Cisco Systems 7960G, 7940G warranty Tracing Suspicious Calls

Models: 7960G 7940G

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Preventing Others from Viewing or Barging a Shared-Line Call

If you share a phone line, you can use the Privacy feature to prevent others who share the line from viewing your calls or barging your calls (adding themselves to calls on the shared line using the Barge or cBarge feature).

If you want to...

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Prevent others from viewing or

Enable Privacy by pressing Private. When Privacy is on, this

barging any calls on a shared line

icon appears next to the Privacy feature button:

 

 

Allow others to view or barge any

Disable Privacy by pressing Private. When Privacy is off, this

calls on a shared line

icon appears next to the Privacy feature button:

 

 

Tips

If a phone that shares your line has Privacy enabled, you can make and receive calls using the shared line as usual. However, you cannot add yourself to existing calls on the shared line, and the barge softkeys will not be available to you.

The Privacy feature applies to all shared lines on your phone. Consequently, if you have multiple shared lines on your phone and Privacy is enabled, coworkers will not be able to view or barge calls on any of your shared lines.

Tracing Suspicious Calls

If you are receiving suspicious or malicious calls, your system administrator can add the Malicious Call Identification (MCID) feature to your phone. This feature enables you to identify an active call as suspicious, which initiates a series of automated tracking and notification messages.

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Identify a suspicious call

Press MCID. You will hear a special tone and see the message, “MCID

 

successful” on your phone. The call remains active until you end the call.

 

 

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Cisco Systems 7960G, 7940G warranty Tracing Suspicious Calls, Preventing Others from Viewing or Barging a Shared-Line Call

7960G, 7940G specifications

Cisco Systems has long been a leader in creating innovative networking and communication solutions. Among their range of Voice over IP (VoIP) phones, the Cisco 7960G and 7940G stand out as robust, versatile devices that cater to the needs of modern businesses. Released in the early 2000s, these models respectively combine functionality, ease of use, and key features tailored for effective communication.

The Cisco 7960G is a high-end model designed for users who demand advanced features and functionalities. It comes with a large backlit LCD display that not only enhances visibility but also provides easy navigation through various options. The phone supports up to six lines, allowing users to manage multiple calls effortlessly. Its user-friendly interface includes programmable feature buttons and a 10/100 Ethernet switch, enabling seamless integration into existing networks.

On the other hand, the Cisco 7940G is a more basic model designed for users who require essential features for their business communications. It includes a monochrome LCD screen and supports a maximum of two lines. Despite its simplicity, the 7940G is equipped with several key features such as integrated speakerphone and mute options, making it ideal for day-to-day communication needs. Both models support Power over Ethernet (PoE), eliminating the need for separate power adapters and ensuring a cleaner, more organized workspace.

In terms of technologies, both the 7960G and 7940G leverage the Session Initiation Protocol (SIP) for signaling and media exchange. They also support secure communication through protocols like Secure Real-time Transport Protocol (SRTP) and Transport Layer Security (TLS). This ensures that businesses can engage in confidential conversations without the risk of interception.

The characteristics that make these models appealing include durability, ease of configuration, and reliability. Organizations can benefit from Cisco’s reliable support and regular updates, ensuring that their communication infrastructure remains robust and secure. With features designed for scalability, both phones can easily integrate into larger systems while maintaining high call quality.

In summary, Cisco’s 7960G and 7940G VoIP phones are exemplary devices that cater to a variety of business communication scenarios. With their blend of functionality, support for essential technologies, and reliable performance, they continue to serve organizations effectively in an increasingly interconnected world. Whether used in a bustling office or as part of a dynamic telecommunications strategy, these models offer excellent value and performance.