Provisioning Using Configuration Files
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VDP650 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) VDP650 4-Line base stations. 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 VDP650.
Clearing parameters with %NULL in configuration file
For configuration file parameters that can have a text string value, you can clear the value
of the parameter by applying the value %NULL in the configuration file.
For example:
sip_account.1.display_name = %NULL
However, the following parameters are exceptions. Applying the value %NULL to these
parameters will reset them to their default value.
file.bootup_logo
- applying %NULL restores the default value (VTech logo)
file.idle_logo
- applying %NULL restores the default value (VTech logo)
Guidelines for the MAC-Specific configuration file
The VDP650 downloads the MAC-specific configuration file after the general configuration
file. You must create a MAC-specific configuration file for each VDP650 in your system. The
file name must contain the VDP650 MAC address, which is printed on a label on the bottom
of the device. For example, a VTech VDP650 4-Line base station with the MAC address of
00:11:A0:10:6F:2D would download the
VDP650_0011A0106F2D.cfg
file.
The MAC-specific configuration file contains settings intended exclusively for that VDP650
4-Line base station. 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.
