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Chapter 1
Introduction
Introduction 1
Welcome
Congratulations on the purchase of your IP Handset!
The IP Handset communicates using Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP),
which means that voice conversations are routed over the Internet or
through an IP-based network.
Your IP Handset
Functions
The IP Handset is used for
making phone calls over an IP
based network.
The IP Handset has some BGAN
terminal control functions. If
configured as handset with the
local number 0501, you can use
the handset to start and stop
data connections (background
or streaming) for all network
user groups.
To improve overall system
overview the IP Handset
displays active, critical alarms
from the BGAN terminal to
keep you informed about the
status of the BGAN terminal.
The handset is designed
specifically for use in harsh environments and it is dust proof and splash
proof. Excellent sound quality is achieved by including an efficient noise