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Cisco CallManager Administration Guide, Release 4.0(1)
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Index
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Preface
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Introduction
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Server Configuration
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Cisco CallManager Configuration
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Cisco CallManager Group Configuration
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Date/Time Group Configuration
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Device Defaults Configuration
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Region Configuration
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Device Pool Configuration
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Enterprise Parameters Configuration
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Location Configuration
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Auto-Registration Configuration
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Survivable Remote Site Telephony Configuration
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Automated Alternate Routing Group Configuration
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Application Dial Rules Configuration
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Partition Configuration
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Calling Search Space Configuration
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Route Filter Configuration
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Line Group Configuration
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Route Group Configuration
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Route/Hunt List Configuration
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Route Pattern/Hunt Pilot Configuration
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Translation Pattern Configuration
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External Route Plan Wizard
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Route Plan Report
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Cisco IPMA Configuration Wizard
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Cisco CallManager Attendant Console Configuration
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Annunciator Configuration
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Conference Bridge Configuration
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Media Termination Point Configuration
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Transcoder Configuration
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Media Resource Group Configuration
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Media Resource Group List Configuration
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Service Parameters Configuration
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Call Park
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Call Pickup and Group Call Pickup Configuration
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Cisco IP Phone Services Configuration
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Meet-Me Number/Pattern Configuration
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Cisco Voice-Mail Port Configuration
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Cisco Voice Mail Port Wizard
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Message Waiting Configuration
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Cisco Voice-Mail Pilot Configuration
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Voice-Mail Profile Configuration
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Device Configuration
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CTI Route Point Configuration
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Device Profile Configuration
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Device Profile Default Configuration
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Gatekeeper Configuration
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Gateway Configuration
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Addendum to Gateway Configuration
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Cisco IP Phone Configuration
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Trunk Configuration
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Phone Button Template Configuration
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Softkey Template Configuration
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Adding a New User
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Searching the Global Directory
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Multilevel Administration Access Configuration
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Plugin Configuration
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Dependency Records
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Removing a Subscriber Server from Cisco CallManager
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Feedback
Table Of Contents
Conference Bridge Configuration
Adding a Software Conference Device
Software Conference Bridge Configuration Settings
Adding a Hardware Conference Device
Hardware Conference Bridge Configuration Settings
Adding a Cisco IOS Conference Bridge Device
Cisco IOS Conference Bridge Configuration Settings
Adding a Cisco Video Conference Bridge Device
Cisco Video Conference Bridge Configuration Settings
Updating Conference Bridge Parameters
Conference Bridge Configuration
Conference Bridge for Cisco CallManager, a software or hardware application, allows both ad hoc and Meet-Me voice conferencing. Each conference bridge can host several simultaneous, multiparty conferences.
Both hardware and software conference bridges can be active at the same time. Software and hardware conference devices differ in the number of streams and the types of codec that they support.
Refer to the "Conference Bridges" chapter of the Cisco CallManager System Guide for more information about conference bridges.
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The hardware model type for Conference Bridge contains a specific Media Access Control (MAC) address and device pool information.
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Use the following topics to configure conference bridges:
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Finding a Conference Bridge
Because you might have several conference bridges in your network, Cisco CallManager lets you locate specific conference bridges on the basis of specific criteria. Use the following procedure to locate conference bridges.
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Procedure
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The Find and List Conference Bridges window displays. Use the two drop-down list boxes to search for a conference bridge.
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From the second Find Conference Bridges where drop-down list box, choose one of the following criteria:
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A list of discovered conference bridges displays by
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The window displays the conference bridge that you choose.
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Adding a Software Conference Device
This section describes how to add a software conference device. For Conference Bridge hardware configuration, see the "Adding a Hardware Conference Device" section.
Before You Begin
Make sure that the following prerequisites are met before you proceed with the steps:
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Procedure
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The Conference Bridge Configuration window displays.
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The window refreshes and shows the information, including the status, for the device that you just added.
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A message displays to state that this action resets the conference bridge device.
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Software Conference Bridge Configuration Settings
Table 28-1 describes the software conference bridge configuration settings.
Table 28-1 Software Conference Bridge Configuration Settings
Conference Bridge Type
Choose Cisco Conference Bridge Software.
For a description of this type, refer to the "Conference Bridge Types in Cisco CallManager Administration" section on page 20-5.
Host Server
Choose a host server that contains the Cisco IP Voice Media Streaming Application service that you want to use.
If the server that you want to use does not appear in the drop-down list box, you must use Cisco CallManager Serviceability to activate the Cisco IP Voice Media Streaming Application service on that server.
TipConference Bridge Name
Enter a name in this required field for the conference device, up to 15 alphanumeric characters.
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Description
Enter a description for the software conference device.
Device Pool
Choose a device pool that has the highest priority within the Cisco CallManager group that you are using or choose Default.
Location
Choose the appropriate location for this conference bridge. The location specifies the total bandwidth that is available for calls to and from this location. A location setting of None means that the locations feature does not keep track of the bandwidth that this conference bridge consumes.
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Adding a Hardware Conference Device
This section describes how to add a hardware conference device. For Conference Bridge software configuration, see the "Adding a Software Conference Device" section.
Before You Begin
Configure the Device pools. See the "Device Pool Configuration" section.
Procedure
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The Conference Bridge Configuration window displays.
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The window refreshes and displays the conference device that you just added. The device should appear in the list on the left side of the window.
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A message displays that states that this action resets the conference bridge device.
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Hardware Conference Bridge Configuration Settings
Table 28-2 describes the hardware conference bridge configuration settings.
Table 28-2 Hardware Conference Bridge Configuration Settings
Conference Bridge Type
Choose Cisco Conference Bridge Hardware.
For a description of this type, refer to the "Conference Bridge Types in Cisco CallManager Administration" section on page 20-5.
MAC Address
Enter a unique device MAC address in this required field. MAC addresses comprise 12 hexadecimal digits (0-9, A-F).
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1231123245AB
Description
This field automatically generates from the MAC address that you provide.
Device Pool
Choose a device pool that has the highest priority within the Cisco CallManager group that you are using or choose Default.
Location
Choose the appropriate location for this conference bridge. The location specifies the total bandwidth that is available for calls to and from this location. A location setting of None means that the locations feature does not keep track of the bandwidth that this conference bridge consumes.
Special Load Information
Enter any special load information or leave blank to use default.
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Adding a Cisco IOS Conference Bridge Device
This section describes how to add a Cisco IOS conference device.
Before You Begin
Configure the device pools. See the "Device Pool Configuration" section.
Procedure
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The Conference Bridge Configuration window displays.
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The window refreshes and displays the conference device that you just added. The device should appear in the list on the left side of the window.
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A message displays that states that this action resets the conference bridge device.
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Cisco IOS Conference Bridge Configuration Settings
Table 28-3 describes the Cisco IOS conference bridge configuration settings.
Table 28-3 Cisco IOS Conference Bridge Configuration Settings
Conference Bridge Type
Choose Cisco IOS Conference Bridge or Cisco IOS Enhanced Conference Bridge.
For a description of these types, refer to the "Conference Bridge Types in Cisco CallManager Administration" section on page 20-5.
Conference Bridge Name
Enter the same name that exists in the gateway Command Line Interface (CLI).
Description
This field automatically generates from the conference bridge name that you provide.
Device Pool
Choose a device pool or choose Default.
Location
Choose the appropriate location for this conference bridge. The location specifies the total bandwidth that is available for calls to and from this location. A location setting of None means that the locations feature does not keep track of the bandwidth that this conference bridge consumes.
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Adding a Cisco Video Conference Bridge Device
This section describes how to add a Cisco video conference bridge device.
Before You Begin
Configure the device pools. See the "Device Pool Configuration" section.
Procedure
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The Conference Bridge Configuration window displays.
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The window refreshes and displays the conference device that you just added. The device should appear in the list on the left side of the window.
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A message displays that states that this action resets the conference bridge device.
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Cisco Video Conference Bridge Configuration Settings
Table 28-4 describes the Cisco video conference bridge configuration settings.
Table 28-4 Cisco Video Conference Bridge Configuration Settings
Conference Bridge Type
Choose Cisco Video Conference Bridge (IPVC-35xx).
For a description of this type, refer to the "Conference Bridge Types in Cisco CallManager Administration" section on page 20-5.
MAC Address
Enter a unique device MAC address in this required field. MAC addresses comprise 12 hexadecimal digits (0-9, A-F).
Example
1231123245AB
Description
This field automatically generates from the conference bridge name that you provide.
Device Pool
Choose a device pool or choose Default.
Location
Choose the appropriate location for this conference bridge. The location specifies the total bandwidth that is available for calls to and from this location. A location setting of None means that the locations feature does not keep track of the bandwidth that this conference bridge consumes.
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Updating a Conference Device
This section describes how to update a Conference Device.
Before You Begin
Make sure that the following prerequisites are met before you proceed with the steps:
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Procedure
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A message states that the changes take effect when you reset the conference bridge.
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A message displays that states that this action resets the conference bridge device.
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Deleting a Conference Device
This section describes how to delete a Conference Device.
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A message displays that states that you are about to permanently delete the device and that this action cannot be undone.
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The window refreshes again, and the conference device that you deleted is removed from the list of devices, and all active calls terminate.
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Updating Conference Bridge Parameters
This section describes how to update conference bridge parameters.
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Before You Begin
Make sure that the following prerequisites are met before you proceed with the steps:
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The maximum number of users that are configured for both an ad hoc conference and a Meet-Me conference using Unicast appears under the Conference Bridge Parameters heading.
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