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Chapter 8 - Remote Configuration and Management
Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. MultiVOIP User Guide
Chapter 8 - Remote Configuration and Management
This chapter provides procedures for viewing or changing the configuration of a remote unit. Two
methods are provided to access a remote unit; the first method is modem based and the second
method uses IP. Within the IP method, three applications can be used: 1) LAN-Based using
TFTP (Trivial File Transfer Protocol), 2) Telnet as a client application, or 3) a standard web
browser on the Internet.
Remote configuration requires the MVP120 software to be loaded on the local PC. The local PC
then controls the remote MVP120 either via the modem connection or the LAN.
Modem-Based
To remotely configure a MVP120, a local PC with a modem needs to be connected to a dial-up
line and the MVP120 software configured to call the remote MVP120. The remote MVP120 needs
to have a modem connected to a dial-up line and the Command Port. Once the connection to the
remote unit is made, you can change the configuration as required. Once the configuration is
changed, you can download the new configuration to the remote MVP120. Refer to the Modem-
Based Remote Configuration Procedure in this chapter to remotely configure a MVP120.
1. At the remote site, remove the serial cable from the PC to the Command Port connector
on the back panel of the MVP120.
2. At the remote site, connect a special cable (Remote Configuration Cable) from the
Command Port connector on the back panel of the MVP120 to the RS-232 connector on
the modem. The special cable is a serial cable with male connectors on both ends. Refer
to Appendix B for cable details.
Connect the modem to your local telephone line.
Provide your telephone number to the person verifying your configuration.
Configure the remote modem for 19200 baud and turn on Force DTR.
3. At the main site, connect your local PC to a modem that is connected to a dial-up line.
4. Install the MVP120 software on the local PC. When installed, click Start | Programs |
MultiVOIP 100 | Configuration Port Setup, or double-click the Configuration Port icon
in the MultiVOIP 100 program group.
5. The MultiVOIP 100 Setup dialog box displays.
Verify that the Communication Type is set for COM Port and the COM port of your local
PC is selected in the Select Port list.