Wildix VoIP Phones 5 User Guide

This Guide explains how to connect and use Start, WorkForce, WelcomeConsole and ForcePro phones. 

The support starts from WMS version 6.05.20240209.1. 

Useful links:

Created: January 2024

Updated: October 2024

Permalink: https://wildix.atlassian.net/wiki/x/HRnOAQ

Currently these devices are available only as HWaaS.

Introduction

Throughout this Guide, we explore the following phones:

  • Start is en entry-level desk phone recommended for unattended spaces like corridors, lobbies, or common areas. It provides essential call functions, including hold, transfer, and pickup, making it a reliable choice for less phone-intensive environments

  • WorkForce is an office phone tailored for daily operations, perfect for individuals who use the phone regularly but don't spend their entire day managing calls. With 21 BLF keys and a USB port for a Wi-Fi dongle, it offers a balanced user experience for those who primarily work on their laptops

  • WelcomeConsole is perfect for those who need to monitor a large number of colleagues and manage high call volumes. With up to 106 BLF keys, including 32 keys on the built-in extension module, you can easily keep track of your colleagues' availability and handle multiple calls simultaneously. The WelcomeConsole also offers Bluetooth connectivity for headsets and a USB port for Wi-Fi dongles

  • ForcePro is visually stunning phone with built-in Bluetooth, Wi-Fi support, and a USB port. It is designed for customer-facing roles, such as contact center employees and customer success specialists. Supporting up to 45 BLF keys over 5 pages,  ForcePro enhances the user experience for those who spend considerable time interacting with customers remotely

Packing list

  • 1 x Start / WorkForce / WelcomeConsole / ForcePro phone

  • 1 x handset

  • 1 x handset cord

  • 1 x stand

Additionally you can purchase extra accessories like handsets, headsets, EHS adapter, wall mount bracket, power adapter in Salesforce Partner Community

Phone overview

Connecting the phone

Rear panel:

Index

Interface

Description

1

AC power jack

If PoE is not used: connect the phone to AC power using an external power adapter (check WP Datasheet for compatible adapters) and connect the phone’s Network port (3) to the Internet using the Ethernet cable

2

USB port

Connect USB Headset (optional, we recommend Mono/ DuoLED series) and WorkForce WiFi Dongle (can be purchased as a HWaaS item)

3

Network port

Connect the phone to the Wildix PoE Switch using the Ethernet cable

4

PC port

Connect to PC (optional)

5

Headset port

Connect a headset (optional; we recommend Wildix Headsets)

6

Handset port

Connect the handset using the handset cord

Note: For provisioning of Start, Workforce, WelcomeConsole and ForcePro read WMS Start Guide.


Mounting instructions

Start, WorkForce, ForcePro support desk and wall mounting. WelcomeConsole supports only desk mounting

  • For desk mounting, attach the stand to the phone
  • For wall mounting, use wall mount bracket (it can be purchased separately in Salesforce Partner Community)

Example of wall mounting of WorkForce: 

Wall mounting

Example of desk mounting of ForcePro:
     

Keypad instruction

IndexKeyDescription

1

LED indicator

  • Flashing: Incoming call / Missed call / New VM message

  • Off: In the standby mode

System administrator can control the behavior of the LED indicator using Provisioning Custom Settings.

2

Soft keys


Use Soft keys to confirm different operations indicated on the screen above the corresponding soft keys.

On the idle screen soft keys provide access to phone’s menus: History; Phonebook; Features; Menu:

  • History: access call history and call from history

  • Phonebook: access to shared PBX phonebooks and call from phonebooks

  • Features: call features, read Appendix 2: Call features for details

  • Menu: phone settings, read Appendix 3: Menu for details

3

Navigation keys

Use Navigation keys to select and the central key to confirm different menu options; use Navigation keys to move between the pages of BLF keys

4

BLF / Function keys

Monitor users and features

5

Phonebook key

Press to access the PBX shared phonebooks. Note: phonebooks must be set up by the PBX administrator on WMS side

6

Voicemail key

Access Voicemail graphical menu 

7

Redial key

Press twice to redial the last called number

8

Headset key

Press to place a call / answer a call in headset mode (when headset is connected) or press during a call to switch between speaker / headset / handset mode

9

Speaker key

Press to place a call / answer a call in speaker mode or press during a call to switch between speaker / handset mode

10

Mute key

Press during a call to disable / enable the microphone

11

Volume keys

Use to adjust the audio volume (during a call), the ringer volume (in the standby mode or while receiving an incoming call), the speaker volume (in the speaker mode)

12

Quick DND key

Long press enables / disables “Do not disturb”

13 on Start/ WelcomeConsoleTransfer keyPress during a call to transfer it to another contact

13 on WorkForce/  ForcePro

Home key

Press to return to the Idle state

14 on Start/ WelcomeConsole

Hold keyPress during a call to hold/ resume 
14 on WorkForce/ ForceProReturn keyPress to return to a previous menu
15 on WelcomeConsole

Log in

Dial 99 from the phone (“Login Feature code) and follow the audio instructions:

  1. Enter your extension number

  2. Enter the password (PIN - it is sufficient to enter first five symbols of user WEB password)
    To enter the user password from the phone’s dialpad, take into account the following:

    • to enter any lowercase and uppercase letter, press ONCE a corresponding digit (E.g. to enter A, a, B, b, C or c, press once 2)

    • to enter special characters (%, ^, &, etc), press the star key (*) 

      Note: A phone will be blocked in case of invalid entering of a password: 5 attempts - 30 seconds, 10 attempts - 30 seconds, every next - 60 seconds.

      Example: if user password is 4Ag7$Zl@, then you have to dial 4247* 


  3. Dial 1 to use this phone

After a few seconds, the extension is displayed on the phone’s screen; the phone is now assigned and can be used to make and receive calls.

If you perform logout via Feature code 99 on a phone, you are automatically logged out of all the phones assigned to your account. To change the behavior, use Custom Dialplan variable "MULTILOGIN_SUPPORT=yes", consult Custom Global Dialplan Variables List for details.


Statuses and notification icons overview

WelcomeConsole, WorkForce, ForcePro

Before starting

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