Polycom SpectraLink 8000 - Manual (Page 12)

SpectraLink 8000 SVP Server: Administration Guide for SRP
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System Components
SpectraLink e340/h340/i640 and
8020/8030 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. They are
connected to the facility's existing telephone system and to the
SpectraLink 8000 Telephony Gateway. 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.)
SpectraLink 8000 Telephony Gateway
The SpectraLink 8000 Telephony Gateway serves as the connecting
point, or gateway, between the LAN and the existing telephone
system. One or more SpectraLink 8000 Telephony Gateways are
typically installed in the telephone equipment room. Each
SpectraLink 8000 Telephony Gateway supports up to 16 telephone
lines and wireless telephones. Up to 40 SpectraLink 8000 Telephony
Gateways can be connected to the LAN to support additional
telephone lines. If five or more SpectraLink 8000 Telephony Gateways
are connected to the LAN, a SpectraLink 8000 SVP Server must be
installed to handle the increased call volume.
Polycom offers digital SpectraLink 8000 Telephony Gateways that
work with the digital ports on most common brands of telephone
systems (PBX or key systems). We also offer an analog SpectraLink
8000 Telephony Gateway that works with telephone systems (CO,
PBX, or Key Systems) with analog (loop start) ports.
Access points
APs are supplied by third party vendors. They 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 SpectraLink 8000 Wireless Telephones are similar to those of