Polycom SoundPoint IP 300 Frequently Asked Questions Manual page 4

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How does the SoundPoint IP Expansion
Module communicate with the host phone
and other attached Expansion Modules?
The communications happen through the
host phone's and Expansion Modules'
infrared ports.
What does it take to install and configure the
SoundPoint IP Expansion Module?
Installation and configuration of the
SoundPoint IP Expansion Module are very
simple, since both power and signaling are
taken from the host SoundPoint IP 601
phone. Just snap the Expansion Module
onto the host phone – and it works. No extra
wires or power supplies are required. Up to
three Expansion Modules may be attached
to and detached from an idle SoundPoint IP
601 at any time.
Hardware Technical FAQ
What are the powering options for
SoundPoint IP and SoundStation IP?
The SoundPoint IP 301 ships with a
standard CAT-5 cable and an AC adapter
that plugs into a jack located on the rear of
the phone. For Power over Ethernet, both
IEEE 802.3af and Cisco Inline Power
versions of the optional PoE cable are
available for purchase. In addition, SKUs
with included PoE cable and optional AC
adapter can also be ordered.
The SoundPoint IP 501 ships with a custom
network cable that contains a jack that
applies power to the unused pairs in a CAT-
5 network cable from a supplied AC adapter.
For Power over Ethernet, both IEEE 802.3af
and Cisco Inline Power versions of the
optional PoE cable are available for
purchase. In addition, SKUs with included
PoE cable and optional AC adapter can also
be ordered.
The SoundPoint IP 430 and 601 come with
a standard CAT-5 cable. The phones ship
with an AC adapter that plugs into a jack
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located on the rear of the phone. Both the
models have integrated support for IEEE
802.3af PoE. In addition, the SoundPoint IP
601 supports Cisco Inline Power.
The SoundPoint IP Expansion Module is
powered by the host telephone.
The SoundStation IP 4000 only supports
AC adapter as a powering option at this
time.
What types of headsets are supported?
SoundPoint IP phones are compatible with
amplified headsets REV E. and higher.
Direct connect RJ-9 headsets are
supported. Please refer to your headset
vendor for compatibility information.
Why does the handset and headset volume
reset on every call?
The handset and headset volumes both
reset following each call to comply with FCC
requirements and with the recommendations
of the Americans with Disabilities Act. This
feature can be disabled through a
modification to the configuration file.
Is there a hub or switch in the phone?
All SoundPoint IP phones contain a dual-
port 10/100 Mbps Ethernet switch.
Can an additional phone be plugged into the
second Ethernet port?
Polycom recommends that in order to
maintain voice quality, the second Ethernet
port be used only with standard PC
applications. You should not "daisy chain"
phones together.