FWD Wiki On SIP Phone Configuration
In September 2007 the folks at FWD put up a wiki in the hope of getting users to document how to configure various hardware & software SIP clients for use with the service. At the time I was provisioning a…
In September 2007 the folks at FWD put up a wiki in the hope of getting users to document how to configure various hardware & software SIP clients for use with the service. At the time I was provisioning a…
The word has come down that Hitachi has stopped making its Wifi SIP handsets and is exiting that line of business. If you liked any of their phones you may still be able to get them from retailers existing inventory, but numbers are expected to be limited.
There's been an interesting thread on the Asterisk Users Mail List where someone has been seeking a reliable Wifi SIP handset. Lots of user experience with Wifi and DECT devices has been forthcoming. One reader indicates that they think the…
This review was originally published Feb 26, 2008 at www.smallnetbuilder.com
At a Glance | |
---|---|
Product | snom m3 IP DECT phone |
Summary | Full-featured business-class cordless IP phone system |
Pros | • Easy setup • Very good call quality • Good cordless range • Excellent battery life • Multiple simultaneous SIP registrations |
Cons | • Contact list not remote provisioned • No use of SIP URIs • No dedicated function keys • No support for G.722 • Weak speakerphone |
I have worked from a home office for over ten years. Just over two years ago, I transitioned both my home and office to a completely VoIP-based phone system. My goal was to improve my ability to stay connected while reducing my monthly operating costs. I carefully selected high quality, business-class SIP desk phones with a variety of features to make running a small office easier.
Dave Winer posted about the fact that The New York Times is using the same approach to covering the DNC convention as he is; namely Twitter and Flickr. Having taken a look through their current Flickr set I see two…
Over the coming weeks and months I hope to explore wideband voice in greater depth. My recent purchase of a couple of Polycom IP650s and the Siemens S685IP provide me with some hardware end-points. I may also buy a snom phone as well, with the optional Klarvoice handset.
However, some of what I wish to undertake would be well served by a soft phone. As yet I have been unable to find a software that supports the G.722 wideband codec.