Configuring the PSTN (FXO) Gateway on the SPA3102

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Sharing One VoIP Account Between the FXS and PSTN Lines

 

 

 

 

 

Parameter

Web

Description

Value

 

Page

 

 

 

 

 

 

Auto PSTN

Line 1

If enabled, the ATA device automatically

The

Fallback

 

routes outbound calls to Gateway 0 when

default is

 

 

registration fails or network link is down.

yes.

 

 

 

 

Sharing One VoIP Account Between the FXS and PSTN Lines

Both the FXS (Line 1) and FXO (PSTN Line) can to receive incoming calls for a single VoIP account if they are different ports. Consider the following points:

If the service provider allows multiple registration contacts and simultaneous ringing, both lines can register periodically with the service provider. In this case, both lines receive inbound calls to this VoIP account. The PSTN Line should be configured with a sufficiently long answer delay before the call is automatically answered to allow for the function of the PSTN gateway.

If the service provider does not allow more than one register contact, the PSTN Line should not register. In this case, only Line 1 rings on the inbound call to this VoIP account because it is the only line registered with the service provider.

Line 1 can have the call forwarded to the PSTN Line after a few seconds using the Call-Forward-On-No-Answer feature with gw0 as the forward destination. Similarly, Line 1 can apply Call-Forward-All, Call-Forward-On- Busy, and Call-Forward-Selective feature, and direct the caller to the PSTN- Gateway.

Only PIN authentication is allowed when a VoIP caller is forwarded to the PSTN-gateway from Line 1. If HTTP Authentication is used, the caller is not authenticated.

When using the Forward-To-GW0 feature, you can forward the caller to a specific PSTN number, using the syntax <PSTN-number>@gw0 in the forward destination. When using this with Call-Forward-Selective, you can develop some interesting applications. For example, you can forward all callers with 408 area code to 14081234567, or all callers with 800 area code to 18005558355 (This is the number for Tell Me). When this syntax is used, authentication is not used and the target PSTN number is automatically dialed by the ATA device after the caller is forwarded to gw0.

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PAP2T, SPA8000, SPA3102, WRP400, SPA2102 specifications

The Cisco Systems SPA2102 is a versatile Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) adapter that serves as a bridge between traditional telephony systems and modern IP networks. Designed primarily for small to medium businesses, the SPA2102 is highly regarded for its reliability, ease of use, and rich feature set. This device allows users to make and receive phone calls over the internet while maintaining the ability to connect traditional analog phones.

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