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Fanvil SIP Video Intercom

Version: 1.0.4 ENG
Date: November 13, 2024
Product: CyberTwice CyberGate with Fanvil i6x Series


Fanvil i62 SIP Video Intercom

This document uses the Fanvil i62 SIP Video Intercom as the reference device. The following Fanvil models are also compatible with CyberGate:

ModelCompatibility
i61✅ Compatible
i62✅ Compatible
i63✅ Compatible
i64✅ Compatible
SectionDescription
Device ConfigurationSteps to configure the Fanvil for CyberGate
Secure CommunicationEnable encrypted SIP-TLS connection
Appendix: CyberGate AppInstallation and usage of the CyberGate Teams app

The Fanvil is certified for secure communication with CyberGate.

Recommendation: Start by configuring the Fanvil using the basic steps first. If the connection and test calls are successful, modify the configuration to use secure communication (see Secure Communication).

The CyberGate app for Microsoft Teams provides:

  • 🚪 Open door — Click a button to open the intercom door during a call
  • 📊 Device status — View device online/offline status and initiate calls with one click
  • 👥 Availability — Set your status in CyberGate Multi-ring groups

Recommendation: Installation of the CyberGate app for Microsoft Teams is highly recommended.


  1. Connect the Fanvil to the network
  2. Power it on
  3. Open a web browser and navigate to the device’s IP address
  4. Sign in as ‘admin’ with the configured or supplied password

Fanvil System Information Menu

After signing in successfully, the System-Information menu is shown.


  1. Navigate to Line → SIP menu

Fanvil Line-SIP Menu

  1. Configure the following settings:
FieldValue
ActivateEnable
UsernameDefine a name (one word) for the intercom (e.g., Frontdoor)
Display nameUse the same name as the Username
Authentication UserUse the Username from CyberGate Management Portal
Authentication PasswordUse the Password from CyberGate Management Portal
Server namecybergate.cybertwice.com
FieldValue
Server Addresscybergate.cybertwice.com
Transport ProtocolTCP (change from UDP)
  1. Click ‘Apply’ when done

Fanvil SIP Configuration


  1. Navigate to Intercom settings → Camera settings menu

Fanvil Camera Settings Menu

  1. Configure the following setting:
FieldValue
Resolution1080P
  1. Click ‘Apply’ when done

Fanvil Video Codec Configuration


Step 4: Configure Call Destination (Function Key)

Section titled “Step 4: Configure Call Destination (Function Key)”
  1. Navigate to the Function Key menu

Fanvil Function Key Menu

  1. Configure the following settings:
FieldValue
DSS Key 1 : TypeMemory Key
DSS Key 1 : NameDescriptive name for the Teams user to call
DSS Key 1 : ValueTeams user address without the domain part (see example below)

Use the Teams user’s email prefix only (the part before @).

Example:
For Teams user Koos Ridder with email koos.ridder@mycompany.com
Enter: koos.ridder

  1. Click ‘Apply’ when done

Fanvil Function Key Configuration


Configuration of the Fanvil is now complete!

  1. Press the call button on the Fanvil to initiate a call to the configured Teams user

  2. If configured correctly, the Teams client will notify you of an incoming call

Teams Incoming Call with Video

  1. Answer the call by clicking the camera symbol

  2. The call will be established and video will display within approximately 3 seconds

Active Video Call in Teams

  1. During the call, click on the three dots () in the call screen
  2. Select ‘Keypad’
  3. Press the ’*’ code to trigger the relay in the Fanvil and open the door

Tip: For a more convenient door-open experience, use the CyberGate Teams App (see Appendix).


For encrypted communication with CyberGate, modify the configuration as follows:

  1. Navigate to Line → SIP menu

  2. Modify the following settings at Register Settings:

FieldValue
Server Port5061
Transport ProtocolTLS
Proxy Server Port5061
  1. Click ‘Apply’ when done

Fanvil TLS Configuration

  1. Navigate to Advanced Settings

  2. Modify the following setting:

FieldValue
RTP Encryption (SRTP)Compulsory
  1. Click ‘Apply’ when done

Fanvil SRTP Configuration

Check the SIP Accounts registration in the System → Information menu to confirm the device is registered.


SettingValue
Server Addresscybergate.cybertwice.com
SIP Transport (Standard)TCP
SIP Transport (Secure)TLS
Secure Port5061
SRTP (Secure)Compulsory
Recommended Video Resolution1080P
username

Use only the email prefix (the part before @) — no domain required.


To use the CyberGate App, you need a subscription to one of the following CyberGate SaaS solutions:

  • ✅ CyberGate for IP Cameras with Teams
  • ✅ CyberGate for IP Paging with Teams
  • ✅ CyberGate for IP Intercoms with Teams

The CyberGate Teams app provides three main features:

FeatureDescription
AvailabilitySet your availability status in Multi-ring groups
DevicesView device status and initiate calls with one click
Door OpenOpen doors during calls with a single button click

  1. Open Microsoft Teams and click on the ‘Apps’ button in the sidebar

  2. Search for ‘cybergate’

Microsoft Teams App Store - Search for CyberGate

  1. Click ‘Add’ to add CyberGate to Microsoft Teams

Note: You may be asked to provide consent for basic permissions (View your basic profile, Maintain access to data you have given it access to). Accept these permissions to use the app.

  1. After installation, the CyberGate app will open and show the availability menu

  2. Pin the app (recommended): Right-click on the CyberGate icon and select ‘Pin’

CyberGate App - Availability Screen


The CyberGate app uses the same credentials as Microsoft Teams and automatically retrieves information about Multi-ring groups you belong to.

CyberGate App - Availability Overview

In this example, the user koos.ridder@cybertwice.com is part of two Multi-ring groups:

GroupMembersUser Role
Sales personnel group3 usersSupervisor (*)
The wall group2 usersNormal user
RolePermissions
SupervisorCan set availability for ALL users in the group, can add/remove users
Normal UserCan only set their OWN availability status
StatusEffect
AvailableYou can be called by CyberGate
UnavailableYou won’t be called by CyberGate

Note: Availability status changes take effect immediately.

Tip: To configure the supervisor role for a Multi-ring group, use the CyberGate Management Portal.


The Devices menu shows an overview of all configured devices in your Tenant, sorted by location. You can filter results to find specific devices.

CyberGate App - Devices Tab

Each device tile displays:

InformationDescription
Device TypeIntercom, camera, or audio/paging
Device NameConfigured name of the device
Online StatusWhether the device is online or offline
Recording StatusWhether recording is enabled
Two-Way VideoWhether two-way video is configured

If a device is configured to receive calls from Microsoft Teams, a Connect button will appear. Clicking this button initiates a call to the device.

Note: The devices shown to a user can be limited using the Device access settings in the CyberGate Management Portal.


During a call between the intercom and a Teams user, you can easily open the door by clicking a button on the sidebar.

  1. Log in to the CyberGate Management Portal

  2. Navigate to Basic → Device

CyberGate Management Portal - Configured Device

  1. Click the blue edit button to open device details

  2. Fill in the ‘Open door code’

Important: The ‘Open door code’ must match the configured open door code in the intercom device!

CyberGate Management Portal - Device Details

  1. Click the blue ‘Update’ button
  1. Make a call from the intercom to your Teams client and accept the call

  2. Click on the ‘Apps’ icon in the top bar

Teams Call - Apps Icon

  1. Add CyberGate — a dialog will open

Teams Call - Add CyberGate Dialog

  1. Press ‘Save’ to continue
  1. A sidebar opens on the left of the call window with the Open door button

Teams Call - Open Door Button

  1. Click the button to open the door

  2. End the call when finished

Tip: The Open door button can be added to all future calls by clicking on the CyberGate icon in the top bar during any call.


VersionDateAuthorChange
1.0.02022-02-11KRInitial version
1.0.12022-02-16KRFixed typos
1.0.22022-02-16KRFixed typos
1.0.32024-10-14KRUpdated screenshots, added secure communication
1.0.42024-11-13KRFixed text and added CyberGate app appendix