Ascom IP DECT gateway VAC/VDC

The Ascom IPBL1-AA stands out as a dedicated IP DECT gateway engineered for mission-critical communication environments where voice clarity and system resilience are non-negotiable. Unlike generic VoIP gateways, it bridges DECT handsets directly into SIP-based IP telephony with support for GAP, CAP, and CAT-iq 2.0 standards, ensuring compatibility with a broad range of professional DECT devices. Its compact, wall- or ceiling-mountable design and Power over Ethernet capability simplify deployment in hospitals, industrial sites, and enterprise campuses.

Highlights

• Supports up to 11 simultaneous calls (G.711) or 8 calls (G.729) per base station
• Single 10/100/1000Base-T Ethernet port with IEEE 802.3af PoE (Class 2)
• Advanced security: SRTP, TLS, SIP over TLS, and 802.1X authentication
• Internal omnidirectional antenna for 360° DECT coverage (1880–1900 MHz EU)
• Web-based GUI, SNMPv3, and Syslog for remote management and monitoring
• Operates from 0°C to +45°C with 5–95% non-condensing humidity

In daily use

Deploying the IPBL1-AA is straightforward: connect it to your PoE switch or use the optional AC adapter (100–240 VAC, 50/60 Hz) and register DECT handsets via the intuitive web interface. Voice quality remains crisp thanks to G.711, G.729ab, and G.722 codecs, while the gateway's robust SIP stack ensures seamless integration with leading IP-PBX platforms. LED indicators for power, DECT, and LAN status provide instant diagnostics, and firmware updates can be pushed remotely—ideal for multi-site rollouts.

Full specifications

• Product type: IP DECT Gateway
• DECT standards: GAP, CAP, CAT-iq 2.0
• Ethernet port: 1x 10/100/1000Base-T (RJ45)
• Power over Ethernet: IEEE 802.3af Class 2
• AC input: 100–240 VAC, 50/60 Hz (via optional adapter)
• DC input: 48 VDC (via PoE or adapter)
• Voice codecs: G.711 (A-law, μ-law), G.729ab, G.722
• Signaling protocol: SIP (RFC 3261)
• Simultaneous calls: 11 (G.711) / 8 (G.729) per base station
• Registered handsets: up to 2000 per system
• System capacity: up to 1000 base stations
• Security: SRTP, TLS, SIP over TLS, 802.1X
• Management: Web GUI, SNMPv3, Syslog
• Mounting: wall or ceiling
• Operating temperature: 0°C to +45°C
• Operating humidity: 5% to 95% non-condensing
• Antenna: internal omnidirectional
• DECT frequency band: 1880–1900 MHz (EU)
• LED indicators: power, DECT, LAN status
• Firmware upgrade: remote via web or central management

Final note

For organizations that rely on dependable wireless voice coverage, the Ascom IPBL1-AA delivers a future-proof gateway that scales from a single office to a large campus—without compromising on security or call quality.