Lucent Technologies 8.2 User Manual

Managing trunks 

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Tips for working with trunk groups 

Issue 1

April 2000

This chapter contains basic procedures for working with analog and digital trunks. 
Specialized trunks such as Internet Protocol (IP) Solution, APLT, tandem, 
release-link, and DMI-BOS trunks are not covered in this manual. For more 
information, refer to DEFINITY ECS Administration for Network Connectivity. 
This chapter also does not contain procedures for working with ISDN trunk 
groups. Due to the complexity of ISDN technology and the potential 
consequences of errors, ask your Lucent representative to assist you in planning, 
installing, and administering ISDN trunks. For an introduction to ISDN service on 
DEFINITY ECS, refer to 

‘‘ISDN service’’ on page 1394

. 

You’ll find detailed procedures for administering specific trunk groups elsewhere 
in this chapter. However, there’s more to working with trunks than just 
administering trunk groups.

Trunking technology is complex. Following a process can prevent mistakes and 
save you time. To set up new trunks and trunk groups, Lucent recommends 
following the process below (some steps may not apply to your situation):

1. Install the necessary circuit packs and perform any administration the 

circuit pack requires.

2. Connect the appropriate ports to your network service provider’s trunks.

3. Administer a trunk group to control the operation of the trunks.

4. Assign the ports you’re using to the trunk group.