Introduction.

The N870 has only one hardware, not like the N720 where a separate DECT manager and DECT base is available.

When you connect an N870 to the Power, it will start by default as a base station. You can change the role of the device using the following procedure. procedure described on this page.

Preparation

1. Perform DECT measurement and site planning
   During the planning phase of your DECT network you should have created an installation plan for the DECT managers and base stations.
2. Connect the devices to the local network.
3. Register at least one device as Integrator/DECT manager.
4. Mount the devices at the planned locations.
5. Configure the local network settings via web configurator.
   You need a PC connected to the local network, so that you can configure your telephone system via web configurator.
6. Perform a firmware update.
7. Register the base stations to the telephone system.
8. Configure the base station synchronization.
9. Configure VoIP PABX or provider.
10. Register handsets and perform handset configuration.
11. Create a backup to save your configuration

How to change the role.

Per default, the device is delivered as a base station. To change the role to a DECT Manager or to reset the base, please follow this instruction.
To activate the programming mode, press and hold the hardkey for minimum 10 seconds. After 10 seconds, the LED's will be switched off and the device is in the programming mode. In programming mode you can step through the three options by single key presses. The modes are indicated by the LEDs. To activate the intended option: Press and hold the hardkey for 5 seconds (minimum 3 up to maximum 10 seconds). The programming mode is closed after 20 sec of no activity. Remark: Please be aware that existing configuration and user data will be lost. Please perform backup in advance if needed
Example how to change role to DECT manager and DECT base in one. Press key for 10 seconds, until LED's are switched off. Green LED will be On and role is DECT Base. Press key and both LED's will be Blue. Press key for 5 seconds. Device will reboot and will come online as DECT Manager and Base, with factory default settings.

Programming mode: