{"id":901,"date":"2026-03-31T18:15:55","date_gmt":"2026-03-31T18:15:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.vos3000.com\/blog\/?p=901"},"modified":"2026-03-31T18:16:04","modified_gmt":"2026-03-31T18:16:04","slug":"sip-alg-problems-voip-nat-troubleshooting","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.vos3000.com\/blog\/sip-alg-problems-voip-nat-troubleshooting\/","title":{"rendered":"SIP ALG Problems: Complete Troubleshooting Guide for VoIP NAT Issues"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"sip-alg-problems-complete-troubleshooting-guide-for-vo-ip-nat-issues\">SIP ALG Problems: Complete Troubleshooting Guide for VoIP NAT Issues<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>SIP ALG problems are among the most frustrating issues facing VoIP administrators and telecom operators today.<\/strong> When SIP Application Layer Gateway (ALG) functionality interferes with VoIP traffic, it causes registration failures, one-way audio, dropped calls, and complete communication breakdowns. This comprehensive troubleshooting guide covers everything you need to know about diagnosing and resolving SIP ALG problems across all major router brands and network configurations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udcde <strong>Need help with VoIP NAT issues?<\/strong> WhatsApp: <a href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/8801911119966\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">+8801911119966<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-rank-math-toc-block\" id=\"rank-math-toc\"><h2>Table of Contents<\/h2><nav><ul><li><a href=\"#sip-alg-problems-complete-troubleshooting-guide-for-vo-ip-nat-issues\">SIP ALG Problems: Complete Troubleshooting Guide for VoIP NAT Issues<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#\ud83d\udd0d-what-is-sip-alg-and-why-does-it-break-vo-ip\">\ud83d\udd0d What is SIP ALG and Why Does It Break VoIP?<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#\ud83d\udcca-how-sip-alg-works-in-theory\">\ud83d\udcca How SIP ALG Works (In Theory)<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#\u274c-why-sip-alg-causes-problems\">\u274c Why SIP ALG Causes Problems (SIP ALG Problems)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#\ud83d\udea8-common-sip-alg-problem-symptoms\">\ud83d\udea8 Common SIP ALG Problem Symptoms<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#\ud83d\udccb-symptom-checklist\">\ud83d\udccb Symptom Checklist<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#\ud83d\udd27-how-to-disable-sip-alg-on-popular-routers\">\ud83d\udd27 How to Disable SIP ALG on Popular Routers<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#\ud83d\udd37-cisco-routers\">\ud83d\udd37 Cisco Routers<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#\ud83d\udd37-fortinet-forti-gate\">\ud83d\udd37 Fortinet FortiGate<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#\ud83d\udd37-mikro-tik-router-os\">\ud83d\udd37 MikroTik RouterOS<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#\ud83d\udd37-tp-link-routers\">\ud83d\udd37 TP-Link Routers<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#\ud83d\udd37-netgear-routers\">\ud83d\udd37 Netgear Routers<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#\ud83d\udd37-asus-routers\">\ud83d\udd37 Asus Routers<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#\ud83d\udd37-ubiquiti-uni-fi-edge-router\">\ud83d\udd37 Ubiquiti UniFi \/ EdgeRouter<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#\ud83c\udf10-nat-traversal-solutions-beyond-disabling-sip-alg\">\ud83c\udf10 NAT Traversal Solutions Beyond Disabling SIP ALG &#8211; (SIP ALG Problems)<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#\ud83d\udcca-nat-traversal-methods-comparison\">\ud83d\udcca NAT Traversal Methods Comparison<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#\ud83d\udce1-vos-3000-nat-configuration\">\ud83d\udce1 VOS3000 NAT Configuration<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#\u2699\ufe0f-vos-3000-nat-related-system-parameters\">\u2699\ufe0f VOS3000 NAT-Related System Parameters<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#\ud83d\udd27-vos-3000-media-proxy-configuration\">\ud83d\udd27 VOS3000 Media Proxy Configuration<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#\ud83d\udd0d-diagnosing-sip-alg-problems\">\ud83d\udd0d Diagnosing SIP ALG Problems &#8211; (SIP ALG Problems)<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#\ud83d\udccb-testing-for-sip-alg-presence\">\ud83d\udccb Testing for SIP ALG Presence<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#\ud83d\udcca-wireshark-filter-commands\">\ud83d\udcca Wireshark Filter Commands<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#\ud83d\udd17-related-resources\">\ud83d\udd17 Related Resources &#8211; (SIP ALG Problems)<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#\u2753-frequently-asked-questions\">\u2753 Frequently Asked Questions <\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#how-do-i-know-if-my-router-has-sip-alg-enabled\">How do I know if my router has SIP ALG enabled?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#will-disabling-sip-alg-break-other-applications\">Will disabling SIP ALG break other applications?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#why-do-calls-still-drop-after-disabling-sip-alg\">Why do calls still drop after disabling SIP ALG?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#can-sip-alg-be-disabled-on-isp-provided-routers\">Can SIP ALG be disabled on ISP-provided routers?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#what-is-the-difference-between-sip-alg-and-sip-helper\">What is the difference between SIP ALG and SIP Helper?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#\ud83d\udcde-get-expert-help-with-sip-alg-problems\">\ud83d\udcde Get Expert Help with SIP ALG Problems<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#\ud83d\udcde-need-call-center-setup-support\">\ud83d\udcde Need Professional VOS3000 Setup Support?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"\ud83d\udd0d-what-is-sip-alg-and-why-does-it-break-vo-ip\">\ud83d\udd0d What is SIP ALG and Why Does It Break VoIP?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">SIP ALG (Application Layer Gateway) is a feature implemented in many routers and firewalls that is designed to help SIP traffic traverse NAT (Network Address Translation) boundaries. While the intention is good, SIP ALG implementations are notoriously problematic and often cause more harm than benefit for VoIP deployments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"\ud83d\udcca-how-sip-alg-works-in-theory\">\ud83d\udcca How SIP ALG Works (In Theory)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The SIP ALG function monitors SIP signaling traffic and attempts to modify SIP headers and SDP (Session Description Protocol) payloads to help with NAT traversal. When a SIP message passes through a NAT device, the ALG examines the packet and rewrites IP addresses and port numbers to match the public-facing NAT address instead of the private internal address.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"\u274c-why-sip-alg-causes-problems\">\u274c Why SIP ALG Causes Problems (SIP ALG Problems)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Problem Type<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">How SIP ALG Causes It<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Technical Explanation<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>One-Way Audio<\/strong><\/td><td>Incorrect SDP modification<\/td><td>ALG rewrites SDP to wrong IP\/port, causing RTP to fail in one direction<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Registration Failures<\/strong><\/td><td>Contact header corruption<\/td><td>ALG modifies Contact header incorrectly, server cannot reach client<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Call Drops at 30 Seconds<\/strong><\/td><td>SIP timer interference<\/td><td>ALG interferes with SIP keep-alive and session timers<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>No Incoming Calls<\/strong><\/td><td>NAT binding loss<\/td><td>ALG-created bindings expire prematurely, incoming INVITE fails<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Duplicate SIP Messages<\/strong><\/td><td>Packet replication<\/td><td>Poorly implemented ALG creates duplicate packets causing confusion<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"\ud83d\udea8-common-sip-alg-problem-symptoms\">\ud83d\udea8 Common SIP ALG Problem Symptoms<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Identifying SIP ALG problems requires recognizing specific patterns in VoIP behavior. The following symptoms strongly indicate SIP ALG interference in your network:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"\ud83d\udccb-symptom-checklist\">\ud83d\udccb Symptom Checklist<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>One-Way Audio:<\/strong> Call connects but only one party can hear audio, typically the internal party cannot hear external caller<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>No Audio on Answer:<\/strong> Phone rings and answers, but complete silence on both ends<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Registration Expiry:<\/strong> Extensions register initially but lose registration within minutes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>30-Second Call Drops:<\/strong> Calls disconnect precisely at 30-second intervals due to NAT binding timeout<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Incoming Call Failures:<\/strong> Outbound calls work fine but inbound calls never reach the phone<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Intermittent Issues:<\/strong> Problems appear and disappear without apparent pattern<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>VPN vs Direct:<\/strong> VoIP works through VPN but fails on direct internet connection<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"\ud83d\udd27-how-to-disable-sip-alg-on-popular-routers\">\ud83d\udd27 How to Disable SIP ALG on Popular Routers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Disabling SIP ALG is often the most direct solution to VoIP NAT problems. Below are instructions for major router brands commonly found in VoIP deployments:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"\ud83d\udd37-cisco-routers\">\ud83d\udd37 Cisco Routers<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On Cisco IOS routers, SIP ALG is implemented as SIP inspection in the firewall configuration:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-preformatted\">! Check current SIP inspection status\nshow running-config | include sip\n\n! Disable SIP inspection in class-map\nconfigure terminal\nclass-map inspection_default\n  no match protocol sip\n\n! Or remove from policy-map\npolicy-map global_policy\n  class inspection_default\n    no inspect sip\n\n! Save configuration\nwrite memory\n<\/pre>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"\ud83d\udd37-fortinet-forti-gate\">\ud83d\udd37 Fortinet FortiGate<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">FortiGate firewalls have SIP ALG enabled by default. Disable through CLI or GUI:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-preformatted\">! Via CLI - Check SIP helper status\ndiagnose sys sip-proxy status\n\n! Disable SIP helper\nconfig system settings\n  set sip-helper disable\n  set sip-nat-trace disable\nend\n\n! Also check VOIP profile\nconfig voip profile\n  edit default\n    config sip\n      set status disable\n    end\n  next\nend\n<\/pre>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"\ud83d\udd37-mikro-tik-router-os\">\ud83d\udd37 MikroTik RouterOS<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">MikroTik routers use SIP helper for ALG functionality:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-preformatted\"># Check SIP helper status\n\/ip firewall service-port print\n\n# Disable SIP helper\n\/ip firewall service-port disable sip\n\n# For older RouterOS versions\n\/ip firewall nat disable [find comment=\"SIP\"]\n<\/pre>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"\ud83d\udd37-tp-link-routers\">\ud83d\udd37 TP-Link Routers<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">TP-Link consumer and business routers have SIP ALG in different locations:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">TP-Link Model<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Menu Location<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Setting<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Archer Series<\/td><td>Advanced \u2192 NAT Forwarding \u2192 ALG<\/td><td>Uncheck &#8220;SIP ALG&#8221;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>TL-ER Series<\/td><td>Network \u2192 ALG<\/td><td>Disable SIP checkbox<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Omada SDN<\/td><td>Settings \u2192 Transmission \u2192 NAT<\/td><td>Toggle SIP ALG off<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"\ud83d\udd37-netgear-routers\">\ud83d\udd37 Netgear Routers<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-preformatted\"># Web Interface Navigation\n# 1. Login to router admin panel\n# 2. Go to Advanced \u2192 Setup \u2192 WAN Setup\n# 3. Find \"SIP ALG\" or \"SIP Connection Tracking\"\n# 4. Uncheck\/disable the option\n# 5. Apply changes and reboot router\n<\/pre>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"\ud83d\udd37-asus-routers\">\ud83d\udd37 Asus Routers<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-preformatted\"># Web Interface\n# 1. Advanced Settings \u2192 WAN\n# 2. NAT Passthrough tab\n# 3. Set \"SIP Passthrough\" to \"Disable\"\n# 4. Apply and reboot\n\n# Via SSH\/Telnet\nnvram set sip_passthrough=0\nnvram commit\nreboot\n<\/pre>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"\ud83d\udd37-ubiquiti-uni-fi-edge-router\">\ud83d\udd37 Ubiquiti UniFi \/ EdgeRouter<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-preformatted\"># UniFi Security Gateway\n# Via config.gateway.json:\n{\n  \"service\": {\n    \"nat\": {\n      \"rule\": {\n        \"5000\": {\n          \"description\": \"Disable SIP ALG\",\n          \"log\": \"disable\",\n          \"protocol\": \"all\",\n          \"source\": {\n            \"group\": {\n              \"network-group\": \"net_LAN\"\n            }\n          },\n          \"type\": \"masquerade\"\n        }\n      }\n    }\n  }\n}\n\n# EdgeRouter CLI\nconfigure\nset service nat rule 5000 disable\ncommit\nsave\n<\/pre>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"\ud83c\udf10-nat-traversal-solutions-beyond-disabling-sip-alg\">\ud83c\udf10 NAT Traversal Solutions Beyond Disabling SIP ALG &#8211; (SIP ALG Problems)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In some network environments, simply disabling SIP ALG is not sufficient or may not be possible. Understanding and implementing proper NAT traversal techniques ensures reliable VoIP operation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"\ud83d\udcca-nat-traversal-methods-comparison\">\ud83d\udcca NAT Traversal Methods Comparison<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Method<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">How It Works<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Pros<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Cons<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>STUN Server<\/strong><\/td><td>Client discovers public IP\/port<\/td><td>Simple, low overhead<\/td><td>Does not work with symmetric NAT<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>TURN Server<\/strong><\/td><td>Media relayed through server<\/td><td>Works with all NAT types<\/td><td>Higher latency, server load<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>ICE Protocol<\/strong><\/td><td>Tries STUN first, falls back to TURN<\/td><td>Best of both methods<\/td><td>More complex configuration<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Media Proxy<\/strong><\/td><td>Server proxies RTP traffic<\/td><td>Server controls media path<\/td><td>Additional server resources<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"\ud83d\udce1-vos-3000-nat-configuration\">\ud83d\udce1 VOS3000 NAT Configuration<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For VOS3000 softswitch deployments, proper NAT configuration is essential. VOS3000 provides several parameters to handle NAT traversal scenarios:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"\u2699\ufe0f-vos-3000-nat-related-system-parameters\">\u2699\ufe0f VOS3000 NAT-Related System Parameters<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Parameter<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Default<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Purpose<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>SS_SIP_NAT_KEEP_ALIVE_MESSAGE<\/strong><\/td><td>HELLO<\/td><td>Content of NAT keep-alive message sent to maintain NAT bindings<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>SS_SIP_NAT_KEEP_ALIVE_PERIOD<\/strong><\/td><td>30<\/td><td>Interval in seconds between NAT keep-alive messages (10-86400)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>SS_SIP_NAT_KEEP_ALIVE_SEND_INTERVAL<\/strong><\/td><td>500<\/td><td>Interval in milliseconds between sending keep-alives to different devices<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>SS_SIP_NAT_KEEP_ALIVE_SEND_ONE_TIME<\/strong><\/td><td>3000<\/td><td>Number of NAT keep-alive messages sent in one batch<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"\ud83d\udd27-vos-3000-media-proxy-configuration\">\ud83d\udd27 VOS3000 Media Proxy Configuration<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">VOS3000 supports multiple media proxy modes to handle NAT scenarios. The SS_MEDIAPROXYMODE parameter controls this behavior:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-preformatted\">Media Proxy Modes in VOS3000:\n\nON       - Media proxy always enabled\n          All RTP flows through VOS3000 server\n          Highest server resource usage\n\nOFF      - Media proxy always disabled\n          RTP flows directly between endpoints\n          May fail with NAT issues\n\nAUTO     - VOS3000 decides based on conditions:\n          1. If caller\/callee requires media proxy \u2192 Enable\n          2. If caller\/callee disabled media proxy \u2192 Disable\n          3. If encryption enabled \u2192 Enable\n          4. If different networks (SS_MEDIAPROXYBETWEENNET) \u2192 Enable\n          5. If behind NAT (SS_MEDIAPROXYBEHINDNAT) \u2192 Enable\n          6. Otherwise \u2192 Disable\n\nMUST ON  - Forced media proxy regardless of settings\n          Used for specific troubleshooting scenarios\n<\/pre>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"\ud83d\udd0d-diagnosing-sip-alg-problems\">\ud83d\udd0d Diagnosing SIP ALG Problems &#8211; (SIP ALG Problems)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"\ud83d\udccb-testing-for-sip-alg-presence\">\ud83d\udccb Testing for SIP ALG Presence<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Before making configuration changes, confirm that SIP ALG is actually causing the problem:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Packet Capture Analysis:<\/strong> Use Wireshark to capture SIP traffic and compare original packets with received packets<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Contact Header Check:<\/strong> Look for differences between internal IP and Contact header IP in SIP messages<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>SDP Analysis:<\/strong> Compare c= (connection) line in SDP with actual endpoint IP<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Via Header Inspection:<\/strong> Check if received\/rport parameters are being modified incorrectly<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Online Tools:<\/strong> Use SIP ALG detection tools available from VoIP providers<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"\ud83d\udcca-wireshark-filter-commands\">\ud83d\udcca Wireshark Filter Commands<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-preformatted\"># SIP traffic filter\nsip\n\n# SIP registration only\nsip.Method == \"REGISTER\"\n\n# SIP invite and responses\nsip.Method == \"INVITE\" || sip.Status-Code\n\n# RTP media streams\nrtp\n\n# Check for NAT-related issues\nsip.Contact contains \"192.168\" || sip.Contact contains \"10.\"\n<\/pre>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"\ud83d\udd17-related-resources\">\ud83d\udd17 Related Resources &#8211; (SIP ALG Problems)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\ud83d\udcd6 <a href=\"https:\/\/multahost.com\/blog\/vos3000-extended-firewall\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">VOS3000 Extended Firewall Configuration Guide<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\ud83d\udcd6 <a href=\"https:\/\/multahost.com\/blog\/vos3000-dialer-call-test-no-voice-one-way-audio-vos3000-pin-call-no-audio\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">VOS3000 One-Way Audio Troubleshooting<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\ud83d\udcd6 <a href=\"https:\/\/multahost.com\/blog\/vos3000-server-configuration-choosevos3000-os-choose\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">VOS3000 Server Configuration Guide<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\ud83d\udcd6 <a href=\"https:\/\/multahost.com\/blog\/sip-trunking-with-vos3000-sip-trunking-bd-iptsp-india-pri-landline-twillo-vos3000-setup-sip-register-vos3000-gk-register-gw-vos3000\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">SIP Trunking with VOS3000<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\ud83d\udcd6 <a href=\"https:\/\/vos3000.com\/downloads.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">VOS3000 Downloads<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"\u2753-frequently-asked-questions\">\u2753 Frequently Asked Questions <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-do-i-know-if-my-router-has-sip-alg-enabled\">How do I know if my router has SIP ALG enabled?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The most reliable method is to capture SIP traffic using Wireshark and examine the Contact headers and SDP content. If the IP addresses in these fields show your public IP when they should show private IPs (or vice versa), SIP ALG is active. Many router admin interfaces also display SIP ALG status in the NAT or Firewall settings sections.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"will-disabling-sip-alg-break-other-applications\">Will disabling SIP ALG break other applications?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In most cases, disabling SIP ALG does not negatively affect other applications. SIP ALG is specifically designed for SIP protocol and has no impact on web browsing, email, or other network services. However, some legacy SIP devices that rely on ALG for NAT traversal may require alternative NAT configuration after disabling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"why-do-calls-still-drop-after-disabling-sip-alg\">Why do calls still drop after disabling SIP ALG?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If problems persist after disabling SIP ALG, other factors may be involved: firewall rules blocking RTP ports, incorrect NAT keep-alive settings, SIP session timer issues, or NAT binding timeouts. Check firewall rules for ports 5060 (SIP) and 10000-20000 (RTP), and verify SIP registration expiry settings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"can-sip-alg-be-disabled-on-isp-provided-routers\">Can SIP ALG be disabled on ISP-provided routers?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Many ISP-provided routers do not allow SIP ALG configuration through the web interface. 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