This feature allows you to set and control each portís access to outbound lines. See Section 3.4 to find out the default outbound line for each port. By turning this feature
OFF, you restrict that portís access to only its default line. By turning the Auto-Line
Selection ON, if the default line chosen for that port is busy, the port will access the other phone line to make the call.
Q: Why would I ever need to restrict a port to only one line for outbound calls?
A: You might want to restrict ports if, for example, you have one or more modems connected to The Stick II. Restricting the modems to use only Line 2 for surfing the Internet or dialing out for credit card approval, leaves Line 1 open to receive calls and faxes. You wouldn’t want to miss important calls or faxes because both lines were tied up. Line 2 can still be programmed to receive calls and faxes, but you could mainly use it to dial out.
This feature allows you to avoid expensive calling card charges or long distance cellular rates. When away from your home or office, but in the same calling area, simply call in to The Stick II and enter the Dial Out Line Access Code to access the available second line! This feature is not recommended for data transfers.
Dial into Line 1 or Line 2 from another location.
The Stick II must pick up and begin to process the call. If you have Rings to Answer set for 4, then you need to wait for at least the 5th ring before you enter the Dial Out
Line Access Code.
While The Stick II is processing the call you will hear the simulated Ring Back.
Enter the Call In/Dial Out Line Access Code.
You will hear The Stick II pick up the secondary line (if available) and hear a dial tone. You are ready to dial! If the secondary line is in use you will hear a busy signal.
Q: So I don’t need a calling card?
A: No, you do not need to use a calling card. You simply make the local call back to The Stick II and enter the codes. You’ll then have access to the available line and you dial the long distance number. You get to take advantage of your negotiated business or home long distance rates!
This feature lets you add an additional device or port to your current call. If you are on a call using Line 1 and you want to add Bob to the conversation, who’s phone is connected to The Stick II on Port 5, dial ì* # 5 5î. Now you have three parties on the line.
Dial "* # 5" to signal a conference.
Immediately dial in the Port number (1-5) of the device you want to ring.
The Stick II will begin ringing that device.
As soon as that device picks up, all three parties are on the line.
Q: Can I conference from an extension phone not connected to The Stick II?
A: Yes. To do this, enter the transfer (SAC) code, not the conference code. Port-to-Port Communication / Data Transfer This feature allows a communication or data transfer from Port-to-Port on The Stick II’s "internal" line. This is great for in-house conferencing, exchanging computer files or scanning documents! Even though The Stick II uses an "internal" line to use this feature, you still need to have one phone line free to start this feature. Once the other port has picked up, The Stick II drops the outside line and you are talking completely on the "internal line".
For Example: Two computers connected to The Stick II at two different ports can communicate via modem without having to dial out! One modem will pick up an available line and dial in the Port-to-Port transfer code "**5" and the Port number of the second modem. As soon as that Port makes the connection, The Stick II drops the outside line. The two modems are talking to each other on the "internal" line.
Another Example: Connect a PC with a fax/modem and a fax machine to The Stick II and your fax machine can be used to scan documents! Simply set your computer to "receive" a fax. Next "fax" your document to the Port your computer is connected to by dialing "**5" and the port number!
Dial "**5" and the PORT NUMBER!
Last Example: This feature lets you have an "internal" conference call so-to-speak. If you want to talk to Bob again, who’s phone is connected to The Stick II at Port 5, just dial "**55"!
Q: What happens if Bob is on the phone?
A: You will hear a busy signal.
Q: What if both Line 1 and Line 2 are in use, can I still make an Port-to-Port call?
A: No. You need an outbound line to initiate the Port-to-Port communication.
This feature determines whether a communication or data transfer from Port-to-Port on The Stick II’s "internal line" takes precedence over an incoming call. With this feature "ON", your Port-to-Port communication /data transfer will go un-interrupted when a call is received. You can also program this feature to notify you if a call is trying to ring through to one of the ports being used. The Stick II will produce beeps similar to Call
Waiting beeps from the phone company when an incoming call is detected.
Your choices are either OFF, ON (with beeps) or ON. Extension phones (not connected to The Stick II) and ports not in use will ring when a call is coming in. When you disconnect from an "internal" call and a call is coming in, The Stick II will begin to process the call at that time. The factory default is set for "ON" and "NO BEEPS" because internal modem or faxing could be disrupted.
Q: What does the caller hear if I am using one of the ports that the call should go to?
A: The caller would hear the phone ringing. If you choose not to disconnect from your Port-to-Port, then the caller would have to hang up.
Q: Say I have two fax machines connected to The Stick II. I am using one as a scanner and dialing my computer modem over the internal line. A fax call comes in on Line 1. What will happen to the call?
A: During a Port-to-Port call, The Stick II does no call processing other than detecting rings and beeping, if BEEPS are turned ON. The ports in the Port-to-Port call will be connected to their default line.