1.6.3.5 Central Directory
Here you store the location of the phonebook files to be imported. By clicking on Load the phone book files are imported.
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The import file may contain a maximum of 3000 entries.
 
Import files are available in the formats .csv, .txt and .xml are allowed.
Import requirements for .csv and .txt
.txt
.csv
Names must not be longer than 23 characters, phone numbers must not be longer than 21 characters (all further characters will be truncated or the entry will not be saved)
Names must have the following format:
First name Last name
 
Example: John Jones
Names must have the following format:
First name Last name
 
Example: “John Jones“
Phone numbers must have the canonical format and must not contain spaces (SIP URI are not allowed)
 
Example with area code: +4415134567
Example extension: 567
Name and phone number must have the following format: Name,phone number
 
Example with prefix: John Jones,+4415134567
Example extension: John Jones,567
Name and phone number must have the following format: Name,Home phone number,Mobile phone number,Office phone number (all three commas must be present for each entry, even if not all phone numbers are present)
 
Example with all phone numbers: “John Jones“,+4415134567,+015201234567,123
Example with missing numbers: “John Jones“,+015201234567,123
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When importing phone numbers, the entire phone book is rewritten. It is not possible to attach contacts. The imported contacts are not displayed in the configuration interface of the base station.
 
To import contacts via a phonebook file from an HTTP or TFTP server 
1 Select Management.
2 In the field Management Transfer Protocol depending on usage select HTTP or TFTP.
3 Click on Save.
4 Select Central Directory.
5 In the field Server, enter the IP address of the HTTP or TFTP server.
6 Create a directory with the name Directory on the HTTP or TFTP server and place the CSV file to be imported there.
7 Go back to Central Directory and enter the file name in the field File name.
8 Click on Save.
9 Restart the base station.
To import contacts via a phonebook file from an LDAP server 
1 Select Central Directory.
2 In the field Location select 'LDAP-Server'.
3 In the field Server, enter the IP address of the LDAP server.
4 In the field Port, enter the port of your LDAP server.
5 In the field Sbase, specify the desired database (e.g. dc=meta).
6 In the field Bind, specify the user name for authentication to the LDAP server.
7 Enter the password if necessary.
8 Click on Save.
To import contacts by selecting a phonebook file 
1 Select Central Directory.
2 If necessary, at Location select 'Local'.
3 In the field Filename by clicking on Choose file select the CSV file that contains the contact data.
4 Click on Load to load the file.
5 Restart the base station.
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The file name of the CSV file is limited to 31 characters.
 
Last modified date: 09.08.2023