Chapter 2 Before Installation; Isdn Bri Line - Asus ISDNLINK TA-200 Manual

Chapter 2 Before Installation

Before installation of the ISDNL
check the package contents and ensure that you have an ISDN BRI line installed. If
you are using the TA-200ST(-D) device you will also require an NT1 termination device
(should be provided by your telephone company). If you intend to use the terminal
adapter for Internet access then you must also have an Internet access account from a
service provider.
You can now start to install and configure your ISDNL
Package Checklist
In your ISDNL
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ISDNL
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RJ-45 cable
u
RJ-11 extension cable
u
RS-232 cable
u
Power adapter
u
Installation disk
u
User' s manual
u
RJ11-BTS adapter
u

ISDN BRI Line

Before using the ISDNL
(Basic Rate Interface) line from your local telephone company. Sometimes, your ISP
may, upon your request, order an ISDN BRI line for you when you apply for an ISDN
Internet access account.
For the US you will also need to obtain from your ISDN telephone company details
concerning the ISDN central switch type and SPID (Service Profile Identifier) number.
What is SPID?
SPID stands for Service Profile ID. The SPID is applicable to the USA only. SPIDs
are a series of numbers that informs the central office switch (your local telephone
exchange) which services and features to provide to the ISDN device. The generic
SPID format comprises 14 digits. The first 10 digits are the main telephone number on
the terminal. The last 4 digits are dependent on the number of terminals on the
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external TA-200 package, you will find the following contents.
terminal adapter
TA-200 terminal adapter, you need to get an ISDN BRI
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external TA-200 terminal adapter, you need to
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1 set
1 piece (6 feet)
1 piece (TA-200ST and TA-200U only)
1 piece
1 piece
1 piece
1 piece
2 piece phone adapter (UK only)
TA-200 terminal adapter.
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