AT&T Merlin II Feature Module 2 Data Communications Manual page 29

2-18 Resewing Jacks for Computer Access and Modem Pools
• Lines and line pools assigned to modem pools can also be assigned to
other stations in the system. However, the line or line pool should be set
to ring only at the jack for the modern pool member.
• If you want to permit simultaneous incoming data calls to a single
telephone number, you can have your local telephone company supply a
telephone line hunt group. With this arrangement, one number applies to
several lines that you can assign to the members of the incoming modem
pool.
Group Call Distribution
For efficient call handling, you may want to assign the same lines or line
pools to all members of a modem pool, then assign the Group Call
Distribution feature to the modem pool members. Whenever a call comes in
on one of the lines assigned to a modem pool with Group Call Distribution,
the system scans the analog or basic telephone jacks for the members of the
modem pool and connects the call to the first available station jack.
To reserve jacks for incoming modem pool pairs, perform these steps:
1 If you'll have more than two incoming modem pools,. make the
required number of copies of the Incoming Modem Pool Form.
2 In the "Person, Location, or Function" column on the Master Planning
Form, write "IMP #1 - MTDM" (for incoming modem pool number 1,
using an MTDM) next to an available station jack number marked "D"
(digital).
3 Locate a jack marked "A" (analog) or "B" (basic telephone) to pair with
the digital station jack. Write "IMP # l" in the "Person, Location, or
Function" column for a basic jack number or write "IMP # 1 - BTMI" in
the "Person, Location, or Function" column for an analog telephone
jack number to indicate that a BTMI is required.
4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 for each modem configuration that has the same
modem type, station jack type, and speed.
5 Repeat steps 2 through 4 for each group of modem pool pairs.
6 Enter the number of the first modem pool (Modem Pool) on the
form. Check the appropriate box or fill in the blank to record modem
type, jack type and speed to indicate whether the modem pool
uses the Group Distribution feature.
7 On the Master Planning Form, locate the pairs of station jacks that you
plan to assign to Modem Pool 1. On the Incoming Modem Pool Form
record each pair of station numbers on a separate line in the column
headed "Station Jack Numbers."
8 In the column headed "Lines/Line Pools," record the numbers of the
outside lines or line pools that should be assigned to the analog or
basic telephone jack in each pair of station jacks.
9 Repeat steps 6 through 8 for each incoming modem pool. Number
your additional pools in turn with 2, 3, etc.