Lucent Technologies MERLIN LEGEND Release 7.0 System Programming Manual page 1052

MERLIN LEGEND Communications System Release 7.0
System Programming 555-670-111
Glossary
Line and Trunk
Assignment
Line Coding
Line
Compensation
Line/Trunk
Line/Trunk Jack
Line/Trunk and
Extension Module
Local Dial Plan
Local Extension
Local Host
Computer Access
Local Loop
Local User
Logical ID
Loop-Start Line
Lucent
Technologies
Attendant
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Magic On Hold
Assignment of lines and trunks connected to the system
control unit to specific buttons on each telephone.
Pattern that data assumes as it is transmitted over a
communications channel.
Adjustment for the amount of cable loss in decibels (dB),
based on the length of cable between a 100D module and
a channel service unit ( CSU ) or other far-end connection
point.
Refers to inside system lines and outside lines/trunks in
general terms. See also
Physical interface on a module in the control unit for
connecting an outside line/trunk to the communications
system. Also called "trunk jack."
Module on which the jacks for connecting central office
lines/trunks and/or the jacks for connecting the extensions
are located.
In a system that is part of a private network , list of
extension ranges that the local system refers to in order to
route local intersystem calls via UDP .
In a system that is part of a private network , extension that
is listed in the system's local dial plan .
Method for connecting an extension jack to an on-site
computer for data-only calls through a modem or ISDN
terminal adapter .
The two-way connection between a customer's premises
and the central office .
In a private network , person whose extension is connected
to the local control unit.
Unique numeric identifier for each extension and line/trunk
jack in the system control unit.
Line on which a closure between the tip and ring leads is
used to originate or answer a call. High-voltage 20-Hz AC
ringing current from the central office signals an incoming
call.
Application with equipment that connects to one or more
tip/ring (T/R) extension jacks and automatically answers
incoming calls with a recorded announcement; directs calls
in response to touch tones. This application is no longer
available.
Lucent Technologies Music-On-Hold enhancement that
promotes a company's products or services.
Line and Trunk .
Issue 1
April 1999
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