Cisco Systems 7971G-GE, 7970G manual An Overview of the Cisco Unified IP Phone

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C H A P T E R 1

An Overview of the Cisco Unified IP Phone

The Cisco Unified IP Phone 7970 Series are full-featured telephones that provide voice communication over an Internet Protocol (IP) network. They function much like digital business phones, 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 Cisco Unified IP Phones are connected to your data network, they offer enhanced IP telephony features, including access to network information and services, and customizeable features and services. The phones also support security features that include file authentication, device authentication, signaling encryption, and media encryption.

The Cisco Unified IP Phone 7970 Series provides a color touchscreen, support for up to eight line or speed dial numbers, context-sensitive online help for buttons and features, and a variety of other sophisticated functions.

The Cisco Unified IP Phone, like other network devices, must be configured and managed. These phones encodes G.711a, G.711µ, G.722, G.729a, G.729ab, iLBC, and decode G.711a, G.711µ, G722, iLBC, and G.729, G729a, G.729b, and G.729ab. These phones also support uncompressed wideband (16bits, 16kHz) audio.

This chapter includes the following topics:

•Understanding the Cisco Unified IP Phone 7970 Series, page 1-1

•What Networking Protocols Are Used?, page 1-3

•What Features are Supported on the Cisco Unified IP Phone 7970 Series?, page 1-7

•Understanding Security Features for Cisco Unified IP Phones, page 1-8

•Overview of Configuring and Installing Cisco Unified IP Phones, page 1-18

Caution Using a cell, mobile, or GSM phone, or two-way radio in close proximity to a Cisco Unified IP Phone might cause interference. For more information, refer to the manufacturer documentation of the interfering device.

Understanding the Cisco Unified IP Phone 7970 Series

Figure 1-1shows the main components of the Cisco Unified IP Phone 7970 Series.

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Contents Text Part Number OL-15299-01 Americas HeadquartersPage Iii N T E N T SSetting Up the Cisco Unified IP Phone Adjusting the Placement of the Cisco Unified IP Phone Configuring Features, Templates, Services, and Users Vii Disabling and Enabling Web Page AccessViii Monitoring the Voice Quality of CallsD E OL-15299-01 Overview AudienceOrganization Related Documentation Cisco Unified IP Phone 7970 SeriesXii Boldface font Document ConventionsCisco Product Security Overview Convention DescriptionInformation you must enter is in boldface screen font Italic screen fontXiv Understanding the Cisco Unified IP Phone 7970 Series An Overview of the Cisco Unified IP PhoneCisco Unified IP Phone What Networking Protocols Are Used? Networking Protocol Purpose Usage Notes Unified Communications Manager SystemGuide RTP Support, see the LLDP-MED and CiscoDiscovery Protocol white paper RtcpRelated Topics Feature Overview Related Topic Configuring Telephony FeaturesProviding Users with Feature Information Telephony Features Available for the Phone,Refer to Cisco Unified Communications Manager Security Topic ReferenceGuide, Troubleshooting chapter Overview of Supported Security FeaturesUnified IP Phone section on page 3-12for more information Feature DescriptionUnderstanding Security Profiles Menu section onUnified IP Phones section on page 1-16for more information Related Topic Establishing and Identifying Secure Conference Calls Call Security Interactions and Restrictions Overview Supporting 802.1X Authentication on Cisco Unified IP PhonesBest Practices-Requirements and Recommendations Security RestrictionsOL-15299-01 See theModifying Phone Button Templates section See the Telephony Features Available for the PhonePurpose For More Information Refer to Cisco Unified Communications ManagerAdministration Guide, Softkey Template Administration Guide, Directory NumberRefer to the Cisco Unified Communications Manager Installing Cisco Unified IP PhonesAdministration Guide Task Purpose For More InformationPhone section on See the Providing Power to the Phone section onSee the Installing the Cisco Unified IP Phone section See the Adjusting the Placement of the Cisco Unified IPRefer to Cisco Unified IP Phone 7970 Series Guide Configuration IPv4 ConfigurationConfiguration DhcpOL-15299-01 A P T E R Related Topic Providing Power to the Phone Power Guidelines Power Outage, Obtaining Additional Information about Power,Power Type Guidelines Phone Model Power Configuration Switch Brightness Phone Power Consumption and Display BrightnessPower Outage Max. PowerObtaining Additional Information about Power Understanding Phone Configuration FilesPurpose Related Topics Obtaining Power from the SwitchSee the Resolving Startup Problems section on Understanding the Phone Startup ProcessSee the Network Configuration Menu section Configuring VlanParameters for connecting to Cisco Requesting the Configuration FileSee the Understanding Phone Configuration Tftp server has configuration files, which defineAdding Phones with Auto-Registration Requires MAC Method Address?Taps Adding Phones with Auto-Registration and Taps Adding Phones with BAT Using Cisco Unified IP Phones with Different ProtocolsConverting an In-Use Phone from SIP to Sccp ProcedureConverting a New Phone from Sccp to SIP Converting an In-Use Phone from Sccp to SIPDeploying a Phone in an Sccp and SIP Environment Determining the MAC Address of a Cisco Unified IP PhoneNetwork Requirements Before You BeginCisco Unified Communications Manager Configuration Network and Access PortsNetwork and Access Ports, Handset, Speakerphone, Headset, Handset SpeakerphoneHeadset Audio Quality Subjective to the User See the Headset section on page 3-3for supported Installing the Cisco Unified IP PhoneSee the Network and Access Ports section on Before You BeginCisco Unified IP Phone 7970 Series Rear Cable Connections Module Attaching the Cisco Unified IP Phone Expansion ModuleSee Figure Adjusting the Placement of the Cisco Unified IP PhoneAdjusting Cisco Unified IP Phone Footstand and Phone Height Securing the Phone with a Cable LockMounting the Phone to the Wall Parts Used in Wall Mounting the Cisco Unified IP Phone Verifying the Phone Startup ProcessConfiguring Startup Network Settings From the phone, press the Settings Security Configuration Configuring Security on the Cisco Unified IP PhoneRelated Topic OL-15299-01 Configuring Settings on the Cisco Unified IP Phone Displaying a Configuration Menu Editing Values Unlocking and Locking OptionsOverview of Options Configurable from a Phone Dhcp settings Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol DhcpPC Vlan Network Configuration Menu Category Description Network Configuration Menu OptionConfiguration Menu section on To Table Option Description To ChangeConfiguring Settings on the Cisco Unified IP Phone IPv4 Configuration Menu Options File, see the Security Configuration Menu Section on Unified Communications Manager SecurityGuide. For information about unlocking the CTL File will be downloaded from the new Tftp Device Configuration MenuFile, see to the Security Configuration Menu Can change the Tftp Server 2 addressBlank Unified CM ConfigurationState Active StandbyWindow choose System Device Pool SIP Configuration Menu SIP Phones OnlyUnified Communications Manager Administration Guide Designation DescriptionDisplaying a Configuration Menu, Device Configuration Menu, Device Settings SIP ProfileDirectory Number Call Preferences Menu SIP Phones OnlyLine Http Configuration MenuPhone Configuration Speed DialActivated Locale Configuration MenuUI Configuration Menu Configuration Menu SIP Phones Only sectionParameters User Preferences Audio Preferences Wideband Headset Administration Device Phone PhoneGets used see Media Configuration Menu InterfaceUser Preferences Audio Preferences Wideband Handset Media Configuration MenuIs the party who is on a call with the party whose That the remote party receives. The remote partyChoose Device Phone Phone Phone Phone Configuration to set thisUser Preferences Audio Preferences Wideband HandsetEnterprise Parameters Power Save Configuration MenuSecurity Configuration Menu Ethernet Configuration Menu16describes the options on the Security Configuration menu Network Configuration QoS Configuration MenuPhone Phone Configuration Disabled-defaultCall Statistics Screen, Streaming Statistics, Advantage/Unified Video Advantage Cvta is connected to Device Phone PhoneEliminates the need to manually control firmware PhoneLow Switch. Settings includeSecurity Guide Security Configuration MenuMIC Cisco Unified Communications ManagerFor this phone See the 802.1X Authentication and StatusFile installs automatically when the phone CTL File MenuManager Security Guide 802.1X Authentication and StatusTrust List Menu Section in Cisco Unified Communications802.1X Authentication EAP-MD5 Choose Settings Security Configuration802.1X Authentication Device AuthenticationSoftkey OL-15299-01 Telephony Features Available for the Phone Configuring Features, Templates, Services, and UsersFeature Description Configuration Reference Features and Services Guide, Call Features and Services Guide, BargeCommunications Manager Features Communications Manager FeatureUser Options Web Pages, Administration Guide, DirectoryForward Maximum Hop Count service parameter Specifying Options that Appear onCommunications System Guide Administration Guide, Call ParkFeatures and Services Guide, Call Park Services Guide, MonitoringFeatures and Services Guide, Client Administration Guide, Cisco UnifiedFeatures and Services Guide, Cisco Administration Guide, Client MatterIndividually. Conference features include Services Guide, Custom Phone Rings ChapterSystem Guide Features and Services Guide, Do Not Disturb Features and Services Guide, Immediate Administration Guide, Hunt GroupRefer to Cisco Unified Communications Cisco Unified CallManager FeatureSee Configuring Softkey Templates Unified IP Phone Guide, Basic CallCall Identification chapter Features and Services Guide, MaliciousManager Administration Guide, Directory Automatically placed on hold Number Configuration chapterManager System Guide, SIP Dial Rules Administration Guide, Music On HoldFeatures and Services Guide, Music On Features and Services Guide BargeQRT Administration Guide, Phone ButtonAdministration Guide, Modifying Phone Features and Services Guide, QualityAdministration Guide, Conference Administration Guide, Understanding Administration Guide, Device PoolAdministration Guide, Time Period Refer to the Cisco Unified IP Phone ServiceAdministration Guide, Cisco Configuring Corporate and Personal DirectoriesManager Administration Guide Cisco VT Advantage AdministrationAddress Book Synchronizer Configuring Corporate DirectoriesConfiguring Personal Directory Modifying Phone Button TemplatesChoose Device Device Settings Phone Services Configuring Softkey Templates Adding Users to Cisco Unified Communications Manager Setting Up ServicesManaging the User Options Web Pages Giving Users Access to the User Options Web PagesOL-15299-01 Customizing the Cisco Unified IP Phone Customizing and Modifying Configuration FilesRinglist.xml File Format Requirements Creating Custom Phone RingsConfiguring a Custom Phone Ring Creating Custom Background ImagesPCM File Requirements for Custom Ring Types List.xml Example List.xml File Format RequirementsPNG File Requirements for Custom Background Images Configuring a Custom Background ImageConfiguring Wideband Codec Configuring the Idle Display Field Description Field Description OL-15299-01 Model Information Screen, Status Menu, Different Protocols section on See the Using Cisco Unified IP Phones withModel Information Screen CTLSelect Status Messages Press the Settings buttonStatus Menu Status Messages ScreenCisco Unified Communications Manager Administration section on page 2-12forNetwork Configuration Menu section on Message Description Possible Explanation and ActionStatus section on Settings Security ConfigurationInformation, see the 802.1X Authentication Address. See the Network Configuration4-5section for details See the Network Configuration Menu Versions Screen section on page 7-11to verifySection on page 4-5section for details Has not provided a DNS server. Check Select Network Statistics Network Statistics ScreenOL-15299-01 Firmware Versions Screen Port IPv4Select Firmware Versions Expansion Modules Screen To exit the Firmware Version screen, press the Exit softkeySelect Expansion Modules 6explains the items displayed in the Call Statistics screen Press the Settings button Select StatusCall Statistics Screen Select Call StatisticsThat the Cisco Unified IP Phone uses Voice Quality MetricsMOS LQK Preceding 8-second interval of the voice stream. For moreDescription OL-15299-01 Monitoring the Cisco Unified IP Phone Remotely Accessing the Web Page for a PhoneHttp//IPaddress Disabling and Enabling Web Page Access Device InformationChoose Device Phone UDI Network ConfigurationDescription Description PC Vlan Network Statistics Lldp Streaming Statistics Device LogsCisco Unified IP Phone uses Voice Quality Metrics Related Topics OL-15299-01 Resolving Startup Problems Troubleshooting and MaintenanceIdentifying Error Messages, Checking Network Connectivity, Identifying Error Messages Choose Tools Control Center Network Services Verifying DNS SettingsCreating a New Configuration File Identifying Intermittent Network Outages Cisco Unified IP Phone Resets UnexpectedlySymptom Cisco Unified IP Phone Unable to Obtain IP Address Verifying Physical ConnectionVerifying that the Phones Have Not Been Intentionally Reset Verifying Dhcp SettingsChecking Static IP Address Settings Verifying Voice Vlan ConfigurationTroubleshooting Cisco Unified IP Phone Security Checking Power ConnectionProblem Possible Cause 802.1X Enabled on Phone but Not Authenticating Summary Explanation General Troubleshooting TipsOptions section on page 4-3 for details See the Call Statistics Screen section on page 7-13 forInformation about displaying these statistics To resolve this problem, re-enable the port from the switch Problem SolutionHalfduxcollisionexceedthreshold Resetting or Restoring the Cisco Unified IP Phone Performing a Basic ResetOperation Performing Explanation Performing a Factory Reset Using the Quality Report ToolMonitoring 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-15299-01 Providing Information to Users Via a Website How Users Get Copies of Cisco Unified IP Phone Manuals How Users Access the Online Help System on the PhoneHtml How Users Access a Voice-Messaging SystemInstalling the Synchronizer How Users Configure Personal Directory EntriesPrograms Cisco Systems TabSync Configuring the SynchronizerOL-15299-01 Sccp SIP FeaturesWMI Sccp SIP Tool Development Notes for Release 4.13 or later Cisco Unified IP Phone Service ApplicationCisco Unified Communications Manager Features Services GuideOL-15299-01 Adding Language Overlays to Phone Buttons Supporting International UsersSupport for International Call Logging Specification Value or Range Physical and Operating Environment SpecificationsPin Number Function Cable SpecificationsNetwork and Access Port Pinouts Network Port ConnectorAccess Port Connector OL-15299-01 Example User Information for these Procedures Basic Phone Administration StepsClick Perform Full Sync Now Proceed to Configuring the Phone, page E-3Adding a User From an External Ldap Directory Choose System Ldap Ldap DirectoryExample doe Configuring the PhoneProceed to the section Configuring the Phone, page E-3 Example johndoeOL-15299-01 Page Click Device Associations Choose User Management End UserPerforming Final End User Configuration Steps IN-1 IN-2 See CDPComputer telephony integration CTI PCM file requirements Daisy chaining 9-10data VlanIN-3 Signaling See DhcpIN-4 DND MlppIN-5 Adjustment plate Identifying Forced authorization codes Codec 729IN-6 See Http LLDP-MEDIN-7 Metrics, voice quality MIC Mobile connect Mobile phone interference Mobile voice accessMAC Address Operational Vlan ID PC Port Configuration Messages button Messages URL Message waitingIN-9 CDP Cppdp Dhcp Http Rtcp RTP Sccp SIP TCP Tftp TLS UDPSee RTP Real-Time Control ProtocolSee Rtcp Real-Time Transport ProtocolIN-11 Settings button Settings menu accessLSC MIC Streaming Status menu DescriptionSurvivable Remote Site Telephony See SrstIN-12 See Tftp See UDPSee TCP See TLSVlan Accessing Console Logs Core DumpsDocumentation for A-2 Providing required information to A-1
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7970G, 7971G-GE specifications

The Cisco Systems 7971G-GE is a sophisticated IP phone designed for enterprise communication, offering a range of features that enhance productivity and collaboration. As part of the Cisco Unified Communications portfolio, this phone is known for its impressive technology and reliable performance.

One of the main features of the 7971G-GE is its high-resolution color display. The 5-inch LCD screen provides users with a visually appealing and intuitive interface, allowing for easy navigation through menus and contacts. The phone supports up to six lines, making it ideal for users who require multiple lines for simultaneous calls. Users can effortlessly manage calls with the ability to switch between lines and access important call features like hold, transfer, and conference calling.

In terms of audio quality, the Cisco 7971G-GE is equipped with high-definition voice technology. This feature ensures crystal-clear sound during calls, reducing background noise and enhancing the clarity of conversations. The phone also supports wideband audio codecs, enabling a richer voice experience that is particularly valuable in business environments.

The phone is designed with user convenience in mind. It offers programmable buttons that can be customized to suit individual needs, allowing easy access to frequently used functions or contact lists. Additionally, the presence indicator feature lets users see the availability of their colleagues in real-time, promoting more effective communication and collaboration.

Networking capabilities are another strong point of the Cisco 7971G-GE. The phone supports both Power over Ethernet (PoE) and standard Ethernet connectivity. This enables easy deployment without the need for additional power outlets. Moreover, the device is compatible with various Cisco communication platforms, integrating seamlessly with existing Cisco infrastructure, which is essential for businesses looking to upgrade their communications systems.

Security is a crucial consideration for modern enterprises, and Cisco addresses this with robust encryption features that protect voice and video calls. The phone supports secure signaling and media encryption, ensuring that sensitive conversations remain confidential.

Overall, the Cisco Systems 7971G-GE is a feature-rich IP phone that combines advanced technology with user-friendly design. Its high-definition audio, customizable features, and seamless integration with Cisco networks make it a popular choice for businesses seeking to improve their communication systems. With its reliability and performance, the Cisco 7971G-GE continues to support effective collaboration in an increasingly connected world.
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