The Q-N8640DS is an outdoor, weather-resistant IP door station employing packet audio technology. Connecting the Q-N8640DS to an IP network (LAN or WAN) permits hands-free conversation of high sound quality to be made between the Q-N8640DS and the intercom station connected to the IP Intercom Exchange, or between the Q-N8640DSB and an IP multifunctional master station. The Q-N8640DS is equipped with 1-Channel of control input, 5-Channel of control outputs (including 1 channel of relay control output), and speaker output, thereby enabling connections to external equipment such as a sensor, indicator, and external speaker. The station includes boot to protect push button.