The Stick enables phone, fax, and modems to share ONE telephone line.

The Stick Phone/Data Line Sharing Switch

The Stick (STK29112) routes any incoming analog signal to the correct telephony device. With four available ports, a wide variety of devices can be attached to the Stick including  voice lines, fax machines, modems, or important business applications like credit card or PoS terminals. Devices will be detected and routed correctly and with barge in protection — uninterrupted.  This line sharing device can be programmed via an attached phone, or remotely. With the need for only one phone line, costs can be drastically reduced with a ROI within months, not years.

Customer Benefits

1. Plug and Play installation, no software installation or firmware upgrades
2. Eliminate unnecessary phone lines, save up to $600/year*
3. Pays for itself in 3 months with just 1 line reduction
4. Add new equipment without paying for additional telephone lines
5. Program the device via the keypad, add security access codes or even program remotely by phone
6. Non-volatile memory means no reprogramming after a power outage
7. Barge-in protection prevents active calls from being interrupted by another device

* Amount based off $50 per month average phone line charg

Applications

• Out-of-Band Network Access
• Energy Management Controls
• Point-of-Sale System Integration
• Modem Polling
• Fuel Tank Monitoring
• Automated Meter Reading
• Small/Home Office
• Service Port Access
• Remote Equipment Maintenance

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IP4000 Offers Flexible Remote Power Control

Easily control AC power to remote site equipment with the IP Power Stone® 4000 from Multi-Link. The IP4000 is an affordable and cost effective way to troubleshoot from the operations center, or even from a Smartphone.

IP Power Stone 4000

The primary feature of the device allows remote power control of two AC power outlets using either a web browser or MSN messenger. This device is a perfect tool for IT personnel supporting routers and network equipment in remote sites. The IP4000 provides the ability to either manually control power remotely over the internet, OR automatically by an internet monitoring feature that pings up to six IP addresses.

If equipment lock-ups are not a problem, the IP Power Stone can provide an additional benefit by allowing equipment to be powered up only when needed. Schedule up to 20 power function events assignable to one or both  outlets. Power consumption is thereby reduced, equipment life is extended, and exposure to malicious hacker threats is minimized.

• Via web browser
• Via MSN chat
• Via Scheduling – up to 20 schedules
• Via Auto-Pinging LAN or WAN IP

• Saves money by eliminating costly remote site visits
• Reduces equipment downtime
• Improves productivity
• Minimizes power consumption and extends product life

View IP4000 Data Sheet

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ZipLink VoIP Grade Wireless Ethernet

One Mile Range. Two Hour Installation. No Programming!

It seems that everyone sells wireless Ethernet radio systems these days. Why does the world need another one?

Two reasons:
1) There are hundreds of applications for a simple “point A to point B” wireless Ethernet system. Businesses need a solution that works right out of the box and a solution that does not require an extensive learning curve.
2) While using a wireless Ethernet bridge for Voice over IP traffic may appear to be simple, it isn’t. Just because a wireless radio system is good for Ethernet, doesn’t mean that it will work with VoIP. Bad programming choices during installation can significantly affect VoIP quality. Some wireless Ethernet bridges simply don’t keep working. They often require reboots or power cycles to keep services running.
ZipLink offers a complete wireless bridge in a box and can be installed in less than 2 hours. Instead of trying to trench cable, just put a ZipLink outdoor radio at each end, and you’re done. Every thing you need is included; radios/antennas, cables, mounting brackets, nuts, and bolts. No programming is required and in most cases you don’t even need a computer.

Best product, best support, and one full year of free technical assistance. Call us at 800-535-4651.

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Introducing Multi-Link’s Equipment Leasing Program

Multi-Link Inc. is offering a leasing program for corporate accounts installing The Stick for their own use. The program provides for rapid deployment, and long term product protection and support, all without any upfront equipment costs.

The Stick saves you money by allowing a wide range of equipment to “share” a single telephone line for remote access, polling, faxing, and normal in/outbound transactions that use a line only minutes a day.

Typical equipment includes:

• Point of Sale
• Energy Management/HVAC
• Time & Attendance
• Fax Machines
• Credit Card Terminals
• Digital Signage
• Postage Meters
• Dial-up Modems

The typical monthly cost for a business phone line is $50, plus additional taxes and fees. By leasing The Stick at only $19/month, a company can cut phone costs by more than half in one month with no initial out-of-pocket costs. Multiply the savings of one line eliminated by the total number of locations and the savings potential can be substantial. Many of our clients have eliminated TWO lines per location.

The lease program renews every 12 months and provides a customized Security Lock Box with every unit to lock down device connections. Research shows that this mounting enclosure prevents two service calls per year due to tampering. Also, if a Stick unit is ever in need of repair for any reason, e.g. lightning damage, Multi-Link will ship out a replacement unit at no cost.

Customized factory programming (if required) is also included. We program your Sticks exactly to application specs to expedite deployment and ensure conformity.  Custom install guides included. Our unlimited, toll-free USA based technical support offers the friendly assistance you need for expert answers and quick troubleshooting.

If you like cost-cutting solutions with no upfront costs call 800-535-4651 for a free consultation.

Download the details of Multi-Link’s Equipment Leasing Program.

Download the benefits of leasing equipment for corporations.

Looking for a dependable source for Phone Line Sharing products?

Whether you are looking for a fax switch, a phone switch, a phone splitter or replacing now defunct Command products, Multi-Link has the product you need. Multi-Link’s line sharing portfolio (The Stick, Polnet ACP, SR-3 and Versa-Link ATX 250) allows customers to consolidate multiple telephony devices onto a single standard telephone line, reducing the number of lines needed to support the business and the related monthly phone line subscription costs.

At an average yearly cost of $600 per phone line subscription, Multi-link’s line sharing products have delivered cost reductions reaching millions of dollars per year.

Need to replace  obsolete Command products? Look at our chart to see what we can provide for you as a direct replacement:

Project Roll-outs Made Easy

Multi-Link is currently providing The Stick Phone/Fax/Modem switch to installations companies involved in over 50 “roll outs’ of various Corporate and Government IT projects.

Installers have traditionally installed The Stick for remote polling of POS, Energy Management, Time & Attendance clocks, etc.  Be advised that many of the installations now involve inbound and outbound back-up access for remote service and more specifically, for outbound credit card transactions during network down time, as this insures and expedites the transaction.

With quality products, it is sometimes easy to forget the intangibles that can help ensure that your installation is complete before you leave the site. Here’s how we can help you:

• Quick Start Installation Sheets – Speak with your Multi-Link representative and discuss your needs and requirements.  We will customize to your specs, print, and include in each shipped unit.
• Factory Programming – Each installation project has unique requirements.We can program your units exactly to customer specs to meet the job requirements. This insures uniform performance and reduces time on-site.
• Toll Free Technical Support – Before, during, or after your installation, if you have any questions or concerns, our technicians are available to assist between the hours of 8am – 5pm, M-F, EST.
• Remote Diagnostics – Multi-Link products can be remotely diagnosed over the telephone line by our trained staff of technicians. If a programming change is required for a specific site, no problem…it takes one minute.
• Free 30-Day Product Trial – For projects you’re involved in AND not using The Stick, remember that virtually every company is a potential prospect for line-sharing technology. Seeing is believing, so we provide products to qualified prospects to try out for 30 days.That’s an idea worth sharing.

Multi-Link sets itself apart from the rest with experience and project “know-how”. Let us help work with you to keep your staff productive and your customer happy.

Are fuel costs busting your budget?

Are fuel costs busting your budget? At the pump, the national average price of unleaded gasoline rose to $3.962 per gallon from Tuesday’s $3.951, AAA said. If you are responsible for remote site equipment maintenance, consider a remote site power control switch.

THE POWER STONE saves time, labor, and fuel costs. When trouble arrives and critical equipment locks up at a remote site hours away, a quick fix is impossible. With The POWER STONE, one phone call can reboot equipment, reduce downtime, and save money. The Power Stone installs easily onto remote site equipment and allows you to reboot, toggle power,check current power status and past power outages. And, it’s as simple to use as a telephone.

Read The Power Stone Data Sheet.

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Got an All-in-One? Great, now get rid of the fax line

It used to be that when a small office/home office worker needed access to a scanner, copier, fax, AND printer it meant four machines competing for space and budget. After all, chances are at some point you will need one or all functions during a typical work day.

Whether you use the term multi-function printer (MFP), all-in-on (AIO), or other nomenclature (multi-function copier, or MFC), printers that do more than just print have some clear advantages over single-function equipment; obviously, they save space and money compared to buying multiple separate machines. And who doesn’t like saving space or money?

Basically, an all-in-one will give you a printer, copier, and scanner in one package. Beyond that, if it’s designed primarily for office use, it will usually work as a standalone fax machine. If this is the case, a fax switch like The Stick will provide further savings. The Stick even can be used for fax software on a PC. The Stick routes incoming faxes based on the CNG tones emitted by the sending fax, irrespective of the equipment attached. The fax detection is automatic and takes only a few seconds to route.

So if you are the proud new owner of an All-in-One, get rid of the fax line and the monthly costs of a dedicated line. You are going to need the extra cash for all that ink you’ll be using. How much ink? Use our handy Cost Saving Calculator for yourself.

Corporate Cost Cutting Starts in the Telecom Department

Hundreds of companies are launching initiatives to reduce the number telephone land lines and the associated cost. Many restaurant and retail store chains have 3 – 6 telephone lines per site.  With broadband connections, this number can be reduced, dramatically reducing overall telecom costs.  The Stick Phone/Fax/Modem switch can help you accomplish this.

1. 36% of Companies are striving to reduce Telecom expenses.
2. Average cost of a business phone line is $50/month nationwide.
3. As IT and data acquisition improves and expands, there is less need for Analog Telephone Lines.
4. Companies are reducing their number of phones lines at their remote business locations.

However, not all Analog Phone Lines can be eliminated—typically the fax line remains, as well as back up lines for POS/Credit Card Terminals.    Point of Sale Systems generally use broadband connections where available for high-speed payment card processing. However, 75% or more of these systems use analog phone lines as back-up in case of network downtime or equipment malfunction. These back-up phone lines, although seldom or never used, represent recurring monthly expenses for businesses.

The Stick Phone/Fax/ Modem switch allows companies to reduce phone lines by “Sharing” the remaining Analog line(s) with devices that use the telephone line.

1. The analog line can be used as an “out of band” inbound and outbound communications path for critical information exchanges.
2. Over 600,000 units have been installed by companies with remote locations.
3. ROI in less than 2 months.

How much can you save?  Try out our cost savings calculator and find out in minutes!