Fax Support on the Second B (Ch 2) Channel
This feature is supported on Meridian and DEFINITY protocols only.
Note: On the DEFINITY, the B channel is known as the I channel
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You are able to send analog modem traffic over the 2 B channel (Ch2) of each port on a remote or a
PBXgateway unit.
Each of the ports on an EXTender 6000 or PBXgateway will extend both of the Meridian PBX/DEFINITY
ECS B channels, allowing the use of the second B channel for analog applications such as fax and
modem. You can send faxes by simply connecting the fax machine to the expansion card in the digital
telephone connected to the remote unit.
The analog port will have the label based upon the telephone type used:
Table 10: Fax Support by Protocol
Protocol
Telephone
Name of Analog Port
Avaya
6400 Series
100A Analog Interface Module
Avaya 8411D
Analog
Adjunct
Meridian
M2006, M2008, M2008HF, M2616,
M2216ACD, M3905, M3904, M3903
ATA (Analog Terminal Adapter)
(Meridian)
If you have a B2 device running off your digital set, ensure you enable the
ATA menu
item in
the following location:
Remote->Configuration->Port->Ports_x-y->Port_x
Figure 32: ATA Device - Enabled
Using an MCA Adapter with a Meridian Telephone
Note: This information applies to Meridian protocols only.
Because of an error in the way the Meridian PBX sets up a port with an ATA, you must follow the steps
below to get the PBX to properly recognize a digital port.
1. Plug the ATA unit into the extended digital telephone at the remote location and power up the ATA.
2. Connect the telephone and establish the connection to the PBX.
3. Wait until the telephone has initialized and the date and time appear in the display window.
4. Unplug the power to the ATA unit, then plug the power back in. After this has been done, the Meridian
PBX should properly recognize the configuration.
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