SmartSwitch 1800 Voice Configuration

A higher suppression level saves composite bandwidth, allowing more data channels to operate simultaneously with voice channels. The default value for this parameter is low.

Ext. Digits Source

This parameter is relevant if the Dial Digits parameter conÞgured in the Voice Parameters window (see ConÞguring System-Level Voice Parameters, page 12-2) is greater than 0. It speciÞes the source of extended digits when the user of attached equipment dials a speed-dial number. When Map is speciÞed, extended digits are taken from the Extended Dial String in the Speed Dial ConÞguration Table. When User is speciÞed, extended digits are taken from the user of attached equipment (i.e., the user must dial a speed-dial number and an extended digit string).

If you specify User, you must set the Dial Timer (see above) to a value other than 0. The default value for this parameter is Map.

Forwarded Type

This parameter is relevant only if Forwarded Digits (see below) is set to All or Extended. It speciÞes how the dial digits will be forwarded. The default value for this parameter is DTMF (dual-tone).

Forwarded Digits

This parameter speciÞes which dial digits (if any) to forward (i.e., to output at the remote voice/fax card). If None is selected, dial digits are not forwarded to the destination device when a call is initiated on this port. If All is selected, the speed-dial number and associated extended digits are forwarded to the destination device. If Extended is selected, only the extended digit string is forwarded. The source of extended digits (i.e., from the map table or dialed by the user) is speciÞed by Ext. Digits Source (see above). The default value for this parameter is None.

Tone Type

This parameter determines whether the multi-frequency tone will be DTMF (dual-tone) or MF (single-tone). The default value for this parameter is DTMF.

Blocked Flag

This value will cause the port to be enabled (if No) or disabled (if Yes) when the device is powered up or rebooted. Whichever state is selected, the port will remain in that state until this value is changed or until an enable or disable action is performed. The default value is No.

Link Down Busy

This parameter enables or disables automatic busy-out of channels when the link is down. When this parameter is enabled, the system will automatically busy-out channels when the composite link is down. When disabled, channels remain on-hook when the link is down. If your application is connected to a PBX that can route calls to an alternate source (e.g., an ACD) based on an Òall busyÓ condition, enable this parameter so the PBX will recognize this condition and reroute the

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Cabletron Systems 1800, FRX4000, FRX6000 Ext. Digits Source, Forwarded Type, Forwarded Digits, Tone Type, Link Down Busy

1800, FRX4000, FRX6000 specifications

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