Glossary
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Synapse SB67030/031 Deskset and Accessories User’s Guide
standby time:
The amount of time that a Cordless Handset or Cordless Headset can sit idle out of its charger while still capable
of operating normally
static IP address:
An IP address that is manually assigned to a computer by a system administrator. This type of addressing
requires specific knowledge of the LAN.
subnet (subnetwork):
Typically a LAN served by one router
subscriber:
A user who can access messages in a Group Mailbox
supervised transfer:
Occurs when you communicate with the transfer recipient before completing a transferred call
switch:
A network switch links electronic devices. The switch processes and routes data flexibly, allowing more data to be handled
without error.
system administrator:
A person to perform functions such as setting up and modifying system configurations. This system
administrator can be an employee or your telephone equipment provider.
System Directory:
(see System list)
System list:
This list of names and phone numbers is created and maintained by the system administrator. All system users can
sort and view this list.
system operator:
The extension that callers reach by dialing
0
(zero) when the Auto Attendant operator feature is enabled or
that system users reach at any time by dialing
0
(zero)
T1:
A digital signaling standard to transmit voice and data between devices
T.38:
An analog fax protocol that encodes fax-modem codes over VoIP
trunk:
A communications connection between the Synapse system and the telephone company
unsupervised transfer:
Occurs when you do not communicate with the transfer recipient when transferring calls. The transfer
recipient does not have to pick up the phone and talk to you before receiving the transferred call.
UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply):
A battery-powered emergency power supply device
URL (Uniform Resource Locator):
An Internet address
