Gigaset N870 Installation guide

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FAQ Nx70 - Installation
Valid for: N670 N870 N870E
Introduction
The N870(E) and N670 have only one hardware, the role determines its functionality.
When you connect a N870(E) to the Power, it will . A N670 will You canstart by default as a "base station" start by default as an "All-in-One".
change the role of the device using the procedure described on this page.
Preparation
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.
Connect the devices to the local network.
Register at least one device as Integrator/DECT manager.
Mount the devices at the planned locations.
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.
Perform a firmware update.
Register the base stations to the telephone system.
Configure the base station synchronization.
Configure VoIP PABX or provider.
Register handsets and perform handset configuration.
Create a backup to save your configuration

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How to change the role.
Per default, the device is delivered as a base station.
To change the role to a Integrator/DECT Manager or to reset the base, please follow this instruction.
Let the device fully start up (New N870 has role
"base station", new N670 has role "All-in-one").
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)
both LEDs will be lit RED as confirmation
(Firmware 2.33.0 and higher).
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 the role to: Integrator/Manager and DECT base in one
Press hard key 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. Role will
be: . (All inIntegrator/DECT Manager and Base
One)
Press key for 5 seconds until both LEDs are lit
RED to confirm the new role.
Device will reboot and will come online as
Integrator/DECT Manager and Base, with factory
default settings.
Info: Reboot can take up to 5 minutes !!!
After reboot the LED's will show different colors then
when changing the role.

Programming mode
Progr.
option Role IP Description LED 1LED 2activate by
0 Programming mode off off press & hold key for
around 10 seconds.
(LED's turn off)
The device will show direct the role Base station when entering the programming mode.
1Base
station
DHCP Set role to Base (default). Green press & hold key for 5
seconds
With one key press you switch to the next option. (All in one)
2Base
station
Manager
Integrat
or
DHCP
IP address obtained
automatically
Set role to Base + DECT Manager + Integrator. Blue Blue press & hold key for 5
seconds
With one key press you switch to the next option. (All in one)
3Base
station
Manager
Integrat
or
Static IP: 192.168.143.1
Subnet mask: 255.255.0.0
Set role to Base + DECT Manager + Integrator and apply
static IP address. Blue press & hold key for 5 seconds
With one key press you switch to the next option.
4Base
station
Manage
r
DHCP Set role to Base + DECT Manager Blue Green press & hold key for 5
seconds
With one key press you switch back to the beginning, the Base station role
Important
The role "embedded integrator" can only be selected via the WebGui.
Change role of device to Integrator only see: FAQ Nx70 - Reboot and Reset to factory default
Important
After the above procedure, the device will be factory default and all of your settings will be removed.