Device Information |
Endpoint Name |
For VG200 gateways, this display-only field contains a string that is generated by
Cisco Unified Communications Manager that uniquely identifies the VG200 endpoint. For example: S1/DS1-0@VG200-2 S1 indicates slot 1, DS1-0 designates the digital interface, and @VG200-2 designates the VG200 domain name. |
Description |
Enter a description for the end-point that you are configuring. The description can include up to 50 characters in any language, but it cannot include double-quotes ("), percentage sign (%), ampersand (&), back-slash (\), or angle brackets (<>). |
Device Pool |
Choose the device pool for this group of gateways/ports. A device pool defines sets of common characteristics for devices, such as region, date/time group,
Cisco Unified Communications Manager group, and calling search space for auto-registration. |
Call Classification |
From the drop-down list box, choose an option to configure the device as on net, off net, or system default. If you chose 'Use System Default' at the device level, the system uses the value of the service parameter to determine whether the device is internal (on net) or external (off net). |
Network Locale |
Choose the network locale that you want to associate with this gateway. The Network Locale comprises a set of tones and cadences that Cisco gateways and phones use when communicating with the PSTN and other networks in a specific geographical area. |
Media Resource Group List |
Choose the media resource group list (MRGL) for this group of gateways/ports. An MRGL specifies a list of prioritized media resource groups. An application can choose required media resources from among the available ones according to the priority order that is defined in the MRGL. |
Location |
Choose the location for this group of gateways/ports. A location indicates the remote location that is accessed by using restricted bandwidth connections. |
AAR Group |
Choose the automated alternate routing (AAR) group for this device. The AAR group provides the prefix digits that are used to route calls that are otherwise blocked due to insufficient bandwidth. An AAR group setting of None specifies that no rerouting of blocked calls will be attempted. |
Load Information |
Enter the appropriate load information for the custom software for gateway. The values that you enter here override the default values for this gateway. To use the default load, leave this field blank. |
Transmit UTF-8 for Calling Party Name |
This device uses the user locale setting of the device's device pool to determine whether to send Unicode and whether to translate received Unicode information. For the sending device, if you check this check box and the user locale setting in the device's device pool matches the terminating phone's user locale, the device sends Unicode. If the user locale settings do not match, the device sends ASCII. The receiving device translates incoming Unicode characters based on the user locale setting of the sending device's device pool. If the user locale setting matches the terminating phone's user locale, the phone displays the characters. The phone may display junk characters if the two ends of the trunk configure user locales that do not belong to the same language group. |
Multilevel Precedence and Preemption (MLPP) Information |
MLPP Domain (e.g., "0000FF") |
Enter a hexadecimal value for the MLPP domain that is associated with this device. Ensure that the value is blank or a value between 0 and FFFFFF. |
Interface Information |
PRI Protocol Type |
Choose the communications protocol for the span: For E1 PRI spans, you have these options:
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PRI AUSTRALIAN—Australian ISDN
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PRI EURO—European ISDN
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PRI ISO QSIG E1—European inter-PBX signaling protocol
For T1 PRI spans you have several options, depending on the carrier or switch:
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PRI 4ESS —AT&T interexchange carrier, Lucent Definity switch
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PRI 5E8 Custom—Cisco Unified IP Phone, Nortel Meridian switch, Lucent Definity switches
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PRI 5E8 Teleos—Madge Teleos box
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PRI 5E8 Intecom—Intecom PBX
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PRI5E9—AT&T family local exchange switch or carrier
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PRI NI2—Sprint local exchange switch or carrier
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PRI DMS-100—Sprint local exchange switch or carrier
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PRI DMS-250—MCI and Sprint local exchange switch or carrier
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PRI ETSI SC—European local exchange carrier on T1; also, Japanese local exchange.
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PRI ISO QSIG T1—Inter-PBX signaling protocol
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Protocol Side |
Choose the appropriate protocol side. This setting specifies whether the gateway connects to a Central Office/Network device or to a User device. Make sure that the two ends of the PRI connection use opposite settings. For example, if you connect to a PBX and the PBX uses User as its protocol side, choose Network for this device. Typically, use User for Central Office (CO) connections. |
Channel Selection Order |
Choose the order in which channels or ports are enabled from first (lowest number port) to last (highest number port) or from last to first. Valid entries include TOP_DOWN (last to first) or BOTTOM_UP (first to last). If you are not sure which port order to use, choose TOP_DOWN. The default specifies BOTTOM_UP. |
Channel IE Type |
Choose one of the following values to specify whether channel selection is presented as a channel map or a slot map:
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Number—B-channel usage always presents a channel map format.
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Slotmap—B-channel usage always presents a slotmap format.
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Use Number When 1B—Channel usage presents a channel map for one B-channel but presents a slotmap if more than one B-channel exists. This represents the default value.
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PUnified CMType |
Specify the digital encoding format. Choose one of the following formats:
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a-law: Use for Europe and the rest of the world.
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mu-law: Use for North America, Hong Kong, Taiwan, and Japan.
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Delay for First Restart |
For this optional field, enter the rate, in 1/8-second increments, at which the spans are brought in service. The delay occurs when many PRI spans are enabled on a system and the Inhibit Restarts at PRI Initialization check box is unchecked. The default value specifies 32. For example, set the first five cards to 0 and set the next five cards to 16. (Wait 2 seconds before bringing them in service.) |
Delay Between Restarts |
Enter the time, in 1/8-second increments, between restarts. The delay occurs when a PRI RESTART is sent if the Inhibit Restarts check box is unchecked. The default value specifies 4. |
Inhibit Restarts at PRI Initialization |
A restart message confirms the status of the ports on a PRI span. If RESTARTS are not sent,
Cisco Unified Communications Manager assumes that the ports are in service. By default, the box gets checked. When the D-channel successfully connects with another PRI trunk D-channel, it sends restarts when this box is unchecked. |
Enable Status Poll |
Check the check box to enable the
Cisco Unified Communications Manager advanced service parameter, Change B-Channel Maintenance Status. This service parameter allows you to take individual B-channels out of service while the B-channels are active. Uncheck this check box to disable the service parameter Change B-Channel Maintenance Status. Default leaves this field unchecked. |
Unattended Ports |
Check this check box to indicate an unattended port on this device. |
Call Routing Information - Inbound Calls |
Significant Digits |
This field represents the number of final digits that a PRI span should retain on inbound calls. A trunk with significant digits enabled truncates all but the final few digits of the address that is provided on an inbound call. Enable or disable this check box depending on whether you want to collect significant digits:
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If you do not check the check box,
Cisco Unified Communications Manager does not truncate the inbound number.
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If you check the check box, you also need to choose the number of significant digits to collect. By default, the box remains checked.
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Calling Search Space |
Choose the calling search space for this group of phones/ports. A calling search space specifies the collection of Route Partitions that are searched to determine how a dialed number should be routed. |
AAR Calling Search Space |
Choose the appropriate calling search space for the device to use when it performs automated alternate routing (AAR). The AAR calling search space specifies the collection of route partitions that are searched to determine how to route a collected (originating) number that is otherwise blocked due to insufficient bandwidth. |
Prefix DN |
For this optional field, enter the prefix digits that are appended to the digits that this trunk receives on incoming calls.
Cisco Unified Communications Manager adds prefix digits after first truncating the number in accordance with the Num Digits setting. |
Call Routing Information - Outbound Calls |
Calling Line ID Presentation |
Choose whether you want the
Cisco Unified Communications Manager to transmit or block the caller’s phone number. Choose Default if you do not want to change calling line ID presentation. Choose Allowed if you want
Cisco Unified Communications Manager to send "Calling Line ID Allowed." Choose Restricted if you want
Cisco Unified Communications Manager to send "Calling Line ID Restricted." |
Calling Party Selection |
Any outbound call on a gateway can send directory number information. Choose which directory number is sent:
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Originator—Send the directory number of the calling device. This number serves as the default value.
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First Redirect Number—Send the directory number of the redirecting device.
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Last Redirect Number—Send the directory number of the last device that redirected the call.
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Calling Party IE Number Type Unknown |
Choose the format for the type of number in calling party directory numbers.
Cisco Unified Communications Manager sets the calling directory number (DN) type. Cisco recommends that you do not change the default value unless you have advanced experience with dialing plans, such as NANP or the European dialing plan. You may need to change the default in Europe because
Cisco Unified Communications Manager does not recognize European national dialing patterns. You can also change this setting when you are connecting to PBXs that are using routing as a non-national type number. Choose one of the following options:
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Communications Manager—The
Cisco Unified Communications Manager sets the directory number type. This option represents the default value.
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International—Use when you are dialing outside the dialing plan for your country.
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National—Use when you are dialing within the dialing plan for your country.
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Unknown—This option specifies that the dialing plan is unknown.
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Called Party IE Number Type Unknown |
Choose the format for the type of number in called party directory numbers.
Cisco Unified Communications Manager sets the called directory number (DN) type. Cisco recommends that you do not change the default value unless you have extensive experience with dialing plans, such as NANP or the European dialing plan. You may need to change the default in Europe because
Cisco Unified Communications Manager does not recognize European national dialing patterns. You can also change this setting when you are connecting to PBXs that use routing as a non-national type number. Choose one of the following options:
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Communications Manager—For the default setting, the
Cisco Unified Communications Manager sets the directory number type.
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International—Use when you are dialing outside the dialing plan for your country.
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National—Use when you are dialing within the dialing plan for your country.
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Unknown—This option specifies that the dialing plan is unknown.
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Called Numbering Plan |
Choose the format for the numbering plan in called party directory numbers.
Cisco Unified Communications Manager sets the called DN numbering plan. Cisco recommends that you do not change the default value unless you have extensive experience with dialing plans, such as NANP or the European dialing plan. You may need to change the default in Europe because
Cisco Unified Communications Manager does not recognize European national dialing patterns. You can also change this setting when you are connecting to PBXs that are using routing as a non-national type number. Choose one of the following options:
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Communications Manager—For the default setting, the
Cisco Unified Communications Manager sets the Numbering Plan in the directory number.
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ISDN—Use when you are dialing outside the dialing plan for your country.
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National Standard—Use when you are dialing within the dialing plan for your country.
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Private—Use when you are dialing within a private network.
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Unknown—This option specifies that the dialing plan is unknown.
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Calling Numbering Plan |
Choose the format for the numbering plan in calling party directory numbers.
Cisco Unified Communications Manager sets the calling DN numbering plan. Cisco recommends that you do not change the default value unless you have extensive experience with dialing plans, such as NANP or the European dialing plan. You may need to change the default in Europe because
Cisco Unified Communications Manager does not recognize European national dialing patterns. You can also change this setting when you are connecting to PBXs that are using routing as a non-national type number. Choose one of the following options:
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Communications Manager—For the default setting, the
Cisco Unified Communications Manager sets the Numbering Plan in the directory number.
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ISDN—Use when you are dialing outside the dialing plan for your country.
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National Standard—Use when you are dialing within the dialing plan for your country.
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Private—Use when you are dialing within a private network.
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Unknown—This option specifies that the dialing plan is unknown.
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Number of Digits to Strip |
Choose the number of digits, from 0 to 32, to strip on outbound calls. The default value specifies 0. For example, 8889725551234 is dialed; the number of digits to strip is 3. In this example,
Cisco Unified Communications Manager strips 888 from the outbound number. |
Caller ID DN |
Enter the pattern, from 0 to 24 digits, that you want to use for caller ID. For example, in North America
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555XXXX = Variable caller ID, where X equals an extension number. The CO appends the number with the area code if you do not specify it.
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5555000 = Fixed caller ID, for when you want the Corporate number to be sent instead of the exact extension from which the call is placed. The CO appends the number with the area code if you do not specify it.
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PRI Protocol Type Specific Information |
Display IE Delivery |
For this optional field, check the check box to enable delivery of the display information element (IE) in SETUP and CONNECT messages for the calling and called party name delivery service. By default, the box remains unchecked. |
Redirecting Number IE Delivery—Outbound |
For this optional field, check the check box to include the Redirecting Number IE in the SETUP message to indicate the first redirecting number and the redirecting reason of the call when a call is forwarded. By default, the box remains unchecked. This setting applies to the SETUP message only on all protocols for digital access gateways. |
Redirecting Number IE Delivery—Inbound |
For this optional field, check the check box to include the Redirecting Number IE in the SETUP message to indicate the first redirecting number and the redirecting reason of the call when a call is forwarded. By default, the box remains unchecked. This setting applies to the SETUP message only on all protocols for digital access gateways. |
Send Extra Leading Character in Display IE |
Check this check box to include a special leading character byte (non ASCII, nondisplayable) in the DisplayIE field. Uncheck this check box to exclude this character byte from the DisplayIE field. This check box only applies to the DMS-100 protocol and the DMS-250 protocol. Default leaves this setting disabled (unchecked). |
Setup of Non-ISDN Progress Indicator IE Enable |
For this optional field, you may need to specify a value in this field to force ringback on some PBXs. The default specifies unchecked. Check this check box only if users are not receiving ringback tones on outbound calls. When this setting is enabled,
Cisco Unified Communications Manager sends Q.931 setup messages out digital (that is, non-H.323) gateways with the Progress Indicator field set to non-ISDN. This message notifies the destination device that the
Cisco Unified Communications Manager gateway is non-ISDN and that the destination device should play inband ringback. This problem usually associates with
Cisco Unified Communications Managers that connect to PBXs through digital gateways. |
MCDN Channel Number Extension Bit Set to Zero |
This field applies to DMS-100 protocol only. Check the check box to indicate that an Interface Identifier is present. By default, the box remains unchecked. |
Send Calling Name in Facility IE |
This field applies to DMS-100 protocol only. Enter the value that you obtained from the PBX provider. Valid values range from 0 to 255. |
Interface Identifier Present |
This field applies to DMS-100 protocol only. Check the check box to indicate that an Interface Identifier is present. By default, the box remains unchecked. |
Interface Identifier Value |
This field applies to DMS-100 protocol only. Enter the value that you obtained from the PBX provider. Valid values range from 0 to 255. |
Connected Line ID Presentation |
Choose whether you want the
Cisco Unified Communications Manager to allow or block the connected party’s phone number. Choose Default if you do not want to change the connected line ID presentation. Choose Allowed if you want
Cisco Unified Communications Manager to send "Connected Line ID Allowed." Choose Restricted if you want
Cisco Unified Communications Manager to send "Connected Line ID Restricted." |
UUIE Configuration |
Passing Precedence Level Through UUIE |
Check this check box to enable passing MLPP information through the PRI 4ESS UUIE field. This box is used for working along with DRSN switch. The system makes this check box available only if the PRI Protocol Type value of PRI 4ESS is specified for this gateway. The default value specifies unchecked. |
Security Access Level |
Enter the value for the security access level. Valid values include 00 through 99. The system makes this field available only if the Passing Precedence Level Through UUIE check box is checked. The default value specifies 2. |
Geo Location Configuration |
Geo Location |
From the drop-down list box, choose a geo location. You can choose the Unspecified geo location, which designates that this device does not associate with a geo location. You can also choose a geolocation that has been configured with the menu option. |
Geo Location Filter |
From the drop-down list box, choose a geo location filter. If you leave the <None> setting, no geo location filter gets applied for this device. You can also choose a geo location filter that has been configured with the menu option. |
Product-Specific Configuration The gateway manufacturer specifies the model-specific fields under product-specific configuration. To view field descriptions and help for product-specific configuration items, click the "?" information icon to the right of the Product Specific Configuration heading to display help in a popup window. If you need more information, refer to the documentation for the specific gateway that you are configuring. |