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Installing the Cisco Unified IP Phone
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Chapter 3 Setting Up the Cisco Unified IP Phone Installing the Cisco Unified IP Phone • Shorten the length of the external device cable. • Apply ferrites or other such devices on the cables for the external device. Cisco cannot guarantee the performance of the system because Cisco has no control over the quality of external devices, cables, and connectors. The system will perform adequately when suitable devices are attached using good quality cables and connectors. Caution In European Union countries, use only external headsets that are fully compliant with the EMC Directive [89/336/EC]. Installing the Cisco Unified IP Phone You must connect the Cisco Unified IP Phone to the network and to a power source before using it. Table 3-1 describes the tasks. See Figure 3-2 for a graphical representation of the connections. Note Before you install a phone, even if it is new, upgrade the phone to the current firmware image. Before using external devices, read the "Using External Devices" section on page 3-4 for safety and performance information. Before You Begin Remove the hookswitch clip (see the "Handset" section on page 3-3) from the cradle area. To install a Cisco Unified IP Phone, perform the following steps: Table 3-1 Installing the Cisco Unified IP Phone 7970G-7971G-GE Task Purpose Related Topics 1. Connect the handset to the Handset port. - 2. Connect a headset to the Headset port. See the "Headset" section on page 3-3 for supported Optional. You can add a headset later if you do not connect headsets. one now. 3. Connect the power supply to the Cisco DC Adapter portOptional. See the "Providing Power to the Phone" section on page 2-3. 4. Connect a Category 3 or 5 straight-through Ethernet cable See the "Network and Access Ports" section on from the switch to the 10/100 SW port (Cisco Unified IP page 3-2 for guidelines. Phone 7970) or the 10/100/1000 SW port (Cisco Unified IP Phone 7971G-GE). Each Cisco Unified IP Phone ships with one Ethernet cable in the box. 5. Connect a Category 3 or 5 straight-through Ethernet cable See the "Network and Access Ports" section on from another network device, such as a desktop computer, page 3-2 for guidelines. to the 10/100 PC port (Cisco Unified IP Phone 7970) or the 10/100/1000 PC port (Cisco Unified IP Phone 7971G-GE). Optional. You can connect another network device later if you do not connect one now. OL-15299-01 Cisco Unified IP Phone 7970G/7971G-GE Administration Guide for Cisco Unified Communications Manager 7.0 3-5