Spectralink IP-DECT Server 6500 Installation and Configuration Guide
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Chapter 13: Messaging over MSF
This section provides you with information about writing MSF messages (Message Service
Function) using the web based Administration Page of the Spectralink IP-DECT Server 6500.
With the MSF messages function you can send text messages to any MSF compatible handset
connected to the Spectralink IP-DECT Server 6500.
Description of Different Types of MSF Messages
It is possible to send MSF messages from handset to handset, from handset to server and from
server to handset. Each text message can consist of up to 72 characters. A handset can receive
a text message whether it is on or off hook. Reception of a text message is signalled by a beep
tone.
With messaging it is possible to send two different types of messages:
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On Way Text
A message which does not require an answer from the recipient. Examples of One Way Texts
include reminders, updates and basic notifications such as “Remember the meeting at 3 PM”.
One Way Text is also called Fire and Forget.
Confirmation of messages having been sent and received is available in the system as an
acknowledgement of each message having reached the handset display.
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Two Way Text
A message which the recipient can answer by returning relevant keypad information to the
sender. An example of Two Way Text could be sending the following message to a numbers
of users; “Who will attend the meeting at 3 PM”?. Each recipient answers the message using
the keypad and the Administration Page can then send message updates and, if needed,
include a call back number in the message.
Adding a call back number makes it possible for the recipient to call the number automatically
simply by pressing the off hook button. When a call back number is included, the message can
consist of a maximum of 36 characters.
Two Ways Text is also called “Text call”.
Confirmation of sent messages having been received is done by the recipient answering the
message. It is also shown in the system as an acknowledgement of each message having
reached the handset display. If a message does not receive an answer within a specified
period of time (for instance 30 seconds) it is possible to preset the system to automatically
send it to another relevant user.
When writing an MSF message it is possible to send it:
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An MSF message can be sent to a single handset as a Two Way Text message.
The system can handle a maximum of 26-30 messages per minute being sent simultaneously
from the system to a number of handsets.
