Do I Need To Know IT To Install a Netvanta 7100 System?

One of the biggest concerns about switching to an IP phone system is 'Do I need to know IT?' The answer to this question varies, depending on the system you want to install. If you are looking for a system for your small to medium business that will not require its very own IT department, ADTRAN's NetVanta 7100 is the solution for you.

• NetVanta 7100 is an all-in-one box solution for voice and data, supporting up to 100 stations. A powerful yet simple system designed for small to medium businesses, this phone system offers a wide array of features such as programmable soft keys, multi-line, hands-free, voice mail with message indicator, and a built-in head-set jack. The Adtran 7100 has an integrated 24-port Power over Ethernet (PoE) switch-router for
  data, a stateful inspection firewall for security, and Virtual Private Network (VPN) for secure Internet tunneling, making it an 'Office in a Box'. Of course, this system uses Adtran phones, and some Polycom phones. These phones range from 2-6 line capability, though with an extender, some of the Adtran phones can handle up to 12 lines. 
  
  

Adtran phones come in a variety of types, including multiple-line desk phones,conferencing phones, phones with HD voice, operator or attendant console stations, and more. Not only will the NetVanta system give you superior IP phone quality, it also supports analog phones, fax, modems, and credit card readers. This phone system is one of the best values on the market. 

Using this system is quick and painless. NetVanta 7100 coupled with the NetVanta UC (Unified Communications) Platform, the NetVanta system has everything a business could need: true unified messaging, system administration, voice mail with integrated messaging, fax server, auto-attendants, personal assistants, inbound and outbound IVR (Interactive Voice Response), one number and call redirection service, notifications, voicemail to email, and more.

The NetVanta UC becomes a single management system for setup and administration with
point and click Moves/Adds/Changes. To simplify even more, The NetVanta UC can be integrated with Active Directory by using the Microsoft Active Directory Users and Microsoft Management Console (MMC) snap-ins for NetVanta UC. This means that the NetVanta UC can be used to administer and manage users across the an entire business.

Business communications services can be managed with the same user accounts and security policies already existing within the Windows environment, translating into your business not requiring additional programming or special integration to make security policies universal throughout the company. Employees are not required to have multiple user accounts or login to business communications separately. The Adtran 7100 coupled with the NetVanta UC Platform become a powerful, yet easy to use and manage system to keep all of your business communications in one place without compromising any functionality you could need in your system. 

If you are looking for a phone system for your business that you can upkeep yourself, the NetVanta 7100 is the system you're looking for. Of course, if you are still worried about the configuration or maintenance of the system, we have the right solution to help you and experts that can answer all your questions. Unlike any other phone system a business might chose to have a professional install, this will not require your business to continually call in an expert to make small adjustments or fix problems. While setup or configuration of the Adtran 7100 might require a little bit if tech savvy, you do not have to be a technical wizard to feel comfortable working with this system. 

Interested in upgrading your small business phone system? Please feel free to contact us we'll be more than gladly to go over your options and find the best solution for you. Let us know below if there's a different  small business phone system you've been using that you really like!