SIP Extension Settings
This reference describes all settings on a SIP extension.
Basic Settings
Navigation path: Basic tab.
, edit a SIP extension on theGeneral Settings
Settings | Descriptions |
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Extension | Enter the extension number. |
Caller ID | If you set the caller ID number, the called party will see this caller ID number when the extension user makes an outgoing call. |
Registration Name | The name used to register a SIP extension. |
Caller ID name | If you set the caller ID name, the called party will see this caller ID name when the extension user makes an outgoing call. |
Concurrent Registrations | Yeastar Cloud PBX supports to register one extension number on multiple phones. When a call reaches the extension number, all phones will ring. |
Registration Password | The password is used to register a SIP extension. The password is generated randomly by default. |
User Information Settings
Settings | Descriptions |
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Enter the email address. Extension user can reset his/her login password, receive voice mails, faxes, or PBX notifications via this email address. | |
User Password | The password is used to log in the PBX or log in Linkus mobile client. The password is generated randomly by default. |
Prompt Language | The language of voice prompts. The default prompt language is the same as the system language. If the extension user speaks foreign language, you can set a specific system prompt. |
Mobile Number | Enter the mobile number. Extension user can receive the PBX notifications or forwarded calls on this mobile number. |
Presence Settings
Extension Presence indicates the availability status of a SIP extension. Presence settings are linked to the Call Forwarding rules and Linkus ring strategy. You can set different call forwarding rules and ring strategy for each presence status.
Navigation path: Presence tab.
, edit a SIP extension under thePresence Settings
Settings | Description |
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Presence | Set presence status. Yeastar Cloud PBX provides five presence statuses.
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Presence Information | Add details about your current status. |
Call Forwarding Settings
You can forward calls to a specific destination or a specific extension user to avoid missing calls. Depending on the presence status and your preferences, you can set the PBX to forward calls to voicemail, extension, mobile number, queue, etc.
Settings | Description |
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Always | Forward all calls to the designated destination. |
No Answer | Only forward the unanswered calls to the designated destination. |
When Busy | Only forward the calls that come in while you are talking on the phone. |
Ring Strategy Settings
- Extension
- Linkus Mobile Client
- Linkus Lite
Settings | Description |
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Ring First | Set which terminal will ring first. |
Ring Secondly | Set which terminal will ring secondly. |
Features Settings
You can configure voicemail, mobility extension, call monitoring, and other settings under the Features tab.Navigation path: Features tab.
, edit a SIP extension under theVoicemail Settings
Settings | Description |
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Enable Voicemail | Enable voicemail feature. |
Voicemail Access PIN | Password used to access voicemail. |
Share Voicemail Status | Enable this option to share voicemail status of this extension with other extensions. |
Send Voicemail to Email | Whether to send voicemail to the designated Email address or
not.
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Busy Prompt | Set the prompt that will be played when the extension user is busy in a call. |
Unavailable Prompt | Set the prompt that will be played when the extension user is unavailable. |
Mobility Extension
Yeastar Mobility Extension allows you to stay in contact with colleagues and clients using either office phone or mobile phone with the same extension number.
Settings | Description |
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Ring Simultaneously | Enable this option to allow both extension and associated mobile number ring simultaneously when anyone calls in the extension number. |
Enable Mobility Extension | Enable this option to allow your mobile number have the same permission as the office phone when you use associated mobile number to call in the PBX. |
Mobility Extension |
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Monitor Settings
Call Monitoring allows authorized users to monitor another extension user's call in real time.
Settings | Description |
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Allow Being Monitored | Enable this option to allow anyone to monitor the extension user's ongoing call. |
Monitor Mode | Decide how you monitor other extension users' ongoing
call.
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Hot Desking
Settings | Description |
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Enable Hot Desking | Enable or disable hot desking feature. |
Log out of Queue | Whether to log out of queues automatically when logging out of a hot-desking phone. |
Automatic Guest Out | Whether to log the extension out of a hot-desking phone
automatically.
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Settings | Description |
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Ring Timeout (s) | Set the timeout in seconds. Phone will stop ringing after timeout. |
Max Call Duration (s) | Set the maximum call duration in seconds for every call of
this extension. Note:
The precedence of Max Call Duration(s) (Global v.s. Extension):
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Send Email Notifications on Missed Calls | Whether to enable email notifications for missed calls or not. |
Send email notification when extension user password is changed | Enable this option to send email notification when extension user password is changed. |
Advanced Settings
The advanced settings of SIP extension require professional knowledge of SIP protocol. Incorrect configurations may cause calling issues. It is wise to retain the default settings provided on the SIP extension page. However, for a few fields, you need to change them to suit your situation.
Navigation path: Advanced tab.
, edit an extension under theVoIP Settings
Settings | Description |
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Qualify | Enable this option to send SIP OPTION packet to SIP device to check if the device is up. |
Enable SRTP | Enable SRTP for voice encryption. |
T.38 Support | Enable or disable T.38 fax for the extension. |
DTMF Mode | Set the default mode for sending DTMF tones.
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Transport | Set the transport protocol.
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Enable User Agent Registration Authorization
Settings | Description |
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Enable User Agent Registration Authorization | Whether to restrict user agents from registering to the extension. |
User Agent | Enter the name of user agent. If the prefix of the user agent does not match the value, the registration will fail. |
IP Restriction
Settings | Description |
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Enable IP Restriction | This option is used for IP access control. Only the IP address or IP section that matches the settings can register the extension number. |
Permitted IP/Subnet mask | Enter the IP address and subnet mask.
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Call Permission Settings
You can set the outbound call permissions for the SIP extension.
Navigation path: Call Permission tab.
, edit a SIP extension under theSettings | Description |
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Outbound Routes | Set outbound routes for the extension. |
Outbound Restriction | Enable this option to prohibit this extension from making outbound calls. |