AT&T MERLIN LEGEND Release 3.1, System Programming Manual

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Product Enhancements
Programming Basics
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Installation, Upgrade Administration, and
Maintenance
These are the new MERLIN LEGEND Communications System capabilities:
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SPM (Release 3.18) conversion of translations from Release 1.0, 1.1, 2.0,
and 2.1 to 3.0
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Remote operation at 1200/2400bps
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Advice and feedback administration screens for new Release 3.0
functionality
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PCMCIA Memory Card Interface (a Release 3.0 processor board
required) allowing:
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System software installation
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System software upgrade
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800 GS/LS-ID port module firmware upgrade
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Integrated backup and restore of translations
Automatic and manual options for backup and restore are available on the
system. Automatic backup can be scheduled weekly or daily to fit the
customer’s needs.
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Inter-digit dialing timer values are administrable
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Inspection of Lines/Trunks displays only those lines and trunks configured
on system rather than all 80 facilities
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Stations and facilities in Maintenance Busy (both manual and automatic)
can be identified by the maintenance monitor
User Features
Security
The Remote Access feature allows people at remote locations to enter the
system by dialing the number of a line or trunk designated for remote access.
The system can be programmed to require the remote user to dial a barrier code
(a type of password) after reaching the system. In earlier versions, the
systemwide barrier code length is fixed at 4 digits. Release 3.0 allows a
systemwide barrier code length ranging from a minimum of 4 digits to a
maximum of 11 digits, with a factory setting of 7 digits. SMDR records are
enhanced to provide information for remote access calls. If the remote access
call is received on a facility providing Caller ID information (see below), the
SMDR report can help trace the call.