National Communications Page 7
MULTIPLE NUMBER SWITCHING
Auto-Connect has the ability to operate with the new Telstra Multiple
Number service, where a second telephone number can be used on the
same telephone line. It will analyse the FIRST INCOMING RING for all
calls and connect the incoming call only to those telephones that are
required to RING. BARGE-IN protection is provided, to ensure that a
conversation taking place on one number (for example your business
number), cannot be interrupted by any telephone that is connected to
the other number (for example your personal number).
When your EXISTING TELEPHONE NUMBER is called, Auto-Connect
will connect this call direct to the telephone(s) that are connected to the
PRIMARY DEVICE port of the Line Sharer. These telephones will RING
as normal, following a delay of 1 RING, which the Line Sharer uses to
determine the number called.
When your NEW MULTIPLE NUMBER is called, your telephone exchange
will immediately generate a NEW RING PATTERN down your line, which
is different to your normal ring pattern. This new DISTINCTIVE RING
pattern will be detected during the first incoming ring, at which point it
will connect the incoming call to the telephone(s) that are connected to
the ACCESSORY DEVICE port of the Line Sharer. These telephones will
then RING (with a slightly different pattern), following a delay of 1 RING,
which the Line Sharer uses to determine the number called.
Regardless of the number that has been called, the operation of the Line
Sharer is TRANSPARENT. Your caller will simply hear the NORMAL
RING PATTERN until the call has been answered. All telephone equipment
used on the EXISTING NUMBER (such as a Cordless Telephone,
Answering Machine, Fax Machine, Modem or other device) will not be
affected by the installation of the Line Sharer or the use of the alternative
NEW NUMBER. They will continue to operate as normal.
MULTIPLE NUMBER OPERATION
Dip Switch 2
Multiple Number Required
Set to ON
Multiple Number Not Required
Set to OFF
The Ring Delay option can also be used, if required, by setting Dip
Switches 3 & 4 (see page 5).
