Like us, you have probably started hearing more and more about WiFi 6 (802.11ax). We wanted to highlight some of the newer products that are out there that were made to work with WiFi 6 networks.
WiFi 6 increases the number of streams to 12, whereas WiFi 5 (802.11ac) limits you to 8. This increase gives you higher connection speed because it gives the device you are trying to connect it to more paths.
Most if not all WiFi 6 devices are compatible with previous generations (WiFi 5 and WiFi 4), in addition you can also purchase a WiFi 6 router and those older devices should have no problem connecting to it.
It’s important to know that as of right now, WiFi 6 requires a specific chipset, there is no software update that you can do to make a device work on WiFi 6. If you are planning to utilize WiFi 6 you will want to make sure the device is made for it.
Here’s a list of products that have eitner been launched or that are coming!
Nighthawk 6-Stream: This awesome device was designed with video conferencing in mind, you can expect to see combined speeds of up to 10.8Gbps with the Netgear Nighthawk.
Grandstream GWN7660 – COMING SOON! This was recently announced in March of 2021, we can’t wait to learn more about it.
UniFi 6 Long-Range Access Point: This access point can be mounted in indoor and semi-outdoor environments, it is IP54 rated and can withstand harsh environment conditions!
When do you plan to start upgrading and what devices will you be deploying?
Did you hear about the latest announcement from our partners at Snom and 3CX? On April 14th, 2021 they rolled out a standardized template for the 3CX platform. This new template completely eliminates the need for customization and making your deployment of Snom’s D7xx phones that much easier!
As a Titanium Partner for 3CX and Distributor of Snom we couldn’t be more pleased about this! We love seeing our partners work together to create solutions like this for our customers. This new update was implemented and engineered extremely well. They even added an automatic update to 10.1.64.17 to the provisioning process to help make the process even faster!
If you are interested in implementing the new template, follow the steps below!
Download Updates from your 3CX portal
Navigate to Phone Provisioning > Options
Select English (US) for Phone Display Language
When English (US) is selected, North American-centric settings make the phone’s behavior more conducive for the North American user
For more details about this update and to see all of the great features it will add, see the press release!
Advanced Network Devices has been in business for over 17 years and they are best known for their IP Display units. They recently launched the new HD IP Display which has so many helpful features such as Hands-Free Talk Back Monitoring, Flashing Indicator, SIP Integration and a 1920 x 720 high resolution full-color HD screen! What’s great about Advanced Network Devices is even if you have some of their legacy products, the new products all boot up the same way, making them easy to use!
So let’s go through the power-on sequence!
You will know pretty quickly if the unit was installed correctly because the device will start looking and try to acquire an IP address within a couple of minutes.
Once the device has located the IP address you will hear a single beep sound, if the device has a display like the new Advanced Network Devices IPCSHD-MB HD IP Display, you will physically see the bootup sequence.
The first screen should appear within seconds
The next screen that will show up will be the firmware version on the device. To ensure you have the most recent version you can sign up for an account on Advanced Network Devices website and then verify through their portal if the device has the latest firmware.
After that, you will be able to see the network MAC address of the devices, this is configured at the factory.
If you see Network INIT, this indicates that the device is looking for a DHPC service among other things. If the device gets stuck in the step that could indicate there might be a network issue. Try checking the cable, switch IPS and DHCP first!
You will then see IP ADDR 10-10-6-142, DHCP assigns this network-specific address. Otherwise, the static address will appear if the device is configured that way.
Lastly, once the bootup has completed the time will display! Note, if you just see a colon on the display, this is an indicator that the device cannot find the time. You will need to check the NTP server settings and check that your internet connection is properly working.
This all goes pretty quickly and you will have the basic display up and running! Then you can start adding all sorts of important information and displays to the device. The new Advanced Network Devices IPCSHD-MB HD IP Display is ideal for schools, hospitals and any building or environment that needs to be able to alert or bring attention to important events or situations.
Advance Network Devices are designed and Made in the USA and are ISO Certified! If you have more questions about their products, leave a comment here or reach out to one of our solutions consultants at 800-398-8647.
April is always a great time of the year for our industry because many manufacturers release some of their new products! For the month of April our Channel Manager Don Stefanie put together a great presentation highlighting some of those new products. He also spent time covering some trends we are seeing out there as well as some new promotions!
Yealink WH67 UC Wireless Headset: We love this product, it helps you clear off your desk space and allows you to get up and move! No one wants to be tethered to their desk anymore!
Fanvil H5W WiFi Hotel Phone in Black: This is a new release from Fanvil! This Phone has built-in WiFi and the screen can be customized with your logo and other great features!
Microsoft Teams Compatible and Certified Products:If you are working with a customer or you are a customer that needs assistance with figuring out what VoIP devices are Microsoft Teams compatible or certified, then either give us a call or check out our website to help navigate through the products!
It’s IP Paging Season: Now is the time to start getting a plan together to replace those legacy paging solutions in your warehouse, school or business. IP paging solutions integrate really well with new or existing VoIP systems, but be sure you check with one of our experts to ensure the products you are purchasing are compatible. VoIP Supply works with the most popular paging brands such as Cyberdata, Advanced Network Devices, ALGO and Valcom.
Snom Announces Standardized 3CX Template for North American Users: Did you hear the amazing news that the new Snom D785, D735 and D717 phone templates are now available on the 3CX platform? Why is this important? Because it eliminates the need for customization! Don’t forget to also check out Snom’s Trade-in Rebate Program, it’s great and will help you win a lot of deals!
Are you looking to add more revenue to your pocket? I mean who isn’t right? If you are struggling to figure out how to do that, we have a solution, add VoIP Service to your portfolio! VoIP Supply is a master agent for some of the top VoIP Service providers and we can help you not only sell one but many providers. Don’t get overwhelmed, we are here to help and grow your monthly recurring revenue!
Have you considered the benefits of a Satellite Speaker for your next paging solution? Our partners at ALGO have launched two new speakers that provide you with all of the added benefits of a traditional IP Paging solution but with fewer network drops!
The ALGO 8198 IP Speaker and 1198 Satellite Speaker look identical but it’s what’s on the inside that makes these two different (awww cute right?). But what’s really cool is these two speakers work together as a team. IP paging gives you the ability to supervise your speakers, which is really important in any IP paging solution. ALGO designed the 8198 IP Speaker to automatically detect each 1198 Satellite Speaker that you deploy!
This new solution from ALGO can help reduce the number of network cable drops by 75% as well as reduce the amount of time it takes to install them.
Ok, so let’s get to the reason why we are here! Check out this awesome unboxing video with Brian Hyrek.
If you are looking for other compatible products that might be a good add on with these speakers check out the ALGO 1202, ALGO 1203 and the ALGO 1204.
It’s time to upgrade your communication system with new VoIP hardware! April is a month full of exciting newly released VoIP products, including new gvc3220 conferencing system and GMD1208 wireless microphones from Grandstream, the WH63 wireless Teams headsets from Yealink, Sync 40 Teams conference phone from Poly and so much more! Don’t wait to check them out:
Enjoy a sharp 4K Full-HD resolution camera that has a PTZ lens and a wide-angle lens! The GVC3220 runs on the Android 9.0 operating system – it is super easy to use and set up.
Supports sharp video quality of up to 4K Full-HD video output
Grandstream also released an extension microphone for the GVC3220. The GMD1208 includes integrated Bluetooth and comes with ultrasound pairing, long talk time, proprietary 2.4G/BT dual mode and error-resilient transmission.
The GMD1208 brings mobility and flexibility for an easy and powerful conferencing solution!
Capacitive touch mute button with LED
Micro-B port for charging, BYOD microphone and upgrading
Built-in 8 omni-directional MEMS with 5-meter pickup range
Yealink Introduced the WH63 DECT Wireless Teams Headset
If you are looking for a Teams certified headset, definitely check out Yealink’s latest addition to the WH Series family! The WH63 blocks out unwanted background noise by 2x the standard with Yealink’s Acoustic Shield technology. It is designed for all-day comfort with multiple wearing options. USB connection is also available!
Key Features:
USB Connection
Ringer on the base
Supports busylight
Yealink Acoustic Shield Technology
Teams and Skype for Business compatible
Talking Time up to 8h
Wireless range up to 120m
Poly Released the New Sync 40 Teams Conference Phone!
The Sync 40 is designed for easy pairing. Simply connect to your mobile devices via Bluetooth and to PCs via USB-A or USB-C. Turn your room into a conference room in no time with Poly’s Sync 40 and start enjoying a multiple mic array and full duplex audio for premium sound!
Connect wired via USB-A or USB-C
Wirelessly connect to your laptop or smartphone via Bluetooth v5.1
Ideal for small and medium-sized meeting rooms
Wirelessly link multiple Sync 40’s together for use in larger rooms
VoIP Supply carries a variety of refurbished products for your home or business office through our Refresh catalog. Refresh has been in place for over a decade all throughout providing quality products that are top of the line for used devices.
Any Refresh (refurbished) product that you lands at your doorstep comes with a full 1-year warranty, so that you can have peace of mind knowing that the used product that you chose is backed by our no questions asked policy. The used product you choose at a fraction of the cost of a new one is going to perform just as well as a new one and that is the Refresh guarantee!
Check out our featured Refresh products of the month!
Poly Trio 8800 (Refresh)
The Trio 8800 Conference Phone is more than just a conference phone, it is a smart hub that helps maximize team collaboration. It features HD Audio and also the ability for users to share and see video in high definition. Use the Trio 8800 in any large conference phone with your favorite platform and communicate clearly and effectively!
Poly Trio 8800 features at a glance:
3 Cardioid microphones
Loudspeaker: 100-22,000 Hz Volume: 92 dB at 0.5-m peak volume
5-inch color LCD (720 x 1280 pixel), 9:16 aspect ratio
On-screen virtual keyboard
1x USB 2.0 Type A-compliant host port USB battery charging BC1.2 compliant (requires full Class 4 power input on LAN IN for operation)
1x USB 2.0 Micro-B device port for use as USB audio device
Integrated Bluetooth 4.0 and NFC
3 multicolored capacitive-touch mute indicators
Polycom VVX 501 (Refresh)
The VVX 501 is a 12-line deskphone with a sleek and modern design that has simple features and yet is powerful enough to handle a busy day’s work. The VVX 501 is easy to deploy and manage so that IT can do so effortlessly and quickly. It has an easy to use interface with a 3.5 touch screen display for the professional user who needs dependability and ease of use.
VVX 501 features and a glance:
HD Voice™ technology delivers lifelike voice quality
3.5-in TFT LCD display at QVGA (320 x 240 pixel) resolution, 4:3 aspect ratio
Screensaver and digital picture frame mode
On-screen virtual keyboard
Voicemail and videomail support *
Dual USB ports (2.0 compliant) for media and storage applications
WebKit-based browser
Adjustable base height
Unicode UTF-8 character support. Multilingual user interface including Chinese, Danish, Dutch, English (Canada/US/UK), French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Slovenian, Spanish and Swedish
Sangoma D60 (Refresh)
If you prefer an Asterisk based IP Phone, then the D60 is a great option. This phone has been designed with the entry-level office user in mind, supporting 2-SIP lines and boasting a beautiful color LCD display. With HD Voice and easy plug-and-play deployment, the D60 makes for a great option for any business use.
Sangoma D60 features and a glance:
4.3 inch, 480 x 272 pixel full-color LCD display
2 line appearance keys
4 feature keys
4 context-sensitive soft keys
4-way navigation controller
Headset, speaker and mute keys
2-color LED Message Waiting Indicator
These three phones are just a few options from our vast Refresh catalog. To check out our full catalog visit our Refresh page. Have questions about a specific Refresh product? Contact us at 1-800-398-8647.
Did you hear that? Fanvil is upgrading its device management system to the cloud! During our webinar with Fanvil this month, we introduced Fanvil’s Device Management Cloud System, the benefits, major updates and more. Let’s take a quick recap here:
FDMCS is short for Fanvil Device Management Cloud System. It is a cloud version of the FDMS. Just like FDMS, it provides remote devices management service via TR069.
Manage devices through LAN or WAN to access. FDMS/FDMCS can support configuration, deployment and firmware upgrade capabilities. The service provides a centralized platform to make real time monitoring, and management of devices.
When will FDMCS be Available?
FDMCS (the cloud version) is scheduled to be released in late May 2021. The server version (FDMS) is currently available for downloading.
FDMCS: Cloud Version – Introduce late May ’21 + New Addition to Download Version (Free)
Can’t afford to miss an important call? Fanvil’s XU Series comes with a simple hold/resume call key that allows you to answer a call and put it on hold when necessary.
Holding and resuming a call with Fanvil’s XU Series IP phones are super easy! Let’s take a quick look:
How to Hold a Call on Fanvils X5U IP Phones
Simply follow these steps to hold your active call:
Answer the call
Press the Hold key on the X5U IP phone when you need to hold the call
When the call is on hold, the other end of the phone will play the holding tone
Press the Resume key on the X5U IP phone when you need to resume the call
When the call is resumed, the holding tone will stop
That’s it! Fanvil’s XU Series IP phones are popular for a reason. The intuitive design and ease of use captured many of our customers’ hearts! What do you think about Fanvil’s XU Series? Share with us!
