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Glossary 160
G LOSSARY
This glossary provides definitions that pertain to the Synapse telephone system.
10/100 Ethernet Port: An Ethernet port that supports two different speeds of Ethernet
on the same port. The two speeds supported are 10Base-T and 100Base-TX.
10Base-T/100Base-TX: An Ethernet network operating at up to 100 megabits per
second.
active call: An established telephone call that is not on hold.
analog: A continuously variable signal.
analog phone: A non-Synapse telephone that plugs directly into a normal telephone wall
plug or into the Synapse PSTN Gateway BYPASS port or ATA FXS port.
ATA (Analog Terminal Adapter): Allows the integration of non-Synapse analog
telephones, a fax machine, overhead paging equipment, and a music-on-hold source into
the Synapse system. It also provides Group Mailboxes to allow different people to access
the same Mailbox.
Auto Answer: When the system is in Call Appearance mode, you can set the Deskset to
automatically answer calls after a delay that you specify. Without touching the Deskset,
you can speak to and be heard by people who call you.
Auto Attendant: A system that automatically answers incoming calls and provides
instructions to callers.
Auto-MDIX (Automatic Medium-Dependent Interface Crossover): A computer
networking technology that automatically detects the required cable connection type
(straight-through or crossover) and configures the connection appropriately.
Aux In: A 3.5 mm jack on the ATA that allows connection to a streaming audio source,
such as a radio or MP3 music player. This jack is typically used to connect a music player
for Music on Hold.
Aux Out: A 3.5 mm jack on the ATA that can be used to connect some single-zone
overhead paging devices.
Available ( ): An SB6703x Deskset screen icon that indicates a Call Appearance key
that is not busy with predialing, dialing, ringing, or an active
or held call.
BYPASS port: An RJ-11 jack on the PSTN Gateway that allows for communication during
power outages. Plug an analog telephone into this jack.
Call Appearance: On the SB6702x Deskset, the programmable feature keys identified as
Call Appearance keys on the right side of the Deskset. On the SB6703x Deskset, the five
icons on the right side of the Deskset display and the keys and LEDs associated with
those icons. These keys access active and held calls, and calls that are being dialed or
predialed. The LEDs and icons indicate the state of each call or potential call.
Call Forward All: Automatically forward calls before they ring. All calls are immediately
forwarded to the specified destination.