Swaps with 2400 IPX

[kgornek]

I do a lot of moves where I maintain 2400 IPX's, 2000 IPS's and 2400 IMX's. Is there anyway to swap 2 working phones in the 2400 IPX for say, a swap in office locations? These are remote locations with no IT support. I have been totally tearing down the phones and rebuilding them which takes a lot of time to reprogram all the keys/features. Even if I can't swap, a speedier suggestion would be appreciated.

 

[OzzieGeorge]

I personall don't tear them down, I use a dummy number, say X*** where X is the first digit of the number range. I put that on the first, which preserves the station data whilst freeing up the number I then put that on the second freeing up that number which goes back to the first releasing the dummy number for re-use. I then tweak the key and other data. one advantage of this is It substitutes numbers in pickup groups!

 

[kgornek]

But that just changes the actual DN correct? I'm not sure how that actually moves the physically number to the location. (LEN)
Each number would have to take the others LEN. (SWAP)

 

[OzzieGeorge]

Sorry but I'm struggling to understand your point! You swap the station number (I'm assuming your indial range matches your extension number range) and an indial goes to the new location!

What am I missing here?

 

[kgornek]

I'm sorry. It may be me that doesn't understand. Let me explain, my example is if two different phones with multiple numbers/features on each phone trade offices. If it's in the building, no problem as I move the jumpers on the 66 block. But if it's remote, I have to move all the numbers and features vice/versa to each phone. The only way I have found to do this is completely deleting both phones and rebuilding them to the other LEN. Maybe I don't understand your procedure completely. If I don't delete the entire phone, I would still have the PL STN number on the phones no matter what numbers I put on the keys if I don't entirely delete/rebuild them, correct?

My DID's do match the extension numbers unless I build virtual lines for rollover lines.

 

[belevedere]

NEC's MA-4000 maintenance program is designed for admin persons with a station swap option. It is, however a pricey program. It is licensed by ports.
For remote swaps, I find an unused station number, then use the ASTN command to change the first station to the unused number, then change the other station to the just vacated number, etc.
EX: STA 1000 to swap with 2000
With number plan 3000 set up as station level,
CMD ASTN 1000 to 3000
ASTN 2000 to 1000
ASTN 3000 to 1000.
Then adjust key data.

 

[OzzieGeorge]

Belvedere just described my method a different way! Nice to know I'm not alone in thinking that way!

The method described saves some work but you still have to go through akyd and ascl to name a few!

Personally I would run away as fast as I could at first mention of MA4000!

 

[MercuryComm]

I have used ASTN many times without issues, but, I was told by NTAC not to use the command because it will corrupt memory. I personally have not had any issues and still use it today.

 

[ethereal112]

Late to the conversation but yes NEC does not support ASTN. I went to 2400 training and their documentation clearly states that, also the instructor verbally warned use not to use it. Regardless it worked for as many times I used it, only problem is I have 3 different prefixes in my DID ranges, if you have this? than you might as well tear them down and rebuild. MA4000 (NEC considers this dummy proof) is awesome but yes it cost! each phone=$, each voicemail=$ on top of your regular IP licenses. The downside for better administration.......