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1.4.2 Connecting extension telephones and other devices
You can connect any regular analogue extension telephone set, cordless (e.g.
DECT) telephone, or fax machine to the extension ports – E1-E4 and E1-E8
(subject to model).
Attach a single-line corded or cordless telephone, fax machine or
answering machine
Connect your single-line analog telephone or fax machine to one of the
TalkSwitch extension ports
E1-E4 (all TalkSwitch models);
E5-E8 (TalkSwitch 48 models only
)) just as you would be plugging them into a
standard telephone wall port.
Attach an Internal or External Modem
Plug the modem’s telephone cable into a TalkSwitch extension port. Your
modem is now a TalkSwitch extension that can access all lines and take
advantage of TalkSwitch’s call routing features.
If you don’t want to change your dial-up settings for the modem, enable
Direct Line Access for the extension associated to the modem. See section
2.3.3.9 (Local Extensions -> Direct Line Access) for more details on
configuring Direct Line Access.
1.4.3 Connecting devices to the Music and PA ports
The Music port is designed to support any audio source (CD player, radio, tape
player, sound card etc.) for playing music or messages to callers while on
hold. Connect the audio source via its headphone output to the Music port.
The Music port requires a 1/8" (3.5mm) mono phono connector. If you have a
48 model with more than one TalkSwitch connected to a LAN, you need to
provide audio to the Music ports on each TalkSwitch.
The PA port can be connected to a PA System for external paging or to an
amplification system to screen voicemail or to use as a line simulator. The PA
port requires a 1/8" (3.5mm) mono phono connector. If you have a 48 model
with more than one TalkSwitch connected to a LAN, you need to provide a
connection from each TalkSwitch to the PA system.
In cases where extensions will be wired through in-building wiring and a
Connection Box with IDC or screw terminals, it is recommended that “RJ-11
Wiring-Tails” are used. These are single or multi-pair cables with 0.5mm solid
core wire one end terminated in an RJ-11 connector(s). These may be
available from your TalkSwitch Reseller or provided by your installer.
To connect telephones with BT style plugs it is recommended that extensions
are wired through a Master Socket or an in-line adaptors with a capacitor.
This also ensures compatibility with some telephones that require 3-wire
connections for the telephone to ring.
