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53i, 55i, 57i, 57i C 53i, 55i, 57i, 57i CT SI SIP I IP PHONE PHONE RN-001029-00 Rev 02 Release Notes Release 2.0.2...
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About this Document This document provides information specific to the SIP IP Phone release 2.0.2. It includes information about Aastra’s 5i Series IP Phones (53i, 55i, 57i, 57i CT). For more detailed information about the features associated with each phone, and for information on how to use the phones, see your phone-specific SIP IP Phone Installation Guide and the SIP IP Phone User Guide.
General Information General Information Release Content Information This document provides release content information on the Aastra 53i, 55i, 57i, and 57i CT SIP IP phone firmware. Model Release Name Release Version Generic SIP Generic SIP Generic SIP 57i CT Generic SIP...
The Aastra 53i is designed for use by the occasional users to the power users. The Aastra 55i is designed for the power users and executives who require a graphical display for advanced XML applications. The Aastra 57i is designed for the power users and executives who require a large graphical display for advanced XML applications.
IP Phone Models • Full-duplex speakerphone for handsfree calls • Headset support (modular connector) • Built-in two-port, 10/100 Ethernet switch - lets you share a connection with your computer • Inline power support (based on 802.3af standard) which eliminates power adapters.
*Availability of feature dependant on your phone system or service provider. RN-001029-00, Release 2.0.2, Rev 02 Model 55i IP Phone Model 55i SIP IP phone offers the following features:. • 8 line graphical LCD screen (144 x 75 pixels) with white backlight •...
IP Phone Models • 4 call appearance lines with LEDs • Supports up to 9 call lines • Full-duplex speakerphone for handsfree calls • Headset support (modular connector) • Built-in-two-port, 10/100 Ethernet switch - lets you share a connection with your computer.
In addition to the release of the new IP phones, Aastra offers optional expansion modules you can attach to the 55i, 57i, or 57i CT IP phones to provide even more softkey capability. Aastra offers the following two expansion modules for your phone: •...
RN-001029-00, Release 2.0.2, Rev 02 Optional Equipment (for 55i, 57i, and 57i CT only) Model 536M Expansion Module (for 55i, 57i, and 57i CT) The 536M module adds 36 additional softkeys to the IP phone models 55i, 57i, and 57i CT. The 536M provides paper labels for each softkey.
Enhancements/Changes in 2.0.2, Build 1040 Enhancements/Changes in 2.0.2, Build 1040 This section describes the enhancements and changes made for release 2.0.2. Note: Unless specifically indicated, these enhancements apply to all phone models. Issue Number Description of Feature/Enhancement CLN05071 Added support for virtual web servers, by adding the “Host” header to all XML GET requests from the phone.
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Issue Number Description of Feature/Enhancement ENH05218 Incoming Call Interrupts Dialing Feature A User and Administrator can now configure whether or not an incoming call interrupts an outgoing call that is dialing. A new parameter has been added (“incoming call interrupts dialing”) to control this feature. When you enable this parameter (1 = enable), an incoming call interrupts the outgoing call during dialing and allows the phone to ring for the user to answer the incoming call.
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Enhancements/Changes in 2.0.2, Build 1040 Issue Number Description of Feature/Enhancement DEF04929 Pressing a speeddial key while on an active call no longer places that call on hold. When there is an active call, the speeddial key now sends DTMF digits through the active voice path.
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Issue Number Description of Feature/Enhancement ENH06372 Goodbye Cancels Incoming Call Feature A User and Administrator can now configure the ignore incoming calls. A new parameter has been added (“goodbye cancels incoming call") which controls the behavior of the goodbye key when the phone is in an active call and a second call is presented to the phone.
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In the Aastra Web UI, you can go to the following paths for each phone model and select “Phone Lock” from the Type options. 53i: Operation->Programmable Keys 55i: Operation->Programmable Keys, Operation->Sofkeys and XML 57i, 57i CT: Operation->Softkeys and XML Note: This feature is dynamic. When you configure this feature, it takes affect immediately and displays to the phone LCD.
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SIP IP Phone Models 53i, 55i, 57i, 57i CT Release Notes Enhancements/Changes in 2.0.2, Build 1040 Issue Number Description of Feature/Enhancement Speeddial Prefix Feature A user or administrator can now enter a prefix number for a speeddial softkey or programmable key.
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Enhancements/Changes in 2.0.2, Build 1040 Issue Number Description of Feature/Enhancement Simplified Options Menu Feature A feature has been added to the IP phones that allows you to replace the existing options menu on the Phone UI with a more simplified options menu. In the configuration files, the “options simple menu”...
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Issue Number Description of Feature/Enhancement Customizable Status Line Feature A feature has been added to the IP phones that allows an administrator to enter a custom text message using the parameter “sip screen name 2” (for global configuration) and using the parameter “sip lineN screen name 2” (for per-line configuration) in the configuration files.
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Enhancements/Changes in 2.0.2, Build 1040 Issue Number Description of Feature/Enhancement Directed Call Pickup with BLF or BLF-List Feature A feature has been added to the IP phones that allows an Administrator to configure Directed Call Pickup with a BLF or BLF List softkey. An optional parameter has also been added called, “directed call pickup prefix”...
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Issue Number Description of Feature/Enhancement New XML Features CLN05048 AastraIPPhoneTextMenu object now supports the following: • Turning off automatic numbering of items • Use of bullets when listing items You turn off automatic numbering of items by adding the attribute “style=none” to the root tag of the AastraIPPhoneTextMenu object.
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Enhancements/Changes in 2.0.2, Build 1040 Issue Number Description of Feature/Enhancement ENH06057 Fast Reboot using XML Post Feature A new XML feature has been added that allows an administrator to perform a fast reboot of the IP phone when required. You use the AastraIPPhoneExecute object to specify the command “FastReboot”...
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Issue Number Description of Feature/Enhancement ENH06058 XML Softkey LED Control Feature A feature has been added to the IP phones that allows an Administrator to control the behavior of XML softkey LEDs. You use the AastraIPPhoneExecute object to implement this feature. Note: This LED feature is applicable to XML softkeys only (softkeys (top or bottom), programmable keys, and expansion module softkeys).
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Enhancements/Changes in 2.0.2, Build 1040 Issue Number Description of Feature/Enhancement Multiple Input Support for AastraIPPhoneInputScreen Object A feature has been added to the IP phones that allows an Administrator to have multiple input fields per AastraIPPhoneInputScreen object. The following specifications apply to this feature: •...
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Issue Number Description of Feature/Enhancement Cont’d Multiple Input Support for AastraIPPhoneInputScreen Object (continued) The following new attributes have been implemented to support this feature: New AastraIPPhoneInputScreen Attributes defaultIndex displayMode RN-001029-00, Release 2.0.2, Rev 02 Enhancements/Changes in 2.0.2, Build 1040 Allows you to set an integer value from 1 - 6 that specifies which input field the edit cursor starts in.
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Enhancements/Changes in 2.0.2, Build 1040 Issue Number Description of Feature/Enhancement Cont’d Multiple Input Support for AastraIPPhoneInputScreen Object (continued) The following is an example AastraIPPhoneInputScreen script using the new multiple input feature: <AastraIPPhoneInputScreen type="string"> <Title>Test</Title> <URL>http://10.50.10.117/test.pl</URL> <Default/> <InputField> <Prompt>Name:</Prompt> <Parameter>name</Paramter> <Default>Robert</Default> <SoftKey index="3">...
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Issue Number Description of Feature/Enhancement Cont’d Multiple Input Support for AastraIPPhoneInputScreen Object (continued) Posting the above AastraIPPhoneInputScreen XML script displays the following screens: Screen 1 Note: Notice that the cursor is active within the first element field and that the phone is displaying the InputField #1 softkey. Scolling down changes to the next input field.
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Enhancements/Changes in 2.0.2, Build 1040 Issue Number Description of Feature/Enhancement Cont’d Multiple Input Support for AastraIPPhoneInputScreen Object (continued) Screen3 Note: Notice that the softkeys change again to reflect the current input item on the screen (Date). Condensed Mode Screen If you use the attribute “displayMode = “condensed” in the root tag (Screen 4), the display changes to have prompt and inputs on the same line.
New Parameters Added in 2.0.2 These parameters were described in the previous section Changes in 2.0.2, Build parameters have been incorporated into the Release 2.0.2 Administrator’s Guide. Incoming Call Interrupts Dialing Parameter – incoming call interrupts dialing Incoming Call Interrupts Dialing (in Web UI) Description...
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New Parameters Added in 2.0.2 Sip Intercom Allow Barge In Parameter – sip intercom allow barge in Allow Barge In (in Web UI) Description Format Default Value Range Example Aastra Web UI: Basic Settings->Preferences-> Incoming Intercom Settings Configuration Files aastra.cfg, <mac>.cfg Enable or disables how the phone handles incoming intercom calls while the phone is on an active call.
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When you disable this parameter (0 = disable), the Goodbye key hangs up the active call. For the 55i, 57i, and 57i CT: If you disable this parameter, and the phone receives another call when an active call is already present, the phone displays softkey 1 as “answer”...
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New Parameters Added in 2.0.2 Options Simple Menu Parameter – options simple menu Description Format Default Value Range Example Configuration Files aastra.cfg, <mac>.cfg Enable or disables the use of a simple options menu on the IP Phone UI. Note: When setting the “options simple menu” parameter, the menu changes in the Phone UI only.
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Sip Screen Name 2 (global parameter) Parameter – sip screen name 2 Screen Name 2 (in Web UI) Description Format Default Value Range Example Sip Screen Name 2 (per-line parameter) Parameter – sip lineN screen name 2 Screen Name 2 (in Web UI) Description Format...
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New Parameters Added in 2.0.2 Directed Call Pickup Prefix Parameter – directed call pickup prefix Directed Call Pickup by Prefix (in Web UI) Description Format Default Value Range Example Aastra Web UI Basic Settings->Preferences-> Directed Call Pickup Settings Configuration Files aastra.cfg, <mac>.cfg Allows you to enter a specific prefix string (depending on what is available on your server), that the phone automatically dials when...
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XML Get Timeout Parameter – xml get timeout Description Format Default Value Range Example RN-001029-00, Release 2.0.2, Rev 02 Configuration Files aastra.cfg, <mac>.cfg Allows you to specify a timeout value, in seconds, that the phone waits for the far side to return a response after accepting the HTTP GET connection.
Issues Resolved in Release 2.0.2 Issues Resolved in Release 2.0.2 This section describes the issues resolved in release 2.0.2. The following table provides the issue number and a brief description of each fix. Note: Unless specifically indicated, these resolved issues apply to all phone models.
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Issue Number Description of Fix DEF03717 Incoming Intercom calls no longer go to headset when an existing speakerphone call is on hold. DEF04717 53i: The Message Waiting Indicator (MWI) light now continues to flash after receiving a call. DEF05047 Fixed crash if user incorrectly pressed park key when the phone is idle. DEF05056 53i: Phone with a call on Hold no longer receives Intercom call with the speaker turned off.
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Issues Resolved in Release 2.0.2 Issue Number Description of Fix DEF06417 The “sip update callerid” parameter in the configuration files now works correctly on all phone models. DOC06909 In Appendix A of the Administrator Guide Release 2.0, Revision 02, the following errors were found and have been fixed in the Administrator Guide Release 2.0, Revision 03: Configuration Parameter...
SIP IP Phone Models 53i, 55i, 57i, 57i CT Release Notes Contacting Aastra Telecom Support Contacting Aastra Telecom Support If you’ve read this release note, and consulted the Troubleshooting section of your phone model’s manual and still have problems, please send inquiries via email to support@aastra.com.