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Dialing a Call to a Remote Office

You can dial calls between sites in your organization that are separated geographically but that are linked by a Wide Area Network (WAN) connection. Each site must have an NBX system. Typical configurations are described in the next sections.

Using Unique In the sample network shown in Figure 10, everyone in the entire Extensions organization has a unique telephone extension. Whenever you make a

call to an extension that is not located at your own site, your NBX system sets up a connection to the NBX system at the other extension’s site.

In this example, to call a user in Dallas, a user in Chicago dials a Dallas extension (3000 through 3999). The dial plan on the Chicago NBX system sets up the necessary connection to the Dallas NBX system and then to the extension at that site.

Figure 10 Using Unique Extensions to Dial Remote Offices

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1NBX System in Chicago Extensions: 1000–1999

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3NBX System in Atlanta Extensions: 2000–2999

4NBX System in Dallas Extensions: 3000–3999

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3Com 3102, 3101 manual Dialing a Call to a Remote Office, Wide Area Network WAN

3102, 3101 specifications

The 3Com 3101 and 3102 are notable elements in the realm of networking equipment, specifically designed to enhance voice communications over IP networks. These devices reflect the evolution of telecommunication technologies, merging legacy systems with modern network capabilities to create efficient and flexible solutions for businesses.

The 3Com 3101 is primarily recognized for its ability to handle high-quality voice calls while providing an array of features that cater to the needs of various users. One of its key characteristics is the integration of Voice over IP (VoIP) technology, allowing for telephone calls to be transmitted over the internet instead of traditional telephone lines. This not only reduces operational costs but also enhances the ability to scale communications within an organization.

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