Introduction

There are two types of base stations offered by E-MetroTel: Galaxy AP500M Multi cell and Galaxy AP500D Dual cell.

The Galaxy AP500M base is a scalable multi cell IP DECT base station for Small, Medium and Large Enterprises. The multi cell system offers a unique redundant solution that ensures the best up time. The system is scalable from 1 base and 40 users, up to 4000 bases and 16000 users. The scalability is achieved by used patent protect technology. The system easily integrates towards a cloud solution that ensures easy maintenance, high security, and flexibility.

The second type of base offering is Galaxy AP500D, which is the Next Generation Single Cell base station. It can easily be upgraded to a dual cell that extends range and call capacities. The dual cell uses the same patent protected technology as the Galaxy AP500M multi cell system. The dual cell offers 100% security and plug and play for the second base.

Both base stations are PoE enabled. The power adapter is extra and not included.

Packing List

AP500D

• 1 x Base unit with stand
• 1 x Ethernet cable 1 metre
• Safety sheet

AP500M

• 1 x Base unit
• 2 x Mounting screws and anchors
• 1 x Wallmount bracket
• Safety sheet

Hardware Characteristics

LED Indication State

Reset button

The reset button allows the user to restart or reset the device. On both bases the button is located on the bottom of the unit.

Alternatively, the bases can be reset from the Web Configuration Interface. Unplugging and plugging the Ethernet cable back to the PoE port of the base, also resets the base unit. However, this method is not recommended.

Device Installation

Mount the devices on a wall to cover range between 50 – 300 meters (i.e. 164 to 984 feet), depending on whether it is an indoor or outdoor installation. Mount them as high as possible (min. 2 meters) to clear all nearby objects (e.g. office cubicles and cabinets, etc.).

Make sure that when you secure the base stations with screws, the screws do not touch the PCB on the unit. Since the screws and anchors are not included in the Galaxy AP500D packaging, you will have to provide your own two pieces of screws M3.5 x 31mm. The distance between them is 70mm.

Important: Avoid all contact with any high voltage lines.

Note: Galaxy AP500D is not designed for outdoor use.

Galaxy AP500D

The Galaxy AP500D base station supports both horizontal and vertical signaling, meaning that you should not follow any positioning guidelines (as it can transmit both ways). 

Galaxy AP500M

The Galaxy AP500M base station also supports both horizontal and vertical signaling. This means that you should not follow any positioning guidelines since it can transmit both ways.

Accessing the Device

Connect the device to the network using a standard CAT-5 Ethernet cable.  There are 2 ways to access the Web Configuration Interface of the device.

Method 1 – Using Handset

The handset has an “IP search” feature, which allows the user to view the IP address of the bases in range of the handset.

1. Start with the handset in IDLE mode
2. Press the Menu key
3. Type *47*

The handset will now enter scanning mode and listen for signals from the nearest base stations. Depending on the number of bases and the distance to them, it can take up to a few minutes to find a device. As soon as a base is found, the handset will display the MAC address of the base, together with its IP address. You can use the navigation keys on the handset to scroll up and down along the list of found devices.

From any browser enter the IP address of the device.

Method 2 – Using Browser

Open any standard browser and enter the following address:  http://ipdect<mac address of base>

For example: http://ipdect00098b245673