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Intercom Settings

In the Intercom section, you can set detailed options for using the intercom.

Info

  • This feature is supported on the BioStation 3, FaceStation 2, and BioStation A2.

  • If the user has made any arbitrary changes, click the Apply button. Changes will not be applied to the device if not saved.

Intercom settings​

Set each option to register the device with the Session Initiation Protocol (SIP) server.

  • Intercom: To use the device as an intercom, set to Enabled.

  • SIP Server Address: Enter the address of the SIP server.

  • SIP Server Port: Enter the port of the SIP server. The default is 5060.

  • SIP Username: Enter the username for the SIP account.

  • Password: Enter the password for the SIP account.

  • Authorization ID: Enter the authorization ID for the SIP account.

  • Registration Duration (sec): Enter the registration duration in seconds. The device attempts to register with the SIP server every time the registration duration expires.

  • Open Door Button</br>(DTMF): Specify a button to open the entrance door during a call.

  • SIP Server Transport: Choose the SIP transport method when configuring the intercom's SIP server settings.

  • Outbound Proxy Server: Set to Enabled if using SIP services via a separate outbound proxy server.

    • Outbound Proxy Server Address: Enter the address of the outbound proxy server.

    • Outbound Proxy Server Port: Enter the port of the outbound proxy server.

  • Intercom Video Resolution: Select the resolution of the video output when using the intercom. The default is 360 x 640.

  • Display Extension Number: Set to Disable to prevent the device from displaying the extension number. Without displaying the extension number, you cannot distinguish the recipient on the calling screen.

  • Extension Number: You can register up to 128 extension numbers. To add or edit extension numbers, click the Edit button. For more information, refer to the following.

Info

  • The options SIP Username and Authorization ID can only include numbers, English letters (case sensitive), and special characters.

  • The Registration Duration (sec) option can be set between 60 and 600 seconds.

  • The SIP Server Transport and Intercom Video Resolution options are supported on firmware version 1.3.0 and above of BioStation 3.

  • Session Initiation Protocol (SIP) is a communication protocol based on internet protocols for various multimedia communications, such as VoIP and video conferencing. The SIP server manages such communications and establishes connections.

Edit extension numbers​

Guidance on the features provided in the Edit Extension Number window.

  • Send to Top: Move the selected extension number to the top of the list.

  • CSV Import: Import a CSV file that contains the extension numbers.

  • CSV Export: Export the saved extension numbers to a CSV file.

  • Add: Add an extension number.

  • Delete: Delete an extension number.

  • Reorder: Change the order of the extension numbers by dragging them with the mouse.

Info

  • The FaceStation 2 and BioStation A2 models can save up to 16 extension numbers.

  • You cannot import a CSV file that contains more extension numbers than the maximum supported.

  • Extension numbers can only include numbers, English letters (case sensitive), and special characters.