Linksys UC540W-BRI-K9 Quick Start Guide - Page 3

1 Before You Begin Before you begin the installation, make sure that you have the following: For Hardware Installation: • Cisco IP phones • (Optional) One or more Power over Ethernet (PoE) switches for connecting IP phones or computers. We recommend that you use Cisco ESW 500 Series switches. • Cables - Ethernet cables (Category 5 or higher) for connecting IP phones and computers, WAN interfaces, or other devices. One Ethernet cable is included with the UC 540 and one cable is included with each IP phone. - RJ-11 cable for analog Line (FXO) and Phone (FXS) connections. - RJ-45 (non-Ethernet) cable for ISDN (BRI) connections. - RJ-48 cable for ISDN (PRI) T1/E1 connections (only needed if a T1/E1 voice interface card is installed). NOTE You can purchase the RJ-45 and RJ-48 cables from your telephony service provider or reseller. The RJ-11 cable can be purchased from any electronics store. - (Optional) Cable for connecting an external audio device to the 3.5 mm Music on Hold (MoH) port. - (Optional) Additional Voice Interface Card (VIC) to insert in the expansion slot. • Mounting screws for wall mount installation - Two number-10 wood screws (round- or pan-head) with number-10 washers, or two number-10 washer-head screws. The screws must be long enough to penetrate at least 3/4 inch (20 mm) into supporting wood or into a metal wall stud. 2 Cisco Unified Communications 500 Series Model UC 540 Quick Start Guide