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

How to Configure Google Authentication in Grandstream GWN Access Points

Grandstream GWN AP Captive Portal Google Auth

Description This article shows the steps on how to configure Google Authentication in Grandstream GWN Access Points. The Release Note has a typo in specifying the Oauth URL path. Add Test Users Known Issue You may hit Error 403: disallowed_useragent when trying to connect to SSID and authenticate with iPhone or iPad. This is a … Read more

How to Configure TFTPd as Syslog Utility Tool (Windows)

Configure Syslog server in Grandstream devices using TFTPD

Description Many users find it difficult to capture the Syslog from the phone or gateway devices when the issues are intermittent and difficult to replicate. Hence, you can install an external Syslog server on your machines that allow you to store and capture the phone’s Syslog the whole day. Requirements a. Windows b. Connect the … Read more

Does the GXV3500 decoder work with third-party IP Cameras?

Background Issue We are connecting Hikvision camera DS2XM6726GO-IS/ND with GXV3500 decoder. However, we are getting blank or sometimes white screens on the DVR. What should I do? Facts GXV3500 is designed primarily to support Grandstream SIP Cameras. We do not guarantee compatibility with other vendors’ cameras. This is because of the different implementations of the H.264 codec … Read more