Auto Provision Gigaset DECT System with Yeastar P-Series Software Edition

Requirements

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

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

Scenarios

The provisioning method and operations vary depending on the network environment of Gigaset DECT system and Yeastar PBX, as the following table shows.

Auto provision Gigaset DECT system in the same subnet (PnP)

In this example, the Gigaset DECT system (base station and handset) and the Yeastar PBX (IP: 192.168.28.39) are deployed in subnet 28.

Prerequisites

• Make sure that there is only one DHCP server running in the subnet, or the DECT base station would fail to obtain an IP address.
• Make sure that you have downloaded the template for the desired phone model (Path: Auto Provisioning > Resource Repository > Default Templates).

Procedure

• Step 1. Set the PBX as a DHCP Server
• Step 2. Enable dynamic IP setting for Gigaset DECT base station
• Step 3. Configure Gigaset DECT base station on PBX
• Step 4. Register the Gigaset DECT handsets to DECT base station

Step 1. Set the PBX as a DHCP Server

Configure the built-in DHCP server in the PBX, so that the PBX can act as a DHCP server to assign an IP address to the DECT base station.

1. Log in to PBX web portal, go to System > Network, click DHCP Server tab.
2. Turn on the DHCP Server, and complete the following network configurations.
   

   • Gateway: Specify the IP address of the default gateway for the DHCP server.
   • Subnet Mask: Specify the subnet mask used to subdivide your IP address.
   • Preferred DNS Server: Specify a DNS server for the DHCP server.
   • Alternative DNS Server: Optional. Specify a secondary DNS server for the DHCP server.
   • DHCP Address Range: Specify the IP address range that will be allocated to DHCP clients.
   • NTP Server: Enter the IP address of an NTP server.
     Note: The default value is the IP address of the PBX, which can synchronize the network time of the client devices with the PBX.
3. Click Save.

   The Status field displays Running, indicating the DHCP server is running.

   

Step 2. Enable dynamic IP setting for Gigaset DECT base station

On the DECT base station, use the device button to change the device role, so that the base station can obtain an IP address from a DHCP server in the subnet.

1. Press and hold the device button for at least 10 seconds until both LEDs turn off, then release the button.

   The device is now in programming mode.

2. Short press the device button until both LEDs become blue, then release the button.

   The device role is switched to Integrator/DECT Manager with dynamic IP setting enabled.

3. Press and hold the device button until both LEDs turn red, then release the button.

   The base station is reset, and it takes several minutes for the device to boot up with the selected device role; After booted up, the device gets an IP address from the DHCP server.

Step 3. Configure Gigaset 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. Log in to PBX web portal, go to Auto Provisioning > Phones.

   The DECT base station detected by the PBX via PnP is displayed in the phone list.

2. Click to edit the DECT base station.

   

3. 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.

     

   In this example, assign extension 1000 to Handset 1 and extension 3000 to Handset 2.

   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.

   • To release the extension from the associated IP phone or gateway, see Release an Extension from a Provisioned IP Phone/Gateway.
   • To assign the extension to the phone without releasing it from the previously associated device, you can configure the concurrent registration setting for the extension, as the PBX only allows an extension to register with one SIP endpoint by default.

4. Optional: Configure other settings according to your needs.

5. Click Save.
6. In the phone list, click beside the Gigaset DECT base station to reprovision the device.

   

   The DECT base station automatically downloads the configurations from the PBX and applies the settings.

   Tip: You can click in front of the DECT base station to see the extensions assigned to the DECT handsets.

   

Step 4. Register the Gigaset DECT handsets to DECT base station

Enable the registration mode of DECT base station and confirm the registration on DECT handsets, so that the Gigaset DECT handsets can be registered to the DECT base station.

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

   

   1. In the browser's address bar, enter the IP address of the base station.
   2. Enter the username admin and the default password admin.
   3. Click Login.
2. Change the default password, select a radio frequency band, then click Set.
   Note: For the DECT radio band, select the radio frequency band used in your region.

   

   You are redirected to the web interface of the DECT base station.

3. Under the SETTINGS tab, go to Mobile devices > Administration, click to edit a handset with an extension assigned.

   

   1. In the RegStatus drop-down list, select To register.

      

   2. In the Authentication Code (PIN) field, set and note down a PIN code, which will be used on handset later for registration.

      In this example, use the default PIN code 0000.

      

   3. Scroll down to the bottom, click Register now.

      

4. Repeat the above steps to edit other handsets with extensions assigned until all the handsets are in To register status.
5. Go to Mobile devices > Registration Centre > DECT Managers, complete the following settings.

   

   1. In the Registration duration section, set how long the DECT base station should stay in registration mode.

      In this example, keep the default value (3 minutes).

      

   2. In the Registration start time section, enable the registration mode of DECT base station.
      • To start registration right now, click Start now.

        

      • To schedule a time to start registration, set a time in the time field, then click Set at the bottom of the page.

        

      In this example, click Start now.

      The with Registrations Window open field displays 1, indicating that the DECT base station is in registration mode at the given time duration.

      

6. Confirm registration on DECT handsets.
   1. On the handset, go to Menu > Settings > Registration > Register Handset.

      The DECT handset starts to search for a base station that is in registration mode. When it finds the base station, there is a prompt asking you to enter a system PIN.

   2. Enter the PIN code obtained from the DECT base station, and press OK.

Result

• The handsets are successfully registered to the DECT base station, and associated with the assigned PBX extensions via the base station.
  • On the web interface of DECT base station, you can check the registration status of the handsets on SETTINGS > Mobile devices > Administration.

    

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

    

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

Auto provision Gigaset DECT system in different subnets (DHCP)

In this example, the DECT system (base station and handset) and a DHCP server are deployed in subnet 28, while the Yeastar PBX (IP: 192.168.20.58) is deployed in subnet 20.

Prerequisites

• Make sure that there is only one DHCP server running in the subnet where the DECT system is deployed, or the base station would fail to obtain an IP address.
• Make sure that the DECT system and PBX can communicate with each other over the subnets.
• Make sure that you have downloaded the template for the desired phone model (Path: Auto Provisioning > Resource Repository > Default Templates).
• Gather information of the DECT base station, including Vendor, Model, and MAC address.

Procedure

• Step 1. Enable Remote Registration feature for extensions on PBX
• Step 2. Add the Gigaset DECT base station on PBX
• Step 3. Configure DHCP option 66 on DHCP server
• Step 4. Enable dynamic IP setting for Gigaset DECT base station
• Step 5. Register the Gigaset DECT handsets to DECT base station

Step 1. Enable Remote Registration feature for extensions on PBX

Enable the Remote Registration feature for the extension to be assigned to DECT handsets, so that the extension can be registered in a different subnet.

1. Log in to PBX web portal, go to Extension and Trunk > Extension, edit the desired extension.
2. Click Security tab, select the checkbox of Allow Remote Registration in the SIP Security section.

   

3. Click Save and Apply.

Step 2. Add the Gigaset DECT base station on PBX

Add the DECT base station on PBX. The PBX will generate a configuration file based on the device's MAC address.

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 Gigaset.
   • Model: Select the device model. In this example, select Gigaset N870 IP PRO.
   • 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 DHCP (In the Office).

     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.

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.

     

   In this example, assign extension 1000 to Handset 1 and extension 3000 to Handset 2.

   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.

   • To release the extension from the associated IP phone or gateway, see Release an Extension from a Provisioned IP Phone/Gateway.
   • To assign the extension to the phone without releasing it from the previously associated device, you can configure the concurrent registration setting for the extension, as the PBX only allows an extension to register with one SIP endpoint by default.
6. Click Save.
   The DECT base station is added to the PBX, and displayed in the Auto Provisioning phone list.

   Tip: You can click in front of the DECT base station to see the extensions assigned to the DECT handsets.

   

Step 3. Configure DHCP option 66 on DHCP server

Use the generated provisioning link to configure option 66 on the DHCP server in the subnet where the DECT system is deployed.

1. On PBX web portal, copy the provisioning link from the device's detail page.

   

2. On the DHCP server, set up option 66 with the provisioning link.

   In this example, the configuration on a router's DHCP server is shown below.

   

Step 4. Enable dynamic IP setting for Gigaset DECT base station

On the DECT base station, use the device button to change the device role, so that the base station can obtain an IP address from a DHCP server in the subnet.

1. Press and hold the device button for at least 10 seconds until both LEDs turn off, then release the button.

   The device is now in programming mode.

2. Short press the device button until both LEDs become blue, then release the button.

   The device role is switched to Integrator/DECT Manager with dynamic IP setting enabled.

3. Press and hold the device button until both LEDs turn read, then release the button.

   The base station is reset, and it takes several minutes for the device to boot up with the selected device role; After booted up, the device gets an IP address from the DHCP server, and automatically downloads configurations from the PBX.

Step 5. Register the Gigaset DECT handsets to DECT base station

Enable the registration mode of DECT base station and confirm the registration on DECT handsets, so that the Gigaset DECT handsets can be registered to the DECT base station.

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

   

   1. In the browser's address bar, enter the IP address of the base station.
   2. Enter the username admin and the default password admin.
   3. Click Login.
2. Change the default password, select a radio frequency band, then click Set.
   Note: For the DECT radio band, select the radio frequency band used in your region.

   

   You are redirected to the web interface of the DECT base station.

3. Under the SETTINGS tab, go to Mobile devices > Administration, click to edit a handset with an extension assigned.
   

   1. In the RegStatus drop-down list, select To register.

      

   2. In the Authentication Code (PIN) field, set and note down a PIN code, which will be used on handset later for registration.

      In this example, use the default PIN code 0000.

      

   3. Scroll down to the bottom, click Register now.

      

4. Repeat the above steps to edit other handsets with extensions assigned until all the handsets are in To register status.
5. Go to Mobile devices > Registration Centre > DECT Managers, complete the following settings.

   

   1. In the Registration duration section, set how long the DECT base station should stay in registration mode.

      In this example, keep the default value (3 minutes).

      

   2. In the Registration start time section, enable the registration mode of DECT base station.
      • To start registration right now, click Start now.

        

      • To schedule a time to start registration, set a time in the time field, then click Set at the bottom of the page.

        

      In this example, click Start now.

      The with Registrations Window open field displays 1, indicating that the DECT base station is in registration mode at the given time duration.

      

6. Confirm registration on DECT handset.
   1. On the handset, go to Menu > Settings > Registration > Register Handset.

      The DECT handset starts to search for a base station that is in registration mode. When it finds the base station, there is a prompt asking you to enter a system PIN.

   2. Enter the PIN code obtained from the base station, and press OK.

Result

• The handsets are successfully registered to the DECT base station, and associated with the assigned PBX extensions via the base station.
  • On the web interface of DECT base station, you can check the registration status of the handsets on SETTINGS > Mobile devices > Administration.

    

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

    

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

Auto provision Gigaset DECT system in remote network (RPS)

In this example, the Gigaset DECT system (base station and handset) and a DHCP server are deployed in Network A, and the Yeastar PBX is deployed in Network B.

Prerequisites

Yeastar P-Series Software Edition supports to auto provision Gigaset DECT system remotely either using Yeastar FQDN or using Public IP address / External Host domain name. According to the provisioning method you intend to use, make sure that you have completed the corresponding setup shown below.

Method	Setting
Using Yeastar FQDN	Subscribe to Enterprise Plan or Ultimate Plan for the PBX. Grant remote access permission for the extension to be registered and the DECT base station: Grant remote SIP access permission for the extension, so that the extension can be registered remotely via FQDN (Path: System > Network > Yeastar FQDN > Features > SIP Access). If you have enabled IP restriction for Yeastar FQDN remote Web access, make sure that you have added the DECT base station's IP address to the permitted IP list, so that the device can obtain configuration files from the PBX (Path: System > Network > Yeastar FQDN > Features > Remote Access > Web Access). Make sure that there is only one DHCP server running in the subnet where the Gigaset DECT system (base station and handset) is deployed, or the base station would fail to obtain an IP address. Make sure that you have downloaded the template for the desired phone model (Path: Auto Provisioning > Resource Repository > Default Templates). Gather information of DECT base station, including Vendor, Model, and MAC address.
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. Important: The following PBX ports MUST be forwarded for RPS provisioning. RTP ports SIP port Web Server port Set up the extension 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). Make sure that there is only one DHCP server running in the subnet where the Gigaset DECT system (base station and handset) is deployed, or the base station would fail to obtain an IP address. Make sure that you have downloaded the template for the desired phone model (Path: Auto Provisioning > Resource Repository > Default Templates). Gather information of DECT base station, including Vendor, Model, and MAC address.

Procedure

• Step 1. Add the Gigaset DECT base station on PBX
• Step 2. Enable dynamic IP setting for Gigaset DECT base station
• Step 3. Register the Gigaset DECT handsets to DECT base station

Step 1. Add the Gigaset DECT base station on PBX

Add the DECT base station on PBX. The PBX will generate a configuration file based on the device's MAC address.

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 Gigaset.
   • Model: Select the device model. In this example, select Gigaset N870 IP PRO.
   • 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 RPS FQDN (Remote) or RPS (Remote) according to your need.

     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.

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.

     

   In this example, assign extension 1000 to Handset 1 and extension 3000 to Handset 2.

   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.

   • To release the extension from the associated IP phone or gateway, see Release an Extension from a Provisioned IP Phone/Gateway.
   • To assign the extension to the phone without releasing it from the previously associated device, you can configure the concurrent registration setting for the extension, as the PBX only allows an extension to register with one SIP endpoint by default.
6. Click Save.

   The DECT base station is added to the PBX, and displayed in the Auto Provisioning phone list; The PBX will send an event notification of RPS Request Success.

   Tip: You can click in front of the DECT base station to see the extensions assigned to the DECT handsets.

   

Step 2. Enable dynamic IP setting for Gigaset DECT base station

On the DECT base station, use the device button to change the device role, so that the base station can obtain an IP address from a DHCP server in the subnet.

1. Press and hold the device button for at least 10 seconds until both LEDs turn off, then release the button.

   The device is now in programming mode.

2. Short press the device button until both LEDs become blue, then release the button.

   The device role is switched to Integrator/DECT Manager with dynamic IP setting enabled.

3. Press and hold the device button until both LEDs turn read, then release the button.

   The base station is reset, and it takes several minutes for the device to boot up with the selected device role; After booted up, the device gets an IP address from the DHCP server, and automatically downloads configurations from the PBX.

Step 3. Register the Gigaset DECT handsets to DECT base station

Enable the registration mode of DECT base station and confirm the registration on DECT handsets, so that the Gigaset DECT handsets can be registered to the DECT base station.

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

   

   1. In the browser's address bar, enter the IP address of the base station.
   2. Enter the username admin and the default password admin.
   3. Click Login.
2. Change the default password, select a radio frequency band, then click Set.
   Note: For the DECT radio band, select the radio frequency band used in your region.

   

   You are redirected to the web interface of the DECT base station.

3. Under the SETTINGS tab, go to Mobile devices > Administration, click to edit a handset with an extension assigned.
   

   1. In the RegStatus drop-down list, select To register.

      

   2. In the Authentication Code (PIN) field, set and note down a PIN code, which will be used on handset later for registration.

      In this example, use the default PIN code 0000.

      

   3. Scroll down to the bottom, click Register now.

      

4. Repeat the above steps to edit other handsets with extensions assigned until all the handsets are in To register status.
5. Go to Mobile devices > Registration Centre > DECT Managers, complete the following settings.

   

   1. In the Registration duration section, set how long the DECT base station should stay in registration mode.

      In this example, keep the default value (3 minutes).

      

   2. In the Registration start time section, enable the registration mode of DECT base station.
      • To start registration right now, click Start now.

        

      • To schedule a time to start registration, set a time in the time field, then click Set at the bottom of the page.

        

      In this example, click Start now.

      The with Registrations Window open field displays 1, indicating that the DECT base station is in registration mode at the given time duration.

      

6. Confirm registration on DECT handset.
   1. On the handset, go to Menu > Settings > Registration > Register Handset.

      The DECT handset starts to search for a base station that is in registration mode. When it finds the base station, there is a prompt asking you to enter a system PIN.

   2. Enter the PIN code obtained from the base station, and press OK.

Result

• The handsets are successfully registered to the DECT base station, and associated with the assigned PBX extensions via the base station.
  • On the web interface of DECT base station, you can check the registration status of the handsets on SETTINGS > Mobile devices > Administration.

    

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

    

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