PARTNER ACS R6.0 PC Administration Getting Started
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1. 41 Printing a Translation to a Text File 42 Sending Your Changes to the System 43 Restoring Your Changes to the System 44 6 Administering the System Date and Time OVERVICW ete fet Bena A NE A he ERE Aes RD 45 Viewing the Date and Time 45 Changing the Date and Time 46 7 PC Diagnostics OVETVIEW jna 2 Sept ee NA NE he on WA Gy NR Rte Se 47 Retrieving PARTNER Diagnostics 47 8 T1 Module Administration OVEIVIGW iis se ee ye GE path a VNA dae Ok PNE dae othe 51 Accessing the PARTNER T1 Module Maintenance Window 52 9 DSL Module Administration OVEIVIEW yene Ri eran a ele ahha ewe e dal aaa e Hel ay 53 Administering the DSL Module 53 6 Table of Contents 1 Getting Acquainted Welcome This guide is your key to PARTNER ACS R6 0 PC Administration Use this guide to learn e How to install the software How to connect to a PARTNER system The basics of the administration process What you can do with PC Diagnostics Where to find additional information Welcome 7 1 Getting Acquainted Getting Started What is PARTNER ACS PC Administration PARTNER ACS PC Administration gives you the ability to manage a PARTNER ACS R6 R5 R4 or R3 system from your PC Among the many features it contains ar2. To configure the PARTNER system for remote Direct Dial 1 From extension 10 or 11 press Cag OO 2 Press the left twice 3 Enter O 4 At the Group prompt enter a group number 1 6 We recommend the number 6 Direct Dial Connection 31 4 Connecting to the PARTNER System Getting Started 5 6 7 Co 10 11 12 13 14 15 At the Line prompt enter the line number that you will be dedicating to use for remote access Enter At the Group prompt enter the number you entered in Step 4 The following display appears HUNT GROUP 6 EXTENSION Enter This is the pre established extension number for your PARTNER modem Exit programming mode by pressing Far QO From extension 10 or 11 press Geature OO Press the left twice and then press the right once At the Extension prompt enter an extension number The green lights next to the line buttons show the current Line Ringing settings Immediate Ring steady light Delayed Ring slow flash No Ring quick flutter Press the line button until the button light is set to No Ring quick flutter Repeat Steps 12 and 13 for all extensions except 76 Exit programming mode by pressing Far QO For more information about the location of special programming buttons ona PARTNER phone see the PARTNER system documentation 32 Direct Dial Connection Getting Started 4 Connecting to the PARTNER System Solving Connection Problems PARTNER
3. To start the program 1 Perform one of the following steps Click on the Start menu and select Programs gt PARTNER ACS R6 0 PC Administration gt PC Administration NOTE This is the default location If you choose to save your files to an alternate location during installation your path will be different lfyou created a Start menu short cut click on the Start menu and select PC Administration If you created a desktop short cut click on the PC Administration icon on the desktop Starting PARTNER ACS R6 0 PC Administration 19 3 Overview of System Administration Getting Started The New Translation Creation dialog box appears New Translation Creation New Translation Creation Dialog Box 2 Choose the PARTNER system version for which you want to create a translation file 3 Click the OK button The New Translation Creation Confirmation dialog box appears 4 Click the OK button A new translation file for the PARTNER system you selected appears in the workspace All of the defaults are selected in this file a ZTPPRu 5 20 Starting PARTNER ACS R6 0 PC Administration Getting Started 3 Overview of System Administration Exploring the Workspace The workspace contains six major windows Within each window are additional subsections where you make changes to specific functions New File PARTNER ACS PC Administration r r x File View Administration Tools Help z Oea Al
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5. ANAYA System PARTNER ACS R6 0 System b Lines 5H Extensions Eh System Groups En Lists System Parameters Lines Extensions Groups Lists For Help press F1 Not Connected 00 00 00 PARTNER ACS R6 0 Workspace You do not need to be connected to the PARTNER system to change the system translations After you have retrieved the system translation to your PC you can disconnect from the PARTNER system and work off line If you do this you will then need to save your changes to another file and reconnect to the PARTNER system to restore them Exploring the Workspace 21 3 Overview of System Administration Workspace Components Getting Started Windows Function Sections Features System Window Global settings Administrative procedures for particular lines Lines Window General Parameters Central Office Parameters Adjuncts accessories you may use with the system Automatic System Answer ASA Direct Extension Dial DXD DID Mapping Table only available for Release 6 0 systems T1 Parameters only available for Release 6 0 systems T1 Channel Mapping only available for Release 6 0 systems Dial Mode Hold Disconnect TIme Ring Pattern Group Call Distribution Line Coverage Extensions Voice Mail System VMS Hunt Properties Pool Information only available when the system is configured for Hybrid mode 22 Exploring the Workspace Getting Started 3 Overview of
6. System Administration Workspace Components Continued Windows Function Sections Features Pools Assign lines to or NOTE Window remove lines from The Pools window is available only pools when the system is configured for Hybrid mode Extensions Settings for specific General Parameters Window Extensions Button Programming Personal Speed Dial List Restrictions Group Memberships Caller ID Information Auxiliary Equipment Copy Settings System Specify the type of Pickup Groups Groups group you want to N Window assign to different CEES Te extensions and or e Hunt Groups D e Night Service Group Lists Set up the particular Allowed Lists Window lists and assign to a Disallowed Lists particular extensions Emergency Numbers Speed Dial Numbers Forced Account Codes Exploring the Workspace 23 3 Overview of System Administration Getting Started EZE XETTEN ED DE XEN XER zA E 24 Exploring the Workspace 4 Connecting to the PARTNER System Overview There are three methods of connecting to a PARTNER system Operator Assisted Use this method when the PARTNER system does not have an active Automated Attendant system or a dedicated line for the Remote Access card Automated Attendant Use this method when the PARTNER system has an Automated Attendant system turned on Direct Dial Use this method when you have established either of the following for the Remote Access
7. card Anintercom extension Local Direct Dial A dedicated outside line Remote Direct Dial NOTED Regardless of the method you use you will need a Remote Administration Password before you can connect For more information on creating a Remote Administration Password see Creating a Remote Administration Password on page 35 Overview 25 4 Connecting to the PARTNER System Getting Started Operator Assisted Connection With the Operator Assisted method you manually call the main number for the PARTNER system The operator then transfers your call to the Remote Access card To connect to ihe PARTNER system via the Operator Assisted option 1 On the File menu select Connect to PARTNER System The PC Administration Dial Up Options dialog box appears 2 Click the Operator Assisted option button and then click the Next button 3 From a phone connected to the same line as the PC s modem dial the main number for the PARTNER system 4 When the operator answers if necessary ask for the Remote Administration Password 5 Ask to be transferred to extension 76 6 As soon as you hear the extension ring click the OK button The extension will ring for about 10 seconds 7 As soon as you hear the modem connect hang up the phone 8 When prompted enter the Remote Administration Password and then click the OK button When the connection is completed a message box appears 9 Click the OK button NOTE If you are
8. file or enter a new name for the translation you are retrieving and then click the Save button If the Retrieve Maintenance Data check box was selected the Save As dialog box appears Repeat Step 6 to save the maintenance information from PARTNER system to a file The PARTNER System Information Retrieval status box appears showing the status of the retrieval When the retrieval is complete a message box appears 38 Retrieving the System Translation Getting Started 5 Working with Translations 7 Click the OK button The translation you retrieved in displayed in the PARTNER ACS R6 0 PC Administration workspace as a read only file See Editing a Translation You Just Retrieved on page 40 to modify this file 8 Disconnect from the PARTNER system optional See Disconnecting from the PARTNER System on page 39 Disconnecting from the PARTNER System After you have retrieved the file from the PARTNER system you can disconnect and work offline 1 From the File menu select Disconnect from PARTNER System The Disconnect from PARTNER System dialog box appears 2 Click the OK button A message box appears stating that the connection has been terminated 3 Click the OK button Disconnecting from the PARTNER System 39 5 Working with Translations Getting Started Working with Translations Within the workspace environment you can Edit a translation you have just retrieved Edit a translation stored on your PC Cr
9. go to www avayadocs com Heritage Statement Intellectual property related to this product including trademarks and registered to Lucent Technologies Inc has been transferred or licensed to Avaya Inc Any reference within the text to Lucent Technologies Inc or Lucent should be interpreted as reference to Avaya Inc The exception is cross references to books published prior to May 1 2001 which may retain their original Lucent titles Avaya Inc formed as a result of Lucent s planned restructuring designs builds and delivers voice converged voice and data cus tomer relationship management messaging multiservice networking and structured cabling products and services Avaya Labs is the research and development arm for the company Contents Getting Acquainted Welcomes enio a a HH HHHH ad aaa teal tae ass 7 What is PARTNER ACS PC Administration 8 New Features in this Release 10 Where to Get More Information 11 Installing the Software OVEWICWS sasa Beste ea EPs Oe bar Peete Bla Gb eae ees 13 PC Requirements 13 PARTNER ACS Requirements 14 Installing the Software 15 Solving Installation Errots 16 Overview of System Administration VGIV SW xc x n 2 deta d DRA aaa bur a A Oe nas
10. the translation you retrieved from the PARTNER system Create a new translation Print a translation to a text file Send a translation you created or modified from the PC to the Remote Access card Restore the translation from the Remote Access card to the PARTNER system Overview 37 5 Working with Translations Getting Started Retrieving the System Translation Before you can modify your system translation you must retrieve the current system translation from your PARTNER system This involves the following steps Connecting to the PARTNER system Backing up that is copying the system translation from the PARTNER system to the Remote Access card on the PARTNER system Retrieving the system translation from the Remote Access card to your PC Disconnecting from the PARTNER system optional To retrieve the current system translation from the PARTNER system 1 Connect to the PARTNER system See Connecting to the PARTNER System on page 25 2 From the Administration menu select Retrieve System Information The PARTNER System Information Retrieval dialog box appears 3 Make sure the Remote Backup check box is selected to copy the current system translation from the PARTNER system to the Remote Access card 4 Make sure the Retrieve System Translations check box is selected to copy the system translation from the Remote Access card to your PC 5 Click the Next button The Save As dialog box appears 6 Select the
11. this software This must be done on the system itself See instructions on how to change the remote administration password If the PARTNER system has a T1 module you must use the PARTNER ACS PC Administration software to configure the T1 module What is PARTNER ACS PC Administration 9 1 Getting Acquainted Getting Started New Features in this Release In addition to supporting all system programming and remote administration features already available in PARTNER Remote Administration Release 5 0 PARTNER ACS R6 0 PC Administration supports the following features and capabilities PARTNER ACS R6 R5 R4 and R3 Support PARTNER ACS R6 0 PC Administration provides the capability to program PARTNER ACS R6 R5 R4 and R3 systems T1 Module Administration and Programming If your PARTNER ACS R6 0 system has a T1 module you must use PARTNER ACS R6 0 PC Administration to administer the settings of the T1 module and lines Direct Inward Dialing DID Administration If your PARTNER ACS R6 0 system has a T1 module and you purchased the Direct Inward Dialing DID service from your T1 service provider you must use PARTNER ACS R6 0 PC Administration to assign DID to T1 lines and map the DID numbers to the appropriate extensions on your PARTNER system For information on administering the DID service refer to the online help All Lines Busy Event Administration Using PARTNER ACS R6 0 PC Administration you can administer the A
12. ACS R6 0 PC Administration automatically recognizes your modem identifying its configuration as well as the port to which it is connected If you encounter problems using your modem or have trouble connecting 1 Check that the modem on your PC is working properly by dialing into another system such as an online service that you know you can connect with Follow the steps that you have used to successfully complete the connection previously If the modem call is completed successfully that is you achieve access to the destination system then you have confirmed that the modem is working properly However you should also test your modem by using the Windows Phone Dialer See the next dashed item If the modem call is not completed successfully then the problem could lie with the modem itself See Step 2 You can test your modem by using the Windows Phone Dialer Start Windows Phone Dialer and make a call to any telephone number Refer to Windows Help to make a call with Windows Phone Dialer The PC will try to dial that number If the PC gets dial tone and dials the number you know that your modem is working properly See Step 3 2 Check your modem configuration in your Windows system Click on the My Computer icon on your desktop select Control Panel and then double click on the Modems icon Windows NT 98 and 95 or the Phone and Modem Options icon Windows 2000 and XP Professional Access the mod
13. AVAYA PARTNER ACS R6 0 PC Administration Getting Started 518 456 166 Issue 4 May 2003 Copyright 2003 Document 518 456 166 Avaya Inc Issue 4 All Rights Reserved May 2003 Printed in USA Notice Every effort was made to ensure that the information in this book was complete and accu rate at the time of printing However information is subject to change Preventing Toll Fraud Toll fraud is the unauthorized use of your telecommunications system by an unautho rized party for example a person who is not a corporate employee agent subcontractor or working on your company s behalf Be aware that there may be a risk of toll fraud associated with your system and that if toll fraud occurs it can result in substantial addi tional charges for your telecommunications services The final responsibility for securing both this system and its networked equipment rests with you an Avaya Inc system administrator your telecommunications peers and your managers Avaya Inc does not warrant that this product or any of its networked equip ment is either immune from or will prevent either unauthorized or malicious intrusions Avaya Inc will not be responsible for any charges losses or damages that result from such intrusions For important information regarding your system and toll fraud see the PARTNER Customer Support Document Avaya Fraud Intervention If you suspect you are being victimized by toll fraud and you need t
14. For example a travel agency might have programming needs similar to other travel agencies In such cases it could be helpful to create files that are templates for such businesses such as Travel xmg This template could be used as a starting point for other travel agencies saving you time and providing your customer with a tested and useful profile To create a new translation 1 From the File menu select New The New Translation Creation dialog box appears 2 Select the PARTNER system version you want to program and then click the OK button The New Translation Creation Confirmation dialog box appears 3 Click the OK button An untitled workspace appears 4 Make your changes to the untitled workspace Working with Translations 41 5 Working with Translations Getting Started 5 From the File menu select Save As The Save As dialog box appears 6 Enter the file name and click the Save button The file name you entered appears in the title bar of the window At this point you can send and restore the new translation to the PARTNER system to activate the changes Printing a Translation to a Text File You can print the translations to a text file that you can view and print with any word processing software By default the text file is saved in the Administration folder in the directory where you installed PARTNER ACS R6 0 PC Administration To print a translation to text file 1 From the File menu select Open The
15. Open dialog box appears 2 Select the file you want to print and then click the Open button The file appears in the workspace 3 From the File menu select Print to File The Save As dialog box appears 4 Select the folder where you want to save the text file 5 Enter the name for the text file you want to create and then click the Save button The System Translation Print Option dialog box appears 6 Select the system translation information you want to print to the text file 7 Click the OK button 42 Working with Translations Getting Started 5 Working with Translations Sending Your Changes to the System After you have made changes to a translation and saved the file you can send the changes to ihe PARTNER system and activate them PARTNER ACS R6 0 PC Administration refers to the activation process as a restore Activating your changes on the PARTNER system is a two step process 1 Sending the modified system translation file from your PC to the Remote Access card in the PARTNER system 2 Restoring that system translation file from the Remote Access card to the PARTNER system To send a translation file to the PARTNER system 1 Make sure you are connected to the PARTNER system See Connecting to the PARTNER System on page 25 From the Administration menu select Send System Information N The Open dialog box appears 3 Select the translation file you want to send to the PARTNER system and cli
16. R System Date and Time dialog box appears showing the date and time settings for your PC 3 Click the Retrieve button The PARTNER System Date and Time dialog box shows the date and time settings for the PARTNER system 4 Change the date and time 5 Click the Set button The new date and time are sent to the PARTNER system 6 Click the Close button 7 Disconnect from the PARTNER system optional 46 Changing the Date and Time T PC Diagnostics Overview Using PARTNER ACS R6 0 PC Administration you can retrieve the following important information about the PARTNER system an inventory of the system components a record of system events a record of system errors Retrieving PARTNER Diagnostics To retrieve diagnostic information from the PARTNER system 1 Connect to the PARTNER system See Connecting to the PARTNER System on page 25 2 From the Administration menu select Retrieve System Information The PARTNER System Information Retrieval dialog box appears 3 Make sure the Retrieve Maintenance Data check box is selected 4 If you want to view the retrieved maintenance data after it is downloaded to the PC click the View Maintenance Data After Retrieval check box 5 Click the Next button The Save As dialog box appears Overview 47 7 PC Diagnostics Getting Started 6 Select the file or enter a new name for the maintenance information you are retrieving and then click the Save button The PAR
17. TNER System Information Retrieval status box appears showing the status of the retrieval When the retrieval is complete a message box appears If you selected the View Maintenance Data After Retrieval check box the PARTNER PC Diagnostics program launches and displays the following information An inventory of the system components Holding the mouse over a module displays details associated with that module Arecord of system events Arecord of system errors If you did not select View Maintenance Data After Retrieval check box perform the following steps to view the maintenance information a From the Tools menu select PC Diagnostics The PARTNER PC Diagnostics window appears b From the File menu select Open The Open dialog box appears c Select the diagnostics file you want to view d Click the Open button The selected file appears 48 Retrieving PARTNER Diagnostics Getting Started 7 PC Diagnostics TA PARTNER PC Diagnostics MarchDiagnose CID File window Help slak B o Diagnostics E jjj Inventory Yes ACS main processor with FAX CNG ni Board Inventory 1 Yes T1 Expansion Module S E Errors and Events 2 Yes 308EC Expansion Only with FAX CNG Enors 3 Yes 012ETR 4 Events Release Version PARTNER ACS Release 6 0 File Time 04 16 2003 11 08 09 AM Sample Time 01 01 2000 12 01 26 AM Sample PC Diagnostics File 7 Disconnect from the PARTNER system optional Retr
18. as one of the following operating systems Microsoft Windows XP Professional Microsoft Windows 2000 Server Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional Microsoft Windows NT Server 4 0 with Service Pack 4 or later Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 4 0 with Service Pack 4 or later Microsoft Windows 98 Microsoft Windows 95 a Pentium processor 100 MHz or faster 10 MB of free disk space Overview 13 2 Installing the Software Getting Started 16 MB of RAM a Windows compatible VGA monitor supporting at least 16 colors and 800 x 600 pixel screen resolution a Windows compatible pointing device for example a mouse an internal or external V 34 BIS modem 14 4 Kbps or faster PARTNER ACS Requirements PARTNER ACS R6 0 PC Administration requires a PARTNER system that meets the following minimum requirements PARTNER ACS Release 6 Release 5 Release 4 or Release 3 a PARTNER Remote Access Card which functions as a modem and backup restore card a PARTNER display phone for example a PARTNER 34D 14 Requirements Getting Started 2 Installing the Software Installing the Software The PARTNER ACS R6 0 PC Administration software includes an installation program that copies the application onto your PC s hard drive You can obtain the PARTNER ACS R6 0 PC Administration software from your PARTNER ACS dealer To install the software 1 Start Windows Explorer The Window
19. ck the Open button The PARTNER System Translation Send status box appears showing the status of the transfer When the transfer is complete a message box appears stating that the transfer was successful 4 Click the OK button The translation file now resides on the Remote Access card in the PARTNER system If you want the PARTNER system to use this programming you must restore the file from the Remote Access card See Restoring Your Changes to the System on page 44 Sending Your Changes to the System 43 5 Working with Translations Getting Started Restoring Your Changes to the System After you send the translation file to the PARTNER system that file resides on the Remote Access card This translation file will not be used by the PARTNER system until you restore it to the PARTNER system After the restore process is complete you will be disconnected automatically from the PARTNER system NOTE When you restore a translation the PARTNER system will be out of service for several seconds Any calls in progress will be terminated that is disconnected You may want to restore a translation after business hours To restore a translation file to the PARTNER system 1 Make sure you are connected to the PARTNER system See Connecting to the PARTNER System on page 25 2 From the Administration menu select Restore System Translations A message box appears stating that the restore has started and that your con
20. e lines until the test is completed All T1 lines will be busy during these tests To access the PARTNER T1 Module Maintenance window 1 Make sure you are connected to the PARTNER system See Connecting to the PARTNER System on page 25 2 From the Administration menu select T1 Module Maintenance The PARTNER T1 Maintenance window appears See the online help for information on how to perform T1 module tests and view the results of a performance test 52 Accessing the PARTNER T1 Module Maintenance Window 9 DSL Module Administration Overview With PARTNER ACS R6 0 PC Administration you can administer the DSL features of the 1600 DSL module Administering the DSL Module To administer the DSL module 1 Make sure you are connected to the PARTNER system See Connecting to the PARTNER System on page 25 2 From the Administration menu select DSL Administration The PARTNER DSL Administration window appears 3 Press any key on your PC keyboard The Enter Login ID prompt appears 4 Enter your login for example Supervisor and press the ENTER key The Enter Password prompt appears 5 Enter your password if necessary and press the ENTER key The Main Menu appears You can now administer the DSL module For information on administering the 1600 DSL module refer to the online help or the PARTNER Advanced Communication System 1600 Module User s Guide Overview 53 9 DSL Module Administration Getting Started
21. e on the designated hard drive by transferring files to another drive or deleting them from your disk Install PARTNER ACS R6 0 PC Administration on another drive that has at least 10 MB of free space You are using Windows XP Windows 2000 Server Professional Windows 98 Windows NT 4 0 Server Workstation or Windows 95 16 Solving Installation Errors 3 Overview of System Administration Overview This chapter explains the basic procedures for administering a PARTNER system via PARTNER ACS R6 0 PC Administration Refer to the online help for more detailed information Basic PC Administration Tasks Managing your PARTNER system using PARTNER ACS R6 0 PC Administration involves the following tasks Starting the software See Starting PARTNER ACS R6 0 PC Administration on page 19 e Connecting to the PARTNER system See Connecting to the PARTNER System on page 25 e Retrieving the system translation from the PARTNER system See Retrieving the System Translation on page 38 Making changes to the system translation See Working with Translations on page 40 Sending the modified system translation to the PARTNER system and then restoring that is activating that system translation on the PARTNER system See Sending Your Changes to the System on page 43 Overview 17 3 Overview of System Administration Getting Started The information you retrieve from the PARTNER system is cal
22. e ones that let you Program the system for example assign outside lines Program extensions for example program an autodial button on any extension Back up and restore these and many other settings And PARTNER ACS PC Administration gives you the ability to retrieve diagnostic information from your PARTNER ACS system allowing you to View the type of modules installed on the PARTNER system Retrieve reports on system events such as error and reboots e Identify the current version of your software e Identify the PCMCIA cards installed in the PARTNER ACS module All these features are accessed through a graphical interface that is easy to learn and use You can use PARTNER PC Administration to manage a PARTNER system locally or remotely You can even choose to work offline and activate your changes when it s convenient 8 What is PARTNER ACS PC Administration Getting Started 1 Getting Acquainted NOTES e PARTNER PC Administration only works with PARTNER ACS Release 3 0 and later If you have a version of PARTNER ACS Remote PC Administration on your PC you must uninstall it before installing this software If you have PassageWay Administration for PARTNER software on your PC you must uninstall it before installing this software PARTNER PC Administration replaces the old software To help ensure the security of the PARTNER system you cannot recreate or change the remote administration password with
23. eate a new or custom translation NOTE The changes you make to a file do not take effect on your PARTNER system until you send the information to the PARTNER system and restore the translation Editing a Translation You Just Retrieved When you retrieve a translation from the PARTNER system the translation automatically appears in your workspace as a read only file To edit a translation you just retrieved 1 Make your changes to the file 2 After you have completed your changes select Save As from the File menu The Save As dialog box appears 3 Enter the name for the file and click the Save button At this point you can send and restore the new translation to your PARTNER system to activate the changes 40 Working with Translations Getting Started 5 Working with Translations Editing a Translation You Already Saved To edit a translation that you have already saved 1 From the File menu select Open The Open dialog box appears 2 Select the translation you want to open and then click the Open button The selected file appears 3 Make your changes to the file 4 When you are finished select Save from the File menu to save your changes to the file At this point you can send and restore the new translation to your PARTNER system to activate the changes Creating a New Translation If you are administering anew PARTNER system or several PARTNER systems you can create a translation to be used on any or all of them
24. echnical support assis tance call the Avaya Customer Care Center at 1 800 628 2888 Warranty Avaya Inc provides a limited warranty on this product Refer to the Limited Use Software License Agreement card provided with your package For additional warranty informa tion see the PARTNER Customer Support Document Trademarks PARTNER is a registered trademark of Avaya Inc in the U S and other countries Microsoft Windows and Windows NT are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corpora tion Pentium is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation Other product and brand names are trademarks of their respective owners All rights reserved Ordering Information Call Avaya Publications Center Voice 1 800 457 1235 International Voice 207 866 6701 Fax 1 800 457 1764 International Fax 207 626 7269 Write GlobalWare Solutions 200 Ward Hill Avenue Haverhill MA 01835 USA Attn Avaya Account Manager Order Avaya Publications Center Document No 518 456 166 Issue 4 May 2003 For additional documents refer to the PARTNER Customer Support Document Customer Support If you need assistance when programming or using your system contact your local Authorized Dealer or call the Avaya Customer Care Center at 1 800 628 2888 Consulta tion charges may apply Avaya Web Page For information about Avaya products and service go to www avaya com For product documentation for all Avaya products and related documentation for PARTNER ACS
25. em information for your system Refer to Windows Help to access the modem information Verify that the modem information displayed corresponds to the modem you are using Solving Connection Problems 33 4 Connecting to the PARTNER System Getting Started If the modem information is incorrect you will need to reinstall your modem Remove the modem with the incorrect information In the Control Panel window double click on Add New Hardware and follow the prompts You should also refer to the installation instructions that accompanied your modem If the modem information is correct make sure that the port listed is the port to which your modem is actually connected 3 Check your connection rate If your connection to the PARTNER system is less than 9 6 Kbps a Click on the My Computer icon on your desktop double click on Control Panel and then double click on the Modems icon Windows NT 98 and 95 or the Phone and Modems Options icon Windows 2000 and XP Professional b Make sure the connection rate that appears in the Maximum Speed box is the highest rate that can be used by both your modem and the modem at the PARTNER system c For Windows NT 98 and 95 make sure the Only Connect At this Speed check box is not checked d Try your call again 34 Solving Connection Problems Getting Started 4 Connecting to the PARTNER System Creating a Remote Administration Password For security purposes the Remote Administrat
26. g the phone number that is answered by the Automated Attendant seven commas 77 and the single digit Hunt Group number for the Remote Access card 4 When prompted enter the Remote Administration Password and then click the OK button When the connection is completed a message box appears 5 Click the OK button Automated Attendant Connection 27 4 Connecting to the PARTNER System Getting Started Creating a Hunt Group To create a Hunt Group while at a PARTNER phone 1 2 3 4 O 6 From extension 10 or 11 press Caud OO Press the left twice Enter At the GROUP prompt enter a group number 1 6 We recommend the number 6 The following display appears HUNT GROUP 6 EXTENSION Enter This is the pre established extension number for your PARTNER modem Exit programming mode by pressing Far QO For more information about Hunt Groups refer to the PARTNER system documentation For more information about the location of special programming buttons on a PARTNER phone see the PARTNER system documentation 28 Automated Attendant Connection Getting Started 4 Connecting to the PARTNER System Direct Dial Connection You can connect directly to the PARTNER system is one of the following ways An intercom extension Local Direct Dial e A dedicated outside line Remote Direct Dial Direct Dial Local Connection With the Direct Dial Local method you call from the same loca
27. having difficulty completing an operator assisted connection the problem may be due to a rough hand off between the voice call and the modem With certain types of modems it may be necessary to connect a bridging adapter to your modem to facilitate the hand off process A bridging adapter is plastic jack extension that plugs into a single jack and expands this outlet into a two jack outlet Plug a bridging adapter into the line jack on your modem Connect both the outside line and the phone line into the bridging adapter 26 Operator Assisted Connection Getting Started 4 Connecting to the PARTNER System Automated Attendant Connection With the Automated Attendant method you connect to the Remote Access card by going through an active Automated Attendant such as a voice mail system that automatically answers and routes the call You can use this method after business hours or anytime the Automated Attendant is active To use the Automated Attendant method you must have previously established a Hunt Group for the PARTNER Remote Access card See Creating a Hunt Group on page 28 to create a Hunt Group for the PARTNER Remote Access card To connect to the PARTNER system via the Automated Attendant option 1 On the File menu select Connect to PARTNER System The PC Administration Dial Up Options dialog box appears 2 Click the Automated Attendant option button and then click the Next button 3 Enter the dial strin
28. ieving PARTNER Diagnostics 49 7 PC Diagnostics Getting Started Cc XER TE i ZF ee MR 50 Retrieving PARTNER Diagnostics 8 T1 Module Administration Overview If the PARTNER ACS Release 6 0 system has a T1 module you must use PARTNER ACS R6 0 PC Administration to administer the T1 module parameters administer the T1 lines assign the Direct Inward Dialing DID service to T1 lines if you purchased the DID service from your T1 service provider map the DID numbers to the appropriate extensions on your PARTNER system if you purchased the DID service from your T1 service provider access the PARTNER T1 Module Maintenance window which enables you to perform real time maintenance tests on the T1 module retrieve performance data on the T1 module For more on how to administer the T1 module settings and lines see the online help Overview 51 8 T1 Module Administration Getting Started Accessing the PARTNER T1 Module Maintenance Window From the PARTNER T1 Module Maintenance window you can perform framer loopback tests perform line loopback tests perform bit error rate tests BERT on a specific T1 channel or all channels view the results of a selected performance test view current and historical error performance statistics related to the T1 circuit NOTE Performing a loopback test or bit error rate test will disconnect all calls on the T1 lines and prevent incoming and outgoing calls on thes
29. ion Password is different from the System Password The Remote Administration Password can only be created on the PARTNER system and must exist before you can connect to the PARTNER system There is no default password To create a Remote Administration Password 1 From extension 10 or 11 press Carp OO 2 Press the left twice Enter AOOO The following display appears Remote Password Data Enter a password up to eight alphanumeric characters in length Each character is established by entering two digits See the Character Code Table in the PARTNER ACS Installation Programming Use tor additional details To save the password press Enej The display shows Remote Password confirming that the password was saved NOTE If you exit without pressing Enter your new password will not be saved 6 Exit programming mode by pressing Far OO For more information about the location of special programming buttons ona PARTNER phone see the PARTNER system documentation Creating a Remote Administration Password 35 4 Connecting to the PARTNER System Getting Started Er BE a SO o Era 36 Creating a Remote Administration Password 5 Working with Translations Overview This chapter describes how to Back up the translation from the PARTNER system to the Remote Access card on the PARTNER system and retrieve that translation from the Remote Access card to your PC Disconnect from the PARTNER system Modify edit
30. led the system translation lt contains the specific line extension button and other custom settings for the system Using PARTNER ACS R6 0 PC Administration you can make changes to the translation and then send the modified translation file back to the PARTNER system In addition to making changes to the system translation you can use PARTNER ACS R6 0 PC Administration to Create a new translation Administer the date and time Run diagnostic reports Administer the T1 module Administer the 1600 DSL Module NOTE While the PARTNER ACS R6 0 PC Administration software is quite powertul it does have a few limitations You will be unable to perform a Frigid Start or print a new header on a Call Reporting SMDR report Of course you can perform these functions locally at your PARTNER system 18 Basic PC Administration Tasks Getting Started 3 Overview of System Administration Starting PARTNER ACS R6 0 PC Administration When you first start PARTNER ACS R6 0 PC Administration you will be prompted to specify whether you want to create a file for a PARTNER ACS R6 system a PARTNER ACS R5 system a PARTNER ACS R4 system or a PARTNER ACS R3 system An untitled file will appear on your PC s screen indicating the PARTNER ACS release that is R6 R5 R4 or R3 This is the workspace where you will perform all your administration actions such as programming and editing existing translations as well as creating new translations
31. li A QU dele del W AP 17 Basic PC Administration Tasks 17 Starting PARTNER ACS R6 0 PC Administration 19 Exploring the Workspace 21 Connecting to the PARTNER System OVEIVIOW 203 2K EA a A ek Ee DA Boji A RECE eee AE ae 25 Operator Assisted Connection 26 Automated Attendant Connection 27 Creating a Hunt Group 28 Direct Dial Connection 29 Direct Dial Local Connection 29 Making Intercom Calls from Your PC 30 Direct Dial Remote Connection 31 Configuring the PARTNER System for Remote Direct Dial 31 Solving Connection Problems 33 Creating a Remote Administration Password 35 Table of Contents 5 Table of Contents Getting Started 5 Working with Translations OVEIVIOW Seach ei dees odneha tla cee ia de Moe T 37 Retrieving the System Translation 38 Disconnecting from the PARTNER System 39 Working with Translations 40 Editing a Translation You Just Retrieved 40 Editing a Translation You Already Saved 41 Creating a New Translation
32. ll Lines Busy Event feature for PARTNER ACS R6 0 systems The All Lines Busy Event can be programmed only from PARTNER PC Administration Enhanced Diagnostics PARTNER ACS R6 0 PC Administration provides the capability to e identify and display details about the new T1 module in the board inventory view view the results of the All Lines Busy Event 10 New Features in this Release Getting Started 1 Getting Acquainted Where to Get More Information PARTNER ACS R6 0 PC Administration contains integrated online help that can provide you with detailed information on all of the program s features Press F1 for context sensitive help For more information on PARTNER administration you can also refer to the PARTNER ACS documentation For additional technical support you can contact your local Authorized Dealer or you can call Avaya Technical Support at 1 800 628 2888 In the continental U S Avaya provides a toll free customer hotline 24 hours a day Consultation charges may apply Where to Get More Information 11 1 Getting Acquainted Getting Started Se EEE VE EEE 12 Where to Get More Information 2 Installing the Software Overview This chapter explains how to install PARTNER ACS R6 0 PC Administration Requirements Before you install PARTNER ACS R6 0 PC Administration make sure your PC and PARTNER system meet the requirements PC Requirements PARTNER ACS R6 0 PC Administration requires and IBM compatible PC that h
33. nection to the PARTNER system will be disconnected 3 Click the OK button A message box appears stating that your connection to the PARTNER system was ended 4 Click the OK button 44 Restoring Your Changes to the System 6 Administering the System Date and Time Overview With PARTNER ACS R6 0 PC Administration you can change the date and time setting on your PARTNER system You can only change the date and time setting while you are connected to the PARTNER system The new date and time will be activated immediately It does not require you to restore information to the system Viewing the Date and Time To view the date and time settings of the PARTNER system 1 Connect to the PARTNER system See Connecting to the PARTNER System on page 25 2 From the Administration menu select Date and Time The PARTNER System Date and Time dialog box appears showing the date and time settings for your PC 3 Click the Retrieve button The PARTNER System Date and Time dialog box shows the date and time settings for the PARTNER system 4 When you are finished click the Close button 5 Disconnect from the PARTNER system optional Overview 45 6 Administering the System Date and Time Getting Started Changing the Date and Time To change the date and time 1 Connect to the PARTNER system See Connecting to the PARTNER System on page 25 2 From the Administration menu select Date and Time The PARTNE
34. s Explorer window appears 2 Locate the directory that contains the PARTNER ACS R6 0 PC Administration software and then double click on setup exe The PARTNER ACS R6 0 PC Administration Setup window appears 3 Respond to a series of standard Windows installation prompts During the installation you can Confirm or change the file directory where PARTNER ACS R6 0 PC Administration will be installed Choose to create shortcuts that will allow you to run the application by directly clicking on a title or icon on the Start menu and or the desktop The installation program copies files to the destination directory When the software is installed successfully you will see an Installation Completed message 4 Click on the Next button The Readme Notepad window appears 5 After reading the Readme file select Exit from the File menu in the Notepad window Installing the Software 15 2 Installing the Software Getting Started Solving Installation Errors If you receive an error message during the installation process check whether e Aversion of PARTNER ACS Remote PC Administration software is still installed on your PC If it is you must uninstall this program 1 Select Programs from the Start menu 2 Choose PARTNER ACS Remote Administration and select Uninstaller for Remote Administration You have at least 10 MB of hard disk space available If there is not perform one of the following steps Free spac
35. tion as the PARTNER system and dial an internal extension Before you can connect to the PARNTER system via an internal extension you must program your PARTNER system to enable your PC to place an intercom call See Making Intercom Calls from Your PC on page 30 to configure your PC to place an intercom call To connect to the PARTNER system via an internal extension 1 On the File menu select Connect to PARTNER System The PC Administration Dial Up Options dialog box appears 2 Click the Direct Dial option button and then click the Next button 3 Enter the intercom number for the Remote Access card extension 76 and then click the OK button 4 When prompted enter the Remote Administration Password and then click the OK button When the connection is completed a message box appears 5 Click the OK button Direct Dial Connection 29 4 Connecting to the PARTNER System Getting Started Making Intercom Calls from Your PC Before you can connect to your PARTNER system via an intercom extension you must perform the following steps 1 Plug the line from your PC modem into an available extension port on your PARTNER ACS system 2 From extension 10 or 11 press Geature OO 3 Press the left twice and then press the right once 4 At the Extension prompt enter the extension number to which you connected the PC modem in Step 1 5 Press AR 6 Press the right ntercom The display shows Automatic Line Selection 7 Press
36. to exit Automatic Line Selection 8 Exit programming mode by pressing Far OO For more information about the location of special programming buttons ona PARTNER phone see the PARTNER system documentation 30 Direct Dial Connection Getting Started 4 Connecting to the PARTNER System Direct Dial Remote Connection With the Direct Dial Remote method you dial an outside line that is assigned to the PARTNER Remote Access card Use this method only if the system does not have an active voice messaging system If the system does have a voice messaging system activated use the Automated Attendant method To connect to the PARTNER system via an outside line 1 On the File menu select Connect to PARTNER System The PC Administration Dial Up Options dialog box appears 2 Click the Direct Dial option button and then click the Next button 3 Enter the phone number for the Remote Access card and then click the OK button 4 When prompted enter the Remote Administration Password and then click the OK button When the connection is completed a message box appears 5 Click the OK button Configuring the PARTNER System for Remote Direct Dial Before you can connect to the PARTNER system via an outside phone number you must perform the following steps 1 Assign the outside line to a Hunt Group 2 Program the Hunt Group to ring at the modem 3 Change the ringing options so the dedicated line does not ring at all the phone extensions
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