{"id":930,"date":"2026-04-03T01:03:47","date_gmt":"2026-04-03T01:03:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.vos3000.com\/blog\/?p=930"},"modified":"2026-04-03T01:08:00","modified_gmt":"2026-04-03T01:08:00","slug":"vos3000-sip-session-timer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.vos3000.com\/blog\/vos3000-sip-session-timer\/","title":{"rendered":"VOS3000 SIP Session Timer: Complete Keep-Alive &amp; Session Management Important Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"vos-3000-sip-session-timer-complete-keep-alive-session-management-guide\">VOS3000 SIP Session Timer: Complete Keep-Alive &amp; Session Management Guide<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>VOS3000 SIP session timer is essential for maintaining reliable VoIP calls and preventing &#8220;zombie calls&#8221; that waste resources.<\/strong> By implementing RFC 4028 session timers and NAT keep-alive mechanisms, VOS3000 ensures that active calls are properly monitored and terminated calls are detected quickly. This comprehensive guide covers all session timer and keep-alive features based on official VOS3000 2.1.9.07 documentation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udcde <strong>Need help with VOS3000 session timer configuration?<\/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=\"#vos-3000-sip-session-timer-complete-keep-alive-session-management-guide\">VOS3000 SIP Session Timer: Complete Keep-Alive &amp; Session Management Guide<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#\ud83d\udd0d-understanding-sip-session-timer\">\ud83d\udd0d Understanding VOS3000 SIP Session Timer<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#\ud83d\udcca-why-session-timers-matter\">\ud83d\udcca Why Session Timers Matter<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#\u2699\ufe0f-vos-3000-session-timer-parameters\">\u2699\ufe0f VOS3000 SIP Session Timer Parameters<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#\ud83d\udcca-core-session-timer-parameters\">\ud83d\udcca Core Session Timer Parameters<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#\ud83d\udcd0-how-session-timer-works\">\ud83d\udcd0 How Session Timer Works (VOS3000 SIP Session Timer)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#\ud83d\udce1-nat-keep-alive-configuration\">\ud83d\udce1 NAT Keep-Alive Configuration<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#\u2699\ufe0f-nat-keep-alive-parameters\">\u2699\ufe0f NAT Keep-Alive Parameters (VOS3000 SIP Session Timer)<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#\ud83d\udcd0-nat-keep-alive-operation\">\ud83d\udcd0 NAT Keep-Alive Operation<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#\ud83d\udd27-session-timer-configuration-guide\">\ud83d\udd27 Session Timer Configuration Guide (VOS3000 SIP Session Timer)<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#\u2699\ufe0f-recommended-parameter-values\">\u2699\ufe0f Recommended Parameter Values<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#\ud83d\udd27-configuration-steps\">\ud83d\udd27 Configuration Steps<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#\ud83d\udea8-common-session-timer-problems\">\ud83d\udea8 Common Session Timer Problems<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#\ud83d\udcca-problem-diagnosis-table\">\ud83d\udcca Problem Diagnosis Table (VOS3000 SIP Session Timer)<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#\ud83d\udd27-troubleshooting-session-timer-issues\">\ud83d\udd27 Troubleshooting Session Timer Issues<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#\ud83d\udcca-session-timer-vs-nat-keep-alive\">\ud83d\udcca Session Timer vs NAT Keep-Alive (VOS3000 SIP Session Timer)<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#\ud83d\udd17-related-resources\">\ud83d\udd17 Related Resources (VOS3000 SIP Session Timer)<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#\u2753-frequently-asked-questions\">\u2753 Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#what-happens-if-both-endpoints-dont-support-session-timer\">What happens if both endpoints don&#8217;t support session timer?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#why-are-my-calls-dropping-at-exactly-30-seconds\">Why are my calls dropping at exactly 30 seconds?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#should-i-use-re-invite-or-update-for-session-refresh\">Should I use re-INVITE or UPDATE for session refresh?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#what-is-a-good-ss-sip-session-ttl-value\">What is a good SS_SIP_SESSION_TTL value?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#how-do-i-know-if-nat-keep-alive-is-working\">How do I know if NAT keep-alive is working?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#\ud83d\udcde-get-expert-help-with-vos-3000-session-timer\">\ud83d\udcde Get Expert Help with VOS3000 Session Timer<\/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-understanding-sip-session-timer\">\ud83d\udd0d Understanding VOS3000 SIP Session Timer<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Reference: VOS3000 2.1.9.07 Manual, Section 4.1.3 (Page 213)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The SIP Session Timer, defined in RFC 4028, provides a mechanism to detect failed calls that would otherwise remain &#8220;hung&#8221; in the system. Without session timers, calls that lose one-way audio or have endpoint failures may continue to exist in the system, consuming resources and potentially causing billing errors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"\ud83d\udcca-why-session-timers-matter\">\ud83d\udcca Why Session Timers Matter<\/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<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Without Session Timer<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">With Session Timer<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Zombie Calls<\/strong><\/td><td>Calls remain active indefinitely after endpoint failure<\/td><td>Failed endpoints detected, calls cleaned up<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Resource Waste<\/strong><\/td><td>System resources consumed by dead sessions<\/td><td>Resources freed when session expires<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Billing Errors<\/strong><\/td><td>Incorrect long-duration billing for dead calls<\/td><td>Accurate call termination timing<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>NAT Issues<\/strong><\/td><td>NAT bindings expire causing call drops<\/td><td>Keep-alive maintains NAT bindings<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"\u2699\ufe0f-vos-3000-session-timer-parameters\">\u2699\ufe0f VOS3000 SIP Session Timer Parameters<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Reference: VOS3000 2.1.9.07 Manual, Section 4.3.5.2 (Page 230-231)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"\ud83d\udcca-core-session-timer-parameters\">\ud83d\udcca Core Session Timer 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\">Range<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Description<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>SS_SIP_SESSION_TTL<\/strong><\/td><td>600<\/td><td>seconds<\/td><td>Detecting SIP connected status interval<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>SS_SIP_SESSION_UPDATE_SEGMENT<\/strong><\/td><td>2<\/td><td>2-10<\/td><td>SIP timer re-INVITE\/UPDATE interval segment<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>SS_SIP_SESSION_TIMEOUT_EARLY_HANGUP<\/strong><\/td><td>0<\/td><td>seconds<\/td><td>Session timer early hangup before timeout<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>SS_SIP_NO_TIMER_REINVITE_INTERVAL<\/strong><\/td><td>7200<\/td><td>seconds<\/td><td>Max conversation time for non-timer SIP caller<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"\ud83d\udcd0-how-session-timer-works\">\ud83d\udcd0 How Session Timer Works (VOS3000 SIP Session Timer)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-preformatted\">VOS3000 SIP Session Timer Operation:<br>================================<br><br>1. Call Establishment:<br>   - INVITE with Session-Expires header (if supported)<br>   - VOS3000 records session timer requirements<br><br>2. Session Refresh:<br>   - Re-INVITE or UPDATE sent at regular intervals<br>   - Interval = SS_SIP_SESSION_TTL \/ SS_SIP_SESSION_UPDATE_SEGMENT<br>   - Default: 600 \/ 2 = 300 seconds (5 minutes)<br><br>3. Session Monitoring:<br>   - If refresh fails, session is considered dead<br>   - Call is terminated after timeout<br>   - CDR updated with proper end reason<br><br>4. Non-Timer Endpoints:<br>   - For SIP endpoints without timer support<br>   - VOS3000 uses SS_SIP_NO_TIMER_REINVITE_INTERVAL<br>   - Default 7200 seconds (2 hours) maximum call duration<br><br>Example Flow with SS_SIP_SESSION_TTL = 600:<br>===========================================<br>Time 0:00   - Call established<br>Time 5:00   - Re-INVITE\/UPDATE sent (refresh attempt)<br>Time 5:01   - 200 OK received (refresh successful)<br>Time 10:00  - Re-INVITE\/UPDATE sent<br>Time 10:01  - 200 OK received<br>...continues for duration of call<br><br>If refresh fails:<br>Time 10:00  - Re-INVITE\/UPDATE sent<br>Time 10:30  - No response (timeout)<br>Time 10:30  - Call terminated<br>Time 10:30  - CDR records \"Session timeout\"<br><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"\ud83d\udce1-nat-keep-alive-configuration\">\ud83d\udce1 NAT Keep-Alive Configuration<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Reference: VOS3000 2.1.9.07 Manual, Section 4.1.2 (Page 212-213)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>NAT keep-alive ensures that NAT bindings remain active for devices behind NAT devices. Without proper keep-alive, incoming calls may fail because the NAT mapping has expired.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"\u2699\ufe0f-nat-keep-alive-parameters\">\u2699\ufe0f NAT Keep-Alive Parameters (VOS3000 SIP Session Timer)<\/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\">Range<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Description<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>SS_SIP_NAT_KEEP_ALIVE_MESSAGE<\/strong><\/td><td>HELLO<\/td><td>text<\/td><td>Content of NAT keep-alive message<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>SS_SIP_NAT_KEEP_ALIVE_PERIOD<\/strong><\/td><td>30<\/td><td>10-86400 sec<\/td><td>NAT keep-alive message sending period<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>SS_SIP_NAT_KEEP_ALIVE_SEND_INTERVAL<\/strong><\/td><td>500<\/td><td>ms<\/td><td>Interval between sending keep-alives<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>SS_SIP_NAT_KEEP_ALIVE_SEND_ONE_TIME<\/strong><\/td><td>3000<\/td><td>count<\/td><td>Number of keep-alive messages per batch<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"\ud83d\udcd0-nat-keep-alive-operation\">\ud83d\udcd0 NAT Keep-Alive Operation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-preformatted\">VOS3000 NAT Keep-Alive Mechanism:\n==================================\n\nPurpose:\n========\nWhen devices are behind NAT, the NAT device maintains a mapping table.\nIf no traffic passes through for a period (typically 30-300 seconds),\nthe NAT mapping expires, and incoming calls cannot reach the device.\n\nHow It Works:\n=============\n1. Device registers with VOS3000\n2. VOS3000 records device IP and port\n3. VOS3000 sends periodic keep-alive messages\n4. Keep-alive traffic maintains NAT mapping\n5. Incoming calls can reach the device\n\nConfiguration Example:\n======================\nSS_SIP_NAT_KEEP_ALIVE_MESSAGE = \"HELLO\"\nSS_SIP_NAT_KEEP_ALIVE_PERIOD = 30 (seconds)\n\nVOS3000 sends \"HELLO\" to registered devices every 30 seconds.\n\nImportant Notes:\n================\n- If SS_SIP_NAT_KEEP_ALIVE_MESSAGE is empty, keep-alive is disabled\n- Period should be less than NAT device timeout (typically 60 seconds)\n- For large deployments, adjust SEND_INTERVAL and SEND_ONE_TIME\n\nUsage Scenarios:\n================\n1. Normal Registration: Device maintains registration via REGISTER\n2. Non-REGISTER Devices: VOS3000 sends UDP keep-alive\n3. Symmetric NAT: May require media proxy instead\n<\/pre>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"\ud83d\udd27-session-timer-configuration-guide\">\ud83d\udd27 Session Timer Configuration Guide (VOS3000 SIP Session Timer)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"\u2699\ufe0f-recommended-parameter-values\">\u2699\ufe0f Recommended Parameter Values<\/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\">Scenario<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">SS_SIP_SESSION_TTL<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">SS_SIP_NO_TIMER_REINVITE_INTERVAL<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">NAT_KEEP_ALIVE_PERIOD<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Standard VoIP<\/strong><\/td><td>600 (10 min)<\/td><td>7200 (2 hours)<\/td><td>30 seconds<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Call Center<\/strong><\/td><td>900 (15 min)<\/td><td>14400 (4 hours)<\/td><td>20 seconds<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Wholesale<\/strong><\/td><td>600 (10 min)<\/td><td>0 (disabled)<\/td><td>30 seconds<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Mobile\/Unstable<\/strong><\/td><td>300 (5 min)<\/td><td>3600 (1 hour)<\/td><td>15 seconds<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"\ud83d\udd27-configuration-steps\">\ud83d\udd27 Configuration Steps<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-preformatted\">Step-by-Step Session Timer Configuration:\n==========================================\n\n1. Navigate to System Parameters:\n   Navigation &gt; Operation management &gt; Softswitch management\n   &gt; Additional settings &gt; System parameter\n\n2. Configure Session Timer:\n   Find: SS_SIP_SESSION_TTL\n   Set: 600 (or desired value in seconds)\n\n3. Configure Update Segment:\n   Find: SS_SIP_SESSION_UPDATE_SEGMENT\n   Set: 2 (refresh interval = TTL\/segment)\n\n4. Configure NAT Keep-Alive:\n   Find: SS_SIP_NAT_KEEP_ALIVE_MESSAGE\n   Set: HELLO (or custom message)\n\n   Find: SS_SIP_NAT_KEEP_ALIVE_PERIOD\n   Set: 30 (seconds between keep-alives)\n\n5. Apply Changes:\n   Click Apply to save configuration\n\n6. Verify Settings:\n   Check CDR for session timeout behavior\n   Monitor for 30-second call drops\n\nImportant: Changes require softswitch service restart\nto take effect in some cases.\n<\/pre>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"\ud83d\udea8-common-session-timer-problems\">\ud83d\udea8 Common Session Timer Problems<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"\ud83d\udcca-problem-diagnosis-table\">\ud83d\udcca Problem Diagnosis Table (VOS3000 SIP Session Timer)<\/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\">Symptom<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Possible Cause<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Solution<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Calls drop at 30 seconds<\/td><td>NAT binding timeout, SIP ALG issue<\/td><td>Disable SIP ALG, increase NAT keep-alive<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Calls drop at specific intervals<\/td><td>Session timer negotiation failure<\/td><td>Check session timer support, adjust TTL<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>No incoming calls after idle<\/td><td>NAT binding expired<\/td><td>Enable NAT keep-alive, reduce period<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Session timer errors in trace<\/td><td>Endpoint doesn&#8217;t support RFC 4028<\/td><td>Use SS_SIP_NO_TIMER_REINVITE_INTERVAL<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Re-INVITE rejected by endpoint<\/td><td>Endpoint doesn&#8217;t support re-INVITE<\/td><td>Try UPDATE method, check endpoint config<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"\ud83d\udd27-troubleshooting-session-timer-issues\">\ud83d\udd27 Troubleshooting Session Timer Issues<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-preformatted\">Session Timer Troubleshooting Checklist:\n=========================================\n\n1. Check Debug Trace:\n   System &gt; Debug trace &gt; Enable\n   Look for re-INVITE or UPDATE messages\n   Check for 200 OK responses\n\n2. Verify Endpoint Support:\n   - Check if endpoint includes \"timer\" in Supported header\n   - Look for Session-Expires in INVITE\/200 OK\n   - Verify endpoint responds to session refresh\n\n3. Check NAT Configuration:\n   - Verify NAT keep-alive is enabled\n   - Check SS_SIP_NAT_KEEP_ALIVE_PERIOD\n   - Monitor for NAT binding expiration\n\n4. Analyze CDR:\n   - Check termination reason for session timeouts\n   - Look for patterns in call drop timing\n   - Compare with session timer configuration\n\n5. Test Different Scenarios:\n   - Test calls from different networks\n   - Test with different endpoints\n   - Test with\/without media proxy\n\nCommon Fixes:\n=============\n- Increase SS_SIP_SESSION_TTL for longer refresh intervals\n- Reduce SS_SIP_NAT_KEEP_ALIVE_PERIOD for aggressive keep-alive\n- Disable SIP ALG on routers\n- Enable media proxy for NAT scenarios\n<\/pre>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"\ud83d\udcca-session-timer-vs-nat-keep-alive\">\ud83d\udcca Session Timer vs NAT Keep-Alive (VOS3000 SIP Session Timer)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Understanding the difference between session timer and NAT keep-alive is important for proper configuration:<\/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\">Aspect<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Session Timer<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">NAT Keep-Alive<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Purpose<\/strong><\/td><td>Detect failed calls, prevent zombie calls<\/td><td>Maintain NAT bindings for incoming calls<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Protocol<\/strong><\/td><td>SIP re-INVITE\/UPDATE<\/td><td>UDP packets or SIP messages<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Direction<\/strong><\/td><td>Both directions (refresh negotiation)<\/td><td>Server to client (keep binding active)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Default Interval<\/strong><\/td><td>600 seconds (10 minutes)<\/td><td>30 seconds<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>When Active<\/strong><\/td><td>During active call<\/td><td>During registration period<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>RFC Reference<\/strong><\/td><td>RFC 4028<\/td><td>NAT traversal best practices<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"\ud83d\udd17-related-resources\">\ud83d\udd17 Related Resources (VOS3000 SIP Session Timer)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\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-extended-firewall\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">VOS3000 Extended Firewall Configuration<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\ud83d\udcd6 <a href=\"https:\/\/multahost.com\/blog\/sip-alg-problems-voip-nat-troubleshooting-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">SIP ALG Problems Troubleshooting Guide<\/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:\/\/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=\"what-happens-if-both-endpoints-dont-support-session-timer\">What happens if both endpoints don&#8217;t support session timer?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>VOS3000 uses SS_SIP_NO_TIMER_REINVITE_INTERVAL to limit maximum call duration. This prevents zombie calls even when endpoints don&#8217;t support RFC 4028. Set this value based on your business needs (default is 7200 seconds \/ 2 hours).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"why-are-my-calls-dropping-at-exactly-30-seconds\">Why are my calls dropping at exactly 30 seconds?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>30-second call drops are typically caused by NAT binding timeouts, not session timer issues. Check if SIP ALG is enabled on your router (should be disabled), and verify NAT keep-alive is configured correctly with a period less than 30 seconds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"should-i-use-re-invite-or-update-for-session-refresh\">Should I use re-INVITE or UPDATE for session refresh?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>VOS3000 automatically negotiates the refresh method based on endpoint capabilities. UPDATE is generally preferred as it doesn&#8217;t affect SDP negotiation. Both methods work for session timer purposes &#8211; VOS3000 handles this automatically.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what-is-a-good-ss-sip-session-ttl-value\">What is a good SS_SIP_SESSION_TTL value?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The default of 600 seconds (10 minutes) works well for most scenarios. For mobile or unstable networks, consider reducing to 300 seconds (5 minutes) for faster detection of failed calls. For stable enterprise environments, 900 seconds (15 minutes) reduces overhead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-do-i-know-if-nat-keep-alive-is-working\">How do I know if NAT keep-alive is working?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Enable debug trace and look for periodic messages matching your SS_SIP_NAT_KEEP_ALIVE_MESSAGE content (default &#8220;HELLO&#8221;). You should see these messages at intervals matching SS_SIP_NAT_KEEP_ALIVE_PERIOD.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"\ud83d\udcde-get-expert-help-with-vos-3000-session-timer\">\ud83d\udcde Get Expert Help with VOS3000 Session Timer<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Need assistance configuring session timers or troubleshooting call drops? 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