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Overview
This guide provides information for system administrators who want to deploy the Polycom VVX 1500 D Business Media Phone in an H.323 environment. It also describes how to upgrade the phone’s software when it is connected in an H.323 environment. The phone must be running SIP application 3.2.2 (phone software) or later.
The topics in this guide include:
•Setting up the Polycom VVX 1500 D phone in one of two ways:
—Changing the phone’s configuration through a web interface. Refer to Modifying Phone’s Configuration Using the Web Interface on page
—Setting up a provisioning server and changing the configuration files to work in an H.323 environment. Refer to Setting Up the Provisioning Server on page
•Troubleshooting any issues with the phone. Refer to Troubleshooting the Polycom VVX 1500 D Phone on page
The topics in this chapter include:
•Supported Phone Features
•Unsupported Phone Features
Polycom strongly recommends that you connect the Polycom VVX 1500 D to the LAN using the included network cable. A LAN connection enables access to a provisioning server as well as a time server.
A provisioning server facilitates software upgrades, language support, configuration management, and diagnostic logging, which is helpful if troubleshooting is required.
Access to a time server enables display of the current date and time on the phone's display.
For more information, refer to Setting Up the Provisioning Server on page
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