Talkswitch 48-CVA manual Using 2 or more TalkSwitch units on a LAN

2.4.4.3 Connecting TalkSwitch to a LAN for local configuration

If you want to connect multiple TalkSwitch units to a LAN, please see section 2.5

To connect TalkSwitch to a LAN for configuration purposes, simply use the supplied Category 5 cable with RJ45 connectors on either end. Connect TalkSwitch to the switch. The top LED should light up to indicate a connection has been established with a switch or hub.

If you are running Windows XP, please make sure you are not using Windows 98 compatibility mode.

Any time TalkSwitch is being configured, it is ‘locked’ so that no other computer or person using a phone can make configuration changes at the same time. If you leave the software open for longer than 1 hour, TalkSwitch will automatically unlock itself to allow configuration changes.

2.5 Using 2 or more TalkSwitch units on a LAN

Networked If you have only one TalkSwitch unit, ignore this section and proceed to Section 3.

2.5.1 Connecting 2 or more TalkSwitch units to a LAN

We recommend integrating your phone system into your existing LAN with an Ethernet switch. A switch provides direct communication between TalkSwitch units, thus keeping the TalkSwitch voice-over-LAN data isolated from other data on the network.

For example, the Linksys BEFSR81 EtherFast® Cable/DSL Router with 8-Port Switch is a solution that supports prioritization of traffic at an affordable price.

Connect up to four TalkSwitch units (2 are shown on the following page) to the LAN switch or switched hub.

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