Forwarding Incoming Calls

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Call Forward All — Forwards all incoming calls without ringing to a call coverage point regardless of the state of your phone.

Use this feature when, for example, you plan to be away from your phone for an extended period of time.

Setting Call Forward You can set call forwarding from your telephone. You choose the from the Telephone condition for call forwarding (default, no answer, busy, or all) and the

destination. When you specify an external telephone number as the destination, start by entering a 9 or 8 or whatever is required to access an outside line. Example: 912815551212 dials (281) 555-1212. You can enter a * if a pause is required between an access code and a destination number.

The number that you choose may be limited by your call permissions. To view your permissions, see NBX NetSet > User Information > Call Permissions.

From the telephone, you can set call forwarding using feature codes. On the 3Com Manager’s Telephone, you can also set call forwarding from the display panel. Use the NetSet utility to see your call forwarding settings. Your administrator can also set programmable access buttons for call forwarding.

Forward to Mail

From the telephone, you can set your 3Com Telephone so that all incoming calls go directly to your default call coverage point, usually your voice mailbox. You can change the destination to the Auto Attendant or receptionist or a different telephone number. This feature is referred to as FWD MAIL, Forward to Mail, Forward All Calls to Voice Mail, and Forward All Calls to VM. When Forward to Mail is in effect, your telephone rings once before forwarding the call to your default call coverage point.

On a 3Com Manager’s Telephone:

1Press the Features soft button.

2Scroll to Forward to Mail.

3Press Select. The Forward to Mail icon displays.

4To turn off Forward to Mail, repeat these steps.

To set your default call forwarding destination, use the NetSet utility. See “Default” later in this section.

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900-0208 specifications

The 3Com 900-0208 is a highly regarded networking device known for its robustness and reliability. Primarily designed for small to medium-sized businesses, it effectively addresses the requirements of modern networking environments while providing exceptional performance.

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In terms of connectivity, the 3Com 900-0208 supports multiple Ethernet ports, facilitating simultaneous connection to various devices. This multi-port functionality not only improves the device's performance but also enhances scalability. As businesses grow and their networking needs evolve, the 3Com 900-0208 can easily adapt to increasing demands without requiring a complete overhaul of the existing network.

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