Using the Easy Configuration wizard to configure the SBC Edge (SBC) does not modify existing configuration. The wizard will simply add the new configuration elements to the SBC.

 

The SBC Easy Config interface includes a built-in step-by-step setup configuration wizard, which enables end-users to quickly deploy SBC and Skype for Business/Lync. The SBC can be configured to connect a Microsoft UC environment to a SIP trunk using the automatic setup wizard as described in the section below.

The following SIP Trunks are supported:

  • Generic SIP Trunk
  • AT&T IP Flexible Reach
  • Verizon Managed Service
  • KDDI SIP Trunk

Depending on the SIP trunk selected, the specific configuration fields are displayed in the Wizard. These are noted below.

Step 1 - Select Scenario

These instructions assume the SBC Easy Config wizard is running. See Using the Easy Configuration Wizard.

Select the Application type (SIP ↔ Microsoft UC). Enter the scenario configuration details based on your deployment settings. Once completed, click Next to move to Step 2 (or Cancel to return to the main WebUI screen).

Scenario Parameters -  Field Definitions

Step 1

Application

The scenario in which the configuration template is provided. In this case, select SIP Trunk ↔ Microsoft UC.

Scenario Description

Enter the name to describe Microsoft UC setup.

 

This value will be prefixed on all the SBC configuration elements created by the Setup Wizard pertaining to this deployment.

Telephone Country

The country in which the SIP ↔ Microsoft UC setup originates.

Emergency Services

The E911 Elin number from the "CompanyName" field configured in Lync location services is used as the authoritative Call Back number for outgoing E911 calls, and is always the preferred configuration. Specifically, it will take precedence over any Callback Number number configuration in Lync Setup. For more information, see Creating and Modifying Entries to Transformation Tables.

Defines the Emergency Services for outgoing numbers. For the purpose of this illustration above, Emergency Services is not selected. Field definitions are defined below.

Options:  ELIN Identifier, E911/E112 or None.

Emergency Callback Number 1

Call Back Number in string format. This field is displayed only when ELIN Identifier or E911/E112 is selected from Emergency Services.

Emergency Callback Number 2

Second Call Back Number in string format. This field is displayed only when ELIN Identifier or E911/E112 is selected from Emergency Services.

PSAP Number

Defines the Public Safety Answering Point Number. Valid entry 1 - 127 characters.

SIP Sessions

Number of simultaneous SIP sessions allocated. Valid entry 1 - 960.

SIP Trunk

The SIP trunk used for connection to the Microsoft UC environment. Valid options: Generic SIP Trunk, AT&T IP Flexible Reach, Verizon Managed Service, and KDDI SIP Trunk.

The SIP Trunk selected determines the field options displayed in Step 2. See See Step 2 - Configure SIP Details for Endpoint.

Microsoft UC

 Defines the version of Microsoft UC. Valid options: Skype for Business, Lync 2010/2013 or Microsoft Cloud Connector Edition

 

Step 2 - Configure SIP Details for Endpoint

Enter the scenario configuration details based on the SIP Trunk selected in Step 1 - Select Scenario.  Once completed, click Next to move to Step 3 (or Previous to return to the previous screen).

Generic SIP Trunk - Field Definitions

These fields apply if you selected Generic SIP Trunk in Step 1 - Select Scenario.

Generic SIP Trunk

Border Element Server

The FQDN or IP address of the Session Border Controller service provider.

Protocol (Border Element Server)

The IP protocol used for sending and receiving SIP messages between SBC and the Border Element Server. Valid entry UDP or TCP.

Port Number (Border Element Server)

The SIP Server Port number used for sending and receiving SIP messages between SBC and the Border Element Server.

Use Secondary Border Element Server

Enables or disables the secondary Session Border Controller service provider configured. 

Secondary Border Element Server

Specifies the Secondary Border Element Service provider. Valid entry: IP Address or FQDN. This field is available only when Use Secondary Border Element Server is Enabled.

Protocol (Secondary Border Element Server)

The Protocol used for communicating with the Secondary Border Element Server. Valid entry: UDP or TCP. This field is available only when Use Secondary Border Element Server is Enabled.

Port Number (Secondary Border Element Server)

The Port Number used for sending and receiving messages between SBC and the Secondary Border Element server. This field is available only when Use Secondary Border Element Server is Enabled.

Server Pool Host

The Pool name of the Lync Server (FQDN).

Protocol (Server Pool)

The IP protocol used for sending and receiving SIP messages between SBC and the Server Pool Host. Valid entry: TLS or TCP.

Port Number (Server Pool)

The Port Number (via TLS or TCP) used for sending and receiving SIP messages between SBC and the Server Pool Host.

AT&T IP Flexible Reach - Field Definitions

These fields apply if you selected AT&T IP Flexible Reach in Step 1 - Select Scenario.

AT&T IP Flexible Reach

Border Element Server

The FQDN or IP address of the Session Border Controller service provider.

Protocol (Border Element Server)

The IP protocol used for sending and receiving SIP messages between SBC and the Border Element Server. Valid entry UDP or TCP.

Port Number  (Border Element Server)

The SIP Server Port number used for sending and receiving SIP messages between SBC and the Border Element Server.

Use Secondary Border Element Server

Enables or disables the secondary Session Border Controller service provider configured. 

Secondary Border Element Server

Specifies the Secondary Border Element Service provider. Valid entry: IP Address or FQDN. This field is available only when Use Secondary Border Element Server is Enabled.

Protocol (Secondary Border Element Server)

The Protocol used for communicating with the Secondary Border Element Server. Valid entry: UDP or TCP. This field is available only when Use Secondary Border Element Server is Enabled.

Port Number (Secondary Border Element Server)

The Port Number is used for sending and receiving messages between SBC and the Secondary Border Element server. This field is available only when Use Secondary Border Element Server is Enabled.

AT&T Forking Feature

Enables/disables AT&T Forking Feature. Valid option: Yes or No.

AT&T IP Toll Free

Enables/disables the AT&T Toll Free option. Valid option: Enabled or Disabled.

IP Toll Free Access Number

The Toll Free Access Number to use when the AT&T IP Toll Free option is enabled.

Server Pool Host

The Pool name of the Lync Server (FQDN).

Protocol (Server Pool)

The IP protocol to use for sending and receiving SIP messages between SBC and the Server Pool Host. Valid entry: TLS or TCP.

Port Number (Server Pool)

The Port Number (via TLS or TCP) used for sending and receiving SIP messages between SBC and the Server Pool Host.

Verizon Managed Service - Field Definitions

These fields apply if you selected Verizon Managed Service in Step 1 - Select Scenario.

Verizon Managed Service

 

Border Element Server

The FQDN or IP address of the Session Border Controller service provider.

Protocol (Border Element Server)

The IP protocol to use for sending and receiving SIP messages between SBC and the Border Element Server. This value is fixed at UDP.

Port Number (Border Element Server)

The SIP Server Port number used for sending and receiving SIP messages between SBC and the Border Element Server.

Server Pool Host

The Pool name of the Skype for Business / Lync Server (FQDN).

Protocol (Server Pool)

The IP protocol used for sending and receiving SIP messages between SBC and the Server Pool Host. Valid entry: TLS or TCP.

Port Number (Server Pool)

The Port Number (via TLS or TCP) used for sending and receiving SIP messages between SBC and the Server Pool Host.

KDDI SIP Trunk - Field Definitions

These fields apply if you selected KDDI SIP Trunk in Step 1 - Select Scenario.

KDDI SIP Trunk

SIP Server

The FQDN or IP address of the Session Border Controller service provider.

Protocol

Hardcoded to UDP.

Port Number

The SIP Server Port number used for sending and receiving SIP messages between SBC and the Border Element Server.

Called Prefix

  Used for setting up transformation rules for the FMC service.

Address of Record URI

 Address of Record of the client that is registered on the SIP server.

Static Host

Specifies the host portion of the FQDN used in the From Header. Valid options: FQDN[:port] or IP4 [:port] or [IP6]:port

Authentication ID

Specifies a user name to use in response to a challenge.

Password

The password for the Authentication ID.

Confirm Password

Re-enter the password for the Authentication ID.

DNS Server IP

IP address (IPv4 or IPv6) of the DNS server.

Domain Name

Domain name associated with the DNS IP address.

Port Type

Specifies the physical T1/E1 port used for this Signaling Group. Valid option: T1 or E1.

DS1 Ports

The physical T1/E1 port number to which the PSTN line is physically connected. DS1 entries are configured with the following command buttons: Up (move a DS1 port up in the list), Down (move a DS1 port down in the list), Add (adds a DS1 port), and Remove (deletes a DS1 port).

For example, click Add. Select the desired PSTN port and OK.

Select ISDN Ports

Switch Variant

Specifies the ISDN variant for the port type in the ISDN Signaling Group.

For T1

  • ATT 4EES
  • ATT 5EES
  • DMS 100
  • N12
  • Euro ISDN
  • QSIG
  • Japanese ISDN

For E1:

  • Euro ISDN
  • QSIG

ISDN Number Translation

Determines if the SBC should translate dialed PSTN digits as phone extensions. Valid options: Translation Extension (translates digits into phone extensions) or Passthrough Untranslated (does not translate digits).

PBX Prefix

The numbers to prefix for the translated phone extension. This field is available only when ISDN Number Translation is set to Translation Extension.

Extension Length

The number of digits used to account for the PSTN extension. Valid options: 2, 3, 4, or 5.This field is available only when ISDN Number Translation is set to Translation Extension.

Step 3 - Confirm and Submit Configuration

This step displays a summary of the the configuration items from Step 1 and Step 2. Click Finish (to cancel the configuration, click Cancel).

This example displays a SIP ↔ Microsoft UC with a KDDI SIP Trunk.

Step 3