Setting the System Mode (PBX or Key)

The system can operate in either of two modes; PBX or Key. The selected mode affects the system's outgoing call routing and incoming call routing settings.

Default Setting

The default setting for the system's Mode is determined by the type of SD card installed in the system.

•IP Office U-Law
A system fitted with this type of card will default to U-Law telephony and Key mode operation. Intended for North American locales. System's running in this mode are referred to as IP Office Basic Edition systems.

•IP Office A-Law
A system fitted with this type of card will default to A-Law telephony and PBX mode operation. Intended for locales outside North America. System's running in this mode are referred to as IP Office Basic Edition systems.

•IP Office Partner Mode
A system fitted with this type of card will default to U-Law telephony and Key mode operation. Supported only in North American locales. System's running in this mode are referred to as IP Office Basic Edition - PARTNER Mode systems.

•IP Office Norstar Mode
A system fitted with this type of card will default to A-Law telephony and Key mode operation. Supported only in Middle East and North African locales. System's running in this mode are referred to as IP Office Basic Edition - Norstar Mode systems.

Changing the System Mode

•! WARNING - Reboot Required
Changing this setting requires the system to be rebooted for the change to take effect. Rebooting the system will end all calls currently in progress.

•In addition, any existing button programming is removed and all buttons are defaulted according to the requirements of the selected mode.

1.Click on System in the menu bar and then click on Switch.

2.Change the currently selected Mode to the required setting; PBX or Key.

•Key
The Number of Lines setting is used to automatically assign line appearance buttons on all extensions with programmable buttons. To make external calls the user should select an available line appearance button. Outbound call routing is determined by which line appearance button the user selects before dialing or by the user's automatic line selection settings.

•PBX
No line appearances are automatically assigned to programmable buttons. The Outside Line setting is used to set the dialing prefix that indicates that the call is an external one for which an available line should be seized. The Alternate Route Selection settings are used to determine which lines are used for each outgoing call. Line appearance buttons can also still be configured for making and answering external calls.

3.Click Save.