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SpectraLink 8002, e340/h340/i640
Wireless Telephone
Configuration Cradle
Administration Guide
April 2008 Edition
1725-36036-001
Version D
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SpectraLink 8002, e340/h340/i640 Wireless Telephone: Configuration Cradle: Administration Guide Trademark Information Notice Polycom® and the logo designs Polycom, Inc. has prepared this document for SpectraLink® use by Polycom personnel and customers. The LinkPlus drawings and specifications contained herein Link are the property of Polycom and shall be neither NetLink reproduced in whole or in part without the prior SVP written approval of Polycom, nor be implied to Are trademarks a
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About this Guide This document explains how to set up the SpectraLink Configuration Cradle, create configuration plans for the SpectraLink 8002, e340/h340/i640 Wireless Telephones and how to download configuration plans to the handset. It also covers maintaining the software and troubleshooting error messages. Referenced Documents SpectraLink e340/h340/i640 Wireless Telephone: Configuration and Administration Guide with SpectraLink Radio Protocol and NetLink Telephony Gateway (72-1065
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SpectraLink 8002, e340/h340/i640 Wireless Telephone: Configuration Cradle: Administration Guide Icons and Conventions This manual uses the following icons and conventions. Caution! Follow these instructions carefully to avoid danger. Note these instructions carefully. Label This typeface indicates a key, label, or button on SpectraLink hardware. 4 PN: 1725-36036-001_D.doc
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Contents 0 About this Guide ......................................................................3 Referenced Documents ......................................................................3 Customer Support Hotline ................................................................3 Icons and Conventions.......................................................................4 1 SpectraLink Configuration Cradle Overview...............................7 2 Installing the SpectraLink Configura
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1 SpectraLink Configuration Cradle Overview The SpectraLink Configuration Cradle is a two-slot cradle designed to automate the process of configuring the 8002, e340, h340 and i640 models of SpectraLink 8000 Wireless Telephone. The front slot of the cradle is for the SpectraLink 8002, e340/h340 Wireless Telephone; the rear slot is for the SpectraLink i640 Wireless Telephone. Only one handset may be configured at a time. The Configuration Cradle can also aid in debugging system problems
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SpectraLink 8002, e340/h340/i640 Wireless Telephone: Configuration Cradle: Administration Guide SpectraLink Configuration Cradle with SpectraLink e340 Wireless Telephone 8 PN: 1725-36036-001_D.doc
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2 Installing the SpectraLink Configuration Cradle Set up the Configuration Cradle by first obtaining the appropriate SpectraLink power supply for your country or region. Place the Configuration Cradle on a flat, horizontal surface and plug the power supply into the Configuration Cradle and into an appropriate wall outlet. Plug a straight-through serial cable into the Configuration Cradle and into an available serial port on the PC. Set up a folder for Wireless Telephone configuration
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3 Planning the Configuration Files Each configurable option may be categorized as one of three types: System (Sys), Group (Grp) or User (Usr). System level options should be those that are stable across the entire system. DHCP vs. Static IP addressing would be an example of a System option. Options that are designated as Group type should be those that change by category of user. PTT Allow/Disallow and PTT Channel are examples. A unique extension number is assigned to each handset by th
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SpectraLink 8002, e340/h340/i640 Wireless Telephone: Configuration Cradle: Administration Guide different Group files can be established and the handsets can be configured by group. Typical Grp categories are: • Push-to-talk options on both Admin and Standby menus Typical User file settings: If a setting can be changed by the user in the Standby menu, then it would typically be stored in a User file. These can be the default settings or whatever your system requires. Typical Usr categorie
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4 Configuration Cradle Window When first opened, the PhoneConfig program displays the toolbar and a list of configurable options. All Editable settings fields are blank or are set to default values. Phone settings are unavailable until a handset is read or settings are copied to the Phone settings fields. Initial window A window similar to the one shown below appears when the Config Cradle program is first opened. The default filenames appear in the toolbar and all category radio butto
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SpectraLink 8002, e340/h340/i640 Wireless Telephone: Configuration Cradle: Administration Guide Configuration Cradle Toolbar The Config Cradle toolbar allows you to name, open, and save configuration files and download and upload configuration settings to and from the handset in the Cradle. File management Copy settings Upload/download and indicators File management The three filename windows, System, Group and User match the three columns of radio buttons along the left side of th
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Configuration Cradle Window Copy settings The Copy settings arrows and checkboxes allow you to copy between the Phone settings column and the Editable settings column. The Sys Grp Usr check boxes allow you to copy just the settings you require. Upload/download and indicators When the Read Phone and Write Phone buttons are clicked, they initiate the transfer of configuration data from or to the handset in the Cradle. The handset indicators change color to indicate the state of the tra
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5 Creating Your Configuration Plan Although not necessary for using the Config Cradle program, a configuration plan can maximize its efficiency and save countless hours of handset option management. Organize the plan Determine which options should be categorized as each type – System, Group or User. Do not create a plan that saves an option in two different categories. Option categories should be established and should not overlap. Example: Speakerphone and Push-to-talk settings
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SpectraLink 8002, e340/h340/i640 Wireless Telephone: Configuration Cradle: Administration Guide button on the left side of the window for each option and save the generic user file. If desired, user settings can be saved for each user, as each handset is configured. If you determine that each handset configuration should be saved, it is easiest to do this during the configuration process. See Downloading a configuration plan to a handset, below. Alternately, you can upload options from a
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SpectraLink 8002, e340/h340/i640 Wireless Telephone: Configuration Cradle: Administration Guide Configuration Planning Worksheet Plan category____________________________ Filename______________________________ Sys Grp Usr Label Editable Setting 20 PN: 1725-36036-001_D.doc
