Polycom 1725-36036-001_E manual Planning the Configuration Files, Typical Configuration Plans

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Planning the Configuration Files

Each configurable option may be categorized as one of three types: System (Sys), Group (Grp) or User (Usr). System level options should be those that are stable across the entire system. DHCP vs. Static IP addressing would be an example of a System option. Options that are designated as Group type should be those that change by category of user. PTT Allow/Disallow and PTT Channel are examples. A unique extension number is assigned to each handset by the system administrator and would be a User type. The remaining User types should be reserved for options that are normally set by the end user. For Standby menu options such as Ring Type and Noise Mode, default values may be entered with the expectation that the user may change them.

Typical Configuration Plans

Because the specific options that are available depend on the software version and License Option, the typical plan options for your facility may be different than those listed here.

Typical System file settings:

System file settings typically do not change across an installation.

These are typical Sys categories:

License Option

Network Config

IP Addressing

ESSID

Security

Typical Group file settings:

If certain groups of people require different access to functions, such as push to talk, these options would be stored as Group files. Several

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Contents July 2008 Edition 1725-36036-001 Version E Trademark Information Customer Support About this GuideReferenced Documents This manual uses the following icons and conventions Icons and ConventionsContents Page SpectraLink Configuration Cradle Overview PN 1725-36036-001E.doc Installing the SpectraLink Configuration Cradle Page Typical Group file settings Planning the Configuration FilesTypical Configuration Plans Typical System file settingsExtension Static IP address Ring Options Phone Options Typical User file settingsInitial window Configuration Cradle WindowFile management Configuration Cradle ToolbarUpload/download and indicators Copy settingsPage Organize the plan Creating Your Configuration PlanCreate the options and save the settings Sample Configuration Window Creating Your Configuration Plan PN 1725-36036-001E.doc Configuration Planning Worksheet Uploading a configuration plan from a handset Downloading a configuration plan to a handsetPN 1725-36036-001E.doc Software Maintenance Page Assert Errors Page Agency Approvals Regulatory InformationCertification/Registration Numbers Safety Notices