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CHAPTER
3
Setting Up the Cisco Unified IP Phone
This chapter includes the following topics, which help you install the Cisco Unified IP Phone on an IP
telephony network:
• Before You Begin, page 3-1
� Understanding the Cisco Unified IP Phone 6901 and 6911 Components, page 3-2
� Installing the Cisco Unified IP Phone, page 3-4
� Footstand, page 3-7
� Verifying the Phone Startup Process, page 3-9
� Configuring Startup Network Settings, page 3-9
Note Before you install a Cisco Unified IP phone, yo
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Chapter 3 Setting Up the Cisco Unified IP Phone Understanding the Cisco Unified IP Phone 6901 and 6911 Components Cisco Unified Communications Manager Configuration The Cisco Unified IP Phone requires Cisco Unified Communications Manager to handle call processing. Refer to Cisco Unified Communications Manager Administration Guide or to context-sensitive help in the Cisco Unified Communications Manager application to ensure that Cisco Unified Communications Manager is set up properly
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Chapter 3 Setting Up the Cisco Unified IP Phone Understanding the Cisco Unified IP Phone 6901 and 6911 Components Each port supports 10/100 Mbps half- or full-duplex connections to external devices. You can use either Category 3/5/5e cabling for 10-Mbps connections, but you must use Category 5/5e for 100 Mbps connections. Use the network port to connect the phone to the network. You must use a straight-through cable on this port. The phone can also obtain inline power from a switch o
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Chapter 3 Setting Up the Cisco Unified IP Phone Installing the Cisco Unified IP Phone Installing the Cisco Unified IP Phone You must connect the Cisco Unified IP Phone to the network and to a power source before using it. See Figure 3-1 for a graphical representation of the connections for a Cisco Unified IP Phone 6901 and Figure 3-2 for a graphical representation of the connections for a Cisco Unified IP Phone 6911. To install a Cisco Unified IP Phone, perform the tasks described in
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Chapter 3 Setting Up the Cisco Unified IP Phone Installing the Cisco Unified IP Phone Figure 3-1 Cisco Unified IP Phone 6901 Cable Connections 6 1 5 2 4 3 1 Slot for Ethernet cable 4 Network port (10/100 SW) connection IEEE 802.3af power enabled 2 5 Handset connection DC adaptor port (DC48V) 3 6 Slot for handset cable Slot for DC adaptor cable Cisco Unified IP Phone 6901 and 6911 Administration Guide for Cisco Unified Communications Manager 8.0 (SCCP) OL-20852-01 3-5 195792
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Chapter 3 Setting Up the Cisco Unified IP Phone Installing the Cisco Unified IP Phone Figure 3-2 Cisco Unified IP Phone 6911 Cable Connections 1 2 6 3 5 4 1 DC adaptor port (DC48V) 4 Network port (10/100 SW) connection IEEE 802.3af power enabled 2 5 AC-to-DC power supply (optional) Access port (10/100 PC) connection 3 AC power wall plug (optional) 6 Handset connection Related Topics � Footstand, page 3-7 � Verifying the Phone Startup Process, page 3-9 � Configuring Startup Network Setti
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Chapter 3 Setting Up the Cisco Unified IP Phone Footstand Footstand The Cisco Unified IP Phone 6901 has a foldable footstand. When the footstand is unfolded, it gives the phone an elevated viewing angle. Figure 3-3 illustrates the footstand on the Cisco Unified IP Phone 6901. Figure 3-3 Cisco Unified IP Phone 6901 Figure 3-4 illustrates attaching the footstand at a higher angle on the Cisco Unified IP Phone 6911. Figure 3-4 Cisco Unified IP Phone 6911 1 1 2 2 2 1 1 2 Insert the connect
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Chapter 3 Setting Up the Cisco Unified IP Phone Footstand Higher Viewing Angle Connect the footstand to the lower slots for a higher viewing angle. Lower Viewing Angle Connect the footstand to the upper slots for a higher viewing angle. Cisco Unified IP Phone 6901 and 6911 Administration Guide for Cisco Unified Communications Manager 8.0 (SCCP) 3-8 OL-20852-01 277346 277347
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Chapter 3 Setting Up the Cisco Unified IP Phone Verifying the Phone Startup Process Mounting the Phone to the Wall You can mount the Cisco Unified IP Phone 6901 on the wall by using a standard telephone wall plate with an opening for an RJ-45 connector. Cisco recommends that you use Leviton Wall Mount plate (Leviton type number: 4108W-0SP) to wall mount the Cisco Unified IP Phone 6901. For information on installing the wall mount kit for Cisco Unified IP Phone 6901, see Installing a
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Chapter 3 Setting Up the Cisco Unified IP Phone Configuring Security on the Cisco Unified IP Phone Configuring Security on the Cisco Unified IP Phone The security features protect against several threats, including threats to the identity of the phone and to data. These features establish and maintain authenticated communication streams between the phone and the Cisco Unified Communications Manager server, and digitally sign files before they are delivered. For more information about
