FaxBack NET SatisFAXtion 8.7 (Including R3) - Manual - Manual (Page 73)

2 – Server Administration NET SatisFAXtion 8.7 Manual 73
There are three common dialing rule configurations that have step-by-step
guides in this manual. They are:
•
7 digit local / 11 digit long distance dialing: This is the traditional dialing scheme. Local
calls are just seven digits (e.g. 555-0123), and long distance is 1 + Area Code + Num-
ber (e.g. 1-800-555-0123).
•
10 digit local / 11 digit long distance: Some areas require local calls to have the Area
Code + Number, but without a “1” (e.g. (503) 555-0123), while long distance is 1 +
Area Code + Number (e.g. 1-800-555-0123)
A fax number can potentially go through four levels of validation at the server.
These are outlined in the following table:
Rule Type Evaluation
Order
Explanation
Pre-Process 1 Parameters specified here standardize a number in preparation for the next two validation
levels. Examples of tasks at this level include stripping a leading ‘1’ or ‘9’ or ‘91’. This
rule-type is helpful because if you want to test a number, you won’t have to write rules
for all of its possible variations.
Dial 2 This rule-type is primarily for specifying what is allowed, primarily defining local and long
distance dialing rules. An example of this would be stripping of area codes if you work in
a seven-digit dialing area.
Block 3 This rule-type blocks certain numbers (e.g. those beginning with ‘900’).
Post-Process 4 This rule-type is most useful for adding access digits to a fax number (e.g. ‘9’ to get an
outside line, etc.)
Below are a couple of miscellaneous rule notes and highlights:
•
As dictated by the evaluation order shown in the table above, the output of one rule-
type is the input for the next rule-type.
•
A Block rule always overrides a Dial rule.
•
Any modifications made to a number by a Pre-process rule apply as the number is vali-
dated by a Block or Dial Rule.
•
If a number is blocked, it does not get post-processed.
•
If any Dial rule(s) exist, a number being validated must pass at least one of these rules
in order to be post-processed and dialed.
•
If no Dial rules exist, any number will pass, provided it is not blocked.
You can add rules to do any of the following, and more:
•
Add digits required for dialing, such as when dialing through a PBX or long distance ser-
vice.
•
Remove digits from a telephone number, such as when dialing a local number that does
not require an area code.
• Prevent (block) messaging to certain telephone numbers and/or certain dialing areas.