Inseego BPC100 User Manual

USER GUIDE

BPC100

Business Phone Connect

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Software License

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Inseego Revision History

Part Number Revision Description Date

90029522 Rev 1 Launch release 30 Jan 2020

FCC ID: PKRISGBPC100 PN: 90029397 Rev 1 USER GUIDE, UTOPIA, BPC100

Please visit www.inseego.com for the latest information about your device.

Contents

Overview ..................................................................1

System Requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Components and Indicators. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

LED Indicator States ..................................................................... 5

Power Management ......................................................................... 6

Caring for Your BPC100 ...................................................................... 7

Getting Started. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Setup Overview ............................................................................. 9

Installing the Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Backup Battery Tips. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Installing the Optional Antennas ............................................................11

Powering On the Unit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Connecting Your Phone or Fax .............................................................. 13

Connecting a Security System Alarm ........................................................14

Connecting to the Internet. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Initial Activation ............................................................................16

Transferring Your Existing Number ......................................................16

Using Your BPC100 ........................................................17

Making Calls ................................................................................18

Restrictions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Receiving Calls .............................................................................19

Call Waiting ............................................................................19

Using Voice Mail ............................................................................20

Setting up Voice Mail ...................................................................20

Using Voice Mail ........................................................................20

Call Forwarding. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

To Turn on Call Forwarding. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

To Turn o Call Forwarding. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Using a Text Telephone .....................................................................22

Accessing Your BPC100 Web Interface ......................................23

Overview Page ............................................................................. 24

Settings Page. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Software Update Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

About Page. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Help Page ..................................................................................28

Product Specications and Regulatory Information .........................29

Product Specications ......................................................................30

General ................................................................................30

Technology/Bands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Environmental. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Regulatory Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Wireless Communications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Limited Warranty and Liability ..............................................................33

Safety Hazards. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Proper Battery Use and Disposal ............................................................36

Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37

Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Common Problems and Solutions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Technical Support .......................................................................... 41

Overview

System Requirements

Components and Indicators

Power Management

Caring for Your BPC100

System Requirements

The BPC100 provides business voice and data service. You can connect a wired phone, fax machine, security alarm or Internet capable device (i.e. POS machine).

To use the BPC100, you must subscribe to an eligible Verizon plan.

Components and Indicators

➊ External antenna connectors — connect optional antennas for improved connection in areas

of low signal strength.

➋ Power connector port — USB port for the AC power adapter.

➌ Ethernet port — Ethernet port that can support speeds up to 10Mbps download/5Mbps

upload.

➍ Alarm port — dedicated port for a security alarm.

➎ Phone/fax port — port to connect either a phone or a fax.

WARNING ! Do not connect a phone or fax to the yellow port labeled Alarm. This port is intended

for connecting a security system only. Inserting a phone line into this port will cause the phone to stop working. Using a fax/phone port splitter may not be supported and could impact device performance.

➊ Battery cover — remove to access the batteries and/or reset button.

➋ Batteries — three replaceable, non-rechargeable AA batteries in case of power failure. ➌ Reset button — resets the unit back to factory defaults. ➍ Power button/status indicator — turns unit on and o; light indicates device status (see the

following table).

➎ SIM Card

LED Indicator States

The power button on the front of the unit includes an LED that indicates the current state of the BPC100.

LED

STATE DESCRIPTION

• Incoming/Outgoing Call (including 911)

• Incoming/Outgoing Fax

Blue solid

• Call Waiting

• Conference Call

• Call Forwarding Enabled

• Software Update in Progress

• Voicemail Available

Blue blinking

• Missed Call

• Software Update Complete

• BPC100 Running on Backup Batteries

• No Service

Red blinking

• SIM Error

• SIM Locked

• Low Battery

Before making a call, listen for a dial tone on your telephone. If the indicator light on your BPC100 is blinking red, move the BPC100 to a location that receives a signal or try installing the optional antennas for greater signal strength.

Power Management

Your BPC100 comes with both an AC wall charger and three AA backup batteries.

During a power outage or if the wall charger is unplugged, the BPC100 continues to run o the batteries, and the LED indicator blinks blue. Data service will not be available in battery mode.

NOTE During a power outage, only corded phones that do not require electric power

can be used to make or receive calls (including calls to 911).

If the batteries’ charge becomes low, the LED indicator light blinks red. To view the current strength of your BPC100 batteries, use a web browser to access the Web Interface (See Accessing Your

BPC100 Web Interface on page 23.).

Caring for Your BPC100

Like any electronic product, the BPC100 must be handled with care to ensure reliable operation. The following guidelines are recommended:

• Protect the BPC100 from liquids, dust, and excessive temperatures.

• Adhesive labels can be used to mount the BPC100 on a wall. Place the adhesive labels on the back of the device. Do not apply adhesive labels over any vents or ports; this may cause the BPC100 to potentially overheat or alter the performance of the antenna.

• Store the BPC100 in a dry and secure location when not in use.

• Never leave the BPC100 in an unattended vehicle due to uncontrollable temperatures that may be outside the desired temperature range for this BPC100 (Please refer to p.30 for temperature ranges for the BPC100).

Getting Started

Setup Overview

Installing the Batteries

Installing the Optional Antennas

Powering On the Unit

Connecting to Your Phone or Fax

Connecting a Security System Alarm

Connecting to the Internet

Initial Activation

Setup Overview

To set up your BPC100 for the rst time:

➊ Make sure you are subscribed to an eligible Verizon plan.

➋ Install the supplied AA batteries. (See Installing the Batteries on page 10.)

➌ Install the optional antennas, if desired. (See Installing the Optional Antennas on page 11.)

➍ Power on the BPC100 unit. (See Powering On the Unit on page 12.)

➎ Connect your phone or fax machine. (See Connecting Your Phone or Fax on page 13.)

➏ Connect any security system. (See Connecting a Security System Alarm on page 14.)

➐ Activate your BPC100. (See Initial Activation on page 16.)

Installing the Batteries

➊ Carefully remove the battery cover from the the BPC100 and set it aside.

➋ Install the three AA batteries that came with the unit.

➌ Replace the battery cover by setting it on the BPC100 where the notches align, then press on

the cover until it clicks into place.

IMPORTANT Whenever you remove or insert the batteries, make sure your BPC100 is not

connected to any device or power source.

Backup Battery Tips

• Battery life depends on the network, signal strength, temperature, features, and accessories you use.

• Generally, talk usage time on backup batteries is approximately three hours, and standby time is approximately 23 hours.

• When battery charge is low, the LED indicator on the power button ashes red.

• To view the current strength of your BPC100 batteries, use a web browser to access the Web Interface. (See Accessing Your BPC100 Web Interface on page 23.)

• Do not use sharp objects or excessive force or remove the battery, as this may damage the BPC100 and the batteries.

• Never expose batteries to temperatures below -20°C (4°F) or above 60°C (140°F).

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