[Asterisk-Users] IAX to SIP conversion: SIP From header issue

[Kristian Kielhofner]

JS wrote:
> I am trying to setup call between IAX client and SIP client using 
> Asterisk 1.2.4.
> 
> When IAX client makes a call, Asterisk sends SIP invite to the other end 
> point. But, in the From header field, I see -- From: "iaxComm User" 
> <sip:700000000 at ipaddress>
> 
> Is there a way I can have the original username used by IAX client to 
> appear in the from header field of SIP invite?
> 
> For example, If bob calls Alice using iaxComm, I want 
> sip:bob at whateverdomain to appear in the SIP invite that is sent to Alice 
> (on her SIP client).
> 
> In my setup, I use two Asterisks:
> 
> Bob-----Asterisk A----------Asterisk B--------Alice
> 
> Asterisk A is configured to call Asterisk B on SIP channel when it 
> receives call for Alice.
> 
> Asterisk B is looking in FROM header field to see who the call is coming 
> from. Since From contains 700000000, it has no way to find out that it 
> is coming from Bob.
> 
> Thanks,
> Jim


Jim,

	Set callerid= for the IAX user/friend.

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Kristian Kielhofner