IPPBX Manual Destinations Extensions Edit Phone Settings

Edit Phone Settings

The settings for each individual device (phone) can be configured in the IP PBX system. The following outlines the steps to modify the phone settings from the IP PBX system.

View Phone Settings

Edit Phone Settings

Key Settings

Sections/ Fields	Description
Key Type	Key type determines what function a key performs. A dropdown list shows which key types are available to the phone model you are working with.
Label	This is the label associated with this key. If configured for a key around the LCD screen, this is what will display.
Value	The value completes a key’s function. It may contain a number to dial special codes or allow you to select an extension from a dropdown list. Most key types do not require you to enter a value. For example, the Voicemail key does not require a value because the System Administrator determines it for the end user.

STEPS:

1. From the Extensions=>Destination page, find the extension you want to edit.
2. Click on the icon to the right of the extensions name. The Edit Phone Settings page appears.
3. Make the necessary changes to the settings for the phone the click the Save & Configure Phone button.
4. The PBX will update the configuration file and reboot the phone so that it can download the updated information for the keys.

Audio Settings

Sections/ Fields	Description
Handset Input	Adjusts handset microphone volume. Default is 5.
Handset Output	Adjusts handset speaker volume. Default is 5.
Speakerphone Input	Adjusts speakerphone microphone volume. Default is 5.
Speakerphone Output	Adjusts speakerphone speaker volume. Default is 5.
Headset Input	Adjusts headset microphone volume. Default is 5.
Headset Output	Adjusts headset speaker volume. Default is 5.
Ringer Volume	Adjusts ringer volume. Default is 3.
Headset Mode	Toggles functionality of making and answering calls. Default is Normal. Normal: Primary method for making and answering calls will be the Handset and Speaker, depending on if the hookswitch is pressed. Headset: Primary method for making and answering calls will be the Headset. Press the Headset key to wait for calls without an open line. After that, pressing a Line key will open a line on the headset or answer an inbound call on the headset, as will pressing the Ans softkey for an inbound call. The hookswitch will not be functional.
Ringer Mode	Toggles between Headset and Speaker for inbound ringing. Default is Speaker. Speaker: Inbound calls ring on the speaker. Headset: Used in conjunction with Headset Mode, this will have inbound calls ring to the headset instead of the speaker.
Echo Cancellation	Toggles the phones echo cancellation. The default setting is No.

STEPS:

1. From the Extensions=>Destination page, find the extension you want to edit.
2. Click on the icon to the right of the extensions name. The Edit Phone Settings page appears.
3. Make the necessary changes to the settings for the phone and click the Save & Configure Phone button.
4. The PBX will update the configuration file and reboot the phone so that it can download the updated audio settings.

SIP / Network Settings

Sections/ Fields	Description
SIP Location	This defines whether the phone is communicating to the PBX over the LAN, WAN, or a Custom server address. LAN configures phone to use the local IP of the PBX WAN configures phone to use the public IP of the PBX, as entered under PBX SetupSIP Custom configures phone to use the an IP you enter manually
DTMF Mode	Defines what DTMF method the phone uses. Default is Follow Server. The dropdown lists options are: Follow Server RFC2833 Inband Info Auto
Time Server Location	Displays the address the phone is using for its time server. When set to Custom this field allows you to manually enter the time server address.
Protocol	Defines what protocol the phone will use to download configuration information, HTTP or TFTP. Default is TFTP.
Web Port	Defines what port the phones uses to access its GUI. Default is 80.

STEPS:

1. From the Extensions=>Destination page, find the extension you want to edit.
2. Click on the icon to the right of the extensions name. The Edit Phone Settings page appears.
3. Make the necessary changes to the settings for the phone and click the Save & Configure Phone button.
4. The PBX will update the configuration file and reboot the phone so that it can download the updated SIP/Network settings.

Display Settings

Sections/ Fields	Description
BLF Green for Idle	Toggles if BLFs for idle phones will light green, or not light at all. Default is disabled.
Backlight Mode	Toggles between backlight always On, always Off, or on a timer. Default is on.
Backlight Timer	Defines the interval when Backlight Mode is set to Timer. Default is 60 sec.
Contrast Level	Controls the screen contrast. Default is 3.
Backlight Level	Controls the backlight brightness. Default is 3.

Table 33Edit Phone Display Settings and Descriptions

STEPS:

1. From the Extensions=>Destination page, find the extension you want to edit.
2. Click on the icon to the right of the extensions name. The Edit Phone Settings page appears.
3. Make the necessary changes to the settings for the phone and click the Save & Configure Phone button.
4. The PBX will update the configuration file and reboot the phone so that it can download the updated display settings.

Expansion Module Settings

Sections/ Fields	Description
Number of Modules	Defines how many expansion modules the phone is using. Once configured, you can select each module and set their keys.
Print All Labels	Prints labels for all configured expansion modules.
Print Labels	Prints labels for the expansion module that is currently displayed.
Key Type	Key type determines what function a key performs. A dropdown list shows which key types are available to the phone model you are working with.
Label	This is the label associated with this key. If configured for a key around the LCD screen, this is what will display.
Value	The value completes a key’s function. It may contain a number to dial special codes or allow you to select an extension from a dropdown list. Most key types do not require you to enter a value. For example, the Voicemail key does not require a value because the System Administrator determines it for the end user.
Key State	Only necessary when configuring Soft Keys around the LCD screen. When checked, the key in question will display when the phone is in the states defined: Idle – No current call activity Connected – A call is connected Outgoing – A call is being placed from the extension Incoming – A call is ringing the extension

STEPS:

1. From the Extensions=>Destination page, find the extension you want to edit.
2. Click on the icon to the right of the extensions name. The Edit Phone Settings page appears.
3. Make the necessary changes to the settings for the phone and click the Save & Configure Phone button.
4. The PBX will update the configuration file and reboot the phone so that it can download the updated expansion module settings.