Running the Talkswitch Software | Talkswitch CT.TS005.001101.UK

Note: If your TalkSwitch is already connected with a USB cable, disconnect the unit before you install/upgrade software. Reconnect the USB cable to TalkSwitch when the configuration software is installed.

2.2 RUNNING THE TALKSWITCH SOFTWARE

After the installation is complete, double-click the TalkSwitch icon. If TalkSwitch is currently connected to the same network as your PC, the configuration software detects and retrieves the settings from TalkSwitch automatically. If TalkSwitch is not yet connected, or is connected via the USB or Serial port, the following screen displays with different configuration options.

TalkSwitch without a LAN port		TalkSwitch with a LAN port
Connection Type:
Serial	Select when a serial cable is used to connect the system to a PC.
	Serial is only supported with models equipped with Serial port
	(Serial cable must be purchased separately)
Ethernet	Select when system is connected to PC over a LAN. Ethernet is
	only supported with models equipped with a LAN port.
USB	Select when a USB cable is used to connect the system to a PC.
	(USB cable is supplied with units not equipped with a LAN port)
Internet	Select when system is connected to over the Internet and the
	required router ports has been opened to allow remote access to
	the system Internet (supported by models equipped with a LAN
	port)
File	Select to edit a configuration file saved on the PC.

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User Guide Copyright Information Power Adaptor & Power Cords Power & Lightning SurgesTemperature & Environment Emergency Service Access MaintenancePower Failure TalkSwitch Usage TA B L E O F CO N T E N T S 1.1 B L E O F C O N T E N T SI I Call Detail Record CDR Logging Installation Open the system package, which will contain Front Panel Lights Light State Description TalkSwitch 24 Models TalkSwitch 48 Models Back Panel TalkSwitch 28 Models Ports Purpose Connecting telephone lines Plugging Into the Back Panel Connecting devices to the Music and PA ports Connecting extension telephones and other devicesAttach an Internal or External Modem Connecting TalkSwitch to a PC using a USB cable Connecting TalkSwitch to a LAN and/or PCConnecting TalkSwitch to a LAN for local configuration Connecting TalkSwitch to a PC using a Serial cable Connecting to TalkSwitch over IP Using 2 or More Talkswitch Units on a LANConnecting 2 or more TalkSwitch units to a LAN Setting the Unit ID for the first time How unit IDs affect system extension numbers Changing the Unit IDUnit ID Optimizing the system for networked use Configuration SettingsKeep track of the lines and extensions Outgoing Line Hunt Groups Voicemail TA L K S W I T C H CO N F I G U R a T I O N Running the Talkswitch Software Connection Type Configuration screen System ConfigurationButton Restore Firmware View Menu File MenuTools Menu Start Menu Programs TalkSwitch Documentation Configuration NavigationHelp Menu System Information Disa Administration Location Settings IP ConfigurationConfigure TalkSwitch IP settings System IP Settings section Public WAN IP Address System IP Settings section VoIP Configuration Public WAN IP Address see previous section TalkSwitch Profile tab User Name and Password Section View Registrar Entries button VoIP NumbersView Registration Status button Service Provider Profile tab Pstn analogue telephone Lines Telephone company services section Phone numbers section L K S W I T C H U S E R G U I D E U K & I R E L a N D TalkSwitch Profile section VoIP Numbers Service Provider Profile section Line Hunt Groups Automatic Route Selection and Toll Restriction Configure Line Hunt Groups also, see section Planning Automatic Route Selection and Toll Restriction Entering Leading Digits and Assigning Actions L K S W I T C H U S E R G U I D E U K & I R E L a N D Set Local Extension Hunt Group Access Click the Hunt Group Access button System Information Administration Additional Notes Fax Information Local Extensions Caller ID Information section Direct Line Access buttonPhone Type Hunt Group Access button Remote Extensions Forwarding Information Extension Ring Groups Different uses for Extension Ring Groups Identify types of calls by different ring patterns Set Ring Group section Transfer Settings On-Hold SettingsOn-hold/Ringback Voicemail Local Extension Voicemail Mailbox Option section Voicemail Notification Settings sectionLoad Greeting button Configuration Notification Options button Load Greeting button Voicemail Notification Settings tab Remote Extension Voicemail General Voicemail Global Message Waiting Indicator Global SettingsMailbox Settings Modes Reset Mailboxes buttonCall Handling View Mailbox Data button Auto Attendant Record Auto Attendant messages Recording Auto Attendants from an out-of-office phone At the Auto Attendant, perform the following actions L K S W I T C H C O N F I G U R a T I O N L K S W I T C H U S E R G U I D E U K & I R E L a N D Utilities for an auto attendant Record Instructions button Load Auto Attendant button Erase Instructions button On an incoming call during mode 1 orAuto Attendant L K S W I T C H C O N F I G U R a T I O N Adjust Sequence.. button Local Extensions Call Cascade L K S W I T C H U S E R G U I D E U K & I R E L a N D L K S W I T C H C O N F I G U R a T I O N Remote Extensions Call Cascade L K S W I T C H C O N F I G U R a T I O N Extension Ring Groups Call Cascade Call Back/DISA Step Auto Call Back L K S W I T C H U S E R G U I D E U K & I R E L a N D Prompted Call Back L K S W I T C H U S E R G U I D E U K & I R E L a N D Disa Options Audio Controls Extension Controls Line ControlsVoIP Codec Selection Transfer Options Transfer and clear MiscellaneousTransferring from a Home phone Remote Transfer Call Back ring return Caller in queue reminderIf being used with another PBX Intercom Calls Internal clock settingFax Over IP Audio Output Options TroubleshootingInternal Caller ID options Auto Attendant Transfer Prompts Ring Patterns Double Recall timeWay Calling wait time Non-detection of disconnect-clear Auto Route Selection Troubleshooting AdvancedAuto Attendant Adjustments Dtmf Detection Ringback Control Line CPC/Disconnect ClearFax Detection VoIP Ports Receiving calls using the Auto Attendant Receiving calls without the Auto Attendant Receiving calls at a Local Extension Office Making and Receiving CallsMaking calls from a Local Extension Place ‘out-of-office’ calls from a Local Extension Call Pick Up Placing calls on Hold at a Local ExtensionTransferring calls Place calls on hold Parking a caller Call Park Parking and retrieving callersFrom a Local Extension to any outside telephone number Retrieving a parked call Parking a caller using Auto ParkUsing Call Park with the Paging option Call Queue/UCD/Call Waiting Queuing and retrieving callers Queuing callers to an Extension Ring Group Conference calling with TalkSwitch Using the TalkSwitch Call Waiting featureCase B Two outside callers and one Local Extension Making and receiving calls using VoIP Using Phones connected in parallel to TalkSwitch Transferring calls on parallel-connected phones Modems and telephone line access Transferring calls from a Remote Extension OUT of the Office Receiving Calls Through Call ForwardingThree ways to forward calls Transferring calls Screening options for forwarded calls Forwarding calls with screening Making calls Using the Talkswitch Voicemail SystemCalls over VoIP with SIP phones and Gateways Receiving calls Retrieving messages/Accessing a voice mailbox Activating voicemail boxes Listen to messages press Change personal options press Pager and Cell Phone notificationChange greeting options press Record name for Dial by Name Directory press Music on Hold Mode Switching OptionsManual Mode Switching Music on Hold and Call Forwarding to Remote Extensions Automatic Mode Switching using the Time Scheduler Using Call BridgeHow to use Disa Call Bridge Using Call Back Activate Call Back Accepting the Call Back Upgrading the Talkswitch Software and Firmware Step #1 Check current version Step #2 Download new software and firmware Step #3 Updating the firmware I N G T a L K S W I T C H Page L L D E T a I L RE CO RD LO G G I N G C D R Enabling Call Detail Record CDR Logging System Information IP Configuration page in the software Web Interface Store to File on TalkSwitchRetrieving Data Click on the link for Call Detail Record CDR Management Serial Interface Real Time to Serial Interface Analyzing the Data Click on Transfer Capture Text Example Example Page Optimizing Your IP Network for Voip Introduction to VoipBroadband Connection Router/NAT/Firewall Does a VoIP call sound like a regular phone call? Local Area NetworkHow does VoIP work? High-speed connections on both ends of the call What happens to VoIP if the IP network fails? If the power goes out, does the VoIP network stay up?Choose the right Codec for your location Can a firewall prevent VoIP calls from passing through? What is SIP? What is NAT and how does it affect VoIP? What is a SIP Proxy and Registrar? What is Dynamic DNS? What is a port number? What is the drawback of using Dynamic DNS?How often will my Public IP address change? L P a N D TRO U B L E S H O O T I N G Troubleshooting Problems that may occur during Configuration Page Music on Hold Answering and Fax Machines Other Possible Local Extension Problems L K S W I T C H U S E R G U I D E U K & I R E L a N D Problems that may occur with VoIP L K S W I T C H U S E R G U I D E U K & I R E L a N D Caller Display Distinctive Ringing Multi-Line Service / Hunting Facilities Three Way Calling/Conference Application Notes Telephone Company Services Centrex TransferPage I CK CO M M a N D S L K S W I T C H U S E R G U I D E U K & I R E L a N D P E N D I X C L K S W I T C H U S E R G U I D E U K & I R E L a N D User Defined An Extension, Ring Group, Auto L K S W I T C H U S E R G U I D E U K & I R E L a N D RE G U L a T O R Y I N F O R M a T I O N Disposal Product Suffix Intended Markets TA L K S W I T CH E -YE a R WA R R a N T Y Warranty Service Pstn Analogue Telephone Line Interface Extension Interface System Calling Features TalkSwitch settings and configurationsMode Scheduling and Power Interruptions L K S W I T C H U S E R G U I D E U K & I R E L a N D Copyright 1998 by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology Copyright 2000-2003 Intel Corporation. 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