How to configure Kerio Operator to connect to Telephonic Canada
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This topic is for versions Kerio Operator 2.3.5 and older. For more information about creating and configuring a SIP interfaceAn external interface used for connecting to SIP providers. in later versions, see Connecting to VoIP service providers.
Learn how to configure Kerio Operator with a SIPSession Initiation Protocol - A communication protocol used for voice and video calls in Internet telephony or private IP telephone systems. Trunk to Telephonic Canada
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Watch the Configuring Kerio Operator with Telephonic Canada video.
Prerequisites
Before starting this procedure, ensure you have:
- The telephone number or numbers assigned to you by Telephonic. Each number will include the Canadian’ international country code without
+
at the beginning. For example,17785555555
. - If you have a firewall, make sure the SIP and RTP ports are open and properly routed to Operator.
- A static IP, as the typical configuration will use IP based registration without requiring authentication.
- You have provided Telephonic with your static IP address.
Configuration
- Log in to the administration interface of Kerio Operator.
- Go to the Call Routing screen.
- Click Add a SIP Interface.
- Enter the interface name. For example,
Telephonic
. - Choose the option New provider and enter your telephone number. For example,
17785555555
. In case of multiple numbers, use comma separation as noted in the dialog. - Click Next.
- Choose the extension to receive incoming calls and enter the prefixCountry codes, area codes, a number, or a set of numbers that are dialed before the telephone numbers. that will be used to dial out. For example,
9
. - Click Next.
- In the SIP Registrar dialog, specify the hostname provided by Telephonic (
kerio.telephonic.ca
) and the default port5060
. Leave the Username and password fields empty, and disable both checkboxes for registration and user ID.
NOTE
Telephonic Canada provides a free testing account (with DID) and $5.00 credit for customers evaluating Kerio Operator.