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ZyXEL Communications P2000W User Manual

ZyXEL Communications P2000W
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P-2000W_V2
VoIP Wi-Fi Phone
Users Guide
Version WV.00.01
6/2005
VoIPon www.voipon.co.uk sales@voipon.co.uk Tel: +44 (0)1245 808195 Fax: +44 (0)1245 600030

Table of Contents

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ZyXEL Communications P2000W Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandZyXEL Communications
ModelP2000W
CategoryIP Phone
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Copyright

Disclaimer

Trademarks

Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Interference Statement

Certifications

Provides instructions for viewing device certifications on the ZyXEL website.

Safety Warnings

ZyXEL Limited Warranty

Customer Support

Preface

About This User's Manual

Explains the purpose and scope of the user's manual.

Related Documentation

Lists supporting documents and resources for further information.

Syntax Conventions

Defines special characters and formatting used in the manual.

User Guide Feedback

Provides contact information for submitting comments and suggestions.

Getting To Know Your Prestige

1.1 Features

Details the key features of the Prestige VoIP Wi-Fi Phone.

1.2 Applications

Describes various ways the Prestige phone can be used for communication.

1.3 Getting to Know the Prestige Hardware

Identifies and describes the physical components and keys of the Prestige device.

Using the LCD Screen Menus

2.1 LCD Main Screen

Explains the elements displayed on the Prestige's main LCD screen.

2.2 Navigating the LCD Screen Menus

Guides users on how to navigate through the phone's menu system.

2.2.1 Text Input

Details the process of entering text and characters using the phone's keypad.

Wireless LAN Setup Menus

3.1 Site Survey

Describes how to scan for and select available wireless access points (APs).

3.2 SSID

Explains how to set or change the Service Set Identifier (SSID) for wireless network association.

3.3 Network Mode

Guides on selecting between Ad Hoc and Infrastructure wireless network modes.

3.4 Channel

Explains how to select the wireless channel for optimal connection.

3.5 Rate

Details how to set the transfer rate for the wireless connection.

3.6 WEP Encryption

Guides on configuring WEP encryption keys for secure wireless communication.

3.7 Authentication Type

Explains how to set the authentication type for WEP key usage.

3.8 Profiles

Describes how to save and manage wireless settings profiles for future use.

Network Settings

4.1 Fixed IP

Instructions for manually configuring a static IP address, subnet mask, and gateway.

4.2 DHCP

How to automatically obtain network settings via DHCP from a server.

4.3 PPPoE

Steps for configuring PPPoE connection using ISP username and password.

SIP Settings

5.1 Registrar Server

Configuration for the SIP registrar server IP address and port.

5.2 Outbound Proxy Server

Settings for configuring an outbound proxy server for VoIP calls.

5.3 Proxy Server

Details on configuring the SIP proxy server IP address and port.

5.4 User Account

How to set up the phone number, username, and password for SIP registration.

Phonebook

6.1 Calling Methods

Explains methods for dialing numbers using SIP proxy or direct IP.

6.2 Adding a Phonebook Entry

Instructions for adding new contacts to the phonebook.

6.3 Editing Phonebook Entries

Steps to locate and modify existing phonebook entries.

6.4 Erasing Phonebook Entries

How to delete individual or all entries from the phonebook.

6.5 Speed Dial Phonebook Entries

Guide on assigning phonebook entries to speed dial keys.

Call History

7.1 Missed Calls

How to view, edit, or erase missed call records.

7.2 Received Calls

How to view, edit, or erase received call records.

7.3 Dialed Calls

How to view, edit, or erase dialed call records.

7.4 Erasing Calls

Instructions for clearing call history entries.

Miscellaneous Settings

8.1 Setting the Ring Melody

How to change the ringtone melody for incoming calls.

8.2 Setting the Vibration Mode

Instructions for enabling or disabling the vibration alert for calls.

8.3 Adjusting the Ring Volume

How to adjust the volume level for incoming call alerts.

8.4 Setting the Time

Steps for setting the device's current time.

8.5 Setting the Date

Steps for setting the device's current date.

8.6 Setting the Banner

How to customize the text displayed on the Prestige's main screen.

8.7 Setting the Key Lock

Instructions for enabling or disabling the keypad lock feature.

8.8 Setting the Don’t Disturb

How to enable or disable the Do Not Disturb function.

Information Menus

9.1 Displaying Information

How to view device information like SIP number, IP address, MAC address, and firmware version.

Prestige Usage

10.1 Dialing a Telephone Number

Instructions for making calls using the numerical keypad.

10.2 Using the Phonebook to Dial a Telephone Number

How to dial numbers from the phonebook.

10.3 Using Speed Dial to Dial a Telephone Number

How to use speed dial keys to make calls.

10.4 Redialing a Telephone Number

Instructions for redialing numbers from the call history.

10.5 Answering a Call

How to answer an incoming call.

10.6 Rejecting a Call

How to reject an incoming call.

10.7 Changing the Volume

How to adjust call volume during a conversation.

Using the Web Configurator Screens

11.1 Introduction to the Web Configurator

Overview of the web-based configuration interface and requirements.

11.2 Accounts

Details on the user and administrator accounts for accessing the web configurator.

11.2.1 Login

Steps to access the web configurator by logging in with account credentials.

11.3 Navigating the Prestige Web Configurator

Explains how to navigate the different screens within the web configurator.

User Web Configurator Screens

12.1 Device Information

How to view read-only information about the Prestige device.

12.2 IP Address Assignment

Explains the importance of unique IP addresses and private network ranges.

12.3 IP Address and Subnet Mask

Details on selecting IP addresses and understanding subnet masks.

12.4 MAC Address

Information about the unique Media Access Control (MAC) address of Ethernet devices.

12.5 DNS Server

How the Prestige obtains DNS server addresses for name resolution.

12.6 Network Configuration: STATIC

Steps to manually configure static IP network settings.

12.7 Network Configuration: DHCP

How to automatically configure network settings using DHCP.

12.8 Network Configuration: PPPoE

Steps for setting up an Internet connection using PPPoE.

12.9 VoIP Introduction

An introduction to Voice over IP (VoIP) and its protocols.

12.9.1 SIP

Details the Session Initiation Protocol (SIP) used for VoIP signaling.

12.10 SIP Configuration

How to configure SIP settings for connecting to a SIP server.

12.11 NAT

Explains Network Address Translation (NAT) and its role in IP addressing.

12.11.1 NAT Example

Provides an example illustrating how NAT handles outgoing and incoming packets.

12.11.2 NAT Types

Discusses different types of NAT implementations like Full Cone and Symmetric.

12.12 NAT and SIP

Explains how NAT routers can affect SIP communication.

12.12.1 SIP ALG

Describes the function of SIP Application Layer Gateway (ALG).

12.12.2 Fake WAN Address on SIP and RTP

How to configure fake WAN addresses for better SIP compatibility.

12.12.3 STUN

Explains the STUN protocol for traversing NAT devices.

12.12.4 Outbound Proxy

Information on using an outbound proxy server for VoIP traffic.

12.13 NAT Traversal Configuration

Settings for configuring NAT traversal options.

12.14 Phonebook

Overview of the phonebook feature for storing contacts.

12.15 Phonebook Configuration

Steps to configure and manage phonebook entries.

12.16 Wireless Introduction

Introduction to wireless LAN (WLAN) concepts.

12.16.1 WEP Encryption

Explains WEP encryption for securing wireless communications.

12.17 Wireless Settings

How to configure wireless LAN settings like SSID and WEP.

12.18 System

Settings for configuring user accounts, passwords, and system time.

12.19 S/W Update

Instructions for updating the device's firmware and configuration files.

Administrator Web Configurator Screens

13.1 NAT Traversal Configuration

Administrator settings for configuring NAT traversal for outbound proxies.

13.2 SIP Proxy Configuration

Administrator settings for configuring the SIP proxy server.

13.3 Voice Coding

Options for selecting voice codecs like G.711 and G.729.

13.4 PSTN Call Setup Signaling

Explains PSTN call setup methods like DTMF and pulse dialing.

13.5 Phone Setting

How to configure phone connection and voice data handling.

13.6 System

Administrator settings for user accounts and passwords.

13.7 Quality of Service

Settings related to network quality of service for prioritizing traffic.

13.8 ToS

Configuration of Type of Service (ToS) byte in IP packets for traffic prioritization.

13.9 Introduction to DiffServ

Explains DiffServ for classifying and prioritizing network traffic.

Troubleshooting

14.1 Problems Starting Up the Prestige

Solutions for issues when the Prestige device fails to power on.

14.2 Problems Using the Keypad

Troubleshooting steps for when device keys are unresponsive.

14.3 Problems Accessing the Prestige

Solutions for issues preventing access to the web configurator.

14.4 Warning Message Troubleshooting

Explains how to resolve conditions indicated by warning messages.

14.5 Error Message Troubleshooting

Guidance on resolving errors displayed by the Prestige device.

14.6 Restoring the Factory Default Settings

Steps to reset the Prestige device to its original factory default configuration.

Product Specifications

Specification Tables

Presents tables detailing the hardware specifications of the Prestige device.

IP Subnetting

IP Addressing

Explains the concept of IP addressing and how routers use network numbers.

IP Classes

Details the different classes (A, B, C, D) of IP addresses based on the first octet.

Subnet Masks

Explains the function of subnet masks in determining network and host IDs.

Subnetting

Describes how subnetting divides IP address spaces into smaller networks.

Example: Two Subnets

Demonstrates subnetting a class C address into two separate networks.

Example: Four Subnets

Illustrates subnetting a class C address into four networks.

Example Eight Subnets

Shows how to create eight subnets using a 27-bit subnet mask.

Subnetting With Class A and Class B Networks.

Explains subnetting principles applied to Class A and Class B IP addresses.

PPPoE

PPPoE in Action

Describes how PPPoE establishes a PPP session over Ethernet for Internet access.

Benefits of PPPoE

Lists the advantages of using PPPoE for network connectivity.

Traditional Dial-up Scenario

Depicts a typical hardware setup for traditional dial-up networking.

How PPPoE Works

Explains the process by which PPPoE driver and modem interact.

Prestige as a PPPoE Client

How the Prestige device functions as a PPPoE client on a LAN.

Wireless LANs

Wireless LAN Topologies

Discusses different wireless LAN topologies like Ad-hoc and Infrastructure.

Ad-hoc Wireless LAN Configuration

Describes setting up an independent Ad-hoc wireless network.

BSS

Explains Basic Service Set (BSS) where communication goes through one access point.

ESS

Defines Extended Service Set (ESS) as overlapping BSSs connected by a wired network.

Channel

How to select wireless channels to minimize interference between access points.

Roaming

Explains how wireless stations switch between access points in a multi-AP environment.

Requirements for Roaming

Lists conditions necessary for wireless stations to roam between coverage areas.