Cisco Systems 7945G, 7965G Installing the Cisco Unified IP Phone, Using External Devices, Purpose

Chapter 3 Setting Up the Cisco Unified IP Phone

Installing the Cisco Unified IP Phone

Using External Devices

The following information applies when you use external devices with the Cisco Unified IP Phone:

Cisco recommends the use of good quality external devices that are shielded (screened) against unwanted radio frequency (RF) and audio frequency (AF) signals.

Depending on the quality of these devices and their proximity to other devices such as mobile phones or two-way radios, some audio noise may still occur. In these cases, Cisco recommends that you take one or more of the following actions:

•Move the external device away from the source of the RF or AF signals.

•Route the external device cables away from the source of the RF or AF signals.

•Use shielded cables for the external device, or use cables with a better shield and connector.

•Shorten the length of the external device cable.

•Apply ferrites or other such devices on the cables for the external device.

Cisco cannot guarantee the performance of the system because Cisco has no control over the quality of external devices, cables, and connectors. The system will perform adequately when suitable devices are attached using good quality cables and connectors.

Caution In European Union countries, use only external headsets that are fully compliant with the EMC Directive [89/336/EC].

Installing the Cisco Unified IP Phone

You must connect the Cisco Unified IP Phone to the network and to a power source before using it. See Figure 3-1for a graphical representation of the connections.

		Note	Before you install a phone, even if it is new, upgrade the phone to the current firmware image.
			Before using external devices, read the “Using External Devices” section on page 3-5for safety and
			performance information.
			To install a Cisco Unified IP Phone, perform the following steps:
Table 3-1		Installing the Cisco Unified IP Phone 7965G and 7945G
	Task	Purpose		Related Topics
1.		Connect the handset to the Handset port.		—
2.		Connect a headset to the Headset port.		See the “Headset” section on page 3-3for supported
		Optional. You can add a headset later if you do not		headsets.
		connect one now.
3.		Connect a wireless headset.		Refer to the wireless headset documentation for
		Optional. You can add a wireless headset later if you		information.
		do not want to connect one now.
			Cisco Unified IP Phone 7965G and 7945G Administration Guide for Cisco Unified Communications Manager 7.0
	OL-15427-01				3-5