Telecommunications Troubleshooting and Maintenance
Many of the problems that occur in home telecommunications systems can be solved by following a few simple troubleshooting procedures. More complex problems might require calling a professional installer. Most cable problems can be isolated using a time domain reflectometer (TDR), which is designed to locate data cabling problems. The following tips are typical for the level of troubleshooting that should be followed by the home integrator:
Problem with one phone in a multiphone key system (no dial tone, and all others on separate extensions are working okay)— The trouble is most likely with your phone itself or with the wire going to it. Check whether all the other phones have dial tones. If ...
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