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How to Configure SIP Trunk between FCM630A (A) with FCM630A (B) and Enable Intercommunication

To establish connectivity between the IPPBX(A) and IPPBX(B), 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. On FCM630A(A)
  2. Create SIP Trunk on FCM630A(A)
  3. On FCM630A(B)
  4. Create SIP Trunk on FCM630A(B)
  5. Call routing on FCM630A (A)
  6. Configure Outbound Routes on FCM630A (A)
  7. Configure Inbound Routes on FCM630A (A)
  8. Call routing on FCM630A (B)
  9. Configure Outbound Routes on FCM630A (B)
  10. Configure Inbound Routes on FCM630A (B)

IPPBX

Model: FCM630A

Extensions Range from 1000 to 1009

Ip: 192.168.0.101

IPPBX

Model: FCM630A

Extensions Range from 2000 to 2009

Ip: 192.168.0.102

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How to Configure SIP Trunk between FCM630A (A) with FCM630A (B) and Enable Intercommunication

On FCM630A(A)#

Create SIP Trunk on FCM630A(A)#

  • Login to FCM630A(A) Web GUI
    Access the FCM630A(A) 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(A)

Establish a Peer SIP Trunk Between FCM630A(A) and FCM630A(B)

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

  • Trunk Name: FCM630A(B)
    Enter a clear name to identify this SIP trunk between FCM630A(A) and FCM630A(B)

  • Host Name
    Enter the IP address and port of FCM630A(B) (e.g., 192.168.0.102) to define the destination for the SIP trunk.

Screenshot: Create SIP Trunk on FCM630A(A)
  • 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(A)

– To know the status of the trunk in FCM630A(B), 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)

A New trunk has been configured

On FCM630A(B)#

Create SIP Trunk on FCM630A(B)#

  • Login to FCM630A(B) Web GUI
    Access the FCM630A(B) 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(B)

Establish a Peer SIP Trunk Between FCM630A(A) and FCM630A(B)

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

  • Trunk Name: FCM630A(B)
    Enter a clear name to identify this SIP trunk between FCM630A(A) and FCM630A(B)

  • Host Name
    Enter the IP address and port of FCM630A(A) (e.g., 192.168.0.101) to define the destination for the SIP trunk.

Screenshot: Create SIP Trunk on FCM630A(B)
  • 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(B)

– To know the status of the trunk in FCM630A(A), 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(B)

A New trunk has been configured

Call routing on FCM630A (A)#

Configure Outbound Routes on FCM630A (A)#

  • 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 FCM630A(B)
    Enter a clear name for the route to identify calls going to FCM630A(B)

  • Pattern: 200x
    Set the dial pattern to match extensions 2000–2009.

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

  • From “Main Trunk”
    Select trunk FCM630A(B) 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 (A)
Screenshot: Configure Outbound Routes on FCM630A (A)

A New route has been configured.

Configure Inbound Routes on FCM630A (A)#

  • Choose the SIP Trunk FCM630A (B) and click “Add.”
    Select the trunk that will handle inbound calls from FCM630A (B) and add it to the inbound route configuration.

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

Screenshot: Configure Inbound Routes on FCM630A (A)

To set an inbound route you need to determine some credentials:

Name: From_FCM630A(B)
Assign a clear name to identify the inbound route from FCM630A(B) via FRC.

Pattern: 100x
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 (A)
Screenshot: Configure Inbound Routes on FCM630A (A)

A New route has been configured.

Call routing on FCM630A (B)#

Configure Outbound Routes on FCM630A (B)#

  • 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 FCM630A(A)
    Enter a clear name for the route to identify calls going to FCM630A(A)

  • 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(A) 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 (B)
Screenshot: Configure Outbound Routes on FCM630A (B)

A New route has been configured.

Configure Inbound Routes on FCM630A (B)#

  • Choose the SIP Trunk FCM630A (A) and click “Add.”
    Select the trunk that will handle inbound calls from FCM630A (A) and add it to the inbound route configuration.

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

Screenshot: Configure Inbound Routes on FCM630A (B)

To set an inbound route you need to determine some credentials:

Name: From_FCM630A(A)
Assign a clear name to identify the inbound route from FCM630A(A) 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 (B)
Screenshot: Configure Inbound Routes on FCM630A (B)

A New route has been configured.

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