¶ Introduction - How to use Grandstream HT-496 with PBXware
This "How to" is written to as general guide on how to use your Grandstream HT-496 with PBXware using 1.0.2.6 Grandstream HT-496 firmware. It covers the most common tasks required in order to have your Grandstream HT-496 working efficiently.
¶ Registering Grandstream HT-496
¶ Requirements
1. Grandstream HT-496 firmware.
- Make sure that device is loaded with 1.0.2.6 firmware.
2. DHCP server.
- Fully configured and operational DHCP server.
¶ Manual Configuration
¶ UAD Settings
STEP ONE: PBXware IP address.
1. Find out the IP address of PBXware server.
STEP TWO: Login to PBXware.
1. Open a new browser window and enter the IP address to access the PBXware administration interface login screen.
Example: http://192.168.1.2
2. Hit "Enter" on your keyboard.
3. Login to PBXware with your e-mail address and password.
STEP THREE: UAD status.
1. Make sure the UAD is enabled. To check the UAD status navigate to "Settings:UAD", and click on the "edit" icon corresponding to "Grandstream HT-496".
2. Make sure "Status" is set to "active", "Auto provisioning" is set to "No" and "DHCP" is set to "Yes".
3. Click on the "Save" button to save changes.
¶ Creating Extension
STEP ONE: Add Extension.
1. Navigate to "Extensions". Click on "Add Extension".
2. The standard options window will be shown below.
3. Select Grandstream HT-496 from "UAD" select box.
4. Select Location: "Local" or "Remote".
Note:
-"Local" is for all extension registered on LAN.
-"Remote" is for all extension registered from remote networks, WAN, Internet etc.
5. Click on the "Next" button.
STEP TWO: Extension values.
1. Enter values into the required field text boxes.
REQUIRED FIELDS:
Name:
Enter a name of the extension being created. Example: John Doe.
E-mail:
Enter the e-mail address associated with this extension. This e-mail address will receive all system notification messages. Example: john@domain.com
2. Click on "Save" button.
3. Click on the "Save & E-mail". Account details will be sent to the e-mail address associated with this extension.
OPTIONAL FIELDS:
Extension:
An auto-generated extension number based on the next available sequential number. An extension value can be changed. Example: 1000.
Username:
Username is auto generated/populated and cannot be changed since it allows the system to use this value for other important operations.
Secret:
A secret value associated with the UAD is auto-generated in order to allow the UAD to successfully register with the system. The secret value can be changed.
PIN:
An auto-generated PIN will allow access to voicemail and online self care.
¶ Registering ATA
STEP ONE: Electricity and Ethernet.
- The Grandstream HT-496 needs electricity. Plug the adapter into its jack then connect it to the electricity network.
- Connect ethernet port to a hub, router or switch as to access LAN.
Registering ATA
After successfully connecting your Grandstream HT-496 to the electricity and data networks it is time to register it to Grandstream HT-496.
STEP TWO: Grandstream HT-496 IP address.
Find out the IP address of Grandstream HT-496 connected to network.
1. Dial ***.
2. Dial 02.
STEP THREE: Grandstream HT-496 Web Interface.
1. Open a new browser window and enter the IP address in order to access the administration interface.
Example: http://192.168.1.101
an example with IP address
2. Hit "Enter" on your keyboard.
STEP FOUR: Configuring Grandstream HT-496.
1. Login to the Grandstream HT-496 web interface. The factory default password is lower case "admin".
2. Click on "FXS PORT1" link.
3. Enter the following details into the respective fields.
REQUIRED FIELDS:
Sip Server
IP address of Grandstream HT-496 server. Example: 192.168.1.2
SIP User ID
Grandstream HT-496 extension number. Example: 1000.
Authenticate Password
The Secret of the extension as received in the e-mail associated with this extension. Example: 3dX3r5
an example with details filled in
OPTIONAL FIELDS:
Outbound Proxy
Usually the same IP address as for SIP Server. Example: 192.168.1.2
Authenticate ID
Usually the same number as for SIP User ID.
Name
Example: John Doe, Reception, Entrance Main, Agent One etc.
Other fields
Other "options" or "fields" you should left blank or as it is by default, they have not importance for registering Grandstream HT-496 to PBXware.
4. Navigate down and click on "Update" button.
5. Click on the "Reboot" button. The Grandstream HT-496 will reboot for changes to take effect.
- Conclusion: If everything is done as above described you should have successfully registered your Grandstream HT-496 to PBXware. Dial *123 to verify registration.
- For further information, please contact the manufacturer or check their web site www.grandstream.com.
¶ Auto Provisioning
¶ UAD Settings
STEP ONE: PBXware IP address.
1. Find out the IP address of PBXware server.
STEP TWO: Login to PBXware.
1. Open a new browser window and enter the IP address to access the PBXware administration interface login screen.
Example: http://192.168.1.2
2. Hit "Enter" on your keyboard.
3. Login to PBXware with your e-mail address and password.
STEP THREE: UAD status.
1. Make sure the UAD is enabled. To check the UAD status navigate to "Settings:UAD", and click on the "edit" icon corresponding to "Grandstream HT-496".
2. Make sure "Status" is set to "active", "Auto provisioning" is set to "No" and "DHCP" is set to "Yes".
3. Click on the "Save" button to save changes.
¶ Creating Extension
STEP ONE: Add Extension.
1. Navigate to "Extensions". Click on "Add Extension".
2. The standard options window will be shown below.
3. Select Grandstream HT-496 from "UAD" select box.
4. Select Location: "Local" or "Remote".
Note:
-"Local" is for all extension registered on LAN.
-"Remote" is for all extension registered from remote networks, WAN, Internet etc.
5. Click on the "Next" button.
STEP TWO: Extension values.
1. Enter values into the required field text boxes.
REQUIRED FIELDS:
Name:
Enter a name of the extension being created. Example: John Doe.
E-mail:
Enter the e-mail address associated with this extension. This e-mail address will receive all system notification messages. Example: john@domain.com
Auto provisioning:
Set to "Yes".
MAC Address:
Grandstream HT-496 MAC address. Example: 001646f5f797
2. Click on "Save" button.
3. Click on the "Save & E-mail". Account details will be sent to the e-mail address associated with this extension.
OPTIONAL FIELDS:
Extension:
An auto-generated extension number based on the next available sequential number. An extension value can be changed. Example: 1000.
Username:
Username is auto generated/populated and cannot be changed since it allows the system to use this value for other important operations.
Secret:
A secret value associated with the UAD is auto-generated in order to allow the UAD to successfully register with the system. The secret value can be changed.
PIN:
An auto-generated PIN will allow access to voicemail and online self care.
¶ Registering ATA
STEP ONE: Electricity and Ethernet.
- Grandstream HT-496 needs electricity. Plug the adapter into its jack, then connect it to the electricity network.
- Connect ethernet port to a hub, router or switch as to access LAN.
Registering ATA
After successfully connecting your Grandstream HT-496 to the electricity and data networks it is time to register it to Grandstream HT-496.
"TFTP Server" must be set with TFTP server value.
STEP TWO: Grandstream HT-496 IP address.
Find out the IP address of Grandstream HT-496 connected to network.
1. Dial ***.
2. Dial 02.
STEP THREE: Grandstream HT-496 Web Interface.
1. Open a new browser window and enter the IP address in order to access Grandstream HT-496 administration interface.
Example: http://192.168.1.101
an example with IP address
2. Hit "Enter" on your keyboard.
STEP FOUR: Configuring TFTP server.
1. Login to the Grandstream HT-496 web interface. The factory default password is lower case "admin".
2. Click on the "BASIC SETTINGS" link.
3. Static IP must be set.
- Select "statically configured as" button.
- IP Address: enter an IP. Example: 192.168.1.111
- Please make sure that the Grandstream HT-496 static IP do not conflict with an IP of another device on the same network.
4. Click on the "Update" button to save changes.
5. Click on the "ADVANCED SETTINGS" link.
6. Navigate down to "Firmware Upgrade".
- TFTP Server" must be set with TFTP server value. Example: 192.168.1.2
7. Navigate down and click on the "Update" button.
8. Click on the "Reboot" button. The Grandstream HT-496 will reboot for changes to take effect.
- Conclusion: If everything is done as above described you should have successfully registered your Grandstream HT-496 to PBXware. Dial *123 to verify registration.
- For further information, please contact the manufacturer or check their web site www.grandstream.com.
¶ Glossary
- DHCP = Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) is a communications protocol that lets network administrators manage and automate the assignment of Internet.
- HUB = A common connection point for devices in a network.
- IP Address = Internet Protocol address.
- Local = A local area network (LAN) is a computer network covering a local area, like a home, office or small group of buildings such as a college.
- LAN = Local Area Network.
- PIN = Personal Identification Number.
- Remote = Network devices that are managed or controlled from a network system other than the system to which they are directly connected.
- Router = A device that forwards data packets from one local area network (LAN) or wide area network (WAN) to another.
- Switch = Network device that selects a path or circuit for sending a unit of data to its next destination.
- UAD = User Agent Device.
- VoiceMail = The electronic transmission of voice messages over the Internet. The messages are stored on a computer until the recipient accesses and listens to them.
- WAN = Wide Area Network.
- Web Interface = A web interface is the system of controls with which the user controls a device.