Avaya B179 SIP Conference Phone
- Features OmniSound audio technology to provide clear conversations
- Offers built-in SIP for integration with IP Office and Avaya Aura system
- Allows web-based configuration to import/export contacts and settings
- Features omnidirectional microphone with 360-degree coverage
- Provides a conference guide and a phone book for quick access to 50 contacts and 20 call groups
- Supports wideband audio - Supports G.722 HD voice on IPO 8.0 or higher
- Works with optional expansion microphones and PA interface box ( both sold separately) to increase coverage and number of participants
- Records your meeting and conference calls to an SD memory card for archiving and future reference
- Powered by 802.3af Power over Ethernet (PoE) or by optional PoE injector (sold separately)
Avaya B179 SIP Conference Phone Description
Hold up to five-way conference calls with the Avaya B179 SIP conference phone in conference rooms and other meeting setups. This is a SIP-based IP conferencing phone for use with Avaya IP Office or Avaya Aura system. The conference phone features OmniSound audio technology to provide clear conversations with an omnidirectional microphone that picks up voice within 360-degree coverage. The conference phone allows web-based configuration to import/export contacts and settings. Provided with a conference guide and a phone book for quick access to 50 contacts and 20 call groups, the conference phone helps you set up group calls at the touch of a button. The B179 SIP Conference Phone supports wideband audio, supporting G.722 HD voice on IPO 8.0 or higher. It is built to work with optional expansion microphones and PA interface box to increase coverage and number of participants, but they are sold separately. With the Avaya B179 conference phone, you can easily record your meeting and conference calls to an SD memory card for archiving and future reference, saving you the hassle of taking notes manually during meeting sessions. The conference phone is powered by 802.3af Power over Ethernet (PoE) or by an optional PoE injector (sold separately).
OmniSound Audio Technology
Integrated with OmniSound audio technology, the B179 conference phone is designed to provide clear conversations in conference rooms. The OmniSound audio technology features noise suppression that filters unwanted background noise in the conference room to ensure you enjoy a seamless communication flow. With no clipping and an equalizer to adjust the sound pitch, the conference phone delivers maximum audio quality.


Wide Audio Coverage
The B179 conference phone features an omnidirectional microphone with 360-degree coverage across the application room, ensuring that every participant's voice is captured from every direction in the room. The conference phone supports wideband audio, which supports G.722 HD voice on IPO 8.0 or higher, providing you with quality audio.
Ease of Use
Easily connect the conference phone for use thanks to its plug-and-play connectivity. The conference phone provides a conference guide to help you set up group calls at the touch of a button and a phone book for quick access to 50 contacts and 20 call groups. With this, you can conveniently set up the B179 conference phone for use in your conference room.

Optional Accessory
The conference phone is designed to work with optional accessories. It works with optional expansion microphones and a PA interface box. The expansion microphone, which is sold separately, is used to increase coverage and the number of participants. The optional PA interface box (not included) connects amplifiers and mixers to the AUX port for larger group requirements.
What's in the Box?
- Avaya B179 SIP Conference Phone
- Ethernet Network Cable
Avaya B179 SIP Conference Phone Technical Specs
Audio Features
- OmniSound® wideband
- Omnidirectional microphone
- Pick-Up Range: Up to 320 sq ft > 10 people
- Speakers: frequency range: 200–7000 Hz
- Volume: Max 90 dB SPL 0.5 m
- Equalizer: soft, neutral, and bright
Connectivity
- Ethernet: RJ45, AUX headset / PA
- Expansion microphones
Power
- Power over Ethernet IEEE 802.3af (PoE Class 3)
- Transformer: 100–240 V AC / 13.5 V DC
Recording
- Support SD memory card (SDHC)
Approvals
- Electrical safety: EN 60950-1:2006, ANSI / UL 60950-1-2002
- CAN / CSA-C22.2, no. 60950-1-03 EMC / Radio: EN 301 489-3 V1.4.1 (2002-08),
- EN 301 489-1 V1.6.1 (2005-09), FCC Part 15 subpart B class A, FCC Part 15 subpart C, EN 300220-1:2000, EN 300220-2:2000 RoHS
Directory
- Phone book: < 1,000 entries per profile
- Export/import of contacts, Call list
- Support for LDAP external directory
- User profile: 4 profiles (password protected)
- Call groups: 20 groups
Dimensions
- Size: Diameter 240 mm, height 77 mm
- Weight: 2.2 lb
Colour
- Licorice black
Software Compatibility
- Avaya Aura®
- Avaya IP OfficeTM
- Avaya Approved Third-Party Platforms
Interoperability
- SIP 2.0, RFC3261, and companion RFCs Network and Communication
- Network addressing: DHCP and static IP
- Connection protocol: SIP 2.0 (RFC 3261 and companion RFCs)
- Transport: UDP, TCP, TLS and SIPS
- Security: 802.1x Authentification, SRTP, and TLS
- Quality of Service: DiffServ, VLAN 802.1p / Q
- Audio Codecs: G722, G711 A-law, G711 μ-law, G729ab
- DTMF tone generation: RFC, SIP INFO, In-band
- Time servers: NTP and SNTP Daylight saving: Configurable for automatic adjustments
Configuration and Provisioning
- Configuration: Via integrated web server, HTTP or HTTPS
- Separate user and administrator login for secure configuration
- Support for device management to easily configure and update multiple conference phones
Language Versions
- User Interface: Danish, English, Finnish, French, Italian, Dutch, Norwegian, Polish, Spanish, Swedish, Turkish, German, Russian, Chinese, Korean, Japanese, and Portuguese.
Contents
- B179 and Ethernet network cable
Optional Accessories
- Expansion microphone extends the voice pickup range from 320 to up to 750 sq ft (30-70 m2)
- PA Interface box
- AC adapter and power cable
- SD memory card
- Wall Mounting Bracket
More Information
SKU | 700504740 |
---|---|
Brand | Avaya |
Audio Conference Type | Conference Phone |
Microphone Type | Bidirectional |
Multiple Part Calling | No |
Interface | Ethernet |
With Display | No |
Connectivity | Wired |
No. of User(s) | 4-8 |
Room Size | Small-Mid |
Display Option | Display & Keypad |
Allow Expansion Mic | Yes |
Available Ports | Ethernet |
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Avaya B179 SIP Conference Phone Description
Hold up to five-way conference calls with the Avaya B179 SIP conference phone in conference rooms and other meeting setups. This is a SIP-based IP conferencing phone for use with Avaya IP Office or Avaya Aura system. The conference phone features OmniSound audio technology to provide clear conversations with an omnidirectional microphone that picks up voice within 360-degree coverage. The conference phone allows web-based configuration to import/export contacts and settings. Provided with a conference guide and a phone book for quick access to 50 contacts and 20 call groups, the conference phone helps you set up group calls at the touch of a button. The B179 SIP Conference Phone supports wideband audio, supporting G.722 HD voice on IPO 8.0 or higher. It is built to work with optional expansion microphones and PA interface box to increase coverage and number of participants, but they are sold separately. With the Avaya B179 conference phone, you can easily record your meeting and conference calls to an SD memory card for archiving and future reference, saving you the hassle of taking notes manually during meeting sessions. The conference phone is powered by 802.3af Power over Ethernet (PoE) or by an optional PoE injector (sold separately).
OmniSound Audio Technology
Integrated with OmniSound audio technology, the B179 conference phone is designed to provide clear conversations in conference rooms. The OmniSound audio technology features noise suppression that filters unwanted background noise in the conference room to ensure you enjoy a seamless communication flow. With no clipping and an equalizer to adjust the sound pitch, the conference phone delivers maximum audio quality.


Wide Audio Coverage
The B179 conference phone features an omnidirectional microphone with 360-degree coverage across the application room, ensuring that every participant's voice is captured from every direction in the room. The conference phone supports wideband audio, which supports G.722 HD voice on IPO 8.0 or higher, providing you with quality audio.
Ease of Use
Easily connect the conference phone for use thanks to its plug-and-play connectivity. The conference phone provides a conference guide to help you set up group calls at the touch of a button and a phone book for quick access to 50 contacts and 20 call groups. With this, you can conveniently set up the B179 conference phone for use in your conference room.

Optional Accessory
The conference phone is designed to work with optional accessories. It works with optional expansion microphones and a PA interface box. The expansion microphone, which is sold separately, is used to increase coverage and the number of participants. The optional PA interface box (not included) connects amplifiers and mixers to the AUX port for larger group requirements.
What's in the Box?
- Avaya B179 SIP Conference Phone
- Ethernet Network Cable
Avaya B179 SIP Conference Phone Technical Specs
Audio Features
- OmniSound® wideband
- Omnidirectional microphone
- Pick-Up Range: Up to 320 sq ft > 10 people
- Speakers: frequency range: 200–7000 Hz
- Volume: Max 90 dB SPL 0.5 m
- Equalizer: soft, neutral, and bright
Connectivity
- Ethernet: RJ45, AUX headset / PA
- Expansion microphones
Power
- Power over Ethernet IEEE 802.3af (PoE Class 3)
- Transformer: 100–240 V AC / 13.5 V DC
Recording
- Support SD memory card (SDHC)
Approvals
- Electrical safety: EN 60950-1:2006, ANSI / UL 60950-1-2002
- CAN / CSA-C22.2, no. 60950-1-03 EMC / Radio: EN 301 489-3 V1.4.1 (2002-08),
- EN 301 489-1 V1.6.1 (2005-09), FCC Part 15 subpart B class A, FCC Part 15 subpart C, EN 300220-1:2000, EN 300220-2:2000 RoHS
Directory
- Phone book: < 1,000 entries per profile
- Export/import of contacts, Call list
- Support for LDAP external directory
- User profile: 4 profiles (password protected)
- Call groups: 20 groups
Dimensions
- Size: Diameter 240 mm, height 77 mm
- Weight: 2.2 lb
Colour
- Licorice black
Software Compatibility
- Avaya Aura®
- Avaya IP OfficeTM
- Avaya Approved Third-Party Platforms
Interoperability
- SIP 2.0, RFC3261, and companion RFCs Network and Communication
- Network addressing: DHCP and static IP
- Connection protocol: SIP 2.0 (RFC 3261 and companion RFCs)
- Transport: UDP, TCP, TLS and SIPS
- Security: 802.1x Authentification, SRTP, and TLS
- Quality of Service: DiffServ, VLAN 802.1p / Q
- Audio Codecs: G722, G711 A-law, G711 μ-law, G729ab
- DTMF tone generation: RFC, SIP INFO, In-band
- Time servers: NTP and SNTP Daylight saving: Configurable for automatic adjustments
Configuration and Provisioning
- Configuration: Via integrated web server, HTTP or HTTPS
- Separate user and administrator login for secure configuration
- Support for device management to easily configure and update multiple conference phones
Language Versions
- User Interface: Danish, English, Finnish, French, Italian, Dutch, Norwegian, Polish, Spanish, Swedish, Turkish, German, Russian, Chinese, Korean, Japanese, and Portuguese.
Contents
- B179 and Ethernet network cable
Optional Accessories
- Expansion microphone extends the voice pickup range from 320 to up to 750 sq ft (30-70 m2)
- PA Interface box
- AC adapter and power cable
- SD memory card
- Wall Mounting Bracket
SKU | 700504740 |
---|---|
Brand | Avaya |
Audio Conference Type | Conference Phone |
Microphone Type | Bidirectional |
Multiple Part Calling | No |
Interface | Ethernet |
With Display | No |
Connectivity | Wired |
No. of User(s) | 4-8 |
Room Size | Small-Mid |
Display Option | Display & Keypad |
Allow Expansion Mic | Yes |
Available Ports | Ethernet |