This guide outlines the configuration steps for setting up Algo Paging devices and multicast functionality with Yealink phones in an enterprise environment.

Section 1: Add Algo Devices to the OktoRocket (CE) Portal

Step 1: Navigate to Sites

• Select your site
• Under Module Settings, go to Inventory
  

Step 2: Add a New Device

• Click the + button to add a new device.
  

Step 3: Enter Algo Device Details

• Choose “Algo-8XXX”
• Enter the MAC Address
• Assign an Extension (typically ending with the XX5X range for paging)
• Click Add Device

⚠️ Note: XX5X extensions are commonly used for paging but may vary based on company size and existing extension usage.

Step 4: Repeat Steps

• Add each Algo device using the above steps.

Section 2: Configure Algo Devices for Paging / Multicast

Step 1: Access the Algo Web Interface

• Enter the IP address of the device in your web browser.

Step 2: Disable Provisioning Mode

• Go to Advanced Settings > Provisioning
• Disable Provisioning Mode, then click Save

⚠️ Note 1: Do this for every Algo device

⚠️ Note 2: Ignore the “Reboot Required” prompt for now

Step 3: Configure Multicast Settings

• Go to Basic Settings > Multicast

Step 4a: Configure as Transmitter (if applicable)

• Designate one Algo device as a Transmitter
• For multiple zones, update the Transmitter Signal Zone (e.g., to 2 or higher)
• Set the Playback Zone appropriately
• Click Save

Step 4b: Configure as Receiver (for Yealink multicast use)

• Set the device role to Receiver
• Set the Playback Zone appropriately
• Click Save

Step 5: Configure Advanced Multicast

• Click on Advanced Multicast under the multicast Mode section
• This will redirect to Advanced Settings > Advanced Multicast

Step 6: Define Zone Multicast IPs

• Use IP format: 224.5.6.20:1000X where X is the unique identifier
• Set unique ports for each zone used
• Click Save

Step 7: Configure Additional Receivers

• For all other Algos to be used as receivers
• Set each one as a Receiver
• Click Save

Step 8: Repeat Multicast Setup

• For each additional Algo receiver, repeat Steps 5 & 6

Step 9: Repeat Multicast Setup

• Reboot all Algo speakers

Step 10a: Configure DSS Key for Algo Paging

Use the following template to set up the DSS key on Yealink phones for direct paging via extension:

linekey.6.label=Insert Name Here
linekey.6.line=1
linekey.6.type=13
linekey.6.value=XXX

⚠️ Replace XXX with the Algo Transmitter’s extension

⚠️ Linekey number (e.g., 6) can be adjusted as needed

Step 10b: Configure DSS Key for Multicast Paging (Includes Yealink Phones)

Use this configuration for Yealink phones paging a multicast group:

linekey.10.extension=0
linekey.10.label=Insert Name Here
linekey.10.line=0
linekey.10.type=24
linekey.10.value=224.5.6.20:1000X

⚠️ Notes:

• X in the IP should match the multicast port set in Algo
• Extension must always be 0 (Algo & cordless Yealink devices require this)
• Linekey number (e.g., 10) can be adjusted as needed

Section 3: Configure Yealink Devices for Multicast Reception

Step 1: Insert Multicast Listening Config

Apply this to the device or group/site level configuration:

multicast.listen_address.1.channel=0
multicast.listen_address.1.ip_address=224.5.6.20:1000X
multicast.listen_address.1.label=Insert Name Here

⚠️ Notes:

• Start with listen_address.1; increment for each additional group
• Keep channel = 0 for compatibility with Algo and cordless devices
• IP & port must match the configured Algo zone for interop

Step 2: Add DSS Key for Multicast Paging

Configure Yealink DSS key as follows:

linekey.10.extension=0
linekey.10.label=Insert Name Here
linekey.10.line=0
linekey.10.type=24
linekey.10.value=224.5.6.20:1000X

⚠️ Follow the same rules as above for IP/port, extension, and key placement.