DECT base station Auerswald COMfortel WS-500S White

The Auerswald COMfortel WS-500S White is a compact IP DECT single-cell base station designed for small offices, medical practices and companies that need reliable wireless telephony. The unit supports up to 8 simultaneous calls and can register up to 20 handsets. It uses digital, encrypted DECT technology and provides additional SIP security to protect voice communication. The device measures 180 x 110 x 65 mm, weighs 220 g and supports voice codecs G.711, G.722 and G.729ab.

Advantages

The WS-500S offers a cost-effective entry into IP DECT with support for 120 DECT channels, multiple voice codecs and a lightweight, compact design. Digital encryption prevents wireless eavesdropping, while SIP security strengthens network protection. A simple activation allows the base to be upgraded later to a multi-cell WS-500M system for larger deployments.

Suitable for

• Small and home offices
• Medical practices and clinics
• Small companies and retail locations
• Areas needing secure wireless voice communication

Key specifications

• Product: Auerswald COMfortel WS-500S White
• Channels: 120 DECT channels
• Max simultaneous calls: Up to 8
• Max registered handsets: Up to 20 (single-cell); expandable to multi-cell via activation
• Supported codecs: G.711, G.722, G.729ab
• Dimensions: 180 x 110 x 65 mm
• Weight: 0.22 kg
• Colour: White

How to use

Install the WS-500S according to the manufacturer’s mounting and power instructions and connect it to your IP network. Register handsets to the base following the handset pairing procedure. Configure SIP and codec settings in the device web interface or provisioning system to match your telephony environment. To expand capacity, activate the multi-cell option and add additional bases to form a WS-500M system.

Recommendations

Place the base centrally in the coverage area to optimize DECT signal strength, ensure firmware and SIP settings are kept up to date, and use the multi-cell upgrade when more than 20 handsets or higher concurrent call capacity is required.