How to Set Up Grandstream

Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) emulates a landline phone connection using the Internet. VoIP services like VoIPtalk provide specialized devices and software for VoIP phone users. The Grandstream models of VoIP devices use the VoIPtalk network to give users access to VoIP voice services. Setting up a Grandstream device allows the device to reach the VoIPtalk network properly and configures the network and device to provide the appropriate services and security for the device.

Things You'll Need

• Grandstream device
• LAN network
• Internet connection
• VoIP username
• VoIP password

Instructions

1. Hook your Grandstream device up to a LAN (Local Area Network) with an Internet connection using an Ethernet cable. If your Grandstream device is a Budgetone model, press the "Menu" option followed by "DOWN" and finally "Menu" once more. Write down the IP address displayed on the device. If your Grandstream device is a Handytone model, press the primary button on the device and dial "2." Write down the IP address of the device.

2. Start up a Web browser using a PC with access to the LAN. Enter your device's IP address into the address bar, and then hit the "Enter" key to bring up the device's homepage. Select the "Password Login" field and type "admin." Click the button labeled "Login."

3. Click the radial button by "DHCP" in the "IP Address" section. Type a new password to use during log-on in the "Admin Password" section.

4. Type your VoIPtalk user ID into both the "SIP UserID" and "Authenticate ID" text fields. Type "voiptalk.org" into the "SIP Server" text field. Type your VoIPtalk password into the "Authenticate Password" text field.

5. Click the radial button for "Yes" in the "SIP Registration" category. Click the radial button for "No" in the "Unregister on Reboot" category. Type "3" into the "Register Expiration" category field. Click the radial button by "Via SIP INFO" in the "Send DTMF" category.

6. Click "UPGRADE" at the bottom of the settings window. Click "Reboot" next to the "UPGRADE" button to restart the VoIP device with the newly setup configuration.

Tips & Warnings

• Change your VoIP and login passwords regularly to avoid possible security risks.

References

• VoIP Talk: Grandstream Handytone Setup Guide
• VoIP Talk: Grandstream Budgetone Setup Guide