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Chapter Overview of Configuring and Installing Cisco Unified IP Phones Table 1-9 Checklist for Configuring the Cisco Unified IP Phones 6921, 6941, 6945, and 6961 in Cisco Unified CM Task Purpose For More Information 4. Add and configure the phone by completing the For more information, go to the Cisco Unified IP Phone required fields in the Phone Configuration window. Configuration chapter in the Cisco Communications Required fields are indicated by an asterisk (*) next to Manager Administration Guide. the field name; for example, MAC address and device For information about Product Specific Configuration pool. fields, refer to "?" Button Help in the Phone The device with its default settings gets added to the Configuration window. Cisco Unified CM database. Note If you want to add both the phone and user to the Cisco Unified CM database at the same time, go to the User/Phone Add Configuration chapter in the Cisco Communications Manager Administration Guide. 5. Add and configure directory numbers (lines) on the For more information, go to the Directory Number phone by completing the required fields in the Configuration chapter in the Cisco Unified Directory Number Configuration window. Required Communications Manager Administration Guide. fields are indicated by an asterisk (*) next to the field See the "Telephony Features Available for the Cisco name; for example, directory number and presence Unified IP Phone" section on page 5-1. group. Adds primary and secondary directory numbers and features associated with directory numbers to the phone. 6. Customize softkey templates. For more information, see the Cisco Unified Adds, deletes, or changes order of softkey features Communications Manager Administration Guide, that display on the user's phone to meet feature usage Softkey Template Configuration. needs. For more information, see the Cisco Unified Communications Manager Administration Guide, Cisco Unified IP Phone Configuration. 7. Configure speed-dial buttons and assign speed-dial For more information, see the Cisco Unified numbers (optional). Communications Manager Administration Guide, Cisco Adds speed-dial buttons and numbers. Unified IP Phone Configuration. Users can change speed-dial settings on their phones by using Cisco Unified CM User Options. 8. Configure Cisco Unified IP Phone services and assign For more information, see the Cisco Communications services (optional). Manager Administration Guide, IP Phone Services Provides IP Phone services. Configuration. Note Users can add or change services on their phones by using the Cisco Unified CM User Options. 9. Assign services to programmable buttons (optional). For more information, see the Cisco Unified Provides access to an IP phone service or URL. Communications Manager Administration Guide, Cisco Unified IP Phone Configuration. Cisco Unified IP Phone 6921, 6941, 6945, and 6961 Administration Guide for Cisco Unified Communications Manager 8.5 (SCCP and SIP) OL-23769-01 1-25

Section	Page
Cisco Unified IP Phone 6921, 6941, 6945, and 6961 Administration Guide for Cisco Unified Communications Manager 8.5 (SCCP and SIP)	1
Contents	3
Preface	9
An Overview of the Cisco Unified IP Phone	13
Understanding the Cisco Unified IP Phones 6921, 6941, 6945, and 6961	14
What Networking Protocols are Used?	21
What Features are Supported on the Cisco Unified IP Phone 6921, 6941, and 6961?	24
Feature Overview	25
Configuring Telephony Features	25
Configuring Network Parameters Using the Cisco Unified IP Phone	26
Providing Users with Feature Information	26
Understanding Security Features for Cisco Unified IP Phones	26
Overview of Supported Security Features	28
Understanding Security Profiles	30
Identifying Encrypted Phone Calls	30
Establishing and Identifying Secure Conference Calls	31
Establishing and Identifying Protected Calls	31
Call Security Interactions and Restrictions	32
Supporting 802.1X Authentication on Cisco Unified IP Phones	33
Overview	33
Required Network Components	33
Best Practices-Requirements and Recommendations	33
Security Restrictions	34
Overview of Configuring and Installing Cisco Unified IP Phones	34
Configuring Cisco Unified IP Phones in Cisco Unified CM	35
Checklist for Configuring the Cisco Unified IP Phones 6921, 6941, 6945, and 6961 in Cisco Unified CM	36
Installing Cisco Unified IP Phones	39
Checklist for Installing the Cisco Unified IP Phone 6921, 6941, and 6961	39
Terminology Differences	41
Preparing to Install the Cisco Unified IP Phone on Your Network	43
Understanding Interactions with Other Cisco Unified IP Telephony Products	43
Understanding How the Cisco Unified IP Phone Interacts with Cisco Unified CM	44
Understanding How the Cisco Unified IP Phone Interacts with the VLAN	44
Providing Power to the Cisco Unified IP Phone	45
Power Guidelines	46
Power Outage	46
Obtaining Additional Information about Power	47
Understanding Phone Configuration Files	47
Understanding the Phone Startup Process	49
Adding Phones to the Cisco Unified CM Database	50
Adding Phones with Auto-Registration	51
Adding Phones with Auto-Registration and TAPS	52
Adding Phones with Cisco Unified CM Administration	52
Adding Phones with BAT	53
Using Cisco Unified IP Phones with Different Protocols	53
Converting a New Phone from SCCP to SIP	53
Converting an In-Use Phone from One Protocol to the Other Protocol	54
Deploying a Phone in an SCCP and SIP Environment	54
Determining the MAC Address for a Cisco Unified IP Phone	55
Setting Up the Cisco Unified IP Phone	57
Before You Begin	57
Network Requirements	57
Cisco Unified Communications Manager Configuration	58
Understanding the Cisco Unified IP Phones 6921, 6941, 6945, and 6961 Components	58
Network and Access Ports	58
Handset	59
Speakerphone	59
Headset	59
Audio Quality Subjective to the User	60
Connecting a Headset	60
Disabling a Headset	60
Using External Devices	60
Installing the Cisco Unified IP Phone	61
Reducing Power Consumption on the Phone	66
Footstand	66
Higher Viewing Angle	70
Lower Viewing Angle	71
Mounting the Phone to the Wall	71
Verifying the Phone Startup Process	71
Configuring Startup Network Settings	72
Configuring Security on the Cisco Unified IP Phone	72
Configuring Settings on the Cisco Unified IP Phone	75
Configuration Menus on the Cisco Unified IP Phone	75
Displaying a Configuration Menu	76
Unlocking and Locking Options	77
Editing Values	77
Network Setup Menu	78
IPv4 Setup Menu Options	80
Security Configuration Menu	83
Trust List Menu	83
802.1X Authentication and Status	83
Configuring Features, Templates, Services, and Users	85
Telephony Features Available for the Cisco Unified IP Phone	85
Join and Direct Transfer Policy	99
Configuring Corporate and Personal Directories	100
Configuring Corporate Directories	100
Configuring Personal Directory	100
Modifying Phone Button Templates	101
Modifying a Phone Button Template for Personal Address Book or Speed Dials	102
Configuring Softkey Templates	103
Setting Up Services	105
Adding Users to Cisco Unified Communications Manager	106
Managing the User Options Web Pages	106
Giving Users Access to the User Options Web Pages	106
Specifying Options that Appear on the User Options Web Pages	108
Configuring the Phone to Support Call Waiting	109
Customizing the Cisco Unified IP Phone	111
Customizing and Modifying Configuration Files	111
Creating Custom Phone Rings	112
DistinctiveRingList File Format Requirements	112
PCM File Requirements for Custom Ring Types	113
Configuring a Custom Phone Ring	113
Configuring the Idle Display	114
Automatically Disabling the Cisco Unified IP Phone Backlight	114
Viewing Model Information, Status, and Statistics on the Cisco Unified IP Phone	117
Model Information Screen	117
Status Menu	118
Status Messages Screen	118
Network Statistics Screen	122
Call Statistics Screen	124
Security Configuration	126
Monitoring the Cisco Unified IP Phone Remotely	129
Accessing the Web Page for a Phone	130
Disabling and Enabling Web Page Access	131
Device Information	131
Network Setup	132
Network Statistics	135
Device Logs	137
Streaming Statistics	137
Troubleshooting and Maintenance	141
Resolving Startup Problems	141
Symptom: The Cisco Unified IP Phone Does Not Go Through its Normal Startup Process	142
Symptom: The Cisco Unified IP Phone Does Not Register with Cisco Unified Communications Manager	142
Identifying Error Messages	143
Checking Network Connectivity	143
Verifying TFTP Server Settings	143
Verifying IP Addressing and Routing	143
Verifying DNS Settings	144
Cisco CallManager and TFTP Services Are Not Running	144
Creating a New Configuration File	144
Registering the Phone with Cisco Unified Communications Manager	145
Symptom: Cisco Unified IP Phone Unable to Obtain IP Address	145
Cisco Unified IP Phone Resets Unexpectedly	146
Verifying the Physical Connection	146
Identifying Intermittent Network Outages	146
Verifying DHCP Settings	146
Checking Static IP Address Settings	147
Verifying the Voice VLAN Configuration	147
Verifying that the Phones Have Not Been Intentionally Reset	147
Eliminating DNS or Other Connectivity Errors	147
Checking Power Connection	148
Troubleshooting Cisco Unified IP Phone Security	148
General Troubleshooting Tips	149
Resetting or Restoring the Cisco Unified IP Phone	152
Performing a Basic Reset	152
Performing a Factory Reset	152
Monitoring the Voice Quality of Calls	153
Troubleshooting Tips	154
Using Voice-Quality Metrics	154
Where to Go for More Troubleshooting Information	155
Cleaning the Cisco Unified IP Phone	155
Providing Information to Users Via a Website	157
How Users Obtain Support for the Cisco Unified IP Phone	157
Giving Users Access to the User Options Web Pages	157
How Users Subscribe to Services and Configure Phone Features	158
How Users Access a Voice Messaging System	158
How Users Configure Personal Directory Entries	159
Installing and Configuring the Cisco Unified IP Phone Address Book Synchronizer	159
Supporting International Users	161
Installing the Cisco Unified CM Locale Installer	161
Support for International Call Logging	161
Technical Specifications	163
Physical and Operating Environment Specifications	163
Cable Specifications	164
Network and Access Port Pinouts	164
Basic Phone Administration Steps	167
Example User Information for these Procedures	167
Adding a User to Cisco Unified CM	168
Adding a User From an External LDAP Directory	168
Adding a User Directly to Cisco Unified Communications Manager	168
Configuring the Phone	169
Performing Final End User Configuration Steps	172
Installing the Wall Mount Kit for the Cisco Unified IP Phones 6921, 6941, 6945, and 6961	173
Before You Begin	174
Installing the Bracket	174
Feature Support by Protocol for the Cisco Unified IP Phone 6921, 6941, 6945, and 6961	181

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OL-23769-01

Chapter

Overview of Configuring and Installing Cisco Unified IP Phones

Add and configure the phone by completing the

required fields in the Phone Configuration window.

Required fields are indicated by an asterisk (*) next to

the field name; for example, MAC address and device

pool.

The device with its default settings gets added to the

Cisco Unified CM database.

For more information, go to the

Cisco Unified IP Phone

Configuration

chapter in the

Cisco Communications

Manager Administration Guide

For information about Product Specific Configuration

fields, refer to “?” Button Help in the Phone

Configuration window.

Note

If you want to add both the phone and user to the

Cisco Unified CM database at the same time, go

to the

User/Phone Add Configuration

chapter in

the

Cisco Communications Manager

Administration Guide

Add and configure directory numbers (lines) on the

phone by completing the required fields in the

Directory Number Configuration window. Required

fields are indicated by an asterisk (*) next to the field

name; for example, directory number and presence

group.

Adds primary and secondary directory numbers and

features associated with directory numbers to the

phone.

For more information, go to the

Directory Number

Configuration

chapter in the

Cisco Unified

Communications Manager Administration Guide

See the

“Telephony Features Available for the Cisco

Unified IP Phone” section on page 5-1

Customize softkey templates.

Adds, deletes, or changes order of softkey features

that display on the user’s phone to meet feature usage

needs.

For more information, see the

Cisco Unified

Communications Manager Administration Guide

Softkey Template Configuration

For more information, see the

Cisco Unified

Communications Manager Administration Guide

Cisco

Unified IP Phone Configuration.

Configure speed-dial buttons and assign speed-dial

numbers (optional).

Adds speed-dial buttons and numbers.

Users can change speed-dial settings on their phones

by using Cisco Unified CM User Options.

For more information, see the

Cisco Unified

Communications Manager Administration Guide,

Cisco

Unified IP Phone Configuration

Configure Cisco Unified IP Phone services and assign

services (optional).

Provides IP Phone services.

Note

Users can add or change services on their

phones by using the Cisco Unified CM User

Options.

For more information, see the

Cisco Communications

Manager Administration Guide

IP Phone Services

Configuration

Assign services to programmable buttons (optional).

Provides access to an IP phone service or URL.

For more information, see the

Cisco Unified

Communications Manager Administration Guide

Cisco

Unified IP Phone Configuration

Table 1-9

Checklist for Configuring the Cisco Unified IP Phones 6921, 6941, 6945, and 6961 in Cisco Unified CM

Task

Purpose

For More Information