Original NAM Upgrade Question

[bodifrench]

Facts First:
I still have four clients using original NAM I units, most attached to NS CICS 4.x units. I actually love them, they are many, many, many years old, and just keep going and going. (knock on plastic or something like that Always predictable and reliable.

I very recently started using NRU to manage these sites, and find that the only way to work with the NAM is through a remote set. The NRU software did install NVM 3 and 4 client software, but alas these tools seem to be purely for IP clients (network connected etc).

Question:
First, is there a way to Browse the NAM remotely? (To set directory and mailbox maint)

Second, if there was an upgrade path to make these modules IP client friendly (NIC or rs232 adapter), would it honestly be worth it? (The units are opened and cleaned every quarter, so nic install would not add stress to a "worth it" argument.)

Third, IP or not, does anyone know a way to take professional recordings or wav/au files and convert them to a NAM usable format; and then get the files on the box fir greetings (via rs232...)?

Conclude:
I have been reading all the documentation, but am finding little or no distinction between what is available for different versions of the NAM. These being the oldest models, I dont expect too much.

As always thank you ahead of time.

 

[talaphone]

Use RAD, NRU on a PC, then program your NVM from the set emulation program.

 

[bkrike]

As to your third question: There is not a way to "upload" files. The standard practice is to play it into the handset, or use an inline device such as a DynaMetric TMP-636S

 

[NARSBARS]

Does anyone remember how to set up the "virtual modem" for the NAM? That was a way to use Voice mail manager remotely.

NARSBARS

 

[NorstarWiz]

The virtual modem is set up in the access portion of the Nam. It uses 3 channels on your system and asks for a line number to be answered. You need the password for it though, and I'm a little leery about giving out passwords. Keep in mind that the Namm must be fiber to use the virtual modem.

 

[NARSBARS]

NorstarWiz,
Thanks
I dug up the password from some old notes. I never give passwords either, but I don't mind telling people what documentation they can be found in.

NARSBARS

 

[gecko202002]

You can also access the virtual modem through AA if you do not have an available line. Set your modem to dial the AA #, insert a few pauses and dial the extension of the virtual modem. You will connect properly as long as you have user name and password correct. Then you are good to go with voice mail manager.