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

[Joe Dennick]

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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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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