Phonegroup

Phonegroups serve as a collection of phones. Phonegroups also serve as a default caller ID when calls are placed outside via a carrier trunk. It will also do this on a per-trunk basis for 911 calls. 

Adding a Phonegroup

1) Enter the CLI's configuration mode

2) Enter the name of the Phonegroup you wish to create. You will be prompted with the minimum required settings.

servername(config)# phonegroup kitchen_installs
!! Notice: Editing new item: kitchen_installs
!! Notice: Minimum requirements needed for insert:
!!   callerid_name
!!   callerid_number
!!   desc
servername(config-phonegroup kitchen_installs)#

3) Choose settings appropriate to your organization's needs. You can use the "?" key on your keyboard to get a description of the various settings.

servername(config-phonegroup kitchen_installs)# callerid_name "Bob's Carpet Company"
servername(config-phonegroup kitchen_installs)# callerid_number 5183207755
servername(config-phonegroup kitchen_installs)# desc "Kitchen installs for Bob's Carpet"
servername(config-phonegroup kitchen_installs)# show

4) After configuring everything, use the show command to ensure the settings have been saved.

servername(config-phonegroup kitchen_installs)# show
! Generating running-config
!!!
 
! -------------- Phonegroups ----------------
phonegroup kitchen_installs
  callerid_name "Bob's Carpet Company"
  callerid_number 5183207755
  desc "Kitchen installs for Bob's Carpet"
  record no
  tenant_name default
  exit
 
exit

Phonegroup Settings Description

You can also use the "?" key to view the descriptions while in the CLI.  * indicates a required setting.