CHAPTER5 Cabling the Device
Mediant 1000 Gateway & E-SBC | Hardware Installation Manual
Figure 5-11: FXO Cabling for Outdoor Routing
5. Connect the FXO line from the MDF to the PBX/PSTN equipment.
Connecting the FXS Analog Lifeline Phone
The device supports Analog Lifeline. If the device loses power, for example, due to a power
outage or the unplugging of its power cable, it automatically routes calls from a POTS telephone
("lifeline" phone), connected to an FXS port, to the PSTN (instead of the IP network).
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