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Chapter3 Setting Up the Cisco Unified IP Phone
Understanding the Cisco Unified IP Phone 7970G/7971G-GE Components
Understanding the Cisco Unified IP Phone 7970G/7971G-GE Components
The Cisco Unified IP Phone 7970G/7971G-GE includes these components on the
phone or as accessories for the phone:
•Network and Access Ports, page 3-5
•Handset, page 3-5
•Speakerphone, page 3-6
•Headset, page 3-6

Network and Access Ports

The back of the Cisco Unified IP Phone 7970G/7971G-GE includes these ports:
•Network port—Labeled 10/100 SW on the CiscoUnified IP Phone 7970G
and 10/100/1000 SW on the CiscoUnified IP Phone 7971G-GE
•Access port—Labeled 10/100 PC on the Cisco Unified IP Phone 7970G and
10/100/1000 PC on the CiscoUnified IP Phone 7971G-GE
Each port supports 10/100 or 10/100/1000 Mbps half- or full-duplex connections
to external devices. You can use either Category 3 or 5 cabling for 10-Mbps
connections, but you must use Category 5 for 100 and 1000 Mbps connections.
Use the SW network port to connect the phone to the network. You must use a
straight-through cable on this port. The phone can also obtain inline power from
a switch over this connection. See the “Providing Power to the Phone” section on
page 2-4 for details.
Use the PC access port to connect a network device, such as a computer, to the
phone. You must use a straight-through cable on this port.

Handset

The handset is designed especially for use with a Cisco Unified IP Phone. It
includes a light strip that indicates incoming calls and voice messages waiting.