Before You Begin, Network Requirements | Cisco Systems 8945, 8941

C H A P T E R 3

Setting Up the Cisco Unified IP Phone

This chapter includes the following topics, which help you install the Cisco Unified IP Phone on an IP telephony network:

•Before You Begin, page 3-1

•Understanding the Cisco Unified IP Phones 8941 and 8945 Components, page 3-2

•Installing the Cisco Unified IP Phone, page 3-5

•Footstand, page 3-7

•Reducing Power Consumption on the Phone, page 3-7

•Verifying the Phone Startup Process, page 3-10

•Configuring Startup Network Settings, page 3-11

•Configuring Security on the Cisco Unified IP Phone, page 3-11

Note Before you install a Cisco Unified IP phone, you must decide how to configure the phone in your network. Then you can install the phone and verify its functionality. For more information, see Chapter 2, “Preparing to Install the Cisco Unified IP Phone on Your Network.”

Before You Begin

Before installing the Cisco Unified IP Phone, review the requirements in these sections:

•Network Requirements, page 3-1

•Cisco Unified Communications Manager Configuration, page 3-2

Network Requirements

For the Cisco Unified IP Phone to successfully operate as a Cisco Unified IP Phone endpoint in your network, your network must meet the following requirements:

•Working VoIP network:

–VoIP configured on your Cisco routers and gateways

–Cisco UnifiedCM installed in your network and configured to handle call processing

•IP network that supports DHCP or manual assignment of IP address, gateway, and subnet mask

Cisco Unified IP Phone 8941 and 8945 Administration Guide for Cisco Unified Communications Manager 8.5 (SCCP and SIP)

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Text Part Number OL-20851-01 Americas HeadquartersPage N T E N T S Power Outage 802.1X Authentication and Status Troubleshooting and Maintenance Cable Specifications C-2 Network and Access Port Pinouts C-2 Viii Audience OverviewOrganization Chapter Description Related Documentation Cisco Unified Communications Manager AdministrationCisco Unified IP Phone 8900 Series Cisco Unified Communications Manager Business Edition Cisco Product Security Overview Document ConventionsConvention Description Boldface font Important Safety Instructions An Overview of the Cisco Unified IP Phone Understanding the Cisco Unified IP Phones 8941 Features on the Cisco Unified IP Phone 8941 Networking Protocol Purpose Usage Notes What Networking Protocols are Used? Authentication on Cisco Unified IP Phones section Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol chapterCDP Dhcp Nologieswhitepaper0900aecd804cd46d.shtml See the LLDP-MED and Cisco Discovery ProtocolSIP Chapter in the Cisco Unified Communications Communications Manager Security GuideManager System Guide Related Topics Configuring Telephony Features Feature OverviewRelated Topic Providing Users with Feature Information Understanding Security Features for Cisco Unified IP Phones Topic Reference Refer to the Troubleshooting Guide for Cisco UnifiedCommunications Manager Feature Description Overview of Supported Security Features Security Profiles section on page 1-13for more information Access section on Understanding Security Profiles Configuration Menu section onIdentifying Encrypted Phone Calls Unified IP Phones section on page 1-16for more information Establishing and Identifying Secure Audio Conference Calls Initiator’s Phone Feature UsedResults of Action Overview Supporting 802.1X Authentication on Cisco Unified IP Phones Security Restrictions Configuring Cisco Unified IP Phones in Cisco Unified CM Purpose For More Information Communications Manager Administration Guide, Cisco Communications Manager Administration GuideCisco Communications Manager Task Purpose For More Information Communications Manager Administration Guide, EndUnified Communications Manager See the Providing Power to the Cisco Unified IP Phone Installing Cisco Unified IP PhonesSee the Installing the Cisco Unified IP Phone section See the Footstand section on Guide for Cisco Unified Communications Manager Refer to Cisco Unified IP Phone 8941 and 8945 User Terminology Differences User Guide Administration and System Guides A P T E R Related Topic Understanding the Phone Startup Process, Network Setup Menu, Providing Power to the Cisco Unified IP Phone Power Outage Power GuidelinesPower Type Guidelines Obtaining Additional Information about Power Understanding Phone Configuration Files Understanding the Phone Startup Process Resolving Startup Problems,Purpose Related Topics Adding Phones to the Cisco Unified CM Database Refer to the Cisco Unified Communications Manager Adding Phones with Auto-Registration Adding Phones to the Cisco Unified CM DatabaseRequires MAC Method Address? Taps Adding Phones with Auto-Registration and Taps Adding Phones with BAT Adding Phones with Cisco Unified CM Administration Determining the MAC Address for a Cisco Unified IP Phone OL-20851-01 Network Requirements Before You Begin Network and Access Ports Cisco Unified Communications Manager ConfigurationNetwork and Access Ports, Handset, Speakerphone, Headset, Speakerphone HandsetHeadset Audio Quality Subjective to the User See the Network and Access Ports section on Installing the Cisco Unified IP PhoneSee the Headset section on page 3-3for supported See the Adding Phones to the Cisco Unified CM Cisco Unified IP Phone 8941 and 8945 Cable Connections Footstand Reducing Power Consumption on the Phone Chapter Footstand Higher Viewing Angle Lower Viewing Angle Verifying the Phone Startup ProcessHold Mute Speaker Configuring Security on the Cisco Unified IP Phone Configuring Startup Network SettingsBefore You Begin Procedure Configuration Menus on the Cisco Unified IP Phone Configuring Settings on the Cisco Unified IP Phone Select Administrator Settings Displaying a Configuration MenuUnlocking and Locking Options, Editing Values, Unlocking and Locking Options Network Setup Menu, IPv4 Setup Menu Options,Editing Values Option Description To Change Network Setup MenuSelect PC Vlan ConfigurationDevice Phone Phone IPv4 Setup Menu Options Related Topics 802.1X Authentication and Status Security Configuration MenuDevice Phone Phone Configuration Trust List Menu Settings Security Config Choose Applications AdministratorAuthentication Device Authentication Settings Security Setup OL-20851-01 Configuring Features, Templates, Services, and Users Choose System Service Parameter and select Feature Description Configuration ReferenceSet Builtin Bridge Enable to On Configuration Device Device Settings Configuration System Enterprise PhoneCommon Phone Profile Features and Services Guide, Call Display Features and Services Guide, Cisco CallAdministration Guide, Directory Number Forward Maximum Hop Count service parameter Services Guide, Monitoring and Recording Services Guide, Call Park and Directed CallUnderstanding Directory Numbers Park Numbers System Guide, Understanding Directory Services Guide Unified Communications Manager FeaturesServices Guide, Cisco Web Dialer CMC Services Guide, Do Not Disturb Services Guide, Immediate Divert Manager Features and Services Guide, Hold Feature, see the Cisco Unified CommunicationsAdministration Guide, Hunt Group Services Guide, Intercom Communications Manager FeatureRefer to Cisco Unified Communications Manager System Guide, Cisco Unified IP Administration Guide, Message Waiting Features and Services Guide, MaliciousServices Guide, Music On Hold Administration Guide, Phone Button Features and Services Guide BargeFeatures and Services Guide, Quality Unified IP Phone 8941 and 8945 User Guide Administration Guide, Conference Overview of Supported Security FeaturesBridge Configuration Creating Custom Phone Rings section Services Administration Guide, Time Period Administration Guide, Cisco Voice-Mail Bridge Configuration chapterPort Configuration Join and Direct Transfer Policy Configuring Corporate Directories Configuring Corporate and Personal DirectoriesConfiguring Personal Directory Synchronizer Modifying Phone Button Templates For PAB, enter the following URL Supported as a Configuring Softkey TemplatesDND Setting Up Services Adding Users to Cisco Unified Communications Manager Managing the User Options Web Pages Giving Users Access to the User Options Web PagesClick Add Selected Enter the appropriate search criteria and click Find Click Device AssociationClick Save Selected/Changes Chapter Managing the User Options Web Pages Chapter Managing the User Options Web Pages Customizing the Cisco Unified IP Phone Customizing and Modifying Configuration Files DistinctiveRingList File Format Requirements Creating Custom Phone Rings PCM File Requirements for Custom Ring Types Configuring a Custom Phone Ring Configuring the Idle Display Field Description OL-20851-01 Model Information Screen, Status Menu, Model Information Screen Status Messages Screen Status MenuSelect Status Messages Network Setup Menu section on page 4-4for Phones with Cisco Unified CM AdministrationAddress. See the Network Setup Menu section Message Description Possible Explanation and Action Menu section on page 4-4for details Network Setup Menu section on Setup Menu section on page 4-4for details on Select Status Network Statistics Network Statistics Screen Dhcp Reboot Dhcp DisabledDhcp Waiting Coldboot Timeout SET Dhcp Coldboot Select Call Statistics Call Statistics Screen MOS LQK Voice Quality Metrics Select Administrator Settings Select Security Setup Security Configuration Monitoring the Cisco Unified IP Phone Remotely Http//IPaddress Accessing the Web Page for a Phone Device Information Disabling and Enabling Web Page AccessChoose Device Phone UDI Network Setup Description Description Network Statistics Lldp Streaming Statistics Device Logs Stream Streaming Statistics Configuring Settings on the Cisco Unified IP Phone chapter Resolving Startup Problems Troubleshooting and Maintenance Chapter Resolving Startup Problems Identifying Error Messages Choose Tools Control Center Feature Services Verifying DNS Settings Symptom Cisco Unified IP Phone Unable to Obtain IP Address Verifying Dhcp Settings Cisco Unified IP Phone Resets UnexpectedlyVerifying the Physical Connection Identifying Intermittent Network Outages Verifying the Voice Vlan Configuration Checking Static IP Address SettingsVerifying that the Phones Have Not Been Intentionally Reset Eliminating DNS or Other Connectivity Errors Checking Power Connection Troubleshooting Cisco Unified IP Phone SecurityProblem Possible Cause General Troubleshooting Tips Locking Options section on page 4-3 for details Summary Explanation Halfduxcollisionexceedthreshold Performing a Basic Reset Resetting or Restoring the Cisco Unified IP PhonePerforming a Factory Reset Operation Performing Explanation Monitoring the Voice Quality of Calls Metric Change Condition Troubleshooting Tips Cleaning the Cisco Unified IP Phone Where to Go for More Troubleshooting Information Chapter Cleaning the Cisco Unified IP Phone Providing Information to Users Via a Website How Users Access a Voice Messaging System Installing the Synchronizer How Users Configure Personal Directory Entries Programs Cisco Systems TabSync Configuring the Synchronizer Support for International Call Logging Installing the Cisco Unified CM Locale Installer OL-20851-01 Specification Value or Range Physical and Operating Environment Specifications Network and Access Port Pinouts Cable SpecificationsNetwork Port Connector Pin Number Function Access Port Connector OL-20851-01 Example User Information for these Procedures Basic Phone Administration Steps Adding a User From an External Ldap Directory Adding a User to Cisco Unified CMChoose System Ldap Ldap Directory Click Perform Full Sync Now Proceed to the section Configuring the Phone, page D-3 Configuring the PhoneExample doe Appendix Configuring the Phone Appendix Configuring the Phone Choose User Management End User Performing Final End User Configuration StepsClick Device Associations Sccp SIP Protocol Features Appendix EFT Draft Cisco Confidential Tool Numerics IN-2 IN-3 IN-4 IN-5 LLDP-MED Cast CDP Dhcp Http Rtcp RTP Sccp SIP Srtp TCP Tftp TLS UDP MIC IN-7 IN-8 Srst Srtp IN-9 Vlan