Setting MGCP Call Duration

The call duration feature helps you to conserve network resources and maximize throughput.

You use the call duration parameter to set the maximum allowable length of time a call can be active. When the duration is exceeded, the SIP ALG tears down the call and releases the media sessions. This setting also frees up bandwidth in cases where calls fail to properly terminate.

Use either the J-Web or CLI configuration editor.

This topic covers:

• J-Web Configuration
• CLI Configuration
• Related Topics

J-Web Configuration

1. Select Configuration > View and Edit > Edit Configuration > Security > ALG > MGCP.
2. Enter a value in the Maximum call duration box.
3. Click one of the following buttons:
   • To apply the configuration and return to the main Configuration page, click OK.
   • To apply the configuration, click Commit.
   • To cancel your entries and return to the main page, click Cancel.

CLI Configuration

In the following example, you set call duration to 3000 minutes.

Related Topics

• Understanding the MGCP ALG
• Understanding MGCP ALG Call Duration and Timeouts
• Setting MGCP Inactive Media Timeout
• Setting the MGCP Transaction Timeout
• Configuring MGCP Denial of Service (DoS) Attack Protection
• Allowing Unknown MGCP Message Types