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USB Headset Adapter
Overview
The USB Headset Adapter provides a high quality and low cost predictable audio interface for software based
IP telephony clients such as the i2050 Software Phone. It is highly optimised for telephony applications.
The headset adapter offers the possibility of actually achieving softphone performance rivalling that of
hard telephones. The USB Headset Adapter is part of the Nortel Networks Succession portfolio of Internet
telephony solutions.
Customer Profile
The USB headset is used in conjunction with
Nortel Networks i2050 Software Phone which is an
ideal application for the telecommuter – someone
who works from home a couple of days a week or
who is always on the road and is wanting to extend
the telephony features and functionality of their
laptop or PC. Other target audiences include:
• Distributed workforce involving teleworkers and
telecommuters requiring access to the telephony
network
• Roaming staff that require access to the
telephony network
• Call centre agents
Key Points
• USB Headset Adapter provides a controlled
high quality audio environment
• This solution is superior to sound cards in that it
offers the ability for a softphone to have an
absolute and predictable loss and level plan
which is necessary to meet TIA-810, FCC part 68
and its international equivalents, as well as the
ADA requirements for the hearing impaired
• Simple installation using standard Windows
drivers (requires no additional software
or drivers)
Features and Benefits
• It is fully compatible with the suspend and
resume functions for effective use in battery
operated laptops
• No drivers or software are required
for installation
• Power is derived from the PC's USB power
subsystem so there is no external power required.
The only connections are standard USB cable to
the PC and an RJ-9 jack for a telecom style headset
and handset
• The USB Headset adapter is fully compliant with
version 1.1 of the USB Device Specification and
Windows Plug and Play specifications
• In-use lamp connector with in-use control
provided by polarity
• Support on Windows 98, Windows 98SE,
Windows 2000 Professional and ME
Ordering Information
For further information, please contact your local
Nortel Networks representative.