P R E F A C E
V I I
PRE F A CE
WHAT’S IN THIS GUIDE?
The
TalkSwitch User Guide
contains all the information you need, whether
you are installing a single TalkSwitch unit or multiple VoIP enabled units. It
is intended to be a complete reference accompanying the
TalkSwitch Start
Guide
that ships with every TalkSwitch unit.
This preface contains important information to help you maximize your
installation effort and to get the most out of the features and the flexibility
of your TalkSwitch system. We strive to make your experience with
installation and configuration the most rewarding possible.
We would ask you to read important information concerning power
interruptions and safety precautions contained in the appendices in order to
ensure your TalkSwitch equipment is set up in the safest way possible while
avoiding equipment damage.
What you should know
While TalkSwitch is customer installable, certain skills are required if you
need to route cables or to configure a network. The following points will help
you determine the required skills:
•
Configuring the TalkSwitch system using the configuration software can
be performed by anyone with basic computer skills once the system is
physically installed with proper networking equipment configurations (if
two or more units are networked on a LAN).
•
While most buildings are wired to accommodate TalkSwitch system setup,
the need to route telephone and/or network cabling can occur
occasionally. If your organization does not have someone with this skill
set, we recommend the use of an outside telephony system technician.
•
Connecting TalkSwitch to network equipment such as routers, switches or
hubs with a connection to the Internet, as well as configuring firewalls,
computers and TalkSwitch for networked use internally and with
Internet. If your organization does not have someone with this IT skill
set, we recommend the use of an outside IT technician.
