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About ARI and IPEI Identification
All Spectralink DECT Handsets and all Spectralink IP-DECT/Virtual IP-DECT Servers have unique
identification numbers.
This is needed in order for:
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The handsets to know which Spectralink IP-DECT/Virtual IP-DECT Server installation they
belong to.
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The Spectralink IP-DECT/Virtual IP-DECT Server to know which handsets that are sub-
scribed to it.
A handset uses an International Portable Equipment Identifier, also called IPEI number, for handset
identification and subscription to a Spectralink IP-DECT/Virtual IP-DECT Server.
A Spectralink IP-DECT/Virtual IP-DECT Server uses an Access Right Identity number, also called
ARI number, for server identification.
When an IPEI number of a handset is linked to a Spectralink IP-DECT/Virtual IP-DECT Server, the
handset is subscribed. There is a record in the Spectralink IP-DECT/Virtual IP-DECT Server hold-
ing information about all the handsets being subscribed to it. This record is subdivided in to User pro-
files, often referred to as just a User. Each User must hold information about extension number, the
handset’s IPEI number, and its registration credentials for the PBX. This information is used to link
the subscribed handset to the PBX which is the same as a line registration. A Users profile holds sub-
scription data and registration data. For more information, see
"Registering Users and Subscribing
Spectralink DECT Handsets" on page 211
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Identifying IPEI on Spectralink Handset
You can identify the unique IPEI number on a handset in two ways:
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From the handset:
Menu
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Status
>
General
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From label by removing the battery cover and battery
For more information about the handset, refer to the user guide available online at
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Spectralink IP-DECT Server 200/400/6500 and Virtual IP-DECT Server One Installation and Configuration Guide