Top 4 VoIP Add-Ons to Boost your Video Conferencing

November 20, 2018 by Ying-Hui Chen

Video conferencing is one of the fastest growing sectors in telecommunication. As video conferencing solutions become more affordable, almost every business is taking advantage of it in search of increasing productivity, reducing travel costs and more benefits.

While you may be saving by using a softphone, with just a little small investment, you can look more professional and have wonderful video conferencing experiences! Here are the top 4 add-ons to get you started:

#1 Video Phone

Instead of using your computer for the video conferencing, it’s easier to just have a device that works and feels like a regular phone! It makes your business look more professional and it gives you all you need in one device for video conferencing, including speakerphone, integrated or built-in camera, etc.

Grandstream GXV3275 IP Multimedia Phone is one of our favorite video phones at VoIP Supply. The GXV3275 is equipped with 6 SIP accounts, integrated wi-fi, built-in web browser, a tiltable CMOS camera, and HD audio/voice, giving you crystal-clear communication experience!

If your business requires a little more lines, check out Yealink’s T58V smart media phone that provides up to 16 VoIP accounts and up to 5-way video/audio mixed conferencing. This device provides an enriched HD audio and video calling experience for business professionals like you. The T58V also comes with a 7-inch touchscreen, built-in Bluetooth and WiFi.

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#2 VoIP Headset

Having a VoIP headset makes a big difference! You will be able to communicate without any distractions. Almost all softphone headsets offer noise-cancellation feature now. Best of all, we are offering free shipping on ALL headsets and headset accessories!

Plantronics Blackwire C520 is the best-seller in CS family for nearly a decade. It is not only very comfortable for all-day wearing but also very easy to manage and control remotely. Maximum mobility, one-touch controls, energy efficient power management, simple plug-and-talk installation — the CS540 does it all!

Jabra Pro 920 Wireless Headset is another great option for professionals who love hands-free communications. Jabra SafeTone protects your hearing by cutting off loud noises and securing safe average sound levels. Simply connect this simple and intuitive headset to your softphone, you are ready to roll in a video conferencing meeting on the road!

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#3 Web Camera

With less than $60, you can get a pretty decent webcam and enjoy the life-like video quality! If you are using Skype or Skype for Business (Microsoft Teams), be sure to check out:

The Logitech C525, a USB webcam that records in 720p HD and allows you to upload the video recording to social media platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, and Youtube with just one simple click!

FREETALK Talk 7140 is another unbeatable webcam deal that provides best-in-class video performance. Our customers love how compact and lightweight it is to carry with wherever you go. This webcam is also Skype-certified!

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#4 VoIP Conference Speakerphone

A portable conference speakerphone is a must-have for remote workers. Make on-the-go calling a breeze with versatile speakerphones such as:

The Polycom VoxBox Speakerphone comes with 4 microphones and 10-foot (3-meters) microphone range! The compact design with Bluetooth wireless pairing and USB connectivity make it the best choice for frequent travelers who need to host conference calls on the go.

Also check out one of our most popular conference speakerphone, Yamaha’s YVC-200. This device is equipped with easy connectability and professional-quality audio. The YVC-200 features a headphone plug for private listening and contains a rechargeable battery that allows complete portability for up to 10 hours!

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There you have it! Are you ready to host a professional video conferencing call? Share your experience with us!

New Conference Phones and VoIP Headsets Just Announced! – November 2018

by Ying-Hui Chen

As the holiday season approaches, many VoIP manufacturers are releasing their best new VoIP hardware and deals! Don’t miss out the latest Yealink conferencing solution and the Plantronics wireless VoIP headsets!

Coming Soon: Yealink Introduced the CP930W-Base & CP930WP Cordless Phone System

Yealink is excited to introduce their new conferencing phone system and a new DECT wireless solution! Check them out here:

Have conference calls anywhere convenient for you with the CP930W-Base! This is a DECT wireless solution that includes the CP930W DECT conference phone, paired with the W60B DECT base station.

The CP930W Conference Phone is designed for small-to-mid-sized rooms. It uses reliable DECT technology to provide clear conference calls. You will be amazed at how easy it is to install – entirely wire-free, no network cables or nearby power outlets required!

These devices are expected to ship in late November. Pre-order today!

Plantronics Savi 8200 Series Wireless DECT Headsets

The Plantronics Savi 8200 Series Wireless DECT Headsets provide enterprise-level DECT audio technology to enterprises, contact centers, and many other professionals who need to connect across multiple devices. You’ll love how easy it is to operate and control this VoIP headset! The Savi 8200 is now in stock. Shop Here!

Multi-device connectivity
One touch controls
Voice alerts
Ringer in the base

Plantronics Voyager 4200 UC Series Headsets

Another exciting new headset released by Plantronics is the new Voyager 4200 Series! This headset is designed for office professionals and your IT staff. Offering multiple wearing styles, both USB-A, and USB-C options, as well as the ability to connect up to two devices, the Voyager 4200 wireless Bluetooth headsets are unbeatable for the competition! We’re now accepting pre-orders. See more details here!

Flexible microphone boom
USB-A or USB-C connectivity
Portable convenience
On-call indicator

Don’t forget to take advantage of our latest headset promotion to enjoy free shipping on all headsets and headset accessories! Shop NOW!

Taking A Closer Look At The Sangoma s305 IP Phone

November 19, 2018 by Steve Lopian

It’s safe to say that every business needs phones. The need to call out and receive calls is vital and that’s why it is so important to have something sturdy and reliable.

But what kind of sturdy and reliable phones does a business need? Well, I think we can all say that depends on the type of business. With the wide range of VoIP phones out there, it would take you forever and a day to research them all.

So what we did here at VoIP Supply was pulled aside a phone that we think is a great fit for almost any work environment – The Sangoma s305!

While this may be considered an entry-level VoIP phone, we found that it was anything BUT entry level. This thing is packed with features that you won’t get on every phone in its category.

Features like 5-way conferencing, XML browser and PoE are just a few examples of what you will get when buying the s305, and at $89.00, the price point is very nice as well.

If you want more info on this high-quality IP phone, then tune in below to see our video review. Marc Spehalski will not only go over important features and functionality, but we will also put the s305 up against the recently discontinued s300.

In the end, we really…really liked what we saw from the Sangoma s305 and we are sure this VoIP phone will be a great fit for just about any business.

Still unsure? Give one of our VoIP experts a call at 1-800-398-8647 and find out if the s305 is right for you!

Are you currently using an s305? If so, let us know what you think in the comments below. We want to know!

How to Configure a Digium IP Phone with a Switchvox Phone System

November 16, 2018 by Ying-Hui Chen

One of the reasons that many of our customers love Digium IP phones is how easy they are to install and configure with Switchvox phone system.

Since Switchvox and Digium IP phones are equipped to automatically locate each other and communicate on a network, it will only take a few minutes to get your VoIP phone system up and running! Here’s the step-by-step guide:

How to Configure a Digium IP Phone with Switchvox Phone System

First, you need to make sure your network administrator has configured your Switchvox phone system Access Control and Phone Network sections so that your VoIP phones can access the IP PBX. Then follow these easy steps:

Power up your Digium IP phone. Once powered, the phone will initialize and load the phone application.
Wait for 2 minutes for the IP phone to connect to the Switchvox server.
Once your phone has an extension and a configuration file, you will be ready to make phone calls!

Alternatively,

When the phone boots, you will see a screen prompting you for your extension number
Enter it with the keypad and press the softkey “Enter”.
Enter your voicemail password and press the softkey “Enter” again
Wait for a few moments, your phone should boot and be configured for your extension!

If your phone cannot find the Switchvox server or your network administrator has not assigned your extension, contact your network administrator for assistance.

Learn more about Digium IP phones here.

Did you successfully configure your Digium IP phones with the Switchvox phone system? If you have more questions, you’re welcome to submit a ticket HERE, and our VoIP experts will be in touch to help you!

Sangoma Reseller Webinar Recap with Q&A

November 14, 2018 by Ying-Hui Chen

Today Mark Carson from Sangoma co-hosted an insightful Sangoma reseller webinar with VoIP Supply. We had lots of great interactions throughout the presentation and we’d like to share with all of you who might have missed the webinar!

Check out the webinar slide deck below and the Q&A session:

Sangoma Reseller Webinar Q&A Session:

Question 1. Can the second line on the Digium phone mentioned be used as a BLF?

Answer: Digium phones don’t allow you to do that. You will have to use a BLF unit

Question 2. How is the price of the Sangoma partnership determined?

Answer: Sangoma reseller program has three levels: Bronze, Silver, and Gold level. To become a partner of each level, you need to reach certain sales goals. The Sangoma products include Sangoma’s hosted service, FAXStation, SIP Trunking, VoIP Gateways, SBCs, etc.

Bronze partners need to sell $6000 Sangoma products in a year
Silver partners need to sell $20,000 in a year
Gold partners need to sell $120,000-$150,000 in a year

Question 3. On a VPN connection, is all traffic routed through the PBXact ?

Answer: Yes, it would be routed through the PBXact. It is going to use your bandwidth on your Internet connection to come in. Regular SIP connection uses about 91k on a connected call; with a VPN, it’s about 150. However, people are getting bigger and bigger Internet connections now so it’s becoming less of an issue.

Question 4. Will the data traffic also come through via the PBXact?

Answer: The data traffic for all the other data that goes on within your local area network doesn’t go through the PBXact. It’s only a separate VPN connection strictly for the phones to the PBXact system, so it’s not a replacement for a VPN environment for remote users on their desktop. It’s not going to facilitate their traffic, it’s just going to do the voice traffic over the VPN and through the PBXact.

Have more questions about Sangoma reseller program or products? Visit our website or simply raise your phone to call our VoIP experts at 1-800-398-8647!

How Do I Configure a Large Number of Yealink Phones?

by Ying-Hui Chen

Our tech support team at VoIP Supply offers great pre- and post-sales support plus provisioning, consultations, configuration, and installation help. We get a lot of VoIP hardware and software questions and would like to share the solutions with everyone.

In previous Mom’s calling Q&A series, we have discussed: Can I host a local 3-way conference with Grandstream’s GVC3210? Today, we are going to focus on mass deployments of Yealink phones. Check it out!

How to Configure a Large Number of Yealink Phones

Q: I need to configure a large number of Yealink phones. How do I do it? Is there an easier way than deploying the Yealink phones manually?

A: Yes, you can deploy through Yealink Redirection and Provisioning Service (RPS), a free service developed for all Yealink customers worldwide. The RPS simplifies the mass deployments of Yealink phones, saving you time and money in configuring and shipping phones and reducing errors caused by complicated manual configuration.

Follow this guide to start: https://www.voipsupply.com/blog/voip-insider/files/2018/11/RPS-service-for-Yealink.pdf

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[Live Demo] How to Convert Sangoma FreePBX to PBXact under 10 Minutes

November 13, 2018 by Ying-Hui Chen

Did you miss our live demo webinar with Sangoma Technology? Check out the webinar recap video below to learn how to convert Sangoma FreePBX to PBXact phone system under 10 minutes with ease!

Sangoma FreePBX is one of the most popular open-source IP-PBX on the market to date. This all-in-one IP PBX is completely free to download and install onto your own hardware. It includes all the basic elements you need to build a phone system and is supported by Sangoma developers and by a global community of enthusiasts.

PBXact is the commercial version of FreePBX. It’s a more robust platform with an easier-to-configure interface. It comes pre-loaded with some modules that are add-ons with the FreePBX.

How to Share the Spectralink 8400 Series Handsets with Multiple Users

November 9, 2018 by Ying-Hui Chen

Once upon a time, our workspace and phone defined us; now, things are changing! More and more companies have jumped on the hot-desking trend where the workers are able to choose where they want to sit and which phone they desire to use in the office in search of better work efficiency and productivity.

Thanks to Spectralink’s handset sharing feature, your workers can share their devices easily too! Let’s dive in to see how it works:

How many users can share one Spectralink 8400 Series handset?

Once the user profiles are deployed, one Spectralink 8400 series handset can be shared by any number of users!

How do I access my personalized telephony features on the Spectralink 8400 phone?

You will need to turn on your Spectralink 8400 handset and log in to access your custom settings, call lists, and other telephony features. It’s fairly easy:

From the Home screen, press the Features soft key
Select Login
Enter your username and password in the fields
Use the Encoding soft key for character entry variations

How do I log out my Spectralink 8400 phone?

Keep the habit of logging out whenever you finish using your VoIP phone for the day! So that no one else can peek at or alter your personal information. Simply follow these two steps to log out:

From the Home screen, press the Features soft key
Select Logout

If you have any trouble locating the keys mentioned above, please contact your system administrator. Are you hot-desking with your co-workers? How does that work out for you? Share in the comment below with us!

Want to learn more about the 8400 series? Check out the quick start guide here or visit the product page.

RenegadePBX Pro75: An affordable, High-Value PBX for Small to Medium Businesses

November 7, 2018 by Ying-Hui Chen

If you are searching for a powerful and budget-friendly PBX for your small-to-mid-sized business, you can’t miss RenegadePBX Pro75 by VoIP Supply!

The Pro 75 is one of our most popular IP PBXs at VoIP Supply that comes with quick start installation wizard, a full suite of phone applications, zero-touch provisioning, and many more advanced features. Let’s find out what our customers love about the Pro75!

2GB/16k Cache of RAM & 75 Extensions & Users

Our customers love the fact that they will never run out of memory with RenegadePBX Pro75’s 2GB /16k cache of RAM. The Pro75 also supports 75 extensions and users with 45 simultaneous calls, offering the power they need in the size and price point that works perfectly for their business.

A Full Suite of Phone Applications

Additionally, the Pro75 never disappoints our customers with its full suite of applications! Users are able to control functions and settings directly from the screen of their IP phones with no need to remember feature codes.

The Pro 75 is your ideal solution to seamlessly integrate IP phones, VoIP Trunks, and SPTN. Get one of these IP PBXs today and start improving your team collaboration and productivity with its large suite of advanced features. Download the datasheet to learn more!

Key Features:

Supports 75 Users/ 45 Calls
1 PCI Express Slot
3x GB Network
1x Serial Console (RJ45)
1x VGA
Open SIP Trunk & PSTN Integration

Can I host a local 3-way conference with Grandstream’s GVC3210?

November 1, 2018 by Ying-Hui Chen

In previous Mom’s calling Q&A series, we have discussed: What’s the difference between a lifter and an EHS cable? Today, we have more new real questions and answers from VoIP users just like you.

Can I host a local 3-way conference with Grandstream’s GVC3210?

No, you can’t. The GVC3210 doesn’t support local 3-way conferencing by itself. You will need to utilize a third-party app such as Grandstream’s IPVideoTalk.

IPVideoTalk is Grandstream’s subscription-based video conferencing and web service designed to improve collaboration. Users can easily link GVC’s to hold meetings from various locations that can also be joined through the web with any WebRTC-enabled browser from anywhere in the world. Click here to learn more.

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Come back for more VoIP questions and answers next time! If you have VoIP questions to ask us, please submit a technical support ticket or contact our VoIP experts today at (866) 582-8591

Top 4 VoIP Add-Ons to Boost your Video Conferencing

#1 Video Phone

#2 VoIP Headset

#3 Web Camera

#4 VoIP Conference Speakerphone

New Conference Phones and VoIP Headsets Just Announced! – November 2018

Coming Soon: Yealink Introduced the CP930W-Base & CP930WP Cordless Phone System

Plantronics Savi 8200 Series Wireless DECT Headsets

Plantronics Voyager 4200 UC Series Headsets

Taking A Closer Look At The Sangoma s305 IP Phone

How to Configure a Digium IP Phone with a Switchvox Phone System

Sangoma Reseller Webinar Recap with Q&A

Sangoma Reseller Webinar Q&A Session:

How Do I Configure a Large Number of Yealink Phones?

How to Configure a Large Number of Yealink Phones

STAY TUNED

[Live Demo] How to Convert Sangoma FreePBX to PBXact under 10 Minutes

How to Share the Spectralink 8400 Series Handsets with Multiple Users

How many users can share one Spectralink 8400 Series handset?

How do I access my personalized telephony features on the Spectralink 8400 phone?

How do I log out my Spectralink 8400 phone?

RenegadePBX Pro75: An affordable, High-Value PBX for Small to Medium Businesses

2GB/16k Cache of RAM & 75 Extensions & Users

A Full Suite of Phone Applications

Can I host a local 3-way conference with Grandstream’s GVC3210?

Can I host a local 3-way conference with Grandstream’s GVC3210?

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