Installing The Base - ShoreTel 930D User Manual

Using the Base Unit
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When the Ethernet cable is attached, the base powers up and downloads configuration files from the
specified FTP server, after which the base can be managed using ShoreTel IP930D Manager.
Note
Option 156 must be enabled and the ftpserver parameter set so that the base can locate and load the
required configuration files. Refer to the ShoreTel IP Phone 930D Planning and Installation Guide for
more information.
The first time the base is plugged in, the process can take up to 10 minutes. The base LED indicator
will stop flashing red or green when the process is complete.

Installing the Base

To mount the base on a wall, use the provided screws, or use bolts with a 6-10 mm head and a shaft
that is less than 4 mm in diameter. Install screws or bolts with centers separated by 60 mm.
Here are some guidelines for installing bases:
Bases should be mounted as high on a wall as possible and away from large metal objects or
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building structures that can block their signal.
Do not mount bases near electrical appliances such as microwave ovens or other radio frequency
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sensitive or generating equipment such as computers.
Bases must be mounted with at least one meter of separation between devices.
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All bases must all be installed on the same subnet.
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For more guidance on where to locate bases when installing your system, see the ShoreTel IP Phone
930D Planning and Installation Guide.
ShoreTel IP Phone 930D Base Station and Repeater User Guide
Installing the Base
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