Description of MikoPBX and the sections you can find in the documentation. Introduction to the documentation.
Foreword
Welcome to the MikoPBX documentation resource! Here you can find step-by-step instructions related to interacting with the MikoPBX PBX system. For your convenience, the documentation is organized into sections - just like in the web interface, making it very easy to navigate.
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What is MikoPBX?
MikoPBX is a free telephony server with its own operating system and a simple, user-friendly web interface. It works with virtually any telephony technology in the world.
MikoPBX is a fully modular interface for Asterisk, written in PHP and JavaScript. This means that you can implement absolutely any additional Asterisk telephony functionality within MikoPBX. Moreover, if you develop a useful module, you can place it in the public repository and make it available to all MikoPBX users. Additionally, MikoPBX has very low hardware requirements:
Simultaneous Calls
Minimally Recommended Configuration
Where to Start?
To get started, you should install MikoPBX using any method convenient for you. Below are installation options. By clicking on their names, you can access detailed articles:
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After installation, you can begin exploring your PBX system. The "User Guide" documentation will help you with this, providing detailed information about specific sections:
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For additional help with getting started quickly, you can refer to .
Modules
If you have familiarized yourself with the basic setup and operation of MikoPBX, you can expand its functionality using modules.
Modules allow you to add extra features to your system. You can learn more about them step by step:
– here you'll find a detailed description of the registration process and its specifics.
– this section provides a detailed explanation of how to install and manage modules.
– in this section, you'll find detailed descriptions of each module, as well as steps for configuring and using them.
FAQ Section
In this section, you can find answers to your questions and solutions that will help you expand the functionality of basic features. This section, like the main documentation, is divided into categories for easy navigation.
If you have a question that isn't covered here, you can seek assistance in the , where MikoPBX users help each other resolve issues and needs related to the PBX system.
This guide provides detailed steps to get started with MikoPBX and helps you quickly configure the system.
Follow the step-by-step instructions in the order presented for a quick and successful system setup.
Installing MikoPBX
MikoPBX is a full-fledged operating system for your hardware; it is not a standalone application. It is provided as an image file (*.iso, *.img, *.raw).
It supports various installation methods:
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Follow the link for your preferred installation method and proceed according to the provided instructions.
First Login to the Web Interface
After installation, you need to access the MikoPBX web interface for further system configuration. To do this, find the PBX's IP address in the MikoPBX console:
In this example, the IP address is 192.168.0.203. To access the web interface, enter this IP address into your browser's address bar:
If the logs do not provide a username and password, use the default credentials:
Username: admin
Password: admin
After the first login, the system will prompt you to change your password.
Settings Within the Web Interface:
Network and Firewall Settings
For stable PBX operation, you need to configure the network through the Network and Firewall → Network Interface section. Detailed instructions for these settings can be found .
In MikoPBX, all local subnets can be defined in the Network and Firewall → Firewall section. The firewall is intended to restrict access to the PBX based on traffic type and subnets. Follow the setup instructions .
Configuring Protection Against Hacking (Fail2Ban)
Fail2Ban blocks IP addresses exhibiting unusual activity; it can reduce the rate of failed authentication attempts and helps protect your PBX from hacking. Instructions to help with the setup can be found .
Adding and Configuring Employee Accounts
After completing the initial PBX setup, you can proceed to create accounts for your employees. This will assist you.
Connecting Providers
After adding employees, you need to connect providers to your PBX. Instructions for this section can be found . Instructions with examples of configuring real providers can be found .
Setting Up Incoming and Outgoing Routing
At this stage, you need to set routing rules for incoming and outgoing calls: how calls passing through a specific provider will be handled:
To create routing rules, you may also need the following features:
Marketplace and Modules
The Marketplace allows you to extend the system's standard functionality using modules:
You can read more about Modules in MikoPBX in .
Information on registering in the MikoPBX Marketplace can be found .
This completes the basic setup of MikoPBX! For a deeper exploration of MikoPBX's capabilities, we recommend referring to the comprehensive documentation.
Description of the first login to the MikoPBX web-interface
First login to the MikoPBX system
Go to the MikoPBX installation console, remember the IP address that your PBX received.
MikoPBX IP address for connecting to the WEB interface
Enter the received MikoPBX IP address in the web browser. The authorization page will be displayed. Log in using the default credentials:
Use the following default credentials for the first login to the MikoPBX web interface:
Username: admin
Password: admin
After successful authorization, MikoPBX will automatically open the settings for changing the password:
For more information about the General Settings, see the section.
After changing the password, the system will be fully operational. It is recommended to immediately configure the firewall rules. You can read about how to do this by following .
