How It Works; Device Installation; Before You Begin - AT&T Home Base User Manual

How It Works

The AT&T Home Base uses the AT&T cellular network to provide
phone service to your cordless and corded home phone(s) and
Internet access to your computer and Wi-Fi enabled devices. Place
it anywhere in your home where you have a strong wireless signal. It
does not require the use of a home phone wall jack like traditional
home phone service.
The AT&T Home Base provides many calling services, such as
voicemail, Caller Number ID, Call Waiting, Call Forwarding, and 3-way
Calling for your home phone(s). It also includes a back-up battery in
case of a power outage.

Device Installation

Before You Begin

The AT&T Home Base works exclusively with the AT&T cellular
network and DOES NOT use
your home phone wall jacks.
Your device should be located:
• W here you have a strong
signal from a cell tower,
typically near a window or
outside wall. Signal strength
may vary in different
parts of your home.
• N ear an electrical wall outlet.
• I n the general area where you'll be using
your home phone, computer, or Wi-Fi enabled devices.
Select which phone and computer/Wi-Fi enabled device you will use
with the AT&T Home Base:
• A cordless phone system with multiple handsets should be used
to place phones throughout your home.
• If using an existing phone, unplug it from the wall jack.
• F or Internet access, you may connect up to 10 devices via Wi-Fi
and one via Ethernet simultaneously.
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STEP 1: Set Up Your Device
Getting Started Getting Started
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Install the Back-up Battery
1. Remove the bottom of the device by pushing the entire
cover in the direction of the arrow.
Ports
2. Insert the back-up battery.
Battery
3. Replace the cover.
NOTES:
• T he back-up battery is intended for backup purposes only
and may take approximately eighteen (18) hours to fully
charge.
• C harge time may be impacted by environmental factors
and the back-up battery will stop charging when the
ambient temperature is outside of the temperature range
allowed for charging (32°F - 131°F).
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