Nortel BCM 3.7, Manual

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882 Configuring an analog device DN record
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Use the table below to select a prime line. The prime line is the line that is automatically
selected when a call is made from an analog device.
Defining device capabilities
The Capabilities headings control how the system interacts with individual analog
devices, and how the analog device receive calls.
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Click on the Capabilities heading in the DN record.
Figure 226 Capabilities screen example
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Seven capabilities fields must be reviewed for analog device compatibility. These fields are
shown with a red asterisk in
Figure 227 on page 883 .
Table 287 Prime line field
Attribute Values Description
Prime line None, Pool (A to O),
I/C (intercom),
Line: <line number> Set this value to I/C or Pool for an analog telephone.
Set this value to Line or Pool for modems or fax machines.
When you assign a line pool as a prime line, the system searches
automatically for an idle line in the pool.
Notes: Analog device users must dial an external access code to dial out of the system even when
the prime line is assigned as an external line.
An external access code is not required when the external Hotline feature is used, refer to
“Assigning
an external Hotline” on page 884 for more information.