Chapter 6: Using the Software
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MultiVOIP Program Menu Items
After the MultiVOIP program is installed on the PC, it can be launched from the Programs group of the Windows
Start menu ( Start | Programs | MultiVOIP x.xx | … ). In this section, we describe the software functions
available on this menu.
Figure 6-12: Program menu
Several basic software functions are accessible from the MultiVOIP software menu, as shown below.
MultiVOIP Program Menu
Menu Selection Description
Configuration Select this to enter the Configuration program where values for IP, telephony, and
other parameters are set.
Configuration Port Setup
Select this to access the COM Port Setup screen of the MultiVOIP Configuration
program.
Date and Time Setup Select this for access to set calendar/clock used for data logging.
Download Factory Defaults Select this to return the configuration parameters to the original factory values.
Download Firmware Select this to download new versions of firmware as enhancements become
available.
Download IFM Firmware Select this to download new versions of IFM firmware as enhancements become
available. The Interface Module (IFM) is the telephony interface for analog
MultiVOIP units. There is one IFM for each channel of the MultiVOIP unit. For
each channel, the IFM handles the analog signals to and from the attached
telephone, PBX or CO line.
Download User Defaults To be used after a full set of parameter values, values specified by the user, have
been saved (using Save Setup). This command loads the saved user defaults
into the MultiVOIP.
Set Password Select this to create a password for access to the MultiVOIP software programs
(Program group commands, Windows interface, web browser interface, & FTP
server). Only the FTP Server function requires a password for access. The FTP
Server function also requires that a username be set along with the password.
Uninstall Select this to uninstall the MultiVOIP software (most, but not all components are
removed from computer when this command is used).
Upgrade Software Loads firmware (including H.323 stack) and settings from the controller PC to the
MultiVOIP unit. User can choose whether to load Factory Default Settings or
Current Configuration settings.