W80 DECT IP Multi-Cell System Introduction
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W80 DECT IP Multi-Cell System Introduction
The DECT IP multi-cell system is used for connecting multiple DECT base stations to a VoIP PBX. It supports the
roaming & handover feature, and provides a wider DECT signal coverage, and more handsets and simultaneous
calls than the single-cell.
Topics
Components of the DECT IP Multi-Cell System
Deployments of the DECT IP Multi-Cell System
Related Documentations
Components of the DECT IP Multi-Cell System
The following illustration shows the components of the DECT IP multi-cell system and the way the system is embed-
ded in the IP phone environment:
Components
Description
W80DM DECT Man-
ager
(sometimes just
referred to as DM)
Management unit for a group of base stations. At least one DECT manager must be used
for each installation.
• Manages base stations synchronization within the clusters.
• Enables the account registration and centrally stores the account configuration.
• Enables centralized configuration and deployment.
W80B Base Stations
Up to 30 base stations can be supported by one DECT manager.
• Provide cell site DECT features.
• Provide media processing from handsets directly towards PBX.
• Provide connection channels for the handsets, the number depends on various factors
such as the approved bandwidth.