kevin@gatech.edu> (01/06/90)
We have two phone numbers (a local and and 800) which our clients use to dial-up our computer. We have n lines connected to n modems on the local line, and m lines connected to m modems on the 800 line. (Both the local and the 800 roll to the next number when busy.) Of course, sometimes all n local lines are busy, and 0 of the 800 lines are busy or vice versa. Is there a device which allows one to connect two phone lines to a single modem (or single-line telephone, for that matter) such that when one line rings, the other line is busied out, and the ringing line is connected through to the device? Is there a better way? (Our 800 is provided as a channel on a T1 from AT&T, and our local number is just an extension on our PBX. What I wish we had, but do not think we can get, is a deal where the 800 number rings on our local extension.) Kevin Kleinfelter @ Management Science America, Inc (404) 239-2347 gatech!nanovx!msa3b!kevin
macy@cwjcc.ins.cwru.edu (01/07/90)
In article <2635@accuvax.nwu.edu> you write: X-Telecom-Digest: Volume 10, Issue 9, message 6 of 8 > ....request for a method of terminating two lines groups on > one set uf modems... In your specific case you have apparently: - DID incoming local lines thru your PBX - AT&T Megacom lines via T1 that terminate directly on the modems. This is a fairly common situation in order entry systems... The most common solution is to have your AT&T T1's terminate on your PBX as DID lines, too. This is very common. Where the DID number dialed into the PBX is different than the DID dialed in on the outside lines, set up a call forward to the correct desired group. AT&T actually prefers that Megacom services act as DID's, its easier for their 4 ESS's to do. Depending on the type of PBX (or Centrex) you have, the T1's can terminate directly into the switch or channel banks with tie line type channel cards terminating on your PBX as tie lines or DID trunks will be req'd. Talk to your equipment vendor. Macy M. Hallock, Jr. macy@NCoast.ORG uunet!aablue!fmsystm!macy F M Systems, Inc. {uunet!backbone}!cwjcc.cwru.edu!ncoast!fmsystm!macy 150 Highland Drive Voice: +1 216 723-3000 Ext 251 Fax: +1 216 723-3223 Medina, Ohio 44256 USA Cleveland:273-3000 Akron:239-4994 (Dial 251 at tone) (Insert favorite disclaimer here) (What if I gave a .sig and nobody cared?)