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IP DECT
AP400 SERIES
ON-SITE WIRELESS TELEPHONY
ON YOUR IP NETWORK DESIGNED
FOR CAT-IQ

NEC’s IP DECT provides on-site wireless telephony in a unique solution that combines the benefits of IP
technology with the superior quality and facilities of DECT. The IP DECT AP400 Access Points connect
directly to the IP network and can be used both on NEC platforms AP400 series is also designed to offer
the CAT-iq based HD-voice feature.

IP DECT AP400 SERIES > Supports 11 simultaneous calls or 5 simultaneous

AT A GLANCE calls in HD-Voice quality (G722)
> High availability by adding a second DAP controller for
> DECT Access Points designed for CAT-iq redundancy or multiple local DAP controllers for local
> Connect directly to IP network survivability
> Crystal clear speech and seamless handover > Optional G.729 compression with add-on board
> Full security and speech encryption > Secure voice communication through DECT
> Scalable up to 4000 APs in one network authentication and encryption
> High availability by redundancy and virtualization options > Support of handset messaging up to 160 characters
> Open SIP interface to various PBX platforms > Main and branch office support over LAN/WAN
> Compatible with existing AP200 and AP300 Access Points > Easy maintenance: downloadable software and
> Mountable on wall and ceiling web-based tooling
> Increased reachability and productivity of employees
> Easy deployment and installation: plug and play
IP DECT AP400 SERIES > Options for outdoor use and directional antenna
MAIN FEATURES > Cost savings on infrastructure and cellular use

> Wireless DECT handsets that integrate in any

IP telephony network
> Rich PBX-type features on the handset
> Unified Communications features with central directory
and presence information
> Powerful messaging, alarming and handset localization,
through the open interface DMLS

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FEATURES
Antenna Standard: internal omni-directional antenna
Call handling features Crystal clear speech Central Directory support 1)
CLIP and name display DTMF and call progress tones
Inquiry Overlap Sending
Conferencing Multiple call Appearance (2nd call)
Seamless integration with features of PBX platform 1)
Capacity Channels: 12 channels providing max. 11 simultaneous Max. number of extensions: 18000 (restricted by max.
calls per AP400 number extensions supported by host PBX)
Maximum number of DECT Access Points is 4000 (VLS)
Design Very compact unit (<A5) with flexible antenna positio-
ning
Housing For AP400 S/C: indoor use only; wall mounting or Outdoor housing: optional for AP400 S/C
under ceiling
Localization Support Supported frequency bands: EMEA, US, Latin America, AP400 is available for EMEA, US and Canada, Latin
Thailand 2) America, Australia and specific Far East markets
Dedicated AP400 configuration for Cruise Line ships:
frequency band can be switched from EMEA to North
American band (GPS-based)
Management DAP Manager runs on a standard Windows PC, DAP Manager is not required for daily use, unless
can run in parallel with other applications wide area roaming or messaging support is required
Messaging Messaging (LRMS) support Message waiting indication
Maximum message length support: 160 characters 3)
Priority messaging support: Normal, urgent, emergency
Message broadcast support 1)
Set-up of voice call to call back number
Menu Easy menu programming
Mobility/other Supports DECT compatible handsets Full non-blind slot radio
Roaming and seamless handover
Multi-site support AP400 can be used in main and branch offices DAP manager is required for wide area roaming
(Main and branch
AP400s in a DECT location are part of the same Branch and main offices form one combined DECT
offices) multicast group in the LAN system
For use in WAN no multi-cast is required
Network aspects Connects directly to Local Area Network Ethernet 10/100 Mbits Ethernet interface
Multicast Support of G.711 and G.722 for HD voice
G.729AB compression support (with G7A add-on board)
Power Supply Power Supply Power over Ethernet (PoE) according
to 802.3af
Security Secure DECT authentication on all channels
Service/Maintenance Software upgrading via headset connector (2.5 mm) Software upgrading of handsets via air interface
LED status indicator
SIP Protocol Support AP400 supports SIP protocol The AP400 adds DECT mobility to a SIP enabled PBX
Signalling Synchronization requires 1 channel
User interface Web access (via DAP Manager) Directly from DAP Manager application PC

1) Features depend on the capabilities of the PBX and IP DECT system

2) EMEA DECT frequency band is supported in most Asian markets as well.
3) The maximum number of characters depends on the PBX platform and application used for messaging

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 DIMENSIONS DAP MANAGER PLATFORM
Dimensions 146x174x43 mm (wxhxd) including antenna part PC Operating Windows 2008 SP2, R2
mounted horizontally (in case the antenna part is System/
Windows 7 (Pro, Enterprise, Ultimate)
mounted vertically 146x147x69 mm) Browser
Windows 8.1 (Pro, Enterprise, 32/64)
230 x 230 x 170 mm for AP400Ex without antennas
(length ATEX antenna: 120 mm) Windows 10 (excl. Home Edition)
Weight 302 gr (AP400E 306 gr) | ABS/polycarbonate Windows 2012 server
5356 gr (AP400Ex) | 600 gr (2x AP400Ex antenna) Windows 2016 server

Protection IP20 | IP66 (AP400Ex) Browser:

Internet Explorer 11 or higher
Range Indoor: 50 m max 3)
Microsoft Edge
Outdoor: 300 m max 4) Google Chrome R61.0 or higher
Firefox R56.0 or higher
Power Power over Ethernet (PoE): 36-57 V over spare wire
Supply pairs and phantom feed: IEEE802.3af (Class 2) Required PC Processor: Intel i5 or similar or better
Hardware
Colour and Housing: white (RAL9010), antenna part light grey 8 Gb RAM
finishing DVD ROM drive
Network 10/100BASE-T IEEE802.3 20 Gb Hard Disk space available
Connector 8-pin RJ45 Network card, 10/100 Mb/s (auto negotiate)
Cable Cat. 5, Cat.6 and Cat. 7 UTP
IP version 4, DHCP, TFTP
SIP PROTOCOL SUPPORT
QoS IEEE802.1Q, 802.1p
SIP RFC RFC2246 RFC3325
DiffServ Yes
RFC2327 RFC3428
Audio G.711
algorithms RFC2822 RFC3515
G.729AB (AP400)
RFC2833 RFC3578
Full non-blind According to EN301406
slot DECT RF RFC2976 RFC3665
part RFC3261 RFC3711
RF output 5) 10mW average per channel at antenna connection RFC3264 RFC3842
Sensitivity Typical -90 dBm measured at antenna connection RFC3265 RFC3891
at BER=0.001
RFC3311 RFC4568
Antenna Dual omni-directional internal antennas
Frequency Latin America: 1910 – 1930 MHz
bands AP400 PACKAGE CONTENT
North America: 1920 – 1930 MHz
10 carrier frequencies Package AP400
(or less, depending on country regulations) content
Mounting material
4) The radio coverage of DECT equipment depends on the environment and
presence of obstacles
5) For specific countries, such as Egypt, the maximum number of channels is DIRECTIVES AND REGULATIONS
6 channels per base
European R&TTE directive 1999/5/EC
Union
EMC directive 2004/108/EC
PBX PLATFORM COMPATIBILITY LVD directive 2006/95/EC
Compatible with all NEC communication platforms: iS3000/ ROHS directive 2011/65/EU
SIP@Net, UNIVERGE SL-series, SV9100, SV9300, SV9500 and 3C.
WEEE directive 2012/19/EU
ERP directive 2009/125/EC
USA and FCC part 15C, 15D
Canada
RSS 210, RSS 213 North America
HAC/VCHAC/VC
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DAP MANAGER PLATFORM IP DECT ARCHITECTURE

PC Operating Windows 2008 SP2, R2
System/ An AP400-based IP DECT configuration consists of AP400
Windows 7 (Pro, Enterprise, Ultimate)
Browser
Windows 8.1 (Pro, Enterprise, 32/64) Access Points (may include AP200/300 series APs), IP DECT
Windows 10 (excl. Home Edition) system software (rel.6), DECT handsets and - optionally -
Windows 2012 server a DMLS open interface for messaging. The AP400 APs
Windows 2016 server connect to the IP network and form a DECT system providing
Browser: peer-topeer IP communication between DECT handsets and
Internet Explorer 11 or higher other VoIP users. To connect AP400s and host PBX, a
Microsoft Edge
dedicated IP protocol or a SIP interface is used. As such, it
Google Chrome R61.0 or higher
Firefox R56.0 or higher truly integrates with the host PBX system. SIP support (SIP
Required PC Processor: Intel i5 or similar or better DECT) of the APs allows the IP DECT system to be linked to
Hardware any certified SIP based host PBX system. Features provided
8 Gb RAM
DVD ROM drive depend on the level of SIP interworking. The IP network can
20 Gb Hard Disk space available be a single converged voice/data network or a dedicated
Network card, 10/100 Mb/s (auto negotiate) network. An Access Point provides 12 DECT channels and
supports up to 11 simultaneous calls or 5 HD Voice calls.
One channel is used for signalling between Access Points.
ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
An IP DECT configuration can also support applications such
Operating -5°C to +45°C (class 3.1)
as voice mail, web-based telephony, central directory, and
Transport -40°C to +70°C (class 2.3)
messaging. AP400 for all IP DECT and SIP DECT applications,
Storage -25°C to +60°C (class 1.2)
and special versions AP400C (max 256 DAPs, G711 only) and
Relative Humidity < 90% (non condensing)
AP400S (max 10 DAPs, G711 only) for NEC SMB platforms.

RELIABILITY AP400 Wideband audio OTA FW download

MTBF ≤ 4900 FIT (Failure In Time)

Technical ≥ 7 years
Central management
Lifetime Status LED
incl. virtualization
and redundancy

COMPLIANCE AP400
Compact design
European The AP400 carries a CE mark High scalability
Conformity
IP interface,
EMC EN301 489-1, EN301 489-6, PoE compatible
EN61000-3-2/3 (AC supply
DECT EN301 406, ETS 300 757 (Service Class 2)
Safety & Health EN60950-1, EN50385

MAINTENANCE
Maintenance LED status indication
and service
Web-based management tool
Downloadable DAP software

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