Understanding PPI mode: DOD Number when Call Forward to External Number

Description This article explains the P-Preferred-Identity (PPI) Header in UCM’s INVITE message when UCM forwards the call from the extension to an external or mobile number. Test Steps Packet capture Outbound CID Priority TO vs Request Headers The Request-Line and To headers show the DID used by the PBX, eg. 8887771234 is the DID, it is … Read more

Forward Original Caller ID in Grandstream IP PBX UCM

Grandstream Forward Original Caller ID

Description Call forward makes the remote working solutions more efficient and ensures continuity of business operation. This article describes the settings required to allow the forwarding of the original Caller ID of external numbers in Grandstream IP PBX UCM. 1. Make sure that the UCM has the latest firmware version 2. Make sure the following settings … Read more

How to Block Ghost Calls on Grandstream IP Phones

How to Block Ghost Calls on the Phones

Description Ghost calls will usually affect the phone level. You may find it annoying by getting authorized calls. You can increase the security on the affected phone by setting the following parameter to YES in Grandstream IP Phones – GXP16XX/17XX/21XX and HT8XX ATAs models. Validate Incoming Messages Check SIP User ID for Incoming INVITE Accept … Read more

Understanding the “Pending Delivery” Status in Grandstream UCM Remote Connect

Description When working with the UCM630X series, you may encounter a warning message labeled “Pending Delivery.” in GDMS. It is important to understand what this means and how it affects your device management. What Does “Pending Delivery” Mean? The “Pending Delivery” status appears when you attempt to assign parameters or settings to an offline Grandstream … Read more

How to use Security Certificates on IP Phones – Grandstream GXP16XX/17XX/21XX

CA SSL Grandstream IP Phones

Description Upgrading the product to the latest firmware version allows the expiration date of Grandstream-authorized certificates to be adjusted automatically. Even with the certificate expired, the communication between the phones and clients might not be secure or fully encrypted but the device will still function. Downloads GEN 1 (SHA256) GEN 2 (SHA384)

Troubleshooting the ‘CPE Connection Failed’ Warning on Grandstream IP Phones

Understanding the CPE Connection Failed Warning and How to Address It If you’ve encountered a CPE Connection Failed warning on your Grandstream IP phone, you might be wondering what it means and how to resolve it. In this article, we’ll break down the cause of this warning and provide a simple solution to prevent the … Read more