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Archive for SPA942
SPA Call Manager Pro Released!
Posted by: | CommentsI’ve been working on a project for some time to enhance the usability of the IP Phones that we use internally. Namely the Linksys SPA 942 and the Cisco SPA 504g. The product is called SPA Call Manager Pro and it enables you to control the phone directly from your Windows desktop.
I’ve written a few little tools for the SPA series of phones but this one required a lot more effort. We’ve been using it internally for while now and it really does make using the phones so much easier and quicker.
It took me a while to figure out how to control the call functions of the phone, but I am very pleased with the results. Here is a screenshot of the main application window:
The program has a number of features to make working with the Linksys SPA 942 and the Cisco 504g easier, such as autocomplete dialing from the phone and applications personal directory and the ability to directly dial any number stored in the phones Dialed/Answered and Missed call logs.
We’ve also added the ability to dial any number stored in your windows clipboard, really handy when you are web browsing and just want to get hold of someone quickly without having to look back and forth between the phone and your screen.
You can import numbers from your own databases via the CSV import utility and easily build up your own contact database within the application and then export it for use on collegues machines.
We have put together a dedicated website for the application, if you use one of these phones I urge you to check it out to make your life easier!
SPA Call Manager Pro
Updated Linksys SPA Personal Directory Manager
Posted by: | CommentsIn response to the comments posted my original post I have put together a new version of the Linksys SPA Personal Directory Manager.
This version has had some cosmetic tweaks, includes a proper installer and has the ability to upload the directory to many phones.
There is a small charge of £1.95 for this software.
This has been tested and works with:
Linksys SPA941
Simple GUI for Linksys SPA 962 / SPA942 / SPA941 Personal Directory
Posted by: | CommentsUpdated Version now available: http://www.tachytelic.net/2011/01/updated-linksys-spa-personal-directory-manager/
We’ve been using the Linksys SPA942 handsets for a while and they have worked very well for us. One of the major annoyances for us and others is the inability to populate the personal directory automatically.
I’ve read a number of posts on how to use wget to issue to personal directory to the phone via a HTTP post and this seemed like a good solution. In particular this post and this post inspired me to see if I could create a solution using the same technique in VB.Net.
So I have put together a simple program which will allow you to load/save a personal directory to/from a tab delimited file or handset. There are loads of enhancements that could be made in order to make the application more sophisticated but this is really a first attempt, so please report any problems. You will need .net framework 3.0 to run the tool. I’ll put the project into a proper setup file if it is sufficiently popular.
Here is a screenshot of the utility:
Download the program from the newer post :
http://www.tachytelic.net/2011/01/updated-linksys-spa-personal-directory-manager/
I’m using firmware version 6.1.5a, I’d be interested to hear if this does/does not work on other versions or if anyone has any suggestions for enhancements.
This is also a great way to backup/restore your Linksys SPA handset – I factory reset my handset and this much easier than re-entering all the personal directory.