For successful conference calls, you want to utilize quality business phones that possess the appropriate features and functions. The Cisco IP Phone 7942G is ideal for this. Aside from its attractive design and advanced features, you can easily conduct Cisco conference calls. To learn how, follow these steps.

To create a three-party conference call:

1. During a call, press the more soft key and then the Confrn soft key to open a new line and put the first party on hold.
2. Place a call to another number.
3. When the call connects, press Confrn again to add the new party to the call.

To establish a conference call between two- and three-party calls to a Cisco Unified IP phone, one active and the other on hold:

• Press the Confrn soft key on the Cisco Unified IP phone.

To establish a conference call between second- and third-party calls already present on a Cisco Unified IP phone, using separate line buttons, one active and the other on hold:

1. Press the Confrn soft key on the Cisco Unified IP phone.
2. Press the Line button of the call you want to add to the conference.

*Note: Your system administrator must have configured the system for three-party or eight-party ad-hoc conferences.

To place a MeetMe conference call:

1. Obtain a MeetMe conference number from your System Administrator.
2. Distribute the MeetMe conference number to all the participants.
3. Go offhook, press the MeetMe soft key, and dial the MeetMe conference number. All other participants join the meeting by dialing into the MeetMe conference number.
4. To end the MeetMe conference call, all participants must hang up the handset or press the EndCall soft key.

To end the conference call:

• Hang up the handset, or press the EndCall soft key.

*Note: Depending on configuration, when the conference call initiator disconnects, the conference call terminates.

Call initiators can use one of the following methods (functionality will vary according to your system configuration):

• To end the conference and remain connected to the most recent call, press the Confrn soft key. The older call is placed on hold.

•  To disconnect from the conference hang up the handset. The other parties remain on the conference call.

And that is how you place and end Cisco conference calls on your Cisco phone. Please contact your System Administrator for further information.

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Conference phones can save time and money. Instead of travelling to meet in one place, meetings can be conducted from the convenience of each person’s respective office or building. Travel costs are eliminated, and with proper planning and time management, meetings are executed by the dial of a few numbers.

Conference phones are made to accommodate however large or small your conference calls maybe. More advanced phones or supplications can even incorporate video, text or computers to enhance the conference call experience.

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Polycom 2200-17910-001 VoiceStation 300 Conference Phone

Polycom is known for their exceptional conferencing solutions, and the Polycom VoiceStation 300 conference phone does not disappoint. The audio performance is outstanding, providing great voice quality and acoustic clarity technology. Best suited for smaller conference rooms, the Polycom Voicestation 300 has a microphone range of up to 7 feet and dynamic noise reduction (up to 6 dB). Elegant design and user friendly, this conference phone is great for desktops and small offices. For more information, visit us online or give us a call.

Cisco 7936 Unified IP Conference Station (Refurbished)

The well-known Cisco Unified IP phones deliver excellent features and quality design. As expected, the Cisco 7936 Unified IP conference station is a wonderful feature-rich, IP-based, hands free conference phone, great for small to medium sized businesses. The call quality of this conference station provides the closest thing to natural person-to-person conversation. The backlit display offers call information conveniently, while soft keys and menu navigation keys provide ease of use. Visit us online or give us a call for more information.

Nortel NTEX11BA70E6 IP 2033 Audio Conference Phone with PoE Module & 2 Extension Microphones

Over the years, Nortel has built a strong reputation of reliable, convenient, and advanced products. The Nortel IP 2033 Audio Conference Phone with PoE Module & 2 Extension Microphones provides a comprehensive conference system, suited for small to medium sized conference rooms, yet equipped for expansion. This conference phone offers 360 degree room coverage, along with a 3×24 backlit LCD screen and ten fixed keys with three soft label keys. These features make this conference phone easy to use and navigate. Contact us for more information.

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