LCR
LCR (Least Cost Routing) is a function of the PBX that enables the subscriber to automatically make calls using the most cost-effective phone service provider. The PBX determines the phone service provider to be used by the dialled phone number and the configured tariff tables.
Note: Automatic LCR is not carried out for the entered emergency numbers (Public switched tel. networks > Emergency calls). Note: If a call is initiated via a targeted exchange line access, automatic LCR is not carried out.Requirements:
• Support of dial-around service by the network provider
Proceed as follows for configuration:
• Switching LCR at the external connection on.
-Using the Configuration Manager (on the following pages)
-Public switched tel. networks > ISDN > PTMP connection
-Public switched tel. networks > ISDN > PBX base numbers/trunk bundles > Configure
-Public switched tel. networks > VoIP > Accounts > Configure
• Selecting the subscribers on which automatic LCR should be carried out.
-Using the Configuration Manager (page Routing > Soft-LCR 4.0 > LCR subscriber)
• If necessary, switching LCR for Call Through calls on.
-Using the Configuration Manager (page Functions > Call Through)
• Creating LCR data and keeping them up to date.
-Using the Configuration Manager (on the following pages)
-Routing > Soft-LCR 4.0 > Provider
-Routing > Soft-LCR 4.0 > Networks and LCR import
-Routing > Soft-LCR 4.0 > LCR tables
• Creating the holidays in the calendar of the PBX and switching them on for LCR.
-Using the Configuration Manager (page Functions > Calendar)