Nomad@harvard.harvard.edu (07/20/89)
I would like to connect a modem to the Merlin system at work but need a bit of help. The phones that we use have an extra jack on the bottom for use (I am told) with a speakerphone or a "universal device interface". The people from AT$T are quite willing to sell me a little box to plug into it for a sum over $250.00 (which seems a bit high for what is undoubtedly a very simple little box). Is there a way to connect the modem without the interface box to either the phone itself or to the wall jack? Will I be forced to run a line back to the service entrance? nomad@cup.portal.com
rtobier@uunet.uu.net (Richard Tobier) (08/05/89)
In response to Nomad who asked : >I would like to connect a modem to the Merlin system at work but need a bit >of help. The phones that we use have an extra jack on the bottom for use (I >am told) with a speakerphone or a "universal device interface". The people >from AT$T are quite willing to sell me a little box to plug into it for a sum >over $250.00 (which seems a bit high for what is undoubtedly a very simple >little box). When I was a installer, I discovered a way to hook up analog devices (Modems, Fax) to electronic systems. The parts may cost you $15 - $20. Disclaimers: 1. The Electronic Phone system must use a dedicated voice pair (tip and ring). 2. The analog devise is only good for originating calls. Parts: 1. One RJ 31x 2. 12 inches of cross connect wire Installation: 1. Mount the RJ 31x within 12 inches of the jack of the station where the devise is to be installed. 2. Connect the cross connect wire to terminals 1 and 8. 3. Connect the tip and ring from the station wiring to terminals 4 and 5. 4. Connect the other end of the cross connect wire to where the station wire was terminated. How to use: 1. Plug analog devise into the RJ 31x. 2. Select the line on your electronic phone. 3. a. MODEM - from your computer type ATDT ect. b. FAX - using your monitor function on your electronic phone dial the number, listen for the tone, hit the connect button on the machine and away you go. You can buy a RJ 31x at any Graybar or even Radio Shack. It is also known as an alarm interface. If you have questions call me at (305) 797-5713 or email encore.encore.com! gould!rtobier Richard Tobier Telecommunications Analyst Encore Computer Corp. (FKA Gould Inc, CSD)