SpectraLink Wireless Telephone Overview

During the last three steps of this process, the handset contacts the SIP TFTP server and downloads general information about the proxy server(s), downloads specific information pertaining to the handset, registers with the proxy server(s), and verifies handset credentials. Once this process is complete, the handset is ready to use.

If the username and password have not been defined in the Admin menu, you will be prompted to enter both of these items before the extension number can display. The user name must correspond to the configuration file that contains user-specific information. If the file is not found, an error message will appear and the handset will restart. See Chapter 5 Programming the SIP Handset Features, section SIP TFTP Server Configuration Files.

Handset Modes

Standby mode (on-hook)

In standby mode, the handset is waiting for an incoming call or for the user to place an outgoing call. The extension number is shown on the display and there is no dial tone. In this mode, the handset is conserving battery power and wireless LAN bandwidth.

When an incoming call arrives, the handset rings; the handset enters the active mode and remains so until the call is ended. The call is answered by pressing the START key or the Answ softkey. The handset will ring according to user preference as specified in the standby menus. The ringing can be silenced by pressing the END key. If you do not wish to accept the call, press the Rej softkey. The SIP server (if present) will redirect the call as configured by the system administrator, often to voicemail. (Treated like the handset is busy.)

Active mode (off-hook)

The handset is in the active mode when an incoming call is answered or when it is in communication with the SIP server without being in an active call.

When an incoming call occurs during an active call, the handset will play the second call ringing sound until the call is answered, the caller hangs up, or the call transfers to voicemail. If the END key is pressed, the first call is terminated and the handset reverts to a full ring.

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Polycom 8030, 8020, 1725-36038-001 manual Handset Modes, Standby mode on-hook, Active mode off-hook