connect CCME to Nortel meridian

[ReadersUK]

Hi I currently have a CCME connected to my Option81 Meridian system VIA E&M, they are not that reliable so i would like to connect using E1. Has anyone done this? I have a 1760 router running CCME and I am not sure on the hardware that I would need at either end and what the best protocol would be, I am assuming Q931.

regards

colin

[gpulos]

you can use a VWIC-2MFT-E1 card or the likes. you can put this into your 1760 if you have the slot available. if not, another router will be required. (requires ISO 12.2(4)YB +)

see the following link for 1700 VWIC support:

http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/hw/routers/ps221/prod_bulletin09186a00800920eb.html

you can use E1-CAS R2, CCS signaling/Qsig (q931).

create this as a tie trunk from your Meridian.

see the following link for more PBX trunking support config info: (also a link for overall CME config guides)

http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/sw/voicesw/ps4625/products_configuration_guide_chapter09186a00806a803b.html

http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/sw/voicesw/ps4625/products_installation_and_configuration_guides_list.html

you may also want to look into cisco PTC (packet telephony center) for some solution guidance; this is more for the ISP side so you may not want/need.

[ReadersUK]

great reply

thanks

colin