Specifications

Installation
Introduction
This next section covers installation for The Stick in various configurations and
applications. We have tried to cover virtually all installation, scenarios that may
be found in the home and business. If we missed yours or you have something
weird in mind for an installation - please call tech support at 1-800-535-4651.
Maybe we can help you out or save you some time and unneeded expense.
Where You Gonna Put It?
It really makes no difference if you are installing The Stick in a business or a
home- the main considerations for installation really have to do with how you
require The Stick to perform and what you are willing to do with it as far as
installation requirements go. Below are the three main questions you should ask
yourself:
1. Do You Require “Barge-In” Protection or Call Access From All Extensions?
2. Is There A Multi-line Phone System Present?
3. How Much Hassle and Expense Do I Want To Incur Installing The Stick?
How Do You Want It To Work?
To better understand the type of installation/placement that may be right for you,
think of The Stick as either a “traffic cop” or a “personal secretary”.
!@&?)+!! Traffic Cops!
“Traffic cops” aren’t the most popular people in the world so we’ll keep this
analogy short and sweet. If installed into the phone-line BEFORE all phone
extensions, wall jacks, multi-line phone systems, etc., The Stick acts like a “traffic
cop” at an intersection. All inbound call “traffic” is intercepted by The Stick via its
automatic answer feature and routed to its proper destination (i.e. phone, fax,
modem).
The standard feature that makes this type of installation attractive is “Barge-In
Protection” and The Stick’s ability to transfer a call between devices. If a voice
call is answered and routed, only the phones will ring. If a call, accompanied by
CNG, is answered and routed, only the fax machine will receive the call. Once a
call is directed to its intended device, our “traffic cop” also keeps equipment
connected to The Stick from “Barging-In” on the existing call.
Once again, for The Stick to perform in this manner, it must be installed on the
phone line BEFORE all phone extensions, wall jacks or phone systems.