The ARS Routes form assigns Trunk Group number, COR group, and Digit Modification Numbers to Route Numbers. It also specifies at which point in the output stream overlap outpulsing is to begin, and if compression should be used over IP trunks.
The ARS Routes form is referenced by the ARS Digits Dialed, ARS Route Lists, and ARS Route Plans forms.
The ARS Routes form refers to the ARS Digit Modification Plans form and the Class of Restriction Groups form.
IP Phones are usually grouped into zones by location. When a call is placed between phones residing in different zones on an ICP, the call is compressed if possible to reduce bandwidth consumption.
When a call is placed between ICPs, the route compression setting in the ARS Routes form determines whether the call should be compressed, if possible. If the set is in a different zone than the ICP, however, compression is applied for the call is possible, even if Route Compression is "Off".
Starting with Release 8.0, a few changes have occurred for call compression. The Compression Zone Assignment form is now called the Network Zones form. Compression zones are now referred to simply as "Zones". A call between different zones either on the same ICP or on different ICPs results in a compressed call where possible. The Route Compression setting is now typically set to AUTO. This setting uses the zones of the originating and terminating devices to select compression, if appropriate. When connecting to other ICPs running older software, this field should be set to ON or OFF. During an upgrade from a previous release, the existing settings are maintained, that is, ON or OFF. The Route Compression setting should be modified to enable the new behavior after confirming that the zone numbering between ICPs doesn't conflict.
Use this form when performing the following tasks:
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Parameter |
Description |
Default Value |
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Route Number |
System-generated, protected field. A preprinted list of Route Numbers. The maximum number of Routes is 1200. Route Numbers are referred to in the Termination entry of the ARS Digits Dialed form and the ARS Route Plans form. |
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Routing Medium |
Enter one of the values below:
For SIP, set to "SIP Trunk". |
Blank |
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Trunk Group Number |
Enter the Trunk Group Number (programmed in the Trunk Groups form) to be used by the route. |
Blank |
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SIP Peer Profile |
Use the pull-down box to select a previously provisioned SIP Peer Profile for this route. |
Blank |
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COR Group Number |
Enter the COR Group Number (Class of Restriction Groups form). The COR Group Number specifies the Classes of Restriction that do not have access to the route. Note: For XNET, ensure that the COR group does not contain the COR of the PRI trunk. |
1 |
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Digit Modification Number |
Enter the appropriate Digit Modification Number (see the ARS Digit Modification Plans form). |
1 |
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Digits Before Outpulsing |
Select a value in the range of "1" to "25" digits, in increments of 1. This value indicates at which point in the processing of external numbers overlap outpulsing is to begin. This is an optional field. It may be left blank if no overlap outpulsing is required. When this field is left blank, the digits are sent out as "Enbloc". When using Digit Outpulsing with Forced Non-verified Account Codes, this field must be left blank if the Route Type is set to "Non-Verified Account". |
Blank |
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Route Type |
Select "Emergency" from the drop-down menu to designate a route as an emergency route. CAUTION: Don't route non-emergency calls through a route designated as an emergency route. Any call routed to a trunk designated as an emergency route will generate a local emergency call notification. Although an emergency call to the PSAP isn't generated, a local emergency call and associated logs are generated. Enter Non-verified Account to designate a route to require a Forced Non-verified Account Code. Enter PSTN Access via DPNSS – to designate a DPNSS route used for PSTN access. |
Blank |
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Compression |
Select "On", "Off "or "Auto" to indicate if compression should be applied over IP trunks. "Auto" indicates that the system chooses the compression codec based on the network-wide zone configuration. |
Off |