Configuring Pots - Codec Tieline ViA User Manual

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33.10 Configuring POTS

A ViA POTS module can be inserted into the codec's rear panel module slot and a dial and/or
answer program can be configured using the HTML5 Toolbox Web-GUI. See
for additional information on POTS. It may also be necessary to:
1. Configure POTS module
2. Configure POTS Answering settings
33.10.1 Configuring POTS Modules
POTS settings in the Modules panel menu determine how your codec will connect at a particular
site. You can copy similar programs between codecs installed at different locations and also
configure site-specific settings for how each module should connect. The default Config settings for
POTS modules are designed to suit Tieline codecs. These settings will need to be adjusted to
connect to non-Tieline POTS codecs or connect in Analog Phone mode.
Configuring POTS G5 Modules
1. Open the HTML5 Toolbox Web-GUI and click Transport and then Modules to view and
configure POTS site settings.
Important Notes: The POTS module Status is displayed in the Modules panel. No
Phone Line is displayed when a cable is detached; Ready is displayed when a cable is
attached and the line voltage is good.
2. Click the Edit button to configure settings.
3. Country displays the current country setting in the codec. The country setting makes
adjustments relating to POTS line ring tones and POTS line impedance for different countries. To
adjust this setting see
4. Click the drop down arrow to adjust the Answer Mode and select how the module in the codec
will be able to answer incoming POTS calls. Options include:
· POTS Codec: allows the POTS G5 module to receive incoming audio data over a POTS line.
· Analog Phone: configures the POTS G5 module to receive a standard analog phone call.
· Disabled: disables the POTS G5 module from receiving a POTS Codec or Analog Phone
call.
settings.
Configure Country Setting.
About POTS Modules
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