Lucent Technologies 4.1 manual Glossary GL-3

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Expansion carrier

The optional component of the control unit that can be connected to the primary carrier to expand your system’s line and extension capacity. See also Primary carrier.

Expansion processor module

The main module of the expansion carrier, which must be installed in the center slot of the expansion carrier. This Lucent Technologies module extends the primary carrier’s management capabilities to the 206 and 400 modules installed in the expansion carrier. See also Primary processor module.

Extension

An endpoint in the system (numbered 10–57) that connects telephones or standard devices, which can be dialed using the [ Intercom ] button. See also Programming extension.

Extension jack

The location on 206 modules that allows you to connect extension wiring to the control unit for phones (or other telecommunications devices).

Extension number

The number assigned to each extension jack on a 206 module. Extension numbers run consecutively from 10 through 57 (for a two-carrier configuration) and are used for intercom calling.

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.

External Hotline

A standard phone that is programmed to dial a predetermined outside number when a user lifts the handset. See also Hotline phone.

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 industry-standard phone that includes programmable buttons or other built-in features.

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.

400module

The Lucent Technologies 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

Hold Reminder Tone

On system phones, a short beep that is generated for a call that is left on hold for longer than one minute. The tone sounds once every minute until the held call is retrieved, or until the caller hangs up.

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