Cisco Systems 8961 manual Network and Computer Ports, Handset Rest

Chapter 3 Setting Up the Cisco Unified IP Phone

Understanding the Cisco Unified IP Phone Components

Network and Computer Ports

The back of the Cisco Unified IP Phone includes these ports:

•Network port

•Computer port

Each port supports 10/100/1000 Mbps half- or full-duplex (except for full-duplex only for 1000 Mbps) connections to external devices. You can use either Category 3 or 5 cabling for 10-Mbps connections, but you must use Category 5/5e 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 “Adding Phones to the Cisco Unified Communications Manager Database” section on page 2-9for details.

Use the Computer port to connect a network device, such as a computer, to the phone. You must use a straight-through cable on this port.

Handset Rest

The wideband-capable 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.

To connect a handset to the Cisco Unified IP Phone, plug the cable into the handset and the Handset port on the back of the phone.

With a wall-mounted phone, you might need to adjust the handset rest to ensure that the receiver will not slip out of the cradle, as shown in Figure 3-1.

Figure 3-1 Removing the Hookswitch Clip

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Cisco Unified IP Phone 8961, 9951, and 9971 Administration Guide for Cisco Unified Communications Manager 8.5 (SIP)

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