Grandstream HT841: FXO Gateway
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Grandstream HT841: FXO Gateway

Grandstream HT841 – Seamless PSTN Integration for VoIP Networks

The Grandstream HT841 is a sophisticated 4-port Analog FXO Gateway designed to empower businesses in Dubai and throughout the UAE with a seamless bridge between traditional Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN) lines and modern VoIP network infrastructures. This device is an essential tool for organizations looking to integrate their existing analog connections with an IP PBX system, whether hosted or on-premise, thereby creating a flexible and cost-effective hybrid telephony solution. For businesses in Dubai seeking to leverage the benefits of VoIP while retaining the reliability of PSTN lines for specific purposes, such as failover or direct local calling, the HT841 offers an ideal balance. It features 4 FXO ports to connect to PSTN lines and 1 FXS port for an analog phone or fax machine, along with an integrated high-performance NAT router.

Enterprises in Abu Dhabi will find the HT841 particularly valuable for its robust feature set, including lifeline support which ensures that the FXS port is hard-relayed to an FXO port in the event of a power outage, maintaining essential communication capabilities. The device supports up to 3 SIP profiles, offering flexibility in connecting to various VoIP service providers or IP PBX systems. Strong AES encryption with a unique security certificate per unit safeguards communications, a critical aspect for businesses in the competitive UAE market. Automated and secure provisioning via TR-069 simplifies deployment and management, making it an efficient choice for Grandstream suppliers in UAE. With reliable T.38 Fax-over-IP and failover SIP server capabilities, the HT841 ensures that businesses in Dubai relying on Grandstream phones in Dubai or a Grandstream PBX in Dubai solution can maintain operational continuity and high-quality voice services.

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Grandstream HT841 – Seamless PSTN Integration for VoIP Networks

Connecting Traditional Telephony with Modern IP Systems in Dubai

The Grandstream HT841 is an Analog FXO Gateway meticulously designed for businesses in Dubai and across the United Arab Emirates that require a reliable and efficient way to connect their traditional Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN) lines to a modern Voice over IP (VoIP) network. This 4-port FXO gateway, complemented by a single FXS port and an integrated high-performance NAT router, offers a versatile solution for organizations aiming to create a hybrid telephony environment. In the bustling commercial landscape of Dubai, where businesses strive for both operational continuity and technological advancement, the HT841 enables them to leverage the advanced features and cost benefits of VoIP while retaining the familiarity and reliability of their existing PSTN connections. This is particularly crucial for companies that rely on PSTN lines for critical communications, faxing, or as a failover option. The HT841 facilitates a smooth integration, allowing businesses to connect multiple locations and all devices within an office to any hosted or on-premise IP PBX network, simplifying deployments and enhancing communication flexibility. For any Grandstream partner in UAE, the HT841 represents a key component in delivering tailored communication solutions that bridge the gap between legacy and IP technologies.

Advanced Features and Reliability for Abu Dhabi Enterprises

Enterprises in Abu Dhabi and other key economic zones in the UAE will find the Grandstream HT841 packed with features that ensure both high performance and operational resilience. A standout feature is its lifeline support; in the event of a power outage, the FXS port is automatically hard-relayed to an FXO port, ensuring that at least one analog phone remains operational via a direct PSTN connection. This capability is invaluable for maintaining essential communication lines during emergencies. The HT841 supports up to 3 SIP profiles, providing flexibility in connecting to different VoIP service providers or IP PBX systems, and allowing for redundancy and failover configurations. The integrated high-performance NAT router can handle significant network traffic, simplifying network architecture for smaller businesses or branch offices. Furthermore, the device supports failover SIP server functionality, automatically switching to a secondary server if the primary server loses connection, thus minimizing downtime and ensuring continuous service availability. These features make the HT841 a robust choice for businesses in Dubai seeking dependable Grandstream phones in Dubai or a comprehensive Grandstream PBX in Dubai solution that incorporates PSTN connectivity.

Superior Voice Quality, Security, and Fax Support for UAE Businesses

Grandstream is renowned for its commitment to voice quality, and the HT841 upholds this standard by supporting a wide range of voice codecs, including G.711, G.729A/B, and iLBC, ensuring clear and natural-sounding voice communications. This is critical for businesses in Dubai and Abu Dhabi that prioritize professional interaction with clients and partners. Security is also a paramount consideration, and the HT841 addresses this with strong AES encryption and a unique security certificate per unit, protecting voice calls and sensitive data from unauthorized access. For businesses that still rely on fax communication, the HT841 offers reliable T.38 Fax-over-IP, ensuring that faxes are transmitted accurately and efficiently over the IP network. This is often a vital requirement for legal, financial, and healthcare organizations across the UAE. The combination of superior voice quality, robust security, and reliable fax support makes the HT841 a comprehensive solution for integrating PSTN lines into a modern VoIP environment.

Simplified Management and Deployment Across Dubai and Abu Dhabi

The HT841 is designed for easy deployment and management, a key benefit for IT administrators and Grandstream suppliers in UAE. It supports automated and secure provisioning options using TR-069 and XML configuration files, enabling zero-touch deployment and centralized management of multiple devices. This significantly reduces the complexity and time involved in setting up and maintaining the gateways, especially in multi-site deployments across Dubai or Abu Dhabi. The HT841 is also compatible with Grandstream’s Device Management System (GDMS), a free cloud-based platform that allows for remote provisioning, management, monitoring, and troubleshooting of Grandstream devices. This centralized control enhances operational efficiency and allows for proactive maintenance, ensuring the communication system remains reliable and performs optimally. The user-friendly web interface further simplifies configuration and monitoring tasks, making the HT841 an accessible and manageable solution for businesses of all sizes.

Diverse Applications: Tailoring the HT841 for the MEA Region

The versatility of the Grandstream HT841 allows it to cater to a wide array of applications within various industries in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and the broader MEA region. Small to medium-sized businesses can use the HT841 to connect their existing PSTN lines to an IP PBX, enabling them to make and receive calls over both VoIP and PSTN networks, optimizing call routing for cost savings and redundancy. It can also be used to provide PSTN access to remote workers or branch offices, allowing them to make calls through the company’s main PSTN lines via the VoIP network. For businesses that require a gradual migration to VoIP, the HT841 allows them to retain their PSTN connectivity while progressively adopting IP-based communication features. Service providers can also leverage the HT841 to offer bundled VoIP and PSTN services to their customers. Any Grandstream distributor in Dubai would recognize the HT841’s adaptability in creating hybrid communication solutions that meet the specific needs of businesses in the UAE, ensuring they can leverage the best of both analog and IP telephony worlds.

Specifications:

  • Analog Telephone FXO Ports: 4 RJ11 FXO ports
  • Analog Telephone FXS Ports: 1 RJ11 FXS port with lifeline support
  • Network Interfaces: Two (2) 10/100/1000Mbps RJ45 ports (1 WAN, 1 LAN)
  • NAT Router: Yes, high-performance NAT router
  • LED Indicators: Power, LAN, WAN, FXS, FXO1, FXO2, FXO3, FXO4
  • Voice Codecs:711 with Annex I (PLC) and Annex II (VAD/CNG), G.723.1, G.729A/B, G.726, iLBC, Opus, dynamic jitter buffer, advanced line echo cancellation
  • Fax over IP:38 compliant Group 3 Fax Relay up to 14.4kpbs and auto-switch to G.711 for Fax Pass-through
  • Telephony Features: Caller ID display or block, call waiting, flash, blind or attended transfer, forward, hold, do not disturb, 3-way conference, PSTN/PBX analog trunk lines
  • SIP Profiles: 3 distinct SIP server profiles
  • Security: Strong AES encryption with security certificate per unit, TLS/SRTP/HTTPS for advanced security and privacy protection
  • Provisioning: Automated and secure provisioning options using TR-069 and XML config files, GDMS
  • Management: Web browser, syslog, SSH, remote management using TR-069, GDMS
  • Lifeline Support: FXS port is hard-relayed to FXO port in case of power outage
  • Failover SIP Server: Automatically switches to secondary server if the main server loses connection
  • Universal Power Supply: Input: 100-240VAC, 50-60Hz; Output: 12V/1.0A (HT841)
  • Physical:
    • Dimensions: 130mm x 90mm x 28.5mm
    • Weight: 0.17kg (HT841)
  • Environmental:
    • Operational: 32º – 104ºF or 0º – 40ºC
    • Storage: 14º – 140ºF or -10º – 60ºC
    • Humidity: 10 – 90% Non-condensing
  • Compliance: FCC, CE, RCM, UL