Introduction; About Aspire Networking; What Is Networking - NEC Aspire Series Networking Manual

Introduction

About Aspire Networking

What is Networking?

Networking
The Aspire Networking package provides a seamless connection of multiple systems into a single
"virtual" communications system using ISDN (PRI/BRI) and VoIP lines with a uniÞed numbering
plan. The ISDN Networking is only available with the Aspire M/L//XL - Aspire S must use IP
Networking. Aspire Networking will allow many companies to connect their telephone systems so
they appear as one. This will give them the ability to have only one operator to manage the system
and share one voice mail within the network. An extension user in the network can easily dial
another extension or transfer a call within the Aspire Networking System. Calls are passed from
network node to network node using a protocol that contains information about the source of the
call, the type of call and the destination of the call.
● Centralized Voice Mail
Centralized Voice Mail allows multiple networked systems to share a single voice mail sys-
tem. This centralized voice mail can receive calls from and transfer calls to any destination in
any network node. Unanswered calls recall and route as if they were part of a single, much
larger system.
● Centralized Operator
Centralized Operator allows multiple networked systems to share a single operator. The oper-
ator can be accessed by a single digit code - if the operator is busy your call will automatically
queue until the operator becomes free. The operator can have a DSS console to show the sta-
tus of users anywhere in the network.
This centralized operator can receive calls from and transfer calls to any destination in any net-
work node. Unanswered calls recall and route as if they were part of a single, much larger system.
● Flexible Network Routing
Use network routes to set up "single channel" networking between many separate systems - or
use multiple networking channels per system for greater network performance. Data tables in
the system program deÞne the routing for each extension in each network node. These tables
are easily customized to meet the requirements of each networking conÞguration.
Users may place an intercom call or transfer a call to any extension at any location by simply
dialing an extension number. The system analyses each extension number received and deter-
mines how to route the call to its Þnal destination. The feature that handles this route selection
is called Flexible Routing (F-Routing). Once an extension number is dialed, the system
checks the routing, accesses the assigned trunk group and places the call. Each extension is
assigned a route or routes that decides which trunk group to access and any modiÞed dialed
data if required.
Introduction
About Aspire Networking
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