How do I configure the BLF function for Grandstream?
Instructions for configuring the BLF function for Grandstream models GXP 2110, GXP 2120, GXP 2020, and GXP 2124.
We tested the BLF function with the following Grandstream models:
GXP 2110 and GXP 2120
GXP 2020
GXP 2124
GXP 2110 and GXP 2120
Important: The pickup function (picking up calls) via the BLF speed-dial key is not possible with these models.
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To access the configuration interface of the Grandstream phone, you first need the IP address assigned to the phone.
On many Grandstream models, the IP address is displayed directly on the screen; otherwise, determine it by pressing the phone's Menu key and then selecting the item Status ➔ Network status ➔ IP You will now see the assigned IP address (e.g. 192.168.0.5).
Create user for the BLF
Enter the IP address in the address bar of your browser. You will now see the configuration interface of your phone. If you received the GXP 2110/2120 unconfigured, the password is admin. Switch via the menu to the section settings ➔ Programmable Keys. In the following window you can now enter the data as shown below.
Select from the list of multifunction keys in the field Mode please Busy Lamp Field (BLF) Select. To the right of it, choose your own sipgate account (here in the example Account 1). In the field Description enter, for example, the name of the user. In the field Value enter the user's extension. So enter e.g. "42" to see the status of the user with extension 42. Confirm your entries by clicking Save and execute. Often the settings are only fully applied once you then reboot the phone (click Restart at the top right next to the language selection).
GXP 2020
Display the phone's IP address
Please make sure DHCP is enabled in the router. On most routers, DHCP is enabled by default. Connect the Grandstream phone to your router via network cable. The Grandstream phone will be assigned an IP address by the router. In most cases, the IP address will then already be shown on the phone's display.
If this is not the case: Press the Menu key on the phone. Then press Config ➔ Network ➔ IP. The current IP address is displayed. If 0.0.0.0 is displayed, please check point 1 and restart the router and phone.
If the IP address is, for example, "192.168.001.100", please enter it in your browser without leading zeros: "http://192.168.1.100". You will now reach the web configuration menu of the Grandstream phone.
Create user for the BLF
Enter the IP address in your browser's address bar. You will now see the configuration interface of your phone.
Switch via the menu to the section Basic Settings. In the following window you can now enter the data as shown below.
Now select from the list in the field Key Mode please Busy Lamp Field (BLF) Select. To the right of it, choose your own sipgate account (here in the example Account 1). Enter in the field Name e.g. the name of the user. In the field User ID enter the user's extension. So enter e.g. "42" to see the status of users with extension 42. Confirm your entries by clicking Save.
To be able to use the PickUp function via the BLF key on the Grandstream phone, it is necessary in the main menu under Account 1 to make the following setting:
Confirm your adjustment again by clicking Save and after the configuration perform a reboot (restart the phone).
GXP 2124
Login
To access the configuration interface of the Grandstream phone, you first need the IP address assigned to the phone.
On many Grandstream models, the IP address is displayed directly on the screen; otherwise, determine it by pressing the "Menu" key on the phone and then selecting the item Status ➔ Network status. You will now see the assigned IP address (e.g. 192.168.0.5).
Create user for the BLF
Enter the IP address in your browser's address bar. You will now see the configuration interface of your phone.
Switch via the menu to the section settings ➔ Programmable Keys. In the following window you can now enter the data as shown below.
Select from the list of multifunction keys in the field Mode the Busy Lamp Field (BLF) Select. To the right of it, choose your own sipgate account (here in the example Account 1). In the field Description enter, for example, the name of the user. In the field Value enter the user's extension. So enter e.g. "42" to see the status of the user with extension 42. Confirm your entries by clicking Save and execute.
To be able to use the PickUp function via the BLF key on the Grandstream phone, it is necessary in the main menu under Accounts ➔ Account 1 ➔ SIP Settings ➔ Advanced Features to make the following setting:
Confirm your adjustment again by clicking Save and execute.
Often the settings are only fully applied once you then reboot the phone (click Restart at the top right next to the language selection).
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