Everyone's familiar with the Apple vs. Google struggle. If you have an Apple computer but a Google phone, the two devices won't connect well – if at all. The same thing happens if you have a Microsoft computer and an Apple phone. But did you know businesses struggle with this too – especially after an upgrade or hardware swap?
One company is trying to connect their Yealink phone system to a set of Fanvil doorphones. Another is struggling with finding how to unite their Grandstream intercom setup with the latest Polycom phones. It's frustrating trying to get these systems to "talk" to one another effectively.
So, what can a business do? You could build a hardware network in bits and pieces, hoping the connections you designed yourself won't fail. Or you could source your hardware from a single manufacturer, who's already taken the steps to make sure each device connects to one another quickly, easily, and seamlessly. A manufacturer like Fanvil.
Fanvil: A Suite of Devices for All Your Needs
Fanvil's devices are fully compatible with one another and can be put together in a wide variety of ways to accomplish a wide range of purposes. Take Fanvil's security devices for example.
Building a Fanvil "Family:" Security
Let’s say you're looking for a way to monitor who goes in and comes out of your office building. Using just Fanvil products, you can build a fully functional security system.
STEP ONE: Start by purchasing the necessary support hardware like a PSTN gateway and IP PBX for your phone and management systems and a SIP paging gateway for your intercom systems.
STEP TWO: Then install video and door phones at all your entrances (like the Fanvil i62)
STEP THREE: Add a console phone like the Fanvil X210i in your office.
Fanvil's console phones are designed to be SIP phones, monitoring and broadcasting systems, two-way intercoms, and more! From it, an office manager can make business calls, utilize your intercom system, monitor door and video phones, and so much more. It features:
- 20 SIP lines, 3-way conference
- HD audio on speakerphone and handset
- Movable type Directional External Gooseneck Microphone
- Up to 106 DSS keys (42 tri-colored physical keys)
- Built-in Bluetooth
- Wi-Fi connectivity (via Wi-Fi dongle)
- Video codec H.264 support for receiving video calls
STEP FOUR: Once that's done, connect these devices using the Fanvil Device Management System.
Congratulations! Now you have a working security system that you can maintain and manage quickly and easily from one central location.
Keep An Eye on All Your Devices with the Fanvil Device Management System
One of the ways Fanvil allows you to connect and maintain security and communication systems is with their online management tool. The Fanvil Device Management system (FDMS) is a web-based platform that not only allows managers to connect and manage Fanvil devices but also conduct a wide variety of other tasks:
- Assign sub-administrators as needed, with flexible permissions managed by the main administrator.
- Customize device groups according to roles, departments, sections, etc. One example of this is organizing all your first-floor door phones into a group titled "first floor access points."
- Remote control of all Fanvil devices from accessing their interfaces to updating firmware and other configurations.
- Run diagnostic analysis on groups of devices or singular devices to ensure every device is running as it should, and more!
Benefits of Building a Fanvil "Family" of Products
For many of you, you've probably got some clients currently using a hodgepodge of products to run their business. And many are hesitant to switch from the system they know to a system they don't know. While the move can be difficult at first, switching to a unified solution can be very beneficial in the long run.
- Simple Deployment. Installing, wiring, and deploying Fanvil solutions was made to be as simple as possible. All customers have to do is follow the simple dialing rules included in their product packet.
- Easy Scalability. Thanks to the control that the FDMS provides, adding new devices in new locations takes no time at all. Fanvil solutions are the definition of plug-and-play.
- Consistent Quality. Whether a customer is using a local area network (LAN) or a wide area network (WAN) for their SIP services, Fanvil solutions can deliver HD audio and video communications on both!
- Cloud-Based Maintenance. Say goodbye to excess labor and maintenance costs! Thanks to the FDMS, you don't have to send out technicians to troubleshoot devices when they're experiencing trouble. Now you can diagnose and repair them remotely with just a few clicks.
- Top-Tier Security. Each Fanvil device is equipped with enterprise-level encryption to guarantee the safety of user data and protect their privacy.
Start Building Your Fanvil "Family" Today with NTS Direct
As a certified Fanvil reseller, NTS Direct can give you access to competitive product discounts, flexible financing options, and product bundles that other providers can't. We also have a team of experts at your disposal to provide knowledgeable advice and support throughout your purchasing and deployment processes. Interested in learning more about Fanvil? About NTS Direct? Contact us today and we'll be happy to answer your questions!