Nortel Networks M3905 Manual Do Utilizador
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Introduction
Introduction
About the document
The Meridian Communications Adapter (MCA) is an interface that supports many
desktop applications. This User Guide describes how to use the MCA to interface
with these desktop applications and the Meridian 1.
desktop applications. This User Guide describes how to use the MCA to interface
with these desktop applications and the Meridian 1.
This guide displays information pertaining to synchronous operation in italic type.
The Meridian Communications Adapter (MCA) passes synchronous and
asynchronous data through Nortel Networks systems by using the M3900 Series
Meridian Digital Telephone. The MCA supports Data Terminal Equipment; there is
no way to configure the MCA for Data Communications Equipment, but a “null
modem” adapter can be used to allow compatibility between Data
Communications Equipment and the MCA.
asynchronous data through Nortel Networks systems by using the M3900 Series
Meridian Digital Telephone. The MCA supports Data Terminal Equipment; there is
no way to configure the MCA for Data Communications Equipment, but a “null
modem” adapter can be used to allow compatibility between Data
Communications Equipment and the MCA.
MCA on the M3900 Series Meridian Digital Telephones works with Release 24
minimum.
minimum.
Just as your phone has a unique directory number (extension), the MCA has a
data directory number configured in the system.
data directory number configured in the system.
Attached to the MCA via its RS-232 serial port is a dumb terminal or personal
computer. The dumb terminal talks directly to the MCA. A personal computer uses
special communications software to access the serial port. Examples of such
software include Crosstalk, ProCom Plus, Reflections, and Smartcom. Serial
printers may also be connected to the MCA.
computer. The dumb terminal talks directly to the MCA. A personal computer uses
special communications software to access the serial port. Examples of such
software include Crosstalk, ProCom Plus, Reflections, and Smartcom. Serial
printers may also be connected to the MCA.
Once a data call is established you can perform data communications through the
M3900 Series Meridian Digital Telephone to a far end service, such as a
mainframe, a modem pool, other personal computers, or printers.
M3900 Series Meridian Digital Telephone to a far end service, such as a
mainframe, a modem pool, other personal computers, or printers.
The MCA uses EEPROM non-volatile read/write memory for permanent storage
of settings and configuration parameters. In synchronous mode Auto Dial and
Speed Call numbers are stored within your Meridian 1 system.
of settings and configuration parameters. In synchronous mode Auto Dial and
Speed Call numbers are stored within your Meridian 1 system.
Note:
The Meridian SL-100 does not support the MCA on the M3900 Series Meridian
Digital Telephone.
Before you use the MCA
All M3900 telephones that are compatible with the MCA have a display. The
display facilitates operating the data parameters from the telephone keypad.
display facilitates operating the data parameters from the telephone keypad.
The MCA is a cartridge accessory which inserts into the Accessory Connection
Module on your M3900 Series Telephone. You must install the ACM into your
Module on your M3900 Series Telephone. You must install the ACM into your