Aastra Telecom 6867i SIP User Manual
Configuring Softkeys
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Busy Lamp Field (BLF) Key
The BLF feature on the IP phones allows a specific extension to be monitored for state changes. BLF monitors the status
(busy or idle) of extensions on the IP phone.
(busy or idle) of extensions on the IP phone.
For example, a Supervisor configures BLFs on his phone for monitoring the status of a co-worker’s phone use (busy or
idle). If the co-worker’s phone is in an idle state, the BLF softkey on the Supervisor’s phone is green. If the co-worker is on
a call or when the co-worker picks up his phone to make a call, the BLF softkey on the Supervisor’s phone turns red, indi-
cating that the worker’s phone is in use and busy. Additionally, the corresponding softkey LED illuminates to match the
monitored user’s state, either off (idle), or solid (busy).
idle). If the co-worker’s phone is in an idle state, the BLF softkey on the Supervisor’s phone is green. If the co-worker is on
a call or when the co-worker picks up his phone to make a call, the BLF softkey on the Supervisor’s phone turns red, indi-
cating that the worker’s phone is in use and busy. Additionally, the corresponding softkey LED illuminates to match the
monitored user’s state, either off (idle), or solid (busy).
Configuring a BLF Key Using the Aastra Web UI
Notes:
• BLF functionality can only be programmed on the left softkeys.
• BLF feature availability is dependant on your call manager. Contact your System Administrator for more information.
• BLF feature availability is dependant on your call manager. Contact your System Administrator for more information.
Note:
You can also use a BLF-configured key to automatically dial the BLF-monitored extension. Contact your System Admin-
istrator for more information.
istrator for more information.
Aastra Web UI
1.
Click on Operation > Softkeys and XML.
or
Click on Operation > Expansion Module <N>.
or
Click on Operation > Expansion Module <N>.
Softkeys
2.
Select from Key 1 through Key 20 on the Top keys.
3.
In the Type field, select BLF to apply to the key.
4.
In the Label field, enter a label to apply to this key.
5.
In the Value field, enter the phone number or extension you want to monitor.
6.
In the Line field, select a line for which to apply this key. Valid values are:
•
global
•
1 through 9
Expansion Module Keys
7.
Select from Key 1 through Key 16.
8.
In the Value field, enter the phone number or extension you want to monitor.
9.
In the Line field, select a line for which to apply this key. Valid values are:
•
global
•
1 through 9
10.
Click Save Settings.