Using an alias

Last Updated : Nov 21, 2022 |

About this task

Not every telephone model or device has a unique Station screen in the system. You might have to use an available model as an alias for another. If you need to enter a telephone type that the system does not recognize or support, use an alias. Defining aliases is also a useful method to identify items that act as analog stations on Communication Manager, such as fax machines, modems, or other analog device.

If you purchase a telephone model that is newer than your system, you can alias this telephone to an available model type that best matches the features of your new telephone. See your telephone manual to determine which alias to use.

For example, you can create two aliases: one to add a new 6220 telephone and one to add modems to your system.

Procedure

  1. See your new telephone manual to find the correct alias.

    To add a new 6220 telephone, you can find that the 6220 should be administered on an older system as a 2500 telephone. To do this:

  2. Type change alias station on CLI.
  3. Press Enter.

    The system displays the Alias Station screen.

  4. In the Alias Set Type field, type 6220.

    This is the name or model of the unsupported telephone.

  5. In the Supported Set Type field, type 2500.

    This is the name or model of the supported telephone.

  6. In the Alias Set Type field, type modem.

    You can call the alias set anything you like. Once you define the alias, you can use the alias set in the Type field on the Station screen.

  7. In the Supported Set Type field, type 2500.

    Entering 2500 indicates to the system that these models are basic analog devices.

  8. Press Enter to save your changes.

    Now you can follow the instructions for adding a new telephone (or adding a fax or modem). Avaya Communication Manager now recognizes the new type (6220 or modem) that you enter in the Type field.

    Be sure to see your telephone manual for instructions on how to set feature buttons and call appearance buttons.

    Note:

    If you need to use an alias for a telephone, you might be unable to take advantage of all the features of the new telephone.