For a phone to make and receive calls, it must successfully register with the SIP (Session Initiation Protocol) server and authenticate using the correct credentials. If registration fails or drops unexpectedly, calling functionality may be disrupted or completely unavailable.
This section covers common registration and authentication problems, including phones not registering, automatic unregistration, and failed SIP server authentication. You’ll also find guidance to help identify possible causes and restore a stable connection.
In this Article:
- Phones Are Not Getting Registered
- Phones Are Getting Unregistered Automatically
- Phones Are Failing to Authenticate with SIP Servers
Phones Are Not Getting Registered
✅ Check Network Connection:
- Verify the phone is in the correct VLAN or subnet.
- Try connecting to a different network port.
✅ Verify SIP Credentials:
- Re-enter username, password, and SIP server address.
✅ Restart the Phone:
- A simple restart can clear temporary registration failures.
Phones Are Getting Unregistered Automatically
✅ Check SIP Expiry Timer:
- Adjust to a longer value (e.g., 3600 seconds).
✅ Ensure the Network Connection is Stable:
- Run continuous pings to detect intermittent drops.
✅ Restart the Phone and Switch:
- Refresh DHCP and SIP registrations.
Phones Are Failing to Authenticate with SIP Servers
✅ Verify Username & Password:
- Ensure the SIP credentials are correct.
✅ Check SIP Registration Status:
- Go to Phone Settings > SIP Status and check for registration errors.
✅ Restart the Phone and Router:
- This refreshes SIP authentication.
✅ Check Network Firewall or NAT Settings:
- Ensure SIP traffic (port 5060 or 5061) is not being blocked.
✅ Reset to Factory Defaults (If Necessary):
- If other steps fail, reset and reconfigure SIP settings.
Now you know the troubleshooting for Phone Registration & SIP Server Connection Problems.
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