Connects to the PBX in Interactive mode through the serial RS-232C interface of the PBX.
This option allows direct entry of connection parameters, for cases where the PC is used to connect to one or just a few PBXs, and an individual profile for each PBX is not necessary. If you connect to multiple PBXs and would prefer to choose from among pre-saved profiles instead, see 2.3.5 Connect—Profile Setup for more details about creating profiles.
Select the Use profile check box if you want to use a pre-saved profile. This option is only available when one or more profiles have been previously stored.
a.
Select the profile to use from the drop-down list.
The Setup button will become unavailable.
b.
If the system password for the PBX has not been stored with the profile, enter it.
If the system password has been stored with the selected profile, it does not need to be entered.
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Confirm that the RS-232C radio button is selected if you want to enter the parameters manually.
a.
Click Setup.
b.
Specify the settings as required. For more details, see the table below.
c.
Click OK.
3.
Click OK.
Connection Settings for RS-232C
Setting
Values
Explanation
Port
COMx
Specify the number of the COM port assigned to the PC's RS-232C interface. Only available COM ports are displayed.
This option allows direct entry of connection parameters, for cases where the PC is used to connect to one or just a few PBXs, and an individual profile for each PBX is not necessary. If you connect to multiple PBXs and would prefer to choose from among pre-saved profiles instead, see 2.3.5 Connect—Profile Setup for more details about creating profiles.
To connect to the PBX by LAN
1.
From the Connect menu, select LAN.
The Login window will be displayed.
2.
Select a connection option.
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Select the Use profile check box if you want to use a pre-saved profile.
a.
Select the profile to use from the drop-down list.
The Setup button will become unavailable.
b.
If the system password for the PBX has not been stored with the profile, enter it.
If the system password has been stored with the selected profile, it does not need to be entered.
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Select the LAN radio button if you want to enter parameters manually.
a.
Click Setup.
b.
Modify the connection parameters as required. For more details, see the table below.
This option allows direct entry of connection parameters, for cases where the PC is used to connect to one or just a few PBXs, and an individual profile for each PBX is not necessary. If you connect to multiple PBXs and would prefer to choose from among pre-saved profiles instead, see 2.3.5 Connect—Profile Setup for more details about creating profiles.
To connect to the PBX by Modem
1.
From the Connect menu, select Modem.
The Login window will be displayed.
2.
Select a connection option.
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Select the Use profile check box if you want to use a pre-saved profile.
a.
Select the profile to use from the drop-down list.
The Setup button will become unavailable.
b.
If the system password for the PBX has not been stored with the profile, enter it.
If the system password has been stored with the selected profile, it does not need to be entered.
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Confirm that the Modem radio button is selected if you want to enter parameters manually.
a.
Click Setup.
b.
Modify the connection parameters as required. For more details, see the table below.
c.
Click OK.
3.
Click OK.
Connection Settings for Modem
Setting
Values
Description
Dial Number
1-9, 0, *, #, [comma], T, P, W
Enter the telephone number to be dialed to access the PBX. T: Converts the Dial Type from Pulse to Tone. [comma], P, W: Inserts a pause.
Dial Type
Auto(Tone), Auto(Pulse), Manual
Specify the outgoing dialing method.
If Manual is chosen, dialing must be done with a connected telephone.
Comment
–
Enter a comment to identify the set of values.
Port
COMx
Specify the number of the COM port assigned to the PC's modem interface. Only available COM ports will be displayed.
Enter the modem initialize command, and click Initialize to send the command to the modem.
For more details, refer to your modem's instruction manual.
2.3.5 Connect—Profile Setup
Profiles are useful when one PC is used to connect to multiple PBXs. Rather than manually adjusting the connection settings each time a different PBX is accessed, it is possible to store the connection settings for several PBXs. Then, when you wish to connect to a specific PBX, you can simply choose that PBX's profile from the list.
Note that the order of items in this section corresponds to MPR Software File Version 3.2000 or later of the Maintenance Console. If using an earlier version, please refer to the PC Programming Manual that came with that version.
The functions of the buttons on this screen are as follows:
When an existing profile is selected, opens the2.3.6 Connect—Profile Editorwindow to modify the parameters of that profile.
Delete
When an existing profile is selected, deletes that profile. A confirmation message will be displayed.
Close
Closes the current window.
To create or edit a profile
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From the Connect menu, select Profile Setup.
2.3.6 Connect—Profile Editor
Allows the creation and editing of profiles of settings required to connect the PC to the PBX by RS-232C, LAN, modem, or USB.
Note that the order of items in this section corresponds to MPR Software File Version 3.2000 or later of the Maintenance Console. If using an earlier version, please refer to the PC Programming Manual that came with that version.
Note
When a profile is edited and saved with a new name, the original profile is not deleted.
The settings are as follows:
Setting
Description
Profile Name
Enter a name used to identify this set of PBX connection settings. This name must not be the same as another profile name.
System Password
Enter the password to log on to the target PBX, if required.
Default
Select the default connection method.
The functions of the buttons on this screen are as follows:
Button
Function
Save
Saves the current profile information.
Cancel
Closes the current screen without saving the profile information.
Enter the system password used to connect to the PBX.
5.
Select the default connection method.
6.
Enter the detailed connection method settings as required. See the tables below for more information.
Note that it is possible to select connection methods other than the default method when using this profile to connect to the PBX. For this reason, you can choose to input settings for multiple connection methods in a single profile. Click the tabs to view the settings for each type of connection.
7.
Click Save.
Connection Settings for RS-232C
Setting
Values
Explanation
Port
COMx
Specify the number of the COM port assigned to the PC's RS-232C interface. Only available COM ports are displayed.
Closes the connection between the Maintenance Console and the PBX. When this option is chosen, system data is automatically backed up from the PBX to the SD memory card (see 2.4.1 Tool—SD memory backup).
To disconnect
1.
From the Connect menu, select Disconnect. A confirmation message will be displayed.
Remote—Analog Remote (Modem) Floating Extension Number