Chapter 1 - Introducing the ViewStationEX, ViewStation FX, and VS4000 Systems
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❑POTS connectivity — The ViewStationEX, ViewStation FX, and VS4000
systems can be connected to analog telephone networks.
❑Mixed multipoint calling — ViewStationEX, ViewStation FX, and VS4000
systems can place multipoint calls that include both IP and ISDN sites.
Remote Management❑Address Book Utility — Maintain system address books easily with the
enhanced Address Book Utility. You can add entries and save them to your PC
and then transfer them to other ViewStation and VSX systems in your
organization.
❑Secure remote management — The local administrator’s password on the
system prevents users from changing system configuration while allowing
you to manage the system remotely.
❑Call Detail Reports — Access the system’s call history from the web interface.
You can download the data to a spreadsheet application for sorting and
formatting.
❑Remote diagnostics — Tools in the web interface allow you to identify and
correct issues that affect the user’s experience.
Easy Installation❑Simple setup, flexible room arrangement — The ViewStationEX and
ViewStationFX fit conveniently on top of a television monitor. The VS4000 is
easy to i ns tal l i n an eq uip me nt r ack , o n to p o f a d es k, o n a c re den za , or in a ca rt.
❑IP or ISDN calling — The ViewStationEX, ViewStation FX, and VS4000
systems have a built-in 10/100 Mb Ethernet port for IP calls. Add the optional
Quad BRI or PRI (ViewStation FX and VS4000 only) network interface to make
calls over your ISDN telephone lines.
❑Easy configuration wizard — The system setup wizard detects your network
connections and guides you through configuring the system to work on an IP
network or an ISDN network.
❑Auto-sensing power supply — The system automatically adjusts for line
voltages from 90 to 264 V and line frequencies from 47 to 63 Hz.