DSG Technology IPStar, Operation Manual

Page 1: ...IPStar Operation Manual Talk over Internet for Free DSG Technology Inc http www dsgtechnology com...

Page 2: ...ments to Use IPStar Chapter 3 IPStar Configuration Mode Entering Configuration Mode Structure of Configuration Mode Using Phone Keypad to Configure IPStar Browsing the Menu Selecting Between Fixed Val...

Page 3: ...Call To Speed Up the Internet Disconnection Quick Internet Disconnection To Receive an IPStar Call Using Your Phone Keypad to Trigger IPStar Chapter 5 Upgrading the IPStar Upgrade Notification Restor...

Page 4: ...during any specific call A Brief Overview Understanding the IPStar Congratulations on the selection of IPStar Besides being relatively inexpensive to install and easy to configure IPStar is the first...

Page 5: ...ation With an IPStar voice traffic can be sent over IP based Packet Switched networks IPStar possesses its own processor and network interface it works intelligently Simply enter the Internet account...

Page 6: ...in Features If the receiving party is equipped with an IPStar just dial the phone number as usual and talk to the remote IPStar owner instantly When the call is answered simply press the on the IPStar...

Page 7: ...Gateways By setting the IP Address of receiving gateway IPStar may route the call to an extension or PSTN via these compatible gateways Direct IP Mode Note To use IPStar to Phone mode callers must app...

Page 8: ...d features for instant convenience and hassle free selections at no cost Free Online Upgrade Note IP1000 and IP2000 are part of the DSG s selection of Internet Telephony products IP1000 is a stand alo...

Page 9: ...User Friendly Interface 1 6 IPStar Operation Manual...

Page 10: ...simple as connecting an answering machine CHAPTER 2 In the IPStar package users will find An IPStar An operation manual A quick start guide A warranty card An 12V 1A DC power adapter An RJ 11 phone co...

Page 11: ...phone from the wall jack and plug it into the RJ11 jack labeled PHONE on the back of IPStar 2 Plug one end of the phone cord came with the package into the wall jack 3 Plug the loose end of the cord...

Page 12: ...S y s t em C h e c k I P S t a r 0 0 0 0 0 0 P l e a s e Wa i t After a few seconds the IPStar s LCD screen will display The user can pick up the telephone handset at this stage If there is a dial ton...

Page 13: ...with the IPStar An active Internet connection Local Internet access phone number User name Password A touch tone phone An analog phone line An 110 230V electrical outlet Basic Requirements to Use IPS...

Page 14: ...iguration program IPStar is ready to use in three minutes CHAPTER 3 Press and hold IPStar for two seconds IPStar will switch to Configuration Mode and display ISP PHONE NO Entering Configuration Mode...

Page 15: ...LONG DIST CODE INT L CODE COUNTRY CODE YOUR PHONE NO ITSP ACCOUNT INTERNET SETUP ACTIVE ISP ISP TEST ISP PHONE II ISP USER ID II ISP PASSWD II ISP REDIALS DIAL TIMEOUT ISP TYPE PRIMARY DNS SECONDARY D...

Page 16: ...scroll the menu and to input the necessary information for IPStar as below Browsing the Menu Selecting Between Fixed Values 0 back to the previous option go to the next option select the option or en...

Page 17: ...Performing hook flash momentarily depressing the hook switch will save the current setting and escape to upper menu level back to the previous option go to the next option select the option or enter t...

Page 18: ...the editing mode data input scroll the character set forward data input scroll the character set backward save the setting and leave the editing mode back space and delete the character add a space IP...

Page 19: ...ipt for Internet connection Ther e are more information about these advance settings in INTERNET SETUP section ISP Phone Number Required Basic Setup IPStar to IPStar Direct Link Mode Before using the...

Page 20: ...de ISP User ID Required I SP U SER I D 1 Use the buttons on IPStar to scroll the menu 2 With ISP PASSWORD displayed press to edit 3 Use the keypad on the phone or buttons on IPStar to input the passwo...

Page 21: ...Internet Telephony Service Providers ITSP ITSP Setup IPStar to Phone Mode The IPStar to Phone mode allows the IPStar to connect to a compatible gateway such as DSG IP2000 Internet Telephony Gateway so...

Page 22: ...the menu 2 With INT L CODE displayed press to edit ITSP Setup IPStar to Phone Mode YOUR PHONE NO L ONG D I S T C ODE IPStar Configuration Mode 3 9 Long distance Code Required for IPStar to Phone Mode...

Page 23: ...n the phone or buttons on IPStar to input the code for making an International phone call For instance the International code in USA is 011 4 Press to save and exit edit mode COUNT RY C ODE Country Co...

Page 24: ...5 Press to save and exit edit mode Active ISP The ISP TEST is a test that can only be performed once all the required information has been entered 1 Use the buttons on IPStar to scroll the menu 2 With...

Page 25: ...roll the menu 2 With ISP USER ID II displayed press to edit 3 Use the keypad on the phone or buttons on IPStar to input the login name for a secondary Internet account 4 Press to save and exit edit mo...

Page 26: ...o 99 seconds 4 Press to save and exit edit mode Dial Timeout 1 Use the buttons on IPStar to scroll the menu 2 With ISP REDIALS displayed press to edit 3 Use the keypad on the phone or buttons on IPSta...

Page 27: ...e IP Address of primary DNS The valid range is from 000 000 000 000 to 255 255 255 255 5 Press to save and exit edit mode 3 Besides a local dial up access number user ID and password IPStar requires t...

Page 28: ...PStar has the capability to operate under Direct IP mode which allows the user to talk to the called party using other compatible products like DSG IP1000 and DSG IP2000 Internet Telephony Gateways Th...

Page 29: ...s selection of Internet Telephony products IP1000 is a stand alone Internet Telephony gateway and IP2000 is an NT based Internet Telephony gateway Please check www dsgtechnology com for further infor...

Page 30: ...se the buttons on IPStar to scroll the menu 2 With VOICE QUALITY displayed press to edit 3 IPStar complies with ITU G 723 1 standard Two data rates 6 3K and 5 3K are available 4 Use the keypad on the...

Page 31: ...d on the phone or buttons on IPStar to select the setting from Low Medium or High The default rate is Low 6 Press to save and exit edit mode Jitter Delay 3 This option allows the user to select the nu...

Page 32: ...ar to select the setting from Low Normal or High The default is Normal 5 Press to save and exit edit mode Voice Activity Detection VAD Level 1 Use the buttons on IPStar to scroll the menu 2 With ON LI...

Page 33: ...The default is set on Automatic 5 Press to save and exit edit mode Back Light If the user have subscribed to the call waiting service from the local telephone company it will interfere with the Intern...

Page 34: ...the setting A Call Waiting Disable String 1 Use the buttons on IPStar to scroll the menu 2 Press on ENABLE to enter this option 3 Use the keypad on the phone or buttons on IPStar to input the enable...

Page 35: ...s the 24 hour setting The valid range is from 00 00 00 to 23 59 59 4 Press to save and exit edit mode System Clock With EXIT TO MAIN displayed press to leave System Setup sub menu Exit to Main Menu Th...

Page 36: ...push of a button CHAPTER 4 The newly programmed IPStar is set to go once the configuration in Chapter 3 has been completed There are four modes that users can select to make an Internet phone call th...

Page 37: ...and talk over the Internet 4 2 IPStar Operation Manual Making an IPStar to IPStar Call Making an IPStar to IPStar Call IPStar has the capability to communicate with other Internet Telephony products...

Page 38: ...IPStar by dialing a six digit ID number 1 Make sure that the receiving IPStar has successfully connected to the Internet 2 Pick up the telephone receiver 3 Press the on IPStar 4 Wait for the ready to...

Page 39: ...ese compatible gateways There are more than one way to use the Direct IP mode such as A 2 Button Trigger and B Direct IP Address Calling Using Direct IP Mode 1 Make sure that the IPStar has successful...

Page 40: ...lume network condition voice delay During an Internet call if the receiving party is on the phone or unavailable the LCD screen of the IPStar will display Party Busy and the dialing party will hear a...

Page 41: ...display the status during the ISP dialup process During Dialup I P S t a r 12 00 3 0 R ea dy f o r D i a l If the volume of the IPStar is too loud and there are background noises the volume can be ad...

Page 42: ...can accept the request of connection from other InterStars or IPStars that has been described in Using Direct Link Mode earlier in this chapter An on line IPStar will be available for connection requ...

Page 43: ...4 8 IPStar Operation Manual Using the Phone Keypad to Trigger IPStar...

Page 44: ...ovider ISP DSG will notify users by displaying the message UPGRADE AVAILABLE on the LCD screen Upgrades will enhance the performance and add more features to the IPStar With such a convenient feature...

Page 45: ...P displayed press the button to enter the sub menus 4 Scroll the menu to AUTO UPGRADE and press the button 5 With DOWNLOAD NOW displayed press the button to start the upgrading process 6 IPStar will p...

Page 46: ...g process 6 After the completion of restoring process press any button to exit the sub menu 7 Use buttons on IPStar to scroll to EXIT TO MAIN and press the button E X I T E X I T T O MAI N Upgrading Y...

Page 47: ...5 4 IPStar Operation Manual Restoring Original Version...

Page 48: ...es such as Phone to Phone IPStar to Phone Internet Fax etc The IPStar to Phone mode allows the IPStar to connect to a compatible gateway such as DSG IP2000 Internet Telephony gateway so that the recei...

Page 49: ...ount from our ITSP partners Users would also have access to new information such as calling rates on the LCD screen of the IPStar periodically when making an Internet call Note DSG is a system provide...

Page 50: ...steps below 1 Make sure that the IPStar has successfully connected to the Internet 2 Pick up the telephone receiver and dial 88 3 The ITSP account balance will be shown on the LCD screen I P S t a r 0...

Page 51: ...1 3Lbs Power Input AC100 120V or AC200 240V Temperature 0 50o C 32o F 122o F Humidity 10 to 90 non condensing Internal RAM 2Mbytes Flash Memory 1Mbytes Internal Modem ITU T V 34 33 600bps LCD Display...

Page 52: ...on the receiving IPStar user ought to wait for the hand shake symbol before hanging up the telephone If several attempts were made and the line quality cannot seem to support the hand shake process tr...

Page 53: ...x digit ID can also be found Please refer to Chapter 3 IPStar Configuration Mode for details Problems Making a Direct Link Call The IPStar s six digit ID was entered and the LCD screen displayed Ready...

Page 54: ...nternet phone situation The degree of voice delay depends on the Internet traffic and the routing path IPStar s Dynamic Jitter Buffer Control algorithm will optimize the delay time automatically in th...