Lucent Technologies DEFINITY Extender Switch Module System Administrators Guide

Important Safety Instructions
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 nDo not install this product near water, for example, in a wet
basement location.
 nDo not overload wall outlets, as this can result in the risk of fire
or electrical shock.
 nDo not attach the power supply cord to building surfaces. Do
not allow anything to rest on the power cord. Do not locate this
product where the cord will be abused by persons walking on it.
nUnplug the product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Use a
damp cloth for...

Customer Support Information
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Support Telephone Number
In the USA only, Lucent Technologies provides a toll-tree
customer Helpline (1 800 242-2121) 24 hours a day. If you need
assistance when installing, programming, or using your system, call
the Helpline, or your Lucent Technologies authorized
representative.
Outside the USA, if you need assistance when installing,
programming, or using your system, contact your Lucent
Technologies authorized representative. 

Customer Support Information
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Security of Your System:
Preventing Toll Fraud
As a customer of a new telephone system, you should be aware
that there is an increasing problem of telephone toll fraud.
Telephone toll fraud can occur in many forms, despite the
numerous efforts of telephone companies and telephone
equipment manufacturers to control it. Some individuals use
electronic devices to prevent or falsify records of these calls.
Others charge calls to someone else’s number by...

Customer Support Information
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The DEFINITY ECS, through proper administration, can help you
reduce the risk of unauthorized persons gaining access to the
network. However, phone numbers and authorization codes can be
compromised when overheard in a public location, lost through
theft of a wallet or purse containing access information, or when
treated carelessly (writing codes on a piece of paper and
improperly discarding them).
Additionally, hackers may use a computer to dial an...

Customer Support Information
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Lucent Technologies Limited
Warranty
Lucent Technologies Inc. warrants this equipment to be free of
defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one year from
date of shipment. All defects within this time will be repaired without
charge upon notification of Lucent Technologies or its authorized
reseller.
This warranty is null and void if the manufacturer determines that
any modifications have been made to the unit or the unit has been...

Customer Support Information
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FCC Notification
and Repair Information
This equipment is registered with the FCC in accordance with Part
68 of its rules. In compliance with those rules, you are advised of
the following:
 nMeans of Connection. Connection of this equipment to the
telephone network shall be through a standard network
interface jack, USOC RJ11C. These USOCs must be ordered
from your telephone company.
 nParty Lines and Coin Telephones. This equipment can not be
used...

Customer Support Information
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 nRinger Equivalence Number (REN). The REN is used to
determine the number of devices that can be connected to the
telephone line. Excessive RENs on the line can result in the
devices not ringing in response to an incoming call. In most, but
not all, areas the sum of the RENs should not exceed five (5.0).
To be certain of the number of devices that can be connected
to the line, as determined by the total RENs, contact the local
telephone company to...

Customer Support Information
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 nRights of the Local Telephone Company. If this equipment
causes harm to the telephone network, the local telephone
company may discontinue your service temporarily. If possible,
they will notify you in advance. But if advance notice is not
practical, you will be notified as soon as possible. You will also
be informed of your right to file a complaint with the FCC.
 nChanges at Local Telephone Company. Your local telephone
company may make changes in...

Customer Support Information
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Federal Communications
Commission (FCC)
Electromagnetic Interference
Information
The DEFINITY Standalone Switch Module, Multi-Mount Extender
Rack, and Rack-Mount Switch Module have been tested and found
to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to
Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference when the
equipment is operated in a residential environment. This...

About This Book
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Intended Audience
This book is intended to help in the installation, system
administration, and maintenance of the DEFINITY Extender Switch
Module. It is intended for use as a reference by anyone needing
such information, including system managers, support personnel,
sales representatives, and account executives. It is also intended
for technicians who are responsible for system installation,
maintenance, and troubleshooting.