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Auto-attendant

31.1 Overview

This chapter shows you how to configure auto-attendant on the ISG50.

An auto-attendant is software which acts as an automatic switchboard operator. Auto-attendants help route incoming calls to their proper extension. An auto-attendant is assigned to each outbound line group and it services incoming calls on those lines. If your organization has two outbound line groups, each with a specific telephone number for incoming calls, then you can assign a different auto-attendant for each incoming line. Assign one auto-attendant for general calls to your organization (for example, AA1) and one auto-attendant (for example FAX) for direct routing to a fax machine.

Figure 324 Auto-Attendant Overview

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31.1.1What You Can Do in this Chapter

Use the Default screen to configure the default auto-attendant used by all trunks when a custom auto-attendant does not exist or apply. See Section 31.2 on page 505.

Use the Customized screen to view, add, edit or delete auto-attendants from the ISG50. See Section 31.3 on page 507.

31.1.2What You Need to Know

The following terms and concepts may help you as you read through the chapter.

 

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