ASCOM VOWIFI SYSTEM - User manual

ASCOM VoWiFi SYSTEM THE COMPLETE SOLUTION
 SUPPORTS A FULL RANGE OF OPEN STANDARDS

2ASCOM VoWiFi SYSTEM
Building on our reputation as a leader
in professional on-site wireless
communication, Ascom is proud to
offer a high-performance, standards-
based VoWiFi system. Whether you
are in the market to overhaul your
entire communications infrastructure
or expand the functionality of your
current system, we provide a one-
stop solution that you will not find
anywhere else.

3ASCOM VoWiFi SYSTEM
Increase your cost-efficiency
Following the successful convergence of data and voice traffic on a single
IP network, organisations great and small can look forward to significant
cost-efficiencies. With just one infrastructure to support both voice and
data, there are fewer cables to keep track of and, consequently, simplified
maintenance and a lower total cost of ownership.
What is more, because IT and telephony are no longer separate functions,
you only need one department to manage both.
The Ascom VoWiFi system – integrating today, tomorrow and beyond
At the heart of our philosophy is smart integration, a unique ability to link
systems, personnel and machines – for maximum efficiency. We design our
solutions to be future-proof. As the demands of your organisation change
over time, our solutions adapt with them.
That is why the Ascom VoWiFi system supports a full range of open
standards, while also accommodating a comprehensive spectrum of PBXs,
switches, access points and much more. Our solution can be integrated with
virtually any enterprise system, including ERP, fire alarms and OPC. Not only
is the Ascom VoWiFi system compatible with all our other products, you can
also mix carriers within one system.
What about expansion capabilities? The sky is the limit. Components
such as switches, access points and handsets can be readily replaced –
independently of each other.
Why choose the Ascom VoWiFi system?
Standards-based (802.11)
Interactive Messaging
Alarm handling
Purpose built highly reliable hardware

4ASCOM VoWiFi SYSTEM
Supporting a full range of standards
The Ascom VoWiFi system supports both IEEE 802.11b and g radio net-
works, allowing smooth operation on 802.11g networks without the
throughput impact caused by slower 802.11b devices. The system also
supports novel standards such as IEEE 802.11i and IEEE 802.11e, ensuring
a high level of security and voice quality.
The Ascom VoWiFi system – a one-stop solution
The Ascom VoWiFi is a standards-based package that consists of VoWiFi
portable handsets, a smart, flexible and robust messaging system as well
as a VoIP gateway that allows smooth integration with your current com-
munication networks.
The gateway to wireless efficiency
The Ascom VoIP Gateway allows smooth integration with a circuit-switched
PBX or public switched telephone network to provide high quality voice
communication between Ascom VoWiFi handsets and any other telephone
in your facility. Specially designed for businesses – providing state-of-the-
art digital telephony for up to 1,000 Ascom handsets, the VoIP Gateway
offers T1 or E1 interfaces and 60 simultaneous speech channels to the PBX.
And to ensure maximum compatibility, there is full support for a compre-
hensive range of protocols, including QSIG, NI-2, 5ESS, DMS 100 as well as
the E&M CAS trunk protocol.
Built for high availability and trouble-free maintenance, the VoIP
Gateway contains no fans or moving parts.
Supports both SIP and H.323

5ASCOM VoWiFi SYSTEM
Portable Device Manager – an easy-to-use administration tool
To keep your administration as simple as possible, each and every handset
(including its status information) can be accessed via a web browser-based
PDM tool. All upgrades, software downloads and configurations can be
handled both centrally and remotely – ‘over-the-air’. There is no need to
collect users’ handsets. For which your personnel will be grateful.
Integrated Messaging Server – less downtime, more security
The Integrated Messaging Server facilitates smooth integration with the
Ascom UNITE messaging system. This solution provides two-way traffic and
alarms to and from each handset which can be dealt with on a pre-defined
priority basis. Furthermore, the system provides a complete message audit trail,
greatly simplifying fault-tracing and other diagnostic procedures. Vital ma-
chin ery, for example, is easily monitored and controlled via a VoWiFi handset.
This is a truly world-class solution that delivers robust, high delivery
throughput for single, group and broadcast messaging.
Ascom i75®VoWiFi handsets – purpose-built for rough environments
The Ascom VoWiFi package includes the portable handsets Ascom i75
Protec tor and the i75 Messenger – wireless telephony, alarm and messaging
in unbeatable units. Combining superior functionality with streamlined
Nordic design, the Ascom i75 handsets delivers performance you won’t
find in any other VoWiFi handset. Designed for maximum flexibility, these
handsets meet the demands of not only the healthcare sector and heavy
industry, but are also elegant enough to be used in the most sophisticated
office environments.
The building blocks of the system are:
VoIP Gateway
Portable Device Manager
Integrated Messaging Server
Wireless handsets

6ASCOM VoWiFi SYSTEM
Virtual SIM – unreal benefits
Let’s say you drop your handset in a vat of acid. Or mislay it. Or break it
(highly unlikely, but you never know). Not to worry. The Virtual SIM feature
allows you to use another ‘system-associated’ handset – but with your
settings. How does it work? Your personal settings – for example volume,
menu and local phonebook – are stored on a central server.
Following a simple user action, this information is automatically trans-
ferred to the new handset over the air. What better way to save time and
maintain productivity!
Ascom i75 VoWiFi handsets have tested compatible with Cisco
Compatible Extension, (CCX) version 2. Go to www.ascom.com/
ws/products_ws/vowifi_ws.htm for disclaimer.
OTA synchronisation
Shared phone with personal preferences
Preferences back-up

7ASCOM VoWiFi SYSTEM
PBX
VoIP Gateway
IMS
Ascom i75
Access point
Unite suite
ASCOM VoWiFi SOLUTION
LAN
PDM System Version
PSTN
All components are connected or incorporated directly to an IP-based LAN infrastructure,
eliminating the need for extra proprietary cabling, connectors or network appliances.

ONSITE WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS FOR QUICKER RESPONSE 
REGARDLESS OF TECHNOLOGY
Messaging, personal security and cordless telephony – all-in-one
The Ascom concept for cordless communication has been developed to
increase the accessibility and security of people on the move in their work-
place. Each system can be fully integrated with any of the others, as well
as with a number of other applications.
All Ascom systems can be extended and updated with new applications
and features. Furthermore, they are fully compatible with earlier versions as
well as with other open systems.
Smart integration with your existing systems
Our solutions integrate smoothly with a wide range of systems, including ERP,
MES, RMS, HIS, LIS, PACS, RIS (the latter four within healthcare), technical and
administrative systems, plus LAN, PBXs and existing IT-infrastructure.
Our solutions are future-proof. You can easily upgrade your wireless
solution and introduce new systems without breaking the bank.
Ascom
Wireless Solutions
P.O. Box 8783 SE-402 76 Göteborg, Sweden
T [phone] | F [phone]
www.ascom.com/ws
05.2008M0274301 Ver F © Ascom (Sweden) AB Specifications are subject to change without notice.
www.ascom.com