Asterisk VoIP News

Tuesday, February 14, 2006

Firmware version 1.3.1 released for Aastra IP Phones

Aastra Telecom has released SIP v1.3.1 firmware for the Aastra range of IP phones (480i, 480iCT, 9112i and 9133i).

The firmware and release notes (no updated admin and user guides yet) are available for download at:
http://www.aastra.com/support/enterpriseip

Contrary to what the version numbering would suggest, this is a significant update with many new features and bug fixes. See the release notes for full details, but here are some hightlights for Asterisk users:

- Context-sensitive softkeys. Softkeys can now be configured for each of the following call states: idle, incoming, outgoing and connected
- Speed dial using the BLF key
- Per-line outbound proxy
- Use the Icom key to make intercom calls
- Further XML enhancements
- Voice quality (transmit level) issues resolved
- Keypad now continues to work when a second incoming call appears

And much more.