Norcomm262
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What is recommended to connect a BCM 50 to a MICS at another location without a point to point T1 between the locations?
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BCM 50 to a MICS
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Firebird Scrambler
Systems Engineer
In the UK, Interconnection wasn't supported for any BCM's to Norstars!. This was a real problem and customers had to upgrade.
All the best
Firebird Scrambler
Meridian Programmer in the UK
If it's working, then leave it alone!.
All the best
Firebird Scrambler
Meridian Programmer in the UK
If it's working, then leave it alone!.
SupportDude
Technical User
How do you want to interconnect the two systems?
There are several ways, but some ancilliary equipment will be required.
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There are several ways, but some ancilliary equipment will be required.
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Norcomm262
Vendor
I would like to connect the two systems as cheap and cost affective as possible. Whatever equipment needed to do so can be purchased.
SupportDude
Technical User
Check out Quintum.
We've had good success with this one ...
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We've had good success with this one ...
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Norcomm262
Vendor
What exactly does the Tenor S do for connecting the phone systems up together does this allow for 3 or 4 digit dialing between offices ?
oldestgeek
Technical User
You can install IP trunks (H.323) on the BCM and a Norstar Remote Gateway on the Norstar. The gateway connects to the network and gives you 4 FXO ports to connect to the Norstar. You would need a VPN if using the Internet to route the calls.
Another thing I've done is a "poor man's tie line" with a couple of ATAs, one on each system connecting to an analog line on the other. That lets a user hit the line key and dial an extension on the other system.
Other methods would be PRI, T1, or analog E&M trunks between the two.
Another thing I've done is a "poor man's tie line" with a couple of ATAs, one on each system connecting to an analog line on the other. That lets a user hit the line key and dial an extension on the other system.
Other methods would be PRI, T1, or analog E&M trunks between the two.
oldestgeek
Technical User
You could also see if your Telco offers Centrex service at both locations.
If you use a gateway then the MICS will need E&M card(s) or a services cartridge to provide the DTMF receivers to route the call. Without the DTMF receivers the trunks can be auto answered but will not route and an alarm is generated.
To route calls to extensions a target line is assigned to each extension with the correct received digits assigned to the target line.
I have played with gateways in the lab but they not nearly as elegant as two BCMs with IP trunking.
Rob
To route calls to extensions a target line is assigned to each extension with the correct received digits assigned to the target line.
I have played with gateways in the lab but they not nearly as elegant as two BCMs with IP trunking.
Rob
SupportDude
Technical User
The Quintum boxes will allow VoIP trunking between the sites, which will allow for 3 or 4 digit dialing.
You can also setup toll bypass too.
AFAIK, the Norstar VoIP Gateway is MD/EOL.
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You can also setup toll bypass too.
AFAIK, the Norstar VoIP Gateway is MD/EOL.
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Norcomm262
Vendor
Two BCMs with IP trunking does the customer need to purchase any addtl services from their current carrier, sip trunks? Or do they just need the IP trunks (H.323) and the MCDN key codes for this to work?
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