SpectraLink 8000 SVP Server Overview
wireless data devices. Contact Polycom, or a certified Polycom
distributor, for specific information about your facility’s needs.
The SpectraLink system must connect to APs that utilize SVP. Contact
Polycom, or a certified Polycom distributor, to verify that your AP
and its software version are supported.
Ethernet switch Ethernet 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 The 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 SpectraLink 8000 Telephony
Gateways, the APs, and their associated Ethernet switch must all be
on the same “side” of the router.
SVP Server The SVP Server manages call network traffic. It is required in any
system when five or more SpectraLink 8000 Telephony Gateways are
connected to the LAN.
Administrative computer An administrative computer is required for setup and maintenance of
the SpectraLink 8000 Telephony Gateway and the 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.
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