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3. In the Digits field, type 6.
For insertion, this field defines the specific digits to insert. Communication Manager will add
a "6" to the front of the digit strings delivered with incoming calls. For example, if the central
office delivers the string "4444," Avaya Communication Manager will change it to "64444,"
an extension that fits your dial plan.
4. In the Expected Digits field, type 4.
This field tells Communication Manager how many digits the central office sends.
Note:
The Expected Digits field does not appear on the screen for tie trunk groups.
Note:
5. Press Enter to save your changes.
If your service provider sends 7 digits but you only need 5, you need to absorb the first 2 digits
in the digit string. To absorb digits:
1. Type change trunk-group 5 and press Enter.
The Trunk Group
2. In the Digit Treatment field, type absorption.
This field tells Communication Manager to remove digits from the incoming digit string.
These digits are always removed from the beginning of the string.
3. In the Digits field, type 2.
For absorption, this field defines how many digits will be absorbed. Communication
Manager will remove the first 2 digits from the digit strings delivered with incoming calls. For
example, if the central office delivers the string "556-4444," Avaya Communication Manager
will change it to "64444," an extension that fits your dial plan.
4. In the Expected Digits field, type 7.
This field tells Communication Manager how many digits the central office sends.
Note:
The Expected Digits field does not appear on the screen for tie trunk groups.
Note:
5. Press Enter to save your changes.
Related topics
See Adding a DID Trunk Group
group.
See Adding a Tie or Access Trunk Group
trunk group.
screen appears.
on page 425 for instructions on administering a DID trunk
on page 431 for instructions on administering a tie
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