Administering the MERLIN Identifier Database
Downloading Database Records
To download records from the MERLIN Identifier database to the
Administrative PC, follow the instructions below:
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Start the communications software on the Administrative PC.
Enter the administration password.
Enter
T
(for
Transfer).
Enter one of the following:
■
■
X
to download using the XMODEM protocol
T
to download as standard ASCII text characters
Enter R (for Receive).
Initiate the download file transfer option for the
Administrative PC communications program and specify a
target filename of your own choosing.
Uploading Records
CAUTION:
When uploading a large database during a heavy incoming call
period, some Caller ID data may be missed. It is recommended
that such transfers be made during evening hours or other light
call traffic periods.
It is recommended that you sort the records on your
Administrative PC before you upload them to the MERLIN
Identifier database.
To upload records from the Administrative PC to the MERLIN
Identifier database, follow the instructions below:
Start the communications software on the Administrative PC.
Enter the Administration password.
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Setting Up and Maintaining the Database