How do I configure Call Guard?

[Belinda Frick]

Overview
- Call Guard uses TAPI to communicate with the PBX.
- Make sure that a TSP is installed.
- CallGuard requires at least Topaz version 1.6.0.1 and
- DTP version 1.0.1.12.

CallGuard can stop certain calls based on preset allow/deny rules. You can
allow or deny numbers, extensions or account codes. These account codes
are entered by typing a "#" after the number, and then the account code. This
can be used together with the Topaz budgeting facilities to allow budgeting on
account codes. Allow/Deny rules cannot be combined. Account codes can be up to
15 characters long.

Version 1.0.0.0 only allows Account code barring.

The .INI file:

The .INI file looks similar to this:

[CONFIG]
ListenPort=25004
ActiveList=1
AccDeny=
AccAllow=1234,7777,9876
ExtDeny=
ExtAllow=
NumDeny=
NumAllow=
LineType=0
ExtensionDigits=3
FaxLines=123,110


ListenPort
is the UDP port on which CallGuard will receive data. You
must configure Topaz to use the same port. The default is 25004.

ActiveList
indicates which type of calls should be stopped.
1 = account codes (allow only listed codes) (Ver 1.0.0.0)

AccDeny,AccAllow,ExtDeny,ExtAllow,NumDeny,NumAllow
are the lists of allowed or denied accounts, extensions and numbers.

They typically look something like: AccAllow=12345,7777,999,9876
Only the listed account codes will be allowed to dial.

LineType
is the type of line. Use 0 for Analog, and 1 for Digital.
ALSO SEE: CallGuard changes for version 1.2.0.0

ExtensionDigits
is the number of digits in the extensions. The default is 4.

FaxLines
are the extensions that are used by fax machines. Calls on these
extensions will not be blocked.

Configuring DTP
In DTP, click on the menu, and then click on Configure. Make sure that
"Calculated from number" is selected.

Configuring Topaz
In Topaz, click on Setup, Properties, Network/FrontOffice. Make sure that the
"IP address" and "Port" are correct, and that "Enabled" is ticked for Call Guard.

Go to Setup, Properties, Filters and Defaults, and make sure that
"CG Budget Type" is set to A or Account.

Click on the "Apply" button to save the changes.

Please note that TOPAZ has to be open and the "Timer ON" for the Call Guard
to function correctly.

ALSO SEE: How do I use Call Guard?