=====Grandstream HT801/HT802 Tricks=====

====Auto-Dial When a Handset Is Picked Up (Elevator/Lobby Phone)====
To use the HT801 or HT802 as an Elevator or Lobby phone, manually configure the settings as below from the web interface for an HT801 or HT802.\\ 
Using a web browser, click on the IP address in your customer portal for that extension & login as either admin/admin or admin/passwordyouset. 
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Under FX Port (1 or 2), scroll down to **Off-Hook Auto Dial** & input in the number you want it to dial, for example the extension number of the receptionist's phone.\\  

If this will be for emergency use, you might want to use:
  * 500 for all phones,\\ 
  * the number of a special call group,\\ 
  * a mobile phone number, or\\ 
  * 911.\\ 
      //**Warning:** use 911 only if that's the only option or is required for elevator use. They **do not** like non-emergency calls and you may incur charges or property damage for them.  ring-u is not responsible for any inappropriate 911 use or damage resulting from it, financial, real property, or otherwise.// 

====Upgrading an HT802====
We've seen a rash of new HT802's with really old firmware on them. They need to be manually updated via a web browser.\\ //We've been having good results with Version 1.0.10.6 and keep a copy handy.//\\ 

**To check your firmware version -** Pick up the phone connected to the HT802 and dial the** * **key on your phone 3 times. Have a pen and paper ready. When you hear the message to enter a menu option, please enter **0 2** on your phone. You will now hear a message giving you the IP address of your HT802, such as: "192.168.2.x." Write this down.

1. Login to the web interface of the HT802, using a web browser and the IP address you just wrote down, (such as http://192.168.1.132  and use the default login/password of **admin** and **admin**.
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2. Under **system update**, use https://portal.ring-u.com/publicfiles/Release_HT802_1.0.10.6/ for the FIRMWARE update path. By picking/clicking HTTPS and then using portal.ring-u.com/publicfiles/Release_HT802_1.0.10.6/ as the path.\\ 

3. Make sure: **Check for new firmware on boot** is chosen. 
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4. Click **Update**. Apply, then Reboot\\ 

5. Walk away for 10-15 minutes.\\ 

6. Try to login again and check the version number.