I work for a CLEC in Dallas where I'm presently utilizing an Option 11 and *. If you want to send the config files, I'll be happy to take a look at them and see if I can spot any inadequacies.
----- Original Message ----- From: "asterisk" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Tuesday, July 13, 2004 9:38 AM Subject: RE: [Asterisk-Users] Meridian Option 11c Asterisk Expert Needed > The config files would be great, thanks ! > > I'll let you know how I get on :) > > Julian > > -----Original Message----- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Joe Dennick > Sent: 13 July 2004 15:16 > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Subject: RE: [Asterisk-Users] Meridian Option 11c Asterisk Expert Needed > > 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 > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > -----Original Message----- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of asterisk > Sent: Tuesday, July 13, 2004 7:11 AM > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > 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. > > _______________________________________________ > Asterisk-Users mailing list > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > http://lists.digium.com/mailman/listinfo/asterisk-users > To UNSUBSCRIBE or update options visit: > http://lists.digium.com/mailman/listinfo/asterisk-users > > --- > Incoming mail is certified Virus Free. > Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). > Version: 6.0.712 / Virus Database: 468 - Release Date: 6/27/2004 > > > --- > Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. > Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). > Version: 6.0.712 / Virus Database: 468 - Release Date: 6/27/2004 > > > _______________________________________________ > Asterisk-Users mailing list > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > http://lists.digium.com/mailman/listinfo/asterisk-users > To UNSUBSCRIBE or update options visit: > http://lists.digium.com/mailman/listinfo/asterisk-users > > _______________________________________________ > Asterisk-Users mailing list > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > http://lists.digium.com/mailman/listinfo/asterisk-users > To UNSUBSCRIBE or update options visit: > http://lists.digium.com/mailman/listinfo/asterisk-users > _______________________________________________ Asterisk-Users mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://lists.digium.com/mailman/listinfo/asterisk-users To UNSUBSCRIBE or update options visit: http://lists.digium.com/mailman/listinfo/asterisk-users
