Configuring desk phones
You can configure desk phones to include their MAC addresses, phone model, phone profiles, names, and statuses. You may also assign a phone to an extension, to FortiFone-870i, or to an extension as an auxiliary.
To view the list of desk phones
- Go to Phone System > Device > Phone.
- You can view the following fields and buttons:
GUI field |
Description |
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Action (button) |
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Extension |
When a phone is registered with an extension, this column shows . Some phone models, such as the FON-D71, can have multiple registered extensions. In this case, the icon also shows the number of registered extensions. For example, . |
MAC Address |
The Media Access Control address (MAC address) of the phone. |
Phone Model |
The phone brand and model. |
Phone Profile |
The profile for this phone. See Configuring phone profiles. |
Management |
Displays if the phone has been Assigned or Not Assigned to an extension. |
Number |
The extension number of the phone. |
Display Name |
The name displaying on the extension. This is usually the name of the extension user. |
Status |
Displays if the phone is registered with the FortiVoice unit. A registered phone is assigned an IP address and basic PBX setup information. |
IP |
The IP address of the phone assigned by the FortiVoice unit. |
Phone Info |
The model, MAC address, and firmware version of the phone for this extension. |
Version |
The firmware version of the phone. |
To add a desk phone
If you are adding a third-party phone, make sure to upload the third-party license to FortiVoice. For complete details about purchasing, registering, and uploading a license, see Licensing in the FortiVoice Cookbook. |
- Go to Phone System > Device > Phone.
- Click New and configure the following:
GUI field
Description
MAC Address
Enter the MAC address of the phone you want to add.
Phone model
Select the phone brand and model.
Phone profile
This field shows the default phone profile for the phone model that you selected. You may also create a profile or edit an existing one. For more information, see Configuring phone profiles.
Description
Enter any notes about the phone.
- Click Create.
To assign a phone to new extension
- Go to Phone System > Device >Phone.
- Go to the Management column and select a phone identified as Not Assigned.
- Click Action and select Assign to New Extension.
- Enter the extension details and click Next. For details, see Configuring IP extensions.
- Review the phone details and click Next.
- Review the summary and click Finish.
To assign a phone to an existing extension
- Go to Phone System > Device > Phone.
- Go to the Management column and select a phone identified as Not Assigned.
- Click Action and select Assign to Existing Extension.
- Select the extension to associate with the phone and click Next.
- Review the extension details and click Next. For details, see Configuring IP extensions.
- Review the phone details and click Next.
- Review the summary and click Finish.
To assign a phone as an auxiliary to an existing extension
- Go to Phone System > Device > Phone.
- Go to the Management column and select a phone identified as Not Assigned.
- Click Action and select Assign as Auxiliary to Existing Extension.
- Select the extension to associate with the phone and click Next.
- Review the extension details and click Next. For details, see Configuring IP extensions.
- Review the phone details and click Next.
- Review the summary and click Finish.