Linksys launch SPA400

[mattpark]

The SPA400 features the ability to connect up to four (4) standard analog telephones lines to a Linksys Voice System (LVS) VoIP network and includes the additional benefit of an integrated voicemail application. The SPA400 utilizes multiple analog phone lines and automatically routes calls to and from your existing PSTN telephone service. Designed to be implemented with the LVS IP Telephony System, the SPA400 enables cost-conscience business users to leverage the high value features generally found only on more expensive PBX equipment.

The SPA400 also includes an integrated voicemail application supporting up to 32 voicemail accounts or boxes with customized greetings, providing LVS users the ability to receive and playback voicemail messages from their Linksys IP Phones.

The SPA400 supports four (4) RJ-11 FXO ports to connect to the PSTN and also includes one 10/100 BaseT RJ-45 Ethernet interface that is used to connect to the local IP network. Compact in design, the SPA400 is perfectly suited for a small business in providing reliable operation for both VoIP and PSTN voice communication service.

Installed by the service provider, reseller, or end user, the SPA400 enables transparent PSTN gateway functionality for a VoIP telephony network and is a key element in building a solid business communications system.[/img]

[cmckeown]

Has the Linksys SPA400 really been launched in the UK?

I've been trying to find someone selling it for the last day or so and everyone is saying that Linksys have yet to release the product.

Thanks,

Conor.

[mattpark]

Linksys are fairly useless at letting people know when things are going to arrive.

At the moment, nobody stocks it in the UK. Linksys officialy said "end 1/4 2006", so that means that it could turn up in stockists tomorrow, or December 31st.

Hang tight for the moment im afraid and keep yours eyes sharpned.

Hope this helps.

Matt

[parl]

Any update on release date yet?

[mattpark]

Still playing the waiting game at the moment bud, sorry!

[parl]

is it worth risk of buying USA one from ebay Matt? I suppose it will take the UK firmare when ready (or not :))

[mattpark]

Hmmm.... thats a tricky one.

Quite often you are simply able to stick what ever firmware you have on devices, but some manufactures lock them down to firmwares from specific locations, or providers.

There isn't a reason that i can think of which would prevent an American device working over here. Apart from power that is. If its a powered device it will obviously come wiht American plugs.

If you need one quick, then I would personaly risk it. But if you can get by for another month or so, wait. It'll be availble here soon.

[parl]

sound advice thanks matt