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Cisco 7940G IP Phone
2 Lines
2 Ethernet Ports
Power over Ethernet (Cisco PoE)
Supported Protocols: SCCP, MCGP, SIP
Installed Protocol: SCCP
Manufacturer Part Number: CP-7940G
Cisco 7940G Product Description:
Solid, state of the art Cisco IP phone with two lines and two Ethernet ports.
The Cisco 7940G is a high end office worker or manager phone. It's superb sound quality and features make the 7940G arguably the most poplar IP phone in the market. The 7940G is a two line phone with a full duplex (two way audio) speaker phone and a dedicated headset port (RJ11). It is designed for medium to high call volume and is a great phone for a cubicle or office worker.
The 7940G is part of Cisco's 7900 series IP phones and is very similar to the 7960G IP phone. The 7940G and 7960G share a similar physical appearance but the 7940 has two line key buttons instead of six which can handle four
simultaneous calls instead of twelve.
The 7940G includes a large pixel based LCD
display. The graphic
capability of the display allows for the inclusion of such features as
XML (Extensible Markup Language) and future features. The 7940G is also compatible with Cisco power over Ethernet (PoE) technology which eases installation and reduces clutter in the office. It features an adjustable foot stand that can be changed from flat to 60 degrees.
Key Features of the 7940G:
- 2 programmable line and feature buttons
- 24+ user-adjustable ring tones
- Comfort noise generation and voice activity detection (VAD) programming on a system basis
- Adjustable display contrast
- Integrated headset jack
- The graphic capability of the display allows for the inclusion of such features as XML (Extensible Markup Language) and future features.
Frequently Asked Questions:
Q. What is the difference between the Cisco 7940G IP phone and the Cisco 7940 IP
phone?
A. The "G" in 7940 G stands for Global, the 7940 G uses icons on the four soft
keys instead of English text. This allows non-English
speaking users to recognize their function more easily. Cisco has discontinued
the production of the 7940 and only manufactures the 7940G now.
Q. What is the difference between the Cisco 7940G and the 7960G?
A. The 7940 G has two programmable line and feature buttons whereas the 7960G
has six.
Q. What is the difference between the Cisco CP-7940G and the 7940G?
A. Nothing they are the same phone. The former is the actual Cisco model number
and the latter is a common abbreviated form.
Q. Is a power adapter necessary to use the phone?
A. Not if the phone is used with Power over Ethernet (PoE) otherwise yes it is
necessary. VoIPlink carries both Cisco
branded power supplies and 3rd party power supplies for Cisco IP phones.
Q. Do I need a Call Manager Licence to operate the phone with another IP PBX
such as Asterisk?
A. No you only need a licence to operate the phone with Call Manager or Call
Manger Express. Licensing is the responsibility of the customer.
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