Multi-Link The Stick Voice/Fax/Modem Call Processor - Manual (Page 24)

This next section covers installation for The Stick in various
configurations and applications. We have tried to cover virtually all
installation, scenarios that may be found in the home and business. If we
missed yours or you have something weird in mind for an installation-
please call . Maybe we can help you out or save you some time and
unneeded expense.
Where You Gonna Put It?
It really makes no difference if you are installing The Stick in a business
or a home-the main considerations for installation really have to do with
how you require The Stick to perform and what you are willing to do
with it as far as installation requirements go. Below are the three main
questions you should ask yourself:
1) Do You Require “
Barge-In ” Protection or Call Access From All
Extensions?
2) Is There A Multi-line Phone System Present?
3) How Much Hassle and Expense Do I Want To Incur Installing The
Stick?
How Do You Want It To Work?
To better understand the type of installation/placement that may be right
for you, think of The Stick as either a “traffic cop” or a “personal
secretary”.
!@&?)+!! Traffic Cops!
“Traffic cops” aren’t the most popular people in the world so we’ll keep
this analogy short and sweet. If installed into the phone-line BEFORE all
phone extensions, wall jacks, multi-line phone systems, etc., The Stick
acts like a “traffic cop” at an intersection. All inbound call “traffic” is
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