[Asterisk-Users] Paging/Intercom (was: OT - SIP Auto-Answer for Cisco 7940/7960!!)

[Andy Hester]

> -----Original Message-----
> From: asterisk-users-admin at lists.digium.com
> [mailto:asterisk-users-admin at lists.digium.com]On Behalf Of Andrew
> Joakimsen
> Sent: Saturday, October 18, 2003 12:55 AM
> To: asterisk-users at lists.digium.com
> Subject: RE: [Asterisk-Users] Paging/Intercom (was: OT - SIP Auto-Answer
> for Cisco 7940/7960!!)
>
>
> There is no rule, it is just my way of thinking. Everything related to
> multiple lines should be handled by the Asterisk server / PBX. Is there
> any specific advantage that you have seen to using multiline phones?
>
	For the most part * does handle it all.  However, having only 1 line makes
it difficult to field calls (as in a receptionist).  If you are on the phone
& someone else calls, the Flash functionality no longer works.  With 2
lines, a person could be on line 2, field a call on line 1 & do a
consultative transfer without any problem.  This is the main advantage.

	Also, you could make 3 3-way calls on this phone, assuming you had all 3
lines configured & live, and then bridge all 3 together to have a 6 person
conference call from your phone.

	Most of my phones have only 1 line configured, but all of the secretaries
have 2 lines.

Andy