User manual POLYCOM SOUNDPOINT IP 650 Frequently Asked Question

[. . . ] Polycom® VoIP Products Frequently Asked Questions General Questions on Polycom VoIP Why Polycom VoIP telephones?Polycom is a leading independent supplier of standards-based Voice over IP (VoIP) endpoints. Polycom VoIP phones are fully interoperable with leading IP PBX and Softswitch platforms1, so that our customers can have a variety of end-to-end, fully integrated VoIP solutions to choose from. VoIP solutions that feature Polycom phones provide a high-quality, rich communications experience, deliver productivity-enhancing new applications, and offer significant cost savings through consolidation of network costs for voice and data, and elimination of costs of phone moves, adds, and changes. [. . . ] Please refer to the respective product datasheets and check with your call server platform provider to determine the list of supported features. What protocols do Polycom VoIP telephones support?The SoundPoint IP 301 and 501 support both SIP and MGCP. The SoundPoint IP 430 and 601 currently only support SIP. The SoundPoint IP Expansion Module is protocol agnostic and supports the protocol of the host SoundPoint IP 601 (SIP). The SoundStation® IP 4000 supports SIP. What is the SoundPoint IP Expansion Module?The SoundPoint IP Expansion Module enhances the user interface of the SoundPoint IP 601 with a high-resolution graphical LCD and 14 multifunctional keys that can be configured as a line appearance or speed-dial with busy lamp field (BLF) functionality. A high-performance attendant console based on the SoundPoint IP 601 and up to three SoundPoint IP Expansion Modules provides a productivity-enhancing solution for telephone attendants - receptionists, administrative assistants, and other "power users" who manage and monitor multiple simultaneous telephone calls on a daily basis. Which SoundPoint IP models support the Expansion Module?The SoundPoint IP 601 is the only telephone model that supports the SoundPoint IP Expansion Module. How many Expansion Modules can be attached to the SoundPoint IP 601?The SoundPoint IP 601 will support up to 3 Expansion Modules. How are powering and signaling implemented on the SoundPoint IP Expansion Module?The SoundPoint IP Expansion Module's powering and signaling are provided by the host phone. ©2006 Polycom, Inc. Polycom and the Polycom logo are registered trademarks of Polycom, Inc. All other trademarks are the property of Polycom, Inc. or their respective companies. Polycom® VoIP Products Frequently Asked Questions How does the SoundPoint IP Expansion Module communicate with the host phone and other attached Expansion Modules?The communications happen through the host phone's and Expansion Modules' infrared ports. What does it take to install and configure the SoundPoint IP Expansion Module?Installation and configuration of the SoundPoint IP Expansion Module are very simple, since both power and signaling are taken from the host SoundPoint IP 601 phone. Just snap the Expansion Module onto the host phone ­ and it works. [. . . ] As long as proper network design guidelines are followed, Polycom IP phones will deliver exceptional performance on networks with broadband connections such as cable or DSL. ©2006 Polycom, Inc. Polycom and the Polycom logo are registered trademarks of Polycom, Inc. All other trademarks are the property of Polycom, Inc. or their respective companies. Polycom® VoIP Products Frequently Asked Questions accurate time. [. . . ]