Polycom SoundPoint IP 300 Frequently Asked Questions Manual page 3

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What features do Polycom IP phones
support?
The SoundPoint IP and SoundStation IP
phones are engineered to provide a high-
quality, rich and secure communications
experience by delivering superb sound
quality, an intuitive user interface, and a rich
feature set, including shared call / bridged
line appearance, multiple call- and flexible
line appearances, three-way local
conferencing, presence, messaging, and
custom ring tones. To ensure a high level of
security, all Polycom IP phones support
digest authentication, HTTPS secure
provisioning, "signed" software executables,
TLS security, and encrypted configuration
files. Features available on SoundPoint IP
phones will vary depending on the model
and telephony server that the phone is
operated with. Please refer to the respective
product datasheets and check with your call
server platform provider to determine the list
of supported features.
What protocols do Polycom VoIP telephones
support?
The SoundPoint IP 301 and 501 support
both SIP and MGCP. The SoundPoint IP
430 and 601 currently only support SIP. The
SoundPoint IP 600 supports MGCP. The
SoundPoint IP Expansion Module is protocol
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agnostic and supports the protocol of the
host SoundPoint IP 601 (SIP). The
SoundStation® IP 4000 supports SIP.
Do the phones come in any other color?
No. The only color available is gray.
What is the SoundPoint IP Expansion
Module?
The SoundPoint IP Expansion Module
enhances the user interface of the
SoundPoint IP 601 with a high-resolution
graphical LCD and 14 multifunctional keys
that can be configured as a line appearance
or speed-dial with busy lamp field (BLF)
functionality.
A high-performance attendant console
based on the SoundPoint IP 601 and up to
three SoundPoint IP Expansion Modules
provides a productivity-enhancing solution
for telephone attendants - receptionists,
administrative assistants, and other "power
users" who manage and monitor multiple
simultaneous telephone calls on a daily
basis.
Which SoundPoint IP models support the
Expansion Module?
The SoundPoint IP 601 is the only telephone
model that supports the SoundPoint IP
Expansion Module.
How many Expansion Modules can be
attached to the SoundPoint IP 601?
The SoundPoint IP 601 will support up to 3
Expansion Modules.
How are powering and signaling
implemented on the SoundPoint IP
Expansion Module?
The SoundPoint IP Expansion Module's
powering and signaling are provided by the
host phone.