Purpose
To provide VoIP services to network subscribers, VP series IP phones have been developed. The devices are aimed at home users and small offices, and are also suitable for organizations with high requirements to transmitted voice data, stability and usability.
VP-17P is an IP phone providing voice services and PC connection to IP network via single cable. The device supports PoE technology and has advanced functionality, high quality and universal style.
This user manual describes the purpose, main specifications, processes of configuring, monitoring, and changing the software of the VP-17P IP phone.
Device design and operating principle
VP-17P IP phone includes the following subsystem:
- Controller featuring:
highly-integrated System-on-a-Chip (SoC), including a CPU, 1 Gbps switch, hardware L2/L3/L4 acceleration;
- flash memory — 265 MВ;
- SDRAM — 512 MВ;
- Codec (ADC/DAC);
- Liquid crystal display (LCD) with 128 × 64 px resolution;
- Fully-featured digital keyboard with additional function keys;
1 x LAN port: RJ-45 10/100/1000BASE-T;
1 x PC port: RJ-45 10/100/1000BASE-T;
1 x Handset port: RJ-9 (4P4C) for connecting a handset;
1 x Headset: RJ-9 (4P4C) for connecting a headset.
Design diagram for the device is depicted in the figure below.
VP-17P design diagram
The device runs under Linux operating system. Basic control functions are performed by the processor which enables IP packet routing and VoIP operation.
Main specifications
| General parameters | |
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| Power supply |
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| Power consumption in operation mode | up to 4 W (max. current consumption is 0.8 А) |
| Operating temperature range | from +5 to +40 °C |
| Relative humidity at 25 °С | no more than 80 % |
| Dimensions (W × H × D) | 205 × 210 × 86 mm |
| Weight | up to 0.8 kg |
| Lifetime | no less than 15 years |
| Interfaces |
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Ethernet LAN interface specification | |
| Number of ports | 1 |
| Electric port | RJ-45 |
| Data transmission rate | 10/100/1000 Mbps, autodetection |
| Standard support | BASE-T |
Ethernet PC interface specification | |
| Number of ports | 1 |
| Electric port | RJ-45 |
| Data transmission rate | 10/100/1000 Mbps, autodetection |
| Standard support | BASE-T |
Main features and capabilities
VoIP capabilities | |
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Supported protocols | SIP |
| Quantity of accounts | 2 |
| Key features |
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| Operation behind NAT | Public IP |
| Security |
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| Voice features |
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DTMF signals detection and generation |
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Codecs |
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| Supplementary services |
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| Network features | |
| Key features |
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| Protocols |
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| Support for PPPoE |
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Support for DHCP option |
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| Support for QoS mechanisms |
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| Support for DNS |
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| Support for NTP |
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| Network access limitation |
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| Routing | Routing rules assignment via DHCP (Option 33, 121, 249) |
| Network discovery | LLDP MED |
Management and monitoring | |
| Key features | Flexible settings for access to display menu |
| Interfaces |
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Debug information output |
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| Loading/updating of software and configuration |
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Design
VP-17P IP phone is enclosed into 205 × 210 × 86 mm plastic case.
Top panel of the device. Light indication
The figure below shows VP-17P top panel layout.
VP-17P top panel layout
VP-17P top panel is equipped with LED indicators:
Front panel element | Description | Description | Device state | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 |
| Programmable keys indicators | Depends on configuration | |
2 |
| System indicator | Depends on configuration | |
3 |
| New message indicator | Flashes green | There are unread messages |
Off | There are no unread messages | |||
4 |
| Headset mode indicator | Solid green | Headset mode mode is activated |
Off | Headset mode is not activated | |||
5 |
| Mute mode indicator | Solid green | Mute mode is activated for the current conversation |
Off | DND mode is not activated | |||
6 |
| Speakerphone mode indicator | Solid green | Speakerphone mode is activated |
Off | Speakerphone mode is not activated | |||
Rear panel of the device
The figure below shows VP-17P rear panel layout.
Rear panel layout | Description | |
|---|---|---|
7 | DC | Port for power adapter connection, 5 V, 2 A |
| 8 | PC | 10/100/1000BASE-T Ethernet port (RJ-45 port) for connection to PC |
9 | Reset | Device reboot button |
10 | LAN | 10/100/1000BASE-T Ethernet port (RJ-45 port) for connection to LAN |
11 | Headset | RJ-9 port for connecting a headset |
| 12 | Handset | RJ-9 port for connecting a handset |
Status indication on display
Status indication on graphic display
| No. | Description |
|---|---|
| 1 | Indicator of voice interface:
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| 2 | Current date and time. |
| 3 | Name of current accounts. If the account does not have name, the phone number is displayed (default account is marked with a filled upper left corner). |
| 4 | Actions taken upon pressing soft keys. |
Screensaver
Starting from version 1.3.1, a screensaver has been added to the device display in standby mode. By default, the screensaver is enabled and activated after 3 hours if there is no user activity.
In order to configure the screensaver settings, use the phone’s display menu and implement the following:
Menu → 3. Settings → 1. Phone → 3. Display → 2. Screensaver.
In this section, the user can disable the default screensaver and configure timeout for the screensaver activation.
The screensaver is an image of the current time and date that moves every 60 seconds around display perimeter.
Delivery package
VP-17P standard delivery package includes:
- IP-phone VP-17P;
- Double-position stand;
- Handset and cable for handset connection;
- 220/5 V, 2 А power adapter (optional);
- RJ-45 cable;
- Quick user manual and warranty certificate.
Headphones might be added to delivery package upon a request.