Authorization Codes - AT&T MERLIN LEGEND Release 3.1 System Manager's Manual

Features

Authorization Codes

Authorization codes are passwords that allow users to apply the calling
restrictions of their own extensions when they want to make a call using a more
restricted extension.
Using system programming, you can assign one authorization code of 2 to 11
characters for each extension. While each authorization code must be unique,
more than one user can use an authorization code simultaneously, for example,
to set up a conference call. For optimal security, you should use the longest
possible barrier codes (11 characters).
The following issues should be considered when you assign or modify
authorization codes:
The assignment of authorization codes depends on your company's
culture and how system calling restrictions are assigned. For example,
you may choose to assign authorization codes only to top-level
executives who have a high level of calling privileges or to users who
move around the company throughout the day rather than sitting at their
own desks.
Or, if there are a number of phones with little or no outside calling
privileges, for example, in common areas used by the public, you may
choose to assign authorization codes to all users so they can use those
phones if they need to.
Authorization codes interact with other system features. For example, if
the user's own extension is assigned Forced Account Code Entry, the
user must enter an account code after entering the authorization code.
Authorization codes can be used for call control and call accounting
through the Station Message Detail Recording (SMDR) printout. However,
if the user enters both an authorization code and an account code, the
account code takes precedence and is stored in the SMDR record.
For more information about authorization codes, see the Feature Reference .
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SECURITY ALERT:
Authorization codes are not designed to function as a security measure
against toll fraud. For information on system security, see the next section,
"Security," and "Security of Your System: Preventing Toll Fraud," in
Appendix A, "Customer Support Information."
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