I want the landline to call hunt the obi202 device after 4 rings. I did a lot of research but I'm confused how to set it up.
A lot of posts suggest to get a Obi110. Can I get an ObiLine device to add POTS to the Obi202 instead?
I would appreciate if someone can show me how to do this. Also, I would like to preserve the caller's ID if possible. Thanks.
You can use an OBiLine to add a POTS line to your OBi202.
Some people had an echo using OBiLine, but I think this problem was resolved with a firmware update.
I have an OBi110.
Make the following changes using OBi Expert.
Physical Interfaces -> Line Port
InboundCallRoute: ph
CallForwardOnBusyEnable: checked
CallForwardOnBusyNumber: ph2
CallForwardOnNoAnswerEnable: checked
CallForwardOnNoAnswerNumber: ph2
CallForwardOnNoAnswerRingCount: 4
You won't see the Line Port parameters until you install OBiLine.
All the trunks have the same parameters.
I assume you have an inbound trunk defined on SP1.
You can make the same changes for SP1 and test this setup before purchasing the OBiLine.
Voice Services -> SP1 Service
InboundCallRoute: ph
CallForwardOnBusyEnable: checked
CallForwardOnBusyNumber: ph2
CallForwardOnNoAnswerEnable: checked
CallForwardOnNoAnswerNumber: ph2
CallForwardOnNoAnswerRingCount: 4
What if I want to transfer to obi202 device? Is it possible to transfer line 2 and obi202 in the same lan?
Could you clarify call forward on Busy option? With your settings is it possible:
1) If the line is busy can I continue to talk with the caller #1 on line 1 and someone else in the house picks up line 2 to answer caller #2? ?
2) My land line has call waiting, is it possible keep the conversation on line 1 and Obi transfer the call waiting on line 2?
Are you asking if you can transfer a call to a 2nd OBi202? You can transfer a call to a 2nd OBi202 using the OBiTalk network by specifying a transfer number pp(510222222). Change 510222222 to the OBi number of the 2nd OBi202.
If you are on a call, another inbound call will be transferred to the destination you specify. The original call will not be affected. Transfer On Busy will not work if Call Waiting is enabled. I don't know any way to transfer the Call Waiting call.
The Call Waiting call might get transferred on the 4th ring because of No Answer. I never tried testing this condition. Why don't you try and let us know what happens.