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Ericsson F251m User Manual

Fixed cellular terminal for small office home office (soho) applications
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  • Page 1 User guide F251m terminal Fixed Cellular Terminal for Small office Home office (SoHo) applications...
  • Page 2 User guide F251m terminal Fixed Cellular Terminal for Small office Home office (SoHo) applications...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Content F251m ............... 7 USING CLI DISPLAYS........... 18 USING FAX MACHINES ........19 SUPPLIED PARTS........... 7 Sending a fax ............19 Receiving a fax............19 EXTERNAL CONNECTORS AND LIGHT INDICATORS............8 USING PCs .............. 20 GPRS data access type..........20 SIM CARD ...............
  • Page 5 Phonebook (abbreviated dialing) ......30 Antennas ..............42 Voice mail ..............31 Batteries ..............42 Sending tone signals..........31 DC/DC Power Adapter ..........42 Controlling call time (minute minder) ..... 31 FCT Data Reference Manual ........42 Emergency number (hot line)........31 Two voice lines (alternate line service) ....
  • Page 6 Disposing of the product .......... 53 Ericsson Warranty............. 55 Battery information........... 53 What Ericsson will do ..........55 Disposing of the battery ........... 54 Conditions..............55 Moving or storing the FCT ........54 Accessing the battery compartment ......54 REGULATORY INFORMATION ......57 LIMITED WARRANTY ..........
  • Page 7 Ericsson F251m First edition, November 2001 This manual has been published by Ericsson España, S.A. Bilbao Technology Centre, without any warranty. Improvements and changes to this manual needed by typographical errors, inaccuracies of current information, or improvements to programs and/or equipment, may be made by Ericsson España, S.A.

  • Page 8: F251M

    Supplied parts • install the terminal After unpacking, please check that the following parts • run cabling from the F251m to any place within are included: your Small office Home office (SoHo) and • you will be ready to connect and use standard...

  • Page 9: External Connectors And Light Indicators

    External connectors SIM card and light indicators Your network operator provides you with a SIM (Subscriber Identity Module) card. The SIM card contains information about your telephone number and the services included in your subscription, among other things. Antenna Warning!: the FCT has to be switched off before GSM radio connector indicator...

  • Page 10: Connections

    Connections Warning!: please, before you start any connections refer to section “Safe and efficient use” on page 51 in this guide and contact your network operator if you have any questions. Warning!: to get a good FCT protection against electrical discharges and the best audio quality, a good grounding of the power supply is strongly recommended.

  • Page 11: Installing An Fct Connected To A Pbx

    FCT Data trunk manually with a special dialed prefix. Reference Manual. See Accessories on page 41. The F251m terminal is compatible with most analog PBXs on the market and with most of the available Installing an FCT connected to a PBX 2B+D ISDN digital output trunks, via its accessory ISDN FI12 adapter.

  • Page 12: Preparing Your Fct

    To carry out a correct FCT installation in a PBX, Assembly please follow the FCT installation instructions 1. Connect the antenna (Preparing your FCT and Installing the FCT on the wall) and then refer to Using PBX on page 23. Note: a minimum distance of 3 meters between the FCT and the PBX is recommended.
  • Page 13 3. Close the SIM Card holder, placing it horizontally Switch on the FCT and assuring it with the holder mobile part. Connect the power supply. The FCT switches on 4. Optionally install the battery on the battery automatically and the green and red light indicators compartment (over the SIM Card).

  • Page 14: Installing The Fct On The Wall

    If the PIN is correct, you will hear a beep over the Note: if the green light is off, you do not have access telephone (positive indication tone). If it is incorrect, to the GSM network at your present location. a deep tone will sound (error indication tone).
  • Page 15 Wall mounting Location Testing Please proceed as indicated in the following picture. Number of Green Light flashes Location status 1) Fix the wall-mounting bracket on the wall Unacceptable Acceptable Good - - - - - - - - - Very good Steady ------------------------------- Excellent Please consider the following recommendations: •...

  • Page 16: Connecting Fixed Line Devices

    3) Shift the FCT down Warning!: once you have fixed the FCT to the wall Connecting fixed line devices and switched it on, check the final status of the red Connect the fixed line devices to the FCT (telephone and green lights. If either one is off, there is a line connector) with telephone wire in the same way problem with the power supply or the GSM signal.
  • Page 17 Checking connections GSM Network Once the fixed line devices (1 up to 3) have been connected, make the “Ring Back Test” as follows in order to check the connections: Telephone line • Lift one telephone and dial **#10#. You will hear a beep tone (the FCT red and green lights will start flashing - three flashes synchronized).

  • Page 18: Using Telephones

    Using telephones Fixed telephones connected to the FCT telephone line work in the same way as if they were connected to a fixed network. Warning!: you will not be able to make or receive data or fax calls while a speech call is ongoing. Note: you can also benefit from some FCT functionality that you do not usually have on your fixed network.

  • Page 19: Using Cli Displays

    Using CLI displays This is done by dialing one of the following sequences, depending on the CLI standard that your CLI device supports (check its user guide). Devices that display the incoming number (telephones with display, external displays, etc.) can be directly CLI standard Dialing sequence connected to the FCT line interface in the same way...

  • Page 20: Using Fax Machines

    Using fax machines Receiving a fax Incoming faxes are received in the same way as using The FCT terminal allows the connection of Group 3 the fixed line. analog faxes to the FCT telephone line, in the same Note: if you have a SIM card that does not support way as a telephone.

  • Page 21: Using Pcs

    Using PCs You can choose between two connection methods: • GPRS data: GPRS allows you to be always online Analog modems connected to the FCT telephone line as you are not charged for the connection time but work in the same way as if they were connected to for the amount of information that you exchange.

  • Page 22: Gsm Data Access Type

    optionally, to improve the Internet connection, a DNS Internet using the same ISP (Internet Service address and a Proxy address. All these settings will Provider) that you would use with a fixed line. allow you to configure the Dial-up Networking Warning!: you will not be able to make or receive program in your PC in order to establish a GPRS other calls while a GSM data communication is...
  • Page 23 send the CNG tone so that the data call is made automatically by the FCT. Incoming data calls are received in the same way as using the fixed line. Note: if you have a SIM card that does not support separate voice and data numbers, the FCT does not recognize the type of incoming call.

  • Page 24: Using Pbx

    Using PBX certain calls through the FCT trunk. Once LCR is programmed, make a call to a mobile telephone For a PBX connection, first, you should: number. See if the call is established through the FCT and also check the speech quality. Ask the person •...

  • Page 25: Advanced Features

    Advanced features If a DTMF telephone is connected to the FCT, the following features can be accessed. Changing volume During a call, you can increase or decrease the reception volume level. • Increase volume: dial R#### • Decrease volume: dial R**** Diverting calls (call forward) You can divert incoming calls to another phone number when you are unable to answer.
  • Page 26 To manage diversion of calls … With Function … Dial … You will hear… Activate **21*Phone_number# 1 beep Deactivate ##21# 3 beeps Always 1 beep if activated Check status *#21# 3 beeps if deactivated Activate **67*Phone_number# 1 beep Deactivate ##67# 3 beeps When busy 1 beep if activated...

  • Page 27: Restricting Calls (Call Barring)

    Restricting calls (call barring) You can restrict certain types of calls that can be made or received. You need a password to turn a call restriction on or off. Initially, this password will be 0000. We recommend you to change it by dialing: **03**OLD_PASSWORD*NEW_PASSWORD* NEW_PASSWORD# The following table shows the restriction alternatives...
  • Page 28 To manage restriction of calls … With Function … Dial … You will hear… Activate *33*Password# 1 beep Deactivate #33*Password# 3 beeps All outgoing calls 1 beep if activated Check status *#33# 3 beeps if deactivated Activate *331*Password# 1 beep Deactivate #331*Password# 3 beeps...

  • Page 29: More Than One Call (Call Wait, Call Hold, Call Transfer, Multiparty Call)

    Note: if instead of hearing beeps you hear a deep To manage tone, this means that there has been an error in the Call waiting Dial… You will hear… activation or deactivation. Function… Activate *43# 1 beep More than one call (call wait, call hold, Deactivate #43# 3 beeps...
  • Page 30 • To ignore the waiting call, take no action. To add a new call (call 3): • To continue with the ongoing call and reject the • Put the conference group on hold (press R) and dial waiting call (give a User Busy indication tone to the call 3.

  • Page 31: Phonebook (Abbreviated Dialing)

    Phonebook (abbreviated dialing) You can store telephone numbers in either the SIM card memory or the FCT memory. Up to 99 telephone numbers can be stored in each of them. The following table shows how to manage the phonebook with the 99 memory positions (Pos). Warning!: Pos has to have always two digits.

  • Page 32: Voice Mail

    Voice mail To manage minute Dial… You will hear… minder function… The answering service of your network allows callers to leave a voice message when you cannot answer Activate **42*1# 1 beep your calls. Deactivate #42*1# 3 beeps If you have voice mail, you will hear 3 beeps before 1 beep if activated the dial tone, as soon as you pick up the receiver to Check status...

  • Page 33: Two Voice Lines (Alternate Line Service)

    To manage the hot line … Dial … You will hear… Activate **53*Phone_number**timer# 1 beep Deactivate #53# 3 beeps 1 beep if activated service *#53# 3 beeps if deactivated service and 1 beep if activated Check status for… *#53*Phone_number# phone number 3 beeps if deactivated service, phone 1 beep if activated...

  • Page 34: Sim Card Security

    you change your SIM card. The FCT performs this To manage operation automatically in case of power failure. alternate line Dial … You will hear… If you enter your PIN incorrectly three times in a service function … row, the SIM card will be blocked. Activate Line 1 **591# 1 beep Note: if you have the DA20 display adapter...
  • Page 35 To unblock your SIM card while changing your PIN In order to unblock your SIM card and change the PIN at the same time, please dial the following sequence: **05*PUK*NEW_PIN*NEW_PIN# Advanced features...

  • Page 36: Troubleshooting And Fct Indicators

    Troubleshooting Note: if you have the DA20 accessory display (See “Accessories” on page 41), a and FCT indicators “NO NETWORKS” message will show on your display when no network is available. If another This chapter describes the procedures to identify and, network to which your SIM card is locked is if possible, correct problems that might occur with available, the message “EMERGENCY ONLY”...
  • Page 37 Simultaneous flashing Alarm status Do this … ENTER PIN Insert the correct PIN. See Enter PIN on page 12. ENTER PUK Insert the correct PUK. See Enter PUK on page 12. INSERT SIM Insert the SIM card in the FCT. 1 flash synchronized SIM ERROR The SIM is failing.
  • Page 38 Light indicators status If you see… It means… Do this… Red light • AC power is ON • Start using your FCT. Green light ON or • The FCT is connected to cellular • If Green light is flashing, see FCT location on page 13. flashing network and available for use •...

  • Page 39: Audible Tones

    Audible tones The FCT generates audible tones in your telephone set, thus providing the same service characteristics as the one given by the traditional fixed network. The following table describes the nature of the main tones you will get when using the unit. Other standard call progress tones, such as busy tone, number obtainable or ring back tone, are provided directly by the network.

  • Page 40: Fct Technical Data

    FCT technical data FCT INTERFACES • Telephones: RJ11 (a/b 2-wire line); fixed telephone GSM AIR INTERFACE interface Frequency Bands: Triple-Band E-GSM 900, GSM • RS232 port: DB-9 Serial COM interface 1800 and GSM 1900 • GSM antenna: SMA plug- female (50 ohm) E-GSM 900 •...
  • Page 41 RS232 INTERFACE PRODUCT PRESENTATION • Data services: all applicable GSM 7.07 AT Basic Kit: F251m Business, power supply, mains commands cable, wall-mount bracket, internal antenna, user guide, telephone cable. • SMS: all applicable GSM 7.05 AT commands FCT Size: Height 148 mm, Width 165 mm, Depth 45 mm.

  • Page 42: Accessories

    • Two green LEDs indicating calls in progress and provide a direct interface between the FCT telephone the channel in use. line (F250m, F251m, F2411m, F2412m, F2413m and • Environmental range: -10°C to +55°C; RH 85% at F271m models) and a PBX with basic access (BA), +50°C.

  • Page 43: Antennas

    Antennas batteries must be charged using an external charger. In areas where coverage is poor, the following accessory Warning!: Ericsson recommends precaution when antenna can be used to enhance the FCT performance: handling lead-acid batteries, and also special • External triple band omnidirectional antenna.

  • Page 44: Annex: Pc Data Configurations

    Annex: PC data configurations Windows 98 GPRS set-up Warning!: your PC must have the Dial-up Networking and the TCP/IP protocol installed within the network components. You can check this in ‘Start->Settings->Control Panel’ and double clicking on ‘Network’. If not, these components have to be previously added from your Windows installation disk.
  • Page 45 4) Click on ‘Finish’. 6) In the ‘General’ tab, turn off ‘Use area code and Dialing Properties’. 5) In the ‘Dial-Up Networking’ folder, right-click on the created connection and select ‘Properties’. 7) In the ‘Server Types’ tab: – ‘Type of Dial-Up Server’: select ‘PPP: Internet, Windows NT, Windows 98’...
  • Page 46 below with primary and secondary DNS addresses provided by operator being 111.111.111.111 and 222.222.222.222) – ‘Use IP header compression’ optional. – ‘Use default gateway on remote network’ turned on. 8) Push the ‘TCP/IP Settings…’ button. – ‘Server assigned IP address’ must be checked. –...

  • Page 47: Windows Nt Gprs Set-Up

    You have now installed the GPRS connection. To connect to the GPRS network, follow steps 1 to 3: 1) Go to ‘My Computer’-> Dial-Up Networking’ and open the previously configured connection. 2) Type the user name and password provided by your network operator and verify that the telephone number is *98#.
  • Page 48 To configure your GPRS connection under a 3) Instead of the wizard window, the following Windows NT PC, follow steps 1 to 8: window might come up. In this case, push ‘New…’ button. 1) Go to ‘My Computer’ and double-click ‘Dial-Up Networking’.
  • Page 49 5) In the ‘Server’ tab select ‘PPP: Windows NT, 6) Push the ‘TCP/IP Settings…’ button. Windows 95 Plus, Internet’ from the ‘Dial-up – ‘Server assigned IP address’ must be checked. server type’ list. Be sure that ‘TCP/IP’ is the only –...
  • Page 50 – ‘Use IP header compression’ optional. – ‘Use default gateway on remote network’ turned on. 8) Click ‘OK’ all the way to update the configuration. You have now installed the GPRS connection. To connect to the GPRS network, follow steps 1 to 3: 1) Go to ‘My Computer ->...
  • Page 51 3) Once you are connected, you may use your connection as an ordinary Internet connection. Note: if your network operator has provided you with a Proxy Address, you should configure your Web browser (Internet Explorer, Netscape, etc.) accordingly. 2) Type the user name and password provided by your network operator.

  • Page 52: Safe And Efficient Use

    • Do not use the FCT if the antenna or antenna cable Centres should perform service. is damaged or missing. • Do not use any accessories other than Ericsson • Do not place the telephone cord or the power supply originals with the exception of products approved cord on or near the FCT antenna or antenna cable.

  • Page 53: Radio Frequency Energy

    FCT transmits. • Some hearing aids might be disturbed if placed very All Ericsson terminals are designed to not exceed the near the FCT. limits for exposure to RF energy set by national Multiple electrical devices connected to the AC authorities and international health agencies.

  • Page 54: Power Supply

    Power supply Disposing of the product The product should never be placed in municipal • Ensure that your AC power outlet is adequately waste. Please check local regulations for disposal of grounded, that it is situated near the FCT and it is electronic products.

  • Page 55: Disposing Of The Battery

    • Do not expose the battery to extreme temperatures, • If you use rechargeable AA batteries, these will never above +60°C. For maximum battery capacity, need to be recharged using an external charger, use the battery in room temperature. never in the FCT. •...

  • Page 56: Limited Warranty

    Product in accordance with the terms • Read the Guidelines for safe and efficient use. and conditions stipulated herein. • Read all of the terms and conditions of the Ericsson Warranty listed below. For efficiency purposes, Customers are reminded that should their Ericsson Product need warranty service, •...
  • Page 57 WARRANTY. IN NO EVENT WILL normal and customary manner, in accordance with ERICSSON BE LIABLE FOR LOSS OF Ericsson’s instructions for use and maintenance of PROFITS, COMMERCIAL LOSS, the Product, accident, modification or adjustment, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL...

  • Page 58: Regulatory Information

    Regulatory information 0682 We fulfil the requirements of the R&TTE Directive Declaration of Conformity (99/5/EC). We, Ericsson Radio Systems AB of Kistagången 26, Kista FCC Statement S-16480 Stockholm, Sweden Before a phone is available for sale to the public, it...

  • Page 59: Definitions

    Definitions Telephone Line: this is the line provided by the FCT (RJ11 connector) that behaves in the same way as the ordinary fixed line. The following definitions are supplied in order to better understand certain concepts included in this Telephone Line Wiring: this is the cable layout that manual: has to be available in order to distribute telephone lines within a house or office.
  • Page 60 PUK: Personal Unblocking Key. This is the number you get from your network operator and which is used to unblock your SIM card if an incorrect PIN has been entered three times in a row. SIM card: this is the card provided by your network operator that you need to insert in your GSM terminal in order to make and receive calls.
  • Page 61 Visit us on our web site: http://www.ericsson.com/wireless/products/fixed Ericsson España, S. A. Bilbao Technology Centre Parque Tecnológico, 700 E-48160 Derio - Spain EN/LZT 123 6904 R1C...

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