SpectraLink SVP100 - Manual (Page 11)

SpectraLink Corporation Installation, Configuration, and Administration
NetLink SVP Server (within IP environments)
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2.9 System Components
NetLink e340/h340/i640 and 8000 Series Wireless Telephones
Employees can carry wireless telephones to make and receive calls as they move
throughout the building. The wireless telephones are to be used on-premises; they
are not cellular or satellite phones. Just like wired telephones, they can receive calls
directly, receive transferred calls, transfer calls to other extensions, and make outside
and long distance calls (subject to the restrictions applied in your facility.)
Access points
Supplied by third party vendors, APs provide the connection between the wired
Ethernet LAN and the wireless (802.11) LAN. APs must be positioned in all areas
where wireless telephones will be used. The number and placement of APs will
affect the coverage area and capacity of the wireless system. Typically, the
requirements for use of NetLink Wireless Telephones are similar to those of wireless
data devices. Contact SpectraLink, or a certified SpectraLink distributor, for specific
information about your facility’s needs.
The NetLink system must connect to APs that utilize SpectraLink Voice Priority
(SVP). Contact SpectraLink, or a certified SpectraLink distributor, to verify that
your AP and its software version are supported.
Ethernet switch
A component in the wired Ethernet LAN infrastructure. Switches interconnect
multiple network devices, including APs and other components. Ethernet switches
are required to provide the higher performance network connections needed to
handle combined voice and data traffic.
Router
A router is an optional component in the wired Ethernet LAN infrastructure that
separates a wired LAN into segments so that network traffic is restricted to those
segments that are directly involved in the communication. Installation of a network
router is recommended in larger networks, where there may be significant network
traffic not related to the wireless LAN. A router will isolate the wireless LAN from
the associated wired LAN so that they are not impacted by each others’ traffic. The
NetLink SVP Servers, the APs, and their associated Ethernet switch must all be on
the same “side” of the router.
NetLink SVP Server
The NetLink SVP Server manages call network traffic as detailed in this document.
Administrative computer
An administrative computer is required for setup and maintenance of the NetLink
SVP Server. This computer may be temporarily connected directly to the component
or to the network; a dedicated computer is not required. Some installations use a
laptop to configure and maintain system components.