Multitech TalkAnytime TA410, User Manual

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TalkAnytime Quick Start Instructions Startup Tasks
Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. TalkAnyTime User Guide 16
Introduction
The Quick Start Instructions are streamlined instructions intended to get the TalkAnytime unit up and
running quickly. These start-up instructions include assistance on setting up the TalkAnytime unit’s
Inbound Phonebook and defining the URL expression, which includes some parameter settings.
A printed Cabling Guide is shipped with the TalkAnytime unit and an electronic copy is included on the
Product CD.
TalkAnytime Startup Tasks
Task
Summary
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Collecting Phone/IP
Details ( vital! )
The TalkAnytime must be configured to
interface with your particular phone
system and IP network. To do so,
certain details must be known about
those phone and IP systems.
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Placement
Decide where you’ll mount the unit.
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Command/Control
Computer Setup:
Specs & Settings
Some modest minimum specifications
must be met. A COM port must be set
up.
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Hookup
Connect power, phone, and data cables
per diagram.
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Software Installation
This is the configuration program.
It’s a standard Windows software
installation.
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Phone/IP Starter
Configuration
You will enter phone numbers and IP
addresses. You’ll use default parameter
values where possible to get the system
running quickly.
Use “Config Info CheckList” (page 18).
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Phonebook/URL Starter
Configuration
The phonebook is where you specify
how calls will be routed. A special URL
determines how the TalkAnytime will
interact with your web server.
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Connectivity Test
You’ll find out if your TalkAnytime
system can receive phone calls from
visitors to your web site. That means
you’re up and running!
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Troubleshooting
Detect and remedy any problems that
might have prevented connectivity.