Firmware for the WLAN Handset 6100 Series 29
(AP) use radio frequencies to transmit signals to and from the wireless handsets. For best quality of service (QoS) performance the Access Point should be SpectraLink Voice Priority
Wireless Security Switch (WSS)
The Wireless Security Switch acts as an aggregation point for multiple access points or ports, as well as, a gateway from the Wireless LAN into the wired LAN. Wireless Security Switches allow the handset to roam from subnet to subnet while retaining its IP address.
UNIStim Security is not supported, all IP traffic from the access point onwards (into the wired LAN) is not encrypted.
UNIStim Security
UNIStim Security is not supported, all IP traffic from the access point (AP) onward (into the wired LAN) is not encrypted.
WLAN Charger
The wireless handset comes with a charger to recharge the battery pack. You must have the Nortel Networks WLAN Handset Desktop Charger appropriate for the model of handset.
The WLAN Handset 6100 Series Chargers have three models: Single slot,
Firmware for the WLAN Handset 6100 Series
Unlike previous generations of WLAN handsets, the WLAN Handset 6100 Series has its own dedicated software, firmware load version 115.xyz.
The WLAN Handset 6100 Series handset software is stored in flash memory and can be upgraded in two different ways:
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The download function in the wireless handset checks the firmware version every time the wireless handset is turned on. If there is any difference in the firmware version, the wireless handset immediately begins to download the update.
If the TFTP Server cannot be reached at the time the wireless handset is powered on, resets, or comes back into a WLAN service area, the wireless handset tries a few times to contact the TFTP Server, after which it reverts to using the existing firmware.
•Direct download from a PC via USB port:
When the handset is docked in the dual charger cradle, software images can be downloaded into the phone. This method is especially useful for test terminals, but not advisable for larger deployments.
Carrier VoIP
Nortel IP Phone WLAN Handset User Guide (CICM)
4 July 2008
