Feature Set Reference132 025-9368HInterconnect Hog Mode - Interconnect Hog TimeThe Interconnect hog mode feature allows the system operator to provide equal opportunity access tothe interconnect. Its primary function is to prevent users from making back to back interconnectcalls. It does this by saving the user number for each valid mobile access. Each user is allowed oneshot at the Model 748. Once in the “Last User” slot, they must wait the duration of the Interconnecthog time to gain access again. The only other way is for another user to gain access to the Model748, thereby putting that user in the “Last User” slot.The Interconnect hog time is the amount of time that a user is prevented access to the Model 748. Itcan be programmed in 1 second increments ranging from 10 to 250 seconds.This is a per user function. Once enabled, it affects only users with this function enabled.How to program it:Access the Model 748 through your direct connected PC or terminal, or remotely from your PCconnected to a modem via the Model 748's internal modem.INTERCONNECT HOG MODE:Once connected to the Model 748 and the Main Menu is on the screen, type “1” and press ENTER,the Interconnect menu will be displayed. Type “3” and press ENTER, the User Menu will bedisplayed. The Interconnect hog mode is supported by block or range programming. See User Rangefor details, later in this section.The currently selected mode or state will be shown along with a message instructing you to press thespace bar to change the mode or state, and to press ENTER to accept the current mode or state. Eachtime the space bar is pressed, the mode or state changes. Once the mode or state you desire isdisplayed, press ENTER to accept it. Note that if you accidentally pass the mode or state you want,keep pressing the space bar and the Model 748 will wrap around (when the last choice is displayed,it will return to the first one).INTERCONNECT HOG TIME:Once connected to the Model 748 and the Main Menu is on the screen, type “1” and press ENTER,the Interconnect menu will be displayed. Type “1” and press ENTER, the Mobile System Menu willbe displayed. Select the menu item for Interconnect hog time and press ENTER. The currentInterconnect hog time will appear along with a message instructing you to enter the new value andthe range of values you may enter. Enter the new time and press ENTER when you have finished.The default setting for Interconnect hog mode is “Disabled”.The default setting for Interconnect hog time is 60 seconds.
