If Outcalling is used for the communications system operating in Key mode, you must assign one or more outside lines to the MERLIN Messaging ports used for Outcalling. In Release 2, the port(s) used for Outcalling are port 2 on a 2-port system, port 4 on a 4-port system, ports 5 and 6 on a 6-port system, ports 7 and 8 on an 8-port system, ports 9 and 10 on a 10-port system, and ports 11 and 12 on a 12-port system. In Release 1 and 1.1, the port used for Outcalling is port 2 on a 2-port system, port 4 on a 4-port system, and port 6 on a 6-port system. You must also set the lines to no ring to ensure proper operation.
To add an outside line to the extension used for Outcalling in Key mode:
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Console Input/Selection |
PC Input/Selection |
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Enter Programming mode. |
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[any key]
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Select Extensions. |
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Select Lines/Trunks. |
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Enter the extension number you want to program. |
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Add the Outcalling line assignments by selecting each line button and turning on the green LED. |
Press line button on console
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| 6 | Press Exit when you have finished adding the Outcalling lines to that extension. | ||
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Return to System Programming Menu. |
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Related Topics
Setting the Outcalling Lines to No Ring
Enabling Rotary Signaling
Creating a MERLIN Messaging System Calling Group
Programming Outward Restriction to Allow Outcalling
Programming Automatic Route Selection (ARS) Restriction
Creating the Night Service Exclusion List