Table of Contents 
1  Introduction ......................................................................................................... 9 
2  Unpacking the Device ...................................................................................... 11 
3  Physical Description ........................................................................................ 13 
3.1  Physical Dimensions and Operating Environment ................................................. 13 
3.2  Front Panel ............................................................................................................. 13 
3.2.1  Reset Pinhole Button .............................................................................................. 13 
3.2.2  LED Description ...................................................................................................... 14 
3.3  Rear Panel ............................................................................................................. 15 
3.3.1  MP-124 Rev. D ........................................................................................................ 15 
3.3.2  MP-124 Rev. E ........................................................................................................ 16 
3.3.3  Ethernet LED Description ....................................................................................... 16 
4  Mounting the Device ........................................................................................ 17 
4.1  Desktop Mounting .................................................................................................. 17 
4.2  19-inch Rack Mounting ........................................................................................... 17 
5  Cabling the Device ........................................................................................... 19 
5.1  Power Surge Protection and Grounding Connections ............................................ 19 
5.1.1  MP-124 Rev. D ........................................................................................................ 20 
5.1.1.1  Power Surge Protection and Grounding Connected to MDF through 
AudioCodes FXS Patch Panel ................................................................................ 21
 
5.1.1.2  Power Surge Protection and Grounding using Third-party Power Surge 
Protector (Circa) Connected Directly to MDF ......................................................... 22
 
5.1.2  MP-124 Rev. E ........................................................................................................ 23 
5.1.2.1  Power Surge Protection and Grounding Connected to MDF through 
AudioCodes FXS Patch Panel ................................................................................ 24
 
5.1.2.2  Power Surge Protection and Grounding Connected Directly to MDF ..... 25 
5.2  Connecting to the Ethernet Network ...................................................................... 26 
5.3  Connecting to FXS Interfaces ................................................................................ 27 
5.3.1  Connecting FXS Interfaces using AudioCodes FXS Patch Panel .......................... 28 
5.3.2  Connecting FXS Interfaces Directly to MDF ........................................................... 31 
5.3.3  Securing Telco Cable to Connector with Velcro Strap ............................................ 34 
5.3.4  Connecting FXS Interfaces using a Mini Patch Panel ............................................ 37 
5.4  Connecting to a PC for Serial Communication ....................................................... 39 
5.4.1  MP-124 Rev. D ........................................................................................................ 39 
5.4.2  MP-124 Rev. E ........................................................................................................ 40 
5.5  Connecting to Power .............................................................................................. 41 
5.5.1  AC Power Supply .................................................................................................... 42 
5.5.2  DC Power Supply (MP-124 Rev. D Only) ............................................................... 43