Aastra Telecom just announced the availability of a powerful software update for the 5i series of SIP telephones – 51i, 53i, 55i, 57i, and 57i CT.

Release 2.2 delivers multiple features and advanced functionalities that offer flexible, enhanced day-to-day use and facilitate deployment on a variety of network environments. This release includes:

* IEEE 802.1x support for port-based Network Access Control
* Group paging feature via RTP multicast
* Ability to independently configure Call Forward and DND for each account
* Synchronized feature support for BroadfSoft’’s® BroadWorks® DND, CallFwd, and ACD Server
* One-touch Call Transfer to a BLF extension or Speeddial number for a simplified handling of incoming calls
* One-Touch Call Park/Pickup for MetaSwitch® users
* Ability to configure source ports for SIP and TLS protocols
* XML features including RTP unicast/multicast control, new SIP Notify and action uri to push XML bypassing NAT/firewalls
* Improvements in Intercom and Auto-Answer features
* Ability to see SIP Registration Status in Aastra Web UI
* Fixes to software bugs reported from the field

Details on these new features and fixes can be found in the 2.2. Release Notes. Please visit www.aastratelecom.com and click on “Support” and then select “Download Area” to obtain the new firmware and associated Release Notes.