Spectralink Wi-Fi Release 3.0; Spectralink 8020/8030 Wireless Telephones; Spectralink Infrastructure; View Certification Program - Polycom SpectraLink 8020 Deployment Manual

Deploying SpectraLink 8020/8030
Wireless Telephones
July 2009
1.1

SpectraLink Wi-Fi Release 3.0

In May 2009, Polycom delivered a major software upgrade that provided significant feature
enhancements to the SpectraLink 8020/8030 Wireless Telephone when using end-to-end VoIP. Release
3.0 (R3.0) adds WLAN QoS and security features that provide IT administrators greater flexibility by
increasing deployment and configuration options. The corresponding features must be supported and
properly configured on the WLAN. Consult the
for WLAN infrastructure products certified with Release 3.0. The
approved products must be closely followed to ensure proper operation of the handset with the WLAN.
To take advantages of the R3.0 features described in this guide, SpectraLink handset software must be
upgraded. Release 3.0 features are available in handset version 131.019 or above. The administrator
can recognize R3.0 features from the handset administration menu or the Handset Administration Tool
(HAT), which will show the following menu structure: Network Config (level 1), WLAN Settings (level 2),
Custom or CCX (level 3).
Release 3.0 is available on Polycom handsets using SIP. A future release will support connections to
traditional PBXs using the SpectraLink Telephony Gateway.
1.2

SpectraLink 8020/8030 Wireless Telephones

The information contained in this guide applies only to SpectraLink 8020/8030 Wireless Telephones
(generically referred to as „handsets‟ throughout this document) and their OEM derivatives. Detailed
product information for the
site. For information on other Polycom Wi-Fi handsets, including the
Telephones, visit the appropriate product page at Polycom‟s web site.
Wireless
1.3

SpectraLink Infrastructure

Throughout this guide references are made to SpectraLink infrastructure equipment including the
Server, Telephony Gateway and OAI
with the SpectraLink 8020/8030 Wireless Telephone:

When SVP is selected as the QoS mechanism, an SVP Server must be used.

Telephony Gateways allow the handset to operate as an extension off of a PBX. For systems
with four or fewer Telephony Gateways, the integrated SVP Server capability can be used and a
separate SVP Server is not required. For systems with more than four Telephony Gateways, a
separate SVP Server is required.

The OAI Gateway enables third-party applications to send and respond to real-time text
messages and alerts using SpectraLink handsets.
For additional details on any of these products visit the Polycom web site.
1.4

VIEW Certification Program

The VIEW Certification Program
performance for enterprise-grade Wi-Fi infrastructure products that support Polycom‟s SpectraLink
8020/8030 Wireless Telephones and their OEM derivatives. The Program is open to manufacturers of
802.11a/b/g/n infrastructure products that incorporate the requirements described in the VIEW Technical
Specification and pass VIEW Certification testing. VIEW certification requirements focus on implementing
industry standards for Wi-Fi networks along with meeting the specific quality of service (QoS) and
performance characteristics that are necessary for supporting Polycom handsets.
For each certified product, Polycom provides a
hardware models and software versions; radio modes and expected calls per AP; and specific AP
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VIEW Certified Products Guide
SpectraLink 8020/8030 Wireless Telephones
Gateway. These LAN-based devices are sold by Polycom for use
is a partner program designed to ensure interoperability and maximum
VIEW Configuration Guide
4
Best Practices Guide
on the Polycom web site
VIEW Configuration Guides
can be found at Polycom‟s web
SpectraLink e340/h340/i640 or 8002
that details the tested
for
SVP