AT&T PARTNER User Manual

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Doorphones allow visitors to ring a specific extension (or all system
extensions) by pressing a button on the doorphone; the person who
answers a doorphone call can then speak with the visitor at the
doorphone. The system supports the AT&T PARTNER Doorphone, which
can be installed indoors or outdoors.
In-Range Out-of-Building (IROB) protectors are required to prevent
electrical surges from damaging your system when phones are installed
in another building, but on the same continuous property. The system
supports the AT&T IROB protector, which provides coverage over a
distance of 1,000 feet (305 meters) for system phones and 3,000 feet
(915 meters) for standard phones.
Off-Premises Range Extender (OPRE) allows you to connect a standard
touch-tone phone beyond 3000 feet (915 meters) in another building on
the same continuous property. It also allows you to use a special circuit
from your local phone company to provide off-premises station capability.
Repertory dialers allow you to store frequently used numbers for
one-touch dialing. If a user needs many speed dial numbers, a repertory
dialer can be combined on an extension with a system or standard phone.
Headsets allow users to hold private, hands-free conversations. A
headset is a combination earphone and microphone worn on the head,
useful for receptionists, salespeople, or others who may want to have
their hands free while talking on the phone.
Specialty handsets are designed for those individuals who need greater
functionality than that provided by the handsets on system phones and
standard phones. For example, an amplified handset is available for the
MLS-18D system phone for hard-of-hearing users.
These devices can be ordered through AT&T—see “Product Ordering
Information” in Appendix D. Refer to the manufacturer’s instructions packaged
with the device for installation and usage information. In addition, Appendix C
provides general guidelines for installation.
Combination Extensions
You can connect a standard device on an extension by itself, or have it share an
extension with another piece of equipment. An extension with two devices
connected to it is called a combination extension. Examples of useful
combination extensions include:
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System phone plus standard phone for power failure backup on
extensions 10 and 16
System phone plus answering machine
System phone plus fax machine for phone use when the fax is idle
System phone plus headset for hands free operation
System phone plus external alert (such as a bell or chime) to notify users
of incoming calls in noisy areas, such as a warehouse
See “Combination Extensions” in Appendix C and Chapter 3 for guidelines on
installing and using combination extensions.
1-4 Overview

AT&T PARTNER Specifications

General

Brand	AT&T
Model	PARTNER
Category	Conference System
Language	English