18 TalkSwitch User Guide
Direct Line Access:
Direct line access allows you to configure the extension to access a specific Hunt
Group automatically for outbound calls when the extension goes off hook. For
example, you may have a fax machine connected to this extension and don’t
want to reprogram the speed dial phone numbers. In this case you would select
‘Direct line access’ and choose the appropriate Hunt Group. As soon as the fax
goes off hook, TalkSwitch will hunt the specified lines for an available line. This
feature is also useful if you want to avoid dialing any digits for accessing a line.
Warning: When using Direct Line Access, telephone company line dialtone is first
available when picking up the handset. The following features are only available from
TalkSwitch internal dialtone: Intercom Calling, Hold Retrieve, Line Hunt Groups,
Voicemail Retrieval/Access, Call Pick Up, P.A. Access, Parked Call Retrieval, Do Not
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Hunt Group Access:
This is used if you want to permit or restrict specific Hunt Group access to the
extension. Click the button and simply organize the appropriate Line Hunt
Groups that are permitted for this extension. (All extensions are defaulted to have
no restrictions.)
2.3.1.6 Remote Extensions
With TalkSwitch’s Remote Extensions, you can have calls forwarded directly from
your home/office to any phone number you choose. Your cell phone, pager or any
out-of-office number becomes a ‘Remote Extension’ of your office system.
You can have calls forwarded directly or screen callers. If you are unavailable or
choose not to accept calls, they can be transferred back to your office (e.g. to
voicemail or another extension) or forwarded to another out-of-office telephone
number (e.g. to a business partner’s cell phone) depending upon the Cascade
configuration.
For details on how to use Remote Extensions, see section 3.3.
TalkSwitch assigns a Remote Extension number to each call forwarding telephone
number. Calls can then be forwarded by the Auto Attendant or transferred by someone
in your office simply by dialing the Remote Extension number. There are 8 Remote
Extensions available per TalkSwitch unit.