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Cisco Unified IP Phone 6921, 6941, and
6961 Administration Guide for Cisco
Unified Communications Manager 7.1
(SCCP)
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THE SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION REGARDING THE PRODUCTS IN THIS MANUAL ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE. ALL STATEMENTS, INFORMATION, AND RECOMMENDATIONS IN THIS MANUAL ARE BELIEVED TO BE ACCURATE BUT ARE PRESENTED WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. USERS MUST TAKE FULL RESPONSIBILITY FOR THEIR APPLICATION OF ANY PRODUCTS. THE SOFTWARE LICENSE AND LIMITED WARRANTY FOR THE ACCOMPANYING PRODUCT ARE SET FORTH IN THE INFORMATION PACKET THAT SHIPPED WITH THE PRODUCT AND ARE
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CONTENTS Preface xi Overview xi Audience xi Organization xi Related Documentation xii Obtaining Documentation, Obtaining Support, and Security Guidelines xiii Document Conventions xiii CHAPTER 1 An Overview of the Cisco Unified IP Phone 1-1 Understanding the Cisco Unified IP Phone 6921, 6941, and 6961 1-2 What Networking Protocols are Used? 1-9 What Features are Supported on the Cisco Unified IP Phone 6921, 6941, and 6961? 1-11 Feature Overview 1
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Contents Understanding Phone Configuration Files 2-5 Understanding the Phone Startup Process 2-6 Adding Phones to the Cisco Unified Communications Manager Database 2-7 Adding Phones with Auto-Registration 2-8 Adding Phones with Auto-Registration and TAPS 2-9 Adding Phones with Cisco Unified Communications Manager Administration 2-9 Adding Phones with BAT 2-10 Determining the MAC Address for a Cisco Unified IP Phone 2-10 CHAPTER 3 Setting Up the Cisco Unified IP
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Contents CHAPTER 5 Configuring Features, Templates, Services, and Users 5-1 Telephony Features Available for the Cisco Unified IP Phone 5-1 Join and Direct Transfer Policy 5-13 Configuring Corporate and Personal Directories 5-13 Configuring Corporate Directories 5-13 Configuring Personal Directory 5-14 Modifying Phone Button Templates 5-14 Modifying a Phone Button Template for Personal Address Book or Speed Dials 5-15 Configuring Softkey Templates 5-16 Setti
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Contents Network Statistics 8-7 Device Logs 8-8 Streaming Statistics 8-9 CHAPTER 9 Troubleshooting and Maintenance 9-1 Resolving Startup Problems 9-1 Symptom: The Cisco Unified IP Phone Does Not Go Through its Normal Startup Process 9-2 Symptom: The Cisco Unified IP Phone Does Not Register with Cisco Unified Communications Manager 9-2 Identifying Error Messages 9-3 Checking Network Connectivity 9-3 Verifying TFTP Server Settings 9-3 Verifying IP Address
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Contents Giving Users Access to the User Options Web Pages A-1 How Users Subscribe to Services and Configure Phone Features A-2 How Users Access a Voice Messaging System A-2 How Users Configure Personal Directory Entries A-3 Installing and Configuring the Cisco Unified IP Phone Address Book Synchronizer A-3 APPENDIX B Supporting International Users B-1 Installing the Cisco Unified Communications Manager Locale Installer B-1 Support for International Call Logging
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Contents Cisco Unified IP Phone 6921, 6941, and 6961 Administration Guide for Cisco Unified Communications Manager 7.1 (SCCP) x OL-19025-01
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Preface Overview Cisco Unified IP Phone 6921, 6941, and 6961 Administration Guide for Cisco Unified Communications Manager 7.1 (SCCP) provides the information you need to understand, install, configure, manage, and troubleshoot the phones on a Voice-over-IP (VoIP) network. Because of the complexity of an IP telephony network, this guide does not provide complete and detailed information for procedures that you need to perform in Cisco Unified Communications Manager or other network devices
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Preface Chapter 3, “Setting Up the Cisco Unified IP Phone” Describes how to properly and safely install and configure the Cisco Unified IP Phone on your network. Chapter 4, “Configuring Settings on the Cisco Describes how to configure network settings, verify status, and make Unified IP Phone” global changes to the Cisco Unified IP Phone. Chapter 5, “Configuring Features, Templates, Provides an overview of procedures for configuring telephony Services, and Users” features, configuring
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Preface Cisco Unified Communications Manager Administration Related publications are available at the following URL: http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/sw/voicesw/ps556/tsd_products_support_series_home.html Cisco Unified Communications Manager Business Edition Related publications are available at the following URL: http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/ps7273/tsd_products_support_series_home.html Obtaining Documentation, Obtaining Support, and Security Guidelines For information on obtaining
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Preface Convention Description boldface screen font Information you must enter is in boldface screen font. italic screen font Arguments for which you supply values are in italic screen font. ^ The symbol ^ represents the key labeled Control—for example, the key combination ^D in a screen display means hold down the Control key while you press the D key. < > Nonprinting characters, such as passwords are in angle brackets. Note Means reader take note. Notes contain helpful suggestions o
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CH A P T E R 1 An Overview of the Cisco Unified IP Phone The Cisco Unified IP Phone 6921, 6941, and 6961 provide voice communication over an Internet Protocol (IP) network. The Cisco Unified IP Phone functions much like a digital business phone, allowing you to place and receive phone calls and to access features such as mute, hold, transfer, speed dial, call forward, and more. In addition, because the phone is connected to your data network, it offers enhanced IP telephony features, inclu
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Chapter 1 An Overview of the Cisco Unified IP Phone Understanding the Cisco Unified IP Phone 6921, 6941, and 6961 Understanding the Cisco Unified IP Phone 6921, 6941, and 6961 Figure 1-1 shows the main components of the Cisco Unified IP Phone 6921. Figure 1-1 Cisco Unified IP Phone 6921 1 2 17 3 4 16 5 15 14 6 7 1 2 3 1 /.@ ABC DEF 8 4 5 6 2 GHI JKL MNO 13 7 8 9 PQRS TUV WXYZ 9 0 10 11 12 Table 1-1 describes the buttons on the Cisco Unified IP Phone 6921. Table 1-1 Features on the Ci
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Chapter 1 An Overview of the Cisco Unified IP Phone Understanding the Cisco Unified IP Phone 6921, 6941, and 6961 4 Transfer button Transfers a call. 5 Conference button Creates a conference call. 6 Hold button Places an active call on hold. 7 Navigation bar and The Navigation bar allows you to scroll through menus and highlight items. Select button When phone is on-hook, displays phone numbers from your Placed Call listings (up arrow) or your speed dials (down arrow). The Select butt
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Chapter 1 An Overview of the Cisco Unified IP Phone Understanding the Cisco Unified IP Phone 6921, 6941, and 6961 15 Applications Opens/closes the Applications menu. Use it to access call history, user button preferences, phone settings, administration settings, and phone information. 16 Contacts button Opens/closes the Directories menu. Use it to access personal and corporate directories. 17 Handset Phone handset. Figure 1-2 shows the main components of the Cisco Unified IP Phone 694
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Chapter 1 An Overview of the Cisco Unified IP Phone Understanding the Cisco Unified IP Phone 6921, 6941, and 6961 2 Phone screen Shows information about your phone such as directory number, active call and line status, softkey options, speed dials, placed calls, and phone menu listings. 3 Programmable Depending on the configuration, programmable feature buttons provide feature buttons access to: � Phone lines and intercom lines � Speed-dial numbers (speed-dial buttons, including t
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Chapter 1 An Overview of the Cisco Unified IP Phone Understanding the Cisco Unified IP Phone 6921, 6941, and 6961 12 Mute button Toggles the microphone on or off. When the microphone is muted, the button is lit. 13 Volume button Controls the handset, headset, and speakerphone volume (off-hook) and the ringer volume (on-hook). 14 Messages button Auto-dials your voice message service (varies by service). 15 Applications Opens/closes the Applications menu. Use it to access call history,
