Apple Mac computers will need additional software for
dial-up applications, such as Internet access or remote
access. This is available from most Apple Mac retailers.
If your computer isn’t fitted with an ISDN Card (like a
modem card but digital) or you haven’t got a Terminal
Adapter (like an external modem but digital, which
connects to your computer’s serial port), you will need
to purchase ISDN 2e compatible hardware (meaning it
is compatible with the latest version of ISDN). This
equipment is available from BT and other suppliers.
ISDN Cards cost from around £50 and Terminal
Adapters cost from around £100. Details can be found
on www.bt.com, or call us on Freefone 0800 18 15 14.
Important supporting information:
• While an ISDN Card offers you optimum
performance, fitting one may invalidate your
computer warranty. You should confirm this with
your computer supplier.
• You will need to get in touch with your
equipment supplier for advice on configuration
issues. Their contact details are usually provided
with their documentation.
With MSN (see ‘Digital Select Services’ on page 15),
you can have up to 10 numbers associated with
ISDN 2e. Each number attracts a connection charge
and a quarterly line rental.
We recommend that you note down your numbers in
the Useful Numbers section at the back of this guide
and also on the label on the ISDN 2e box itself.
Phoning and faxing
As soon as your ISDN 2e box has been fitted, tested
by the engineer and correctly configured, you should
be able to plug in ISDN phones and use them straight
away. Check with your supplier on what configuration
is necessary. If you have opted for MSN (see ‘Digital
Select Services’ on page 15) individual phones,
extensions, Terminal Adapters and videoconferencing
terminals may need to be configured so that each
knows when to allow another device to take an
incoming call.
Phone systems may need expert installation and
configuration, so it’s absolutely vital to check with your
supplier on this front.
Communicating through
your computer
ISDN 2e will work with most desktop PCs and Apple
Macintosh computers, as long as they are fitted with a
suitable ISDN Card or connected to a suitable
Terminal Adapter and configured properly. The
recommended minimum PC specification is a 486DX
processor running at 100Mhz, or an Apple Mac with a
68040 processor.
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