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T A L K S W I T C H S T A R T G U I D E
STEP 2 — CONNECT THE TALKSWITCH UNIT TO YOUR PC
OR NETWORK
The TalkSwitch unit can be set up anywhere in the vicinity of your telephone
lines and computer. Connect the TalkSwitch unit to your PC using a LAN (local
area network) or USB connection.
If you’re installing a TalkSwitch system with multiple units, or you’re adding a
TalkSwitch unit to an existing system, refer to
Step 10 — Networking TalkSwitch
units
on page 14.
Connecting to a LAN
Connect one end of the provided RJ-45 Ethernet cable to the LAN port at the back
of the TalkSwitch unit and the other end directly to your Ethernet switch. Ensure
your computer is connected to the same switch.
Connecting via USB
Using a USB A-to-B cable, connect the
B
end to the USB port at the back of the
TalkSwitch unit, and the
A
end to the USB port of your PC.
Powering up the TalkSwitch unit
1. Connect the provided AC adapter to the power port at the back of the
TalkSwitch unit and plug the adapter into a surge-protected power outlet.
Caution! Never use an AC adapter other than the one provided with the
TalkSwitch unit.
2. Press 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
Data
light will
remain lit, indicating the TalkSwitch unit is on.
USB Power
LAN
Data Power
