Aastra Telecom 6867i SIP User Manual

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Conferencing Calls
The 6867i IP phone has a dedicated Conference key. You can use this hard key to create conference calls or use the Conf 
softkey offered on screen when in a connected call.
The 6867i IP phone offers two methods of conferencing:
Local conferencing (default method).
Centralized conferencing (for Sylantro and BroadSoft call managers - Administrators must enable this method).
Local Conferencing
The 6867i phone supports up to three parties (including yourself ) in a conference call. This is called local conferencing 
and is the default method of conferencing on the 6867i.
Creating a Conference Call Using Local Conferencing
Use the following procedure to create a conference call using local conferencing.
Note: 
Your System Administrator can set your Conference key to speed dial a specific number. Contact your System Admin-
istrator for more information.
IP Phone UI
1.
When you begin a conference, you are the first party in the conference (Party 1). Pickup the handset or press the 
 key. A line opens up.
2.
Call Party 2 by dialing their number (or answer an incoming call of a party).
Conference Key