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<DIV><SPAN class=366390813-15122003><FONT face=Arial size=2>I have a couple of
questions I'm hoping folks can help me out with. When I search the mailing
list, I see folks doing what I'm interested in so here's hoping
!</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
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<DIV><SPAN class=366390813-15122003><FONT face=Arial size=2>- How are people
making out with interfacing to the 7960? I'm considering buying a number
of these as they look quite feature rich. But, are they easy to interface
to? </FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=366390813-15122003><FONT face=Arial
size=2> - Will I be able to interface with softkeys on
the phone? For example, I see the phone has a 'Services' button that I'd
like to program, maybe even with material that gives agents real time
information (such as any real-time network information I want flashed to
agents), </FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=366390813-15122003><FONT face=Arial
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<DIV><SPAN class=366390813-15122003><FONT face=Arial size=2>- As an alternative
to above, we are considering the Nortel MICS approach (like a low cost
6x16). Our ILEC supplies us currently with a CO-based PBX service and
we've come to love the Meridian sets. As an alternative to the IP phones,
I've seen refurb'd MICS systems for sale. I read in the group that the
phones themselves are a proprietary Nortel signalling but I can front-end the
PBX with an Asterisk setup. If I do this, is it possible to maintain
the ability to:</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=366390813-15122003><FONT face=Arial
size=2> - .. select from a list of multiple lines that
might be ringing? (makes sense if each trunk is fed separately from
Asterisk)</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=366390813-15122003><FONT face=Arial
size=2> - .. intercom access between phones seems as
though it would be through the MICS and not touch Asterisk at
all</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=366390813-15122003><FONT face=Arial
size=2> - .. Can I light a message-waiting lamp?
(So a VM waiting in Asterisk would light the lamp on a particular Meridian
set)</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=366390813-15122003><FONT face=Arial
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<DIV><SPAN class=366390813-15122003><SPAN class=366390813-15122003><FONT
face=Arial size=2>If it wasn't for those damn friendly Meridian sets
haha... but maybe the Cisco set is a good
substitute.</FONT></SPAN></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=366390813-15122003><FONT face=Arial
size=2> </FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=366390813-15122003><FONT face=Arial size=2>- Just another final
question, has anyone had success in running a real-time, low cost
Internet-based trunk between office locations using Asterisk and going
through setting up dialing plans, etc. I want to push ahead for a trial of
this but I'd like to know what I should be expecting? Can I expect
toll-quality voice? Any problems with full-duplex? etc This is a
basic question, I know, but I'm trying to understand what my expectations should
be.</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
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<DIV><SPAN class=366390813-15122003><FONT face=Arial size=2>Thanks for the help,
this project is quite exciting stuff. </FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=366390813-15122003><FONT face=Arial
size=2>Derek</FONT></SPAN></DIV></BODY></HTML>