[asterisk-users] MWI from Asterisk to Meridian

[Leo Ann Boon]

Andrew Kohlsmith wrote:
> Aside from using a Norstar ATA connected to an FXS port on Asterisk and 
> executing a hookflash *1, no.  There isn't a really good way to do it, as 
> that is part of what keeps you hooked into their proprietary crap.
>
> It's the same as trying to tie in SIP phones through Asterisk to a Norstar 
> system.  I have it done through a PRI but even then Norstar sees the phones 
> as external destinations, so I can't pick up Norstar parked calls and can't 
> transfer calls over.
>   
Andrew,
Is the Norstar VM integration the same as that the Meridian-1? I 
remember VM boxes like Octel use a Dialogic card that emulates a bunch 
of Nortel 2616 phones to send the MWI.

Cisco Unity also does it in a similar manner except they need to use 
external handset emulators like PBXLink.

Cheers.