8821- Data Sheet

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Data Sheet
Cisco Wireless IP Phone 8821
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Wireless IP Phone 8821 is a ruggedized, resilient, and secure 802.11
wireless LAN handset that delivers cost-effective, on-premises, comprehensive Voice
over Wireless LAN (VoWLAN) communications for the highly mobile in-campus
worker.
The 8821 is specifically designed for workers whose roles are in more rigorous, industrial settings. Examples of
ideal use cases include nurses and doctors in healthcare, operations and engineering staff in manufacturing,
customer service representatives in retail, service staff such as maids in hospitality, and workers on rigs in the oil
and chemical industries.
While the 8821 is sleek and lightweight, the design is hardened for users. It is Ingress Protection standard (IP67)
rated and is sealed for protection against dust, splash and water. The device is also MIL-STD-810G tested, with a
dozen drops onto concrete from heights of up to 5 feet (1.5 m), to help ensure shock resistance and avoid
breakage if dropped.
The 8821 enhances security and simplifies configuration management. Stronger encryption is supported for
certificate management and policy enablement with the support of Secure Hash Algorithm 2 (SHA-2). Simple
Certificate Enrollment Protocol (SCEP) eases IT administration by enabling automatic certificate management on
the device.
End users will enjoy a larger, higher-resolution color display and a user experience that is common with Cisco IP
Phone 8800 Series desk phones. In addition, roaming between access points within the campus will support more
seamless voice communications with the 8821’s support of Fast Transition (802.11r). This protocol was specifically
designed for mobile Voice over IP (VoIP) communications devices within Wi-Fi networks. Bluetooth is supported for
the user’s choice of third-party wireless headsets and adds freedom by untethering the user from the handset.
The 8821 supports Cisco and/or third-party XML applications such as push-to-talk.
A full suite of accessories, including desktop chargers, cases, holsters, and multicharger, are available from Cisco
to support deployments. Consult the Cisco Wireless IP Phone 8821/8821-EX Accessories Guide options and
details.

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