Nortel NN10042-116 User Manual

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Firmware for the WLAN Handset 6100 Series 29(AP) use radio frequencies to transmit signals to and from the wirelesshandsets. For best quality of service (QoS) performance the Access Pointshould be SpectraLink Voice Priority (SVP)-compliant.Wireless Security Switch (WSS)The Wireless Security Switch acts as an aggregation point for multipleaccess points or ports, as well as, a gateway from the Wireless LAN intothe wired LAN. Wireless Security Switches allow the handset to roam fromsubnet to subnet while retaining its IP address.UNIStim Security is not supported, all IP traffic from the access pointonwards (into the wired LAN) is not encrypted.UNIStim SecurityUNIStim Security is not supported, all IP traffic from the access point (AP)onward (into the wired LAN) is not encrypted.WLAN ChargerThe wireless handset comes with a charger to recharge the battery pack.You must have the Nortel Networks WLAN Handset Desktop Chargerappropriate for the model of handset.The WLAN Handset 6100 Series Chargers have three models: Single slot,Dual-slot, and Quad-slot. The Dual-slot charger has a USB port.Firmware for the WLAN Handset 6100 SeriesUnlike previous generations of WLAN handsets, the WLAN Handset 6100Series has its own dedicated software, firmware load version 115.xyz.The WLAN Handset 6100 Series handset software is stored in flashmemory and can be upgraded in two different ways:• Over-the-air transfer of firmware updates from a designated TFTPserver to the wireless handsets:The download function in the wireless handset checks the firmwareversion every time the wireless handset is turned on. If there is anydifference in the firmware version, the wireless handset immediatelybegins to download the update.If the TFTP Server cannot be reached at the time the wireless handsetis powered on, resets, or comes back into a WLAN service area, thewireless handset tries a few times to contact the TFTP Server, afterwhich 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, softwareimages can be downloaded into the phone. This method is especiallyuseful for test terminals, but not advisable for larger deployments.Carrier VoIPNortel IP Phone WLAN Handset User Guide (CICM)NN10042-116 04.01 Standard4 July 2008Copyright © 2008 Nortel Networks.