Before You Start
Before installing your PARTNER system, you must make sure the system wiring
is ready. This wiring includes both the outside Iines from the local telephone
company and the inside wiring for connecting extensions to the 206 modules
(also called system modules).
You should also plan ahead for using the system during power outages. This
section discusses these two topics.
IMPORTANT:
If you have any problems with the wiring or installation, call
the AT&T Helpline at 1 800 628-2888 or a qualified telephone installer for
assistance.
Check for Outside Lines
Make sure the local telephone company has installed the outside lines for the
PARTNER system. Each outside Iine must be connected through an RJ11
network interface jack. These jacks look Iike ordinary wall jacks, but should be
labeled with the telephone number for each outside line (see figure 2-1). If the
network interface jacks are not present, call your local phone company. If two
numbers are assigned to one jack, have the phone company split the lines so
that each line has its own RJ11 jack.
The network interface jacks must be within 5 feet of the system module(s). If
they are not, arrange to have either the local phone company move them or a
qualified telephone installer do the wiring, which requires special expertise and
tools. To arrange for AT&T service, call 1 800 247-7000.
206 (System) Modules
5 feet
(maximum)
555-1346
555-1347
Network
Interface
Jacks —
Outside Lines
555-1346
from Phone Company
(one line per jack)
555-1349
Figure 2-1 Network Interface Jacks
Installing the Hardware
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