Standard Square Configurations; Customized Square Configurations - AT&T MERLIN 1030 Planning Manual

Standard Square Configurations

The standard square configuration is ideal for offices in which all employees use the
same lines to make and receive calls. In this arrangement, every line in the system
appears at each voice terminal that has enough buttons to accommodate that number
of lines. Depending upon the size of your system, you can assign up to 30 lines to
as many of your voice terminals as you want.
You assign each of your lines to the same buttons at each voice terminal. To get the
most from a standard square configuration, all your voice terminals should have
enough buttons to handle all the lines in your system. If you have ordered many
5-button voice terminals, keep in mind that they will be more difficult to use in a square
arrangement. An example of a standard square configuration appears below. All six
lines in the system are available for general use and appear on the same buttons
at each voice terminal, as shown.

Customized Square Configurations

In a customized square configuration, you assign individual lines or groups of lines
to selected voice terminals with similar requirements for placing and receiving calls.
This arrangement lets you tailor your communications system to meet the needs of
different departments. Calls are easily passed between departments using the Line
Pickup feature. This configuration also simplifies keeping records of calling patterns
within your business.
EXAMPLE OF STANDARD SQUARE CONFIGURATION
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