---
title: "Configure Algo 8180 for 8x8 Services"
slug: "configure-algo-8180-for-8x8-services"
updated: 2026-07-31T14:07:52Z
published: 2026-07-31T14:07:52Z
canonical: "help.8x8.com/configure-algo-8180-for-8x8-services"
---

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# Configure Algo 8180 for 8x8 Services

## Objective

Manually configure your **Algo 8180 Audio Alerter (G2)** for 8x8 service using the device’s web interface.

## Applies To

- Algo 8180 G2 IP Audio Alerter

## Configuration Procedures

- [Admin Console Configuration](/support/docs/configure-algo-8180-for-8x8-services#admin-console-configuration)
- [Paging PIN Access](/support/docs/configure-algo-8180-for-8x8-services#paging-pin-access)
- [Paging Group Configuration](/support/docs/configure-algo-8180-for-8x8-services#paging-group-configuration)
- [Manually Provisioning the Algo Device](/support/docs/configure-algo-8180-for-8x8-services#manually-provisioning-the-algo-device-into-production-on-the-8x8-service)
- [Reset a Device to Factory Settings](/support/docs/configure-algo-8180-for-8x8-services#reset-a-device-to-factory-settings)

## Admin Console Configuration

### Add the Algo 8180 to Your Devices List

Follow the steps below to add the Algo 8180 to your Devices list.

1. Log in to Admin Console.
2. Select **Devices**.

![ALGO_8180_AC_DEVICES_01.png](https://cdn.us.document360.io/e3a59e39-abd3-4423-964c-0a4008dc5673/Images/Documentation/21167(1))
3. At the top right of the screen, select **Add device model**.

![ALGO_8180_AC_DEVICES_02.png](https://cdn.us.document360.io/e3a59e39-abd3-4423-964c-0a4008dc5673/Images/Documentation/21172(1))
4. In the pop-up screen, select **Algo 8180 G2 IP Audio Alerter** from the drop-down menu, then select **Add device model**.

![ALGO_8180_AC_DEVICES_03.png](https://cdn.us.document360.io/e3a59e39-abd3-4423-964c-0a4008dc5673/Images/Documentation/21171(1))

### Assigning the Algo 8180 to an Admin Console User Profile

1. From the **Home** menu in 8x8 Admin Console, select **Users**.

![ALGO_8180_AC_USERS_01.png](https://cdn.us.document360.io/e3a59e39-abd3-4423-964c-0a4008dc5673/Images/Documentation/21178(1))
2. Create a new user, or find an existing user that you want to assign the Algo 8180 to, and select Edit (pencil icon).

![ALGO_8180_AC_USERS_02.png](https://cdn.us.document360.io/e3a59e39-abd3-4423-964c-0a4008dc5673/Images/Documentation/21168(1))
3. Scroll down to the **Voice basic settings** section of the User page.
4. From the **Device model** drop-down menu, select **Overhead Paging device**.
5. From the **Select ATA terminal** drop-down menu, select **Add new terminal**.

![ALGO_8180_AC_USERS_03.png](https://cdn.us.document360.io/e3a59e39-abd3-4423-964c-0a4008dc5673/Images/Documentation/21166(1))
6. From the **Select device model** drop-down menu in the pop-up window, select **Algo 8180 G2 IP Audio Alerter**.
7. In the **Name** field, type a name for your device, then select **Add device**.

![ALGO_8180_AC_USERS_04.png](https://cdn.us.document360.io/e3a59e39-abd3-4423-964c-0a4008dc5673/Images/Documentation/21173(1))
8. From the back of your Algo device, note the 12-character **MAC address**. You’ll need it for the next step.

![ALGO_8180_AC_USERS_05.png](https://cdn.us.document360.io/e3a59e39-abd3-4423-964c-0a4008dc5673/Images/Documentation/21179(1))
9. In the **Activate Device by** section, enter the 12-character MAC address obtained from the label on the back of the Algo unit.

> [!NOTE]
> Note:
> 
> Algo devices cannot be activated by activation code. You must activate the device by MAC address, instead.

![ALGO_8180_AC_USERS_06.png](https://cdn.us.document360.io/e3a59e39-abd3-4423-964c-0a4008dc5673/Images/Documentation/21169(1))
10. Finally, select **Save** at the bottom of the User profile page to complete the activation of the Algo paging device.

![ALGO_8180_AC_USERS_07.png](https://cdn.us.document360.io/e3a59e39-abd3-4423-964c-0a4008dc5673/Images/Documentation/21174(1))

## Paging PIN Access

### Paging PIN Setup

If desired you can configure an **Overhead Paging device access PIN** in the assigned 8x8 Admin Console user profile.

> [!WARNING]
> IMPORTANT
> 
> A configured PIN can be changed, but there is no option to remove the PIN functionality once a PIN has been set for the device. If open access (PIN-less) is required for paging to the Algo 8180 device after a PIN is configured, the device must be reset, re-provisioned, and reassigned to a user profile without PIN configuration.
> 
> **Also:**
> 
> - If no access PIN is desired, the Access PIN fields must be left blank.
> - When configured, the access PIN code will be required in order to make announcements on the device.
> - When the Algo device’s extension is dialed from another device, the user will be prompted to enter the PIN code before proceeding with paging.
> - The PIN will be required only for overhead pages, but not multicast paging.

1. To enable a paging PIN, navigate to the **Voice basic settings** area of the assigned user profile.
2. In the **Overhead Paging device access PIN**, add and re-type the desired paging access PIN. A minimum of six non-sequential digits is required.
3. Select **Save** to store the new PIN code.

![ALGO_8180_AC_PAGING_PIN_SETUP_01.png](https://cdn.us.document360.io/e3a59e39-abd3-4423-964c-0a4008dc5673/Images/Documentation/21177(1))

### Paging PIN Reset

After the device is activated, you can change the PIN code if needed.

1. To do this, navigate to the **Voice basic settings** area of the assigned user profile.
2. In **Overhead Paging device access PIN**, select the **Reset access PIN** link.

![ALGO_8180_AC_PAGING_PIN_RESET_01.png](https://cdn.us.document360.io/e3a59e39-abd3-4423-964c-0a4008dc5673/Images/Documentation/21170(1))
3. In the pop-up window, enter your new **Access PIN** and **Re-type access PIN** to confirm it.
4. Select **Save** in the **Reset access PIN** window.
5. Select **Save** at the bottom of the User profile page to complete the PIN code change.

![ALGO_8180_AC_PAGING_PIN_RESET_02.png](https://cdn.us.document360.io/e3a59e39-abd3-4423-964c-0a4008dc5673/Images/Documentation/21175(1))

## Paging Group Configuration

Once the Algo 8180 device is activated, it can be added to existing Yealink, Polycom, and Algo paging groups to receive pages from those devices.

> [!NOTE]
> Note:
> 
> Algo devices can only be added to **Poly / Yealink / Algo** paging groups, and cannot be added to **Cisco** paging groups.

1. From the 8x8 Admin Console main menu, select **Paging**.

![ALGO_8180_AC_PAGING_GROUPS_01.png](https://cdn.us.document360.io/e3a59e39-abd3-4423-964c-0a4008dc5673/Images/Documentation/21163(1))
2. Create a new paging group or edit an existing group you want to add the Algo 8180 to:

![ALGO_8180_AC_PAGING_GROUPS_02.png](https://cdn.us.document360.io/e3a59e39-abd3-4423-964c-0a4008dc5673/Images/Documentation/21176(1))
  - For new paging groups, see [Create a Paging Group in 8x8 Admin Console](/support/docs/create-a-paging-group-in-8x8-admin-console).
  - To add the device to an existing compatible paging group, select **Edit** (pencil icon) for the desired group.
3. In the **Members** section **Add a User** field, search for the user name or extension number of the Algo device, and click to select it.

![ALGO_8180_AC_PAGING_GROUPS_03.png](https://cdn.us.document360.io/e3a59e39-abd3-4423-964c-0a4008dc5673/Images/Documentation/21165(1))
4. Select **Save**.

![ALGO_8180_AC_PAGING_GROUPS_04.png](https://cdn.us.document360.io/e3a59e39-abd3-4423-964c-0a4008dc5673/Images/Documentation/21164(1))
5. Reboot the Algo device by unplugging its power and plugging it back in. Once the reboot is completed, the Algo 8180 will be able to receive group pages from any configured paging group members.

> [!NOTE]
> Note:
> 
> If PIN access is configured, the PIN will be required only for overhead pages, but not for multicast paging.

## Manually Provisioning the Algo device into Production on the 8x8 Service

Your device must be provisioned for 8x8 services before it can be activated and used with 8x8.

> [!NOTE]
> Note:
> 
> Although the device requires provisioning to operate on 8x8’s service, it can be activated in advance of provisioning so that it’s ready for use once the provisioning process is completed. Following the enablement procedures in the order presented in this article (activation > provisioning) will not cause issues with activation or provisioning.

1. First, connect your Algo 8180 device to your network.
2. Press the **IP Addr** button one time to obtain the device’s IP address. Do not hold down the button. The IP address will be spoken through the device’s speaker. It will be repeated until the **IP Addr** button is pressed again.

![ALGO_8180_AC_PROVISIONING_01.png](https://cdn.us.document360.io/e3a59e39-abd3-4423-964c-0a4008dc5673/Images/Documentation/21181(1))
3. In a web browser on a computer connected to the same network as the device, navigate to the Algo’s assigned IP address.

![ALGO_8180_AC_PROVISIONING_02.png](https://cdn.us.document360.io/e3a59e39-abd3-4423-964c-0a4008dc5673/Images/Documentation/21184(1))
4. In the **Login** section, enter **algo** as the default **Password**, then select **Login**.

![ALGO_8180_AC_PROVISIONING_03.png](https://cdn.us.document360.io/e3a59e39-abd3-4423-964c-0a4008dc5673/Images/Documentation/21185(1))
5. Select on the **Advanced Settings** tab, and then select the **Provisioning** tab.

![ALGO_8180_AC_PROVISIONING_04.png](https://cdn.us.document360.io/e3a59e39-abd3-4423-964c-0a4008dc5673/Images/Documentation/21187(1))
6. In the **Provisioning Settings** > **Settings** section:

![ALGO_8180_AC_PROVISIONING_05.png](https://cdn.us.document360.io/e3a59e39-abd3-4423-964c-0a4008dc5673/Images/Documentation/21186(1))
  - Select to set the **Server Method** radio button to **Static**.
  - In the **Static Server** field, enter: **https://algo.8x8.com/algo**
  - Select **Save** at the bottom right of the page.
7. Select the **Reboot** button when prompted.
8. Allow several minutes for the Algo device to reboot and connect to the 8x8 servers.

![ALGO_8180_AC_PROVISIONING_06.png](https://cdn.us.document360.io/e3a59e39-abd3-4423-964c-0a4008dc5673/Images/Documentation/21183(1))

## Reset a Device to Factory Settings

Follow the steps below if there is ever a need to reset your device to factory settings.

> [!NOTE]
> Note:
> 
> This procedure requires the phone’s **current IP address** and **admin password**.
> 
> The default admin password: **algo** is *changed* when the device is provisioned on 8x8’s service.
> 
> If the device has been provisioned for 8x8 services, see the Knowledge article [Get Device Information and Passwords in 8x8 Admin Console](/support/docs/device-administrator-user-web-gui-passwords-in-8x8-admin-console) for instructions on obtaining the current device password in Admin Console.

1. Log into the phone’s web browser GUI by navigating to its current IP address.
2. Navigate to the **System** tab and select the **Maintenance** tab.
3. In the **Backup/Restore Configuration** section, select the **Restore Defaults** button.

![ALGO_8180_AC_FACTORY_RESET_01.png](https://cdn.us.document360.io/e3a59e39-abd3-4423-964c-0a4008dc5673/Images/Documentation/21188(1))
4. Select **OK** when prompted.

![ALGO_8180_AC_FACTORY_RESET_02.png](https://cdn.us.document360.io/e3a59e39-abd3-4423-964c-0a4008dc5673/Images/Documentation/21180(1))
5. Select the **Reboot** button when prompted. After a few minutes, the device will come back online in its factory default state, including the default password: **algo**.

![ALGO_8180_AC_FACTORY_RESET_03.png](https://cdn.us.document360.io/e3a59e39-abd3-4423-964c-0a4008dc5673/Images/Documentation/21182(1))