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Vtech VCS754: Telnyx Setup

Learn how to configure the Vtech VCS754 ErisStation with Telnyx for enhanced conference calling experiences.

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Written by Customer Success
Updated over 11 months ago

The "Vtech VCS754 ErisStation" conference phone features a compact, all-in-one design makes it easy to keep everything together—no clutter, no hassle. Built-in charging stations with magnetic bays ensure the microphones are charged and available for the next meeting.

Every Eristation conference phone comes with portable DECT 6.0 microphones with Orbitlink Wireless Technology.

Additional documentation:


Instructions for configuring the Vtech VCS754 ErisStation conference phone

In this activity you will:

Pre-requisites:

Video Walkthrough

Setting up your Telnyx SIP portal account so you can make and receive calls:

Note: Video walkthrough for VCS754 ErisStation/Telnyx configuration coming soon. Check back as we update our docs.

1. Get your device's IP address and log into the web portal

In this step, you'll obtain the IP address from your D7xx, which you'll need to log into the web portal in the next step.

  1. Click on the Menu button of the phone.

  2. Scroll down and select Status and from here, select Network . You can find the IP address here. Take note of it. You'll need it for the next step.

  3. From a computer on the same network as the phone, open a web browser and enter http:// followed by the IP address you just obtained into the browser's address bar.

  4. You'll be asked to log in. Out of the box, the default credentials are:

    1. User: admin

    2. Password: admin

2. Configure your VCS754 conference phone

In this step, you'll create a SIP trunk and connect your phone to Telnyx.

  1. Click on the System tab at the top of the page.

  2. Use the left-hand navigation to select the account you want to configure. Click on it to open the editor.

  3. Find the General Account Settings section and provide the following information:

    1. Account Label: Give this a name that makes sense for you.

    2. Display Name: This is your caller ID. You can choose whatever you like, but keep in mind the following naming conventions:

      1. Caller ID Name should be in capital letters. This will appears more clearly/visible on some devices.

      2. You must NOT use any special characters, as they will not be displayed. Spaces are allowed.

      3. Some of regular Canadian providers will not show more than 15 characters. We suggest shrinking or adapt your caller ID.

    3. User Identifer: Your Telnyx account ID

    4. Authentication Name: Your Telnyx account ID

    5. Authentication Password: Your Telnyx account password

    6. Dial Plan: x+P (By default)

  4. Find the SIP Server section and provide the following information:

    1. Server Address: sip.telnyx.com

    2. Port: 5060 if you have not enabled TLS encryption. If you have, choose 5061.

  5. Use the same values you entered in step 4 in the Registration, Outbound Proxy, Backup Outbound Proxy sections.

    Registration, Outbound Proxy, Backup Outbound Proxy sections.

  6. Find the Audio section and provide the following information:

    1. Ringer Tone: Choose the one you prefer

    2. Codec Priority fields: Set your codecs in priority sequence that meets your needs.

      Telnyx supports the following codecs:

      1. ulaw(g711u)

      2. alaw(g711a)

      3. g722

      4. g729

    3. Enable Voice Encryption (SRTP): Check the box IF you are using TLS/encryption

      Audio section

3. Configure signaling settings

In this section, we'll set the port and transport protocol for the account.

  1. Click on the System tab at the top of the page.

  2. Use the left-hand navigation to select Signaling Settings and enter the following information:

    1. Local SIP Port: 5060 if you have not enabled TLS encryption. If you have, choose 5061.

    2. Transport: UDP or TCP if you have not enabled TLS encryption. If you have, choose TLS/TCP.

That's it! You've finished configuring your Vtech VCS754 profile, and can now start testing calls!


Additional Resources

Review our getting started with guide to make sure your Telnyx Mission Control Portal account is setup correctly!

Additionally, check out:


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