Does the UC520-24U-8FXO-K9 still require a 24 port switch if using wireless phones?

[michael.lorincz]

I'd like to have multiple wireless phones (20+) and will have no need for the ethernet ports. Will the system and phone licensing be available without the 24 port switch attached? Thanks in advance.

Michael Lorincz

[John Platts]

Only if you need more than the 8 ports available on the UC520 unit. You can still use 24 phones with a wireless access point, and you are still licensed to use more than 8 wireless phones without the 24-port switch. However, most customers with a 24-user unit actually use more than the 8 ports on the UC520 unit, and will need to purchase at least one switch to use with the UC520 unit.

[Tomoo Esaka]

Hi Michael,

A 24 port switch with UC520-24U is not mandatory if your PCs and IP phones are wireless, since system and phone licensing is included with the UC520. That being said, for a completely wireless office you should take into consideration wireless AP design and factors like if you need to get a switch to extend the ethernet connection from UC520 to where the AP are located. Some good introductions are posted below:

Rgds,

Tomoo

http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/ps7320/products_white_paper09186a0080973d69.shtml

http://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/voice_ip_comm/sbcs/deployment_guides/spa525g_phone/sbcs_spa525g_wireless_deployment_guide.pdf

[michael.lorincz]

thanks guys!