Specify line configuration

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Parameter

Description
Line usage Specifies whether the subscriber intends to use this line for voice and/or fax, or exclusively for fax. This controls the use of compression on the line. Values:
  • Voice and fax (default)
    The line normally uses 32kbps ADPCM compression (G.723), which is appropriate for voice lines, but switches automatically to uncompressed 64kbps ADPCM (G.711) if it detects a fax or modem tone.
  • Fax only
    The line uses uncompressed 64kbps ADPCM (G.711).
Signal function code The subscriber's signal function code which is used for CAS signalling. Values:
  • Loop start (default)
  • Ground start
Caller ID format The format of Caller ID messages played to this subscriber. You cannot change this value while the Subscriber's status is active. Values:
  • UK
    Standard UK Caller ID message format
  • Bellcore (default)
    Standard North American Caller ID message format
Locale The locale for announcements played to this subscriber. This is a null-terminated ASCII string indicating the directory in which the announcement files are stored.
Line side answer supervision supported Specifies whether Line Side Answer Supervision is supported for this subscriber. Values:
  • True
  • False (default)
Digit masking required Flag set to indicate that this subscriber's line requires digit masking. Values:
  • True
    Digit masking is required: calls to this subscriber's line will be rejected unless a network look-up has been performed before routing. This may be required for a subscriber running a premium rate service
  • False (default)
    Digit masking is not required.