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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 in this illustration) to the
LAN switch or switched hub.
1.5.2 Setting the Unit ID for the first time
When TalkSwitch units are shipped from the manufacturer, they are
programmed with Unit ID 1. If two or more units are placed on the same LAN
with the same Unit ID number, it causes a conflict. TalkSwitch indicates this
by flashing all the line lights on the front panel of the units that have the
conflict.
To resolve the conflict, assign a different Unit ID each of the units. Pick up a
telephone handset connected to one of the extension ports on the
TalkSwitch unit you want to assign a different Unit ID to. You immediately
hear a system prompt indicating that there is a conflict and a new Unit ID
needs to be chosen. Select an available Unit ID between 2 and 4.
The system indicates that the update was successful and the front panel
lights stop flashing after several seconds. When none of the front panel ‘Line’
lights are flashing, all the units are ready for network use.
Note:
TalkSwitch unit enclosures are not designed for stacking. We
recommend wall-mounting units in a horizontal row to maximize airflow
and keep the units from overheating.
Note:
No IP information is required to configure TalkSwitch since it does
not use the TCP/IP protocol for voice traffic over the LAN.
IP configuration is required for remote management or VoIP once the
system has been configured.
