[asterisk-users] Extension status as XML for an Aastra 57i

[Barry L. Kline]

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Jeremy Winder wrote:
> I'm in the process of converting our current hybrid key system to
> Asterisk and Aastra 57i phones. One of the features that seems to be a
> show stopper for almost everyone in the office is the inability to see
> who is on the phone. Can someone point in the right direction to setup
> an XML app on the phone so they can press a soft-button and get a list
> of extensions and their statuses? I know I can use BLF and the line 2-4
> buttons; but there are a lot more then 3 other people working here and
> I'm planning on using those of parking lots.
> 
> Any help will be greatly appreciated as I'm an Asterisk noob learning as
> fast as I can.
> 

If you'd like a more generalized approach you can install an Openfile
server and use the Asterisk plugin.   That'll give you an internal IM
server which will show the status you seek.

Barry


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