Introducing Voice Gateways Part 2

Introducing Voice
Gateways Part 2
Voice Ports, Signaling, Trunks, and Timers
Voice Over IP: Chapter 1 Introducing Voice Gateways Part 2
Josh Lowe Winter 2013
Analog Voice Port Interfaces

Three types of analog voice interfaces are supported by
Cisco gateways:
FXS:
connects the router or access server to end-user equipment
such as telephones, fax machines, or modems
supplies ring, voltage, and dial tone to the station

includes an RJ-11 connector for basic telephone equipment,
key sets, and PBXs
stands for Foreign Exchange Station

Cisco gateways:
FXO:
used for trunk, or tie-line, connections to a PSTN CO or to a
PBX that does not support E&M signaling
standard RJ-11 modular telephone cable connects the FXO

voice interface card to the PSTN or PBX through a telephone
wall outlet
stands for Foreign Exchange Office

Cisco gateways:
E&M:
trunk circuits that connect telephone switches to one another
do not connect end-user equipment to the network
uses special signaling paths that are separate from the audio
path
signaling paths are known as the E-lead and M-Lead
stands for Ear and Mouth, Earth and Magneto, Receive

and Transmit
Analog Signaling
Signaling techniques can be placed into one of three
categories:
Supervisory: Involves the detection of changes to the status of
a loop or trunk. When these changes are detected, the
supervisory circuit generates a predetermined response. For
example a circuit (loop) can close to connect a call
Addressing: Involves passing dialed digits (pulsed or tone) to a
PBX or CO. These dialed digits provide the switch with a
connection path to another phone
Informational: Provides audible tones to the user, which

indicate certain conditions such as an incoming call or a busy
phone
10
FXS and FXO Supervisory Signaling

FXS and FXO interfaces indicate on-hook or off-hook
status and the seizure of telephone lines by one of two
access signaling methods: loop-start or ground-start
The type of access signaling is determined by the type
of service from the telephone companys CO.
Standard home telephone lines use loop-start, but
business telephones can order ground-start lines
instead
11
Loop-Start
Loop-start is the more common of the access signaling
techniques
When a handset is picked up (the telephone goes offhook) this action closes the 48V circuit that draws
current from the telephone company CO
This indicates a change in status, which signals the CO
to provide a dial tone
An incoming call is signaled from the CO to the called
handset by sending a signal in a standard on/off
pattern, which causes the telephone to ring
12
Loop-Start
The loop-start signaling process is as follows:
1. In the idle state, the telephone has an open two-wire loop
(tip and ring lines open). The CO or FXS waits for a closed
loop, which allows current to flow. The CO or FXS has a
ring generator connected to the tip line and 48VDC on the
ring line
13
Trivia!
Why are the wires called ring and tip?
14
Loop-Start
2. A telephone set closes the loop between the tip and ring
lines. The CO or FXS module detects current flow and then
generates a dial tone, which is sent to the telephone set.
This indicates that the customer can start to dial.
The CO or FXS module seizes the line of the telephone
being called causing the phone to ring. The CO or FXS
module removes this ring after the telephone set closes the
circuit between the tip and ring lines.
15
Loop-Start
3. The telephone set closes the circuit when the called party
picks up the handset. The CO or FXS module closes the
circuit when it has an available resource to connect to the
called party.
16
Loop-Start
Loop-start has two disadvantages:
There is no way to prevent the CO and the subscriber from
seizing the same line at the same time, known as glare.
It does not provide switch-side disconnect supervision for FXO
calls. The CO switch expects an FXO interface on a router to
hang up the calls it receives (like a telephone would), however
this function is not built into the FXO port for received calls, only
for calls originating from the FXO port
These disadvantages are usually not a problem on

residential telephones, but they become significant with
the higher call volume experienced on business
telephones.
17
Ground-Start
Ground-start signaling is primarily used in switch-toswitch connections
The main difference between ground-start and loopstart signaling is that ground-start requires ground
detection to occur in both ends of a connection before
the ring and tip loops can be closed
Because ground-start signaling uses a request and/or
confirm switch at both ends of the interface it is
preferable over other signaling methods on high-usage
trunks
For this reason, ground-start signaling is typically used
on trunk lines between PBXs and in businesses where
call volume is high
18
Ground-Start
The ground-start signaling process is as follows:
1. In the idle state, both the tip and ring lines are disconnected
from ground. The PBX/Router constantly monitor the tip line
for ground, and the CO constantly monitors the ring line for
ground. The battery (48VDC) is still connected to the ring
line just as in loop-start signaling.
PBX/Router
19
Ground-Start
2. A PBX/Router grounds the ring line to indicate to the CO
that there is an incoming call. The CO senses the ring
ground and then grounds the tip lead to let the PBX/Router
know that it is ready to receive the incoming call
PBX/Router
20
Ground-Start
3. The PBX/Router senses the tip ground and closes the loop
between the tip and ring lines in response. It also removes
the ring ground
PBX/Router
21
Analog Address Signaling

The dialing phase allows the subscriber to enter a
phone number (address) of a telephone at another
location
The customer enters this number with either a rotary
phone that generates pulses or a touch-tone (pushbutton) phone that generates tones
22
Analog Address Signaling

Telephones use two different types of address signaling
to notify the telephone company where a subscriber
calls
Pulse dialing
DTMF dialing
These pulses or tones are transmitted to the CO switch

across a two-wire twisted-pair cable (tip and ring lines)
On the voice gateway, the FXO port sends address
signaling to the FXS port. This address indicates the
final destination of a call
23
Pulse Dialing
Pulses were used by the old rotary phones
As the rotary disk rotated it opened and closed the
circuit a specified number of times based on how far
the disk was turned
The exchange equipment counted those circuit
interruptions to determine the called number
http://movieclips.com/t5Mc-hackers-movie-ramon-gets-busted/38.18/73.69
24
DTMF
Dual Tone Multi-frequency (DTMF) tones are more
common today
A specific tone (consisting of two separate frequencies)
is assigned to each key on a touch-tone dial pad,
indicating the digits dialed
25
Informational Signaling
FXS ports provide informational signaling using call
progress (CP) tones
These tones are audible and are used by the FXS
connected device to indicate the status of calls
26
E&M Signaling
E&M is another signaling technique used mainly
between PBXs or other network-to-network telephony
switches
Instead of superimposing both voice and signaling on
the same wire, E&M uses separate paths, or leads, for
each
There are six distinct physical configurations for the
signaling part of the interface. They are Types IV and
Signaling System Direct Current No. 5 (SSDC5)
They use different methods to signal on-hook or offhook status
Note: Cisco supports types I, II, III, and V

27
E&M Signaling
28
E&M Supervisory Signaling

On-hook/off-hook status and telephone line seizure is
indicated using any of three types of access signaling:
Immediate-start: Immediate-start is the simplest method of
E&M access signaling.
The calling side seizes the line by going off-hook on its E lead,
waits for a minimum of 150ms, and then sends address
information as DTMF digits or as dialed pulses.
This signaling approach is used for E&M tie trunk interfaces.
29

Immediate-start signaling:
30

Wink-start: Wink-start is the most common E&M signaling
method and the default for E&M voice ports.
Wink-start was developed to minimize glare.
The calling side seizes the line by going off-hook on its E lead
then waiting for a short temporary off-hook pulse, or wink, from
the other end on its M lead before sending address information
as DTMF digits.
The switch interprets the pulse as an indication to proceed and
then sends the dialed digits as DTMF or dialed pulses.
31

Wink-start signaling:
32

Delay-start: With delay-start signaling the calling station seizes
the line by going off-hook on its E lead.
After a timed interval, the calling side looks at the status of the
called side. If the called side is on-hook, the calling side starts
sending information as DTMF digits.
Otherwise, the calling side waits until the called side goes onhook and then starts sending address information.
This signaling approach is used for E&M tie trunk interfaces
33

Delay-start signaling:
34
FXS Voice Port Configuration

FXS ports look like switches to the edge devices that
are connected to them, therefore configuration of the
FXS port should emulate the switch configuration of the
local PSTN
In North America, this means using the default settings
most of the time
In other countries, this usually means the default
settings must be changed
Lets look at an example
35

Configure a voice gateway to route calls to a POTS
phone connected to an FXS port on a remote router in
Great Britain
The British office is configured to enable ground-start
signaling on FXS voice port 0/2/0
The call-progress (CP) tones are set for Great Britain,
and the ring cadence is set for pattern 1
36

Step 1:
Enter voice-port configuration mode:
Router(config)# voice-port slot/port
37

Step 2:
Select the access signaling type to match the telephony
connection you are making.
Router(config-voiceport)# signal {loopstart | groundstart}
NOTE: If you change signal type, you must execute a shutdown

and a no shutdown command on the voice port
38

Step 3:
Select the two-letter locale for the voice call progress tones and
other locale-specific parameters to be used on this voice port.
Router(config-voiceport)# cptone locale
NOTE: You can use the ? command to see a list of these twoletter locales
39

Step 4:
Specify a ring pattern. Each pattern specifies a ring-pulse time
and a ringinterval time.
Router(config-voiceport)# ring cadence {pattern-number | define
pulse interval}
NOTE: The patternXX keyword provides pre-set ring-cadence

patterns. The define keyword allows you to create a custom
ring cadence.
40

Step 5:
Activate the voice port.
Router(config-voiceport)# no shutdown
41

The completed FXS voice port configuration:
Router(config)# voice-port 0/2/0
Router(config-voiceport)# signal groundstart
Router(config-voiceport)# cptone GB
Router(config-voiceport)# ring cadence pattern01
42
FXO Voice Port Configuration

An FXO trunk is one of the simplest analog trunks
available
Because DNIS information can be sent outbound only,
no DID is possible on FXO ports (however ANI is
supported for inbound calls)
Two signaling types exist, loop-start and ground-start,
with ground-start being the preferred method
43

Configure a voice gateway to route calls to and from
the PSTN through an FXO port on the router using
ground-start signaling
You must set up a private line automatic ringdown
(PLAR) connection for the FXO port to automatically
call extension 4001 whenever an incoming call is
received from the PSTN
44

Because an FXO trunk does not support DID, twostage dialing is required for all inbound calls
If all inbound calls should be routed to a specific
extension (for example, a front desk), you can use the
connection plar opx command
45

Step 1:
Enter voice-port configuration mode.
46

Step 2:
Router(config-voiceport)# signal ground-start
47

Step 3:
Specify a PLAR off-premises extension (OPX) connection.
Router(config-voiceport)# connection plar opx 4001
48

Step 4:
49

Step 5:
We are going to take the example one step further and
configure the outbound dial peer, so exit voice-port
configuration mode.
Router(config-voiceport)# exit
50

Step 6:
Create a standard dial peer for inbound and outbound PSTN
calls.
Router(config)# dial-peer voice 90 pots
51

Step 7:
Specify the destination pattern.
Router(config-dialpeer)# destination-pattern 9T
Note: The 9T string matches any outbound call starting with the
digit 9 (which is commonly used in enterprise networks to get an
outside line)
52

Step 8:
Specify the voice port associated with this dial peer.
Router(config-dialpeer)# port 0/0/0
53

The completed FXO voice port configuration:
Router(config-voiceport)# connection plar opx 4001
Router(config-dialpeer)# destination-pattern 9T
54
E&M Voice Port Configuration

Configuring an E&M analog trunk is straightforward
Three key options have to be set:
The E&M signaling type
Two- or four-wire operation
The E&M type
These settings are usually dictated by the device you

are connecting to (PBX/Switch)
55

Configure a voice gateway to work with an existing PBX
system
Use wink-start supervisory signaling
Use 2-wire operation mode
Use Type I E&M signaling

Use a POTS dial peer for the extensions behind the
PBX
Allow DID support
56

Step 1:
Enter voice port configuration mode.
57

Step 2:
Router(config-voiceport)# signal wink-start
58

Step 3:
Select a specific cabling scheme for the E&M port.
Router(config-voiceport)# operation 2-wire
Note: Changing this setting requires shutting down the voice

port and bringing it back up for the changes to take effect
59

Step 4:
Specify the type of E&M interface.
Router(config-voiceport)# type 1
60

Step 5:
61

Step 6:
Exit voice-port configuration mode.
62

Step 7:
Create a dial peer for the POTS phones.
63

Step 8:
Specify the destination pattern for the POTS phones.
Router(config-dialpeer)# destination-pattern 1...
64

Step 9:
Specify direct inward dialing.
Router(config-dialpeer)# direct-inward-dial
NOTE: The DID configuration is needed when the POTS

phones call the IP phones.
65

Step 10:
Specify digit forwarding for all digits, so that no digits will be
stripped as they are forwarded out of the voice port. By default,
only digits matched by wildcard characters in the destinationpattern command are forwarded.
Router(config-dialpeer)# forward-digits all
66

Step 11:
Specify the voice port associated with this dial peer.
67

The complete E&M voice port configuration:
Router(config-voiceport)# signal wink-start
Router(config-voiceport)# operation 2-wire
Router(config-voiceport)# type 1
Router(config-dialpeer)# destination-pattern 1...

Router(config-dialpeer)# forward-digits all
68
Trunks
Trunks interconnect gateways or PBX systems to other
gateways, PBX systems, or the PSTN
A trunk is a single physical interface or a logical
interface that contains several physical interfaces and
connects to a single destination (think about trunks in
LAN switching)
This could be a single FXO port that provides a single
line connection between a Cisco gateway and an FXS
port of a small PBX system
Or it could be several T1 interfaces with 24 lines each
in a Cisco gateway providing PSTN lines to several
hundred subscribers
69
Trunks
Trunk ports can be analog or digital and use a variety of
signaling protocols
Signaling can be done using either the voice channel
(in-band) or an extra dedicated channel (out-of-band)
70
Analog Trunks
71
Analog Trunks
PSTN carriers typically offer analog trunk features that
can be supported on home phones
A description of several of these features can be found
on pages 78 and 79 of the textbook
Some of these features include caller ID, call waiting,
last-number redial, etc.
As shown in the next example, caller ID requires
special consideration when used on analog trunks
72
Analog Trunks
The following diagram shows a small business voice
network connected through a gateway to the PSTN
73
Analog Trunks
The voice network supports both analog and IP
phones. The connection to the PSTN is via an FXO
port and the analog phone is connected to an FXS port
on the gateway
74
Analog Trunks
The issue in this scenario is how the caller ID is passed
to call destinations
75
Analog Trunks
Call 1 is from the analog phone to the IP phone on the
same premises. The FXS port is configured with a
station ID and station ID number
76
Analog Trunks
When a call is placed from the analog phone to the IP
phone on the same premises the caller name and
number are displayed on the screen
77
Analog Trunks
Call 2 is placed from the same analog phone but the
destination is off premises on the PSTN
78
Analog Trunks
The FXO port forwards the station ID information to the
PSTN. The CO switch discards this information and
replaces it with information it has configured for this
connection
79
CAMA Trunks
A Centralized Automated Message Accounting
(CAMA) trunk is a special analog trunk mainly used for
emergency call services (911 and E911 services)
You can use CAMA ports to connect to a Public Safety
Answering Point (PSAP) for emergency calls
CAMA trunks are currently used in 80% of E911
networks
Always check local regulations regarding 911 and
Enhanced 911 (E911) requirements when
implementing an IP telephony solution
80
CAMA Trunks
When CAMA trunks are used for E911 services, the
calling number (ANI) is needed at the PSAP for two
reasons
The calling number is used to reference the Automatic Location
Identification (ALI) database to find the exact location of the
caller
The calling number is used as a callback number in case the

call is disconnected.
Calls to emergency services are routed based on the

calling number (not the called number)
The calling number is checked against a database of
emergency service providers to route the call to the
proper PSAP, which dispatches services to the caller
location
81
CAMA Trunks
Cisco VIC2-2FXO and VIC2-4FXO cards support
CAMA via software configuration
When configuring CAMA signaling there are five
options:
KP-0-NXX-XXXX-ST
KP-0-NPA-NXX-XXXX-ST
KP-0-NPA-NXX-XXXX-ST-KP-YYY-YYY-YYYY-ST
KP-2-ST
KP-NPD-NXX-XXXX-ST
Each option transmits different information about the

caller to the PSAP
82
CAMA Configuration Example

Step 1:
Configure a voice port for 911 calls.

Router(config-voiceport)# ani mapping 1 312
Router(config-voiceport)# signal cama kp-npd-nxx-xxxx-st
The ani mapping command is necessary for the NPD signaling

type. With NPD, instead of transmitting a 3-digit area code, a 1
digit code is sent that maps to the area code. In this case, the
code 1 maps to area code 312
83

Step 2:
Configure a dedicated dial peer to route emergency calls using
the CAMA trunk when a user dials 911.
Router(config-dialpeer)# destination-pattern 911
Router(config-dialpeer)# prefix 911

84

Step 3:
Configure a dedicated dial peer to route emergency calls using
the CAMA trunk when a user dials 9911.
Router(config-dialpeer)# destination-pattern 9911
Router(config-dialpeer)# prefix 911

85

Step 4:
Configure a standard PSTN dial peer for all other outbound
(local) PSTN calls.
Router(config-dialpeer)# destination-pattern 9[2-9].........
Router(config-dialpeer)# port 0/0/0:23
86
Direct Inward Dialing Trunk

The DID service enables callers to dial an extension
directly on a PBX or a VoIP system (e.g. Cisco Unified
Communications Manager) without the assistance of an
operator or automated call attendant
This service makes use of DID trunks, which forward
only the last three to five digits of a phone number to
the PBX, router, or gateway
For example, a company has phone extensions 1000 to
1999. A caller dials 555-1234, and the local CO
forwards 1234 to the PBX or VoIP system
The PBX or VoIP system then rings extension 1234
This entire process is transparent to the caller

87

Because an FXS DID trunk can receive only inbound
calls, a combination of FXS-DID, and FXO ports is
required for inbound and outbound calls
The following configuration example uses an FXS-DID
trunk for inbound calls and a standard FXO trunk for
outbound calls
88

Step 1:
Configure the FXS port for DID and wink-start.
Router(config-voiceport)# signal did wink-start
89

Step 2:
Configure the FXO port for ground-start signaling.
90

Step 3:
Create an inbound dial peer using the FXS DID port. Note that
DID is enabled.
Router(config-dialpeer)# incoming called-number .

91

Step 4:
Create a standard outbound dial peer using the FXO port.
Router(config-dialpeer)# destination-pattern 9[2-9].........
92
Timers and Timing

You can set a number of timers and timing parameters
for fine-tuning a voice port:
timeouts initial seconds: This value controls how long the
dial tone is presented before the first digit is expected. This

timer value typically does not need to be changed
timeouts interdigit seconds: Configures the number of
seconds for which the system will wait between caller-entered

digits before sending the input to be assessed. Default is 10
seconds
timeouts ringing {seconds | infinity}: Configures the
length of time a caller can continue to let the telephone ring

when there is no answer. Default is 180 seconds
93
Timers and Timing

You can set a number of timers and timing parameters
for fine-tuning a voice port:
timing digit milliseconds: Configures the DTMF digit
signal duration for a specified voice port. If a user or device

dials too quickly, the digit might not be recognized.
timing interdigit milliseconds: Configures the DTMF
interdigit duration for a specified voice port

timing hookflash-[input | output] milliseconds:
Configure the maximum duration (in milliseconds) of a

hookflash indication.
Changing these timers is often useful for someone with

a disability that may require more time to dial digits
94
Verifying Voice Ports

Step 1:
Pick up the handset of an attached telephony device and check
for a dial tone. If there is no dial tone, check the following:
Is the plug firmly seated?
Is the voice port enabled?
Is the router running the correct version of Cisco IOS to

recognize the module?
Step 2:
If you have a dial tone, dial a DTMF digit. If the dial tone stops
when you dial a digit, the voice port is probably configured
properly.
95

Step 3:
Use the show voice port command to verify that the data
configured is correct:
Router# show voice port
Foreign Exchange Station 0/0/0 Slot is 0, Sub-unit is 0, Port is 0
Type of VoicePort is FXS VIC2-2FXS

Operation State is DORMANT
Administrative State is UP
No Interface Down Failure
Description is not set

Noise Regeneration is enabled
Non Linear Processing is enabled
Non Linear Mute is disabled
<output omitted>
96

Step 4:
Use the show voice port summary command to make sure
the port is enabled. If the port is administratively down, use the
no shutdown command. If the port was working previously and
is not working now, it is possible the port is in a hung state. Use
the shutdown/no shutdown command sequence to reinitialize
the port.
Router# show voice port summary
IN
PORT
CH SIG-TYPE
ADMIN OPER STATUS
OUT
STATUS
EC
========= == ============ ===== ==== ======== ======== ==

0/0/0
fxs-ls
up
dorm on-hook
idle
0/0/1
fxs-ls
up
dorm on-hook
idle
97

Step 5:
If you have configured E&M interfaces, make sure the values
associated with your specific PBX setup are correct.
Specifically, check for two-wire or fourwire, wink-start,
immediate-start, or delay-start signaling types, and the E&M
interface type. These parameters need to match those set on
the PBX for the interface to communicate properly.
Step 6:
You must confirm that the voice interface card (VIC) (that is, the
module in the router that contains the voice ports) is correctly
installed. With the device powered down, remove the VIC, and
reinsert it to verify the installation. If the device has other slots
available, try inserting the VIC into another slot to isolate the
problem.
98

Some handy commands for testing voice ports:
test voice port identifier inject-tone: Injects a test
tone into a voice port

test voice port identifier loopback: Performs a
loopback test on a voice port

csim start dial-string: Simulates a call to the specified dial
string (very useful when testing dial plans). This is and

unsupported and undocumented command
99
100

Introducing Voice Gateways Part 2

Uploaded by

Copyright:

Available Formats

Introducing Voice Gateways Part 2

Uploaded by

Document Information

Original Description:

Copyright

Available Formats

Share this document

Share or Embed Document

Sharing Options

Did you find this document useful?

Is this content inappropriate?

Copyright:

Available Formats

Introducing Voice Gateways Part 2

Uploaded by

Copyright:

Available Formats

Introducing Voice

Voice Ports, Signaling, Trunks, and Timers

Voice Over IP: Chapter 1 Introducing Voice Gateways Part 2

Josh Lowe Winter 2013

Analog Voice Port Interfaces

supplies ring, voltage, and dial tone to the station

stands for Foreign Exchange Station

Voice Over IP: Chapter 1 Introducing Voice Gateways Part 2

Josh Lowe Winter 2013

Analog Voice Port Interfaces

standard RJ-11 modular telephone cable connects the FXO

Voice Over IP: Chapter 1 Introducing Voice Gateways Part 2

Josh Lowe Winter 2013

Analog Voice Port Interfaces

stands for Ear and Mouth, Earth and Magneto, Receive

Voice Over IP: Chapter 1 Introducing Voice Gateways Part 2

Josh Lowe Winter 2013

Informational: Provides audible tones to the user, which

Voice Over IP: Chapter 1 Introducing Voice Gateways Part 2

Josh Lowe Winter 2013

FXS and FXO Supervisory Signaling

Voice Over IP: Chapter 1 Introducing Voice Gateways Part 2

Josh Lowe Winter 2013

Voice Over IP: Chapter 1 Introducing Voice Gateways Part 2

Josh Lowe Winter 2013

Voice Over IP: Chapter 1 Introducing Voice Gateways Part 2

Josh Lowe Winter 2013

Voice Over IP: Chapter 1 Introducing Voice Gateways Part 2

Josh Lowe Winter 2013

Voice Over IP: Chapter 1 Introducing Voice Gateways Part 2

Josh Lowe Winter 2013

Voice Over IP: Chapter 1 Introducing Voice Gateways Part 2

Josh Lowe Winter 2013

These disadvantages are usually not a problem on

Voice Over IP: Chapter 1 Introducing Voice Gateways Part 2

Josh Lowe Winter 2013

Josh Lowe Winter 2013

Voice Over IP: Chapter 1 Introducing Voice Gateways Part 2

Josh Lowe Winter 2013

Voice Over IP: Chapter 1 Introducing Voice Gateways Part 2

Josh Lowe Winter 2013

Voice Over IP: Chapter 1 Introducing Voice Gateways Part 2

Josh Lowe Winter 2013

Analog Address Signaling

Voice Over IP: Chapter 1 Introducing Voice Gateways Part 2

Josh Lowe Winter 2013

Analog Address Signaling

These pulses or tones are transmitted to the CO switch

Voice Over IP: Chapter 1 Introducing Voice Gateways Part 2

Josh Lowe Winter 2013

Josh Lowe Winter 2013

Voice Over IP: Chapter 1 Introducing Voice Gateways Part 2

Josh Lowe Winter 2013

Voice Over IP: Chapter 1 Introducing Voice Gateways Part 2

Josh Lowe Winter 2013

Note: Cisco supports types I, II, III, and V

Josh Lowe Winter 2013

Voice Over IP: Chapter 1 Introducing Voice Gateways Part 2

Josh Lowe Winter 2013