[Asterisk-Users] Meridian Option 11c Asterisk Expert Needed

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The config files would be great, thanks !

I'll let you know how I get on :)

Julian 

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From: asterisk-users-admin at lists.digium.com
[mailto:asterisk-users-admin at lists.digium.com] On Behalf Of Joe Dennick
Sent: 13 July 2004 15:16
To: asterisk-users at lists.digium.com
Subject: RE: [Asterisk-Users] Meridian Option 11c Asterisk Expert Needed

We've successfully integrated with an Option 61c, but it was painful.
We've set up both ends to emulate a 5eSS switch.  The Asterisk is using
pri_net (meaning the Nortel is pri_cpe (Client Side)).  Unfortunately, in
this configuration the Nortel thinks that this trunk is connected to an
external phone company, so it always sends it's external Caller ID to it.
That means that when someone on the Nortel calls someone on the Asterisk,
you will always see the external caller id, not the actual extension from
which the call originated.

Our company uses Qwest to administer the Nortel, so it was the Qwest
technicians who actually installed the card, set up the trunk and
established the dial plan.  We also found that we had to buy a special
software option call "Custom Dial Plan" (CDP)which cost an extra $6,795
including installation.  With CDP installed on the Nortel, they were able to
create a dial-plan where extensions from 4000 to 4999 were sent down the
trunk that's connected to the Asterisk.  Asterisk then routes them
accordingly.  Asterisk has a dial-plan where all extensions from 2000 to
2999 are sent back to the Nortel.  In that case, caller id works as it
should for both name and number.  Asterisk is also configured to send toll
calls through the Nortel and that works correctly.

So, that's the summary of what we've been able to accomplish.  I can provide
you with the config files on the Asterisk, but you'll need a Nortel tech for
the rest; I have neither the ability nor the access to make those types of
changes to a Nortel system.  I hope this helps.

Joe
joe at dennick.net

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From: asterisk-users-admin at lists.digium.com
[mailto:asterisk-users-admin at lists.digium.com] On Behalf Of asterisk
Sent: Tuesday, July 13, 2004 7:11 AM
To: asterisk-users at lists.digium.com
Subject: [Asterisk-Users] Meridian Option 11c Asterisk Expert Needed


I've tried to do it myself, but my head is now bleeding from hitting it on
the wall so much.

We need someone who knows asterisk and Meridian PRI cards to help! If
required, we will pay for a day's consultancy in order to get this thing
working. 

Or, do I need to scrap my plans to keep the meridian system (60 phones
...) ... Please say no .. :)

Please contact me offline ("asterisk" at "dotr" dot "com") if you want to
sell yourselves :)

Julian.

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