Panasonic KX-WP1050 Wi-Fi Phone

Panasonic Updated: 2007-06-25
Panasonic KX-WP1050 Wi-Fi Phone

The Cost Savings of Skype™. The Freedom of a Regular Phone
Panasonic introduces the KX-WP1050 Wi-Fi phone for use with Skype™, the popular Voice Over IP communications service that allows point-to-point calling around the world. Skype™ users can enjoy incredible cost savings combined with the convenience of a regular phone. The KX-WP1050 frees the user from being tied down to a computer so he or she can move from room to room without worrying about missed calls. Or make and receive calls in a public hotspot, which doesn't require browser authentication. The included travel router makes it easy to take this incredible communications solution on the road.

Easy to Use
Panasonic has taken the complexity out of making Skype™ calls by including a complete kit which can be set up and used by virtually anyone with little or no computer experience. The included router simplifies the set up of the Wi-Fi access point, and guarantees a secure wireless connection with automatic 256-bit AES encryption setup (WPA). The router can also be plugged into a hotel or office network giving the user a wireless connection for their laptop and the ability to use the Wi-Fi phone simultaneously. The AC adapter is compatible with all voltages from 100V to 240V, so it can be used by simply attaching the AC cord (sold separately) for a particular country.

Secure and Convenient
This new model offers the range and security of WPA encrypted Wi-Fi technology, as well as Quality of Service (QoS) to improve voice quality. It features easy menu-driven operation, and a loud handset speakerphone, as well as a built-in headset jack for those long international calls. At just 0.62" thick, and weighing less than 4 ounces, the phone is convenient and easy to carry. The 730mAh Lithium-ion battery can provide up to 72-hour standby time, 3-hour talk time, and can be charged with the included travel router, or from a USB connection on a PC.

HANDSET:
Calls  Skype-to-Skype
SkypeIn
SkypeOut
Conference (guest only)
Call Waiting
Skype Voicemail  Yes
Contacts List  Yes (max. 500)
History  Incoming calls (max. 20)
Outgoing calls (max. 20)
Missed calls (max. 50)
Voicemails (max. 100)
Authorizations (max. 20)
Connection Mode  DHCP, Static
Preferred Networks  Yes (max. 21, including 1 for base unit/router)
Wireless  IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g
BASE UNIT/ROUTER:
WAN Connection Mode  DHCP, PPPoE, Static
DHCP Server  Yes (max. 5 clients, including 1 for handset)
DNS Relay (DNS Proxy)  Yes
UPnP  Internet Gateway Device (IGD)
Access Point Connection Mode  DHCP, Static
Access Point UPnP  Basic Device
WAN Interface  10Base-T/100Base-TX Ethernet
RJ-45 connector x 1
LAN Interface  10Base-T/100Base-TX Ethernet
RJ-45 connector x 1
Wireless Interface  IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g
FUNCTIONS:
Codec  G.711, G.729a/b
Ringer  Polyphonic (FM 16 layer)
Ringer Type  8 types (including 3 Skype melodies)
Ringer LED  Yes
Ringer Volume  6 steps + off
Lighted Keypad  Yes
Speakerphone  Yes (with echo cancellation)
Speakerphone Volume  6 steps
Pre Dialing  20 digits
Mute  Yes
LCD  65k colors, 1.8inch TFT
LCD Backlight  White
Clock Display  Yes (year/month/date) order selectable
Time Display  Yes
Multi-Language Display  English, Latin-1 (Contacts list only)
Proportional Font  Yes
Battery Display  4 steps
Electric Wave Display  4 steps + not connected
Ear Receiver Volume  4 steps
Key Lock  Yes
USB Port  Yes (mini USB)
Contacts  Yes (display contact list of Skype)
Navigator Key  Yes
Operating Environment  0° - 40°C (32° - 104°F)
Dimensions (W x D x H)  Handset: Approx. 5-9/16" x 1-3/4" x 5/8"
Base Unit/Router: Approx. 1-7/32" x 5-53/64" x 2"
Weight  Handset: Approx. 0.22 lb.
Base Unit/Router: Approx. 0.33 lb.
Power Supply  Handset: Li-Ion battery (3.7 V, 730 mAh)
Base Unit/Router: (AC Adaptor) Input: 100-240 V AC, 50-60Hz Output: 6 V DC, 1.5A
Power Consumption  Base Unit/Router:
Standby: Approx. 2.7W
Maximum: Approx. 4.6W