The settings for each channel can be edited. Users have the option of editing individual channels by double-clicking on the channel or selecting and editing multiple channels at the same time. Note that the Line Appearance ID cannot be updated when editing multiple channels.
When editing a channel or channels, the settings available are displayed on two sub-tabs; T1 Edit Channel and Timers.
These settings must be edited offline. To enter offline editing, select .
Field |
Description |
Channel |
Allocated by the system. |
Incoming Group ID |
Default = 0, Range 0 to 99999. The Incoming Group ID to which a line belongs is used to match it to incoming call routes in the system configuration. The matching incoming call route is then used to route incoming calls. The same ID can be used for multiple lines. |
Outgoing Group ID |
Default = 1. Range 0 to 99999. When a short code specifies a number to dial, the IP Office will seize an available line from those available with a matching Outgoing Group ID. In a Server Edition/Select network, the Outgoing Group ID used for lines to a system must be unique within the network. Reserved Group ID Numbers
0 - In a Server Edition/Select network, the ID 0 cannot be used. 90000 - 99999 - Reserved for system use (not enforced).
96666 - Use for ACO lines. 98888 - For IP Office deployed in an Enterprise Branch environment, reserved for the SM line. 99001 - 99148 - In a Server Edition/Select network, reserved for the IP Office lines from the primary and secondary servers to each expansion system in the network. 99998 - In a Server Edition/Select network, reserved for the IP Office lines to the secondary server. 99999 - In a Server Edition/Select network, reserved for the IP Office lines to the primary server. |
Line Appearance ID |
Default = Auto-assigned. Range = 2 to 9 digits. Used for configuring Line Appearances with button programming. The line appearance ID must be unique and not match any extension number. Line appearance is not supported for trunks set to QSIG operation and is not recommended for trunks be used for DID. |
Direction |
Default = Bothway The direction of calls on the channel. The options are:
Incoming Outgoing Bothway |
Bearer |
Default = Any The type of traffic carried by the channel. The options are: Voice, Data, Any. |
Admin |
Default = In Service. This field allows a trunk to be taken out of service if required for maintenance or if the trunk is not connected. |
Type |
Default = Loop-Start. 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 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 line/trunk. |
Dial Type |
Default = DTMF Dial Select the dialing method required. The options are: DTMF Dial, Pulse Dial. |
Incoming Trunk Type |
Default = Wink-Start Used for E&M types only. The handshake method for incoming calls. The options are |
Outgoing Trunk Type |
Default = Wink-Start Used for E&M types only. The handshake method for outgoing calls. The options are: Automatic, Immediate, Delay Dial, Wink-Start. If the line Type is set to E&M-TIE and the Outgoing Trunk Type is set to Automatic, no secondary dial tone is provided for outgoing calls on this line/trunk. |
Tx Gain |
Default = 0dB. The transmit gain in dB. |
Rx Gain |
Default = 0dB. The receive gain in dB. |
Admin |
Default = In Service. This field allows a trunk to be taken out of service if required for maintenance or if the trunk is not connected. |
