Hi All

As hard as I look I cannot seem to find any info on how to check the firmware version of the PSTN I'm using with my Beocom 6000!

For the phone I believe its 'dot, 70001'

Anyone know how to check the version on the pstn (I have the old style rectangular one)?

Cheers

Would it be actually written on the PSTN itself?

I wasn't actually aware you could upgrade Mk1 PSTN bases, or if there were even different levels of firmware?

Lee

I can confirm that you CAN check the firmware version of the PSTN base.

I can confirm that you CAN upgrade the base firmware if require, I believe the latest version is 2.5, but I would suggest you don't get it done unless you have a known problem to solve.

If using Mark II Beocom 6000's with the old base you can check the version by:-

• Press 9#9#9* INT
• Turn dial one click clockwise and it will display "BS SW version"
• Press centre button OK
• It will say "Wait" for a couple of seconds then display the version and date

The base is updated with a special service tool put through a small hole underneath the label

Thanks for the advice guys but could you let  me know how to check it using a Mark I Beocom 6000?

Also, how would I go about updating the PSTN firmware if it turns out that I need to? I assume it involves a trip to my local B&O dealer + a lot of expense!

Cheers

As previously stated the PSTN firmware is updated using a Service Tool which can be done by your dealer for which there may be a charge.

If you have a Mark I Beocom 6000 then the only way to check the base firmware version is with the Service Tool.

What is the exact problem you are trying to fix ?

I don't have a problem with it Keith.

I was just trying to ensure that the firmware was current enough to allow me to add some newer Beocoms to the PSTN. From what I read I understand that this is especially important when the Beocoms are newer.

Unless you have the very earlest Beoline bases, a Mark II Beocom 6000 will work with your current base.

That is why bases are rarely updated except to fix a few small issues which most people don't see.

You can also have Mark I and Mark II handsets working on the same base.

You can also have your Mark I handsets upgraded to Mark II's with a special B&O upgrade kit rather than buying Mark II handsets from new, its a cheaper option by a long way.

And that was my point in trying to determine how old my base is (or at least the software on it). I have a Becom6000 (mark I) running off it now and this works fine.

I intend to buy a Beocom 2 at some stage but before I do I just want to make sure the beoline I have won't cause any issues.

Regarding your point about upgrading my Mark I to a II - what does the kit cost in the UK (without fitting)?

Last time I purchased a Beocom 6000 upgrade kit it cost around £60

If you decide to purchase a Beocom 2, then your base will need to have software version 2.5 which I am sure the dealer will upgrade for free, if needed as part of the purchase.