DECT system
This PBX supports the operation of the IP DECT base stations COMfortel WS-500S and COMfortel WS-500M. The following handsets can be operated in connection with these devices as IP DECT phones on the PBX:
•COMfortel M-510
•COMfortel M-520
•COMfortel M-530
•COMfortel M-710
•COMfortel M-720
•COMfortel M-730
Singel-cell system/Mini multi-cell system with the base station COMfortel WS-500S
You can use a COMfortel WS-500S to create a single-cell system with a base station.
The device has an integrated DECT Manager with Integrator. With this, the device manages the handsets via its own web configurator and provides the DECT functions. For up to 20 handsets, the device provides communication between the handset and the PBX.
A Mini multi-cell system can be built up from up to 3 COMfortel WS-500S. Here, a device acts as the central management and configuration station of this system and takes on various device roles.
When delivered, the COMfortel WS-500S is configured as a "base station with DECT manager and integrator". To set up the mini multi-cell system, the other units must be configured as "Base station only".
With a licence upgrade, the unit can be integrated into larger multi-cell systems.
Further information can be found in the Instructions of the base station.Multi-cell system with the base station COMfortel WS-500M
One or more COMfortel WS-500Ms can be used to set up a multi-cell system with one or more base stations and a central management and configuration station. In this case, the COMfortel WS-500M performs various device roles. Different extension levels are possible here.
With the "Integrator" device role, the device manages the handsets via its own Web Configurator.
With the "DECT Manger" device role, it manages the synchronisation of the base stations and ensures the communication from the PBX to the respective base stations.
When delivered, the COMfortel WS-500M is configured as a "Base station only". To set up the multi-cell system, one device must be configured as a DECT Manager and Integrator.
Depending on the expansion stage of the DECT system, up to 112 handsets (limited by the maximum number of users of the PBX) can be connected.
Further information can be found in the Instructions of the base station.General information about the configuration
Connection and operation of the IP DECT base stations COMfortel WS-500S and COMfortel WS-500M to the PBX is via the Ethernet port and correspondingly assigned VoIP channels.
Depending on the procedure (e.g. use of provisioning or manual configuration), the base stations and handsets are configured and maintained on the web interface of the PBX and in the Web Configurator of the base station. See the descriptions below.
Only those base stations are set up in the PBX for which the device role "DECT Manager and Integrator" is activated. Base stations with the role "Base station" are not set up in the PBX, but for multi-cell operation in a previously determined base station with the role "DECT Manager and Integrator".
The handsets are operated in connection with the base station as IP DECT phones on the PBX.
Via provisioning, all handsets are supplied with the contacts of the PBX if LDAP is set up and activated.
Requirements for first commissioning
For information e.g. on planning the DECT network, setting up the base station in the local area network (LAN) and setting the device role, see the operating instructions of the base station.First commissioning via provisioning
Important: The base station to be set up may only be connected to the local network after the provisioning file has been assigned. Provisioning cannot be initiated automatically if the base station is connected before then.Important: Base stations with the device role "Base station" are not configured in the PBX but on a base station with the role "DECT Manager and Intergrator" (see Advanced Information of the base station).1.If required, create an individual provisioning file for the device.
−Telephones > Provisioning > New
2.Set up users with the phone numbers of the handsets in the PBX.
−User > Phone numbers >
3.Set up the COMfortel WS-500S/COMfortel WS-500M base station in the PBX.
−Telephones > Assignment > New
−Type: DECT base
−MAC address: sticker on the back of the device
−Provisioning file: default file is automatically assigned; the individually created file must be assigned manually
4.Set up COMfortel M-5x0/M-7x0 handsets in the PBX and assign them to a base station.
−Telephones > Assignment > New
−Type: DECT handset
−Device IPUI: on the packaging label; alternatively in the handset Control key + *#06#
−COMfortel WS-500x base station: Select the base station
5.Assign the handsets to users.
−Telephones > Assignment> list field User
6.If required, set up a multi-cell system (with more than one base).
−For the leading base station: device rollDECT Manager and Integratorset up directly on the device
For a Mini multi-cell system with more than one base station, the additional base stations require manual setup in the base station web configurator (see Advanced Information of the vbase station).7.Connect the leading base station to the network via LAN cable and wait for the boot process.
−The base station restarts and the provisioning file is automatically transmitted from the PBX to the base station and the device is configured.
8.After successful provisioning, the base station remains in login mode for one hour. Meanwhile, register the handsets with the base station.
−On the handset: Settings > Logging in > Registering a handset
Manual first commissioning
Important: Base stations with the device role "Base station" are not configured in the PBX but on a base station with the role "DECT Manager and Intergrator" (see Advanced Information of the base station).1.Set up users with the phone numbers of the handsets in the PBX.
−User > Phone numbers >
2.Set up the COMfortel WS-500S/COMfortel WS-500M base station in the PBX.
−Telephones > Assignment > New
−Type: DECT base
−MAC address: sticker on the back of the device
−Provisioning file: assigning no file with ---
3.Set up COMfortel M-5x0/M-7x0 handsets in the PBX and assign them to a base station.
−Telephones > Assignment > New
−Type: DECT handset
−Device IPUI: on the packaging label; alternatively in the handset Control key + *#06#
−COMfortel WS-500 base station: Select the base station
4.Assign the handsets to users.
−Telephones > Assignment> list field User
5.Connect the leading base station to the network via LAN cable and wait for the boot process.
6.Log on to the web configurator of the base station and configure the PBX, the base station and the handsets (see operating instructions for the base station under Initial Commissioning).
Checking for firmware update
After the configuration of the base station, it should be checked via the Auerswald homepage whether a firmware update is available for the device.