Transfer Restrictions

When you specify(Transfer Restriction On), the MERLIN Messaging System transfers callers and users only to those extensions that have been administered by the System Manager (that is, Mailbox extensions, Transfer-Only extensions, Automated Attendant extensions, FAX extensions, the Call Answer Operator extension, Automated Attendant Selector Code Transfer extension, Mailbox Transfer extention and Dial0/Timeout extensions). The System Manager is responsible for making sure that all such extensions valid extensions on the communicator..

Input: Check (Ö ) the box indicating the applicable Transfer Restrictions option.
Factory Setting: Transfer Restriction On.
Recommendation: Lucent Technologies strongly recommends that you choose the Transfer Restrictions On option. Choosing the Transfer Restrictions Off option leaves your system vulnerable to toll fraud.

 

 

 

Minimum Password Length

The Minimum Password Length is the minimum number of digits that a user can specify when setting a password for his/her mailbox. The Minimum Password Length that you specify on this form applies to all system passwords including the System Administration password.

Input: Enter the number of digits for the Minimum Password Length.

Factory Setting: 6 digits

Recommendation: The shorter the Minimum Password Length, the more vulnerable your system is to abuse by unauthorized persons. Choosing the longest acceptable minimum password length will maximize the security of your system. A minimum password length of at least 6 digits is strongly recommended. If you attempt to set a minimum length of less than 6 digits, the system will: