Configure a Display Pager

This procedure summarizes the steps necessary to configure the server for display pagers.

Before You Begin

Note: Defining pager systems should be done on a duplicate of the active configuration.

To configure a Display Pager:

  1. Follow the instructions to define a pager system to set up the paging system. A typical access code in a PBX environment for display paging is T9 where:

    • T = Wait for dial tone

    • 9 = Request an outside line

  2. 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 (or 183)

    use pri/alt as week/weekend for MWI #1 (or MWI #2)

  3. If required, customize an LCOS using the information supplied in COS for Pager Mailboxes.

  4. Configure a mailbox for paging:

    • 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.

  5. If required, set billing rates for paging using the instructions under Set Billing Rates for Pager Calls.

  6. Test the configuration and pager operation using the procedures in the Testing the Pager Application section.