Tuesday, May 16, 2006

Linksys Ships Its First Wireless-G IP Phones

Linksys began shipping its WIP300 and WIP330 Wireless-G IP Phones, enabling VoIP service through a broadband-connected Wi-Fi network.



The new Linksys WIP330 offers a 2.2-inch color LCD display with
built-in Internet browser, making it easier to access public hotspots which require user name or password access. The browser can also be used to access web-based email, view web sites or even receive Internet-based video, such as that sent by the Linksys Wireless-G Compact Internet Video Camera. Additional features of the WIP330 include:

  • Support for SIP v2 standards

  • Compliance with IEEE 802.11b/g standards

  • 3-way conferencing, call hold and resume, and caller ID

  • Fast Hotspot Authentication

  • Support for auto-provisioning using HTTP or HTTPS for configuration and upgrades


Linksys' WIP300 model features "SecureEasySetup" (SES) functionality that makes its easier to establish a WPA-encrypted connection with a Linksys Wireless-G router. Additional features for this model include:

  • Support for SIP v2 standards

  • Compliance with IEEE 802.11b/g standards

  • 1.8-inch color LCD display

  • Call forwarding, call transfer, call history

  • Backlit keypad

  • RF and battery level indication

  • WiFi survey tool

  • Connection status button

  • USB charger interface


The WIP330 and WIP300 are priced at $369.99 and $219.99 respectively. Additional products from the Linksys family of WiFi phones will be launched in the second half of 2006.

http://www.linksys.com