1.14.4

Important Note: This is the PSTI ready release for the UK

Important Note: The M56 handsets require the M500 base(s) to have firmware version 1.14.4 or higher. Using M500 firmware prior to version 1.14.4 will result in reduced functionalities. 

Important Note: 

• Please make sure you read ALL of the information below before installing the software on your device.
• Please install and test the software in your environment before mass deployment.
• We encourage you to read and follow our security advisories.

Starting with firmware version 1.14.4, we've simplified the firmware upgrade process by providing the M500 unified firmware image (M500-x.x.x-unified.img), which includes the firmware for the base station, handset, and cordless deskset in one file. This is the only file required to update all devices within the M500 family of products.

To utilize the unified firmware image, configure provisioning.firmware_url to point to the unified image. Ensure that provisioning.handset_firmware_url and provisioning.cordless_deskset_firmware_url are set to null using the following configuration:

provisioning.handset_firmware_url = %NULL
provisioning.cordless_deskset_firmware_url = %NULL

Alternatively, though not recommended, if there is a need to use a different firmware version for the handset or deskset, you can update provisioning.firmware_url , provisioning.handset_firmware_url and provisioning.cordless_deskset_firmware_url with different versions of the individual firmware images (M500-x.x.x.img, M55-x.x.x.img, and M58-x.x.x.img, respectively).

PSTI UK ready

M56 shares the same firmware image with M55. The following M55's properties are applicable to M56 as well:

• Firmware image name: M55-x.x.x.img
• WUI: Servicing → Firmware Upgrade → Auto Upgrade → Handset Firmware URL
• WUI: Servicing → Firmware Upgrade → Manual Upgrade → Handset File name
• WUI: Status → Cordless Upgrade Status → Handset Version column

M56 has these unique functionalities:

1. FLASHLIGHT

For the M56 handset, added the Flashlight function to the middle softkey to the following menus:

• Main menu (displayed when pressing MENU/Confirm key when handset is idle)
• Offhook menu (displayed when pressing MENU/Confirm key during an active call)
• Menu (displayed when pressing MENU/Confirm key on predial screen)
• Insert from (displayed when pressing MENU/Confirm key during transfer setup or conference call setup)

Added the PFK type "Torch" to the Type list of the WUI page System > Device Preferences > M56 Programmable Keys > PFK. The "Torch" type can only be selected for M56 programmable keys.

The flashlight LED on the side of the M56 handset can be turned on/off by:

• pressing a PFK type assigned as "Torch"
• pressing the MENU/Confirm key, and then pressing the Flashlight softkey (when handset is idle OR during predial, active call or transfer/conference call setup).

When the flashlight LED is on, a "flashlight" icon is displayed at the top of the M56 idle screen. 

2. VIBRATION

The M56 handset can be configured to vibrate when it receives:

• first incoming external SIP call
• incoming internal SIP call
• alarm-initiated emergency call

Vibration will be disabled if the M56 handset is in low-battery status.

A new Vibration menu option has been added to the M56 Handset Settings → User Settings → Audio → Ringers.

• Mode: Off, Vibrate only, Vib then ring (vibrates only for first 10 seconds, then vibrates and rings), Vib and ring
• Level: Low, Mid, High (intensity of vibration)
• Scheme: Intermittent (vibration on 2s, off 0.8s repeatedly), Continuous

If vibration is on, the vibration icon is displayed at the top of the M56 idle screen. 

Vibration options are related to enable / disable ringer, and there is interaction between them.

1. If "Vibrate only" is selected, "Silent Ringer" (PFK) option would be enabled (→ mute ringer during incoming call ).
2. If "Vibrate then/and Ring" is selected, "Silent Ringer" (PFK) option would be disabled.
3. If "Vibrate only" is selected, and user selects Ringer Volume (not equal to zero) to enable ringer, Vibration mode would change to "Vibrate then Ring".

Please note: the following "Ringer Off" conditions would cause no ringer during incoming call, no matter what the Vibration options:

• Ringer Vol = OFF
• Silent Mode = Enabled
• "No Ringer" = Selected (per Account)
• "Silent Ringer"(PFK) = Enabled

 3. ALARM

A new WUI page SYSTEM > Alarm to support the M56 Emergency alarm function.

In a dual-cell system, this page is only displayed on the WUI of the primary base station. 

Added the following new parameters to support the M56 Emergency alarm function:

Added tabs to the WUI System → Device Preferences page in order to better organize the settings on the page.

• Keys - PFK and Speed dial settings per device
• Custom Wallpaper - Custom wallpaper and theme settings
• Call Settings - Call Privacy settings per device

Speed dial settings are now configurable via WUI or provisioning. 

Renamed the WUI left menu bar item System → Programmable Keys to System → Device Preferences

Added the Speed dial section to the WUI System → Device Preferences page → Keys tab.

When you make changes to the Speed dial settings and click Save, the icon is displayed on the handsets/desksets while the speed dial settings are being downloaded from the base station. 

Added the following new parameters, where x=device number (0-16), y=speed dial number that matches the dial pad key (0-9):

Handsets/Desksets can now send a multicast page to an external party. Handsets/desksets in a paging group can now receive a multicast page from an external party.

Updated the WUI page SYSTEM → Paging Configuration to add the Multicast section.

In a dual-cell system, this page is only displayed on the WUI of the primary base station. 

Added the following new parameters:

The method of sending/receiving a multicast page with an external party is the same as sending/receiving a multicast page with an internal party.

When a handset/deskset receives a multicast page from an external party, the name of the caller is shown as "External", and the and icons are displayed on the handset/deskset screen.

If a handset/deskset fails to initiate a page on a paging group because another handset/deskset is already paging on that same group, the message "Paging Group Busy" appears on the handset/deskset screen.

Handset/Deskset wallpaper and theme are now configurable via the WUI or provisioning.

Updated the WUI page SYSTEM → Device Preferences to add the Custom Wallpaper tab with the Custom Wallpaper and Wallpaper & Theme on All Devices sections.

In a dual-cell system, this page is only displayed on the WUI of the primary base station. 

Added the following new parameters to support the configuration of custiom wallpaper for the handsets/desksets:

Changed the parameter file.action to add the following new values to allow the removal of custom handset wallpaper and deskset wallpaper via provisioning

removewallpaper_handset
removewallpaper_deskset

Installing custom wallpaper

File format

Create a wallpaper file bitmap format (.BMP) with color depth 24-bit or lower.
Supported bitmap color depths: 24-bit, 16-bit, 8-bit, 4-bit, 1-bit and monochrome. 

Handset wallpaper: 240x320 pixels
Deskset wallpaper: 480x272 pixels

WUI

1. Open the WUI page SYSTEM → Device Preferences and select the Custom Wallpaper tab.
2. Under Handset Wallpaper or Deskset Wallpaper, click Choose File and select the wallpaper file you want to install.
   NOTE: If you select "Custom", but there is no custom wallpaper installed, the handset/deskset will display the “None” wallpaper until you install the custom wallpaper. 
3. Click Update from File.
4. To monitor the progress of the wallpaper update, open the WUI page STATUS → Cordless Upgrade Status. 

• • The wallpaper file is uploaded to the base station.
  • In a dual-cell system, it is sent from the primary base station to the secondary base station. 
  • The base station(s) download the wallpaper file to the handsets/desksets. 
  • The icon will flash on the handsets/desksets while the wallpaper is being downloaded from the base station. 

Provisioning

Import the setting file.deskset_wallpaper with the server URL location of the deskset wallpaper file.

Import the setting file.handset_wallpaper with the server URL location of the handset wallpaper file.

Changing the wallpaper and theme for all devices

WUI

1. Open the WUI page SYSTEM → Device Preferences and select the Custom Wallpaper tab. Scroll down to the Wallpaper & Theme on All Devices section.
2. In the Wallpaper list, select the desired wallpaper. Select Custom to choose a custom wallpaper.
3. In the Theme list, select the desired theme. 
4. Click Save. Your changes will be applied to all handsets/desksets.

Provisioning

Configure the settings cordless.wallpaper and cordless.theme with the desired values.

Removing custom wallpaper from the base station and handsets/desksets

WUI

1. Open the WUI page SYSTEM → Device Preferences and select the Custom Wallpaper tab. Scroll down to the Custom Wallpaper section.
2. Under Handset Wallpaper or Deskset Wallpaper, click Reset.

Provisioning

Import the setting file.action with one or both of the following values:

removewallpaper_handset
removewallpaper_deskset

The default setting for Call Privacy per device is now configurable via WUI or provisioning. 

Updated the WUI page SYSTEM → Device Preferences to add the Call Settings tab with the Call Privacy for KeyLine section.

In a dual-cell system, this page is only displayed on the WUI of the primary base station.

Added the following new parameter:

For additional security, if the administrator password and/or user password has not been changed from its default value, the WebUI will display a password changing page upon login. 
The user cannot select any of the WebUI functions until he/she changes the password(s) on the page. After successfully changing the password(s), the WebUI displays the System Status page. 

M55/M56/M58 displays warning to change the default administrator password and/or user password

If the administrator password and/or user password has not been changed from its default value, the M55/M56/M58 will display a warning message when the device is idle. 
Press OK to clear the warning message and display the idle screen. After 15 minutes, the warning message will reappear. It will keep reappearing until the administrator password and/or user password is changed from its default value. 

Remove Admin Settings menu from Phone User Interface (PUI)

For additional security, the Admin Settings menu and its items are no longer displayed under the M55/M56/M58 PUI (Menu → Settings).  

Enable password strength check by default

Added the new parameter profile.enable_password_strength_check to enforce password strength criteria when changing the administrator, support or user passwords. This parameter is enabled by default.
The password strength criteria is displayed on the WUI Security page and the page for changing default passwords. 

WUI: If the new password does not meet the password strength criteria, the WUI displays "ERROR - Invalid value data". 

Provisioning: If a weak password is provisioned, it will not be applied; however, no error message or indication will be provided. Applicable to the parameters profile.admin.password, profile.support.password and profile.user.password.

On WebUI: Servicing > Provisioning > Export Configuration > Export button, changed the export file extension to .htm. Previously, the file extension was .cfg.

Increased the number of languages supported by the M55/M56/M58 and M500 WUI.

Total 16 languages on M55/M56/M58, and total 14 languages on M500 WUI. Previously, only 10 languages were supported on each.

The following table lists the supported languages (new languages are shown in bold).

Add the ability to complete transfer/conference setup with a Speed Dial target number 

• Via Speed Dial PFK.
• Via long press a digit key configured with a Speed Dial number.

Enable user to Power Off and Power On the M56 handset.

• In Idle screen, Long press "OFF" key (for 5 seconds), M56 handset enters power down mode.
• In power down mode, Long press "OFF" key (for 3 seconds), M56 handset powers up again.
• In power down mode, put M56 handset on-cradle (charging), , M56 handset powers up again.

On the M55/M56/M58, when you select Menu → Settings → Status → Line, the top of the screen displays "Loading... (xx/48)" while the device loads assigned lines to the screen. 

The Line screen will only display assigned lines. 

Show a "Conference Failed" splash screen when conference setup failed.

• M55/M56: "Call unavailable. Conf. failed.
• M58: "Call unavailable. Conference failed."

Show a "Transfer failed" splash screen when transfer call failed. 

• M55/M56: "Call unavailable. Xfer failed.
• M58: "Call unavailable. Transfer failed."

Support on-the-fly toggle between English & Greek Keystroke if Greek language selected.
A b c     ➔      A B C     ➔      a b c     ➔      Α β γ      ➔      Α Β Γ     ➔      α β γ     ➔      1 2 3

Support on-the-fly toggle between English & Russian Keystroke if Russian language selected.
A b c     ➔      A B C     ➔      a b c     ➔      А б в      ➔      А Б В     ➔      а б в     ➔      1 2 3

Removed numerical digits from multi-tap keystroke (Abc/ABC/abc).

key toggles the input mode.
A b c     ➔      A B C     ➔      a b c

# Key multi-tap inputs the following characters:
( ) [ ] { } < > / \ #

When barge is disallowed, the handset/deskset currently displays "System Busy, try again" error message.  However, "try again" is misleading to the user because it will most likely fail again.  Replaced the error message as "Request failed".

A custom header was added to SIP REGISTER requests. The  header name is, "X-Real-IP", and header value contains contains the device LAN IP.

Added a new parameter (default value: off/disabled) to allow the user to enable/disable the header.

Created a parameter to restrict the number of external Conference Calls from any base in a dual cell system. This will ensure system resources are preserved so that other users can still make calls.
For single base system, there is no restriction. 

 If a conference call is attempted that would exceed the maximum, the handset/deskset displays the following error message. The conference call is not created.

On WebUI: Contacts > Base Directory > Export Local Directory, added the Export XML (Tbook) button for exporting the directory in tbook format ("NEW XML FORMAT").

<tbook e="2" version="2.0">
<contact fav="false" vip="false" blocked="false">
<first_name>John</first_name>
<last_name>Smith</last_name>
<source_id>1</source_id>
<numbers>
<number no="7325550118" type="business" outgoing_id="1" />
</numbers>
</contact>
...

On WebUI: Contacts > Base Directory > Export Local Directory, renamed the existing Export XML button to Export XML (Simple). This button is for exporting the directory in simple XML format ("VTech style").

<directory>
<DIR_GROUP>
<DIR_ENTRY>
<DIR_ENTRY_NAME_FIRST>John</DIR_ENTRY_NAME_FIRST>
<DIR_ENTRY_NAME_LAST>Smith</DIR_ENTRY_NAME_LAST>
<DIR_ENTRY_NUMBER_OTHER></DIR_ENTRY_NUMBER_OTHER>
<DIR_ENTRY_NUMBER_WORK>7325550118</DIR_ENTRY_NUMBER_WORK>
<DIR_ENTRY_NUMBER_MOBILE></DIR_ENTRY_NUMBER_MOBILE>
<DIR_ENTRY_LINE_NUMBER>1</DIR_ENTRY_LINE_NUMBER>
<DIR_ENTRY_BLOCK>0</DIR_ENTRY_BLOCK>
<DIR_ENTRY_RINGER>0</DIR_ENTRY_RINGER>
</DIR_ENTRY>
...

On WebUI: Contacts > Base Directory > Import Local Directory, the existing Import XML button can now be used for importing tbook format ("OLD XML FORMAT") as well as simple XML format ("VTech style"). 

<tbook e="2" complete="true">
<item context="active" type="none">
<first_name>John</first_name>
<last_name>Smith</last_name>
<number>7325550118</number>
<number_type>business</number_type>
</item>
...

Call Waiting can now be enabled/disabled on a per account basis using the WUI or a parameter. 

Added the Call Waiting section to the WUI System → SIP Account Management → Call Settings page.

Added the following new parameter where x=account number (1-48):