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How to Set Up Obihai Off-Hook Autodial

Updated: 05/20/2024

Objective

Setup the Obihai to auto-dial a number/extension when it goes off-hook. This can be used for door intercom systems, when the button is pressed it can dial an extension on the system (if the door system also needs to be opened then it will require a second Obihai).
Note: This has not been tested on all door systems.
Assistance with this type of customization will need to be handled by 8x8 Professional Services. Please contact your account representative for consultation.

Applies To

  • Obihai ATA

Procedure

Before you begin, activate your Obihai device and obtain the IP address for the Obihai Device. Follow the steps below when this has been completed.
  1. Connect your device using the power, internet, and phone port on the back of the device. You will need either an analog phone or a fax machine with an analog phone to get the device's IP address using the Phone port.
  2. Using a connected analog phone, dial * * * to access the device's IVR menu.
    • Note: After provisioning, dial * * * * to access the device's IVR menu.
  3. Press 1 to retrieve the device's IP address. Note the IP address down.
  4. Type the IP address in a web browser on a computer on the same network as the Obihai to access the web GUI.
  5. Log in using the device password. See Get Device Information and Passwords in 8x8 Admin Console.
  6. After you have logged into the web GUI, navigate to System Management > Auto Provisioning
  7. In section Auto Firmware Update and ITSP Provisioning, change the Method to Disable.

  8. Hit Submit at the bottom of the page.
  9. Now navigate to Physical Interfaces > Phone 1 Port
    1. This can also be set up for 8 port Obihai by going to each Phone Port:
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  10. In section Phone Port, change DigitMap from (****|(Mpli)) to (<Sx:yyyy>).
    where x = seconds before beginning auto dial and yyyy is the destination extension, ring group or DID, S can equal 0-9 [seconds]
  11. Hit Submit at the bottom of the page, on the new page click return.
  12. On the top right it will show an icon of Reboot Required, right above it, click the Reboot button to complete the setup.

  13. Once the device is back up, pick up the phone and it will auto-dial the number/extension you inputted. When the phone is picked up it will be silent.