Do you have a question about the VAB-1 and is the answer not in the manual?
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Dan jimerfield
April 27, 2025
My mom recently had this device installed by AT&T in her house. I am trying to determine how to hook up a wireless handset for in her bedroom so she didn’t answer the phone at night without getting out of bed and running to answer the phone that’s attached to this device.
Can I use a standard splitter and plug a phone with remote handset capability into the back of this device?
Product Overview ........................4 Statements & Disclosures ...................... 5 Before Setting Up ........................9 Select which phone(s) you will use with VAB-1 ................9 Select a location for your VAB-1 device ...................9 Device Installation on a Tabletop ....................9 Device Installation with Wall Mounting ..................10 Setting Up the VAB-1 ......................
Product Overview The Voice and Backup “VAB-1” Cellular/PSTN/MFVN capable communications and Internet backup solution enables multiple combinations of internet failover, battery backup, legacy analog wireline in-band Voice, Machine to Machine (M2M) Data, DTMF signaling tones, analog data modem tones, FAX and Alarm system signals (all previously connected to the Public Switched Telephone Network [PSTN]), to be carried over flexible combinations of WAN/LAN/LTE Cellular Data Networks.
FCC Regulations DataRemote Incorporated, declares that this device is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules.
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No E911 address accuracies guarantees are made during a Proof of Concept or demonstration of the product and you agree to hold harmless DataRemote for any claims made as to the provision of the E911 services. DATAREMOTE SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMERS ALL LIABILITY RELATED TO THE E911 SERVICE.
Device Installation on a Tabletop The VAB-1 is designed to stand alone on a horizontal surface, i.e. desktop, tabletop, or shelf. Make sure the bottom of the device (the side with the circular battery cover) is facing down on the table top.
3) Mount the VAB-1 on the screws. Ensure that the screws are left out just enough to provide clearance for the screw to slide up into the top notch of the VAB-1 mounting holes.
Setting Up the VAB-1 The following diagram provides detail about the ports that you will be using on the back of the VAB-1 device as part of the installation process. Phone ports for analog communication equipment WAN Port for upstream router devices...
Step 3 – Connect broadband ethernet If you have broadband Internet service, attach an ethernet cable from the red WAN port on the back of the VAB-1 device to one of the LAN ports (usually yellow) on your broadband modem/router. This will help ensure you will have the best service possible.
Step 6 – Connect phone equipment Connect a phone cable between your phone and the associated phone port on the back of the VAB-1 device. Repeat this step for any alarm, FAX, and/or modem lines that have been set up for your service.
Power Outages VAB-1 has a built-in battery with standby time of up to 24 hours, depending on environmental factors and usage. Be aware: During a power outage you’ll need a standard corded phone that doesn’t require external power to function to make all calls, including 911.
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Do you have a question about the VAB-1 and is the answer not in the manual?
Questions and answers
My mom recently had this device installed by AT&T in her house. I am trying to determine how to hook up a wireless handset for in her bedroom so she didn’t answer the phone at night without getting out of bed and running to answer the phone that’s attached to this device. Can I use a standard splitter and plug a phone with remote handset capability into the back of this device?