CallerID Vertex Manual

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Vertex – Caller ID for VoIP

The Vertex is compatible with any software designed to use CallerID.com’s analog products. It is configured via the

Ethernet "Management Port”. The serial port output is for software that does not accept Caller ID data via Ethernet.

• The Vertex is designed to capture only standard, non-encrypted SIP (Session Initiation Protocol)

• If you are using standard telephones, a CallerID.com analog device will be required, instead of the Vertex.

Determine Your Type of VoIP

Hosted VoIP The service provider performs all voice switching, routing, messages on hold, call queuing, and other

call functions. In some cases, the end user needs only to connect VoIP phones to their network. Any significant

programming and configuration is accomplished by the service provider. Most small businesses use Hosted VoIP.

Managed VoIP involves additional equipment on site that handles most of the VoIP switching, routing, and call

processing. If you have a Managed VoIP system, an IT or telephone professional would have installed it.

Basics

1. There are 3 network ports on the Vertex. The 2 VoIP Bridge Ports provide a pass-through link between two

network endpoints at 100BaseT, with processing circuitry in parallel. This approach allows passive packet

"sniffing" thus eliminating any network point-of-failure. The Management Port is the only port that presents itself

as an endpoint on the network.

2 The Management Port is used to configured the device. Data is sent out this port to software applications that

accept Caller ID via Ethernet. Connect this port to the same subnet that your Ethernet enabled Caller ID

application is running.

3. The two VoIP Bridge Ports are pass-through ports. They are not seen as endpoints by the network. They

simply connect the wire that carries all VoIP traffic between 2 endpoints such as a switch and a router.

All VoIP traffic of interest must pass through the VoIP Bridge Ports for correct Vertex operation.

4. We recommend the Vertex Bridge Ports connect the two network endpoints nearest to the VoIP telephones,

while still being in-line with all VoIP traffic. The diagram below shows the Vertex connecting a network switch to

a P.O.E. switch powering the phones.

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Vertex – caller id for voip the vertex is compatible with any software designed to use callerid.Com’s analog products. It is configured via the ethernet "management port”. The serial port output is for software that does not accept caller id data via ethernet. • the vertex is designed to capture onl...
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Vertex setup instructions 1. Refer to figs. 1-4 to decide which connection diagram best matches your voip network architecture. 2. Make vertex connections when no voip calls are in progress and internet traffic is at a minimum. Note that the vertex will not pass a gigabit connection. If the vertex i...
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From internet provider modem pcs hosted voip network with auxiliary switch gateway router vertex voip-caller id voip phones main network switch remove original connection new path to phones through voip bridge ports link to management port aux. Network switch the vertex voip-caller id unit connects ...
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Vertex connections (continued) managed voip involves additional equipment on site that handles most of the voip switching, routing, and call processing. If you have a managed voip system, your it person and/or telephone switch provider will know the details. Managed voip service employs a sip server...