Configuring C-LAN properties

C-LAN is an Avaya proprietary TCP/IP protocol that provides voice integration to Avaya DEFINITY�, IP600, MultiVantage, and Communication Manager switches. With C-LAN, switch integration is performed using a local area network.

To display the PBX Integration dialog box, Avaya C-LAN tab:

In the Voice Mail System Configuration window, click Message Application Servers.

Click the MAS you want to configure.

You may need to expand the tree to see the all the MASs in the voice mail domain.

Double-click PBX Integration for that MAS.

The system displays the PBX Integration dialog box, with the General tab active.

Click C-LAN in the Integration Type column.

Click the Avaya C-LAN tab.

The system displays the Avaya C-LAN tab. This tab supports administration of the nodes with which the messaging server communicates.

To configure Avaya C-LAN properties, configure the following fields:

Message Server Number Enter the identification number of the Message Server. The Message Server number is set on the switch, and is normally the same value as the switch number. The default is 1.

Switch Number Enter the identification number of the switch that communicates with the MAS. The default is 1.

Switch Host Address Do one of the following:

Click Name, and enter the domain name of the switch on the network. For example, pbx.avaya.com.

Click IP Address, and enter the IP address of the switch on the network.

TCP Port Enter the TCP number of the port on the switch that is used to communicate with the MAS. By default, the TCP number is 5002.

Notes Enter notes associated with the C-LAN integration. For example, you may find it useful to enter a description of the switch you are using.

Maximum Number of Remote Service Sessions Enter the maximum number of remote MASs that are dependent on the primary server for integration. The range is 0 through 999, and the default is 0.

Connect Link / Disconnect Link Do one of the following:

To connect the C-LAN link, click Connect Link. This button is only displayed when the link between the MAS and switch is disconnected.

To disconnect the C-LAN link, click Disconnect Link. This button is only displayed when the link between the MAS and switch is connected.

After making these settings, you must stop and restart the MAS service for the settings to take effect.