As wireless networks are getting more and more common, be it within corporate or home LANs or Wi-Fi hotspots at cybercafes and public places, wireless phones can be very handy. Here is my list of 5 of the best wireless IP phones:
The Linksys WIP300 wireless IP phone uses the 802.11g Wi-Fi network to give high-quality VoIP. It support the
SIP protocols for signaling. The screen display is large and full-colored. Use and configuration are easy. It also provides security features like WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access) encryption.
The Cisco 7920 IP Wireless Phone provides seamless and intelligent
features such as security, quality of service (QoS), mobility and advanced management; but it works best within Cisco-equiped networks. This phone is for corporate environments, unless you are using devices like Cisco-built
routers or
ATAs.
The ZyXEL Prestige 2000W wireless IP phone uses SIP signaling protocols over 802.11g networks and has a built-in NAT router, which gives it possibility to be connected directly to a
WAN, like a web server. This is a powerful phone despite its monochrome screen.
The NetGear SPH101 wireless IP phone is enabled for
Skype, and it is the world's first wireless IP phone that's able to make free calls to Skype users without using a computer. It is a very nice phone with a color screen.
The Linksys CIT200 wireless IP phone is a rather cheap phone for the quality it provides. It can be used with Skype. It comes with a charge and handset, which supports
SkypeOut dialing. The phone base connected through USB and the handset is cordless. It has a color screen.