FlexPBX Extension Setup for Walter Harper
Date: October 13, 2025
Extension Configured: 2006
EMAIL TO SEND TO WALTER HARPER
To: info@walterharper.com
Subject: Your FlexPBX Extension is Ready - Extension 2006Hi Walter,
Your FlexPBX phone extension has been configured and is ready to use!
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YOUR FLEXPBX EXTENSION DETAILS
Extension Number: 2006
Username: walterharper
Password: Review.1121
SIP Server: flexpbx.devinecreations.net
Port: 5070
Domain: flexpbx.devinecreations.net
Transport: UDP
Display Name: Walter Harper - Assistive Technology
Title: Harper's place!
Department: Support (Accessibility)
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FEATURES ENABLED FOR YOUR EXTENSION
Voicemail with Email Notifications (info@walterharper.com)
Accessibility Support (Screen Reader Compatible)
Queue Member: Accessibility Support Team
Direct Dial: 316-272-6712 forwarding (if configured)
Call Recording
Call Transfer
Conference Calling
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GETTING STARTED - USING A SIP CLIENT
Since FlexPBX web interface is still being developed, you'll use a
SIP softphone client to make and receive calls. Here are accessible
options:
RECOMMENDED FOR MAC (with VoiceOver):
- Telephone (https://www.64characters.com/telephone/)
- Free, open-source
- Works great with VoiceOver
- Simple, clean interface
OTHER ACCESSIBLE OPTIONS:
- Zoiper (Windows/Mac/Linux)
- https://www.zoiper.com/
- Free version available
- Screen reader friendly
- Linphone (Windows/Mac/Linux)
- https://www.linphone.org/
- Free and open source
- Accessible interface
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SETUP INSTRUCTIONS FOR TELEPHONE (macOS)
- Download Telephone:
https://www.64characters.com/telephone/
- Install and open Telephone
- Go to Preferences (Cmd+,)
- Click "Accounts" tab
- Click "+" to add new account
- Enter your details:
Account Details:
- Full Name: Walter Harper
- Username: walterharper
- Password: Review.1121
- Domain: flexpbx.devinecreations.net
Server Settings:
- SIP Server: flexpbx.devinecreations.net
- Port: 5070
- Transport: UDP
Advanced (if needed):
- Authentication Name: walterharper
- Display Name: Walter Harper - Assistive Technology
- Click "Done"
- Your account should show as "Available" or "Registered"
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ACCESSIBILITY NOTES
- Telephone app is VoiceOver accessible
- All call controls work with keyboard shortcuts
- Incoming calls announce caller information
- Voicemail notifications can be read by screen reader
VoiceOver Tips for Telephone:
- VO+Space to answer calls
- Hangup button announced clearly
- Contact list fully accessible
- Call history readable
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MAKING CALLS
OUTBOUND CALLS (via Callcentric trunk):
- Dial: 09 + phone number
- Example: 093364626141 (to call 336-462-6141)
- International: 09 + 011 + country code + number
- Emergency: 911 (no prefix needed)
INTERNAL CALLS (within FlexPBX):
- Support team: 2000-2009
- Sales team: 1000-1009
- Conference rooms: 8000-8009
- IVR Menu: 101
- Voicemail: *97
- Echo test (audio check): 9196
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RECEIVING CALLS
Your extension can receive calls from:
- Other FlexPBX Extensions
- Anyone can dial 2006 to reach you
- External Calls (via our Chicago number)
- When someone calls (312) 313-9555
- They reach IVR menu
- Can be transferred to your extension
- Or join accessibility support queue
- Direct Routing (optional)
- We can route specific callers directly to extension 2006
- Just let us know which numbers should go straight to you
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VOICEMAIL FEATURES
- Voicemail enabled on your extension
- Email notifications to: info@walterharper.com
- Check voicemail: Dial *97 from your extension
- Voicemail will include:
- Audio file attachment (if configured)
- Transcription (if available)
- Caller ID information
- Timestamp
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TESTING YOUR SETUP
Step 1: Register Extension
- Open Telephone app
- Add account with details above
- Verify "Registered" or "Available" status
Step 2: Test Audio
- Dial: 9196 (echo test)
- Speak and you should hear yourself back
- Confirms audio is working
Step 3: Test Internal Call
- Dial: 2001 (another support extension)
- Or call 101 (IVR menu)
Step 4: Test Outbound Call
- Dial: 09 + your mobile number
- Example: 09 + 3162726712
- Your mobile should ring
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TROUBLESHOOTING
Registration Failed:
- Check username: walterharper (no spaces)
- Check password: Review.1121 (case-sensitive)
- Check server: flexpbx.devinecreations.net
- Check port: 5070
- Verify internet connection
No Audio / One-Way Audio:
- Check firewall allows UDP ports 10000-20000
- Try different network (WiFi vs Ethernet)
- Test with echo test (9196)
Cannot Dial Out:
- Remember to use 09 prefix for outbound
- Example: 093364626141
- Internal calls don't need prefix
VoiceOver Issues:
- Ensure Telephone has accessibility permissions
- System Preferences -> Security -> Accessibility
- Add Telephone to allowed apps
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ACCESSIBILITY FEATURES
Your extension has special accessibility features:
- Screen Reader Support: Optimized for JAWS/VoiceOver
- Priority Routing: Accessibility queue priority
- TTY Support: Available if needed
- Video Relay: Can be configured
- Extended Ring Time: Extra time to answer calls
- Custom Announcements: Can record accessible greetings
If you need any additional accessibility features or
accommodations, please let us know!
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SUPPORT CONTACTS
For FlexPBX support:
- Email: admin@flexpbx.devinecreations.net
- Test Extension: 2001 (for testing internal calls)
- System Status: https://flexpbx.devinecreations.net/admin/
For Assistive Technology questions:
- Your expertise! (walterharper.com)
- We're here to support your work
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QUICK REFERENCE CARD
Extension: 2006
Username: walterharper
Password: Review.1121
Server: flexpbx.devinecreations.net:5070
Dial Out: 09 + number (e.g., 093162726712)
Voicemail: *97
Echo Test: 9196
IVR Menu: 101
Emergency: 911
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NEXT STEPS
- Download and install Telephone app (or your preferred SIP client)
- Add your account using the credentials above
- Test your extension with echo test (9196)
- Make a test call to your mobile: 09 + your number
- Check voicemail is working: *97
Once you're comfortable with the basics, we can:
- Set up custom call routing
- Configure your personal voicemail greeting
- Add your extension to specific call queues
- Set up call forwarding to your mobile (316-272-6712)
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Welcome to FlexPBX! We're excited to have you as part of our
accessibility-focused communications system.
If you have any questions or need assistance, please don't hesitate
to reach out.
Best regards,
FlexPBX Team
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ADMIN NOTES
Extension Details
Configuration Location
/home/flexpbxuser/public_html/config/extensions-config.jsonFeatures Enabled
Skills Tagged
Website Information
EMAIL SENDING CHECKLIST
TESTING CHECKLIST
After Walter registers:
Status: EXTENSION CONFIGURED & READY
Email: Ready to send to info@walterharper.com
Next Step: Send welcome email and await registration