Revision as of 14:12, 23 September 2010

Preparation

Power Supply

Power over Ethernet

The following phone configurations can be operated with PoE, provided that the switch has the appropriate power class:

External Power Supply

For an OpenStage 60/80 G with a 2nd Key Module, an external power unit is required. The order no. for the plug-in power supply is region specific:

• EU: C39280-Z4-C510
• UK: C39280-Z4-C512
• USA: C39280-Z4-C511

Energy Saving

OpenStage phones offer an energy saving mode. The display backlight is switched off after a configurable timeout. With OpenStage 40, the main display and key module backlight will be switched off after 90 seconds of inactivity (firmware version V2R0 onwards). Readability even without backlight is ensured by the transflective display. With OpenStage 60 and 80, the timer is configurable by the administrator (Local Functions > Energy saving); the timeout ranges between 2 and 8 hours.

Connecting to an IP Network

802.1x

OpenStage phones support 802.1x EAP-TLS. Certificates for authentication can be downloaded via the WPI.

LLDP-MED

OpenStage SIP phones support the layer 2 protocol LLDP-MED (Link Layer Discovery Protocol-Media Endpoint Discovery). When an OpenStage phone is connected to a switch with LLDP-MED capabilities, the phone is able to

• advertise and receive a VLAN ID,
• advertise and receive QoS parameters,
• advertise the power requirements to the LAN access switch by means of an "Extended Power via MDI" TLV.

LLDEP-MED usage is configured in the administratio menu under Network > IP configuration.

DHCP

The following parameters can be obtained by DHCP:

Basic Configuration

• IP Address
• Subnet Mask (option 1)

Extended Configuration

• Default route (option 3)
• Static IP routing (option 33)
• SNTP server (option 42)
• Timezone offset (option 2)
• Primary/secondary DNS server (option 6)
• DNS domain name (option 15)
• SIP Addresses / SIP Server & Registrar (SIP Server option 120)
• Vendor unique (option 43)

The vendor specific option (code 43), or alternatively, a vendor class, is used to provide the phone with the location of an optional configuration/provisioning service. By this means, full Plug&Play is possible (see the Plug&Play) section. For further information, including an example configuration for dhcp, please refer to the   Administration Manual OpenStage Asterisk.

Plug&Play

A fully automated mass rollout of OpenStage phones can be realized by combining a DHCP server and a provisioning service which uses the WPI. On startup, the phone receives the IP address of the provisioning server from the DHCP server. After that, it contacts the provisioning service. The provisioning service may then request all settings from the phone in order to decide which parameters must be set or updated. When all these parameters have been sent to the phone, it is ready for operation. For further information, please see the WPI article; for a deeper understanding, refer to the   OpenStage Provisioning Interface Developer's Guide.

Using OpenStage Phone with Asterisk

Feature Table

In this table, you find information on all features which are supported by OpenStage phones connected to an Asterisk PBX.

Phone Applications
Feature	Phone with firmware version ≥	Short Description	Further Information
Local Phone Book	OpenStage 60/80 ≥ V1 R5.6.0 OpenStage 40 ≥ V2R1	Stores names and call numbers locally on the phone.	OpenStage_Phone_Book_Application
LDAP	OpenStage 60/80 ≥ V1 R5.6.0 OpenStage 40 ≥ V2R1	The phone can be used to retrieve call numbers or other address data from an LDAP directory.	LDAP on OpenStage
Call Log	OpenStage 15/20/40/60/80 ≥ V1 R5.6.0	Stores a list of missed, dialed, received, and forwarded calls. With V2R1 onwards, the call log can be cleared via the WPI.	Configurable flag to delete call log contents
MWI	OpenStage 15/20/40/60/80 ≥ V1 R5.6.0	Message Waiting Indication. The user is notified of new and old voicemail messages. With V2 onwards, the message indication is configurable.	Configuration of MWI count names
Help	OpenStage 60/80 ≥ V1 R5.6.0	Quick reference which is shown on the phone display when the Help mode key is pressed.	-
XML Application Platform	OpenStage 60/80 ≥ V1 R5.6.0	XML-based interface to the phone which allows for developing interactive applications. The phone acts as a front-end for a server-side program.	XML Application Platform at the SEN Community Portal
CTI Applications	OpenStage 15/20/40/60/80 ≥ V1 R5.6.0	Allows a computer to interact with the phone, e.g. in setting up and terminating calls via a PC application.	OpenStage_CTI_Applications
FPK (Free Programmable Keys)	OpenStage 15/40/60/80 ≥ V1 R5.6.0	These keys can be associated with special phone functions.	OpenStage_Free_Programmable_Keys
Call Related Features
Busy Lamp Field (BLF)	OpenStage 15/40/60/80 ≥ V1 R5.6.0	This function offers the possibility to monitor another extension, and to pick up calls for the monitored extension. The LED of the key will indicate the state of the extension monitored.	Asterisk Feature Busy Lamp Field (BLF)
Phone Based Conference	OpenStage 15/40/60/80 ≥ V1 R5.6.0	The phone establishes and controls a 3-way conference (3pcc, third party call control).	-
Voice Mail	OpenStage 15/40/60/80 ≥ V1 R5.6.0	The user can contact the Asterisk voice mail service by means of the messages key.	-
Call Group	-	-	-
Call Pickup	OpenStage 15/40/60/80 ≥ V1 R5.6.0	The BLF function offers the possibility to pick up calls for a monitored extension. The LED of the key will indicate the state of the extension monitored.	Asterisk Feature Busy Lamp Field (BLF)
Call Forward	OpenStage 15/20/40/60/80 ≥ V1 R5.6.0	The user can configure local or server based call forwarding to specified destinations.	For information about server based call forwarding, see Fix Forwarding Key to send URL to Server.
Call Waiting	OpenStage 15/20/40/60/80 ≥ V1 R5.6.0	If allowed, a call from a third party will be indicated acoustically during an active call.	-
Do Not Disturb (DND)	OpenStage 15/20/40/60/80 ≥ V1 R5.6.0	If this feature is activated, incoming calls will not be indicated to the user.	-
Auto Answer	- TBD -	Automatic call answering can be requested from within the incoming call via the SIP Alert-Info header.	-
Call completion (CFBS, CFNR)	- TBD -	Call completion is a telephony feature which takes action on a failure to complete a call. It allows for notifying the calling user when the called user is available again. CCBS (Call Completion Busy Subscriber) will take effect when the called party is busy; CCNR (Call Completion No Reply) will take effect when the called party does not respond.	White_Paper_CC_10090
Call Transfer	OpenStage 15/20/40/60/80 ≥ V1 R5.6.0	Blind call transfer and call transfer with consultation are supported. In a blind transfer scenario, user A selects the blind transfer option during a conversation with user B and enters the number of user C. After that, user B is disconnected from user A and rings at user C's phone. In a consultation scenario, user A initiates a consultation call to user C during a conversation with user B. After haveing returned to the conversation with B, he selects the transfer option. User A is disconnected from user B, and B is connected to C.	-
Executive/Assistant configuration	OpenStage 60/80 ≥ V1 R5.6.0	Complex configurations with multiple executive and assistents which indicate the current status of the relevant persons can be realized using the OpenStage XML application platform.	XML Application Platform at the SEN Community Portal
DTMF	-	-	-
Alternate Call	OpenStage 15/20/40/60/80 ≥ V1 R5.6.0	The user can alternate between the currently active call and another call that is on hold.	-
Call Hold	OpenStage 15/20/40/60/80 ≥ V1 R5.6.0	The user can put a call on hold in order to switch over to another connected call or to call another party.	-
Consultation	OpenStage 15/20/40/60/80 ≥ V1 R5.6.0	During an active call, the user can initiate a consultation call to a third party. After that, he can alternate between the two parties.	-
CLIP	OpenStage 15/20/40/60/80 ≥ V1 R5.6.0	-	-
CLIR	-	-	-
TAPI	-	-	-
Local Music on Hold	-	-	-

Troubleshooting