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You can set up a central answering position to enable you to:

To filter all incoming calls through one point.

To provide fallback for unanswered telephones.

Set up the prime telephone feature or use call forward.

To provide one number for callers that can be distributed to an internal group.

Set up hunt groups for service groups or System Wide Call Appearance (SWCA) assignments for small groups.

To provide a central answering position for internal users. Set up a direct dial code.

Central Answering Position overview

Prime line

The prime line is the DN that the line rings when the system cannot ring the intended DN.

Configuration > Telephony > Sets > Active Sets > Capabilities and Preferences > Properties

Also refer to “Transfer (unanswered) calls” on page 202 and “Call forward (unanswered) calls” on page 204.

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