[Asterisk-Users] Cisco 7960 Auto Answer (SIP)

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On 7/16/05, Asterisk Supporter <Asterisk at ratzlaff.org> wrote:
> 1) Trying to create a browser based "Click-to-Call" feature for * that
> appears to the user as a hands free call on Cisco 7960 phones (SIP).  If I
> use the Action: Originate function, the phone does not auto answer, but
> rather rings and if answered initiates the call.  If I manaually change
> the line to auto answer (Intercom)in the 7960 configuration, it auto
> answers, but all calls to that "extension" auto answer. I know the work
> around with a dedicated extension for originating calls, but was hoping
> for a better solution.
> 

You can right a script that uses telnet to login to the cisco phone,
and using the test command answers the phone.

> Currently, Covad appears to have an auto answer feature that is software
> controled, as it works on these Cisco phones with them, (they are using
> MCGP).  So at least I know it is possible. I have found very little
> documentation using * with MCGP.  Anyone have a solution?
> 
> 2) Is there a "commerial grade" termination service for toll free numbers
> that is "toll free"?  I am looking at 25 to 75 sustained (outbound) calls
> per hour.  Most of the LD termination services appear to charge the same
> for LD as toll free numbers in the US.
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