SpectraLink 8000 Telephony Gateway Administration Guide
8000 Telephony Gateway that works with telephone systems (CO, PBX, or Key Systems) with analog (loop start) ports.
Access points
Access points (APs) are 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 SpectraLink 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 Wireless Telephones are similar to that of wireless data devices. Contact Polycom, or a certified Polycom distributor, for specific information about your facility’s needs.
The SpectraLink 8000 System must connect to APs that utilize SVP. Refer to the SpectraLink Wireless Telephone WLAN Compatibility List for a list of APs that support SVP.
Ethernet switch
The Ethernet switch is a component in the wired Ethernet LAN infrastructure. Switches interconnect multiple network devices, including APs and SpectraLink 8000 Telephony Gateways. 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 other’s traffic. The SpectraLink 8000 Telephony Gateways, the APs, and their associated Ethernet switch must all be on the same subnet because certain network traffic, such as required multicast events, will not be passed through a router.
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