Purpose

To provide VoIP services to network subscribers, VP series IP phones have been developed. The devices are aimed at offices, and are also suitable for organizations with high requirements to transmitted voice data, stability and usability.

VP-30P 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 design.

VP-30P connection layout is shown below:

VP-30P connection layout

Operating principle

VP-30P IP phone includes the following subsystem:

VP-30P operating principle

The device runs under Linux operating system. Basic control functions are performed by the processor.

Main specifications

General parameters
Power supply
  • power adapter (optional): input 100–240 V AC, output 12 V DC, 3 A
  • PoE+ support IEEE 802.3at (power class 4)
Maximum power consumption
  • 15.6 W (without extension consoles)
  • 24 W (when three VP-EXT22 extension consoles connected)
Operating temperature rangefrom 0 to +40 °C
Relative humidity at 25 °Сno more than 80 %
Dimensions (W × H × D)228 × 86 × 220
Weight1.011 kg
Lifetimeno less than 5 years
Interfaces
  • LAN: 1 port of Ethernet RJ-45 10/100/1000BASE-T
  • PC: 1 port of Ethernet RJ-45 10/100/1000BASE-T
  • Handset: 1 RJ-9 (4P4C) port for connecting a handset
  • Headset: 1 RJ-9 (4P4C) port for connecting a headset
  • EXT: 1 (6P6C) port for connecting the VP-EXT22 extension console
  • USB: 1 port for connecting a USB device
Ethernet LAN interface specification
Number of ports1
Electric portRJ-45
Data transmission rate10/100/1000 Mbps, autodetection
Standard supportBASE-T
Ethernet PC interface specification 
Number of ports1
Electric portRJ-45
Data transmission rate10/100/1000 Mbps, autodetection
Standard supportBASE-T

Main features and capabilities

VoIP capabilities
Supported protocolsSIP
Key features
  • 6 SIP accounts configured independently
  • Support for up to 3 redundant SIP servers
  • Displaying of caller name and number (CallerID)
  • Mute
  • Redial
  • Call History
  • Local Phone book
  • Remote Phone book
  • LDAP Remote Phone book
  • Speakerphone mode
  • Busy Lamp Field (BLF)
  • Different ringtones for accounts1
  • Message Waiting Indicator (MWI)
  • SIP MESSAGE1
  • Call recording to USB drive1
  • Screenshots1
  • Remote Conference (RFC4579)
  • Support for up to three VP-EXT22 extension consoles
Voice features
  • DTMF signals detection and generation

DTMF signals detection and generation

  • Inband
  • RFC2833
  • SIP INFO

Codecs

  • G.711 (PCMA/PCMU)
  • G.722
  • G.729
Supplementary services
  • Call Hold
  • Call Transfer
  • Call Waiting
  • Call Forwarding Busy (CFB)
  • Call Forwarding No Reply (CFNR)
  • Call Forwarding Unconditional (CFU)
  • Do Not Disturb mode (DND)
  • Caller Line Identification Restriction (CLIR)
  • Hotline/Warmline
  • Conference
  • Stop dialing by pressing #
  • Call Pickup
Network features
Protocols
  • Static IP
  • DHCP

Support for DHCP option

  • 3 — Router
  • 6 — Domain Name Server
  • 12 — Host Name
  • 15 — Domain Name
  • 33 — Static Route
  • 40 — Network Information Service Domain
  • 41 — Network Information Servers
  • 42 — Network Time Protocol Servers
  • 43 — Vendor-Specific Information
  • 66 — TFTP ServerName
  • 67 — Bootfile name
  • 120 — SIP Servers
  • 121 — Classless Static Route
  • 249 — Private/Classless Static Route (Microsoft)
Support for NTP
  • Static NTP server address assignment
  • Obtaining NTP server address via DHCP dynamically
Management and monitoring
Key featuresFlexible settings for access to display menu
Interfaces
  • Web interface
  • SSH
  • Display menu

Debug information output

  • Syslog
  • File
  • Console
Loading/updating of firmware and configuration
  • Autoupdate by schedule
  • Periodical autoupdate


1 The feature will be available in future firmware versions.


Design

VP-30P IP phone is enclosed into 228 × 86 × 220 mm plastic case.

Top panel of the device. Light indication

The figure below shows VP-30P top panel layout.

VP-30P top panel layout

VP-30P top panel is equipped with LED indicators:

Top panel elementDescriptionIndicator state
Device state 

1

Programmable keys indicators

Depends on configuration

2

System indicator

Depends on configuration

3

New message indicator1

Flashes green

There are unread messages or new voice messages

Off 

There are no new messages

4

Headset mode indicator

Solid green

Headset mode is activated

Off 

Headset mode is not activated

5

Mute mode indicator

Solid green

Mute mode is activated for the current conversation

Off 

Mute mode is not activated

6

Speakerphone mode indicator

Solid green

Speakerphone mode is activated

Off 

Speakerphone mode is not activated



1 The feature will be available in future firmware versions.

The following controls are also located on the device top panel:

Top panel element
Description
7

Context sensitive keys

8

Action cancelation
9

Navigation
10

Action confirmation
11

Conference call
12

Call Hold activation/disactivation
13

Call Transfer
14

Redial of the last dialled number

15

Keypad
16

Volume adjustment keys

Rear panel of the device

The figure below shows VP-30P rear panel layout.


VP-30P rear panel layout 

Rear panel element
Description
17USBPort for connecting an external memory
18EXTPort for connecting the VP-EXT22 extension console
19LAN10/100/1000BASE-T Ethernet (RJ-45) port for connection to LAN
20ResetDevice reset button 
21PC10/100/1000BASE-T Ethernet (RJ-45) port for connection to PC
22HeadsetRJ-9 port for connecting a headset
23HandsetRJ-9 port for connecting a handset
24DCPort for connecting a power adapter 12 V, 3 A

Status indication on display

Main screen

No.Description
1

Indicator of voice interface:

 — Default interface 'handset'. Ringtone default mode (incoming call ringtone is played into speakerphone);

 — Default interface 'headset'. Ringtone dual mode (incoming call ringtone is played both into headset and speakerphone).

2Name of default account. If the account does not have a name, the phone number is displayed.
3Missed call indicator or Mute mode indicator.
4Current date and time.
5Actions taken upon pressing soft keys.

Dialing screen

No.Description
1

Indicator of voice interface:

   — Active interface 'handset';

  — Active interface 'speakerphone';

   — Active interface 'headset'. 

2

Name of default account. If the account does not have a name, the phone number is displayed.

3

Actions taken upon pressing soft keys.

Delivery package

VP-30P standard delivery package includes:

Headphones might be added to delivery package upon a request.

Basic setup

It is recommended to update the firmware before the first use of the IP phone.

Obtaining IP address

Press the soft key <Menu>. You will see an obtained IP address in the 'Status' section. If the device has not obtained an IP address, the 'IP address' line in Menu → Status → Network will remain empty.

Basic setup using display menu

The IP phone can be managed with soft keys located under the IP phone screen, as well as to the right and left of it. The soft keys assignments are displayed at the bottom, on the left, and on the right of the screen.

1. Press the <Menu> soft key;

2. Go to 'Network settings' menu section: Menu → Settings → System → Network → IP/VLAN → VoIP IP;

3. Configure the necessary network settings;

A list of network parameters and their values ​​can be obtained from your network administrator.

4. Go to 'Account settings': Menu → Settings → System → Accounts → Account 1..6;

5. Configure the necessary account settings.

A list of account parameters and their values ​​can be obtained from your network administrator or the Internet telephony service provider.

Basic setup using web interface

1. Open web browser such as Firefox, Opera or Chrome on the PC;

2. Enter the device IP address in the browser address bar. When the device is successfully connected, login and password request page will be shown in the browser window;

3. Fill in the fields and click the 'Log in' button. Default login is admin, password is password;

4. Change network parameters if needed in the Network → Internet tab;

5. Configure the VoIP parameters in the VoIP → SIP Accounts tab.

To enter the IP phone web interface, it is necessary that the computer from which you are logging in is located on the same local network as the IP phone or there is a route between the networks. For IP phone connection issues, consult your network administrator.

How to use the VP-30P IP phone

Outgoing calls

Ordinary call

Option 1: Lift the handset, dial a number on the IP phone keypad and press the <Call> soft key.

Option 2: Dial a number and then lift the handset. The call will be made when the S-timer expires.

Speakerphone mode

Dial a number on the IP phone keypad without lifting the handset and press <Call> or key.

To switch from speakerphone to handset:

Lift the handset. Speakerphone mode will turn off automatically.

Headset

Option 1: Dial a number on the IP phone keypad without lifting the handset and press key.

Option 2: Press key, dial a number and press <Call>.

To switch from headset to handset:

If the handset is on the phone, lift it. Headset will turn off automatically. If the handset is lifted, press key.

Incoming calls

How to answer a call:

To ignore a call, press <Silence> soft key. To decline a call, press <Hang up> soft key.

Mute mode

To turn off a microphone during a call so that the other person cannot hear you, press key. The MUTE indicator will light up green, and icon will appear on the display.

Call completion

How to complete a call:

Call hold

To put a call on hold, press <Hold> soft key or key. When a call is on hold, icon   will appear on the display.

Call transfer

There are 2 options of call transfering when you are already on a call:

Option 1:

  1. Press key or <Transfer> soft key;
  2. Dial the number you want to transfer to and press <Call> soft key;
  3. After subcriber answers, let them know that you intend to transfer the call. Press key or <Transfer> soft key.

Transfer screen

Option 2:

  1. Press key or <Transfer> soft key;
  2. Dial the number you want to transfer to;
  3. Press key or replace the handset.

Conference

To organize a remote conference via RFC4579 press <Conference> soft key on the call screen or press key. After pressing, the current call will be moved to the conference room. To get to the conference room press <Conference> soft key on the main screen. You can configure the remote conference room number via the web interface.

Group listening

Group listening mode allows duplicating the sound from the handset speaker to the speakerphone, while only the handset microphone is activated.

Option 1:

Lift the handset and press  key.

Option 2:

Lift the handset and press the configured 'Group listening' function key.

To complete group listening: