AboutEric Miller Expertise I have over 10 years worth of experience in the telecommunications industry. I can give helpful information on virtually all aspects of telecommunications from residential installations to full size commercial installations. I have extensive experience in working with telecom media from CAT3 cable to fiberoptic cable. Be forewarned, hardware and software is not my thing, but I will give it my best to answer your questions.
Experience I have over 10 years worth of telephony experience, most of it in installation. I have extensive experience working with dial tone. I also have extensive knowledge in the installation/termination of all low-voltage cables, from CAT3 voice grade cable, to outside plant cable, to fiberoptic cable. I have used all types of test equipment ranging from CAT5 cable testers to OTDR's. I have experience in working with digital keys systems and PBX's.
Education/Credentials I have been BICSI certified. I have held certifications in digital key systems, voicemail, and other external equipment. I have held numerous certifications covering the installation of low voltage cable, including fiberoptic cable.
Expert: Eric Miller Date: 8/21/2007 Subject: Digital Phone
Question I've been looking for a good deal on a speaker phone for my home office. I just purchased a Nortel M2008 from Ebay because it would be compatible with a wireless Plantronics headset that I would like to buy next. Now I am afraid I have a clunker phone that won't work because I failed to realize it is made for a digital phone system. What can I do?
Answer Hi Mike. Unfortunately, I have bad news. The Nortel phone you have is indeed made for a digital PBX/key system and will not work with traditional phone lines. If you haven't already, I would suggest going to your local office supply store and looking at their selections of speakerphones. Most of those phones will work with traditional phone lines, and I wish I could tell you that your Plantronics headset will work, but without knowing what specific phone you select I would be lying to you. If I can help in the future, please feel free to email me again. Thanks for the question!
