Cisco Cisco IP Contact Center Release 4.6.1 Technical References
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2.7.5. Testing Connectivity with the CMI Server
Aspect provides a sample client application that you can also use to test
connectivity with the CMI Server and to test the link to the ACD. This application
is on the installation media for the Aspect Contact Server. See Section 2.7.2 for
installation guidance.
connectivity with the CMI Server and to test the link to the ACD. This application
is on the installation media for the Aspect Contact Server. See Section 2.7.2 for
installation guidance.
The sample application is a single-dialog Windows application that mimics an
Aspect TeleSet, essentially, a Soft Phone.
Aspect TeleSet, essentially, a Soft Phone.
In the following steps, use the sample application to connect to the CMI Server
and sign on an agent. If a step fails, the cause is likely a configuration problem
with either the CMI Server or its Data Link.
and sign on an agent. If a step fails, the cause is likely a configuration problem
with either the CMI Server or its Data Link.
Note:
Ensure that the CMI Server service is running and that you can ping the CMI
Server node from the node on which you run the sample application.
Server node from the node on which you run the sample application.
Locate an Aspect TeleSet to monitor the success of the agent sign-on attempt. Use
the instrument number of this TeleSet and a valid agent ID. After attempting to
sign on the agent with the sample Soft Phone, observe the agent state on this
device to confirm a successful sign-on.
the instrument number of this TeleSet and a valid agent ID. After attempting to
sign on the agent with the sample Soft Phone, observe the agent state on this
device to confirm a successful sign-on.
Launch the Aspect Sample Application. If the CMI API Software Development
Tools were installed in the default location, look for SAMPLE.EXE in the folder:
Tools were installed in the default location, look for SAMPLE.EXE in the folder:
C:\Aspect\aspect\ctiapi\win32\Sample\Release
Figure 29: Aspect CMI API Sample Application
In the “Connectivity” frame, enter the host name of the CMI Server in the “Host:”
field. Also enter the port on which the CMI Server is listening for client
connections and enter a valid TeleSet number, agent ID, and password.
field. Also enter the port on which the CMI Server is listening for client
connections and enter a valid TeleSet number, agent ID, and password.