Configuring Basic Features
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Hotline
Hotline, sometimes referred to as hot dialing, is a point-to-point communication link in which a
call is automatically directed to the preset hotline number. The IP phone automatically dials out
the hotline number using the first available line after a specified time interval when you lift the
handset, press the Speakerphone/off-hook key or the line key. IP phones only support one
hotline number.
Procedure
Hotline can be configured using the following methods.
Central Provisioning
(Configuration File)
Configure the hotline number.
Parameter:
features.hotline_number
Specify the time the IP phone waits
before automatically dialing out
the hotline number.
Parameter:
features.hotline_delay
Configure the hotline number.
Specify the time the IP phone waits
before automatically dialing out
the hotline number.
Navigate to:
http://<phoneIPAddress>/servlet?
p=features-general&q=load
Configure the hotline number.
Specify the time the IP phone waits
before automatically dialing out
the hotline number.
Details of Configuration Parameters:
String within 32 characters
Description:
Configures the hotline number that the IP phone automatically dials out when you lift the
handset, press the Speakerphone/off-hook key or the line key.
Leaving it blank disables hotline feature.