Cisco ATA 186 User Manual

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Cisco ATA 186 Installation and Configuration Guide
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Cisco ATA 186 Overview
This chapter provides an overview of the Cisco ATA 186 Analog Telephone
Adaptor and describes the system features.
About the Cisco ATA 186
The Cisco ATA 186:
• Is an Internet telephony appliance that converts any regular analog telephone
into an Internet telephone.
• Converts voice into IP data packets that are sent over a network.
• Is installed at the subscriber’s premises.
• Supports two voice ports with their own telephone numbers.
• Has one 10BaseT RJ-45 port and two RJ-11 FXS standard analog telephone
ports.
• Supports both low-complexity voice codecs, such as G.711 ,G.711A-law, and
high-complexity/CELP codecs, such as G.723.1 and G.729A.
• Can be configured to use either the H.323 or the SIP call signaling protocol.
• Operates with Cisco Voice Packet Gateways.
• Operates with H.323- or SIP-compliant Voice Packet Gateways.

Cisco ATA 186 Specifications

General

Operating Temperature	32°F to 104°F (0°C to 40°C)
Protocol	SIP, H.323
Network Interface	10/100BASE-T Ethernet
Audio Codec Support	G.729a, G.723.1
Power Supply	5V DC
Weight	0.23 kg (0.5 lb)
Relative Humidity	10 to 90% noncondensing
Ports	2 RJ-11 FXS ports

Summary

Cisco ATA 186 Overview

About the Cisco ATA 186

Overview of the Cisco ATA 186 Analog Telephone Adaptor and its system features.

Hardware Features

Details the hardware options and components of the Cisco ATA 186 device.

Software Features

Explains the software features of the Cisco ATA 186, which depend on the protocol used.

General Features

Lists features available for all signaling protocols supported by the Cisco ATA 186.

H.323-specific Features

Details features specific to the H.323 signaling protocol for the Cisco ATA 186.

SIP Specific Features

Details features specific to the SIP signaling protocol for the Cisco ATA 186.

Supported Standards and Protocols

Lists the various communication standards and protocols supported by the Cisco ATA 186.

Electrical Specifications

Provides electrical specifications for the Cisco ATA 186, including voltage and power requirements.

Environmental Specifications

Details the environmental operating and storage conditions for the Cisco ATA 186.

Standards Compliance

Outlines the agency approvals and safety standards compliance for the Cisco ATA 186.

Emissions Compliance

Specifies the Cisco ATA 186's compliance with emissions standards.

Immunity Compliance

Specifies the Cisco ATA 186's compliance with immunity standards.

Dimensions and Weight

Lists the physical dimensions and weight of the Cisco ATA 186.