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Table 2
The WLAN Handset 2211 states (Part 2 of 3)
State Description
Active This is equivalent to a regular telephone being off-hook. The
(off-hook) handset goes to the active (off-hook) state when you press the
Power On/Start Call
active (idle) state. When in the active (off-hook) state, the handset
uses a soft ring.
Active (idle) This is equivalent to a regular telephone being idle. The active
(idle) state is reached in two ways:
Note: In the active (idle) state, the handset and access point exchange a small
packet about once every 15 milliseconds. This increases the power consumption
and consumes bandwidth, particularly for the RF portion of the link. Therefore, do
not leave the handset in the active (idle) state except for special situations.
Active This state is entered when the handset is in Standby state and the
(on-hook) user presses the
from the Call Server point of view, and loud ringing will occur
(when required). The handset display is active and the Menu,
FCN
standby state by pressing the
are pressed for a period of 10 seconds, the state times out and the
handset returns to the standby state. Pressing the
Call
Power Off/End Call
state.
Note: If the user selects any menu item or presses a soft key, the
Error The handset enters the error state when it loses the signal from the
access point. If the handset regains the signal within
approximately 20 seconds, it returns to its previous state. If the
handset is out of range for longer than 20 seconds, the handset
restarts and returns to the standby state.
key when the handset is in the standby or
• An incoming call in the standby state causes the handset
to go to the active (idle) state and begin ringing.
• The user presses the
in the active (off-hook) state to access the function menu.
In the active (idle) state, the handset will not ring when
there is an incoming call.
Menu
or Line menus can be accessed. The user returns to the
key in any of the menus will exit the menu. Pressing the
key again will return the handset to standby
handset changes into the active (off-hook) state, the time-
out condition is removed and handset will use a soft ring.
Your WLAN Handset 2211
FCN and 3 keys when the handset is
key. The handset appears to be on-hook
Power Off/End Call key. If no keys
Power Off/End
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