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How to Configure SIP Trunk between FCM5600 with FCM630A

To establish connectivity between the IP-PBX(A) FCM5600 and IP-PBX(B) FCM630A, we need to establish a connection between the two systems. This will allow extensions in both directions to communicate with each other.

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  1. Topology
  2. Connect FCM5600 to FCM630A using peer SIP trunk
  3. Create SIP Trunk on FCM5600
  4. ON FCM630A
  5. Create SIP Trunk on FCM630A
  6. Call routing on FCM5600
  7. Configure Outbound Routes on FCM5600
  8. Configure Inbound Routes on FCM5600
  9. Call routing on FCM630A
  10. Configure Outbound Routes on FCM630A
  11. Configure Inbound Routes on FCM630A

IPPBX (A)

Model: FCM5600

Extensions Range from 1000 to 1009

Ip: 192.168.0.101

IPPBX (B)

Model: FCM630A

Extensions Range from 2000 to 2009

Ip: 192.168.0.102

NOTE!!!!! :Ensure that the extension numbers on both IPPBX are different.

Topology#

Screenshot: Topology

Connect FCM5600 to FCM630A using peer SIP trunk#

Create SIP Trunk on FCM5600#

  • Login to FCM5600 Web GUI
    Access the FCM5600 interface using your browser to configure PBX settings.

  • Navigate to PBX Settings → Extensions/Trunks → Trunks
    Open the section where all existing SIP trunks are listed and managed.

  • Click “Add” to configure a new trunk
    Start creating a new peer SIP trunk to connect with another PBX or remote system.

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To establish a peer SIP trunk between FCM5600 and FCM630A

  • Name: FCM630A (any Name)
    Assign a unique name or number to identify this SIP trunk.

  • Type: Client mode
    Set the trunk to operate in server mode to accept incoming registrations from the peer PBX.

  • Authentication: Disable
    Turn off authentication to secure the SIP trunk without a username and password.

  • Server Address: IP of PBX (e.g., 192.168.0.102)
    Enter IP of FCM630A to connect this PBX with another one

Screenshot: Create SIP Trunk on FCM5600

A new trunk has been configured

ON FCM630A#

Create SIP Trunk on FCM630A#

  • Login to FCM630A Web GUI
    Access the FCM630A interface through your browser to configure PBX settings.

  • Navigate to Extensions/Trunks → VOIP Trunks
    Open the section where all existing VoIP/SIP trunks are listed and managed.

  • Click “Add SIP Trunk” to configure a new trunk
    Start creating a new peer SIP trunk to connect with another PBX or remote system.

Screenshot: Create SIP Trunk on FCM630A

Establish a Peer SIP Trunk Between FCM630A and FCM5600

  • Trunk Type: Peer SIP Trunk
    Ensure the trunk type is set to “Register SIP Trunk” to allow registration with the peer PBX.

  • Trunk Name: FCM5600
    Enter a clear name to identify this SIP trunk between FCM630A and FCM5600.

  • Host Name
    Enter the IP address and port of FCM5600 (e.g., 192.168.0.101) to define the destination for the SIP trunk.

Screenshot: Create SIP Trunk on FCM630A
  • Press “Save” and then “Edit.”
    Save the initial trunk configuration and reopen it for further advanced settings.

  • Navigate to Advanced Settings
    Open the section containing additional trunk options.

  • Enable Heartbeat Detection
    Check the box for Enable Heartbeat Detection to continuously monitor the trunk status and ensure the connection with the peer PBX is active.

Screenshot: Create SIP Trunk on FCM630A

– To know the status of the trunk in FCM5600, navigate to System Status → Dashboard
Access the Dashboard to check the current status of all trunks, including registration state, connectivity, and any errors.

Screenshot: Create SIP Trunk on FCM630A

– To know the status of the trunk in FCM630ِِA, navigate to System Status → Dashboard
Access the Dashboard to check the current status of all trunks, including registration state, connectivity, and any errors.

Screenshot: Create SIP Trunk on FCM630A

A new trunk has been configured

Call routing on FCM5600#

Configure Outbound Routes on FCM5600#

  • Navigate to PBX Settings → Outbound Control → Dial Rules
    Open the Dial Rules section to create a new outbound calling rule.

  • Click “Add”
    Start creating a new dial rule.

  • Rule Name: To PBX
    Enter a clear name for the rule, for example, to identify that this rule will route calls to the peer PBX.

  • Click “Submit” to save the rule
    Save the basic dial rule configuration before adding dial pattern details.

  • Click the “+” button under the rule name
    Add the dial rule details that define which numbers will use this route.

  • Dial Pattern: 200x
    Use this pattern to allow calls to extensions matching 2000–2009.

  • From “Available Trunks”, select trunk “FCM630A”
    Choose the SIP trunk that will be used to route calls matching this dial pattern.

  • Click “Submit” to save
    Save the dial rule details.

  • Click “Apply Changes”
    Apply the configuration changes to activate the dial rule.

  • Make sure all IPPBX extensions can use this dial rule
    Verify that the required extensions have permission to use this outbound rule when calling the peer PBX.

Screenshot: Configure Outbound Routes on FCM5600

A new route has been configured.

Configure Inbound Routes on FCM5600#

No configuration needed
Inbound routes are already handled by the DID settings, so no additional setup is required.

Call routing on FCM630A#

Configure Outbound Routes on FCM630A#

  • Navigate to Extension/Trunk → Outbound Routes
    Open the Outbound Routes section to create a new outbound calling rule.

  • Click “Add”
    Start creating a new outbound route.

  • Route Name: To FCM5600
    Enter a clear name for the route to identify calls going to FCM5600.

  • Pattern: 100x
    Set the dial pattern to match extensions 1000–1009.

  • From “Privilege Level”
    Select the privilege level assigned to the extensions allowed to use this route.

  • From “Main Trunk”
    Select trunk FCM630A as the outbound path for this route.

  • Click “Save”
    Save the outbound route configuration.

  • Click “Apply Changes”
    Apply the changes to activate the route for all eligible extensions.

Screenshot: Configure Outbound Routes on FCM630A
Screenshot: Configure Outbound Routes on FCM630A

A new route has been configured.

Configure Inbound Routes on FCM630A#

  • Navigate to Extension/Trunk → Inbound Control
    Open the inbound routing section to manage incoming calls.

  • Choose the SIP Trunk FCM5600 and click “Add”
    Select the trunk that will handle inbound calls from FCM5600 and add it to the inbound route configuration.

Screenshot: Configure Inbound Routes on FCM630A
  • Name: IN_FCM5600_FRC
    Assign a clear name to identify the inbound route from FCM5600 via FRC.

  • Pattern: 200x
    Define the dial pattern that matches the extensions receiving calls from the peer PBX.

  • Destination: By DID
    Route incoming calls using Direct Inward Dialing (DID).

  • Allowed DID Destination: Extension
    Specify which internal extension(s) are allowed to receive these incoming calls.

Screenshot: Configure Inbound Routes on FCM630A
Screenshot: Configure Inbound Routes on FCM630A

A new route has been configured.

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