.. _associate_local_route_groups_to_a_device_pool:

Associate a Local Route Group to a Device Pool
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This procedure associates a local route group with an existing
device pool for each site. 

This allows calls from a device that is tied to a device pool to go out 
on a specific route group based on the call type. For example, you can 
associate multiple local route groups such as
Emergency Route Group, Primary Local Route Group (for site A), Secondary
Local Route Group (for site A), Primary Local Route Group (for site B),
and Secondary Local Route Group (for site B). 

Local Route groups allow you to specify different route groups for each site (site
A and site B) for the respective device pool. Also, you can define a
separate call routing option for emergency calls when you associate the
Emergency Route Group with a different route group. Hence you can easily
define separate call routing options for emergency calls and PSTN calls.


**Perform these steps**:

1. Log in as provider, reseller or customer administrator.

   .. Warning::
   
      When associating a local route group, ensure that you select a valid
      site under your customer in the hierarchy node breadcrumb at the top of the
      view. If you attempt to associate a local route group at any other node in
      the hierarchy, a popup alerts you to select a site hierarchy node.
   
2. Choose an option:

   * If you logged in as provider or reseller administrator,
     choose **Apps Management > CUCM > Device Pools**.
   * If you logged in as customer administrator, choose
     **Apps Management > Advanced > Device Pools**.
     
3. Click the device pool to be associated.
4. From the **Cisco Unified CM Group** drop-down menu, select a specific Cisco
   Unified Communications Manager group or leave the Cisco Unified CM Group as
   Default.
5. Click the **Local Route Group Settings** tab.
6. In the grid, from the **Local Route Group** drop-down menu, select the local route
   group.
7. In the grid, from the **Route Group** drop-down menu, select the route group or
   gateway.
8. To save the new local route association, click **Save**.