This is a list of some of the more frequently used technical words and phrases when managing your devices in the Fractel Dashboard.
General Settings
Device Label
Device label is used to identify the account on the Phone and in the FracTELPortal. Common Device labels are the extension number of the Device or the Users’ name.
Device Type
Select the model of VoIP telephone from the approved list of FracTEL Certified DevicesLine Number
When adding more than 1 account to a single device, finish setting up Line 1 and press submit. Do not use the back button to add additional lines on a device. Re-enter the Manage Devices menu and choose the device from the drop down menu to add the additional account to.Device MAC
Enter the MAC Address of the VoIP Telephone. Use only alpha-numeric digits. No Spaces or Colons.Device Serial Number
Enter the Serial Number or Machine ID of the VoIP Telephone. Use only alpha-numeric digits. No Spaces or Colons.
Caller Id
Select the Phone number to be assigned to the device for all outbound callsDevice Speed Dial
Speed dial is the number you dial to call the device from other registered devices or from the IVR Menu. The Speed Dial is your extension number
Time Zone
Set the Time zone for this deviceDevice Active
Enable or disable this device on FracTEL
Failover Settings
Failover Type
Select the method of handling a call that isn’t answered. The service type options are Voicemail,, Forward, Speed Dial or None.Failover Seconds
Set how many second to ring the device before timing out to the Failover Destination
E911 Locations Settings