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Connecting the
Telephone
Although the connector layout varies between telephones, all VCX
telephones and attendant consoles use these symbols to identify the
connectors:
Figure 12
shows underside of the VCX 3102 Business Telephone.
Connection details for each type of VCX device are listed on the packing
sheet that is shipped with the device.
Figure 12
Underside of the VCX 3102 Business Telephone
CAUTION:
The VCX system operates over the LAN, not through traditional
telephone wiring. Your telephone connects to the VCX system through an
RJ-45 LAN connector instead of an RJ-11 telephone connector. Your
Power connection for an AC power adapter. The adapter is an optional
component on VCX 3101 and 3102 Telephones and the 3105 Attendant
Console.
Network connection. Connects the device to the network. VCX 3101 and
3102 Telephones and the 3105 Attendant Console, as well as older VCX
telephones that include “PE” in the part number, can accept a powered
Ethernet cable that conforms to the Power over Ethernet (IEEE 802.3af)
standard.
Switch port for connecting a computer or other network device, such as an
VCX Attendant Console, to the network.
Handset connector.
Headset connector. VCX 3102 only.