.. _add-port-to-analog-gateway:


Add a port to an analog gateway
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.. _20.1.1|VOSS-483:
.. _21.2|EKB-11070:
.. _21.3-PB3|EKB-11607:



.. tip:: 

   :ref:`use-action-search-to-navigate-automate`



You can add a new port to a gateway located at site level, without prior knowledge
of existing ports. This is useful on the higher density gateways, and in cases where a
port is bulk loaded.


.. note:: 

   The following ports are supported:  

   * VG2XX and VG3XX models (FXS ports) are supported, providing a range of port capacities, from 2 - 160 ports. 
   * VG400 (8 ports max) and VG450 (144 ports max) models (FXS ports)


  
1. In the Automate Admin Portal, go to **Add port to Analog Gateway**. 
2. Choose a site. 
3. Configure the following:  

   * At **Gateway Domain**, add a URI, and add a description for the analog gateway. 
   * Choose owner user ID, and INI inventory filter. 
   * At **Directory Number**, specify the directory number to use for the new line. 

     .. note:: 

        When selecting a Directory Number (DN) to add to a new port:
   
        * The next available DN from site level INI is pre-populated.
        * The **Directory Number** drop-down can be used to select alternative Directory
          Numbers.
        * If a bulk loader or form drop-down does not have the Directory Number field
          populated, the next number from site level INI is used. If this is not
          available, the next available number from customer level INI is used.

   * At **Calling Search Space**, fill out the Line CSS (if this is a new line).
   * Optionally, use one or more of the custom fields (Custom String or Custom Boolean) to configure 
     additional fields, for example, to add a display name. 
   
4. Click **Save**. 

   VOSS Automate checks for the first free port space on the gateway, and 
   adds the port to the gateway.

   Once the transaction completes, a log entry shows the port number added.