OpenStage HFA FAQ
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In this OpenStage HFA you will find answers to frequently asked questions on the OpenStage HFA phone family, divided into various topics.
Contents
General
What documents are available for the OpenStage phones and where do I find them?
- All OpenStage phones are shipped with a printed document in multiple languages providing brief instructions regarding installation and operation. All the others are here on this Wiki.
How do I get an overview of the features of the OpenStage phones?
- You will get a quick overview of the features in the corresponding OpenStage datasheets, which you can alternatively view under http://www.siemens.de/hipath > Downloads > Data sheets.
- Another short overview is available on the OpenStage page.
What are the default passwords?
- User Menu: no password
- Admin Menu: 123456
- Factory Reset: 124816
How can I invoke a soft-Restart?
Administration
Diagnostics
How can I monitor the phones IP traffic?
- Best way, just configure the PC-port of your OpenStage phone as a mirror of the first one and trace phones IP traffic with a network tracer running on the PC connected to the phones PC-port.
What is a phone-trace?
- It is a capture of messages and activity states of the phone.
How can I get a phone-trace?
- The tracing is enabled via the Web interface, actions are then performed on the phone, during which the trace information is captured. When the desired actions have been performed, the captured trace information can be downloaded and viewed.
- For enabling tracing just enter the WBM, chosse Administrator Pages and select Diagnostics. There you can enter the Fault trace configuration or use an EasyTrace Profil.
- When you are not sure which profil to choose, enter the Fault trace configuration, there you can set traces in detail.
- The file size should be set to 500.000 bytes. When the file size is reached, the phone save the trace file as old trace file and begins a new one. If the new one reaches the maximum file size, the old trace file will be replaced.
- You should only activate a few traces and use the function "Automatic clear before start" (old files will be deleted)
Which trace-actions are available?
- Administration
- This deals with the changing and setting of parameters within the phone database, from both the User and Admin menus.
- Application Menu
- This is where applications to be run on the phone can be started and stopped.
- Call log
- This deals with the Call log application which displays the call history of the phone.
- Certificate management
- This service handles the verification and exchange of certificates for security and verification purposes.
- Component registrar
- This handles data relating to the type of phone e.g HFA/SIP Workpoint Hi/Workpoint Lo.
- Data Access service
- This service allows other services to access the data held within the phone database.
- Digit Analysis service
- This analyses and modifies digit streams which are sent and received by the phone e.g. canonical conversion.
- Directory service
- This performs a look up service for data in the phonebook, trying to match incoming and outgoing numbers with entries in the phonebook.
- Health service
- This monitors other parts of the phone for diagnostic purposes and provides a logging interface for the other services in the phone.
- Instrumentation service
- This is used by the Husim phone tester to exchange data with the phone for remote control, testing and monitoring purposes.
- Java
- Any Java applications run on the phone will be run in the Java sandbox controlled by the Java service.
- Media control service
- This service provides the control of media streams (voice, tones, ringing etc.) within the phone.
- Mobility service
- This handles the mobility feature whereby users can log onto different phones and have them configured to their own profile.
- Openstage Client Management
- This provides a means by which other services within the phone can interact with the database.
- POT service
- This service is supposed to take over control of basic telephony if the callview application fails.
- Physical interface service
- This handles any interactions with the phone via the keypad, mode keys, fixed feature buttons, clickwheel and slider.
- Service registry
- This keeps a record of all services which are currently running inside the phone
- Tone generation
- This service handles the generation of the tones and ringers on the phone.
- Voice engine
- This provides a switching mechanism for voice streams within the phone. It is also involved in QDC, Music on Hold and voice instrumentation.
- Application framework
- All applications within the phone e.g. Call view, Call log or Phonebook are run within the application framework. It is responsible for the switching :between different applications and bringing them into and out of focus as appropriate.
- Bluetooth Service
- This handles the Bluetooth interactions between external Bluetooth devices and the phone.
- Call view
- This handles the representation of telephony calls on the phone screen.
- Communications
- This is involved in the passing of call related information and signaling to and from the CSTA service.
- CSTA service
- Any CSTA messages, are handled by this service. CSTA messages are used within the phone by all services as a common call progression and control :protocol.
- Desktop
- The desktop service is responsible for the shared parts of the phone display. Primarily these are the status bar at the top of the screen and the FPK :labels.
- DLS Client management
- Interactions with the Deployment and licencing server are handled by this service.
- Help
- The help function is handled by this service.
- Journal service
- The Journal service is responsible for saving and retrieving call history information which is used by the Call log application.
- Media Processing service.
- This is a layer of software between the media control service and the tone generation and voice engine services. It is also involved in switching of :audio devices such as the handset and loudspeaker.
- OBEX service
- This is involved with Bluetooth accesses to the phone
- Phonebook
- This is responsible for the phonebook application within the phone.
- Password management service
- This is used to verify passwords used in the phone.
- Service framework
- This is the environment within which other phone services operate. It is involved in the starting and stopping of services.
- Sidecar service
- This handles interactions between the phone and any attached sidecars.
- Team Service
- This is primarily concerned with Keyset operation.
- Transport service
- The transport service provides the IP (LAN) interface between the phone and the outside world.
- Web Server service
- This provides the web access to the phone.
Error codes
When do I see the error codes?
- Whenever a phone is unable to register it brings up a message (No telephony possible) together with an error code. The error code helps you to identify where the problem is.
List of error codes
For complete List see Administration Manual
Problem Detail Error code Network Problem No network connection Not Initialised Waiting for data Unable to use LAN 802.1x error Unable to use LAN Physical connection missing Unable to Register Server timeout Unable to Register Server failed Unable to Register Authentication failed Unable to Register No number configured Unable to Register No server configured Unable to Register No registrar configured Unable to Register No DNS domain configured Unable to Register Rejected by server Unable to Register No phone IP address set Survivability Backup route active Survivability Backup not configured Survivability Backup timeout Survivability Backup authentication failed
Codecs
What codecs are supported with OpenStage?
- - G.711 (A-Law and u-Law)
- - G.729AB (OpenStage can decode G.729 and G.729A but encodes only with G.729A)
- - G.722 wideband codec
LDAP
Accessing the LDAP server is only available on OpenStage 60 or 80 devices. |
What is the purpose of a LDAP template?
- A LDAP template has to be downloaded to the phone via local phone menu or WBM, because it contains necessary information about the search attributes and the location of all user data inside the directory.
Where do I get the template from?
- It is a plain txt file and must fit your directory environment. The configuration for a Microsoft Active Directory would look like this:
- OpenStage LDAP TEMPLATE (v.1)
- SEARCHBASE="CN=Users,DC=microsoft,DC=com"
- ATTRIB01="sn"
- ATTRIB02="givenName"
- ATTRIB03="telephoneNumber"
- ATTRIB04="otherTelephone"
- ATTRIB05="mobile"
- ATTRIB06="homePhone"
- ATTRIB07="company"
- ATTRIB08="department"
- ATTRIB09="l"
- ATTRIB10="title"
- ATTRIB11="mail"
- EOF
- If your are not using a Microsoft AD, you have to adjust the template:
- OpenStage LDAP TEMPLATE (v.1)
- SEARCHBASE="CN=Users,DC=yourdomain,DC=toplevel"
- ATTRIB01="Last Name"
- ATTRIB02="First Name"
- ATTRIB03="Business phone numer 1"
- ATTRIB04="Business phone numer 2"
- ATTRIB05="Mobile phone number"
- ATTRIB06="Home phone number"
- ATTRIB07="Company"
- ATTRIB08="Address 1"
- ATTRIB09="Address 2"
- ATTRIB10="Job function"
- ATTRIB11="E-Mail address"
- EOF
Configuration at the phone.
- Besides the template, add the following information in the admin menu of the OpenStage SIP phone: Admin --> Local functions --> Directory Settings
- LDAP server address
- LDAP server port
- LDAP authentication (if Simple, add authentication information below)
Restrictions
- Up to now, the address is saved in one single field, which makes it difficult to search for a complete address. It is up to the administrator to which subject of the Directory the address fields are matched with.
Web-based-Management (WBM)
- With the WBM are changes in settings possible, which can also be performed in the phone-menu, but you have the adventage that you needn't be in front of the phone.
- Trace-configuration is only possible in WBM.
User Data
Keep in mind that the user space is limited to 8 MB (total). Every picture, ringtone or phonebook entry will reduce the space left! |
Logo (Background picture)
How can I put my own company logo or background picture on the phone?
- This can either be done by local phone menu or Webbased management. The logo file has to be placed on a FTP server, where the phone can download it.
What file types are supported?
- OpenStage 40 phones support BMP format (monochrome; 1 bit color depth).
- OpenStage 60/80 phones support PNG and JPG format, but PNG is the preferred file type because of the transparency feature.
- A logo file has to be resized to 144 x 32 pixel (OpenStage 40), 240 x 70 pixel (OpenStage 60) or 480 x 142 pixel (OpenStage 80)
- For a HowTo, see Administration Manual OpenStage HiPath 3000/4000, chapter 4.1.3
How can I return to the default logo?
- If you like to return to the standard logo (Siemens) feel free to download the respective PNG file and deploy it to the phone.
- Below you can find all default logo files for OpenStage 80/60/40:
- 40_Standard_logo (bmp file)
Screensaver
Can I use my own pictures for the screensaver slideshow?
- Yes, this is possible. Easiest way doing this, is with the help of the OpenStage Manager tool. It transfers all the pictures to the phone, makes them fit best on the screen and can help saving memory.
Which formats are supported?
How many pictures can be downloaded?
- This depends on the memory usage for other user data (eg. phonebook entries, ringer tones). The total memory available is limited to 8 MB.
Local phonebook
Is it possible to synchronize my Outlook contacts with OpenStage?
- This can be done with the OpenStage Manager.
- You need following Canonical Dial settings
- This is a sample for a client on number +49 2302 98038-11
- Local country code: 49
- National prefix digit: 0
- Local national code: 2302
- Min. local number length: 5
- Local enterprise node: 98038
- PSTN access code: 0
- International access code: 00
- and you need following Canonical Dial Lookup settings
- local code: 98038
- international code: +49230298038
How can I get my mobile phone contacts to OpenStage?
- Using the Bluetooth functionality of OpenStage 60 and 80. Via Bluetooth you can easily transfer a contact as a vCard (if supported by the mobile phone).
Ringer tones
What file types are supported?
- In general, WAV and MIDI files are supported on all 4 phone types. Additionally, OpenStage 60 and 80 can play MP3 files.
Is there a suggestion for MP3 files?
- OpenStage 60 and 80 can play MP3 files from 32 kbit/s up to 320 kbit/s (stereo and mono). Because of a limitation of the space available (8 MB in total), the following is suggested:
- - mono instead of stereo sound
- - a constant bitrate between 64 and 96 kbit/s
- - a maximum length of 15 seconds per file
- See the following table for estimated file size
64 kbit/s (mono) 80 kbit/s (mono) 96 kbit/s (mono) Length 5 seconds 40 KB 50 KB 60 KB Length 10 seconds 80 KB 100 KB 120 KB Length 15 seconds 120 KB 150 KB 180 KB
How can I download my own ringer melodies to the OS 60/80 phones?
- This can be done by using the OpenStage Manager. As an instance of ringtones, several MP3 files can be found here.
How can I download my own ringer melodies to the OS 20/40 phone?
- This can be done via ftp. If you want to replace it, you need to download a new file with the same name. Of course a factory resets turns the phone in the original state and eleminates individual downloaded ringer files.
Music-On-Hold (MoH)
What file types are supported?
- In general, WAV and MIDI files are supported on all 4 phone types. Additionally, OpenStage 60 and 80 can play MP3 files.
Is there a suggestion for MP3 files?
- OpenStage 60 and 80 can play MP3 files from 32 kbit/s up to 320 kbit/s (stereo and mono). Because of a limitation of the space available (8 MB in total), the following is suggested:
- - mono instead of stereo sound
- - a constant bitrate between 64 and 96 kbit/s
- - a maximum length of 15 seconds
- - there can only be one single Music on Hold file at once
- See the following table for estimated file size
64 kbit/s (mono) 80 kbit/s (mono) 96 kbit/s (mono) Length 5 seconds 40 KB 80 KB 120 KB Length 10 seconds 50 KB 100 KB 150 KB Length 15 seconds 60 KB 120 KB 180 KB
How can I download my own Music on Hold to the phone?
- This can be done by using the OpenStage Manager. Only one file can be downloaded, because there is no selection of files available.
See also
- OpenStage - the portal page of the OpenStage telephone family
- OpenStage Training - easy learning to use your feature-rich enterprise phone
- OpenStage Manager - feature description of the PC application for OpenStage
- OpenStage power supply and PoE classes - required power supply and PoE classes of phones and accessories
- OpenStage Hardware Changes and necessary Software Versions - comparative table of supported hardware versions
- OpenStage Bluetooth - OpenStage 60/80 Bluetooth feature information
- OpenStage Accessories - Add-On devices, Adapters and Accessories
- OpenStage Main Navigation - comparative information about the main navigation elements