MERLIN LEGEND Communications System Release 6.0
System Programming
555-660-111 Issue 1
February 1998
Common Administrative Procedures
Page4-285Optional Extension Features
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Authorization Codes 4
Use this procedure to assign an authorization code to an extension . The
authorization code can range from 2 to 11 characters (0 - 9, ) and must be
unique for each extension. An authorization code cannot begin with an “ .”
NOTE:NOTE:NOTE:
In Release 6.0 and later systems, a user can activate Call Forwarding and
Remote Call Forwarding by entering his or her home extension
authorization code while at any telephone in the system; this is useful when
activating Call Forwarding or Remote Call Forwarding at phantom stations.
It is also useful when a single-line telephone extension needs a PAUSE
character in the Remote Call Forwarding digit string.
If you are assigning authorization codes for a group of sequent ial extensions,
begin programming the lowest extension number to take advant age of the
screen key (see “Standard Procedures”).
Summary: Authorization Codes 4
Programmable by System Manager
Mode All
Idle Condition Not required
Planning Form Form 6h, Authorization Codes
Factory Setting Not assigned
Valid Entries 2 - 11 characters (0–9, )
Inspect Yes
Copy Option No
Console Procedure More→ →Dial ext. no.
Dial authorization code → →
PC Procedure → →Type ext. no.→ →
Type authorization code→→→