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

Ed Devine ncfm at airmail.net
Tue Jul 13 09:20:45 MST 2004


I work for a CLEC in Dallas where I'm presently utilizing an Option 11 and
*. If you want to send the config files, I'll be happy to take a look at
them and see if I can spot any inadequacies.

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "asterisk" <asterisk at dotr.com>
To: <asterisk-users at lists.digium.com>
Sent: Tuesday, July 13, 2004 9:38 AM
Subject: RE: [Asterisk-Users] Meridian Option 11c Asterisk Expert Needed


> The config files would be great, thanks !
>
> I'll let you know how I get on :)
>
> Julian
>
> -----Original Message-----
> 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
>
> -----Original Message-----
> 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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