Configuring Voice Ports
Analog Voice Ports Configuration Task List
VC-47
Cisco IOS Voice, Video, and Fax Configuration Guide
In addition to the basic voice port parameters described in this section, there are commands that allow
voice port configurations to be fine tuned. In most cases, the default values for fine-tuning commands
are sufficient for establishing FXO and FXS voice port configurations. E&M voice ports are more likely
to require some configuration. If it is necessary to change some of the voice port values to improve voice
quality or to match parameters on proprietary PBXs to which you are connecting, use the commands in
the current section and also in the “Fine-Tuning Analog and Digital Voice Ports” section on page 78.
After the voice-port has been configured, make sure that the ports are operational by following the steps
described in the following sections:
• Verifying Analog and Digital Voice-Port Configurations, page 97
• Troubleshooting Analog and Digital Voice Port Configurations, page 108
For more information on these and other voice port commands, see the Cisco IOS Voice, Video, and Fax
Command Reference.
Note The commands, keywords, and arguments that you are able to use may differ slightly from those
presented here, based on your platform, Cisco IOS release, and configuration. When in doubt, use
Cisco IOS command help (command ?) to determine the syntax choices that are available.
To configure basic analog voice port parameters on Cisco 1750, Cisco 2600 series, Cisco 3600 series,
and Cisco MC3810 routers, use the following commands beginning in global configuration mode:
Command Purpose
Step 1
Cisco 1750 and MC3810
Router(config)# voice-port
slot
/
port
Cisco 2600 and 3600 series
Router(config)# voice-port
slot
/
subunit/port
Enters voice-port configuration mode.
The arguments are as follows:
• slot—Specifies the number of the router slot
where the voice network module is installed
(Cisco 2600 and Cisco 3600 series routers) or
the router slot number where the analog voice
module is installed (Cisco MC3810
multiservice concentrator).
• port—Indicates the voice port. Valid entries
are 0 or 1.
• subunit—Specifies the location of the VIC.
Note The slash must be entered between slot
and port.
Valid entries vary by router platform; see Table 7
on page 42 or enter the show voice port
summary command for available values.
Step 2
FXO or FXS
Router(config-voiceport)# signal {loop-start |
ground-start}
Selects the access signaling type to match that of
the telephony connection you are making. The
keywords are as follows:
• loop-start—(default) Uses a closed circuit to
indicate off-hook status; used for residential
loops.
• ground-start—Uses ground and current
detectors; preferred for PBXs and trunks.
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