Setup ring groups on a Grandstream UCM6202 VoIP Phone system

In this tutorial, we will walk through the steps to create a basic ring groups on a Grandstream UCM6202 IP PBX.

NOTE: On the older UCM hardware, the default password is ‘admin’. But, on the newer hardware, the default password is printed on a label attached to the underside of the unit itself.  Hint – use a magnifying glass.

Before we begin, make sure the Grandstream UCM6202 IP PBX is powered up and connected to your network via the WAN Port.

  1. When the UCM has finished booting, look at the LCD screen and note the IP Address.
  2. If you do not see an IP Address, check that the UCM is properly connected to the network via the WAN Port.
  3. Using a browser, enter the IP Address in the URL address bar and hit enter.
  4. Enter ‘admin’ for the Username and for the Password, use either the default password identified above or the password as set by the PBX installer.
  5. If, once logged in, your are presented with the Setup Wizard, press the Quit button to exit the Setup Wizard.
  6. Using the Menus panel, navigate to Call Features, then Ring Groups, and finally, click Add.
  7. Enter an appropriate name for the ring group in the Ring Group Name field.
  8. From the Available Members list, select the extensions to add to the Ring Group.
  9. Press the Blue Button with the Greater Than Sign to move the selected extensions to the Selected Members list.
  10. Under the Ring Group Options section, select the Ring Strategy you want.
  11. Press the Save button at the top right of the screen.
  12. Press the Apply Changes button at the top of the screen.

Once you have created the ring groups that you need, you should test them to be sure they work properly.

How to setup Rings Groups on a Grandstream UCM6202 IP PBX May 6th, 2020 Jerry Kendall