Nortel BCM50 2.0, Installation Manual

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Chapter 5 ISDN overview 39
Telephony Device Installation Guide
Planning your ISDN network
For ISDN BRI service, your service provider supplies service profile identifiers (SPIDs), network
directory numbers (Network DNs), terminal endpoint identifiers (TEIs), and other information as
required to program your BCM50, TE and other ISDN equipment.
BCM50 does not support any package with EKTS or CACH. EKTS is a package of features
provided by the service provider and may include features such as Call Forwarding, Link,
Three-Way Calling, and Calling Party Identification.
Ordering ISDN PRI
This section provides information about how to order ISDN PRI service for your BCM50.
Ordering ISDN PRI service in Canada
Ordering ISDN PRI service in the Canada/United States from your service provider. Set the
BCM50 equipment to the PRI protocol indicated by your service provider.
Ordering ISDN PRI service outside of Canada and the United States
Outside of Canada and the United States order Euro ISDN PRI and/or BRI service from your
service provider. Set the BCM50 equipment to the Euro ISDN protocol.
Ordering ISDN BRI
The following provides information about how to order ISDN BRI service for your BCM50.
Ordering ISDN BRI service in Canada
In Canada, order Microlink service, the trade name for standard BRI service. You can order either
regular Microlink service, which includes the CLID feature, or Centrex Microlink, which includes
access to additional ISDN network features, including Call Forwarding.
When ordering Microlink service, you must order it with EKTS turned off. If you are using a
point-of-sale terminal adapter (POSTA), ask for D-packet service to be enabled.
Ordering ISDN BRI service in the United States
In the United States, regardless of the CO (Central Office) type, order National ISDN BRI-NI-2
with EKTS (Electronic Key Telephone System) turned off. Use the following packages as a
guideline for ordering your National ISDN BRI-NI-2. However, we recommend using packages
M or P with the BCM50 system. Contact your service provider for more information about the
capability packages it offers. Bellcore/National ISDN Users Forum (NIUF ISDN packages
supported by BCM50 (for ordering in U.S.).