Dont worry, there is a way.
Your right BAT doesn't actually support the 248, but there is a work around, its not perfect but it will save you time.
In BAT create a template so that you can import VGC phones, add whatever details you require into the template.
Then create your BAT file to match the template, when you import the details using BAT make sure you check the "Create Dummy MAC Address" checkbox.
Now all the records will be imported and BAT which create dummy MAC addresses for each entry.
Next you need to go into each record and change the dummy MAC to the real MAC, to work out the real MAC, you strip the first two digits from the beginning of the actual MAC address of the VG248 and add the port number of the 248 that the phone is plugged into, for example: -
VG248 MAC Address (000653d6b219)
Extension 1234 on Port 1 of the 248 has a MAC address of: -
0653d6b21901
Extension 4321 on Port 19 of the 248 has a MAC address of: -
0653d6b21919
Now update the record, bring up the port on the 248 and it should register ok, I would only enable a port at a time on the 248 though as it can cause problems bringing them all up at one, as a rule you should only enable a 248 port if its going to be used, otherwise it will constantly try to register.
You've still got to go into each record, but at least you dont have to enter EVERY single detail numerous times.
Gary
