Installation and User Guide
Installation and User Guide
2004 Avaya Inc. All Rights Reserved. Notice While reasonable efforts were made to ensure that the information in this document was complete and accurate at the time of printing, Avaya Inc. can assume no liability for any errors. Changes and corrections to the information in this document may be incorporated in future releases. Documentation disclaimer Avaya Inc. is not responsible for any modifications, additions, or deletions to the original published version of this documentation unless such modifications, additions, or deletions were performed by Avaya. Customer and/or End User agree to indemnify and hold harmless Avaya, Avaya's agents, servants and employees against all claims, lawsuits, demands and judgments arising out of, or in connection with, subsequent modifications, additions or deletions to this documentation to the extent made by the Customer or End User. Link disclaimer Avaya Inc. is not responsible for the contents or reliability of any linked Web sites and does not necessarily endorse the products, services, or information described or offered within them. We cannot guarantee that these links will work all of the time and we have no control over the availability of the linked pages. Warranty Avaya Inc. provides a limited warranty on this product. Refer to your sales agreement to establish the terms of the limited warranty. In addition, Avayas standard warranty language, as well as information regarding support for this product, while under warranty, is available through the following Web site: http://www.avaya.com/support Preventing toll fraud "Toll fraud" is the unauthorized use of your telecommunications system by an unauthorized party (for example, anyone who is not a corporate employee, agent, subcontractor, or person working on your company's behalf). Be aware that there may be a risk of toll fraud associated with your system and that, if toll fraud occurs, it can result in substantial additional charges for your telecommunications services. Avaya fraud intervention If you suspect that you are being victimized by toll fraud and you need technical assistance or support, call Technical Service Center Toll Fraud Intervention Hotline at +1-800-643-2353 for the United States and Canada. For additional support telephone numbers, see the Avaya Web site: http://www.avaya.com/support Providing telecommunications security Telecommunications security (of voice, data, and video communications) is the prevention of any type of intrusion to (that is, either unauthorized or malicious access to or use of) your company's telecommunications equipment by some party. Your company's "telecommunications equipment" includes both this Avaya product and any other voice/data/video equipment that could be accessed via this Avaya product (that is, "networked equipment"). An "outside party" is anyone who is not a corporate employee, agent, subcontractor, or person working on your company's behalf. Whereas, a "malicious party" is anyone (including someone who may be otherwise authorized) who accesses your telecommunications equipment with either malicious or mischievous intent. Such intrusions may be either to/through synchronous (time-multiplexed and/or circuit-based) or asynchronous (character-, message-, or packet-based) equipment or interfaces for reasons of: Use (of capabilities special to the accessed equipment) Theft (such as, of intellectual property, financial assets, or toll-facility access) Eavesdropping (privacy invasions to humans) Mischief (troubling, but apparently innocuous, tampering) Harm (such as harmful tampering, data loss or alteration, regardless of motive or intent) Be aware that there may be a risk of unauthorized intrusions associated with your system and/or its networked equipment. Also realize that, if such an intrusion should occur, it could result in a variety of losses to your company (including, but not limited to, human and data privacy, intellectual property, material assets, financial resources, labor costs, and legal costs).
Your responsibility for your company's telecommunications security The final responsibility for securing both this system and its networked equipment rests with you, an Avaya customer's system administrator, your telecommunications peers, and your managers. Base the fulfillment of your responsibility on acquired knowledge and resources from a variety of sources, including, but not limited to: Installation documents System administration documents Security documents Hardware-/software-based security tools Shared information between you and your peers Telecommunications security experts To prevent intrusions to your telecommunications equipment, you and your peers should carefully program and configure: Your Avaya-provided telecommunications systems and their interfaces Your Avaya-provided software applications, as well as their underlying hardware/software platforms and interfaces Any other equipment networked to your Avaya products. Trademarks Avaya is a trademark of Avaya Inc. All non-Avaya trademarks are the property of their respective owners. COMPAS This document is also available from the COMPAS database. The COMPAS ID for this document is <replace with #>. Avaya support Avaya provides a telephone number for you to use to report problems or to ask questions about your contact center. The support telephone number is 1-800-242-2121 in the United States. For additional support telephone numbers, see the Avaya Web site: http://www.avaya.com/support
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About this information product . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chapter 1: Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
What is Avaya IP Agent? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . New features for Avaya IP Agent, Release 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Avaya IP Agent features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Avaya IP Agent configurations . . . . . . . . Road Warrior configuration (Voice-over-IP) . . Telecommuter configuration . . . . . . . . . IP Telephone configuration . . . . . . . . . CallMaster VI configuration (DCP connection) Avaya Telephone (IP and DCP) configuration Compatible telephone types for Avaya IP Agent Supported telephone types . . . . . . . . . Recommended telephone types . . . . . . . Network compatibility . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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. . . . . . . System descriptions for Voice-over-IP . Interactive installation . . . . . . . . . . Distributed installation information . . . Web-based installation information . . . Before you begin . . . . . . . . . . . Installing Avaya IP Agent . . . . . . . Silent installation . . . . . . . . . . . . Before you begin . . . . . . . . . . . Command-line parameters . . . . . . Creating the silent installation response file . Running a silent installation . . . . . . . . Upgrades and reinstallation . . . . . . . . .
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Upgrading CentreVu IP Agent V1.X to Avaya IP Agent R5 . Upgrading CentreVu IP Agent V2 to Avaya IP Agent R5 . . Upgrading Avaya IP Agent V3,R4 to R5 . . . . . . . . . Upgrading CentreVu Agent to Avaya IP Agent R5 . . . . . Reinstalling Avaya IP Agent R5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . Applying product updates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Steps for installing Avaya IP Agent for Windows Terminal Services Reinstalling Avaya IP Agent for Windows Terminal Services Uninstalling Avaya IP Agent for Windows Terminal Services Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Steps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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IP Telephone and Avaya Telephone-IP configurations Ensuring compatibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Configuring station settings . . . . . . . . . . . . Avaya Telephone-DCP configurations . . . . . . . . Ensuring compatibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Configuring station settings . . . . . . . . . . . .
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. . . . Releasing a call . . . . . . . . . Steps for releasing a call . . . . Dropping a call . . . . . . . . . Transferring a call . . . . . . . . Before you begin . . . . . . . . Basic call transfer . . . . . . . Unsupervised call transfer . . . Enhanced call transfer . . . . . Conferencing calls . . . . . . . . Basic Conference . . . . . . . Enhanced Conference . . . . . Handling outgoing calls . . . . . . Recent Calls list . . . . . . . . Using the Phone Directory . . . . Administering and using Speed Dial . Abbreviated Dial button . . . . . . .
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Contents Viewing a single set of VuStats information in Avaya IP Agent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Before you begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Steps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Adjusting intervals for monitoring VuStats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Before you begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Steps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Defining a Public Directory service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Steps for defining a Public Directory service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Searching a Public Directory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Steps for searching a Public Directory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Selecting the fields to display and the order . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Steps for displaying Public Directory fields . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Identifying multiple telephone number fields . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Steps for identifying telephone number fields . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Deleting a Public Directory service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Steps for deleting a Public Directory service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Avaya IP Agent option dialogs General Settings panel . . . ACD Agent panel . . . . . . Call Handling panel . . . . . Call History panel . . . . . . Call Information Display panel Database Options panel . .
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. . . . . . . Login Settings dialog box . . . . Login tab . . . . . . . . . . . . Call Server tab . . . . . . . . . Audio tab . . . . . . . . . . . Emergency tab . . . . . . . . . Advanced tab . . . . . . . . . Agent Greetings settings . . . . . Greeting Description settings . . ANI settings . . . . . . . . . . VDN settings . . . . . . . . . . Prompted Digits settings . . . . Audio settings . . . . . . . . . . Audio Options dialog box . . . . Audio Monitor dialog box . . . . Volume and Ringer Settings dialog box . Audio Tuning Wizard . . . . . . . . . .
User Interface Options panel . External Number Format panel Event Logging panel . . . . . Greetings Options panel . . . Voice Message Number panel Phone Settings panel . . . . . Feature Access panel . . . .
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Appendix C: Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Login . . . . . . . . . . . . Voice-over-IP . . . . . . . . Making and receiving calls . . Other . . . . . . . . . . . . Alternative solution possibilities
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Intended audience
This guide is intended for anyone who is installing or using Avaya IP Agent software and performing station administration on an Avaya DEFINITY R10 server, Avaya MultiVantage system, or Avaya Media Server using Avaya Communication Manager. It assumes that you are familiar with the following items:
The personal computer on which Avaya IP Agent will be installed and run Windows 2000 Professional, Windows XP Professional, or Windows Terminal Services on Windows 2000 Server or Windows 2003 Server (standard or Advanced edition) Standard Windows conventions and terminology Contact center configurations and operations
Conventions used
The following conventions are used in this document: Convention Boldface text Description Names of windows, dialog boxes, and keyboard keys; for example, the Name field is in the Properties dialog box. Key combinations for which you must press and hold down one key and then press another key at the same time; for example, Ctrl+F4 means that you press the Ctrl key and the F4 key at the same time. Indicates references to other documents and for emphasis.
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Related documentation
The following documents can help you configure your Avaya communication server for use with Avaya IP Agent:
DEFINITY Enterprise Communications System Administrators Guide Administrators Guide for Avaya MultiVantage Software Administrators Guide for Avaya Communication Manager
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Chapter 1: Introduction
This chapter provides introductory and basic information about Avaya IP Agent. This chapter includes the following sections:
What is Avaya IP Agent? on page 12 Avaya IP Agent configurations on page 17 Compatible telephone types for Avaya IP Agent on page 21 Network compatibility on page 25
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Introduction
On-site at the contact center On-site or off-site using Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) Off-site using analog connections over a Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN) Through Windows Terminal Services.
The advanced telephony features are controlled by Avaya IP Agent through its direct communication with an Avaya communication server. Agents who are not located at the contact center can connect to the Avaya communication server in the contact center and receive calls as if they were present at their contact center workstation. For example, if an agent cannot travel to the contact center because of transportation problems or weather conditions, the agent can still take calls by using Avaya IP Agent to connect to the Avaya communication server. This section contains the following topics:
New features for Avaya IP Agent, Release 5 on page 12 Avaya IP Agent features on page 13
Silent installation - You can now create an installation script that allows you to install subsequent installations of Avaya IP Agent without user interaction. If you use a network management system, such as Microsoft SMS or Hewlett-Packard OpenView, you can combine the silent installation with the functionality of these products to distribute Avaya IP Agent. Windows Terminal Services compatibility - Those contact centers that use Windows Terminal Services can now use a special version of Avaya IP Agent to facilitate usage of the Telecommuter configuration in that environment. Avaya Telephone-IP configuration - Using this new configuration, agents can use Avaya IP Agent as a direct interface to their physical 4600-series IP telephones. While the Avaya Telephone-IP configuration is similar to the Telecommuter configuration, it cannot use a telephone number that is different from the extension. You need only one defined station on the Avaya communication server, instead of the two required by the Telecommuter configuration. This feature is available for those contact centers using Avaya Communication Manager 2.1 or later.
Avaya Telephone-DCP configuration - Using this new configuration, agents can use Avaya IP Agent as a direct interface to their physical Avaya 2400-series or 6400-series Digital Communication Protocol (DCP) telephone. While the Avaya Telephone-DCP configuration is similar to the Telecommuter configuration, it cannot use a telephone number that is different from the extension. However, with the Avaya Telephone-DCP configuration, you need only one defined station on your Avaya communication server, instead of the two required by the Telecommuter configuration. This feature is available for those contact centers using Avaya Communication Manager 2.0 or later. Media encryption - The Avaya iClarity IP Audio component of Avaya IP Agent now encrypts communication between itself and the Avaya communication server. This provides a new level of security in communications conducted over your contact center network. User-to-user information (UUI) screen pop enhancement - Using external applications, unique identifiers can be added to incoming calls. If your Avaya communication server has the correct features and configuration, these identifiers can be passed to Avaya IP Agent and used in screen pops for agents. Network-resident agent greetings - Agent greetings can now be stored on network drives. Agent greetings in the Telecommuter configuration - With the Avaya Switcher II headset, which connects to both a DCP telephone and a PC, contact centers using the Telecommuter configuration can now use agent greetings.
Support of Avaya DEFINITY R10, MultiVantage, and Communication Manager systems. Road Warrior configuration (Voice-over-IP) - Agents can connect to the Avaya communication server by using their personal computer and an IP network connection. In this configuration, a telephone set is not necessary because all communication is performed through the sound card of the personal computer. Telecommuter configuration - Agents using an analog or Digital Communication Protocol (DCP) telephone can use the advanced call features provided by the Avaya communication server. For example, an agent working from home can use Avaya IP Agent and their home telephone to transfer calls, place calls on hold, change agent work mode, and do other call center activities. Avaya CallMaster VI configuration - Avaya IP Agent supports usage of Avaya CallMaster VI telephones. Sections of this document address configuration and usage of Avaya CallMaster VI telephones.
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IP Telephone configuration - Agents using an IP telephone can use Avaya IP Agent in the same manner as with the Telecommuter configuration. Features that are assigned to the extension can be used through the Avaya IP Agent user interface. In this configuration, Avaya IP Agent logs in to the telephone itself. Avaya Telephone-DCP configuration - Agents using a Digital Communication Protocol (DCP) telephone in the contact center can use Avaya IP Agent to share control of the telephone and its features. This configuration, unlike the Telecommuter configuration, does not require the creation of a second station on the Avaya communication server. This configuration is supported with Avaya Communication Manager 2.1 or later. Avaya Telephone-IP configuration - Agents using an IP telephone in the contact center can use Avaya IP Agent to shared control of the IP telephone and its feature. In this configuration, Avaya IP Agent logs in to the communication server, not the telephone as in the IP Telephone configuration.
VuStats support - Avaya IP Agent can display multiple lines of VuStats information in the VuStats dialog box. You can use VuStats information to assist in complete monitoring of the contact center. Agent greetings - Agents can record and configure multiple agent greetings based on such variables as login status, agent work mode, agent ID, prompted digits, Automatic Number Identification (ANI), or Vector Directory Number (VDN). Support for dynamic Quality of Service (QoS) - If the QoS parameters have not been configured on the PC for an IP Endpoint configuration, Avaya IP Agent downloads the QoS parameters configured on the Avaya communication server and configures the IP Endpoint. To use QoS on Windows 2000, you must install the QoS Packet Scheduler from the Windows 2000 installation. QoS is automatically installed by Avaya IP Agent on Windows XP. Emergency Call Handling Service (E911) - With this feature, agents using IP Endpoints can use numbers that connect to emergency services, such as 911 in the United States. Only those emergency services in the Public Safety Answering Point area where the Avaya communication server is located can be reached. Agents or extensions in remote locations should not use this feature for emergencies. External Number Formatting - For international users, Avaya IP Agent allows you to define how many digits are present in telephone numbers outside the contact center.
Call history - Avaya IP Agent records a complete call history of incoming and outgoing calls, even for those calls that were missed because where the caller does not leave a voice message. Telephone directory - Avaya IP Agent provides a customizable telephone directory that lists physical addresses, multiple telephone numbers, speed-dial numbers, e-mail addresses, and notes for each contact.
Search Public Directory - With this feature, agents have the ability to search through public or company information using the Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP). Screen Pops - Screen Pops can be initiated when a call is received or placed. Avaya IP Agent provides agents with the ability to display Web pages, start applications, or retrieve and display caller information from a database. Screen pops are created using the Screen Pops Wizard, which guides you through their creation. A screen pop can consist of any process or application that can be initiated through one of the commands in the following list: - Windows executable or registered file type activation - Dynamic Data Exchange (DDE) "Execute" or "Poke" commands
Usability features
Clipboard dialing - Avaya IP Agent can be used to dial any number copied to the clipboard or, in most personal computer applications, used to dial a number that an agent highlights by right-clicking on the Avaya IP Agent icon in the System Tray. Enhanced Phone features - The Phone Features window includes adding, renaming, and deleting of folders. Enhanced System Tray icon - The Avaya IP Agent icon in the System Tray contains release, drop, hold, transfer, conference, and agent work mode functions. Automatic login - An agent can automatically log in to the Avaya communication server when Avaya IP Agent is started. Avaya IP Agent uses the login information from the previous login. Speed dialer - Agents can assign telephone numbers to function keys (F2 through F8). Voice message icon - When voice messages are present for the extension currently in use, an icon is displayed in the System Tray. When it has been configured, you can click on this icon to connect to your voice mail system. Alternate user interfaces - These interfaces can be used in place of the standard interface. These alternate interfaces use much less space on your desktop, and then can eliminate the problem of the previous Avaya IP Agent interface being hidden behind other applications or requiring too much space on the desktop.
Feature deactivation - Administrators can deactivate Avaya IP Agent features that should not be configured or used by agents. The features that can be deactivated include Screen Pops, Screen Pop administration, Phone Directory, Public Search Directory, Call History, Phone Features configuration, Personal Phone Features, Program Options, and Agent Greeting selection. Configurable database location - You can change the location where the Avaya IP Agent database is stored. This database contains the telephone directory and the call history information.
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Support for Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) - The Avaya iClarity IP Audio component supports substitution of SHIM-based IPSec client addresses for the local IP address within H.323 signalling messages. Alternate Gatekeeper - When an agent registers an IP Endpoint with an Avaya communication server, a C-LAN circuit pack IP address is sent by the server to the IP Endpoint. If registration is successful, the Avaya communication server sends back the IP addresses of all the C-LAN circuit packs in the network region. These addresses can be used if call signaling on the original C-LAN circuit pack fails. Support for server load balancing across gatekeepers - Registration and usage of Avaya communication servers can be distributed across multiple C-LAN circuit packs within a network region. This increases performance and reliability for all IP Endpoints. Application updates - This feature can be used to search for updates to Avaya IP Agent. During each start of Avaya IP Agent, the Uniform Resource Locator (URL) address specified is searched. If an update is found, it is installed. This feature saves time and effort for administrators because they do not need to visit each installation or create remote administration scripts through third-party applications.
Road Warrior configuration (Voice-over-IP) on page 17 Telecommuter configuration on page 18 IP Telephone configuration on page 19 CallMaster VI configuration (DCP connection) on page 19 Avaya Telephone (IP and DCP) configuration on page 20
Connection - One dial-up or network connection from the personal computer running Avaya IP Agent to the Avaya communication server Personal computer hardware - Sound card (full-duplex recommended) - Modem or network interface card for connectivity to the Avaya communication server - Universal Serial Bus (USB) headset (recommended) Note: For detailed information on supported hardware, see the listings for IP Softphone at http://support.avaya.com.
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Telephone - Not supported in this configuration Voice quality - Dependent on the performance of the personal computer hardware, the amount of bandwidth available in the network connection, and network stability Agent greetings - Stored on the personal computer Avaya communication server connections - One user connection Note: Voice-over-IP does not necessarily provide toll-quality audio.
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Telecommuter configuration
Use the Telecommuter configuration in situations where a personal computer can make a dial-up or network connection to an Avaya communication server for the signaling (data) path and a voice path to a telephone sent through a Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN) connection. The telephone can be an analog telephone, a cellular telephone, or an extension on a local or remote switch. This configuration provides toll-quality audio and full telephony functionality through Avaya IP Agent. Agents make and receive calls through the Avaya IP Agent interface, and the voice path is sent to the specified telephone.
Connection - One dial-up or network connection from the personal computer running Avaya IP Agent to the Avaya communication server and a telephone capable of receiving calls from the Avaya communication server Personal computer hardware - Modem or Network Interface Card (NIC) for connection to the Avaya communication server Telephone set - Any telephone capable of receiving calls from the Avaya communication server Voice Quality - High Agent Greetings - Supported only through the use of the Avaya Switcher II headset Avaya communication server connections - One user connection for signaling connection and one of the following: - For off-site use, one trunk connection - For on-site use, an additional user connection
IP Telephone configuration
The IP Telephone configuration is similar to that of the Telecommuter configuration. Through IP Agent, agents can control an IP telephone, use the features of the telephone through the IP Agent interface, and take advantage of the regular IP Agent features.
Connection - IP network connection for the IP telephone and a TCP/IP network connection for the personal computer Personal computer hardware - Network Interface Card (NIC) for connection to the Avaya communication server Telephone set - Any Avaya IP telephone that supports the Computer Telephony Integration (CTI) feature and is supported by your Avaya communication server Voice Quality - Dependent on the IP telephone, available network bandwidth, and network stability Agent Greetings - Not supported in this configuration Avaya communication server connections - One user connection
Connection - DCP connection for the Avaya CallMaster VI telephone set and a serial (RS-232) connection between the Avaya CallMaster VI and the personal computer Personal computer hardware - Serial (RS-232) port Telephone - Avaya CallMaster VI Voice quality - High
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Agent greetings - Stored on the Avaya CallMaster VI telephone set Avaya communication server connections - One user connection
Connection - One network connection from the personal computer running Avaya IP Agent to the Avaya Communication Manager system 2.0 (DCP), 2.1 (IP), or later and a DCP or IP telephone that is connected to the Avaya Communication Manager system Personal computer hardware - Network Interface Card (NIC) for connection to the Avaya communication server Telephone set - An Avaya 2400-series (DCP), 4600-series (IP), or 6400-series (DCP) telephone Voice Quality - High Agent greetings - Not supported in this configuration Avaya communication server connections - One user connection
Note: When you change telephone types for a station, you must restart Avaya IP Agent for the change to take effect.
The following table provides the telephone types that are available on the Avaya communication server and officially supported for use with IP Agent: Telephone model CallMaster (602A1) CallMaster II (603D1) CallMaster III (603E1) CallMaster IV (603F1) CallMaster V (607A1) CallMaster VI (606A1) 2402 Communication platform DCP DCP DCP DCP DCP DCP DCP
Additional features 80-character (2x40) display 80-character (2x40) display 80-character (2x40) display 80-character (2x40) display 48-character display 80-character (2x40) display Expansion module available 48-character display Compatible with Avaya Telephone-DCP configuration Supported with Avaya Communication Manager 2.1 or later 203-character display Expansion module available Compatible with the Avaya Telephone-DCP configuration
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DCP
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Communication platform IP
Additional features 40-character display To use this telephone, you must administer it on the Avaya communication server with the IP Telephone configuration. To register this telephone with Avaya Communication Manager 2.1 or later, select the Control of Avaya Telephone (via the server) configuration option. This telephone is not supported for Avaya Communication Manager 2.0 or earlier. This telephone cannot be used in the IP Telephone configuration. 32-character display Use of this telephone with the Avaya Telephone-IP configuration requires Avaya Communication Manager 2.1 or later. 168x80 pixel display Supported only on Avaya Communication Manager 2.1 or later 48-character display Use of this telephone with the Avaya Telephone-IP configuration requires Avaya Communication Manager 2.1 or later. 168x132 pixel display Expansion module available Use of this telephone with the Avaya Telephone-IP configuration requires Avaya Communication Manager 2.1 or later. 48-character display Use of this telephone with the Avaya Telephone-IP configuration requires Avaya Communication Manager 2.1 or later.
4606
IP
4610
IP
4612
IP
4620
IP
4624
IP
Communication platform IP
Additional features 320x240 pixel display Use of this telephone with the Avaya Telephone-IP configuration requires Avaya Communication Manager 2.1 or later. 32-character (2x16) display 48-character display Compatible with Avaya Telephone-DCP configuration 48-character display Expansion module available Compatible with Avaya Telephone-DCP configuration 48-character display Expansion module available Compatible with Avaya Telephone-DCP configuration 48-character display This telephone cannot be used with the Avaya Telephone-DCP configuration. 48-character display This telephone cannot be used with the Avaya Telephone-DCP configuration. 48-character display For this telephone set, you must disable the data port, which is true for all softphones This telephone cannot be used with the Avaya Telephone-DCP configuration. 80-character (2x40) display Expansion module available This telephone cannot be used with the Avaya Telephone-DCP configuration.
DCP DCP
6416D+
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6424D+
DCP
8405D / 8405D+
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8410D
DCP
8411D
DCP
8434D
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606A1 8434D
Because of the greater number of characters used for display, these telephone types are better suited to handle VuStats or Prompted Digits information. Note: For the IP Telephone and Avaya Telephone configurations, these telephone types are only valid for use if these exact stations are in use at the location of the agent.
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Network compatibility
Network compatibility
Avaya IP Agent provides support for several H.323-compatible firewalls and Virtual Private Networks (VPNs). For shim-based VPNs, you must use the Advanced tab in the Avaya iClarity IP Audio dialog boxes used for login to set an IPSec IP address, that is assigned by the VPN gateway and that is visible to the application on the personal computer. If you need assistance, contact Avaya technical support. The VPN solution provided by Avaya iClarity IP Audio only supports VPNs that use one-to-one IP address substitution. VPNs that use many-to-one IP address substitution cannot be used with Avaya IP Agent.
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Prerequisites on page 28 Voice-over-IP considerations on page 33 Interactive installation on page 36 Silent installation on page 43 Upgrades and reinstallation on page 47 Uninstalling Avaya IP Agent on page 50
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Prerequisites
This section provides information on the necessary hardware and software for successful installation and usage of Avaya IP Agent. This section contains the minimum or recommended requirements for the following:
CD-ROM contents on page 28 Avaya communication server on page 29 Personal computer hardware on page 30 Personal computer software on page 31
CD-ROM contents
The Avaya IP Agent CD-ROM contains the following items:
Avaya IP Agent installation program Avaya IP Agent program files Documentation in PDF format - Adobe Acrobat Reader 5.0 or later is required to view.PDF documents. A readme.txt file containing last minute information
Prerequisites
CallMaster VI
Avaya communication servers with Avaya Communication Manager software Avaya communication servers with Avaya MultiVantage software DEFINITY Enterprise Communication System (ECS) R10 DEFINITY IP 600 R10 DEFINITY ONE R10 DEFINITY Business Communications System (BCS) R10(Road Warrior and Telecommuter configurations only) DEFINITY Guestworks R10 (Road Warrior and Telecommuter configurations only)
Avaya communication servers with Avaya Communication Manager software Avaya communication servers with Avaya MultiVantage software DEFINITY ECS R6
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Note: The Avaya Telephone configuration can be used only with Avaya Communication Manager 2.1 or later.
Depending on the endpoint configuration being used, Avaya IP Agent requires the following additional components on the Avaya communication server:
Telecommuter and Avaya Telephone-DCP - A Control LAN Circuit Pack (C-LAN) circuit pack (TN799B or later) Road Warrior (VoIP), IP Telephone, and Avaya Telephone-IP - A Control LAN Circuit Pack (C-LAN) circuit pack (TN799B or later) and an IP Media Processor (TN2302AP) circuit pack Avaya CallMaster VI - No extra components required
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Processor
An x86-based processor rated at 300 MHz or faster is required. For Road Warrior (VoIP) configurations, a minimum of a 400 MHz processor is required. See Voice-over-IP considerations on page 33 for more information regarding hardware resources.
RAM
The following table shows the memory requirements for the Avaya IP Agent configurations and the supported operating systems: Configuration Road Warrior (VoIP) Telecommuter IP Telephone Avaya Telephone-IP Avaya Telephone-DCP CallMaster VI Windows 2000 128 MB Windows XP 256 MB
64 MB
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Audio
Road Warrior (VoIP) configurations require a sound card and one of the following hardware configurations:
For maximum voice quality, Avaya recommends that you use a sound card that supports full-duplex operation. Use of a headset or Universal Serial Bus (USB) headset provides higher voice quality than that of simply using speakers and a microphone connected to your personal computer.
Prerequisites
For a list of the sound cards and headsets supported by Avaya IP Agent, use the Search feature on the Avaya support Web site at http://support.avaya.com
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Important: Only the Road Warrior (VoIP) configuration supports the use of a microphone through the personal computer.
Networking
The following list provides the network requirements for each configuration type:
Road Warrior (VoIP) configurations - A single network connection between the personal computer and the Avaya communication server Telecommuter configurations - One network connection and one telephone connection (DCP or analog) IP Telephone and Avaya Telephone-IP configurations - One network connection for the personal computer and one network connection for the IP telephone Avaya Telephone-DCP configurations - One network connection and one DCP telephone connection (2400-series or 6400-series telephones) Avaya CallMaster VI configurations - A Digital Communications Protocol (DCP) connection to the Avaya communication server and a serial (RS-232) connection between the personal computer and the Avaya CallMaster VI telephone Tip: Avaya provides Avaya IP Voice Quality Network Requirements as an in-depth and informative document that defines and describes all aspects of networking and how those aspects can affect Voice-over-IP communications. You can retrieve this document from the following address: http://www1.avaya.com/enterprise/whitepapers/ip_networking.pdf
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Peripherals
The following peripherals are required for installation and use of Avaya IP Agent:
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- Windows 2000 Professional with Service Pack 2 - Windows XP Professional with Service Pack 1
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Important: The integrated firewall of Windows XP must be disabled for Avaya iClarity IP Audio to function.
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Important: Microsoft Windows 2000 Advanced Server and Windows 2000 Datacenter Server are not supported.
Voice-over-IP considerations
Voice-over-IP considerations
Voice communication through Internet Protocol requires consistent, non-restrictive network bandwidth as well as the personal computer hardware sufficient to support not only the communications of the agent but also other tasks being performed on the personal computer. If you experience problems with Avaya IP Agent Voice-over-IP telephony, you should ensure that network and personal computer resources are adequate for the tasks being performed. Consider the topics in this section when you are determining the efficiency of Voice-over-IP in your contact center.
Real-time processing
Voice-over-IP uses real-time processing on your personal computer to transmit voice communication. Nearly all other processes on a personal computer use sequential processing which means that requests for system resources are processed as they become available. If resources are not available to process Voice-over-IP actions, the quality of the communication degrades.
Network bandwidth
Network bandwidth availability can also have an impact on Voice-over-IP communications. The codecs used for Voice-over-IP encoding can vary from using small packets for dial-up connections with reduced voice quality to using larger packets providing higher voice quality over broadband and high-speed connections. Tip:
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Avaya provides the Avaya IP Voice Quality Network Requirements as an in-depth and informative document that defines and describes all aspects of networking and how those aspects can affect Voice-over-IP communications. You can retrieve this document from the following address: http://www1.avaya.com/enterprise/whitepapers/ip_networking.pdf
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The following information describes personal computer considerations that are related to Voice-over-IP communications. Avaya recommends that you validate your network configuration against the Avaya IP Voice Quality Network Requirements. Additionally, Avaya provides network assessment services to determine if your network can support Voice-over-IP communications.
Troubleshooting Voice-over-IP
The speed of a processor is a consideration when you are troubleshooting Voice-over-IP difficulties. However, architecture must also be considered. Both Intel and AMD have produced economical processors for small businesses and home users that, while rated at comparable speeds to the higher-priced models, have reduced on-chip memory (L1/L2 cache). This affects real-time processing which, in turn, affects Voice-over-IP communications. Additionally, some chip sets have been created that include specialized instruction sets that optimize specific types of applications and processes. These include speech processing. If you are experiencing problems with Voice-over-IP communications with Avaya IP Agent, Avaya recommends using a system with higher specifications for the following items.
Processor speed On-chip memory (L1 or L2 cache) System Bus speed Note: Avaya IP Agent does not officially support Cyrix processors.
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Important: If your system more closely resembles the moderate- or high-demand systems, an upgrade from the minimum requirements for the Voice-over-IP configuration is recommended.
Specific requirements for each type of system cannot be given because RAM, processor speed, system bus speed, on-chip memory, sound cards, network bandwidth, and applications in usage are all variables that can range widely in impact. High demand - A high-demand system is a personal computer that uses processor-intensive applications.
Voice-over-IP considerations
The following list presents some examples of activities and applications that are used in a high-demand system:
Multiple, CPU-intensive applications running simultaneously Database queries or hosting Multimedia applications Computer-Assisted Drafting (CAD) applications Compilers Streaming media
Moderate demand - A moderate-demand system is a personal computer that sometimes uses applications normally found in an office environment. The following list presents some examples of activities and applications that are used in a moderate-demand system:
Low demand - A low-demand system is a personal computer that rarely uses any applications apart from Avaya IP Agent. The following list presents some examples of activities and applications that are used in a low-demand system:
Text e-mail Simple web browsing (no streaming media) Minimal data entry
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Interactive installation
This section provides the procedure for installing Avaya IP Agent and using the Configuration Wizard to enter Avaya communication server registration information on a personal computer. This section contains the following topics:
Distributed installation information on page 36 Web-based installation information on page 36 Before you begin on page 37 Installing Avaya IP Agent on page 37
\Setup\web install\ for PC-based installations \TSSetup\web install\ for Windows Terminal Services installations
If you place this file on an internal Web server, desktop users can run the installation program by navigating to a URL or by selecting a hyperlink. This file contains a signed certificate from Avaya that ensures the executable file is an Avaya distributed product. Depending on Web browser security settings, a dialog box regarding this certificate may be displayed during installation. Select Yes in this dialog box to continue the installation process. Running the install program from a Web server does not alter the installation procedure.
Interactive installation
Close all applications. Insert the Avaya IP Agent CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive. Read the readme.txt file in the root directory of the Avaya IP Agent CD-ROM. If you are upgrading Avaya IP Agent, you should ensure that you have obtained new licenses for this version on your DEFINITY, MultiVantage, or Communication Manager system. If you have not done so or are unsure, contact your Avaya representative for assistance.
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4. Read the entire Software License Agreement carefully and select the Yes button if you understand and agree to the terms. Selecting No causes the installation program to exit. The installation program displays the Select Configuration window.
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Important: If you are reinstalling Avaya IP Agent, the Endpoint previously configured on the personal computer is selected by default. IP Endpoint - Use this option for LAN and dial-up connections. CallMaster VI Endpoint - Use this option for personal computers connected through a serial connection to an Avaya CallMaster VI terminal.
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Note: This CallMaster VI Endpoint option is valid only for those contact centers using Avaya CallMaster VI terminals with the 606A1 telephone type on the Avaya communication server. This also requires that the PC Application Software Translation Exchange (PASTE) customer option on the Avaya communication server is enabled. 6. Select the Next button.
Interactive installation
7. If you selected IP Endpoint in the previous step, Avaya IP Agent displays the IP Endpoint Options window. If you are performing an Avaya CallMaster VI installation, skip to Step 8. Place a check mark in the options you want to use:
Enable support for Auto-Answer - Selecting this option allows Avaya IP Agent to automatically answer calls received at a station or extension. The Auto-Answer feature requires that Avaya communication server configuration for this station is also set for auto-answer. Failure to have this option set in both Avaya IP Agent and the Avaya communication server can result in problems during agent login or when agents answer incoming calls. The agent does not have to interact with a telephone set or Avaya IP Agent to talk to the other party on a newly received call. Share Station Login information between users - Selecting this option uses the same Avaya communication server registration information, such as extension number and password, regardless of the user IDs used to log on to this personal computer. If you leave this check box blank, each user of this personal computer must enter Avaya communication server registration information.
For IP Endpoint configurations, proceed to step 9. 8. If you selected the CallMaster VI Endpoint configuration, the install program displays the Provide PASTE Feature Access Code window. The PC Application Software Translation Exchange (PASTE) is an Avaya communication server feature that uses the Avaya CallMaster VI terminal to pass software translation information to Avaya IP Agent. Enter the PASTE Feature Access Code in the provided field. If you do not know the PASTE Feature Access Code, leave this field blank. You can enter this code at a later time through the Program Options dialog box. You can find the PASTE Feature Access Code in the Feature Access Code (FAC) form on the Avaya communication server. For more information on the PASTE Feature Access Code, see the documentation for your Avaya communication server. 9. Select the Next button. The installation program displays the Choose Destination Location window. 10. If you want to install Avaya IP Agent in a folder other than the default, click the Browse button in the Destination Folder dialog box and select a new location. 11. When you are satisfied with the folder in which Avaya IP Agent will be installed, select the Next button. The installation program displays the Setup Type window. 12. In the Setup Type window, select one of the following options and then select the Next button:
Typical - This option installs the basic options in English as well as in the language of your Microsoft Windows operating system. Proceed to step 19.
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Custom - This option installs the basic options in English as well as in any language you choose. Selecting this option and then the Next button will display the Select Language Components window where you specify the software language components to install. Proceed to the next step.
13. Indicate the language components to install by selecting the check box next to the option. When selecting the language components to install, ensure that the Space Required does not exceed the Space Available, which is indicated at the bottom of the window. 14. Select the Next button. The installation program displays the Select Program Folder window. 15. Use the Select Program Folder window to specify the folder name that will appear in the Start Menu. Select one of the following methods:
Accept the default Avaya IP Agent folder name that appears in the Program Folders field. Enter a different folder name in the Program Folders field. Select an existing folder in the Existing Folders field in which to install the Avaya IP Agent Start menu shortcuts.
16. Select the Next button. The installation program displays the Software Update Feature window.
Interactive installation
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Note: If you are upgrading from R4, do not use the same configuration file address for Avaya IP Agent R5. Create a new area with a new configuration file. 17. If you want to use the software update feature to search for patches and updates for Avaya IP Agent on your internal network, place a check mark in the Enable software update using HTTP check box. 18. In the Address field, enter the Uniform Resource Locator (URL) address where the Avaya IP Agent configuration file will be stored. For more information about this feature, see General Settings panel on page 213. 19. Select the Next button. The installation program displays the Shortcut and Startup Features window. 20. Select the associated check boxes for the shortcuts you want the system to create. Note: If you select a shortcut location, but do not select a language, the install program displays a warning indicating that you need to select at least one or more languages. 21. If you selected one of the check boxes on the upper portion of this dialog box, ensure that one of the languages in the field, Select the languages you would like to have added, is highlighted. 22. If you want Avaya IP Agent to run automatically when Microsoft Windows is started, select the Automatically start the following version of Avaya IP Agent when Windows is started check box and then select the language from the drop-down list. Note: You must establish a connection to your corporate network before logging in to the Avaya communication server with Avaya IP Agent. If you are using a dial-up modem with a dynamically assigned IP address, do not select this option. 23. Select the Next button. The installation program displays the Start Copying Files window. This window displays the options that you selected. If you need to make any changes to the selections you made, select the Back button until you reach the necessary window. Note: If you are recording selections for a silent installation, the Setup Mode item displays Record. 24. When you are satisfied with the specified options, select the Next button. The install program begins copying files. When this process is complete, the View the Release Information File window is displayed.
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25. Select the check box provided in the View the Release Information File window to view the latest information for Avaya IP Agent that was not available to be included in this document. 26. Select the Next button. If you selected to view the Release Information, the installation program displays the readme.txt file. Otherwise, proceed to Step 28. 27. When you have read the readme.txt file, close the application displaying it. The installation program displays the final installation window. 28. Select the Finish button. The installation program closes. Note: In some situations, conditions exist at the end of the installation process where you must restart your personal computer before you can begin using Avaya IP Agent. In these cases, the installation program will display a message stating that the system must be restarted.
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Silent installation
Silent installation
The silent installation feature allows you to record a script, called a response file, that contains the options you select in a normal installation. After the response file has been created, it can be used with the installation program to set up Avaya IP Agent on PCs without any user interaction. This section contains the following topics:
Before you begin on page 43 Command-line parameters on page 44 Creating the silent installation response file on page 44 Running a silent installation on page 45
You cannot install different configurations (IP Endpoint and CallMaster) through a single response file. If you need to install different configurations, you must have a separate response file for each type of configuration. By default, the response file is saved to the main Windows program directory (%windir%). Do not attempt to record a response file by running Setup.exe from a location where you do not have write permission. However, through the use of the /f1 command-line parameters, you can specify a different location for the response file. You can rename the response file without consequence. By default, the installation script is named setup.iss. For silent install to use the renamed file, you must use the /f1 directory\filename parameters. A log file is created when silent install is run with a response file. If you are having multiple PCs run the silent install from the same location, the log file is overwritten with each installation. A solution to this problem is to have the silent install write the log file to the C: drive of each PC. Silent install can be run using Universal Naming Convention (UNC) locations. For example, if you copy the \Setup folder to a network location so that multiple PCs can access it, you can use an execution path similar to the following path: \\server\resource\Avaya IP Agent\Setup\Setup.exe /s Do not use a response file from a fresh installation for conducting upgrades on other PCs. Create a separate response file from the upgrade procedure.
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Command-line parameters
The following table displays the silent installation feature parameters that allow you to record a response file and to change the names and locations of the response file and log file. Parameter /f1 path\filename /f2 path\filename Description Specifies a different directory location and filename for the response file. Specifies a different directory location and filename for the log file. This file is created when the /s parameter is used. Specifies that the installation program must record all user interactions to a response file. Specifies that the installation program must use a response file to conduct a silent installation. If your response file has a name other than setup.iss or is located in a different directory than Setup.exe, you must use the /f1 parameter in conjunction with this parameter.
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Silent installation
2. Close the initial setup selection window. 3. Copy the \Setup folder and its contents to your PC or to a network directory. 4. Open a command prompt. This can be done through one of the following methods: - Open the Start menu, select Run, enter cmd, and select the OK button. - Select the Command Prompt item under Programs > Accessories in the Start menu. 5. Using the Command Prompt window, navigate to the location where you copied the Avaya IP Agent \Setup folder. Use the drive letter (x:) and change directory (cd) commands to change to that location. If you are unfamiliar with command-line usage, see the Windows online help that is located on your Start menu and search for Command Reference. 6. Once you have navigated into the \Setup folder, enter the following command and press the Enter key. Setup.exe /r This command starts the Avaya IP Agent installation. The /r parameter notifies the installation program to record all selections made during the installation process to the response file.
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Important: To ensure that your selections are being recorded, look at the Start Copying Files window. If the Setup Mode item displays record, your silent install recording is active and working properly.
7. Following the procedure found in Interactive installation on page 36, select the appropriate options to complete the Avaya IP Agent installation for your configuration. All selections made during installation are saved to the response file, setup.iss. This file is saved to the same folder where Setup.exe resides. To save this file to a different location or to change the name of the file, see Command-line parameters in this section for information on the /f1 parameter.
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3. After you have navigated into the \Setup folder, enter the following command and press the Enter key: Setup.exe /s If you need to specify a response file other than setup.iss, add the /f1 parameter with the location and filename of the response file. Avaya IP Agent is installed without any notification on the target PC. By default, a log file is created where Setup.exe is located. If you need to specify a different location for the log file, use the /f2 directory\filename parameters in conjunction with the /s parameter.
Upgrading CentreVu IP Agent V1.X to Avaya IP Agent R5 on page 47 Upgrading CentreVu IP Agent V2 to Avaya IP Agent R5 on page 48 Upgrading Avaya IP Agent V3,R4 to R5 on page 48 Upgrading CentreVu Agent to Avaya IP Agent R5 on page 49 Reinstalling Avaya IP Agent R5 on page 49 Applying product updates on page 49
You cannot change the installation directory for Avaya IP Agent. If you select to not store information for multiple users during installation and multiple users were used previously, Avaya IP Agent will only migrate the application data for the user performing the update.
Data migration
The following list describes how customizable data is effected when upgrading Avaya IP Agent:
Call history - The call history is completely migrated during an upgrade. Phone directory - The phone directory is completely migrated during an upgrade. Program options - The settings you have configured for previous versions are completely migrated during an upgrade. Public search directory - LDAP servers and the associated settings are completely migrated during an upgrade. Screen pops - Screen pops are not migrated automatically during an upgrade. You must recreate your screen pops manually in Avaya IP Agent. However, once you have
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recreated the screen pops on one personal computer, you can export this information using the File > Export option from the menu bar and then import it into the remaining Avaya IP Agent personal computers.
Personalized phone labels - If you changed the name of a feature listed in the Phone Features or Personal Phone Features, these names cannot be saved during an upgrade. You will need to rename these features in Avaya IP Agent R5. Personal phone features - Any features copied to the Personal Phone Features window are not saved during an upgrade. These entries must be manually copied to this window in Avaya IP Agent R5.
For Avaya CallMaster VI configurations, Avaya IP Agent R5 does not import the previous PASTE information. Avaya IP Agent R5 will download the PASTE information from the Avaya communication server when it is run for the first time.
Data migration
The installation procedure for upgrading to Avaya IP Agent is the same as listed in Interactive installation on page 36 except for the following:
All data and settings used in CentreVu IP Agent V2 are migrated to Avaya IP Agent R5. The installation directory for CentreVu IP Agent is changed to Avaya IP Agent. If you select to not store information for multiple users during installation and multiple users were used previously, Avaya IP Agent will only migrate the application data for the user performing the upgrade.
Data migration
The installation procedure for upgrading to Avaya IP Agent is the same as listed in Interactive installation on page 36 except for the following:
All data and settings used in Avaya IP Agent V3 and R4 are migrated to Avaya IP Agent R5.
If you select to not store information for multiple users during installation and multiple users were used previously, Avaya IP Agent will only migrate the application data for the user performing the upgrade.
Data migration
The installation procedure for upgrading to Avaya IP Agent is the same as listed in Interactive installation on page 36 except for the following:
No data or settings are migrated from CentreVu Agent to Avaya IP Agent. CentreVu Agent must be uninstalled before Avaya IP Agent can be installed. This uninstall will be initiated during the installation of Avaya IP Agent and will be carried out upon receiving your confirmation.
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Introduction
You can uninstall Avaya IP Agent using the Windows Add/Remove Programs feature. Read-only folders that are shared with other applications are not removed. If you have added any files or directories to the Avaya IP Agent installation directory, those files will not be removed. The uninstall program removes:
All installed Avaya IP Agent files, including all language versions Folders created by the Avaya IP Agent installation Log files created by Avaya IP Agent The iClarity IP Audio component
Yes - Selecting this option saves all user data and settings so that a reinstallation of Avaya IP Agent retains the same configuration.
No - Selecting this option removes all Avaya IP Agent user data from the personal computer.
When the uninstall process is complete, a window containing a successful message is displayed. 7. Select the Finish button to complete the uninstall process. 8. Close the Add/Remove Programs dialog box.
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Prerequisites on page 54 Installing Avaya IP Agent on Windows Terminal Services on page 57 Reinstalling Avaya IP Agent for Windows Terminal Services on page 60 Uninstalling Avaya IP Agent for Windows Terminal Services on page 61
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Prerequisites
This section provides information on the necessary hardware and software for successful installation and use of Avaya IP Agent. This section contains the minimum or recommended requirements for the following:
CD-ROM contents on page 54 Avaya communication server on page 54 Server hardware on page 55 Server software on page 56
CD-ROM contents
The Avaya IP Agent CD-ROM contains the following:
Avaya IP Agent installation program Avaya IP Agent program files Documentation in PDF format - Adobe Acrobat Reader 5.0 or later is required to view.PDF documents. A readme.txt file containing last minute information
Avaya communication servers with Avaya Communication Manager software Avaya communication servers with Avaya MultiVantage software DEFINITY Enterprise Communication Server (ECS) R10 (R6 or later for CallMaster VI configurations) DEFINITY IP 600 R10 DEFINITY ONE R10 DEFINITY Business Communications System (BCS) R10 DEFINITY Guestworks R10
Prerequisites
For the Windows Terminal Services implementation of Avaya IP Agent, the Avaya communication server must have one or more of the following component:
Server hardware
The following topics present minimum server hardware requirements for Avaya IP Agent:
Processor
The minimum requirements for Windows Terminal Services are sufficient for Avaya IP Agent to run properly.
RAM
The following table provides the minimum memory requirements for the Windows Terminal Services version of Avaya IP Agent: Server operating system Windows 2000 Server Windows 2000 Advanced Server Windows 2003 Server - Standard Edition Windows 2003 Server - Enterprise Edition Memory 128 MB
Networking
The desktop workstation must have one network (non-dialup) connection and one telephone connection (DCP or analog).
Peripherals
The following peripherals are required for installation and use of Avaya IP Agent:
CD-ROM drive for initially accessing the product installation Mouse or compatible pointing device
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Note: If you are using the minimum hardware requirements for Windows Terminal Services, you may experience a degradation in performance when several users are simultaneously registered with the server.
Server software
Avaya IP Agent requires the following software:
One of the following Microsoft Windows operating systems with Windows Terminal Services: - Windows 2000 Server - Windows 2000 Advanced Server - Windows 2003 Server - Standard Edition - Windows 2003 Server - Enterprise Edition Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.5 or later Note: Avaya IP Agent for Windows Terminal Services is also compatible with Citrix MetaFrame XP Release 3.2.
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After you install Avaya IP Agent to each server, you must initialize the configuration for each user. Read the readme.txt file in the root directory of the Avaya IP Agent CD-ROM for any last-minute information. If you are upgrading Avaya IP Agent, ensure that you have obtained new licenses for this version on your DEFINITY, MultiVantage, or Communication Manager system. If you have not done so or are unsure if you have done so, contact your Avaya representative for assistance. If you install applications for your users from the server, you should perform these installations during off-hours because the Avaya IP Agent installation might require a restart of the system.
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4. Read the entire Software License Agreement carefully and select the Yes button if you understand and agree to the terms. Selecting No will cause the installation program to exit. 5. Select the Next button. Avaya IP Agent displays the IP Endpoint Options window. The Telecommuter configuration is the only valid option for Avaya IP Agent on the Windows Terminal Services platform. Note: The Share Station Login information between users feature is not available for the Windows Terminal Services version of Avaya IP Agent 6. Select the Next button. The installation program displays the Choose Destination Location window. 7. If you want to install Avaya IP Agent in a folder other than the default, click the Browse button in the Destination Folder dialog box and select a new location. 8. When you are satisfied with the folder in which Avaya IP Agent will be installed, select the Next button. The installation program displays the Setup Type window. 9. In the Setup Type window, select one of the following options and then select the Next button:
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Typical - This option installs the basic options in English as well as in the language of your Microsoft Windows operating system. Proceed to Step 13. Custom - This option installs the basic options in English as well as in any language you choose. Selecting this option and then the Next button will display the Select Language Components window where you specify the software language components to install. Proceed to the next step.
10. Indicate the language components to install by selecting the check box next to the option. When selecting the language components to install, ensure that the Space Required does not exceed the Space Available that is indicated at the bottom of the window. 11. Select the Next button. The installation program displays the Select Program Folder window. 12. Use the Select Program Folder window to specify the folder name that will appear in the Start menu through one of the following methods:
You can accept the default Avaya IP Agent folder name that appears in the Program Folders field. You can enter a different folder name in the Program Folders field. You can select an existing folder in the Existing Folders field in which to install the Avaya IP Agent Start menu shortcuts.
13. Select the Next button. The installation program displays the Shortcut and Startup Features window. 14. Select the associated check boxes for the shortcuts you want to be created. Note: If you select a shortcut location but do not select any language, the install program displays a warning indicating that you need to select at least one or more languages. 15. If you selected one of the check boxes on the upper portion of this dialog box, you must highlight the languages in the Select the languages you would like to have added field for shortcuts to be created in those languages. Note: The option Automatically start the following version of Avaya IP Agent when Windows is started is not available for Windows Terminal Services. 16. Select the Next button. The installation program displays the Start Copying Files window. This window displays the options that you selected. If you need to make any changes to the selections you made, select the Back button until you reach the necessary window. The install program begins copying files. When this process is complete, the View the Release Information File window is displayed. 17. Select the check box provided in the View the Release Information File window to view the latest information for Avaya IP Agent that could not be included in this document. 18. Select the Next button. If you selected to view the Release Information, the installation program displays the readme.txt file. Otherwise, proceed to Step 20. 19. When you have read the readme.txt file, close the application displaying it. The installation program displays the final installation window. 20. Select the Finish button. The installation program closes.
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Introduction
You can uninstall Avaya IP Agent using the Windows Add/Remove Programs feature. Read-only folders that are shared with other applications are not removed. If you have added any files or directories to the Avaya IP Agent installation directory, those files will not be removed. The uninstall program removes:
All installed Avaya IP Agent files, including all language versions Folders created by the Avaya IP Agent installation Log files created by Avaya IP Agent
Steps
To uninstall the Avaya IP Agent application from Windows Terminal Services, follow the procedure found in Uninstalling Avaya IP Agent on page 50.
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Avaya communication servers with Communication Manager software Avaya communication servers with MultiVantage Software DEFINITY Enterprise Communication Server (ECS) R10 DEFINITY Business Communications Server (BCS) and Guestworks R10
Before agents can receive calls with Avaya IP Agent, the Avaya communication server must be configured to support extension assignments, IP connectivity, telephone types, and other settings.
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Important: You should be familiar with administering your Avaya communication server before attempting any of the procedures in this section. If you are unfamiliar with the fields or settings described in this section, consult your Avaya communication server documentation for assistance.
Required Avaya communication server circuit packs on page 64 Validating Feature Access Codes on page 66 Road Warrior and Telecommuter configurations on page 68 CallMaster VI configurations on page 75 IP Telephone and Avaya Telephone-IP configurations on page 79 Avaya Telephone-DCP configurations on page 85 Note: The screens shown in this section are from an Avaya communication server with the Expert Agent Selection (EAS) feature. If you do not have the EAS or some other features on your Avaya communication server, these interfaces may differ slightly from the screens shown. Because of this, each step in the procedure identifies when there is a distinction between an EAS and non-EAS system.
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Control LAN Circuit Pack (C-LAN) (TN799B or later) IP Media Processor C-LAN circuit pack on page 64 IP Media Processor on page 64 Documentation on page 65
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IP Media Processor
The IP Media Processor provides the transmission of voice data over an IP network. This enables support of applications that comply with H.323-v2 protocols. It also reduces per-port costs and improves quality through its dynamic jitter buffers. Additionally, it
performs echo cancellation, silence suppression, Dual Tone Multi-Frequency (DTMF) detection, and conferencing. This circuit pack provides Voice-over-Internet Protocol (VoIP) for Avaya IP Agent. It is used for the Road Warrior, IP Telephone, and Avaya Telephone-IP configurations where a VoIP connection is made to the Avaya communication server.
Documentation
For installation procedures and configuration information for the C-LAN and IP Media Processor circuit packs, see Administration for Network Connectivity for your Communication Manager, MultiVantage, or DEFINITY system.
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Change the current work mode Log in Log out Adjust the method with which an agent receives the next call (Auto-In, Manual-In) Request supervisor assistance
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Important: Screens presented in this section might differ in appearance from those of your Avaya communication server. All options on the specified forms mentioned in this procedure are available, but might not be on the page noted.
4. Navigate to the call center portion of the feature-access-codes form. Non-EAS Avaya communication servers will display only a subset of the access code fields shown in the following figure.
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Note: The Feature Access Codes shown in the graphic are only an example and do not need to be configured as such on your Avaya communication server. You are free to determine your own Feature Access Codes. 5. Administer the Feature Access Codes for Login and Logout as well as any other FACs that you want available for your agents. For Avaya CallMaster VI configurations, you must also administer the PASTE Feature Access Code which is located on a different page of this form. If Feature Access Codes are not assigned, see the documentation for your Avaya communication server to find instructions on adding Feature Access Codes.
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Ensuring compatibility
In this procedure, you set features on your Avaya communication server so that Avaya IP Agent can be used in your content center.
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Important: If any settings of your Avaya communication server do not conform with the steps in this procedure, you must contact Avaya to purchase the appropriate options or configuration for your Avaya communication server before you can use Avaya IP Agent.
If you need to configure a specific range of ports to use with IP communications because of firewalls or for some other reason, you must assign the range through both the Avaya communication server and Avaya iClarity IP Audio. See Advanced tab on page 233 for information on configuring port ranges on both systems.
2. Enter display system-parameters customer-options. The SAT displays Page 1 of the system-parameters customer-options form.
3. Ensure that the Maximum Concurrently Registered IP Stations field is set to a number greater than zero. This number represents the total number of IP stations that can be connected to the Avaya communication server at one time. IP stations can consist of Avaya IP Agent, Avaya IP Softphone, and IP telephone sets. 4. Navigate to Page 3 of the customer-options form.
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7. Ensure that the Limit field for the IP_Agent Rel. 5 Product ID is set to the number of licenses you purchased for Avaya IP Agent R5.
2. Enter change station XXXXX where XXXXX is the number of the station to be used with Avaya IP Agent. The Avaya communication server displays the change station form for the specified station.
3. In the Type field, enter the type of telephone that Avaya IP Agent will emulate. Avaya recommends using one of the following telephone types because of the number of features available and the ability to display 80 characters for contact center or call information:
8434D 606A1
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Note: In Telecommuter mode, Avaya IP Agent can take over the administration and functionality of a physical Digital Communication Protocol (DCP) telephone. The physical telephone must be one of those listed in Compatible telephone types for Avaya IP Agent on page 21. For DCP, the physical telephone is unusable while Avaya IP Agent is registered with its extension. The telephone will become usable again when the Avaya IP Agent session is disconnected from the Avaya communication server. If you selected the 8434D type, and more feature buttons are needed for the station, enter y in the Expansion Module field. 4. Enter one of the following options in the Port field:
X - This option specifies that station administration is done without hardware. port - This option is used when a remote agent takes direct control of a real extension that has a DCP connection to the Avaya communication server. Enter the port number of the actual telephone assigned to this extension. When a remote agent logs in to this extension using Avaya IP Agent, the actual telephone that is
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locally connected to the Avaya communication server port is disabled and cannot be used. 5. Enter a number in the Security Code field that will be used as a password during the extension login to the Avaya communication server. If a security code is not entered, this station cannot log in to the Avaya communication server. 6. Set the IP Softphone field to y. 7. Navigate to Page 2 of the change station form.
8. Set the Multimedia Mode field to enhanced. 9. Set the Service Link Mode field to one of the following options:
as-needed - Use this setting if the station has low call traffic or a toll is charged for calls. permanent - Use this setting if the station has high call traffic or if it is set as an auto-answer station.
10. Ensure that the IP Emergency Calls field is set to the appropriate setting for your contact center. 11. If the Auto Answer field is set to All or ACD on the station or agent form, you must enable the Enable support for auto-answer feature in the Avaya IP Agent Program Options and then reboot. You can find this option under Tools > Program Options in the Avaya IP Agent main window.
13. On pages 3, 4, and 5 of the station administration forms, assign functions to each button that you want to appear in your Avaya IP Agent Phone Features window. You must assign the necessary agent work mode buttons that are used in your contact center:
auto-in - This function makes agents available for new calls immediately after they finish with the current call. manual-in - This function makes the agent available to take a call and then places the agent in the After Call Work (ACW) mode when the call has been completed. after-call - This function places agents in the After Call Work (ACW) mode. aux-work - This function places agents in the Auxiliary Work (AUX) mode. Multiple Auxiliary Work buttons with different reason codes can be assigned to this extension.
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release - Assignment of this feature is mandatory. This feature terminates the current call and line appearance. callr-info - This function is required only with the Call Prompting feature so that agents are allowed to display information collected from the originator of the call. The Call Prompting feature obtains information from a caller through a collect-digits vector step on the Avaya communication server.
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Important: The 4600, 6400, and 607A1 telephone types do not have a physical Drop button; therefore, you must assign a drop function for each station to ensure proper operation of the Avaya IP Agent Drop feature.
When this station is connected to the Avaya communication server, the assigned button functions are displayed in the Avaya IP Agent Phone Features window. You can find information on all available button functions in the documentation for your Avaya communication server.
CallMaster VI configurations
CallMaster VI configurations
If you use Avaya CallMaster VI telephones for your contact center agents, this section provides the procedures for configuring your Avaya communication server for compatibility with Avaya IP Agent. This section contains the following topics:
Ensuring compatibility
This section provides the procedure for ensuring that your Avaya communication server is configured to support Avaya IP Agent in the Avaya CallMaster VI configuration.
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Important: If any Avaya communication server settings do not conform with the steps in this procedure, you must contact Avaya to purchase the appropriate options or configuration before you can use Avaya IP Agent.
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2. Enter display system-parameters customer-options. The SAT displays Page 1 of the system-parameters customer-options form.
3. If you are using Avaya CallMaster VI telephone sets with the 606A1 telephone type, you must ensure that the PC Application Software Translation Exchange (PASTE) feature is enabled. Locate the PASTE (Display PBX Data on Phone) field and ensure that it is set to y.
CallMaster VI configurations
auto-in - This function makes agents available for new calls immediately after the current call is finished. manual-in - This function makes the agent available to take a call and then places the agent in the After Call Work (ACW) mode when the call has been completed. after-call - This function places agents in the After Call Work (ACW) mode. aux-work - This function places agents in the Auxiliary Work (AUX) mode. Multiple Auxiliary Work buttons with different reason codes can be assigned to this extension.
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Note: You can configure your Avaya communication server to prompt for reason codes when an agent enters the aux-work state.
release - Assignment of this feature is mandatory. This feature terminates the current call and line appearance. callr-info - This function is only required with the Call Prompting feature so that agents are allowed to display information collected from the originator. The Call Prompting feature obtains information from a caller through a collect-digits vector step.
When this station is connected to the Avaya communication server, the assigned button functions are displayed in the Avaya IP Agent Phone Features window. You can find information on all available button functions in the documentation for your Avaya communication server. 7. After you create a station and assign or modify buttons, you must perform a download for the Avaya CallMaster VI. Go to the personal computer connected to the Avaya CallMaster VI station and select Settings > Phone Configuration from the Avaya IP Agent menu bar. Avaya IP Agent displays a confirmation dialog box. 8. Select the OK button.
Ensuring compatibility
This section provides the procedure for ensuring that your Avaya communication server is configured to support the IP Telephone and Avaya Telephone-IP configurations.
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Important: If any settings of your Avaya communication server do not conform with the steps in this procedure, you must contact Avaya to purchase the appropriate options or configuration for your Avaya communication server before you can use Avaya IP Agent.
If you need to configure a specific range of ports to use with IP communications because of firewalls or for some other reason, you must assign the range through both the Avaya communication server and Avaya iClarity IP Audio. See Advanced tab on page 233 for information on configuring port ranges on both systems.
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2. Enter display system-parameters customer-options. The SAT displays Page 1 of the system-parameters customer-options form.
3. Ensure that the Maximum Concurrently Registered IP Stations field is set to a number greater than zero. This number represents the total number of IP stations that can be connected to the Avaya communication server at one time. IP stations can consist of Avaya IP Agent, Avaya IP Softphone, and IP telephone sets. 4. Navigate to Page 3 of the customer-options form.
7. For the Avaya Telephone-IP configuration, ensure that the Limit field for the IP_AGENTSC Rel. 5 Product ID is set to the number of licenses you purchased for Avaya IP Agent R5. For the IP Telephone configuration, verify the number of licenses for the IP_AGENT Rel. 5 Product ID. Note: This configuration can use either the IP_AGENTSC or IP_Agent licenses.
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Important: To use an Avaya IP telephone with Avaya IP Agent, the firmware version of the telephone must be 1.7 or later.
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For the IP Telephone configuration, the Computer Telephony Integration (CTI) control feature must be enabled on the IP telephone before it can be used in conjunction with Avaya IP Agent. This feature does not need to be enabled if you are administering the Avaya Telephone-IP configuration. To enable the CTI control feature: 1. Press the Mute button on your IP telephone. 2. Press 2 8 4 # on the IP telephone dial pad. The telephone display will display the state of the CTI control feature. CTI=manual indicates that the feature is enabled. 3. Depending on the feature state, perform the appropriate action: - If CTI=manual is displayed, save your changes by following the prompts on the telephone display. - If CTI=off is displayed, press 1 # to enable CTI control, and then save your changes by following the prompts on the telephone display.
3. In the Type field, enter the type of telephone that Avaya IP Agent will control. The station type must match that of the IP telephone. 4. Ensure that the Port field is set to IP.
5. Enter a number in the Security Code field that will be used as a password during the extension login to the Avaya communication server. If a security code is not entered, this station cannot log in to the Avaya communication server. 6. Set the IP Softphone field to y. 7. Navigate to Page 2 of the change station form.
8. Ensure that the Multimedia Mode field has been set to enhanced. 9. Set the Service Link Mode field to one of the following options:
as-needed - Use this setting if the station has low call traffic or a toll is charged for calls. permanent - Use this setting if the station has high call traffic or if it is set as an auto-answer station.
10. If the Auto Answer field is set to All or ACD on the station or agent form, you must enable the Enable support for auto-answer feature in the Avaya IP Agent Program Options and then reboot. You can find this option under Tools > Program Options in the Avaya IP Agent main window. 11. Navigate to Page 3 of the change station form.
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12. On pages 3, 4, and 5 of the station administration forms, assign functions to each button that you want to appear in your Avaya IP Agent Phone Features window. You must assign the necessary agent work mode buttons that are used in your contact center:
auto-in - This function makes agents available for new calls immediately after they finish with the current call. manual-in - This function makes the agent available to take a call and then places the agent in the After Call Work (ACW) mode when the call has been completed. after-call - This function places agents in the After Call Work (ACW) mode. aux-work - This function places agents in the Auxiliary Work (AUX) mode. Multiple Auxiliary Work buttons with different reason codes can be assigned to this extension.
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Note: You can configure your Avaya communication server to prompt for reason codes when an agent enters the aux-work state.
release - Assignment of this feature is mandatory. This feature terminates the current call and line appearance. callr-info - This function is required only with the Call Prompting feature so that agents are allowed to display information collected from the originator of the call. The Call Prompting feature obtains information from a caller through a collect-digits vector step on the Avaya communication server.
When this station is connected to the Avaya communication server, the assigned button functions are displayed in the Avaya IP Agent Phone Features window. You can find information on all available button functions in the documentation for your Avaya communication server.
Voice-over-IP A telephone outside the contact center An extension with a different telephone type that allows more features than the DCP telephone. Ensuring compatibility on page 85 Configuring station settings on page 87
Ensuring compatibility
This section describes the setting of features on your Avaya communication server so that Avaya IP Agent can be used in your content center.
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Important: If any settings of your Avaya communication server do not conform with the steps in this procedure, you must contact Avaya to purchase the appropriate options or configuration for your Avaya communication server before you can use Avaya IP Agent.
If you need to configure a specific range of ports to use with IP communications because of firewalls or for some other reason, you must assign the range through both the Avaya communication server and Avaya iClarity IP Audio. See Advanced tab on page 233 for information on configuring port ranges on both systems. The DCP telephone must be connected for Avaya IP Agent to register with the Avaya communication server. If the telephone is disconnected, registration through Avaya IP Agent will be denied. Conversely, if the DCP telephone is disconnected after registration has been made, Avaya IP Agent will be disconnected by the Avaya communication server.
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3. Ensure that the Maximum Concurrently Registered IP Stations field is set to a number greater than zero. This number represents the total number of IP stations that can be connected to the Avaya communication server at one time. IP stations can consist of Avaya IP Agent, Avaya IP Softphone, and IP telephone sets. 4. Navigate to Page 3 of the customer-options form.
5. Ensure that the IP Stations field is set to y. 6. Navigate to Page 9 of the customer-options form.
7. Ensure that the Limit field for the IP_AGENTSC Rel. 5 Product ID is set to the number of licenses you purchased for Avaya IP Agent R5. Note: This configuration can use either the IP_AGENTSC or IP_Agent licenses.
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2. Enter change station XXXXX where XXXXX is the number of the station to be used with Avaya IP Agent. The Avaya communication server displays the change station form for the specified station.
3. In the Type field, enter the type of telephone that will be used with Avaya IP Agent. If this station possesses an expansion module, set the Expansion Module field to y.
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Important: This field must reflect the exact model of telephone that will be used by the agent.
4. In the Port field, specify the port that this DCP telephone will use. This option is used when a remote agent takes direct control of a telephone that has a DCP connection to the Avaya communication server. Enter the port number of the actual telephone assigned to this extension. 5. Enter a number in the Security Code field that will be used as a password during the extension login to the Avaya communication server. If a security code is not entered, this station cannot log in to the Avaya communication server. 6. Set the IP Softphone field to y.
8. Set the Multimedia Mode field to enhanced. 9. Set the Service Link Mode field to one of the following options:
as-needed - Use this setting if the station has low call traffic or a toll is charged for calls. permanent - Use this setting if the station has high call traffic or if it is set as an auto-answer station.
10. If the Auto Answer field is set to All or ACD on the station or agent form, you must enable the Enable support for auto-answer feature in the Avaya IP Agent Program Options and then reboot. You can find this option under Tools > Program Options in the Avaya IP Agent main window. 11. Navigate to Page 3 of the change station form.
12. On pages 3, 4, and 5 of the station administration forms, assign functions to each button that you want to appear in your Avaya IP Agent Phone Features window. You must assign the necessary agent work mode buttons that are used in your contact center:
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auto-in - This function makes agents available for new calls immediately after they finish with the current call. manual-in - This function makes the agent available to take a call and then places the agent in the After Call Work (ACW) mode when the call has been completed. after-call - This function places agents in the After Call Work (ACW) mode. aux-work - This function places agents in the Auxiliary Work (AUX) mode. Multiple Auxiliary Work buttons with different reason codes can be assigned to this extension.
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release - Assignment of this feature is mandatory. This feature terminates the current call and line appearance. callr-info - This function is only required with the Call Prompting feature so that agents are allowed to display information collected from the originator of the call. The Call Prompting feature obtains information from a caller through a collect-digits vector step on the Avaya communication server.
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Important: The 6400-series telephones do not have a physical Drop button; therefore, you must assign a drop function for each station to ensure proper operation of the Avaya IP Agent Drop feature.
When this station is connected to the Avaya communication server, the assigned button functions are displayed in the Avaya IP Agent Phone Features window. You can find information on all available button functions in the documentation for your Avaya communication server.
Configuring the Emergency Call Handling Service on page 92 Configuring Avaya IP Agent for VPN configurations on page 95 Installing the Quality of Service Packet Scheduler on page 97 Configuring Alternate Gatekeeper on Avaya communication servers on page 99 Configuring server load balancing across gatekeepers on page 100
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WARNING: Because IP Endpoints do not dial to and connect with local emergency services when dialing from remote locations, agents or extensions in remote locations should not use this feature for emergencies. Avaya Inc. is not responsible or liable for any damages resulting from misplaced emergency calls made from an Avaya endpoint. Your use of this product indicates that you have read this advisory and agree to use an alternative telephone to dial all emergency calls from remote locations.
Administering the Avaya communication server for Emergency Call Handling on page 92 Administering Avaya IP Agent for Emergency Call Handling on page 93 Note: For Avaya Telephone-DCP and CallMaster VI configurations, this feature is not configured through Avaya IP Agent. If an emergency call is dialed on a telephone while this configuration is in use, the emergency call is treated normally by the Avaya communication server. Note: This feature is not available for IP Telephone configurations.
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To configure the Emergency Call Handling Service in Avaya IP Agent: 1. Start Avaya IP Agent. Windows displays Avaya IP Agent and the Login window. 2. In the Login window, select the Settings button. Avaya IP Agent displays the Settings dialog box. 3. Select the Emergency tab.
4. Place a check mark in the Enable emergency call handling feature check box. 5. Select the location that will be sent through the Avaya communication server for calls placed to emergency services:
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Your extension number XXXXXXX - Select this option button if you want your extension number to be sent to emergency personnel. This selection is best used for those stations within the contact center. Telephone number - Select this option button if you want a telephone number other than your extension sent to emergency services. Specify the telephone number to send in the provided field. For example, enter a number corresponding to a Digital Communications Protocol (DCP) telephone in your vicinity that has a fixed, known location so that emergency personnel know where to respond. If you are unsure of a number to enter, see your system administrator.
6. Select the OK button. 7. In the Login dialog box, select the Login button. Any calls to emergency services will show the selected telephone number.
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To set the local IP address for a VPN configuration: 1. Start Avaya IP Agent. Windows displays Avaya IP Agent and the Login window. 2. In the Login window, select the Settings button. Avaya IP Agent displays the Settings dialog box. 3. Select the Advanced tab. Avaya IP Agent displays the Advanced tab panel:
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4. Place a check mark in the Use the following IP address (as displayed by the VPN client) check box. Avaya IP Agent enables the associated IP address field. 5. In the IP address field, enter the local IP address to be used by the VPN client. 6. Select the OK button. All subsequent login attempts to the Avaya communication server will cause this dialog box to be displayed.
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Some VPN client applications have conflicts with the Packet Scheduler. If your VPN exhibits problems, remove the QoS Packet Scheduler from your personal computer. If you are using QoS in conjunction with a firewall, the range of ports for QoS set up on the Avaya communication server must overlap the range of firewall ports specified in Avaya IP Agent by 100 ports. If these ranges do not overlap by 100 ports, QoS is not used by Avaya iClarity IP Audio and transmissions are done within the range of firewall ports. Many Avaya IP telephones are equipped with internal QoS. For information about QoS in IP telephones, see the documentation for your specific telephone.
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6. Select Service. 7. Select the Add button. Windows displays the Select Network Service dialog box. 8. Select QoS Packet Scheduler. 9. Select the OK button. 10. Select the Close button in the Local Area Connection Properties dialog box. 11. Close the Network and Dial-up Connections window.
You can better control the usage and workload of C-LAN circuit packs by creating network regions.
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Important: It is important that you use the network region feature to control which C-LAN circuit packs are available when one pack loses connectivity. Without proper region assignments for your C-LAN circuit packs, Avaya IP Agent could attempt to connect to a C-LAN circuit pack that has not been properly configured or is not intended for use with Avaya IP Agent.
For more information on defining C-LAN circuit packs within a network region, refer to the documentation for your Avaya communication server.
Starting Avaya IP Agent on page 102 Initializing IP Endpoint configurations on page 103 Initializing CallMaster VI configurations on page 112 Registering with the Avaya communication server on page 113 Logging in as an agent (EAS) on page 117 Logging in as an agent (non-EAS) on page 119 Logging out of Avaya IP Agent on page 121 Exiting Avaya IP Agent on page 122 Using alternate user interfaces on page 123
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If you upgraded a previous version of Avaya IP Agent, select Programs > Avaya IP Agent. If you are using a new installation of Avaya IP Agent, select Programs > Avaya.
3. Select Avaya IP Agent - <language>. The Avaya IP Agent window is displayed. Although Avaya IP Agent is now running, your extension is not yet registered with the Avaya communication server. 4. If this is the first time that Avaya IP Agent is run, you must follow the procedure for your type of configuration: - For IP Endpoint configurations, go to Initializing IP Endpoint configurations on page 103. - For CallMaster VI configurations, go to Initializing CallMaster VI configurations on page 112.
Steps
To configure your installation of Avaya IP Agent to register with an Avaya communication server: 1. Start Avaya IP Agent. Avaya IP Agent starts the Configuration Wizard automatically. 2. Select the Next button. Avaya IP Agent displays the next window of the Configuration Wizard.
Log into Avaya call server - Select this option for Road Warrior, Telecommuter, and Avaya Telephone configurations. If you are using the Avaya Telephone configuration, place a check mark in the Control an Avaya telephone check box.
Log into Avaya IP Telephone - Select this option for IP Telephone configurations. Do not select this option if you will be using the Avaya Telephone-IP configuration.
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4. Select the Next button. Avaya IP Agent displays the next window of the Configuration Wizard. Road Warrior / Telecommuter / Avaya Telephone configurations IP Telephone configuration
Extension - The extension number of the station that will be used with Avaya IP Agent. Password - The numeric password associated with the specified extension. Remember password for next login session - Place a check mark in this check box if you do not want to enter your password each time you register with the Avaya communication server. If you are concerned with the possibility of unauthorized persons assuming this identity, leave this check box blank. IP Address - Enter the IP address of the IP telephone that will be used with Avaya IP Agent. If you have entered an extension number, select the Discover button to automatically populate the IP address of the IP telephone.
6. Select the Next button. Avaya IP Agent displays the next window of the Configuration Wizard. 7. In the Primary Server Address field, enter the domain name or IP address of the Avaya communication server C-LAN circuit pack that will be used for connections. 8. In the Alternative Server Addresses field, you have the option of defining other C-LAN circuit pack addresses that will be used should the primary address fail. This field is optional. Tip:
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The alternative server addresses should reside in the same network region as the primary server address. For more information on defining network regions, see the documentation for your Avaya communication server.
9. Select the Next button. Avaya IP Agent displays the next window of the Configuration Wizard. 10. Select the pre-defined Dialing Location from the drop-down list. This selection will control certain telephony properties such as area code, outside line access, and so forth. 11. Select the Next button. Avaya IP Agent displays a warning message regarding the Emergency Call Handling feature.
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Note: For the IP Telephone configuration, the Emergency Call Handling window is not displayed. If you are using the IP Telephone configuration, proceed to Step 17. 12. Read the text of this warning completely and select the I Agree button if you understand and agree to the conditions stated in this message. If you select the I Disagree button, the Configuration Wizard will exit or, for Windows Terminal Services, return to a previous Configuration Wizard window. After you select I Agree, Avaya IP Agent displays the next window of the Configuration Wizard.
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13. If you want to enable this feature, place a check mark in the Enable Emergency Call Handling feature check box. 14. If you enabled the Emergency Call Handling feature, select the location that will be sent through the Avaya communication server for calls placed to emergency services:
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WARNING: Because IP Endpoints do not dial to and connect with local emergency services when dialing from remote locations, agents or extensions in remote locations should not use this feature for emergencies. Avaya Inc. is not responsible or liable for any damages resulting from misplaced emergency calls made from an Avaya endpoint. Your use of this product indicates that you have read this advisory and agree to use an alternative telephone to dial all emergency calls from remote locations.
Your extension number XXXXXXX - Select this option button if you want your extension number to be sent to emergency personnel. This selection is best used for those stations within the contact center. Enter the number of digits that your contact center uses for extensions. For DEFINITY R10 systems, extension numbers can range from one to five digits. For MultiVantage and Communication Manager systems, extension numbers can range from one to seven digits. Telephone number - Select this option button if you want a telephone number other than your extension sent to emergency services. Specify the telephone number to send in the provided field.
This selection must be compatible with the station definition on the Avaya communication server in the IP Emergency Calls field. Failure to use the same setting as the Avaya communication server will result in login failure for this extension.
15. Select the Next button. For Road Warrior and Telecommuter configurations, Avaya IP Agent displays the next window of the Configuration Wizard. This window is not displayed for Avaya Telephone-DCP configurations. If you are using the Avaya Telephone-DCP configuration, proceed to step 17.
16. Select the type of IP Endpoint configuration that will be used for this installation of Avaya IP Agent. If you select the Road Warrior (Voice over IP) option, you will also need to specify the throughput available in the Bandwidth Setting field. Select the Help button for specific information about the different bandwidth settings. If you are using Avaya IP Agent for Windows Terminal Services, you can only select the Telecommuter option.
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Important: The quality of the audio in a Road Warrior configuration is dependent on many factors. See Voice-over-IP considerations on page 33 for specific information.
If you select the Telecommuter option, you must specify the telephone or extension number that will be used to make and receive calls with Avaya IP Agent. Note: For Road Warrior configurations, two lights are displayed in the status bar of the main window. These lights indicate the status of the network connection. If these lights turn red, your network is having connectivity problems or you have chosen a bandwidth that cannot be supported by your network connection.
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17. Select the Next button. Avaya IP Agent displays the next window of the Configuration Wizard.
You have completed the process for specifying the settings that will be used to connect and function with the Avaya communication server. The next part of the Configuration Wizard will guide you through the process of adjusting the audio properties of your PC. Note: You must complete this section before you will be allowed to register with the Avaya communication server. 18. Select the Next button. Avaya IP Agent displays the next window of the Configuration Wizard. This window varies based on the configuration type.
Road Warrior (VoIP) Telecommuter Telecommuter / Road Warrior with multiple sound devices
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19. In the Select a playback device field, select the appropriate device that Avaya IP Agent should use for audio output.
20. If you are setting a Road Warrior configuration, select the appropriate device on your PC in the Select a recording device list. For other configurations, this drop-down list box is not displayed and you can continue to the next step. 21. If your PC contains multiple sound devices and you have specified the Telecommuter configuration, you can choose to have Avaya IP Agent play ringing sounds through another sound device. To do so, place a check mark in the Enable a secondary ring device check box. Then, select the appropriate sound device from the Select a secondary playback device drop-down list box. 22. If you want to use agent greetings in the Telecommuter configuration, place a check mark in the Play greetings via Avaya Switcher II check box. Please note that this feature is not available in the Windows Terminal Services version of Avaya IP Agent.
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23. Select the Next button. Avaya IP Agent displays the next window of the Configuration Wizard. 24. If you are setting a Road Warrior configuration, select the device to use for transmitting and receiving audio:
Headset or Handset - Select this option if you will be using a headset (Universal Serial Bus or attached to PC sound card) or a special handset that connects to your PC. PC Microphone and PC Speakers - Select this option if you will be using a microphone and speaker system attached to your PC. Half-Duplex Sound Device - Select this option if it is available because Avaya iClarity IP Audio will adjust its performance for this type of sound device. Avaya recommends that full-duplex sound devices be used for Voice-over-IP communications.
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25. Select the Next button. Avaya IP Agent displays the next window of the Configuration Wizard.
26. Follow the instructions listed in this window to set the optimal volume level for the audio output of your PC sound device. 27. After setting the volume level, select the Next button. 28. If you selected the Avaya Switcher II feature, Avaya IP Agent displays a window for setting the microphone playback volume of this unit. If you did not enable this feature, proceed to the next step.
29. After you have set the microphone playback volume, select the Next button. Avaya IP Agent displays the next window of the Configuration Wizard.
30. If you are administering a Road Warrior configuration, set the microphone recording level. If you want Avaya iClarity IP Audio to automatically adjust the recording levels, select the top option. If you want to use a steady and consistent level of volume for recording, select the bottom option. You must set the initial level by moving the slider bar so that when you speak into your microphone, you can see green boxes in the Audio meter. These boxes should not exceed the boundaries marked by the caret characters. 31. Select the Next button. Avaya IP Agent displays a test window. 32. Select the Test button to set the level of background noise in your environment. 33. Select the Next button. Avaya IP agent displays the last window of the Configuration Wizard. 34. If you do not need to go back and readjust your audio settings, select the Finish button to complete the Configuration Wizard.
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In the drop-down list box, select the communications (COM) port that is used to connect the PC to the Avaya CallMaster VI telephone. When you have specified the COM port, select the OK button to continue.
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Important: Avaya CallMaster VI configurations do not register with the Avaya communication server as described in this section. Registration is automatic through the Avaya CallMaster VI telephone. If you are using an Avaya CallMaster VI configuration, proceed to Logging in as an agent (EAS) on page 117.
This section provides the procedure for registering with an Avaya communication server. This must be done so that you can use Avaya IP Agent for placing and answering calls in an IP Endpoint configuration.
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2. In the Extension field, enter your extension, which has been administered for Avaya IP Agent on the Avaya communication server. 3. In the Password field, enter the numeric password for the specified extension. 4. In the Configuration field, select the appropriate IP Endpoint configuration. 5. Do one of the following steps based on your IP Endpoint configuration: Telecommuter / Road Warrior / Avaya Telephone In the Call Server Address field, enter the IP Address or name of the Avaya communication server. IP Telephone In the Telephone IP Address field, enter the IP address of your IP telephone. Alternatively, select the Discover button to query the Avaya communication server for the IP address of the specified extension.
6. Depending on the type of IP Endpoint configuration you are using, ensure that the correct information is specified in the appropriate field:
Telephone At (Telecommuter) - This is the telephone or extension number that will receive incoming calls. This number cannot be the same as the number entered in the Extension field. The Avaya communication server administrator will have created a new extension to support voice communication. Bandwidth Setting (Road Warrior) - Select a bandwidth that is available through the network connection for this personal computer. Dialing Location - Select the entry that contains the appropriate telephony properties for your current location.
7. If you do not want to enter your password each time you register with the Avaya communication server, place a check mark in the Remember password for next login session check box. If you are concerned with the possibility of unauthorized persons registering as this extension, leave this check box blank. 8. If you want to automatically register with the Avaya communication server when Avaya IP Agent is started at a later time, enable the Automatically log in if possible when application restarts check box. You must have successfully registered with the Avaya communication server at least once in the past to use this option. 9. Select the Login button. When you successfully register with the Avaya communication server, the controls in the Avaya IP Agent main window are enabled.
10. If you are using the Telecommuter or IP Telephone configuration, do the appropriate action shown in the following table: Telecommuter Avaya IP Agent displays the Verify Telephone Number dialog box upon successful registration with the Avaya communication server. When you first start using Avaya IP Agent, it is important that you make some test calls to verify that you have set up your connection properly. IP Telephone Press # on the IP telephone key pad to allow Avaya IP Agent to log in to the IP telephone.
Disable the user of local IP address assigned by the VPN client - Select this option to deactivate the VPN feature for this and all subsequent login attempts. To re-enable this option, you must follow the steps under Configuring Avaya IP Agent for VPN configurations on page 95. Change the local IP address used by this application - With this option, the VPN feature remains active. However, you can change the IP address that will be used by the VPN client. Continue with the current settings - Select this option to retain the current IP address settings for the VPN client and continue the login process.
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When you have selected the appropriate option, press the OK button to continue the login process.
2. In the Agent Login dialog box, enter your agent number and password in the appropriate fields. 3. Select the Login button. If you are using the Telecommuter, Avaya Telephone, or IP Telephone configuration, the extension specified in the Login window will ring. For Road Warrior (VoIP) and Avaya CallMaster VI configurations, a line appearance will be created. Note: If you do not answer your telephone immediately or if you entered the wrong number for the voice connection, Avaya IP Agent displays an error message. Acknowledge the error message by selecting the OK button and then repeat the login procedure. 4. Answer the telephone. You will hear a confirmation tone, the buttons on the agent toolbar are enabled, and you will be automatically put in the AUX-work mode.
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5. To leave the AUX-work mode, select either the Auto-In or Manual-In button. For more information about Auto-In and Manual-In work modes, see Selecting an agent work mode on page 128. You are now ready to begin receiving and making calls.
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3. Select the Login option. Avaya IP Agent displays the Agent Login dialog box.
4. If your extension requires a password, enter the password for this split. If you are logging in to a split that consists of only one or two digits, you may be required to place one or more zeros in front of the split number. This is dependent on the configuration of your Avaya communication server. See the documentation for your Avaya communication server. 5. Select the Login button. 6. Select the split from the Agent toolbar again. 7. Select the appropriate work mode from the resulting menu. 8. For each split you want to log in to, repeat this procedure. An agent can log in to a total of four splits.
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To log out of Avaya IP Agent: 1. Select the Logout button on the agent toolbar, or select Agent > Agent Logout from the menu bar. If the Avaya communication server has been configured to require logout reason codes, Avaya IP Agent displays a prompt in the status bar for entry of the reason code. 2. Enter your logout reason code through the keyboard or the Dial Pad.
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To exit Avaya IP Agent and log out of the Avaya communication server: 1. After you have logged out as an agent, select File > Exit from the main window. The Avaya IP Agent main window closes and your extension is logged out of the Avaya communication server.
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Note: The procedures in this document are written for the default main window. You will not be able to exactly follow these procedures when you are using an alternate user interface. However, the Program Menu button on the right side of the interface allows you to access the most commonly used features in Avaya IP Agent. Also, the shortcut key combinations for Avaya iP Agent do not function while you use an alternate user interface.
AutoAnswer interface
This interface uses the least amount of space, and is intended for agents using the Auto-In and Auto-answer features. Call-handling buttons, such as Transfer, Hold, and Release are present. Buttons for agent work modes and Avaya IP Agent features are not available in this interface.
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Mini interface
This interface is slightly wider than the AutoAnswer interface and is intended for the contact center agent who determines the necessary work mode, such as AUX (Auxiliary Work) and ACW (After-Call Work). In addition to the call-handling buttons, this interface also contains buttons for any agent work modes assigned to this extension.
Titlebar interface
When an agent is on a call, this interface is the largest of the alternate interfaces. It includes call-handling buttons, agent work modes buttons, and buttons used to access other Avaya IP Agent features, such as the Phone Directory and Call History window.
Steps
To select an alternate user interface. 1. From the Avaya IP Agent main window, select View > Alternate Interfaces. 2. From the branching menu, select the interface that you want to use:
Accessing features
To access Avaya IP Agent features that are not represented by a button, click the Program Menu button on the far right side of the interface. A menu containing login and logout options, work modes, online help items, and features is displayed.
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Note: Because the names of these menu items are derived from actual filenames, these items will appear in English for international versions of Avaya IP Agent. To cause these menu items to appear in a specific language other than English, you must use a language-specific version of Windows and then rename the files as needed.
Selecting an agent work mode on page 128 Handling incoming calls on page 130 Transferring a call on page 137 Conferencing calls on page 141 Handling outgoing calls on page 146
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It is possible for multiple Auxiliary Work modes to be assigned to an extension as each can possess a different reason code to indicate the various situations that an agent cannot receive calls. This work mode can be selected while the agent is on an active call. The change will not occur until the current call is finished and released.
Using shortcut keys - See Shortcut keys on page 245. Selecting the associated work mode button on the agent toolbar - See Agent toolbar on page 206. Selecting the work mode from the Avaya IP Agent System Tray icon - See System Tray icon on page 210. Selecting the work mode from the Agent menu in the main window - See Agent menu on page 201. Note: When a work mode is active, the timer, which is displayed in the Call Information Panel, displays the total time that the agent has been in the selected work mode. To disable this timer, see How to remove the call timer on page 265.
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Answering a call on page 130 Holding a call on page 134 Releasing a call on page 135 Dropping a call on page 136
Answering a call
Answering a call depends on how the Avaya communication server and the network are administered. Each contact center environment is different, which can affect the way agents answer calls. Avaya suggests that each contact center evaluate its configuration and instruct agents on the best way to answer calls with Avaya IP Agent. There are too many possible Avaya IP Agent configurations to list them in this document. The following are some suggested procedures on answering calls for different configurations.
Telecommuter
Configuration settings for Telecommuter
The following list provides the options to set for this configuration:
Agent Administration for auto-answer is set to station or none. Station Administration for auto-answer is set to none. Station Administration has service link set to as-needed. Each time a call is received, the analog or DCP telephone that provides the voice path will ring. The personal computer will also emit a ringing sound if you have configured Avaya IP Agent to do so. Your Central Office (CO) must have the Answer Supervision feature. Contact your telecommunication provider for more information.
2. After the call is completed and the calling party disconnects from the call, or after the agent selects Release for that call, the agent should hang up the telephone if no more calls are ringing on the Avaya IP Agent screen. 3. If there is another incoming call indicated on the screen, the agent should not hang up the telephone, but select the Answer button for the new call appearance on the Avaya IP Agent screen. The agent is then connected to the new call. The previous call is placed on hold. Note: If an incoming call is displayed in the Avaya IP Agent main window before the telephone rings, the agent must wait for the telephone set to ring before answering.
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Configuration settings for Telecommuter (Auto-Answer)
The following list provides the options to set for this configuration:
Agent Administration for auto-answer is set to station, ACD, or all. Station Administration for auto-answer is set to ACD or all. Station Administration has the service link set to permanent. During the event of agent login, the telephone will ring to deliver the login confirmation tone.
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Agent Administration for auto-answer is set to station or none. Station Administration for auto-answer is set to none. Station Administration has service link set to as-needed. Each time a call is received, the telephone that provides the voice path rings. The personal computer also emits a ringing sound if you have configured Avaya IP Agent to do so. Your Central Office (CO) must have the Answer Supervision feature. Contact your telecommunication provider for more information.
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Holding a call
You can put a call on hold by using either the Auto Hold or Manual Hold feature. When a call is on hold, the text on the button for the associated Call Information Panel (CIP) changes to Reconnect.
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Reconnect button
Releasing a call
There are different methods for releasing a call. These methods will work only if the Release feature has been administered for your station.
While on an active call, select the Release button that is located on the Call Information Panel (CIP). You will not hear a dial tone after you select the Release button. Select the Release button that is located on the Phone Button toolbar. If you are using an Avaya CallMaster VI, press the Release button on the telephone. If you are using Telecommuter or IP Telephone configuration, you may hang up the handset. Select the Release item in the Phone Features window.
2. If you have a call on hold, you must first reconnect to it before you can release the call. In the example below, you would have to reconnect to extension 1048 before you could release it.
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Dropping a call
Use the Drop feature when you want to disconnect from a normal call or drop the last party added to a conference call. To drop a call, select the Drop button located on the Phone Button toolbar. You are then disconnected from the call and hear a dial tone.
Transferring a call
Transferring a call
This section describes the following methods of transferring calls:
Basic call transfer on page 137 Unsupervised call transfer on page 138 Enhanced call transfer on page 139
The Transfer button on the Phone Buttons toolbar can be configured for Basic, Unsupervised, or Enhanced transfer. Use the Call Handling screen in the Program Options dialog box to set this option. You can also choose a type of transfer that is different from the default, by selecting Call > Transfer from the menu bar. If all of your call appearances are currently in use, you can transfer a call only to an existing call appearance, not to a new telephone number. If you enable the Abort Transfer or Abort Conference feature on your Avaya communication server, Avaya IP Agent cannot transfer or conference between active call appearances.
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The current call is automatically put on hold, a new Call Information Panel (CIP) is displayed, and a dial tone is heard. 2. Using the keyboard or Dial Pad, enter the number of the party to receive the transferred call. 3. When the receiving party answers, you can privately talk to the party and then select Basic Transfer again to complete the transfer. Both CIPs are no longer displayed in the main window, indicating that the transfer was successful. You can complete the transfer at any time after the number is entered, either during the ringing state or after the second party answers. You can change this call transfer into a conference by selecting Basic Conference instead of Basic Transfer. 4. If there is no answer, the line is busy, or you decide the transfer is not needed, do the following steps to cancel the transfer:
Select the Release button associated with the receiving party. This action terminates the call to the receiving party. Return to the call on hold by selecting the Reconnect button on the associated CIP.
Transferring a call
2. In the available field, enter the number to receive the current call. 3. Select OK to transfer the call. Unlike the basic transfer, you do not have to select Transfer a second time to complete the transfer. The Call Information Panel (CIP) will disappear from the main window which indicates that the transfer was successful.
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3. Select the OK button. The caller is automatically put on hold, a new Call Information Panel (CIP) is displayed, a dial tone is heard, and Avaya IP Agent displays a confirmation dialog box.
If you need to enter digits, such as answering prompts, use the number pad on the right side of this dialog box. If you are on hold or are delayed for some reason, you can return to the original call without losing this call by selecting the Switch to call on hold button and select this button again to return to the transfer. 4. Remain on the line and wait for an answer. 5. Perform one of the following actions: If... The number dialed is answered Then... Announce the call and select the OK button in the confirmation dialog. Both CIPs are no longer displayed in the main window, indicating that the transfer was successful. Select the Cancel button in the confirmation dialog and select the Reconnect button on the appropriate CIP to return to the held call.
Conferencing calls
Conferencing calls
This section provides information and procedures for conferencing multiple calls together so that all parties can communicate simultaneously. This section contains the following topics:
Basic Conference on page 141 Enhanced Conference on page 143 Note: If all of your call appearances are currently in use, you can conference only with existing call appearances, not new telephone numbers.
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Basic Conference
Use the Basic Conference feature to connect multiple calls together so that all parties can communicate simultaneously. With this method, you use the numbers on the keyboard or the Dial Pad to enter the telephone numbers to conference together.
The current call is automatically placed on hold, a new Call Information Panel (CIP) is displayed, and a dial tone is heard. 2. Use the keyboard or Dial Pad to enter the number of the party you want to add to the conference call.
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3. When the second party answers, you can privately talk to the second party and then select Basic Conference again to initiate the conference call. You may initiate the conference when the number is entered, during the ringing state, or after the second party answers. One CIP is displayed in the main window, which displays CONFERENCE 2. indicating that a conference is active.
You may change the conference call into a transfer by selecting Basic Transfer instead of Basic Conference in Step 3. 4. Repeat the previous steps until you have conferenced all parties. The single CIP displays CONFERENCE X, where X equals the number of parties participating in the call. Example: If you added three parties to the call, the CIP displays CONFERENCE 3.
5. If there is no answer, the line is busy, or you decide the conference is not needed:
Select the Release button associated with the party that was going to be added to the conference. Return to the held call by selecting the Reconnect button on the associated CIP.
Enhanced Conference
Use the Enhanced Conference feature to connect multiple calls together by entering the extensions or telephone numbers through a dialog box and then adding them to an active call.
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3. Select the OK button. The current call is automatically placed on hold, a new CIP is displayed, a dial tone is heard, and Avaya IP Agent displays a confirmation dialog box.
If you need to enter digits, such as answering prompts, use the number pad on the right side of this dialog box. If you are on hold or are delayed for some reason, you can return to the original call without losing this call by selecting the Switch to call on hold button and select this button again to return to the conference. 4. When you decide to add the call to the conference, select the OK button. If there is no answer, the line is busy, or you decide to cancel the conference, select the Cancel button. If you selected the Cancel button, select the Reconnect button on the CIP associated with the original call. 5. If you selected the OK button, wait for an answer. If... The number dialed is answered Then... You can privately talk to the new party and then select the OK button in the confirmation dialog to add the party to the call. One CIP is displayed in your main window, which displays CONFERENCE 2, indicating that a conference is active. Select the Cancel button in the confirmation dialog and then select the Reconnect button to return to the original call.
6. Repeat the previous steps until you have conferenced all parties. The single CIP displays CONFERENCE X, where X equals the number of parties participating in the call.
Conferencing calls
Example: If you added three parties to the call, the CIP displays CONFERENCE 3.
Any person on the conference call can hang up at any time. 7. To disconnect the last person added to the conference call, select the Drop button. 8. When the conference call is over, select the Release button. The CIP is removed from the main window.
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Recent Calls list on page 146 Using the Phone Directory on page 147 Administering and using Speed Dial on page 151 Abbreviated Dial button on page 153
You or your system administrator can control the number of recent call numbers displayed by setting that number in the Program Options dialog box. The list can show a maximum of the last 25 unique numbers recorded in the Call History log. Abbreviated Dial buttons or numbers dialed on active calls (pin numbers) are not included in the list. Letters that are dialed, for example, 1800GOAVAYA, are displayed in the recent calls list as letters, not as the associated numbers.
2. Select the number you want Avaya IP Agent to dial. A call appearance is created and the selected telephone number is dialed.
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Menu bar
The following is a list of menus and menu items available for the Phone Directory window:
File
New - This item displays the Properties dialog and allows entry of a new contact. Import - Text File (Comma Separated Values) - This item allows you to import a .CSV file containing contacts and their associated information.
Export - This item exports the Phone Directory to a comma-separated value file (.CSV) Note: The entries for the comma-separated values are listed below in the order that they are displayed:
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Home Home Fax Mobile Assistant Car Company Pager Pronunciation (Japanese version only)
Search Public Directory - This item opens the Search Public Directory window, which can be used to search for contact information through an Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP) service. Entries can be added to the Phone Directory from the Search Public Directory window. For more information on this feature, see Using a Public Directory with Avaya IP Agent on page 167. Close - Selecting this item closes the Phone Directory window.
Edit
Name, Number, Email, Category - Edit the displayed information for the selected contact. Delete - Delete the selected contact. Properties - View all information for the selected contact. Categories - Add, delete, or modify the categories defined in the Phone Directory. Field Organizer - Organize the fields displayed in the Phone Directory.
View
Use this menu to determine how the entries appear in the Phone Directory window. These items are similar to those used in Windows Explorer: Large Icons, Small Icons, List, and Details (default).
Action
Call: (name) - Select this menu item to initiate a telephone call to the highlighted contact. Send Email - Select this menu item to initiate an e-mail message to the highlighted contact.
Toolbar
The toolbar of the Phone Directory window contains the following controls:
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Name - This field allows the dynamic filtering of the entries in the Phone Directory on any field. Select the name button to display the list of fields available for the Phone Directory. After you select the field on which to filter, enter letters or digits in the corresponding field. Each character entered in this field causes only those entries matching the filter to remain visible. For example, entering the letter S causes all entries that do not begin with that letter to be hidden. For numeric fields, any numbers entered in this field are used to filter the entries. The filtering for numeric fields is not sequential. Any entries that contain the string of numbers entered will remain visible. Additionally, any punctuation existing in the entry is ignored. For example, entering the numbers 123 would match against the following entries: - (555) 555-1234 - (800) 123-5555 - 1 (230) 555-5555 - 512-3555 Dial Number - Select this button to dial the telephone number of the highlighted entry. Send Email - Select this button to open an e-mail message to the highlighted entry. Properties - Select this button to display a dialog box containing the details of the highlighted entry. This dialog box also allows modification of this information. Delete - Select this button to delete the highlighted entry. New entry - Select this button to display the Properties dialog and enter the information for a new contact. Categories - Select this button to display a list of all categories defined in the Phone Directory and to filter the existing contacts. Selecting one of the categories in this list results in only those contacts assigned to that category remaining visible.
With the mouse, right-click on an entry to display a pop-up menu containing the following items: - Call (contact) - Initiates a call to the selected contact. - Send Email - Initiates an e-mail to the selected contact. - Delete - Removes the selected contact from the Phone Directory. - Properties - Displays a dialog box listing all information for the selected contact. This dialog box also allows editing of that information.
Press the Enter key or double-click the mouse to initiate a call to a contact. Press Alt + Enter to display all information for the selected contact.
Press the Delete key to remove the selected contact from the Phone Directory.
You can also sort the entries in the Phone Directory by clicking the title of any column. The sorting is done based on the column selected and alternates between ascending to descending order with subsequent clicks.
More information
The following topics provide additional information on the use of the Phone Directory window:
Administering and using Speed Dial on page 151 Searching a Public Directory on page 170
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4. Place a check mark in the Speed Dial check box next to the telephone number that you want to use as a Speed Dial number. Avaya IP Agent displays the Speed Dial Function Keys dialog box.
5. If you want to have the telephone number for this Phone Directory entry available when a function key, such as F2, F3, ..., F8, is pressed, select the Assign this number to a function key option. The Phone Directory entry appears in the F2 row. Note: If you want to assign this new entry to another function key, highlight it and use the up and down arrow icons in the dialog box to move the entry to a new location in the list. 6. When you are satisfied with the function key that this number has been assigned to, press the OK button. 7. In the Properties window, select the OK button to close it.
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2. Select the party that you want to call. A call appearance is created and the telephone number is dialed. Note: If you have assigned a Phone Directory entry to a function key, you can simply press that function key to dial the associated telephone number.
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2. In the Phone Features dialog box, select the Abbreviated Dial button associated with the number you want to dial. A call appearance is created and the selected telephone number is dialed. The button label for an Abbreviated Dial is a number, whereas the button label for an autodial button is the word autodial plus the number. This difference is shown in the following table: Abbreviated Dial 51008 Autodial autodial 51008
Creating agent greetings on page 157 Setting the active agent greeting on page 158 Setting activation criteria for agent greetings on page 159 Deleting agent greetings on page 160
Avaya IP Agent supports agent greetings for Avaya CallMaster VI endpoints and IP endpoints using the Road Warrior configuration. The Telecommuter configuration can support agent greetings if you use an Avaya Switcher II headset. The IP Telephone and Avaya Telephone configurations do not support agent greetings. Agent greetings are stored in different locations, depending on your current Avaya IP Agent configuration. - Road Warrior / Telecommuter - You can store the agent greetings on your personal computer or in a network location. These configurations will support up to 15 greetings of 30 seconds each. - CallMaster VI - Agent greetings are stored on the CallMaster VI unit and not on the personal computer.
To view or configure the optional settings for agent greetings, such as configuring the agent greeting to play for a specific VDN or ANI, see Agent Greetings settings on page 235.
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If you are using the Avaya Switcher II headset, you must run the Audio Tuning Wizard and enable the Play greetings via Avaya Switcher II check box. You must then close and restart Avaya IP Agent for Agent Greetings to appear in the Tools menu.
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3. Highlight an agent greeting in the list by clicking on the name. 4. Select the Record button. 5. By using the microphone that is either on your headset or attached to the personal computer, speak your greeting. 6. When you have finished recording your greeting, select the Stop button. Avaya IP Agent enables and updates the selected greeting.
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Alternate method
If you have the Agent Greetings toolbar displayed in the Avaya IP Agent main window, you can use the mouse to click the agent greetings button and, from the resulting menu, select a different agent greeting. This action sets the selected agent greeting as active.
Avaya IP Agent displays the Agent Greetings dialog box for the selected greeting.
4. Use this dialog box to change the settings for this agent greeting. See Agent Greetings settings on page 235 for complete information on the different panels for this dialog box and the associated controls.
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Configuring an extension for VuStats through the Avaya communication server on page 162 Viewing a single set of VuStats information in Avaya IP Agent on page 163 Adjusting intervals for monitoring VuStats on page 164
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The extension must be assigned as a telephone type that has a display. Avaya recommends the 8434D or 606A1 telephone types for Road Warrior and Telecommuter configurations. The extension must have one or more buttons assigned with the vu-display feature. Different streams of VuStats information are available by specifying the format and ID parameters of the vu-display feature. For different views and formats, multiple VuStats configurations can be assigned to the buttons for this extension.
Configuration
For information on configuring extensions for the VuStats feature through your Avaya communication server, see the "VuStats" section of Guide to ACD Call Centers. Definitions and reference material for the VuStats fields on the forms of the Avaya communication server can be found in the Administrator's Guide for your Avaya communication server.
Steps
To display VuStats in the Avaya IP Agent main window: 1. From the Avaya IP Agent main window menu bar, select Tools > Phone Features. Avaya IP Agent displays the Phone Features window. 2. Select the VuStats information to view by double-clicking the associated entry in the Phone Features window.
Avaya IP Agent displays the selected VuStats information in the Phone Display toolbar of the main window.
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Refresh Rate - The period of time that passes before focus is changed from the last line of display in the list to the first line. Display Interval - The period of time that passes before the VuStats Monitor changes focus from one VuStats line of display to the next one in the list.
If a VuStats line of display has not been updated before the next VuStats item begins to update, increase the Display Interval delay.
Steps
To change the periods of time used in the VuStats Monitor window: 1. Start the VuStats Monitor. 2. Click the Refresh Rate button on the toolbar of the VuStats Monitor window. Avaya IP Agent displays a menu with the following time intervals:
3. Select the interval that should pass before focus is changed from the last line of display to the first line.
4. Click the Display Interval button on the toolbar of the VuStats Monitor window. Avaya IP Agent displays a menu with the following time intervals:
5 seconds 10 seconds
5. Select the interval that should pass before focus is changed from one line of display to the next line. When focus moves to a line of display in the VuStats Monitor, the VuStats data for that line is updated. 6. After setting one or both time intervals, click the Start button on the toolbar. The VuStats Monitor window begins displaying VuStats information according to the time intervals specified.
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Defining a Public Directory service on page 168 Searching a Public Directory on page 170 Selecting the fields to display and the order on page 173 Identifying multiple telephone number fields on page 175 Deleting a Public Directory service on page 177
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Description - Enter a name by which you will identify this Public Directory server. This field is required. Server Address - Enter the network domain or IP address of the Public Directory server. This field is required. Login - If authorization is required by the Public Directory server, enter a valid user name in this field. Password - Enter the password for the user name specified in the previous field. Search Root - Enter an LDAP format string representing the type of information being sought. For example, ou=people, o=mycompany.com specifies that information under the organization unit of people within the organization of mycompany.com is used for the search. Refer to the documentation for your LDAP
system and company database configuration for more information on Base DN or Search Root strings. If you are unsure of the settings for your Public Directory server, contact the administrator of that system. 4. Select the Advanced tab if changes to the following defaults are required:
Port: 389 Search timeout: 200 (secs) Maximum number of entries returned per search: 200
5. After entering all necessary information, select the OK button. Avaya IP Agent adds this Public Directory to the list of available services and closes the Directory Properties dialog box.
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Avaya IP Agent displays a menu listing all defined Public Directory services.
3. From the resulting list, select the Public Directory service that you will use. The selected item from the menu is set as the active Public Directory service and the Directory Menu button displays its name.
4. Click the Name field to view a list of available fields defined in this Public Directory service.
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Note: If you have not connected previously to the Public Directory service, you must first run a query with the default settings. After this first query, all defined fields of the service will be available. 5. Select the field through which you want to conduct your search. The data field that you select appears as the label. 6. In the field to the right of the label, enter a string to search for within the selected data field and press the Enter key. Avaya IP Agent sends the query to the Public Directory service, receives the data, and displays it in the Search Public Directory window.
For example, after setting the data type to Name, enter Smith in the field and press the Enter key.
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You can use an asterisk as a wildcard for a string. For example, entering the string, j*n, returns all names beginning with a J and ending with an N with one or more characters in between. This could include entries such as John, but also entries such as Joseph Brown. 7. Right-click on an entry in the set of resulting data. Avaya IP Agent displays a pop-up menu for the entry.
8. Select an action from the following table: If... You want Avaya IP Agent to dial the number listed for the selected entry Then... Select Call: Name. If you have configured Avaya IP Agent to have multiple telephone numbers for each entry, another pop-up menu is displayed with this list of numbers. From this second list, select the number you want to call. Select Send Email. Select Properties. Avaya IP Agent displays the Properties dialog box.
You want to compose an e-mail to the address associated with the selected entry You want to view all available data for the selected entry
You want to add this entry to your Avaya IP Agent Phone Directory
Select Add to Directory. Avaya IP Agent adds the name, telephone number, and e-mail address for this selection in the Phone Directory.
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4. After the necessary fields have been highlighted, select the right arrow button (>) to move the selected fields to the Show fields in this order list box. The left arrow button (<) will remove the highlighted field from the Show fields in this order list box. The double arrow buttons (<< and >>) will move all fields from one list box to the other. 5. To change the order of the fields in the Show fields in this order list box, highlight the field to move by clicking on it. 6. Use the up and down buttons at the bottom of the list box to move the position of the highlighted field. 7. Repeat Steps 5 and 6 for the pertinent fields to set the desired order. 8. Select the OK button. Note: The selected fields and the associated order will not be displayed until you run a new query.
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3. In the Available Fields list box, highlight the field you want to add as another telephone number for the contact. You can highlight multiple fields in this list box by holding down the Ctrl key and clicking the cursor on each field name. 4. After the necessary fields have been highlighted, select the right arrow button (>) to move the selected fields to the Phone Number Fields list box.
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Starting an application so that the agent can enter customer or critical information regarding the call. Viewing data based on information transmitted with the call, such as customer information, the area from which they are calling, or the selections a customer made while being processed through a vector. Windows application - This type of screen pop starts a Windows application, such as an HTML browser, a database interface, a trouble ticket program, or a custom application. This type of screen pop is also capable of passing parameters as part of an HTML string when it is initialized. Dynamic Data Exchange (DDE) - This type of screen pop retrieves information you specify from a call and passes it to a DDE server or application. The DDE server or application can then send information from its database or a file to an interface displayed on the personal computer. Creating a Windows application screen pop on page 181 Creating a DDE screen pop on page 186 Setting the active screen pop on page 191 Modifying a screen pop on page 192 Deleting a screen pop on page 193
Many DDE services have distinct features. For this reason, the complete syntax for a DDE query cannot be specified in this document. For information regarding your DDE service and how to query information from it, refer to the documentation supplied with that product.
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User-to-User Information (UUI) is a unique identifier that is added to an incoming call through an external application, such as Avaya ASAI. To pass UUI, the Avaya communication server must have the Display UUI Information feature enabled. Additionally, the UUI feature does not support user-defined languages. This feature is only available for incoming calls, and it requires that a uui-info button is administered for the extension receiving the call.
3. Enter a name for this screen pop in the text box. 4. Ensure that the Window Explorer option button is selected.
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5. Select the Next button. Avaya IP Agent displays the Screen Pops - Trigger window.
6. Select the appropriate call condition from the following table: If... This screen pop should be run for incoming calls Then... Select one of the following options to indicate when it should start:
Ringing - The screen pop starts when Avaya IP Agent receives an incoming call. Answered - The screen pop starts when an incoming call has been answered through the Avaya IP Agent interface or by picking up the handset in the Telecommuter or IP Telephone configuration. Missed - The screen pop starts when the call appearance from an incoming call disappears after not being answered. This can be caused by the caller hanging up or if the call was routed to a voice mail system after a specific number of rings. Released - The screen pop starts when the Release button is pressed on a Call Information Panel (CIP) or when the agent hangs up the telephone in the Telecommuter or IP Telephone configuration.
Then... Select one of the following options to indicate when it should start:
Connected - The screen pop starts when the party being called answers the telephone. Released - The Screen Pop starts when the Release button is pressed on a CIP or when the agents hangs up the telephone in the Telecommuter or IP Telephone configuration.
7. If you want the screen pop to start when an incoming call appears on a specific VDN: a. Place a check mark in the Pop the screen only when the VDN is check box. b. In the associated field, enter the VDN name (up to 15 characters) that will cause this screen pop to run. 8. Select the Next button. Avaya IP Agent displays the Screen Pop - Action window.
A Uniform Resource Locator (URL) address - This refers to a Web page. This could also include CGI scripts, java scripts, or many other Web-enabled tools. A filename - This can be any filename with an extension specified in the Windows Registry as having an associated application that is used to open it, for example,.HTM, .DOC, and .TXT. If a filename is specified that does not have a valid application association in the Registry, Windows will display an error message.
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10. Calls contain information that can also be included in this field as parameters of a URL address string. To include call information parameters with a URL string, select the arrow to the right of the field to display the Insert Call Data menu. The information that may be available for retrieval from a call are:
Caller Name (%n) - Passes the name of the other party on the call, if available Caller Number (%m) - Passes the telephone number of the other party on the call, if available Prompted Digits (%p) - Passes the digits the caller selected while being processed through a vector, if available. VDN (%v) - Passes the VDN name through which the call was connected UUI (%u) - Passes User-to-User-Information that was collected by the Avaya communication server from a centralized application. Start Time (%s) - Passes the time when the telephone call was received by Avaya IP Agent Date (%d) - Passes the current date when the telephone call is received by Avaya IP Agent
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You may also specify these parameters manually within the URL address string. 11. After entering the URL address or filename, select the Next button. 12. If you specified any parameters to be used in the Action window, you are presented with the Format Call Information window for each parameter. In this window, you can specify the number of characters or digits used for that parameter in the screen pop. If you want to limit the number of characters presented for each parameter, do the following steps: a. Enable the check box on the specific parameter screen. b. Use the Number of characters to include and Location fields to adjust the boundaries of the string. c. After you have specified the boundaries of the parameter string, select the Next button. If more than one parameter was specified in the Action dialog box earlier, the Format Call Information for the next parameter is presented. Select the Next button when you have finished configuring each parameter. If there are no more parameters to configure, Avaya IP Agent displays the Testing dialog box.
13. Select the Test button to verify that the configuration of this screen pop works as intended. If you are using parameters in your screen pop, you will be presented with another dialog box that allows you to enter Caller Name, Caller Number, Prompted Digits, VDN, and UUI as test information. Select the Continue button when all necessary test information has been entered in these fields. Avaya IP Agent starts the screen pop. 14. After you have confirmed that the test of the screen pop was successful, close the screen pop and select the Next button on the Testing window. Avaya IP Agent displays the Setup Completed window. 15. Select the Finish button. Avaya IP Agent saves this screen pop and displays it in the Screen Pops window.
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3. Select the Dynamic Data Exchange (DDE) option button. 4. Select the Next button. Avaya IP Agent displays the Screen Pops - Trigger window.
5. Select the appropriate call condition from the following table: If... This screen pop should be run for incoming calls Then... Select one of the following options to indicate when it should start:
Ringing - The screen pop starts when Avaya IP Agent receives an incoming call. Answered - The screen pop starts when an incoming call has been answered through the Avaya IP Agent interface or by picking up the handset in the Telecommuter or IP Telephone configuration. Missed - The screen pop starts when the call appearance from an incoming call disappears after not being answered. This can be caused by the caller hanging up or if the call was routed to a voice mail system after a specific number of rings. Released - The screen pop start when the Release button is pressed on a Call Information Panel (CIP) or when the agent hangs up the telephone in the Telecommuter or IP Telephone configuration.
Connected - The screen pop starts when the party being called answers the telephone. Released - The screen pop starts when the Release button is pressed on a CIP or when the agent hangs up the telephone in the Telecommuter or IP Telephone configuration.
6. If you want the screen pop to start when an incoming calls appears on a specific VDN: a. Place a check mark in the Pop the screen only when the VDN is check box. b. In the associated field, enter the VDN name (up to 15 characters) that will cause this screen pop to run.
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7. Select the Next button. Avaya IP Agent displays the Action window.
8. In the Action window, enter the necessary DDE information for the following fields:
Service - A string expression that identifies an application or DDE server that can participate in a DDE conversation. Usually, the application argument is the file name of a program for a Windows-based application. Do not specify the .EXE extension of the program Topic - A string expression that is the name of a topic recognized by the application argument. This will be the second parameter of the DDEInitiate() function.
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Important: Many DDE services have distinct features. For this reason, complete syntax for a DDE query cannot be specified in this document. For information regarding your DDE service, refer to the documentation supplied with that product. Execute command - A string expression that specifies a command recognized by the server application. The string will only be changed to input caller information. The syntax must match the syntax required by the DDE program. For example, if embedded quotes are necessary, such as "name=""Smith""", you must enter the text string with all required quotation marks. Poke Item - A string expression that is the name of a data item recognized by the topic specified by the DDE Initiate() function. Data - A string containing the data to be supplied to the other application.
9. Select which option will be used for the DDE conversation from the following list:
10. Enter the appropriate information in the fields for the selected option. Use the arrow button to the right of the Execute command or Data fields to specify information for Avaya IP Agent to retrieve from the telephone call and pass to the DDE conversation. The information that may be available for retrieval from a call are:
Caller Name (%n) - Passes the name of the other party on the call, if available Caller Number (%m) - Passes the telephone number of the other party on the call, if available Prompted Digits (%p) - Passes the digits the caller selected while being processed through a vector, if available. VDN (%v) - Passes the VDN name through which the call was connected UUI (%u) - Passes User-to-User-Information that was collected by the Avaya communication server from a centralized application. Start Time (%s) - Passes the time when the telephone call was received by Avaya IP Agent Date (%d) - Passes the current date when the telephone call is received by Avaya IP Agent
You may also specify these parameters manually within the string. 11. If you specified any parameters to be used in the Action window, you are presented with the Format Call Information window for each parameter. In this dialog box, you can specify the number of characters or digits used for that parameter in the screen pop. If you want to limit the number of characters presented for each parameter, do the following steps: a. Enable the check box on the specific parameter screen b. Use the Number of characters to include and Location fields to adjust the boundaries of the string. c. After you have specified the boundaries of the parameter string, select the Next button. If more than one parameter was specified in the Action window earlier, the Format Call Information window for the next parameter is presented. Select the Next button when you have finished configuring each parameter. If there are no more parameters, Avaya IP Agent displays the Testing window. 12. Select the Test button to verify that the configuration of this screen pop works as intended. If you are using parameters in your screen pop, you will be presented with another dialog box that allows you to enter Caller Name, Caller Number, Prompted Digits, VDN, and UUI as test information. Select the Continue button when all necessary test information has been entered in these fields. Avaya IP Agent starts the screen pop. 13. After you have confirmed that the test of the screen pop was successful, close the screen pop and select the Next button on the Testing window. Avaya IP Agent displays the Setup Completed window.
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14. Select the Finish button. Avaya IP Agent saves this screen pop and displays it in the Screen Pops window.
2. In the Name column, place a check mark next to the screen pops to use for all subsequent telephone calls. It is possible to set multiple screen pops as being active if those screen pops do not conflict in their selection criteria. For example, if two or more screen pops are set to activate during a Ringing call, but are set for different VDNs, all of these can be active at the same time. 3. Close the Screen Pops window. Avaya IP Agent saves this selection and uses the selected screen pops for any subsequent call, if applicable.
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2. Choose the screen pop that you want to modify and double-click it. Avaya IP Agent opens the Screen Pops wizard and populates it with the data configured for this screen pop. 3. For each dialog, change the necessary configuration as needed and select the Next button to continue for each one. See Creating a Windows application screen pop on page 181 or Creating a DDE screen pop on page 186 for specific information on each window of the Screen Pops wizard. 4. When you reach the Setup Completed window, select the Finish button. Avaya IP Agent saves the changes made to the screen pop and closes the Screen Pops wizard. 5. Close the Screen Pops window.
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2. Highlight the screen pop to be deleted by clicking on it. 3. From the menu bar, select Edit > Delete. The selected screen pop is deleted. 4. Close the Screen Pops window.
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Main window and menus on page 196 Avaya IP Agent option dialogs on page 212 Login Settings dialog box on page 228 Agent Greetings settings on page 235 Audio settings on page 239
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Menu bar on page 196 Toolbars on page 204 Information panels on page 209 System Tray icon on page 210
Menu bar
The Avaya IP Agent main window provides full-function, multi-line telephony support on your personal computer. This window is also used to access all the features found in Avaya IP Agent. This section defines all of the items available in the Avaya IP Agent menus. Some menus and menu items are available only when they are valid for your current configuration. For example, the Call menu is not available in an IP Endpoint configuration when a call is not currently active. Other menus, menu items, and buttons on the interface will be disabled when the associated functionality cannot be used because of configuration, call instance, or agent work mode. This section contains the following topics:
File menu on page 197 Edit menu on page 198 Call menu on page 198 View menu on page 200 Agent menu on page 201 Tools menu on page 202 Audio menu on page 203 Settings menu on page 204 Help menu on page 204
File menu
Station Login, Station Logout - These items appear as the first item in this menu. They are used for logging the station or agent in and out of the Avaya communication server. This menu item varies between these two possibilities depending on your current login state. These items do not appear for Avaya CallMaster VI configurations. Import Settings - Selecting this menu item gives you the ability to open a file containing settings from another Avaya IP Agent installation and apply those settings to this installation. Export Settings - Selecting this menu item saves the settings from this installation of Avaya IP Agent to a file. This file can then be re-imported to this personal computer or to another personal computer with Avaya IP Agent. Note: When exporting and importing settings, most name changes to features in the Phone Features or Personal Phone Features windows are made on a per extension basis. To ensure that name changes are made for all extensions, right-click on the feature and select the Rename (All Extensions) item from the resulting menu. Exported settings are platform-dependent. If you export Avaya IP Agent settings from a Windows XP personal computer, do not import the settings to a personal computer that uses a different operating system. Imported and exported files include the following settings: - All settings available in the Program Options window - Screen pops - Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP) settings - Personal Phone features - Phone features - Abbreviated Dialing settings
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- Call Center features - Telephone button labels - Audio settings - Speed-dial settings
Exit - Selecting this menu item closes Avaya IP Agent after making the necessary logouts for the agent and the extension.
Edit menu
Cut - Removes any highlighted text in the Number field and places it on the Windows clipboard. Copy - Copies any highlighted text in the Number field and places it on the Windows clipboard. Paste - Retrieves the last item placed on the Windows clipboard and places it in the Number field.
Call menu
Release - Terminates an active call. Drop - Disconnects from a call without requiring you to hang up the handset, turn off the speakerphone, or press the switch hook.
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Important: 6400-series telephones must have a Drop button administered on the Avaya communication server in order for the Drop feature in the Avaya IP Agent window or menus to function properly.
Hold - Places a call on hold until you can return to it. While the call is on hold, you can place another call, activate a feature, or answer another call. Transfer - Sends a call from your extension to another extension or outside number. Use this feature when the other party on the call needs to speak with someone else. There are three different types of transfers available. The following types of call transfers are available with Avaya IP Agent: - Basic Transfer - Select Transfer, dial the number on the keyboard or the Dial Pad, announce the call, and select Transfer again. - Unsupervised Transfer - Select Transfer, enter the number to be called in the displayed dialog box, and select the OK button to transfer the call. You are not able to talk to the party receiving the transferred call with this type of transfer. - Enhanced Transfer - Select Transfer, enter the number to be called in the displayed dialog, and select OK. You can announce the call and then, in the displayed message box, select OK to complete the transfer or Cancel to abort the transfer.
Conference - Adds other parties to a call. There are two different types of conferences available. The following types of call conferencing are available with Avaya IP Agent: - Basic Conference - Select Conference which displays another call appearance. Dial the number of the party to add to the conference through the keyboard or the Dial Pad, announce the conference to the new party, and select Conference again to add the new party. - Enhanced Conference - Select Conference which displays a dialog box. Enter the number to call in the appropriate field, and select the OK button. After you announce the conference to the new party, select the Yes button in the resulting message box to add the new party.
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View menu
Phone Display - Enabling this item displays a panel above the status bar. This panel can display information from sources such as VuStats or call-prompting digits. Dial Pad - Enabling this item displays a Dial Pad window, which contains a series of numbers and symbols resembling a telephone keypad. Use your mouse to dial numbers on the Dial Pad.
Toolbars > Show Labels - Enabling this item displays labels for the buttons on the Phone buttons toolbar, the Agent toolbar, and the Phone features toolbar. Toolbars > Phone Buttons - Enabling this item displays the Phone buttons toolbar, which contains buttons for the Drop, Transfer, Conference, and Hold functions. Toolbars > Dial Number - Enabling this item displays the Dial Number toolbar, which provides a field for entering digits. It also contains the buttons used to access the Call History feature, the Phone Directory feature, the Dial Pad, and the Search Public Directory feature. Toolbars > Audio Control - Enabling this item displays the Audio Control toolbar. Using this toolbar, the user can enable or disable audio transmission, audio receiving, and the headset. This toolbar is only available for Road Warrior (VoIP) configurations. Toolbars > Agent - Enabling this item displays the Agent toolbar, which an agent can use to change their work modes. It also contains a Login/Logout button for agents. Toolbars > Phone Features - Enabling this item displays the Phone features toolbar, which is populated with previously selected folders from the Phone Features window. When you select a folder on this toolbar, a list is displayed with all of the available features that are currently assigned to that folder.
Toolbars > Feature Buttons - Enabling this item displays the Feature button toolbar, which is populated with previously selected buttons from the Phone Features window. Buttons on this toolbar have an associated lamp that identifies the status of the feature the button represents. Toolbars > Agent Greetings - Enabling this item displays the Agent greetings toolbar, which is used to select, play, and stop agent greetings that have been previously recorded. This toolbar is available only for the Road Warrior (VoIP) and Avaya CallMaster VI configurations. Toolbars > Headset - Enabling this item displays the Headset toolbar, which contains a button for answering a call or creating a new call appearance when a call is not currently active. Status Bar - Enabling this item displays the Status Bar at the bottom of the Avaya IP Agent main window. The Status Bar displays different types of information, such as current activity, notification of voice messages, the state of Avaya IP Agent, and tooltips. Alternate Interfaces - This menu item lists all alternate user interfaces that have been installed with Avaya IP Agent. The alternate user interfaces use much less desktop space than the default interface. See Using alternate user interfaces on page 123 for more information.
Agent menu
Agent Login - This item displays the Agent Login dialog box for entering your EAS Agent login ID number and password. Agent Logout - This item enables you to log out so that calls are not routed to this extension. Auto-In Mode - This is an Automatic Call Distribution (ACD) work mode. Agents in the Auto-In mode are available to receive new calls upon completion of the current call. Manual-In Mode - This is an ACD work mode. Agents must use the Manual-In feature to re-enter the AVAIL (Available) work mode from the AUX (Auxiliary Work) work or the ACW (After Call Work) work mode.
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After Call Work (ACW) - This is an ACD work mode that indicates that an agent is performing tasks related to the last call. Auxiliary Work Mode (AUX) - This is an ACD work mode that indicates that an agent is not available to receive an ACD call. Depending on how the ACD is administered, the AUX work mode can require that agents provide a reason code before the work mode can be assigned. Multiple Auxiliary Work buttons with different reason codes can be assigned to an extension. Assist - This item initiates a request for assistance from a skill supervisor.
Tools menu
Phone Features - Selecting this item displays the Phone Features window which, lists the feature buttons that have been assigned to this extension. Personal Phone Features - Selecting this item displays the Personal Phone Features window, which is used to create a smaller list of phone features that are used often or for ease of access. Call History - Selecting this item displays the Call History window, which displays a log of all calls received by this extension. This log includes name, number, date, time, duration, and call notes. Phone Directory - Selecting this item displays the Phone Directory window, which is used to store names, addresses, phone numbers, and other information. See Using the Phone Directory on page 147 for more information. Search Public Directory - Selecting this item displays the Search Public Directory window, which allows you to search Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP) servers by any field defined in the public directory. See Using a Public Directory with Avaya IP Agent on page 167 for more information. Screen Pops - Selecting this item displays the Screen Pops window, which lists all the screen pops that are defined on this personal computer. See Screen pops on page 179 for more information.
Agent Greetings - Selecting this item displays the Agent Greetings window, which lists all of the agent greetings that are defined on this personal computer. Agents, with the proper access permissions, can manage the greetings from this window. This item is available only for the Road Warrior (VoIP) and Avaya CallMaster VI configurations. See Agent Greetings on page 155 for more information. VuStats Monitor - Selecting this item displays the VuStats Monitor window, which is used to view the VuStats information being sent to this extension. See Using VuStats on page 161 for more information. Program Options - Selecting this item displays the Program Options dialog box for Avaya IP Agent. See Avaya IP Agent option dialogs on page 212 for more information.
Audio menu
Note: The Audio menu is not available for CallMaster VI configurations.
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Volume and Ringer Settings - Selecting this item displays the Volume and Ringer Settings dialog box. Through this dialog box, you can adjust the volume for your speakers, microphone, and ringer. You can also mute all devices and control other options. Audio Options - Selecting this item displays the Audio Options dialog box through which you can adjust the settings for IP audio, such as bandwidth and gain levels. This item is only available for Road Warrior configurations. Audio Monitor - Selecting this item displays the Audio Monitor dialog box, which displays the audio levels currently used for your microphone and speakers. This window also displays information for your VoIP connection. This item is only available for Road Warrior configurations. Tuning Wizard - Selecting this item runs the Tuning Wizard, which queries the personal computer for the optimal settings for Voice-over-IP. This item is only available for Road Warrior and Telecommuter configurations.
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Settings menu
Note: The Settings menu is displayed only for CallMaster VI configurations
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Phone Configuration - Selecting this item downloads the PASTE code from the Avaya communication server to the Avaya CallMaster VI unit.
Help menu
Contents - Selecting this item displays the table of contents for Avaya IP Agent online help. About Avaya IP Agent - Selecting this item displays the About dialog box which provides product information for Avaya IP Agent.
Toolbars
This section provides descriptions and additional information on the toolbars of the Avaya IP Agent window. Toolbars contain buttons that provide quick access to specific commands
and tools. Toolbars can be added or removed from the main window by selecting each one in the View menu on page 200. This section contains the following topics:
Toolbar locations on page 205 Phone buttons toolbar on page 205 Dial Number toolbar on page 206 Agent toolbar on page 206 Agent greetings toolbar on page 207 Phone features toolbar on page 207 Feature button toolbar on page 207 Audio Control toolbar on page 208 Headset toolbar on page 208 CallMaster toolbar on page 208
Toolbar locations
Each toolbar can be moved to any location in the main window. To move a toolbar: 1. Move the mouse pointer on the far-left side of the toolbar until the mouse pointer changes its appearance to the resizing icon. 2. Click and hold the left mouse button. 3. Drag the toolbar to the necessary location. The toolbar will change positions as you move it over different areas of the main window. 4. When the toolbar is correctly positioned in its new location, release the left mouse button.
The Phone buttons toolbar provides quick access to the basic phone buttons: Hold, Drop, Transfer, and Conference. The Transfer and Conference buttons provide drop-down lists that allow the agent to select the type of transfer or conference to make.
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The Dial Number toolbar contains the Number field for entering telephone numbers to dial. Additionally, this field can be used to enter the first characters of a name from the Phone Directory. If the first character of the string entered in this field is a letter, the title of the field will be changed from Number to Name. When you enter a partial name in this field and press the Enter key or click the telephone button on the right side of the field, a list is displayed with all entries in the Phone Directory that match the string of characters. For example, entering Sm in the field and pressing the Enter key could display a pop-up menu with the following entries in the Phone Directory:
This field will search for entries only in the Phone Directory. It cannot be used to search a public directory (LDAP). This toolbar also contains the following features that you can access with a single click:
Dial Pad window Phone Directory window Speed-dial drop-down list Call History window Recent call drop-down list Search Public Directory window
Agent toolbar
The Agent toolbar provides buttons for agent login and logout, as well as agent work modes for Avaya communication servers with Expert Agent Selection (EAS).
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Note: If multiple Auxiliary Work buttons with differing reason codes are assigned to this extension, an arrow is displayed to the right of the Aux Work button. When you select this arrow, a menu that lists all of the Auxiliary Work reason codes is displayed. Select the appropriate reason code from this menu.
The Agent greetings toolbar lets you select, play, and stop greetings. This toolbar is only available for Road Warrior (VoIP), Telecommuter (with Avaya Switcher II), and Avaya CallMaster VI configurations. For this toolbar to be available, you must be logged in as an agent and have the appropriate feature buttons assigned to this station. See Configuring the Avaya communication server on page 63 for more information on which buttons are necessary.
The Phone features toolbar can display one or more folders from the Phone Features window. When you click a button in this toolbar, Avaya IP Agent displays a list of the items contained within the associated folder. To display items on this toolbar, open the Phone Features window, right-click on the folder that you want to display, and select Display on Toolbar. Note: This toolbar can support a maximum of seven buttons.
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The Feature button toolbar can display one or more items from the Phone Features window. To display items on this toolbar, open the Phone Features window, right-click on a feature that you want to display, and select Display on Toolbar. Note: This toolbar can support a maximum of seven buttons.
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Microphone status and volume Speaker status and volume Ringer status and volume control
This toolbar is only available for Road Warrior (VoIP) and Avaya CallMaster VI configurations.
Headset toolbar
The Headset toolbar contains a button used to toggle the headset or handset on and off hook. Note: If this station has been set as a 606A1 phone type on the Avaya communication server, this button may not function properly in the Telecommuter configuration.
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CallMaster toolbar
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Note: This toolbar is only available for CallMaster VI configurations. Microphone - Select this button to mute the microphone on the CallMaster VI headset. Volume control - Select this button to display a slider control that allows you to adjust the volume of audio heard through the headset. Headset - Select this button to enable or disable the CallMaster VI headset.
Information panels
This section contains descriptions and information on the areas of the main window that display information to the user. There are three different types of panels in Avaya IP Agent, which are described in the following topics:
Call Information Panel on page 209 Agent Information Panel on page 209 Phone Display Panel on page 209
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To display the System Tray icon menu, right-click the icon. If you are not logged in as an agent, the work mode entries in this menu will not be displayed.
Highlight dialing - Highlight a telephone number in any application. Then, when you right-click the System Tray icon, selecting the item at the top of the menu will automatically dial the highlighted number.
Highlighted telephone number Avaya IP Agent System Tray icon dialing item
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Note: The Windows Terminal Services version of Avaya IP Agent does not support highlight dialing.
Clipboard dialing - If you highlight a telephone number, right-click the selection, and select Copy, that number is saved to the Windows clipboard. Then, if you right-click the Avaya IP Agent System Tray icon, the top item of the resulting pop-up menu will display the telephone number that you copied to the clipboard.
Both of these methods allow for calling telephone numbers with letters, such as 1-800-GO-AVAYA.
To use the capability, you must be on a call when you right-click the System Tray icon.
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General Settings panel on page 213 ACD Agent panel on page 215 Call Handling panel on page 216 Call History panel on page 217 Call Information Display panel on page 218 Database Options panel on page 219 User Interface Options panel on page 220 External Number Format panel on page 221 Event Logging panel on page 222 Greetings Options panel on page 223 Voice Message Number panel on page 224 Phone Settings panel on page 225 Feature Access panel on page 226
Select your configuration: - Use this feature to select the type of configuration that you want to use. - IP Endpoint, using Network Connection - Select this option for Road Warrior, Telecommuter, IP Telephone, and Avaya Telephone configurations. - CallMaster Endpoint, using CallMaster VI Terminal - Select this option for CallMaster VI configurations. Select this option only if you have a CallMaster VI terminal connected to your personal computer.
PASTE Feature Access Code - This feature is used for Avaya CallMaster VI configurations. Use this field to enter the PC Application Software Translation Exchange (PASTE) code for an Avaya CallMaster VI unit. This code, which is found on the Avaya communication server, allows the Avaya CallMaster VI unit to translate information sent from the Avaya communication server and relay that information to Avaya IP Agent.
Enable automatic login - This feature is only available for Road Warrior, Telecommuter, IP Telephone, and Avaya Telephone configurations. When this check box is enabled, Avaya IP Agent attempts to register with the Avaya communication server when started. It will use the information that was last used for a successful registration with the Avaya communication server. Enable support for auto-answer - When this check box is enabled, Avaya IP Agent automatically connects an incoming call without requiring the agent to pick up the handset or select the Answer or headset buttons on the main window. For this functionality, the auto-answer feature on the Avaya communication server must be
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assigned to this extension. After activating support for auto-answer, you must restart Avaya IP Agent.
Handle voice call request from other programs - When this check box is enabled, Avaya IP Agent intercepts requests from other applications on the personal computer to begin a call and functions as though the call was started through Avaya IP Agent. Enable software update using HTTP - When this check box is enabled, Avaya IP Agent reads the configuration file in the location specified in the Address field for program updates. The configuration file is a file that redirects Avaya IP Agent to the location of the current update. This file can be created in any ASCII text editor or you can use the configuration file provided on the Avaya IP Agent CD-ROM. If an update for Avaya IP Agent is found, it is installed. The default filename is IPAgentUpdateInfo.cfg. However, you may rename this file and enter the name of the new file in the Address field. This feature uses only Uniform Resource Locator (URL) or IP addresses that can communicate information by using the Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP). The following example displays the format of the configuration file:
[Update] Version=4.0.1.5 PathToUpdate=http://myserver.mycompany.com:80/dirpath/AvayaIPAgent.exe NewCfgAddress= [Report] Address=http://myserver.mycompany.com/report.asp
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Note: This feature does not support Universal Naming Convention (UNC) or local directory paths. For example, \\servername\resource\filename or file:///c:\temp\filename are not supported. Note: This feature is not supported with Avaya IP Agent on Windows Terminal Services. - The Version entry is mandatory. This entry specifies the version of the available update. Avaya IP Agent compares the current version of the application against the version listed in the configuration file. If the version in the configuration file is later than the version of Avaya IP Agent being used on the PC, Avaya IP Agent reads the location specified in the PathToUpdate entry. - The PathToUpdate entry is optional. This entry specifies the URL or IP address where the Avaya IP Agent update is available. If a location is not specified in this entry, Avaya IP Agent searches the directory containing the configuration file for AvayaIPAgent.exe. - The NewCfgAddress entry is optional. This entry specifies the URL or IP address where another configuration file is located. If the other configuration file is found, Avaya IP Agent uses the information in this file rather than the information in the previous configuration file. Using this feature eliminates the need for the
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administrator to visit each installation and make the change manually. When Avaya IP Agent is redirected to another configuration file, the location and filename are overwritten in the Program Options. When Avaya IP Agent is restarted, it will attempt to open the new configuration file instead of the old one. - The Address entry is optional. This entry is used by Avaya IP Agent to send information to a Web page following an upgrade. This information can then be viewed by an administrator to determine which personal computers have applied the latest Avaya IP Agent update. For example, following an update, Avaya IP Agent could send the following string to a Web page for entry into a database, such as an .ASP Web page:
http://server.company.com/report.asp?pcname=MYPC&station=5551212&agentid=1 000&version=4.0.1.5&lastupdate=Failed&date=01/01/2003&time=12:00:00 PM
The Address entry is used to prefix the string of fields and data. If you require assistance in creating a Web page for this feature, you can contact the Avaya Professional Services Organization for information and pricing regarding available services.
Configure program for EAS agent support - When this check box is enabled, Avaya IP Agent supports the Expert Agent Selection (EAS) feature for Avaya communication servers. Otherwise, Avaya IP Agent supports a non-EAS environment. EAS environments use skills and non-EAS environments use splits.
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Prompt for agent ID and password during agent login - When this check box is enabled, Avaya IP Agent displays a dialog box when an agent requests a login to the Avaya communication server. The dialog box prompts the agent for agent ID and password. Save agent password during agent login - When this check box is enabled, Avaya IP Agent saves the password of an agent after a successful login. Automatically log into the ACD - When this check box is enabled, Avaya IP Agent attempts to automatically log the agent in to the Avaya communication server after successful extension registration.
Call Transfer - Use Basic Transfer - Selecting this option sets the default transfer mode to the basic method. Call Transfer - Use Unsupervised Transfer - Selecting this option sets the default transfer mode to the unsupervised method. Call Transfer - Use Enhanced Transfer - Selecting this option sets the default transfer mode to the enhanced method. Call Conferencing - Use Enhanced Conference - Enabling this check box sets the default conferencing mode to the enhanced method. Otherwise, Avaya IP Agent uses the basic conferencing mode.
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Note: The default transfer mode in this panel is changed if you select a different transfer mode from the main window. For example, if you set Use Basic Transfer in this panel, but select to use an Enhanced Transfer from the main window, Use Enhanced Transfer is now set as the default in this panel.
Log incoming calls - When this check box is enabled, Avaya IP Agent makes a record of all calls received at this station in the Call History log. Log outgoing calls - When this check box is enabled, Avaya IP Agent makes a record of all calls made from this station in the Call History log. Months to keep calls in log - Use this field to specify the number of months for which records are stored in the Call History log. Number of recent calls displayed - Use this field to specify the number of records that are displayed when you click the Call History quick list on the Dial Number toolbar. Clear history - Selecting this button clears all records from the Call History log.
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Display call information on the title bar during a call - When this check box is enabled, Avaya IP Agent displays information about the active call in the title bar of the main window. Replace call information with phone directory entry - When this check box is enabled, Avaya IP Agent uses the information from the Phone Directory if the telephone number for the active call is found. If the telephone number for the active call is not found, the call information from the Avaya communication server is displayed. Display call information using Japanese font - When this check box is enabled, Avaya IP Agent displays all information in Japanese. This feature is available only if the Japanese version of Avaya IP Agent was installed. Enter the size of the font to be used to display call information on Call Information Panel - Use this field to select the point size of the font that Avaya IP Agent uses to display call information in the Call Information Panel on the main window.
Directory: - This field displays the current location of the database (Agent.mdb) that Avaya IP Agent uses to store the entries for the Call History log and the Phone Directory. Note: If you want to change the location of the program database, you must copy the database to the new location before changing this setting. Default - If you have previously changed the location of the database, you can select this button to change the location back to the default location that was set during installation. Change... - Select this button to specify a different location for the Avaya IP Agent database (Agent.mdb). Enable program database backup - If you want to Avaya IP Agent to automatically save a copy of the program database, place a check mark in this check box. Days between backups - Use this spin control to specify the number of days between backups of the program database.
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Always display the main window on top - When this check box is enabled, Avaya IP Agent always appears in the foreground of your Windows desktop, in front of all other application windows. Display tooltips for toolbars - When this check box is enabled, tooltips appear when the mouse cursor is placed over buttons on the toolbars of the main window. Display letters on the dialpad - When this check box is enabled, the Dial Pad displays the letters that correspond to the numbers on the number pad of a telephone. Display the Shortcut icon in the system tray - When this check box is enabled, the Avaya IP Agent icon is displayed in the System Tray on the Windows task bar. Incoming Calls - Display the main window for incoming calls - When this check box is enabled and a call is received, the main window is displayed in front of any other application windows that are currently open. Incoming Calls - Flash window for incoming calls - When this check box is enabled, the title of the main window in the task bar flashes when a call is incoming. This behavior resembles selection and de-selection of the window.
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Note: The first three controls in this panel are automatically disabled if you have set your dialing properties for the United States. The controls are only available for those countries outside of the United States. For countries outside the United States, information must be provided in this panel regarding the format of telephone numbers within the country. Using this panel, you can set the maximum and minimum length of telephone numbers used within the country, including city codes. This information determines when the code for another country should be added to a telephone number so that the number can be stored in the correct format.
Maximum number of digits in city code - Specify the number of digits that are dialed for telephone numbers that use a code to identify a city. Minimum number of digits in phone number, including city code - Specify the fewest number of digits that can be used to dial an external call. This number should also include the code used to identify a city. Maximum number of digits in phone number, including city code - Specify the largest number of digits that can be used to dial an external call. This number should also include the code used to identify a city. Enable 7 digit dial plan for internal calls - Enable this check box if your contact center uses a seven-digit dial plan. Dial plans of more than five digits are available only through MultiVantage or Communication Manager systems. When this check box is enabled, Avaya IP Agent treats a dialed number consisting of seven digits as an internal extension.
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Enable logging for IP Agent - When this check box is enabled, all associated program activity is recorded. Avaya support personnel use this information to determine the cause of any problems with Avaya IP Agent. View Log - Select this button to display the Avaya IP Agent log file. Monitor - Select this button to display the Events Monitor window. This window displays all Avaya IP Agent events that are recorded with the logging feature. This window displays information only if the Enable logging for IP Agent check box is enabled.
Location field - This field displays the path where Avaya IP Agent stores agent greetings for the Road Warrior, Telecommuter (with Avaya Switcher II), and CallMaster VI configurations. Default - Select this button to change to the location that was set during installation. Change - Select this button to open a browse window where you can select the directory where Avaya IP Agent uses and stores agent greetings. You can store agent greetings on the local PC or in a network location. Note: If you have recorded agent greetings in another location, those greetings will not be moved if you change the location.
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The options on this dialog determine what action is taken when you click the voice message icon in the System Tray. Note: This icon is displayed only when voice messages exist for an extension.
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Do nothing - Avaya IP Agent does not initiate any action when you click the icon. Dial this number - Select this option and provide a telephone number or extension to dial in the associated field. When you click the icon, Avaya IP Agent dials the number in this field. Use Application - Select this option and provide the path and filename of an executable program file for Avaya IP Agent to run when you click the icon. Goto URL - Select this option and provide a Uniform Resource Locator (URL) address that will be opened when you click the icon.
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Note: The Phone Settings panel is only visible for CallMaster VI configurations.
Headset
Off - Select this button to deactivate the CallMaster headset. When the headset is deactivated, you cannot use it for calls. Deactivation of the headset is primarily used in the process of recording agent greetings. On - Select this button to activate the CallMaster headset. Volume - Use this slider control to adjust the volume of the audio output heard through the headset.
Ring
Pattern - Use this field to select one of the eight distinctive audio signals that notify you when a call is waiting to be answered. Volume - Use this slider control to adjust the volume of the CallMaster ringing pattern. Test - Select this button to cause the CallMaster to ring according to the current settings in the Pattern and Volume fields.
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Important: In order for the Disable Modification feature to function properly, an administrative password must be set through the Set Password button. If a password is not set, the Disable Modification check box can have a check mark placed in it, but it cannot restrict users from modifying any options because a password must be used for validation.
Use the Feature Access panel to restrict users from administering or making changes to the various features of Avaya IP Agent. When any changes are made to these feature areas, you must restart Avaya IP Agent for these restrictions to take effect. The Feature Access panel contains the following items:
Feature List - Each of the Avaya IP Agent areas listed in this box can be protected from modifications. To select a feature area, click on the feature in this list. Disable Access - When this check box is enabled, users are restricted from accessing the specified feature panel. This option is not available for the Program Options feature. When access to a feature is disabled, the feature does not appear in the menus on the menu bar of the main window. Disable Modification - When this check box is enabled, users cannot alter the feature. Disable Selection - When this check box is enabled, users cannot activate a screen pop by double-clicking it in the Screen Pops window. Set Password/Enter Password - Select this button to display the Change Password... dialog box. When you enter a password, the options for the Feature Access dialog box cannot be changed until the proper password is entered.
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Login tab on page 229 Call Server tab on page 230 Audio tab on page 231 Emergency tab on page 232 Advanced tab on page 233 Note: If you are using the IP Telephone configuration, only the Login tab will be displayed. For Avaya Telephone configurations, the Audio tab is removed.
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Login tab
The Login tab of the Login Settings dialog box contains the following controls:
Extension - The extension number used in conjunction with Avaya IP Agent. Password - The numeric password associated with the specified extension number. Remember password for next login session - When this check box is enabled, the Login window retains the password used to register this extension number with the Avaya communication server. If you are concerned about the possibility of unauthorized persons assuming this identity, leave this check box blank. Automatically login if possible when application restarts - When this check box is enabled, logging in to the Avaya communication server is attempted automatically when Avaya IP Agent is started. Dialing Location - Specify the dialing configuration that Windows should use when making telephone calls. For example, an agent using a notebook computer may have one configuration that dials 9 for an outside line when in the office, and a separate configuration that does not dial 9 when the notebook computer is used in other locations. Properties - Select this button to display or modify the configuration specified in Dialing Location list.
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The Server tab of the Login Settings dialog box contains the following controls:
Primary Server Address - This field contains the domain name or IP address of the Avaya communication server that this extension will connect to. Alternate Server Addresses - This list box is automatically populated after registration of the Avaya communication server, specified in the Primary Server Address field, completes successfully. If communication with the primary Avaya communication server fails after Avaya IP Agent successfully registers with it, Avaya IP Agent attempts to use the other Avaya communication servers in this field. Number of alternate servers - This area displays the number of communication servers that are available in the Alternate Server Addresses field. Add - This button allows manual addition of an Avaya communication server to the list of alternate Avaya communication servers. Remove - Select this button to remove the currently highlighted communication server in the Alternate Server Addresses list. Removing an Avaya communication server from the list in this manner affects only the current Avaya IP Agent session. If you log off from the Avaya communication server or shut down Avaya IP Agent and then reconnect, this list of alternate server addresses is again refreshed from the list kept on the Avaya communication server.
Audio tab
The Audio tab of the Login Settings dialog box contains the following controls:
Road Warrior (Voice over IP) - Select this option to specify that both the data channel and the voice channel are routed through the personal computer using Internet Protocol. Bandwidth Setting - Select the rate at which data is transmitted and received in the Road Warrior configuration. Telecommuter - Select this option to specify that the data channel is routed through the personal computer using Internet Protocol and that voice communications are conducted through a telephone. This is the only option available for the Windows Terminal Services version of Avaya IP Agent. Telephone at - Enter or select the telephone number through which voice communications are to be conducted.
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Emergency tab
The Emergency tab of the Login Settings dialog box contains the following controls:
Enable Emergency Call Handling feature - When this check box is enabled, Avaya IP Agent notifies the Avaya communication server that this endpoint supports this feature and that emergency calls placed from this endpoint should transmit the specified telephone or extension number to emergency services. Your extension number - Select this option if you want your extension number to be transmitted to emergency services personnel when an emergency call is made. Telephone number - Select this option if you want a specific telephone number to be transmitted to emergency services personnel when an emergency call is made. Enter the telephone number in the associated field. See Configuring the Emergency Call Handling Service on page 92 for more information regarding this feature.
Advanced tab
Note:
Note: This set of features is not supported for the Windows Terminal Services version of Avaya IP Agent. Use the following IP address (as displayed by the VPN client) - Select this option if you need to replace the IP address of this personal computer with a different IP address so that transmissions from this personal computer are recognized by the VPN. The VPN information must be provided before registering with the Avaya communication server. Note: The IP address cannot be 0.0.0.0. Choose from the following port range to communicate with the server - When this check box is enabled, Avaya iClarity IP Audio will use the port range that you specify in the associated fields. This feature is used to restrict the Avaya iClarity IP Audio to a limited range of ports with which to communicate through a network firewall. Avaya iClarity IP Audio uses the UDP and TCP/IP protocols in association with this range. Note: The range specified must cover a range of at least 100 ports. Lowest port number - Enter the lowest port that Avaya iClarity IP Audio will use. The minimum for this field is 1025.
The Advanced tab of the Login Settings dialog box contains the following controls:
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Highest port number - Enter the highest port that Avaya iClarity IP Audio will use. The maximum for this field is 65535.
It is important that the intersection of the audio port ranges set for Avaya iClarity IP Audio and for the Avaya communication server overlap by at least 100 ports. In the event that the overlap is less than 100, the range reported by the Avaya communication server is ignored. For example, if the port range is set to 51000-51100 and the Avaya communication server reports an audio port range of 50950-51005, then the overlap is 5 and Avaya iClarity IP Audio ignores the range reported by the Avaya communication server. Note: The Avaya communication server may require that you enable ports 1719 and 1720 on your firewall for proper communication.
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Greeting Description settings on page 235 ANI settings on page 236 VDN settings on page 237 Prompted Digits settings on page 238
Greeting - Enter the title of this Agent Greeting. Description - Enter text in this field to provide more information for this agent greeting, such as purpose or usage. Auto-play only for Agent ID - If this option is selected, this agent greeting is played for incoming calls only if the currently logged in agent ID matches the ID entered in the associated field to the right of this option button. Auto-play only when an agent is logged in - If this option is selected, this agent greeting is played for incoming calls only if the agent is logged in to the ACD.
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Auto-play greeting for all incoming calls - If this option is selected, this agent greeting is played for all incoming calls, even if the agent is not currently logged in to the ACD. Auto-play only in active agent mode - If this check box is enabled, this agent greeting is played only if the agent is in the Auto-In or Manual-In work mode.
ANI settings
The ANI (Automatic Number Identification) dialog box contains the following controls:
Auto-play only for this ANI - When this check box is enabled, this agent greeting is played only if the ANI string contains the digits that you specify in the accompanying field to the right of this check box. Partial Matching - When this check box is enabled, this agent greeting is played if the digits in the Auto-play only for this ANI field appear anywhere within the ANI string. Look for the digits from the - If you enable the Partial Matching check box, you must also select the location in the ANI string where the digits are to be found. For example, if you select the Left option, the digits specified in the Auto-play only for this ANI field must be the first digits in the ANI string. Starting at - This field is displayed only if the Look for the digits from the field is set to Middle. Use this field to specify how many digits from the left side of the string should be ignored before attempting to match the digits specified in the Auto-play only for this ANI field.
The field at the bottom of this dialog box displays the current settings and how those settings are applied in the comparison of an ANI string.
VDN settings
Auto-play only for this VDN - When this check box is enabled, this agent greeting is played if the VDN on which the call is received matches the numeric string in the associated field to the right of this check box. Partial Matching - When this check box is enabled, this agent greeting is played if the digits in the Auto-play only for this VDN field appear anywhere in the VDN string. Look for the digits from the - If you enable the Partial Matching option, you must also select the location in the VDN string where the digits are to appear. For example, if you select the Right option, the digits specified in the Auto-play only for this VDN field must match the final digits in the VDN number for this agent greeting to be played. Starting at - This field is displayed only if you set the Look for the digits from the field to Middle. Use this field to specify how many digits from the left side of the string should be ignored before the system attempts to match the digits specified in the Auto-play only for this VDN field.
The field at the bottom of this dialog box displays the current settings and how those settings are applied in the comparison of a VDN string.
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Auto-play only for these prompted digits - When this check box is enabled, this agent greeting is played if the digits entered by the caller during vector processing match the digits in the associated field. Partial Matching - When this check box is enabled, this agent greeting is played if the digits in the Auto-play only for these prompted digits field appear anywhere within the string of prompted digits. Look for the digits from the - If you enable the Partial Matching option, you must also select the location in the prompted digits string where the digits can be found. For example, if you select the Middle option, the digits specified in the Auto-play only for these prompted digits field must be present in the string, at the position specified in the Starting at field, for this agent greeting to play. Starting at - This field is displayed only if the Look for the digits from the field is set to Middle. Use this field to specify how many digits from the left side of the string should be ignored before the system attempts to match the digits specified in the Auto-play only for these prompted digits field.
The field at the bottom of this dialog displays the current settings and how those settings are applied in the comparison of the string of prompted digits.
Audio settings
Audio settings
This section provides descriptions of the Audio Options and Audio Tuning Wizard dialog boxes. Both of these dialog boxes are available for Road Warrior (VoIP) configurations. The Telecommuter configuration uses only the Audio Tuning Wizard dialog box. This section contains the following topics:
Audio Options dialog box on page 239 Audio Monitor dialog box on page 241 Volume and Ringer Settings dialog box on page 242 Audio Tuning Wizard on page 243
Headset or Handset - Select this option button if you are using a headphone or a handset to speak to and hear the other party on a call. This option button is disabled if the Audio Tuning Wizard identifies a half-duplex sound card in your personal computer. PC Microphone and PC Speakers - Select this option button if you are using a microphone and personal computer speakers to speak to and hear the other party on a call.
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- Automatic Acoustic Echo Cancellation - This feature is not available in this release of iClarity.
Half-Duplex Sound Card - Select this option if you have a half-duplex sound card in your personal computer. This option button is disabled if the Audio Tuning Wizard identified a full-duplex sound card in your personal computer. If you are using Avaya IP Agent in the Road Warrior (VoIP) configuration, it is highly recommended that you use a full-duplex sound card for maximum audio quality. A list of supported sound cards is available on the Internet at http://support.avaya.com. Bandwidth Setting - Select how your personal computer connects to the Avaya communication server. Avaya IP Agent uses the bandwidth setting to determine which codec to use with the Avaya communication server. This field contains the following options: - 28800 bps or faster modem - For a 28800 bps or better mode connection, the G.723 codec may be used. This codec is used for low-speed connections. - Cable, xDSL or ISDN
G.729a - Use this codec for mid-speed connections. G.723 - Use this codec for low-speed connections. G.711 u-law (CCITT u-law) - Use this codec for high-speed connections. G.711 A-law (CCITT A-law) - Use this codec for high-speed connections. G.729a - Use this codec for mid-speed connections. G.723 - Use this codec for low-speed connections.
Jitter Buffer - Displays the size of the jitter buffer, which stores packets to ensure a consistent delivery of voice to your speakers or headset so that the voice stream you hear does not contain gaps. The larger the jitter buffer, the longer the delay receiving audio from the other party. Generally, a maximum of 200 milliseconds is considered acceptable. Avaya recommends that you use the Automatic setting so that Avaya iClarity IP Audio changes the setting as necessary. If this setting does not provide adequate audio quality, contact Avaya technical support for assistance.
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Important: Do not disable the jitter buffer or set the jitter buffer to none. This will cause problems for any Voice-over-IP communications.
Receive Gain - Use the slider control to set the gain for incoming sound during a call. The default value is 1.00. Transmit Gain - Use the slider control to set the gain for outgoing sound during a call. The default value is 0.25. Audio Receive Clarity - Enter a value to adjust the quality of incoming sound during a call. The default value is 1. If you experience popping and clicking noises with the audio received through Voice-over-IP, you should increase this value. This value can range
Audio settings
between 1 and 100. You should use the lowest possible value that eliminates the quality problems. Increase the value by 1 until the problem no longer occurs.
Always use this value - Enable this check box if you do not want Avaya iClarity IP Audio to automatically adjust this value through the Audio Tuning Wizard. Comfort Noise - Sets whether you want Avaya iClarity IP Audio to generate noise when the other party is not speaking. This noise indicates to you that the call is still active. Restore button - Select this button to use the values for the settings that were present when this dialog box was opened. Reset button - Select this button to set all values to the default product values. Note: You cannot restore or reset settings while you are logged in to the server.
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The Audio Monitor dialog box displays the current statistics for your Voice-over-IP (VoIP) communications. These statistics are available only during an active call. If the quality of your VoIP communications degrades, use this dialog box to determine which areas are problematic and which settings in the Audio Options dialog box should be changed.
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The Volume and Ringer Settings dialog box contains the following items:
Playback - Volume - Use this slider to adjust the volume for all sound output through your personal computer speakers or headphones. - Mute - Enable this check box to eliminate all sound output through your speakers or headset.
Sidetone - Volume - Use this slider to adjust the volume of your voice as heard through your headset or PC speakers. - Mute - Enable this check box to eliminate hearing your own voice through your headset or PC speakers.
Record - Volume - Use this slider to adjust the volume of all sound transmitted through a microphone to your personal computer. - Mute - Enable this check box to eliminate sound being sent to your personal computer through the microphone.
Ringer - Volume - Use this slider to adjust the volume of the sound that is played through your speakers or headset that occurs when you receive an incoming call. - Mute - Enable this check box to eliminate any sound that indicates an incoming call. Play ringing through the internal PC speaker - Enable this check box to play the sound associated with an incoming call through the speakers of your personal computer and your headset simultaneously. If your personal computer does not have an internal speaker, this option will have no effect.
Audio settings
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Call features on page 246 Agent features on page 246 Avaya IP Agent features on page 247 Windows features on page 247
Call features
To... Place a call on hold Transfer a call Conference another party Press... Ctrl + H Ctrl + T to dial the number and then again to transfer the call Ctrl + F to dial the number and then again to conference the call
Agent features
To... Log in Log out Change to After Call Work (ACW) mode Change to Auxiliary Work (AUX) mode Change Available mode assignment to automatic (Auto-In) Change Available mode assignment to manual (Manual-In) Press... Ctrl + Ins Ctrl + Del Ctrl + W Ctrl + A Ctrl + I Ctrl + M
Press... Ctrl + S Ctrl + E Use this key combination to place an identifier on a line in the event log. This can be used to indicate when you notice a problem. This feature is only available when the event logging feature is enabled.
Windows features
To... Alternate between running applications Cut selected text to the clipboard Press... Alt + Tab Ctrl + X
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To... Copy the selected text to the clipboard Paste clipboard contents to the selected area
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Language support
Untranslated components
The following Avaya IP Agent components are provided only in English:
Installation Event log Avaya IP Agent internal files Shortcut keys readme.txt file Uninstall program
English (US) Italian French German Portuguese (Brazilian) Spanish Japanese Korean Chinese (Simplified)
The English version of Avaya IP Agent can be installed on supported operating systems using the languages specified above. Other language versions of Avaya IP Agent can be installed only on supported operating systems using that language. For example, the German version of Avaya IP Agent can be installed only on supported operating systems using German.
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Appendix C: Troubleshooting
This section contains information used for troubleshooting problems with Avaya IP Agent. It is divided into the following topic areas so that it is easy for you to locate the information that you need:
Login on page 254 Voice-over-IP on page 257 Making and receiving calls on page 261 Other on page 263 Alternative solution possibilities on page 267
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Login
This section lists those problems associated with registering with the Avaya communication server and logging in as an agent. Problem Cannot register with the Avaya communication server. What to do Check for a valid configuration:
Avaya IP Agent has limited support for firewalls and Virtual Private Networks (VPN). See Advanced tab on page 233 for more information on configuring Avaya IP Agent for use with VPNs. An Avaya communication server earlier than DEFINITY R10 cannot be used for Avaya IP Agent. MultiVantage and Communication Manager servers are fully supported. Ensure that the network connection from the personal computer is operating normally. Ensure that the integrated firewall feature of Windows XP is disabled. If this feature is enabled, iClarity IP Audio cannot function properly.
Feature Access Codes are administered. If you are using a Road Warrior (VoIP) configuration, ensure that an IP Media Processor has been properly configured so that Road Warrior (VoIP) configurations can operate properly. If the Avaya communication server has the station set for Auto-answer, ensure that Avaya IP Agent has the Enable support for auto-answer option enabled in the Program Options window. Ensure that the station is configured for an AUX button. Without this button, agents cannot log in correctly if the Avaya communication server is configured so that agents must enter AUX work mode when logging in to EAS.
Login
Problem You changed your login extension but the Avaya communication server does not recognize your login. The phone download for the Avaya CallMaster VI failed.
What to do Restart your personal computer and attempt the login procedure again. Enter the PASTE code again for the Avaya CallMaster VI so that the Avaya communication server sends the updates to the station. Select Tools > Program Options and enter the number in the PASTE Feature Access Code: field. Note: Avaya communication servers can transmit only eight PASTE downloads simultaneously. To ensure that you do not encounter this download failure in the future, agents in the contact center should leave Avaya IP Agent running after logging off when shifts are completed. Verify the following configuration items:
The agent does not seem to be logged in because all of the icons are still disabled.
On the Avaya communication server, verify that the station has the following work mode features assigned to buttons. If these buttons are not assigned to the station, Avaya IP Agent cannot enable the work modes on Agent toolbar: - Auto-in or Manual-in - After Call Work (ACW) (optional) - Auxiliary Work (AUX). On the Avaya communication server, verify that the first AUX work mode button assigned to the station has a blank reason code or a reason code of 0.
If the station or agent is administered as auto-answer on the Avaya communication server, you must activate Enable support for auto-answer in the Program Options for Avaya IP Agent. After changing this setting in Avaya IP Agent, you must restart Avaya IP Agent for the change to take effect.
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Problem Agents are logged off repeatedly from EAS or the Avaya communication server.
What to do
Ensure that the network is not having stability problems or failures in service. On the Avaya communication server, ensure that the Auto-In field for the agent is set to station and not aux. Also, ensure that the Enable automatic login option in the Program Options dialog for Avaya IP Agent is activated. If you are using Avaya CallMaster VI stations or emulation, a PASTE code is required on the Avaya communication server.
Voice-over-IP
Voice-over-IP
This section lists those problems that are associated with Road Warrior (VoIP) configurations. Problem Agent cannot be heard by other party. What to do
Ensure that a defective sound card or microphone is not being used. Ensure that the sound card is configured properly through Windows. Ensure that excessive background or personal computer noises are not preventing voice transmission. Adjust the transmit gain level when using full-duplex mode in a noisy environment. Ensure that the microphone or headset is not muted.
The selected bandwidth setting cannot be supported. To change bandwidth settings, log out of the ACD and the Avaya communication server, select Settings from the Login window, and select a lower bandwidth setting on the Audio tab. On the Avaya communication server, change the Service Link Mode: for this extension from permanent to as-needed.
Ensure that an improper codec is not in use. Ensure that the network can support the bandwidth required for Voice-over-IP.
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Problem The voice quality of the agent is poor when using Voice-over-IP (Road Warrior).
What to do
Check to see if the iClarity Status screen displays a high number of dropped packets and a low number of discarded packets. This indicates an inadequate sound card in the personal computer. Check to see if the iClarity Status screen displays an equal number of dropped and discarded packets. This indicates problems with network bandwidth. If the iClarity Status screen displays the correct information, run the Tuning Wizard again. The Tuning Wizard cannot be run while the transmit and receive channels are active. To deactivate the transmit and receive channels, you can either log the extension out of the Avaya communication server or change the extension settings from the Avaya communication server to use the as-needed option for the Service Link Mode field instead of permanent. Ensure that your personal computer has enough system resources to handle VoIP communications in addition to the applications being used. See Voice-over-IP considerations on page 33. If you are experiencing problems while using Internet Explorer, disable the Play Sounds feature of Internet Explorer. Lower the gain setting on the microphone. Set the Jitter Buffer in the Audio Options dialog box to Automatic. Ensure that your personal computer has enough system resources to handle VoIP communications in addition to the applications being used. See Voice-over-IP considerations on page 33. If you are experiencing problems while using Internet Explorer, disable the Play Sounds feature of Internet Explorer.
The voice quality of the other party is poor when using Voice-over-IP (Road Warrior).
Agent hears his or her own voice (Road Warrior). Caller hears his or her own voice (Road Warrior).
Lower the Transmit Gain in the Audio Options dialog box. Lower the Receive Gain in the Audio Options dialog box.
Voice-over-IP
Problem Receiving and transmitting audio is delayed using the Road Warrior configuration.
What to do
Ensure that your Avaya communication server is optimized to handle shuffling and hairpinning for Voice-over-IP. Consult your Avaya communication server documentation for more information. Lower the Jitter Buffer in the Audio Options dialog box. If you are using the Windows Quality of Service (QoS) feature in conjunction with a firewall, the range of ports for QoS set up on the Avaya communication server must overlap the range of firewall ports specified in Avaya IP Agent by 100 ports. If these ranges do not overlap by 100 ports, QoS is not used by iClarity IP Audio, and transmissions are done within the range of firewall ports. Ensure that your personal computer has enough system resources to handle VoIP communications in addition to the applications being used. See Voice-over-IP considerations on page 33 If you are experiencing problems while using Internet Explorer, disable the Play Sounds feature of Internet Explorer. If you are using speakers and a microphone instead of a headset, change to half-duplex in the Audio Options dialog box. Using separate speakers and a microphone can cause feedback. Ensure that your personal computer has enough system resources to handle VoIP communications in addition to the applications being used. See Voice-over-IP considerations on page 33 If you are experiencing problems while using Internet Explorer, disable the Play Sounds feature of Internet Explorer.
There is echo and poor voice quality while using Voice-over-IP (Road Warrior).
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Problem You do not know how to stop the transmit and receive audio traffic.
What to do
If the Service Link Mode for this station is set to permanent on the Avaya communication server, the transmission and receiving of audio over the network is inactive only when the agent first logs in. The first call that occurs for this extension will cause the audio traffic to begin and remain active until the extension is logged off of the Avaya communication server. If the Service Link Mode for this station is set to as-needed, the audio link will become inactive 10 seconds after the release of a call.
The Audio Tuning Wizard does not run when you attempt to start it.
The Audio Tuning Wizard cannot be run while the audio transmit and receive channels are active. If you are on an active call, wait until the call has been completed, log out of Avaya IP Agent, and log out of the Avaya communication server. You must then re-register your extension with the Avaya communication server, run the Audio Tuning Wizard, and then log in as an agent through Avaya IP Agent.
Ensure that the agent is logged in. Check the Windows Dialing Properties to rule out improper number formatting. Dialing rules must conform to the dialing rules of the country in which the Avaya communication server resides. Ensure that calling cards are not being used. Ensure that the Service Link Mode: for the station is set to as-needed. Ensure that the Enable support for auto-answer option is disabled. This option is found in the Program Options in Avaya IP Agent. If this option is enabled, disable it and then reboot your personal computer. The auto-answer feature must be configured in Avaya IP Agent and for the station definition on the Avaya communication server.
In Telecommuter mode, picking up the handset does not automatically answer the incoming call displayed in the Avaya IP Agent window.
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Problem In the Telecommuter or IP Telephone configurations, the Avaya IP Agent main window does not display that a call is incoming until the second or third ring. The main window is very slow in displaying the Call Information Panel for an incoming call.
What to do
The processor of the personal computer is being used too heavily. To resolve this problem, close one or more applications to decrease the load on the processor. A virus scanning program is monitoring and validating the activity of the executable files for Avaya IP Agent and any log files. To resolve this problem, configure the virus scanning application to not scan the directory where Avaya IP Agent was installed. By default, this location is as follows:
C:\Program Files\Avaya\Avaya IP Agent
Alternatively, you can configure your virus scan program to scan instances only where program files are written to instead of all file types. This will decrease the necessity of your virus program to scan the log files that are modified in Avaya IP Agent when a call is received. Ensure that there is enough network bandwidth for Avaya IP Agent to receive the data channel information in a timely manner.
Other
Other
This section lists general problems that one might encounter with Avaya IP Agent. Problem Collected digit information is not displayed. What to do
You must have a callr-info button assigned for non-CallMaster telephones so that collected digit information is displayed. Buttons are configured for extensions through the change station command on the Avaya communication server. Ensure that VuStats is deactivated. This can be done by double-clicking on the Normal Mode button in the Phone Features window.
On the Avaya communication server, ensure that the UUI IE Treatment field in the Trunk-Group definition form is set to service-provider. This problem can occur if you are emulating a phone type that is normally configured to display 40 characters of information and it is currently in use because of VuStats, Q-call, or if it is already busy with information from another incoming call. You can either change the phone type emulation to one that displays 80 characters of information or disable VuStats so that the call information panel is not committed to displaying this information. See Compatible telephone types for Avaya IP Agent on page 21 for telephones that support 80 character displays. This situation occurs because the data portion of the Telecommuter configuration is sent through Avaya IP Agent on the personal computer and not the telephone. Use the Dial Pad or the personal computer keyboard to enter numbers where Dual Tone Multi-Frequency (DTMF) signals are needed.
In Telecommuter mode, touch-tones are not sent when the agent presses the buttons of the number pad on the telephone.
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What to do The Event Logging feature of Avaya IP Agent can inhibit product performance. If you are not working with Avaya support personnel to solve a problem with Avaya IP Agent, this feature should be disabled.
The settings for one Avaya IP Agent installation were exported, but the import did not seem to work on another workstation.
Ensure that you are not trying to use exported settings from an Avaya IP Agent installation on another operating system. Setting exports from an operating system, such as Microsoft Windows 2000, cannot be imported on a different operating system, such as Microsoft Windows XP. Also, if one Avaya IP Agent installation is configured for Avaya CallMaster VI, those settings cannot be imported to an Avaya IP Agent installation with an IP Endpoint configuration. If you are renaming items from the Phone Features or Personal Phone Features windows, you must use the Rename (All Extensions) option. Otherwise, the name change only occurs for the specific extension number.
The button feature assignments were changed for this extension, but the assignments either are not displayed in Avaya IP Agent or they fail to work.
Do the first item in the following list. If the first item does not correct the problem, use the subsequent items that are appropriate for your configuration.
Select Tools > Phone Features from the main window and then select Rebuild All from the menu bar on the Phone Features window. Refresh the phone features for your Avaya CallMaster VI by selecting Settings > Phone Configuration from the menu bar. For IP Endpoint configurations, exit and restart Avaya IP Agent.
If you are logging in as a different extension than the one that was just used with Avaya IP Agent, you must reboot the personal computer and log in again to regain these functions.
Other
Problem The agent was in Auto-In mode, received a call, and selected the After Call Work mode. When the call was finished, the work mode changed back to Auto-In. The agent is unable to record greetings.
What to do If the agent needs to use the After Call Work mode consistently, use the Manual-In work mode instead of the Auto-In work mode.
For Avaya CallMaster VI configurations, check to see if the headset button in the Agent Greetings window is activated. If so, click on the button to deactivate it and try to record the greeting again. The headset can also be deactivated through the headset button on the Avaya CallMaster VI unit. For Road Warrior (VoIP) configurations, the recording of agent greetings can be done only when the transmit and receive audio connections are inactive. You can log off and restart Avaya IP Agent to record agent greetings, but the first call instance that occurs will once again disable the ability to record agent greetings. For Telecommuter (without Avaya Switcher II), IP Telephone, and Avaya Telephone configurations, agent greetings are not supported.
The folders in the Phone Features window are not in the appropriate language.
This problem occurs when multiple languages are installed for Avaya IP Agent. When first opened, the Phone Features window displays the names of the folders in the language version of Avaya IP Agent that is currently running. However, if you change to a different language version, the folders in this window retain the language used when the window was first opened. To reset the folders to the current language, select File > Rebuild All from the menu bar on the Phone Features window. This action will reset all folders and features. Any customization you may have made to feature names will be lost. The call timer can be removed from Call Information Panels by editing the following entry in the Registry:
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Avaya\Ava ya IP Agent\Config\Settings] "HideCallTimer"=dword:00000001
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Problem Fatal errors are occurring when the Call History window is opened.
What to do This could be a sign that the Avaya IP Agent database is corrupt. To resolve this problem, uninstall and reinstall Avaya IP Agent. Any data stored in the database previous to this action is lost. After you have enabled this feature, you must restart Avaya IP Agent for the Agent Greetings menu item to be displayed.
When Play greetings using Avaya Switcher II is enabled in the Audio Tuning Wizard, the Agent Greetings item does not appear in the Tools menu.
Firewall configurations Network configurations and available bandwidth Speed and available resources of the personal computer being used with Avaya IP Agent Problems with the Central Office (your telephone service provider) Network failures (WAN/LAN) Problems occurring in the other partys telephone system VPN software problems (timeouts, configuration) Avaya communication server configuration problems
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Glossary
Abbreviated Dial Feature Allows the agent to store telephone numbers, that the agent selects, for quicker and easier dialing by selecting a single button. Each number can be a complete or partial telephone number, an extension number, or a trunk or feature code. See Automatic Call Distribution (ACD). A call appearance state where the voice (talk) path between two parties has been connected. See After Call Work (ACW). A Microsoft Windows feature that allows you to remove programs that have been installed on your computer. The Add/Remove Programs component is found in the Control Panel. An ACD agent work mode in which agents are performing tasks related to a previously completed call. In this mode, the agents are unavailable to receive ACD calls. A person who receives calls that are delivered from a split or skill. Recorded messages played by Avaya IP Agent when a call is received by an agent. This feature is used to eliminate the need for an agent to repeat the same statement for every call. An agent logs into an Avaya communication server with a specific agent ID, which is associated with certain assigned skills and configuration settings. Do not confuse this with registering as an extension with the Avaya communication server as an agent must first register as an extension before logging in with an agent ID. Logging in as an agent enables the Agent toolbar in the main window.
Agent Mode
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Agent Skill
A centrally-defined attribute that is associated with an EAS ACD agent ID, which represents a certain ability or assignment for that agent. An agent can be assigned up to 20 skills. The meaning of each Agent Skill is customizable. Examples of what could be considered skills are: the ability to speak a particular language or the expertise to handle a certain product. A feature of agent call handling. Agent work modes are the different call work modes and call states an agent can be in (logins, logouts, After Call Work, AUX, and so forth). Data about these states is displayed in the history log. A toolbar that provides buttons for agent login and logout and agent modes, such as Auto-In, Manual-In, and After Call Work. A feature of Avaya communication servers that notifies IP endpoints of all IP addresses for a network region. If communication fails with an IP address on the Avaya communication server, Avaya IP Agent attempts to reconnect with another IP address within the same network region. Avaya IP Agent interfaces that use much less space on the Desktop than the main window. Allows an agent to request assistance (whether on an active ACD call or not) from the split or skill supervisor by pressing the Assist button or by putting the call on hold and dialing the Assist feature access code, followed by the split group number. The agent must be logged into the split or skill. An Avaya communication server feature where calls directed to an agent are connected without any action required on the part of the agent. An agent can begin conversing with the other party without having to accept the call by activating a call appearance or releasing the switch hook. A telephone feature where a single button is used to dial a complete telephone number. An ACD work mode. In the Auto-In mode, when an agent disconnects from a call, that agent is automatically available to receive another ACD call. A method of call distribution where EAS agents are placed in groups called skills. An EAS agent can be logged into up to 20 skills simultaneously. EAS distributes calls to the extension of an agent that possesses the necessary skill. A service that provides the telephone number of an incoming call.
Agent toolbar
Alternate Gatekeeper
Auto-answer
Autodial
Auto-In
Bandwidth
AutoPlay
A Microsoft Windows feature that causes an application on a CD-ROM to run without any user interaction as soon as the CD-ROM is inserted into the drive. See Auxiliary Work (AUX) mode. See Auxiliary Reason Code (AUX RC). A numeric code that describes the reason for entering the AUX work mode, such as lunch or meetings. This Expert Agent Selection (EAS) feature enables a contact center to track the time of an agent more precisely. An ACD agent work mode indicating that the agent is unavailable (for example, observing a pre-defined period of inactivity or in training) to receive an ACD call. An agent state in which the agent is able to accept an ACD call. This is a sub-state of the Auto-In and Manual-In modes. A DEFINITY, MultiVantage, or Communication Manager system. These systems receive and distribute communications throughout a contact center. Avaya IP Softphone is an Avaya product that enables you to log in to an Avaya communication server as an extension. Avaya IP Softphone does not support agent login and cannot co-reside with Avaya IP Agent. A type of headset unit that provides connections to a telephone and to the soundcard of a PC. This headset allows you to record and play agent greetings in the Telecommuter mode for PC-based installations of Avaya IP Agent. An Avaya IP Agent configuration where calls are conducted through a Digital Communication Protocol (DCP) or Internet Protocol (IP) telephone. Avaya IP Agent does not take over, but shares control with the telephone. Any action can be done through either the physical telephone or through Avaya IP Agent. This configuration does not require the creation of a second extension for use with Avaya IP Agent. The maximum number of digital bits that can pass through a communications channel every second. For example, Ethernet 10BaseT has a maximum bandwidth of 10 megabits per second.
Available
Avaya Switcher II
Bandwidth
271
Basic Conference
Basic Conference
A mode of joining multiple parties to the same call. Up to five parties can be added, for a total of six on a call. The agent selects Conference, dials the number through the keyboard, talks to the party, and selects Conference again. See also Enhanced Conference. A transfer mode that sends the current call to another telephone number or extension. The agent remains on the line until the call is answered and can announce the call. See also Enhanced Transfer and Unsupervised Transfer. A call connected to an extension. Most telephone types can support multiple call appearances simultaneously. Each call appearance is represented with a Call Information Panel in the main window. A single panel (40-character display) that displays information about a single call, such as caller name, call duration, status icon, and control buttons, such as Answer/Release and Reconnect. An Avaya communication server feature that routes incoming calls based on information entered by the calling party, such as an account number. The caller is prompted to select options from those listed in an announcement. See Prompted digits for related information. A special telephone produced by Avaya. This telephone connects to a personal computer through a serial cable. This telephone and telephone type (606A1) are fully supported by Avaya IP Agent. A numeric sequence, up to 16 digits, entered by an agent that identifies the type of call received by the agent. These codes are user-defined and administered on the Avaya communication server. See Call Information Panel (CIP). Expansion modules that can be used to expand a DEFINITY, MultiVantage, or Communication Manager server. For Avaya IP Agent, the required circuit packs are related to IP communications. Fields and records in a text file that are delimited by commas. This is a simple form of a database. The software used in Avaya communication servers. Communication Manager systems succeed and surpass DEFINITY and MultiVantage systems. A general term for Avaya DEFINITY, MultiVantage, and Communication Manager systems.
Basic Transfer
Call appearance
Call Prompting
CallMaster VI
Communication server
Dial Plan
Conference Connected
See Basic Conference or Enhanced Conference. A trunk state in which a caller and an agent are able to converse on an ACD call. A location where communications are received and placed. These communications can be telephone calls, e-mail, Web-based instant messaging, and others. See Dynamic Data Exchange (DDE). DEFINITY Enterprise Communications Server (ECS). The DEFINITY ECS is a telecommunications system that routes voice and data information between various endpoints, such as telephones, terminals, and computers. It provides highly robust networking capabilities and includes an extensive set of standard features, such as Attendant Consoles, Voice Processing Interface, Call Coverage, DS1/E1 Connectivity, Hospitality Support, Recorded Announcement, and Trunk-to-Trunk Transfer. It also allows for the addition of optional features and upgrades to the system as business needs change. A file containing fields, records, and values that are separated by commas, tabs, semicolons, or other characters. An Avaya IP Agent dialog box that displays the 12 characters available on a telephone. A button on the Dial Number toolbar that an agent uses to go off-hook and initiate a dial tone or to dial the digits previously entered in the Number text box. A toolbar that provides a number text box, access to the phone directory, call history, speed dial, and recent calls list. When an agent enters a string (for example, lan) followed by Enter, a popup menu displays with a list of the directory entries that start with that string. If the first character of the number is a letter, the title of the field will be changed from Number to Name. The configuration of an Avaya communication server that determines how extensions, external telephone numbers, and server features are contacted or activated. For example, a dial plan might determine that all internal extensions can be reached by dialing a five-digit number. Dial plans are configured through an Avaya communication server.
Contact center
Dial Pad
Dial Plan
273
A communication protocol used to transmit voice and data between Avaya telephone sets and an Avaya communication server.
See Domain Naming System (DNS). For Windows networking, a domain is a subnetwork comprised of a group of clients and servers under common control. For the Internet, a domain is the highest subdivision of a domain name. For example, .com, .org, and .net are domains.
An Internet mechanism where Uniform Resource Locator (URL) addresses are translated to Internet Protocol (IP) addresses. For example, www.avaya.com translates to a series of numbers that use the format 123.123.123.123. DNS servers can exist inside private networks that are separated from the Internet. An agent uses this feature to disconnect from a call and place another call or to disconnect the last person added to a conference call. A form of communication between Windows applications that allows the exchange of data, information, and commands. See Expert Agent Selection (EAS). An Avaya communication server feature that determines the location of IP endpoints that place a call to emergency services, such as 911 in the United States. A feature that allows you to add up to six telephone numbers to a call. See also Basic Conference. A transfer option that sends the present call to another phone number or extension. See also Basic Transfer and Unsupervised Transfer. An optional Avaya communication server feature that builds on the power of the Call Vectoring and ACD features to send a particular call to an agent who has at least one of the skills that the caller requires. See Feature Access Code (FAC).
Drop
Enhanced Conference
Enhanced Transfer
FAC
Installation folder
A 1-to-4 digit number with an optional leading * or # that is assigned during Avaya communication server administration to invoke features. For example, *81 may invoke Service Observing Listen Only. FACs require an available call appearance with dial tone before the FAC can be sent to the Avaya communication server. Assigned FACs may not be available to all users on an Avaya communication server based on class of restrictions and whether the feature has been enabled in the Avaya communication server. A button that can be assigned to any one of a number of Avaya communication server features. Feature buttons are assigned to an extension during station administration on the Avaya communication system. Hardware, software, or a combination of the two that provide a boundary between two or more networks. Firewalls can be implemented on different devices with differing levels of security and access. An environment where icons, dialog boxes, windows, buttons, fields, and other controls are presented through the use of program functions supplied by the operating system. You can interact with the interface with a pointing device, such as a mouse, and, usually, the keyboard. See Graphical User Interface (GUI). A specification that defines packet standards for multimedia communications over IP networks that interact with telephony networks. A feature that allows an agent to leave a telephone call without disconnecting it. You can return to the call at any time. See HyperText Markup Language (HTML). A word or series of words in a software application that can be used to access information through user interaction. A structured language used in the authoring and presentation of information. See also Hypertext. An Avaya component that provides station registration and voice/data signalling with an Avaya communication server. The directory on the personal computer that contains the Avaya IP Agent files.
Feature button
Firewall
GUI H.323
Hold
HTML Hypertext
Installation folder
275
A unique, 32-bit (4-byte) number that identifies a computer on a TCP/IP network and is used in the transmission and delivery of data packets. An IP address is represented in four, 8-bit (1 byte) values, separated by periods. For example, 128.10.10.1. From left to right, each byte represents greater detail about the logical location within the network. See Internet Protocol address (IP address). A telephone extension that uses IP for data signaling, voice communication, or both. Extensions that use the Road Warrior, Telecommuter, IP Telephone, or Avaya Telephone configuration are considered IP Endpoints. A telephone set that uses an Ethernet connection to relay voice communication. This is also the name for the configuration by which control of the telephone is shared by Avaya IP Agent. A data area where Voice-over-IP packets are collected and assembled for the purpose of playing through an audio device. Because IP packets vary in receipt time, the jitter buffer assists in making audio quality consistent to the listener. See Local Area Network (LAN). See Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP). A network protocol used over TCP/IP networks for querying and retrieving information from a hierarchical directory.
IP Address IP Endpoint
IP Telephone
Jitter Buffer
LAN LDAP Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP) Local Area Network (LAN) Log Login
A private, interactive communication network through which computers can communicate over short distances at high data transfer rates. A record of activity. The process of identifying a user with a computer, device, or server so that the user can use resources or features. In regards to Avaya IP Agent, an agent must log in to the Avaya communication server to receive ACD calls. A number and that allows an EAS agent to log in to the Avaya communication server. Skills and other information are assigned to the login ID of the agent. The act of a user that notifies a computer, device, or server that no further tasks will be performed by this user at this time and that no resources should be allocated for this specific user.
Login ID
Logout
Manual-In
An ACD work mode. In the Manual-In mode, the agent automatically enters the ACW mode when the agent disconnects from an ACD call. To become available to receive another ACD call, the agent must manually select the Auto-In or Manual-In mode. Communications between Avaya iClarity IP Audio and the Avaya communication server are encoded so that the information cannot be deciphered by unauthorized recipients. A line of next-generation communication servers offered by Avaya. MultiVantage systems succeed and surpass DEFINITY systems. A group of devices that are connected in such a way that data or communications can be transmitted and received between the devices. The voice path to your telephone is active. The voice path to your telephone is inactive. A feature of an Avaya communication server where data for a call is passed to a CallMaster VI telephone set, which can then send the data through a serial connection to a program, on the personal computer, that can interpret the data. A 40-character display that is located in the status bar of the Avaya IP Agent main window. This display area receives information from the Avaya communication server so that you can see call and non-call related information, such as call prompted digits and VuStats. One or more numbers entered by a caller that indicate responses to automated questions posed when the call first enters the contact center. See Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN). A database that can be accessed through the Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP) protocol. A Public Directory usually contains information on people or personnel within some unit of organization, such as a business, educational facility, and so forth. The worldwide voice telephone network.
Media Encryption
MultiVantage
Network
Phone display
Prompted digits
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A technology used to prioritize real-time communications over data transmissions. Real-time communications can include of multimedia, Voice-over-IP, video, and others. Some operating systems, network devices, and network software support QoS. See Reason Code (RC). A folder or file that can be read, but not modified, updated, or deleted. A numeric code that describes the reason that an agent enters the AUX work mode or logs out of the system. The system-wide repository of information supported and used by Windows. Disconnects the current call. See Silent install. A licensing mechanism used in Avaya communication servers. In some situations, multiple RTUs can be used by a single extension so that data and voice signaling are supported. An Avaya IP Agent configuration where calls are conducted through a personal computer with a sound card and a network connection by using Voice-over-IP (VoIP). No telephone set is required for this configuration. The automatic display of information on the screen of the personal computer from other sources, such as databases or Web pages. Screen Pops are activated by triggering criteria. A method of installing software where no graphical user interfaces are presented and no user interaction is required. This is accomplished through the use of a response file. The response file is a record of selections made during a normal installation of the software. Silent installs that use this response file behave as though the same installation selections were made on the target PC. An attribute that is assigned to an ACD Agent. Agent Skills can be thought of as the ability for an Agent with a particular set of skills to handle a call that requires one of those skills. A software application that enables you to control telephone calls, both incoming and outgoing, directly from your computer, where communication is done through Voice-over-IP.
Road Warrior
Screen Pop
Silent install
Skill
Softphone
Unsupervised Transfer
Split
A group of extensions that receives special-purpose calls in an efficient, cost-effective manner. Normally, calls to a split arrive primarily over one or a few trunk groups. The process of registering as an extension of an Avaya communication server. With Avaya IP Agent, a station login must be completed before an agent login can occur. A private call-handling system providing voice-only or voice and data communications services, including access to public and private networks, for a group of terminals within a premises. See also Communication server. The area of the Windows task bar where applications can display an icon for simplified access to special features. Avaya IP Agent displays an icon in the System Tray. Avaya IP Agent supports telephony-enabled applications, such as Microsoft Scheduler. This support provides the ability for telephony-enabled Windows applications to originate a call and have the call reflected in the Avaya IP Agent application. An Avaya IP Agent configuration where voice communications are performed through a telephone and data communications are sent through the network to a personal computer. In this configuration, calls to an extension can be routed to any telephone number. Avaya produces many different models of telephone sets with differing capabilities. Each model supported by Avaya IP Agent is considered a telephone type. Telephone types are identified by the unique number associated with each model. A term used to compare audio quality and reliability of voice communications to that of telephone calls placed over the PSTN. A row of buttons used to activate various functions of Avaya IP Agent through the main window. Brief descriptions that are displayed when the mouse pointer is over a toolbar button or control in the application interface. See Basic Transfer, Enhanced Transfer, or Unsupervised Transfer. A call transfer option that lets an agent send the present call to another phone number or extension. The agent does not talk to the party receiving the transferred call. See also Basic Transfer and Enhanced Transfer.
Station Login
Switch
System Tray
Telecommuter
Telephone type
Toll quality
Toolbar
Tooltips
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A unique identifier that is added to an incoming call through an external application, such as Avaya ASAI. A short announcement that is assigned to a Vector Directory Number (VDN) through Avaya communication server administration. The VOA identifies the origin or purpose of a call for the call center agent who answers the call. On a communication server, a list of steps that processes calls according to a configuration set by the administrator. The steps in a vector can send calls to splits or skills, play announcements and music, disconnect calls, give calls a busy signal, prompt callers for information, or route calls to other destinations. A group of computers or network devices that can communicate privately and securely over a public IP network through the use of encryption and special protocols. See VDN of Origin Announcement (VOA). A technology where speech is converted to a digital signal and transmitted through Internet Protocol packets over the Internet or an intranet. An Avaya communication server feature that displays contact center activity and information on the display of a telephone set. For Avaya IP Agent, this information can be viewed in the status bar of the main window and the VuStats Monitor window. A Windows-based server that allows client terminals, PCs, and other devices to use an environment and applications supplied by the server. Depending on the type of client, processing and storage can take place on the server or the client. A short dial tone that indicates that an ACD call is being connected to the agent.
Vector
Zip Tone
Index
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abbreviated dialing . . . . . . . . ACD Agent settings . . . . . . . . ACW work mode . . . . . . . . . agent login non-EAS . . . . . . . . . . login (EAS) . . . . . . . . . . logout . . . . . . . . . . . . . toolbar . . . . . . . . . . . . . work mode, selecting . . . . . . Agent Greetings activating . . . . . . . . . . . activation criteria . . . . . . . . ANI settings . . . . . . . . . . creating . . . . . . . . . . . . deleting . . . . . . . . . . . . description . . . . . . . . . . . options . . . . . . . . . . . . overview . . . . . . . . . . . . Prompted Digits settings . . . . recording . . . . . . . . . . . selective play by ANI . . . . . . selective play by prompted digits selective play by VDN . . . . . settings . . . . . . . . . . . . title, changing . . . . . . . . . toolbar . . . . . . . . . . . . . VDN settings . . . . . . . . . . Agent Information Panel . . . . . . Agent menu item . . . . . . . . . alternate gatekeepers . . . . . . . alternate playback device . . . . . alternate user interfaces . . . . . . answering a call . . . . . . . . . . audio Audio Control toolbar . . . . . . Audio menu item . . . . . . . . Audio Monitor dialog box . . . . Audio Options dialog box . . . . Audio Tuning Wizard . . . . . . requirements . . . . . . . . . . server ports . . . . . . . . . . settings, iClarity . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . 153 . . . . . . . . 215 . . . . . . . . 128 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119 . 117 . 121 . 206 . 128 . 158 . 159 . 236 . 157 . 160 . 235 . 223 . 155 . 238 . 157 . 236 . 238 . 237 . 235 . 235 . 207 . 237 . 209 . 201 . 99 . 109 . 123 . 130 . 208 . 203 . 241 . 239 . 243 . 30 . 234 . 231
audio settings, general . . . . . . . . . . . . . . auto-answer feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Auto-In . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . AUX work mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Avaya communication server alternate gatekeepers . . . . . . . . . . . . . circuit packs, required . . . . . . . . . . . . . configuring for Avaya Telephone-DCP . . . . . configuring for Avaya Telephone-IP . . . . . . configuring for CallMaster VI . . . . . . . . . . configuring for IP Telephone . . . . . . . . . . configuring for Telecommuter and Road Warrior configuring, overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . load balancing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Primary Server Address . . . . . . . . . . . . registering with . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . validating Feature Access Codes . . . . . . . VuStats, configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . Avaya IP Agent Emergency Call Handling, configuring . . . . . exiting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . installing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . login to non-EAS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . logout of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . reinstalling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . removing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . running, overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . uninstalling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Avaya Telephone configuration definition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Avaya Telephone-DCP configuring stations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . station settings, configuring . . . . . . . . . . Avaya Telephone-IP configuration stations . . . . . . . . . . . . .
239 130 128 128 . 99 . 64 . 85 . 79 . 75 . 79 . 68 . 63 100 230 .113 . 66 162 . 93 122 . 13 . 36 .119 121 . 49 . 50 101 102 . 50 . 20 . 87 . 85 . 79
B
bandwidth setting for VoIP Basic Transfer . . . . . . buttons Abbreviated Dial . . . Agent state . . . . . . Call History . . . . . .
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Conference . . . . . . Dial Pad . . . . . . . . Drop . . . . . . . . . . Hold . . . . . . . . . . Login . . . . . . . . . Logout . . . . . . . . . Phone Directory . . . . Release . . . . . . . . Search Public Directory . Speed Dial . . . . . . . Transfer . . . . . . . .
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Enhanced mode . . . . . . . . . . . configuration enhanced options . . . . . . . . . . . Configuration Wizard . . . . . . . . . . . configure Avaya communication server, overview. Avaya Telephone-DCP . . . . . . . . CallMaster VI . . . . . . . . . . . . . Feature Access Codes . . . . . . . . IP Telephone . . . . . . . . . . . . . Road Warrior and Telecommuter. . . . CPU requirements . . . . . . . . . . . .
C
call abbreviated dialing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153 answering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130 conferencing Basic Conference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141 Enhanced Conference . . . . . . . . . . . 143 dropping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136 holding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134 recent call list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146 releasing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135 speed dial list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151 transfer Basic Transfer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137 Enhanced Transfer . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139 overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137 Unsupervised Transfer . . . . . . . . . . . 138 Call Handling options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 216 Call History options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 217 Call Information Display options . . . . . . . . . . 218 Call Information Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 209 Call menu item . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 198 CallMaster VI definition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 ensuring Avaya communication server compatibility 75 initializing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112 station settings, configuring . . . . . . . . . . . 76 toolbar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 208 volume settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 225 circuit packs descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 load balancing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100 required . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 compatibility CallMaster VI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75 Telecommuter and Road Warrior . . . . . . . . 68 conference Basic mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
D
Database Options . . . . . . . Dial Number toolbar . . . . . . Dialog Reference. . . . . . . . Drop button . . . . . . . . . . Dynamic Data Exchange (DDE) Screen Pops . . . . . . . .
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E
Edit menu item . . . . . . . . . Emergency Call Handling . . . . Avaya IP Agent, configuring . Emergency Call Handling (E911) settings . . . . . . . . . . Enhanced Conference . . . . . Enhanced Transfer . . . . . . . Event Logging options . . . . . exiting Avaya IP Agent . . . . . External Number Format options
F
Feature Access (security) options . . . . . . . Feature Access Codes validating on Avaya communication servers feature buttons toolbar . . . . . . . . . . . . features, Avaya IP Agent . . . . . . . . . . . File menu item . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Firewall port settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . Full-duplex audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
G
gain (VoIP) transmit and receive . . . . . . . . . . . . . 239 gatekeeper Avaya communication server . . . . . . . . . . 99 load balancing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
H
Half-duplex audio . . . hard disk requirements . Headset toolbar . . . . Help menu item . . . . holding a call . . . . .
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main window Agent Information Panel . alternate interface . . . . Call Information Panel . . closing . . . . . . . . . descriptions . . . . . . information panels . . . Phone Display Panel . . Manual-In work mode . . . memory requirements . . . menu bar, main . . . . . . menus, main window . . . . microphone status . . . . . . . . . volume . . . . . . . . .
I
iClarity audio settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 231 Emergency Call Handling (E911) settings . . . . 232 login tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 229 server address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 230 VPN and Firewall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 233 iClarity settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 228 installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 PC-based . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 prerequisites (PC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 prerequisites (Windows Terminal Services) . . . 54 reinstalling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 silent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 upgrading CentreVu Agent to Avaya IP Agent R5 49 upgrading from V1 to R5 . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 upgrading from V2 to R5 . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 upgrading V3, R4 to R5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 VoIP considerations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Windows Terminal Services . . . . . . . . . . . 53 IP Endpoints Audio Tuning Wizard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 243 initializing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103 load balancing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100 IP Telephone configuring stations . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79, 81 definition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
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network requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 networking requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
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options audio . . . . . . . Avaya IP Agent . . outgoing calls abbreviated dialing Phone Directory . Public Directory . . recent calls list . . speed dial list . . .
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jitter buffer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 239
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Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP) see Public Directory . . . . . . . . . . . load balancing on Avaya communication server login configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . EAS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . non-EAS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Phone Buttons toolbar . . Phone Directory . . . . . Phone Display Panel . . . VuStats . . . . . . . Phone features toolbar . . Phone Settings dialog box port administration . . . .
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RAM, memory . . . . . . . . . . . . Voice-over-IP considerations . . . . . Windows Terminal Services, hardware . Windows Terminal Services, software . ringer status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Road Warrior (VoIP) Audio Tuning Wizard . . . . . . . . . configuring stations . . . . . . . . . . definition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . performance . . . . . . . . . . . . . required server circuit packs . . . . . .
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Screen Pops activating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191 configuring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179 creating DDE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186 Windows application . . . . . . . . . . . . 181 deleting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193 modifying . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192 search Public Directory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170 settings audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 239 bandwidth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 239 gain, transmit and receive VoIP . . . . . . . . 239 jitter buffer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 239 station, configuring Avaya Telephone-DCP . . 85, 87 station, configuring Avaya Telephone-IP . . . . . 79 station, configuring for CallMaster VI . . . . . . . 76 station, configuring IP Telephone . . . . . . 79, 81 station, configuring Road Warrior and Telecommuter70 Settings menu item . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204 Seven-digit dial plan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 221 shortcut keys. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 245 agent features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 246 Avaya IP Agent features . . . . . . . . . . . . 247 call features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 246 Windows features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 247 silent installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 software requirements PC-based installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Windows Terminal Services . . . . . . . . . . . 56 speakers status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 208 volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 208 Speed Dial button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151 starting Avaya IP Agent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
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Quality of Service installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97 Quality of Service (QoS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
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RAM requirements . . . . . . . . . . . recent calls list . . . . . . . . . . . . registering with an Avaya communication server Reinstalling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Release button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . removing Avaya IP Agent . . . . . . . requirements audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . hard disk . . . . . . . . . . . . . hard disk space . . . . . . . . . . hardware . . . . . . . . . . . . . networking . . . . . . . . . . . . . PC-based, software . . . . . . . . peripherals . . . . . . . . . . . . . processor . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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VDN settings Agent Greetings . . . . . . View menu item . . . . . . . . Voice Message Number . . . . Voice-over-IP (VoIP) Audio Monitor . . . . . . . . Audio Tuning Wizard . . . . considerations . . . . . . . troubleshooting . . . . . . . Volume and Ringer Settings . Volume and Ringer Settings . . VPN configuring for . . . . . . . registering through . . . . . settings . . . . . . . . . . VuStats . . . . . . . . . . . . extension configuration . . . overview . . . . . . . . . . refresh . . . . . . . . . . . time intervals . . . . . . . . viewing data in main window .
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Telecommuter configuring stations . . . . . definition . . . . . . . . . . required server circuit packs telephone types, supported. . . Toolbars . . . . . . . . . . . Agent . . . . . . . . . . . Agent Greetings . . . . . . Audio Control . . . . . . . CallMaster . . . . . . . . . Dial Number . . . . . . . . Feature buttons . . . . . . Headset . . . . . . . . . . moving . . . . . . . . . . Phone Buttons . . . . . . . Phone features . . . . . . . Tools menu item . . . . . . . . transfer . . . . . . . . . . . . Basic Transfer . . . . . . . Enhanced Transfer . . . . . Unsupervised Transfer . . . troubleshooting . . . . . . . . alternate causes . . . . . . calls . . . . . . . . . . . . login . . . . . . . . . . . . other . . . . . . . . . . . registering with server . . . Voice-over-IP (VoIP) . . . .
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Windows Terminal Services installation . . . . . . . work mode ACW . . . . . . . . . . Auto-In and Manual-In . . AUX . . . . . . . . . . selecting . . . . . . . .
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uninstalling Avaya IP Agent . . . . . . . Unsupervised Transfer . . . . . . . . . . update, automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . upgrading CentreVu Agent to Avaya IP Agent R5 . V1 to R5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . V2 to R5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . V3,R4 to R5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . User Interface Options . . . . . . . . . . user interfaces, alternate . . . . . . . . .
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