Asterisk Phonebook Module User Guide
- Nathaniel Halbrooks
THIS WIKI HAS BEEN UPDATED FOR VERSION 13 OF YOUR PBX GUI.
Introduction and Overview
The Asterisk Phonebook module allows you to create system-wide speed dial numbers that can be dialed from any phone.
Using speed dial codes requires entering the feature code for speed dial, which is *0 by default. For example, if the speed dial code is 100, then you would dial *0100 to use it.
*See the Feature Codes module for information about changing feature codes.
APPLICATION NOTE
This module does NOT manage the company directory
Logging In
If you have not already done so use log in to the PBX UI.
On the top menu click Admin
In the drop down click Asterisk Phonebook
Below is the landing page with no phone book entries:
Creating a Phonebook Entry
Click Add Phonebook Entry.
Name
Enter a personal or business name.
Number
Enter the number to be dialed. For caller ID to work, it should match the caller ID received from the network.
This is what you would dial if you were to pick up a phone and dial the number.
Speed dial code
Optional: Enter a speed dial code. The Speed Dial module must be enabled to use these codes.
This is the number that replaces the number above. So instead of dialing 16025551212, you can simply dial 1001.
Set Speed Dial
Select "Yes" if you want a speed dial code to be automatically created. If you entered a speed dial code above, selecting Yes will have no effect.
Save your changes
Once you have entered the information, click the "Submit Changes Button."
Once you save your entry, it will appear at the top of the page as shown below.
Export as CSV
The Export Phonebook button allows you to export the entries as a CSV file.
Editing a Phonebook
You can edit and delete individual entries, or delete all entries.
Edit entry: Click the pencil icon
Delete entry: Click the trash icon
Delete ALL entries: Click the Empty Phonebook button
APPLICATION NOTE
"Empty Phonebook" Cannot be undone. If you have not saved a copy of the entries then your work is gone. You may wish to export in CSV prior to any changes.
Import from CSV
Click the Import Phonebook button to select a CSV file. A list of phonebook entries can be imported as a CSV file when the following format is used:
"Tango D. Frog";6025551212;82646 with one entry per line.
APPLICATION NOTE
Note the “Name” is in quotes and the the semicolon( ; ) is used as a field separator. You may also add a few entries and "Export in CSV" to see a working example.
File
Click "Chose File" and select a previous export or a properly formatted CSV
Upload
Click the "Upload button" then "Apply Changes" at the top. Your entries should appear at the top of the page