Q: What is a Portech Cellular Gateway ?
A: Theses devices allow Analog Phone lines and VoIP devices to
access the standard Cellular Networks just like a cell phone, but
with many additional features and functionality.
Q: Can I hook a Portech Cellular Gateway
to my IP PBX ?
A: Yes, the unit will register just like and other SIP Phone or ATA
to your IP PBX. Once registered, it can become and extension or a
Trunk. The unit will work with most any of todays SIP based IP PBX
systems including Asterisk, Tribox, PBXnSIP, etc. You can also hook
the Portech analog versions to a older Key or Hybrid Phone system
via standard analog ports that you would
normally connect to a phone line or phone.
Q: Can I use the Portech Cellular
Gateway for VoIP Termination ?
A: Yes, the units have become an alternative solution to larger
Cellular VoIP gateways and SIM servers. They are less visible to the
Cellular providers since they have lower port counts. They are
typically used with a centralized soft switch or even Asterisk
systems. If there is a problem with the provider or the unit
is seized, the low investment cost in the unit does not impact the
overall network or budget.
Q: What type of Cellular Networks are
the Portech Cellular Gateways compatible with ?
A: Currently the units are compatible with most any 2G GSM
Network operating in the 850,900, 1800 or 1900 Mhz. They are
Compatible with 3G and UMTS Networks. They are also compatible with
CDMA 2000 using standard RUIM sims.
Q: What CODECS do the
Portech Cellular Gateways support in VoIP ?
A: They support G.711, G.729, G.732 and G.726.
Q: Does the Portech Cellular
Gateway have a built in Router or Modem for the Internet ?
A: The VoIP version have an option for PPPoE or support Fixed IP or
DHCP. There is a WAN and LAN port. The LAN Port can be set to
DHCP as well. The unit requires an external Router or DSL Modem. The
two Ethernet ports (MV-372 and higher) can be set for transparent
bridging as well. The LAN ports can be used to stack many units on
top of each other by hooking the LAN port to the next units WAN port
and so on.
Q: How do I manage and
configure the Portech Cellular Gateway ?
A: The VoIP models have a built in web server so you can access with
any standard Web Browser. The analog version or done by DTMF tones.
Q: Does the Portech
Cellular Gateway have routing tables
?
A: Yes, in the VoIP models there are 50 routing tables
available for both the LAN to Mobile and Mobile to LAN. In the
analog models there are 10.
Q: What is Single and Two Stage Dialing
?
A: When a call comes into the Portech Cellular gateway, in single
stage dialing it will dial the number on the cellular side that it
was presented with. In two stage dialing, when the call comes in it
will give a Dial Tone no matter what number is attached and wait for
the user to input DTMF tones. solutions to solve this
problem.
Q: Does the Portech Cellular Gateway
support CDR records ?
A: No, the unit typically looks to the IP PBX, Proxy or Soft Switch
that it attaches to.
Q: What is the Dial Peer
Server ?
A: The Dial Peer Server allows the Portech Cellular Gateways to look
for available cellular channels when one is busy. This feature is
built into the latest versions.
Q: Does the Portech
Cellular Gateway support SMS ?
A: Yes, all models have a built in SMS gateway feature. You can send
a SMS within the Web Browser management or via Telnet.
Q: How does the Portech
Cellular Gateway work with NAT (Network Address Translation) ?
A: The unit can support NAT with built in features which include
STUN and uPnP.
Q: Does the Portech
Cellular Gateway support Call Back Service ?
A: Yes, up to 50 numbers can be programmed into the unit.
Q: What power options are
available for the Portech Cellular Gateway ?
A: The unit comes with a Universal 90-230vac with 50/60 hertz power
adapter. The power puts out 12vdc which connect via a standard
power socket. You can provide your own 12vdc if required. The MT-354
and MT-358 have a built in power supply and use a normal D style
power cord.
Q: Can the Portech
Cellular Gateways be rack mounted ?
A: The MV-370, MV-372 and MT-350 are desktop units only. They can be
stacked on top of each other. The MV-374 and MV-378 have
optional rack mount kits if required. The MT-354 and MT358 come as a
rack mount unit.