Comments on: Tuning the phones http://kimmo.suominen.com/archives/2008/01/tuning-the-phones/ The website of Kimmo Suominen Fri, 16 Dec 2011 16:43:03 +0000 hourly 1 By: Kimmo http://kimmo.suominen.com/archives/2008/01/tuning-the-phones/comment-page-1/#comment-3105 Kimmo Tue, 22 Jan 2008 13:33:51 +0000 http://kimmo.suominen.com/archives/2008/01/tuning-the-phones/#comment-3105 <p>I thought I had good enough quality power supplies picked for the phones, but unfortunately that was not the case. The alternative power supply was causing a buzzing sound, which also threw echo cancellation out of whack. Back to the PA100...</p> I thought I had good enough quality power supplies picked for the phones, but unfortunately that was not the case. The alternative power supply was causing a buzzing sound, which also threw echo cancellation out of whack. Back to the PA100…

]]> By: Bert Balliss http://kimmo.suominen.com/archives/2008/01/tuning-the-phones/comment-page-1/#comment-3102 Bert Balliss Mon, 14 Jan 2008 10:30:21 +0000 http://kimmo.suominen.com/archives/2008/01/tuning-the-phones/#comment-3102 <p>Thanks for the detailed reply.</p> <blockquote> <p>The PA100 power supply (not included with the phone) is unfortunately wide</p> </blockquote> <p>Ah that's worth knowing. It's a pet hate of mine when power supplies overlap the neighbouring sockets too.</p> Thanks for the detailed reply.

The PA100 power supply (not included with the phone) is unfortunately wide

Ah that’s worth knowing. It’s a pet hate of mine when power supplies overlap the neighbouring sockets too.

]]> By: Kimmo http://kimmo.suominen.com/archives/2008/01/tuning-the-phones/comment-page-1/#comment-3099 Kimmo Sat, 12 Jan 2008 19:18:41 +0000 http://kimmo.suominen.com/archives/2008/01/tuning-the-phones/#comment-3099 <p>Hi Bert,</p> <p>The SPA942 does everything I need from a phone. I like the multiple line keys so it is easy to see from afar which line is ringing. The backlight is essential for clear reading of the display (and this is why I chose SPA942 over the SPA941). The built-in headset jack is also one of my favorite features, and it has a dedicated key on the phone set. Message waiting indication (MWI) works perfectly and includes per-line indication.</p> <p>I have not setup call transfers or conference calls through Asterisk yet, as these features have worked fine for me as implemented on the SPA942. Eventually I want to use Asterisk for those, though.</p> <p>The PA100 power supply (not included with the phone) is unfortunately wide, even if it is not the biggest power supply I've come across. I've just ordered more SPA942 phones, but I've bought other power supplies this time in a narrow form factor, better suited for those crowded power strips. Of course, if you have power-over-ethernet (802.3af) support on your network, you won't have to worry.</p> <p>From what I've read, shared (or bridged) line/call/extension appeareances are not implemented in a way compatible with Asterisk. Since I have a PBX background, I'm much happier with call parking anyway. However, if you are used to working with a key system, this might be an issue for you.</p> Hi Bert,

The SPA942 does everything I need from a phone. I like the multiple line keys so it is easy to see from afar which line is ringing. The backlight is essential for clear reading of the display (and this is why I chose SPA942 over the SPA941). The built-in headset jack is also one of my favorite features, and it has a dedicated key on the phone set. Message waiting indication (MWI) works perfectly and includes per-line indication.

I have not setup call transfers or conference calls through Asterisk yet, as these features have worked fine for me as implemented on the SPA942. Eventually I want to use Asterisk for those, though.

The PA100 power supply (not included with the phone) is unfortunately wide, even if it is not the biggest power supply I’ve come across. I’ve just ordered more SPA942 phones, but I’ve bought other power supplies this time in a narrow form factor, better suited for those crowded power strips. Of course, if you have power-over-ethernet (802.3af) support on your network, you won’t have to worry.

From what I’ve read, shared (or bridged) line/call/extension appeareances are not implemented in a way compatible with Asterisk. Since I have a PBX background, I’m much happier with call parking anyway. However, if you are used to working with a key system, this might be an issue for you.

]]> By: Bert Balliss http://kimmo.suominen.com/archives/2008/01/tuning-the-phones/comment-page-1/#comment-3098 Bert Balliss Fri, 11 Jan 2008 17:06:07 +0000 http://kimmo.suominen.com/archives/2008/01/tuning-the-phones/#comment-3098 <p>Hi,</p> <p>I've been looking at buying some Linksys SPA942 phones. Would you recommend them?</p> <p>Bert</p> Hi,

I’ve been looking at buying some Linksys SPA942 phones. Would you recommend them?

Bert

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