One-way audio on 3CX

Fix calls where one side can't hear.

3CX device
What you needAffects
Admin access to the 3CX Admin Console, and access to your router or firewallCalls with missing audio

1. Fix the network

  1. Turn off SIP ALGTurn off SIP ALG on your router. It often breaks call audio.
  2. Open the portsForward the ports 3CX needs to it, using the firewall checker as a guide.
  3. Check the public IPMake sure the public IP set in 3CX is correct.

2. Test

  1. Test on mobile dataCall from the 3CX app on mobile data to rule out the office network.
  2. Test both waysMake an inbound and an outbound call.

Troubleshooting

ProblemLikely cause and fix
Audio drops after 30 secondsUsually the same NAT problem. Check SIP ALG and the public IP.
Only remote phones are affectedCheck the ports for remote extensions are open.
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