NetLink 8000 Series Wireless Telephone NetLink Telephony Gateway and SpectraLink Radio Protocol (SRP) Configuration and Administration Part Number: 72-1305-00 Issue A...
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Deploying NetLink Wireless Telephones: Best Practices paper. Available at http://www.spectralink.com/resources/white_papers.jsp. Contacting SpectraLink SpectraLink wants you to have a successful installation. If you have questions please contact the Customer Support Hotline at (800) 775-5330. The hotline is open Monday through Friday, 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mountain time.
PBX for information about mapping the PBX features to the handset. SpectraLink Voice Priority (SVP) and Quality of Service SVP is the SpectraLink quality of service (QoS) mechanism that is implemented in the handset and an access point (AP) to enhance voice quality over the wireless network.
Protected Access (WPA and WPA2) pre-shared key (PSK). As vendors introduce APs that are eligible to become Wi-Fi Certified for WPA-PSK and/or WPA2-PSK, SpectraLink will determine their compatibility with the handsets and include them on the NetLink Wireless Telephone WLAN Compatibility List.
PBX ring icon. A regular telephone call is coming in. The Push-to-talk (PTT) ring icon. A PTT call is coming in. PN: 72-1305-00-A.doc Configuration and Administration–NetLink 8000 Series Wireless Telephone NetLink Telephony Gateway and SpectraLink Radio Protocol Second set of softkeys Nav◄ Nav►...
Initialization is complete. The handset is in standby mode ready to receive and place calls. EXT. XXX PN: 72-1305-00-A.doc Configuration and Administration–NetLink 8000 Series Wireless Telephone NetLink Telephony Gateway and SpectraLink Radio Protocol softkey has been pressed. It indicates that the Mute softkey again to unmute the Mute key to unlock it.
Incoming calls will ring with the second call ringing sound. PN: 72-1305-00-A.doc Configuration and Administration–NetLink 8000 Series Wireless Telephone NetLink Telephony Gateway and SpectraLink Radio Protocol START key or the key. This transitions the handset to active off-hook START key to access additional operations.
USB port on the Dual Charger. See the Handset Administration Tool document for specific instructions. Please see your service representative or contact SpectraLink customer service for more information about this time-saving tool. The Admin Menu The Admin menu contains configuration options that are stored locally (on each handset).
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Detailed descriptions of each item appear below the table. PN: 72-1305-00-A.doc Configuration and Administration–NetLink 8000 Series Wireless Telephone NetLink Telephony Gateway and SpectraLink Radio Protocol ◄ and ► to move the cursor softkey to delete the character to the left. Insert new...
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Speakerphone Disable/*Enable Network Config IP Addresses SS ID Security PN: 72-1305-00-A.doc Configuration and Administration–NetLink 8000 Series Wireless Telephone NetLink Telephony Gateway and SpectraLink Radio Protocol 3rd level 4th level *Type 030 PTT Enable/*Disable Allowed Channels *Channel 1 *Channel 2 *….
Telephony Protocol Telephony Protocol lets you select the VoIP protocol that your site is licensed to download and run. The SpectraLink Radio Protocol (SRP) used for the NetLink 8000 Series Wireless Telephones in a NetLink Telephony Gateway system requires Telephony Protocol type malfunction.
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Regardless of the mode in which the handset is operating, the following components must be configured: PN: 72-1305-00-A.doc Configuration and Administration–NetLink 8000 Series Wireless Telephone NetLink Telephony Gateway and SpectraLink Radio Protocol Security ), and scroll to assign to a key Password...
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DHCP option 66 (TFTP Server), or the Boot server/next server (siaddr) field, the wireless telephone will check for newer software each time it is powered on or comes back into range of your network. This check takes only a second and ensures that all wireless telephones in your network are kept up-to-date with the same version of software.
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(Fast Secure Roaming) In order to provide the highest level of security without compromising voice quality on Cisco Aironet wireless LAN APs, SpectraLink and Cisco Systems have cooperated to implement the Fast Secure Roaming mechanism. FSR is designed to minimize call interruptions for NetLink handset users as they roam throughout a facility.
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Consult the Configuration Note for the APs installed in your facility for information on which of the WPA versions are recommended by SpectraLink. Configure the recommended version on the AP and select the corresponding option on the Admin menu. Regulatory Domain/802.11 Config/Transmit Power Regulatory domain, 802.11 configuration and transmit power are interdependent...
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Handset Administration Tool. Restore Defaults option will set all user and administrative parameters except Restore Defaults Telephony Protocol to their factory defaults. PN: 72-1305-00-A.doc Configuration and Administration–NetLink 8000 Series Wireless Telephone NetLink Telephony Gateway and SpectraLink Radio Protocol Page 20...
(“Config menu”) that is available to the user to configure user preferences and display handset information. The Config menu is opened by pressing the from standby mode. See the NetLink 8000 Series Wireless Telephone and Accessories User Guide. Config menu...
1. Download the latest NetLink Wireless Telephone software from http://www.spectralink.com/softwareUpdates 2. Place the latest version of the NetLink 8020 or 8030 Wireless Telephone SRP code on the TFTP server and ensure the TFTP server is started. The five files that are needed must be named:...
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TFTP server. Each time the handset is powered up, it will check with the TFTP server to ensure it has the proper software version. PN: 72-1305-00-A.doc Configuration and Administration–NetLink 8000 Series Wireless Telephone NetLink Telephony Gateway and SpectraLink Radio Protocol Phone IP information are accurate. If using a DHCP Server, SSID...
The extension number should clear and you should hear dial tone. On some digital systems, depending on how the telephone system is programmed, you may have to select a line to get dial tone. Place a call and listen to the audio quality.
–28 dbm, is configured on channel 2, with a beacon interval of 100 ms. PN: 72-1305-00-A.doc Configuration and Administration–NetLink 8000 Series Wireless Telephone NetLink Telephony Gateway and SpectraLink Radio Protocol Syslog Mode are three diagnostic tools Run Site Survey from the Admin menu.
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Waiting handset cannot find any APs. PN: 72-1305-00-A.doc Configuration and Administration–NetLink 8000 Series Wireless Telephone NetLink Telephony Gateway and SpectraLink Radio Protocol - 2 8 1 0 0 - 4 8 2 0 0...
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Screen 4 • Association count since power up (AssocCount) PN: 72-1305-00-A.doc Configuration and Administration–NetLink 8000 Series Wireless Telephone NetLink Telephony Gateway and SpectraLink Radio Protocol n n n n n n n n n n m n e m o...
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The table below lists the additional items in each message type: Failed Handoff (Sent whenever the handset attempted to handoff, but failed trying.) PN: 72-1305-00-A.doc Configuration and Administration–NetLink 8000 Series Wireless Telephone NetLink Telephony Gateway and SpectraLink Radio Protocol Errors Events Full Yes (every 5 secs) Yes (every 5 secs)
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Sent 783523, Recvd 791342, MSnt 245, MRcd 5674, BSnt 43, BRcd 10783, TX drop 43 (0.0%), TX retry 578 (1.2%), RX retry 1217 (1.6%) PN: 72-1305-00-A.doc Configuration and Administration–NetLink 8000 Series Wireless Telephone NetLink Telephony Gateway and SpectraLink Radio Protocol New AP MAC New AP signal strength Old AP MAC...
Generally, you should organize the test according to area and volume, placing numerous calls to others who can listen while you perform coverage tests. Note any areas with excessive static or clarity problems and report it to a SpectraLink service engineer.
Upgrading Handsets After software updates are obtained from SpectraLink, they must be transferred to the NetLink Telephony Gateway or other TFTP server. See NetLink Telephony Gateway: Installation, Configuration, and Administration for an explanation of how to update the NetLink Wireless Telephone software in the NetLink Telephony Gateway so that it can then be downloaded into the handsets.
NetLink Telephony Gateway, the NetLink SVP Server or on the handset. See the NetLink Telephony Gateway: Installation, Configuration, and Administration document for specific configuration steps. There may also be incorrect programming PN: 72-1305-00-A.doc Configuration and Administration–NetLink 8000 Series Wireless Telephone NetLink Telephony Gateway and SpectraLink Radio Protocol Page 35...
Installation, Configuration, and Administration or NetLink SVP Server: Installation, Configuration, and Administration for information. 6. Make sure the handset’s gateway port is connected to a working telephone line. Check the line at the demarc block. You may need to contact your vendor to perform this check.
Handset software download files are incorrect or corrupted. PN: 72-1305-00-A.doc Configuration and Administration–NetLink 8000 Series Wireless Telephone NetLink Telephony Gateway and SpectraLink Radio Protocol Action None. This is only a warning, the call will handoff to the best AP once it becomes available.
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DHCP Error (1-5) DHCP Error 1 PN: 72-1305-00-A.doc Configuration and Administration–NetLink 8000 Series Wireless Telephone NetLink Telephony Gateway and SpectraLink Radio Protocol Action In call: the battery icon displays and a soft beep will be heard when the user is on the handset and the battery charge is low.
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PN: 72-1305-00-A.doc Configuration and Administration–NetLink 8000 Series Wireless Telephone NetLink Telephony Gateway and SpectraLink Radio Protocol Action The handset has not received a response from the server for a request for an IP address.
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Gateway. NetLink Telephony Gateway is not working PN: 72-1305-00-A.doc Configuration and Administration–NetLink 8000 Series Wireless Telephone NetLink Telephony Gateway and SpectraLink Radio Protocol Action This message appears during Halt on Error mode. An error message displays. Note the message details and power cycle the handset.
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It is now making its best effort to restart and return to standby mode. PN: 72-1305-00-A.doc Configuration and Administration–NetLink 8000 Series Wireless Telephone NetLink Telephony Gateway and SpectraLink Radio Protocol Action Verify NetLink Telephony Gateway connection to LAN and all APs.
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PN: 72-1305-00-A.doc Configuration and Administration–NetLink 8000 Series Wireless Telephone NetLink Telephony Gateway and SpectraLink Radio Protocol Action None. Informational only. The handset may display this briefly following a configuration change or software download.
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Modes, Wireless Telephone, 11 No dialtone, 37 Obstructions, 36 PN: 72-1305-00-A.doc Configuration and Administration–NetLink 8000 Series Wireless Telephone NetLink Telephony Gateway and SpectraLink Radio Protocol Index Out of range, 36 Regulatory Domain, 19 Restore Defaults, 20 SpectraLink Voice Priority (SVP)
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