On 01/05/2011 01:51 PM, Tom Rymes wrote:
On 01/05/2011 7:50 AM, Andy Graybeal wrote:
We've got two noisy kitchens that need to talk back and forth.
Andy,
Why, exactly, are you trying to combine an inter-kitchen intercom and
your phone system? Might it make more sense to have a non-phone
It is indeed possible (quite common, actually) to run the wiring as you
describe. If you want to keep the data and voice traffic separate, you
can use VLANs to do so. Your switches will need to support VLANS, and
you will need to configure VLANs to separate the voice and data traffic.
As I
I'd definitely look into a phone mounted to the wall that has no actual
handset, but merely buttons and a speaker grille. It should probably
additionally be stainless steel, as I suspect it will need a good cleaning
at least daily.
The Polycom phones look great on a desk, but they are not
On 01/04/2011 09:02 PM, mgra...@mstvp.com wrote:
IMHO G.722 beats Clarity By Polycom every time.
I had an IP335 for review before they launched. The audio quality is the
same as the better models (IP450/550/650) only the user interface is
different. Very good speakerphone, too.
Review here:
I would. The whole Polycom line seems designed for desktop use, and the
speakers just don't get very loud. I have especially had this complaint
about the ring volume, even at some desktops!
In the hotels where we have installations that include busy kitchen
extensions there seems to be no
On 01/05/2011 07:50 AM, Andy Graybeal wrote:
I'd definitely look into a phone mounted to the wall that has no actual
handset, but merely buttons and a speaker grille. It should probably
additionally be stainless steel, as I suspect it will need a good cleaning
at least daily.
The Polycom
Top link on Google for stainless steel SIP intercom:
http://www.adamtelco.com/valcom-vip-172l-st-stainless-steel-sip-intercom-
doorphone.html
Cyberdata appears to have another, too:
http://www.alloy.com.au/010935.htm
Yet another:
On 01/03/2011 07:53 PM, cjwstudios wrote:
Andy,
The 501 and 320 are EOL. I'd go for the IP335 and a 2626-PWR, since the
2626 can support vlans you can isolate data and voice. Make sure to
spec a UPS on the PoE switch.
CJW,
Awesome. Thanks for the input. For some reason or another I
The Polycom 321 has not been EOL'd and supports VLAN. It is, however,
lacking a 2nd ethernet port if you were to go that route.
-M
Thanks for the response Mark. I see the 331 has two ports and the same
features as the 321.
I'm wondering what phone would be best being used as an intercom in
Greetings,
I mailed the list regarding an intercom system some months ago and we
came to the conclusion that I should purchase a Polycom 501 phone.
I'm now considering the purchase for this year, and I'm now wondering
between the Polycom 501 and the 320 for the intercom.
I don't need the
Greetings,
I need a 2 way intercom for separate kitchens to communicate without
having to walk back and forth.
The speaker has to be loud but clear, not distorted. Sometimes the
kitchens can be noisy.
It needs to be easy to use.
It needs to be easy to clean.
It would be nice if it used POE.
Polycom 501's are pretty good and relatively inexpensive.
Danny,
Should I be worried that the Polycom 501 has been discontinued? What
does this even imply... that they won't be putting out any BIOS updates
(if there even is a BIOS on phones...)
Sounds like they'd be cheap to get on ebay
It is already a relative PITA to get BIOS updates - that being said,
when you are able to get them, there are plenty and Polycom is pretty
good about updating BIOS for discontinued phones.
It has been my experience that it is easier to get Polycom firmware
updates (just download off their
In my experience, the 501 has very good speakerphone quality. It has 4
programmable buttons so the cooks can hit one button and connect. We have
one mounted on the wall in our computer room. Yes, the speaker is under the
handset, but you could take the handset off and tape down the switch
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