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Getting Started Overview of the Phones 1 Overview of the Phones The Cisco SPA IP Phone family is a line of full-featured VoIP (Voice-over-Internet Protocol) phones that provide voice communication over an IP network. They provide all the features of traditional business phones, such as call forwarding, redialing, speed dialing, transferring calls, conference calling, and accessing voice mail. Calls can be made or received with a handset, a headset, or a speaker. For more information on phone features, see the data sheets for each product. Cisco Attendant Console The Cisco Attendant Console is an accessory console for the Cisco SPA500 Series IP phones, providing 32 three-color (red, green, and orange) programmable LEDs. The Cisco Attendant Console attaches to the IP phone with the attachment arm provided. It obtains power directly from the IP phone; it does not require a separate power supply. Two Cisco Attendant Console units can be attached to a single IP phone to monitor a total of 64 separate lines. The Cisco Attendant Console can can be configured by using the same phone web user interface for the IP phone to which the Cisco Attendant Console is attached. Detailed information on the installation of the Cisco Attendant Console is provided in the Cisco Small Business Attendant Console Quick Start Guide. Cisco Small Business SPA300 Series, SPA500 Series, and WIP310 IP Phone Administration Guide 12