Install and Configure the Precidia iPocket232

The RS232-to-IP serial port converter, Precidia Technologies iPocket232 (provided by the distributor and its resellers), is required to connect the customer's PBX  to the customer's Local Area Network (which, in turn, connects to the NuPoint UM server).

Installing the Precidia iPocket232 Converter

To install the Precidia iPocket232:

1. Connect the Ethernet cable between the Ethernet port on the Precidia iPocket232 and the network.

2. Connect one end of the RS-232 serial cable to the DB-9 serial connector on the Precidia iPocket232 and apply power.

3. Connect the other end of the serial cable to the PC COM port.

Configuring the Precidia iPocket232 Converter

1. Launch a terminal program on the PC (such as Hyperterminal).

2. Configure the following settings in the Hyperterminal window:

   • 8N1 (eight bits, no parity, one stop bit)

   • 9600 baud

3. Press and hold the reset button on the Precidia iPocket232 until the Configuration screen appears.

4. Select 1) Ethernet Settings.

   • Select A) IP Address and enter the IP address of the Precidia iPocket 232.

   • Select B) Subnet Mask and enter a subnet address to apply to the IP address of  the Precidia iPocket 232.

   • Select C) Gateway and enter the gateway address for the Precidia iPocket 232.

5. Select 2) Serial Port Settings.

   • Select A) Protocol. A list of protocols will display. Enter D1 for Transparent and tcp(tunnel).

   • Select B) PortSetting and enter the appropriate serial port settings.

   • Select D) Local Port Settings and enter 5001, or the number you entered for your remote port.

   • Select E) Remote IP and enter the IP address of the NuPoint server.

   • Select F) Remote Port and specify the PMS TCP Port to connect to on the NuPoint UM IP Address.

   • Select * to save the configuration parameters.

6. Disconnect the RS-232 serial cable from the PC.

7. Connect the applicable RS-232 serial cable between the SMDI-compatible switch and the Precidia iPocket232.

Note: For any additional installation and configuration information for the Precidia iPocket232, refer to the Precidia iPocket232 User Guide, which is located on the Precidia website at www.precidia.com.

Verifying the iPocket Configuration

Perform the following steps to test your Precidia iPocket232 configuration:

1. Verify that the Link lamp is lit.

2. Verify that the Status lamp is flashing.

3. Ping the IP address assigned to the Precidia iPocket232.