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Product Description: MODEL- DPH-540 VENDOR- D-LINK FEATURES- Wi-Fi Phone- Black D-Link introduces the Wi-Fi Phone (DPH-540), providing the freedom of wireless connectivity and the benefits of Voice over IP (VoIP) all in one sleek portable flip-style phone. By utilizing the Wi-Fi Phone with a VoIP service plan, both home and business users have the potential to dramatically reduce local and long distance telephone charges compared to a standard telephone service. In addition, the Wi-Fi Phone is a PsipTN compliant device that allows you to make and receive free calls within the PsipTN network (anticipated availability by August 2006 via firmware upgrade and 1-Year free subscription is included). PsipTN also allows you to receive calls from regular phones for free. Use the Wi-Fi Phone for business or talk to family and friends from virtually anywhere in the world 1), 2). Includes Wi-Fi Phone, Li-Ion Rechargeable Battery, USB Cable, Charger, Quick Installation Guide and CD-ROM with Product Documentation. * MAKE and RECEIVE CALLS THROUGH SECURE WIRELESS NETWORKS The Wi-Fi Phone is a standalone device that does not require a computer to use. All you need is an 802.11g or 802.11b wireless network with high-speed Internet access to make and receive calls 1). Use it at home, hotels, offices, airports, Internet cafes, school campuses, or just about anywhere there is a wireless connection available 2). In addition, with a growing number of Wi-Fi hotspots and metropolitan areas deploying low-cost or free high-speed wireless Internet connection, you have more places available to make and receive VoIP calls. This Wi-Fi Phone uses Session Initiation Protocol (SIP) and is reaAmazon.com Product Description: With the DPH-540 Wi-Fi Phone from D-Link, you get the freedom of wireless connectivity and the cost savings of Voice over IP (VoIP) technology, all in one sleek, stylish, and portable flip-style phone. When used with a Wi-Fi network and a VoIP service, 
The sleek D-Link Wi-Fi phone makes calling more affordable than ever. View larger. | 
The clamshell form factor looks and feels just like a regular cell phone. See how it works. | you can dramatically reduce local and long distance telephone charges compared to a standard telephone service. Plus, the Wi-Fi Phone is a PsipTN compliant device that allows you to make and receive free calls within the PsipTN network (A one-year free subscription to PsipTN is included). PsipTN also allows you to receive calls from regular phones for free. Use the Wi-Fi Phone for business or talk to family and friends from virtually anywhere in the world. How it Works
All you need to make calls with the Wi-Fi Phone is an 802.11g or 802.11b wireless network with high-speed Internet access. The Wi-Fi Phone is a standalone device that does not require a computer to use. You can use it at home, hotels, offices, airports, Internet cafes, school campuses, or just about anywhere there is a wireless connection available. In addition, with a growing number of Wi-Fi hotspots and metropolitan areas deploying low-cost or free high-speed wireless Internet connection, you have more places available to make and receive VoIP calls. Simply connect to a wireless network and make phone calls just like you would on a mobile phone. Because the Wi-Fi Phone uses Session Initiation Protocol (SIP) it is ready to be used with an Internet (VoIP) phone service plan. For accessing secure wireless networks, the Wi-Fi Phone supports WEP, WPA, and WPA2 encryption. Plus, with features like echo cancellation, packet delay compensation, and lost packet recovery, you can expect the voice quality from the Wi-Fi Phone to be similar to traditional phone calls. Intelligent Design
The Wi-Fi Phone includes a large, bright color LCD screen that displays call information such as call history, address book entries, and caller ID numbers. The device also supports several other convenient calling features including redial, mute, and hold. If you use a cell phone, you'll feel right at home with the D-Link Wi-Fi Phone. Two soft keys and four directional keys make it easy to navigate the phone's intuitive interface. There are also dedicated keys for volume, call send/end/cancel, and redial/hold. Meanwhile, a rechargeable 900 mAh lithium-ion battery keeps you talking for hours before the next charge. You can choose either the DPH-540 in sleek black or the DPH-541 in stylish silver. What's in the Box
Wi-Fi Phone, li-ion rechargeable battery, USB cable, charger, quick installation guide, and CD-ROM with product documentation.
D-Link DPH-540 Wi-Fi Phone (Black ) Features:
- Call Virtually Anywhere in the World Through a Wireless Network with High-Speed Internet Connection
- Get Secure Access to an 802.11g or 802.11b Wireless Network with WEP, WPA, or WPA2 Encryption
- Large, Bright Color LCD Screen Displays Easy-to-Read Text and Call Information
- Supports any SIP-based VoIP Provider such as TelTel, BroadVoice, SIPPhone, and Vonage
Customer Reviews:
- Low quality, incomplete offering: The software is very, very unstable on this device. It will end up either crashing hard--requiring you to remove the battery pack--or it'll act as if it's working, but not actually take or make any phone calls. Besides, D-Link does not offer a cahrging cradle for this phone, nor a replacement battery pack, nor any way to carry this "portable" phone. Although this device demonstrates some promising ideas, any but the hardiest of early adopters would be well advised to wait for a more competent offering.
- Didn't work with our system: We had to return ours. We couldn't get this phone to link with our Apple wireless access, nor could we get it to call out, so we couldn't use it as a VOIP phone.
- Deceptive advertising: The DPH-540 works well enough at home if you have a wireless network. I am hoping it will work if I find a kind person during my travels who leaves their network open. However, it will never work at a wireless hotspot unlike it's advertising on the D-Link website where it shows the Wi-Fi phone connecting to a hotspot. Reason? It simple does not have a web browser or java script capable of logging in. According to tech support: it never will.
Without this functionality its more a toy than a phone with real communication capability.
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