Cisco Systems 7971G manual Network and Access Ports, Handset

Chapter 3 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 Cisco Unified IP Phone 7970G and 10/100/1000 SW on the Cisco Unified IP Phone 7971G-GE

•Access port—Labeled 10/100 PC on the Cisco Unified IP Phone 7970G and 10/100/1000 PC on the Cisco Unified 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 2-4for 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.

Cisco Unified IP Phone Administration Guide for Cisco Unified CallManager 5.0 (SIP), Cisco Unified IP Phones

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