Kerio Operator Uploading Custom Provisioning Modules for Hardware Phones

Overview

Kerio Operator doesn't support all Hardware phones. This article provides a step by step instruction on how to auto-provision "not supported" hardware phones.

Environment

You should have at least 2.6.4 (preferably 2.6.5 Beta)

Requirements

Access to Kerio Operator Webadmin.

Process

Note: It's highly recommended to have the recent Kerio Operator configuration backup before applying any

of these changes.

      1. Modify the attached snom-785_original.zip.
      2. Unzip snom-785_original.zip and then modify phone_types and firmware_types files by adding appropriate
         entries.

In this case to add Snom D712 support:

      firmware_types
      fw_712 "snom 712" firmware SCRIPT=fw
      phone_types
      snom712 4 "snom 712" SECURE_SUPPORT=1 FW=fw_712
      (see attached [[snom-785_modified.zip]] 

phone_types file after adding appropriate entries.

firmware_types file after adding appropriate entries.

a.In the administration, go to Provisioned Phones;

b.Press the 'Advanced'button;

c.Holding the SHIFT key, press'Provisioning Modules..'.

d.Check the mark"Allow to install unsigned modules";

e.Disable the snom module;

f. Press Upload and select the attached snom-785.zip file.

Confirmation

Not supported phones will be auto-provisioned after this procedure.

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