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The EdgeMarc is shipped with five distinctive ring patterns (Ring-0 through Ring-4) that are available for use when ringing an analog phone on the FXS/phone port. The EdgeMarc automatically selects a ring pattern based on the number that is being called or the number that originated the call.

Distinctive Ring Pattern Rules

By default, the appliance is configured to use Ring-0 for all calls. You can assign different ring patterns based the types of rules listed in the following table.

Ring Pattern Rules

Ring Pattern RuleDescription
Caller-Pattern-matchUses the ring pattern if the caller’s phone number matches the pattern.
Called-Pattern-matchUses the ring pattern if the called phone number matches the pattern.

Caller-Pattern-match and Called-Pattern-match

Uses the ring pattern if the caller’s phone number matches the pattern AND the called phone number also matches the pattern.

Caller and Called Number Patterns

The following table outlines the caller and called number patterns.

Caller and Called Number Patterns

SymbolDescription
.Matches one or more digits.
[x-y]Matches any single digit between x and y. For example, [1-3] matches 1, 2, or 3.
X

Matches any digit between 0 and 9, equivalent to [0-9].

Z

Matches any digit between 1 and 9, equivalent to [1-9].

N

Matches any digit between 2 and 9, equivalent to [2-9].


The following table outlines example call pattern rules.

Example Call Pattern Rules

Caller Pattern-matchCalled Pattern-matchRing IDDescription
.408.1

For any caller, if call is going to an FXS/Port extension starting with 408, ring the phone with ring pattern ID=1.

408..2If a call is from caller with number starting with 408 and call is going to any FXS/Port extension, ring the phone with the ring pattern ID=3.
.91NXXNXXXXXX3

If a call is a long distance call (for example, the called pattern is 914085551222), terminating on analog FXS/Phone port, ring the phone with the ring pattern ID=4.


Adding a Distinctive Ring

  1. Choose SIP UA > Distinctive Ring.

  2. Configure settings using the information in the following table as a guide.

    FXS/Phone Port Distinctive Ring Configuration Parameters

    ItemDescription

    Distinctive Ring Rules

    Manages the distinctive ring list.

    Add a Distinctive Ring Rule

    Configures distinctive rings for FXS/Phone ports. Distinctive ring rules are applied in the order in which they are defined. If a rule matches, the ring pattern defined for the rule is used to ring analog phones on the FXS/phone port.

    Note: You cannot change the order in which rules are applied. If the order is not as desired, you must delete or redefine the existing rules.

    Tip: Rules can include a mix of the digits and patterns listed in the following sections:

    •Ring Pattern Rules

    • Caller and Called Number Patterns

    ActionAdds or edits a rule. To add a new rule, choose Add new rule from the Action drop-down list.
    Caller Pattern MatchEnter a caller pattern that triggers the distinctive ring.

    Called Pattern Match

    Enter a pattern in the one or both of the following fields:

    • Caller Pattern-match

    • Called Pattern-match

    Ring Type

    Choose a ring type from the Ring Type drop-down list:

    • Ring-0 (default)

    • Ring-1

    • Ring-2

    • Ring-3

    • Ring-4

  3. Click Add. The new entry is added to the Distinctive Ring Rules table.

  4. Click Submit All to save your settings to the EdgeMarc.

  5. A message indicates that service will be temporarily interrupted. Click OK to confirm.

Editing or Deleting a Distinctive Ring

  1. Choose Edit rule from the Action drop-down list and select the rule you want to edit.
  2. Edit settings in the fields provided and click Add.
  3. To delete an entry from the Distinctive Rules table:
    1. Select the checkbox of the Rule that you want to delete and click Delete.
    2. A message asks whether you are you want to delete the selected entry and that service will be temporarily interrupted. Click OK to confirm.
  4. Click Submit All to save your settings to the EdgeMarc.
  5. A message indicates that service will be temporarily interrupted. Click OK to confirm.