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Ethernet Link Products
Multi-Line Caller ID Hardware
Ethernet Link units are simply connected to the phone lines and plugged in to the local area network via a switch or router. The unit sends UDP broadcast packets through the entire LAN so Caller ID information is available to every computer on the network. For developers, implementation is accomplished by simply parsing the Caller ID string from the UDP broadcast packets. All Ethernet Link products include a program for setup and data capture, as well as complete, royalty-free, Visual Basic.net source code. Ethernet Link Caller ID devices can also be configured to send telephone data to remote terminals anywhere on the internet. This ability allows real-time, off-site, call monitoring. For example, a district manager could view telephone traffic from a number of satellite locations on his desktop. Ethernet Link devices are available for the following products Whozz Calling? 2, 4, and 8 line models Comparison between Ethernet Link and Serial Port Products
Connections using Ethernet Link ProductsWhen multiple line Caller ID devices are installed in business using phone systems, Ethernet Link products usually make connections more convenient. The Caller ID unit is attached to the incoming phone lines and connected to the network switch used for the LAN which is usually in close proximity in the back room of the business.  The Ethernet Link version connects directly to the network, sending information to all computers at the same time. Connections using Serial Port ProductsWhen installing serial port products, a "host" computer is used to capture the data and resend it to the other computers in the business. In many cases, the host computer is not near the back room where the incoming phone lines are located. When a phone switch is in place, it is necessary to run phone lines from the back room to the Caller ID device placed next to the host computer. If there is no phone system on site, then phone lines may already be conveniently located next to the host.  The serial port version connects to a single host computer. The host relays information to other computers on the network. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
