Linksys SPA921 Cisco Small Business IP Phone SPA9XX User Guide - Page 8

Getting Started Overview of the Cisco SPA9000 Voice System IP Phones 1 IP phones also have special features not available in traditional phones. The Cisco SPA IP phones contain Ethernet ports, or ports that allow them to be linked to the computer network. Some models have additional Ethernet ports that allow a computer to be connected to the network through the IP phone. Unlike traditional phones, Cisco SPA IP phones require a separate power source. Some models use power adapters, and others can use Power over Ethernet (PoE). This means the phone can be connected to a switch that provides PoE to the phone, and does not require a separate power source. The following table shows the Cisco SPA IP phones currently available and their respective features: Cisco SPA IP Phones Model Number of Number of Voice Lines Ethernet Ports SPA901 1 0 SPA921 1 1 SPA922 1 2 SPA941* 2-4 1 SPA942 2-4 2 SPA962 6 2 PoE Support Display N None N Backlit 128 x 64 with screen saver and Y customizable logo and background N picture. Y Y Color 320 x 320 with screen saver and customizable logo and background picture. Also provides customizable photo album. *The SPA941 and SPA942 provide support for 4 lines starting with firmware release 5.2. To enable the four-line capacity, upgrade your SPA IP phone according to the instructions provided in the "Upgrading Your Phone's Firmware" section on page 22. Cisco Small Business IP Phone SPA9XX User Guide 7