Refurbished Phone Exchange Blog — wireless

  The Plantronics CS series of wireless headset units are very popular due to their reliability, functionality, and styling.  The CS50 and CS55 are two of the most popular versions, but many customers often ask what the difference is between the two.  They look very similar, in fact the ear pieces looks identical.  Well, allow us to explain the differences and answer all your questions.   At first glance, the main difference you will notice between the units is the size of the bases.  The CS50 is much taller than the CS55, however, both units have the same button and...

The Panasonic KX-NT343 is an IP based telephone for Panasonic phone telephones. The KX-NT343 is one of several phones released by Panasonic that offers the ability to connect a Bluetooth headset to the phone.   Unfortunately, the KX-NT343 does not come with this capability in the factory configuration. An optional module is required for Bluetooth operation. The Panasonic KX-NT307 Bluetooth module installs behind the LCD module of the phone.   Once installed, the Panasonic KX-NT343 supports the ability to answer a call, end a call, and voice communications. The module is compatible with the following Panasonic phones: NT343 NT346 NT366...

So you received your refurbished Plantronics CS50 or CS55 headset. You set up your Plantronics CS50 correctly and you synchronized your CS50 base and headset unit successfully. You press the talk button on your headset to start a conversation, but you hear nothing. What gives!? The answer might be simpler than you think.   Located on the side of a Plantronics CS50 or CS55 is a small circular dial with a slot cut out for what looks like a flathead screwdriver (see the red arrow). That is a call tune adjuster, and it is likely your headset system is out of tune...

Wireless Access Points (WAPs) are enterprise level gear often found in a business networking environment. Contrast this with the ubiquitous Wireless Router, found in everyone’s home. We often receive questions by customers wanting to know the difference between the two, and can they use a router as a WAP or vice versa? Wireless Access Points (WAP) A wireless access point is a network device that runs off of an Ethernet port on your network. The WAP converts signals from the Wi-Fi signal it produces and receives and sends the data through the network switch it is connected to. Wireless access...

The Plantronics Calisto phone and headset system are a unique pairing for small office / home office (SOHO) type setups. The Calisto headset and phone are synchronized to each other and not through the base as the handset is to the call. The headset and phone are connected through Bluetooth. Plantronics Calisto headsets are run on the Bluetooth technology standard. This standard has been formalized as IEEE 802.15.1. This standard was designed to support the creation of personal area networks, or small networks that connect devices such as wireless speakers, microphones, headsets, and storage devices. The benefit of knowing your...