The VoIP application is comprised of the following components:
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Configuration Utility — used to configure the IP Softphone
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IP Softphone 2050 — the IP Softphone user interface
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Nortel Networks IP Softphone 2050 QoS
The IP Softphone 2050 has the following functionality:
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support for 802.1 Q and DiffServ (operating system dependant)
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automatic configuration of Call Server location using Dynamic Host
Configuration Protocol (DHCP)
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features and services are provided by the network (such as call features,
calling line identification, and voice mail)
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intuitive and flexible interface including:
— slide-out trays to provide access to frequently used features and
services
— retracted trays to provide a smaller interface with full operational
capabilities for a single line
— viewable line status
— ten-item lists for quick dial access from both the main and system
tray interface
— user-customizable interface and directories
— multilingual capabilities (English, French, or other local language)
— programmable macro functions for lengthy dialing patterns
— hot keys map the computer keyboard to application buttons
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Windows system tray operation that allows the user to receive and place
calls without interrupting other work
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online help
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end user-selectable ringing device to alert the user to incoming calls
through the speakers when the headset is not being worn
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support for G.711, G.729A, and G.729AB codecs for operation at a
variety of network connection speeds
Nortel Networks IP Softphone 2050
IP Phones
Description, Installation, and Operation
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