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8.34 Configuring Least Cost Routing (for U.S. Only)

This section describes the procedures for configuring least cost routing in the U.S.

8.34.1 Configuring Least Cost Routing Using Hicom Assistant E

This section describes the procedure for programming least cost routing using Hicom Assistant E. Refer to Section 8.34.2 for information on configuring the feature using Hicom Assistant T.

Procedure Overview

The following sections describe this sequence in detail.
Part 1: Enabling LCR 
Step 
Task 
1.  
Create route groups. 
2.  
Set parameters for each route-group type. 
3.  
Create a name for each route group. 
4.  
Delete seizure codes for each route group. 
5.  
Set characteristics for each route group. 
6.  
Enable least cost routing. 

Part 2: Codes and Tables 
Step 
Task 
1.  
Set the type of dialing function. 
2.  
Enter LCR authorization codes. 
3.  
Enter the LCR dial plan. 
4.  
Create the route table. 
5.  
Define the least cost routing class of service for each station. 
6.  
Define the LCR route group schedule. 
7.  
Define the dialing rules table. 

8.34.1.1 Creating Route Groups

Place each trunk into a specific route group based on function and interface type. Place all unused trunks into a separate trunk group.

Configuring the Feature Using Hicom Assistant E
Step 
Action 
1.  
Options -> Lines-networking -> Trunks -> Routes 

8.34.1.2 Setting Parameters for Each Route-Group Type

Configuring the Feature Using Hicom Assistant E
Step 
Action 
1.  
Options -> Lines-networking -> Trunks -> Parameters 

8.34.1.3 Creating a Name for Each Route Group

Configuring the Feature Using Hicom Assistant E
Step 
Action 
1.  
Options -> Lines-networking -> Trunks -> Routes 

8.34.1.4 Deleting Seizure Codes for Each Route Group

Configuring the Feature Using Hicom Assistant E
Step 
Action 
1.  
Options -> Lines-networking -> Trunks -> Routes 

8.34.1.5 Setting Characteristics for Each Route Group

Configuring the Feature Using Hicom Assistant E
Step 
Action 
1.  
Options -> Lines-networking -> Trunks -> Routing parameters 
2.  
Route type: PBX 
3.  
Type of seizure: Cyclic 

8.34.1.6 Enabling Least Cost Routing

Configuring the Feature Using Hicom Assistant E
Step 
Action 
1.  
Options -> Least cost routing -> Codes and flags -> LCR - flags -> Release LCR 

8.34.1.7 Setting the Type of Dialing Function

Use this procedure to select step-by-step or en-bloc dialing. The default is en-bloc. This means that all of the digits are stored, then processed as a complete number at end of dialing.

Configuring the Feature Using Hicom Assistant E
Step 
Action 
1.  
Options -> Least cost routing -> Codes and flags -> LCR - Digit transmission -> Digit by digit 

8.34.1.8 Entering LCR Authorization Codes

Sixteen codes can be entered for post-digit dialing applications. Enter the codes in the out-dial rule using the letter M followed by the index number.

Configuring the Feature Using Hicom Assistant E
Step 
Action 
1.  
Options -> Least cost routing -> Codes and flags -> LCR - Authorization codes 

8.34.1.9 Entering the LCR Dial Plan

The current table supports 514 entries. Enter all of the possible dialing combinations that will be used by the customer. Wildcards such as N, A, and X are supported. Each dial plan entry should have a route-table reference number.

Configuring the Feature Using Hicom Assistant E
Step 
Action 
1.  
Options -> Least cost routing -> Dial plan 

8.34.1.10 Creating the Route Table

This step defines the route steps for each route table. Each route table supports 16 entries. Each route group entered requires the following:

A dial rule
A minimum class of service entry
A schedule reference letter

An optional warning indicator can be assigned for overflow notification.

Configuring the Feature Using Hicom Assistant E
Step 
Action 
1.  
Options -> Least cost routing -> Route table 

8.34.1.11 Defining the Least Cost Routing Class of Service for Each Station

This step assigns a Class of service level (from 1 to 15) to each station. The assigned level number must be equal to or greater than the level associated with the route group selected to allow access to the service.

Configuring the Feature Using Hicom Assistant E
Step 
Action 
1.  
Options -> Least cost routing -> Classes of service 

8.34.1.12 Defining the LCR Route Group Schedule

This step defines the time ranges that a particular route group is available. The clock for each day begins at 12:00 a.m. Enter the end time for each zone in the time-limit column. The default is 23.59 in the time-limit 1 column for all days. This means that the route groups are available from 12:00 a.m. to 11:59 p.m. Each day is separated into 8 time zones. Enter the end time as required. Time bands are differentiated using the letters A through H.

Configuring the Feature Using Hicom Assistant E
Step 
Action 
1.  
Options -> Least cost routing -> LCR - schedule 

8.34.1.13 Defining the Dialing Rules Table

In this step, you define the actual output to the public network. The rules are used to append or suffix digits to the input received from the dialing station. The system supports 254 outdial rules.

Configuring the Feature Using Hicom Assistant E
Step 
Action 
1.  
Options -> Least cost routing -> Dialing rules table 

8.34.2 Configuring Least Cost Routing Using Hicom Assistant T

Using Hicom Assistant T, this example illustrates how to configure LCR.
 
Press Shift () and the appropriate letter to input letters on the optiset E memory telephone during LCR programming (for example, +C to input a C).  

Using Hicom Assistant T for Programming
Step 
Entry 
Action 
Display 
1.  
*95  
Start system administration. 
System administration 
2.  
35 1 * 1  
Go to least cost routing (LCR). Activate least cost routing. 
Status: On 
3.  
F7 2 * 1  
Go to previous menu. Select dialing mode and en-bloc sending and confirm. 
State: En-bloc sending 
4.  
35 8 1  
Select LCR, Dialing Plan, Dialed digits. Enter station numbers 
Line 1: - 
5.  
F7 2 1 * 1  
Go to previous menu and select Assign routing tab. Assign routing table 1 for the routed number and save. 
Line 1: 1 
6.  
35 7 1 * 1  
Return to least cost routing (LCR). Configure routing tables. Configure trunk group for routed digits. Enter trunk group 1 and save. Continue as necessary. 
Table 1, Line 1: 1 
7.  
35 2 * 1  
Return to routing tables and assign outdial rule. Change outdial rule and save. 
Table 1, Line 1: 1 
8.  
35 5 
Return to Routing tables and select Warning messages. Change to desired warning message. 
Table 1, Line 1: None 
9.  
35 4 * ***  
Return to least cost routing (LCR). Select Authorization code. Enter carrier ID and save. 
Index 1: *** 
10.  
* *****  
Go to index 2 and enter customer ID. 
Index 2: ***** 
11.  
35 3 1 * Sprint  
Return to least cost routing (LCR) and select Outdial rule. Enter the name of the carrier for line 1 and save. Continue as necessary. 
Line 1: Sprint 
12.  
35 3 2 
Return to Outdial rule and select Format
Line 1: - 
13.  
* ********* 1A  
Enter number for the carrier of line 1 in the outdial rule table (without the trunk group code) and save. Continue as necessary. 
Line 1: ********* 
14.  
35 3 3 
Return to outdial rule. Enter carrier type. 
Line 1: Unknown 
15.  
F8 F7 
Terminate system administration. 
Time, Date 

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