
DMA OperationsGuide  Dial Rules
228 Polycom, Inc.
See also: 
“Dial Rules” on page 225 
“Add Dial Rule Dialog Box” on page232 
“Edit Dial Rule Dialog Box” on page234  
“The Default Dial Plan and Suggestions for Modifications” on page228 
The Default Dial Plan and Suggestions for Modifications The Polycom DMA system is configured by default with a generic dial plan 
that covers many common scenarios and may prove adequate for your needs. 
It’s described in the table below. 
Table 10-5 How the default dial plan works 
Rule  Effect 
1 Dial registered 
endpoints by alias 
If the dial string is the alias or SIP URI of a 
registered endpoint, the call is routed to that 
endpoint. 
2 Dial by conference 
room ID 
Otherwise, if the dial string is the dial-in number of 
a conference room on the Polycom DMA system, 
the call is routed to that conference room. 
3 Dial by virtual entry 
queue ID 
Otherwise, if the dial string is the dial-in number of 
a virtual entry queue on the Polycom DMA system, 
the call is routed to that VEQ.