Chapter 4 Configuring Network Settings on the Cisco Unified IP Phone

Network Configuration Menu

Table 4-1

Settings Configurable from the Network Configuration Menu

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Network Configuration

Category

 

Description

Menu Option

 

 

 

 

IP settings

 

If you do not use DHCP in your network, you can make IP settings

IP Address

 

 

manually.

 

 

 

Default Router 1-5

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Subnet Mask

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Domain Name

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DNS Server 1-5

 

 

 

 

Port settings

 

Allow you to set the speed and duplex of the network and access ports.

SW Port Configuration

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PC Port Configuration

 

 

 

 

TFTP settings

 

If you do not use DHCP to direct the phone to a TFTP server, you must

TFTP Server 1

 

 

manually assign a TFTP server. You can also assign an alternative

 

 

 

Alternate TFTP Server

 

 

TFTP server to use instead of the one assigned by DHCP.

 

 

 

 

 

TFTP Server 2

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

VLAN settings

 

Admin. VLAN ID allows you to change the administrative VLAN used

Admin. VLAN ID

 

 

by the phone. PC VLAN allows the phone to interoperate with

PC VLAN

 

 

third-party switches that do not support a voice VLAN.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Related Topics

Displaying the Network Configuration Menu, page 4-1

Unlocking and Locking Options, page 4-2

Editing Values, page 4-3

Network Configuration Menu, page 4-4

Network Configuration Menu

The Network Configuration menu contains options for viewing and making a variety of network settings. Table 4-2describes these options and, where applicable, explains how to change them.

For information about how to access the Network Configuration menu, see the “Displaying the Network Configuration Menu” section on page 4-1.

Before you can change an option on this menu, you must unlock options as described in the “Unlocking and Locking Options” section on page 4-2. The Edit, Yes, or No softkeys for changing network configuration options appear on the Cisco Unified IP Phones 7960G/7940G only if options are unlocked.

For information about the keys you can use to edit options, see the “Editing Values” section on page 4-3.

Table 4-2

Network Configuration Menu Options

 

 

 

 

 

Option

 

Description

To Change

 

 

 

 

DHCP Server

 

IP address of the Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol

Display only—cannot configure.

 

 

(DHCP) server from which the phone obtains its IP address.

 

 

 

 

 

BOOTP Server

 

Indicates whether the phone obtains its configuration from

Display only—cannot configure.

 

 

a Bootstrap Protocol (BootP) server instead of from a

 

 

 

DHCP server.

 

 

 

 

 

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Cisco Systems 7960G, 7940G manual Network Configuration Menu, Option Description To Change

7960G, 7940G specifications

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On the other hand, the Cisco 7940G is a more basic model designed for users who require essential features for their business communications. It includes a monochrome LCD screen and supports a maximum of two lines. Despite its simplicity, the 7940G is equipped with several key features such as integrated speakerphone and mute options, making it ideal for day-to-day communication needs. Both models support Power over Ethernet (PoE), eliminating the need for separate power adapters and ensuring a cleaner, more organized workspace.

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