Grandstream Networks GXP-1200 manual

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    2 GXP-1200 IP Phone Quick Installation Guide WARNING: Please DO NOT power cycle the GXP-1200 when LED lights are flashing during system boot up or firmware upgrade. You may corrupt firmware images and cause the unit to malfunction. WARNING: use only the power adapter included in the GXP-1200 package. Using an alternative non- qualified power adapte[...]

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    3 4. The LCD will display provisio n ing or firmware upgrade in formation. Before continuing, wait for t he date/time icon to light up. 5. Using the phone embedded web server or keypad configuration menu, you can further configure the phone usi ng either a static IP or DHCP. Figure 1: Connectors on the bottom of the GXP-1200 Wall Mount GXP-1200 can[...]

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    4 Figure 3: Location of the fixed hangers on GXP-1200 To use the handset, pull out the tab (e xtension downward) from the handset cradle, rotate the tab and plug it back into the slot with the extension up to hold the handset. Figure 4: Placing tab for mounting phone to wall Configuring the GXP-1200 using a Web Browser 1. Ensure your phone is conne[...]

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    5 1. IP address, subnet mask and gat eway IP or available DHCP. 2. SIP server and/or Outbound Proxy FQDN or IP address. 3. User subscriber information: User ID, Authentication ID, Password (provided by your VoIP service provider). 4. GXP-1200 supports “Plug N Call” if your ITSP (Internet Telephony Service Provider) provides this autom atic prov[...]

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    6 Preference Displays user preference sub-menu, like ring tone, ring volume, customized XML idle screen or logo. Config Display configuration sub -menu, such as network, SIP account, audio codec, firmware upgrade path and method and Factory Reset function, etc. Factory Functions Extra diagnostic tools reside here. Reboot Makes the phone reboot itse[...]