Provisioning Using Configuration Files
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VSP716A Administrator and Provisioning Manual
Configuration File Tips and Security
All configuration settings are initially stored in a configuration template file. Copy, rename,
and edit the template file to create a general configuration file and the MAC-specific
configuration files you will need. You can store the general configuration file and the
MAC-specific files on your provisioning server.
Do not modify the configuration file header line that includes the model and firmware
version.
To save yourself time and effort, consider which settings will be common to all (or the
majority of) VSP716A desksets. Such settings might include call settings, language, and
NAT settings. You can then edit those settings in the configuration template and save it as
the general configuration file. The remaining settings will make up the MAC-specific
configuration file, which you will have to copy and edit for each VSP716A.
Guidelines for the MAC-Specific configuration file
The VSP716A downloads the MAC-specific configuration file after the general
configuration file. You must create a MAC-specific configuration file for each VSP716A in
your system. The file name must contain the VSP716A MAC address, which is printed on
a label on the back of the device, or available on the
MENU > Status > Product Info
screen. For example, a VTech VSP716A deskset with the MAC address of
00:11:A0:10:6F:2D would download the
VSP716A_0011A0106F2D.cfg
file.
The MAC-specific configuration file contains settings intended exclusively for that
VSP716A deskset. Such settings will include SIP account settings such as display name,
user ID, and authentication ID.
When renaming a MAC-specific configuration file, ensure the filename is all upper
case.
