Linksys Announces SIP Based VoIP PBX SPA-9000

Linksys Announces SIP-Based IP PBX, Desktop Phones, and Gateway For Internet Telephony Service Providers

IP PBX and Phones Enable Service Providers to Deploy Residential and Small Business Phone Systems with Big Business Features and Functionality
IRVINE, Calif. – January 5, 2006 – Linksys®, a Division of Cisco Systems, Inc., the recognized leading provider of voice, wireless and networking hardware for the consumer, Small Office/Home Office (SOHO) and small business markets, today announced a new line of SIP-based telephony products for Internet Telephony Service Providers (ITSPs) targeting large residential, SOHO and very small business customers. The new line of IP communication solutions includes an IP PBX/Key system, a wide range of IP desktop phones and an Analog Gateway for connection to the Public Switched Telephone Network. Used together with an ITSP voice service, they provide a complete IP telephony system for up to 16 users.
According to AMI research, there are more than 35 million small businesses world wide. 56% of these businesses have 1 to 4 users, and another 11.8% have 5 to 19 users. The new Linksys IP telephony products target this market segment. ITSPs focusing on the higher-end of the residential market, or the lower end of small business market can deploy services on this platform to help customers save money by using the Internet to make telephone calls.

“With the new Linksys SIP-based IP communication offerings, ITSPs can offer residential and small businesses a voice service with many of the features found in large business voice IP networks, such as multi-line service, music on hold, auto attendant, and more at a more affordable price,” said Jan Fandrianto, vice president of voice engineering at Linksys. “The new IP PBX and IP phones bundled with a service provider offering will make the deployment of voice networks easy to install and simple to use at a price small businesses can afford.”

This new solution will complement the recently announced Linksys One VoIP phone system. Linksys One is an ideal solution for small business with 5-100 users needing a complete communications solution that addresses voice, video, and applications. The LVS series was developed to address the residential and very small business of 1-4 users that may grow to 16.

The Linksys SIP-Based IP Products include:

Linksys IP PBX: SPA9000
The Linksys IP PBX lies at the heart of the telephony solution, delivering advanced, multi-line features commonly found in enterprise telephone networks. With the Auto Attendant feature, small businesses with up to 16 users can customize their voice network to direct calls to the right person or department and program the system to allow on and off business hour greetings. A promotional message can be created to greet or provide information to callers placed on hold, or pipe in the music of choice. The system also allows users to park calls, fax over the Internet and use the intercom for paging. There are over one hundred telephony features built-in. Out of the box, the SPA9000 supports up to four (4) users. Via a software license key upgrade, up to sixteen (16) users can be supported. Details can found at www.linksys.com.

Software Functionality

• Configuration Server
• SIP Proxy and Registrar – Up to 16 Users
• Application Server
• Media Proxy
• TA via 2 Onboard RJ11 FXS Ports
• Hardware Interface Functionality
  • Two Phone Ports:
  • Analog Telephone
  • Fax Machine
  • Two Ethernet Ports:
  • LAN Connectivity
  • Call Traffic and Signaling Routing
    • IP PBX Features
    • Automated Attendant
    • Reduce Call Load On Receptionist (No Receptionist)
    • Professional Welcome for All Callers
    • Single Number Access to All Employees
    • Guaranteed Call Completion
    • Fast, Easy Set-Up and Maintenance
    • Automatic Call Distribution / Routing
    • Bridged / Shared Line Call Appearance
    • Call Transfer
    • Call Forwarding
    • Local and Corporate Directory
    • Call Pickup
    • Group Paging
    • Intercom
    • Call Hunt Groups
    • Direct Inward Dialing (DID) and Voice Mail Integration with ITSP
    • Music on Hold
    • Do Not Disturb
    • Three Party Conference Calling
    • More features can be found at www.linksys.com

Linksys IP Desktop Phones: SPA901, SPA921, SPA922, SPA941, SPA942
This new line of affordable IP desktop telephones provides a wide variety of phone options for small businesses. Choose phones with one or two Ethernet ports, 1, 2, or 4 extensions, optional Power over Ethernet functionality, or the cost-conscious, durable no-display model. These telephones work with all SIP-based IP Telephony solutions, but when used with the SPA9000, the phones install in minutes, automatically configuring themselves with business features set by the Service Provider. With an optional Wireless-G Phone Bridge (WPB54G) users can install phones in hard-to-reach places without running cables. The line of Linksys VoIP phones can also be used in conjunction with leading SIP application server platforms to provide an IP Centrex service model for service providers looking to provide PBX/Key system features to small businesses.

Models

• SPA901: Single Line, 1 RJ45, No Screen
• SPA921: Single Line, 1 RJ45, Monochrome Screen
• SPA922: 2 Lines, 1 RJ45, PoE, Monochrome Screen
• SPA941: 2 Lines, 1 RJ45, Upgradeable to 4 Line Appearances, Monochrome Screen
• SPA942: 2 Lines, 2 RJ45, Upgradeable to 4 Line Appearances, PoE, Monochrome Screen

Linksys Analog PSTN Gateway + Phone Adapter: SPA3000

If power is lost to the SPA9000 or Internet service is down, calls can be redirected to a traditional PSTN carrier using the SPA9000 Analog Gateway so service continues without interruption. The SPA3000 can be remotely provisioned and supports dynamic, in-service software upgrades.

• One Line FXO Port Provides Call Routing To and From PSTN
• Back Up in Case of Internet Access Problems
• Back up for Emergency E911 Service
• Transparent Migration from Legacy PSTN Service
• Optional Routing of Local, Toll Free Calls to PSTN
• One FXS Port Provides Connection for Analog Phone or Fax Machine
• Service Providers Supporting the SPA9000 Platform
• ITSPs currently developing services using the SPA9000 Platform include:
  • North America EMEA APAC
  • VoicePulse Telio (Norway) Engin (Australia)
  • RNK Telecom

About Linksys
Founded in 1988, Linksys, a division of Cisco Systems, Inc., (NASDAQ: CSCO) is the recognized global leader in Wireless, VoIP and Ethernet networking for consumer, SOHO and small business users. Linksys is dedicated to making networking easy and affordable for its customers, offering innovative, award-winning products that seamlessly integrate with a variety of devices and applications. Linksys provides award-winning product support to its customers. For more information, visit www.linksys.com.

Linksys is a registered trademark or trademark of Cisco Systems, Inc. and/or its affiliates in the U.S. and certain other countries. Other brands and products are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. Copyright © 2006 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.

Content from Linksys Press Release – January 2006