Installing SoundPoint® IP 500/501 SIP
This section provides basic installation instructions and information for obtaining the best performance with the Sound- Point® IP 500/501 SIP phone. If you re- quire additional information or assistance with your new phone, please contact your system administrator.
The SoundPoint® IP 500/501 SIP User Guide includes regulatory compliance information that your system administra- tor should review can also be found at http://www.polycom.com.
Connecting Network and Power Source
AC Power Option
Connect the keyed end of the sup- plied Network Cable to the LAN jack on the phone, and connect the shorter end to the Network (LAN) port. Connect the DC plug of the AC wall adapter into the supplied LAN cable as shown.
Power over Ethernet (PoE) Option
Using an Inline Power Cable (optional acces- sory from Polycom), the phone can be alter- nately powered from a Power over Ethernet (PoE) compliant switch or hub. Inline Power Cables exist for both IEEE 802.3af and Cisco
Cisco™Catalyst™
Power Switch
IEEE 802.3af compliant
LAN | PC | HEADSET HANDSET |
LAN | PC | HEADSET HANDSET |
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Cable
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IEEE 802.3af
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