Your Phone; The Cisco Wireless Ip Phone 8821 And 8821Ex - Cisco 8821 User Manual

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The Cisco Wireless IP Phone 8821 and 8821EX

The Cisco Wireless IP Phone 8821 and 8821EX are 802.11 dual-band wireless devices that provide
comprehensive voice communications in conjunction with Cisco Unified Communications Manager and with
Cisco Aironet 802.11b/g and Cisco Aironet 802.11a access points (APs) in a private business communications
network.
Note The Cisco Wireless IP Phone 8821EX is not currently supported.
The phones are qualified Bluetooth wireless devices (Qualified Device ID [QDID] B014396). The phones
provide voice communication over the same wireless LAN that your computer uses, allowing you to place
and receive phone calls, put calls on hold, transfer calls, make conference calls, and so on. Both phones have
Ingress Protection 67 (IP 67) level protection, which indicates dust-tight equipment that is protected against
splashing water.
The Cisco Wireless IP Phone 8821EX is certified for Potentially Explosive Atmosphere ATEX Class I Zone
2, North America Class I Division 2/Zone 2. The phone is certified for use in potentially explosive environments
where flammable gasses, vapors or liquids may be present. The phone has an industry-standard yellow styling
that offers fast recognition in emergency situations.
The following figure shows the Cisco Wireless IP Phone 8821 on the left and the Cisco Wireless IP Phone
8821EX on the right.
The Cisco Wireless IP Phone 8821 and 8821EX, page 1
Getting Started, page 3
Self Care Portal, page 5
Buttons and Hardware, page 7
Additional Help and Information, page 13
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Cisco Wireless IP Phone 8821 and 8821EX User Guide
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