Administering authorization code Feature-Related System Parameters

Last Updated : Oct 04, 2016 |

Procedure

  1. Enter change system-parameters features.
  2. In the Authorization Codes Enabled field, perform one of the following actions:
    • If you want the users to use authorization codes, type y.

    • If you do not want the users to use authorization codes, type n.

    You can administer this field only if the Authorization Codes field on the Optional Features screen is set to y.

    Security alert:

    To maintain system security, Avaya recommends that you set the Authorization Codes Enabled field to y.

  3. In the Authorization Code Length field, type the length of the authorization codes.

    Authorization codes must be between 4 and 13 digits long.

    The system displays this field only if the Authorization Codes Enabled field is set to y.

    Security alert:

    To maintain system security, Avaya recommends that you use the maximum length for the authorization code.

  4. In the Authorization Code Cancellation Symbol field, perform one of the following actions:
    • If both the main server and the tandem server are the same type of server, type #.

    • If an Avaya System 85 or a DIMENSION is involved, type the number 1.

      A user dials the authorization code cancellation symbol to cancel the 10-second wait period, during which the user can enter an authorization code

    The system displays this field only when the Authorization Codes Enabled field is set to y.

  5. In the Attendant Time Out Flag field, perform one of the following actions:
    • If you want the system to route a call to the attendant if a user does not dial an authorization code within the 10-second wait period, or if a user dials an invalid authorization code, type y.

    • If you do not want the system to generate an intercept tone if a user does not dial an authorization code within the 10-second wait period, or if a user dials an invalid authorization code, type n.

    The system displays this field only when the Authorization Codes Enabled field is set to y.

  6. In the Display Authorization Code field, perform one of the following actions:
    • If you want the system to display the authorization code as the user dials the authorization code, type y.

    • If you do not want the system to display the authorization code as the user dials the authorization code, type n.

    This field applies only to digital communication protocol (DCP) telephones. The field does not apply to ISDN-BRI or hybrid sets.

    Security alert:

    To enhance the security of your system, Avaya recommends that you set the Display Authorization Code field to n.

  7. Select Enter to save your changes.