Company receives CNSS serial numbers for its PoE-enabled IP phones

MUKILTEO, Wash., Jan. 5, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Teo (http://www.teotech.com), an innovative telecommunications company, formerly known as Tone Commander Systems, announced today that it received formal letters of approval and CNSS serial numbers for its newest TSG-6 Power over Ethernet (PoE)-enabled IP phone models. These models were tested and approved by the National Telephone Security Working Group (NTSWG) last June.

Both models include 802.3af PoE support and a built-in switched Ethernet port, which allows a single copper network connection to support both a PC and phone, thus avoiding the need for a cabling upgrade. The U.S.-manufactured phones are industry-standard SIP compliant and have been deployed on numerous SIP-compatible systems including Cisco, Avaya, Asterisk, Redcom, Alcatel and Edge Access, as well as many others.

The Teo 7810PoE-TSGA is TSG-6 Class A certified and may be used in Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility (SCIF) areas without any other equipment restrictions. The less expensive 7810PoE-TSGB is TSG-6 Class B certified and may only be used in applications where the network switching device is collocated within the same protected area as the telephone.

"These new certifications bolster Teo's reputation as a leading provider of highly secure, government-grade communications systems," said Steve Hill, president of Teo. "We're proud to continue to offer the industry the largest range of TSG-6 approved telephone equipment on the market today."

Teo was the first manufacturer to receive TSG-6 certification for an IP phone and was also the first to receive CNSS Class A certification for a PoE-enabled phone. The company has three different CNSS approved IP phone models.  Other Teo/Tone Commander TSG-6 products include the industry's only certified TSG-6 ISDN phones and TSG-6 NT1 ISDN Network Terminations.

Detailed product information and CNSS Letters of Approval may be downloaded at www.teotech.com/solutions/tsg-6.

Pricing and availability

Both new models are available now. GSA pricing for the IP Phone 7810PoE-TSGA is $679; the 7810PoE-TSGB is $599. For more information, call 800.524.0024 or email sales@teotech.com.

About Teo

Teo is an innovative telecommunications company specializing in telephone and network solutions for Fortune 1,000 companies, government agencies, educational institutions and small and large businesses around the world. The company, located in Mukilteo, WA, offers several made-in-the-USA products including U.S.-manufactured VoIP telephones, Unified Communication Systems, Enhanced 911 (E911) Emergency Response Solutions, NT1 ISDN Network Terminations, ISDN Centrex Attendant Consoles and ISDN telephones. For more information about Teo, please visit www.teotech.com or call 800-524-0024.

Media Contacts: Michelle Craig or Katie James, Nyhus Communications LLC for Teo, (206) 323-3733 | michelle@nyhus.com or katie@nyhus.com

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AMX, a company that manufactures AV management systems, has rolled out a new touch panel that controls AV and climate options while mounted in a docking station or used anywhere with an Ethernet connection.

The new touch panel, the MVP-9000i, is a power over Ethernet-ready unit that uses a wired Ethernet connection while docked and automatically switches to a wireless connection when removed from the docking station. For the wireless connection, the device has an integrated 802.11a/b/g WiFi card that offers a feature that improves the reliability of the wireless link by employing two antennas and automatically using the antenna with the stronger signal.

The interface of the new touch panel is a back-lit 9-inch wide screen display with 24-bit color, a resolution of 800 x 480, a brightness of 400 cd/m² and a contrast ratio of 900:1. Interface capabilities include gesturing and a total of seven animated page transitions.

Other features include VoIP intercom capabilities, a built-in microphone, a 2 watt mono speaker, a battery life that supports five hours of continuous use, an 85 degree viewing angle from all directions, USB support, and 2 GB of storage (Micro SD) with 1.1 GB accessible to the user.

Optional accessories include a table docking station, a wall mount docking station, a rough-in box docking station, a rough-in box back for wall docking station, cables, adapters, and Micro SD cards.

The MVP-9000i is currently available in black or white and ships with both a power supply and stylus.

The AMX MVP-9000i uses power over Ethernet and includes 802,11g wireless networking capabilities.

Network World - Cisco this week is rolling out two lines of Catalyst Ethernet switches in compact form factors intended for deployment in work-groups closer to users than the wiring closets.

The Catalyst 3560-C and 2960-C Compact Series (C-Series) switches are designed to extend connectivity to IT deployments outside of the wiring closet -- customer check-outs, kiosks, warehouses, conference rooms, classrooms, hotel rooms, cruise ship cabins, gaming floors and other space- and wiring-constrained networking environments.

IN DEPTH: Gigabit choke points

Cisco says this market is about $1 billion and is being under served by low-end, commodity switches. The C-series are "enterprise-class," and carry all the features of the higher-end Catalyst 3560 and 2960 switches, but in a compact form factor, says Rob Soderbery, senior vice president and general manager, Ethernet Switching Technology Group at Cisco.

So the C-series will compete with both low-end commodity switches and enterprise-class compact switches from Cisco's traditional competitors in the enterprise and SMB switch market -- HP, Adtran, Netgear, D-Link, etc.

The switches are comprised of five models. They sport eight to 12 Fast Ethernet and Gigabit Ethernet ports and two Gigabit Ethernet uplinks. They also include hardware acceleration for IPv6, IP multicast and access control lists.

The switches feature what Cisco calls Power over Ethernet (PoE) pass-through, a capability that allows the products to draw 30 watts/port of power from PoE switches deeper in the network -- like in the wiring closets -- and not require dedicated power outlets or power supplies. The switches are also designed to reduce cabling costs by eliminating the need for individual cable drops from the wiring closet to far-flung network endpoints.

The switches can be deployed up to 100 meters away from the wiring closet, Cisco says. They are fanless, and can be placed on or mounted underneath desktops and countertops or on a wall.

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For security, the switches support Cisco's TrustSec technology, which determines, through policies, the role of users and devices in the network before granting access to resources. The C-Series switches are also PCI compliant, Cisco says, for regulatory compliance of payment transactions.

The switches encrypt all packets between the switch and the end device, and malicious users can be blocked from eavesdropping on the conversation between two endpoints, Cisco says. The switches also come with an optional security lock and cable guard to prevent theft of the switch and unauthorized access to the cables.The C-Series switches also feature tools for simplified configuration and management, and QoS implementation for IP telephony and video. The switches can be remotely managed along with the switches in the wiring closet, Cisco says.

They also support Cisco's EnergyWise software for monitoring and managing energy consumption of the devices connected to the switch. EnergyWise turns off or powers down devices when they are not needed.

Pricing for the C-series ranges from $745 to $1,995. They will be available in March.

Verizon was left behind when Google launched Google Maps for Android phones. But now, the company strikes back by launching its own mapping system...with a cherry on top

Chino, CA August 3rd, 2009 -- Versa Technology (www.versatek.com), a leading provider of last mile communications including Ethernet Switches, DSLAM's, Ethernet Extenders has release a brand new Gigabit PoE injector. The VX-1000GB is among the very first Gigabit Power over Ethernet injectors to be release in North America this year. The VX-Pi1000GB will allow all wireless access points to reach their full bandwidth potential including the new 802.11N wireless standard.

The VX-Pi1000GB is an IEEE 802.3af spec Power over Ethernet Injector which provides DC 48V over Ethernet cables. The VX-Pi1000GB IEEE 802.3af Power over Ethernet Injector inserts DC Voltage into Cat.5 cable, allowing the cable between the Injector (VX-Pi1000GB) and Splitter to transfer data and power simultaneously. The maximum distance between the Injector (VX-Pi1000GB) and Splitter is 100 meters. With VX-Pi1000GB being installed, it combines the Ethernet digital data with power over the twisted pair cables as an IEEE 802.3af Power over Ethernet Injector. And the IEEE 802.3af Power over Ethernet splitter shall separate the digital data and the power into two outputs.

One problem a lot of companies are having now is the new addition of Wireless N products and the fact that it requires a gigabit connection. Most Power over Ethernet injector’s do not provide Gigabi, including the VX-Pi100 currently sold in the thousands by Versa monthly provides only 100Mb.

Well Versa Technology has heard the demand and we have answered this call with the VX-Pi1000GB.

Unlike most existing Power over Ethernet Injector, the VX-Pi1000GB also provides 1000Mbps Gigabit Ethernet connection ability, as well as the 10/100Mbps Fast Ethernet connection ability.

With IEEE 802.3af Power over Ethernet devices installed, the system administrator only has to use a single RJ-45 Ethernet cable to carry both power and data to each device. Besides, to connect through VX-Pi1000GB, you could also have benefits which includes cost saving, easy for networking planning and higher reliability. Upon any IEEE 802.3af devices installed, the VX-Pi1000GB or together with splitter can make the connection while migrating or splitting the power and the Ethernet digital packets, such as connecting the VX-Pi1000GB to an IEEE 802.3af compliant devices, AP or IP phone.

Key Features

• Complies with IEEE 802.3af Power over Ethernet, IEEE 802.3/802.3u/802.3ab 10/100/1000Base-T
• Provides DC 48V power over RJ-45 Ethernet cable to device with Ethernet port
• LED indicators power input indication
• Distance up to 100 meters
• Auto-detect of POE IEEE 802.3af equipment and devices from being damaged by incorrect installation
• Works with EIA568, category 5, 5e or 6 ,2/4-pair cables for 10Base-T or 100Base-TX & 1000Base-T
• EMI standards complies with FCC, CE class B

About Versa Technology

Versa Technology, located in Chino, California, is a company that provides both fiber and copper for last mile solution. With worldwide offices in Korea, China and the United States, Versa Technology has taken advantage of the global marketplace to grow at an amazing pace. Versa Technology provides a wide range of copper solutions, giving service providers the choice of ADSL2+, VDSL and VDSL2. Versa Technology also provides FTTH Solutions to providers looking to deploy next generation fiber optic networks. Versa Technology is one of the few companies in the world that can provide the complete last mile solution.

Most people believe that all we do is build DSLAMS and Modems. But that is not true, what came well before DSLAMs was indeed fiber and lots of fiber media converters at that. Versa Technology is one of the world’s largest producers of fiber to Ethernet Media Converters in the world. We produce many different kinds and flavors, we even custom build for specific telco needs. From 100mbps standard to 10/100/1000Gbps auto sensing, from 550meters to 80km we have it all with an engineering staff that has been working for almost 15 years. Now some highlights and best sellers include the following:

VersaXpress-200E is an unmanaged single port fiber optic media converter that translates between 10/100 BASE-TX copper and 100BASE-FX fiber cabling. This fiber optic transceiver extends network data transmission distances beyond the 100 meters limitation distances of copper wire up to 60 kilometers by using Single Mode fiber optic model. The VX-200E 10/100 BASE-TX-to-100 BASE-FX media converter is typically used to connect Fast Ethernet devices, such as 10/100Base-TX Hubs, at long distance. The fiber optic transceiver will connect servers or workstations located up to 60 kilometers from each other.

The VersaXpress-217 managed media converter chassis is a 2.5U Rack mount Media Conversion equipment combine with a Network Management Unit (MCU) that allows for the monitoring and managing of the system fiber infrastructure. The whole media converter system can be managed through Web based, Telnet, and SNMP management or through local console port. Coordinate with SNMP management server, the fiber optic transceiver also support extensive array of traps and provide automatic e-mail notification to network management administrator. Using the Network Management, the managed media converter chassis polls the related active modules, and displays the type of installed cards, link status, packets ingress and egress counts as well as other important information. The Network Management also enables/disables each port on the Line Cards, controls the ingress/egress data rate, enables module loop-back testing and provides the ability to configure system parameters such as the system IP address.

Versa Technology's Gigabit Ethernet PON platform for the Single Home and MTU/DMU/MHU is comprised of the Co-side concentrator, VX-EP3108 and customer-side ONT (Optical Network Terminal) or ONU (Optical Network Unit). The VX-EP3108 concentrates traffic from a maximum 8, 16 or 32 ONTs/ONUs per PON into up to four 1000M Ethernet ports that connect to any gigabit Ethernet switch or router. With the VX-EP3108, Ethernet over PON can run up to 20Km at the maximum speed up to 1.25Gbps, which proves to be emerging revenue generation gear for developers and service providers

As you can see Versa Technology is a huge leader in Fiber/Media Converter Technology and our GEPON and GPON solutions are set to outpace, and price beat just about every competitor you can imagine, and furthermore our solution is already field tested and deployed by Telco’s worldwide. Talk to Versa Technology Inc. today and see if we can help because, to Get Versa is to Get Connected.

 

Some people love Star Trek, some people hate it, and some people never care for it at all.

Star Trek often seems to just be a joke that is tired.

But this Summer it seems the ultimate revival has happened, and I can give you our raw experience as the entire company took a few hours today to watch the movie together. This outing being part of our quarterly group activity we all do together is a mixed group of young singles, married 30’s and 40’s and from every class and racial back ground imaginable.

The group verdict before heading into the movie was as you would expect.. very tentative. The group verdict when everyone walked out is just this.. Star Trek was Awesome. JJ Abrams is a God.

There you have it, from the cast and crew of the USS Versatek we watched today and cheered on the return of the gallant grew of the USS Enterprise. Its funny, its action packed, its moving (I wept a tear) and it is sexy as all hell. Take this trek on the weekend and enjoy it with your friends, family or loved ones. One thing for sure, just one viewing may very well not be enough.. I am already making plans to go again with other pals and gals.

From the USS Versatek to the rest of the world.. we hope you warp speed your butt to the movies because this is not to be missed. But if you need some Ethernet extenders or DSLAMs and modems. we are your Federation approved vendor J Have good weekend everyone. Ciao!

First thing you should do is set up all of the basic settings you will need to on the Versa Technology VX-AP400 400mw wireless access point you will be WDS Bridging. This includes things like Country, IP Address and any other things like VLAN. Notice that each device should be set up as its own device on the network. Separate SSID, and IP address are fine.

(Note: if you set up WPA or WEP it will need to be the same on both.)

Next you should go to Basic settings where you will actually be setting up the WDS.

If you have 2 VX-AP400 Versa Technology access points, Access Point A and Access Point B. You need to login to Access Point A and go through and select Access Point mode, followed by selecting WDS Point to Point Bridge under the Bridge Mode option.

Now you need to insert the MAC Address of the VX-AP400 400mw Versa Technology access point B and select which channel you would like them to be on. Channel 1 or Channel 6 usually is the best to go with.

After you do this you will need to repeat the steps above on Access Point B putting the MAC address of access point A in.

Make sure you do not have both of them connected to the network VIA wired connection after you complete this and reboot. This will loop the network.

Please visit our web site for full range of wireless access point products we offer.

If you have any more questions feel free to contact support@versatek.com or visit www.versatek.com for more information.

If you are traveling on business and want to stay in a nicer hotel but do not want the added cost of 12.95 a day for Wi-Fi you might have a hard time picking a hotel to stay at. Every hotel chain is different depending on the brand under the main company. For example, Hilton Garden Inn is free while regular Hiltons charge. Also if you stay at the same Hotel chain you will build points and get free stays so you often want to stick with one major “Brand”

For Starwood, Four Points by Sheraton offers high speed internet for free but none of the rest offer free HSIA. The ones that charge include St. Regis, W Hotels, Westin, Sheraton, Luxury Collection and Le Meridien.

Marriott on the other hand offers free HSIA at five of its 8 brands. Free HSIA can be found at the Residence Inn, Courtyard, Springhill Suites, Towne place and Fairfield Inn. The Ritz-Carlton, JW Marriott and Marriott all charge a premium per day though.

Hilton on the other hand tends to go more towards a pay model in all of its brands other than Hilton Garden Inn, Homewood Suites, and Hampton Inn. Hilton, Conrad, Waldorf-Astorias, Embassy Suites and Double tree all go the pay route.

InterContinental Hotel Group mostly offers free Wi-Fi in all of its hotels. Holiday Inn, Hotel Indigo, Staybridge Suites, and Candlewood Suites all offer free HSIA. Only Intercontinental and Crown Plaza will charge for IGH.

Hyatt is the best at offering free HSIA among its different hotel chains. Andaz, Hyatt Place, Amerisuites, Hawthorn Suites, and Springfield Suites all offer free HSIA while only Hyatt and Park Hyatt charge, mostly because their competitors get away with charging.

As you can see if you want to stay in business class hotel for a budget and not pay high fees for HSIA it is possible, you just have to stay within guidelines.