TELES.

iGATE

Software version 14.0

TELES AG
Communication Systems Division
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Software version: 14.0. Revised: 12 June 2008.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Chapter 1 – About this Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

1.1 organization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
1.2 conventions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
1.3 Safety Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Chapter 2 – Safety and Security Precautions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

2.1 Safety Measures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
2.2 FCC / Industry Canada Notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
2.3 Tips for EMC Protection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
2.4 System Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
2.5 Servicing the System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
2.5.1 Replacing Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
2.5.2 Protecting the Operating System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
2.6 CDR Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
2.7 Network Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Chapter 3 – Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

3.1 What’s New in Version 14.0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
3.2 Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
3.3 How iGATE Works . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
3.4 Supported Implementation Scenarios . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Chapter 4 – Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

4.1 Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
4.2 Package Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
4.3 Hardware Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
4.4 Installation Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
4.4.1 Ethernet Wiring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
4.4.2 PRI Wiring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
TELES to TBR12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Former TELES Assignment to Current TELES Assignment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
4.4.3 BRI Wiring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
4.4.4 Antenna Connection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
4.4.5 SIM Cards. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
The SIM-Card Carrier Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
4.5 Preparing for Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
4.6 Hardware Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
4.7 Startup with Quickstart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
4.7.1 Installing Quickstart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
4.7.2 Configuration with Quickstart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
4.8 Startup via FTP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
4.9 Self Provisioning with NMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

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4.10 LED Functionality. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

4.10.1 iLCR Base Board PRI Port LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
4.10.2 iGATE 4 Mobile Board SIM-Card LEDs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
4.11 Remote Access and Access Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
4.11.1 GATE Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
4.11.2 FTP. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
4.11.3 Setting a Password for Remote Access . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Chapter 5 – Configuration Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41

5.1 Configuration File ip.cfg . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
5.1.1 System Section Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
5.1.2 Ethernet Interface Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
5.1.3 Bridge Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
5.1.4 NAT Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
5.1.5 PPPoE Configuration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
5.1.6 Firewall Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
5.1.7 Bandwidth Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
5.1.8 DHCP Server Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
5.1.9 PPP Configuration for ISDN and CDMA Dial-Up. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
5.1.10 VLAN Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
5.1.11 Examples . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Default Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Active Ethernet Bridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Integrated DSL-Router Scenario for VoIP Traffic with an Active DHCP Server and Firewall. . . . . . . . 55
VLAN Scenario . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
5.2 Configuration File pabx.cfg . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
5.2.1 System Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Life Line . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Log Files. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Night Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Controllers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Subscribers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Global Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
5.2.2 SMTP-Client Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
5.2.3 Number Portability Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
5.2.4 SNMP Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
5.2.5 Time-Controlled Configuration Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
5.2.6 .CAS R2 Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
5.3 Configuration File route.cfg. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

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5.3.1 Entries in the [System] Section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

Mapping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Restrict. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Redirect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Setting the Time-Controlled Sections. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
5.3.2 VoIP Profiles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
5.3.3 Gatekeeper Profiles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
5.3.4 Registrar Profiles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
5.3.5 Radius Profiles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88

Chapter 6 – Routing Examples. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90

6.1 iGATE Integration in a Carrier Network. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
6.2 iGATE Integration with SIM-Card Switching in an H.323 Carrier Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
6.3 iGATE as a Second-Generation LCR with VoIP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93

Chapter 7 – Mobile Configuration Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95

7.1 Connection to a vGATE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
7.2 Module Distribution of Various Mobile Networks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
7.3 Network-Specific Mobile Routing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
7.3.1 Using a Fixed Mobile Port Address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
7.3.2 Using the LAIN as the Mobile Port Address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
7.3.3 Fixed LAIN for a Mobile Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
7.4 Incoming Voice Calls from Mobile. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
7.5 Blocking Ports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
7.6 Setting Limits. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
7.7 Automatic SIM Switching . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
7.7.1 Switching SIMs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
7.7.2 Cyclical SIM Switching . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
7.7.3 Immediate SIM Switching . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
7.7.4 Count Status Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
7.8 Defining Time Limits for Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
7.9 Pause between Two Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
7.10 Time-Controlled SIM Switching . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
7.11 Mobile-User PBX Callback. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
7.12 Optional Mobile Quality Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
7.13 Deactivating Class 2 Re-Routing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
7.14 Checking Ports/Mobile Channels. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
7.15 Recharging Prepaid SIMs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
7.15.1 Recharge Preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
Checking the Active SIM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
Addressing SIMs Using Port- and Controller-Specific Routing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
Blocking the Port Containing the Recharging SIM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111

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7.15.2 Recharging Procedure. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111

Direct Recharging via Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
Indirect Recharging via GATE Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
7.15.3 Prepaid Account Status Query . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
Direct Account-Status Query . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
Indirect Account-Status Query. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
Saving /Forwarding the Account Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
7.16 Defining Special Characters for Voice Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118

Chapter 8 – Signaling and Routing Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .119

8.1 Digit Collection (Enblock/Overlap Receiving). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
8.2 Rejecting Data Calls and Specified Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
8.2.1 Blacklist Routing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
8.2.2 Whitelist Routing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
8.2.3 Rejecting Calls with ISDN Bearer Capability Data. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
8.2.4 Specific Routing of Data Calls via VoIP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
8.3 CLIP and CLIR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
8.3.1 Routing CLIP and CLIR Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
8.4 Routing Calls without CLIR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
8.4.1 Setting CLIR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
8.4.2 Setting CLIP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
8.5 Conversion of Call Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
8.6 Setting Number Type in OAD/DAD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
8.7 Setting the Screening Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
8.8 Setting a Default OAD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
8.9 Setting or Removing Sending Complete Byte in Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
8.10 Miscellaneous Routing Methods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
8.10.1 Routing Calls without a Destination Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
8.10.2 Routing Calls Based on an Extension Prefix or on the Length of the Destination Number . . . . . . . 127
8.11 Changing Cause Values. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128

Chapter 9 – Additional VoIP Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .130

9.1 Signaling Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
9.2 Registrar Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135
9.3 Routing Parameters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
9.4 Quality Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138
9.5 Compression Parameters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145
9.6 Fax/Modem Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146
9.7 DTMF Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148

Chapter 10 – System Maintenance and Software Update. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .149

10.1 Configuration Errors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149

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10.2 Status and Error Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149

10.3 Software Update . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156
10.4 Trace . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158
10.4.1 ISDN Trace Output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160
10.4.2 GSM/CDMA/UMTS Trace Output. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160
10.4.3 VoIP Trace Output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161
Interface IP Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162
Internal Protocol Interface (to ISDN, Mobile) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173
H.245 Messages. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175
RAS (Registration, Admission, Status) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180
ENUM Output. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185
Examples . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185
10.4.4 Remote Output. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189
10.4.5 SMTP Trace Output. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190
10.4.6 Number Portability Trace Output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193
10.4.7 DTMF Tone Trace Output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194

Chapter 11 – Feature Packages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .197

11.1 Activating the License . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197
11.2 DLA/Callback Server Functionality. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 198
11.2.1 Call Connector and Callback Server. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 198
Special Announcement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 199
DLA with DTMF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 199
DLA with Fixed Destination Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 199
Callback with DTMF and OAD as Callback Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200
Callback with DTMF and Pre-Configured Callback Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200
Callback to OAD and Fixed Second Leg . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201
DLA with DTMF and PIN for First Leg and Callback for Second Leg . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201
Using a PIN in Front of the Call Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202
11.3 Least Cost Routing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202
11.3.1 Carrier Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203
Routing Entries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203
11.3.2 Alternative Routing Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204
11.3.3 Charge Models . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204
11.3.4 Generating Charges with the iGATE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 206
11.4 Online Traffic Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 208
11.4.1 ASR Calculation and Resetting Statistic Values . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 208
11.4.2 Generating and Retrieving CDRs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 209
Call Log . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 210
Missed Calls List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 213
Sending CDRs via E-Mail. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 214
11.5 SMS Gateway . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 214

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11.5.1 Sending SMS via E-mail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 214

11.5.2 Receiving SMS Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 215
SMS to E-Mail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 215
SMS to SMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 216
SMS to File . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 216
11.5.3 Incoming USSD (Unstructured Supplementary Services Data) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 216
11.5.4 Sending Messages via E-mail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 217
11.5.5 Setting Up Connections via E-Mail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 217
11.5.6 Sending Anouncements via E-Mail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 218
11.5.7 Displaying Incoming Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 218
11.5.8 Sending Automatic SMS for Unconnected Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 218
11.6 Ported Number Screening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 219
11.6.1 System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220
11.6.2 Routing and Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220
11.7 SS7-Specific Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 221
11.7.1 General SS7 Terminology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 221
11.7.2 What is SS7? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 222
11.7.3 Signaling Types. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 222
Associated Signaling. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 222
Quasi-Associated Signaling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 222
11.7.4 Signaling Points . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 222
Signaling End Points . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 223
Signaling Transfer Points. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 223
Service Control Points . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 223
11.7.5 SS7 Protocol Stack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 224
Message Transfer Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 224
ISDN User Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 225
Telephone User Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 225
Signaling Connection Control Part. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 225
Transaction Capabilities Application Part. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 225
Operations, Maintenance and Administration Part. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 225
Mobile Application Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 225
Intelligent Network Application Protocol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 226
11.7.6 SS7 and the iGATE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 226
11.7.7 SS7 Routing Entries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 228

Chapter 12 – Optional Function Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .230

12.1 Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 230
12.2 SNMP Agent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 230
12.3 DNS Forwarder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 231
12.4 ipupdate - DynDNS Client . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 232

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ABOUT THIS MANUAL

1 ABOUT THIS MANUAL

Congratulations on the purchase of your new iGATE! This manual is set up to guide you through the step-by-step
installation of your iGATE, so that you can follow it through from the front to the back. Quick-installation instruc-
tions appear in Chapter 4.7, “Startup with Quickstart” >.
Make sure you familiarize yourself thoroughly with the safety and security precautions detailed in Chapter 2 >
before you begin to install your iGATE. TELES is not liable for any damage or injury resulting from a failure to follow
these safety and security instructions!

1.1 ORGANIZATION

This manual is organized into the following chapters.

Chapter 1, “About this Manual” > introduces the iGATE Systems Manual and how it is set up.
Chapter 2, “Safety and Security Precautions” > contains information about security issues relevant to con-
nection with the IP network.
Chapter 3, “Overview” > briefly describes the iGATE and its implementation scenarios.
Chapter 4, “Installation” > contains information on how to connect and configure the system so that it is
ready for operation.
Chapter 5, “Configuration Files” > describes the iGATE’s individual configuration files and parameters.
Chapter 6, “Routing Examples” > contains useful examples and descriptions of scenario-based configura-
tions in the route.cfg.
Chapter 7, “Mobile Configuration Options” > describes mobile configuration entries.
Chapter 8, “Signaling and Routing Features” > describes configuration settings in the route.cfg used
for adjusting PRI signaling and customizing the configuration for specific scenarios.
Chapter 9, “Additional VoIP Parameters” > contains additional configuration entries to fine-tune commu-
nication with the VoIP peer.
Chapter 10, “System Maintenance and Software Update” > describes system messages that are saved
in the protocol file, as well as trace options.
Chapter 11, “Feature Packages” > contains a description of options that expand the iGATE’s functionality.
Chapter 12, “Optional Function Modules” > contains a description of expansion modules.

1.2 CONVENTIONS

This document uses the following typographic conventions:

ƒ Bold – items from the GUI menu.
ƒ Halfbold – items from the GUI and the menu.
ƒ Code – file names, variables and constants in configuration files or commands in body text.
ƒ "conventions" on page 9 > – cross-references can be accessed in the PDF files by a single mouse click.
Configuration data or extracts are written in single-column tables with a gray background.

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1.3 SAFETY SYMBOLS

The following symbols are used to indicate important information and to describe levels of possible danger.

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Note
Useful information with no safety implications.

Attention
! Information that must be adhered to as it is necessary to ensure that the system func-
tions correctly and to avoid material damage.

Warning
! Danger. Could cause personal injury or damage to the system.

Dangerous voltage
Could cause injury by high voltage and/or damage the system.

Electrostatic discharge
Components at risk of discharge must be grounded before being touched.

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2 SAFETY AND SECURITY PRECAUTIONS

Please be sure and take time to read this section to ensure your personal safety and proper operation of your TELES
Infrastructure System.
To avoid personal injury or damage to the system, please follow all safety instructions before you begin working
on your TELES Infrastructure System.
TELES Infrastructure Systems are CE certified and fulfill all relevant security requirements. The manufacturer as-
sumes no liability for consequential damages or for damages resulting from unauthorized changes.
This chapter applies for all Access Gateways. Information that applies only for individual Access Gateways specifies
the system for which it applies.

2.1 SAFETY MEASURES

Danger of electric shock - the power supplies run on 230 V. Unplug the TELES Infra-
structure System from its power source before working on the power supply or ex-
tension socket.
Bear in mind that telephone and WAN lines are also energized and can cause electric
shocks.
Do not insert foreign objects into openings in the device. Conductible objects can
cause short circuits that result in fire, electric shock or damage to the device.
Do not open the TELES Infrastructure System except to install an additional
TELES.Component. Changes in the device are not permitted.

Make sure to install the system near the power source and that the power source is
! easily accessible.
Wire your system using only the cables included in the package contents. Use only
proper ISDN and Ethernet cables.
Be sure to respect country-specific regulations, standards or guidelines for accident
prevention.

2.2 FCC / INDUSTRY CANADA NOTICE

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The following information applies for the iGATE GSM only.

In accordance with the manufacturer’s specifications, the iGATE comes installed with modular transmitters
Q24CL001 (FCC ID: O9EQ24CL001) and Q24PL001 (FCC ID: O9EQ24PL001).

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The antenna gain, including cable loss, must not exceed 3 dBi at 1900 MHz / 1.4 dBi at 850 MHz for mobile op-
erating configurations and 7 dBi at 1900 MHz / 1.4 dBi at 850 MHz for fixed mounted operations, as defined in
2.1091 and 1.1307 of the rules for satisfying RF exposure compliance.
The antenna(s) used for this transmitter must be installed to provide a separation distance of at least 20 cm from
all persons and must not be collocated or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
The iGATE has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of
the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a resi-
dential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed
and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However,
there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harm-
ful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the
user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
ƒ Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
ƒ Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
ƒ Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
ƒ Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

2.3 TIPS FOR EMC PROTECTION

Use shielded cables.

Do not remove any housing components. They provide EMC protection.

2.4 SYSTEM SECURITY

This section describes all points crucial to the TELES Infrastructure System’s system security.
The system’s location must support normal operation of TELES Infrastructure Systems according to EN ETS 300 386.
Be sure to select the location with the following conditions in mind:

Location: Make sure you install the system horizontally in a clean, dry, dust-free lo-
! cation. If possible, the site should be air-conditioned. The site must be free of strong
electrical or magnetic fields, which cause disrupted signals and, in extreme cases,
system failure.

Temperature: The site must maintain a temperature between 0 and 45°C. Be sure to
! guard against temperature fluctuations. Resulting condensation can cause short cir-
cuiting. The humidity level may not exceed 80%.
To avoid overheating the system, make sure the site provides adequate ventilation.

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Power: The site must contain a central emergency switch for the entire power source.
The site’s fuses must be calculated to provide adequate system security. The electri-
cal facilities must comply with applicable regulations.
The operating voltage and frequency may not exceed or fall below what is stated on
the label.
Antenna: iGATE contains no provision or protective device against power surges or
lightning strikes.
The installation of the antenna must fulfill all necessary safety requirements. Employ
the services of a professional antenna installer.

2.5 SERVICING THE SYSTEM

Regular servicing ensures that your TELES.System runs trouble-free. Servicing also includes looking after the room
in which the system is set up. Ensure that the air-conditioning and its filter system are regularly checked and that
the premises are cleaned on a regular basis.

2.5.1 REPLACING COMPONENTS

If your system contains any of the following components, replace them according to the following table:

Table 2.1 Component Life Span

Component Life span

Filter pads 6 months
Power adapter 5 years
Fan 5 years

2.5.2 PROTECTING THE OPERATING SYSTEM

Changing configuration data and/or SIM card positions may lead to malfunctions and/or misrouting, as well as pos-
sible consequential damage. Make changes at your own risk. TELES is not liable for any possible damage resulting
from or in relation to such changes. Please thoroughly check any changes you or a third party have made to your
configuration!
Make sure your hard disk or flash disk contains enough storage space. Downloading the log files and deleting them
from the system on a regular basis will ensure your system’s reliability.

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Be careful when deleting files that you do not delete any files necessary for system operation.

TELES.vGATE Control Unit:

! Do not use Ctrl/Alt/Del (Task Manager) to shut down vGateDesktop or vGateCtrl. Do
not perform queries on the database. This can result in damages to the database. Do
not use any MySQL tools, such as MySQL-Front to make changes in or perform tests
on the database.

2.6 CDR FILES

Call Detail Records are intended for analysis of the system’s activity only. They are not designed to be used for
billing purposes, as it may occur that the times they record are not exact.

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Inaccuracies in the generation of CDRs may occur for active connections if traffic is
flowing on the system while modifications in configuration or routing files are acti-
vated.

2.7 NETWORK SECURITY

Every day hackers develop new ways to break into systems through the Internet. While TELES takes great care to
ensure the security of its systems, any system with access through the Internet is only as secure as its user makes
it. Therefore, to avoid unwanted security breaches and resulting system malfunctions, you must take the following
steps to secure your TELES.System if you connect it to the Internet:
ƒ Use an application gateway or a packet firewall.
ƒ To limit access to the system to secure remote devices, delete the default route and add individual secure
network segments.
ƒ Access to the system via Telnet, FTP, HTTP, GATE Manager or remote vGateDesktop must be password
protected. Do not use obvious passwords (anything from sesame to your mother-in-laws maiden name).
Remember: the password that is easiest to remember is also likely to be easiest to crack.
The firewall must support the following features:
ƒ Protection against IP spoofing
ƒ Logging of all attempts to access the system
The firewall must be able to check the following information and only allow trusted users to access the TELES.Sys-
tem:
ƒ IP source address
ƒ IP destination address
ƒ Protocol (whether the packet is TCP, UDP, or ICMP)
ƒ TCP or UDP source port
ƒ TCP or UDP destination port
ƒ ICMP message type

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For operation and remote administration of your TELES.System, open only the following ports only when the indi-
cated services are used:

Table 2.2 Default Ports Used for Specific Services

Service Protocol Port

For all systems except vGATE
FTP TCP 21 (default, can be set)
Telnet (for TELES debug access TCP 23
only)
SMTP TCP 25
DNS forward UDP 53
HTTP TCP 80 (default, can be set)
SNTP UDP 123
SNMP UDP 161
H.225 registration, admission, sta- UDP 1719 (default, can be set)
tus
H.225 signaling TCP 1720 (default, can be set)
Radius UDP 1812 (default, can be set)
Radius accounting UDP 1813 (default, can be set)

GATE Manager TCP 4445 (default, can be set)

SIP signaling UDP / TCP 5060 (default, can be set)

RTP UDP 29000-29120 (default, can be set)

TELES.vGATE Control Unit TCP 57343

vGATE tunneling TCP 4446

For TELES.vGATE Control Unit and iMNP
FTP TCP 21
Telnet TCP 23
MySQL database TCP 3306
iGATE or TELES.VoIPBOX GSM/ TCP 57342
CDMA 4FX to vGATE
vGATE tunneling to iGATE or TCP 4446
TELES.VoIPBOX GSM/CDMA 4FX

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Table 2.2 Default Ports Used for Specific Services (continued)

Service Protocol Port

iGATE or TELES.VoIPBOX GSM/ TCP 9003
CDMA 4FX to iMNP
Remote vGateDesktop TCP 57344
Remote vGateDesktop (read only) TCP 57345
iMNP TCP 9003
For vGATE Sim Unit
TELES.vGATE Control Unit plus TCP 51500
iGATE or TELES.VoIPBOX GSM/
CDMA 4FX
For NMS
FTP TCP 21
Telnet TCP 23
MySQL database TCP 3306
NMS protocol TCP 5000
NMS update TCP 5001
NMS task TCP 5002
NMS task TCP 5003
NMS Listen TCP 4444
For vGATE Call Manager
Radius authentication UDP 1812
Radius accounting UDP 1813

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Connection from a TELES.vGATE Control Unit to a iGATE requires ICMP access. The
TCP filters listed above are activated in the default configuration of the TELES.vGATE
Control Unit or the NMS server.

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3 OVERVIEW
Mobile phone charges have become an impor-
tant cost factor for many carriers and compa-
nies. Connections from the fixed network to
mobile networks share a considerable amount
of these costs.
The iGATE can help reduce these costs up to
70%, because calls from mobile network to
mobile network cost significantly less than
calls from the fixed network to mobile net-
works. Fixed-to-mobile calls that travel PSTN
through the iGATE are routed and billed as if
they occurred within the same mobile network.
You can insert SIM cards from any carrier into
the SIM4 or SIM24 module.
Depending on whether your system includes iGATE 4 GSM Boards, iGATE 4 CDMA Boards or
iGATE 4 UMTS Boards, each iGATE can provide direct access to the GSM, CDMA or UMTS mobile network with up
to 32 mobile channels – 4 mobile channels per iGATE 4 Mobile Board or up to 8 iGATE 4 Mobile Boards per iGATE.
The TELES.iGATE Antenna Splitter Board combines the antennas so that only one or two antennas leave the sys-
tem.
The iGATE has 2 optional PRI ports, optional BRI ports and VoIP functionality, which provides up to 32 VoIP chan-
nels, so connection of the mobile gateway occurs by VoIP. The iGATE combines the cost savings resulting from
implementation of the iGATE with those of Voice over IP transmission. iGATEs can be set up in various national or
international locations.
The iGATE features packages are modular expansion applications that provide services in addition to those offered
with the standard software. Feature packages can be activated separately or in combination with one another, so
that you can design your system according to your own needs.
The iGATE supports all of the following standards:
ƒ GSM (Global System for Mobile Communications)
ƒ CDMA (Code-Division Multiple Access)
ƒ UMTS (Universal Mobile Telecommunications System)
Throughout this manual, the following boards will be referred to as iGATE 4 Mobile Board, unless otherwise spec-
ified:
ƒ iGATE 4 GSM Board
ƒ iGATE 4 CDMA Board
ƒ iGATE 4 UMTS Board

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3 . 1 WH A T ’S N E W I N VE R S I O N 1 4 . 0

ƒ Enhanced HTTP user interface

ƒ Supports the CAS R2 protocol
ƒ Supports the NI2 protocol
ƒ Supports the T1 line type
ƒ Possible to configure individual mobile bands
ƒ LAIN can now contain up to six digits
ƒ Supports PPP dialup via UMTS
ƒ New SIP settings:
– VoipSdpProxy=<mode>: enables transmission of all SDP parameters if a call is from SIP to SIP
– VoipUseRad=<mode>: different addresses in request header and To field result in redirected ISDN
number
– Customized translation of DSS1 cause values to SIP events
ƒ Supports 3G faxes
ƒ Configurable time interval for echo detection in VoIP
ƒ New configuration settings for VoIP DTMF tone handling
ƒ Radius accounting request contains SIM’s IMSI to enable SIM-specific billing
ƒ Expanded functionality of integrated DLA/callback server
ƒ Integrated mail client capable of SMTP authentication
ƒ CDR enhancement with new output for VoIP calls (codec, ptime)

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3.2 FEATURES

ƒ Easy installation with Quickstart

ƒ Conversion of PRI (optional) or VoIP to up to 32 mobile channels and vice versa
ƒ Requires only two antennas for 32 mobile channels with TELES.iGATE Antenna Splitter Board
ƒ Centralized SIM management with vGATE
ƒ Call distribution/rerouting of temporarily unavailable mobile channels
ƒ Automatic use (configurable) of the defined SIM cards per mobile channel
ƒ Enblock and overlap receiving
ƒ Conversion of call numbers
ƒ Inband tone detection
ƒ Can block specified telephone numbers and services
ƒ Summarizes reject causes based on definable cause values
ƒ Remote administration via Ethernet or ISDN
ƒ Online monitoring, management and configuration via GATE Manager and NMS (Network Management
System)
ƒ Generates CDRs and transmits online CDRs (optional)
ƒ Time-controlled configuration (optional)
ƒ Built-in cutting edge LCR: Full-featured TELES least cost routing between PBX and PSTN (optional)
ƒ Optional 24 SIM-card carrier can handle up to 24 SIM cards on 4 mobile channels; SIMs can be randomly
distributed at will (optional)
ƒ Callback function supported (optional)
ƒ Direct Line Access function (optional)
ƒ Number Portability (optional)
ƒ International SS7: Q.767 (optional)
ƒ PPP client/server mode

VoIP
ƒ Modular 16 to 180 channels
ƒ H.323 v.4 / SIP v.2 signaling (RFC 3261), operating in parallel
ƒ Various audio codecs: G.711, G.723.1, G.726, G.728, G.729, GSM, iLBC, Fax T.38, Data: clear channel
ƒ Gatekeeper support
ƒ Registrar support
ƒ RTP multiplexing
ƒ STUN (support for non-static IP addresses)
ƒ ENUM (changes phone numbers into IP addresses)

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3 . 3 H O W I G AT E WO R K S

The iGATE is connected to the PSTN or an IP network and to the mobile network.
ƒ During outgoing calls from the PSTN or IP network to mobile, dialed digits are compared with the routing-
table entries for various mobile networks. The calls are then routed through the corresponding SIMs in the
iGATE and forwarded to the number dialed.
ƒ Only the connection from the SIM in the iGATE to the mobile number in the same mobile network is
charged.

3.4 SUPPORTED IMPLEMENTATION SCENARIOS

In each of the following scenarios, calls are routed through individual gateways into the mobile network:
a) Integration in a carrier network:
One or more mobile gateways are
connected to the carrier network. The
carrier network routes mobile connec-
tions to the individual mobile gate-
ways, which then terminate the
mobile calls.

PSTN

b) Connection to a centralized SIM

server (vGATE): The mobile gate-
ways are integrated in the vGATE
through the IP network. All SIM cards
in the vGATE network are installed in
and maintained from a central server,
so that it is no longer necessary to in-
stall SIM cards into each iGATE. The IP
vGateDesktop makes it possible to as- Network
sign SIMs virtually to random ports
and various times without physically
removing the SIMs from the
vGATE Sim Unit.

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c) Last mile connection via mobile:

The mobile gateways are set up at
specific locations. The mobile gateway
can multiplex the available mobile
channels, as well as directly connect
ISDN subscribers (voice connections
only).

d) Callback with DTMF: The user calls

a number that is defined so that the
2nd
user will be called back based on his Leg
OAD. An alerting occurs. The user
Call/
hangs up and is called back. After the SMS
Callback 2nd
user has taken the call, the destina- Leg
tion number is entered using DTMF
tones. When he has finished dialing,
the connection to the destination
number is established. PSTN

e) Callback for international roam-

ing: The user with an international
2nd
mobile (prepaid SIM) calls a pre- Leg
defined number in the system. An
Call/
alerting occurs. The user hangs up SMS Callback
2nd
and is called back based on her OAD. via
Leg
PSTN
After she accepts the call, she enters
2nd
the destination number, which is in Leg
the same country as the system. This
scenario is for employees who travel PSTN
abroad, as it eliminates high interna-
tional roaming fees. International
Border

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f) Least Cost Routing for termina-

tion of mobile calls: The mobile
gateway with integrated LCR is set up
between the existing PBX and the
BRI/
PSTN. The system’s LCR recognizes PRI
calls to the mobile network and sends
BRI/
them through the mobile gateway to PRI
the mobile network.

PSTN

g) 2nd Generation LCR with VoIP:

One or more mobile gateways are
connected to the carrier’s IP backbone IP
VoIP
or the public Internet by VoIP. The car- Network
BRI/
rier network routes mobile connec- PRI
tions to the individual mobile
BRI/
gateways, which then terminate the PRI
mobile calls accordingly.

PSTN

h) Sending SMS by email: The mobile

gateway is connected by Ethernet to
the IT network. It implements an
SMTP server (e-mail server). Email
messages sent to this SMTP server are
forwarded to the recipient as SMS
messages through the mobile gate-
way.
LAN

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4 INSTALLATION
Follow the easy instructions to set up your iGATE in a matter of minutes. Implementation of individual scenarios
requires adjustments to the appropriate interfaces. Tips for basic settings are described here. Links to relevant
chapters are provided for more specific configuration changes.

4.1 CHECKLIST

The following checklist provides step-by-step installation instructions.

1. Check the package contents
2. Install the device
3. Connect the Ethernet
4. Connect the E1 trunks (optional)
5. Connect the BRI lines (optional)
6. Connect the antennas
7. Using Quickstart, set the configuration (IP address)
8. Check functionality (using the LEDs)
9. Secure the LAN connection
10. Secure connection with the configuration program

4 . 2 PA C K A G E C O N T E N T S

Your iGATE package contains the following components. Check the contents to make sure everything is complete
and undamaged. Immediately report any visible transport damages to customer service. If damage exists, do not
attempt operation without customer-service approval:
ƒ 1 iGATE
ƒ 1 power supply cable
ƒ 1 or 2 RJ-45 ISDN cables with gray connectors; 5 meters (optional)
ƒ 1 or 2 RJ-45 ISDN cables with green and blue connectors; 5 meters (optional)
ƒ 1 RJ-45 LAN cable with gray connectors; 3 meters
ƒ 1 copy of quick installation instructions
ƒ 1 CD containing Quickstart, GATE Manager, system manual and default configuration files
ƒ Mobile antennas (optional)

4.3 HARDWARE DESCRIPTION

Throughout this manual, the following boards will be referred to as iGATE 4 Mobile Board, unless otherwise spec-
ified:
ƒ iGATE 4 GSM Board
ƒ iGATE 4 CDMA Board
ƒ iGATE 4 UMTS Board

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The iGATE is available in expansion levels from 4 to 32 mobile channels. The following pages describe installation
of the iGATE.
Figure 4.1 > shows the rear view of a iGATE, which contains the following boards:
Left side from top to bottom:
ƒ iGATE 4 Mobile Board (for mobile channels 1-4)
ƒ iLCR Base Board
ƒ Optional iGATE Antenna Splitter Board
Right side from top to bottom:
ƒ Optional iGATE 4 Mobile Board (for mobile channels 13-16)
ƒ Optional iGATE 4 Mobile Board (for mobile channels 9-12)
ƒ Optional iGATE 4 Mobile Board (for mobile channels 5-8)
SIM-Card
Power PRI 1 PRI 2 Antenna Carrier

Ethernet
Antenna 10/100 Base-T

Figure 4.1 2 HU iGATE: Rear View

Figure 4.2 > shows the rear view of a iGATE BRI, which contains the following boards:
Left side from top to bottom:
ƒ iLCR 4BRI Board
ƒ iLCR Base Board
ƒ One empty slot
Right side from top to bottom:
ƒ One empty slot
ƒ iGATE 4 Mobile Board (for mobile channels 5-8)
ƒ Optional iGATE 4 Mobile Board (for mobile channels 1-4)
SIM-Card
4 BRI Carrier
Power Ports Antenna (opt.)

PRI 1 PRI 2 Ethernet

(opt.) (opt.) 10/100 Base-T

Figure 4.2 2 HU iGATE BRI

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Figure 4.3 > shows the rear view of a TELES.iGATE, which contains the following boards:
From left to right:
ƒ iLCR Base Board
ƒ iGATE 4 Mobile Board (for mobile channels 1-4)
ƒ iGATE 4 Mobile Board (for mobile channels 5-8)
ƒ iGATE 4 Mobile Board (for mobile channels 9-12)
ƒ iGATE 4 Mobile Board (for mobile channels 13-16)
ƒ Optional iGATE Antenna Splitter Board
ƒ iGATE 4 Mobile Board (for mobile channels 17-20)
ƒ Optional iGATE 4 Mobile Board (for mobile channels 21-24)
ƒ Optional iGATE 4 Mobile Board (for mobile channels 25-28)
ƒ Optional iGATE 4 Mobile Board (for mobile channels 29-32)
PRI 1 SIM-Card
Carrier Antenna
PRI 2

Ethernet
Power 10/100 Base-T Antenna

Figure 4.3 4HU iGATE

4.4 INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS

Before installing your iGATE, make sure you have the following connections in place:
ƒ Ethernet connection
ƒ Antenna connection(s)
ƒ Optional ISDN PRI connection to PSTN and/or to the PBX
ƒ Power
ƒ If the system is not connected to a vGATE, insert the SIM cards into the SIM-card carrier, the SIM-card
carrier into the iGATE 4 Mobile Board.

4.4.1 ETHERNET WIRING

To connect the iGATE’s Ethernet port to your local network, connect the system to an Ethernet switch or hub in
your network. Use the three meter cable with gray connectors.

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If you want to connect the iGATE directly to your computer and a connection cannot be established, use a cable
with the following pin assignment:
Connector 1 Connector 2
TX+ 1 1 TX+
TX- 2 2 TX-
RX+ 3 3 RX+
4 4
5 5
RX- 6 6 RX-
7 7
8 8

Abbreviations: TX - Transmit / RX - Receive

4.4.2 PRI WIRING

4.4.2.1 TELES TO TBR12

If you are connecting a iGATE to E1 and need to change the assignment of an adapter, assign the pins as follows.
Connectors on cables included with the iGATE will be gray for TELES TE and gray for NT on the remote device, blue
for TELES NT, and green for TE on the remote device:

TELES System/TE TBR12/NT

Gray RX 1 1 TX Gray
RX 2 2 TX
3 3
Terminal TX 4 4 RX Network
TX 5 5 RX
Interface 6 6 Interface
7 7
8 8

Abbreviations: TX - Transmit / RX - Receive

TELES System/NT TBR12/TE
Blue RX 1 1RX Green
RX 2 2 RX
3 3
Network TX 4 4 TX Terminal
TX 5 5 TX
Interface 6 6 Interface
7 7
8 8

Abbreviations: TX - Transmit / RX - Receive

4.4.2.2 FORMER TELES ASSIGNMENT TO CURRENT TELES ASSIGNMENT

If you are connecting a system with the former TELES assignment to one with the current TELES assignment, con-
nectors will be yellow for former TE or NT and green for current TE or NT. Pin assignment will be as follows:
Former TELES
TELES System Equipment
Green RX 1 1 Yellow
RX 2 2
3 3 TX
TX 4 4 RX
TX 5 5 RX
6 6 TX
7 7
8 8

Abbreviations: TX - Transmit / RX - Receive

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4.4.3 BRI WIRING

If your system contains optional iLCR 4BRI Board, the connection to the PBX or PSTN lines occurs with the RJ45
connectors. Each connector's pin out is for BRI line:

Table 4.1 BRI Wiring

RJ-45 TE NT Polarity
3 Transmit Receive +
4 Receive Transmit +
5 Receive Transmit -
6 Transmit Receive -

Pins 1, 2, 7, and 8 are not used. TE refers to terminal endpoint (connection to PSTN). NT refers to network termi-
nation Layer 1 (connection to PBX).

4.4.4 ANTENNA CONNECTION

Plug an antenna cable into each of the SMA jacks. If the system contains a iGATE Antenna Splitter Board, plug the
antenna(s) in there. If not, plug them into the jacks on the iGATE 4 Mobile Board.

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Antennas connected to the iGATE must be installed by a qulaified technician accord-
ing to all necessary safety requirements and the antenna’s installation specifications.
The antenna adaptor does not provide power surge protection.

4.4.5 SIM CARDS

Each iGATE 4 Mobile Board has a slot for a SIM-card carrier. Insert the SIMs in the SIM-card carrier and then insert
the SIM-card carrier into the iGATE 4 Mobile Board.
If the system is connected to a vGATE, the SIM cards will be inserted into the vGATE Sim Unit and not into the
iGATE.

You must configure the PINs in the pabx.cfg before inserting the SIM-card carrier
i unless the SIM has no PIN or the PIN is 0000.

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4.4.5.1 THE SIM-CARD CARRIER MODULE

The SIM-card carrier module contains the SIM cards for the individual mobile channels. Each iGATE 4 Mobile Board
(standard) contains one module, which can be inserted into and removed from the back of the
iGATE 4 Mobile Board during operation. Depending on the modules specifications and version, up to six SIM cards
can be implemented in each mobile channel or you can assign SIMs to individual mobile channels as you wish (see
<SIMV> in Table 5.16 >).
SIM cards are mounted on the front and back of the SIM24 module (optional) or the front of the SIM4 module
(Figure 4.4 >). As a guide to help you distinguish top from bottom on the SIM24 module, SIM0-5 and SIM12-
17 are printed in the upper corner near the module’s blue handle, as shown in Figure 4.4 >. The SIMs on the
SIM4 module are numbered from right to left, with one SIM assigned to each mobile channel in ascending order.
You can select the SIM cards you would like to use via software. Individual SIM cards on each channel can be active
in different Timezones, or they can be reassigned following a time limit or call.
Figure 4.4 SIM-Card Carrier Modules
SIM0-5

SIM24 Module 0 1 2 3 4 5
Front View

6 7 8 9 10 11
SIM6-11

SIM12-17

SIM24 Module 12 13 14 15 16 17
Rear View

18 19 20 21 22 23
SIM18-23

3 2 1 0
SIM4 Module

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Insert ONLY the SIM-card carrier module into the iGATE 4 Mobile Board!
!
If a SIM24 carrier is used, entries in the subscriber line of the configuration file pabx.cfg or in nightfiles refer to
the SIM positions for each mobile controller. The SIM positions and mobile controllers correspond with the physical
SIM slots on the SIM-card carrier module as shown in Table 4.2 >:

Table 4.2 SIM-Card Positions

Slot Physical SIM-Card

Mobile Port per Position
Board
0 1 1
1 2 1
2 3 1
3 4 1
4 1 2
5 2 2
6 3 2
7 4 2
8 1 3
9 2 3
10 3 3
11 4 3
12 1 4
13 2 4
14 3 4
15 4 4
16 1 5
17 2 5
18 3 5
19 4 5

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Table 4.2 SIM-Card Positions

Slot Physical SIM-Card

Mobile Port per Position
Board
20 1 6
21 2 6
22 3 6
23 4 6

Example: In the following example, SIMs from various SIM positions in the SIM24 carrier are assigned to
individual GSM controllers. Bear in mind that the first GSM controller on the iGATE 4 GSM Board
has the physical controller number 00 in the system. SIM 1, which corresponds with slot 0 on the
SIM24 carrier, is assigned to the first GSM controller.

Physical Controller Mobile Controller on SIM Card Position for Slot in the SIM24 Car-
Number in the System the the Mobile Controller rier
iGATE 4 Mobile Board
08 1 1 0
09 2 3 9
10 3 2 6
11 4 6 23

Subscriber08 = TRANSPARENT ROUTER GSM[0000,00000,+00000,1,1,1,SIM24] CHADDR ALARM NEXT

Subscriber09 = TRANSPARENT ROUTER GSM[0000,00000,+00000,3,1,1,SIM24] CHADDR ALARM
Subscriber10 = TRANSPARENT ROUTER GSM[0000,00000,+00000,2,1,1,SIM24] CHADDR ALARM
Subscriber11 = TRANSPARENT ROUTER GSM[0000,00000,+00000,6,1,1,SIM24] CHADDR ALARM

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4.5 PREPARING FOR INSTALLATION

Each computer that is to communicate with the iGATE requires a network connection. Please have the following
information for connection to your network available:
ƒ IP address in the local network for the iGATE to be configured
ƒ Netmask for the iGATE to be configured
ƒ Default gateway for iGATE to be configured
ƒ DNS server address
ƒ NTP server address

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Bear in mind that the preconfigured iGATE’s default IP address is 192.168.1.2. If it is
already being used in your local network, you must run Quickstart without a connec-
tion to your local network. This can occur using a back-to-back Ethernet connection
from your computer to the iGATE. If the desired IP address for the iGATE is not in your
network, you must assign your computer a temporary IP address from this range.

4.6 HARDWARE CONNECTION

ƒ Connect your computer with the local network

ƒ Connect the iGATE with the local network
ƒ If you choose to connect the iGATE to ISDN, use the ISDN connection cables included in the package
contents to connect the iGATE with your PBX and/or the PSTN according to the required port
configuration.
ƒ Connect the iGATE to the power supply.

4.7 STARTUP WITH QUICKSTART

Quickstart is an application that helps you to configure the basic settings of your iGATE quickly and conveniently.
Quickstart can be installed on any of the following operating systems:
ƒ Windows 98 SE
ƒ Windows NT
ƒ Windows ME
ƒ Windows 2000
ƒ Windows XP
ƒ Windows Vista
If you are using any of these operating systems, please follow the instructions in this chapter. If you are using a
non-Windows operating system (e.g. Linux) follow the instructions in Chapter 4.8 >.

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4.7.1 INSTALLING QUICKSTART

Make sure the GATE Manager is not running on

your computer. To install Quickstart on your com-
puter, insert the CD and select Quickstart from
the menu. Follow the Windows instructions to
begin installation of the Quickstart. Once installa-
tion begins, click Next to install Quickstart in the
predefined folder. To install it in another location,
click Browse and select a folder from the brows-
er that appears. Then click Next.
The next dialog asks you where you want to in-
stall the program’s icons. To install them in the
folder that appears, click Next. If you want to in-
stall them in another location, select a folder from
the list or enter a new folder name. Then click
Next.
To start Quickstart immediately following instal-
lation, activate the checkbox I would like to
launch Quickstart. Make sure the checkbox is in-
active if you do not want to start the program
now. Click Finish.

Figure 4.5 Quickstart Installation

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4.7.2 CONFIGURATION WITH QUICKSTART

Figure 4.6 Quickstart

Now you can use Quickstart, to set up your iGATE’s IP configuration. Open Quickstart.exe. The program will au-
tomatically search for your iGATE in the local network. For Quickstart, the source UDP port is 57445. It might be
necessary to change the firewall rules on your system.
Click the Search button if you would like to restart the search. When the program has found your iGATE, it will
appear in the window. As soon as it appears, you can end the search by clicking Stop.
The system’s icon will appear in gray if it is unconfigured. Once it has been configured, it will appear in green. The
serial number appears as the system’s name. The iGATE is partially preconfigured. The configuration files
pabx.cfg and route.cfg are already on the system. Only the system’s IP-related entries must be set. Individ-
ual port adjustments are to be made manually later. Port properties can be changed and parameters can be as-
signed then.
To change the appearance of the window, select Large Icons, Small Icons or Details from the View menu. In
the following description, we will use the Details View, which contains the following columns:

Table 4.3 Quickstart Details View Columns

Heading Definition
Identifier This column lists the iGATE’s serial number.

IP Address This column lists the iGATE’s IP address.

Configured An X means the iGATE contains the configuration files.

# of VoIP Ctrls This column lists the number of VoIP Modules installed in the iGATE. Each VoIP Module
represents one VoIP controller.
VoIP Channels This column shows the number of VoIP channels per VoIP Module.
Type Lists the type of the system.
Box An X means the system is a VoIPBOX.

CF Mounted An X means the iGATE contains a compact flash disk.

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To perform the initial configuration of the iGATE, double-click the

icon or right-click and select Configure. The IP Settings dialog will
appear. The default IP address appears in the IP Address box. Enter
a new IP address. If the address you enter already exists in the net-
work, you will be notified to choose another address at the end of
the configuration process. Enter the iGATE’s netmask in the Mask
dialog box. Enter the IP address for the Default Gateway and the
Time Server in the corresponding dialog boxes. Select the Time
Zone for the location of the iGATE. Click Finish.
There is no internal time generation for the system when the power
is interrupted. That means the default time is used when the system
Figure 4.7 Quickstart Configuration: IP Set-
is restarted or rebooted! Therefore it is important to set the system tings
time with an NTP server.
Now the iGATE is configured; all other processes run automatically.
First the iGATE’s IP address will be changed and then the system will start with the new IP address. As soon as the
system can be reached at the new IP address, you can set up a GATE Manager connection to the system and check
all system information, such as the mobile port status. You can also configure routing entries.
For information on GATE Manager access, see Chapter 4.11 >. For a description of configuration entries, see
Chapter 5 >. You will find configuration examples in Chapter 6 >.If you right-click the system’s icon in the main
window, you can also choose Temporarily Configure IP Address, only the IP address for the system’s first
Ethernet interface address and the netmask will be temporary changed. This can be helpful if you want to set up
local remote access to the system and use other IP settings on the remote device than the system’s IP configuration
in the network. Bear in mind that the functions on the system’s first Ethernet interface work with the new settings.

4.8 STARTUP VIA FTP

If you are using a computer that does not use a Windows operating system, you can preconfigure the iGATE via
FTP. The iGATE’s default IP address is 192.168.1.2. To configure the iGATE using FTP, you must assign your com-
puter an IP address from network range 192.168.1.0 Class C and then access the iGATE via FTP.

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The default user is teles and the default password is tcs-ag. To configure the system, use the default configuration
file example on the CD in the Configfiles directory and the following four subdirectories:
ƒ IPconfig
This subdirectory contains the file (ip.cfg) responsible for configuration of the Ethernet interface.
ƒ carrier
This subdirectory contains a configuration (pabx.cfg, route.cfg) for iGATE 32 with
iGATE 4 GSM Boards and VoIP.
ƒ corporate
This subdirectory contains a configuration (pabx.cfg, route.cfg) for iGATE 16 with
iGATE 4 GSM Boards.
ƒ umts_system
This subdirectory contains a configuration (pabx.cfg, route.cfg) for iGATE 16 with
iGATE 4 UMTS Boards.
ƒ bri_system
This subdirectory contains a configuration (pabx.cfg, route.cfg) for iGATE 8 with
iGATE 4 GSM Boards and an optional iLCR 4BRI Board.
To edit the default configuration, follow the directions in Chapter 5 >. Upload the configuration files into the /
boot directory.

4.9 SELF PROVISIONING WITH NMS

With a management connection to the NMS (Network Management System), the iGATE can retrieve its configura-
tion files from the configured NMS. That means that custom configuration of the device occurs automatically when
the device is started. The following setting must be made in the [System] section of the pabx.cfg:
AlarmCallback=<ip address NMS server>
RemoteCallback=<ip address NMS server> <time> <days of week + holiday>
As soon as the device is started, it connects automatically with the NMS, which uses the device’s TAG number to
send a prepared configuration. For further information on configuration of the NMS, please refer to the NMS Sys-
tems Manual.

4.10 LED FUNCTIONALITY

4.10.1 ILCR BASE BOARD PRI PORT LEDS

Each PRI port has one red and one green LED to show the port’s status.
The red LED displays the status of the bypass relay that connects the ports with each other when the PRI port’s
relays are off. That means when the system is connected between a PBX and the PSTN, it is transparent when the
LED is red.

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The green LED displays whether or not layer 1 is active on the PRI port’s connected cable.

Table 4.4 iLCR Base Board PRI Port LEDs

LED Description
Red on The system and bypass relay are inactive (normally during the startup phase).
Red off The system has started and the bypass relay is active.
Green on Layer 1 is active.
Green off Layer 1 is inactive.

4 . 1 0 . 2 I G AT E 4 M O B I L E B O A R D S I M - C A R D L E D S

On the spine of the iGATE 4 Mobile Board, to the right of the SIM card module,
two columns of green LEDs display the status of each mobile channel.
GSM Channel 1

Connection Operation
The LEDs in the upper column show the general operational status of the SIM

LEDs
GSM Channel 2

SIM
GSM Channel 3
cards, while the status of the mobile channels is displayed in the lower column. GSM Channel 4

Table 4.5 > contains a description of the LEDs and what they mean: GSM Channel 1
GSM Channel 2

LEDs
GSM
GSM Channel 3
GSM Channel 4

Ant

Table 4.5 iGATE 4 Mobile Board LEDs

Operational Sta- Connection Status Definition

tus
Off Off The mobile channel is not operational because:
ƒ No external power supply
ƒ SIM module slot is empty
ƒ No SIM card
Off Blinking slowly Not possible
Off Blinking quickly Not possible
Off On Not possible

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Operational Sta- Connection Status Definition

tus
Blinking slowly Off The SIM card is attached, but the mobile channel is not opera-
tional because:
ƒ Mobile channel is in logon phase
ƒ Mobile channel’s status is unknown
Blinking slowly Blinking slowly Not possible
Blinking slowly On Not possible
Blinking quickly Off The mobile channel is not operational because:
ƒ SIM card has been blocked
ƒ Reception field strength below limit
Blinking quickly Blinking slowly Not possible
Blinking quickly Blinking quickly Status during initializing phase (e.g. system start up). Display
changes when status of mobile changes.
Blinking quickly On Not possible
On Off The mobile channel is operational, the SIM card has logged on.
On Blinking slowly Not possible
On Blinking quickly The mobile channel is operational, the SIM card has logged on,
a connection is being set up on this channel
On On The mobile channel is operational, the SIM card has logged on,
a connection has been set up on this channel

4.11 REMOTE ACCESS AND ACCESS SECURITY

After the system has been configured and all cables are connected, remote administration and maintenance can
occur with the GATE Manager (Chapter 4.11.1 >)or via FTP (Chapter 4.11.2 >).

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4 . 1 1 . 1 G AT E M A N A G E R

Figure 4.8 GATE Manager

The GATE Manager administration and maintenance software offers a broad range of functions. The
GATE Manager is user friendly and can be customized to suit your needs.
The following maintenance functions are possible:
ƒ Display system information and network element status.
ƒ Retrieve and display configuration files.
ƒ Restart network elements.
ƒ Use of a trace option for checking functions and fault diagnosis. Option to use an external tool, e.g. to
display and break down trace data.
ƒ Update the system software (firmware) and configuration tables.
ƒ Retrieve CDRs (Call Detail Records).
ƒ Display the current connections (status).
ƒ Display statistical information for network elements and interfaces.
ƒ Display the status of the interfaces.
Use the CD enclosed in your package contents to install the GATE Manager. For a detailed description of installa-
tion and implementation of the GATE Manager, please refer to the GATE Manager and Utilities Programs Manual.
GATE Manager remote access can occur via IP or ISDN. GATE Manager access via IP uses port 4444 as origination
TCP port and port 4445 as destination port. The following default value (4445) is configured in the pabx.cfg
file for the system’s port:

MoipPort=4445

In the default configuration, ISDN access is disabled. To configure the system so that certain data calls are received
as remote administration calls, make the following changes in the pabx.cfg:
RemoteCode=BBB
MapAll<num>=BBB DATA
Make the following entries in the route.cfg if the system is to handle all data calls as remote-administration calls:

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MapAll0=BBB DATA
MapAll1=BBB DATA
MapAll2=BBB DATA
MapAll3=BBB DATA
MapAll4=BBB DATA
MapAll5=BBB DATA
MapAll6=BBB DATA
MapAll7=BBB DATA
MapAll8=BBB DATA
MapAll9=BBB DATA

For a detailed description of ISDN configuration, see the TELES Infrastructure Systems Parameters and Hardware
Manual.

4.11.2 FTP

Remote access can also occur via FTP. You can use FTP to transfer configuration files. You can also carry out func-
tions and traces with raw commands. Use the username teles and the defined password to connect to the sys-
tem with FTP.
The following entries ensure the security of your FTP access:

Table 4.6 FTP Security Entries

FTP Security
FtpdPort=<port>
Defines the FTP access port (default 21).
RemotePassword=<password>
Defines the password for FTP and GATE Manager access. Please refer to Chapter 4.11.3 > for instructions
on how to enter an encrypted password in the pabx.cfg. If you do not define a password, access to the
system via GATE Manager occurs without a password, and FTP access occurs with the default password
tcs-ag.

Once you have access to the system, you will be in the folder /home/teles. To upload or download configura-
tion files change to the directory /boot. To download log files, change to the directory /data if the system con-
tains a flash disk. Otherwise change to the directory /boot.

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The following commands can be carried out via FTP access:

Table 4.7 FTP Commands

Command Function
SITE xgboot Boots the entire system.
SITE xgact Activates the configuration.
SITE xgact 1-19 Activates the Night section corresponding with the number 1-19.
SITE xgtrace 0 Deactivates trace.
SITE xgtrace 1 Activates layer 2 trace.
SITE xgtrace 2 Activates layer 3 trace.

4 . 1 1 . 3 S E T T I N G A PA S S W O R D F O R R E M O T E A C C E S S

The following entry ensures the security of your remote access. Use the mkpwd.exe tool to generate the pass-
word. You will find it on the enclosed CD in the directory pwd.
Start the program in a command window with the entry mkpwd <password>. The output shows the encrypted
password. Enter the encrypted password in the configuration file pabx.cfg’s parameter line as follows:

RemotePassword=<crypt>

When the file has been transferred to the system and the configuration has been activated, access to the system
can occur only with the password. Don’t forget to memorize the password!
If you do not define a password, access to the system via GATE Manager occurs without a password, and FTP ac-
cess occurs with the default password tcs-ag.

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5 CONFIGURATION FILES
This chapter describes the basic setup and the most commonly used entries for the configuration files. Configura-
tion of iGATEs is managed in the following three files:

Table 5.1 Configuration Files

File Function
ip.cfg This file is for the basic configuration of the Ethernet interfaces.
pabx.cfg This file is for system-specific and port-specific settings.
route.cfg This file is for routing entries.

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Changing configuration data and/or SIM card positions may lead to malfunctions
and/or misrouting, as well as possible consequential damage. All changes are made
at own risk. TELES is not liable for any possible damage out of or in relation with such
changes. Please do therefore thoroughly check any changes you or a third party have
made to your configuration.

The system comes without the file ip.cfg. The default configuration with the IP address 192.168.1.2 is active when
this file is not on the system. You can configure the system using Quickstart, GATE Manager or via FTP (user teles,
password tcs-ag). If you use the HTTP user interface to make configuration changes, the files will be adjusted au-
tomatically.
Make sure you secure the system with new passwords following configuration and remember to memorize the
passwords!
These configuration files contain all system-specific settings and are used when the system starts. Comments in-
cluded in these files must begin with a semicolon. They do not need to be at the beginning of a line. Configuration
files must end with an empty line.
Please save a backup of the files pabx.cfg and route.cfg before starting configuration.

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The configuration files follow these conventions: Individual files are divided into sections. These sections always
begin with a line entry in square brackets. The basic required sections are in these files:

Table 5.2 Required Configuration File Sections

Section File Function

[System] pabx.cfg This section contains the system’s basic settings.
route.cfg
ip.cfg
[Night<num>] pabx.cfg This section contains time dependent entries that only apply for
EXAMPLE: route.cfg limited times.
[Night1]
[Night2]
[emac0] ip.cfg This section contains the IP configuration for the first Ethernet in-
terface.

5.1 CONFIGURATION FILE IP.CFG

The basic settings for the two Ethernet interfaces are entered here. One interface usually suffices. The second in-
terface can be used for special requirements, e.g. as a hub port, DSL router or vLAN interface. Generally, these
settings are entered once and then left unchanged.
This file contains the following sections, which must appear in the order given:

Table 5.3 Sections in the ip.cfg File

Section Function
[System] (required) This section contains entries that define the default gateway and/or special
routing entries.
[emac0] (required) The Ethernet Media Access Controller section(s) define the physical Ethernet
[emac1] (optional) interface(s).
[nat] (optional) This section includes settings for Network Address Translation.
[bridge0] (optional) These section(s) contain settings for the second Ethernet controller in bridge
mode.
[pppoe<x>] (optional) These sections contain settings for direct connection between the system
and the DSLAM when the PPPoE protocol is used. <x> can be 0 or 1.
[firewall] (optional) This section contains settings for activating the system’s firewall.

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Table 5.3 Sections in the ip.cfg File

Section Function
[altqd] (optional) This section enables prioritization of VoIP packets in the iGATE through an
IP network using bandwidth control.
[dhcpd] (optional) This sections contains a list of parameters and settings for the DHCP server
in the system. It is divided into global settings for the server and parameters
for the DHCP subnet.
[xppp<x>] (optional) This section contains settings for point-to-point dial-up setup via ISDN.
[vlan<x>] (optional) These section(s) contain settings for the virtual networks. <x> can be any-
thing from 0 to 9.

5.1.1 SYSTEM SECTION CONFIGURATION

The [System] section contains entries that define the default gateway and/or special routing entries.
To define the standard gateway, use the following entry to set the IP address:
DefaultGw=<ip addr>
Example:

[System]
DefaultGw=192.168.1.254

If you must route specific net ranges to gateways other than what is defined in the default route, make the follow-
ing entries in the [System] section:
Route=<target range> -netmask <ip mask> <ip gateway>
Example:

[System]
DefaultGw=192.168.1.254
Route=10.0.0.0 -netmask 255.0.0.0 192.168.1.1

If only certain routes apply, leave the line DefaultGw empty.

5.1.2 ETHERNET INTERFACE CONFIGURATION

The system includes two Ethernet interfaces (EMAC0 and EMAC1). Only the first is active in the default configura-
tion. Therefore, make sure you plug the cable into the right controller. The second Ethernet interface can be con-
figured as needed.
The following settings are possible for the sections [emac0] (matched to the first Ethernet controller) and [emac1]
(matched to the second Ethernet controller):
IpAddress=<ip addr>/<netmask>
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Example:

IpAddress=192.168.1.2/24

The following entry is used to allocate an IP address via DHCP:

IpAddress=dhcp
The following entry is used in the [emac1] section if operation of the system is occurs in bridge mode.
IpAddress=up

5.1.3 BRIDGE CONFIGURATION

A bridge can connect two networks with each other. A bridge works like a hub, forwarding traffic from one inter-
face to another. Multicast and broadcast packets are always forwarded to all interfaces that are part of the bridge.
This can occur on the Ethernet or VLAN level:
BrConfig=add <interface-x> add <interface-y> up
Activating another Ethernet interface in this way is useful, for example, when the Ethernet switch does not have
any more ports available for connection of the system. You can simply unplug a cable and plug it into the system’s
second Ethernet interface.
Example:

[bridge0]
BrConfig=add emac0 add emac1 up

5 . 1 . 4 N AT C O N F I G U R A T I O N

The NAT (Network Address Translation) module translates IP addresses from the local network to an IP address or
range on a public interface. All rules are defined in the [nat] section:

Table 5.4 NAT Configuration

map=<interface> <local network address/mask> -> <public network address/mask> <optional

entries>
This parameter maps the IP address in the local network to the IP address in the public network.
<interface> Defines the translated interface or protocol:
emac1 The system’s second Ethernet interface
pppoe0 Protocol used for DSL connections
xppp<0> Protocol used for ISDN and CDMA dial-up connections
<local network ad- The IP address is entered in decimal notation, followed by a slash (/) and the netmask
dress/mask> in bit notation. The entire local network range is configured.

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Table 5.4 NAT Configuration (continued)

<public network ad- Defines the public network range, with network address and mask (usually exactly one
dress/mask> address), into which the local IP addresses are to be translated. The IP address is entered
in decimal notation, followed by a slash (/) and the netmask in bit notation.
<optional entries> Special rules can be defined for some services or protocols. The system can serve as a
proxy for FTP:
proxy port ftp ftp/tcp
Special ports for the public address(es) can be assigned for the protocols TCP and UDP.
The range is defined by the start and end ports:
portmap tcp/udp <start port>:<end port>
If no optional entry is defined, all other addresses will be translated without special rules.
rdr=<interface> <public network address/mask> port <port> -> <local network address/mask>
port <port_number> <protocol>
This parameter redirects packets from one port and IP address to another.
<interface> Defines the translated interface or protocol:
emac1 The system’s second Ethernet interface
pppoe0 Protocol used for DSL connections
Protocol used for ISDN and CDMA dial-up connections
<public network ad- Defines the public network range, with network address and mask (usually exactly one
dress/mask> address), into which the local IP addresses are to be translated. The IP address is entered
in decimal notation, followed by a slash (/) and the netmask in bit notation.
<port> Defines the port number.
<local network ad- The IP address is entered in decimal notation, followed by a slash (/) and the netmask
dress/mask> in bit notation. The entire local network range is configured.
<protocol> Defines the protocol. tcp and udp are possible.

Example: The following NAT settings are for a system in which PPPoE (DSL) is used toward the Internet.
The local network range 192.168.1.0 Class C is translated with the following rules:
ƒ The proxy mode is used for FTP.
ƒ All other TCP and UDP packets are mapped to the external ports 40000 to 60000.
ƒ There are no special rules for any other services.
ƒ Incoming requests to port 80 and 443 in the public IP address 192.168.1.100 are redirected to ports 80
and 443 in the local IP address 192.168.1.100.

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[nat]
map=emac1 192.168.1.0/24 -> 0/32 proxy port ftp ftp/tcp
map=emac1 192.168.1.0/24 -> 0/32 portmap tcp/udp 40000:60000
map=emac1 192.168.1.0/24 -> 0/32
rdr=emac1 0/0 port 80 -> 192.168.1.100 port 80 tcp
rdr=emac1 0/0 port 443 -> 192.168.1.100 port 443 tcp

5.1.5 PPPOE CONFIGURATION

The protocol Point-to-Point over Ethernet is used for DSL communication with the DSLAM. That means the system
can connect directly with the carrier network and terminate VoIP traffic directly.
All necessary information for setup of the PPPoE connection is defined in the [pppoe<x>] section. That means
username, password and authentication protocol are set here. The Ethernet interface is emac1 and the gateway
can also be defined. The parameter PppoeIf defines the physical Ethernet interface used (always emac1). The
settings are entered as follows:Bear in mind that configuration of the firewall, the NAT module and prioritization
of the VoIP packets must be considered when routing voice and data through the DSL line.
Example: The following entry will create the interface pppoe0, with the username user and the pass-
word pwd. The PAP authentication protocol is used. The default route occurs via DSL:

[pppoe0]
PppoeIf=emac1
User=user
Pwd=pwd
AuthProto=pap
Route=0.0.0.0

5.1.6 FIREWALL SETTINGS

The firewall settings provide options for limiting or denying access to and from the system. If you do not configure
this section, the firewall is inactive and access is unlimited.

Make sure you configure the firewall rules carefully. The rules are processed from top
! to bottom. If you use the option quick, you will break the sequence. We recomend
that you put the most restrictive rule at the end of the configuration.

Example: In the following example, only port 4445 allows incoming connections from the IP address
192.168.1.10. All others will be blocked.

[firewall]
fw=pass in quick on emac0 proto tcp from 192.168.1.10/32 to any port
eq 4445 flags S keepstate keep frags
fw=block in log quick on emac0 all

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Table 5.5 Settings in the [firewall] Section of the ip.cfg

[firewall]
fw=<mode> <direction> <list>
<mode> Two modes are possible for permitting or denying access:
pass permits access
block denies access
<direction> Possible directions are in and out:
in external to internal
out internal to external
<list> All other entries specify the other settings for the corresponding firewall rules and are
optional. The order in the line is as listed below:
log
Records non-matching packets.
quick
Allows short-cut rules in order to speed up the filter or override later rules. If a packet matches a filter
rule that is marked as quick, this rule will be the last rule checked, allowing a short-circuit path to avoid
processing later rules for this packet. If this option is missing, the rule is taken to be a "fall-through rule,
meaning that the result of the match (block/pass) is saved and that processing will continue to see if there
are any more matches.
on <interface>
The firewall rule is used only for the defined interface (e.g. emac0, pppoe0).
from <networkaddress/mask>
to <networkaddress/mask>
from defines the source IP-address range for incoming packets. to defines the target IP-address range for out-
going packets. The IP address appears in decimal notation, followed by a slash (/) and the netmask in bit
notation. any stands for all IP addresses (e.g.: to any).
NOTE: If you use the rule pass in/out in combination with the option from <ip> to <ip>, you must
specify a protocol number with proto and a port number. If you not specify the port, the system
may not be reachable.
EXAMPLE:
fw=pass in quick on pppoe0 proto tcp from any to any port eq 4445
proto <protocol>
defines the protocol, for which the rule is valid (e.g.: proto tcp, proto udp, proto icmp).

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Table 5.5 Settings in the [firewall] Section of the ip.cfg (continued)

[firewall]
fw=<mode> <direction> <list>
port eq <num>
<num> defines the port as number (e.g.: port eq 4445).
keep state
Ensures that the firewall checks packets from the beginning to the end of a session. This is necessary, as the
firewall does not know when a session begins or ends.
flags S
Only syn. packets are accepted and recorded in the state table. In conjunction with keep state, packets from
sessions that have been inactive will also be routed. The advantage of this entry is that random packets will
not be accepted.
keep frags
Fragmented packets are also routed.

Example:

[firewall]
; loopback
fw=pass in quick on emac0 all
fw=pass out quick on emac0 all

; traffic to outgoing
fw=pass out quick on pppoe0 proto tcp all flags S keep state keep frags
fw=pass out quick on pppoe0 proto udp all keep state keep frags
fw=pass out quick on pppoe0 proto icmp all keep state keep frags

; incoming traffic
fw=pass in quick on pppoe0 proto tcp from 10.4.0.0/16 to any port eq 21 flags S keep state keep frags
fw=pass in quick on pppoe0 proto tcp from 10.4.0.0/16 to any port eq 23 flags S keep state keep frags
fw=pass in quick on pppoe0 proto tcp from 10.4.0.0/16 to any port eq 4445 keep state

; icmp traffic
fw=pass in quick on pppoe0 proto icmp all keep state

; other will be blocked

fw=block in log quick on pppoe0 all
fw=block out log quick on pppoe0 all

5.1.7 BANDWIDTH CONTROL

In many implementation scenarios, the iGATE in router mode (e.g. as DSL router) sends voice and data traffic
through a connection with limited bandwidth. This can lead to lost voice packets that arrive too late to be used in
the voice stream. To avoid lost packets, this QOS setting prioritizes packet transmission. You must set the priority
for voice signaling and for the voice packets. That means you must prioritize SIP/H.323, RTP and RTCP. You will
find the ports used in Table 5.13 >, in the following entries:
H225Port
SipPort
VoipRtp Port

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VoipRtpPortSpacing
Different ports can be used for RTP and RTCP, depending on the configuration.
The parameter VoipRtpPort shows the first RTP port used. The corresponding RTCP port is the next one up. The
parameter VoipRtpPortSpacing shows the next RTP port (RTP port + port spacing).

Table 5.6 Settings in the [altqd] Section of the ip.cfg

interface <interface> bandwidth <bw> priq

Defines the interface for which the rule applies.
<interface> Sets the interface for which prioritization apples (e.e. pppoe0).
<bw> Sets the bandwidth that is available on the interface in Kbit/s (e.g. 256K).
priq Priority qeueing. A higher priority class is always served first.
class priq <interface> <class> root priority <prio>
Defines the priority of the filter entries.
<class> Two types can be set:
ƒ realtime_class (VoIP packets)
ƒ regular_class (data packets)
<prio> Enter a value between 0 and 15. The higher the value (e.g. 15), the higher the priority.
filter <interface> <class> <values>
Defines the individual rules for the class.
<values> The individual values are divided into the following entries. A 0 can be entered as a wild-
card, in which case all values are possible:
ƒ <dest_addr> (can be followed by netmask <mask>)
ƒ <dest_port>
ƒ <src_addr> (can be followed by netmask <mask>)
ƒ <src_port>
ƒ <protocol tos value>:
6 for TCP
17 for UDP

Example: In the following example, prioritization is set for a thirty-channel VoIP connection. The SIP signal-
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are set at level 0:

[altqd]
interface pppoe0 bandwidth 512K priq
class priq pppoe0 realtime_class root priority 7
filter pppoe0 realtime_class 0 5060 0 0 0
filter pppoe0 realtime_class 0 0 0 5060 0
filter pppoe0 realtime_class 0 29000 0 0 17
filter pppoe0 realtime_class 0 0 0 29000 17
filter pppoe0 realtime_class 0 29001 0 0 17
filter pppoe0 realtime_class 0 0 0 29001 17
....
filter pppoe0 realtime_class 0 29058 0 0 17
filter pppoe0 realtime_class 0 0 0 29058 17
filter pppoe0 realtime_class 0 29059 0 0 17
filter pppoe0 realtime_class 0 0 0 29059 17
class priq pppoe0 regular_class root priority 0 default

5.1.8 DHCP SERVER SETTINGS

The DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) server provides a mechanism for allocation of IP addresses to
client hosts. The section [dhcpd] contains a list of parameters and settings for the DHCP server in the system. It
is divided into global settings for the server and parameters for the DHCP subnet.

Table 5.7 Settings in the [dhcpd] Section of the ip.cfg

; Global dhcp parameters

allow unknown-clients;
All DHCP queries are accepted and the configured settings are transmitted to the clients.
ddns-update-style none;
Deactivates dynamic update of the domain name system as per RFC 2136.
; Parameters for the Subnet
subnet <network address> netmask <mask for network range> {
<list>
}
In <list> you can enter any of the following specific network settings activated by the DHCP server. Each oprion
must begin in a new line and end with a semicolon (;).
range <start IP address> <end IP address>;
The DHCP network range is defined by the first and last address in the range. Client assignment begins with
the last address.
option broadcast-address <IP address>;
Defines the broadcast address for the clients in the subnet..
option domain-name "<string>";
Defines the domain name used in the network.

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Table 5.7 Settings in the [dhcpd] Section of the ip.cfg (continued)

; Global dhcp parameters

option domain-name-servers <IP address>;
Defines the DNS-server address to be assigned (as per RFC 1035)
All of the following optional entries defining server addresses are also transmitted as per RFC 1035. Separate
multiple addresses per server with a comma:
… <IP address>, <IP address>;
(this also applies for all other optional entries with IP addresses).
option netbios-name-servers <IP address>
Defines the WINS-server address to be assigned.
option ntp-servers <ip address>;
Defines the NTP-server address to be assigned.
option time-servers <ip address>;
Defines the time-server address to be assigned (RFC 868).
option routers <IP address>;
Defines the router address to be assigned.
option subnet-mask <net mask>;
Defines the netmask to be assigned (as per RFC 950).
option tftp-server-name "<link>";
Defines the TFTP server name (option 66), as per RFC 2132.
EXAMPLE: option tftp-server-name "http://192.168.0.9";

Example:

[dhcpd]
; Global dhcp parameters
allow unknown-clients;
ddns-update-style none;

; Parameter for the Subnet

subnet 192.168.1.0 netmask 255.255.255.0 {
range 192.168.1.3 192.168.1.20;
option broadcast-address 192.168.1.255;
option domain-name "company.de";
option domain-name-servers 192.168.1.100;
option routers 192.168.1.2;
option subnet-mask 255.255.255.0;
}

5.1.9 PPP CONFIGURATION FOR ISDN AND CDMA DIAL-UP

The point-to-point protocol is used for dial-up connection via ISDN lines or via a mobile CDMA connection. That
means the system can set up an Internet connection, which can be used for all local users or to transmit VoIP calls
via ISDN dial-up. Make sure you configure the firewall and NAT options accordingly.

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The advantages of VoIP over ISDN can be seen especially in corporate implementation. For example, it is useful
when a very high number of connections occurs between subsidiaries and one subsidiary does not have a broad-
band Internet connection. An ISDN B-channel can be connected to the Internet and up to six voice calls can occur
simultaniously over one ISDN line. All necessary information for setup of the PPP connection is defined in the sec-
tion [xppp<num>].
The settings are entered as follows:

Table 5.8 Settings in the [xppp] Section of the ip.cfg

[xppp<num>]
Dad=<num>
Enter the dial-up number. Only digits can be defined here. Any required special characters (* or #) can be set
in the mapping entry.
User=<username>
Enter a username.
Pwd=<password>
Enter a password.
Route=<ip-addr>
Enter the target IP address range, e.g. 0.0.0.0 (default route).
AuthProto=<protocol>
Enter chap or pap for the protocol used for authentication.
IdleTO=<sec>
Enter the number of seconds without traffic before the interface tears down the connection.
MTU=<int>
Maximum Transfer Unit. We recommend the following default values:
1500 for ISDN dial-up and 120 for CDMA dial-up.
Rfc1662=<val>
Framing to be used:
0 for ISDN or 1 for CDMA
LcpTO=<msec>
Allows you to change the value of the LCP timeout. The timeout-value must be specified in milliseconds (de-
fault 1000).
StartDelay=<sec>
Time in seconds the system will wait to start the ppp process.

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Example:

[xppp0]
Dad=12345
User=user
Pwd=pwd
Route=0.0.0.0
AuthProto=chap
IdleTO=60
MTU=1500
Rfc1662=0
LcpTO=500
StartDelay=10

5.1.10 VLAN CONFIGURATION

A VLAN (Virtual Local Area Network) is a virtual LAN within a physical network. Each VLAN is assigned a unique
number (VLAN ID) and defined in the [vlan<x>] section with
Tag: value between 1 and 4095
Priority: value between 0 and 7 (0 is lowest and 7 is the highest priority)
[vlan0]
IfConfig=vlan <tag>,<priority> vlanif <interface>
Example: The following entry will create the interface vlan1, with VLAN tag 10 and priority 7, on the Ether-
net interface emac0. Following this configuration, IP addresses (and/or other protocols) can be
assigned to the vlan1 interface:

[vlan1]
IfConfig=vlan 10,7 vlanif emac0
IpAddress=192.168.199.1

5.1.11 EXAMPLES

5.1.11.1 DEFAULT CONFIGURATION

In the following example, the system’s IP address is 192.168.1.1, the netmask is 255.255.255.0, and the standard
gateway is 192.168.1.254:

[System]
DefaultGw=192.168.1.254

[emac0]
IpAddress=192.168.1.1/24

5.1.11.2 ACTIVE ETHERNET BRIDGE

In the following example a two-port Ethernet bridge is configured. The system’s IP address is 192.168.1.1, the net-
mask is 255.255.255.0, and the standard gateway is 192.168.1.254,

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The emac1 interface is active and both Ethernet interfaces are set to bridge mode in the [bridge0] section:

[System]
DefaultGw=192.168.1.254

[emac0]
IpAddress=192.168.1.1/24

[emac1]
IpAddress=up

[bridge0]
BrConfig=add emac0 add emac1 up

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5 . 1 . 1 1 . 3 I N T E G R A T E D D S L - R O U T E R S C E N A R I O F O R VO I P TR A F F I C W I T H
AN ACTIVE DHCP SERVER AND FIREWALL

In the following example, the system is connected to the local IP network through emac0. The DSL modem is con-
nected to the emac1 interface, which enables the system to connect directly to the carrier network without an ad-
ditional router when the connection is used only for VoIP data. A DHCP server is used for dynamic IP-address
allocation:

[System]

[emac0]
IpAddress=192.168.0.2/24

[emac1]
IpAddress=up

[pppoe0]
PppoeIf=emac1
User=usertelekom
Pwd=pwd
AuthProto=chap
Route=default

[nat]
map=pppoe0 192.168.0.0/24 -> 0/32 proxy port ftp ftp/tcp
map=pppoe0 192.168.0.0/24 -> 0/32 portmap tcp/udp 40000:60000
map=pppoe0 192.168.0.0/24 -> 0/32

[firewall]
; loopback
fw=pass in quick on emac0 all
fw=pass out quick on emac0 all

; traffic to outgoing
fw=pass out quick on pppoe0 proto tcp all flags S keep state keep frags
fw=pass out quick on pppoe0 proto udp all keep state keep frags
fw=pass out quick on pppoe0 proto icmp all keep state keep frags

; incoming traffic
fw=pass in quick on pppoe0 proto tcp from 10.4.0.0/16 to any port eq 21 flags S keep state keep frags
fw=pass in quick on pppoe0 proto tcp from 10.4.0.0/16 to any port eq 23 flags S keep state keep frags
fw=pass in quick on pppoe0 proto tcp from 10.4.0.0/16 to any port eq 4445 keep state

; icmp traffic
fw=pass in quick on pppoe0 proto icmp all keep state

; other will be blocked

fw=block in log quick on pppoe0 all
fw=block out log quick on pppoe0 all

[dhcpd]
; Global dhcp parameters
allow unknown-clients;
ddns-update-style none;
; Parameter for the Subnet
subnet 192.168.1.0 netmask 255.255.255.0 {
range 192.168.1.3 192.168.1.20;
option broadcast-address 192.168.1.255;
option domain-name "company.de";
option domain-name-servers 192.168.1.100;
option routers 192.168.1.2;
option subnet-mask 255.255.255.0;

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5.1.11.4 VLAN SCENARIO

In the following example, the system is connected to the IP backbone through emac0. One Computer is connected
to the emac1 interface. You can separate voice and data traffic with two different VLANs (vlan0 with tag 10 for
voice, vlan1 with tag 11 for data). All traffic coming from emac1 will be sent to vlan1. Voice and data will not be
mixed:

[System]
[emac0]
IpAddress=192.168.1.12/16

[emac1]
IpAddress=up

[vlan0]
IfConfig=vlan 10,7 vlanif emac0
IpAddress=10.0.1.2/24

[vlan1]
IfConfig=vlan 11,1 vlanif emac0
IpAddress=172.16.4.5/16

[bridge0]
BrConfig=add vlan1 add emac1 up

5.2 CONFIGURATION FILE PABX.CFG

The pabx.cfg file contains system-specific settings and the port configuration. It is divided into the [System] and
[Night<num>] sections.

5.2.1 SYSTEM SETTINGS

The [System] section is divided into several categories to ensure clarity.

ƒ Life line (relay)
ƒ Log files
ƒ Night configuration
ƒ Controllers
ƒ Subscribers
ƒ Global settings
ƒ SMTP-client configuration
ƒ Number portability settings
The following subchapters contain a detailed description of these categories.

5.2.1.1 LIFE LINE

The entry in this category is responsible for the life-line (bypass) functionality of the PRI port’s relay when the system
is on. When the system is off, both PRI ports are connected to each other, which means that it provides a trans-
parent connection between the PBX and the PSTN. When the system is on, all routing algorithms are active.
Bypass=ON/OFF

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ON: PRI relay is on (system controls both PRI ports).

OFF: PRI relay is off (both PRI ports are connected to each other, regardless of whether or not the system is run-
ning).

This parameter should always be set to ON.

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5.2.1.2 LOG FILES

CDRs, unconnected calls, system events, trace output and statistics can be saved into files.
The following entries are necessary to generate log files:

Table 5.9 pabx.cfg: Log File Entries

Entry Description
ActionLog=/data/protocol.log System events
Log=/data/cdr.log CDR entries
RRufLog=/data/failed.log Unconnected calls
TraceLog=/data/trace.log System trace
MsgLog=/data/msg.log Incoming SMS and USSD messages

The path in the example refers to an optional external flash disk. If there is no external flash disk, the path will be:
boot.
Example:
ActionLog=/boot/protocol.log

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The available internal memory is approximately 8 MB if the iGATE does not contain
optional memory expansion. Make sure you monitor the available memory.

You can define how the log files are to be divided. There are two possibilities for saving entries into a new file:
ƒ In increments of time (twice-daily, daily, weekly, monthly)
ƒ Depending on the size of the file
You can also define a maximum number of up to 35 files to be generated.

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A dash (-) appears in place of information that is to be ignored.

Table 5.10 pabx.cfg: Log Parameters

Log=/data/<file.log> <saved> <size> <number>

<file> The name of the log file is generated as follows:
[file]yymmdd[0-9|A-Z].log.
<saved> Refers to the frequency with which the file is saved. The following options are possible:
halfdaily Every day at 11:59 and 23:59
daily Every day at 23:59
weekly Sunday at 23:59
monthly The last day of the month at 23:59
<size> Regardless of the value entered in <saved>, the file will be saved when the <file size>
has been reached.
NOTE: We recommend a file size of a multiple of 60kB.
<number> Refers to the number of files that will be saved in the system (between 5 and 35) before
the first file is overwritten. This setting is useful not only for limited file size, but also for
files that store events. Normally size can be limited for these files, e.g. 5 files of 1MB
each. If the fifth file is full, the first one will automatically be overwritten.

Example 1 In the following entry, the files cdr.log and failed.log are renamed every day or when
the file reaches 180kB, whichever comes first. Up to 7 CDR files will be saved on the system. If
the file size reaches 180kB on one day, the second file will have the same date. Only the running
number will be increased.

Log=/data/cdr.log daily 180 7

RrufLog=/data/failed.log daily 180 7

Example 2 In the following entry, the file protocol.log is renamed every day or when the file reaches 60 kB.
Up to 21 failed files will be saved on the system.

ActionLog=/data/protocol.log daily 60 21

Example 3 In the following entry, the file trace.log is renamed every day when the file has reached
600kB. Up to seven log files will be saved on the system.

TraceLog=/data/trace.log daily 600 7

Example 4 In the following entry, the statistic values are reset daily at 12:00 midnight and saved in the
asr.log.

StatisticTime=/data/asr.log 00:00 11111111

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Please remember to keep track of how much memory is available on the system.

5.2.1.3 NIGHT CONFIGURATION

The sections for the time-dependent configuration changes and time-controlled routings are defined here.
A maximum of 19 additional daily configuration zones are possible (Night1 to Night19). The entry NightRe-
setTime reactivates the original configuration contained in the System section.
The entry will have the following syntax:

Table 5.11 pabx.cfg: Night Parameters

Night<num>=<time> <day>
<num> Enter a value between 1 and 19 to define which configuration is to be loaded.
<time> If there is a time set with the format hh:mm after this entry, this configuration is loaded
at that time on the defined day.
<day> Use a bitmask to set the weekdays on which the configuration applies here. The daymap
appears in the following order: HoSaFrThWeTuMoSu.

Example:
The configuration section is activated Fridays, Wednesdays and Mondays at noon unless the day in question is a
holiday:

Night2=12:00 00101010

The configuration section switches back to the default configuration (System section) every day at 8:00 p.m:
NightResetTime=20:00 11111111

Any defined Night sections must be set in the files pabx.cfg and route.cfg. If
i there are no changes in these sections, you must copy them from the System section.
The complete Subscriber section must appear in the Night section of the pabx.cfg
(see Chapter 5.2.5 on page 75 >). The active route(s) (MapAll, Restrict and Redirect
entries) must appear in the Night section of the route.cfg (see Chapter 5.3 on
page 76 >).

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5.2.1.4 CONTROLLERS

This category defines the parameters that apply to the ports. The order of the ports is defined as follows: The iGATE
contains integrated iGATE 4 Mobile Boards, each of which contain four mobile modules. Each
iGATE 4 Mobile Board’s mobile channels are configured as additional controllers. That means four controllers are
configured for each board. Beginning with 0, these controllers are defined as the first controllers in the section.
Next the PRI controllers are defined, followed by the VoIP controllers. All controllers are defined in ascending order.
Table 5.12 > describes the order for additional boards.

Table 5.12 Configuration Order: Controller Parameters

Function Number of Controllers

iLCR 4BRI Boards Up to 4 (optional)

iGATE 4 Mobile Boards Up to 32 (optional)

iLCR Base Board (PRI) 2

iLCR Base Board (VoIP) Up to 4 (optional)

DTMF (virtual) Up to 1 (optional)

Table 5.12 > shows only the maximum number of controllers for each individual in-
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The individual ports are defined with the following parameter:

Table 5.13 pabx.cfg: Controller Parameters

Controller<port>=<bus> <type> <mode> <line_type> ADR:<address> IRQ:<interrupt> UNIT:

VALUE:
<port> Defines the running (physical) port number.
<bus> Defines the configured (virtual) port number. In the default configuration, PRI TE ports
are 9 and PRI NT ports are 10. VoIP ports are 40.
<type> Defines the connection type:
TES2M PRI external (terminal endpoint)
NTS2M PRI internal (network termination)
VOIP VoIP module
GSM GSM port
CDMA CDMA port
UMTS UMTS port
TE BRI external (if you change from NT to TE or vice versa, you must change
the DIP switches for the respective port on the iLCR 4BRI Board)
NT BRI internal
DTMF virtual controller for activating DTMF tone recognition
<mode> Defines the protocol variation for PRI and BRI lines:
DSS1
SS7 (only for PRI lines)
CAS R2(only for PRI lines)
<line_type> Switches CRC4 mode for PRI lines on or off:
CRC4 CRC4 on
DF double frame: CRC4 off
Additional entry for SS7 only:
FIS Increases the volume FISU messages. To avoid a high volume of D-chan-
nel traffic on these controllers, use this keyword only if necessary.
Additional entry for T1 only:
T1 US Defines this controller as T1. Bear in mind that if one controller is defined
as T1, all controllers must be thus defined. If you configure T1, you must
also enter CHMAX[23] in the corresponding Subscriber lines.
T1 EXAMPLE:
Controller00=20 TES2M DSS1 T1 US
Controller01=21 NTS2M DSS1 T1 US
...
Subscriber00 = TRANSPARENT ROUTER CHMAX[23]
Subscriber01 = TRANSPARENT ROUTER CHMAX[23]

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Table 5.13 pabx.cfg: Controller Parameters (continued)

Controller<port>=<bus> <type> <mode> <line_type> ADR:<address> IRQ:<interrupt> UNIT:

VALUE:
<address> (Optional) Defines the hardware address used for the first controller on an additional
iGATE 4 Mobile Board. These entries are preconfigured and cannot be changed.

<interrupt> (Optional) Defines the interrupt used for the first controller on an additional
iGATE 4 Mobile Board. These entries are preconfigured and cannot be changed.

UNIT: (Optional) Defines the currency for the charges (default EUR). Special charge generation
is possible. Special charge generation is possible for:
France UNIT:&F
Spain UNIT:&SP
Portugal UNIT:&P
Greece UNIT:&G
Switzerland
UNIT:&CH
Netherlands
UNIT:&NL
Italy UNIT:&I
NOTE: The <line_type> must be configured for these entries to work.
EXAMPLE:
Controller02=10 NT DSS1 PMP UNIT:€ VALUE:0.010
Controller03=10 NT DSS1 PMP UNIT:€ VALUE:0.010

VALUE: (Optional) Defines the charges that accumulate by unit (default 12).

Ports set to the same type can have the same bus number. In this case they will form a trunk group. If you change
this parameter in the configuration, you must restart the system.
Example 1 Each iGATE 4 Mobile Board contains 4 controllers. The hardware address and the interrupt are
defined behind the first controllers, which are defined in the configuration before the iLCR
Base Board. In the following example, the system contains four iGATE 4 Mobile Boards. One PRI
controller is configured for TE and one for NT. The protocol used is DSS1, and CRC4 is active. One
VoIP Module is attached.

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Controller00=20 GSM ADR:D800 IRQ:5

Controller01=20 GSM
Controller02=20 GSM
Controller03=20 GSM
Controller04=20 GSM ADR:D900 IRQ:7
Controller05=20 GSM
Controller06=20 GSM
Controller07=20 GSM
Controller08=20 GSM ADR:DA00 IRQ:5
Controller09=20 GSM
Controller10=20 GSM
Controller11=20 GSM
Controller12=20 GSM ADR:DB00 IRQ:7
Controller13=20 GSM
Controller14=20 GSM
Controller15=20 GSM
Controller16=9 TES2M DSS1 CRC4
Controller17=10 NTS2M DSS1 CRC4
Controller18=40 VoIP

Example 2 Each iGATE 4 CDMA Board contains 4 controllers. The hardware address and the interrupt are
defined behind the first controllers. These are defined in the configuration before the optional
iLCR 4BRI Board. The hardware address and the interrupt for this board is also defined behind
its first controller. The last controllers are for the iLCR Base Board. In the following example, the
system contains 2 iGATE 4 CDMA Boards, a iLCR 4BRI Board with 4 controllers. One PRI control-
ler is configured for TE and one for NT. The protocol used is DSS1, and CRC4 is active.

Controller00=30 NT DSS1 PMP ADR:C000 IRQ:11

Controller01=30 NT DSS1 PMP
Controller02=30 NT DSS1 PMP
Controller03=30 NT DSS1 PMP
Controller04=20 CDMA ADR:D800 IRQ:5
Controller05=20 CDMA
Controller06=20 CDMA
Controller07=20 CDMA
Controller08=20 CDMA ADR:D900 IRQ:7
Controller09=20 CDMA
Controller10=20 CDMA
Controller11=20 CDMA
Controller12=9 TES2M DSS1 CRC4
Controller13=10 NTS2M DSS1 CRC4

Example 3 Each iGATE 4 UMTS Board contains 4 controllers. The hardware address and the interrupt are de-
fined behind the first controllers, which are defined in the configuration before the iLCR
Base Board controllers. In the following example, the system contains 2 iGATE 4 UMTS Boards.
One PRI controller is configured for TE and one for NT. The protocol used is DSS1, and CRC4 is
active. One VoIP Module is attached.

Controller00=20 UMTS ADR:D800 IRQ:5

Controller01=20 UMTS
Controller02=20 UMTS
Controller03=20 UMTS
Controller04=20 UMTS ADR:D900 IRQ:7
Controller05=20 UMTS
Controller06=20 UMTS
Controller07=20 UMTS
Controller08=9 TES2M DSS1 CRC4
Controller09=10 NTS2M DSS1 CRC4
Controller10=40 VoIP

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5.2.1.5 SUBSCRIBERS

Various functions for individual interfaces (ISDN or VOIP) are defined in each controller’s Subscriber line. The
order of the subscriber lines is the same as the order of the controller lines (see Chapter 5.2.1.4 on page 60 >).
Most changes become active following a restart. If it suffices to activate the configuration, this is noted in the pa-
rameter description: Additional parameters for mobile controllers are described in Table 5.15 > and Table

Table 5.14 pabx.cfg: Subscriber Parameters

Subscriber<port>=<list>
<port> Defines the running (physical) port number.
The <list> variable may contain one or more of the following keywords:
DEFAULT The standard configuration will be used. No other parameters in this table are
set.
TRANSPARENT ROUTER Only the number is sent as caller ID (without the virtual port address). Activate
configuration suffices to activate changes.
CASR2[<name>] Activates the profile defined in the corresponding [CASR2] section.
ALARM Activates the monitoring mode for the respective port. If a relevant error occurs
at the port, a remote call is placed to the number defined in
RemoteCallBack. Activate configuration suffices to activate changes.

SWITCH Changes internal port handling. In the default configuration, the VoIP control-
ler is set to NT. You can use this parameter to change it from NT to TE. Restart
the system to activate the changes.
CHMAX[xx] Defines the number of channels per VoIP controller (VoIP Module), e.g. 16 or
for the virtual DTMF controller. This figure must be entered in double digits. A
maximum of six concurrent channels are possible for DTMF recognition.
NOTE: If all six channels are used, no PPP dialup or remote access
via ISDN is possible.
DTMF[<sec>,/<dir>/<file>] Please refer to Chapter 11.2.1.1 >.

5.16 >. The parameters listed in Table 5.15 > are required for mobile controllers and those listed in Table
5.16 > are optional, depending on the implementation scenario.

Required Mobile Parameters

Specific settings for each mobile interface appear in square brackets behind the keywords GSM, UMTS or CDMA.
These parameters are separated with a comma.

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The following parameters are required:

Table 5.15 Required Parameters in pabx.cfg

Subscriber<port>=<type>
[<pin>,<lain>,<SMSC>,<sim>,<loudGSM>,<loudPCM>,SIM<x>,...]
<port> Defines the running (physical) port number.
<type> Defines whether a GSM, CDMA or UMTS module is used.
<pin> Defines the SIM card’s PIN. The PIN is always four digits. If no PIN is defined for a SIM
card, the PIN 0000 must be used.
NOTE: An error message appears in the protocol.log file when a PIN is in-
correctly configured.
<lain> Defines the LAIN (Local Area Identification Number) – the mobile network to be used.
This prevents roaming into another mobile network. The LAIN is always five digits. If the
LAIN is set at 00000, roaming will not be prevented. The LAIN configuration prevents
accidental logon of the SIM card with another network and the use of false SIM cards.
<SMSC> Defines the SMS center’s access number. The number must always begin with + and the
country code.
<SIM> Defines the SIM card to be used. You can enter the values 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 (optional when
using the 24 SIM card carrier). Default 1. Do not change the default entry if you use the
parameter SIM4 or SIMS. Activate configuration suffices to activate changes.
NOTE: Please see the example following Table 5.16 > for information on
numbering SIM cards.
<loudGSM> Defines the volume level for the mobile line. The values 0 to 3 are possible. 0 is loudest
and 3 is the least loud.
<loudPCM> Defines the volume level to the fixed network. The values 0 to 7 are possible. 7 is loudest
and 0 is the least loud.
SIM4 Defines the SIM-card carrier used. The number entered (4) refers to the number of slots.
The SIM-cards can be distributed among the 4 mobile channels at will.
NOTE: This parameter cannot be used in combination with SIM24, SIMS
and SIMV.
SIM24 Defines the SIM-card carrier used. The number entered (24) refers to the number of slots.
The SIM-cards can be distributed among the 4 mobile channels at will.
NOTE: This parameter cannot be used in combination with SIM4, SIMS and
SIMV.

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Optional Mobile Parameters

In addition to the usual parameters, you can enter the following optional mobile parameters. Separate each pa-
rameter with a comma.

Table 5.16 Optional Parameters in pabx.cfg

Optional Mobile Parameters

<IMSI>
This keyword causes the IMSIs to be recorded in each CDR. This parameter appears after SIM<x>. Activate
configuration suffices to activate changes.
SIMS
Define this keyword to connect the system to a vGATE. SIM1 must be defined in the appropriate mobile con-
troller Subscriber line.
NOTE: This parameter cannot be used with the following parameters: SIM24, SIM4 and SIMV.
Bear in mind that no SIM-card carrier is to be inserted in the iGATE.
EXAMPLE: Subscriber00=TRANSPARENT ROUTER GSM[0000,00000,<SMSC>,1,1,1,SIMS]
SIMV
Define this keyword to assign a SIM to a mobile controller. The specific SIM (1-24) must also be defined.
NOTE: This parameter cannot be used with the following parameters: SIM24, SIM4 and SIMS.
EXAMPLE: Subscriber00=TRANSPARENT ROUTER GSM[0000,00000,<SMSC>,12,1,1,SIMV]

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Table 5.16 Optional Parameters in pabx.cfg (continued)

Optional Mobile Parameters

BAND(<int>)
For iGATE 4 UMTS Boards:
Defines the mobile standard used and (<int>) can have the following values:
0 = autonegotiation (default)
1 = UMTS
3 = GSM
For GSM Q24CL001 modules:
Defines the GSM frequency band and (<int>) can have the following values:
1 = Mono-band mode 850MHz
2 = Mono-band mode 900MHz
3 = Mono-band mode 1800MHz
4 = Mono-band mode 1900MHz
5 = Dual-band mode 850/1900MHz
6 = Dual-band mode 900/1800MHz
7 = Dual-band mode 900/1900MHz
After changing the band settings, you must restart the system to activate the changes.
NOTE: The BAND parameter can only be used with quad-band GSM module-type Q24CL001.
These quad-band GSM modules are available as of hardware revision 1.61 (May, 2007). There is
no default band setting! If there is no BAND configuration in the pabx.cfg when the system is
started, the last band stored on the module will be used. This can cause the system to attempt
to register the SIM with the wrong GSM band.

Example: The following example has two groups of SIMs. Different SMS center numbers are set for con-
trollers 00-07 and 08-15. SIM 24 Carriers are used, so that several SIMs can be used for each
mobile channel. SIM-position 1 is used in the SIM 24 Carrier for the first, third and fourth
iGATE 4 Mobile Board (SIM-slots 0-3). SIM-position 2 is used in the second

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iGATE 4 Mobile Board SIM-slots 4-7). Routing to mobile is based on the LAIN (CHADDR):

Subscriber00 = TRANSPARENT ROUTER GSM[0000,00000,+491555555,1,1,1,SIM4,IMSI] CHADDR ALARM NEXT

Subscriber01 = TRANSPARENT ROUTER GSM[0000,00000,+491555555,1,1,1,SIM4,IMSI] CHADDR ALARM
Subscriber02 = TRANSPARENT ROUTER GSM[0000,00000,+491555555,1,1,1,SIM4,IMSI] CHADDR ALARM
Subscriber03 = TRANSPARENT ROUTER GSM[0000,00000,+491555555,1,1,1,SIM4,IMSI] CHADDR ALARM

Subscriber04 = TRANSPARENT ROUTER GSM[0000,00000,+491555555,2,1,1,SIM4,IMSI] CHADDR ALARM

Subscriber05 = TRANSPARENT ROUTER GSM[0000,00000,+491555555,2,1,1,SIM4,IMSI] CHADDR ALARM
Subscriber06 = TRANSPARENT ROUTER GSM[0000,00000,+491555555,2,1,1,SIM4,IMSI] CHADDR ALARM
Subscriber07 = TRANSPARENT ROUTER GSM[0000,00000,+491555555,2,1,1,SIM4,IMSI] CHADDR ALARM

Subscriber08 = TRANSPARENT ROUTER GSM[0000,00000,+491666666,1,1,1,SIM4,IMSI] CHADDR ALARM NEXT

Subscriber09 = TRANSPARENT ROUTER GSM[0000,00000,+491666666,1,1,1,SIM4,IMSI] CHADDR ALARM
Subscriber10 = TRANSPARENT ROUTER GSM[0000,00000,+491666666,1,1,1,SIM4,IMSI] CHADDR ALARM
Subscriber11 = TRANSPARENT ROUTER GSM[0000,00000,+491666666,1,1,1,SIM4,IMSI] CHADDR ALARM

Subscriber12 = TRANSPARENT ROUTER GSM[0000,00000,+491666666,1,1,1,SIM4,IMSI] CHADDR ALARM

Subscriber13 = TRANSPARENT ROUTER GSM[0000,00000,+491666666,1,1,1,SIM4,IMSI] CHADDR ALARM
Subscriber14 = TRANSPARENT ROUTER GSM[0000,00000,+491666666,1,1,1,SIM4,IMSI] CHADDR ALARM
Subscriber15 = TRANSPARENT ROUTER GSM[0000,00000,+491666666,1,1,1,SIM4,IMSI] CHADDR ALARM

Subscriber16 = TRANSPARENT ROUTER ALARM

Subscriber17 = TRANSPARENT ROUTER ALARM
Subscriber18 = TRANSPARENT ROUTER SWITCH CHMAX[16] ALARM

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For a detailed description of the configuration of the iGATE 4 Mobile Board, includ-
ing the keywords CHADDR, NEXT, LIMIT and CONTINUE, please refer to Chapter 7 on
page 95 >.

5.2.1.6 GLOBAL SETTINGS

This category contains the following system parameters:

Table 5.17 pabx.cfg: IP Configuration System Parameters

System Parameters
VoipGlobalMaxChan=<count>
Max. number of channels for the entire system.
VoipRtpPort=<port>
Defines the starting UDP port used to transmit RTP packets (default 29000).
VoipRtpPortSpacing=<count>
Defines the space between the ports used for individual RTP streams (default 2).
H225Port=<port>
Endpoint-to-endpoint port (default 1720).
SipPort=<port>
Sip signaling port (default 5060).

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Table 5.17 pabx.cfg: IP Configuration System Parameters (continued)

System Parameters
VoipMaximumBandwidth=<int>
Defines an upper limit for available bandwidth for the VoIP profiles to be configured (see VoipBand-
widthRestriction in Table 9.6 >) if traffic shaping is active for the corresponding VoIP profile. Individual co-
decs are assigned the following values:
g711a, f711u, trp: 8
g72632, t38: 4
g72624 3
g72616, gsm 2
Other 1
You must define the list of codecs to be used in the VoIP profiles, whereby the codec with the highest priority
must be defined first. Calls will be set up using the codec with the highest priority as long as the sum of the
values for individual calls remains lower than defined here. If the sum is greater, the next call will be set up
with, and existing calls will be switched to, a higher compression rate. Bear in mind that the VoIP peer must
support this feature.
VoipStrictRfc3261=<mode>
If yes is set, the SIP transaction/dialog matching will occur strictly as per RFC3261. You must disable this
feature for peers that use RFC2543 (from and to name). Default is yes.
StunServerAddress=<ip addr>
When this parameter is active, the iGATE looks for a (NAT) firewall in the network and figures out how to
bypass it without requiring changes. All ports for signaling, RTP and RTCP are checked. The parameter Voip-
GlobalMaxChan defines the number of ports for RTP and RTCP.
NOTE: This is not a solution for all firewall types.
StunServerPollInterval=<sec>
Interval (in seconds) for the stun request at each port (default 600).
Radius=<mode>
On (default) activates the Radius service. If you change Off to On, you must restart the system.
RadiusAuthPort=<num>
Port used for Radius authentication (default 1812).
RadiusAcctPort=<num>
Port used for Radius accounting (default 1813).
NameServer=<ip addr>
IP-address configuration for the DNS server. Enter your network or ISP’s DNS server. If you don’t know it, you
can also enter another DNS server. If you have more than one address, enter this parameter up to three times
on different lines.

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Table 5.17 pabx.cfg: IP Configuration System Parameters (continued)

System Parameters
Timezone=<continent/city>
Defines the time difference between the iGATE’s time zone and time zone 0 (Greenwich Mean Time). Enter
the continent and a large city (usually the capital) in the time zone.
NtpServer=<ip addr>
Sets the IP address at which the iGATE’s SNTP server queries the standard time. The query occurs every four
hours.
NOTE: If your system is not attached to an NTP server, you can enter the following configuration
to query the time on an attached PBX via a TE port:
Subscriber=...TIME
Clockmaster=<type>
Enter S0 to take the system clock from the BRI port if the system has an additional BRI board and special
firmware installed on which at least one controller is connected to the PSTN in TE mode. This parameter only
makes sense if the system does not have a PRI port connected to the PSTN.
S2MLongHaul=<mode>
This option increases the sensitivity on PRI receiving side to support Long Haul applications. The default value
is No (Short Haul).
MoipPort=<port>
Defines the GATE Manager access port (default 4445).
FtpdPort=<port>
Defines the FTP access port (default 21).
TelnetdPort=<port>
Defines the TELNET access port (default 23).
TftpdPort=<port>
Defines the TFTP access port (default 69).
Ftpd=<mode>
Activates (on) or deactivates (off) FTP access. Default on.
Telnetd=<mode>
Activates (on) or deactivates (off) TELNET access. Default on.
Tftpd=<mode>
Activates (on) or deactivates (off) FTP access. Default off.

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Table 5.17 pabx.cfg: IP Configuration System Parameters (continued)

System Parameters
RemotePassword=<password>
Defines the password for FTP and GATE Manager access. Please refer to Chapter 4.11.3 > for instructions
on how to enter an encrypted password in the pabx.cfg. If you do not define a password, access to the system
via GATE Manager occurs without a password, and FTP access occurs with the default password tcs-ag.
SimCtrlUnitAddress=<ip addr>
Enter the vGATE Control Unit’s IP address. For a detailed description of iGATE configuration for connection
to a vGATE, see Chapter 7.1 >.
DialTone=<country>
If the system is used in a corporate settings and attached through a PBX to the PSTN, it may be necessary to
generate the carrier’s dial tone. It depends on whether the system sends the dialed digits to the PSTN or
whether it waits for a routing entry to take the call.
The following values can be entered:
GE
DE
IR
UK
US
FR
IT

Example:

VoipGlobalMaxChan=60
H225Port=1720
SipPort=5060
VoipRtpPort=29000
VoipRtpPortSpacing=2
NameServer=192.168.0.254
Timezone=Europe/Berlin
NtpServer=192.168.0.254
DialTone=GE

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There is no internal time generation for the system when the power is interrupted.
That means the default time is used when the system is restarted or rebooted!
Therefore it is important to set the system time with an NTP server. If the system is
connected via BRI or PRI, a clock may come from the network connected to the cor-
responding port. Enter !TIME in the pabx.cfg’s subscriber line and then activate
the configuration to block this clock.

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5.2.2 SMTP-CLIENT CONFIGURATION

The following entries in the pabx.cfg’s [Mail] section are used to send e-mail messages from the iGATE. The con-
nection to the SMTP server can be used to send CDR files, incoming SMS to an e-mail account or alarm messages.

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You must restart the system after making changes to activate the settings.

The following features are possible:

ƒ Sending SMS via e-mail
ƒ Receiving SMS in an e-mail, SMS or in a file
ƒ Sending and receiving USSD text messages
ƒ Displaying incoming calls via e-mail
ƒ Setting up connections using e-mail
ƒ Sending announcements via e-mail
ƒ Sending automatic SMS for unconnected calls
ƒ Sending CDRs via e-mail
ƒ Sending alarm messages via e-mail

SmtpServer=<ip addr>
In <ip addr>, enter the IP address of the destination SMTP server that is to receive the e-mail messages.
MailUserIn=<username>
Enter a username for incoming e-mail authentication.
MailUserOut=<username>
Enter a username for outgoing e-mail authentication.
MailPwdIn=<password>
Enter a password for incoming e-mail authentication.
MailPwdOut=<password>
Enter a password for outgoing e-mail authentication.
MailAuthEncr=<type>
Enter an encryption method for e-mail authentication (default base64).
MailRcpt=<domain>
In <domain>, enter the destination domain, the destination address and an @ sign. If the destination ad-
dress is already complete (with an @ sign), <domain> is not added.

MailFrom=<domain>
In <domain>, enter the source domain, the source address and an @ sign. If the source address is already
complete (with an @ sign), <domain> is not added.

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MailRcvMax=<count>
Maximum number of incoming e-mails queued for transmission via SMS or USSD.
MailRcptMax=<count>
Number of "RCPT TO" entries in e-mails that come from the LAN (a message is sent to the LCR for each
"RCPT TO" entry in each incoming e-mail).
MaxMailsToHost=<count>
Maximum number of e-mail messages sent to the LCR simultaneously.
MailToHostDelay=<count>
Number of seconds until an e-mail message is sent to the LCR (this timer runs separately for each
MaxMailsToHost message).
MailToHostRetries=<count>
Number of retries when SMS transmission is not successful. When the limit entered is reached, an error mes-
sage is sent to the e-mail sender (default 3).
MailSendRetries=<count>
Number of times an attempt is made to send an e-mail.
MailMaxIncomingClients=<count>
Defines the maximum number of clients that can access the system simultaneously. If 0 is entered, the SMTP
port (25) will be blocked for incoming sessions. Default 5.
MailTcpRcvTimeout=<sec>
Defines the number of seconds after which a session will be terminated following a possible receiving error
in the data stream. Default 0 (immediately).
MailTcpSndTimeout=<sec>
Defines the number of seconds after which a session will be terminated following a possible transmission
error in the data stream. Default 0 (immediately).
MailAllowedPeers=<ip addr>
Defines IP addresses from which incoming SMTP connections will be accepted. Separate IP addresses with a
space. If a dash (-) is entered, the SMTP port (25) will be blocked for incoming sessions. If this parameter is
left empty (default), incoming connections will be accepted from all IP addresses.
MailPropPort=<num>
Enter the port number for a TELES proprietary mail protocol.

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Example:

[Mail]
SmtpServer=172.16.0.10
MailRcpt=teles.de
MailFrom=172.16.0.100
MailRcvMax=500
MailRcptMax=100
MaxMailsToHost=2
MailToHostDelay=3000
MailToHostRetries=10
MailSendRetries=10
MailAllowedPeers=172.16.0.10

Sending Alarm Messages via E-mail

With the appropriate configuration, you can send e-mails containing alarm messages that are written into the log
file. The sender is given as alarm and the system’s name appears in the subject box. The text box contains the
alarm message.
The following entry in the configuration file activates this function:

...
ActionLog=/data/protocol.log daily 1000 5 @<e-mail account>
...

5.2.3 NUMBER PORTABILITY SETTINGS

The [NumberPortability] section includes the parameters necessary for communication with the database server.
For a description of the functionality and configuration of this feature, please see Chapter 11.6 >.

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MNPQAddress=<ip addr>
Enter the IP address to which the number portability query is to be sent. The service comes from an external
provider. It is also used as the iMNP address if the parameter MNPQSum=Yes is set.
MNPQPort=<port>
Enter the port to which the number portability query is to be sent.
MNPQAddress2=<ip addr>
Enter the IP address to which the second number portability query is to be sent when ! appears in the map-
ping entry. A second database will then be queried, for example if the first on is not online.

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MNPQPort2=<port>
Enter the port to which the second number portability query is to be sent.
MNPQSum=<mode>
This parameter must be activated (Yes) if a iMNP is used.
E2EMRSAddress=<ip addr>
Enter the IP address to which the number portability query is to be sent. The service comes from an external
provider.
E2EMRSPort=<port>
Enter the port to which the number portability query is to be sent.

Example:

[NumberPortability]
MNPQAddress=172.16.0.100
MNPQPort=9003
MNPQSum=Yes

5.2.4 SNMP SETTINGS

The Simple Network Management Protocol facilitates network management and monitoring of iGATE network de-
vices and their functions. For a detailed description of SNMP configuration, please refer to Chapter 12.2 >.

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You must restart the system after making changes to activate the settings.

5.2.5 TIME-CONTROLLED CONFIGURATION SETTINGS

The [Night<num>] section is reserved for prospective time-controlled configuration changes. In the pabx.cfg
file, the Night sections contain all of the system’s Subscriber entries.
Individual SIM-card positions can be configured here. For a detailed description of time-controlled SIM switching,
please refer to Chapter 7.10 >

5 . 2 . 6 .C A S R 2 S E T T I N G S

If you are working with Channel Associated Signaling, you must activate a CAS profile in the relevant Control-
ler and Subscriber entries and define the profile in a separate [CASR2:<name>] section.
Generally you will need to set only the country code 55 for Brazil. The default country code is 0, which sets the ITU-
T standard.

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Example:

Controller00=9 TES2M CASR2

...
Subscriber00 = TRANSPARENT ROUTER CASR2[BRAZIL] ALARM
...
[CASR2:BRAZIL]
CountryCode=55

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5.3 CONFIGURATION FILE ROUTE.CFG

The system’s routing information is saved in the route.cfg. The file contains the following sections:
ƒ [System]
Contains all routing entries (MapAll, Restrict, Redirect) that are to be active when the default configuration
is used.
ƒ [Night<num>]
Contains all routing entries (MapAll, Restrict, Redirect), and VoIP, gatekeeper and registrar profiles that
are to be active with the defined time configuration. Bear in mind that you must also copy all routing and
profile settings that may already appear in the das System section or in the individual profile sections, even
if they do not change!
ƒ [VoIP:<name>]
Contains all settings necessary for communication with the VoIP peer.
ƒ [GateKeeper:<name>]
Contains all settings for the gatekeeper. This profile is then assigned to the VoIP profiles.
ƒ [Registrar:<name>]
Contains all settings to register with the registrar.

5.3.1 ENTRIES IN THE [SYSTEM] SECTION

The[System]section contains the following entries.

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5.3.1.1 MAPPING

Mapping entries begin with the keyword MapAll.

Table 5.18 route.cfg: Map Parameters

MapAll<direct>=<num> <mode>
<direct> Defines the prefix or telephone number for which the entry applies.
<num> Defines the following in the order given:
ƒ Destination port’s controller number
ƒ Optional VoIP profile name followed by a colon if the call is terminated via VoIP
ƒ Optional prefix
ƒ Part of the number on the left that is to appear on the right
The special symbol ? may be used as a wildcard to represent any digit.
<mode> VOICE Applies for calls with the service indicator voice (default).
DATA Applies for calls with the service indicator data.

Example: In the following example, all mobile calls with the prefix 01555 are transmitted to the mobile
controllers (20). All international calls are sent to the VoIP carrier (40) with the profile name
DF. All national calls are sent to the PRI controller with the number 9:

MapAll01555=|2001555<<14
MapAll00=40DF:00
MapAll0=90

If CHADDR appears in the mobile port’s Subscriber lines, the entry will look like this:
MapAll<num>=<lain><num>
Example: In the following example, all calls with the prefixes 01555 and 01556 are sent to the mobile con-
trollers with the LAIN 26212. All calls with the prefixes 01444 and 01445 are sent to the mobile
controllers with the LAIN 26213. Digit collection is activated:

MapAll01555=|2621201555<<17
MapAll01556=|2621201556<<17
MapAll01444=|2621301444<<17
MapAll01445=|2621301445<<17

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Make sure that the numbers for the carriers are routed to the correct ports! For de-
tailed information on digit collection and enblock/overlap receiving, see
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5.3.1.2 RESTRICT

This entry is for controller-specific routing entries. These entries apply only for a single controller and can be set for
an OAD base number or an MSN:

Table 5.19 route.cfg: Restrict Parameters

Restrict<ns>=<pl> <sin>
<ns> Defines the virtual controller number plus an optional base number or a specific calling
number.
<pl> Stands for a virtual placeholder used for the mapping entry that routes calls for the the
Restrict command.
<sin> The service indicator variable sin restricts the command to a service. Without a sin, the
Restrict command is valid for all services.
Possible service indicator values are:
00 All services
01 Telephony
02 Analog services
03 X.21-services
04 Telefax group 4
05 64 kbps videotext or TELES-specific SMS services
06 TELES-specific USSD services
07 Data transfer 64 kbps
08 X.25-services
09 Teletext 64
10 Mixed mode
15 Videotext (new standard)
16 Video telephone
<time> Optional. For type 2 redirect entries, a timer (in seconds) can be defined after the service
indicator entry.
NOTE: In the entry is to apply for all service indicators, the value 00 must
be defined for <sin>.

Example: In the following example, all calls from PRI controller 9 (PSTN) are sent to PRI controller 10 (PBX)
without regard to the routing file:

Restrict9=pl
MapAllpl=10

Example: In the following example, calls from mobile controllers with the LAIN 26212 are sent to PRI con-
troller 10 (PBX), extension 0. This is imperative, since the caller cannot dial an extension directly

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with mobile:

Restrict26212=100

For a detailed description, see Chapter 7.4 >.

5.3.1.3 REDIRECT

This entry facilitates alternative routing when the first destination cannot be reached or is busy. A placeholder ap-
pears to the right of the equal sign. The routing entry (MapAll) can be defined for the redirect using the placeholder
entered:

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Table 5.20 route.cfg: Redirect Parameters

Redirect<type><num>=<redirect> <sin> <time>

<type> Enter 2, 3 or 5 to set the following types:
2 call forwarding no answer
3 call forwarding when busy
5 call forwarding when busy and no answer
<num> Defines the number for which calls will be redirected.
<redirect> Defines the placeholder used in the two-target routing entry and the number to which
calls to <x> will be redirected.
<sin> The service indicator variable sin restricts the command to a service. Without a sin, the
Restrict command is valid for all services.
Possible service indicator values are:
01 Telephony
02 Analog services
03 X.21-services
04 Telefax group 4
05 Videotext (64 kbps)
07 Data transfer 64 kbps
08 X.25-services
09 Teletext 64
10 Mixed mode
15 Videotext (new standard)
16 Video telephone
NOTE: Fax forwarding must be set for analog and telephony services be-
cause incoming fax calls from the analog network may arrive with either
telephony or analog service indicators.
<time> Enter a number of seconds between 1 and 60. For type 2 only.

Example: In the following example all mobile calls with the prefix 01555 are transmitted to the mobile car-
rier with the LAIN 26212. Digit collection is activated. If the carrier cannot be reached or is busy,
the redirect command activates the second target mapping with the placeholder A and the call
is automatically sent to PRI controller 9.

MapAll01555=|2621201555<<17
Redirect326212=A
MapAllA=9

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Excluding Busy Calls or Specific Cause Values from Redirect

Defines a hexadecimal cause value according to DSS1. When connections to the destination are rejected because
of the reason defined by the cause value, the iGATE sends a busy signal to the attached PBX. Alternative routing
is not carried out.
To avoid second-choice routings when the called-party number is busy, set the following parameter in the first-
choice port’s Subscriber line in the pabx.cfg:

BUSY[<cause>] Defines a hexadecimal cause value according to DSS1. When connections to the
destination are rejected because of the reason defined by the cause value, the
iGATE sends a busy signal to the attached PBX. Alternative routing is not carried
out. You can also define a range of consecutive cause values:
BUSY[<cause>,<cause>]

Example: In the following example, all outgoing calls over controller 04 are rejected with the cause value
91 when the called party is busy. Alternative routing is not carried out.

Subscriber04=....BUSY[91]

5.3.1.4 SETTING THE TIME-CONTROLLED SECTIONS

If you use a time-configured route on the system, please see Chapter 5.2.1.3 > for a definition of individual con-
figuration zones. The active route is configured in the route.cfg file.
The following example contains three sections ([System], [Night1] and [Night2]), in which the route changes. All
international calls are sent to the VoIP carrier DF in the default configuration. Digit collection is actived. In the time
span for [Night1], these international calls are routed to VoIP carrier Ni, and in the time span for [Night2] they are
routed through the PRI controller to the carrier with the prefix 010xx. National calls are always sent to VoIP carrier
DF and local calls are routed to the outside line.
Example:

[System]
MapAll00=|40DF:00<<24
MapAll0=|40DF:0<<24
MapAll?=9?

[Night1]
MapAll00=|40Ni:00<<24
MapAll0=|40DF:0<<24
MapAll?=9?

[Night2]
MapAll00=9010xx00
MapAll0=|40DF:0<<24
MapAll?=9?

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Any defined Night configurations must be set in the files pabx.cfg and route.cfg. If
there are no changes in these sections, you must copy them from the System section.
The complete Subscriber section must appear in the Night section of the pabx.cfg
(see Chapter 5.2.5 on page 75 >). The active route must appear in the route.cfg (see
Chapter 5.3 on page 76 >).

5 . 3 . 2 VO I P P R O F I L E S

This section includes all of the most important parameters for communication with the VoIP peer.

Basic Parameters

Table 5.21 route.cfg: VoIP Basic Parameters

VoIP Basic Parameters

[Voip:<name>]
Name of the routing profile. The name must begin with a letter and should be short and meaningful.
VoipDirection=<mode>
Defines the direction in which VoIP calls can be set up. Possible options: In, Out, IO, None).
VoipPeerAddress=<ip addr> or <name>
The peer’s IP address or name. Default is 0 (if it is not set, the parameter VoipIpMask should be set to
0x00000000).
VoipIpMask=<ip mask>
The subnetmask is used to determine the size of the IP address range for incoming traffic. The syntax is 0x
followed by the mask in hexadecimal notation. Example of a Class C mask entry: 0xffffff00. Default is
0xffffffff (only incoming traffic is accepted from the defined peer address).
VoipSignalling=<int>
Determines the profile’s signaling protocol for outgoing VoIP calls. In the case of incoming calls, autorecog-
nition ensures that each call from the peer is accepted, regardless of the protocol:
0=H.323 (default), 1=SIP udp, 2=SIP tcp.

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Table 5.21 route.cfg: VoIP Basic Parameters (continued)

VoIP Basic Parameters

VoipCompression=<list>
The compression to be used, in order of preference. At least one matching codec with the peer must be de-
fined.
Voice:
g729, g729a, g729b, g729ab
These codecs have a bit rate of 8 kbit/s (compression ratio 1:8). A stands for Annex A and B for
Annex B.
g72616, g72624, g72632
These ADPCM codecs have various bit rates: g72616 = 16kBit/s (compression ratio 1:4), g72624
= 24kBit/s and g72632 = 32kBit/s (compression ratio 1:2).
NOTE: G726 32kBit/s can also be signaled as G.721 by using the entry g721.
g728
The Codec has a bit rate of 16kBit/s (compression ratio 1:4).
g711a, g711u
These PCM codecs have a bit rate of 64kBit/s. No voice compression occurs. a stands for a-law
and u for µ-law.
g723, g723L
These codecs work with 30ms data frames. g723.1 uses a bit rate of 6.3 kbit/s, and g723L uses
a bit rate of 5.3 kbit/s to send RTP packets.
NOTE: This has no influence on the compression ratio of incoming RTP packets. Both sides must
be able to receive both ratios.
gsm
GSM-FR (full rate) has a bit rate of 13 kbit/s.
The following codecs are also possible: g721 (SIP only)
Fax: t38
T.38 (fax over IP) allows the transfer of fax documents in real time between 2 fax machines over
IP. Following fax detection during a call, the voice codec will switch to T.38.
Data: trp
Transparent or clear mode (RFC 4040). Transparent relay of 64 kbit/s data streams.
gnx64:
Clear channel codec
ccd:
Clear channel data (as per RFC3108)
Define a special profile for data call origination or destination numbers. Bear in mind that echo cancelation
in this VoIP profile might be switched off (VoipECE=no).

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Table 5.21 route.cfg: VoIP Basic Parameters (continued)

VoIP Basic Parameters

VoipMaxChan=<count>
Maximum number of channels that can be used with the profile. If this parameter is not defined (default),
there will be no limit.
NOTE: For versions 13.0c or lower, we recommend that you also set the parameter
VoipDelayDisc to Yes to improve the ASR.

VoipSilenceSuppression=<mode>
Yes (default) activates silence suppression, CNG (comfort noise generation) and VAD (voice activity detec-
tion). No deactivates silence suppression.
NOTE: In SIP signaling, silence suppression is negotiated as per RFC3555.
VoipTxM=<num> or <list> fix
The multiplication factor (1-12) for the frame size for transmission of RTP packets (default is 4). 10ms is the
default frame size (20ms for iGATE32). A list can be defined if different frame sizes are to be used for different
codecs in the VoIP profile. The list must correspond with the list in the parameter VoipCompression.
Normally the peer’s frame size will be used if it is smaller than the one defined. If you enter fix, the configured
factor will always be used.

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Management Parameters

Table 5.22 route.cfg: VoIP Management Parameters

VoIP Management Parameters

VoipGk=<list>
Name of the assigned gatekeeper profile. You can assign a profile to several gatekeepers to define backup
gatekeepers for a VoIP profile. In this case, the next gatekeeper will be used if the previous one fails.
VoipProxy=<ip addr>
Enter the IP address of the SIP server.
VoipUser=<username>
Define the username for the remote device if authentication is required (SIP only).
VoipPwd=<password>
Define the password for the remote device if authentication is required (SIP only).
VoipRegistrar=<name>
Enter the name of a registrar to be used for the VoIP profile.
VoipRadiusAuthenticate=<name>
Enter the name of the Radius server to activate user authentication.
VoipRadiusAccounting=<name>
Enter the name of the Radius server to activate accounting.
VoipIpLogging=<mode>
Enter Yes to activate recording IP addresses in the CDRs (default is No). The first IP address is the signaling
address and the second is the RTP address, followed by the the codec and the frame size used. . The IMSI
appears after the IP addresses if the keyword IMSI is defined in the pabx.cfg.

Example of a CDR entry:

21.08.07-11:01:42,21.08.07-11:01:58,40,912345,192.168.0.2:192.168.0.2,G729,10,0101,16,10,0

Example of a failed log entry:

21.08.07-11:11:30,40,91234,192.168.0.2:192.168.0.2,G729,10,0101,ff,2,1

5.3.3 GATEKEEPER PROFILES

Gatekeeper profiles are used to connect the iGATE to several systems by using a gatekeeper if the protocol is
H.323. It is possible to configure different gatekeepers for different destinations and to define backup gatekeepers.

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These gatekeeper profiles are then assigned to the VoIP profiles:

Table 5.23 route.cfg: Gatekeeper Parameters

Gatekeeper Parameters
[Gatekeeper:<name>]
Name of the gatekeeper profile.
RasPort=<port>
Indicates the port the gatekeeper uses (default 1719) for registration, admission and status.
OwnRasPort=<port>
Indicates the port the system uses (default 1719) for registration, admission and status.
RasPrefix=<list>
iGATE’s defined prefix(es). Use a space to separate entries.
RasId=<name>
The alias used for gatekeeper registration.
GkId=<name>
The gatekeeper’s alias.
GkPwd=<name>
Password to log onto the gatekeeper. If you do not use authentication, leave this entry blank.
GkAdd=<ip addr>
The gatekeeper’s IP address.
GkTtl=<sec>
Gatekeeper time to live (default 0 means infinite).
GkMaxChan=<count>
Max. number of channels used for this gatekeeper. If this parameter is not defined (default), there will be no
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Table 5.23 route.cfg: Gatekeeper Parameters (continued)

Gatekeeper Parameters
GkDynMaxChan=<mode>
The static number of available channels in the gatekeeper profile (GkMaxChan=<count>) is replaced with a
dynamic number of active mobile ports (up to the number entered in GkMaxChan) when Yes is entered here.
Default is No.
GkUseStun=<mode>
Enter yes (default) to use the STUN values for the GK profile.
GkTerminalAliasWithPrefix=<mode>
Some gatekeepers may require that prefixes are listed in the Terminal Alias section. Enter Yes to activate this
function; default value is No).
GkTerminalTypeWithPrefix=<mode>
Enter no to deactivate sending the Dialed Prefix Information in the Registration Request (default yes).

5.3.4 REGISTRAR PROFILES

Registrar profiles are used to register the iGATE with a SIP registrar. It is possible to configure different registrars
for different destinations and to define backup registrars. These registrar profiles are then assigned to the VoIP
profiles:

Table 5.24 route.cfg: Registrar Parameters

Registrar Parameters
[Registrar:<name>]
The name of the registrar profile.
RegId=<name or ip addr>
Host name or IP address used in the register’s request header. Bear in mind that the DNS service must be
active if you enter the host name.
RegOwnId=<name@ip addr/domain>
Typically a host name or telephone number followed by an @ sign and a domain name or IP address. The
entry used in the From: field. The default setting is RegUser@RegId.
RegContact=<name or ip addr>
Used in the Contact: field.
RegUser=<name>
Enter a username for authorization.

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Table 5.24 route.cfg: Registrar Parameters (continued)

Registrar Parameters
RegPwd=<password>
Enter a password for authorization.
RegProxy=<ip addr>
Enter an alternative IP address if you want the request to be sent to an address other than the one entered
in RegId.
RegExpires=<sec>
Enter the number of seconds registration is to be valid. Default 0 means infinite.
RegPing=<sec>
Interval (in seconds) for the registrar ping. The iGATE sends an empty UDP packet to the registrar’s IP address.
The packet is essentially an alive packet to avoid possible firewall problems.

5.3.5 RADIUS PROFILES

Radius profiles are used to connect the iGATE to a Radius server. You can use a Radius server for different desti-
nations and for access and/or accounting. These Radius profiles are then assigned to the VoIP profiles:

Table 5.25 route.cfg: Radius Parameters

Radius Parameters
[Radius:<name>]
The name of the Radius server profile assigned to one or more VoIP profiles.
Host=<name or ip addr>
Radius server’s host name or IP address. Bear in mind that the DNS service must be active if you enter the
host name.
User=<name>
Enter a username for authorization.
Password=<password>
Enter a password for authorization.
Secret=<secret>
Enter the shared secret.
OwnId=<name or ip addr>
Host name or IP address used in the NAS identifier or NAS IP address (Cisco VSA gateway ID).
ServiceType=<num>
As defined in RFC 2865, Chapter 5.6.

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Table 5.25 route.cfg: Radius Parameters (continued)

Radius Parameters
RequestTimeout=<sec>
Number of seconds during which the request is repeated if the Radius server does not respond.
RequestRetries=<count>
Number of packet retries sent at one time.
StopOnly=<mode>
When yes is entered, only Accounting Request Messages with the status type stop are transmitted to the
Radius server.
AlwaysConnected=<mode>
Enter No (default) to set the value for the field ConnectedTime to that of the field
DisconnectedTime in accounting-stop messages when the call was not connected.

CallingStationId=<num>
This parameter is used to set the calling station ID. The default setting is the OAD, but you can define any
calling station ID. To define a partial calling station ID, enter a ? for each digit. For example,
CallingStationId=??? will consist of the first three digits of the OAD.

CallType=<int>
Enter one of the following to define the call type:
3 = VoIP and telephony
2 = VoIP only
1 = Telephony only
FramedProtocol=<int>
Enter one of the following to define the framed protocol (see RFC 2865, Chapter 5.7):
1 = PPP
2 = SLIP
3 = AppleTalk Remote Access Protocol (ARAP)
4 = Gandalf proprietary SingleLink/MultiLink protocol
5 = Xylogics proprietary IPX/SLIP
6 = X.75 Synchronous
NasId=<string>
The string entered is used as network access server identifier attribute in access requests. If no string is en-
tered, the attribute will not be set (default).

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6 ROUTING EXAMPLES

6 . 1 I G AT E I N T E G RA T I O N I N A C A R R I E R N E T W O R K

The parameter VoipUseIpStack must be set in the VoIP profile.

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In the following example, a iGATE32 is inte-
grated in a carrier network via DSS1. It is con-
nected to a vGATE and receives SIM-card
information from a centralized SIM-card serv-
er. The IP address for the vGATE Control Unit
is 172.16.0.100. The parameter SIMS is used
in SIM<x> to connect the mobile controller
IP
with the vGATE. All calls coming from ISDN are Network
sent to two different mobile networks: Calls
with the prefixes 01555 and 01556 are sent to
the carrier with the LAIN 26212 at controllers
0-15. Calls with the prefixes 01444 and 01445
are sent to the carrier with the LAIN 26313
(controllers 16-31). Digit collection is activat-
ed, so that incoming calls with overlap dialing are not transmitted until the number is complete or a wait timer (5
seconds) has run out. The NEXT parameter makes sure that calls are distributed evenly to the individual mobile
channels in the trunk group. The parameter CHADDR ensures that calls are not misrouted, since the controller def-
inition changes to the SIM-card’s LAIN when a SIM card is mistakenly used for another mobile controller. Problems
can occur when SMS messages are also sent, as service center numbers are definitively configured.
Configuration in the pabx.cfg

Subscriber00 = TRANSPARENT ROUTER GSM[0000,00000,+491555555,1,1,1,SIMS,IMSI] CHADDR ALARM NEXT

Subscriber01 = TRANSPARENT ROUTER GSM[0000,00000,+491555555,1,1,1,SIMS,IMSI] CHADDR ALARM
....
Subscriber16 = TRANSPARENT ROUTER GSM[0000,00000,+491666666,1,1,1,SIMS,IMSI] CHADDR ALARM NEXT
Subscriber17 = TRANSPARENT ROUTER GSM[0000,00000,+491666666,1,1,1,SIMS,IMSI] CHADDR ALARM
....
Subscriber32 = TRANSPARENT ROUTER ALARM
Subscriber33 = TRANSPARENT ROUTER ALARM

SimCtrlUnitAddress=172.16.0.100

Configuration in the route.cfg

[System]
DTMFWaitDial=5

MapAll01555=|2621201555<<17
MapAll01556=|2621201556<<17

MapAll01444=|2621301444<<17
MapAll01445=|2621301445<<17

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6 . 2 I G AT E I N T E G RA T I O N W I T H S I M - C A RD S W I T C H I N G I N A N H . 3 2 3
CARRIER NETWORK

In the following example, a iGATE32 is inte-

grated in a carrier network via H.323. The sys-
tem contains six SIM cards for each mobile
channel, and the SIM 24 Carrier is used. All PSTN
calls coming from VoIP are routed to the mo-
bile network. Four VoIP Modules with 16 me-
dia channels each are attached in the system.
H.323 is used as the signaling protocol and a
gatekeeper is used in the VoIP network. Be-
cause the gatekeeper assigns and authorizes
Carrier
the peer, only one VoIP profile is necessary.
Since the peers may use various compression
algorithms, you can define several if you so
choose. The codec with the highest priority is
G.729. If the peer does not support it, G.726 32Bit/sec, G.711a, G.711u are also possible. Silence suppression is
active. The gatekeeper’s IP address is 192.168.0.10. This gatekeeper profile can handle up to 30 simultaneous
VoIP calls. This value is dynamic and changes depending on the number of active SIM cards. The iGATE’s alias is
iGATE01. The prefix list is 01555 01556 01444 01445. The gatekeeper’s alias is GK1 and no password is used.
Calls with the prefixes 01555 and 01556 are sent to the carrier with the LAIN 26212 at controllers 0-15. Calls with
the prefixes 01444 and 01445 are sent to the carrier with the LAIN 26313 (controllers 16-31). Digit collection is
activated, so that incoming calls with overlap dialing are not transmitted until the number is complete or a wait
timer (5 seconds) has run out. The NEXT parameter makes sure that calls are distributed evenly to the individual
mobile channels in the trunk group. The parameter CHADDR ensures that calls are not misrouted, since the con-
troller definition changes to the SIM-card’s LAIN when a SIM card is mistakenly used for another mobile controller.
Problems can occur when SMS messages are also sent, as service center numbers are definitively configured. The
parameter LIMIT is set so that the system automatically switches to the mobile controllers’ SIM cards when the
active SIM card has been used for 3600 seconds. The parameter CONTINUE makes sure the mobile channel
switches to the first SIM card after the limit has been reached on the last SIM card. The SIM card will not switch
until currently active calls have been disconnected.
Configuration in the pabx.cfg

Subscriber00 = TRANSPARENT ROUTER GSM[0000,00000,+00000,1,1,1,SIM24,IMSI] CHADDR LIMIT[3600] CONTINUE

ALARM NEXT
Subscriber01 = TRANSPARENT ROUTER GSM[0000,00000,+00000,1,1,1,SIM24,IMSI] CHADDR LIMIT[3600] CONTINUE
ALARM
....
Subscriber16 = TRANSPARENT ROUTER GSM[0000,00000,+00000,1,1,1,SIM24,IMSI] CHADDR LIMIT[3600] CONTINUE
ALARM NEXT
Subscriber17 = TRANSPARENT ROUTER GSM[0000,00000,+00000,1,1,1,SIM24,IMSI] CHADDR LIMIT[3600] CONTINUE
ALARM
....
Subscriber34 = TRANSPARENT ROUTER SWITCH CHMAX[16] ALARM
Subscriber35 = TRANSPARENT ROUTER SWITCH CHMAX[16] ALARM
Subscriber36 = TRANSPARENT ROUTER SWITCH CHMAX[16] ALARM
Subscriber37 = TRANSPARENT ROUTER SWITCH CHMAX[16] ALARM
ChargeUnitGenerate=1
LimitWODisc=ON

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Configuration in the route.cfg

[System]
DTMFWaitDial=5

MapAll01555=|2621201555<<17
MapAll01556=|2621201556<<17

MapAll01444=|2621301444<<17
MapAll01445=|2621301445<<17

[Voip:DF]
VoipDirection=In
VoipPeerAddress=10.0.0.0
VoipIpMask=0xffff0000
VoipSignalling=0
VoipCompression=g729 g72632 g711a g711u
VoipSilenceSuppression=Yes
VoipMaxChan=30
VoipTxM=2
VoipGk=GK1

[Gatekeeper:GK1]
RasPort=1719
OwnRasPort=1719
RasId=iGATE01
RasPrefix=01555 01556 01444 01445
GkId=GK
GkAdd=192.168.0.10
GkPwd=
GkTtl=300
GkMaxChan=30
GkDynMaxChan=Yes

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6 . 3 I G AT E A S A S E C O N D - G E N E R A T I O N L C R W I T H VO I P

In the following example of a PBX connection,

all mobile calls are terminated through the mo-
bile channels. Eight mobile channels form a
group for one mobile network. One SIM card is PSTN
available on each mobile channel. Digit collec-
tion is activated, so that incoming calls with
overlap dialing are not transmitted until the
number is complete or a wait timer (5 seconds) ISDN
IP
ISDN Network
has run out. The NEXT parameter makes sure
that calls are distributed evenly to the individ-
ual mobile channels in the trunk group. If all of LAN
Ethernet
a carrier’s SIM cards are busy, rerouting
(redirect3) via PSTN is automatically initi-
ated. All international calls are terminated to
VoIP (40). The system contains two VoIP Modules, for a total of 32 media channels. The VoIP carrier profile DF
and the SIP protocol are used. National calls are routed through the carrier with the prefix 010xx. All other calls
are sent to the PSTN unchanged. All calls from the PSTN or from a VoIP carrier are sent directly to the NT controller,
to which the PBX is attached. All incoming calls from the mobile networks are routed to the PBX’s central number
(001). For the VoIP profile DF, the system uses the registrar reg and registers with user@sip-carrier.de,
username user and password pwd. SIP UDP is used for signaling. A maximum of 30 media channels with the
G.729 codec can be used. The Peer is sip-carrier.de.
Configuration in the pabx.cfg

Subscriber00 = TRANSPARENT ROUTER GSM[0000,00000,+00000,1,1,1,SIM4,IMSI] CHADDR ALARM NEXT

Subscriber01 = TRANSPARENT ROUTER GSM[0000,00000,+00000,1,1,1,SIM4,IMSI] CHADDR ALARM
....
Subscriber08 = TRANSPARENT ROUTER GSM[0000,00000,+00000,1,1,1,SIM4,IMSI] CHADDR ALARM NEXT
Subscriber09 = TRANSPARENT ROUTER GSM[0000,00000,+00000,1,1,1,SIM4,IMSI] CHADDR ALARM
....
Subscriber16 = TRANSPARENT ROUTER ALARM
Subscriber17 = TRANSPARENT ROUTER ALARM
Subscriber18 = TRANSPARENT ROUTER SWITCH CHMAX[16] ALARM
Subscriber19 = TRANSPARENT ROUTER SWITCH CHMAX[16] ALARM

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Configuration in the route.cfg

[system]
DTMFWaitDial=5

Restrict9=10
Restrict40=10
Restrict26212=10001
Restrict26213=10001

MapOut01555=|2621201555<<17
MapOut01556=|2621201556<<17
MapOut01666=|2621301666<<17
MapOut01665=|2621301665<<17
MapOut00=40DF:00
MapOut0=010xx0
MapOut?=9?

Redirect326212=A
Redirect326213=A
MapAllA=9

[Voip:DF]
VoipDirection=IO
VoipPeerAddress=sip-carrier.de
VoipIpMask=0xffffffff
VoipSignalling=1
VoipCompression=g729 t38
VoipSilenceSuppression=Yes
VoipMaxChan=60
VoipTxM=4
VoipOwnAddress=user@sip-carrier.de
VoipUser=user
VoipPwd=pwd
VoipRegistrar=reg

[Registrar:reg]
RegId=sip-carrier.de
RegOwnId=user@sip-carrier.de
RegContact=user@sip-carrier.de
RegUser=user
RegPwd=pwd

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7 MOBILE CONFIGURATION OPTIONS

Be sure to save a backup copy of the configuration files before making changes.
! Changing configuration data and/or SIM-card positions may lead to malfunctions
and/or misrouting, as well as possible consequential damages. Make changes at your
own risk. TELES is not liable for any damages resulting from or related to such chang-
es. Therefore, please thoroughly check any configuration changes you or a third party
have made.

7 . 1 C O N N E C T I O N T O A V G AT E

The vGATE is a system that enables more convenient management of a network of iGATE systems. All SIM cards
in the network are installed in and maintained at a central server, so that it is no longer necessary to install SIM
cards into each gateway. The iGATEs connected to the vGATE do not require SIM-card carriers, as the vGATE con-
tains SIM-card carriers for the entire network.

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Bear in mind that no SIM-card carriers are to be inserted in iGATEs connected to a
vGATE.

The following parameters must be configured in the pabx.cfg of each iGATE connected to the vGATE. After the
parameters have been entered, you must restart the iGATE to activate the changes:

SIMS
Enter this keyword in the Subscriber lines of the mobile controllers to connect the system to a vGATE.
EXAMPLE:
Subscriber00=TRANSPARENT ROUTER GSM[0000,00000,+00000,1,1,1,SIMS] CHADDR ALARM

SimCtrlUnitAddress=<ip addr>
Enter the vGATE Control Unit’s IP address. Set this parameter in the IP configuration section.
EXAMPLE:
SimCtrlUnitAddress=192.168.0.1

7 . 2 M O D U L E D I S T R I B U T I O N O F VA R I O U S M O B I L E N E T W O R K S

You can assign each mobile port in the iGATE system either one mobile network or different access groups to dif-
ferent mobile networks. The port numbers in the iGATE must be the same for the individual groups.
The keyword NEXT ensures equal distribution of calls.
The following configuration samples (from the pabx.cfg configuration file) show the changes:
Example 1 All ports in the following example must have the same number for all mobile channels to route
calls to the same mobile network. The subscriber line of the first port must also contain the

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keyword NEXT to ensure the equal distribution of calls.

...
Controller00=20 GSM
Controller01=20 GSM
Controller02=20 GSM
Controller03=20 GSM
Controller04=20 GSM
Controller05=20 GSM
Controller06=20 GSM
Controller07=20 GSM
Controller08=20 GSM
Controller09=20 GSM
Controller10=20 GSM
Controller11=20 GSM
Controller12=20 GSM
Controller13=20 GSM
Controller14=20 GSM
Controller15=20 GSM
...
Subscriber00=TRANSPARENT ROUTER GSM[0000,00000,<SMSC>,1,1,1,SIM4] ALARM NEXT
Subscriber01=TRANSPARENT ROUTER GSM[0000,00000,<SMSC>,1,1,1,SIM4] ALARM
Subscriber02=TRANSPARENT ROUTER GSM[0000,00000,<SMSC>,1,1,1,SIM4] ALARM
Subscriber03=TRANSPARENT ROUTER GSM[0000,00000,<SMSC>,1,1,1,SIM4] ALARM
Subscriber04=TRANSPARENT ROUTER GSM[0000,00000,<SMSC>,1,1,1,SIM4] ALARM
Subscriber05=TRANSPARENT ROUTER GSM[0000,00000,<SMSC>,1,1,1,SIM4] ALARM
Subscriber06=TRANSPARENT ROUTER GSM[0000,00000,<SMSC>,1,1,1,SIM4] ALARM
Subscriber07=TRANSPARENT ROUTER GSM[0000,00000,<SMSC>,1,1,1,SIM4] ALARM
Subscriber08=TRANSPARENT ROUTER GSM[0000,00000,<SMSC>,1,1,1,SIM4] ALARM
Subscriber09=TRANSPARENT ROUTER GSM[0000,00000,<SMSC>,1,1,1,SIM4] ALARM
Subscriber10=TRANSPARENT ROUTER GSM[0000,00000,<SMSC>,1,1,1,SIM4] ALARM
Subscriber11=TRANSPARENT ROUTER GSM[0000,00000,<SMSC>,1,1,1,SIM4] ALARM
Subscriber12=TRANSPARENT ROUTER GSM[0000,00000,<SMSC>,1,1,1,SIM4] ALARM
Subscriber13=TRANSPARENT ROUTER GSM[0000,00000,<SMSC>,1,1,1,SIM4] ALARM
Subscriber14=TRANSPARENT ROUTER GSM[0000,00000,<SMSC>,1,1,1,SIM4] ALARM
Subscriber15=TRANSPARENT ROUTER GSM[0000,00000,<SMSC>,1,1,1,SIM4] ALARM
...

Example 2 In the following example, a group of 16 mobile channels is assigned to three different mobile
networks. The subscriber line of the first port in each group must contain the keyword NEXT
to ensure the equal distribution of calls.

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...
Controller00=20 GSM
Controller01=20 GSM
Controller02=20 GSM
Controller03=20 GSM
Controller04=20 GSM
Controller05=20 GSM
Controller06=22 GSM
Controller07=22 GSM
Controller08=22 GSM
Controller09=22 GSM
Controller10=22 GSM
Controller11=22 GSM
Controller12=24 GSM
Controller13=24 GSM
Controller14=24 GSM
Controller15=24 GSM
...
Subscriber00=TRANSPARENT ROUTER GSM[0000,00000,<SMSC>,1,1,1,SIM4] ALARM NEXT
Subscriber01=TRANSPARENT ROUTER GSM[0000,00000,<SMSC>,1,1,1,SIM4] ALARM
Subscriber02=TRANSPARENT ROUTER GSM[0000,00000,<SMSC>,1,1,1,SIM4] ALARM
Subscriber03=TRANSPARENT ROUTER GSM[0000,00000,<SMSC>,1,1,1,SIM4] ALARM
Subscriber04=TRANSPARENT ROUTER GSM[0000,00000,<SMSC>,1,1,1,SIM4] ALARM
Subscriber05=TRANSPARENT ROUTER GSM[0000,00000,<SMSC>,1,1,1,SIM4] ALARM
Subscriber06=TRANSPARENT ROUTER GSM[0000,00000,<SMSC>,1,1,1,SIM4] ALARM NEXT
Subscriber07=TRANSPARENT ROUTER GSM[0000,00000,<SMSC>,1,1,1,SIM4] ALARM
Subscriber08=TRANSPARENT ROUTER GSM[0000,00000,<SMSC>,1,1,1,SIM4] ALARM
Subscriber09=TRANSPARENT ROUTER GSM[0000,00000,<SMSC>,1,1,1,SIM4] ALARM
Subscriber10=TRANSPARENT ROUTER GSM[0000,00000,<SMSC>,1,1,1,SIM4] ALARM
Subscriber11=TRANSPARENT ROUTER GSM[0000,00000,<SMSC>,1,1,1,SIM4] ALARM
Subscriber12=TRANSPARENT ROUTER GSM[0000,00000,<SMSC>,1,1,1,SIM4] ALARM NEXT
Subscriber13=TRANSPARENT ROUTER GSM[0000,00000,<SMSC>,1,1,1,SIM4] ALARM
Subscriber14=TRANSPARENT ROUTER GSM[0000,00000,<SMSC>,1,1,1,SIM4] ALARM
Subscriber15=TRANSPARENT ROUTER GSM[0000,00000,<SMSC>,1,1,1,SIM4] ALARM
...

7.3 NETWORK-SPECIFIC MOBILE ROUTING

7.3.1 USING A FIXED MOBILE PORT ADDRESS

The customer’s network routes calls to the mobile network with a defined prefix. Because this code is not always
uniform, the iGATE might have to convert it. Conversion requires the following information:
ƒ The mobile network’s access number
ƒ Destination number format (with or without prefixes, national or international)
Conversion occurs according to the following formula:

<national/international><prefix[incoming]>=<destination number>

converted as:

<port><mobile network access number><destination number>

Be sure to make the following entry in the route.cfg configuration file to configure this conversion:

MapAll<nat./int.>prefix[incoming]>=<port><mobile network access number>

The iGATE system converts national into one zero and international into two zeros.

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The following configuration exemplifies this conversion as it might occur in Germany:

...
MapAll00491555=2001555
MapAll00491556=2101556
...

This example shows how the customer’s network provides the prefix international+49+1555+destination number
for one mobile network, and international+49+1556 for the other. The configuration entries see to it that
00491555+destination number is converted to 2001555+destination number and 00491556+destination num-
ber is converted to 2101556+destination number. The calls to the carrier with prefix 01555 are routed to ports
with the number 20 and calls to the carrier with prefix 01556 are routed to the ports with the number 21.

7.3.2 USING THE LAIN AS THE MOBILE PORT ADDRESS

Use the LAIN as controller with the CHADDR parameter to prevent logging onto the wrong SIM card. This will en-
sure that routing is network specific. The following example is based on the German country code. One carrier’s
LAIN is 26212 and the other carrier’s LAIN is 26213:

pabx.cfg

...
Controller00=20 GSM
Controller01=20 GSM
Controller02=20 GSM
Controller03=20 GSM

Controller04=20 GSM
Controller05=20 GSM
Controller06=20 GSM
Controller07=20 GSM
...
Subscriber00=TRANSPARENT ROUTER GSM[0000,00000,+49556,1,1,1,SIM4] CHADDR ALARM
Subscriber01=TRANSPARENT ROUTER GSM[0000,00000,+49556,1,1,1,SIM4] CHADDR ALARM
Subscriber02=TRANSPARENT ROUTER GSM[0000,00000,+49556,1,1,1,SIM4] CHADDR ALARM
Subscriber03=TRANSPARENT ROUTER GSM[0000,00000,+49556,1,1,1,SIM4] CHADDR ALARM

Subscriber04=TRANSPARENT ROUTER GSM[0000,00000,+49555,1,1,1,SIM4] CHADDR ALARM

Subscriber05=TRANSPARENT ROUTER GSM[0000,00000,+49555,1,1,1,SIM4] CHADDR ALARM
Subscriber06=TRANSPARENT ROUTER GSM[0000,00000,+49555,1,1,1,SIM4] CHADDR ALARM
Subscriber07=TRANSPARENT ROUTER GSM[0000,00000,+49555,1,1,1,SIM4] CHADDR ALARM
...

If you remove the keyword CHADDR from the pabx.cfg, you must restart the system.
i Controllers belonging to the same trunk group must have the same address. You
must delete all routing entries based on port addresses when using the LAIN as con-
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route.cfg

...
MapAll01555=2621201555
...
MapAll01556=2621301556
...

7.3.3 FIXED LAIN FOR A MOBILE PORT

Enter CHADDR[<addr>] to remove a mobile controller belonging to an LAIN group from the standard routing
process (e.g. for specific routes or only for SMS transmission). The port address can be set to <addr>.
Example:

Subscriber05=TRANSPARENT ROUTER GSM[0000,00000,+49555,1,1,1,SIM4] CHADDR[444] ALARM

MapAllSMS=444 05

7 . 4 I N C O M I N G VO I C E C A L L S F RO M M O B I L E

Incoming mobile calls (service indicator 01 represents voice calls) can be routed to a specified number. This enables
each mobile controller to receive a unique identifier. It will then be mapped to a number:

Restrict20=90123 01
Restrict21=91234 01

The mobile controllers can also have the same identifier, so that all voice calls (service indicator 01) from controller
20 are sent to number 1111 at port 9. This number could, for example, serve a call center.

Restrict20=91111 01

7.5 BLOCKING PORTS

This function allows you to block a port, so that the corresponding mobile channel is omitted from the distribution
of calls. The function is particularly useful when mobile channels fail or SIM cards cannot be immediately replaced.
To block a port (i.e. a mobile channel), enter the keyword CHINC[...] in the Subscriber line.
In Example 1 >, port 10 is blocked.
Example 1

...
Subscriber10=TRANSPARENT ROUTER GSM[0000,00000,<SMSC>,1,1,1,SIM4] CHADDR ALARM CHINC[01,01]
...

To activate the port, remove the entry and enter Activate configuration.

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It is also possible to block an entire port with the remote administration program GATE Manager. The CHINC[...]
function is not necessary with this application. The port’s status is displayed by remote administration. You can
remove the block with Activate a configuration or with the Unblock option.

7.6 SETTING LIMITS

This function enables you to monitor time units. A unit can be set, either to the defined time interval or in 10-second
intervals (default value). At the beginning of the defined unit, the current connection is torn down either immedi-
ately or when the call has been terminated (cf. Chapter 7.7.3 on page 102 >); no more connections will be set
up. An alarm also goes off and an entry is generated in the log file.

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Bear in mind that you must add 1 to the values you wish to set, since the units change
at the beginning of each interval.

Setting SIM Time Limits

In the following example, the mobile channel shuts down at the beginning of the last 10-second unit of 6,001:

...
Subscriber00=TRANSPARENT ROUTER GSM[0000,00000,+00000,1,1,1,SIM4] CHADDR ALARM NEXT LIMIT[6001]
...

Setting the Default Time Window

In the following example, the mobile channel shuts down when a calculated number of units set in LIMIT has com-
menced. If ChargeUnitGenerate=<sec> is configured, the mobile channel will shut down at the beginning of the
last unit entered in LIMIT multiplied by the value entered here. The default value for this parameter is 10 seconds.
Bear in mind that the value entered in LIMIT may not exceed 65535. In the example, the mobile channel will shut
down at 60,000 seconds.

...
ChargeUnitGenerate=1
...
Subscriber00=TRANSPARENT ROUTER GSM[0000,00000,+00000,1,1,1,SIM4] CHADDR ALARM NEXT LIMIT[60001]...

Setting Start Units

The following example shows how you can use the keyword ChargeUnitFirst=<seconds> to configure a starting
unit for LIMIT. The following entries are used for SIM card rates where the first defined number of seconds are
always charged (e.g. the first minute). After this initial number of seconds has passed, the subsequent charges will
be calculated in intervals defined by ChargeUnitGenerate (e.g. every 10 seconds):

...
ChargeUnitFirst=60
ChargeUnitGenerate=10
...
Subscriber00=TRANSPARENT ROUTER GSM[0000,00000,+00000,1,1,1,SIM24] LIMIT[6061] ALARM NEXT...
...

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Information about the active SIM cards can be found in GATE Manager and Port Status.
To remove limits from the configuration, follow these steps:
ƒ Enter LIMIT[-].
ƒ Activate the configuration.
ƒ Delete the entry LIMIT[-].
ƒ Activate the configuration again.

7.7 AUTOMATIC SIM SWITCHING

This function enables you to monitor time quotas. A limit can be set, either to the defined time interval or in 10-
second intervals (default value). When this value is reached, the current connection is torn down either immediately
or when the call has been terminated; either no more connections will be set up or the system will switch to another
SIM card. An alarm also goes off and an entry is generated in the log file.
You can configure different limits for each SIM card per mobile channel. To activate this function, enter the keyword
LIMIT[<val1>,<val2>,<val3>,<val4>,<val5>,<val6>] at subscriber for the corresponding port. <valx> defines a
number of units as a threshold value for the respective SIM card. If only one limit is entered, this limit will apply for
all SIM cards at this port.

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Make sure the SIM24 card carrier is inserted and the size of the SIM-card carrier
(SIM24) is entered in the Subscriber line.

If a dash ( - ) is entered for <valx>, no limit will apply for the corresponding SIM card. If only two values are entered,
a dash must be entered for the other SIM cards; these SIMs will have no limit. A corresponding alarm message is
generated when the limit on each card has been reached. If the keyword CHANGE is configured, the mobile chan-
nel will not switch beyond the sixth SIM card.
Different settings are possible for the various SIM-card carriers. The number entered (4, 24) refers to the number
of slots. The respective number of SIMs per mobile channel is 1 or 6.
The following configurations are possible. Settings shown here are for the SIM-24 carrier:

Table 7.1 SIM Switching Configurations

Configuration Definition
LIMIT[10,20,30,40,10,20] Each SIM card has a defined limit.
CHANGE
LIMIT[10] CHANGE Each SIM has the same limit.
LIMIT[10,-,-,-,-,-] CHANGE The first SIM has a defined limit, the second has none.
LIMIT[10,20,0,0,10,20] CHANGE SIMs 1, 2, 5 and 6 have defined limits. The SIMs in positions 3 and 4 are
not used.

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If the keyword CONTINUE is configured, the mobile channel will switch beyond the sixth SIM card. When the limit
on the last card has been reached, the mobile channel will switch back to the first card.

7.7.1 SWITCHING SIMS

In the following example, the mobile channel shuts down and switches to the next SIM card when 6,000 intervals
of 10 seconds each have passed. The port is blocked after the limit has been reached on the last SIM card:

...
Subscriber00=TRANSPARENT ROUTER GSM[0000,00000,<SMSC>,1,1,1,SIM24] CHADDR ALARM NEXT LIMIT[6000] CHANGE...

7.7.2 CYCLICAL SIM SWITCHING

In the following example, the mobile channel shuts down and switches to the next SIM card when 6,000 intervals
of 10 seconds each have passed. The mobile channel switches to the first SIM card after the limit has been reached
on the last SIM card. To reset the counter on a monthly basis, see Chapter 11.4.1 on page 208 >:

...
Subscriber00=TRANSPARENT ROUTER GSM[0000,00000,<SMSC>,1,1,1,SIM24] CHADDR ALARM NEXT LIMIT[6000] CONTIN-
UE...

In the following example, only two SIM cards are inserted in the SIM-card carrier. These SIMs are used alternately
in intervals of 3600 seconds each:

...
ChargeUnitGenerate=1
Subscriber00=TRANSPARENT ROUTER GSM[0000,00000,<SMSC>,1,1,1,SIM24] CHADDR ALARM NEXT
LIMIT[3600,3600,0,0,0,0] CONTINUE...

7.7.3 IMMEDIATE SIM SWITCHING

In the following example, the mobile channel shuts down after the call has been disconnected, and switches to the
next SIM card when 6,000 intervals of 10 seconds each have passed. When the parameter LimitWODisc is ON, the
call will be torn down when the calling party hangs up. If it is set at OFF, the call will be terminated immediately
when the limit is reached:

LimitWODisc=OFF
...
Subscriber00=TRANSPARENT ROUTER GSM[0000,00000,<SMSC>,1,1,1,SIM24] CHADDR ALARM NEXT LIMIT[6000] CHANGE...
...

7.7.4 COUNT STATUS INFORMATION

To find information about the current counts and limits for each mobile channel, click Statistics in the
GATE Manager.

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For mobile ports:

ƒ Count A-F For each mobile channel. Counts are the time slices (from 0 to the limit value) for the individual
SIM cards (1-6). When a SIM’s set time limit is reached, the channel will disconnect and the next SIM will
log on.
ƒ Click Reset/Set Counters in the Statistics context menu in GATE Manager to reset the counters (default
value is 0). You can also configure the counters to reset automatically (cf. Chapter 11.4.1 on
page 208 >).

If LIMIT is configured, bear in mind that SIM 1 must be configured in the pabx.cfg
i for the corresponding mobile port.

7.8 DEFINING TIME LIMITS FOR CALLS

By entering the parameter CALL in the Subscriber line, you can terminate calls that reach a defined time limit. For
each call the limit is reset at 0. You can define a value anywhere within <limit>-<random>, and you can define a
maximum value for <random>. The value entered for CALL must be at least 30 seconds.

i
Bear in mind that you must add 1 to the values you wish to set, since the units change
at the beginning of each interval

If this parameter is configured once, it will be set in each configuration file. If you prefer not to use it for all SIMs,
set the limit higher than any call is likely to last (e.g. 360,000 seconds). To deactivate this function, remove the
entry from the pabx.cfg and restart the system.
Example:

ChargeUnitGenerate=1;defines the factor for the limit entry (600*1=600sec)

ChargeUnitDivisor=5 ;random value that defines the maximum call duration between 595 and 600secs
...
Subscriber05=TRANSPARENT ROUTER GSM[0000,00000,+000000,1,1,1,SIM24] CALL[601]

The following entry is required if the iGATE is used in conjunction with a vGATE:

Subscriber05=TRANSPARENT ROUTER GSM[0000,00000,+000000,1,1,1,SIMS] CALL[600]

This function cannot be used in conjunction with the LIMIT function described in
i Chapter 7.7 >.

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7 . 9 PA U S E B E T W E E N TW O C A L L S

If the parameter WAIT appears in the Subscriber line, the mobile controller will not be used after a successful con-
nection for a random amount of time between 1 and 30 seconds
Example:

Subscriber04=TRANSPARENT ROUTER GSM[0000,00000,+00000,1,1,1,SIM24,IMSI] CHADDR WAIT ALARM

7.10 TIME-CONTROLLED SIM SWITCHING

You can define a time at which a mobile channel will change to another SIM card (up to six SIM cards are possible
for this option). Before proceeding, please refer to Chapter 5.2.1.3 > for basic information.
You must define all time windows you would like to use in the [System] section of the pabx.cfg, in the subsection
night configuration.
The following entry in the configuration file pabx.cfg is necessary:
Night<num>=<time> <day>
Example: In the following example, six time windows are defined. The standard configuration is active ev-
ery day from 12:00 midnight to 4:00 a.m.. The time window Night1 is active from 4:00 to 8:00
a.m., etc.

;Night configuration
; ---------------------
Night1=04:00 11111111
Night2=08:00 11111111
Night3=12:00 11111111
Night4=16:00 11111111
Night5=20:00 11111111
NightResetTime=00:00 11111111

To generate a NightConfiguration section for SIM switching, copy the complete Subscriber subsection from the
[System] section after making the appropriate entries in the [Nightx] section.
Finally, enter the SIM-card number (1-6 for the SIM 24 Carrier) that is to be active during the specified time period
in the mobile port’s subscriber entry.
Example: In the following example, SIM cards change in the individual time windows (as configured
above). Only the Subscriber lines for controllers 12-15 are presented in simplified form. In a
proper configuration, all Subscriber lines must be defined.

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[System]
...
Subscriber12=TRANSPARENT ROUTER GSM[0000,00000,+49555,1,1,1,SIM24] ALARM
Subscriber13=TRANSPARENT ROUTER GSM[0000,00000,+49555,1,1,1,SIM24] ALARM
Subscriber14=TRANSPARENT ROUTER GSM[0000,00000,+49555,1,1,1,SIM24] ALARM
Subscriber15=TRANSPARENT ROUTER GSM[0000,00000,+49555,1,1,1,SIM24] ALARM
...
[Night1]
...
Subscriber12=TRANSPARENT ROUTER GSM[0000,00000,+49555,2,1,1,SIM24] ALARM
Subscriber13=TRANSPARENT ROUTER GSM[0000,00000,+49555,2,1,1,SIM24] ALARM
Subscriber14=TRANSPARENT ROUTER GSM[0000,00000,+49555,2,1,1,SIM24] ALARM
Subscriber15=TRANSPARENT ROUTER GSM[0000,00000,+49555,2,1,1,SIM24] ALARM
...
[Night2]
...
Subscriber12=TRANSPARENT ROUTER GSM[0000,00000,+49555,3,1,1,SIM24] ALARM
Subscriber13=TRANSPARENT ROUTER GSM[0000,00000,+49555,3,1,1,SIM24] ALARM
Subscriber14=TRANSPARENT ROUTER GSM[0000,00000,+49555,3,1,1,SIM24] ALARM
Subscriber15=TRANSPARENT ROUTER GSM[0000,00000,+49555,3,1,1,SIM24] ALARM
...
[Night3]
...
Subscriber12=TRANSPARENT ROUTER GSM[0000,00000,+49555,4,1,1,SIM24] ALARM
Subscriber13=TRANSPARENT ROUTER GSM[0000,00000,+49555,4,1,1,SIM24] ALARM
Subscriber14=TRANSPARENT ROUTER GSM[0000,00000,+49555,4,1,1,SIM24] ALARM
Subscriber15=TRANSPARENT ROUTER GSM[0000,00000,+49555,4,1,1,SIM24] ALARM
...
[Night4]
...
Subscriber12=TRANSPARENT ROUTER GSM[0000,00000,+49555,5,1,1,SIM24] ALARM
Subscriber13=TRANSPARENT ROUTER GSM[0000,00000,+49555,5,1,1,SIM24] ALARM
Subscriber14=TRANSPARENT ROUTER GSM[0000,00000,+49555,5,1,1,SIM24] ALARM
Subscriber15=TRANSPARENT ROUTER GSM[0000,00000,+49555,5,1,1,SIM24] ALARM
...
[Night5]
...
Subscriber12=TRANSPARENT ROUTER GSM[0000,00000,+49555,6,1,1,SIM24] ALARM
Subscriber13=TRANSPARENT ROUTER GSM[0000,00000,+49555,6,1,1,SIM24] ALARM
Subscriber14=TRANSPARENT ROUTER GSM[0000,00000,+49555,6,1,1,SIM24] ALARM
Subscriber15=TRANSPARENT ROUTER GSM[0000,00000,+49555,6,1,1,SIM24] ALARM
...

The only difference is in the active SIM card. Activate the configuration after the required files have been copied
onto the system.
Bear in mind, that you must also make the appropriate entries in the corresponding route.cfg sections. For more
information, please refer to Chapter 5.3 >.

This function cannot be used in conjunction with the LIMIT function described in
i Chapter 7.7 >.

Time-Controlled Logoff of a Mobile Channel or SIM Card

If a dash (-) is entered in the SIM-card position, the SIM card will log off automatically. Time-controlled activation
of configuration files makes it possible to shut off unneeded SIMs, for example at night.

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Example:

[System]
Subscriber12=ALARM GSM[0000,00000,+49555,1,1,1,SIM24]
Subscriber13=ALARM GSM[0000,00000,+49555,1,1,1,SIM24]
Subscriber14=ALARM GSM[0000,00000,+49555,1,1,1,SIM24]
Subscriber15=ALARM GSM[0000,00000,+49555,1,1,1,SIM24]
[Night1]
Subscriber12=ALARM GSM[0000,00000,+49555,2,1,1,SIM24]
Subscriber13=ALARM GSM[0000,00000,+49555,2,1,1,SIM24]
Subscriber14=ALARM GSM[0000,00000,+49555,2,1,1,SIM24]
Subscriber15=ALARM GSM[0000,00000,+49555,2,1,1,SIM24]
[Night2]
Subscriber12=ALARM GSM[0000,00000,+49555,-,1,1,SIM24]
Subscriber13=ALARM GSM[0000,00000,+49555,-,1,1,SIM24]
Subscriber14=ALARM GSM[0000,00000,+49555,-,1,1,SIM24]
Subscriber15=ALARM GSM[0000,00000,+49555,-,1,1,SIM24]

7.11 MOBILE-USER PBX CALLBACK

When the iGATE is implemented in a corporate network and connected to a PBX or between a PBX and the outside
line, the following configuration entry activates a feature, that uses a mobile caller’s OAD to connect with the last
PBX extension the caller unsuccessfully dialed:

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Callback is not possible for VoIP calls.

DialBack=<hours>
The callback list is active for the number of hours entered.
Example: In the following example, the callback list is active for the previous five hours. The German coun-
try code is used for the LAINs. All calls with the prefixes 1111 and 2222 are terminated through
the carrier with the LAIN 26212. Calls with the prefix 3333 are terminated through the carrier
with the LAIN 26213:

DialBack=5

MapAll1111=262121111
MapAll2222=262122222
MapAll3333=262133333

Make sure that no Restrict entries are configured for these mobile controllers.
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7 . 1 2 O P T I O N A L M O B I L E Q U A L I T Y PA R A M E T E R S

The following table describes specific signaling and quality parameters for configuration of the mobile interface.

Table 7.2 Optional Mobile Parameters

GSM=...
Enter any of the following parameters after the equal sign for the following functions. Entries may appear in any
order, but all entries must appear in the same line and in double-digit notation as follows:
GSM=RSSI[10] STOP[18,08] ANNOUNCE[00,08] FAX[a2] ASR[20,35]

ALERT[<sec>] Set this parameter to generate alert signal in the D channel immediately after dial-
end signal. If you enter optional square brackets containing a number of seconds, the
alert signal will occur when the number entered has passed.
ANNOUNCE Set this parameter to define what happens when a recorded announcement is recog-
nized:
ƒ No ANNOUNCE entry (default)
A D-channel PROGRESS message stating Inband Information Available will be
generated
ƒ ANNOUNCE[<cause>]
The connection will be rejected with the defined ISDN cause value.
ƒ ANNOUNCE[00,<sec>]
A timeout for voice recognition is defined in seconds (default value: 120 seconds).
After the interval entered has passed, the connection is torn down.
ASR[<limit>, Allows you to change the default value (40 calls at 30% ASR). For a definition of ASR,
<calls>] see Chapter 11.4.1 >.

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Table 7.2 Optional Mobile Parameters (continued)

GSM=...
FAX[<cause>] This entry allows you to reject fax calls with the defined cause value.
RSSI[<limit>] Configure this parameter to set a limit for the reception field strength. When the re-
ception field strength falls below this limit, the mobile channel will be blocked. If the
field strength is above the limit, the mobile channel will log on with the mobile carrier
again. The values used are 0 to 31, which represent the following field strengths: -
113dBm to -51 dBm. An error is generated in the protocol log. The result must
be divided by 2.
EXAMPLE: To define a field strength of -95 dBm, subtract -95 from-113 and divide
the result by 2:
- 113dB - (-95dB) = -18dB / 2 = 9
Enter RSSI[9]
STOP[<val1>, This entry allows you to define a maximum number of connection setups that always
<val2>] result in a recorded message (<val1>) without a call-connected signal or successful
connection setup, or that are always accepted (<val2>). The mobile port is blocked
when the defined value is reached and an entry is recorded in the log file (...Err:
Voice). In this way inactive SIM cards that are forwarded to a recording (with or with-
out a connect from the mobile carrier) can be recognized and blocked so that they
are removed from the routing process. The default status of this function is off.
NOCP When this option is configured and the call is from ISDN to GSM, the Call Proceeding
signaling message will be eliminated from signaling. This may be necessary if the
ISDN peer does not support Call Proceeding. Bear in mind that the peer’s Setup Ack
Timer is usually set at 5 seconds, which means that an Alert must be generated as
follows: GSM=ALERT[5]

7.13 DEACTIVATING CLASS 2 RE-ROUTING

Configuring Class2Next=Off in the pabx.cfg file ensures that calls rejected with a class 2 cause value are not re-
routed to the next available port.

7.14 CHECKING PORTS/MOBILE CHANNELS

Monitoring ASR for Mobile Ports

ASR monitoring of the last 40 calls occurs for all mobile ports. If the ASR (ASR2) is lower than 30 percent, an alarm
is generated at the corresponding port and the port is blocked. The port is then restarted and a corresponding entry
appears in the protocol.log file (ASR). The port is then unblocked.
The following entry in the pabx.cfg causes the mobile port to block automatically when this error occurs three times
in a row:
ASRBlock=On

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When ASRBlock=Off is used, the port will be restarted and will remain open.
The following parameter in the pabx.cfg file allows you to change the default value (30% for 40 calls):
GSM=ASR[<percent>,<number of calls>]

GSM=ASR[20,35]

7.15 RECHARGING PREPAID SIMS

Prepaid SIM cards are an alternative to mobile telephone SIMs with a contract. Instead of being billed retroactively,
prepaid SIMs are paid for in advance and then recharged when they run out.
The advantages of prepaid SIMs are:
ƒ No monthly basic fee
ƒ Cost control
ƒ No surprises resulting from unexpectedly high mobile telephone bills
When the account is empty, it can be recharged. The recharging methods for prepaid SIM cards of different carriers
vary:
ƒ Recharging via SMS/USSD
ƒ Recharging via call to a defined number
ƒ Recharging via DTMF
ƒ Automatic recharging via direct debit
When prepaid SIMs that do not recharge automatically (e.g. through a credit card) are used in a iGATE, it is possible
to recharge them directly from the system. The following requirements apply:
ƒ The SIM is registered and no connection is active.
ƒ Exact knowledge of the mobile carrier-specific recharging procedure exists.
ƒ One valid prepaid voucher exists for one recharge.

Transmission errors, truncated connections, incorrect or altered recharging proce-

! dures can prevent successful recharging. Please bear in mind that 3 incorrect re-
charge attempts (per SIM) can result in blocked SIMs. Recharge SIMs at your own
risk. TELES is not liable for any possible loss.

iGATEs support of the following procedures:

ƒ USSD message to the mobile carrier's account manager
The GATE Manager sends the configured USSD message through the iGATE to the account manager. USSD
recharging is the recommended and most reliable procedure, as it consists of a digital message.
Unfortunately, only a few mobile carriers currently support USSD recharging. Please ask your mobile carrier
if he supports USSD recharging.
ƒ SMS message to the mobile carrier's account manager
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account manager. Unfortunately, only a few mobile carriers currently support SMS recharging. Please ask
your mobile carrier if he supports SMS recharging.
ƒ Connection setup to the account manager with subsequent menu selection and DTMF-tone transmission
of the voucher number
– Direct recharging: Connection setup from a telephone through the iGATE to the account manager and
manual DTMF-tone transmission.
– Indirect recharging using the GATE Manager: The GATE Manager sets up a connections through the
iGATE to the account manager and sends the configured DTMF tones automatically.

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Direct recharging is the simplest procedure. Since a direct connection exists, it is pos-
sible to react to commands and error messages immediately. Indirect recharging by
means of USSD is the most reliable and quickest way to recharge SIMs if the config-
uration in the TELES.GATE Manager and iGATE is correct.

7.15.1 RECHARGE PREPARATION

7.15.1.1 CHECKING THE ACTIVE SIM

To avoid recharging the wrong SIM card, be sure to check the mobile controller's active SIM using the
GATE Manager:

GATE Manager

Figure 7.1 GATE Manager Port Status

Connect to the system and go to the Port Status window. The active position in the SIM-card carrier is displayed
in the SIM # column. The mobile controller's active SIM is displayed in the IMSI column.

7 . 1 5 . 1 . 2 A D D R E S S I N G S I M S U S I N G P O R T - A N D C O N T R O L L E R- S P E C I F I C
ROUTING

SIM recharging for a specific mobile controller requires configuration and activation of port- and controller-specific
routing entries in the route.cfg or pabx.cfg configuration file. Usually SIM cards are assigned to a carrier's trunk
group and all calls through the carrier's network are evenly divided between the mobile controllers in the group.
This would also apply to recharge calls.

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The routing entry defined here sets up a connection to the network:

MapAll<in>=<port>*<ctrl>01:<num>
When the number <in> is dialed, a connection to <num> is set up through <port>*<ctrl>01: You can now man-
ually enter DTMF tones using a telephone.
To recharge all SIMs in the iGATE, configure the following mapping, whereby 4400 is an example for a number
that matches the first controller and 12345 is the number for the account manager:

MapAll4400=20*0001:12345
MapAll4401=20*0101:12345
MapAll4402=20*0201:12345
MapAll4403=20*0301:12345
MapAll4404=20*0401:12345
MapAll4405=20*0501:12345
MapAll4406=20*0601:12345
.......
MapAll4431=20*0631:12345

7.15.1.3 BLOCKING THE PORT CONTAINING THE RECHARGING SIM

If a call is active on the mobile port containing the SIM to be recharged, the recharging process will not occur. For
this reason it is better to block the port before recharging the SIM. In the Connections window, you must check
the status No Connection on the mobile port. Block Port does not tear down a connection, it only prevents a new
connection from being set up.

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Port- and controller-specific routing has a higher priority than the Block Port com-
mand. This ensures that normal calls are blocked, but recharge calls can be sent
through the defined mobile port.

7.15.2 RECHARGING PROCEDURE

7.15.2.1 DIRECT RECHARGING VIA CALL

This is the easiest method when it is possible to set up a telephone connection to the iGATE system via PSTN or
VoIP. This call can be connected with the carrier's account manager over a defined mobile controller. This means
the call is set up over the controller's active SIM. Then you simply follow the account manager's recharge instruc-
tions. After the SIM has been successfully recharged, it can be used again for a certain amount of time.
The call can be set up using a number of methods. This is also possible if there are not enough available telephone
numbers to handle all of the system's available mobile controllers.
ƒ DLA via DTMF
The user calls a defined number in the system. The called number is connected with the DTMF platform.
The digits that are transmitted via DTMF match those in the routing entries. When the connection to the
account manager has been established, both legs will be connected (see Chapter 7.15.1.2 >).
ƒ GATE Manager (described in Chapter 7.15.2.2 > below)
That means no BRI connection is necessary for a telephone that is connected directly to the system!

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7 . 1 5 . 2 . 2 I N D I R E C T R E C H A R G I N G V I A G AT E M A N A G E R

This chapter describes automatic recharging of prepaid SIMs using the GATE Manager. It is not necessary to set up
a telephone connection to the iGATE. The GATE Manager can set up its own connection to the carrier's account
manager and send the pattern of DTMF tones or a USSD message.

Recharging via Call and Transmission of Preconfigured DTMF Tones

This procedure requires exact knowledge of the when and what information the mobile carrier requests. The cor-
responding pauses following the connect, for menu selection, between the DTMF tones, for correct repetition of
the DTMF tones must be correctly configured in the GATE Manager before the call is set up.
This DTMF-tone pattern can be established by testing the recharging process on a mobile phone or by following
the directions in Chapter 2.1 and noting the pauses and transmitted digits.
After a connection has been set up between the iGATE and the GATE Manager, select Commands | Send Call.
The window must contain either General, Version or Directory.
Send Call opens a dialog to initiate calls or recharge SIMs.
To recharge SIMs, the 1st Number (e.g. 12345) is the mapping to the prepaid platform through a defined con-
troller (e.g. MapAll12345=20*0101:12345).
Optional: You can set up a second connection to hear the announcement from the prepaid platform if you enter
your own number into the box 2nd Number. Both connections will be torn down when the second number dis-
connects. If no number is entered in this box, the call will disconnect when the last DTMF tone has been transmitted
or when the last pause interval has passed.
Activate the checkbox Advanced to open the DTMF box
Enter a series of DTMF tones in the DTMF box. Enter a p for a pause of 1 second and a P for a pause of 10 seconds.
Example: The number for the prepaid platform's account manager is 12345. The telephone number to lis-
ten along to the accounting procedure is 5554321, set up through controller 9 (no special rout-
ing configuration is defined in the configuration files). Leave this dialog box empty if the
accounting process is not to be monitored.
The voucher key is: 55555555555 (a short pause can also be defined between individual digits:
for example, 5p5p5p5p5p5p5p5p5p5p5).
To get to the voucher key query, the following pattern must be transmitted: P2ppppp1ppp. Fol-

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lowing transmission of the voucher key and a 10-second pause, the call will be torn down.

Figure 7.2 Recharging with DTMF Tones

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Bear in mind that DTMF tones are only generated with connections into the mobile
network. Test calls over the PRI, BRI or VoIP interfaces do not transmit DTMF tones
and no tones can be heard!

Recharging via USSD Code (Unstructured Supplementary Services Data)

Recharging prepaid SIMs using the GATE Manager and USSD is the most convenient solution if the prepaid carrier
offers this service. The USSD messages contains the prepaid voucher number.
Configure an additional controller in the last position for DTMF functionality as follows:
Example:

Controller36=41DTMF

The corresponding Subscriber line will look like this:

Subscriber36=TRANSPARENT ROUTER CHMAX[5]

The configuration file route.cfg must contain the following entry in the [System] section:
MapAllDTMF=<dtmf port>DTMF
MapAll<place>??=<port>*??01:
or
MapAll<place>??=<LAIN>*??01:
First a placeholder is defined, followed by ?? so that one mapping entry applies for the entire group of the carrier's
mobile controllers. The right side of the mapping entry begins with the mobile port number or the port's LAIN.
Example: In the following example, prepaid SIMs from 2 different carriers are used in the system. The letters

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Y and Z are used as placeholders, and the carrier's LAINs are 26212 and 26213 (based on the
German country code):

MapAllDTMF=41DTMF
MapAllY??=26212*??01:
MapAllZ??=26213*??01:

Set up a connection to the system through the GATE Manager and select Commands | Send Call. Enter DTMF
in the 1st Number dialog box. In the 2nd Number dialog box, enter the carrier's placeholder (Y or Z) and the
number of the controller in which the SIM card is active (15 or 05). Enter a 0 in front of single-digit controller num-
bers. Then enter the carrier's USSD code (*101*) and the voucher number (44444444444 or 55555555555). The
USSD command ends with #.

Figure 7.3 Recharging with USSD Codes

Incorrect USSD commands can result in blocked SIMs or failure in the mobile module!
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Configuration entries for recharging confirmation are described in Chapter 3.

Recharging via SMS (Short Message Service)

First of all, please check whether you have the license to send SMS messages on your system.

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You will find it in the General view under Licenses when you connect to the system via GATE Manager.

Figure 7.4 GATE Manager General View

The name for the license is SMS. This entry is required to send SMS.
You must configure the mail service in the [Mail] section of the file pabx.cfg if you want to send the SMS messages
with an e-mail client through a mail server or directly to the iGATE:
[Mail]
SmtpServer=<server addr>
MailRcpt=<domain>
MailFrom=<own address or name>

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This entry is not necessary when using only the GateManager's Send SMS command.

The third entry in the mobile controller's Subscriber line is the SMS center number:

Subscriber00=TRANSPARENT ROUTER GSM[0000,00000,+00000,1,1,1,SIMS,IMSI] CHADDR ALARM

German example:

Subscriber00=TRANSPARENT ROUTER GSM[0000,00000,+491721111,1,1,1,SIMS,IMSI] CHADDR ALARM

You must restart the system to activate the changes.

Then enter the port-specific SMS settings:
MapAllSMS<shortnumber>=LAIN*0001:<number>
MapAllSMS<shortnumber>=port*0001:<number>
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controller. The number 12345 is sent to the SMS center.

MapAllSMS00=26212*0001:12345
MapAllSMS01=26212*0101:12345
MapAllSMS02=26212*0201:12345
MapAllSMS03=26212*0301:12345
MapAllSMS04=26212*0401:12345
MapAllSMS05=26212*0501:12345
MapAllSMS06=26212*0601:12345
……

If the SMS is sent with a normal e-mail client, the keyword SMS will appear in the To dialog box, followed by the
short number, which indicates the mobile controller. An @ sign and the iGATE's IP address or name if the system
is attached to a DNS server will follow. The message box contains the recharge code in the carrier's syntax.
SMS00@<ipaddr>
SMS00@<domain>
If the SMS is used with the Send SMS command in the
GATE Manager's Commands menu, use only the short number
and not the keyword SMS.
To save the recharge platform's confirmation e-mail, the e-mail
can be sent to an account using the following entry in the
route.cfg:
Restrict<port>=@<addressee> 05
It can also be saved into a file using the following entry in the
pabx.cfg:
MsgLog=/data/msg.log
To save it into a file, the following entry in the route.cfg is also
Figure 7.5 Send SMS
required:
Restrict<port>=@FILE 05
Example: In the following example for saving the SMS into a file, all incoming SMS to LAIN 26212 is saved
into the file msg.log:

Restrict26212=@FILE 05

If the e-mail is sent to an account, the routing entry will look like this:

Restrict26212=@nase 05

Use the following entries in the pabx.cfg to connect the iGATE to an e-mail server:
[Mail]
SmtpServer=<server address>
MailRcpt=<domain>
MailFrom=<own address or name>

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7.15.3 PREPAID ACCOUNT STATUS QUERY

After a SIM card has successfully been recharged, you can query its current account status. The following variations
are possible:
ƒ Direct query via call
ƒ Indirect query with the GATE Manager
ƒ Listening in on the GATE Manager connection
ƒ USSD account-status query

7.15.3.1 DIRECT ACCOUNT-STATUS QUERY

The same basic settings apply here as have already been described for SIM recharging.
That means routing configurations must be entered that set up a connection between the caller and the carrier's
prepaid platform. Use the same routing configuration described in Chapter 7.15.2 >. The only difference is that
you will select the account-status query instead of account recharging from the menu.

7.15.3.2 INDIRECT ACCOUNT-STATUS QUERY

The indirect method with the GATE Manager and listening in on the connection requires a change in the pattern
of DTMF tones. You must, of course, know what the pattern is beforehand, and then you must configure it in the
Send Call dialog.

Figure 7.6 Status Query

The indirect USSD account-status query corresponds with the USSD recharging procedure with altered USSD ac-
count-status-query command instead of the recharging command with cash code (voucher number).

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The USSD recharging procedure results in an immediate USSD response message, so
that the iGATE does not require an explicit query following USSD recharging.

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7.15.3.3 SAVING /FORWARDING THE ACCOUNT STATUS

Account-status information can be saved to a file in the iGATE. The following entry in the pabx.cfg is required:
MsgLog=/data/msg.log
The corresponding routing entries in the route.cfg configuration file will look like this:
Restrict<port>=@FILE 06
Restrict<LAIN>=@FILE 06
Example: The following example shows incoming USSD messages for 2 carriers:

Restrict26212=@FILE 06
Restrict26213=@FILE 06

The USSD entry in the file will appear in 2 lines as follows:

Date Time [Port] IMSI
USSD Message Text
Example:

14.02.05-17:40:06 [04] 262125555555555

Current Cash Account: 143,83 Euros

7 . 1 6 D E F I N I N G S P E C I A L C H A R A C T E R S F O R VO I C E C A L L S

In cases in which the called number includes special characters (e.g. * or #), it may be necessary to define the call
type used in the mobile network (command or voice call). Calls to GSM or CDMA that begin with * or #, are sent
as command calls by default. For voice calls beginning with * or #, you must define the call type voice in the map-
ping entry with a > sign.
The routing entry will look like this:
MapAll<num>=<LAIN>><num>
Example:

MapAll222=11111>*222

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8 SIGNALING AND ROUTING FEATURES

8.1 DIGIT COLLECTION (ENBLOCK/OVERLAP RECEIVING)

This function makes it possible to collect digits and transmit calls when a specific number of digits has been dialed.
The entire call number is required for the call to be set up with a mobile phone or the mobile gateway. Since most
numbers have a uniform number of digits, the mobile gateway can collect digits when calls enter the gateway in
overlap mode. Digit collection occurs through the following mapping command:
MapAll<direct>=|<num><<<digits>
The | (pipe) signifies that the following digits will be collected before they are transmitted, and <digits> is the total
number of the port digits and the digits of the called party number. This figure can range between 00 and 24 and
must be entered in double digits. The parameter DTMFWaitDial defines the number of seconds the system waits
between the individual digits (default 5). Please bear in mind that you can configure a maximum of 11 digits in the
first part of the command and 19 (including a special character, e.g. #) in the second. The call will be forwarded
as soon as the specified number of digits has been dialed or a time-out limit has been reached.
Example: The following example shows a call with the prefix 01555. The | (pipe) signifies that the following
digits will be collected before they are transmitted. The 14 at the end is the sum of the port digits
and the digits of the called party number (e.g. |#20=3, 01555899666=11, 3+11=14).

...
MapAll01555=|#2001555<<14
...
DTMFWaitDial=5
...

8.2 REJECTING DATA CALLS AND SPECIFIED NUMBERS

This chapter describes the configuration options for exclusion of data calls, prefixes, or call numbers from the rout-
ing process.

8.2.1 BLACKLIST ROUTING

The system will reject all calls directly if the MapAll entry contains the keyword & followed by the two-digit cause
value (see ETS 300 102-1).
MapAll<direct>=&<cause>

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A maximum of 5000 MapAll entries per time zone can be defined. For more than 5000
entries, please use the iMNP.

Example: In the following example, all calls to the number 004915551234 and all service calls with the

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prefix 0180 are rejected with a busy signal. All other calls are sent to the VoIP profile DF:

MapAll015551234=&91
MapAll004915551234=&91
MapAll0180=&91
MapAll0=40DF:0
...
MapAll9=40DF:9

8.2.2 WHITELIST ROUTING

The following entries enable exclusion of specific OADs or trunk groups:

Restrict<ns>=<pl>
MapAll<pl>=&<cause>
NS refers to the internal controller number and the call’s origination address.

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A maximum of 1000 Restrict entries per time zone can be defined.

Example: In the following example, the numbers 12345 and 12346 connected to the PBX at port 10 cannot
make any international calls. All national calls are sent to the VoIP profile DF and all local calls
are sent to the PSTN:

Restrict1012346=int
MapAllint00=&91
MapAllint0=40DF:0
MapAllint1=91
...
MapAllint9=90

Example: In the following example, all incoming calls from the mobile port trunk groups 26212 and 26213
are rejected with a busy signal:

Restrict26212=not
Restrict26213=not
MapAllnot=&91

8.2.3 REJECTING CALLS WITH ISDN BEARER CAPABILITY DATA

ISDN data calls can be handled differently from voice calls depending on the configuration of the call types DATA
or VOICE. This setting is especially interesting for VoIP or GSM calls:
MapAll<direct>=&<cause> <mode>

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Analog modm connections are not included in this configuration, as they generally
do not have a specified bearer capability.

Example: In the following example, all ISDN data calls are rejected with the cause value AA (switching

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equipment congestion). All calls with the prefix 0170 are routed to the mobile trunk group 26211
and all other calls are routed through VoIP:

MapAll0=&aa DATA
...
MapAll9=&aa DATA
...
MapAll0170=262110170
MapAll0=40DF:0
...
MapAll9=40DF:9

8 . 2 . 4 S P E C I F I C R O U T I N G O F D A T A C A L L S V I A VO I P

In the ISDN network, data calls have a special service type. When an ISDN PBX is connected to a VoIP network, it
must continue to work without any problems (e.g. PBX remote maintenance calls or ISDN terminal adapter). In the
case of VoIP, a specific RTP payload type is used: trp, ccd or gnx64.
Example: In the following example, two VoIP profiles are configured, so that all calls are routed, regardless
of whether they are data calls or voice over IP calls. The first one is for outgoing voice calls and
all calls from VoIP to ISDN. The second profile is exclusively for outgoing data calls, so that sig-
naling consists solely of clear mode in SDP:

MapAll0=40DATA:0 DATA
...
MapAll9=40DATA:9 DATA
MapAll0=|40DF:0<<24
...
MapAll9=|40DF:9<<24
Restrict40=In
MapAllIn=10
[Voip:DF]
VoipDirection=IO
...
VoipCompression=g711a g729 trp t38
...
[Voip:DATA]
VoipDirection=Out
...
VoipCompression=trp
VoipECE=No
...

8.3 CLIP AND CLIR

8.3.1 ROUTING CLIP AND CLIR CALLS

This function allows you to route calls with Calling Line Identification Presentation (CLIP) differently from calls with
Calling Line Identification Restriction (CLIR). For example, all CLIP calls can be rejected, so that only calls that do
not present the calling number or calls without a calling party number (e.g. analog) are transmitted through the
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Use the following configuration to define the various routing methods:

...
InsertCLIR=On
...
Restrict9=OK 01
Restrict|9=OK 01
Restrict90=FAIL 01
...
MapInOK00491555=2200491555
MapInFAIL=&aa
...

InsertCLIR=On activates this mode. 01 is the service indicator for telephony (analog and ISDN) and is used to dif-
ferentiate these calls from remote administration calls. Restrict9=OK 01 means that all telephony calls without a
calling number are put through. Restrict|9=OK 01 means that all CLIR telephony calls are put through.
Restrict90=FAIL 01 means that all CLIP telephony calls are rejected with No Channel Available as rejection cause
when they are mapped to MapInFAIL=&aa.

8.4 ROUTING CALLS WITHOUT CLIR

This function enables you to bypass CLIR for calls through the defined mobile port. The following configuration in
pabx.cfg activates this function:

Subscriber<xx>=...GSM[...,!CLIR]...

i
When this function is configured, the SIM’s telephone number (and not originating
telephone) is always transmitted to the B subscriber.

8.4.1 SETTING CLIR

Setting a hash (#) in front of a call number makes it possible to suppress the presentation of the origination number
of calls regardless of how the call comes into the system.
The following sytax is used: MapAll<num>=#<port><num>
Example: The following example shows an appropriate configuration. With this entry, all calls beginning
with 00491555 are sent to the port with the address 22 and the presentation of the number is
restricted:

MapAll00491555=#2200491555

8.4.2 SETTING CLIP

Setting an exclamation point (!) in front of a call number makes it possible to force the presentation of the origi-
nation number of calls regardless of how the call comes into the system.

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The following sytax is used: MapAll<num>=!<port><num>

Example: The following example shows an appropriate configuration. With this entry, all calls beginning
with 004930 are sent to the port with the address 9 and the presentation of the origination num-
ber is allowed.:

MapAll004930=!9004930

8.5 CONVERSION OF CALL NUMBERS

The conversion of call numbers makes it possible, for example, to implement number portability or to redirect calls
when the user can be reached at another number. In the following mapping command, the call number
015550123456 is changed to 015559876543 and sent to the mobile channel (MapAll...=20..):
Example 1

...
MapAll015550123456=20015559876543

Example 2 > presents an alternative, in which the routing file is searched through again after conversion of the
call number to determine the route for the prefix 01555. Please bear in mind that you can configure a maximum
of 1499 mapping entries with no more than 11 digits in the first part of the command and 19 in the second.
Example 2

...
MapAll015550123451=$Reception
MapAll015550123452=$Reception
MapAll015550123453=$Reception
MapAllReception=015559876543

8 . 6 S E T T I N G N U M B E R TY P E I N O A D / DA D

In some cases it may be necessary to set a specific number type for the OAD or DAD. There are different methods
for the various interfaces. The following number types can be set:

Table 8.1 Number Types

Type Definition
u Unknown
s Subscriber number
n National number
i International number

OAD
Use the following entry to set a specific number type in the OAD:

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Restrict<port><num>=<type> 15
For the national and international types, remove the 0(s) at the beginning of the number:
Restrict<port>0=n 15
Restrict<port>00=i 15
Example: In the following example, the bit is set in the caller’s origination number for a call via BRI con-
troller 01:

Restrict90=n 15
Restrict900=i 15

Example:
You can set a u (unknown type of number) in the Restrict entry to change transmission of the national/international
bit to 0 or 00 at the beginning of the OAD. As in a mapping entry, the national/international bit will always appear
left of the equal sign as 0 or 00.
Restrict<port>0=u0 15
Restrict<port>00=u00 15
In the following example, the area code 030 with a 0 at the beginning of the OAD of the PBX’s extension is set as
a digit and transmitted along with the number:

Restrict10555=u030555 15

Restrict entries are handled from general to specific from top to bottom.
i
DAD
Enter one of the four specific number types in the DAD as follows:
MapAll<num>=<port><type><num>
In the case of a VoIP controller, enter the following:
MapAll<num>=<port><voip profile>:<type><num>
The number type will then be defined at the port. For the national and international types, remove the 0(s) at the
beginning of the number:
Example: In the following example, the international bit is set for all calls to Italy (0039) and the number
is transmitted with 39. For the area code 012, the national bit is set and the number is transmit-
ted with 12:

MapAll0039=40iG1:i39 VOICE
MapAll012=40iG1:n12 VOICE

General Example
Example: In the following example, a 1:1 routing entry for the individual PRI controllers to VoIP appears in

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addition to the international flag from PRI to VoIP. A placeholder routing entry is used (bla or blu),
in which the PRI ports are directly assigned to a mapping. Traffic at PRI port 9 is sent directly to
VoIP port 40 with the VoIP profile iG1. Traffic from PRI port 10 is sent to VoIP port 40 with the
profile iG2:

Restrict9=bla
Restrict900=i 15
Restrict10=blu
Restrict1000=i 15

MapAllbla00=40iG1:i
MapAllblu00=40iG2:i

The restrict entries for the individual ports must appear in the following order:
i placeholder, OAD international flag, DAD routing with international flag.

8.7 SETTING THE SCREENING INDICATOR

You can set the screening indicator to define whether the calling-party number sent is specified as user provided
verified and passed or network provided:
User provided verified and passed: v
Example: In the following Restrict example, the calling party number sent is specified as user provided ver-
ified and passed:

Restrict10=v 15

Network provided: p
Example: In the following Restrict example, the calling party number sent is specified as network provided:

Restrict10=p 15

If you also want to define a number type (see Chapter 8.6 >), it must appear in front of the screening indicator:
Example: In the following Restrict example, the screening indicator is specified as network provided, and
the number type is international:

Restrict10=ip 15

Example: Please bear in mind that this entry will not work if you set a minus sign (-) behind Voi-
pOad=<num>.

8.8 SETTING A DEFAULT OAD

Use the Restrict command to set a default origination number (*<oad> 15) when the OAD is restricted (<num>):

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Restrict<port><oad>=*<num> 15
Example: In the following example, 12345 replaces the original OAD. When the destination number begins
with 030, the call is sent through controller 10:

Restrict9=*12345 15
MapAll030=10030

Use the entry Restrict<port><oad>=<num> 15 if digits at the beginning of the OAD are the only ones to be re-
stricted.
Example: In the following example, the digits 004930 are replaced with 030 followed by the remaining
digits. The destination number begins with 030 and is sent through port 10.

Restrict9004930=030 15
MapAll030=10030

8.9 SETTING OR REMOVING SENDING COMPLETE BYTE IN SETUP

In some cases the ISDN or H323 peer system may require this byte for routing, or the byte may disrupt signaling.

Setting Sending Complete

The following entry ensures that the Setup includes a Sending Complete:
MapAll<direct>=)<num>
The ) causes inclusion of Sending Complete in the ISDN Setup or in the H323 Setup.
Example: In the following example, all calls beginning with 0 are sent with a Setup Complete to controller
9:

MapAll0=)90

Removing Sending Complete

The following entry ensures that the Setup never includes a Sending Complete:
MapAll<direct>=(<num>
The ( causes removal of Sending Complete in the ISDN Setup or in the H323 Setup.
Example: In the following example, all calls beginning with 0 are sent without a Setup Complete to VoIP
controller 40. The VoIP profile is DF:

MapAll0=(40DF:0

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8.10 MISCELLANEOUS ROUTING METHODS

In the following scenarios it may occur that some call numbers must be routed with differing lengths or that some
call numbers may require additional number conversion:
ƒ Calls without a destination number
ƒ Connection to a PBX with an extension prefix
ƒ Routing based on the length of the destination number

8.10.1 ROUTING CALLS WITHOUT A DESTINATION NUMBER

Enter the following configuration in the route.cfg if the iGATE must route calls that come in without a destination
number:
Restrict<port>=<pl>
MapAll<pl><num>=<port><num>
MapAll<pl>=<port>
Incoming calls from the configured port will be assigned a placeholder and then all calls beginning with the place-
holder will be routed to the placeholder’s placeholder’s mapping.
Example: In the following example, all calls from controller 9 are routed to controller 10, regardless of
whether a destination number appears in the setup:

Restrict9=pl
MapAllpl=10

8.10.2 ROUTING CALLS BASED ON AN EXTENSION PREFIX OR ON THE

LENGTH OF THE DESTINATION NUMBER

To route calls with a DAD differently from those without a DAD, you must activate the block feature in the pabx.cfg
and restart the system:
Block=1
Set all other parameters in the route.cfg. First define the port from which the incoming calls are to be routed. In-
coming calls from the configured port will be assigned a placeholder and then digit collection will occur for all calls
beginning with the placeholder. The $ in the mapping entry, followed by the defined placeholder (MMM), causes
a second search of the routing file when the number is complete:
DTMFWaitDial=<sec>
Restrict<port>=<pl>
MapAll<pl>=|$MMM<<98
The second routing-file search is based on the routing entry with the leading placeholder (MMM):
MapAllMMM<digits>=<dest><digits>
Example: In the following example, digit collection is activated for all calls that come into port 9. Calls with
the destination number 2222 are sent to the VoIP controller with the profile DF and the destina-
tion number is replaced with the SIP account Betty. Calls with the num-ber 3333 are sent to VoIP
with the SIP account Al. All other calls with a destination number are sent to controller 10. Calls

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without a destination number are sent to the number 12345 at port 10:

DTMFWaitDial=5
Restrict9=pl
MapAllpl=|$MMM<<98
MapAllMMM2222=40DF:Betty
MapAllMMM3333=40DF:Al
MapAllMMM0=100
MapAllMMM1=101
MapAllMMM2=102
MapAllMMM3=103
MapAllMMM4=104
MapAllMMM5=105
MapAllMMM6=106
MapAllMMM7=107
MapAllMMM8=108
MapAllMMM9=109
MapAllMMM=1012345

8 . 1 1 C H A N G I N G C A U S E VA L U E S

It is possible to group cause values together into a single defined cause value so that rejected calls can be handled
in a specified manner by the switch sending the call to the iGATE. The following cause value groups can be defined
in the pabx.cfg:

Group 0 Cause Values

All connections that are rejected with a group 0 cause value (0x80-0x8f) can be mapped to a single cause value
by entering TranslateG0Cause=<cau>, whereby <cau> represents a cause value in hexadecimal form.

Group 1 Cause Values

All connections that are rejected with a group 1 cause value (0x90-0x9f) can be mapped to a single cause value
by entering TranslateG1Cause=<cau>, whereby <cau> represents a cause value in hexadecimal form.

Group 2 Cause Values

All connections that are rejected with a group 2 cause value (0xa0-0xaf) can be mapped to a single cause value
by entering TranslateG2Cause=<cau>, whereby <cau> represents a cause value in hexadecimal form.

Group 3 Cause Values

All connections that are rejected with a group 3 cause value (0xb0-0xbf) can be mapped to a single cause value
by entering TranslateG3Cause=<cau>, whereby <cau> represents a cause value in hexadecimal form.

Translating Individual Cause Values

The following parameter allows you to translate any of these cause values to any other one: Trans-
late<cause>=<cause>. The values entered must be in hexadecimal notation between 00 and 7f.

Translating SIP Causes to ISDN and Vice Versa

You can define a specific translation from SIP responses (4xx - 6xx) to ISDN cause values and vice versa. If nothing
is set, the translation occurs as described in draft-kotar-sipping-dss1-sip-iw-01.txt

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Use the following parameter to translate a cause from ISDN to a specific SIP response:
SipCause<ISDN cause>=<SIP Response>
Repeat the entry to initiate an additional translation.
Use the following paramter to translate a cause from SIP to ISDN:
SipEvent<SIP Response>=<ISDN Cause>
The following range of values applies:
400<= <SIP Cause> <=699 (defined in RFC 3261)
0<= <ISDN Cause> <=127 (DSS1 decimal cause number)

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9 A D D I T I O N A L VO I P PA R A M E T E R S
You can enter the following additional parameters in the route.cfg to adjust the configuration for improved com-
munication with the VoIP peer.

9 . 1 S I G N A L I N G PA R A M E T E R S

Table 9.1 Customized Parameters: Protocol-Independent VoIP Signaling

Protocol-Independent VoIP Signaling Parameters

VoipDad=<num>
The digits/numbers defined here will appear in front of the original DAD. If the parameter is to be valid in
only one direction, you must set another profile without this parameter for the other direction.
VoipOad=<num>
The digits/numbers defined here will be transmitted in front of the original OAD. If a minus (-) is entered, the
original OAD will not appear. Only the digits entered in front of the minus sign will be displayed. If the pa-
rameter is to be valid in only one direction, you must set another profile without this parameter for the other
direction.
To limit this feature to OADs consisting of a certain number of digits, enter a !, followed by the number of
digits, at the end of the entry. In the following example, the digits 567 will appear only if the OAD has at
least 6 digits:
EXAMPLE: VoipOad=567!6
To modify the original OAD, enter randomx, whereby x represents a number of random digits that will ap-
pear in the OAD.
EXAMPLE: VoipOad=567random2-
VoipProgress=<int>
For H.323: 0=progress indicator is not transmitted. 1 (default)=progress indicator is transmitted. 2=address
complete message is transmitted. 3=call proceeding message type changed in alerting message type.
For SIP: 0=183 response ignored and not sent. 1=183 response changed to a progress message with inband-
info-available at the ISDN interface (default). 2=183 response changed to an address complete message at
the ISDN interface. 3=183 response changed to an alerting at the ISDN interface.
VoipComprMaster=<mode>
This parameter defines which side the first matching codec comes from:
Yes: Default. Priority is determined by the order of the system’s parameter list.
No: Priority is determined by the peer.

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Table 9.1 Customized Parameters: Protocol-Independent VoIP Signaling (continued)

Protocol-Independent VoIP Signaling Parameters

VoipHideOadByRemove=<mode>
If Yes is configured and call setup is to VoIP, the OAD will be removed from signaling if presentation restricted
or user-provided, not screened is set in the calling party’s presentation or screening indicator. No (default)
means no change will occur.
NOTE: If the SIP protocol is used, Anonymous will always appear as the account in the From
field. Transmission of the OAD can occur in the P-asserted header.
VoipSignalCLIR=<string>
When the configured string appears at the beginning of the OAD and the parameter VoipHideOadByRemove
is set, the OAD is removed from signaling, regardless of the presentation bits in the calling party field. If the
parameter VoipHideOadByRemove is not set (default), the presentation bits are set at presentation restricted
(CLIR) if <string> is -. If the string matches the first digits of the OAD and it comes in with CLIP, the call will
be sent to VoIP using CLIR. If the call comes in with CLIR, the string will be added to the beginning of the
OAD and CLIR will be removed in the signaling.
VoipSingleTcpSession=<mode>
Enter Yes to send all outgoing VoIP connections in a single TCP session. Enter No (default) for an extra TCP
session for each VoIP connection.
VoipIgnoreDADType=<mode>
Enter yes to change the DAD type to unknown, e.g. from international. The type is lost, e.g. the leading 00
bit is removed. Default no.
VoipSuppressInbandInfoAvailableIndicatorInCallProceeding=<mode>
Enter yes to send or receive the Progress Indicator in the Q.931 Call Proceeding message. Default no.
VoipG72616PayloadType=<num>
Changes the SIP payload type for G.726 16 b/s. Default is 35. A common value is 102.
VoipG72624PayloadType=<num>
Changes the SIP payload type for G.726 24 b/s. Default is 36. A common value is 99.
VoipTrpPayloadType=<num>
Defines the payload type for data calls when trp (transparent/clear mode) is used as codec in VoipCompres-
sion=<list>. Default is 56. A common value is 102.
VoipDataBypassPayloadType=<num>
Defines the payload type for the RTP packets when the call is sent as a data call. Default 96.

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Table 9.2 Customized Parameters: H.323 Signaling

H.323 Signaling Parameters

VoipService=0x<service indicator>
This parameter sets the barrier capability. For example, it can be used for calls coming from VoIP with the
barrier capability data. You can define the service indicator as it is in the 1TR6 code:
101 - ISDN 3,1kHz
102 - analog
103 - ISDN 7kHz
201 - Fax 2
202 - Fax 3
203 - Fax 4
700 - Data
Normally 101 is used. You can send another value to a switch that wants to handle VoIP calls differently from
PSTN calls.
EXAMPLE:
VoipService=0x101

VoipMapAddressType=<mode>
For calls from PSTN to VoIP only. Enter yes to change the 00 at the beginning of a number to international
and 0 to national.
VoipSetupAck=<int>
1=setup acknowledge is transmitted; 0= setup acknowledge is not transmitted; 2 (default) =transmitted
with H.323 information.
VoipH245Transport=<int>
This option determines the H.245 offer. 0 (default)=all signaling variants are offered; 1=FastStart only;
2=H.245 tunneling only; 3=extra session.
VoipCanOverlapSend=<mode>
Enter off to deactivate overlap sending during setup (default on).
VoipRestrictTCS=<mode>
If Yes is entered, the response in the H.323 tunneling terminal capability set contains only the codecs offered
by the peer and not those configured in the system. Default No.

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Table 9.3 Customized Parameters: SIP Signaling

SIP Signaling Parameters

VoipOwnAddress=<account@domain>
Used for the From field in Sip-Invite and Sip-Response messages. If only the domain is entered, the origina-
tion address (e.g. from ISDN) followed by an @ sign will automatically be set at the beginning.
VoipOwnDisplay=<string>
The entry is sent as Display Name in the From Field in SIP transmissions. The keyword MSN causes the calling
telephone’s MSN to be transmitted as Display Name.
Example: From: "John" <sip:493011111@teles.de>
VoipContact=<account@domain>
Used for the Contact field in Sip-Invite and Sip-Response messages.
VoipP-Preferred-Identity=<string>
Sets the P-Preferred-Identity field in the SIP invite message. The following settings are possible toward SIP:
* The OAD coming from ISDN is transmitted.
<string> The defined string is transmitted
A combination of both is possible.
Examples: 030* or tel:* or sip:user@carrier.de
VoipP-Asserted-Identity=<string>
Sets the P-Asserted-Identity field in the SIP invite message. The following settings are possible toward SIP:
* The OAD coming from ISDN is transmitted.
<string> The defined string is transmitted
A combination of both is possible.
Examples: 030* or tel:* or sip:user@carrier.de
VoipOadSource=<int>
SIP only: defines the field from which field the calling party number coming from SIP is to be taken:
0 = From: field (default)
1 = Remote-Party-ID
2 = P-Preferred-Identity
4 = P-Asserted-Identity
NOTE: If 2 or 4 are entered, the number in the field must begin with tel:
Going to SIP, the OAD is written in the following field:
0 = From: field (default)
1 = Remote-Party-ID (if VoipOwnAddress is not set)
for the fields P-Preferred-Identity and P-Asserted-Identity, please check the corresponding parameters.

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Table 9.3 Customized Parameters: SIP Signaling (continued)

SIP Signaling Parameters

VoipDadSource=<int>
SIP only: defines the field from which field the called party number coming from SIP is to be taken:
0 = URL
1 = To: field
2 = Remote-Party-ID with party = called
VoipUseMaxPTime=<mode>
SIP only. Enter yes to set the field mptime (max packet time) with the values set in VoipTxm (ptime). Default
no.
The parameter VoipUseMaxPTime is used when VoipUseMPTime is 0, 1 or 2.
VoipUseMPTime=<int>
This parameter is used to configure packet time signaling in SDP:
0 = set attribute ptime with each individual codec description (default).
1 = set attribute ptime once as the first attribute after the m- line (media type).
2 = set attribute mptime (multiple ptime) once as the first attribute with the list of the codecs’ corresponding
ptimes.
3 = remove attribute ptime or mptime in SDP signaling.
The parameter VoipUseMaxPTime is used when VoipUseMPTime is 0, 1 or 2.
VoipPrack=<mode>
SIP only: Enter yes to activate Provisional Response Messages in the signaling, as per RFC 3262 "Reliability
of Provisional Responses in the Session Initiation Protocol (SIP)". Default is no.
VoipOverlap=<mode>
SIP only. Enter yes to activate signaling with overlap sending, as per draft-zhang-sipping-overlap-01.txt.
That means digit collection is no longer necessary in the routing when the digets come from ISDN with over-
lap sending. When this parameter is active, VoipPrack is automatically set to yes. Default is no.

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Table 9.3 Customized Parameters: SIP Signaling (continued)

SIP Signaling Parameters

VoipSdpProxy=<mode>
SIP only. Enter yes to activate proxy mode for SDP signaling for SIP to SIP calls. The parameters for RTP sig-
naling will be forwarded from one leg to the next and RTP is not handled by the system. Default is no.
VoipInfoSamOnly=<mode>
This parameter determines the behavior in the case of overlap sending (VoipOverlap must also be set). Yes
means that the contents of the SubsequentNumber field in info method will be attached to the URI’s available
digits or to the invite message’s To field. No (default) means that the digit contents of the SubsequentNumber
field will be used.
VoipAllow=<list>
The allow header shows the supported methods and can be set here.
EXAMPLE: VoipAllow=INVITE,BYE
The default setting includes the following:
INVITE,ACK,CANCEL,BYE,UPDATE,REGISTER,PRACK,INFO,NOTIFY,REFER
It may be necessary to remove some of these entries for some peers.
VoipDelayDisc=<mode>
Yes (default) delays confirmation transmission during call teardown. That means the release tone is audible
when the peer tears down the call.
NOTE: For versions 13.0c or lower: To improve ASR, we recommend that you set this param-
eter to Yes if you use the parameter VoipMaxChan.

9 . 2 R E G I S T R A R PA RA M E T E RS

The following parameters can be used in the VoIP profile when the SIP agent wants to register with the iGATE.

Table 9.4 Customized Parameters: Location Server

Location Server Parameters

VoipOwnUser=<string>
Defines the username the agent uses to register.
VoipOwnPwd=<string>
Defines the password the agent uses to register.
VoipExpires=<sec>
Defines the maximum number of seconds the agent’s registration applies (default 3600).
VoipAuth=<mode>
Defines the authentication procedure www (default) or proxy.

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Example: The following example creates an account for a user agent with the username 130 and password
test130. Authentication occurs with the procedure www:

MapAll130=40U1:130

[Voip:U1]
VoipDirection=IO
VoipIpMask=0x00000000
VoipOwnUser=130
VoipOwnPwd=test130
VoipExpires=300
VoipAuth=www
VoipCompression=g711a g711u g729 g729a g729b g729ab
VoipSilenceSuppression=no
VoipSignalling=1
VoipMaxChan=8
VoipTxM=2
VoipDtmfTransport=0
VoipRFC2833PayloadType=101
VoipMediaWaitForConnect=Tone

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9 . 3 R O U T I N G PA R A M E T E R S

Table 9.5 Customized Parameters: VoIP Routing

VoIP Basic Parameters

VoipOadMask=<num>
VoipDadMask=<num>
It is also possible to define the profile by destination or origination number (and not only by the IP address).
That means you can use different parameters not only for different IP addresses, but also for different num-
bers (e.g. other codec, WaitForConnect, etc.). For example, you can define a number for the head of the com-
pany, so that her MSN always uses G.711.
It is possible to configure a list of numbers for a total of up to 80 characters per line. You must define the
entry again if you need more numbers. You can also use a wildcard * at the end of the number to match all
calls with OADs or DADs beginning with the digits entered. Use a coma to separate the numbers. Example:
VoipDadMask=123, 345*, 567, ....,
VoipDadMask=912, 913*, 914, ....,
....
Bear in mind that you must enter numbers from specific to global (as for normal routing in the route.cfg).
That means you must enter a profile with more specific numbers above a profile with more global numbers.
VoipUseIpStack=<mode>
Enter Yes to facilitate direct use of an xDSL or dial-up connection if the corresponding profile is defined. De-
fault is No.
VoipUseEnum=<mode>
Enter yes (default no) to activate an ENUM query to the called number before the call is set up via VoIP or
PSTN. Using a standard DNS query, ENUM changes telephone numbers into Internet addresses. If a number
is found, the call is set up via VoIP. If not, call setup occurs via PSTN or with another VoIP profile.
NOTE: The query must include country and area codes.
VoipEnumDomain=<string>
Use this parameter to modify the domain name for the enum query (default is e164.arpa).
VoipUseStun=<mode>
Enter yes (default yes) to use the STUN values for the VoIP profile.
VoIPOwnIpAddress=<ip addr>
If the system is behind a NAT firewall that does not translate H.323 or SIP, the NAT firewall’s public IP address
is transmitted as own IP address in the H.323 or SIP protocol stack (not the private IP address). In this case,
the public IP address must be defined. Bear in mind that the NAT firewall transmits the ports for signaling
and voice data to the iGATE’s private IP address.

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9 . 4 Q U A L I T Y PA R A M E T E R S

Table 9.6 Customized Parameters: VoIP Quality

VoIP Quality Parameters

VoipSilenceSuppression=<mode>
Activates silence suppression (see Table 5.21 >).
VoipBandwidthRestriction=<mode>
Enter Yes to include the VoIP profile in traffic shaping. Default is No. For a description of the functionality,
please refer to VoipMaximumBandwidth in Table 5.17 >.
VoipMediaWaitForConnect=<mode>
This parameter allows you to influence the system’s behavior in relation to voice channel negotiation (RTP
stream).
The following settings are possible:
No (default): RTP data is transmitted immediately after negotiation for RTP. SIP: Early Media is activated; SDP
is sent with 183 or 180.
Yes: The negotiation of RTP data is sent only after the connection has been established. SIP: SDP is sent only
with 200 and ack.
Tone: The VoIP peer or the connected PBX requires generation of inband signaling tones (alert, busy, release).
NOTE: If Tone is entered, the tones are not played in the direction of the PBX if RTP is already
exchanged before connect (inband is switched through).
Bear in mind that the parameter SWITCH in the VoIP controller’s Subscriber line must be removed if the tones
are played for the PBX.
If Tone is entered and the tones are played to VoIP, the VoIP media channel cannot be released following an
ISDN call disconnect as long as the tones are being transmitted. This can result in CDR errors on the peer side.
VoipRtpTos=<num>
Enter a value between 0 and 255 to set the TOS (type of service) field in the RTP packet IP header. Possible
values are described in Table 9.7 >. If your IP network uses diferentiated services, you can also define the
DSCP (differentiated services codepoint) for the RTP packets. The DSCP is the first six bits in the TOS octet.
NOTE: VoipUseIpStack must be 0 (default).
VoipRtcpTos=<num>
Enter a value between 0 and 255 to set the TOS (type of service) field in the RTCP packet IP header. Possible
values are described in Table 9.7 >. If your IP network uses diferentiated services, you can also define the
DSCP (differentiated services codepoint) for the RTCP packets. The DSCP is the first six bits in the TOS octet.
NOTE: VoipUseIpStack must be 0 (default).

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Table 9.6 Customized Parameters: VoIP Quality (continued)

VoIP Quality Parameters

VoipPCMPacketInterval=<int>
This parameter changes the default interval for PCM codecs (G.711, G.726). That means the VoipTxm factor
is muliplied using this interval:
For 16-channel chips:
0 = 20ms (default)
1 = 5 ms
2 = 10 ms
3 = 20 ms
For 8-channel chips:
0 = 10ms (default))
1 = 5 ms
2 = 10 ms
3 = 20 ms
VoipCallGroup=<name>
All outgoing VoIP calls for VoIP profiles with the same VoipCallGroup name are distributed cyclically to these
profiles.
VoipOverflow=<name>
When the value entered in VoipMaxChan is reached, all overflow calls will be sent to the profile defined here.
An alternative VoIP profile can also be used if the default profile can no longer be used as a result of poor
quality.
VoipDJBufMinDelay=<count>
Enter a value in milliseconds (0-320) to set a minimum jitter buffer limit (default 35). For fax transmission
(t.38) it is fixed to 200ms.
NOTE: VoipDJBufMaxDelay must be greater than VoipDJBufMinDelay.
VoipDJBufMaxDelay=<count>
Enter a value in milliseconds (0-320) to set a maximum jitter buffer limit (default 150). For fax transmission
(t.38) it is fixed to 200ms.
NOTE: VoipDJBufMaxDelay must be greater than VoipDJBufMinDelay.
VoipDJBufOptFactor=<count>
Enter a value between 0 and 13 to set the balance between low frame erasure rates and low delay (default
7).
VoipConnBrokenTimeout=<sec>
An entry is generated in the protocol.log file and the connection is terminated after a connection broken ex-
ists for the number of seconds entered (default 90). If 0 is entered, no entry will be generated and the con-
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Table 9.6 Customized Parameters: VoIP Quality (continued)

VoIP Quality Parameters

VoipTcpKeepAlive=<mode>
Enter yes (default) to send the RoundTripDelayRequest message every 10 seconds (necessary for long calls
with firewalls using TCP aging).
VoipIntrastar=<mode>
Enter Yes to activate the IntraSTAR feature. When the IP connection results in poor quality, an ISDN call is
sent to the peer and the voice data is automatically transmitted via ISDN.
VoipBrokenDetectionTimeout=<ms>
When this parameter is set, the system recognizes an interruption in the transmission of RTP/RTCP data in
the VoIP connection following the set number of milliseconds. This parameter is necessary to set up an
IntraSTAR call immediately when the IP connection is disrupted. Bear in mind that VoipSilenceSuppres-
sion=No must appear in the VoIP profile.
VoipAutoRtpAddr=<mode>
Some application scenarios require automatic RTP IP address and port recognition for VoIP calls, for example
if a firewall or NAT changes the IP address of incoming RTP data. Enter Yes to activate automatic recognition
(default No).

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Table 9.6 Customized Parameters: VoIP Quality (continued)

VoIP Quality Parameters

VoipAGC=<x y z>
This parameter allows automatic gain control of input signals from PSTN or IP. Enabling this feature compen-
sates for near-far gain differences:
x - direction (0 for signals from TDM, 1 for signals from IP)
y - gain slope (controls gain changing ratio in -dBm/sec, values 0 to 31, default 0)
z - target energy (determines attempted signal energy value in -dBm, values 0 to 63, default 19
Gain Slope:
0 - 00.25dB
1 - 00.50dB
2 - 00.75dB
3 - 01.00dB
4 - 01.25dB
5 - 01.50dB
6 - 01.75dB
7 - 02.00dB
8 - 02.50dB
9 - 03.00dB
10 - 03.50dB
11 - 04.00dB
12 - 04.50dB
13 - 05.00dB
14 - 05.50dB
15 - 06.00dB
16 - 07.00dB
17 - 08.00dB
18 - 09.00dB
19 - 10.00dB
20 - 11.00dB
21 - 12.00dB
22 - 13.00dB
23 - 14.00dB
24 - 15.00dB
25 - 20.00dB
26 - 25.00dB
27 - 30.00dB
28 - 35.00dB
29 - 40.00dB
30 - 50.00dB
31 - 70.00dB

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Table 9.6 Customized Parameters: VoIP Quality (continued)

VoIP Quality Parameters

VoipVoiceVolume=<num>
The volume of VoIP calls coming from the Ethernet. The range is 0-63. The default value of 32 is 0 dB.
VoipInputGain=<num>
The volume of VoIP calls coming from ISDN or mobile. The range is 0-63. The default value of 32 is 0 dB.

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Table 9.6 Customized Parameters: VoIP Quality (continued)

VoIP Quality Parameters

VoipQualityCheck=<type minsamples limit recovertime>
type
Enter one of the following: ASR1, ASR2, RoundTripDelay, Jitter or FractionLost
When type is ASR1 or ASR2:
minsamples
Minimum number of calls for which ASR shall be calculated with:
limit
A value between 0 and 100
recovertime
Seconds to block the profile.
When type is RoundTripDelay:
minsamples
Minimum number of seconds RTD must be above:
limit
The highest acceptable value for RTD (in milliseconds)
recovertime
Seconds to block the profile.
When type is Jitter:
minsamples
Minimum number of seconds jitter must be above:
limit
The highest acceptable value for jitter (in milliseconds)
recovertime
Seconds to block the profile.
When type is FractionLost:
minsamples
Minimum number of seconds FL must be above:
limit
The highest acceptable value for FL (percentage between o and 100)
recovertime
Seconds to block the profile
NOTE: If you base VoipQualityCheck on the ASR values: During setup, calls are calculated as not
connected, which lowers the number of connected calls.
Example: If minsamples is set at 20, with a limit of 80%, 4 calls in the setup phase will lower the ASR of the
previous 20 calls to 80% and the profile will be blocked.
VoipECE=<mode>
Enter yes (default) to set ITU G. 168 echo cancellation. Enter no to disable echo cancellation.

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Table 9.6 Customized Parameters: VoIP Quality (continued)

VoIP Quality Parameters

VoipEcl=<ms>
This parameter defines the required tail length for echo cancelation. The following values in ms are possible:
32
64 (default)
128
VoipT301=<sec>
An outgoing VoIP calls will be canceled in the state of Alerting (for H323) or Ringing (for SIP) if the number
of seconds entered has passed and there is no response from the IP or VoIP carrier.
VoipT303=<sec>
If this parameter is entered in a SIP profile, transmission of the INVITE is canceled after the number of seconds
entered has passed. The call can then be redirected, for example to PSTN. This improves the reliability of the
system when an IP or VoIP carrier’s service fails.
EXAMPLE:
Redirect340DF:=A
MapAllA=9
[Voip:DF]
.....
VoipT303=5

VoipT304=<sec>
An outgoing VoIP calls will be canceled in the state of Setup Acknowledge (for H323) or Trying (for SIP) if
the number of seconds entered has passed and there is no response from the IP or VoIP carrier.
VoipT310=<sec>
An outgoing VoIP calls will be canceled in the state of Call Proceeding (for H323) or Session Progress (for
SIP) if the number of seconds entered has passed and there is no response from the IP or VoIP carrier.

The following specifications for Quality of Service correspond with RFC791 and RFC1349.

Table 9.7 Quality of Service Values

Bit 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Distribution Precedence TOS MBZ
Bit Description
0-2 Precedence
3 TOS: 0=normal delay, 1=low delay
4 TOS: 0=normal throughput, 1=high throughput
5 TOS: 0=normal reliability, 1=high reliability

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Table 9.7 Quality of Service Values (continued)

6 TOS: 0=normal service, 1=minimize monetary cost

7 MBZ: must be 0 (currently not used)
Precedence Description
111 Network control
110 Internetwork control
101 CRITIC/ECP
100 Flash override
011 Flash
010 Immediate
001 Priority
000 Routine

9 . 5 C O M P R E S S I O N PA R A M E T E R S

The following parameters are for RTP multiplexing, which aggregates RTP packets (voice user data) for individual
VoIP calls into a packet. The header (for Ethernet, IP, UDP and RTP) is sent only once for all calls instead of for each
individual call. The relationship between header and payload benefits the payload when several calls occur simul-
taneously. This compression does not result in any loss in voice quality.
This feature is possible with a Teles peer and requires the following entries in the VoIP profile:

Table 9.8 Customized Parameters: VoIP Compression

VoIP Compression Parameters

VoipAggRemoteRtpPort=<port>
Enter the port for the VoIP peer that is the first RTP port. The next port is always the corresponding RTCP
port. The port that is two numbers higher will be used for the next VoIP channel. Default 29000.
VoipAggRemoteDataPort=<port>
VoipAggRemoteDataPort=29500
Enter the port for the VoIP peer that is used for aggregated packets (compressed data). Default: 29500.
VoipAggOwnDataPort=<port>
VoipAggOwnDataPort=29500
Enter the own port number used for aggregated packets. Default: 29500.
VoipAggRemoteRtpPortSpacing=<count>
Defines the space between the ports used for the peer’s individual RTP streams (default 2).

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9 . 6 FA X / M O D E M PA R A M E T E R S

Table 9.9 Customized Parameters: VoIP Fax

VoIP Fax/Modem Parameters

VoipFaxTransport=<int>
Enter 2 and signaling will switch to G.711a (framesize 40ms) when the peer cannot handle fax transmission
with T.38. The codec will change when the system detects a fax or modem connection on the channel. 0 =
disabled (default); 1 = relay. T.38 is always used.
NOTE: Bear in mind that if T.38 is defined in the VoipCompression= line of the VoIP profile,
the system will switch only when it detects a modem connection. Fax calls will still be transmit-
ted using T.38.
VoipFaxBypassPayloadType=<num>
Defined the payload type for a fax’s RTP packets when T.38 is not used (default 102).
VoipFaxMaxRate=<num>
If the peer does not support auto negotiation or has a fixed transmission rate, you can define the fixed rate:
0 - 2400 Bit/sec
1 - 4800
2 - 7200
3 - 9600
4 - 12000
5 - 14400 (default)
EXAMPLE:
VoipFaxMaxRate=5

VoipFaxECM=<mode>
You can use this parameter to disable the error correction mode for fax transmission: yes=enabled (default),
no=disabled.

The following parameters are responsible to set the modem transport method if a modem connection is detected.
VoipV21Transport=<mode>
0=disabled (must be set to 0).

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Table 9.9 Customized Parameters: VoIP Fax (continued)

VoIP Fax/Modem Parameters

VoipV22Transport=<mode>
0=disabled, 2=bypass (default).

VoipV23Transport=<mode>
0=disabled, 2=bypass (default).

VoipV32Transport=<mode>
0=disabled, 1=relay (default), 2=bypass .

VoipV34Transport=<mode>
0=disabled, 1=fallback to v32, 2= bypass (default).

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Table 9.10 Customized Parameters: VoIP DTMF

VoIP DTMF Parameters

VoipIBSDetectDir=<int>
Enter 1 and DTMF tones (and all other inband signaling) will be detected from the Ethernet side. Enter 0 for
DTMF tones to be detected from the PCM side (default). DTMF tones from the Ethernet side are transmitted
to the host as ISDN dialing information only if 1 is entered. In this case, VoipDtmfTransport should be 1 or 3.
NOTE: If 1 is entered, fax detection is not supported.
VoipDtmfTransport=<int>
0 (H323) = DTMF relayed with H.225 signaling information.
0 (SIP) = DTMF relayed with SIP INFO.
1 = DTMF and MF taken from audio stream and relayed to remote.
2 (default) = DTMF and MF kept in audio stream and not relayed.
3 = DTMF and MF taken from audio stream and relayed to remote as per RFC2833.
4 (SIP only) = SIP INFO messages will be relayed as DTMF and MF.
VoipDtmfFallback=<int>
If VoipDtmfTransport=3 is set and the peer does not support DTMF transmission according to RFC 2833, the
following settings apply:
2 = automatic fallback to inband
0 = automatic fallback to signaling messages (default)
VoipRFC2833PayloadType=<num>
This parameter changes the DTMF payload type. The default value is 96, a common value is 101.
VoipMinDigitOnTime=<ms>
Defines the minimum length of DTMF tones, to ensure DTMF tone detection. Default 0.
VoipMinInterDigitTime=<ms>
Sets a time interval for DTMF tone detection. Default 0.

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UPDATE

10.1 CONFIGURATION ERRORS

When typographical errors are made in the configuration files, an entry appears in the protocol.log when the
configuration is activated. This entry includes the line number and its contents.

10.2 STATUS AND ERROR MESSAGES

The protocol.log file – assigned as the file for logging the protocol in the configuration file
(ActionLog=file) – contains information on all activities within the system. In the example below, you can see
that all activities are recorded beginning with the date and time. If functions were activated by key combinations
from terminal devices you can identify these along with the service ID.

16.05.06-11:51:31,[990]Start STATUS - TELES.iGATE V11.7a (007f)

16.05.06-12:10:57,[01A]ERR: Layer1
16.05.06-12:10:58,[000]ERR: OK
16.05.06-12:10:58,[010]ERR: OK
16.05.06-12:12:06,Remote Control from IP 192.168.1.2
16.05.06-12:12:06,Remote Control: OK
16.05.06-12:12:16,Activate Configuration System
16.05.06-12:16:26,Remote Control Terminated
16.05.06-14:00:00,Activate Configuration Night2
16.05.06-14:00:00,Time Switch Operation
16.05.06-18:00:00,Activate Configuration Night3
16.05.06-18:00:00,Time Switch Operation

Table 10.1 Event Log Messages

Message NMS Definition

Status Program
[990] Start STATUS X TELES system software and status program have been started.
System Start
[999] System-Boot X System restarted by timer.
[999] Remote Control: Reboot System restarted by remote administration command.
Configuration Changes
Activate configuration <num> Configuration <num> successfully loaded. Initiator displayed in
OK next line.
Activate configuration <num> Configuration <num> could not be loaded.
failed [<err>]

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Table 10.1 Event Log Messages (continued)

Message NMS Definition

Remote Control: Date & Time Date and/or time were changed via remote administration.
changed
Time Switch Operation The configuration change was made by the timer.
Remote Administration
Remote Control from <peer>, Remote administration access from number or IP address.
<RemoteCode>, <service>, 0
Remote Control: OK Successful remote administration access.
[993]Remote Control: wrong X Remote administration access was denied because of a wrong pass-
password word.
[994]Remote Control: wrong X Remote administration access was denied because the call originat-
number ed from an unauthorized number (RemoteOrigination).
Remote Control Terminated Remote administration session from <num> ended. Session length
<start time>,<end time>, is indicated by start time and end time.
<num>, <RemoteCode>,
<service>, 0
Errors Reported by the Status Program

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Table 10.1 Event Log Messages (continued)

Message NMS Definition

[<port><i>] ERR: Problem at X A Layer 1 or Layer 2 error occurred on <num>.
Port <num> <i> indicates error type:
A Layer 1 error
; Layer 2 error
0 Layer 1&2 operational.
4 RSSI (for mobile only)
Should the error persist, a differentiation is possible through 'status
of the ports'.
If this message appears, status inquiry connections via remote ad-
ministration are accepted and NMS downloads the protocol.log file.
NOTE: If the RSSI falls below the value configured in the
pabx.cfg, the port will shut down automatically.
Attention: No Callback-Call Callback with DTMF: the Callback Provider <num> did not call back
<num> Arrived within approx. 20 sec.
Direct Line Access with DTMF: the call was accepted but disconnect-
ed again within x sec. (as defined by MapCallBack-WaitDisc).
Write error Access to the disk drive on which the data is to be stored was not
possible because it is set for read-only, full or because of faulty hard-
ware or software.
[995] Msg-Memory > 75% X This message appears when message memory is over 75% full.
If this message appears, status inquiry connections via remote ad-
ministration are accepted and NMS downloads the protocol.log file.

The following options are available for monitoring the iGATE 4 Mobile Boards’ status or the status of each mobile
channel. You can access status information through data recorded in the protocol.log file or in the Layer 1
column in the GATE Manager’s Port Status window.

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Table 10.2 Status Entries

Definition Protocol Log GATE Manager

mobile channel is in initializing phase initialising
SIM card carrier module has not been ERR: SIM-Card not reg., no sim
inserted
Power supply to the not reg., no power
iGATE 4 Mobile Board is not available

SIM card could not log on because of in- wrong PIN 1x

correctly configured PIN wrong PIN 2x
SIM card is logged on, mobile channel is not reg.
not
SIM card is logged on, mobile channel is sim exists
searching for a base station
SIM card is logged on, but barred (e.g. Barred reg.barred
insufficient field strength)
SIM card is logged on, mobile channel ERR: OK roaming
registers as roaming
SIM card is logged on, mobile channel is ERR: OK registered
logged on
No SIM card detected or inserted ERR: layer 1 no SIM
SIM card is logged off, mobile channel is ERR: layer 1 on hold
logged off
No mobile channel was available for the ERR: No Chan
call.
Values have fallen below the parame- ERR: ASR
ter’s settings; the Mobile channel will
be restarted.

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The following status and error messages appear in the protocol.log file when ALARM appears in the VoIP
port’s subscriber line:

Table 10.3 Protocol Log Status and Error Messages

Message Definition
System Configuration (a)
config: <num> duplicate profile Specified line in pabx.cfg or route.cfg contains duplicate profile.
config: <num> invalid Specified line in pabx.cfg or route.cfg is invalid.
config: evaluation errcode <num> Internal error.
Port-Specific Entries
[<port>]Unblock Port The <port> has been unblocked. This can occur via remote access
for all controller types or automatically via vGATE for mobile chan-
nels.
[<port>]Block Port The <port> has been blocked. This can occur via remote access for
all controller types or automatically via vGATE for mobile channels.
[<port>]Restart Port The <port> has been blocked. This can occur via remote access for
all controller types or automatically via vGATE for mobile channels.
Ethernet Interface
[99d]ERR: emac<num><state> The Ethernet controller’s status is checked every minute and any
change in status is noted.
<num> Number of the EMAC interface (0 or 1).
<state> up Ethernet link is active
down Ethernet link is inactive
!resolve ip-address ARP request for specified IP address failed.
pingcheck failed Ping to configured server failed for configured amount of time; host
might reboot this port.
Voice Packetizer Task (b)
[<port>]ERR: OK, <count> devices The number (<count>) of DSPs were loaded during startup without
errors. The first VoIP controller appears in [<port>].
[<port>]ERR: init failed A DSP could not be loaded. This DSP or the first VoIP controller is
defined in [<port>].
VP: <channel> <msg> Voice-packetizer chips report fatal error on specified channel, with
specified message.
VoIP (c)
GK <name> URC Successful UnRegister from specified gatekeeper.

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Table 10.3 Protocol Log Status and Error Messages (continued)

Message Definition
GK <name> GRJ <num> GatekeeperRequest was rejected
GK <name> RCF Successful RegistrationRequest (RegistrationConfirm).
GK <name> RRJ <num> RegistrationRequest was rejected.
GK <name> ARJ <dad> <num> AdmissionRequest was rejected.
GK <name> !ACF dad AdmissionRequest was not answered.
GK <name> !GCF GatekeeperRequest was not answered.
no profile for ipaddress Incoming VoIP call from specified IP address was rejected due to no
matching VoIP profile.
registrar <name>: registration done Successful registration at SIP registrar.
registrar <name>: wrong auth-type Registrar does not perform MD5 for authentication.
<num>
registrar <name>: gives no nonce Nonce missing in response from registrar (possible error in registrar
configuration).
registrar <name>: registration forbidden Registration with specified registrar is not allowed.
registrar <name> not answering Specified registrar does not respond.
voipconn oad->dad broken Voice codec chips report broken RTP connection.
voip FdInitAll failed <cause> Internal failure.
voip ISDNListen failed Internal failure.
voipIpSocketInit failed Internal failure.
!DNS-lookup <hostname> DNS lookup for specified host name failed (DNS not activated? Miss-
ing or invalid DNS server?).
message from <ip addr> not decodable H323, ASN1 packet cannot be decoded.
vGATE
[99]ERR: SimUnit !connect An outgoing connection to the vGATE Sim Unit could not be estab-
lished.
[99]ERR: ControlUnit <ip addr> !connect An outgoing connection to the vGATE Control Unit could not be es-
tablished.
Number Portability
[99i]ERR: np !connect Connection to the iMNP could not be established.
[99i]ERR: np connect <ip addr> Connection to the iMNP reestablished.

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Table 10.3 Protocol Log Status and Error Messages (continued)

Message Definition
System Kernel (e)
task <name> suspended specified task was suspended due to internal error; host might re-
boot this port.
Mail (f)
cdr !connect <ip addr> sending CDR: TCP connect to specified IP address failed.
mail !connect <ip addr> sending e-mail: TCP connect to specified IP address failed.
Radius (g)
!DNS-lookup <hostname> DNS lookup for specified host name failed (DNS not activated? Miss-
ing or invalid DNS server?).
timeout auth <ip addr> Authentication request to specified Radius server failed due to tim-
eout.
timeout acnt <ip addr> Accounting request to specified Radius server failed due to timeout.
!rsp-auth <ip addr> Response authenticator from specified Radius server was invalid
(wrong secret/password?).
!auth <ip addr> <num> Authentication denied by specified Radius server.
Configuration Errors in the ip.cfg
Error in ip.cfg line <line>: section [<section_name>] unknown
Error in ip.cfg line <line>: parameter "<parameter_name>" in [<section_name>] unknown
Error in ip.cfg line <line>: parameter "<parameter_name>" does not belong to any Section
There is an error in the NAT Configuration
The NAT was not loaded, please check the Configuration for mistakes
There is an error in the DHCPD Configuration
The DHCP SERVER was not loaded, please check the Configuration for mistakes
There is an error in the ALTQD Configuration
The ALTQD SERVER was not loaded, please check the Configuration for mistakes
There is an error in the FIREWALL Configuration
The FIREWALL was not loaded, please check the Configuration for mistakes
Error in <dsl_interface> Connection failed. Please, connect a cable in the <ethernet> port
Error in <dsl_interface>: Connection Failed. Please, revise your Username/Password configuration
Error in <dsl_interface>: Connection Failed. Please, revise the DSL Modem

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10.3 SOFTWARE UPDATE

You may find that you would like to implement features that are only possible with a more recent software version.
To update the software on your system, follow these instructions.

Make sure no traffic is running on the system while updating the system. Do not turn
! the system off during the update.

Check the software version running on your system to make sure the one you want to install is newer. The basic
software consists of the following files:
start
netbsdz
netbsdfs.gz
and one of the following:
iGATE GSM: igate.tz1
or
iGATE CDMA: cgate.tz1
or
iGATE UMTS: igate.tz1

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These files form a unit and belong to the same software version. To avoid compati-
bility conflicts, check with TELES service before you update the software.

Upload the new files ONLY via GATE Manager. Do not use any other process (e.g. FTP)
! to update the software files. This can lead to irreversible damage to the operating
system.

Make sure there is enough available memory for the new version. We recommend that you delete unnecessary log
files and back-ups. Do NOT delete or rename existing software files before updating.

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If an error message appears during the update process, no NOT restart or turn off the
system! Make a note of the error message and the update steps that have been taken
and contact TELES service.

Once the files have been completely transferred, check the file size and reboot the system. As soon as you can reach
the system via GATE Manager again, check the version number of the running software.

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An update of the following optional function modules (see Chapter 12 >) occurs in the same way. Make sure the
file extension has the same running number as that of the file on the system:
ƒ HTTP user interface:
httpd.tz2
httpd.izg
ƒ DNS forwarder:
dnsmasg.tz2
ƒ SNMP agent:
snmpd.tz0
ƒ IP update:
ipupdate.tz2
The only exception is that you must shut down the modules that have *.izg files before updating. To shut down
these modules, change the name of or delete the corresponding *.tz* file and restart the system.
Following transfer of the *.izg file, you must rename the *.tz.* file again and restart the system.

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1 0 . 4 TR A C E

During operation, the trace readouts of the iGATE can be saved in a file or transmitted with remote maintenance
directly. The trace options must be turned on in the GATE Manager (offline or online trace) or via FTP raw com-
mands (see Chapter 4.11.2 >). Trace results presented here are for PRI,VoIP, GSM/CDMA/UMTS interfaces and
for the following services in various levels:

Table 10.4 Trace Options

Option Definition
Mail Output for all SMTP packets.
NumberPortability Output of all packets for communication with the iMNP.
vGATE Output of all packets for communication with the vGATE.
VoiceCodecs Output of RTCP information described under VP module.
PPP Output of PPP connection information.
DTMF Output for DTMF tone recognition.
Remote Output for GATE Manager and NMS communication.

Figure 10.1 GATE Manager: Offline Trace Activation Window

iGATEs offer two different types of trace:

ƒ Online - trace information is immediately displayed in the GATE Manager’s trace window.
ƒ Offline - trace information is written to a file on the iGATE.

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iGATE systems create trace files when the TraceLog=file entry is present in the pabx.cfg. Traces can be activated
via remote administration (GATE Manager or FTP).

Table 10.5

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Please bear in mind that the volume of trace readouts can grow quite large, so that
faulty transmission of the trace data may result with remote maintenance. A trace
at full capacity can cause the system to crash.

Trace Output Format

The following entries appear at the beginning and end of each trace:
ƒ DD.MM.YY-hh:mm:ss.ss, Start
ƒ DD.MM.YY-hh:mm:ss.ss, End
– DD = day
– hh = hour
– MM = month
– mm = minute
– YY = year
– ss.ss = hundredths of seconds

Traces appear in the following format:

ƒ [<hh:mm:ss>] <module>[<port>]: <trace>
ƒ <module>
– s = send for PRI/BRI or mobile ports
– r = receive for PRI/BRI or mobile ports
– x = send to VoIP destinations
– y = receive from VoIP destinations
– i = information messages and internal trace outputs between VoIP and the other interfaces (ISDN,
mobile)
– a = VoIP controllers RTCP output
– m = mail output
– g = remote output
ƒ <port>
– port number (controller number in the pabx.cfg) or 255 if a service is used
ƒ <trace>
– output in the defined syntax for the module

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1 0 . 4 . 1 I S D N TR A C E O U T P U T

Trace output for DSS1 and SS7 are in hexadecimal notation. You can use the external tool TraceView.exe to trans-
late offline trace output. You will find the tool in the Software folder on the enclosed CD. The GATE Manager’s
trace window can also display translated online traces.
Example: The following example shows an untranslated DSS1 trace:

17.05.06-09:54:40,Start 11.7a (L3)

[09:55:14.58] r[00]: 00 01 02 02 08 02 00 02 05 04 03 80 90 a3 18 03 a1 83 81 6c 02 81 31 70 06 81 31 32 33
34 35 7d 02 91 81
[09:55:14.58] s[00]: 02 01 02 04 08 02 80 02 0d 18 03 a9 83 81
[09:55:14.58] s[01]: 00 01 a8 9a 08 02 00 46 05 04 03 80 90 a3 18 03 a1 83 89 6c 02 81 31 70 06 81 31 32 33
34 35 7d 02 91 81
[09:55:14.58] r[01]: 02 01 9a aa 08 02 80 46 0d 18 03 a9 83 89
[09:55:14.86] r[01]: 02 01 9c aa 08 02 80 46 01
[09:55:14.86] s[00]: 02 01 04 04 08 02 80 02 01
[09:55:16.73] r[01]: 02 01 9e aa 08 02 80 46 07 29 05 05 07 01 09 33 4c 07 01 81 31 32 33 34 35
[09:55:16.73] s[01]: 00 01 aa a0 08 02 00 46 0f
[09:55:16.73] s[00]: 02 01 06 04 08 02 80 02 07 29 05 05 07 01 09 32 4c 07 01 81 31 32 33 34 35
[09:55:16.73] r[00]: 00 01 04 08 08 02 00 02 0f
[09:55:44.30] r[00]: 00 01 06 08 08 02 00 02 45 08 02 80 90
[09:55:44.35] s[01]: 00 01 ac a0 08 02 00 46 45 08 02 80 90
[09:55:46.71] r[01]: 02 01 a0 ae 08 02 80 46 4d
[09:55:46.71] s[01]: 00 01 ae a2 08 02 00 46 5a
[09:55:46.71] s[00]: 02 01 08 08 08 02 80 02 4d
[09:55:46.71] r[00]: 00 01 08 0a 08 02 00 02 5a
17.05.06-09:51:33,End

1 0 . 4 . 2 G S M / C D M A / U M T S TR A C E O U T P U T

The trace output for GSM appears in hexadecimal notation. Its format is the same as that for ISDN output. Table
10.6 > and Table 10.7 > describe the contents of GSM trace output.

Table 10.6 Request Messages to the GSM Module

Hex Value Description

00 Setup
01 Connect
02 Disconnect
03 SMS
04 DTMF
05 Set Config
06 Get Config
07 LED
08 Restart
09 Switch SIM

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Table 10.7 Incoming, Indication Message from the GSM Module

Hex Value Description

0B Alert
0C Voice Indication
0D Connect
0E DTMF
0F Setup
10 Disconnect
11 SMS
12 SMS Confirmation
13 Error
16 Get Config Confirmation
18 Dial-End Call Proceeding
19 USSD
1A Restart Indication

Example: The following example shows a GSM call through the fourth GSM controller:

Status Request
[14:57:51.80] s[04]: 06
Status Information:
[14:57:51.80] r[04]: 16
Setup Request:
[14:57:52.29] s[04]: 00 4c 93 04 00 00 00 35 36 36 37 00 35 38 2c 36 34 36 2c 33 30 2c 2c 2c 30 2c 2c 2c
30 2c 32 36 32 2c 30 37 2c 00 72 64 09 75 70 20 7b 64 35 7d 20 27 2e 2e 2b 43 43 45 44 3a 20 32 36 32 2c
30 37 2c 34
Dial End:
[14:57:55.47] r[04]: 18
Alert:
[14:57:55.63] r[04]: 0b
Connect Indication:
[14:57:56.63] r[04]: 0d
Disconnect Request:
[14:59:54.13] s[04]: 02 4c 93 00
Disconnect Indication:
[14:59:54.19] r[04]: 10

1 0 . 4 . 3 VO I P TR A C E O U T P U T

As described above in Chapter 10.4 >, there are four modules for VoIP traces. The groups x (send), y (receive)
and i (information and internal output) appear when a Layer2 or Layer3 offline or online trace is started. Group a
(RTCP output) only appears when the module Voice Codecs is active.

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Particularly in the case of VoIP connections (protocols H.323 and SIP), the trace output is quite extensive and ab-
breviations make it difficult to keep track of the results. The following list contains a description of H.323 output.
Output for the signaling protocol SIP is transmitted in ASCII and translated for better legibility. Since they are dis-
played unabridged, no description is necessary. Information and internal output traces correspond with the H.323
output and are described in the following tables. For ENUM, please refer to Chapter 10.4.3.5 >.
In general, the following rules apply for this trace output:

Table 10.8 H.323 Output

Packet Description
h225 H.225-protocol messages.
h245 H.245-protocol messages.
pstn Messages of the internal protocol interface that provides the interface to the other inter-
faces PRI, BRI and GSM.
rcv Coming from the IP network or the internal protocol interface; appears with <dir> in the
trace lines.
snd Sending to the IP network or the internal protocol interface; appears with <dir> in the
trace lines.

The information is thoroughly analyzed where it is received (all rcv messages).

10.4.3.1 INTERFACE IP NETWORK

Establish H.323 Session

Usually there is trace output that displays a new H.323 session. The direction is crucial (whether the call is going
into or coming out of the IP network).

h225connect to <ip address> cr <cr> s <si>

h225accept from <ip address> s <si>

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Table 10.9 H.323 Session

Trace Output Description

connect to Outgoing VoIP call
accept from Incoming VoIP call
<ip address> Peer's IP address
cr <cr> Call reference (corresponds with the internal protocol interface's PSTN call
reference)
s <si> Session ID

H.225 Signaling Output

The following trace results are for a call coming from the IP network. rcv will appear at <dir> and signifies the
direction:

h225<dir> tpkt msg 0x<mt> h225cr <cr> addr <ip address>

Table 10.10 H.225 Signaling

Trace Output Description

<mt> The ETS message type in hexadecimal; can consist of values listed in Table
10.11 >.
<hcr> H.225 call reference in hexadecimal (does not have to be unique when calls
come from multiple peers).
<ip address> The peer's IP address.

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Table 10.11 ETS Message Types

Hex Value Message Type

1 Alerting
2 Call Proceeding
3 Progress
5 Setup
7 Connect
D Setup Acknowledge
5A Release Complete
62 Facility
6E Notify
7B Information
7D Status

The following lines show the packet contents in detail:

h225 decode rc 0, q931 msg 0x<mt> = 0, len <length>

h225<type> <mt> voipcfg addr <ip address> rc 0 compr <codec>
h225<type> <mt> h225cr <hcr> FS:<bool> (<codec>,<ip address>,<port>) TUNN:<bool>
H245:<bool>(<ip address>,<port>)
h225<type> <mt> h225cr <hcr> cr <cr>

Table 10.12 Incoming VoIP Calls

Trace Output Description

<mt> Message type in hexadecimal as per ETS standard (see Table 10.11 >) or
written out as a name.
len <length> Packet length in bytes.
h225<type> H.225 rcv or send; received or sent from the IP network.
addr <ip address> Peer's IP address.
compr <codec> Peer's compression list (see Table 10.13 >).
FS<bool> FastStart offered in the signaling packet or not.

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Table 10.12 Incoming VoIP Calls (continued)

Trace Output Description

(<codec>, Lists codecs offered (seeTable 10.34 >).
<ip address>, Peer's IP address for RTP data.
<port>) Peer's port for RTP Data.
Tunn<bool> Shows whether or not tunneling is offered as a signaling variant.
H245<bool> Shows an extra H.245 session.
(ip address, Peer's IP address.
port) Peer's port.
h225cr <hcr> H.225 message's call reference (does not have to be unique when calls
come from multiple VoIP peers).
cr <cr> Internal call reference (always unique for the call).

Table 10.13 Compression Codecs Used

Synonym Codec
A G.711Alaw64k
B G.711Ulaw64k
C G.7231
D G.728
E G.729
F gsmFullRate
G T.38fax
O G.729A
P G.72616
Q G.72624
R G.72632
S G.729B
T G.729AB
U G.729E

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Table 10.13 Compression Codecs Used (continued)

Synonym Codec
V G.723L
W Transparent
X G.721
Y iLBC20
Z iLBC30

When the call is sent in the direction of the IP network, the trace will include only the most important information:

h225<type> <mt1> dad <num> cr <cr>

Table 10.14 Calls to the IP Network 1

Trace Output Description

<mt> Message type written out; if a decimal number appears here, it will be translated as per
Table 10.11 >.
<num> Called party number.
<cr> Call reference.

Or:

h225<type> callproc typ <mt> cr <cr>

Table 10.15 Calls to the IP Network 2

Trace Output Description

<mt> The ETS message type in hexadecimal.
<cr> Call reference.

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RTP/RTCP Output
The RTP/RTCP output displays whether the signaling information corresponds with the contents of the compression
chips. The output occurs when a media channel is set up or torn down:

rtp start cr <cr> ch <ch> li <li> ri <ri> st <st> fx <fx> cp <comp> txm <factor>

Table 10.16 RTP/RTCP Output

Trace Output Description

<cr> Call reference.
<ch> The internal media channel used.
<li> 1 appears when the local RTP address (and port) has been defined.

<ri> 1 appears when the remote RTP address (and port) have been established.

<st> 0 appears if the channel's voice packetizer has not yet been started. 1 appears if the
voice packetizer can receive, but not send. 2 appears when the voice packetizer can re-
ceive and send.
<fx> 1 appears when T.38 (fax) is used, otherwise 0.

<comp> The codec used, as per Table 10.13 >.

<factor> Multiplication factor for default frame size (20ms, 30 ms for G.723).

rtp stop cr <cr>1 ch <ch>

Table 10.17 RTP Stop Message

Trace Output Description

<cr> Call reference.
<ch> The internal media channel used.

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Table 10.18 RTP Packet Statistics

Trace Output Description

<ch> The internal media channel used.
<byte> The call's received or sent bytes.

rtcp <ch>: SR <dir> pc <pc> oc <oc> ji <ji> rt <rt> fl <fl> cl <cl>

Table 10.19 RTCP Packet Statistics

Trace Output Description

<ch> The internal media channel used.
SR<dir> Rx sender report (received) is more interesting, since it comes from the peer. Tx sender
report (transmitted).
<pc> Packet count (number of packets transmitted/received).
<oc> Octet count (number of octets transmitted/received).
<ji> Delay jitter [msec].
<rt> Round-trip local<->remote, round-trip delay [msec].
<fl> Fraction lost: Fraction of packets lost [8lsb].
<cl> Cumulative lost: number of lost packets [24lsb].

The following output shows the jitter buffer status:

a[<controller>]: <VoIPcodecChipType> ch <ch> jitter buffer n1 n2 n3n4 n5 n6 n7 n8

Table 10.20 Jitter Buffer Status

Trace Output Description

n1 SteadyStateDelay in milliseconds

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Table 10.20 Jitter Buffer Status (continued)

Trace Output Description

n2 NumberOfVoiceUnderrun
n3 NumberOfVoiceOverrun
n4 NumberOfVoiceDecoderBfi (bfi = bad frame interpolation)
n5 NumberOfVoicePacketsDropped
n6 NumberOfVoiceNetPacketsLost
n7 NumberOfIbsOverrun (ibs = in band signaling)
n8 NumberOfCasOverrun

An RTP connection has ended when the following trace output appears:

a[<controller>]: <VoIPcodecChipType> stop ch=<ch>

Table 10.21 RTP Stop Message (VP Module)

Trace Output Description

<ch> The internal media channel used.

The following output results when the codec changes for a fax connection:

a[<controller>]: ac49x ch <ch> fax/data n1 n2 n3

Table 10.22 Codec Change for Fax

Trace Output Description

n1 Fax bypass flag:
0 Voice, data bypass or fax relay
1 Fax bypass
n2 Signal detected on decoder output (see Table 10.23)
n3 Signal detected on encoder input (see Table 10.23)

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Table 10.23 faxordatasignalevent

Value Definition Description

0 SILENCE_OR_UNKNOWN Undefined (unknown signal or silence)
1 FAX_CNG CNG-FAX (calling fax tone, 1100 Hz)
2 ANS_TONE_2100_FAX_CED_OR_ FAX-CED or modem-ANS (answer tone,
MODEM 2100 Hz)
3 ANS_TONE_WITH_REVERSALS ANS (answer tone with reversals)
4 ANS_TONE_AM ANSam (AM answer tone)
5 ANS_TONE_AM_REVERSALS ANSam (AM answer tone with reversals)
6 FAX_V21_PREAMBLE_FLAGS FAX-V.21 preamble flags
7 FAX_V8_JM_V34 FAX-V.8 JM (fax call function, V.34 fax)
8 VXX_V8_JM_VXX_DATA V.XX-V.8 JM (data call function, V-series mo-
dem)
9 V32_AA V.32 AA (calling modem tone, 1800 Hz)
10 V22_USB1 V.22 USB1 (V.22(bis) unscrambled binary
ones)
11 V8_BIS_INITIATING_DUAL_TONE V.8bis initiating dual tone (1375 Hz and
2002 Hz)
12 V8_BIS_RESPONDING_DUAL_TONE V.8bis responding dual tone (1529 Hz and
2225 Hz)
13 VXX_DATA_SESSION V.XX data session
14 V21_CHANNEL_2 V.21 channel 2 (mark tone, 1650 Hz)
15 V23_FORWARD_CHANNEL V.23 forward channel (mark tone, 1300 Hz)
16 V21_CHANNEL_1=18 V.21 channel 1 (mark tone, 980 Hz)
17 BELL_103_ANSWER_TONE Bell 103 answer tone, 2225 Hz
18 TTY TTY
19 FAX_DCN FAX-DCN (G.3 fax disconnect signal)

Fax relay is activated for the corresponding channel:

a[<controller>]: Ac49xActivateFaxRelayCommand(1) ch <ch> rc <cr>

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The following output shows various values for fax transmission (see Table 10.24 for a description of the values):

a[<controller>]: ac49x ch <ch> faxrelay: n1 n2 n3 n4 n5 n6 n7 n8 n9 n10 n11 n12 n13 n14

Table 10.24 Fax Status

Value Description
n1 UnableToRecoverFlag (0 no, 1 yes)
n2 IllegalHdlcFrameDetectedFlag (...)
n3 FaxExitWithNoMcfFrameFlag
n4 HostTransmitOverRunFlag
n5 HostTransmitUnderRunFlag
n6 InternalErrorFlag
n7 ReceivedBadCommandFlag
n8 TimeOutErrorFlag
n9 TxRxFlag (0 receive, 1 transmit)

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Table 10.24 Fax Status (continued)

Value Description
n10 T30State
0 FAX_RELAY_T30_STATE__INITIALIZATION
1 FAX_RELAY_T30_STATE__CNG
2 FAX_RELAY_T30_STATE__CED
3 FAX_RELAY_T30_STATE__V21
4 FAX_RELAY_T30_STATE__NSF
5 FAX_RELAY_T30_STATE__NSC
6 FAX_RELAY_T30_STATE__CSI
7 FAX_RELAY_T30_STATE__CIG
8 FAX_RELAY_T30_STATE__DIS
9 FAX_RELAY_T30_STATE__DTC
10 FAX_RELAY_T30_STATE__NSS
11 FAX_RELAY_T30_STATE__TSI
12 FAX_RELAY_T30_STATE__DCS
13 FAX_RELAY_T30_STATE__CTC
14 FAX_RELAY_T30_STATE__CRP
15 FAX_RELAY_T30_STATE__DCN
16 FAX_RELAY_T30_STATE__PRE_MESSAGE_RESPONSE
17 FAX_RELAY_T30_STATE__POST_MESSAGE_RESPONSE
18 FAX_RELAY_T30_STATE__POST_MESSAGE_COMMAND
19 FAX_RELAY_T30_STATE__VXX
20 FAX_RELAY_T30_STATE__TCF
21 FAX_RELAY_T30_STATE__IMAGE
n11 NumberOfTransferredPages
n12 BadInputPacketId
n13 BadInputPacketTotalSize
n14 FaxBitRate
1 FAX_BIT_RATE__300_BPS
2 FAX_BIT_RATE__2400_BPS
3 FAX_BIT_RATE__4800_BPS
4 FAX_BIT_RATE__7200_BPS
5 FAX_BIT_RATE__9600_BPS
6 FAX_BIT_RATE__12000_BPS
7 FAX_BIT_RATE__14400_BPS

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The following output appears when the compression chip recognizes DTMF tones:

a[<controller]: ac49x ch <ch> ibs <dtmf> <dir> <mode> <lev> <dur>

Table 10.25 DTMF Tone Recognition

Trace Output Description

<ch> Media channel
<dtmf> Recognized DTMF tone in the stream or as per RFC2833
<dir> Direction
0 Coming from BRI/analog
1 Coming from VoIP
<mode> 0 Tone has ended
1 Tone has been recognized
<lev> Signal level in -dBm
<dur> Tone duration

10.4.3.2 INTERNAL PROTOCOL INTERFACE (TO ISDN, MOBILE)

These trace outputs always begin with the keyword pstn, followed by the direction and the message type. The
message is then either concluded or other information follows:

pstn<type> <mt1> dad <num> oad <num> cr <cr> s <si> ch <chan> isdncr<icr>

Table 10.26 Internal Protocol Interface

Trace Output Description

<type> Direction from (rcv) or to (snd) the internal protocol interface.
<mt1> Message type written out; if a decimal number appears, it will be translated as per Table
10.11 >.
<num> DAD<num> = called party number, OAD<num> = calling party number.

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Table 10.26 Internal Protocol Interface (continued)

Trace Output Description

<cr> Call reference.
<si> Session ID.
<chan> Media channel used.
<icr> Call reference for the internal protocol interface (DSS1).

Output also appears when a call comes from the internal protocol interface and is assigned to a VoIP profile. The
characters appear in front of the colon in the routing entry:

pstnrcv get_voipcfg <voip profile>

Table 10.27 Received from PSTN 1

Trace Output Description

<voip profile> Defines the VoIP profile to be used.

Assignment of media channel used for the internal interface and the ISDN call reference for the VoIP call's appears
as follows:

pstnrcv bchanind cr <cr> ch <chan> isdncr <icr>

Table 10.28 Received from PSTN 2

Trace Output Description

<cr> Call reference.
<chan> Media channel used for the internal protocol interface (DSS1).
<icr> Call reference for the internal protocol interface (DSS1).

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10.4.3.3 H.245 MESSAGES

The following trace output is possible:

h245<dir>(<tt>) cr <cr>

Table 10.29 H.245 Messages

Trace Output Description

<dir> The message's direction; rcv (incoming from the peer) or snd (sent message).
<tt> H.245 transport type.
<cr> Internal call reference.

Following this trace output, either a detailed description of the message and its corresponding message type, in-
cluding negotiating information, or trace output elements that are explained later appear. The most important mes-
sage types that contain further information elements are as follows:

... TerminalCapabilitySet peer=<comp> cfg=<comp>

... TerminalCapabilitySet <comp>

Table 10.30 Codec Used

Trace Output Description

<comp> List of compression codecs offered (see Table 10.13 >), the list of the peer's codecs ap-
pears behind peer, and cfg shows which codecs are defined in the VoIP profile

... OpenLogicalChannel cn=<cn> cpr=<comp> sessid=<sid> ctrl=<ip address>:<rtcp port>

... OpenLogicalChannelAck cn=<cn> sessid=<sid> media=<ip address>:<rtp port>

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Table 10.31 Logical Channel Parameters

Trace Output Description

<cn> H.245 channel number per H.225 connection.
<sid> Session ID.
<comp> Codec used (see Table 10.13 >).
<ip address> Protocol peer IP address.
<rtcp port> Port used for the protocol RTCP.
<rtp port> Port used for the protocol RTP.

The trace output is as follows when the message type is not translated or is ignored:

h245<dir>(<tt>) cr <cr> unknown msg <hmt> <hmi>

Table 10.32 H.245 Parameters

Trace Output Description

hmt The H.245 message type (multimedia system control message type), (Table 10.33 >).
hmi The H.245 message ID (see Table 10.34 >, Table 10.35 >, Table 10.36 >, Table
10.37 >).

Table 10.33 Multimedia System Control Message Types

ID Message
0 (Table 10.34 >) Request
1 (Table 10.35 >) Response
2 (Table 10.36 >) Command
3 (Table 10.37 >) Indication

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Depending on the system control message type, one of the following message IDs appear:

Table 10.34 Message IDs for Request Message

ID Message
0 NonStandard
1 MasterSlaveDetermination
2 TerminalCapabilitySet
3 OpenLogicalChannel
4 CloseLogicalChannel
5 RequestChannelClose
6 MultiplexEntrySend
7 RequestMultiplexEntry
8 RequestMode
9 RoundTripDelayRequest
10 MaintenanceLoopRequest
11 CommunicationModeRequest
12 ConferenceRequest
13 MultilinkRequest
14 LogicalChannelRateRequest

Table 10.35 Message IDs for Response Message

ID Message
0 NonStandard
1 MasterSlaveDeterminationAck
2 MasterSlaveDeterminationReject
3 TerminalCapabilitySetAck
4 TerminalCapabilitySetReject
5 OpenLogicalChannelAck
6 OpenLogicalChannelReject

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Table 10.35 Message IDs for Response Message (continued)

ID Message
7 CloseLogicalChannelAck
8 RequestChannelCloseAck
9 RequestChannelCloseReject
10 MultiplexEntrySendAck
11 MultiplexEntrySendReject
12 RequestMultiplexEntryAck
13 RequestMultiplexEntryReject
14 RequestModeAck
15 RequestModeReject
16 RoundTripDelayResponse
17 MaintenanceLoopAck
18 MaintenanceLoopReject
19 CommunicationModeResponse
20 ConferenceResponse
21 MultilinkResponse
22 LogicalChannelRateAcknowledge
23 LogicalChannelRateReject

Table 10.36 Message IDs for Command Message

ID Message
0 NonStandard
1 MaintenanceLoopOffCommand
2 SendTerminalCapabilitySet
3 EncryptionCommand
4 FlowControlCommand
5 EndSessionCommand

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Table 10.36 Message IDs for Command Message (continued)

ID Message
6 MiscellaneousCommand
7 CommunicationModeCommand
8 ConferenceCommand
9 h223MultiplexReconfiguration
10 NewATMVCCommand
11 MobileMultilinkReconfigurationCommand

Table 10.37 Message IDs For Indication Message

ID Message
0 NonStandard
1 FunctionNotUnderstood
2 MasterSlaveDeterminationRelease
3 TerminalCapabilitySetRelease
4 OpenLogicalChannelConfirm
5 RequestChannelCloseRelease
6 MultiplexEntrySendRelease
7 RequestMultiplexEntryRelease
8 RequestModeRelease
9 MiscellaneousIndication
10 JitterIndication
11 h223SkewIndication
12 NewATMVCIndication
13 UserInput
14 h2250MaximumSkewIndication
15 McLocationIndication
16 ConferenceIndication

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Table 10.37 Message IDs For Indication Message (continued)

ID Message
17 VendorIdentification
18 FunctionNotSupported
19 MultilinkIndication
20 LogicalChannelRateRelease
21 FlowControlIndication
22 MobileMultilinkReconfigurationIndication

10.4.3.4 RAS (REGISTRATION, ADMISSION, STATUS)

As a general rule, the most important terminal and gatekeeper messages appear written out with the gatekeeper's
IP address (<ip addr>):

H225 GatekeeperRequest to <ip addr> (s 131)

H225 GatekeeperConfirm <ip addr>
H225 GatekeeperReject <ip addr> reason <reason>

Table 10.38 RAS

Trace Output Description

<reason> Gatekeeper reject reason, see Table 10.42 >.

H225 GkRegistration to <ip addr>

H225 RegistrationConfirm <ip addr>
H225 RegistrationReject <ip addr> reason <reason>

Table 10.39 Gatekeeper 1

Trace Output Description

<reason> Registration reject reason, see Table 10.43 >.

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H225 GkResourcesAvailableIndicate to <ip addr> (<act chan> <max chan>)

H225 ResourcesAvailableConfirm <ip addr>

H225 GkAdmission cr <cr> to <ip addr>

H225 AdmissionConfirm <ip addr> cr <cr>
H225 AdmissionReject <ip addr> reason <reason>

Table 10.40 Gatekeeper 2

Trace Output Description

<reason> Admission reject reason, see Table 10.44 >.

H225 GkDisengage cr <cr> to <ip addr>

H225 DisengageConfirm <ip addr>

H225 UnregistrationRequest <ip addr>

H225 GkUnregistrationConf to <ip addr>

All other messages appear as follows:

H225 unknown msg from Gk <ip addr>: <code>

Table 10.41 Gatekeeper 3

Trace Output Description

<code> Unknown gatekeeper message, see Table 10.45 >.

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Table 10.42 Gatekeeper Reject Reason

ID Reject Reason
0 resourceUnavailable
1 terminalExcluded
2 invalidRevision
3 undefinedReason
4 securityDenial
5 genericDataReason
6 neededFeatureNotSupported

Table 10.43 Registration Reject Reason

ID Reject Reason
0 DiscoveryRequired
1 InvalidRevision
2 InvalidCallSignalAddress
3 InvalidRASAddress
4 DuplicateAlias
5 InvalidTerminalType
6 UndefinedReason
7 TransportNotSupported
8 TransportQOSNotSupported
9 ResourceUnavailable
10 InvalidAlias
11 SecurityDenial
12 RullRegistrationRequired

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Table 10.43 Registration Reject Reason (continued)

ID Reject Reason
13 AdditiveRegistrationNotSupported
14 InvalidTerminalAliases
15 GenericDataReason
16 NeededFeatureNotSupported

Table 10.44 Admission Reject Reason

ID Reject Reason
0 CalledPartyNotRegistered
1 InvalidPermission
2 RequestDenied
3 UndefinedReason
4 CallerNotRegistered
5 RouteCallToGatekeeper
6 InvalidEndpointIdentifier
7 ResourceUnavailable
8 SecurityDenial
9 QosControlNotSupported
10 IncompleteAddress
11 AliasesInconsistent
12 RouteCallToSCN
13 ExceedsCallCapacity
14 CollectDestination
15 CollectPIN
16 GenericDataReason
17 NeededFeatureNotSupported

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Table 10.45 Unknown Gatekeeper Messages

ID Message
0 GatekeeperRequest
1 GatekeeperConfirm
2 GatekeeperReject
3 RegistrationRequest
4 RegistrationConfirm
5 RegistrationReject
6 UnregistrationRequest
7 UnregistrationConfirm
8 UnregistrationReject
9 AdmissionRequest
10 AdmissionConfirm
11 AdmissionReject
12 BandwidthRequest
13 BandwidthConfirm
14 BandwidthReject
15 DisengageRequest
16 DisengageConfirm
17 DisengageReject
18 LocationRequest
19 LocationConfirm
20 LocationReject
21 InfoRequest
22 InfoRequestResponse
23 NonStandardMessage
24 UnknownMessageResponse
25 RequestInProgress

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Table 10.45 Unknown Gatekeeper Messages (continued)

ID Message
26 ResourcesAvailableIndicate
27 ResourcesAvailableConfirm
28 InfoRequestAck
29 InfoRequestNak
30 ServiceControlIndication
31 ServiceControlResponse

10.4.3.5 ENUM OUTPUT

This output is assigned to group i and occurs with Layer2 and Layer3 traces:

i[<controller>]: enum_query cr <CR> ch <CH>: <num> -> <length> <<answer pattern>>

Table 10.46 ENUM Output

Trace Output Description

<cr> Call reference.
<ch> Media channel.
<num> Phone number converted into ENUM domain format.
<length> Length of the answer field in the DNS response in bytes. 0 appears if the number was
not found.
<answer pattern> Displays the DNS response. 0 appears if the number was not found.

10.4.3.6 EXAMPLES

The following examples are offline traces. You can generate them using the GATE Manager or FTP commands. The
filename is trace.log. The following cases appear in the examples:
ƒ Incoming H323 Call with FastStart >
ƒ Outgoing H323 Call with FastStart >
ƒ Fax Call >

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Incoming H323 Call with FastStart

[15:25:13.65] i[02]: h225accept from 172.16.0.200 s 4

[15:25:13.75] y[02]: h225rcv tpkt msg 5 h225cr 8006 addr 172.16.0.200 pt 0
[15:25:13.75] y[02]: h225 decode rc 0, q931 msg 5 (0), len 364
[15:25:13.75] y[02]: h225rcv setup voipcfg addr 172.16.0.200 rc 0 <DF> compr EABG
[15:25:13.75] y[02]: h225rcv faststart <A1B1E1G0>
[15:25:13.75] y[02]: h225rcv setup oad 01 00 <111> <> dad 01 <123456> rad <> bc 038090a3 0101
[15:25:13.75] y[02]: h225rcv setup h225cr 8006 FS:1(E,172.16.0.200,29000) TUNN:1 H245:0(0,0)
[15:25:13.75] y[02]: h225rcv setup h225cr 8006 cr 7
[15:25:13.75] i[02]: pstnsnd setup dad 123456 oad 1 cr 7 s 4
[15:25:13.75] s[00]: 00 01 52 4c 08 02 00 08 05 04 03 80 90 a3 18 03 a1 83 87 6c 04 81 31 31 31 70 07 81
31 32 33 34 35 36 7d 02 91 81
[15:25:13.75] i[02]: pstnrcv connresp cr 7 acc 5 ch 1
[15:25:13.75] x[02]: h225snd callproc typ d cr 7 pri 0
[15:25:13.75] r[00]: 00 01 01 54
[15:25:13.75] r[00]: 02 01 4c 54 08 02 80 08 0d 18 03 a9 83 87
[15:25:13.75] s[00]: 02 01 01 4e
[15:25:14.33] r[00]: 02 01 4e 54 08 02 80 08 01
[15:25:14.33] s[00]: 02 01 01 50
[15:25:14.33] i[02]: pstnrcv alert cr 7 cls ff
[15:25:14.33] i[02]: rtp start cr 7 ch 1 li 1 ri 1 st 2 fx 0 cp E txm 1
[15:25:14.33] x[02]: h225snd callproc typ 1 cr 7 pri 8
[15:25:14.34] a[02]: vp start(201) ch=0 local=29000 remote=ac1000c8:29000 agg=0 pcm=0
[15:25:14.38] a[02]: vp rtcp 0: RR Tx pc 0 oc 0 ji -1 rt 0 fl -1 cl -1
[15:25:14.38] a[02]: vp ch 0: in 0 out 74
[15:25:15.57] r[00]: 02 01 50 54 08 02 80 08 07 29 05 06 03 18 0f 17 4c 06 01 81 31 37 33 31
[15:25:15.57] s[00]: 00 01 54 52 08 02 00 08 0f
[15:25:15.57] i[02]: pstnrcv connresp cr 7 acc 10 ch 255
[15:25:15.57] x[02]: h225snd callproc typ 7 cr 7 pri 0
[15:25:15.58] r[00]: 00 01 01 56
[15:25:17.01] a[02]: vp rtcp 0: SR Rx pc 110 oc 1816 ji 158 rt -1 fl 2 cl 1
[15:25:20.09] a[02]: vp rtcp 0: SR Tx pc 277 oc 5496 ji 164 rt 0 fl 0 cl 0
[15:25:20.09] a[02]: vp ch 0: in 18166 out 20646
[15:25:20.09] a[02]: vp rtcp 0: SR Rx pc 258 oc 4634 ji 208 rt -1 fl 0 cl 1
[15:25:23.32] a[02]: vp rtcp 0: SR Tx pc 441 oc 8776 ji 176 rt 0 fl 0 cl 0
[15:25:23.32] a[02]: vp ch 0: in 28966 out 32900
[15:25:24.68] y[02]: h225rcv tpkt msg 5a h225cr 8006 addr 172.16.0.200 pt 800e7800
[15:25:24.68] y[02]: h225 decode rc 0, q931 msg 5a (5), len 33
[15:25:24.68] y[02]: h225rcv relack h225cr 8006 FS:0(-,0,0) TUNN:1 H245:0(0,0)
[15:25:24.68] y[02]: h225rcv relack h225cr 8006 cau 0x10
[15:25:24.68] i[02]: rtp hold cr 7 ch 1
[15:25:24.68] s[00]: 00 01 56 52 08 02 00 08 45 08 02 80 90
[15:25:24.68] i[02]: h225 connection 4 terminated
[15:25:24.69] r[00]: 00 01 01 58
[15:25:25.89] r[00]: 02 01 52 58 08 02 80 08 4d
[15:25:25.89] s[00]: 00 01 58 54 08 02 00 08 5a
[15:25:25.94] i[02]: pstnrcv terminate connection (3201) cr 7 cau 1 err 16 state 17 ch 1 rsid 1
[15:25:25.94] i[02]: rtp stop cr 7 ch 1
[15:25:25.94] r[00]: 00 01 01 5a
[15:25:25.94] a[02]: vp ch 0: in 34096 out 38154
[15:25:25.94] a[02]: vp stop ch=0

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[15:04:09.12] r[00]: 02 01 46 48 08 02 22 54 05 04 03 80 90 a3 18 03 a9 83 94 6c 06 01 81 31 31 31 31 70
04 81 33 32 31 7d 02 91 81
[15:04:09.12] s[00]: 02 01 01 48
[15:04:09.12] s[00]: 00 01 48 48 08 02 a2 54 0d 18 03 a9 83 94
[15:04:09.12] i[02]: pstnrcv setup dad DF:321 oad 1111 cc 0 id 15d006
[15:04:09.12] i[02]: pstnrcv get_voipcfg <DF>
[15:04:09.12] i[02]: h225connect to 172.16.0.200 cr 6
[15:04:09.12] x[02]: h225snd setup dad 1 cr 6
[15:04:09.12] r[00]: 00 01 01 4a
[15:04:09.15] y[02]: h225rcv tpkt msg d h225cr 6 addr 172.16.0.200 pt 80412800
[15:04:09.15] y[02]: h225 decode rc 0, q931 msg d (11), len 32
[15:04:09.15] y[02]: h225rcv msg d (11) h225cr 6 FS:0(-,0,0) TUNN:1 H245:0(0,0)
[15:04:09.50] y[02]: h225rcv tpkt msg 1 h225cr 6 addr 172.16.0.200 pt 80412800
[15:04:09.50] y[02]: h225 decode rc 0, q931 msg 1 (3), len 121
[15:04:09.50] y[02]: h225rcv faststart <E1>
[15:04:09.50] y[02]: h225rcv alert h225cr 6 FS:1(E,172.16.0.200,29000) TUNN:1 H245:0(0,0)
[15:04:09.50] i[02]: rtp start cr 6 ch 1 li 1 ri 1 st 2 fx 0 cp E txm 1
[15:04:09.50] s[00]: 00 01 4a 48 08 02 a2 54 01 1e 02 80 88
[15:04:09.50] a[02]: vp start(201) ch=0 local=29000 remote=ac1000c8:29000 agg=0 pcm=0
[15:04:09.50] r[00]: 00 01 01 4c
[15:04:09.53] a[02]: vp rtcp 0: RR Tx pc 0 oc 0 ji -1 rt 0 fl -1 cl -1
[15:04:09.53] a[02]: vp ch 0: in 0 out 74
[15:04:11.79] y[02]: h225rcv tpkt msg 7 h225cr 6 addr 172.16.0.200 pt 80412800
[15:04:11.79] y[02]: h225 decode rc 0, q931 msg 7 (2), len 79
[15:04:11.79] y[02]: h225rcv connect h225cr 6 FS:0(-,0,0) TUNN:1 H245:0(0,0)
[15:04:11.79] i[02]: pstnsnd connect cr 6
[15:04:11.79] s[00]: 00 01 4c 48 08 02 a2 54 07
[15:04:11.80] r[00]: 02 01 48 4e 08 02 22 54 0f
[15:04:11.80] s[00]: 02 01 01 4a
[15:04:12.50] a[02]: vp rtcp 0: SR Rx pc 21 oc 394 ji 201 rt -1 fl 0 cl 0
[15:04:16.13] a[02]: vp rtcp 0: SR Tx pc 192 oc 3236 ji 196 rt 0 fl 0 cl 0
[15:04:16.13] a[02]: vp ch 0: in 14612 out 13796
[15:04:17.98] y[02]: h225rcv tpkt msg 5a h225cr 6 addr 172.16.0.200 pt 80412800
[15:04:17.98] y[02]: h225 decode rc 0, q931 msg 5a (5), len 33
[15:04:17.98] y[02]: h225rcv relack h225cr 6 FS:0(-,0,0) TUNN:1 H245:0(0,0)
[15:04:17.98] y[02]: h225rcv relack h225cr 6 cau 0x10
[15:04:17.98] i[02]: rtp hold cr 6 ch 1
[15:04:17.98] s[00]: 00 01 4e 4a 08 02 a2 54 45 08 02 80 90
[15:04:17.98] i[02]: h225 connection 4 terminated
[15:04:17.99] r[00]: 00 01 01 50
[15:04:18.04] r[00]: 02 01 4a 50 08 02 22 54 4d 08 02 84 90
[15:04:18.04] s[00]: 00 01 50 4c 08 02 a2 54 5a
[15:04:18.06] i[02]: pstnrcv terminate connection (3201) cr 6 cau 90 err 16 state 17 ch 1 rsid 1
[15:04:18.06] i[02]: rtp stop cr 6 ch 1
[15:04:18.06] r[00]: 00 01 01 52
[15:04:18.06] a[02]: vp ch 0: in 21288 out 20708
[15:04:18.06] a[02]: vp stop ch=0

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Fax Call

[16:00:40.44] i[02]: h225accept from 172.20.0.200 s 4

[16:00:40.49] y[02]: h225rcv tpkt msg 5 h225cr 8007 addr 172.20.0.200 pt 0
[16:00:40.49] y[02]: h225 decode rc 0, q931 msg 5 (0), len 251
[16:00:40.49] y[02]: h225rcv setup voipcfg addr 172.20.0.200 rc 0 <DF> compr EABG
[16:00:40.49] y[02]: h225rcv faststart <E0G0>
[16:00:40.49] y[02]: h225rcv setup oad 00 00 <> <> dad 01 <123456> rad <> bc 038090a3 0101
[16:00:40.49] y[02]: h225rcv setup h225cr 8007 FS:1(E,172.20.0.200,29000) TUNN:1 H245:0(0,0)
[16:00:40.49] y[02]: h225rcv setup h225cr 8007 cr 14
[16:00:40.49] i[02]: pstnsnd setup dad 123456 oad cr 14 s 4
[16:00:40.49] s[00]: 00 01 5a 54 08 02 00 09 05 04 03 80 90 a3 18 03 a1 83 88 70 07 81 31 32 33 34 35 36
7d 02 91 81
[16:00:40.49] i[02]: pstnrcv connresp cr 14 acc 5 ch 1
[16:00:40.49] x[02]: h225snd callproc typ d cr 14 pri 0
[16:00:40.50] r[00]: 02 01 54 5c 08 02 80 09 0d 18 03 a9 83 88
[16:00:40.67] r[00]: 02 01 56 5c 08 02 80 09 01
[16:00:40.67] i[02]: pstnrcv alert cr 14 cls ff
[16:00:40.67] i[02]: rtp start cr 14 ch 1 li 1 ri 1 st 2 fx 0 cp E txm 2
[16:00:40.67] x[02]: h225snd callproc typ 1 cr 14 pri 8
[16:00:40.70] a[02]: vp start(201) ch=0 local=29000 remote=ac1000c8:29000 agg=0 pcm=0
[16:00:40.74] a[02]: vp rtcp 0: RR Tx pc 0 oc 0 ji -1 rt 0 fl -1 cl -1
[16:00:40.74] a[02]: vp ch 0: in 0 out 74
[16:00:40.90] r[00]: 02 01 58 5c 08 02 80 09 07 29 05 06 03 18 0f 3b 4c 08 01 81 31 32 33 34 35 36
[16:00:40.90] s[00]: 00 01 5c 5a 08 02 00 09 0f
[16:00:40.90] i[02]: pstnrcv connresp cr 14 acc 10 ch 255
[16:00:40.90] x[02]: h225snd callproc typ 7 cr 14 pri 0
[16:00:41.98] a[02]: vp rtcp 0: SR Rx pc 134 oc 1340 ji 195 rt -1 fl 0 cl 0
[16:00:43.29] y[02]: h225rcv tpkt msg 62 h225cr 8007 addr 172.20.0.200 pt 80410800
[16:00:43.29] y[02]: h225 decode rc 0, q931 msg 62 (6), len 123
[16:00:43.29] y[02]: h225rcv facility h225cr 8007 FS:0(-,0,0) TUNN:1 H245:0(0,0)
[16:00:43.29] i[02]: h245rcv(1) cr 14 TerminalCapabilitySet peer=<EG> cfg=<EABG>
[16:00:43.29] i[02]: h245snd(1) cr 14 TerminalCapabilitySetAck
[16:00:43.29] i[02]: h245snd(1) cr 14 TerminalCapabilitySet <EABG>
[16:00:43.51] y[02]: h225rcv tpkt msg 62 h225cr 8007 addr 172.20.0.200 pt 80410800
[16:00:43.51] y[02]: h225 decode rc 0, q931 msg 62 (6), len 63
[16:00:43.51] y[02]: h225rcv facility h225cr 8007 FS:0(-,0,0) TUNN:1 H245:0(0,0)
[16:00:43.51] i[02]: h245rcv(1) cr 14 TerminalCapabilitySetAck
[16:00:43.72] y[02]: h225rcv tpkt msg 62 h225cr 8007 addr 172.20.0.200 pt 80410800
[16:00:43.72] y[02]: h225 decode rc 0, q931 msg 62 (6), len 74
[16:00:43.72] y[02]: h225rcv facility h225cr 8007 FS:0(-,0,0) TUNN:1 H245:0(0,0)
[16:00:43.72] i[02]: h245rcv(1) cr 14 RequestMode t38=1
[16:00:43.72] i[02]: h245snd(1) cr 14 RequestModeAck
[16:00:43.73] i[02]: h245snd(1) cr 14 CloseLogicalChannel cn=1
[16:00:43.73] i[02]: h245snd(1) cr 14 OpenLogicalChannel cn=1 cpr=G sessid=1 ctrl=172.20.0.100:29001
[16:00:43.73] y[02]: h225rcv tpkt msg 62 h225cr 8007 addr 172.20.0.200 pt 80410800
[16:00:43.73] y[02]: h225 decode rc 0, q931 msg 62 (6), len 68
[16:00:43.73] y[02]: h225rcv facility h225cr 8007 FS:0(-,0,0) TUNN:1 H245:0(0,0)
[16:00:43.73] i[02]: h245rcv(1) cr 14 CloseLogicalChannel cn=1 (1)
[16:00:43.73] i[02]: h245snd(1) cr 14 CloseLogicalChannelAck cn=1
[16:00:43.73] y[02]: h225rcv tpkt msg 62 h225cr 8007 addr 172.20.0.200 pt 80410800
[16:00:43.73] y[02]: h225 decode rc 0, q931 msg 62 (6), len 92
[16:00:43.73] y[02]: h225rcv facility h225cr 8007 FS:0(-,0,0) TUNN:1 H245:0(0,0)
[16:00:43.73] i[02]: h245rcv(1) cr 14 OpenLogicalChannel cn=1 cpr=G sessid=1 ctrl=172.20.0.200:29001
[16:00:43.73] i[02]: h245snd(1) cr 14 OpenLogicalChannelAck cn=1 sessid=1 media=172.20.0.100:29000
[16:00:43.73] y[02]: h225rcv tpkt msg 62 h225cr 8007 addr 172.20.0.200 pt 80410800
[16:00:43.73] y[02]: h225 decode rc 0, q931 msg 62 (6), len 64
[16:00:43.73] y[02]: h225rcv facility h225cr 8007 FS:0(-,0,0) TUNN:1 H245:0(0,0)
[16:00:43.73] i[02]: h245rcv(1) cr 14 CloseLogicalChannelAck cn=1
[16:00:43.73] y[02]: h225rcv tpkt msg 62 h225cr 8007 addr 172.20.0.200 pt 80410800
[16:00:43.73] y[02]: h225 decode rc 0, q931 msg 62 (6), len 83
[16:00:43.73] y[02]: h225rcv facility h225cr 8007 FS:0(-,0,0) TUNN:1 H245:0(0,0)
[16:00:43.73] i[02]: h245rcv(1) cr 14 OpenLogicalChannelAck cn=1 sessid=1 media=172.20.0.200:29000

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[16:00:43.73] i[02]: rtp start cr 14 ch 1 li 1 ri 1 st 3 fx 0 cp G txm 2

[16:00:43.73] i[02]: rtp start cr 14 ch 1 li 1 ri 1 st 3 fx 1 cp G txm 2
[16:00:43.74] a[02]: vp start2 ch=0 remote=ac1000c8:29000
[16:00:43.74] a[02]: vp start(401) ch=0 local=29000 remote=ac1000c8:29000 agg=0 pcm=0
[16:00:47.70] a[02]: vp rtcp 0: SR Tx pc 13 oc 352 ji 132 rt 0 fl 0 cl 0
[16:00:53.63] a[02]: vp rtcp 0: RR Tx pc 13 oc 352 ji -1 rt 0 fl -1 cl -1
[16:00:59.14] a[02]: vp rtcp 0: RR Tx pc 13 oc 352 ji -1 rt 0 fl -1 cl -1
[16:01:02.12] a[02]: vp rtcp 0: RR Tx pc 13 oc 352 ji -1 rt 0 fl -1 cl -1
[16:01:07.16] a[02]: vp rtcp 0: RR Tx pc 13 oc 352 ji -1 rt 0 fl -1 cl -1
[16:01:11.82] a[02]: vp rtcp 0: RR Tx pc 13 oc 352 ji -1 rt 0 fl -1 cl -1
[16:01:18.06] a[02]: vp rtcp 0: RR Tx pc 13 oc 352 ji -1 rt 0 fl -1 cl -1
[16:01:21.15] a[02]: vp rtcp 0: RR Tx pc 13 oc 352 ji -1 rt 0 fl -1 cl -1
[16:01:26.10] a[02]: vp rtcp 0: RR Tx pc 13 oc 352 ji -1 rt 0 fl -1 cl -1
[16:01:28.89] a[02]: vp rtcp 0: RR Tx pc 13 oc 352 ji -1 rt 0 fl -1 cl -1
[16:01:33.14] y[02]: h225rcv tpkt msg 5a h225cr 8007 addr 172.20.0.200 pt 80410800
[16:01:33.14] y[02]: h225 decode rc 0, q931 msg 5a (5), len 33
[16:01:33.14] y[02]: h225rcv relack h225cr 8007 FS:0(-,0,0) TUNN:1 H245:0(0,0)
[16:01:33.14] y[02]: h225rcv relack h225cr 8007 cau 0x10
[16:01:33.14] i[02]: rtp hold cr 14 ch 1
[16:01:33.15] s[00]: 00 01 5e 5a 08 02 00 09 45 08 02 80 90
[16:01:33.15] i[02]: h225 connection 4 terminated
[16:01:33.19] r[00]: 02 01 5a 60 08 02 80 09 4d
[16:01:33.19] s[00]: 00 01 60 5c 08 02 00 09 5a
[16:01:33.19] i[02]: pstnrcv terminate connection (3201) cr 14 cau 1 err 16 state 17 ch 1 rsid 1
[16:01:33.19] i[02]: rtp stop cr 14 ch 1
[16:01:33.23] a[02]: vp ch 0: in 85542 out 4346
[16:01:33.23] a[02]: vp stop ch=0

10.4.4 REMOTE OUTPUT

This trace option provides output for communication with the GATE Manager or NMS. To activate this option, ac-
tivate the section Remote in the GATE Manager. You can choose the depth of the trace output: Error is limited
to error messages; Debug provides information; Detail provides the entire packet.
Output is defined with a g, and the port number is 99.
The following output shows an established GATE Manager connection:

g[99]:moip: accept rc=2 ipad=<ip address> port=<port>

Table 10.47 Remote Output

Trace Output Description

<ip address> Remote system’s IP address with GATE Manager.
<port> Origination port for the GATE Manager connection.

g[99]:moip: <direction> <length>

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Table 10.48 Remote Output

Trace Output Description

<direction> recv Packets received from the remote system
send Packets sent to the remote system
write Output for communication with the internal remote interface
read Output for communication from the internal remote interface
<length> Data length in bytes.

All other trace output appears in detail mode in ASCII and are also translated.

1 0 . 4 . 5 S M T P TR A C E O U T P U T

This trace option provides output for communication with the mail server that occurs when status information or
files are sent, or in the other direction, which e-mails are received and converted to SMS or USSD.
To activate this option, activate the section Mail in the GATE Manager. You can choose the depth of the trace
output: Error is limited to error messages; Debug provides information; Detail provides the entire packet.
Output is defined with a m, and the port number is 99.

Sending Files or Status Information

Global message output:

m[99]:mail: sendmail (<length>)

Table 10.49 SMTP Output: Sending Files or Status Info

Trace Output Description

<length> Data length in bytes.

Detailed message output:

m[99]:mail: sendmail: <Faccount> <ip address> <Taccount> <domain> <subject> <content>

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Table 10.50 SMTP Output: Sending Files or Status Info

Trace Output Description

<Faccount> Sender’s e-mail account (cdr, alarm, file, etc.).
<ip address> SMTP server’s IP address.
<Taccount> Recipient’s e-mail account.
<domain> Recipient’s domain.
<subject> Content of the subject field; serial number of the sender system.
<content> Content of the message’s body.

All other trace output appears in detail mode in ASCII and are also translated.

Receiving E-Mail Messages and Sending Them as SMS or USSD

The following output displays communication of an incoming SMTP connection:

m[99]:mail: accept: ipad=<ip address> port=<port>

Table 10.51 SMTP Output: Receiving E-Mail and Sending as SMS or USSD

Trace Output Description

<ip address> The SMTP peer system’s IP address.
<port> The SMTP peer system’s origination port.

The following output displays which packets are sent to the SMTP peer:

m[99]:mail: mysend <<content>>

Table 10.52 SMTP Output: Receiving E-Mail and Sending as SMS or USSD

Trace Output Description

<content> Content of the transmitted packet.

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All other trace output appears in detail mode in ASCII and are also translated.
The following output displays which packets are received from the SMTP peer:

m[99]:mail: recv (<length>)

Table 10.53 SMTP Output: Receiving E-Mail and Sending as SMS or USSD

Trace Output Description

<length> Data length in bytes.

All other trace output appears in detail mode in ASCII and are also translated.

The following output shows that the SMTP connection is being closed:

m[99]:mail: terminate_session

The mail module now converts the e-mail message to the internal format and then sent as SMS or USSD. Bulk mail
(several recipient entries for the same e-mail) appear as individual messages:

m[99]:mail: newMail2Host r=<Taccount> f=<Faccount> s=<subject> d=<content>

Table 10.54 SMTP Output: Receiving E-Mail and Sending as SMS or USSD

Trace Output Description

<Faccount> One entry from the sender’s To field.
<Taccount> Content of the From field.
<subject> Content of the subject field; usually not used.
<content> Content of the message’s body; is sent as SMS or USSD.

The following output appears when the message has been successfully sent:

m[99]:mail: rcvmail <Faccount> -> <Taccount>, done

This is converted in the confirmation message, with the subject sent. The output in the subsequent communica-
tion with the mail server are identical to those described above in Sending Files or Status Information >.

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The following output appears when errors occur during transmission of the SMS or USSD message:
Message transmission was faulty and will be repeated:

m[99]:mail: rcvmail <Faccount> -> <Taccount>, failed, will retry (<num>)

Table 10.55 SMTP Output: Transmission Error

Trace Output Description

<num> Current number of retries.

Retried message transmission was also faulty, and an e-mail will be generated:

m[99]:mail: rcvmail <Faccount> -> <Taccount>, failed <num> times

The output in the subsequent communication with the mail server are identical to those described above in Sending
Files or Status Information >.

Receiving SMS or USSD and Sending as E-Mail

The following output shows the internal format when an SMS or USSD message is sent to the mail module. This
output is generated when transmission of the SMS or USSD message was not possible:

m[99]:mail: DATA_IND (<length>)

All other trace output appears in detail mode in ASCII and are also translated. The output in the subsequent com-
munication with the mail server are identical to those described above in Sending Files or Status Information >.

1 0 . 4 . 6 N U M B E R P O R T A B I L I T Y TR A C E O U T P U T

This trace option provides output for the communication with the iMNP database. To activate this option, activate
the section Number Portability in the GATE Manager. Output is defined with an n, and the port number is 99.
The following output appears when the system sets up a TCP session with the iMNP is being set up:

n[99]:np: connecting to <ip addr>

Table 10.56 Number Portability Output: Connection with iMNP

Trace Output Description

<ip address> The iMNP system’s IP address.

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The following output shows that the connection has been established:

n[99]:np: connect to <ip addr> ok

The following output shows that the connection attempt failed:

n[99]:np: connect to <ip addr> failed

The following output shows a keep alive packet from the iMNP to keep the TCP session open:

n[99]:np: recv <>

Response to a number portability request that results in the call’s routing:

n[99]:np: recv <N<num>>

Table 10.57 Number Portability Output: Response

Trace Output Description

<num> Ported or unported number provided by the database.

1 0 . 4 . 7 D T M F TO N E TR A C E O U T P U T

Output about the setup of connections with the DTMF module and DTMF tone recognition are debugged. The out-
put differentiates between the groups err and inf. Output is defined with a d, and the port number is that of
the virtual DTMF controller:
The following output shows incoming call setup to the DTMF module:

d[<ctrl>]: dtmf: msg <call state>, unknown id <id>, from 14

Table 10.58 DTMF Output: Incoming Call Setup

Trace Output Description

<ctrl> The virual controller’s running number.
<call state> 3101 Incoming setup
3201 Disconnect request
<id> Call identification number.

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The following output shows transmitted signaling messages depending on the call state:

d[<ctrl>]: dtmf <message type> <id> <call state> 0

Table 10.59 DTMF Output: Signaling Messages

Trace Output Description

<message type> Send_d_connect For setup acknowledge and connect.
send_alert_ind For alert.
send_disconnect For disconnect
<id> Call identification number.
<call state> 3110 Incoming setup
3102 Disconnect request
3804 Alert
3202 Disconnect confirmation

The following output shows that the media channel has been designated for DTMF tone recognition:

d[<ctrl>]: dtmf send_alloc <b_chan id_unset> <ctrl>/<b chan>

Table 10.60 DTMF Output: Media Channel Designation

Trace Output Description

<b chan> Internal media channel used.
<b_chan id_unset> Media channel identification (in unset state).

d[<ctrl>]: dtmf: msg <msg>, id <b_chan id>, from 1, id <id>/<b_chan id_unset>

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Table 10.61 DTMF Output: Media Channel Designation

Trace Output Description

<msg> 502 Media channel confirmation
102 Connect confirmation
602 Media channel free confirmation

The following output shows the output for negotiated DTMF tones:

d[<ctrl>]: dtmf send_info_ind <id> <<dtmf tone>>

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1 1 F E A T U R E PA C K A G E S
The iGATE feature packages are modular expansion applications that provide services in addition to those offered
with the standard software. Feature packages can be activated separately or in combination with one another, so
that you can design your system according to your own needs.
The following feature packages are available:
ƒ Dial-In/Callback Services (cf. Chapter 11.2 on page 198 >)
ƒ Least Cost Routing (cf. Chapter 11.3 on page 202 >)
ƒ Online Traffic Monitor (cf. Chapter 11.4 on page 208 >)
ƒ SMS Gateway (cf. Chapter 11.5 on page 214 >)
ƒ SS7-Specific Settings (cf. Chapter 11.7 on page 221 >)
ƒ Ported Number Screening (cf. Chapter 11.6 on page 219 >)

11.1 ACTIVATING THE LICENSE

Each feature package requires a license. Once you have ordered a feature package, you can activate the license:
The /boot/ directory of each system contains a file called license.key, which contains information on the system’s
ID, the included components, which feature packages are active and the license number:
Example:

[IDENTIFICATION]
SYSTEM: TELES.iGATE
SERNO: VT810011
AUTOR: create Wed Sep 09 15:01:09 2006

[COMPONENTS]
...
CARD99:11 d1 S0 PB900034
...

[FEATURES]
PRI:Max
SS7:0
GSM:Max
IP:Max
VoIP:Max
SIM manager: On
DDI and call back: Off
least cost routing: On
statistics and CDR: On
SMS gateway: On
ported number screening: Off
roaming: Off

[SIGNATURE]
00000000000license0number00000000000

You will receive a new license.key file any time you order a new license package. Simply save the new file, over-
writing the old file, and restart the system.

Deleting or making changes in the license.key file will delete any feature package
i licenses, causing the system to revert to the standard configuration!

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11.2 DLA/CALLBACK SERVER FUNCTIONALITY

This package contains money-saving features that expand the functionality of your iGATE to include callback ca-
pability and DTMF services. It is particularly useful for companies with employees who travel often, because it elim-
inates expensive roaming fees:

11.2.1 CALL CONNECTOR AND CALLBACK SERVER

Depending on your iGATE, various intelligent solutions as a call server are possible. The most important scenarios
and properties are described here. The scenarios can also be combined to suit your needs.
ƒ Special announcement
ƒ DLA with DTMF
ƒ DLA with fixed destination number
ƒ Callback with DTMF for the second leg number (known OAD or fixed callback number)
ƒ Callback with DTMF and OAD as callback number
ƒ Callback with DTMF and pre-configured callback number
ƒ Callback for a fixed second leg
ƒ DLA with DTMF and PIN for the first leg and callback for the second leg
ƒ Using a PIN in front of the call number
ƒ Callback via SMS
ƒ Callback via HTTP
Numbers transmitted using DTMF tones can be ended by entering a # sign. Otherwise, a 5-second timer is set, after
which DTMF transmission will automatically end.
If the callback call is set up from the mobile network, the SIM must be available 24 hours a day. We recommend
that you reserve a SIM for this service. Otherwise, another call could block the call initiating callback, which limits
the effectiveness of the service.

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CDR entries for calls routed as Callback with DTMF include the connection times for
the A and B subscribers. The times are separated by a slash (/). If no connection is
established to the B subscriber, an entry recording the A subscriber’s connection time
is generated in the failed.log file.

Activating DTMF Tone Recognition

The iGATE can recognize DTMF tones and initiate calls with these tones. In the pabx.cfg, enter a virtual DTMF con-
troller, as described in Table 5.13 >. The corresponding Subscriber entry contains the options:
TRANSPARENT ROUTER CHMAX[5]
The 5 refers to the maximum number of simultaneous channels used for DTMF recognition.

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Example:

...
Controller06 = 41 DTMF
...
Subscriber06 = TRANSPARENT ROUTER CHMAX[5]
...

The iGATE must be restarted to activate this configuration.

11.2.1.1 SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT

An announcement can be played immediately after the connection has been established. The announcement can
be defined in the virtual DTMF controller’s Subscriber line using the following entry:
In the pabx.cfg file:
DTMF[<sec>,/<dir>/<file>]
<sec> refers to the maximum number of seconds that may pass before the next DTMF tone is entered, <dir> refers
to the directory, in which the announcement file is saved. boot or data are possible. The file extension must be 711.

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The file’s sound format must be PCM!

Example: In this example, a maximum of 5 channels can recognize DTMF tones and change them into di-
aling data. The announcement is named DTMF.711 and is saved in the boot directory:

Subscriber06 = TRANSPARENT ROUTER DTMF[30,/boot/DTMF.711] CHMAX[5]

11.2.1.2 DLA WITH DTMF

The user dials a number in the system that is connected with the DTMF platform. She then enters the number with
which she would like to be connected.
Make the following entries in the route.cfg to connect a call directly:
MapAll<number>=<DTMFport>DTMF
MapAllDLA=<port>
Example: In the following example, the call from the number 123 is connected to the DTMF platform and
the call that comes in as DTMF tones is directed to port 9:

MapAll123=41DTMF
MapAllDLA=9

11.2.1.3 DLA WITH FIXED DESTINATION NUMBER

The user dials a number in the system that is connected directly with a fixed external number (e.g. international
subsidiary number). Make the following entry in the route.cfg:

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MapAll<num>=<port><fixed num>
Example: In the following example, the call comes into the number 123456 and is connected to the num-
ber 004311111 at port 9.

MapAll123456=9004311111

11.2.1.4 CALLBACK WITH DTMF AND OAD AS CALLBACK NUMBER

The user calls a number that is defined so that the user will be called back based on his OAD. An alerting occurs.
The user hangs up and is called back. After the user has taken the call, the destination number is entered using
DTMF tones. When he has finished dialing, the connection to the destination number is established.

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Callback is not possible for VoIP calls.

The following entries in route.cfg will initiate callback to the calling party’s number:
MapAllDTMF=<DTMFport>DTMF
MapAllDLA=<port>
MapAll<number>=CALLB
MapAllCB=<port>
Example: In this example, the call with the number 123 is connected with the OAD and the number that
comes in as DTMF is directed to port 9:

MapAllDTMF=41DTMF
MapAllDLA=9
MapAll123=CALLB
MapAllCB=9

11.2.1.5 CALLBACK WITH DTMF AND PRE-CONFIGURED CALLBACK

NUMBER

The user calls a predefined number that is mapped to a defined callback number. An alerting occurs. The user
hangs up and is called back at a fixed number. After the user has accepted the call, she must enter the destination
number via DTMF. The connection is set up when she finishes dialing.

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Callback is not possible for VoIP calls.

Make the following entries in route.cfg to initiate callback to a fixed number:

MapAllDTMF=<DTMFport>DTMF
MapAllDLA=<port>
MapAll<number>=CALL<callbacknumber>

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Example: In the following example, the call with the number 123 is connected with the number 03012345.
The number that comes in as DTMF is directed to port 9:

MapAllDTMF=41DTMF
MAPAllDLA=9
MapAll123=CALL903012345

11.2.1.6 CALLBACK TO OAD AND FIXED SECOND LEG

The user calls a predefined number in the system. An alerting occurs. The user hangs up and is called back based
on her OAD. After the user accepts the call, she is connected to a fixed, preconfigured number (e.g. operator or
corporate central office.

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Callback is not possible for VoIP calls.

Make the following entries in route.cfg:

MapAllDTMF=<port><num>
MapAll<num>=CALLB
MapAllCB=<port>
Example: In the following example, the caller dials 123456 and her OAD is called back through port 9. She
is then connected with the operator’s number 0 through port 10.

MapAllDTMF=100
MAPAll123456=CALLB
MapAllCB=9

11.2.1.7 DLA WITH DTMF AND PIN FOR FIRST LEG AND CALLBACK FOR
SECOND LEG

The user dials a number in the system that is connected to the DTMF platform. He then enters a predefined PIN
that maps him to a predefined fixed number that is to be called back. He then hangs up. After he takes the callback,
he can enter the second leg number using DTMF tones.
Make the following entries in route.cfg:
MapAllDTMF=<DTMFport>DTMF
MapAll<num>=<DTMFport>DTMF VOICE
MapAllDLA<num>=CALL<num> VOICE
MapAllDLA=<port> VOICE
Example: The number 123456 is dialed and the PIN 123# is entered. The call is then connected to the num-
ber 004930123456. The destination number can now be transmitted through port 9 using DTMF
tones:

MapAllDTMF=41DTMF
MAPAll123456=41DTMF VOICE
MapAllDLA123=CALL9004930123456 VOICE
MapAllDLA=9 VOICE

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The user must enter a # following the PIN. Otherwise the callback to the predefined
number will not occur.

11.2.1.8 USING A PIN IN FRONT OF THE CALL NUMBER

To prevent abuse, the following entry can be made to configure a PIN in front of the actual call number:
MapAllDLA=$PIN
MapAllPIN<pin>=<port>
Example: In the following example, the DTMF tones are analyzed, whereby the first 4 (1111) corresponds
with the PIN. The call to subscriber B is initiated when the PIN has been entered correctly. All
other DTMF tones are directed to port 9:

MapAllDLA=$PIN
MapAllPIN1111=9

11.3 LEAST COST ROUTING

iGATEs are connected between the customer’s private branch exchange (PBX) and the public telephone network
(ISDN) and/or VoIP. The customer saves connection charges and can effortlessly and automatically connect to the
corporate network as needed using one of six routing methods:
ƒ Carrier selection
ƒ Dedicated lines
ƒ Direct line access with subaddressing
ƒ Direct line access with DTMF
ƒ Callback with subaddressing
ƒ Callback with DTMF
This manual contains information only on carrier selection. If you would like to configure any other variation, please
contact TELES or refer to the TELES Infrastructure Systems Manual Version 4.5, Chapter 3.
Calls are routed transparently for the PBX and its users. iGATEs can generate charges and route calls using alter-
nate settings in case of network failures. The provider can access the system via ISDN for routine maintenance and
monitoring.
The following additional services are supported by this feature package:
ƒ Generation of charges
ƒ Time-controlled configuration
ƒ Alternative routing

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11.3.1 CARRIER SELECTION

Carrier selection is currently one of the most commonly used routing methods supported by the iGATE. In the
iGATE, this routing process also includes direct calls into the mobile network or through a VoIP network. That
means the system is a full-fledged second generation LCR.

11.3.1.1 ROUTING ENTRIES

Use the MapAll command to route calls using Carrier Selection.

a) Use the following syntax for connections routed via the provider:
MapAll<AreaCode>=9<CarrierSelection><AreaCode>
where <AreaCode> is the number or number range to be routed and <CarrierSelection> is the access number
required to reach the provider’s network.
b) For unrouted connections (placed via the public telephone network), use:
MapAll<AreaCode>=9<AreaCode>
c) To block undesired carrier selection prefixes use:
MapAll<CarrierSelection>=&91;(Busy signal)
In the following example, calls to international destinations are terminated through the VoIP interface. The profile
names iG1 and iG2 in the routing entries refer to different VoIP carriers. Calls to the mobile network (01555 and
01556) are routed directly through SIM cards for the corresponding mobile carriers (LAIN 26212 and 26213). All
other national long distance and local calls are routed through an alternative carrier (01019). All calls from the
PSTN to the PBX are put through transparently.
Example:

MapAll001=40iG1:001
MapAll0044=40iG2:0044
...
MapAll01555=2621201555
MapAll01556=2621301556
...
MapAll01=90101901
MapAll02=90101902
...
MapAll09=90101909

MapAll1=9010191
MapAll2=9010192
...
MapAll9=9010199

Restrict9=10

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11.3.2 ALTERNATIVE ROUTING SETTINGS

Alternative routing refers to the ability to establish connections using a different (alternative) network in case of
provider failure (e.g. all mobile controllers are in use). Alternative routing ensures uninterrupted operation of the
attached PBX. In such cases, connections are often made via the public network using the Redirect command:
MapAll<num>=<port><num>
Redirect3<port><num>=<placeholder>
MapAll<placeholder>=<alt port><num>
Example:

MapAll01555=2621201555
Redirect32621201555=A
MapAllA=901555

11.3.3 CHARGE MODELS

iGATEs can either generate charge information or transmit received charges from the public or corporate networks
to the attached PBX. Charge simulation is achieved using variables, which ensure a great degree of flexibility for
the implementation of many different charge models including:
ƒ Charge units per time unit
ƒ Flat rate (initial charge without time interval)
ƒ Initial charge plus time interval
ƒ Initial charge plus time interval after delay
ƒ Time interval and/or flat rate plus received charges
ƒ Received charges only or no charge information
ƒ Initial toll-free period with retroactive charge generation afterwards
ƒ Price-per-minute (with whole second accuracy)
In this chapter, unit means that charge information is transmitted as a whole-numbered value, and currency
means that the charge information is sent as a currency amount (e.g. EUR 3.45). The charge impulse generation
options can be set for each mapping by adding charge-specific arguments to the MapAll commands as shown be-
low. The use of each variable is explained in Table 11.1 >.
MapAllsrc=dst mode time start/wait and

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MapCallBackOutprovsrc=dst mode time start/wait.

Table 11.1 Charge Variables

Variable Purpose
time Determines the length of each time interval (how long each unit lasts). The value is entered
in seconds and hundredths or thousandths of a second (the maximum value accepted is
655.35 seconds, 65.535 if thousandths are entered). If time is set to zero or not present no
charges are generated, external charge information is passed through if received.
start Sets the initial unit level. Enter a value between 0 and 127 whole units. If you want to use a
flat rate, set the desired number of units here and set the wait to 255 to turn off the time
interval.
wait Determines the delay after which charge generation begins. Once this time has elapsed,
charge impulses are sent in the interval determined with time. Enter a value between 0 and
254 seconds. 255 deactivates the charge pulse. In this case, the time variable is ignored.

Any external charges can be added to the generated charges by adding 128 to the start value. (The value range
for the initial unit level is still set from 0 to 127). The maximum supported number of units per connection is 32767
units.
Additional adjustments may be made to allow for the implementation of new charge models.
ƒ When charge information is sent as Currency, values can be expressed in thousandths for greater precision
in charge calculation.
For the internal Layer 3 protocols, charges can be specified to the third decimal place (thousandth) using the
/Value option (Example: /Value:1.056). In this fashion, charges can be generated for units of currency requiring
accuracy to the third decimal place or for fractions such as tenths of a cent. This allows for greater flexibility in
the transmission of charges to terminal devices. In order to make use of this option, connected devices must
support “AOC-D Currency”. In the current version, this option is only available for the DSS1 protocol.
ƒ A multiplication factor can be specified for received or generated charges.
During the charge generation process, each charge unit is multiplied by a preset factor. This factor appears in
the mapping entry after the time and start/wait variables (MapAllsrc=dst mode time start/wait*factor).
Each unit, for example, can be converted to 12 cents. The following example illustrates the use of this feature:
Example: In the following example, all received charge units are multiplied by 12 and passed on. If AOC-
Currency is set on the internal port, each unit appears as 12 cents.
The multiplication factor is also used to implement two new charge models:
– If the factor value exceeds 128, this marks the use of an initial toll-free phase followed by
retroactive charge generation.
– If the multiplication factor is set to 255, a “minute price” is used in place of the time variable.

...
MapAll1=91 1 128/255*12
...

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These charge models are explained on page 206 >.

1 1 . 3 . 4 G E N E R A T I N G C H A R G E S W I T H T H E I G AT E

To generate charges for the attached PBX, add the charge variables described in Table 11.1 > to the MapAll com-
mands according to the necessities of the corporate network environment.
Example 1 In the following mapping example, time=1.65, start=131, wait=0. Three initial tariff units (131-
128) are transmitted upon connection and a new unit is generated every 1.65 seconds and trans-
mitted the next full second. Charges received from the public network for the connection to the
corporate network dial-in node are added and transmitted (because 128 has been added to the
start variable’s value).

...
MapAll0172=9123450172 1.65 131/0
...

Example 2 Upon connection establishment, 3 initial tariff units (131-128) are transmitted. Then a 10-second
delay (wait=10) elapses before charge impulses are generated according to the time variable (a
new unit is generated every 1.65 seconds and transmitted the next full second). Charges received
from the public network for the connection to the corporate network dial-in node are added and
transmitted (because 128 has been added to the start variable’s value).

...
MapAll0172=9123450172 1.65 131/10
...

New charge models can be implemented by taking advantage of the multiplication factor in conjunction with the
time and start/wait variables.

Retroactive charge generation after initial toll-free period

Example: The charge generation process has been expanded to allow for the implementation of this new
charge model. In this scenario, an initial period is free of charge, but after this period charges are
calculated for the entire call. For example: the first minute is free, but as soon as the second
minute begins, charges are incurred for the first minute as well.
The multiplication factor is set to a base value of 128. If the value exceeds this base, the remain-
ing value represents the number of units charged with each time interval. The following config-
uration generates one unit (129-128) per minute (time=60 seconds) retroactively after the first
minute (wait=60 sec.):

...
MapAll030=901019030 60 0/60*129
...

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“Price per minute”

A price per minute charge model can be implemented as of version 5.01 in one of two ways:
ƒ either the attached PBX supports Advice of Charges as Currency
ƒ or if not, the PBX can be configured to assign one thousandth (¹⁄1000) of a currency unit (€0.001 or ¹⁄10 of
a cent) to each charge unit.

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If thousandths are defined, a maximum value of 65.535 is possible. If tenths are de-
fined, a maximum value of 6553.5 is possible.

This model does not always guarantee whole second accuracy (depending on the rates), but it is significantly more
precise than the standard charge generation method.
Example 1 If the attached PBX supports Advice of Charges as Currency, include the following line in the
iGATE’s pabx.cfg:

...
Controller01=10 NTS2M DSS1 CRC4 UNIT:€ VALUE:0.001
...

Example 2 If the PBX does not support this AOC model, but allows for the assignment of one thousandth
(¹⁄1000) of a currency unit (€0.001 or ¹⁄10 of a cent) for each charge unit, the above entry need
not be present. The configuration entries must make use of the multiplication factor for a single
unit as shown below:

...
MapAll902=90103002 1.00 0/0*4 ; each second costs €0.004 (€0.24 / minute)
MapAll909=90108809 1.00 0/0*5 ; each second costs €0.005 (€0.30 / minute)
...

Example 3 If the minute price does not allow generated charges to “fit” evenly into a second (such as 20
cents per minute or 0.33 cents per second), the system can be configured to generate 10
“points” every 3 seconds (€0.01 or 1 cent):

...
MapAll902=90101302 3.00 0/0*10 ; 3 seconds cost €0.01 (€0.20 / minute)
MapAll909=90105009 2.00 0/0*3 ; 2 seconds cost €0.003 (€0.09 / minute)
...

Example 4 The “points” method allows for a more precise calculation of smaller intervals.
The price per minute can also be explicitly specified in each routing entry by setting the multipli-
cation factor to 255, to signalize to the system that a minute price is being used instead of the
interval usually specified with the time variable. The attached PBX must support Advice of Charg-
es as Currency, and the appropriate settings must be made in the iGATE’s pabx.cfg as described
on page 207 >. The examples below show sample entries with rates of 18 and 9 cents per
minute:

...
MapAll902=90101302 0.18 0/0*255 ; €0.18 / minute
MapAll909=90105009 0.09 0/0*255 ; €0.09 / minute
...

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and

...
Controller01=10 NTS2M DSS1 CRC4 UNIT:€ VALUE:0.010
...

Example 5 If greater precision is desired (¹⁄1000 of a currency unit – $0.001 or ¹⁄10 of a cent), use settings
such as the following:

...
MapAll902=90101302 1.80 0/0*255 ; €0.18 / minute
MapAll909=90105009 0.90 0/0*255 ; €0.09 / minute
...

and

...
Controller01=10 NTS2M DSS1 CRC4 UNIT:€ VALUE:0.001
...

1 1 . 4 O N L I N E TR A F F I C M O N I T O R

The Online Traffic Monitor allows you to collect and monitor statistics and call detail records (CDRs). The following
functions are possible with this feature package:
ƒ ASR calculation
ƒ Generation of CDRs
ƒ Generation of online CDRs using e-mail

1 1 . 4 . 1 A S R C A L C U L A T I O N A N D R E S E T T I N G S T A T I S T I C VA L U E S

When this function is configured in the pabx.cfg file, statistical values, such as the number of minutes, number of
calls, ASR (Answer Seizure Ratio), etc., are calculated for the entire system at a defined time. These statistics are
then copied into a specified file and reset at 0.
This information can also be sent to an e-mail or SMS recipient. The following syntax must be used:
StatisticTime=/data/asr.log <hh:mm> <day> @<account>
ASR2 is the ratio of connected calls to total calls, and ASR1 is the ratio of total calls to connected calls disconnected
by the A party. ASR1 values are intended to provide you with an idea of the availability of the mobile network.
Example: In the following example, the system’s statistic values are saved daily into the file asr.log and
sent to an e-mail account.

StatisticTime=/data/asr.log 00:00 11111111 @<account>

Example: In the following example, the system’s statistic values are saved monthly into the file asr.log
and sent to an SMS recipient.

StatisticTime=/data/asr.log 00:00 01. @SMS<mobile number>

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Example: If ?? appears instead of a specified hour, the ASR is written into the asr.log file once every hour.
The values are reset to zero in the twenty-third hour:

StatisticTimeReset=/data/asr.log ??:00

Example: The next example shows how the statistics appear in the file into which they are copied. The fol-
lowing information is listed in the following order: day and time of the entry, followed by the sys-
tem name. Calls: connected calls followed by the total number of calls in parentheses. The total
number of minutes terminated by the system, followed by the ASR1 value, the external ASR for
the traffic source (ext) and the internal ASR for the iGATE (int). These values can differ if a signif-
icant number of calls cannot be routed through the iGATE or an insufficient number of channels
is available for a prefix. Finally, the average call duration (ACD) appears in the entry:

26.10.04-00:00:00,iGATE810000: Calls: 19351 (29716) - Minutes: 46647 - ASR1: 65.12% - ASR(ext): 65.12% -
ASR(int): 65.30% - ACD: 144.63s

StatisticTimeReset=/data/asr.log <hh:mm> <day> performs the same function as the StatisticTime parameter, but
also resets the counters (A-F).
Example: In the following example, the system’s statistic values are saved on the 15th of every month into
the file asr.log.

StatisticTimeReset=/data/asr.log 00:00 15.

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It is not possible to configure both StatisticTimeReset and StatisticTime.
ASR values reset to 0 when the SIM card is changed using the GATE Manager.

11.4.2 GENERATING AND RETRIEVING CDRS

With the Log and RrufLog commands, you save CDRs and unconnected calls in the iGATE.
For these parameters (Log and RrufLog), a folder and file name must always be specified after the equal sign.
The function is not active (no data is recorded) until a file name is specified.
Example:

Log=/data/cdr.log
RRufLog=/data/failed.log

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The service indicator listed in the call log and missed calls list describes the type of connection as a four digit hexa-
decimal number. The coding is conducted according to the 1TR6 standard. A few frequently used values are listed
below:
0101 ISDN-telephony 3.1 kHz
0102 analog telephony
0103 ISDN-telephony 7 kHz
0200 Fax group 2
0202 Fax group 3
0203 Data via modem
0400 Telefax group 4
0500 SMS or BTX (64 kbps)
0700 Data transfer 64 kbps
07… Bit rate adaptation
1001 Video telephone – audio 3.1 kHz
1002 Video telephone – audio 7 kHz
1003 Video telephone – video
For detailed information on how to automatically divide the files (e.g. on a daily basis), please refer to the
Chapter 5.2.1.2 >.

11.4.2.1 CALL LOG

The following entry in the pabx.cfg configuration file activates the capability to generate CDRs in the iGATE:
Log=/data/cdr.log
The cdr.log file is stored in the data directory. New entries are always added to the end of the file. The file is open
only during editing.
Each line represents an outgoing call:
DD.MM.YY-hh:mm:ss[Start],DD.MM.YY-hh:mm:ss[End],src,dst,service,dur,cause,charge_publine,[charge_sys]
DD – Day hh – Hour src – source/extension dur – duration
MM – Month mm – Minute dst – destination cause – reason for teardown
YY – Year ss – Seconds service – service indicator charge_publine – from the public line
charge_sys – generated by the system

The charge is specified in units. The service indicator listed will be one of the values shown on page 210 >. The
example below shows a sample log file.

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28.01.05-19:38:51,28.01.05-19:44:51,10611,9010193333333,0101,360,90,10
28.01.05-19:43:55,28.01.05-19:44:55,10610,26212015551111111,0101,60,90,3
28.01.05-19:32:54,28.01.05-19:44:55,10612,40iG2:004498989898,0101,721,90,15
28.01.05-19:41:34,28.01.05-19:45:34,10616,9010190123456,0101,240,90,4
28.01.05-19:44:19,28.01.05-19:45:49,10615,26212015553333333,0101,90,90,5
28.01.05-19:44:58,28.01.05-19:45:58,10610,26213015562222222,0101,60,90,3
28.01.05-19:46:01,28.01.05-19:47:12,10610,9010194444444,0101,71,90,5
28.01.05-19:46:18,28.01.05-19:47:48,10615,40iG1:001232323232323,0101,90,90,4
28.01.05-19:47:03,28.01.05-19:48:07,10610,9010195555555,0101,64,90,4
28.01.05-19:48:07,28.01.05-19:49:07,10610,9010190306666666,0101,60,90,3

To differentiate between ports with the same number in the CDRs, a specific node number must be defined. You
can expand the subscriber configuration line with the keyword NODE[<no.>] for this purpose. <no.> can be a
string of between 1 and 15 characters:
Subscriber<xx>=... NODE[<num>]
Example:

29.08.05-09:45:24,29.08.05-09:46:33,923456789,[0007:01]01771111111,0101,69,0

In the above formula, <num> consists of a four-digit number that is included in the CDR.
Example: The following example shows the pabx.cfg configuration file changed according to the formula:

...
Subscriber00=TRANSPARENT ROUTER GSM[0000,00000,<SMSC>,1,1,1,SIM24] CHADDR ALARM NEXT NODE[0001]
Subscriber01=TRANSPARENT ROUTER GSM[0000,00000,<SMSC>,1,1,1,SIM24] CHADDR ALARM NODE[0002]
Subscriber02=TRANSPARENT ROUTER GSM[0000,00000,<SMSC>,1,1,1,SIM24] CHADDR ALARM NODE[0003]
Subscriber03=TRANSPARENT ROUTER GSM[0000,00000,<SMSC>,1,1,1,SIM24] CHADDR ALARM NODE[0004]
Subscriber04=TRANSPARENT ROUTER GSM[0000,00000,<SMSC>,1,1,1,SIM24] CHADDR ALARM NODE[0005]
Subscriber05=TRANSPARENT ROUTER GSM[0000,00000,<SMSC>,1,1,1,SIM24] CHADDR ALARM NODE[0006]
Subscriber06=TRANSPARENT ROUTER GSM[0000,00000,<SMSC>,1,1,1,SIM24] CHADDR ALARM NODE[0007]
Subscriber07=TRANSPARENT ROUTER GSM[0000,00000,<SMSC>,1,1,1,SIM24] CHADDR ALARM NODE[0008]
Subscriber08=TRANSPARENT ROUTER GSM[0000,00000,<SMSC>,1,1,1,SIM24] CHADDR ALARM NODE[0009]
Subscriber09=TRANSPARENT ROUTER GSM[0000,00000,<SMSC>,1,1,1,SIM24] CHADDR ALARM NODE[0010]
Subscriber10=TRANSPARENT ROUTER GSM[0000,00000,<SMSC>,1,1,1,SIM24] CHADDR ALARM NODE[0011]
Subscriber11=TRANSPARENT ROUTER GSM[0000,00000,<SMSC>,1,1,1,SIM24] CHADDR ALARM NODE[0012]
Subscriber12=TRANSPARENT ROUTER GSM[0000,00000,<SMSC>,1,1,1,SIM24] CHADDR ALARM NODE[0013]
Subscriber13=TRANSPARENT ROUTER GSM[0000,00000,<SMSC>,1,1,1,SIM24] CHADDR ALARM NODE[0014]
Subscriber14=TRANSPARENT ROUTER GSM[0000,00000,<SMSC>,1,1,1,SIM24] CHADDR ALARM NODE[0015]
Subscriber15=TRANSPARENT ROUTER GSM[0000,00000,<SMSC>,1,1,1,SIM24] CHADDR ALARM NODE[0016]
...

The CDR can contain the IMSI (International Mobile Subscriber Identity), which identifies each SIM card used:
Example:

08.02.05-09:42:15,08.02.05-09:46:19,912345678,01721111111,111111111111111,0101,244,0

The following example shows the pabx.cfg configuration file changed according to the formula:

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Example:

...
Subscriber00=TRANSPARENT ROUTER GSM[0000,00000,<SMSC>,1,1,1,IMSI,SIM24] CHADDR ALARM NEXT
Subscriber01=TRANSPARENT ROUTER GSM[0000,00000,<SMSC>,1,1,1,IMSI,SIM24] CHADDR ALARM
Subscriber02=TRANSPARENT ROUTER GSM[0000,00000,<SMSC>,1,1,1,IMSI,SIM24] CHADDR ALARM
Subscriber03=TRANSPARENT ROUTER GSM[0000,00000,<SMSC>,1,1,1,IMSI,SIM24] CHADDR ALARM
Subscriber04=TRANSPARENT ROUTER GSM[0000,00000,<SMSC>,1,1,1,IMSI,SIM24] CHADDR ALARM
Subscriber05=TRANSPARENT ROUTER GSM[0000,00000,<SMSC>,1,1,1,IMSI,SIM24] CHADDR ALARM
Subscriber06=TRANSPARENT ROUTER GSM[0000,00000,<SMSC>,1,1,1,IMSI,SIM24] CHADDR ALARM
Subscriber07=TRANSPARENT ROUTER GSM[0000,00000,<SMSC>,1,1,1,IMSI,SIM24] CHADDR ALARM
Subscriber08=TRANSPARENT ROUTER GSM[0000,00000,<SMSC>,1,1,1,IMSI,SIM24] CHADDR ALARM
Subscriber09=TRANSPARENT ROUTER GSM[0000,00000,<SMSC>,1,1,1,IMSI,SIM24] CHADDR ALARM
Subscriber10=TRANSPARENT ROUTER GSM[0000,00000,<SMSC>,1,1,1,IMSI,SIM24] CHADDR ALARM
Subscriber11=TRANSPARENT ROUTER GSM[0000,00000,<SMSC>,1,1,1,IMSI,SIM24] CHADDR ALARM
Subscriber12=TRANSPARENT ROUTER GSM[0000,00000,<SMSC>,1,1,1,IMSI,SIM24] CHADDR ALARM
Subscriber13=TRANSPARENT ROUTER GSM[0000,00000,<SMSC>,1,1,1,IMSI,SIM24] CHADDR ALARM
Subscriber14=TRANSPARENT ROUTER GSM[0000,00000,<SMSC>,1,1,1,IMSI,SIM24] CHADDR ALARM
...

If you remove the keyword IMSI from the pabx.cfg, you must restart the system.
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To generate a VoIP-call CDR entry that includes IP addresses for the remote device’s signaling and voice data, audio
codec and frame size, the entry VoipIpLogging=Yes must be included in the VoIP profile. If the entry also
contains the mobile controller’s IMSI, it will appear before the IP addresses.
The following entry shows the route.cfg configuration file changed according to the formula:

[Voip:DF]
VoipDirection=IO
VoipPeerAddress=192.168.0.2
VoipIpMask=0xffffffff
VoipCompression=g729 t38
VoipMaxChan=30
VoipSilenceSuppression=Yes
VoipSignalling=0
VoipTxM=4
VoipIPLogging=Yes

Example: The following CDR entry includes IP addresses for signaling and voice data, audio codec and
frame size.

21.08.07-11:54:09,21.08.07-11:54:14,40501,[0005:01]toSIM,262032441413482,172.20.25.210:172.20.25.210,G729,20,0101,5,90,0

In the case of CDR entries for DLA/Callback calls, the beginning and ending times for the first call leg is always
used as the call time. The call time in seconds appears first for the first leg, followed by a slash and the connection
time for the second leg.
Example:

20.10.05-15:27:36,20.10.05-15:30:36,2621201555555555,DLA1234567890,0101,180/168,10,0

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11.4.2.2 MISSED CALLS LIST

All incoming calls that are not connected can be recorded in a list to facilitate return calls. Recording is activated
using the RRufLog=<name> entry in the pabx.cfg. Specify a file name, e.g. RRufLog=failed.log. Once this setting
is made, recording begins at once.
A new line of the following format is created for each incoming call that is not accepted:
DD.MM.YY-hh:mm:ss,src,dst,cause,dur,att
DD – Day hh – Hour src – source/extension cause – reason for tear down
MM – Month mm – Minute dst – destination dur – duration of call attempt
YY – Year ss – Seconds service – service indicator att – number of attempts

16.01.05-13:58:52,9030399281679,10111,0101,ff,0,1
16.01.05-14:04:06,9030399281679,10111,0101,91,0,1
16.01.05-14:04:15,9,10111,0101,91,0,1
16.01.05-14:04:39,9030399281679,10111,0101,ff,0,1
16.01.05-14:04:50,903039904983,100,0101,ff,0,1
16.01.05-14:05:02,9030399281679,10111,0101,ff,0,1
16.01.05-14:05:03,9,100,0101,ff,0,1
16.01.05-14:05:14,903039904983,100,0101,91,0,1
20.04.05-16:21:10,[4545]981776,2->10200,0101,ff,0,1
20.04.05-16:21:20,[4545]981776,1->10120,0101,ff,0,1

The reason the connection could not be established is specified using DSS1 codes:
91 – (user busy)
ff – call not answered (disconnected by calling party)
When callback with DTMF is configured and no connection is established to the B subscriber, an entry recording
the A subscriber’s connection time is generated in the failed.log file:

20.02.05-10:47:52,[0004:01]00491721234567,[0005:01]DLA0307654321,0101,ff,34,1

The CDR contains the IP addresses for signaling and voice data. The first IP address is the signaling address and
the second one is the RTP address.The IMSI is written behind the IP addresses if the keyword IMSI is defined in the
pabx.cfg:
Example:

12.05.05-10:25:51,40,991783,172.20.25.110:172.20.25.110,0101,ff,8,1

In the case of missed-call entries for DLA/Callback calls, dur is the connection time for the first leg.
Example:

20.10.05-15:00:06,9004930555555,DLA262121111111,0101,92,24,1

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11.4.2.3 SENDING CDRS VIA E-MAIL

With an appropriate configuration, you can send corresponding CDRs of outgoing and incoming calls as e-mail.
Bear in mind that the mail server must be configured in the [Mail] section of the pabx.cfg, as described in
Chapter 5.2.2 >. The sender is given as cdr and the system’s name appears in the subject box. The text box con-
tains the CDR information according to the format for the entry in Log=/data/cdr.log @<account> @<domain>.
A space must appear between cdr.log and @<account>; @<domain> is optional. You can also send CDR entries
via e-mail to an e-mail recipient.
Enter an @ sign to send each CDR entry as e-mail:
Log=/data/cdr.log @<e-mail account>@<domain>
If you enter a ! the entire cdr.log will be sent as an e-mail attachment:
Log=/data/cdr.log !<e-mail account>@<domain>

11.5 SMS GATEWAY

The SMS Gateway allows you to use your iGATE to send and receive SMS. The following functions are possible with
this feature package:
ƒ Sending SMS via e-mail
ƒ Receiving SMS to e-mail, SMS or to a file
ƒ Sending and receiving USSD text messages
ƒ Setting up connections using e-mail
ƒ Sending announcements via e-mail
ƒ Sending automatic SMS for unconnected calls

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Bear in mind that the parameters for connection to the SMTP server must be config-
ured in the pabx.cfg’s [Mail] section (cf. 5.2.2 on page 72 >).

11.5.1 SENDING SMS VIA E-MAIL

This function makes it possible to send SMS via a iGATE with an ordinary e-mail client. SMS messages are recorded
in the CDR log with the service indicator 0500. The destination address with the keyword SMS, the call number,
the @ sign and the IP address or the IP name of the iGATE must be entered.

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To use this function, you must first set the parameter <smsc> in the pabx.cfg
(cf. Table 5.15 on page 65 >).

In the following example, an SMS is sent to the mobile number 015553456789, whereby sms-mail.server.de must
correspond with the IP address 172.172.172.172:
Example: SMS015553456789@172.172.172.172 or
SMS015553456789@sms-mail.server.de

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The SMS text must be entered in the text box. The subject box is not used. If the e-mail program supports sending
the same e-mail to more than one address, the SMS messages are sent in intervals of one second. The iGATE’s
algorithms evenly distribute the SMS messages to the available mobile modules.
If the iGATE rejects the SMS, an e-mail alerting an aborted SMS will be transmitted to the sender and the attempt
will be entered in the corresponding log file (RRufLog=). If transmission is successful, a positive response will be
sent when the SMS is accepted by the SMS service center. sent will then appear in the subject dialog. A correspond-
ing CDR will be entered with a destination address beginning with SMS.
A request to set up a connection with the service ’telephony’ and the element ’user-to-user’ enables the SMS text
to be sent to the iGATE. All iGATEs are supported that allow for SMS messages to be sent by the process described
above. According to the restrictions of the ISDN signaling protocol, text length is limited to approximately 110-120
characters. Longer texts will be cut off accordingly.
The following entry must appear in the route.cfg configuration file for SMS transmission to be possible: Ma-
pAllSMS=<port number>.
Sent SMS will also be recorded if the call log is active on the system. The formats are describe in
Chapter 11.4.2.1 > and Chapter 11.4.2.2 >.
Example 1 In the following example, SMS-transmission to the number 01721111111 from the e-mail ac-
count j.smith was successful:

12.07.06-09:59:10,12.07.06-09:59:11,SMS01721111111,j.smith,0500,1,06,0

Example 2 In the following example, SMS-transmission to the number 01721111111 from the e-mail ac-
count j.smith was unsuccessful. the output -1 as cause value means that no routing entry was
configured:

12.07.06-09:04:11,SMS01721111111,j.smith,0500,00,-1,0

11.5.2 RECEIVING SMS MESSAGES

This function makes it possible to receive SMS messages via a mobile gateway with an ordinary e-mail client, to
forward them to another mobile telephone, or to save them to a file.

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Bear in mind that you must set the service type in all identical restrict entries.
Example: In the following example, all incoming voice calls are routed to the opera-
tor incoming SMS messages are forwarded to the email account sysadmin:
Restrict26202=100 01
Restrict26202=@sysadmin 05

11.5.2.1 SMS TO E-MAIL

The destination number in the iGATE system must correspond with an e-mail account. The e-mail recipient’s name
contains the keyword ’sms’ and the destination number. The subject box contains the SIM card’s IMSI and the call-
er’s number.

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Example:
From: sms262124915553230618@gsm.teles.de
Subject: SMS 262123203500514 4915553230618
A mapping entry must indicate an e-mail account with a prefixed @. The following syntax is used:
Restrict<port>=@<addressee> 05
As an alternative, the @ sign can be substituted with a colon (:) in the recipient’s address. If only a destination
account is given, the configured domain name is used.

11.5.2.2 SMS TO SMS

This configuration makes it possible to forward SMS messages via a mobile gateway to another mobile telephone.
Restrict<port>=@-><port><mobile number> 05
Example:

Restrict20=@->200155512345678 05

11.5.2.3 SMS TO FILE

Using this configuration, you can save SMS messages via a mobile gateway to a file.
Make the following entry in the pabx.cfg:
MsgLog=/data/msg.log
The following entry in the Route.cfg is also required:
Restrict<port>=@FILE 05

11.5.3 INCOMING USSD (UNSTRUCTURED SUPPLEMENTARY SERVICES

DATA)

Incoming USSD can either be saved to a file, sent as an SMS to an e-mail address or to a telephone that supports
this service.
Make the following entry in the pabx.cfg:
MsgLog=/data/msg.log
The following entry in the Route.cfg is also required:
Restrict<port>=@FILE 06

Restrict20=@FILE 06

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11.5.4 SENDING MESSAGES VIA E-MAIL

This function makes it possible to send text messages via the ISDN signaling channel gateway. The destination ad-
dress with the keyword MSG, the @ sign and the IP address or the IP name of the iGATE system with mobile gateway
must be entered.
In the following example, a message is sent to the call number 0123456789, whereby msg-mail.server.de must
correspond with the IP address 172.172.172.172:
Example: MSG0123456789@172.172.172.172 or
MSG0123456789@msg-mail.server.de
The message must be entered in the text box. The subject box is not used. If the e-mail program used supports
sending the same e-mail to more than one address, the messages are sent in intervals of one second. The iGATE
system’s algorithms evenly distribute the messages to the available ISDN ports.
If the recipient rejects the call, an e-mail alerting an aborted message will be transmitted to the sender and the
attempt will be entered in the corresponding log file (RRufLog=). If transmission is successful, a corresponding CDR
will be entered with a destination address beginning with MSG.
A request to set up a connection with the service ’telephony’ and the element ’user-to-user’ enables the message
to be sent to the recipient. All terminal devices and PBXes are supported that allow for messages to be sent by the
process described above. According to the restrictions of the ISDN signaling protocol, text length is limited to ap-
proximately 110-120 characters. Longer texts will be cut off accordingly.

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The following entry must appear in the route.cfg:
MapAllMSG=<port>

11.5.5 SETTING UP CONNECTIONS VIA E-MAIL

This function sets up a connection between subscriber A and subscriber B via e-mail. Subscriber A is identified by
an e-mail address and is dialed first. Subscriber B is called when the connection to subscriber A has been set up.
A connection can be set up via e-mail with the keyword ’CALL,’ the destination number, the @ sign, and the IP
address or the iGATE system’s IP name.
The following example shows a connection with the destination number 0123456789, whereby msg-mail.serv-
er.de must correspond with the IP address 172.172.172.172.
Example: CALL0123456789@172.172.172.172 or
CALL0123456789@msg-mail.server.de
Any text contained in the text box will be sent to subscriber A as user-to-user information. The subject box is not
used.
Subscriber A is identified by an e-mail address and must be activated in the iGATE system. The subscriber’s name
must appear before the @ sign. This name must be assigned a corresponding MapOut command.
Example: Subscriber’s e-mail address is meier@server.de. Subscriber’s extension is 555. Configure Ma-
pAll@555=meier.
In addition to CTI capability, this function allows for callback via e-mail.

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11.5.6 SENDING ANOUNCEMENTS VIA E-MAIL

It is possible to send announcements using e-mail. An audio file with Teles G.711 A-law encoding is simply sent
as an attachment. The destination address begins with the keyword play, followed by the telephone number, the
@ sign and finally the TELES.System’s IP address or name.
Example: the e-mail address will look like this:

play123456@192.168.0.1

or

play123456@anouncement.server.de

Make the following entry in the route.cfg:

MapAllplay<number>=<port><number>
Example: In the following example, a connection to 123456 is set up through controller 9:

MapAllplay123456=9123456

After the call has been successfully established, the system generates an e-mail that contains the keyword
play<num> in the from line. The keyword connected appears in the subject line.
If an error occurs, the keyword error appears in the subject line. For example, errors may occur when the called
number is occupied. Bear in mind that the system will attempt to resend the message as often as is defined in the
parameter MailToHostRetries.
To distinguish between voice calls and announcement calls in the CDRs, the keyword play appears in front of the
DAD in the CDRs.

11.5.7 DISPLAYING INCOMING CALLS

With this function, you can use e-mail to signal incoming calls. Two signaling types are possible:
ƒ Display all incoming calls that receive a busy or ringing signal. Enter the keyword CTI[001.000.000.000]
in the VoIP controller’s Subscriber line of the iGATE system’s pabx.cfg configuration file.
ƒ Display all unsuccessful incoming calls (callback list) that receive a busy signal or remain unanswered.
Enter the keyword CTI[002.000.000.000] in the VoIP controller’s subscriber line of the iGATE system’s
pabx.cfg configuration file.
The destination is the address of the called subscriber configured in a corresponding map entry. A callback can be
initiated when the recipient responds to the e-mail.

11.5.8 SENDING AUTOMATIC SMS FOR UNCONNECTED CALLS

When the iGATE is implemented in a corporate network and connected to a PBX or between a PBX and the outside
line, the following configuration entry in the pabx.cfg activates a feature, whereby the system automatically
sends an SMS message to dialed mobile numbers that are unreachable or not answering.

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A configurable text containing the callers OAD is sent in the SMS message, so that the mobile user knows who
called him through the iGATE’s interface and can return the call.
The parameter SMSInfo activates this feature. The text can be configured on an individual basis, and the caller’s
number is automatically generated when you enter %s. You must enter the text that is to be sent in quotation
marks:
SMSInfo="<text>%s<text>"

No SMS will be generated for unconnected calls if the service code VOICE or DATA
i appears in the mapping entry.
The SMS center number must be defined (cf. Table 5.15 on page 65 >), and the rout-
ing entry for sending SMS must be configured.
At least two SIM cards must be activated in the iGATE for this feature to work.

Example: In the following example, SMS messages for mobile users are generated only when calls cannot
be connected. The network prefix is 0155 and the LAIN is 26212. The company’s mobile prefix
is 57777.
No other mobile targets for mobile carriers with the LAIN 26212 and 26213 receive SMS, since
the parameter VOICE has been defined in the mapping entry:
pabx.cfg:

SMSInfo="You got a call from %s . Please call back."

route.cfg:

MapAllSMS=26212

MapAll015557777=|26212015557777<<17
MapAll01555=|2621201555<<17 VOICE
MapAll01556=|2621201556<<17 VOICE

MapAll01444=|2621301444<<17 VOICE
MapAll01445=|2621301445<<17 VOICE

11.6 PORTED NUMBER SCREENING

Ported Number LCR Extension is a function that enables you to map defined destination call numbers to other des-
tination numbers or networks (number portability). This function is used to allow telecommunications subscribers
to change carriers without having to change their telephone numbers.
Number portability is used in the fixed network, as well as in the mobile network. Usually the numbers are mapped
in their respective networks. Implementation of this information and the corresponding routing processes result in
significant cost savings, as tariff differences between calls to ’normal’ and ported subscribers are eliminated.
The database of ported numbers runs on the iMNP, which provides the data online for the entire network. You can
also choose an external provieder.
The iGATE automatically routes calls through specific ports, so that all calls through the same carrier (including
ported numbers) are routed through the port containing that carrier’s SIM card.

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11.6.1 SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

Ported number screening requires the following:

ƒ An active license package for number portability.
ƒ A iMNP server or another appropriate server

11.6.2 ROUTING AND CONFIGURATION

To connect to the number portability database, you must set the entries described in Chapter 5.2.3 >.
An appropriate routing entry in the route.cfg file is required to activate Ported Number LCR Extension. This includes
activation of digit collection and the following mapping configuration:
...
DTMFWaitDial=<sec>
MapAll<num>=|$ph<<<count>
MapAllph=|D@<num><<01
The routing entries for the iMNP results contain the keyword QN, followed by the query result, an equal sign and
the controller:
MapAllQN<query>=<controller>
...
Example: The following example uses digit collection (11 digits plus $ph). Every incoming call with a lead-
ing digit of 0 results in an iMNP query. The SIM-card LAINs are used instead of controller num-
bers. All numbers that come back from the iMNP with the LAIN for Carrier_1 (26211) are then
routed through Carrier_1’s SIM card with CLIR. The same applies for Carrier_2 (26212),
Carrier_3 (26213) and Carrier_4 (26214). Numbers that the iMNP sends back as non-existing
(00000) are rejected. Numbers that may exist but are not found in the database (99999) are rout-
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is routed as it comes in, whether it is ported or not:

DTMFWaitDial=5
MapAll0=|$ph<<14
MapAllph=|D@0<<01

MapAllQN26211=#26211
MapAllQN26212=#26212
MapAllQN26213=#26213
MapAllQN26214=#26214
MapAllQN00000=&81
MapAllQN99999=$normal
MapAllD@0=$normal1
; not in Database
;Carrier_1
MapAllnormal0151=#262110151
MapAllnormal0160=#262110160
MapAllnormal0170=#262110170
MapAllnormal0171=#262110171
MapAllnormal0175=#262110175
;Carrier_2
MapAllnormal0152=#262120152
MapAllnormal0162=#262120162
MapAllnormal0172=#262120172
MapAllnormal0173=#262120173
MapAllnormal0174=#262120174
;Carrier_3
MapAllnormal0155=#262130155
MapAllnormal0163=#262130163
MapAllnormal0177=#262130177
MapAllnormal0178=#262130178
;Carrier_4
MapAllnormal0159=#262140159
MapAllnormal0176=#262140176
MapAllnormal0179=#262140179

11.7 SS7-SPECIFIC SETTINGS

This chapter provides a general introduction to SS7, including a description of its basic structure and implementa-
tion.

1 1 . 7 . 1 G E N E R A L S S 7 TE R M I N O L O G Y

Table 11.2 > provides an overview of basic SS7 terms.

Table 11.2 General SS7 Terminology

Term Explanation
Protocol A standardized set of rules that govern the logic used for communication between two devices.
E1 line A line that carries information at a rate of 2.048 MB/second. Each E1 is divided into 32
timeslots, or channels, numbered from 0 to 31.
Timeslot A unit of 64 Kb/second.

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Table 11.2 General SS7 Terminology (continued)

Term Explanation
B-channel Bearer channel. A channel that carries voice or data traffic.
D-channel Data channel. A channel that carries signaling.
Link One or several timeslots carrying signaling.
Trunk Bundle of bearer channels.

11.7.2 WHAT IS SS7?

SS7 (Signaling System #7), also known as CCS#7 (Common Channel Signaling #7), is a signaling protocol for calls
in a circuit-switched network. SS7 is implemented around the world in most digital networks and is used primarily
for communication between network infrastructure devices.
With SS7, signaling links can be individually defined. One SS7 signaling link can handle traffic on many trunks, so
that signaling links do not have to follow the same path as the trunks carrying the traffic they handles.

1 1 . 7 . 3 S I G N A L I N G TY P E S

There are essentially two types of signaling: associated and quasi-associated.

11.7.3.1 ASSOCIATED SIGNALING

With this type of signaling, the user parts in two signaling points communicate over a direct signaling route, i.e.
the signaling route runs parallel to the signaling relation.

11.7.3.2 QUASI-ASSOCIATED SIGNALING

With quasi-associated signaling, user parts communicate over a signaling route consisting of a string of signaling
link sets connecting several STPs.
Quasi-associated signaling is the most efficient type of signaling, because it includes all SS7 advantages and elim-
inates the problems presented by associated signaling.

11.7.4 SIGNALING POINTS

Signaling points (SP) are the nodes in the SS7 network, i.e. switches or other network nodes such as databases.
Each SP is assigned a 14-bit code (SPC), meaning that up to 16384 SPs can be addressed within a signaling net-
work. Three signaling networks, identified by a Network Indicator (NI), can be created for an SP.
A physical node in a network can have more than one SPC. A gateway switch between a national and international
signaling network has SPCs from both networks (one international and one national).

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There are three types of SP - Signaling End Point (SEP), Signaling Transfer Point (STP) and Service Control Point
(SCP).

11.7.4.1 SIGNALING END POINTS

SEPs are the source and destination points of signaling messages, i.e. signaling relations exist between SEPs. All
nodes in a telecommunications network exchange signaling information and are, as such, SEPs, regardless of their
position in the network hierarchy. Therefore, both local and transit switches can be considered SEPs.

1 1 . 7 . 4 . 2 S I G N A L I N G TR A N S F E R P O I N T S

STPs are network nodes that transfer signaling messages to other nodes without changing the content of the mes-
sages. Independent nodes (standalones) can be used to carry out this function in a network, or it can be integrated
into an SEP.

11.7.4.3 SERVICE CONTROL POINTS

SCPs form an integral part of IN architecture, providing centralized control of services for an telecommunications
network. This enables a network to perform advanced tasks, such as toll-free or pre-paid processing without having
to implement the functions on each switch in the system.

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11.7.5 SS7 PROTOCOL STACK

SS7 is divided into various parts, which are stacked into levels that resemble the seven OSI (Open Systems Inter-
connect) layers defined by the ISO (International Standards Organization). Each part of the SS7 protocol stack
serves to maintain the network or to deliver the functions it offers.

Figure 11.1 SS7 Levels

1 1 . 7 . 5 . 1 M E S S A G E TR A N S F E R PA R T

The Message Transfer Part (MTP) provides the basic functions required to transmit signaling messages and manage
the signaling network. It consists of the following three levels that must be implemented for the network to func-
tion:

MTP Level 1
This is where the physical and electrical characteristics for the network's signaling links are determined and de-
fined. MTP Level 1 can be compared with the OSI Physical Layer.

MTP Level 2
performs the same tasks as the OSI Data Link Layer. It checks the links' functionality and ensures that communi-
cation between signaling points is operating properly.

MTP Level 3
contains the functions and procedures for the signaling network, divided into signaling message handling and sig-
naling network management. Signaling message handling switches the messages in the network, while signaling
network management is responsible for managing the network and dealing with any problems that occur.

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1 1 . 7 . 5 . 2 I S D N U S E R PA R T

ISDN User Part (ISUP) defines the protocol used for connection setup and teardown for all ISDN services and to
regulate service indicators. Though its name suggests otherwise, ISUP is used for ISDN and non-ISDN calls.

1 1 . 7 . 5 . 3 TE L E P H O N E U S E R PA R T

Telephone User Part (TUP) performs most, but not all, of the functions carried out by ISUP. It defines the protocol
used for connection setup and teardown for ISDN services and to regulate certain service indicators. TUP is only
used for international traffic to specific countries.

1 1 . 7 . 5 . 4 S I G N A L I N G C O N N E C T I O N C O N T R O L PA R T

Signaling Connection Control Part (SCCP) handles connectionless and connection-oriented signaling information.
The SCCP sets up logical, not physical, connections to exchange local references and SPCs before the physical con-
nection is set up. Together with MTP, it performs OSI layers 1 to 3 tasks. It also provides Global Title Translation
(GTT), which translates virtual numbers, like 800 numbers or calling-card numbers, into actual destination point
codes and subsystem numbers.

1 1 . 7 . 5 . 5 TR A N S A C T I O N C A P A B I L I T I E S A P P L I C A T I O N PA R T

Transaction Capabilities Application Part (TCAP), which is transported by SCCP, supports transactions for applica-
tion processes that are distributed throughout the network. Transaction capabilities are functions and processes
that transfer non-user channel network information between different types of facilities. For example, SEPs and
SCPs exchange TCAP messages to query and transmit routing information for 800 and other virtual numbers.

1 1 . 7 . 5 . 6 O P E R A T I O N S, M A I N T E N A N C E A N D A D M I N I S T R A T I O N PA R T

Operations, Maintenance and Administration Part (OMAP) provides functions for maintenance, service, adminis-
tration and testing of the individual signaling points. OMAP-defined messages are used to determine the function-
ality of routing databases and to find inconsistencies in links. They also carry out management functions controlled
by a telecommunications management network.

1 1 . 7 . 5 . 7 M O B I L E A P P L I C A T I O N PA R T

Mobile Application Part (MAP) is currently the most important user of TCAP. It supports user channel-independent
functions, e.g. database queries, in mobile systems, which allow a device to receive and make mobile calls any-
where in Europe without necessarily knowing the current location of the subscriber. This information is stored in a
database, which is queried each time a connection is being set up to the mobile number.

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11.7.5.8 INTELLIGENT NETWORK APPLICATION PROTOCOL

Intelligent Network Application Protocol (INAP) supports call control within intelligent networks. IN architecture is
designed to facilitate the introduction, control and management of new services in an efficient and cost-effective
manner. INAP acts as the interface between the various IN functions.

1 1 . 7 . 6 S S 7 A N D T H E I G AT E

iGATEs support the SS7 protocol for internal communication between switches in the corporate network. The sys-
tem is connected to the network as a Service End Point (SEP). The synchronization timeslot is 0. No hardware
changes are necessary for SS7 use on a system. Only configuration changes in the pabx.cfg file, as well as a license
activation are required.
The following adjustments must be made to the Controller and Subscriber commands in the PABX.CFG:
1. For each of the SS7 ports, add the SS7 keyword to the Controller command after TES2M or NTS2M.
2. Using the Subscriber command, configure the SS7 ports using the following keywords: Subscriber-
Port=SS7[OPC,DPC,SSV,SLC,CIC,
type,ST,STP]
The point codes (OPC,DPC,STP) can appear in the following format: 4 bit-3 bit-4 bit-3 bit. All other val-
ues are hexadecimal, with a leading zero, but no leading format identifier 0x.

Table 11.3 SS7 Keywords

Keyword Meaning
OPC Own Point Code: distinctly identifies the port within the corporate network. Use the same four-
digit hexadecimal value for each port.
DPC Destination Point Code: used to distinctly identify the target port within the corporate network.
Specify a four-digit hexadecimal number for each port.
SSV Subservice for the target port:
80 for national – port on the corporate network (NAT0)
00 for international – port on a foreign network
C0 for test (NAT1)

SLC Signaling Link Code: used to distinctly identify the lines running in the same direction on Layer
3. Specify a hex value from 00 to 0F.

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Table 11.3 SS7 Keywords (continued)

Keyword Meaning
CIC Circuit Identification Code: used to identify B channels to the remote switch. Specify a four-
digit hexadecimal number.
type TRUNK – standard line (no signaling)
LINK – for standard usage and signaling in one line
For each connection, at least one LINK must be configured in correspondence with the con-
figuration used by the remote switch.
ST Signaling Timeslot: timeslot used for signaling (default 16). Must appear in the following for-
mat: Dxx, whereby xx refers to the timeslot in double digits (e.g. D16).
STP Signaling Transfer Point (optional). You can enter an STP’s unique identifier at the end of the
square brackets, behind the signaling timeslot.
NOTE: Make sure you do not enter upper-case letters. This entry may never be-
gin with an upper-case D!

i
Use timeslots 1-15 and 17-31 as voice channels. Timeslot 16 cannot be used as a
voice channel in a trunk configuration.

Table 11.4 Sample of pabx.cfg

; 5) Controllers
; --------------
Controller00=9 TES2M SS7
Controller01=9 TES2M SS7
; 6) Subscribers
; --------------
; TELES.3PRI board(s)
; ---------------------
Subscriber00=SS7[1-7-a-3,1-7-a-1,80,00,0000,LINK,D16,3-b-2-a] TRANSPARENT ROUTER ALARM
Subscriber01=SS7[1-7-a-3,1-7-a-1,80,01,0020,LINK,D16,3-b-2-a] TRANSPARENT ROUTER ALARM

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Figure 11.2 > shows four switches communicating via

SS7:
1
OPC DPC 2

DPC 4 DPC 3
2
OPC

80

1
Controller 04
national
SLC 1
Controller 05
SLC 2
SLC 3 00
international
Trunk
Trunk

4 3
Link&Trunk
OPC OPC

Figure 11.2 SS7 Switch Communication

11.7.7 SS7 ROUTING ENTRIES

It may be necessary for certain options to be sent with SS7 IAMs. These options appear in specific routing entries.

Calls with Continuity Check

A continuity check feature tests a channel to determine if it exists from beginning to end point. Use the following
entry for incoming calls with this feature:
MapAll<num>=$<pl>
MapAll<pl>W=<port>
MapAll<pl>=<port>
A placeholder mapping is set up (pl) and a new search of the routing table occurs ($). The placeholder pl is re-
placed with a W for calls with a continuity check if a W appears at the end of the controller’s subscriber line.
Calls without a continuity check are sent directly to the port.
Example: The following example shows a routing configuration in which a continuity check occurs at con-
troller 01.

; 5) Controllers
; --------------
Controller00=9 TES2M SS7
Controller01=9 TES2M SS7
; 6) Subscribers
; --------------
; TELES.3PRI board(s)
; ---------------------
Subscriber00=SS7[1-7-a-3,1-7-a-1,80,00,0000,LINK,D16,] TRANSPARENT ROUTER ALARM
Subscriber01=SS7[1-7-a-3,1-7-a-1,80,01,0020,LINK,D16,W] TRANSPARENT ROUTER ALARM

Example: In the following example, all calls beginning with 0 are mapped to the placeholder pl and sent
to port 10 following a new routing-file search. The W routing process is used for calls with con-
tinuity check:

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MapAll0=$pl
MapAllplW=10
MapAllpl=10

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12 OPTIONAL FUNCTION MODULES

The following modules are included:
ƒ SNMP agent
ƒ DNS forwarder
ƒ ipupdate - DynDNS client
Since these features are only required in individual cases, they are not part of the default software packet. They
can be installed as stand-alone modules for the desired function. The description of the functionality of individual
modules appears in their respective chapters.

12.1 OVERVIEW

The modules can be downloaded using FTP. The access data for each module is as follows:
ƒ DNS Forwarder
ftp://195.4.12.80
user: dnsmasq
password: dnsmasq
ƒ snmp agent
ftp://195.4.12.80
user: snmp
password: snmp
ƒ ipupdate
ftp://195.4.12.80
user: ipupdate
password: ipupdate
Install the respective software package on the iGATE using GATE Manager. For a description of how to update the
software, please refer to Chapter 10.3 >. Make sure the module’s file ending is correct before installation. The
number in the file ending shows the starting order of the modules. Do NOT change this number if it is 0! All other
modules can simply be numbered in ascending order.
For instance, the ending for the optional function module will be tz2 or higher:
ƒ tz2
ƒ tz3
Following completion of transmission, you must adjust the module’s configuration and restart the iGATE. Once you
have restarted the system, you can use the required features.

12.2 SNMP AGENT

This module allows you to connect the systems and their functions to an SNMP-based network monitoring system.
With this module, SNMP requests are answered and alarm messages (E.g. Layer 1 errors on E1 lines) and error
recovery messages are sent via SNMP trap.
Traps are generated for all line or mobile ports. The running number in the trap corresponds with the port. The
module also monitors whether the voice codec chips are functioning correctly.

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The traps for the IP interfaces are also generated in ascending order according to the following list:

Table 12.1 Traps for IP Interfaces

Trap Number Interface

0 Ethernet 1
1 Ethernet 2
2 Loopback
3 xppp= (if used)
4 pppoe= (if used)

If more than one pppoe<x> profile is configured, the number will also increase.
Bear in mind that the keyword ALARM must be entered in the appropriate PRI, BRI or mobile port’s Subscriber line
in the pabx.cfg. The MIBs (Management Information Bases) are included on the product CD in the folder MIB. The
module name snmpd.tz0 must have the ending tz0!
The following settings are possible in the section [snmpd]:

Table 12.2 Settings in the Section [snmpd]

Parameter Definition
Port=<port> Defines the target port for the trap server (default 161).
TrapServer=<ip addr> Enter the SNMP trap server’s IP address. Example for listing more than
one:
TrapServer=192.168.0.10 192.168.0.12

Community=<password> Enter a password for a community (group). The default password is

public.

12.3 DNS FORWARDER

With this module, the system can function as a DNS server for the clients in the local network. The system in the
local network sent the DNS query to the iGATE, which forwards the queries to a known DNS server address if no
valid entry for the query is known.
The advantage is that the clients always enter the iGATE’s address as DNS server address, so that no public DNS
server address is required. The iGATE functions in this scenario as a router.
Of course, the DNS server’s address can also be transmitted to the clients using the integrated DHCP server. If the
iGATE is used as a DSL router or if it sets up a dial-up connection, no entry is required in the pabx.cfg for the pa-
rameter NameServer. The DNS server’s address that is negotiated through this connection will be used.

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12.4 IPUPDATE - DYNDNS CLIENT

This function allows you to assign a defined hostname to an IP address that changes dynamically. That means that
you can always reach a device or service through the public IP network, even if, for example, it is a common DSL
connection with dynamic IP address allocation. Several providers support this service.
Make the following entries in the system’s ip.cfg, in the [DynDNS] section:

Table 12.3 pabx.cfg: DynDNS

DynDNS Parameters
service=<type>
Specifies which provider is used. The following providers are supported:
dhs http://www.dhs.org
dyndns http://www.dyndns.org
dyndns-static
dyns http://www.dyns.cx
ezip http://www.ez-ip.net
easydns http:/www.easydns.com
easydns-partner
gnudip http://www.gnudip.cheapnet.net
heipv6tb
hn http://www.hn.org
pgpow http:www.justlinux.com
ods http://ods.org
tzo http://www.tzo.com
zoneedit http://zoneedit.com
user=<username:password>
Defines the username and password for the DNS service provider.
host=<domain_name_of_dns_service>
Enter the domain name that is used.
interface=<If>
Defines the interface to be used. Possible entries are emac0, emac1, pppoe0. The dynamic IP address for
this interface is transmitted to the service provider.
max-interval=<sec>
Defines the value in seconds in which actualization of the name in the DNS database must occur. 2073600
seconds (24 days) is the default value. The shortest interval allowed is 60 seconds. Bear in mind that this
setting may cause the provider to block the domain name, since multiple registrations in short intervals are
often not allowed. You must clear this with your provider.

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OPTIONAL FUNCTION MODULES

Example: In the following example, the DynDNS service is used and the domain name is host.domain.de;
the username is user and the password is pwd. The iGATE works as DSL router and the dynami-
cally allocated IP address of the PPPoE interface is used:

[DynDNS]
service=dyndns
user=user:pwd
host=host.domain.de
interface=pppoe0
max-interval=2073600

Included in the possible uses for this feature is remote access to the iGATE when the IP connection does not have
a fixed IP address. In this case, you can access the system, for example with the GATE Manager, if the host name
is used in the Remote Number dialog. Example entry in the Remote Number dialog: IP:host.domain.de

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