Lucent Technologies DEFINITY Extender Remote Module Users Guide

Programming
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nFM- —The Remote Module will connect at 19.2 or 16.8
kbps.
n-M- —The Remote Module will connect at 16.8 kbps only.
n-MS —The Remote Module will connect at 16.8 or 14.4
kbps.
n--S —The Remote Module will connect at 14.4 kbps only,
the slowest rate.
NOTE:
In some situations, selection of a slower connect rate may
result in a more reliable connection. The higher the connect rate
you choose, the greater is the possibility of data errors. When a
high number of data errors...

Programming
3-8   Issue 2   July 1997In this situation, the Remote Module tries to reconnect with the
Switch Module a maximum of six times. If the connection with
the Switch Module is not re-established after the sixth try, the
modem disconnects and you must log in again.
4. To view the next Connect Rate, press 
3; to view the previous
Connect Rate, press 
1. Press 2 to accept the Connect Rate
displayed.
Setting the COM Port Baud Rate
You must set the baud rate for the COM 1 port on the Remote
Module....

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4. If 19.2 kbps is in effect, the following screen appears:
5. Press 2 to change the setting or 1 to retain the existing setting.
NOTE:
If your are talking on your display telephone while transmitting data
via the COM port, there is not much difference in speed between
9.6 kbps and 19.2 kbps. However, if you are transmitting data only,
the 19.2 rate will be significantly faster.
Exiting Programming
To exit the programming mode, press 1 until the following screen...

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Operating the Remote
Module
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Operating the Remote Module of the DEFINITY Extender
Once you have installed and programmed the Remote Module, you
are ready to use it. After you have established a connection with the
Switch Module (and consequently the DEFINITY ECS), you can use
your DEFINITY telephone as you would any other telephone on the
system. 

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Starting the Operation
You start the operation of the Remote Module by a process similar
to logging in on other systems. Follow these steps to start the
operation of the Remote Module:
1. At the “Go Online?” screen, press 
2 to start the operation of the
DEFINITY Extender system.
2. At this point, the Remote Module dials the Switch Module at the
programmed number (see “Setting the Telephone Number” in
Chapter 3, Programming). Figure 4-1 shows the...

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Figure 4-1.  Connect Sequence for the Remote Module
3. At the “Enter Password” screen, enter your password and press
the Drop button on the display telephone. A valid password
must be entered to allow the telephone to be connected to the
PBX. 

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You must enter your current valid password. The first time you
use your Remote Module, the password will be the one initially
assigned to you by your system administrator. A valid password
contains 8 to 10 digits.
4. If a valid password has been entered, the Remote Module
completes the connect sequence and the telephone will be
operational. If an invalid password has been entered, you will be
prompted to re-enter the password. If after three...

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! CAUTION:
Be sure that you have completely logged off by waiting for
the “Go Online?” screen to appear. If you do not completely
log off, the Remote Module may continue to try to re-
establish the connection, and you will be liable for any
applicable toll charges incurred.
3. If you do not want to disconnect, press 3 at the “Disconnect”
screen. The following screen appears:
4. Do one of the following:
nPress 1 to return to the “Disconnect” screen and...

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Changing a Password
Follow these steps to change your password.
1. If you are not connected to the PBX, follow the steps in “Starting
the Operation” above to connect to the PBX.
2. Once you are connected, press the Hold button on the display
telephone four times and the following screen appears:
3. Press 3 and the following screen appears:
4. Press 3 and the following screen appears: 

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NOTE:
If you press 
3 and the “View S/W Version” screen appears,
check with your system administrator. This indicates that you
cannot change your own password.
5. Press 
2 change a password. You will be prompted to enter the
old password (a * will appear for each digit entered).
6. If the old password is correct, a prompt for the new password
appears. Enter the new password (8 to 10 digits). Be sure the
new password includes the first two digits of...