The Cisco IP Phone 7960G, a key offering
in the IP Phone portfolio, is a fully featured IP phone, perfect for managers
and executives, providing six programmable line and feature buttons, and a high
quality speakerphone. The Cisco IP Phone 7960G offers four dynamic soft keys
that guide a user through call features and functions. Built-in headset port and
integrated Ethernet Switch are standard with the Cisco IP Phone 7960G. Also
includes audio controls for full duplex speakerphone, handset and headset. The
Cisco IP Phone 7960G also features a large, pixel-based LCD display. The display
provides features such as date and time, calling party name, calling party
number, and digits dialed. The graphic capability of the display allows for the
inclusion of such features as XML (Extensible Markup Language) and future
features. The 7960G is multi-protocol capable (SCCP, SIP, MGCP).
The Cisco 7960G is dynamic and designed
to grow with system capabilities. Features will keep pace with new changes via
software updates to the phone's flash memory. The phone provides many
accessibility methods according to user preference. Various methods or paths
include buttons, softkeys, a navigation key, and direct access with the use of
corresponding "ghost" digits. Each of the features below will have
expanded capabilities in the future:
Direct access to voice mail. In the near
future voice mail speech to text readout on the display.
The Cisco IP Phone 7960G identifies
incoming messages and categorizes them for users on the screen. This allows
users to quickly and effectively return calls using direct dial-back capability.
The corporate directory integrates with
the Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP3) standard directory.
The Settings feature key allows the user
to adjust display contrast and select from a large number of ringer sounds,
volume settings for all audio such as
ringer, handset, headset, and speaker. Network Configuration preferences can
also be set up. (Network configuration is usually set up by the System
Administrator.) Configuration can either be automatic or manually set up for
Dynamic Host Control Protocol (DHCP), Trivial File Transfer Protocol (TFTP),
CallManager, and backup CallManagers.
A huge advantage is the ability for no
hands on moves and changes. Just pick up the phone and move to the new location
anywhere on your network. No system administration is required.
The Cisco 7960G allows users to quickly
access diverse information such as weather, stocks, quote of the day, or any
Web-based information using extensible markup language (XML) to provide a portal
to an ever-growing world of features and information.
The online help feature gives users
information about the phone's keys, buttons, and features. The pixel display
allows for greater flexibility of features and significantly expands the
information viewed when using features such as Services, Information, Messages,
and Directory. For example, the Directory button can show local and server-based
directory information.
The Cisco IP Phone 7960G features
high-quality, speakerphone technology. It also includes an easy-to-use speaker
on/off button and microphone mute buttons. These buttons are lit when active.
The internal Cisco two-port Ethernet
switch allows for a direct connection to a 10/100BASE-T Ethernet network via an
RJ-45 interface with single LAN connectivity for both the phone and a co-located
PC. The system administrator can designate separate virtual LANs (VLANs)
(802.1Q) for the PC and Cisco IP Phones providing improved security and
reliability of voice and data traffic.
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 HEaring 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.
The dial pad is also ADA compliant.
The footstand of the Cisco 7960G is
adjustable from flat to 60 degrees to provide optimum display viewing and
comfortable use of all buttons and keys. The footstand is keyed to match
standard wall jack configurations for wall mounting. Two optional wall mount
brackets are also offered as noted below.
The Cisco IP Phone 7960G can also receive
power down the LAN from any of the Cisco inline power-capable blades and boxes.
For added security, the audible dual-tone
multifrequency (DTMF) tones are masked when the speakerphone mode is used.
Other Cisco IP Phone 7960G features
include: