Checklist for adding a new Aria Analog remote machine

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Task

Obtain the completed planning worksheet for the remote machine. You will use the information from this worksheet when you configure the remote machine parameters for the new Aria machine.

Obtain the Dial Plan Mapping requirements for the remote machine from your account representative. You will use these requirements to determine how to map the new system's dial plan.

Determine the type of subscriber update to use for the new system (Full, Dynamic, or Directory View). You will select the subscriber update type when you add the remote machine to the Message Networking system.

On the Aria system, check the Feature Options and Release Number fields on the Display Software Features Installed screen.

Verify that the Aria system is enabled for analog networking by checking the Port Assignments screen.

Verify the Octel Analog Serial Number field on the General Parameters page on the Message Networking system to ensure you enter the correct serial number for the Message Networking system on the Aria system.

Administer the remote machine parameters for the new Aria Analog remote machine.

Administer the Dial Plan Mapping for the remote machine, using the Dial Plan Mapping requirements you obtained.

Administer directory views, if appropriate.

Administer subscribers. For Aria Analog remote machines, the following methods of adding subscribers from the remote machine to the Message Networking system are supported (listed in order of preference):

Set up the Self Registration Agent ID on the General Parameters page, and instruct remote subscribers on the new system to send a message.
Use FTP to upload a subscriber list to the Message Networking system.
Initiate Bulk Add by File from the Message Networking system.
Perform a Bulk Add by Range.

Verify that the remote machine has been added to the Message Networking system:

View the Remote Machines List to verify that the new remote machine is listed.
View the Remote Machine Dial Plan List to verify that the new remote machine is listed.

Administer the Message Networking system as an Aria Octel Analog Networking node on the Aria remote machine. Be careful to enter the exact name, phone numbers, and caller ID number of the Message Networking system.

Perform an analog remote machine connectivity test.

Verify the subscriber update by viewing the Subscribers List by Machine Name on the Message Networking system.

Optional) Run a Demand Remote Push to the Aria system to manually update the Aria system.

Note: A Demand Remote Push can take some time so it is recommended that this step be performed during off-peak hours.

Update existing remote machines in the Message Networking network for subscribers on the new Aria Analog system. The Adding and updating subscribers overview provides information on how subscribers are updated for the different types of remote machines.