Aastra_XML

Aastra XML scripts on Asterisk 1.8

This is mostly an updated version of the Aastra XML scripts on Asterisk 1.6 procedure.  Taking into account the newer version of XML scripts and the various changes.

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Aastra XML scripts on Asterisk 1.6

With the recent introduction of patch 3 for Aastra XML scripts 2.2.1 we now have scripts that work on Asterisk 1.6 as well as 1.4.  The installation procedure has also been greatly simplified.  There are at least two bugs in patch 3 that I am sure Aastra will eventually fix but for now I will provide the information to

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Aastra XML scripts part II, auto-provisioning and auto setup with RPMS

In previous posts I showed how to auto-provision and configure Aastra phones by manually installing XML scripts.  Aastra has released RPM packages for Trixbox that combines everything and adds new features as well as mDNS so the phones can find the TFTP server even if you don't have a DHCP server capable of assigning it.  The script won't install unless mDNS is installed. 

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Autoprovisioning Aastra phones with video demonstration

Setting up your Asterisk PBX for XML auto provisioning has 2 primary advantages.  It allows non-technical people to install phones and speeds up the process of adding a large number of phones.

XML auto provisioning is installed as follows. This assumes you already have the other XML scripts installed on the server end as discussed previously.

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Aastra XML, unleash the power of Asterisk and Aastra phones (includes video)

So you got a brand spanking new Aastra 5xi phone that you want to connect to your Asterisk PBX. Implementing XML on your phones opens up a whole world of possibilities. I'll show you how to do it.

These have all been tested on my Aastra 57i phone. It should work on the 55i as well. I am not sure what will work on other phones. Some things will and some things won't.

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