Provision Mitel DECT System with Yeastar P-Series PBX System

A DECT system consists of two parts, DECT base station and DECT handsets (namely DECT phones). This topic describes how to provision the Mitel DECT base station with Yeastar P-Series PBX System, so that the Mitel DECT handsets can be connected to the PBX via the base station, allowing users to utilize the handsets as PBX extensions to make and receive calls.

Requirements

The firmwares of Mitel DECT base station and Yeastar PBX meet the following requirements.

Table 1.
Model Phone Requirement PBX Requirement Supported Auto Provisioning Method
6863i R5.1.0SP6 or later

37.9.0.103 or later
  • DHCP
  • Provision Link
6865i R5.1.0SP6 or later

37.9.0.103 or later
  • DHCP
  • Provision Link
6867i R5.1.0SP6 or later

37.9.0.103 or later
  • DHCP
  • Provision Link
6869i R5.1.0SP6 or later

37.9.0.103 or later
  • DHCP
  • Provision Link
6873i R5.1.0SP6 or later

37.9.0.103 or later
  • DHCP
  • Provision Link
6905 6.3 SP3 or later

37.17.0.17 or later
  • DHCP
  • Provision Link
6910 6.3 SP3 or later

37.17.0.17 or later
  • DHCP
  • Provision Link
6915 6.3 SP3 or later

37.17.0.17 or later
  • DHCP
  • Provision Link
6920 6.3.1 SP1 or later

37.9.0.103 or later
  • DHCP
  • Provision Link
6930 6.3.1 SP1 or later

37.9.0.103 or later
  • DHCP
  • Provision Link
6940 6.3.1 SP1 or later

37.9.0.103 or later
  • DHCP
  • Provision Link
RFP 44 9.1 or later

37.18.0.18 or later
  • DHCP
  • Provision Link
RFP 45 9.1 or later

37.18.0.18 or later
  • DHCP
  • Provision Link
RFP 47 9.1 or later

37.18.0.18 or later
  • DHCP
  • Provision Link
RFP 48 9.1 or later

37.18.0.18 or later
  • DHCP
  • Provision Link

The device model and firmware version of the Mitel DECT system used in this example are shown in the table below.

Device Model Firmware Version
Mitel DECT base station
RFP 44 v9.1
Mitel DECT handset
732d v9.0.3.33

Prerequisites

  • You have configured IP address for the DECT base station and are able to access the web interface using the IP address.
  • Gather information of the DECT base station, including Vendor, Model, and MAC address.
  • Make sure that you have downloaded the template for the desired phone model (Path: Auto Provisioning > Resource Repository > Default Templates).
  • Make sure that you have completed the corresponding settings shown below according to the network environment of Mitel DECT base station and Yeastar PBX.
    Network Environment Setting
    Local Network Provision a base station in the same subnet /
    Provision a base station in different subnets
    • Make sure that the two subnets can communicates with each other.
    • Enable the Remote Registration feature for the extension to be assigned to a DECT handset (Path: Extension and Trunk > Extension > > Security > SIP Security > Allow Remote Registration).
    Remote Network Remotely provision a base station using Yeastar FQDN
    • Subscribe to Enterprise Plan or Ultimate Plan for the PBX to ensure that the FQDN is available.
    • Grant remote SIP access permission for the extension to be assigned to a DECT handset (Path: System > Network > Yeastar FQDN > Features > SIP Access).

    Remotely provision a base station using Public IP address / External Host domain name
    • Configure PBX network for remote access by a public IP address or by an external host domain name.
    • Set up the extension to be assigned to a DECT handset for remote registration.
      • Enable NAT for the extension (Path: Extension and Trunk > Extension > > Advanced > VoIP Settings > NAT).

      • Enable Remote Registration feature for the extension (Path: Extension and Trunk > Extension > > Security > SIP Security > Allow Remote Registration).

Procedure

Step 1. Configure Mitel DECT base station on PBX

On PBX web portal, configure the provisioning settings for the DECT base station, and assign extensions to the DECT handsets.

  1. On PBX web portal, go to Auto Provisioning > Phones.
  2. Click Add > Add.
  3. In the IP Phone section, enter the following information.
    • Vendor: Select Mitel.
    • Model: Select the device model. In this example, select RFP 44.
    • MAC Address: Enter the MAC address of the DECT base station.
  4. In the Options section, configure the following settings.
    • Template: Select a desired template from the drop-down list.
      Note: You can select the default template corresponding to the phone model, or customize your own template. For more information, see Create a Custom Auto Provisioning Template.
    • Provisioning Method: Select the provisioning method according to your needs.
      Provisioning Method Description
      DHCP (In the Office) Suitable for provisioning the DECT base station that is located in the local network, either in the same subnet or in different subnets.
      Provision Link (Remote) Suitable for provisioning the DECT base station located in a remote network, and the base station will access the PBX using public IP address / external host name to retrieve configuration files.
      Provision Link - FQDN (Remote) Suitable for provisioning the DECT base station located in a remote network, and the base station will access the PBX using Yeastar FQDN to retrieve configuration files.

      A provisioning link is automatically generated and displayed in the Provisioning Link field. This provisioning link points to the location where the phone's configuration file is stored.

      Note: Note down the provisioning link, as you will use it later.
  5. In the Assign Extension section, assign extensions for the DECT handsets.
    • To assign extensions one by one, select the checkbox of corresponding handset, then select the desired extension in the Extension drop-down list.

    • To assign extensions in bulk, set the extension range in the Start Extension and End Extension drop-down lists, then click Assign Extension.

    Note: If your desired extension is not listed in the drop-down list, it indicates that the extension has been associated with an IP phone or gateway.
  6. In the Preference section, select a time zone in the Time Zone drop-down list.
  7. Complete other settings according to your needs.
  8. Click Save.

Step 2. Configure provisioning URL on Mitel DECT base station

Manually configure provisioning URL for the Mitel DECT base station using the provisioning link provided by the PBX.

  1. Log in to the web interface of the Mitel DECT base station.

    1. In the browser's address bar, enter the IP address of the DECT base station
    2. Enter the username and the associated password.
    3. Click OK.
  2. On the top menu, select the checkbox of Advanced to show the advanced settings.

  3. At the left navigation bar, go to System > Provisioning & Software Update.
  4. In the Provisioning URL section, do as follows:
    1. Select the checkbox of Active.
    2. Complete the following settings with the provisioning link obtained from the PBX.

      • Protocol: Select HTTP or HTTPS according to the prefix of the link.
      • Server: Enter the server address (IP address or domain name).
      • Port: Enter the server port.
      • Path: Enter the file path (e.g. api/autoprovision/lgjnRL8CkoYFXWJd).
  5. At the top of the configuration page, click OK.
  6. Go to System > System Settings, click Restart and OK to trigger provisioning.

    After restarting and waiting for a few minutes, the subscription status on SIP Users/Devices > Subscription will display , indicating that the base station has successfully downloaded configuration file from the PBX.

  7. In SIP Users/Devices > General > DECT authentication code, set an authentication code and note it down.

    This authentication code will be used later when registering the handset to the base station.

Step 3. Register a Mitel DECT handset to the DECT base station

Subscribe to the DECT base station and log in to the DECT handset, so that the DECT handset can be used as a PBX extension.

  1. Subscribe to the DECT base station.
    1. On the handset, go to > System > Subscription.

      The DECT handset starts to search for a base station. When it finds the base station, there is a prompt asking you to enter an authentication code.

    2. Enter the authentication code, then press Next and Ok.

      The DECT handset prompts "success", indicating that the handset has successfully subscribed to the base station.

  2. Log in to the DECT handset.
    1. On the handset, press Log in.
    2. In the Number page, enter the extension number assigned to the handset, then press Ok.
    3. In the User login page, enter the extension number again, then press Ok.

Result

  • The handset is successfully subscribed to the DECT base station, and associated with the assigned PBX extension via the base station.
    • On the web interface of DECT base station, you can check the registration status of the handset on SIP Users/Devices > SIP user.

    • On PBX web portal, you can check the registration status of the extension on Auto Provisioning > Phone.

  • The registered DECT handsets can be used as extensions to make and receive calls.