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

1.4.4.5 Connecting to TalkSwitch from a local extension using a modem

TalkSwitch can be configured locally using any PC with a modem connected to TalkSwitch and has the TalkSwitch software installed. Version 1.37 or higher of the software and version 2.37 or higher of the firmware support modem connectivity.

Run the TalkSwitch software then click on ‘PC connection’. Select ‘Remotely using a modem’ for the connection then the associated COM port for that modem.

No phone number is required since the modem is connected to TalkSwitch when the modem goes ‘off-hook’. The connection should be established very quickly.

1.5 Using 2 or more TalkSwitch units on a LAN

Networked If you have only one TalkSwitch unit, ignore this section and proceed to Section 2.

1.5.1 Connecting 2 or more TalkSwitch units to a LAN

Option 1 - Connect to switch or switched hub in coexistence with your PCs.

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

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

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