Glossary
A
alarmcode: A number that appears on the alarm telephone's display, informing you that the ICS has detected a fault in the system.
AnalogTerminalAdapter(ATA): A device that permits the connection of analog telecommunication devices such as fax machines, answering machines, and single line telephones to the Norstar system. Programmed defaults for the ATA are automatically assigned by the Norstar system.
Answerbutton: A telephone button with an indicator that is used to monitor another telephone. The answer button indicates incoming calls destined for the other telephone. Someone working at a telephone with answer buttons (an attendant, for example) can receive all ringing and visual indication of incoming calls for other telephones, and answer those calls when necessary.
One telephone can have up to four Answer buttons. An Answer button is automatically assigned to a telephone when that telephone is assigned an Answer DN.
Answer DN: The internal or directory number (DN) of a telephone that is monitored by an
Answer button. You can assign up to four Answer DNs to a telephone under Line Access in Terminals and Sets programming.
antenna: A
Antenna type: A programming setting that lets you select the type of antenna used for each base station radio in your Norstar Companion system. Settings are Internal and External.
B
Base station: A Companion component that is mounted on walls and ceilings to provide a radio link to an office or other area where Companion portable telephones are used. Each base station houses two radios that allow portables to send and receive calls through the ICS. See also UTAM Inc.
C
Call Forward: A feature that forwards all the calls arriving at your telephone to another telephone in your Norstar system. You can also forward calls from your Norstar Companion portable. To have calls
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