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 SpectraLink 8000 Wireless

  

 The 8000 Series is an IEEE 802.11a/b/g standards-based wireless telephone that provides high quality mobile voice communications throughout the workplace using voice-over-IP (VoIP) technology. They utilize third-party Wireless LAN access points to provide high-quality mobile voice communications throughout the workplace, enabling mobile employees to be more productive.  The wireless handset is user-friendly, feature-rich, and competitive in price. 

 The Wireless Telephones operate as clients on the WLAN, alongside other mobile 802.11a/b/g devices. Wireless LAN fixed radios, called access points (APs), receive IP voice packets from the Wireless Telephones and forward them to the Telephony Gateway over the Ethernet LAN. The Telephony Gateway connects to the host telephone switch using digital or analog line interfaces. Using Polycom’s exclusive LinkPlus digital interface technology, the Wireless Telephones are able to emulate proprietary digital telephone sets, making advanced switch features such as multiple line appearances and display features available to mobile users. 

The SpectraLink 8000 series uses the 802.11a, b or g global standard to interface with third-party wireless LAN access points.  The handset is compatible with wireless LAN access points available from the leading wireless infrastructure providers, including 3com, Aruba, Avaya, Belair Networks, Bluesocket, Cisco Systems, Colubris Networks, Enterasys, Extreme, Intermec, HP, LXE, Meru, Motorola (Symbol), Nortel, Siemans, Teklogix, Telxon, Trapeze and Xirrus Wi-Fi Arrays.

The SpectraLink Wireless Telephone is an extension of a person’s desk phone.  Calls ring to the Wireless Telephone as well as the desk phone, and users can place outgoing calls without incurring air-time charges normally associated with cellular phone systems.

 Standards Based Infrastructure

By using standards-based wireless LAN infrastructure, the SpectraLink 8000 Series allows the customer to select a wireless LAN access point based on various factors such as implementation cost, management capabilities, system performance, and support, rather than constraining the choice to only one compatible access point. 

Reduced Costs

The workplace-specific design of the 8000 Series Wireless Telephone insures high reliability with minimal administration overhead required for dealing with broken handsets.  The simple and easy to use design of the Wireless Telephone minimizes the ongoing cost of user training.  Plus it works with the equipment you already have.  Money is not wasted on replacing equipment. 

Simplified Network Architecture

The SpectraLink 8000 Series simplifies your wireless infrastructure and management by combining voice and data traffic over one network.  This makes it a cost-effective wireless solution that leverages your investment in an 802.11 wireless LAN.  The wireless handsets work with either frequency hopping or direct sequence LANs. They are compatible with wireless LANs manufactured by a wide variety of companies including 3com, Aruba, Avaya, Belair Networks, Bluesocket, Cisco Systems, Colubris Networks, Enterasys, Extreme, Intermec, HP, LXE, Meru, Motorola (Symbol), Nortel, Siemans, Teklogix, Telxon, Trapeze and Xirrus Wi-Fi Arrays

Crystal Clear Voice Quality

Polycom has developed a voice prioritization mechanism for 802.11 access points and Wireless Telephones.  SpectraLink Voice Priority (SVP) is standards-compliant, simple to implement, and reduces packet queuing delays for voice traffic.  Polycom’s VoicePlusä technology combines patented handoff algorithms and digital signal processing to provide outstanding voice quality as mobile employees walk through your facility or campus.

 

System Features

Attaches to current PBX or Centrex system as an enhancement

·         Combines voice and data traffic over one network

·         Does not replace existing phone investment

Desk Phone Emulation

·         Hold, conference, transfer, speed dial, call waiting, voice mail, and other advanced features are fully retained.

Comprehensive Coverage

·         Seamless coverage from 10,000 to over 600,000 square feet, depending on environment

·         Completely modular system supporting up to 800 Wireless Telephones with a traditional PBX and approximately 8000 on an IP PBX. 

 

Scalability

The SpectraLink 8000 Series grows from a handful of users to thousands, without requiring any ancillary switches or servers.  With the interface to a legacy PBX, up to 800 Wireless Telephones can be supported on one system.  Expansion is accomplished through the addition of Telephony Gateways.

With the interface to an IP PBX, there is no limit to the amount of Wireless Telephones that can be supported on a single network.  A maximum of 850 simultaneous calls are supported.  The number of WLAN access points installed limits coverage. Telephony Gateways are not necessary with this interface.

High quality communication

The SpectraLink 8000 series is the only wireless telephone that uses sophisticated digital spread spectrum technology to communicate with multiple access points.  Polycom has developed a voice prioritization mechanism for 802.11a/b/g access points and SpectraLink Wireless Telephones.  SpectraLink Voice Priority (SVP) is the defacto QoS standard for VoIP 802.11a/b/g networks, is simple to implement, and reduces packet queuing delays for voice traffic.  In addition, Polycom’s VoicePlus technology combines patented handoff algorithms and digital signal processing to provide the industry’s best voice quality consistently throughout the coverage