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® 2N VoiceBlue MAX GSM/UMTS/VoIP Gateway User Manual Version 1.0.0 Firmware 1.9.2 www.2n.cz...
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1. Product Overview ® In this section, we introduce the VoiceBlue MAX product, outline its application options and highlight the advantages following from its use. This section also includes safety instructions. Here is what you can find in this section: 1.1 Product Description...
VoiceBlue MAX is equipped with all voice mode functions and provides the highest user comfort. In addition to voice transmission, 2N ® VoiceBlue MAX enables you to send and receive text messages (SMS). You can use the web interface or AT commands for all the gateway settings.
If necessary, the GSM gateways may be installed at a safe distance from the prohibited area and connected with the original place through an Ethernet cable. Although GSM gateways are not intended for cars or aeroplanes, all relevant prohibitions and regulations regarding mobile phones apply to them too. ® TELEKOMUNIKACE a.s., www.2n.cz...
The manufacturer reserves the right to modify the product in order to improve its qualities. In response to the customers' requirements, the manufacturer constantly improves the ® software contained in the product (firmware). For the latest VoiceBlue MAX firm ware version and the User Manual refer to the 2N web sites ®...
Useful advice for quick and efficient functionality. Note Routines or advice for efficient use of the device. Future Functions, Innovations grey–marked text in this document designates the functions that are under preparation or development at present. ® TELEKOMUNIKACE a.s., www.2n.cz...
Here is what you can find in this section: 2.1 Before You Start 2.2 Factory Settings 2.3 Brief Installation Guide 2.4 IP Voice Transmission 2.5 2N® VoiceBlue MAX Connection to VoIP 2.6 Available 2N® VoiceBlue MAX Connections ® TELEKOMUNIKACE a.s., www.2n.cz...
Make sure that you are equipped with all system components ® necessary for putting VoiceBlue MAX in operation (SIM card, VoIP phone and/or duly configured SIP line of your SIP Proxy, an available 100BaseT socket and a PC for initial settings, analogue telephone).
Status LED Indicators ® VoiceBlue MAX states are indicated by LEDs on the front and system connector sides. For the LED types see the table below. SIM Card Placement ® Insert a SIM card into one of the four SIM holders on the...
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SMS centre and similar provider and SIM card services in your mobile phone before inserting the SIM card ® VoiceBlue MAX If two SIM cards are used, both of them must have an identical PIN , or PIN request disable must be selected.
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Potential GSM/UMTS Troubles All 2N GSM gateways work reliably under a long–time full load. The following problems may be caused by GSM/UMTS networks: GSM/UMTS module(s) cannot log in, log in slowly, or log out occasionally. This problem may be caused by any of the following situations: The GSM/UMTS signal is low.
The table below includes the factory settings for the key configuration parameters of the GSM gateway: Parameter Value IP address 192.168.1.2 IP mask 255.255.255.0 IP gateway 192.168.1.1 Username Admin Password Caution Remember to change the username and password during first gateway configuration to avoid unauthorised access! ® TELEKOMUNIKACE a.s., www.2n.cz...
® Any excess of the allowed working temperature may not affect the 2N VoiceBlue MAX function immediately but may result in faster ageing and lower reliability.
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UPS back–up and due overvoltage protection. Horizontal Mounting ® VoiceBlue MAX is ready for mounting on a horizontal support. You can stick rubber feet (included in the delivery) on the device if necessary. Follow the instructions below: Put the GSM gateway carefully on a stable horizontal support with its bottom side Stick the rubber feet into the corners as shown below.
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Follow the instructions below to rack mount two GSM gateways into one 1U place: Put the GSM gateways next to each other making their sides touch each other. Fit the short wings (included in the package) onto the free gateway ends with the screws enclosed. ® TELEKOMUNIKACE a.s., www.2n.cz...
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GSM gateway first. Then connect the other unit. Place the GSM gateway pair into a free 1U place in the system rack and fit it with four rack screws (included in the package). ® TELEKOMUNIKACE a.s., www.2n.cz...
® Never connect VoiceBlue MAX using the PoE and a local ® adapter at the same time to avoid permanent 2N VoiceBlue malfunction! Check whether the antenna is connected before plugging the adapter. Feeding the device without antenna connection may result in the GSM module transmitter damage.
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Subs. 2.2 Caution ® Resetting factory values results in a change of the 2N VoiceBlue MAX Ethernet interface configuration! Using a defective Ethernet cable may lead to a high packet loss rate in the Ethernet network and subsequent instability and poor quality of all GSM/UMTS calls! RJ–45 connector for LAN connection...
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Warning Use the firmware certified for this gateway type only! Any ® other firmware type may damage 2N VoiceBlue MAX irreversibly Follow the instructions below to download firmware easily using the gateway web interface: Connect your PC and the gateway into the Ethernet network.
The parameters of these blocks are then inserted in frames of the size of 10 bytes. 2–byte frames are generated for noise transmission. ® During call set–up, a codec is selected automatically for voice transmission. 2N VoiceBlue MAX supports the codecs included in the table above. The type of codec to ®...
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VoIP phone), i.e. receives call set–up requirements and, on the basis of its inner LCR table, routes calls to GSM networks. ® None of the SIP–defined server components are integrated in the 2N VoiceBlue gateway. SIP Signalling Messages Below is a list of messages sent via the SIP: INVITE –...
2.5 2N® VoiceBlue MAX Connection to VoIP ® Since VoiceBlue MAX communicates using the SIP only, this subsection outlines solutions for its interconnection with networks working with the H.323 signalling ® protocols. VoiceBlue MAX can be used either in the Point–to–Point or Point–to–Multipoint mode with the SIP Proxy server.
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PBX extended with VoIP services), which is responsible for all VoIP signalling. ® Multiple source devices (VoIP phones, e.g.) and multiple target devices ( 2N VoiceBlue MAX , e.g.) can be used in this mode. An internal routing algorithm (Least Cost Router, LCR) of your SIP Proxy is used for routing outgoing GSM and other calls in ®...
2.6 Available 2N® VoiceBlue MAX Connections The figure below shows the gateway as DialThru router . PBX/Analogue phone is connected with the gateway by up to four analogue FXS ports, or by using Ethernet interf ace (SIP protocol). Incoming calls from PSTN are directly routed to selected port.
3. VoiceBlue MAX Configuration ® This section describes the VoiceBlue MAX configuration. Here is what you can find in this section: 3.1 Factory Reset 3.2 Basic Configuration – Step by Step 3.3 Call Routing 3.4 Web Configuration Interface Gateway control...
Caution Resetting the factory configuration values results in changes of the Ethernet settings and subsequent necessity to reconfigure the gateway. Note Push the RESET button for a short time (0.5 s) to restart the GSM gateway. ® TELEKOMUNIKACE a.s., www.2n.cz...
3.2 Basic Configuration – Step by Step ® This section will help put your VoiceBlue MAX gateway in operation for the first time. Refer to all Section 3 subsections for detailed settings. Install the GSM gateway as instructed in Subs. 2.3.
In case the VPN service is activated by your provider for the GSM gateway and your mobile SIM cards. Model situation description: ® A client is calling Mr. Green at from his or her fixed line. According to the company PBX configuration, all calls to line 111 (Green's office phone) automatically ® TELEKOMUNIKACE a.s., www.2n.cz...
The GSM/UMTS outgoing call routing algorithm is launched whenever the SIP Proxy ® ® routes an outgoing call to VoiceBlue MAX . Outgoing calls are routed via VoiceBlue MAX as follows: The calling subscriber dials the subscriber number and the SIP Proxy routes it to ®...
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If the calling subscriber number has an unknown prefix or all routes are ® occupied, 2N VoiceBlue MAX rejects the connection request. The outgoing call is not billed until the called party answers the call. The GSM network signals the call answering moment and the GSM gateway transfers this information to the SIP Proxy.
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If the incoming call is still not processed, the gateway will receive the call and ® send either a voice message or the dialtone to the caller. After that, 2N VoiceBlue MAX awaits the required count of digits necessary for connection set–up.
3.4 Web Configuration Interface Essential Data ® VoiceBlue MAX web interface supports the following web browsers: MS Internet Explorer v9 Mozilla Firefox v4 and higher Any other web browsers may cause troubles. The recommended screen resolution is 1280x1024 and colour quality 32bit or higher. The configuration interface is available in the English language version only at present.
You wil be notified of successful logout after every logout action to avoid re–use of your login data. There are four more sections in the right–hand upper menu: Update for firmware update Restart for software restart of the GSM gateway. ® TELEKOMUNIKACE a.s., www.2n.cz...
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Utils including extending system tools (Ethernet tracing). The main window displays information on the gateway licence status, firmware and ® bootware versions and the VoiceBlue Ethernet interface MAC address. In addition, you can download a new licence here. ® TELEKOMUNIKACE a.s., www.2n.cz...
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The Date / Time window enables you to set the current date and time for the gateway. Select the Synchronise with local PC item and the Time Date items will be set automatically according to your PC data. ® TELEKOMUNIKACE a.s., www.2n.cz...
Module status This window displays the current status of each GSM/UMTS channel. Refer to Subs. 4.5 for status details. Module control This window helps you control the selected GSM/UMTS module manually. ® TELEKOMUNIKACE a.s., www.2n.cz...
LOG file into a file and refreshing the listing in the web window. SIP registration The window displays the current SIP registration state of the gateway. Online report The window displays on–line gateway tracing. ® TELEKOMUNIKACE a.s., www.2n.cz...
Saving call data (CDR) – select the call types on which records are to be saved into the CDR file. ® Gateway ID – identifies VoiceBlue MAX numerically in the CDR in case multiple devices generate the CDR in the network. Summer / winter time Automatically switch to summer/winter time –...
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Send 200 OK instead of 180/183. Send 200 OK and BYE when rejected from GSM. ® Send 200 OK on REGISTER request – virtual registration of the device in 2N VoiceBlue MAX (necessary for registration–requiring equipment). Replace CLIP from GSM with Caller ID.
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VoiceBlue will receive requests from any IP address. ® SIP Proxy (GSM–>IP) – IP address of the SIP Proxy to which 2N VoiceBlue turns in the case of a GSM incoming call. SIP registrar – IP address of the SIP registration server.
The recommended value is 2 seconds. Do not change this setting unless absolutely necessary. Bank holiday list A list of dates to which the weekend routing mode should be applied in the LCR table. ® TELEKOMUNIKACE a.s., www.2n.cz...
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Cause translation Here you can convert the release cause received from GSM/UMTS into another ISDN release cause. The resultant ISN cause number will be transformed into a VoIP SIP code as included in the table below: ® TELEKOMUNIKACE a.s., www.2n.cz...
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Service or option not Not implemented implemented User not member of CVG Decline Incompatible destination Bad request Invalid message Bad request Recover on timer expiry Request timeout The other received CAU from Internal server netw. error ® TELEKOMUNIKACE a.s., www.2n.cz...
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See the two items below for outgoing and incoming group settings. GSM outgoing groups ® VoiceBlue MAX allows you to work with two groups of outgoing calls for each of which you can set variable connection set–up modes and count of used minutes and sent SMS messages for a selected period.
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XX001 Roaming is enabled for networks with MCC+MNC codes 00001 – 99001 XXXXX Roaming is enabled for any network Note Check the GSM/UMTS searching priorities on the SIM card using your mobile phone before enabling roaming. ® TELEKOMUNIKACE a.s., www.2n.cz...
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If routing to a specific tariff is not applied in the LCR table, global free minutes will be used. Free minutes Count of free minutes for a specific tariff offered by the provider. Transferred minutes Maximum count of unused free minutes to be transferred to the next period. ® TELEKOMUNIKACE a.s., www.2n.cz...
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GSM/UMTS provider's free minute/SMS limits are exceeded. GSM incoming groups ® VoiceBlue MAX allows you to work with two groups of incoming calls for each of which you can set variable connection set–up modes. General settings Mode – set how the gateway should process incoming GSM calls: Minimum digits in DTMF –...
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CallBack setting will be rejected and all the other incoming calls will be ignored. In either case, the CallBack function will be invoked after the incoming call ends. List of called numbers List of dialled numbers if DTMF dial–in was not used. ® TELEKOMUNIKACE a.s., www.2n.cz...
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CLIP routing table + CallBack The table permanently assigns CLIPs to the extensions to which incoming calls are to be routed automatically and set the CLIP list for the GMS network for which the ® TELEKOMUNIKACE a.s., www.2n.cz...
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Incorrect settings, e.g. enabling the DHCP client service, may ® result in a denial of access to the VoiceBlue configur ation. To avoid this, restore the GSM gateway default settings. Refer to Subs. 3.1 for details. ® TELEKOMUNIKACE a.s., www.2n.cz...
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DHCP server are displayed in IP address Subnet mask Default gateway items. Login configuration ® The window helps you set the access password and name for the 2N VoiceBlue web interface. Use the same data for Telnet connection too. Caution Remember to change...
Warning Use the firmware certified for this gateway type only! Any ® other firmware type may damage 2N VoiceBlue irreversibly After the new firmware file is stored and sent, the GSM gateway is restarted automatically. ® TELEKOMUNIKACE a.s., www.2n.cz...
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Restart ® This subsection provides information on a forced restart of VoiceBlue ® TELEKOMUNIKACE a.s., www.2n.cz...
4. Terminal ® This section describes communication with VoiceBlue MAX using a terminal. Here is what you can find in this section: 4.1 Terminal-Based Communication 4.2 AT Interface 4.3 LOGs 4.4 CDR 4.5 Available Status Messages 4.6 Statistics 4.7 Tracing 4.8 External SMS Control...
It uses an extended set of AT commands for configuration. Refer to Subs.4.2 for the list of terminal AT commands. Example of a login window: [ VoiceBlue MAX ] V–1.9.0.11.0 B–1.20 Date/time: 4.1.2013/20:56:53.98 SNumber: M204–5401270008 Login: Admin Password: ** Access Data ®...
4.2 AT Interface ® VoiceBlue MAX uses the list of AT commands derived from the standard AT set for configuration and monitoring purposes. The configuration entering commands start with AT%parameter_id. The configuration writing out commands start with AT§ion. The following list of AT commands is universal and some commands may not be ®...
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Received GSM signal level from all GSM modules Send command for AT commands directly to AT&Gxx=atcmd GSM module AT&Gxx=at+cnum – SIM card telephone number AT&Gxx=at+cpin="xxxx" – PIN entering AT&Gxx=at+clck="sc",1"xxxx" – PIN request enable AT&Gxx=at+clck="sc",0"xxxx" – PIN request disable ® TELEKOMUNIKACE a.s., www.2n.cz...
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Call file listing (PRIGW awaits pressing of any AT&C key after every 20 lines) Call file listing and deleting (PRIGW awaits AT&CR pressing of the # key to delete this line /with call info/ from memory and sends next line) ® TELEKOMUNIKACE a.s., www.2n.cz...
...hour when the modules start to log in randomlymin ...minimum number of modules in a group (2..15) that always remain logged–in Username/password for access via IP port (this AT%X80=name/pass parameter is write only– you cannot see its value) ® TELEKOMUNIKACE a.s., www.2n.cz...
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SMS sent sec – minimum call length (not for cdr info)sec2 – accuracy of call length measurement (not for cdr info)pseudo – default = 0 AT%G#2=netid,clir,min,sms, Basic parameters of SIM card in slot 2 sec,sec2,pseudo List of Networks ® TELEKOMUNIKACE a.s., www.2n.cz...
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SMS control can be activated for only SMS Control one session at a time A6 – activate control via used session55 – AT!G=# deactivate control via used session99 – deactivate control on all sessions AT^MS=ch Module status ch=0 – 31 ® TELEKOMUNIKACE a.s., www.2n.cz...
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SMS status saved on SIM card. AT^SR=ch.ix Possible answers: *smserr (busy,read) or *smspdu SMS delete – request for deletion of an SMS AT^SD=ch,ix message (or SMS status message). Possible answers: *smserr (busy,delete) or *smsdel ® TELEKOMUNIKACE a.s., www.2n.cz...
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GSM group 1..8. Possible answers: *smserr (busy,write) or *smsout Command for changing SMS storage. Mem (1;2;3) = type of SMS storageSiemens:1=SM, 2=ME, 3=MEEricsson:1=SM, 2=ME, AT^SS=ch,mem 3=MEWavecom:1=SM, 2=ME, 3=SRHuawei:1=SM, 2=SM, 3=SMSierraWir.:1=SM, 2=ME, 3=SRMotorola:1=IM, 2=IM, 3=IM ® TELEKOMUNIKACE a.s., www.2n.cz...
Gateway / Gateway control – LOG file section or use the AT&L AT command for Telnet sessions. The following list of LOG statuses is ® universal and some LOGs may not be included in VoiceBlue MAX Type Text Description POWER...
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Error of isdn layer 3: timeout in status # on module G3–ERR (g##) tout sts # Error of connecting layer 4: timeout in status # on call C4–ERR (p##/g##) between channel p## and GSM module g## ® TELEKOMUNIKACE a.s., www.2n.cz...
Column 8: call duration in mmm:ss (max 255:59) or error cause for unconnected calls Column 9: call cost (will be implemented in a higher firmware version) Column 10 : gateway id (optional) Column 11: called number Column 12: calling number Column 13: slot number/IMSI* of used SIM card ® TELEKOMUNIKACE a.s., www.2n.cz...
4.5 Available Status Messages The following list of statuses is universal and some messages may not be included in ® VoiceBlue MAX GSM Layer Statuses GSM Layer 2 What Name Description Follows INIT GSM module initialisation start PINREQ SIM0 Module switch to internal SIM card...
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Rest status, ready for call Call request received from GSM or ISDN, awaiting further dialling or MORE timeout SET–UP Call request sent to opposite interface PROC Call request confirmed, awaiting call answer ACTIVE Connected call DISC Call disconnection in progress ® TELEKOMUNIKACE a.s., www.2n.cz...
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Initialisation of EEPROM (configuration) or Flash (upgrade) HW–ERR HW error of plugged–in board SYSERR System error (memory error, etc.) G2–ERR GSM module layer 2 error (gate2) G3–ERR GSM module layer 3 error (gate3) C4–ERR Link layer error (call4) ® TELEKOMUNIKACE a.s., www.2n.cz...
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Record Type in Call File Name Description I–FD Unconnected incoming call attempt I–OK Connected incoming call O–FD Unconnected outgoing call attempt O–OK Connected outgoing call ® TELEKOMUNIKACE a.s., www.2n.cz...
4.7 Tracing ® VoiceBlue MAX allows for operation tracing (VoIP, SIP, GSM). Tracing is accessible in one session only at a time, the other tracing requests are rejected with BUSY. With regard to a rather extensive volume of data, we recommend that the Write communication into file function should be activated before tracing.
Ericsson: 1=SM, 2=ME, 3=ME Wavecom: 1=SM, 2=ME, 3=SR Huawei: 1=SM, 2=SM, 3=SM SierraWir.: 1=SM, 2=ME, 3=SR Motorola: 1=IM, 2=IM, 3=IM (SM = SIM card, ME = module, SR = status report memory, IM = inbox memory) ® TELEKOMUNIKACE a.s., www.2n.cz...
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Content of SMS message or status confirmation. ch,ix,sts,len,pdu,csum An SMS message or status confirmation was deleted *smsdel: ch,ix from position ix. *smserr: Response to an error command. ch[/id],ix,req,err,cms *smssel: ch,cnt Confirmation of an SMS storage change. ® TELEKOMUNIKACE a.s., www.2n.cz...
Interface Protocols TCP,UDP,IP,RTP,TELNET,http,DHCP Connector 1x 10/100BaseT Ethernet, 4x FXS RJ-45 Administration AT commands, web interface VoIP Signalling DTMF RFC2833 Count of voice channels Voice codecs G.711 PCM at 64 kbpsG.729 Annex AB PCM companding A–law/u–Law (optional) ® TELEKOMUNIKACE a.s., www.2n.cz...
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Cinterion MC55i-W, or Wavecom Q55, or Telit UC864–G Audio HR/FR/EFR/AMR USIM/SIM card Small plug–in 3V One external antenna (integrated antenna splitter)SMA FEMALE Antenna connector Others Working 5°C – 45°C temperature Air humidity Max 95% at 40°C ® TELEKOMUNIKACE a.s., www.2n.cz...
6. Supplementary Information ® This section provides supplementary information on VoiceBlue MAX Here is what you can find in this section: 6.1 Regulations and Directives 6.2 Troubleshooting 6.3 List of Abbreviations 6.4 General Instructions and Cautions ® TELEKOMUNIKACE a.s., www.2n.cz...
6.1 Regulations and Directives ® VoiceBlue MAX conforms to the following directives and regulations: Directive 1999/5/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council, of 9 March 1999 – on radio equipment and telecommunications terminal equipment and the mutual recognition of their conformity...
For the most frequently asked questions refer to FAQ.2n.cz ® No LED is shining on VoiceBlue MAX ® VoiceBlue MAX is disconnected from the power supply. ® VoiceBlue MAX fails to log in to the GSM network. Check the SIM card. Check the PIN.
SW (Software) TCP (Transmission Control Protocol) UCMD (UDP commands) UDP (User Datagram Protocol) UMTS (Universal Mobile Telecommunication System) UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply) USSD (Unstructured Supplementary Service Data) VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol) WAN (Wide Area Network) ® TELEKOMUNIKACE a.s., www.2n.cz...
The manufacturer also assumes no responsibility for additional costs incurred by the consumer as a result of making calls using a line with an increased tariff. ® TELEKOMUNIKACE a.s., www.2n.cz...
Make sure that the devices to be disposed of are complete. Do not throw battery packs into fire. Battery packs may not be taken into parts or shirt–circuited either. ® TELEKOMUNIKACE a.s., www.2n.cz...
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