Introduction
The Ascom FreeNET VoWiFi system consists of market-specific WLAN handsets, a robust messaging system and supports IEEE 802.11b/g/e/i standards. This professional grade communication solution may be integrated with IP-PBXs via a direct SIP interface or with TDM PBX’s via Ascom VoIP Gateways. The FreeNET system provides advanced digital telephony features such as:

• Name and number call line identification

• Hold

• Transfer with and without consultation

• 3 party conference

• Call waiting notification

• Diversion with redirection identification

• Message waiting notification

FreeNET handsets
The rugged, i75 Medic, Protector and Messenger handsets provide three programmable soft keys and four-way navigation to ensure the most important functions are always readily available for ease of use. These handsets also feature a hands-free speaker mode, large display, vibration alert and long battery life. They are capable of sending and receiving 2-way messages and can be viewed with an optional inverted text option.

Equipped with a push button alarm for instant team communication, the i75 Protector and Medic handsets have optional personal security features such as a no-movement alarm and a man-down alarm.

UNITE Professional Messaging
The Ascom UNITE Messaging Suite provides select Ascom handsets with two-way messaging, user originated data and mobile alarms. The message is instantly displayed allowing quick and accurate response. All messaging activities are recorded in the Ascom Communications Server providing real-time activity logging for complete audit trail records and reporting.

T1 VoIP Gateway
The FreeNET T1 VoIP Gateway enables seamless integration with a circuit-switched PBX or public-switched telephone network (PSTN) to provide high quality voice communication between the FreeNET handsets and any other telephone. Containing two T1 or E1 interfaces, the VoIP Gateway supports QSIG, NI-2, 5ESS, DMS100 ISDN and E&M CAS protocols, in addition to performing handset registration and call routing to optimize channel usage. The FreeNET T1 VoIP Gateway is designed for enterprise environments and contains no moving components. Gateways can be stacked to optimize the grade of service to the PBX, while maintaining a single browser-based management application.

Analog VoIP Gateway
The Analog VoIP Gateway enables seamless integration with a circuit-switched PBX or public-switched telephone network (PSTN) to provide high quality voice communication between the FreeNET handsets and any other telephone.  Containing 8 analog, FXO interfaces, the Analog VoIP Gateway provides a cost effective interface for small to medium enterprise environments with highly advanced call features.

The Analog VoIP Gateway is compact and designed for high availability with its embedded appliance architecture, no moving components, and powered by Asterisk Business Edition software.  It provides an intuitive web browser interface to allow central management to branch offices.  Gateways can be stacked, providing additional analog port interfaces when necessary.

Portable Device Manager
The Ascom PDM is a software application that provides firmware updates via a USB cradle or over-the-air. The PDM allows users to utilize any FreeNET portable handset to access their personal configuration settings. Portable handset replacement is facilitated by the central storage of configuration information.

WLAN interoperability
The Ascom FreeNET VoWiFi solution supports various enterprise WLAN systems following IEEE standards. For optimum quality and feature support, WLAN products need to be certified with the FreeNET system. Please contact an Ascom Regional Channel Manager for a list of certified WLAN systems.