PLANET VIP-000 - Manual (Page 21)

VIP User ’s Guide
Installing VIP 7
Chapter 2 Installing VIP
This chapter gives information on how to install VIP.
2.1 Network Requirements
For VIP successfully operate in your network, your network must meet the following requirements:
1. A working 10/100 Base-T Ethernet. VIP connects to Internet via an Ethernet LAN.
2. IP network that supports gateway, and subnet mask. You ’ll need a static IP address to assign
VIP.
2.2 Installing VIP
VIP can be used in a desktop configuration or mounted in a standard 19-inch rack enclosure (VIP-
000 only). Ensure that VIP is placed in a clean, well-ventilated, and vibration-free environment.
When VIP is placed on a desktop, be certain that the unit is placed on a sturdy, flat surface, near a
grounded power outlet. At least three inches of clearance must be provided on both sides of VIP
for well ventilation.
2.3 Installing the telephony interface module (VIP-000 only)
VIP allows the installation of up to two TIMs. The following steps illustrate how to install a TIM:
1. Unfasten the two screws holding the cover of the TIM slot A on the rear panel.
2. Remove the cover.
4. Before proceeding further, wear a grounded wrist strap.
5. Remove the TIM from its static-free bag. Holding the module such that the metal
bracket is facing toward you.
6. Carefully align the edge of the module facing away from you with the slide-in guide in-
side VIP, and insert the module into the slide-in slot until it is fully sited.
7. Fasten the screws on the module.
8. Repeat step 1 through 6 for slot B if you have two TIMs. If you have only a single TIM,
be certain to install it in slot A, otherwise, VIP won
’t function.
2.4 Connecting to the telephony devices
VIP-000 supports three types of TIM. One is FXO, FXS and the other is E&M. Each module has
four ports for connecting to telephony devices. VIP-200 equips two FXS interface for connecting to
regular analog telephone sets or FAX machine. VIP-400 equips two FXO and two FXS interfaces to
have the great flexibility of PBX connection (FXO), and telephone or FAX machine connection