Operation Manual
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Template Module, Version 1.2, 11.09.2018
Base stations
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The following data can be edited
Name / Location
This name should make it easier to assign the base station within the logical and spatial structure
of the DECT network.
¤ In the text field enter a descriptive name or description for the base station. Value: max. 32
characters
IP address type
The IP address type is copied from the setting for the DECT manager on the Network – IP page
( page 25). You can change the IP address type. The settings for the DECT manager and the
base stations do not have to match. For example, the DECT manager could receive a fixed IP
address so that it will always be able to access the web configurator with the same address, while
the base stations receive their IP addresses dynamically.
¤ Select the desired IP address type from the option menu.
If the IP address type is Static, you have to enter the IP address.
IP address
¤ Enter an IP address for the base station.
Reduce TX power by 8dB for external antenna operation
The transmitting power of the external antennas can be reduced. This may be needed in order
not to violate emission regulations, in case the device is equipped with external antennas.
¤ Click on Ye s/No to reduce/not reduce the transmitting power by 8 dB.
Activating/deactivating the base station
A base station must be active to manage the calls of the connected handsets. If it is deactivated,
it will no longer connect handsets but it still stays in the list of connected base stations.
¤ Select Ye s /No to activate/deactivate the base station.
Adding a base station to the Connected Base Stations list
¤ Click on Confirm
Delete the base station
¤ Click on Delete base station Confirm with Yes . . . the base station is deleted. It is shown
in the list of pending base stations again.
Reboot the base station
¤ Click on Reboot base station Confirm with Ye s . . . the base station is rebooted. All existing
connections managed by the base station are terminated.
Please ensure that the base station you want to deactivate is not on sync level 1.
Check your sync settings before deactivating a base station. Otherwise your system
may no longer work properly.