T A L K S W I T C H I N S T A L L A T I O N
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UNIT FRONT PANEL
The front panel consists of a power button, four line lights, and the power/data light.
Figure 1: Front panel
What the flashing lights mean
The TalkSwitch unit flashes the lights on the front panel in different patterns to show
diagnostic states.
Line 1, 2, 3 and 4 lights flashing simultaneously
The unit ID of this unit is in conflict with another unit on the same LAN.
1. Assign a different unit ID to each unit. For more information, see
Setting or changing the
unit ID
on page 17.
Power/Data and Line 1, 2, 3 and 4 lights flashing simultaneously
The boot block is functioning, but the firmware needs to be updated or reloaded. Ensure you
update the firmware with the latest version. Do not use the version on the installation CD,
because there might be a newer version.
1. Choose
Tools > Update Firmware
.
Line 1 and 4 lights, then Line 2 and 3 lights flashing alternately
The prompts are corrupted or not loaded. Ensure you update the firmware with the latest
version. Do not use the version on the installation CD, because there might be a newer version.
1. Choose
Tools > Update Firmware
.
Light
State
Description
Line 1 to Line 4
On
Line is in use.
Flickering Line
is
ringing.
Pulsing slowly
Line caller is on hold.
Pulsing quickly
Line is engaged by a device that is sharing the line
with TalkSwitch.
Power/Data
On
TalkSwitch is powered on.
Flickering
The TalkSwitch unit is exchanging data with the
computer via USB.
Pulsing slowly
A voicemail message has been left in one of the
mailboxes. This indicator is disabled by default, but
can be enabled.
TalkSwitch models with eight telephone lines do not have lights for Lines 5 to 8.
