Altigen AltiContact Manager Version 5.0A, Administration Manual

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Defining an IP Dialing Table
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The Location ID Digit Length can be set to None, 1, 2, or 3—a seemingly
simple choice. However simple it seems, though, it needs to be given some
thought before it is set. Location IDs are used system wide, and a
coordinated configuration is recommended. It is highly recommended to
use the same length for the location ID for all networked AltiContact
Manager systems. It may also be advantageous to use the same location IDs
at all locations. For example, if the location ID for the Chicago office is 12
when dialed from both San Francisco and New York, users who travel will
find it easier to work at multiple locations.
Use Caution Before Changing the Dialing Length
The dialing length can be changed without having to re-install or re-start
AltiContact Manager. However, if this number is changed, the location IDs
are all altered—so that it is advisable to keep the original length if it works
well.
If you increase the location ID length, the number 0 is added to the front of
the location IDs. For example, if you change the length from 2 to 3, location
IDs 02 and 27 will become 002 and 027 respectively.
If you decrease the number of digits in the location ID, the last digit is
dropped from location IDs. For example, Location ID 240 becomes 24.
There is an exception to this truncation method: if the leading digit is 0, it
is dropped. For example, 048 becomes 48.
Defining the IP Dialing Table
The IP Dialing Table tab is the default view for the VoIP Configuration
window.