Net2Phone Max Series User manual
Max Sales Guide
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Contents
Introduction 2
Max™ Product Family Comparison 3
Product Snapshots 4
IP Phone™4
Max 4™5
Max 8™6
Max 8 Plus™
Max 8/16™8
Max T1/E1™9
Max Series Benefits 10
Which Version of the Max Do I Need? 12
FXS vs. FXO 12
Flowchart 13
Connecting analog phones to the Max (FXS version) 14
Connecting the Max to a PBX 15
PBX basics 15
Analog PBXs (Max FXO solution) 1
Analog PBXs (Max FXS solution) 18
Digital PBXs (Max T1/E1 solution) 19
Application Diagrams 20
Calling from one Max to another 20
Hotel/Motel or Internet Café Application 21
Reference 22
Frequently Asked Questions 22
Technical Specifications 24
Max Bandwidth Requirements 30
VoIP Overview 31
Glossary 32
Contacts 39
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Introduction
Net2Phone® is recognized as the first company to bridge the Internet with the public switched telephone
network (PS N), currently routing millions of VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol) minutes daily,
transmitted by thousands of customers worldwide. Net2Phone delivers voice and enhanced services over
IP networks for businesses, telecommunications companies and consumers worldwide and is now rolling
out a sophisticated class of business products.
hese products feature solutions for a variety of corporate environments, ranging from the IP Phone™,
perfect for a SOHO or single office user, to the Max 1/E1™, which connects to a digital PBX and can
support an office of over 100 users.
he Max™ gateway technology provides the ability to make inexpensive business calls over Net2Phone’s
managed IP network, bypassing much of the traditional phone network. By simply connecting these
devices to a LAN or any Ethernet connection, corporate customers can now call or fax anywhere in the
world at incredibly low rates and also utilize a new suite of business level telecommunication services.
As these products integrate seamlessly with a current corporate LAN and phone system, the return on
investment can be easily measured and quickly realized. No additional infrastructure is necessary. In
fact, the addition of these products can actually extend the life of a company’s PBX system.
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Max™ Product Family Comparison
he versatile Max series can support a wide range of office environments. he product line starts with the
Max 4, which is ideal for offices with up to 16 users.* he series features scalable solutions all the way to
the Max 1/E1 that can support users on a digital PBX system. he Max series connects to the Ethernet
port on a network (LAN or DSL/cable modem/ISDN with router). hen, it simply integrates with or
compliments a current phone system by accepting standard analog phones/faxes or connecting to a PBX
system.
Product # of Ports # of Users
Supported*
Interface Configuration
Max 4™ 4 16 FXS only 4 FXS
Max 8™ 8 32 FXS only 8 FXS
Max 8 Plus™ 8 32 FXS or FXO 8 FXS or 8 FXO or 4
FXS + 4 FXO
Max 8/16™ 8/16 32/64 FXS or FXO Customizable
Max 1/E1™ 24 ( 1)/30
(E1)
96/120 Digital 24( 1)/30(E1) virtual
ports
*Based on calling patterns of 4-1. For example, this is assuming approximately one out of every four
people in the office would be using the phone at a given time. Calling patterns may be heavier or lighter
in certain environments.
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Product Snapshots
IP Phone™
Primary Customers:
SOHO, satellite office or single user in
a corporate environment (ease of
installation allows for end user set-
up)
Network Interface:
• 10Base interface (connects to LAN
or DSL/cable modem/ISDN with
router through Ethernet port)
• RJ-45
Item #: 401-7601
UPC Code: 685343-07601-3
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Max 4™
Primary Customers:
Small businesses, satellite offices, call
centers
Telephone Interface:
• Features four RJ-11 ports to
accepts up to four standard
(analog) phones or fax machines
• Can also connect to a PBX or KPS
through the analog trunk card
(COIC/COIB)
• FXS only
Network Interface:
• 10/100Base
• RJ-45 connection
Item #: 404-7704
UPC Code: 685343-07704-1
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Max 8™
Primary Customers:
Small businesses, satellite offices and
call centers not necessarily concerned
with adding additional users to the
same unit in the future
Telephone Interface:
• Features eight RJ-11 ports to
accept up to eight standard
(analog) phones or fax machines
• Can also connect to a PBX or KPS
through the analog trunk card
(COIC/COIB)
• FXS only
Network Interface:
• 10/100Base
• RJ-45 connection
Item #: 408-7702
UPC Code: 685343-07702-7
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Max 8 Plus™
Primary Customers:
Small businesses, satellite offices and
call centers, especially those looking to
integrate the unit with the analog
connections on a PBX
Telephone Interface:
• Features eight ports (8 FXS or 8 FXO
or 4 FXS + 4 FXO) for flexibility in
connecting to the analog
connections on a PBX
• FXO ports enable integration with a
PBX/KPS through an analog line card
(SLIC/SLIB)
• FXS ports accept standard (analog)
phones and/or fax machines or also
connect to an analog trunk card
(COIC/COIB) of a PBX
Network Interface:
• 10/100Base
• RJ-45 connection
Item #: 404-7705
UPC Code: 685343-07705-8
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Max 8/16™
Primary Customer:
Businesses looking for flexible connectivity
options and the ability to expand usage
Telephone Interface:
• Features eight ports (customizable in any
combination of FXS or FXO) for flexibility
in connecting to the analog connections
on a PBX
• Can add an eight port upgrade for a total
of 16 ports (item # 408-7708)
• FXO ports enable integration with a
PBX/KPS through an analog line card
(SLIC/SLIB)
• FXS ports accept standard (analog)
phones and/or fax machines or also
connect to an analog trunk card
(COIC/COIB) of a PBX
Network Interface:
• 10Base
• RJ-45 connection
Item #: 408-7701
UPC Code: 685343-07701-0
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Max T1/E1™
Primary Customer:
Corporations looking to integrate the
unit with a digital PBX system
Telephone Interface:
• Connects to a digital PBX through the
1 or E1 card
• Digital connection enables 24 ( 1) or
30 (E1) simultaneous calls
Network Interface:
• 10Base
• RJ-45 connection
Item #: 408-7901
UPC Code: 685343-07901-4
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