Chapter 4 Configuring Settings on the Cisco Unified IP Phone

Device Configuration Menu

Line Settings Menu (SIP Phones Only)

The Line Settings menu displays information that relates to the configurable parameters for each of the lines on a SIP phone. Table 4-7describes the options in this menu.

Table 4-7

Line Settings Menu Options

 

 

 

 

 

Option

 

Description

To Change

 

 

 

 

Name

 

Displays the lines and the number used to

Use Cisco Unified Communications Manager

 

 

register each line.

Administration to modify.

 

 

 

 

Short Name

 

Displays the short name configured for the line.

Use Cisco Unified Communications Manager

 

 

 

Administration to modify.

 

 

 

Authentication Name

Displays the name used by the phone for

Use Cisco Unified Communications Manager

 

 

authentication if a registration is challenged by

Administration to modify.

 

 

the call control server during initialization.

 

 

 

 

 

Display Name

 

Displays the identification the phone uses for

Use Cisco Unified Communications Manager

 

 

display for caller identification purposes.

Administration to modify.

 

 

 

 

Proxy Address

 

The value is left blank because it is not

Display only—Cannot configure.

 

 

applicable to SIP phones that are using Cisco

 

 

 

Unified Communications Manager.

 

 

 

 

 

Proxy Port

 

The value is left blank because it is not

Display only—Cannot configure.

 

 

applicable to SIP phones that are using Cisco

 

 

 

Unified Communications Manager.

 

 

 

 

 

Shared Line

 

Displays if the line is part of a shared line (Yes)

Display only—Cannot configure.

 

 

or not (No).

 

 

 

 

 

Related Topics

Displaying a Configuration Menu, page 4-2

Device Configuration Menu, page 4-10

Call Preferences Menu (SIP Phones Only)

The Call Preferences menu displays settings that relate to the settings for the call preferences on a SIP phone. Table 4-8describes the options in this menu.

Table 4-8

Call Preferences Menu Options

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Option

 

Description

To Change

 

 

 

 

 

Caller ID Blocking

Indicates whether caller ID blocking is enabled

From Cisco Unified Communications Manager

 

 

 

 

 

(Yes) or disabled (No) for the phone.

Administration, choose Device >

 

 

 

 

 

 

Device Settings > SIP Profile.

 

 

 

 

 

Anonymous Call Block

Indicates whether anonymous call block is

From Cisco Unified Communications Manager

 

 

 

 

 

enabled (Yes) or disabled (No) for the phone.

Administration, choose Device >

 

 

 

 

 

 

Device Settings > SIP Profile.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Call Waiting

 

Displays a sub-menu that indicates whether call

From Cisco Unified Communications Manager

 

Preferences

 

waiting is enabled (Yes) or disabled (No) for

Administration, choose Call Routing >

 

 

 

 

 

each line.

Directory Number.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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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.

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