Cisco 7960G IP Phone
Supported Protocols: SIP, MGCP, SCCP
Product Description:
Cisco Systems is the true market leader in IP Telephony delivering unsurpassed features and reliability that are synonymous with the Cisco brand. The Cisco IP phone 7960G (CP-7960G) is designed to meet the communication needs of a professional worker and can handle the high demand of today�s office environment. It is a key offering in the Cisco 7900 series portfolio providing small, medium and enterprise customers with advanced features and rock solid stability. The 7960G includes a large pixel based LCD display, full duplex speaker phone and an internal Cisco Ethernet switch. The internal two port Ethernet switch allows a computer and the phone to be daisy chained, reducing the amount of cabling and Ethernet jacks needed for the office. The system administrator can designate separate virtual LANs (VLANs) (802.1Q) for the PC and the IP Phone providing improved security and reliability of voice and data traffic.
The Cisco IP Phone 7960G supports inline Power over Ethernet (PoE) which eases installation and reduces clutter in the workspace. The foot stand is adjustable from flat to 60 degrees to provide optimum display viewing and comfortable use of all buttons and keys. The foot stand is also keyed to match standard wall jack configurations for wall mounting. The Cisco IP Phone 7960G is �multi-protocol enabled� supporting Session Initiated Protocol (SIP), Media Gateway Control Protocol (MGCP), as well as Cisco�s CallManager Skinny Client Control Protocol (SCCP).
A dedicated headset port eliminates the need for a separate amplifier when using a headset. This allows the handset to remain in its cradle, making headset use simpler. The Cisco IP phone's convenient volume control button provides for easy decibel-level adjustments for the speakerphone, handset, headset, and ringer. The handset in Haring Aid Compatible (HAC) and meets FCC loudness requirements for Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Section 508 loudness requirements can be achieved using industry standard inline handset amplifiers such as Walker Equipment W-10 or CE-100 amplifiers.
Key Features:
- Programmable line and feature buttons
- 24+ user-adjustable ring tones
- Comfort noise generation and voice activity detection (VAD) programming on a system basis
- Adjustable display contrast
- Integrated headset jack
- The graphic capability of the display allows for the inclusion of such features as XML (Extensible Markup Language) and future features
Frequently Asked Questions:
Q. What is the difference between the Cisco 7960G IP phone and the Cisco 7960 IP phone?
A. The "G" in 7960G stands for Global, the 7960G uses icons on the four soft keys instead of English text. This allows non-English speaking
users to recognize their function more easily. Cisco has discontinued the production of the 7960 and only manufactures the 7960G now.
Q. What is the difference between the Cisco 7960G and the 7940G?
A. The 7960G has six programmable line and feature buttons whereas the 7940G only has two.
Q. What is the difference between the Cisco CP-7960G and the 7960G?
A. Nothing they are the same phone. The former is the actual Cisco model number and the latter is a common abbreviated form.
Q. Is a power adapter necessary to use the phone?
A. Not if the phone is used with Power over Ethernet (PoE) otherwise yes it is necessary. VoIP Link carries both Cisco branded power supplies and
3rd party power supplies for Cisco IP phones.s.
Q. Do I need a Call Manager License to operate the phone with another IP PBX such as Asterisk?
A. No you only need a license to operate the phone with Call Manager or Call Manger Express. Licensing is the responsibility of the customer.
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