Cisco Systems 6901 manual Best Practices-Requirements and Recommendations

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Chapter 1 An Overview of the Cisco Unified IP Phone

Overview of Configuring and Installing Cisco Unified IP Phones

Best Practices—Requirements and Recommendations

•Enable 802.1X Authentication—If you want to use the 802.1X standard to authenticate Cisco Unified IP Phones, be sure that you have properly configured the other components before enabling it on the phone.

•Configure PC Port—The 802.1X standard does not take into account the use of VLANs and thus recommends that only a single device should be authenticated to a specific switch port. However, some switches (including Cisco Catalyst switches) support multi-domain authentication. The switch configuration determines whether you can connect a PC to the phone’s PC port.

Note Only Cisco Unified IP Phone 6911 has PC ports.

–Enabled—If you are using a switch that supports multi-domain authentication, you can enable the PC port and connect a PC to it. In this case, Cisco Unified IP Phones support proxy EAPOL-Logoff to monitor the authentication exchanges between the switch and the attached PC. For more information about IEEE 802.1X support on the Cisco Catalyst switches, refer to the Cisco Catalyst switch configuration guides at:

http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/hw/switches/ps708/tsd_products_support_series_home. html

–Disabled—If the switch does not support multiple 802.1X-compliant devices on the same port, you should disable the PC Port when 802.1X authentication is enabled. If you do not disable this port and subsequently attempt to attach a PC to it, the switch will deny network access to both the phone and the PC.

•Configure Voice VLAN—Because the 802.1X standard does not account for VLANs, you should configure this setting based on the switch support.

–Enabled—If you are using a switch that supports multi-domain authentication, you can continue to use the voice VLAN.

–Disabled—If the switch does not support multi-domain authentication, disable the Voice VLAN and consider assigning the port to the native VLAN.

Overview of Configuring and Installing Cisco Unified IP Phones

When deploying a new IP telephony system, system administrators and network administrators must complete several initial configuration tasks to prepare the network for IP telephony service. For information and a checklist for setting up and configuring a Cisco IP telephony network, go to the System Configuration Overview chapter in Cisco Unified Communications Manager System Guide.

After you have set up the IP telephony system and configured system-wide features in Cisco Unified Communications Manager, you can add IP phones to the system.

The following topics provide an overview of procedures for adding Cisco Unified IP Phones to your network:

•Configuring Cisco Unified IP Phones in Cisco Unified Communications Manager, page 1-20

•Installing Cisco Unified IP Phones, page 1-23

 

 

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Contents Text Part Number OL-23874-01 Americas HeadquartersPage N T E N T S Manager Disabling and Enabling Web Page Access Network and Access Port Pinouts C-3 Installing the Bracket E-8 OL-23874-01 Chapter Description OverviewAudience OrganizationCisco Unified IP Phone 6900 Series Related DocumentationCisco Product Security Overview Italic screen font Document ConventionsConvention Description Italic fontAn Overview of the Cisco Unified IP Phone 1shows the main components of the Cisco Unified IP Phone Understanding the Cisco Unified IP Phone 6901OL-23874-01 2shows the main components of the Cisco Unified IP Phone OL-23874-01 Communications Manager System Guide Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol chapterWhat Networking Protocols are Used? Networking Protocol Purpose Usage Notes701/technologieswhitepaper0900aecd804cd46d Supporting 802.1X Authentication on CiscoUnified IP Phones section on page 1-17for See the LLDP-MED and Cisco Discovery ProtocolRelated Topics Communications Manager Security GuideCisco Unified Communications Manager System GuideConfiguring Telephony Features Feature OverviewRelated Topic Providing Users with Feature InformationOL-23874-01 Security, refer to the Cisco Unified Communications Manager Refer to the Troubleshooting Guide for Cisco UnifiedTopic Reference Communications ManagerFeature Description Overview of Supported Security FeaturesPhone section on page 3-10for more information Voice Quality Metrics IP Phones section on page 1-17for more informationUnderstanding Security Profiles Establishing and Identifying Protected Calls Overview Supporting 802.1X Authentication on Cisco Unified IP PhonesRequired Network Components Best Practices-Requirements and Recommendations OL-23874-01 Purpose For More Information Communications Manager Administration Communications Manager Administration GuideChapter in the Cisco Unified Communications Manager Installing Cisco Unified IP Phones Terminology Differences User Guide Administration and System GuidesRefer to Cisco Unified IP Phone 6901 A P T E R Cisco Communications Manager Administration Guide Providing Power to the Cisco Unified IP Phone Power Outage Power GuidelinesPower Type Guidelines Obtaining Additional Information About Power Understanding Phone Configuration FilesPurpose Related Topics Understanding the Phone Startup ProcessObtaining an IP Address Method Address? Adding Phones with Auto-RegistrationAdding Phones with Auto-Registration and Taps Procedure Adding Phones Using the BAT Phone TemplateConverting a New Phone from Sccp to SIP Using Cisco Unified IP Phones with Different ProtocolsDeploying a Phone in an Sccp and SIP Environment Determining the MAC Address for a Cisco Unified IP PhoneNetwork Requirements Before You BeginNetwork and Access Ports Cisco Unified Communications Manager ConfigurationSpeakerphone Cisco Unified IP Phone 6911 Only HandsetSee the Network and Access Ports section on Installing the Cisco Unified IP PhoneCisco Unified IP Phone 6901 Cable Connections Cisco Unified IP Phone 6911 Cable Connections 3illustrates the footstand on the Cisco Unified IP Phone FootstandLower Viewing Angle Higher Viewing AngleMounting the Phone to the Wall Configuring Startup Network SettingsVerifying the Phone Startup Process Before You Begin Configuring Security on the Cisco Unified IP PhonePhone Settings Options Configuring Settings on the Cisco Unified IP PhoneOption Description Accessing the IVR and Configuring Your Phone Setting Accessing the Phone Configuration SettingsAction IVR Code Navigating Notes OL-23874-01 Configuring Features, Templates, Services, and Users Unified Communications Manager Feature Description Configuration ReferenceFeatures and Services Guide, Barge System Guide, Cisco Unified IP PhonesAdministration Guide, Directory Features and Services Guide BargeUnified Communications Manager Features Services GuideCommunications Manager Features Forward Maximum Hop Count service parameterManager Features and Services Guide Features and Services Guide,BargePoint Configuration chapter in the Cisco Codes and Forced Authorization CodesConference Bridges chapter System Guide, Voice Mail Connectivity Number/Pattern Configuration chapterAdministration Guide, Message Waiting Configuration chapterAdministration Guide, Cisco Unified IP Services Guide, MonitoringPhone Configuration chapter Adding Users to Cisco Unified Communications Manager Administration Guide, Time PeriodAdministration Guide, Date/Time Group Administration Guide, Cisco Voice-MailManaging the User Options Web Pages Giving Users Access to the User Options Web PagesUnified Communications Manager System Guide Click Save Selected/Changes Specifying Options that Appear on the User Options Web Pages OL-23874-01 Monitoring the Cisco Unified IP Phone Remotely Http//IPaddress Accessing the Web Page for a PhoneDevice Information Disabling and Enabling Web Page AccessUDI Network SetupDescription Vlan Network Statistics Table below Device Logs Cations Manager Database section on Status MessagesMessage Description Possible Explanation and Action Adding Phones to the Cisco Unified CommuniMessage Description Possible Explanation and Action Message Description Possible Explanation and Action Streaming Statistics Streaming Statistics Area Items Configuring Settings on the Cisco Unified IP Phone chapter OL-23874-01 Resolving Startup Problems Troubleshooting and MaintenanceTroubleshooting and Maintenance Resolving Startup Problems Identifying Error Messages Cisco CallManager and Tftp Services Are Not Running Symptom Cisco Unified IP Phone Unable to Obtain IP Address Identifying Intermittent Network Outages Cisco Unified IP Phone Resets UnexpectedlyVerifying Dhcp Settings Verifying the Physical ConnectionEliminating DNS or Other Connectivity Errors Checking Static IP Address SettingsVerifying the Voice Vlan Configuration Verifying that the Phones Have Not Been Intentionally ResetChecking Power Connection General Troubleshooting TipsSummary Explanation Halfduxcollisionexceedthreshold Phone Configuration Settings section on page 4-2for detailsPerforming a Basic Reset, Performing a Factory Reset, Resetting or Restoring the Cisco Unified IP PhonePerforming a Basic Reset Performing a Factory ResetMonitoring the Voice Quality of Calls Using Voice Quality MetricsMetric Change Condition Troubleshooting TipsCleaning the Cisco Unified IP Phone Where to Go for More Troubleshooting InformationOL-23874-01 Providing Information to Users Via a Website How Users Access a Voice Messaging System How Users Configure Phone FeaturesSupporting International Users OL-23874-01 Specification Value or Range Physical and Operating Environment SpecificationsCable Specifications Pin Number Function Network and Access Port PinoutsNetwork Port Connector Access Port ConnectorOL-23874-01 Example User Information for These Procedures Basic Phone Administration StepsAdding a User From an External Ldap Directory Proceed to Configuring the Phone section on page D-3Proceed to the section Configuring the Phone, page D-3 Configuring the PhoneOL-23874-01 OL-23874-01 Click Device Associations Performing Final End User Configuration StepsClick Save OL-23874-01 Installing a Wall Mount for the Cisco Unified IP Phone Before You Begin Figure E-2 Preparing the Handset HookswitchNetwork Port on the Phone RJ45 Connector Installing the Phone on Wall Mount PlateFigure E-4 RJ45 Connector in the Wall Mount Jack Figure E-5 Mounting Holes Firmly slide the IP phone down into place Figure E-6 Phone bracket Installing the Bracket Figure E-8 Mounting the Wall Bracket Figure E-9 Attaching the Phone Bracket Figure E-10 Preparing the Handset Hookswitch Figure E-11 Attaching the Cables Figure E-12 Attaching the Phone to the Wall Bracket OL-23874-01 ADA Non-Lockable Wall Mount Kit for 6900 Series Cisco Unified IP Phone Non-Lockable Wall MountPackage includes these items ComponentsInstall Non-Lockable Wall Mount Kit for Phone Figure F-4 Mount the Wall Bracket Figure F-5 Attach Phone Bracket Proceed to Before You Begin, page E-2 Remove Phone from Non-Lockable Wall MountFigure F-7 Figure F-8 Protocol FeaturesProtocol Features Sccp SIP OL-23874-01 Numerics IN-2 IN-3 IN-4 IN-5 IN-6 IN-7 IN-8
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Cisco Systems 6901 is a versatile, compact, and powerful router designed to meet the networking needs of small to medium-sized businesses, as well as enterprise branch offices. This model is part of Cisco's ISR (Integrated Services Router) portfolio, which is known for its capability to integrate multiple services into a single platform, ensuring high efficiency and cost-effectiveness.

One of the main features of the Cisco 6901 is its ability to support advanced routing protocols, including RIP, EIGRP, OSPF, and BGP. This versatility allows for seamless integration into various network architectures, facilitating efficient communication and data transfer across multiple locations. The device is also built to handle high-bandwidth applications, making it an ideal choice for businesses that rely on robust network performance.

In terms of connectivity, Cisco 6901 offers multiple Ethernet ports, supporting both 10/100/1000 Mbps speeds. This ensures that users can connect a variety of devices, ranging from office computers to network printers, all while maintaining optimal network performance. Additionally, the router supports both LAN and WAN interfaces, providing flexibility in deployment options.

Security is a crucial aspect of networking, and the Cisco 6901 does not disappoint in this regard. It comes equipped with advanced security features, including firewall capabilities, intrusion prevention, and VPN support. These features ensure that sensitive business data is protected from unauthorized access, while also providing secure remote access for employees.

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In summary, the Cisco Systems 6901 is a powerful, feature-rich router that combines advanced routing capabilities with robust security measures and multimedia support. Its flexibility, ease of management, and comprehensive service integration make it an excellent choice for businesses seeking to enhance their networking infrastructure. With the Cisco 6901, organizations can achieve efficient communication, secure data exchange, and high-performance network operations, positioning themselves well for future growth.
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