This menu is accessed from the System page by selecting Update Trunk Configurations.

This menu is accessed from the Admin Tasks list by selecting Trunks.

This menu allows the adjustment of settings for each channel of the T1 trunk.

partner edition t1 trunk channels

Channel Parameters

Channel: For information only, not editable. Not that this indicates the maximum number of channels, not the number of licensed channels usable.

Appearance ID: Default = Auto-assigned
This number is used to uniquely identify the telephone line or channel. The number can be assigned to programmable buttons on extensions to allow the users to make and answer calls on that line or channel.

Type: Default = Out of Service
The T1 emulates the following connections (Ground Start, Loop Start, E & M - TIE, E & M - DID, E & M Switched 56K, Direct Inward Dial, Clear Channel 64K or Out of Service).  Trunks set to E & M - DID will only accept incoming calls. If E&M - TIE is selected and the Outgoing Trunk Type is set to Automatic, no secondary dial tone is provided for outgoing calls on this channel.

Dial Type: Default = DTMF Dial
Select the dialing method required (DTMF Dial or Pulse Dial).

Incoming Trunk Type: Default = Wink-Start
Used for E&M types only. The handshake method for incoming calls (Automatic, Immediate, Delay Dial or Wink-Start).

Outgoing Trunk Type: Default = Wink-Start
Used for E&M types only. The handshake method for outgoing calls (Automatic, Immediate, Delay Dial or Wink-Start).

Tx Gain: Default = 0dB
The transmit gain in dB.

Rx Gain: Default = 0dB
The receive gain in dB.

VMS Delay - Day: Default = 2. Range = 0 to 6 (number of rings).
Set the number of rings before an unanswered call should be redirected to an auto attendant when the system is not running in night service mode and the VMS Schedule is set to Always or Days Only.

VMS Delay - Night: Default = 2. Range = 0 to 6 (number of rings).
Sets the number of rings before an unanswered call should be redirected to an auto attendant when the system is running in night service mode and the VMS Schedule is set to Always or Night Only.

Schedule: Default = Never.
This option determines when the VMS Delay settings above should be used and unanswered calls redirected to an auto attendant. The options are:

Always
Redirect calls when the system is in both day and night service modes.

Day Only
Redirect calls only when the system is not in night service.

Night Only
Redirect calls only when the system is in night service.

Never
Do not redirect calls.

Auto Attendant: Default = Auto Attendant 1. Software Level = 6.1+.
This field allows selection of which auto attendant is used by this line.

 

Timers for selected channel

Only adjust these values under guidance from the line provider.