Glossary - AT&T SB67030 Administrator's Manual

Synapse Administrator'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 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: 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
Auto-MDIX (Automatic Medium-Dependent Interface Crossover): A computer networking technology that automatically
detects the required cable connection type (straight-through or crossover) and configures the connection appropriately
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 ( ): A 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

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