN DSL Properties Screen 12.1.1.1 Determine Protocol Type Automatically (PVC Scan) The Determine Protocol Type Automatically (PVC Scan) connection type automatically scans for a VPI/VCI pair, necessary when connecting to DSL. If such a pair is not found, your service provider should supply you with one.
MP252 Multimedia Home Gateway 134 Document #: LTRT-23504 User's Manual  To automatically scan for a VPI / VCI pair: 1. In the 'Network Connections' screen, click the New icon; the 'Connection Wizard' screen appears. 2. Select the Internet DSL Connection option, and then click Next; the 'Internet DSL Connection' screen appears. Note: You can also create a PVC connection using the Advanced Connection option. 3. Select the Determine Protocol Type Automatically (PVC Scan) option, and then click Next; the scan begins, refreshing the screen every few seconds to display the progress. Figure 12-4: Determine Protocol Type Automatically (PVC Scan) Screen You can click the following links:  Full PVC Scan VPI 0-255, VCI 33-255: initiates a longer, more thorough scan, between VPI 0-255 and VCI 33-255.  Scan a Different VPI/VCI: scans for specific VPI/VCI pair. The 'Scan User Defined VPI/VCI' screen appears (as shown below). Enter the VPI/VCI pair you wish to scan and then click OK. Figure 12-5: Scan User Defined VPI/VCI Screen 12.1.1.2 PPPoE PPPoE relies on two widely accepted standards, PPP and Ethernet. PPPoE enables your home network PCs that communicate on an Ethernet System network to exchange information with PCs on the Internet. PPPoE supports the protocol layers and authentication widely used in PPP and enables a point-to-point connection to be established in the normally multipoint architecture of Ethernet. A discovery process in PPPoE determines the Ethernet MAC address of the remote device to establish a session.
MP252 Multimedia Home Gateway 12. Network Connections Version 3.4.0 135 June 2011  To create a PPPoE connection: 1. In the 'Network Connections' screen, click the New icon; the 'Connection Wizard' screen appears. 2. Select the Internet DSL Connection option, and then click Next; the 'Internet DSL Connection' screen appears. 3. Select the Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet (PPPoE) option, and then click Next; the 'DSL PVC Parameters Configuration' screen appears. Figure 12-6: DSL PVC Parameters Configuration Screen 4. Select one of the following options: • Automatic PVC Scan: If you want to obtain the DSL PVC parameters automatically • Manual PVC Settings: If you do not want to obtain the DSL PVC parameters automatically 5. Click Next; the 'Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet (PPPoE)' screen appears. Figure 12-7: Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet (PPPoE) Screen 6. Enter your PPPoE login username and password (provided by your ITSP). 7. If you selected the Manual PVC Settings option in the previous step, you also need to configure the following: • VPI and VCI pair of identifiers. • Encapsulation method - LLC, VCMux, or VCMux HDLC.
MP252 Multimedia Home Gateway 136 Document #: LTRT-23504 User's Manual Asynchronous Transfer Mode (ATM) is a network technology based on transferring data in cells or packets of a fixed size. The cell used with ATM is relatively small compared to units used with other technologies. The small, constant cell size allows the transmission of video, audio, and computer data, assuring that no single type of data consumes the connection. ATM addressing consists of two identifiers that identify the virtual path (VPI) and the virtual connection (VCI). A virtual path consists of multiple virtual channels to the same endpoint. 8. Click Next; the 'Connection Summary' screen appears: Figure 12-8: Connection Summary Screen 9. Select the 'Edit the Newly Created Connection' check box if you want to perform additional configurations after clicking Finish. 10. Click Finish to save the settings; the new PPPoE connection is added to the ‘Network Connections’ screen. 12.1.1.3 PPPoA PPPoA is a standard for incorporating the popular PPP protocol into a DSL connection that uses ATM as its networking protocol. From the PC, IP packets travel over an Ethernet connection to the MP252, which encapsulates the PPP protocol to the IP packets and transports them to the service provider's DSLAM over ATM.  To create a PPPoA connection: 1. In the 'Network Connections' screen, click the New icon; the 'Connection Wizard' screen appears. 2. Select the Internet DSL Connection option, and then click Next; the 'Internet DSL Connection' screen appears.
MP252 Multimedia Home Gateway 12. Network Connections Version 3.4.0 137 June 2011 3. Select the Point-to-Point Protocol over ATM (PPPoA) option, and then click Next; the 'DSL PVC Parameters Configuration' screen appears. Figure 12-9: DSL PVC Parameters Configuration Screen 4. Select one of the following options: • Automatic PVC Scan: If you want to obtain the DSL PVC parameters automatically • Manual PVC Settings: If you do not want to obtain the DSL PVC parameters automatically 5. Click Next; the 'Point-to-Point Protocol over ATM (PPPoA)' screen appears. Figure 12-10: Point-to-Point Protocol over ATM (PPPoA) Screen 6. Enter your PPPoA login username and password (provided by your ITSP). 7. If you selected the Manual PVC Settings option in the previous step, you also need to configure the following: • VPI and VCI pair of identifiers. • Encapsulation method - LLC, VCMux, or VCMux HDLC.
MP252 Multimedia Home Gateway 138 Document #: LTRT-23504 User's Manual Asynchronous Transfer Mode (ATM) is a network technology based on transferring data in cells or packets of a fixed size. The cell used with ATM is relatively small compared to units used with other technologies. The small, constant cell size allows the transmission of video, audio, and computer data, assuring that no single type of data consumes the connection. ATM addressing consists of two identifiers that identify the virtual path (VPI) and the virtual connection (VCI). A virtual path consists of multiple virtual channels to the same endpoint. 8. Click Next; the 'Connection Summary' screen appears: Figure 12-11: Connection Summary Screen 9. Select the 'Edit the Newly Created Connection' check box if you want to perform additional configurations after clicking Finish. 10. Click Finish to save the settings; the new PPPoA connection is added to the ‘Network Connections’ screen. 12.1.1.4 Routed ETHoA or Bridged ETHoA The Ethernet over ATM (ETHoA) connection allows transport of Ethernet frames on DSL connections. When creating an ETHoA connection, it is bridged to the LAN. You must configure a dialup connection on the LAN computer with your ITSP’s user name and password.  To create an ETHoA connection: 1. In the 'Network Connections' screen, click the New icon; the 'Connection Wizard' screen appears. 2. Select the Internet DSL Connection option, and then click Next; the 'Internet DSL Connection' screen appears. 3. Select one of the following options: • Routed Ethernet Connection over ATM (Routed ETHoA): a. Click Next; the 'DSL PVC Parameters Configuration' screen appears.
MP252 Multimedia Home Gateway 12. Network Connections Version 3.4.0 139 June 2011 Figure 12-12: DSL PVC Parameters Configuration Screen b. Select one of the following options:  Automatic PVC Scan: If you want to obtain the DSL PVC parameters automatically  Manual PVC Settings: If you do not want to obtain the DSL PVC parameters automatically • LAN-WAN Bridged Ethernet Connection over ATM (Bridged ETHoA): a. Click Next; the ‘Ethernet Connection over ATM (ETHoA)' screen appears. Figure 12-13: Ethernet Connection over ATM (ETHoA) Screen 4. If you selected the Manual PVC Settings option, you also need to configure the following: • VPI and VCI pair of identifiers. • Encapsulation method - LLC, VCMux, or VCMux HDLC. Asynchronous Transfer Mode (ATM) is a network technology based on transferring data in cells or packets of a fixed size. The cell used with ATM is relatively small compared to units used with other technologies. The small, constant cell size allows the transmission of video, audio, and computer data, assuring that no single type of data consumes the connection. ATM addressing consists of two identifiers that identify the virtual path (VPI) and the virtual connection (VCI). A virtual path consists of multiple virtual channels to the same endpoint..
MP252 Multimedia Home Gateway 140 Document #: LTRT-23504 User's Manual 5. Click Next; the 'Connection Summary' screen appears: Figure 12-14: Connection Summary Screen 6. Select the 'Edit the Newly Created Connection' check box if you want to perform additional configurations after clicking Finish. 7. Click Finish to save the settings; the new ETHoA connection is added to the ‘Network Connections’ screen. 12.1.1.5 CLIP CLIP is a standard for transmitting IP traffic in an ATM network. IP protocols contain IP addresses that have to be converted into ATM addresses, and Classical IP performs this conversion, as long as the destination is within the same subnet. Classical IP does not support routing between networks. The Classical IP-enabled driver in the end station sends out an ARP request to a Classical IP-enabled ARP server, which returns the ATM address.  To create a CLIP connection: 1. In the 'Network Connections' screen, click the New icon; the 'Connection Wizard' screen appears. 2. Select the Internet DSL Connection option, and then click Next; the 'Internet DSL Connection' screen appears.
MP252 Multimedia Home Gateway 12. Network Connections Version 3.4.0 141 June 2011 3. Select the Classical IP over ATM (CLIP) option, and then click Next; the ‘Classical IP over ATM (CLIP)' screen appears. Figure 12-15: Classical IP over ATM (CLIP) Screen 4. Enter the following information (provided by your ITSP): • IP Address • Subnet Mask • Default Gateway • Primary DNS Server • Secondary DNS Server • VPI and VCI pair of identifiers 5. Click Next; the 'Connection Summary' screen appears. Figure 12-16: Connection Summary Screen 6. Select the 'Edit the Newly Created Connection' check box if you want to perform additional configurations after clicking Finish. 7. Click Finish to save the settings; the new CLIP connection is added to the ‘Network Connections’ list.
MP252 Multimedia Home Gateway 142 Document #: LTRT-23504 User's Manual 12.1.1.6 IPoA Routed IP over ATM (IPoA) is a standard for transmitting IP traffic in an ATM network.  To create an IPoA connection: 1. In the 'Network Connections' screen, click the New icon; the 'Connection Wizard' screen appears. 2. Select the Advanced Connection option, and then click Next; the ‘Advanced Connection' screen appears. 3. Select the Routed IP over ATM (IPoA) option, and then click Next; the ‘Routed IP over ATM (IPoA)’ screen appears. Figure 12-17: Routed IP over ATM (IPoA) Screen 4. Enter the IP address and networking parameters. 5. Enter the following parameters: • VPI and VCI pair of identifiers. • Encapsulation method: LLC, VCMux, or VCMux HDLC. ATM is a network technology based on transferring data in cells or packets of a fixed size. The cell used with ATM is relatively small compared to units used with other technologies. The small, constant cell size allows the transmission of video, audio, and computer data, assuring that no single type of data consumes the connection. ATM addressing consists of two identifiers that identify the virtual path (VPI) and the virtual connection (VCI). A virtual path consists of multiple virtual channels to the same endpoint.
MP252 Multimedia Home Gateway 12. Network Connections Version 3.4.0 143 June 2011 6. Click Next; the 'Connection Summary' screen appears: Figure 12-18: Connection Summary Screen 7. Select the 'Edit the Newly Created Connection' check box if you want to perform additional configurations after clicking Finish. 8. Click Finish to save the settings; the new connection is added to the ‘Network Connections’ screen. 12.1.2 WAN Ethernet Connections You can configure the following WAN Ethernet connection types:  MP252 connected to an external DSL modem and using PPPoE – see Section 12.1.2.1 on page 143  MP252 connected to an external Cable modem without authentication – see Section 12.1.2.2 on page 144  MP252 connected to an external Cable modem using PPTP – see Section 12.1.2.3 on page 145  MP252 connected to an external Cable modem using L2TP – see Section 12.1.2.4 on page 147  Automatic IP address using DHCP – see Section 12.1.2.5 on page 149  Manual IP address – see Section 12.1.2.6 on page 150 12.1.2.1 External DSL Modem using PPPoE The procedure below describes how to configure an Internet connection using PPPoE when MP252 is connected to an external DSL modem.  To create a PPPoE connection for external DSL modem: 1. In the 'Network Connections' screen, click the New icon; the 'Connection Wizard' screen appears. 2. Select the Internet Connection option, and then click Next; the ‘Internet Connection’ screen appears. 3. Select the External DSL Modem option, and then click Next; the 'Point-To-Point Protocol over Ethernet (PPPoE)' screen appears. Figure 12-19: Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet (PPPoE) Screen
MP252 Multimedia Home Gateway 144 Document #: LTRT-23504 User's Manual 4. Enter the login PPPoE username and password. 5. Click Next; the screen 'Connection Summary' opens. Figure 12-20: PPPoE Connection Summary 6. Select the 'Edit the Newly Created Connection' check box if you wish to be routed to the new connection's configuration screen after clicking Finish. 7. Click Finish to save the settings; the new PPPoE connection is added to the ‘Network Connections’ screen. 12.1.2.2 External Cable Modem without Authentication The procedure below describes how to configure an Internet connection when MP252 is connected to an external Cable modem and the ITSP does not require a username nor password to connect.  To create an Ethernet connection for external Cable modem: 1. In the 'Network Connections' screen, click the New icon; the 'Connection Wizard' screen appears. 2. Select the Internet Connection option, and then click Next; the ‘Internet Connection’ screen appears. 3. Select the External Cable Modem option, and then click Next; the ‘Internet Cable Modem Connection' screen appears. Figure 12-21: Internet Cable Modem Connection Screen
MP252 Multimedia Home Gateway 12. Network Connections Version 3.4.0 145 June 2011 4. Select the Ethernet Connection option; the 'Connection Summary' screen appears. Figure 12-22: Ethernet Connection Summary 5. Select the 'Edit the Connection' check box if you wish to be routed to the new connection's configuration screen after clicking Finish. 6. Click Finish to save the settings; the new connection is added to the ‘Network Connections’ screen. 12.1.2.3 External Cable Modem with PPTP The procedure below describes how to configure an Internet connection when MP252 is connected to an external Cable modem and using the PPTP protocol. Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol (PPTP) is a protocol developed by Microsoft targeted at creating VPN connections over the Internet. This enables remote users to access MP252 via any ISP that supports PPTP on its servers. PPTP encapsulates network traffic, encrypts content using Microsoft's Point-to-Point Encryption (MPPE) protocol that is based on RC4, and routes using the generic routing encapsulation (GRE) protocol.  To create PPTP for external Cable modem: 1. In the 'Network Connections' screen, click the New icon; the 'Connection Wizard' screen appears.
MP252 Multimedia Home Gateway 146 Document #: LTRT-23504 User's Manual 2. Select the Internet Connection option, and then click Next; the ‘Internet Connection’ screen appears. 3. Select the External Cable Modem option, and then click Next; the ‘Internet Cable Modem Connection' screen appears. Figure 12-23: Internet Cable Modem Connection Screen 4. Select the Point-To-Point Tunneling Protocol (PPTP) with Username and Password Authentication option; the ‘Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol (PPTP)' screen appears. Figure 12-24: Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol (PPTP) Screen 5. Enter the PPTP server host name or IP address provided by your ITSP. 6. Enter the login user name and password provided by the administrator of the network you are trying to access. 7. From the ‘Internet Protocol’ drop-down list, select whether the IP address is obtained automatically or select ‘Use the Following IP Address’ and define the IP address.
MP252 Multimedia Home Gateway 12. Network Connections Version 3.4.0 147 June 2011 8. Click Next; the screen 'Connection Summary' opens. Figure 12-25: PPTP Connection Summary 9. Select the 'Edit the Newly Created Connection' check box if you wish to be routed to the new connection's configuration screen after clicking Finish. 10. Click Finish to save the settings; the new connection is added to the ‘Network Connections’ screen. 12.1.2.4 External Cable Modem with L2TP You can connect MP252 to the Internet using an external cable modem where the connection is L2TP. L2TP is an extension to the PPP protocol, enabling MP252 to create VPN connections. Derived from Microsoft's PPTP and Cisco's Layer 2 Forwarding (L2F) technology, L2TP encapsulates PPP frames into IP packets either at the remote user's PC or at an ISP that has an L2TP Remote Access Concentrator (LAC). The LAC transmits the L2TP packets over the network to the L2TP Network Server (LNS) at the corporate side  To create L2RP for external Cable modem: 1. In the 'Network Connections' screen, click the New icon; the 'Connection Wizard' screen appears. 2. Select the Internet Connection option, and then click Next; the ‘Internet Connection’ screen appears. 3. Select the External Cable Modem option, and then click Next; the ‘Internet Cable Modem Connection' screen appears. Figure 12-26: Internet Cable Modem Connection Screen
MP252 Multimedia Home Gateway 148 Document #: LTRT-23504 User's Manual 4. Select the Layer 2 Tunneling Protocol (L2TP) with Username and Password Authentication option; the 'Layer 2 Tunneling Protocol (L2TP)' screen appears. Figure 12-27: Layer 2 Tunneling Protocol (L2TP) Screen 5. Enter the L2TP server host name or IP address provided by your ITSP. 6. Enter the login user name and password provided by the administrator of the network you are trying to access. 7. From the ‘Internet Protocol’ drop-down list, select whether the IP address is obtained automatically or select ‘Use the Following IP Address’ and define the IP address.
MP252 Multimedia Home Gateway 12. Network Connections Version 3.4.0 149 June 2011 8. Click Next; the screen 'Connection Summary' opens. Figure 12-28: L2TP Connection Summary 9. Select the 'Edit the Newly Created Connection' check box if you wish to be routed to the new connection's configuration screen after clicking Finish. 10. Click Finish to save the settings; the new connection is added to the ‘Network Connections’ screen. 12.1.2.5 DHCP The Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) connection for the physical WAN Ethernet, allows MP252 to obtain an IP address automatically from the service provider when connecting to the Internet.  To create a DHCP connection: 1. In the 'Network Connections' screen, click the New icon; the 'Connection Wizard' screen appears. 2. Select the Internet Connection option, and then click Next; the ‘Internet Connection’ screen appears. 3. Select the Ethernet Connection option, and then click Next; the ‘Ethernet Connection' screen appears. Figure 12-29: Ethernet Connection Screen
MP252 Multimedia Home Gateway 150 Document #: LTRT-23504 User's Manual 4. Select the Dynamic Negotiation (DHCP) option, and then click Next; the screen 'Connection Summary' opens. Figure 12-30: DHCP Connection Summary 5. Select the 'Edit the Connection' check box if you wish to be routed to the new connection's configuration screen after clicking Finish. 6. Click Finish to save the settings; the new connection is added to the ‘Network Connections’ screen. 12.1.2.6 Manual IP Address The Manual IP Address feature is used to manually configure the networking IP addresses when connecting to the Internet.  To manually configure the IP address: 1. In the 'Network Connections' screen, click the New icon; the 'Connection Wizard' screen appears. 2. Select the Internet Connection option, and then click Next; the ‘Internet Connection’ screen appears. 3. Select the Ethernet Connection option, and then click Next; the ‘Ethernet Connection' screen appears. Figure 12-31: Ethernet Connection Screen 4. Select the Manual IP Address Configuration option, and then click Next; the screen ‘Manual IP Address Configuration’ opens. Figure 12-32: Manual IP Address Configuration Screen
MP252 Multimedia Home Gateway 12. Network Connections Version 3.4.0 151 June 2011 5. Configure the IP address and other network parameters, and then click Next; Select the Manual IP Address Configuration option, and then click Next; the 'Connection Summary' screen appears. Figure 12-33: Manual IP Connection Summary 6. Select the 'Edit the Connection' check box if you wish to be routed to the new connection's configuration screen after clicking Finish. 7. Click Finish to save the settings; the new connection is added to the ‘Network Connections’ screen. 12.2 LAN Connection This section describes how to configure the following MP252 LAN connections:  Wireless LAN  LAN hardware Ethernet switch 12.2.1 Wireless LAN This section describes how to configure the MP252 wireless network. This network is configured in the ‘Network Connections’ screen, which provides a connection wizard that guides you through the network configuration stages.
MP252 Multimedia Home Gateway 152 Document #: LTRT-23504 User's Manual Note: To establish a wireless network connection between a PC and the MP252, you must also configure the PC for wireless connectivity (see Section 6.2 on page 61).  To configure the Wireless LAN: 1. From the menu bar, click the Network Connections menu; the 'Network Connections' screen appears. Figure 12-34: Network Connections Screen Displaying LAN Wireless Interface The 'Status' column corresponding to the wireless LAN network (‘LAN Wireless 802.11n Access Point’) displays whether the wireless connection is enabled or disabled. 2. Click the Edit icon corresponding to the 'LAN Wireless 802.11n Access Point' network name; the 'LAN Wireless 802.11n Access Point Properties' screen appears, displaying the contents of the General tab. Figure 12-35: LAN Wireless 802.11n Access Point Properties (General Tab) Screen
MP252 Multimedia Home Gateway 12. Network Connections Version 3.4.0 153 June 2011 3. In the ‘Name’ field, enter an arbitrary name for your wireless network. The General tab also allows you to enable or disable the wireless connection (for more information, see Section 12.2.1.1 on page 153). In addition, it displays various statistics such as download and upload rate, and whether encryption is enabled or disabled. These parameters can be configured using the other tabs, as described in the subsequent sections. 12.2.1.1 Enabling and Disabling the Wireless Network Once you have configured your MP252 wireless network connection, you can enable and disable it, as required.  To enable or disable the wireless network, do one of the following:  Press the WiFi button located on the front panel of the MP252 (see Section 3.1.1 on page 27)  In the ‘LAN Wireless 802.11n Access Point Properties (General Tab)’ screen (see Section Figure 12-35 on page 152), click the Enable or Disable button. 12.2.1.2 Configuring Wireless Properties under the Settings Tab The procedure below describes the configurations under the Settings tab of the ‘LAN Wireless 802.11 Access Point Properties’ screen. Note: Since your MP252 wireless network is configured to operate with default settings, it is recommended to leave the settings in this screen at their default values.
MP252 Multimedia Home Gateway 154 Document #: LTRT-23504 User's Manual  To configure the wireless parameters under the Settings tab: 1. Click the Settings tab. Figure 12-36: LAN Wireless 802.11 Access Point Properties (Settings Tab) Screen The ‘Underlying Connection’ read-only field displays the underlying connection upon which the wireless LAN is defined. 2. From the ‘Scheduler’ drop-down list, select the Scheduler rule during which this network connection is active. To ensure that the network is always active, select ‘Always’. To define Scheduler rules, see Section 4.5.1 on page 47. 3. From the ‘Network’ drop-down list, select the network (LAN, WAN, or DMZ) to which this new network is related. 4. In the ‘Physical Address’ field, define the physical address of the network card used for your network. 5. From the ‘MTU’ drop-down list, select the largest packet size permitted for Internet transmission (i.e., MTU / Maximum Transmission Unit). By default, it is set to 'Automatic', whereby MP252 selects the best MTU for your Internet connection. If you modify this field, ensure that the range is 1200 to 1500. 6. Click OK to save your settings.
MP252 Multimedia Home Gateway 12. Network Connections Version 3.4.0 155 June 2011 12.2.1.3 Configuring Wireless Properties under the Wireless Tab The procedure below describes the configurations under the Wireless tab of the ‘LAN Wireless 802.11 Access Point Properties’ screen.  To configure the wireless parameters under the Wireless tab: 1. Click the Wireless tab. Figure 12-37: LAN Wireless 802.11 Access Point Properties (Wireless Tab) Screen 2. Refer to the subsequent sections for a description of the parameters in this screen.
MP252 Multimedia Home Gateway 156 Document #: LTRT-23504 User's Manual 12.2.1.3.1 Wireless Network Group This group in the Wireless tab screen configures the basic wireless access point settings. Figure 12-38: Wireless Network Group in Wireless Tab Screen The table below describes the parameters in this group: Table 12-1: Wireless Tab – Basic Wireless Access Point Parameters Description Parameter Description Wireless Network (SSID) Enter the name of the wireless network. This name is needed for a wireless device to attach to your wireless network (see Section 6.2 on page 61). Note: The default wireless (Wi-Fi) network name (SSID) is “MP252” (and is unsecured). SSID Broadcast Select this check box to enable the SSID's broadcast. SSID broadcast is used to hide the name of the AP (SSID) from clients. 802.11 Mode Select the wireless communication standard that is compatible with your client's wireless card: 802.11b/g Mixed, 802.11g Only, 802.11b Only, 802.11b/g/n, 802.11g/n, 802.11n Only. Country Region Select the Wi-Fi country region for allowing only permitted channels (frequencies) for the region. Note: This parameter determines the available channel options listed in the ‘Channel’ parameter. Channel Select the appropriate channel to correspond with your network settings. All devices in your wireless network must broadcast on different channels to function correctly. Note: The available channels depend on the country region (configured by the ‘Country Region’ parameter) in which you are operating MP252. For example, if you selected ‘FCC’ as the country region, the available channels from which you can select conform to the U.S.A. Regulatory Authority FCC (Federal Communications Commission). Channel Width Mode Select the available transmit data rate of the wireless network: 20 MHz only or 20/40 MHz dynamic. Virtual APS Virtual APS You can set up multiple virtual wireless LAN's on MP252. Such virtual wireless LANs are referred to as "Virtual APs" (virtual access points). For a detailed description on configuring Virtual APS, see 'Virtual Access Points' on page 162.
MP252 Multimedia Home Gateway 12. Network Connections Version 3.4.0 157 June 2011 12.2.1.3.2 Configuring MAC Filtering The procedure below describes how to filter wireless users according to their MAC addresses. You can define as list of MAC addresses and for the entire list, either allow or deny access.  To define MAC filtering: 1. From the 'MAC Filtering Mode' drop-down list, select either 'Allow' or 'Deny' (or ‘Disable’ if you do not want use MAC filtering). 2. In the MAC Filtering Table, click the New MAC Address icon; the 'MAC Filtering Settings' screen appears. Figure 12-39: MAC Filtering Settings Screen 3. In the 'MAC Address' field, enter the MAC address to be filtered. 4. Click OK; the MAC address is listed in the MAC Filtering table. Figure 12-40: MAC Address Added to MAC Filtering Table 12.2.1.3.3 Enabling Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) The procedure below describes how to enable WPS. WPS is a method for simplifying the security setup and management of wireless networks. This feature is disabled by default. By enabling it, you can control the setup of your wireless security, which is defined in the Security group.  To enable WPS:  Under the WPS group, select ‘Enabled’; an access point pin code is automatically generated and displayed. Figure 12-41: WPS Group in Wireless Tab Screen The access point pin code is an eight digit pin number, provided by the wireless client's software. When attempting to connect a wireless client to MP252, you must be aware of its setup method.
MP252 Multimedia Home Gateway 158 Document #: LTRT-23504 User's Manual 12.2.1.3.4 Configuring Wireless Security The procedure below describes how to configure wireless security. Note: WPS supports only the WPA security protocol. Therefore, when enabled (see Section 12.2.1.3.3 on page 157), only the WPA protocols are available (in the ‘Security’ drop-down list described below).  To define wireless security: 1. From the 'Security' drop-down list, select the type of security protocol; the screen refreshes, displaying parameters relevant to the selected protocol: • None: disables security on your wireless connection. • WPA: WPA is a data encryption method for 802.11 wireless LANs. Figure 12-42: Configuring WPA Security Configure the following fields: b. Authentication Method: select the required authentication method ('Pre-Shared Key' and '802.1x'). c. Pre-Shared Key: this field appears only if you selected ‘Pre-Shared Key’ in the ‘Authentication Method field. Enter your encryption key (using either an ASCII or a Hex value), by selecting the value type in the drop-down list provided. d. Encryption Algorithm: select 'TKIP' (Temporal Key Integrity Protocol), 'AES' (Advanced Encryption Standard) or both ('TKIP and AES') for the encryption algorithm. e. Group Key Update Interval: select this check box, and then enter the time interval in seconds for updating a group key. f. Inter Client Privacy: select this check box to prevent communication between the wireless network clients using the same access point. When enable, clients are unable to view and access each other's shared directories.
MP252 Multimedia Home Gateway 12. Network Connections Version 3.4.0 159 June 2011 • WPA2: WPA2 is an enhanced version of WPA, and defines the 802.11i protocol. Figure 12-43: Configuring WPA2 Security a. Authentication Method: select the authentication method ('Pre-Shared Key' and '802.1x'). b. Pre-Shared Key: this field appears only if you selected this authentication method. Enter your encryption key in either an ASCII or a Hex value (by selecting the value type in the drop-down list provided). c. Pre Authentication: This field appears only when selecting the 802.1x authentication method. Select this option to enable MP252 to accept RADIUS authentication requests from computers connected to other access points. This enables roaming from one wireless network to another. d. PMK Cache Period: This field appears only when selecting the 802.1x authentication method. This field defines the number of minutes before deletion (and renewal) of the Pairwise Master Key used for authentication. e. Encryption Algorithm: encryption algorithm for WPA2 is the Advanced Encryption Standard (AES). f. Group Key Update Interval: Defines the time interval in seconds for updating a group key. g. Inter Client Privacy: select the check box to prevent communication between the wireless network clients using the same access point. Clients will not be able to view and access each other's shared directories. • WPA and WPA2: WPA and WPA2 is a mixed data encryption method. For a description of these fields, see WPA and WPA2 above.
MP252 Multimedia Home Gateway 160 Document #: LTRT-23504 User's Manual • Non-802.1x WEP: data encryption method utilizing a statically defined key for wireless clients that do not use 802.1x for authentication, but use WEP for encryption. You may define up to four keys, but use only one at a time. Figure 12-44: Configuring Non-WEP Security a. Inter Client Privacy: select this check box to prevent communication between the wireless network clients using the same access point. Clients will not be able to view and access each other's shared directories. b. WEP Keys table:  Active: select the encryption key to be activated.  Encryption Key: enter the encryption key until the entire field is filled. The key cannot be shorter than the field's length.  Entry Method: select the character type for the key: ASCII or HEX.  Key Length: select the key length in bits: 40 or 104 bits. Note: The encryption key must be defined in the wireless Windows client as well. This is done in the Connection Properties Configuration window (your encryption key is entered in both the 'Network key' and 'Confirm network key' fields, as shown in the figure below.
MP252 Multimedia Home Gateway 12. Network Connections Version 3.4.0 161 June 2011 Figure 12-45: Configuring Encryption Key in Windows Wireless Client • Web Authentication: wireless clients attempting to connect to the wireless connection (Internet) receive a Web Authentication screen, requiring the clients to authenticate themselves before they are able to use the connection. To add a Web client user, click the Click here to add a user link. MP252 keeps record of authenticated clients. To clear this list, click the Clean Mac List button. Clients need to re-authenticate themselves to use the wireless connection. Figure 12-46: Configuring Authentication Only Security
MP252 Multimedia Home Gateway 162 Document #: LTRT-23504 User's Manual 12.2.1.3.5 Configuring Transmission Properties The procedure below describes how to configure wireless transmission properties.  To configure the transmission properties: 1. Access the Wireless tab screen. Figure 12-47: Transmission Parameters in Wireless Tab Screen 2. From the ‘CTS Protection Mode’ drop-down list, select whether you want to enable or disable this feature (‘Always' to enable CTS or 'Auto' to have MP252 automatically decide whether or not to use this feature). CTS Protection Mode boosts your MP252's ability to intercept 802.11g and 802.11b transmissions. Conversely, CTS Protection Mode decreases performance. Leave this feature disabled unless you encounter severe communication difficulties between MP252 and 802.11g products. 3. In the ‘Beacon Interval’ field, enter how often the beacon packet is sent. A beacon is a packet broadcast by MP252 to synchronize the wireless network. 4. In the ‘DTIM Interval’ field, enter the Delivery Traffic Indication Message (DTIM) countdown value that informs wireless clients of the next opportunity to receive multicast and broadcast messages. This value ranges between 1 and 16384. 5. In the ‘Fragmentation Threshold’ field, enter the packet size threshold above which packets are fragmented into multiple packets. Try to increase the fragmentation threshold if you encounter high packet error rates. Do not set the threshold too low, since this can result in reduced networking performance. 6. In the ‘RTS Threshold’ field, enter the packet threshold size below which the Request to Send (RTS) / Clear to Send (CTS) mechanism are not active. MP252 sends RTS packets to the wireless client to negotiate the dispatching of data. The wireless client responds with a CTS packet, signaling that transmission can commence. If you encounter inconsistent data flow, try a slight reduction in the RTS threshold size. 12.2.1.3.6 Adding Virtual Access Points You can set up multiple virtual wireless LAN's on MP252, limited. Such virtual wireless LANs are referred to as "Virtual APs" (virtual access points). In the Wireless tab's screen, under the section 'Virtual APs' section, MP252's physical wireless access point is displayed first, and on top of which virtual connections may be created. Figure 12-48: Virtual APs Table
MP252 Multimedia Home Gateway 12. Network Connections Version 3.4.0 163 June 2011  To create a virtual connection: 1. In the Wireless tab's screen, under the section 'Virtual APs' section, click the New Virtual AP link; the screen refreshes, displaying the new virtual connection. Figure 12-49: New Virtual AP The new virtual connection is also added to the list of connections in the 'Network Connections' screen (Network Connections menu), and is configurable like any other connection (by clicking its corresponding Edit icon). A useful implementation of Virtual AP's is to define a virtual connection with a different SSID value to dedicate it for guest access. Through this connection, guests are able to access the WAN, but they are denied access to other wireless LANs provided by MP252. To do so, perform the following:
MP252 Multimedia Home Gateway 164 Document #: LTRT-23504 User's Manual 2. Set a firewall rule that blocks access to all other MP252 LANs (Security menu > Advanced Filtering tab). Figure 12-50: Firewall Blocking Access to All Other LANs 3. In the Wireless tab's screen, click the Edit icon corresponding to the Virtual AP to open the virtual connection's 'LAN Wireless 802.11n Access Point - Virtual AP Properties' screen: a. In the 'Internet Protocol' section under the 'Settings' sub-tab, enter an IP address for the connection by selecting 'Use the Following IP Address'.
MP252 Multimedia Home Gateway 12. Network Connections Version 3.4.0 165 June 2011 b. In the 'IP Address Distribution' section, select 'DHCP Server' and enter the IP range from which IP addresses will be granted to wireless guests. c. Click OK. Figure 12-51: Example Virtual AP After performing this procedure, you have secured all of your wireless connections. A guest is only able to connect to the "Guests" wireless LAN, from which only the WAN access is granted.
MP252 Multimedia Home Gateway 166 Document #: LTRT-23504 User's Manual 12.2.1.4 Advanced Tab The Advanced tab allows you to enable your firewall on your wireless network connection as well as define alias names. Figure 12-52: Wireless Advanced Tab  Internet Connection Firewall: Your MP252's firewall helps protect your computer by preventing unauthorized users from gaining access to it through a network such as the Internet. The firewall can be activated per network connection. To enable the firewall on this network connection, select the 'Enabled' check box.  Internet Connection Fastpath: Select this check box to utilize the Fastpath algorithm for enhancing packet flow, resulting in faster communication between the LAN and the WAN  Additional IP Addresses: You can add alias names (additional IP addresses) to MP252 by clicking the New IP Address link. This enables you to access MP252 using these aliases in addition to the IP address (e.g., 192.168.2.1) and http://mp252.home. 12.2.2 LAN Hardware Ethernet Switch The LAN Hardware Ethernet Switch interface represents the physical ports on MP252.  To configure the LAN hardware Ethernet switch: 4. From the menu bar, click the Network Connections menu; the 'Network Connections' screen appears.
MP252 Multimedia Home Gateway 12. Network Connections Version 3.4.0 167 June 2011 Figure 12-53: Network Connections Screen 5. Click the LAN Hardware Ethernet Switch link; the LAN Hardware Ethernet Switch Properties screen appears: Figure 12-54: LAN Hardware Ethernet Switch Screen 6. The General tab allows you to assign a name to this connection as well as disable or enable the connection, by clicking the Enable or Disable buttons respectively. 12.2.2.1 Settings Tab The Settings tab screen is displayed below: Figure 12-55: LAN Hardware Ethernet Switch Screen – Settings Tab
MP252 Multimedia Home Gateway 168 Document #: LTRT-23504 User's Manual The Settings tab provides you with the following parameters  Schedule: By default, the connection is always active. However, you can configure scheduler rules to define time segments during which the connection is active. Once a scheduler rule(s) is defined, the drop-down list allows you to choose between the available rules.  Network: Select whether the parameters you are configuring relate to a WAN, LAN or DMZ connection.  Physical Address: The physical address of the network card used for your network. Some cards allow you to change this address.  MTU: Maximum Transmission Unit. It specifies the largest packet size permitted for Internet transmission. In the default setting, Automatic, the gateway selects the best MTU for your Internet connection. Select 'Automatic by DHCP' to have the DHCP determine the MTU. In case you select 'Manual' it is recommended to enter a value in the 1200 to 1500 range. 12.2.2.2 Switch Tab The Switch tab screen is displayed below: Figure 12-56: LAN Hardware Ethernet Switch Screen – Switch Tab
MP252 Multimedia Home Gateway 12. Network Connections Version 3.4.0 169 June 2011 The Switch tab screen displays the hardware switch ports properties. The switch ports are physical sockets on the MP252 to which different cables connect. The table in this screen consists of a list of all available ports, their status, and the VLANs of which they are members. Untagged packets (packets without a VLAN tag) that arrive at a port are tagged with the VLAN number that appears under the Port VLAN Identifier (‘PVID’) column.  To edit the configuration of a port: 1. Click a connected port's Edit icon. Figure 12-57: Port Settings Screen 2. Ingress (incoming packets): a. From the ‘Ingress Policy’ drop-down list, select whether or not to tag incoming packets with the port's VLAN header. b. If the 'Tagged (Add VLAN Header)' option is selected, in the ‘Default VLAN ID’ field, enter the port's VLAN identifier. 3. Egress (outgoing packets): a. Click the New icon; the Add Port to a VLAN screen appears.
MP252 Multimedia Home Gateway 170 Document #: LTRT-23504 User's Manual b. In the ‘VLAN ID’ field, enter the VLAN ID for this port. c. From the ‘Egress Policy’ drop-down list, select whether or not to remove the VLAN tag from outgoing packets. 12.2.2.3 Advanced Tab The Advanced tab screen is displayed below: Figure 12-58: LAN Hardware Ethernet Switch Screen – Advanced Tab  Internet Connection Firewall: Your gateway's firewall helps protect your computer by preventing unauthorized users from gaining access to it through a network such as the Internet. The firewall can be activated per network connection. To enable the firewall on this network connection, select the 'Enabled' check box.  Internet Connection Fastpath: Select this check box to utilize the Fastpath algorithm for enhancing packet flow, resulting in faster communication between the LAN and the WAN. By default, this feature is enabled.  Additional IP Addresses: You can add alias names (additional IP addresses) to the gateway by clicking the 'New IP Address' link. This enables you to access the gateway using these aliases in addition to the IP address (e.g., 192.168.2.1) and the http://mp252.home. 12.3 Editing Network Connections and Advanced Configuration You can edit created network connections listed in the 'Network Connections' screen. Editing network connections also allows you to perform additional configuration which is unavailable when first creating the network connection. As many of the editing screens are similar between the different network connections, this section only provides a general description of the screens provided when the connection’s Edit icon is clicked.
MP252 Multimedia Home Gateway 12. Network Connections Version 3.4.0 171 June 2011 12.3.1 General Tab The General tab displays mainly read-only properties of the connection. The main actions that can be done in this tab screen includes the following:  Modifying the connection name – in the ‘Name’ field  Enabling and disabling the connection, by clicking the Enable or Disable button respectively Below shows an example of a General tab screen, displaying the ‘Name’ field and the Disable button. Figure 12-59: Editing Connection - General Tab (For Example, WAN Ethernet) 12.3.2 Settings Tab The top part of the Settings tab screen displays general communication parameters. It is recommended not to change the default values in this screen unless you are familiar with the networking concepts they represent. Since your MP252 is configured to operate with the default values, no parameter modification is necessary. Figure 12-60: Editing Connection - Settings Tab (For Example, WAN Ethernet)
MP252 Multimedia Home Gateway 172 Document #: LTRT-23504 User's Manual The Settings tab screen allows you to configure the following: Table 12-2: Settings Tab - Parameter Descriptions Parameter Description Schedule You can select a Scheduler rule that defines time segments during which the connection is active. To configure scheduler rules, see Section 4.5.1 on page 47. Network Select whether the connection relates to a LAN, WAN, or DMZ connection. Every network connection can be configured as one of these types. This provides flexibility and increased functionality. For example, you may define that a LAN Ethernet connection on MP252 operates as a WAN network. This means that all hosts in this LAN will be referred to as WAN computers, both by computers outside MP252 and by MP252 itself. WAN and firewall rules may be applied, such as on any other WAN network. Another example, is that a network connection can be defined as a DMZ (Demilitarized) network. Although the network is physically inside MP252, it will function as an unsecured, independent network, for which MP252 merely acts as a router. Physical Address The physical address of the network card used for your network.
MP252 Multimedia Home Gateway 12. Network Connections Version 3.4.0 173 June 2011 Parameter Description MTU Maximum Transmission Unit (MTU) species the largest packet size permitted for Internet transmission. In the default setting, ‘Automatic’, the MP252 selects the best MTU for your Internet connection. Select 'Automatic by DHCP' to have the DHCP determine the MTU. In case you change to ‘Manual’, you can enter the largest packet size, you should leave this value in the 1200 to 1500 range. Internet Protocol For a description, see Section 12.3.2.1. 12.3.2.1 Internet Protocol Settings The 'Internet Protocol' group defines the Internet Protocol options. Select one of the following Internet Protocol options from the 'Internet Protocol' drop-down list:  No IP Address  Obtain an IP Address Automatically: Your WAN connection is configured by default to act as a DHCP client. You should keep this configuration in case your service provider supports DHCP, or if you are connecting using a dynamic IP address. Figure 12-61: Automatically Obtaining an IP Address The server that assigns the MP252 with an IP address also assigns a subnet mask. You can override the dynamically assigned subnet mask by selecting the 'Override Subnet Mask' check box and specifying your own mask instead. You can click the Release button to release the current leased IP address. Once the address has been released, the button text changes to 'Renew'. Use the Renew button to renew the leased IP address. For defining DNS and DHCP servers, see sections 12.3.2.1.1 and 12.3.2.1.2 respectively.
MP252 Multimedia Home Gateway 174 Document #: LTRT-23504 User's Manual  Use the Following IP Address: Your WAN connection can be configured using a permanent (static) IP address. Your service provider should provide you with this IP address, subnet mask and the default MP252 IP address. For defining DNS and DHCP servers, see sections 12.3.2.1.1 and 12.3.2.1.2 respectively. 12.3.2.1.1 DNS Server Domain Name System (DNS) is the method by which websites or domain names are translated into IP addresses. You can configure the connection to automatically obtain a DNS server address, or specify such an address manually, according to the information provided by your ISP. From the 'DNS Server' drop-down list, you can select one of the following methods:  Obtain DNS Server Address Automatically: the connection automatically obtains a DNS server address.  Use the Following DNS Server Addresses: manually configure DNS server - specify up to two different DNS server addresses - one primary, the other secondary: Figure 12-62: Manually Defining DNS Server  No DNS Server: select this if there is no DNS server. 12.3.2.1.2 IP Address Distribution The 'IP Address Distribution' section allows you to configure the device's Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) server parameters. The DHCP automatically assigns IP addresses to network PCs. If you enable this feature, make sure that you also configure your network PCs as DHCP clients. Select one of the following options from the 'IP Address Distribution' drop-down list:  Disabled: Select this option to statically assign IP addresses to your network computers.  DHCP Server: Enables DHCP server:
MP252 Multimedia Home Gateway 12. Network Connections Version 3.4.0 175 June 2011 Figure 12-63: IP Address Distribution - DHCP Server • Start IP Address: The first IP address that may be assigned to a LAN host. Since the device's default IP address is 192.168.2.1, this address must be 192.168.2.2 or greater. • End IP Address: The last IP address in the range that can be used to automatically assign IP addresses to LAN hosts. • Subnet Mask: A mask used to determine to what subnet an IP address belongs. • Lease Time In Minutes: Each device is assigned an IP address by the DHCP server for this amount of time when it connects to the network. When the lease expires, the server determines if the computer has disconnected from the network. If it has, the server may reassign this IP address to a newly-connected computer. This feature ensures that IP addresses that are not in use become available for other computers on the network. • Provide Host Name If Not Specified by Client: If the DHCP client does not have a host name, the device automatically assigns one for him  DHCP Relay: The MP252 can act as a DHCP relay in case you would like to dynamically assign IP addresses from a DHCP server other than MP252's DHCP server. Note that when selecting this option, you must also change the device's WAN to work in routing mode. Figure 12-64: IP Address Distribution - DHCP Relay 1. Click the New icon; the 'DHCP Relay Server Address' screen appears: Figure 12-65: DHCP Relay Server Address 2. Specify the IP address of the DHCP server, and then click OK to save the settings.
MP252 Multimedia Home Gateway 176 Document #: LTRT-23504 User's Manual 12.3.3 Routing Tab You can choose to setup your MP252 to use static or dynamic routing. Dynamic routing automatically adjusts how packets travel on the network, whereas static routing specifies a fixed routing path to neighboring destinations. Figure 12-66: Editing Connection - Routing Tab (For Example, WAN Ethernet) Table 12-3: Routing Parameters Parameter Description Select one of the following Routing modes: Route Use route mode if you want your MP252 to function as a router between two networks. Routing Mode NAPT Network Address and Port Translation (NAPT) refers to network address translation involving the mapping of port numbers, allowing multiple machines to share a single IP address. Use NAPT if your LAN encompasses multiple devices, a topology that necessitates port translation in addition to address translation. Device Metric The device metric is a value used by the MP252 to determine whether one route is superior to another, considering parameters such as bandwidth, delay, and more. Default Route Select this check box to define this device as a the default route. Multicast - IGMP Proxy Default IGMP proxy enables the system to issue IGMP host messages on behalf of hosts that the system discovered through standard IGMP interfaces. IGMP proxy enables the routing of multicast packets according to the IGMP requests of LAN devices asking to join multicast groups. Routing Table Allows you to add or modify routes when this device is active. Click the New icon to add a route (as shown in the figure below) or edit existing routes.
MP252 Multimedia Home Gateway 12. Network Connections Version 3.4.0 177 June 2011 Figure 12-67: Route Settings Screen  Name: Select the network device.  Destination: destination host, subnet address, network address, or default route. The destination for a default route is 0.0.0.0.  Netmask: Netmask used in conjunction with the destination to determine when a route is used.  Gateway: Enter the MP252's IP address.  Metric: A measurement of the preference of a route. Typically, the lowest metric is the most preferred route. If multiple routes exist to a given destination network, the route with the lowest metric is used.: 12.3.4 Wireless Tab For a description of the Wireless tab, see Section Error! Reference source not found. on page Error! Bookmark not defined.. Note: This tab is applicable only to LAN Wireless connections. 12.3.5 Switch Tab For a description of the Switch tab, see Section 12.2.2.2 on page 168. Note: This tab is applicable only to LAN Hardware Ethernet Switch connections. 12.3.6 Bridging Tab For a description of the Bridging tab, see Section 12.5.1 on page 190.
MP252 Multimedia Home Gateway 178 Document #: LTRT-23504 User's Manual Note: This tab is applicable only to LAN-WAN Bridging connections. 12.3.7 PPP Tab The PPT tab displays the PPPoE settings. Note: This tab is applicable only to PPP connections. Figure 12-68: Editing Connection - PPP Tab Table 12-4: PPP Tab Parameter Descriptions Parameter Description On Demand Use PPP on demand to initiate the PPP session only when packets are actually sent over the Internet.
MP252 Multimedia Home Gateway 12. Network Connections Version 3.4.0 179 June 2011 Parameter Description Idle Time Before Hanging Up Specify the amount of idle time (during which no data is sent or received) that should elapse before the gateway disconnects the PPP connection. Note: This parameter appears only if On Demand is selected. Time Between Reconnect Attempts Specify the duration between PPP reconnected attempts, as provided by your ISP. PPP Authentication PPP supports four authentication protocols: Password Authentication Protocol (PAP), Challenge Handshake Authentication Protocol (CHAP), Microsoft CHAP version 1, and Microsoft CHAP version 2. This section allows you to select the authentication protocols your MP252 may use when negotiating with a PPTP server. Select all the protocols if no information is available about the server's authentication protocols. Note that encryption is performed only if 'Microsoft CHAP', 'Microsoft CHAP version 2', or both are selected.  Login User Name: login username according to ISP  Login Password: login password according to ISP  Support Un-encrypted Password (PAP): PAP is a simple, plaintext authentication scheme. The username and password are requested by your networking peer in plain text. PAP, however, is not a secure authentication protocol. Man-in-the-middle attacks can easily determine the remote access client's password. PAP offers no protection against replay attacks, remote client impersonation, or remote server impersonation.  Support Challenge Handshake Authentication (CHAP): CHAP is a challenge-response authentication protocol that uses MD5 to hash the response to a challenge. CHAP protects against replay attacks by using an arbitrary challenge string per authentication attempt.  Support Microsoft CHAP: Select this check box if you are communicating with a peer that uses Microsoft CHAP authentication protocol.  Support Microsoft CHAP Version 2: Select this check box if you are communicating with a peer that uses Microsoft CHAP Version 2 authentication protocol. PPP Compression The PPP Compression Control Protocol (CCP) is responsible for configuring, enabling, and disabling data compression algorithms on both ends of the point-to-point link. It is also used to signal a failure of the compression/ decompression mechanism in a reliable manner. For each compression algorithm, select one of the following from the drop down menu.  Reject: Reject PPP connections with peers that use the compression algorithm.  Allow: Allow PPP connections with peers that use the compression algorithm.  Require: Ensure a connection with a peer is using the compression algorithm. 12.3.8 PPTP tab The PPTP tab displays the PPTP settings. Note: This tab is applicable only to PPTP connections.
MP252 Multimedia Home Gateway 180 Document #: LTRT-23504 User's Manual Figure 12-69: Editing Connection - PPTP Tab Table 12-5: PPTP Tab Parameter Descriptions Parameter Description PPTP Server Host Name or IP Address PPTP server host name or IP address provided by your ISP. 12.3.9 Advanced Tab The Advanced tab provides various advanced configurations. Figure 12-70: Editing Connection - Advanced Tab (For Example, WAN Ethernet)  Internet Connection Firewall: Your MP252's firewall helps protect your computer by preventing unauthorized users from gaining access to it through a network such as the Internet. The firewall can be activated per network connection. To enable the firewall on this network connection, select the 'Enabled' check box. You can click the Internet Connection Firewall link to access the ‘Security’ screen (see Section 14.1 on page 226).  Internet Connection Fastpath: Select this check box to utilize the Fastpath algorithm for enhancing packet flow, resulting in faster communication between the LAN and the WAN.  Additional IP Addresses: You can also add alias names (additional IP addresses) to the MP252, by clicking the New icon. This enables you to access the MP252 using these aliases in addition to the default IP addresses. Figure 12-71: Additional IP Address Settings Screen
MP252 Multimedia Home Gateway 12. Network Connections Version 3.4.0 181 June 2011 12.4 VLAN Settings  To create a new VLAN interface: 1. From the menu bar, click the Network Connections menu, and then in the screen 'Network Connections' click the New icon; the 'Connection Wizard' screen appears. Figure 12-72: Connection Wizard Screen 2. Select the 'Advanced Connection' option, and then click Next; the 'Advanced Connection' screen appears.
MP252 Multimedia Home Gateway 182 Document #: LTRT-23504 User's Manual Figure 12-73: Advanced Connection 3. Select the 'VLAN Interface' option, and then click Next; the 'VLAN Interface' screen appears. Figure 12-74: VLAN Interface
MP252 Multimedia Home Gateway 12. Network Connections Version 3.4.0 183 June 2011 4. From the 'Underlying Device' drop-down list, select the underlying device (device's Ethernet connections) for this interface. 5. In the 'VLAN ID' field, enter a value to serve as the VLAN ID, and then click Next; the 'Connection Summary' screen appears. Figure 12-75: Connection Summary 6. Check the 'Edit the Newly Created Connection' check box to be routed to the new connection's configuration screen after clicking Finish. 7. Click Finish to save the settings; the new VLAN interface is added to the network connections list; it’s configurable like any other connection. 12.4.1 Settings Tab The Settings tab of the 'VLAN Properties' displays general communication parameters. It’s recommended to leave the values in this screen at their defaults unless you’re familiar with the networking concepts they represent. Since your Telephone Adapter is configured to operate with the default values, no parameter modification is necessary. You can configure the following general connection settings: Table 12-6: VLAN Interface - General Communication Parameters Parameter Description Schedule By default, the connection is always active. However, you can configure scheduler rules in order to define time segments during which the connection may be active. Once a scheduler rule(s) is defined (via Advanced>Scheduler Rules), this field changes to a drop-down list, allowing you to choose between the available rules. To configure scheduler rules, see Section 10.11. Network Select whether the parameters you are configuring relate to a WAN, LAN or DMZ connection, by selecting the connection type from the drop-down list. For detailed information, see Section 4.2. Physical Address The physical address of the network card used for your network. MTU MTU is the Maximum Transmission Unit. It specifies the largest packet size permitted for Internet transmission. In the default setting, Automatic, the Telephone Adapter selects the best MTU for your Internet connection. In case you change to manual, you can enter the largest packet size, you should leave this value in the 1200 to 1500 range. Underlying Connection The Ethernet device that the connection is implemented over. Select one of the following Internet Protocol options from the 'Internet Protocol' drop down menu:
MP252 Multimedia Home Gateway 184 Document #: LTRT-23504 User's Manual  No IP Address  Obtain an IP Address Automatically  Use the Following IP Address Note that according to the selection you make in the 'Internet Protocol' drop down menu, the screen refreshes and displays relevant configuration settings.  No IP Address: Select 'No IP Address' if you require that your Telephone Adapter has no IP address. This can be useful if you are working in an environment where you are not connected to other networks, such as the Internet.  Obtain an IP Address Automatically: Your WAN connection is configured by default to act as a DHCP client. You should keep this configuration in case your service provider supports DHCP, or if you are connecting using a dynamic IP address. The server that assigns the Telephone Adapter with an IP address also assigns a subnet mask. You can override the dynamically assigned subnet mask by selecting the 'Override Subnet Mask' and specifying your own mask instead. You can click the Release button to release the current leased IP address. Once the address has been released, the button text changes to 'Renew'. Use the Renew button to renew the leased IP address.  Use the Following IP Address: Your WAN connection can be configured using a permanent (static) IP address. Your service provider should provide you with this IP address, subnet mask and the default Telephone Adapter IP address. 12.4.1.1 IP Address Distribution The 'IP Address Distribution' section allows you to configure the device's Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) server parameters. The DHCP automatically assigns IP addresses to network PCs. If you enable this feature, make sure that you also configure your network PCs as DHCP clients. For a comprehensive description of this feature, see Section 10.28. Select one of the following options from the 'IP Address Distribution' drop-down list: Table 12-7: IP Address Distribution Parameters Parameter Description DHCP Server Start IP Address The first IP address that may be assigned to a LAN host. Since the device's default IP address is 192.168.2.1, this address must be 192.168.2.2 or greater. End IP Address The last IP address in the range that can be used to automatically assign IP addresses to LAN hosts. Subnet Mask A mask used to determine to what subnet an IP address belongs. An example of a subnet mask value is 255.255.0.0. Lease Time In Minutes Each device is assigned an IP address by the DHCP server for a this amount of time, when it connects to the network. When the lease expires the server determines if the computer has disconnected from the network. If it has, the server may reassign this IP address to a newly-connected computer. This feature ensures that IP addresses that are not in use become available for other computers on the network. Provide Host Name If Not Specified by Client If the DHCP client does not have a host name, the device automatically assigns one for him. Figure 12-76: IP Address Distribution - DHCP Server
MP252 Multimedia Home Gateway 12. Network Connections Version 3.4.0 185 June 2011 Table 12-8: DHCP Relay Parameter Description DHCP Relay Your device can act as a DHCP relay in case you would like to dynamically assign IP addresses from a DHCP server other than your Telephone Adapter's DHCP server. Note that when selecting this option you must also change the device's WAN to work in routing mode. For detailed information, see Section 10.28.2. 1. After selecting 'DHCP Relay' from the drop down list, a New IP Address link appears: Figure 12-77: IP Address Distribution - DHCP Relay 2. Click the New IP Address link; the 'DHCP Relay Server Address' screen appears: Figure 12-78: DHCP Relay Server Address 3. Specify the IP address of the DHCP server. 4. Click OK to save the settings. Table 12-9: Assigning Static IP Addresses to Network Computers Parameter Description Disabled Select 'Disabled' from the drop-down list to statically assign IP addresses to your network computers. Figure 12-79: IP Address Distribution - Disable DHCP
MP252 Multimedia Home Gateway 186 Document #: LTRT-23504 User's Manual 12.4.2 Routing Tab You can choose to setup your Telephone Adapter to use static or dynamic routing. Dynamic routing automatically adjusts how packets travel on the network, whereas static routing specifies a fixed routing path to neighboring destinations. Figure 12-80: Advanced Routing Properties
MP252 Multimedia Home Gateway 12. Network Connections Version 3.4.0 187 June 2011 Table 12-10: Routing Parameters Parameter Description Routing Select 'Advanced' or 'Basic' routing. Routing Mode Select one of the following Routing modes:  Route: Use route mode if you want your device to function as a router between two networks.  NAT: Network Address Translation (NAT) translates IP addresses to a valid, public address on the Internet. This adds security since internal LAN addresses are not transmitted over the Internet. In addition, NAT allows many addresses to exist behind a single valid address. Use the NAT routing mode if your LAN consists of a single device, otherwise collisions may occur if more than one device attempts to communicate using the same port.  NAPT: Network Address and Port Translation (NAPT) refers to network address translation involving the mapping of port numbers, allowing multiple machines to share a single IP address. Use NAPT if your LAN encompasses multiple devices, a topology that necessitates port translation in addition to address translation. Device Metric The device metric is a value used by the device to determine whether one route is superior to another, considering parameters such as bandwidth, delay, and more. Default Route Select this check box to define this device as a the default route. Multicast IGMP Proxy Internal IGMP proxy enables the system to issue IGMP host messages on behalf of hosts that the system discovered through standard IGMP interfaces. IGMP proxy enables the routing of multicast packets according to the IGMP requests of LAN devices asking to join multicast groups. Select the 'Multicast IGMP Proxy Internal' check-box to enable this feature. Routing Table Allows you to add or modify routes when this device is active. Use the New Route button to add a route or edit existing routes. 12.4.3 Advanced Tab Your Telephone Adapter’s firewall helps protect your computer by preventing unauthorized users from gaining access to it through a network such as the Internet. The firewall can be activated per network connection. To enable the firewall on this network connection, select the 'Enabled' check box. For detailed information on your device's security features, see Section 5.
MP252 Multimedia Home Gateway 188 Document #: LTRT-23504 User's Manual Figure 12-81: Internet Connection Firewall You can add alias names (additional IP addresses) to the MP252 by clicking the 'New IP Address' link. This enables you to access the device using these aliases in addition to the IP address (e.g., 192.168.2.1) and http://mp252.home. 12.5 LAN-WAN Bridge Settings A WAN-LAN bridge is a bridge over WAN and LAN devices. In such a setup, computers on the MP252 LAN side can get IP addresses that are known on the WAN side.  To configure an existing bridge or create a new one: 1. From the menu bar, click the Network Connections menu, and in the screen 'Network Connections' click the New icon; the 'Connection Wizard' screen appears. 2. Select the 'Advanced Connection' option, and then click Next; the 'Advanced Connection' screen appears. 3. Select the 'Network Bridging' option, and then click Next; the screen 'Bridge Options' opens. Figure 12-82: Bridge Options
MP252 Multimedia Home Gateway 12. Network Connections Version 3.4.0 189 June 2011 4. Select whether to configure an existing bridge (this option only appears if a bridge exists) or to add a new one: • Configure Existing Bridge: Select this option and then click Next; the screen 'Network Bridging' opens, allowing you to add new connections or remove existing ones, by selecting or clearing their respective check boxes. Figure 12-83: Network Bridging Screen For example, checking the WAN check box creates a LAN-WAN bridge. • Add a New Bridge: Select this option and then click Next; a different 'Network Bridging' screen appears, allowing you to add a bridge over the unbridged connections, by selecting their respective check boxes. Figure 12-84: Adding New Network Bridging
MP252 Multimedia Home Gateway 190 Document #: LTRT-23504 User's Manual Important notes: • The same connections cannot be shared by two bridges. • A bridge cannot be bridged. • Bridged connections lose their IP settings. 5. Click Next; the screen 'Connection Summary' opens, corresponding to your changes. Figure 12-85: Connection Summary - Configure Existing Bridge 6. Select the check box 'Edit the Connection' to be routed to the new connection's configuration screen after clicking Finish. 7. Click Finish to save the settings; the new bridge is added to the network connections list; it's configurable like any other bridge. 12.5.1 Editing LAN-WAN Bridging You can edit existing LAN-WAN bridges that are listed in the Connections list. This is done in the Bridging tab, which allows you to specify the LAN and WAN devices that you would like to join under the network bridge.  To edit LAN-WAN bridging: 1. From the menu bar, click the Network Connections menu, and then in the screen 'Network Connections' click the Edit icon corresponding the bridged network; the 'Connection Wizard' screen appears. 2. Click the Bridge tab; the LAN Bridge Properties screen appears.
MP252 Multimedia Home Gateway 12. Network Connections Version 3.4.0 191 June 2011 Figure 12-86: Bridging Tab 3. Select the check boxes corresponding to the connection names that you want to bridge, or clear the check boxes of connections that you do not want to bridge. 4. Select the ‘Bridge Hardware Acceleration’ check box to utilizes the Fastpath algorithm, which enhances packet flow, resulting in faster communication between the LAN and the WAN (excluding the wireless connection). 5. Select the 'STP' check box to enable the Spanning Tree Protocol (STP) on the device. You should use this to ensure that there are no loops in your network configuration, and apply these settings if your network consists of multiple switches, or other bridges apart from those created by the MP252 6. To configure VLANs for each network connection in the bridge: a. Click the Edit icon in the 'VLANs' column corresponding to a network that you want to assign specific Virtual LANs; the ‘VLAN Settings’ screen appears.
MP252 Multimedia Home Gateway 192 Document #: LTRT-23504 User's Manual Figure 12-87: VLAN Settings Screen b. Select the ‘Enable VLAN’ check box to enable VLANs on this connection; the screen refreshes and additional parameters appear. c. In the ‘Default VLAN ID’ field, enter a VLAN ID for this connection or add additional VLANs by clicking the New icon, and then enter another VLAN ID. 7. To create a traffic filtering rule on the bridge to enable direct packet flow between the WAN and the LAN (i.e., Bridge Filtering): a. In the ‘Bridge Filter’ table, click the New icon; the ‘Bridge Filter’ screen appears. Figure 12-88: Bridge Filter Screen b. From the ‘Source Address’ drop-down list, select a Network Object (defined in Section 4.5.2 on page 50) or create a new one by clicking ‘User Defined’. You can define a traffic filtering rule that enables direct packet flow between the WAN and the LAN host that will be placed under the WAN-LAN bridge. This filtering rule can be based on either a LAN host's MAC address or one of its DHCP options. c. From the 'Operation' drop-down list, select the bridge. d. Click OK.
Version 3.4.0 193 July 2011 MP252 Multimedia Home Gateway 13. Remote MP252 Management 13 Remote MP252 Management This chapter provides an overview of the MP252 remote configuration and management support. In addition, this chapter describes how to enable and secure remote management, as well configure MP252 through SNMP and TR069. 13.1 Overview MP252 is designed to be mass-deployed. One of the keys to guarantee end-user satisfaction and true toll-quality service in mass field deployment is comprehensive remote configuration and management capabilities:  Automatic and remote configuration updates  Automatic and remote firmware updates  Remote diagnosis of problems reported by the user  Remote collection of statistical information regarding the quality of the service  Remote notifications of problems in the service 13.1.1 Remote Configuration By default, MP252 is provided with factory default settings, which are common to all MP252 devices (except for the MAC address). The factory settings allow the user to connect to MP252's Web interface through the LAN. By default, the WAN interface is configured for DHCP (i.e., automatically obtains its IP address from a DHCP server). The default configuration should not include any VoIP service provider settings (such as a SIP proxy). In some cases, AudioCodes can ship MP252 devices that are pre-configured with some customer-specific parameters. This set of parameters is usually defined as the new "factory settings" for the specific customer. MP252's factory default settings and the current configuration running on MP252 are stored on MP252's non-volatile flash memory. The current configuration can be remotely updated using several configuration interfaces:  HTTP-based Web server  SNMP  TR-069  Configuration file upload/download
MP252 Multimedia Home Gateway 194 Document #: LTRT-23504 User's Manual Figure 13-1: Remote Management Interfaces All configuration interfaces access the same internal configuration repository. The configuration file represents the complete set of MP252 configuration parameters. Specific configuration interfaces (e.g. SNMP and TR-069) might support access only to a sub-set of these configuration parameters. At any time, the factory settings can be restored using the Web interface or by pressing the Reset pin-hole button while MP252 is being powered up. The table below lists the main MP252 configuration parameter groups: Table 13-1: Main Configuration Parameter Groups Group Description VoIP Parameters relating to the VoIP functionality (e.g. analog interface, SIP signaling, voice and fax, media streaming) WAN Interface The main WAN Internet connection (this group is also referred to as the "Quick Setup"). Network Connections Configuration of all network connections (LAN and WAN), including advanced connections such as VLANs. Security Parameters relating to the internal firewall. QoS Configuration of Quality of Service parameters such as priorities and traffic shaping. System / Advanced Configuration of system parameters such as Remote Update and Remote Access and advanced parameters such as Dynamic DNS, UPnP. A typical set of parameters that a service provider may want to configure include the following:  Remote access and/or automatic firmware and configuration update parameters  VoIP configuration: SIP proxy, line settings (User IP, Password)  QoS parameters (e.g. traffic shaping) 13.1.2 Remote Management
MP252 Multimedia Home Gateway 13. Remote MP252 Management Version 3.4.0 195 June 2011 Remote management includes the following:  Firmware upgrade  Status and performance monitoring  Alarms, notifications, and logs 13.1.2.1 Firmware Upgrade Service providers require the ability to update MP252's firmware in the field (e.g. in case of maintenance releases or releases that support new required features). The process is required to be automatic, allowing mass update, which is robust and fail-safe. MP252's firmware is stored on the non-volatile flash memory. MP252's flash memory is capable of storing a recovery firmware that ensures a fail-safe operation (even if the user unplugs the power during the firmware burning process). MP252's firmware can be upgraded using one of the following mechanisms:  The new firmware can be "pushed" (uploaded) to MP252, using the MP252 Web interface  The new firmware can be "pulled" (downloaded) by MP252 from a remote HTTP, FTP, or TFTP server Figure 13-2: Firmware Upgrade Mechanism
MP252 Multimedia Home Gateway 196 Document #: LTRT-23504 User's Manual The remote firmware download process can be triggered by one of the following:  MP252 checks for a new firmware upon MP252 restart  MP252 periodically checks for a new firmware  Manual trigger using CLI, TR-069, SNMP or Web Note: Unless forced, MP252 downloads and upgrades to the new firmware only if its version number is higher than the firmware version currently running on MP252. The version number is not taken from the image file name, but from the header of the image file. 13.1.2.2 Status and Performance Monitoring The ability to remotely monitor the status of MP252 is critical to the service provider, who wants to support users without having to send a technician on site (avoiding the "truck roll"). The service provider may want to know the current status of MP252 (e.g. is it registered to the SIP proxy, is the phone off-hook) or some statistical information (e.g. average packet loss during a call). MP252 maintains a set of status and performance information internally. This information (or parts of it) can be retrieved via the different management interfaces (e.g. Web, or TR-069). The table below describes the status and performance monitoring (statistical) information available in MP252. Table 13-2: Status and Performance Monitoring Parameters Group Description VoIP  Current status information per line:  Phone state  Registration status  Source, codec and type of current call  Packet loss, jitter and delay of current call Network Connections  Current status information per interface:  Connection status  Allocated IP address  Received and transmitted packets System  Software version information  Hardware version information  System Up time
MP252 Multimedia Home Gateway 13. Remote MP252 Management Version 3.4.0 197 June 2011 13.1.2.3 Alarms, Notifications and Logging Instead of periodically polling MP252 to obtain its current status, the service provider may want MP252 to notify abnormal events or to send regular reports to a logging server. Both options are supported by MP252. The table below lists the relevant interfaces for alarms and notifications. Table 13-3: Notifications and Logged Events Group Notifications and Logged Events VoIP  Notifications: Registration error or timeout  Logged Events:  End of call (Call Detail Record logging)  SIP messages logging (optional - for debugging) Network Connections  Notifications: Connection up / down Security  Logged Events: Security log (configurable) System  Notifications:  System restart  Firmware / configuration update  Logged Events: Debug-level logging (optional) Note that the terms Alarm and Notification represent the same thing. The difference between alarm/notification and logging is that an alarm is normally used to represent an abnormal event (e.g. registration error), while logged events can represent either regular events (e.g. end of call) or abnormal events. The table below lists the event severity levels defined in MP252. Typically, events with severity of Error or Emergency are notified in addition to being logged. Table 13-4: Severity of Logged Events Severity Description Debug Debug-level messages. Notice Normal but significant condition. Notices requiring attention at a later time. Non-error conditions that might require special handling. Error Recoverable / temporary error condition. Emergency System is unusable. The most severe messages that prevent continuation of operation, such as immediate system shutdown. 13.2 Enabling Remote Management You can access and manage MP252 not only from within the home network, but also from the Internet. This allows you to view or change settings while travelling. It also enables you to allow your ISP to change settings or help you troubleshoot functionality or communication issues from a remote location. Remote access to MP252 is blocked by default to ensure the security of your home network. However, remote access is supported by the following services, and you may use the 'Remote Access Configuration' screen to selectively enable these services if they are needed.
MP252 Multimedia Home Gateway 198 Document #: LTRT-23504 User's Manual Notes: • Telnet and Web-Management can be used to modify the settings of the firewall or to disable it. You can also change local IP addresses and other settings, making it difficult or impossible to access MP252 from the home network. Therefore, remote access to Telnet or HTTP services should be blocked and should only be permitted when absolutely necessary. • Encrypted remote administration is done using a secure SSL connection that requires an SSL certificate. When accessing MP252 for the first time using encrypted remote administration, you are prompted by your browser with a warning regarding certificate authentication. This is because MP252's SSL certificate is self generated. When encountering this message under these circumstances, ignore it and continue. It should be noted that even though this message appears, the self-generated certificate is safe, and provides you with a secure SSL connection. You can also assign a user-defined certificate to MP252.  To enable remote access to MP252 services: 1. In the 'Advanced' screen, click the Remote Administration icon; the 'Remote Administration' screen appears.
MP252 Multimedia Home Gateway 13. Remote MP252 Management Version 3.4.0 199 June 2011 Figure 13-3: Remote Administration Screen 2. Select the services that you would like to make available to computers on the Internet. • Allow Incoming WAN Access to Web-Management: Allows access (from a Web browser) to the Web management interface and to all system settings and parameters. Both secure (HTTPS) and non-secure (HTTP) access is available. • Allow Incoming WAN Access to the Telnet Server: Allows access to the command-line session and to all system settings and parameters (using a text-based terminal). • SNMP: Allows Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) requests to remotely configure and monitor MP252. • Diagnostic Tools: Allows remote access for ping and traceroute (over UDP) troubleshooting. • TR-069: TR-069 is a WAN management protocol for communication between Customer Premise Equipment (CPE) and an Auto-Configuration Server (ACS). It defines a mechanism that encompasses secure auto-configuration of a CPE, and also incorporates other CPE management functions into a common framework. 3. Click OK to save your changes.
MP252 Multimedia Home Gateway 200 Document #: LTRT-23504 User's Manual 13.3 Securing Remote Management with Certificates The Certificates icon allows you to configure certificates. When a service provider implements remote provisioning in which a unique configuration file (per MP252) is placed on a server located on the WAN, the service provider can ensure that only its deployed MP252 units are able to connect to the HTTP server via HTTPS. This is performed by using a certification validation process (client-server). There are two types of certificates:  Self-signed certificates  Certificate Authority (CA) signed certificates The procedure below describes how to operate with self-signed certificates.  To operate with self-signed certificates: 1. In the 'Advanced' screen, click the icon; the 'Certificates' screen appears. Figure 13-4: New Certificates Screen 2. Create a self-signed certificate: Note: You can also create a self-signed certificate using the OpenSSL utility, downloaded from http://sial.org/howto/openssl/self-signed. a. Select the MP252’s Local tab. b. Click the Create Self Signed Certificate button; the 'Create Self Signed X509 Certificate' screen appears.

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