Lucent Technologies DEFINITY Enterprise Communication Server Release 8.2 Administrators Guide

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The table below reflects these values:
nARS feature access code = 9
AAR feature access code = 8
Private Network Office Code (also known as Home RNX) = 222
Prefix 1 is required on all long-distance DDD calls
Dashes (-) are for readability only
The switch maps the dialed digits to the matching pattern that most closely 
matches the dialed number. Example: If the dialed...

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Defining operator assisted calls
Let’s look at how the switch routes an ARS call that begins with 0 and requires 
operator assistance. Remember, the user dials 9 to access ARS, then a 0, then the 
rest of the number.
To see how your switch handles a call to an operator:
1. Type 
display ars analysis 0 and press ENTER. 
The AAR and ARS Digit Analysis Table
 screen...

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IXC numbers begin with 1010, followed by three digits, plus the number as it is 
normally dialed including 0, 00, or 1+ 10 digits. These numbers are set up on your 
default translations.
Remember, the user dials 9 to access ARS, then the rest of the number.
Instructions
To see how your switch handles a call to an IXC:
1. Type 
display ars analysis 1 and press ENTER....

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You can also deny access to the 976 prefix, which is set aside in each area code for 
pay-per call services, if you do not want to incur charges. You can block 976 or 
any other prefix in all NPAs with a single entry in the digit analysis table. See 
‘‘
Using wild cards’’ on page 181 for more information.
Instructions
Set the 200 area code apart from other area codes...

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Using wild cards
You can use wild cards to help separate out calls to certain numbers. Remember, 
when you use the wild card x in the Dialed String field, the switch recognizes x as 
any digit, 0 - 9. For example, you can restrict users from making calls to a 555 
information operator where you might incur charges. 
Instructions
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2. Use the arrow keys to move to a blank Dialed String field.
3. Enter 
411 in the Dialed String field.
4. Enter 
3 in the Total Mn and 3 in Total Mx fields.
5. Enter 
1 in the Route Pattern field.
6. Enter 
svcl (service call) in the Call Type field.
7. Press 
EN TER to save your changes.
Setting up multiple locations
When you define location numbers for the...

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the cabinet in New York. We’ll define the numbering plan area (NPA) for the 
Chicago and New York locations, and set the time zone offset for NY to show the 
difference in time between Eastern Standard Time and Central Standard Time.
Tip:
Ty p e  list cabinets to see the cabinet form and a list of cabinets and their 
locations.
To define locations for cabinets in...

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Tip:
Use display daylight-savings-rules to see what rules have been 
administered on your switch.
6. Type 
312 in the Number Plan Area Code field in the Number 1 row.
In our example, 312 is the local area code for Chicago, location 1.
7. Type 
New York in the Name field in the Number 2 row.
8. Type 
-01:00 in the TimeZone Offset field in the Number 2 row.
In our...

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AAR or ARS must be administered. 
nFor AAR, verify that either the Private Networking field or the Uniform 
Dialing Plan field is y on the System-Parameters Customer-Options screen.
nFor ARS, verify that the ARS field is y on the System-Parameters 
Customer-Options screen.
Each cabinet in a switch must be assigned a location number. Refer to the 
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In our example, for location 1 (Chicago) local HNPA calls:
nType the appropriate digit in the Dialed String field
nType 7 in the Total Min field
nType 7 in the Total Max field
nType 2 in the Route Pattern field
nType hnpa in the Call Type field
In our example, for location 1 (Chicago) local service calls:
nType the appropriate digits in the Dialed String field
nType 3 in...