Configuring Softkeys
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Busy Lamp Field (BLF) Key
The BLF feature on the IP phones allows a specific extension to be monitored for state changes. BLF monitors the status
(busy or idle) of extensions on the IP phone.
For example, a Supervisor configures BLFs on his phone for monitoring the status of a co-worker’s phone use (busy or idle).
If the co-worker’s phone is in an idle state, the
BLF
softkey on the Supervisor’s phone is green. If the co-worker is on a call
or when the co-worker picks up his phone to make a call, the
BLF
softkey on the Supervisor’s phone turns red, indicating
that the worker’s phone is in use and busy. Additionally, the corresponding softkey LED illuminates to match the moni-
tored user’s state, either off (idle), or solid (busy).
Configuring a BLF Key Using the Aastra Web UI
Notes:
•
BLF functionality can only be programmed on the left softkeys.
•
BLF feature availability is dependant on your call manager. Contact your System Administrator for more information.
Note:
You can also use a BLF-configured key to automatically dial the BLF-monitored extension. Contact your System Admin-
istrator for more information.
Aastra Web UI
1.
Click on
Operation > Softkeys and XML
.
or
Click on
Operation > Expansion Module <N>
.
Softkeys
2.
Select from
Key 1
through
Key 20
on the Top keys.
3.
In the
Type
field, select
BLF
to apply to the key.
4.
In the
Label
field, enter a label to apply to this key.
5.
In the
Value
field, enter the phone number or extension you want to monitor.
6.
In the
Line
field, select a line for which to apply this key. Valid values are:
•
global
•
1
through
9
Expansion Module Keys
7.
Select from
Key 1
through
Key 16
.
8.
In the
Value
field, enter the phone number or extension you want to monitor.
9.
In the
Line
field, select a line for which to apply this key. Valid values are:
•
global
•
1
through
9
10.
Click
Save Settings
.
