Analog Terminal Adapter; Functional Description - Nortel Meridian 1 Description

Analog Terminal Adapter

Functional description

The Analog Terminal Adapter (ATA) allows the use of an off-the-shelf
analog device (FAX, Modem, Telephone) to operate simultaneously with
your Meridian Digital Telephone set. The Analog Terminal Adapter board
fits into the footstand space of your Meridian Digital Telephone set.
The Analog Terminal Adapter is mounted in the footstand of your Meridian
Digital Telephone set. The ATA requires a separate AC adapter which
provides a 24 volt AC external power source. The ATA does not draw power
from your Meridian Digital Telephone set.
The Analog Terminal Adapter (ATA) provides a RJ11 connection for analog
equipment to operate on the same line as your Meridian Digital Telephone
set. The Analog Terminal Adapter allows you to transmit and receive data
using the public switched telephone network (PSTN). The ATA supports an
analog device link to the desktop or laptop computer users (with modems) in
the digital telephone environment. Currently, it is necessary to install a
separate analog phone line to be able to interface with the PSTN.
You can use the ATA for the following analog devices:
• FAX Machine
• Modem
• Analog Telephone
ATA operating parameters
The ATA data parameters are stored locally although the configuration is set
in the Meridian 1 system. Data parameters may not be set in the system before
installing the ATA in the telephone. If the parameters are set before the
telephone is installed, the configuration information will be lost.
Simultaneous voice and data capabilities are available with X11 Release 22
or later. When the ATA is installed the System Administrator must activate the
Flexible Voice and Data feature by configuring Overlay 11. See the X11
Administration (553-3001-311) for prompt and response details.
The ATA will not provide simultaneous voice and data if the X11 software
release is prior to release 22.
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