Product Description

Stylish and functional in design, the Cisco SPA942 4-line IP Phone with 2-port Switch is ideal for a residence or business using a hosted IP telephony service, an IP private branch exchange (PBX), or a large-scale IP Centrex deployment. The Cisco SPA942 uses industry-leading voice over IP (VoIP) technology from Cisco to deliver an upgradeable high-quality IP phone that is unparalleled in features, value, and support.Based on the Session Initiation Protocol (SIP), the Cisco SPA942 has been tested to ensure comprehensive interoperability with equipment from VoIP infrastructure leaders, enabling service providers to quickly roll out competitive, feature-rich services to their customers.With hundreds of features and configurable service parameters, the Cisco SPA942 addresses the requirements of traditional business users while taking advantage of the benefits of IP telephony. Features such as easy station moves, presence, and shared line appearances (across local and geographically dispersed locations) are just some of the many advantages.Standard features on the Cisco SPA942 include two active lines, dual-switched Ethernet ports, 802.3af Power over Ethernet (PoE) support, a high resolution graphical display, full duplex speakerphone, and a 2.5mm headset port. With a simple software update, the SPA942 is upgradeable to a 4-line phone. Each line can be independently configured to use a unique phone number (or extension), or can use a shared number that is assigned to multiple phones.

Product Details

• Brand: Cisco
• Model: SPA942-NA
• Dimensions: 2.00 pounds

Features

• Former Linksys Business Series
• Dual-switched Ethernet ports
• High-resolution display
• Power over Ethernet (PoE)
• Connects directly to an Internet telephone service provider or to an IP PBX

From the Manufacturer
Cisco’s SPA942 4-Line IP Phone with 2-Port Switch is an elegant, effective IP phone that provides powerful functionality for a small business that uses SIP based voice over IP (VoIP) communications. The phone has been tested to ensure comprehensive interoperability with equipment from VoIP leaders, such as Asterisk, Broadsoft, and Metaswitch, which brings feature-rich services to customers without the worry of about potential technical incompatibilities.

The SPA924 packs a litany of common phone features into its stylish, illuminated exterior.

Included Remote Accessability features allow solution providers to manage updates off-site.

Comprehensive Configuration
Stylish in function and design, the SPA942 supports up to four separate phone lines with independent configuration and registration for each. But the configurable possibilities don’t stop there. You can give each line use its own phone number (or extension) to use, or share a single number across multiple phones. And deploying the phone itself is just as open-ended. Dual-switched Ethernet connections allow you to provide one cable that the phone and PC can share. With the included Power over Ethernet (PoE) functionality you don’t have to worry about placing the phone near a power outlet, while being able to provide increased system uptime by providing power back up for your entire network from a centralized UPS.

Common phone features like call transfer, conference, hold, park, and voice mail retrieval are intuitive for employees to use, as well as advanced features like number auto-completion, call history, and user setting menus. A built-in, high-quality handset microphone and full-duplex speakerphone are selectable (and mutable) by multiple illuminated buttons. Line LEDs indicate the status of each individual phone line, and their appearance can be configured in up to 13 different ways depending on a user’s personal preferences.

Remote Updates
Software updates and remote provisioning for SPA942 phones can be handled safely and securely as a result of the devices’ 256-bit encryption standards. Remote accessibility allows IP Telephony Service Providers (ITSP) and SIP based IP-PBX solution providers to manage, preload, and reconfigure the devices, avoiding costly on-site technical support. An included Web server uses multiple security levels for access to the system’s configurations.

Users can get the most out of their communication experience with the SPA942. Cisco IP Phones help employees stay connected with customers and vendors while increasing their productivity. The SAP942 also has built in detailed performance measurements and troubleshooting capabilities that help you or your solution provider quickly identify and fix problems. Focus your time and energy on your business, not your phone system.

The SPA942's Power over Ethernet functionality allows you to connect the phone in areas removed from standard power outlets. You can also share a network connection between the phone and a nearby PC.

Features include:

• Industry-leading VoIP technology from Cisco that delivers a high-quality IP phone that is unparalleled in features, value, and support.
• Full-duplex speakerphone and headset port offers flexibility for use
• 4 active lines, dual-switched Ethernet ports, and PoE makes for expansive connectivity
• High-resolution graphical display delivers easy-to-navigate configuration and system-wide accessibility
• 1-year limited hardware warranty with return to factory replacement and 90-day limited software warranty

• Cisco SPA942 4-Line IP Phone with 2-Port Switch
• Handset cord
• RJ-45 Ethernet cable
• Quick installation guide

Customer Reviews

Excellent value, supported by VOIP providers
We purchased a half-dozen of these for my startup because they're supported by Vocalocity (our VOIP provider), had the features we want, and the price was right. It's a solid, few-frills, get-the-job-done VOIP phone. Excellent sound quality, and it's attractive on the desk, too.

My only complaint is that the phone uses icons (a picture of a hand for "hold", a piece of paper with a folded corner for "setup") instead of words. At first blush, it's not always intuitive what those icons mean. I understand why Cisco did this (reduced localization costs for a product that can sell in the global market). I almost never read the documentation that comes with electronics, so the first time I needed to place a call on hold, I spent 60 seconds staring at it looking for the "hold" button, dumbfounded that it didn't have one.

Good Business Phone - A Little Difficult to Install
This is a good phone, it works well. I did need technical support to set it up though from my service provider, the set-up guides appear to be written by engineers for engineers.

Cisco SPA942 4-line IP Phone with 2-port Switch
Stylish and functional in design, the SPA942 VoIP telephone is ideal for a residence or business using a hosted IP telephony service. Standard features on the SPA942 include two active lines, dual switched Ethernet ports, 802.3af PoE support, a high resolution graphical display, speakerphone, and a 2.5 mm head-set port.

I will be using the SPA942 with RingCentral Online for my small business.

Unfortunately my device arrived "Dead on Arrival," I was not surprise because when I received the shipment from Amazon, the box did not have the manufacturer seal. I have used many Cisco/Linksys products in the past and they are pretty good at how they pack and ship their products.

IMPORTANT: The SPA942 does not ship with a power supply, please order Linksys PA100-NA Power Adapter with your order.

Thanks,


BPM
Hanover, PA