Lucent Technologies Definity Prologix Solutions Release 2.0 Instructions Manual

10 World Class RoutingDEFINITY ProLogix Solutions Release 2 Overview 
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World Class Routing supports the Automatic Route Selection and Automatic Alternate Routing as separate 
features, but through generalized administration applicable to both features, provides both the same routing 
abilities. In addition, there are a number of capabilities that enhance the flexibility of routing in supporting 
your domestic and/or global calling requirements.
For example, 18-digit...

10 Network Management FeaturesDEFINITY ProLogix Solutions Release 2 Overview 
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Network Management FeaturesDEFINITY ProLogix Solutions has a variety of features that enable you to manage your network resources 
effectively. Here are just a few examples of the DEFINITY ProLogix Solutions’ features that can be used to 
manage your network: Time of Day Routing, Automatic Route Selection, Automatic Alternate Routing, 
Additional Network Feature Path Replacement, Subnetwork...

10 Network Management FeaturesDEFINITY ProLogix Solutions Release 2 Overview 
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Automatic Route SelectionAutomatic Route Selection routes public network calls on the most desirable (usually the most economical) 
trunking facilities available on your DEFINITY ProLogix Solutions when the call destinations are 
accessible through your public network.
DEFINITY ProLogix Solutions supports up to 254 routing patterns. Each routing pattern consists of up to 6 
routing...

10 Network Management FeaturesDEFINITY ProLogix Solutions Release 2 Overview 
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Generalized Route SelectionGeneralized Route Selection gives you the capability to select not only the optimal call routing based on the 
dialed number, but also select the appropriate facility based on the type of call. Generalized Route Selection 
enhances Automatic Route Selection and Automatic Alternate Routing by incorporating additional 
parameters such as the type of call to be used in...

10 Network Management FeaturesDEFINITY ProLogix Solutions Release 2 Overview 
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Facility Restriction LevelFacility Restriction Levels are used to limit user calling privileges for incoming and outgoing calls. The 
Facility Restriction Level determines if a call attempt is permitted and which routes can be used or denied in 
the routing process. Eight levels of Facility Restriction Levels can be assigned to telephones, computers, and 
system management tools. DEFINITY...

10 Network Management FeaturesDEFINITY ProLogix Solutions Release 2 Overview 
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Authorization CodesAuthorization codes are used on particular calls to raise a telephone’s Facility Restriction Level temporarily. 
This feature is useful for those who make calls from telephones other than their own or from outside the 
network. If a call you dial is blocked because the telephone’s Facility Restriction Level is too low, you can 
enter your authorization code. If the Facility...

10  Network Interfaces and EquipmentDEFINITY ProLogix Solutions Release 2 Overview 
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Network Interfaces and EquipmentDEFINITY ProLogix Solutions supports a variety of interfaces to voice and data networks. Trunks supply 
links between DEFINITY ProLogix Solutions, the public network, and other switches. DS1 interfaces offer 
high-speed digital connectivity between switches.Trunk Group CircuitsTrunks provide the communications links between DEFINITY ProLogix Solutions and...

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800-service trunks, which let your business pay the charges for inbound long-
distance calls so that callers can reach you toll-free
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Direct Inward Dialing trunks, which connect DEFINITY ProLogix Solutions to 
the local central office for incoming calls dialed directly to stations without 
attendant assistance
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Digital Service 1 trunks, which can be used to provide T1 or ISDN...

10  Network Interfaces and EquipmentDEFINITY ProLogix Solutions Release 2 Overview 
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Incoming Call 
Identification 
(ICLID) on Analog 
Tr u n k s
DEFINITY ProLogix Solutions supports incoming calling party information on 
analog trunks in the United States and Japan. In these countries, the user’s terminal 
displays calling party information. Name and calling number are available from 
central offices in the United States; only the calling number is available from...

10  Network Interfaces and EquipmentDEFINITY ProLogix Solutions Release 2 Overview 
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T1 InterfacesWhen planning your networking requirements, one of the options you should 
consider is multiplexing over Digital Services 1 (DS1) facilities. As the industry 
standard for interconnecting digital systems, DS1 is an economical alternative to 
analog trunking arrangements. Multiplexing up to 24 digitized voice/data 
communications paths onto a single T1 carrier or other...