Chapter Five: Downloading And Installing The Handset Software; Minimum Configuration Process - Avaya 3641 Administration Manual

Chapter Five: Downloading and installing
the handset software
All Avaya 3641/3645/6120/6140 IP Wireless Handsets are shipped with a software load
that allows them to associate to a wireless LAN and download functional software from a
HTTP/TFTP server once properly configured. For the handsets to perform properly, you
must configure the handsets properly and must allow the handsets to download
appropriate software from the HTTP/TFTP server as outlined in the following
paragraphs.
The following process details the steps to configure Avaya 3641/3645/6120/6140 IP
Wireless Handsets and download software via over-the-air file transfer.
Note:
You may need to charge the handset first. See
3641/3645/6120/6140

Minimum Configuration Process

The handset requires minimum configuration in order to associate with an access point
(AP). Once the handset gains access to the network, the remaining configuration
parameters can be automatically obtained through the 46xxsetting.txt file. See the
Remote Configuration Files
use the HAT tool to set all parameters in each handset, or by manually opening the
Admin menu on each handset and entering the configuration information. The options
are listed in the following paragraph in decreasing order of efficiency:

HAT plus Remote Config: Use the HAT tool to set minimum parameters in each
handset and then turn on the handset and allow it to download remaining
parameters from the 46xxsettings file.

Manual plus Remote Config: Manually configure the minimum settings in each
handset and then turn on the handset and allow it to download remaining
parameters from the 46xxsettings file.

All HAT: use the HAT tool to set all parameters in each handset.
The option you choose depends upon a number of factors including the number of
handsets you need to configure, the availability of the 46xxsettings file, and the
installation of the HAT utility.
Avaya 3641/3645/6120/6140 IP Wireless Handset SIP Administration Guide
Handset.
section below. If the Remote Config file is not used, you may
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