Lucent Technologies MERLIN LEGEND Release 6.0 System Planning Manual page 255

MERLIN LEGEND Communications System Release 6.0
System Planning 555-660-112
5 Data Communications
Assigning Extension Jacks
LAN Workstations
A Local Area Network (LAN) consists of workstations (PCs) connected together to
share resources. The system connects to the LAN through a workstation that
functions as a gateway, providing ports for modem and ISDN terminal adapter
connections.
Assign each ISDN terminal adapter used for access to a LAN workstation to a
digital jack on an 008 MLX or 408 GS/LS-MLX module. Each modem must be
connected to a basic telephone extension jack on an 012, 016, or 008 OPT
module.
If you have a limited number of ISDN terminal adapters or modems to share
among many users, assign some or all of the modems or ISDN terminal adapters
to a DHG. In this way, users can access all the devices in the DHG by dialing one
extension number.
Users access the computer by placing a data call to the extension number for
either an ISDN terminal adapter or modem (or DHG)–depending on the user's
type of data station–that is assigned for communication with the local host
computer.
Planning Form Instructions
Record the extension jack assignments for access to a workstation on a LAN on
Form 2a, System Numbering: Extension Jacks:
1. For each digital extension jack used to connect an ISDN terminal adapter:
a.
b.
2. For each basic telephone extension jack you plan to use to connect a
modem:
a.
b.
In the Jack Type column, make sure there is a D next to the number
for each digital extension.
In the Person Location, or Function column, write Terminal
Adapter-LAN.
In the Jack Type column, make sure there is a B next to the number
for each basic telephone extension jack used to connect a modem.
In the Person, Location or Function column, write modem-LAN.
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