Preface

Overview

Cisco Unified IP Phone 6901 and 6911 Administration Guide for Cisco Unified Communications Manager (SCCP and SIP) provides the information you need to understand, install, configure, manage, and troubleshoot the phones on a Voice over IP (VoIP) network.

Because of the complexity of an IP telephony network, this guide does not provide complete and detailed information for procedures that you need to perform in Cisco Unified Communications Manager or other network devices.

Audience

Network engineers, system administrators, and telecom engineers should review this guide to learn the steps that are required to set up Cisco Unified IP Phones. The tasks described in this document involve configuring network settings that are not intended for phone users. The tasks in this manual require a familiarity with Cisco Unified Communications Manager.

Organization

This manual is organized as follows:

Chapter

Description

Cisco Unified IP Phone

Provides a conceptual overview and description of the Cisco Unified IP Phone.

Cisco Unified IP Phone and Telephony Networks

Describes how the Cisco Unified IP Phone interacts with other key IP telephony components, and provides an overview of the tasks required prior to installation.

Cisco Unified IP Phone Installation

Describes how to properly and safely install and configure the Cisco Unified IP Phone on your network.

Cisco Unified IP Phone Settings

Describes how to configure network settings, verify status, and make global changes to the Cisco Unified IP Phone.

Features, Templates, Services, and User Setup

Provides an overview of procedures for configuring telephony features, configuring directories, configuring phone button, and adding users to Cisco Unified Communications Manager.

Remote Monitoring

Describes the information that you can obtain from the phone's web page to remotely monitor the operation of a phone and to assist with troubleshooting.

Troubleshooting and Maintenance

Provides tips for troubleshooting the Cisco Unified IP Phone.

Internal Support Web Site

Provides suggestions for setting up a website for providing users with important information about their Cisco Unified IP Phones.

International User Support

Provides information about setting up phones in non-English environments.

Technical Specifications

Provides technical specifications of the Cisco Unified IP Phone.

Basic Phone Administration Steps

Provides procedures for basic administration tasks such as adding a user and phone to Cisco Unified Communications Manager and then associating the user to the phone.

Cisco Unified IP Phone Wall Mount

Contains instructions for installing the wall mount for the Cisco Unified IP Phone.

Cisco Unified IP Phone Non-Lockable Wall Mount

Contains instructions for installing the Cisco Unified IP Phone Non-Lockable Wall Mount for the Cisco Unified IP Phone 6911.

Feature Support by Protocol

Provides information about feature support for the Cisco Unified IP Phone.

Related Documentation

Use the following sections to obtain related information.

Documentation, Support, and Security Guidelines

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Cisco Product Security Overview

This product contains cryptographic features and is subject to United States and local country laws governing import, export, transfer, and use. Delivery of Cisco cryptographic products does not imply third-party authority to import, export, distribute, or use encryption. Importers, exporters, distributors, and users are responsible for compliance with U.S. and local country laws. By using this product you agree to comply with applicable laws and regulations. If you are unable to comply with U.S. and local laws, return this product immediately.

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Guide Conventions

This document uses the following conventions:

Convention

Description

boldface font

Commands and keywords are in boldface.

italic font

Arguments for which you supply values are in italics.

[   ]

Elements in square brackets are optional.

{ x | y | z }

Alternative keywords are grouped in braces and separated by vertical bars.

[ x | y | z ]

Optional alternative keywords are grouped in brackets and separated by vertical bars.

string

A nonquoted set of characters. Do not use quotation marks around the string or the string will include the quotation marks.

screen font

Terminal sessions and information the system displays are in screen font.

input font

Information you must enter is in input font.

italic screen font

Arguments for which you supply values are in italic screen font.

^

The symbol ^ represents the key labeled Control - for example, the key combination ^D in a screen display means hold down the Control key while you press the D key.

<   >

Nonprinting characters such as passwords are in angle brackets.


Note

Means reader take note. Notes contain helpful suggestions or references to material not covered in the publication.



Caution

Means reader be careful. In this situation, you might do something that could result in equipment damage or loss of data.


Warnings use the following convention:


Attention

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

This warning symbol means danger. You are in a situation that could cause bodily injury. Before you work on any equipment, be aware of the hazards involved with electrical circuitry and be familiar with standard practices for preventing accidents. Use the statement number provided at the end of each warning to locate its translation in the translated safety warnings that accompanied this device. Statement 1071

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS