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Warning: The changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. The RCA IP170 phone is designed for business environment use. It is a full-featured SIP solution, interoperable with most IP PBX and VoIP providers.
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FCC Part 68 and ACTA Customer Information 1. This equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC rules and the requirements adopted by the ACTA. On the bottom of this equipment is a label that contains, among other information, a product identifier in the format US:3F8IPNANIP170. If requested, this number must be provided to the telephone company.
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c) The USOC jack required [RJ45] d) Facility Interface Codes (“FIC”) [N/A] e) Service Order Codes (“SOC”) [N/A] The FCC Registration Number [US: 3F8IPNANIP170] 9. The REN is used to determine the number of devices that may be connected to a telephone line.
Table of Contents Getting Started Call Forward Packing List Call log Setup the base Accessing call logs Setup the deskphone Call list item management Registration During an active call SIP account Configuration Mute Base Web interface Hold Retrieving the base IP address Call Waiting Input SIP account information via web interface...
Getting Started Packing List The following components are included in your package: IP DECT Gateway IP170 DECT Deskphone AC Adaptor (6V, 0.5A) for Deskphone AC Adaptor (5V, 0.5A) for Gateway 1.5M Ethernet Cable (CAT 5) Quick Setup Guide Setup the base Plug the adaptor (5V, 0.5A) into a power output and connect its power...
Note: If inline power (i.e. Power over Ethernet) is provided, do not install the AC adaptor. Make sure the Ethernet cable and switch/hub are PoE compliant. The IP address of the base is assigned dynamically by default. Make sure the router’s DHCP server is on.
Registration On the base: 1. Hold down the page key on the back of the base. 2. After the button is held down for five seconds, the amber led begins blinking amber and blue. The page key can now be released. The base is now in registration mode.
SIP account Configuration The SIP account can be configured through IP DECT base web interface or deskphone menu. Base Web interface Retrieving the base IP address In order to access the web interface of the base, the IP address is required. This information can be obtained from a properly registered deskphone.
Enter display name, user id, password, SIP Server and Outbound Proxy server of the SIP account. Check the Active field to Enable/Disable. Press the “Save” button to confirm. If the SIP settings are configured correctly, the deskphone will now be able to make and receive VOIP calls.
Overview Base Functions of registration/paging button on the base. Registration/Paging Button Status LED The registration/paging button is located at the right hand side of the gateway. When the gateway is powered up, the status LED will be on and in amber color for 5 seconds.
Deskphone Deskphone key layout Functions of Key on the deskphone Time Idle Menu Edit Off Hook Line 1 Key Short Line 1 Line 1 Line 1 ** Refer to MMI Line 2 Key Short Line 2 Line 2 Line 2 ** Refer to MMI Soft Key 1 Short...
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Select on-screen Short Status Select option Navigation Select (Backlight) Line Select Long before Call On Short Text & Number Long Direct Memory Dial Short Text & Number Long Direct Memory Dial Short Text & Number Long Direct Memory Dial Short Text &...
Long Key Lock Voice Mail (Backlight) Short Voice Mail Voice Mail Voice Mail Voice Mail Outgoing Outgoing Redial Short Call Log Call Log RJ9 Headset Short Headset ON Headset ON Headset ON Headset ON Missed Missed Missed Call Log Call Log Short Call Log Volume Up...
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Blocked Number Accesses the backlist of SIP accounts in the gateway (*) Intercom Calls another deskphone on the same gateway Anonymous Call Enables/disables anonymous call and anonymous call rejection of SIP accounts (*) Speed Dial Assigns frequently dialed numbers to a digit key (0-9).
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Main Menu Sub Menu Function description Contacts Private Directory Accesses local phonebook, Maximum 150 entries Public Directory Accesses shared phonebook which is stored in the gateway, Maximum 300 entries Call Lists Outgoing Calls Accesses outgoing calls list from the gateway Accepted Calls Accesses answered calls list from the gateway...
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Main Menu Sub Menu Function description System Network Views the network settings of the gateway H/S User Password Changes deskphone user password. System Admin Changes the system Admin Password Password Firmware Version Current firmware version Firmware Upgrade Upgrades deskphone software Handset Factory Resets deskphone settings to factory default Default...
General Settings Phone status Enter “Status” menu. Select item “SIP Account Status” to view the associated SIP accounts status (registered/disabled). Select item “Network Status” to view the base network information. This includes base network type, IP Address, subnet mask, default gateway and DNS. Time and date Enter “Settings”...
To make an external call through default line: Enter the number/IP address in pre-dialing page or select a record in phonebook/call log list. Then press the Talk On key or OK key. The default outgoing line will be selected automatically for the call making. To select line before making an external call: Enter the number/IP address in pre-dialing page or select a record in phonebook/call log list.
Call Forward On the master deskphone, Enter “Services” “Call Forward” menu. Highlight the SIP account to enable/disable call forward, highlight & select the call forward options. There are 3 types of call forwarding options: 1) Call forwarding unconditional (Always) - When this is enabled, the incoming call of this account will be forwarded to an external phone number.
Call Waiting When there is a call waiting, you can - press “Accept” soft key to answer the call waiting and put the current call on hold. - press “Reject” soft key to reject the call. Call Transfer During a conversation with an external call, users can press the “Tran” soft key, then enter calling phone number and press the “Tran”...
Account Settings SIP Account Setup: Users can only setup SIP Accounts via the Web GUI of the gateway View SIP Account Status: Users can view the status of the accounts which are associated with the deskphone. On the deskphone, go to the menu “Status” “SIP Account Status”. Network Settings Network setup: You can configure the network type of the base to have static IP address or obtain...
Base: Hold down the page key for 60 seconds then release the key. The settings in base will go back to factory default. Firmware upgrade Deskphone: Go to the menu “System” “Firmware Upgrade”. The phone will check the avail- ability of new software version.
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Service If trouble is experienced with this equipment, for repair or warranty information, please contact customer service at 1-800-511-3180. If the equipment is causing harm to the telephone network, the telephone company may request that you disconnect the equipment until the problem is resolved. This product may be serviced only by the manufacturer or its authorized service agents.
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• Contact RCA Customer Care at (800) 511-3180. Our representatives will help you troubleshoot and diagnose the problem. As you may be asked to disconnect your RCA telephone from it’s power source, you must call from another telephone. If the issue cannot...
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• Products purchased or serviced outside the USA • Acts of nature, such as, but not limited to lightning damage • 3rd party products, such as headsets Product Registration: • Please complete and mail the Product Registration Card packed with your unit. It will make it easier to contact you should it ever be necessary.
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