Introduction To System Programming; Types Of Programming; Programming Screens - AT&T MERLIN LEGEND Release 3.1 System Manager's Manual

Introduction to System Programming

Introduction to System Programming
The system offers menu-driven software for performing the tasks described in
this chapter.
This section provides an overview of the types of programming, the
programming screens, and the appropriate idle state that the system must be in
to perform certain tasks.

Types of Programming

The following are the three types of programming available for the system:
System Programming. Allows you, as the system manager, to program
features that affect all or most system users. Perform system
programming using one of the following:
— System Programming Console. An MLX-20L telephone connected
to one of the first five jacks on the first MLX module in the control unit.
— PC with System Programming and Maintenance (SPM) Software. A
PC directly connected through its serial port to the lower RS-232 port
on the control unit's processor module, or a PC dialing into the system
through a modem either locally or remotely. SPM emulates a system
programming console on your PC.
Extension Programming. Allows individual telephone users and system
operators (except QCC operators) to change their telephone features to
meet individual needs.
Centralized Telephone Programming. Allows you, as the system
manager, to program any feature that can be programmed by individual
telephone users or system operators. Certain features must be
programmed in this manner. You can perform centralized telephone
programming on the system programming console or on a PC with SPM.
This chapter describes system programming and centralized telephone
programming (both on the system programming console and on a PC with
SPM). For information about extension programming, see the appropriate user
and operator guides.

Programming Screens

There are three types of system programming screens:
Information Screens. To view what is currently programmed on the
system. You cannot make changes on an information screen.
Menu Selection Screens. To select features or options to program.
Managing the System
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