IP PBX Manual PBXSetup Voicemail

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Voicemail Setup

This page is used to configure global voicemail box settings, interact with the voicemail archive, as well as configuring the PBX to send out email notifications.

General Settings Section

Used to configure global mailbox settings that are not found elsewhere in the PBX.

Sections/Fields	Description
Max Number of Messages	Maximum number of messages allowed for a voicemail box. Default value is 100.
Max Message Length	Maximum length of a message in seconds. Default value is 180.
Min Message Length	Minimum length of a message in seconds. Default value is 3.
Max Greeting Length	Maximum length of a greeting in seconds. Default value is 60.
Max Seconds of Silence	Maximum seconds of silence before the message is considered complete. Set this to zero for an infinite time period. Default value is 10.
Silence Threshold	When using the maximum Seconds of Silence setting, it is sometimes necessary to adjust the silence detection threshold to eliminate false triggering on background noise. The higher the number, the more background noise is needed to break the silence. Default value is 128.

Set General Voicemail Settings

STEPS:

1. From the PBX Setup->Voicemail Setup page. Scroll to find the General Settings section.
2. Set the General Voicemail parameters base on your business. In most scenarios, the default settings are fine.
3. Click the Save button to save the settings.
4. Click on the Apply Changes link at the top of the page to save the information and commit the changes to the database.

Voicemail Menu Section

Configure settings that an individual voicemail box can follow globally.

Sections/Fields	Description
Play Envelope Message	Play the envelope message (date/time) before playing the voicemail message. Default value is Yes.
Say Caller ID	Play the Caller ID information prior to the message, if available. Default value is Yes.
Skip ms on playback	This setting defines an interval in milliseconds to use when skipping forward or reverse while a voicemail message is being played. Default value is 3000.
Max Failed Login Attempts	The number of retries a user has to enter voicemail passwords before the PBX will disconnect the user. Default value is 3.
On Delete, play next msg.	Defines if the PBX will automatically play the next message after deleting a voicemail message. Default value is Yes.
Allow Review Mode	Global setting that defines if callers are able to listen to a message they left, and then decide if they want to re-record it or leave it as it is. Default value is No.
Allow Operator	Global setting in regards to if a voicemail box allows callers to press “0” to reach the System Operator

Set Voicemail Menu Options

STEPS:

1. From the PBX Setup->Voicemail Setup page, locate the Voicemail Menu section.
2. Set the Voicemail E-mail parameters base on your business requirements. Typically the default setting will work.
3. Click the button to save the settings.
4. Click on the Apply Changes link at the top of the page to save the information and commit the changes to the database.

E-mail Settings Section

This section is used to define the email address and server the PBX will use to send out Unified Messaging and notification emails. Unified Messaging allows a user to receive emails whenever they receive new voicemail messages. If the PC where you check your email has the capacity to play .wav files, the you will be notified when an email is received, and will be able to listen to the new message directly from the email. Notification emails are sent out for features like Log Watch/Ban.

Sections/Fields	Description
Voicemail as Attachment	Defines if new voicemail messages will be attached and set in an email.
From Address	The email address to be used in the From address of the voicemail message. . Note: Most providers require that this is set to the address of the account used for sending the messages.
Voicemail Server	Allows voicemail services to be provided by an external server. It is not recommend to use the “Loc(local)” setting. This setting will be removed in a future release.
Server Address	This is the mail server address. Enter either a fully qualified host name or an IP address.
SSL Support	Enable if the email server uses SSL encryption.
Server Port	If the email server uses a port other than 25, define that port here.
Authentication Required	Defines if the email server requires a username and password to gain access and send messages.
User Name	The user name associated with the use of the external email server.
Password	The external email server password.

Set E-mail Settings

STEPS:

1. From the PBX Setup->Voicemail Setup page, scroll to find the Email Settings section.
2. Set the Voicemail E-mail parameters base on your business requirements or what is recommended by IPitomy.
3. Click the Save button to save the settings.
4. Click on the Apply Changes link at the top of the page to save the information and commit the changes to the database.

Test Settings Button

STEPS:

1. From the PBX Setup->Voicemail Setup page, locate the E-mail Settings section.
2. Located at the button of the E-mail Settings section is the Test Settings button. Click on this button to generate a test of the email settings entered.
3. The “Email to send a Test message to:” window appears. Enter the email address that you want the test message sent to then click the OK button.
4. If the email setting and address is valid, you will receive a “SENDEMAIL Successful!” message at the button of the Test Settings button. The email recipient that was entered will also receive an email with a subject titled “Voicemail Server Test”.
5. If the email setting test failed, you will receive an “Error!” message at the button of the Test Settings button. Check the message for hints as to what caused the failure (ie. SSL enabled but not needed).
6. Reconfigured the email parameters per the Set Email Settings steps above, then test again.

Refer to the Extension Settings Section for information on configuring email addresses for Unified Messaging. Refer to the PBX AdminGeneral Section for information on configuring email addresses for Log Watch/Ban.

Voicemail Archive Section

Use this section to view which mailboxes currently have voicemail messages, and to download, upload, or erase the voicemail messages archived on the PBX.

Sections/Fields	Description
Size	Displays the amount of space being used on the PBX for voicemail messages (Envelopes), greetings (Recordings), and the total.
List Mailboxes Using Space	Clicking on this box will display the list of mailboxes and the number of voice messages stored for each.
Download Button	This allows you to download a backup of all user voicemail messages, message envelopes and greeting files to your computer.
Erase Button	Deletes all user voicemail data on the PBX, including personal greetings.
Upload Button	IMPORTANT: Uploading a voicemail archive will overwrite existing voicemail files on the PBX. Used to upload a previously downloaded voicemail archive.

Download Voicemail Archive Settings

STEPS:

1. From the PBX Setup->Voicemail Setup page, locate the Voicemail Archive section.
2. Click on the Download button. Select Save File if prompted by your browser.
3. Define the location you wish to save the file if prompted by your browser.

Erase Voicemail Archive Settings

STEPS:

1. From the PBX Setup->Voicemail Setup page, locate the Voicemail Archive section.
2. Click on the Erase button. The warning message “This will delete all Voicemail recordings and user greeting. If you are sure you want to do this, click OK.”
3. Click the OK button to continue. The system performs the erase and returns you to the Voicemail Setup page.

Upload Voicemail Archive Settings

STEPS:

1. From the PBX Setup->Voicemail Setup page, locate the Voicemail Archive section.
2. Click on the Browse button to search for the file location of the file you want to upload.
3. Click on the file that you want to upload. The file directory will appear in the box next to the Browse button.
4. Click on the Upload button to initiate the upload process. You should receive a message stating that the upload was “Successful”. If the upload process failed you will receive an “Error” message indicating what failed during the process.
5. Click the button.
6. Click on the Apply Changes link at the top of the page to save the information and commit the changes to the database.

View Voicemail Listing (Usage Space)

STEPS:

1. From the PBX Setup->Voicemail Setup page, locate the Voicemail Archive section.
2. Click the List Mailboxes Using Space link. A listing of the Mailboxes (extensions) and number of messages for each mailbox appears.
3. Click on the Hide Mailboxes Using Space link to close the listing.

Using a Gmail Account

Many times the email account provided by the end user won't work, or is giving difficulty. Its been our experience its best to not waste time trying to figure out something you don't have control over. In these cases, its advisable to create a gmail account and use that for Unified Messaging. Below is an overview of how this would be configured.

• From Address: <gmail email address>
• Voicemail Server: Ext
• Server Address: smtp.gmail.com
• SSL Support: Yes
• Server Port: 465
• Authentication Required: Yes
• User Name: <gmail email address>
• Password: <gmail password>

NOTE: We have received reports from our dealers in the field that you may need to enable a setting in your GMail account for "Access for Less Secure Apps" to get things working.

If you are still encountering difficulty when using a gmail account you can access gmail settings using these links:

1) Login to your gmail account.

2) Go to https://www.google.com/settings/security/lesssecureapps and Turn On this feature.

3) Go to https://accounts.google.com/DisplayUnlockCaptcha and click Continue.

Gmail less secure app fix:

First you will need to sign into the google account that will be responsible for sending the emails.

Turn on 2-Step Verification

With 2-Step Verification (also known as two-factor authentication), you add an extra layer of security to your account in case your password is stolen. After you set up 2-Step Verification, you’ll sign in to your account in two steps using:

• Something you know, like your password
• Something you have, like your phone

Activate 2-Step Verification

1. Open your Google Account. Go To accounts.google.com
2. Click on your leter icon in the top right corner.
3. Then, click on Manage Your Google Account
4. In the navigation panel, select Security.
5. Under “Signing in to Google,” select 2-Step Verification  Get started.
6. Follow the on-screen steps.

Once you are logged in go to the account settings and search app passwords. Should be the first result to populate.

Then you will need to select the option for Email application with device type of other so we can give our password a custom Identifier. Select "Other" and give it a name like (IpitomyPBX)

Give your password a name and hit generate!

Once you have generated that passcode it should be permanent unless the user deletes it from their Gmail account. Now you simply take that new password and imput it in the PBX and it should be good to go.

If you are using the new PBX Version 7 software, and you are using Port 25, set SSL Support to No.

Using a Microsoft Office 365 Account

The "Voicemail From Address" absolutely must be either a real email address or an alias configured. You cannot use a nonexistent address even though your account login is real. Use the following for the rest of the settings.

• From Address: <365 email address>
• Voicemail Server: Ext
• Server Address: smtp.office365.com
• SSL Support: try NO first, and if it doesn't work change it to YES and try again.
• Server Port: 587
• Authentication Required: Yes
• User Name: <365 login name/email>
• Password: <365 password>