Handset Installation And Configuration; Preparing Winpdm Or Device Manager For Handset Handling; Installing A New Handset - ASCOM D42 Configuration Manual

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Ascom d43 DECT Handset
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Handset Installation and Configuration

This section describes the recommended procedure for installing and configuring handsets.
There are several ways to install a handset, but the procedures described here guarantees
simple maintenance of the system.
The Device manager is the recommended method for installing, upgrading and configuring
handsets in a large system because it allows large numbers of handsets to be maintained
simultaneously. Another benefit is that the recall and collection of handsets from users is
not required. Handsets can be maintained while placed in desktop chargers or rack chargers
connected to a network, or an IP-DECT over-the-air connection.
WinPDM is suitable for smaller systems where a handset is managed by inserting it in a
desktop charger or charging rack connected to a computer over USB.
For WinPDM, refer to the Installation and Operation Manual, Portable Device Manager
(WinPDM), Windows Version.
3.1

Preparing WinPDM or Device Manager for Handset Handling

If the parameter definition file (".def" file) for the handset is not present in the WinPDM or
the Device Manager, it can be added by following the procedure below. The parameter
definition file and software files are delivered as a package file with the extension ".pkg".
Note that template files (".tpl") may also be included in a package file.
1 Open the WinPDM or Device Manager.
2 In the File menu, select Import > Packages.
3 Select the package and click "OK".
The package is imported and the files are created; one definition file with the extension
".def" and one software file with the extension ".bin". Template files may also be created.
3.2

Installing a New Handset

The installation basically contains three steps:
• Subscribing to the DECT-system – needed to be able to make calls and send messages
(Mandatory).
• Creating an identity for the handset in the WinPDM/Device Manager – needed to be able
to configure the behaviour of the handset and take backups of the handset
configuration (Recommended).
• Configuring the handset using WinPDM/Device Manager – customizing the behaviour of
the handset to suite each user profile and the specific PBX used in the system
(Recommended).
The installation is described in two different scenarios, see below. Before starting, check the
most suitable scenario.
• 3.2.1 Handset Installation in IP-DECT System using Easy Registration
• 3.2.2 Manual Handset Installation in DECT System
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