Talkswitch CT.TS005.002501.UK manual Connect Talkswitch to Your PC or Network, Connection Options

STEP 2 — CONNECT TALKSWITCH TO YOUR PC OR NETWORK

TalkSwitch can be set up anywhere in the vicinity of your incoming phone lines and computing equipment.

•TalkSwitch 48 models can be connected to your PC using a Local Area Network (LAN), USB, or serial* (RS-232) connection.

•The TalkSwitch 24 can be connected to your PC using a USB or serial* connection.

If you’re installing a TalkSwitch system with multiple TalkSwitch 48 units or you’re adding a TalkSwitch unit to an existing system, refer to the Networking TalkSwitch on a LAN section on page 12.

Connection Options

Connect using LAN (Ethernet): Connect one end of the provided RJ-45 Ethernet cable to the LAN port at the back of the TalkSwitch 48 unit and the other end directly to your Ethernet switch. Ensure your computer is connected to the same switch.

Connect using USB: Using a USB A-to-B cable, connect the “B” end to the USB port at the back of TalkSwitch, and the “A” end to the USB port of your PC.

LAN

USB Power

Power up TalkSwitch

1. Connect the provided AC Adapter to the Power port at the back of the TalkSwitch unit and plug the adapter into an available power outlet.

Warning! Never use a power adapter other than the one provided with TalkSwitch.

2. Turn TalkSwitch on by pressing the Power button on
the front of the unit. The lights on the front panel will
flash for a few moments during boot-up, then stop.
The center light marked Data will remain lit,	Data Power
indicating that the TalkSwitch unit is on.

*Serial cables are not provided with TalkSwitch systems. Some models may not have a serial port.

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