This procedure summarizes the steps necessary to configure the server for message delivery.
Ensure that appropriate server hardware and software have been installed
Ensure that you have completed the Outdial Line Group Worksheet
Ensure that you have defined a line group for Message Delivery (usually the same as the paging line group)
To configure Message Delivery:
Follow the instructions in Define a Pager System to set up the pager system to be used for message delivery. A typical access code for message delivery is T9 where:
T = Wait for dial tone
9 = Request an outside line
Customize an FCOS to include these feature bits:
Bit |
Description |
40 |
receive messages from other users |
41 |
receive messages from outside callers |
70 |
User Options Menu |
77 |
change pager schedule |
79 (or 80) |
set Message waiting #1(or #2) for urgent messages only |
88 |
receive urgent messages |
124 |
change paging phone number |
168 (or 169) |
Message waiting # 1 (or #2), pager requeue |
181 |
paging over msg del, mwi 1 over mwi 2 |
182 |
use pri/alt as week/weekend for MWI #1 |
183 |
use pri/alt as week/weekend for MWI #2 |
If required, customize an LCOS using the information supplied in COS for Pager Mailboxes.
Follow the instructions in Configure a Mailbox for Paging to set up a pager mailbox:
A typical pager number for display paging contains the account number or the DID number of the user’s pager, followed by a one- or two-second pause (++).
A typical post-pager number for display paging contains only the display digits to be shown on the pager.
Choose no message delivery.
If required, set billing rates for paging (see Related Topics).
Test the configuration and pager operation using the procedures in the Testing the Pager Application section.
Web Console:
Text Console:
Set Billing Rates for Pager Calls