Extension number
The number assigned to each extension jack on a 206 module. Extension numbers run consecutively from 10 through 57 (for a
Extension Name Display
A feature that lets users assign a name to their extension. The name appears along with the extension number on system display phones when users make an intercom call or a group call, or transfer a call.
Extension Programming
A method of telephone programming that lets users program their own extensions from their system phones. See also Centralized Telephone Programming.
F
Fax Management button
A system phone button with lights that is programmed with the extension number of a fax machine. A user can monitor the lights next to this button to determine when the fax machine is in use, available, or not answering.
Feature phone
An
Forced Account Code Entry
A system setting that forces users at specified extensions to enter an account code before making a call. See also Account code and Forced Account Code List.
Forced Account Code List
An optional list of account codes that the system checks when a user enters a forced account code. If the forced account code entered by the user is on the list (valid), the user gets access to an outside line: if not, the user is denied access.
400 module
The AT&T equipment component that has line jacks for connecting up to four outside lines to the control unit.
G
Group Call Distribution
A system setting that automatically directs incoming calls on specific lines to a Hunt Group. See also Hunt Group and VMS Hunt Group.
H
Hotline phone
A standard phone at an extension set to ring another extension automatically when the handset is lifted.
Hunt Group
A group of extensions that takes incoming or transferred calls in
I
ICLID
See Caller ID.
Industry-standard device
A telephone or other telecommunications device that can be connected directly to the public telephone network. See also Standard phone and Proprietary device.
Intercom Autodialer
An auxiliary device that can be connected to the system phones at extensions 10 and 11. The device has Auto Dial buttons for all of the extensions in the system, which can be used for dialing or transferring calls to extensions with one touch.
Intercom Auto Dial button
A button that is programmed to ring or page another extension whenever the button is pressed. The button can be used to call the extension or to transfer a call to the extension with one touch; the lights next to the button also show calling activity for the extension.
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