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T A L K S W I T C H S T A R T G U I D E • U K & I R E L A N D
STEP 2 — CONNECT TALKSWITCH TO YOUR PC OR NETWORK
TalkSwitch can be set up anywhere in the vicinity of your incoming phone lines and
computing equipment.
•
TalkSwitch 48 models can be connected to your PC using a Local Area Network
(LAN), USB, or serial
*
(RS-232) connection.
•
The TalkSwitch 24 can be connected to your PC using a USB or serial
*
connection.
If you’re installing a TalkSwitch system with multiple TalkSwitch 48 units or you’re
adding a TalkSwitch unit to an existing system, refer to the
Networking TalkSwitch on a
LAN
section on page 12.
Connection Options
Connect using LAN (Ethernet):
Connect one end of the
provided RJ-45 Ethernet cable to the LAN port at the back
of the TalkSwitch 48 unit and the other end directly to
your Ethernet switch. Ensure your computer is connected
to the same switch.
Connect using USB:
Using a USB A-to-B cable, connect
the “B” end to the USB port at the back of TalkSwitch, and
the “A” end to the USB port of your PC.
Power up TalkSwitch
1.
Connect the provided AC Adapter to the Power port at
the back of the TalkSwitch unit and plug the adapter
into an available power outlet.
Warning! Never use a power adapter other than
the one provided with TalkSwitch.
2.
Turn TalkSwitch on by pressing the
Power
button on
the front of the unit. The lights on the front panel will
flash for a few moments during boot-up, then stop.
The center light marked
Data
will remain lit,
indicating that the TalkSwitch unit is on.
* Serial cables are not provided with TalkSwitch systems. Some models may not have
a serial port.
LAN
USB
Power
Power
Data
