Nortel Networks 2210 - Manual (Page 21)

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Your WLAN Handset 2210
The states of the handset
The WLAN Handset 2210 can be in one of the following states (see Table 2).
Table 2
The WLAN Handset 2210 states (Part 1 of 2)
State Description
Power off The handset is turned off. It is not registered with the Call Server.
Normally the handset enters the power-off state when the user
presses the
Power Off/End Call key for approximately two
seconds when the handset is in the standby state. The batteries
can be recharged in the power-off state.
Standby This is the normal state when the handset is online but inactive. In
the standby state, the handset can receive calls and access the
User Option menu. To perform other operations, the handset must
be active (off-hook). The standby state uses less power than the
active (idle) state. The batteries can be recharged in the standby
state.
Active
(off-hook) This is equivalent to a regular telephone being off-hook. The
handset goes to the active (off-hook) state when you press the
Power On/Start Call key when the handset is in the standby or
active (idle) state. When in the active (off-hook) state, the handset
uses a soft ring.
Active (idle) This is equivalent to a regular telephone being idle. The active
(idle) state is reached in two ways:
• An incoming call in the standby state causes the handset
to go to the active (idle) state and begin ringing.
• The user presses the FCN and 3 keys when the handset is
in the active (off-hook) state to access the function menu.
In the active (idle) state, the handset will not ring when
there is an incoming call.
Note: In the active (idle) state, the handset and access point exchange a small
packet about once every 15 milliseconds. This increases the power consumption
and consumes bandwidth, particularly for the RF portion of the link. Therefore, do
not leave the handset in the idle state except for special situations.