Configuring The Telephone Line - Avaya Communication Server 1000 Installation And Commissioning Manual

WLAN Application Gateway 2246

Configuring the Telephone Line

Each handset that uses the application features must be configured with its line number and
MAC address. The name and extension number of the handset user can be entered. Obtain
this information from the handset Planning Worksheet. See
Handsets on page 208.
The handsets require special configuration. This can include configuring options on the DHCP
server or on the handset to allow it to communicate with the WLAN Application Gateway 2246.
Be sure these setting are correct. For more information, see Avaya WLAN Handsets
Fundamentals (NN43001-505).
The system does not allow the same handset to register to two different lines. Press Esc to
cancel any unwanted transaction.
Follow the steps in
for the application.
Configuring a telephone line
1. From the NetLink OAI System screen, select Telephone Line Configuration and
2. At the Telephone Line Configuration screen, use the arrow keys to navigate to the
3. Enter the associated data for the wireless handsets.
4. Write the MAC address on the Wireless Handset Planning Worksheet. See
5. Repeat step
6. Press Esc to return to the NetLink OAI System screen.
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Configuring a telephone line
press Enter.
Name and Extension fields.
• MAC Address—the MAC address is printed on the sticker underneath the
battery on the handset. It can also be displayed on the handset by turning off
the wireless handset, and then pressing and holding the Power On/Start Call
button. The MAC address appears on the first line of the wireless handset
display (12 characters). The MAC address must be manually entered by typing
the entire address, including digits and colons.
• Name—enter the user name assigned to the wireless handset. This is for
record keeping only; it does not communicate the name to the Call Server or
the handset.
• Extension—enter the extension number assigned to the handset. This is for
record keeping only; it does not communicate the extension number to the Call
Server or the handset.
Worksheet for Handsets
4 on page 200, step
wireless handset to be added or changed.
on page 200 to configure the telephone lines
on page 208.
5 on page 200, and step
Planning Worksheet for
6 on page 200 for each
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Planning