Using wildcards for World Class Routing example

Last Updated : Feb 15, 2016 |

About this task

You can use wildcards to help control calls to certain numbers. When you use the wildcard x in the Dialed String field, the system recognizes x as any digit from 0 to 9.

For this example, use wildcards to restrict users from making calls to a 555 information operator where you might incur charges. The wildcards in this example represent any area code that the user might dial.

Procedure

  1. Enter change ars analysis n, where n is the first number or numbers of the dialed string that you want to review.

    In this example, the number is 1. Press Enter.

  2. Click Next if necessary until you see a blank field.
  3. In the Dialed String column, type 1xxx555.

    In this example, the:

    • indicates a long distance call.

    • xxx indicates any three numbers, or area code, from 000 to 999.

    • indicates the extension prefix that you want to restrict.

  4. In the Total Min and the Total Max columns, type 11.

    In this example, the number 11 in both columns indicates that total length of the dialed number must be 11 digits.

  5. In the Route Pattern column, type deny.
  6. In the Call Type column, type fnhp.
  7. Select Enter to save your changes.