Glossary - AT&T SB67020 User Manual

Synapse SB67020 Deskset User's Guide
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LOSSARY
This glossary provides definitions that pertain to the Synapse telephone system.
10/100 Ethernet Port: An Ethernet port that supports two different speeds of Ethernet on the same port. The two speeds
supported are 10Base-T and 100Base-TX.
10Base-T/100Base-TX: An Ethernet network operating at up to 100 megabits per second
active call: An established telephone call that is not on hold
analog: A continuously variable signal
analog phone: A non-Synapse telephone that plugs directly into a normal telephone wall plug or into the Synapse PSTN Gateway
BYPASS port or ATA FXS port
ATA (Analog Terminal Adapter): Allows the integration of non-Synapse analog telephones, a fax machine, overhead paging
equipment, and a music-on-hold source into the Synapse system. It also provides Group Mailboxes to allow different people to
access the same Mailbox.
Auto Answer: When the system is in Call Appearance mode, you can set the Deskset to automatically answer calls after a delay
that you specify. Without touching the Deskset, you can speak to and be heard by people who call you.
Auto Attendant: A system that automatically answers incoming calls and provides instructions to callers
Aux In: A 3.5 mm jack on the ATA that allows connection to a streaming audio source, such as a radio or MP3 music player. This
jack is typically used to connect a music player for Music on Hold.
Aux Out: A 3.5 mm jack on the ATA that can be used to connect some single-zone overhead paging devices.
Available ( ): An SB67030/031 Deskset screen icon that indicates that there is a Call Appearance key that is not busy with
predialing, dialing, ringing, or an active or held call
BYPASS port: An RJ-11 jack on the PSTN Gateway that allows for communication during power outages. Plug an analog
telephone into this jack.

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