V S H A R D W A R E S P E C I F I C A T I O N G U I D E
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I N T RO D U C T I O N
The phone system you have purchased is designed and supplied to meet the technical standards for use in
specific countries and for connection to the major telephone service providers in those countries. It is
subject to regulatory certification and compliances.
WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW
While the phone system 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:
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Configuring the system using the Management 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).
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While most buildings are wired to accommodate the 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.
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You may need to connect the system to network equipment such as a router, switch or hub with a
connection to the Internet, and to configure a firewall, computer and the system 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.
If you are installing a single, non-VoIP system, anyone with basic computer skills can use the
TalkSwitch
Start Guide
and this guide to perform a full installation and configuration.
Phone system installations can be categorized into some general configurations, such as single unit
installation, networked units installation, VoIP or non-VoIP installation, etc. This section helps you
determine your best possible plan of action using this guide, according to your installation type. While
not every possible installation scenario is detailed below, determine which one better fits your situation
and use its guidelines as a starting point. For solutions to common problems, please refer to Chapter 6:
Troubleshooting and Support
in the
TalkSwitch User Guide
.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Electrical shock
Do not open the enclosure, except as instructed to install an upgrade kit. When installing an upgrade kit,
disconnect the power adapter and all other cables before removing the enclosure cover, and replace the
cover b
efore reconnecting the power adapter.
Do not expose the system to any liquids; that can pose a risk of electrical shock.
