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CHAPTER 4
Configuring Network Settings on the
Cisco Unified IP Phone
The Cisco Unified IP Phone includes many configurable network and device
settings that you may need to modify before the phone is functional for your users.
The following sections provide details about configuring and verifying these
network settings:
• Configuration Methods, page 4-2
� Accessing Network Settings through a Phone Configuration Web Page,
page 4-2
� Accessing Network Configuration Settings through the Networ
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Chapter 4 Configuring Network Settings on the Cisco Unified IP Phone Configuration Methods Configuration Methods Table 4-1 describes the methods that you can use to configure network settings for a Cisco Unified IP Phone. Table 4-1 Methods for Configuring Network Settings Cisco Unified IP Phone Configuration Methods 7905G and 7912G � Use the Phone Configuration web page � Use the phone Network Configuration menu This chapter describes how to use the Phone Configuration web page and the
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Chapter 4 Configuring Network Settings on the Cisco Unified IP Phone Accessing Network Settings through a Phone Configuration Web Page Note The Phone Configuration web page described in this chapter differs from the User Options web pages, which gives users control over various phone options and features, and the Cisco Unified CallManager Administration Phone Configuration pages, which let you configure many phone functions and features. For more information about the User Options web
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Chapter 4 Configuring Network Settings on the Cisco Unified IP Phone Accessing Network Configuration Settings through the Network Configuration Menu Accessing Network Configuration Settings through the Network Configuration Menu You can view and set most network configuration options for the Cisco Unified IP Phone 7905G and 7912G using the Network Configuration menu on the phone. Note You can control whether a Cisco Unified IP Phone 7905G or 7912G has access to the Settings menu by us
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Chapter 4 Configuring Network Settings on the Cisco Unified IP Phone Accessing Network Configuration Settings through the Network Configuration Menu To exit the Network Configuration menu, take one of these actions: � Press the Cancel softkey to return to the Settings menu. � Press the Menu button to return to the main screen. Related Topics � Unlocking and Locking Options on the Network Configuration Menu, page 4-5 � Guidelines for Editing Settings in the Network Configuration Menu, pag
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Chapter 4 Configuring Network Settings on the Cisco Unified IP Phone Accessing Network Configuration Settings through the Network Configuration Menu For information about entering a password, see the “Guidelines for Editing Settings in the Network Configuration Menu” section on page 4-6. Step 5 Look at the icon in the upper-right portion of the phone screen. When options are locked, the icon appears as a locked padlock . When options are unlocked, the icon appears as an unlocked padlock
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Chapter 4 Configuring Network Settings on the Cisco Unified IP Phone Verifying Network Settings � Unlocking and Locking Options on the Network Configuration Menu, page 4-5 Verifying Network Settings On Cisco Unified IP Phone 7905G and 7912G, you can view detailed information about the current network settings of the phone. Use this information to troubleshoot or to make modifications. To display current network settings for the Cisco Unified IP Phone, follow these steps: Using the Pho
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Chapter 4 Configuring Network Settings on the Cisco Unified IP Phone Verifying Network Settings Table 4-2 Network Settings Network Setting Description Usage Notes DHCP Server Displays IP address of the Dynamic Host See the “Modifying DHCP Configuration Protocol (DHCP) server that the Settings” section on phone uses to obtain IP address. page 4-13. BootP Server Indicates whether the phone obtains its Always displays No. configuration from a Bootstrap Protocol (BootP) Cannot be configure
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Chapter 4 Configuring Network Settings on the Cisco Unified IP Phone Verifying Network Settings Table 4-2 Network Settings (continued) Network Setting Description Usage Notes Operational VLAN Indicates the auxiliary Virtual Local Area Obtained via Cisco Id Network (VLAN) configured on a Cisco Catalyst Discovery Protocol (CDP) switch in which the phone is a member. from the switch to which the phone is attached. If the Admin. VLAN Id option is configured, the Operational VLAN Id displa
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Chapter 4 Configuring Network Settings on the Cisco Unified IP Phone Verifying Network Settings Table 4-2 Network Settings (continued) Network Setting Description Usage Notes CallManager 1-4 Cisco Unified CallManager servers that are Use Cisco Unified available for processing calls from this phone, in CallManager prioritized order. For an available server, an option Administration to modify. will show the Cisco Unified CallManager server Configure the SRST router IP address and one of
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Chapter 4 Configuring Network Settings on the Cisco Unified IP Phone Verifying Network Settings Table 4-2 Network Settings (continued) Network Setting Description Usage Notes DHCP Address Allows the IP-address assigned by DHCP to be See the “Releasing a DHCP Released released. Address” section on page 4-16. Alternate TFTP Indicates whether the phone is using an alternative See the “Enabling an TFTP server. Alternate TFTP Server” section on page 4-30. Alternate DNS Indicates whether th
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Chapter 4 Configuring Network Settings on the Cisco Unified IP Phone Verifying Network Settings Table 4-2 Network Settings (continued) Network Setting Description Usage Notes GARP Enabled Indicates whether the phone learns MAC Use Cisco Unified addresses from Gratuitous ARP responses. CallManager Disabling the ability to accept Gratuitous ARP Administration to modify. will prevent applications that use this mechanism to monitor and record voice streams from working. If voice monitorin
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Chapter 4 Configuring Network Settings on the Cisco Unified IP Phone Modifying DHCP Settings Modifying DHCP Settings Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) automatically assigns IP addresses to devices when you connect them to the network. This section provides information about enabling DHCP and releasing a DHCP-assigned IP address in the following topics: � Enabling DHCP, page 4-13 � Disabling DHCP, page 4-15 � Releasing a DHCP Address, page 4-16 Enabling DHCP Cisco Unified IP Ph
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Chapter 4 Configuring Network Settings on the Cisco Unified IP Phone Modifying DHCP Settings Using the Phone Network Configuration Screen Procedure Step 1 Display the Network Configuration menu. For instructions, see the “Displaying the Network Configuration Menu” section on page 4-4. Step 2 Unlock Network Configuration menu options. For instructions, see the “Unlocking and Locking Options on the Network Configuration Menu” section on page 4-5. Step 3 Scroll to DHCP Enabled. If DHCP is
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Chapter 4 Configuring Network Settings on the Cisco Unified IP Phone Modifying DHCP Settings Disabling DHCP If you do not use DHCP in your network, use this procedure to disable DHCP before manually assigning IP addresses to Cisco Unified IP Phones. Note Procedures involved in configuring IP settings or TFTP options cannot be completed when DHCP is enabled in your network. To disable DHCP for the Cisco Unified IP Phone, follow these steps: Using the Phone Configuration Web Page Proced
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Chapter 4 Configuring Network Settings on the Cisco Unified IP Phone Modifying DHCP Settings Using the Phone Network Configuration Screen Procedure Step 1 Display the Network Configuration menu. For instructions, see the “Displaying the Network Configuration Menu” section on page 4-4. Step 2 Unlock Network Configuration menu options. For instructions, see the “Unlocking and Locking Options on the Network Configuration Menu” section on page 4-5. Step 3 Scroll to DHCP Enabled. If DHCP is
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Chapter 4 Configuring Network Settings on the Cisco Unified IP Phone Configuring IP Settings Using the Phone Network Configuration Screen Procedure Step 1 Display the Network Configuration menu. For instructions, see the “Displaying the Network Configuration Menu” section on page 4-4. Step 2 Unlock Network Configuration menu options. For instructions, see the “Unlocking and Locking Options on the Network Configuration Menu” section on page 4-5. Step 3 Scroll to DHCP Address Released. I
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Chapter 4 Configuring Network Settings on the Cisco Unified IP Phone Configuring IP Settings � You can use 0.0.0.0 for the subnet mask only if the default gateway is also 0.0.0.0. � Ensure the TFTP server has an IP address. � Ensure the default gateway IP address is on the same subnet as the host IP address. Note Procedures involved in configuring IP settings or TFTP options cannot be completed when DHCP is enabled in your network. This section covers the following topics: � Assigning
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Chapter 4 Configuring Network Settings on the Cisco Unified IP Phone Configuring IP Settings You may be prompted to enter a password. The Network Parameters web page appears. Step 3 To set the IP address, enter an address in the StaticIP field and click Apply. Using the Phone Network Configuration Screen Procedure Step 1 Display the Network Configuration menu. For instructions, see the “Displaying the Network Configuration Menu” section on page 4-4. Step 2 Unlock Network Configuration m
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Chapter 4 Configuring Network Settings on the Cisco Unified IP Phone Configuring IP Settings To assign a default router for the Cisco Unified IP Phone, follow these steps: Using the Phone Configuration Web Page Procedure Step 1 Display the Phone Configuration web page. For instructions, see the “Accessing Network Settings through a Phone Configuration Web Page” section on page 4-2. Step 2 In the pane on the left under Change Configuration, click Network Parameters. You may be prompted t
