Description

The ioSIP-AUTH module provides standard SIP IP Authentication capability for phones, devices, and carriers on the ioTRAN class 5 Softswitch (ioPLATFORM). The ioTRAN class 5 Softswitch and communications platform supports the majority of standards-based SIP devices, gateways, and carriers that either require SIP IP Authentication or have the option. Without the ioSIP-AUTH module, you will be required to support SIP Registration via our ioSIP-REG module to process calls and class 5 features.

ioSIP-AUTH module integrates with the following module:

• ioTRUNK - Integrated SIP Trunk functionality module

This module is most often used in SIP Trunk environments for both devices, IP PBXs, and carrier trunks. Most gateways, carriers, and sip traffic providers either require SIP Authentication or have the option before they will communicate with a class 5 Softswitch or IP PBX. If your carrier or device does not support SIP IP Authentication, you will be required to use SIP Registration which requires the ioSIP-REG module.

Two of the main advantages of using SIP IP authentication are:

• Increased security and fraud protection
• Caller ID control from the remotely attached device

Utilizing SIP IP Authentication, inherently makes communications more secure by discriminating against any other IP address than the one configured. In addition, it can further scrutinize by port number for additional security.

By utilizing SIP Registration, you typically lose the ability to control the Caller ID of an attached device. For example, if you have a SIP Trunk from the class 5 Softswitch and terminate it to an IP PBX, any caller ID emanating from the IP PBX will be ignored when making outbound calls from the IP PBX. The Caller ID will emanate from what is set in the Class 5 Softswitch which may be only a single number. Many businesses with onsite IP PBXs or telephone systems require that individual attached phones or phone groups provide a unique Caller ID. With SIP IP Authentication this issue can be addressed.