What Is RPS?

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Definition of RPS

RPS is an acronym that stands for Redirection and Provisioning Service. Businesses use it to automatically configure and deploy VoIP phones on their network from a central location without having to manually provision each device.

This makes it easy to add new devices, as well as make changes to existing ones. It saves a lot of time and money, especially for businesses with large numbers of employees.

RPS uses a simple XML-based configuration file to provision the device on a network. This file includes all the necessary settings and information for the phone, such as the IP address parameter, port number, and others. Once the file is created, it can be uploaded to the server, which will then push the configuration to the IP phone on the network.

What Are the Main RPS Components?

Here’s a breakdown of the main components:

• Configuration File: This, by definition, is a file that contains all the settings and information for the IP Phones.
• RPS Server: This is the server that stores and manages the configurations. It can be hosted locally or in the cloud.
• IP Phones: These are the devices that will be configured by RPS. They need to connect to the internet to access the server.

How Does RPS Work?

Here’s a quick overview of how to use these components to provision your devices:

1. Enter the MAC Address and Server Provisioning URL

Login to the RPS server interface with the username and password provided by your distributor. On the main page, you will see a field to enter the MAC address of your device and the provisioning URL. The MAC address is the unique identifier for the phone. The MAC symbol followed by a string of letters and numbers can be found on the back of the device.

2. Boot the Device

When the VoIP phone gets booted, a connection is made to the server to confirm the presence of the registered MAC address on its database.

3. Redirection

On successful confirmation with the RPS server database, it downloads the configuration file which will be used to automatically configure the phone’s settings.

4. Provisioning

The device will reboot and use the configurations to access the server making it automatically provisioned with the new settings. Once provisioned, the phones will receive their updates and configuration information from the server automatically. This includes items such as ringtones and capacity for important extensions like ring groups, making it easy to stay up-to-date and ensuring full functionality within the Yealink system.

What Are the Benefits of Using RPS?

There are many benefits of doing this including:

1. Ease of Use

The entire process is automated, meaning there is no need to manually configure each device and this reduces configuration errors. It’s a time-saving solution that can be used in a variety of business settings.

2. Direct Order Shipment

You can directly ship many phones from a distributor or reseller without needing to wait for them to be done with all the configurations.

3. Centralized Management

All configurations are stored in one place, so it is easy to make changes, or switch between VoIP providers. The server is responsible for authenticating the phone and authorizing access to the network and Yealink encrypts all data between the telephone and the server to ensure the security of the whole system.

4. No Extra Spending

The Redirection and Provisioning Service is a free offering, so there is no need to purchase additional software or hardware.

A Little About Yealink

RPS servers are provided by Yealink, a leading VoIP service provider that was founded in 2001 and headquartered in Xiamen, China. The company offers a wide range of solutions for business and home users. They have a strong presence in the global market with offices in China, the United States, Germany, France, Japan, and Singapore. Its VoIP solutions are used in over 140 countries and are available through a network of resellers and distributors around the world.

How To Get Started?

If you are interested in using RPS to provision devices, you can contact your Yealink distributor to get started. They will provide you with the right information to get everything set up, and then you can start creating configurations and provisioning IP Phones automatically.

Final Words

RPS is a powerful tool that can save businesses a lot of time and money. It’s easy to set up and can be used to provision a large number of IP Phones quickly and easily. Check out VoIP-info.org for more tips and tricks on improving your VoIP communications setup and boost your business efficiency to a new level.