C H A P T E R 4 Configuring Network Settings on the Cisco Unified IP Phone The Cisco Unified IP Phone includes many configurable network and device settings that you may need to modify before the phone is functional for your users.
Chapter 4 Configuring Network Settings on the Cisco Unified IP Phone Configuration Methods Configuration Methods Table 4-1 describes the methods that you can use to configure network settings for a Cisco Unified IP Phone.
Chapter 4 Configuring Network Settings on the Cisco Unified IP Phone Accessing Network Settings through a Phone Configuration Web Page Note The Phone Configuration web page described in this chapter differs from the User Options web pages, which gives users control over various phone options and features, and the Cisco Unified CallManager Administration Phone Configuration pages, which let you configure many phone functions and features.
Chapter 4 Configuring Network Settings on the Cisco Unified IP Phone Accessing Network Configuration Settings through the Network Configuration Menu Accessing Network Configuration Settings through the Network Configuration Menu You can view and set most network configuration options for the Cisco Unified IP Phone 7905G and 7912G using the Network Configuration menu on the phone.
Chapter 4 Configuring Network Settings on the Cisco Unified IP Phone Accessing Network Configuration Settings through the Network Configuration Menu To exit the Network Configuration menu, take one of these actions: • Press the Cancel softkey to return to the Settings menu. • Press the Menu button to return to the main screen.
Chapter 4 Configuring Network Settings on the Cisco Unified IP Phone Accessing Network Configuration Settings through the Network Configuration Menu For information about entering a password, see the “Guidelines for Editing Settings in the Network Configuration Menu” section on page 4-6. Step 5 Look at the icon in the upper-right portion of the phone screen. When options are locked, the icon appears as a locked padlock . When options are unlocked, the icon appears as an unlocked padlock .
Chapter 4 Configuring Network Settings on the Cisco Unified IP Phone Verifying Network Settings • Unlocking and Locking Options on the Network Configuration Menu, page 4-5 Verifying Network Settings On Cisco Unified IP Phone 7905G and 7912G, you can view detailed information about the current network settings of the phone. Use this information to troubleshoot or to make modifications.
Chapter 4 Configuring Network Settings on the Cisco Unified IP Phone Verifying Network Settings Table 4-2 Network Settings Network Setting Description Usage Notes DHCP Server Displays IP address of the Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) server that the phone uses to obtain IP address. See the “Modifying DHCP Settings” section on page 4-13. BootP Server Indicates whether the phone obtains its configuration from a Bootstrap Protocol (BootP) server rather than a DHCP server.
Chapter 4 Configuring Network Settings on the Cisco Unified IP Phone Verifying Network Settings Table 4-2 Network Settings (continued) Network Setting Description Usage Notes Obtained via Cisco Operational VLAN Indicates the auxiliary Virtual Local Area Id Network (VLAN) configured on a Cisco Catalyst Discovery Protocol (CDP) from the switch to which the switch in which the phone is a member. phone is attached. If the Admin.
Chapter 4 Configuring Network Settings on the Cisco Unified IP Phone Verifying Network Settings Table 4-2 Network Settings (continued) Network Setting Description Usage Notes CallManager 1-4 Cisco Unified CallManager servers that are available for processing calls from this phone, in prioritized order. For an available server, an option will show the Cisco Unified CallManager server IP address and one of the following states: Use Cisco Unified CallManager Administration to modify.
Chapter 4 Configuring Network Settings on the Cisco Unified IP Phone Verifying Network Settings Table 4-2 Network Settings (continued) Network Setting Description Usage Notes DHCP Address Released Allows the IP-address assigned by DHCP to be released. See the “Releasing a DHCP Address” section on page 4-16. Alternate TFTP Indicates whether the phone is using an alternative See the “Enabling an TFTP server. Alternate TFTP Server” section on page 4-30.
Chapter 4 Configuring Network Settings on the Cisco Unified IP Phone Verifying Network Settings Table 4-2 Network Settings (continued) Network Setting Description Usage Notes GARP Enabled Use Cisco Unified Indicates whether the phone learns MAC CallManager addresses from Gratuitous ARP responses. Administration to modify. Disabling the ability to accept Gratuitous ARP will prevent applications that use this mechanism to monitor and record voice streams from working.
Chapter 4 Configuring Network Settings on the Cisco Unified IP Phone Modifying DHCP Settings Modifying DHCP Settings Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) automatically assigns IP addresses to devices when you connect them to the network.
Chapter 4 Configuring Network Settings on the Cisco Unified IP Phone Modifying DHCP Settings Using the Phone Network Configuration Screen Procedure Step 1 Display the Network Configuration menu. For instructions, see the “Displaying the Network Configuration Menu” section on page 4-4. Step 2 Unlock Network Configuration menu options. For instructions, see the “Unlocking and Locking Options on the Network Configuration Menu” section on page 4-5. Step 3 Scroll to DHCP Enabled.
Chapter 4 Configuring Network Settings on the Cisco Unified IP Phone Modifying DHCP Settings Disabling DHCP If you do not use DHCP in your network, use this procedure to disable DHCP before manually assigning IP addresses to Cisco Unified IP Phones. Note Procedures involved in configuring IP settings or TFTP options cannot be completed when DHCP is enabled in your network.
Chapter 4 Configuring Network Settings on the Cisco Unified IP Phone Modifying DHCP Settings Using the Phone Network Configuration Screen Procedure Step 1 Display the Network Configuration menu. For instructions, see the “Displaying the Network Configuration Menu” section on page 4-4. Step 2 Unlock Network Configuration menu options. For instructions, see the “Unlocking and Locking Options on the Network Configuration Menu” section on page 4-5. Step 3 Scroll to DHCP Enabled.
Chapter 4 Configuring Network Settings on the Cisco Unified IP Phone Configuring IP Settings Using the Phone Network Configuration Screen Procedure Step 1 Display the Network Configuration menu. For instructions, see the “Displaying the Network Configuration Menu” section on page 4-4. Step 2 Unlock Network Configuration menu options. For instructions, see the “Unlocking and Locking Options on the Network Configuration Menu” section on page 4-5. Step 3 Scroll to DHCP Address Released.
Chapter 4 Configuring Network Settings on the Cisco Unified IP Phone Configuring IP Settings Note • You can use 0.0.0.0 for the subnet mask only if the default gateway is also 0.0.0.0. • Ensure the TFTP server has an IP address. • Ensure the default gateway IP address is on the same subnet as the host IP address. Procedures involved in configuring IP settings or TFTP options cannot be completed when DHCP is enabled in your network.
Chapter 4 Configuring Network Settings on the Cisco Unified IP Phone Configuring IP Settings You may be prompted to enter a password. The Network Parameters web page appears. Step 3 To set the IP address, enter an address in the StaticIP field and click Apply. Using the Phone Network Configuration Screen Procedure Step 1 Display the Network Configuration menu. For instructions, see the “Displaying the Network Configuration Menu” section on page 4-4. Step 2 Unlock Network Configuration menu options.
Chapter 4 Configuring Network Settings on the Cisco Unified IP Phone Configuring IP Settings To assign a default router for the Cisco Unified IP Phone, follow these steps: Using the Phone Configuration Web Page Procedure Step 1 Display the Phone Configuration web page. For instructions, see the “Accessing Network Settings through a Phone Configuration Web Page” section on page 4-2. Step 2 In the pane on the left under Change Configuration, click Network Parameters.
Chapter 4 Configuring Network Settings on the Cisco Unified IP Phone Configuring IP Settings Step 6 Press Validat. Step 7 Press Save. Assigning a Subnet Mask The subnet mask is used to partition the IP address into a network and a host identifier. The subnet mask is used to mask a portion of the IP address so that TCP/IP can distinguish the network ID from the host ID. Before you can assign a subnet mask, you must disable DHCP. For instructions, see the “Disabling DHCP” section on page 4-15.
Chapter 4 Configuring Network Settings on the Cisco Unified IP Phone Configuring IP Settings Using the Phone Network Configuration Screen Procedure Step 1 Display the Network Configuration menu. For instructions, see the “Displaying the Network Configuration Menu” section on page 4-4. Step 2 Unlock Network Configuration menu options. For instructions, see the “Unlocking and Locking Options on the Network Configuration Menu” section on page 4-5. Step 3 Scroll to Subnet Mask.
Chapter 4 Configuring Network Settings on the Cisco Unified IP Phone Configuring IP Settings Using the Phone Configuration Web Page Procedure Step 1 Display the Phone Configuration web page. For instructions, see the “Accessing Network Settings through a Phone Configuration Web Page” section on page 4-2. Step 2 In the pane on the left under Change Configuration, click Network Parameters. You may be prompted to enter a password. The Network Parameters web page appears.
Chapter 4 Configuring Network Settings on the Cisco Unified IP Phone Configuring IP Settings Step 7 Enter the new domain name. For information about entering values, see the “Guidelines for Editing Settings in the Network Configuration Menu” section on page 4-6. Step 8 Press Validat. Step 9 Press Save.
Chapter 4 Configuring Network Settings on the Cisco Unified IP Phone Configuring IP Settings b. To set DNS Server2, in the DNSServer2 field enter an address and click Apply. Using the Phone Network Configuration Screen Procedure Step 1 Display the Network Configuration menu. For instructions, see the “Displaying the Network Configuration Menu” section on page 4-4. Step 2 Unlock Network Configuration menu options.
Chapter 4 Configuring Network Settings on the Cisco Unified IP Phone Modifying VLAN Settings Modifying VLAN Settings You can change the administrative VLAN used by the Cisco Unified IP Phone and, on the Cisco Unified IP Phone 7905G and 7912G, you can disable or enable VLAN manually.
Chapter 4 Configuring Network Settings on the Cisco Unified IP Phone Modifying VLAN Settings Using the Phone Network Configuration Screen Procedure Step 1 Display the Network Configuration menu. For instructions, see the “Displaying the Network Configuration Menu” section on page 4-4. Step 2 Unlock Network Configuration menu options. For instructions, see the “Unlocking and Locking Options on the Network Configuration Menu” section on page 4-5. Step 3 Scroll to Admin. VLAN Id.
Chapter 4 Configuring Network Settings on the Cisco Unified IP Phone Modifying VLAN Settings Step 2 In the pane on the left under Change Configuration, click Network Parameters. You may be prompted to enter a password. The Network Parameters web page appears. Step 3 To enable VLAN, in the OpFlags field, change bit 5 to 0 (zero). To disable VLAN, in the OpFlags field, change bit 5 to 1. For more information about this field, see OpFlags parameter in Table A-5 on page A-16. Step 4 Click Apply.
Chapter 4 Configuring Network Settings on the Cisco Unified IP Phone Configuring TFTP Options Configuring TFTP Options If you do not use DHCP to direct the Cisco Unified IP Phone to a TFTP server, you must manually assign one. You can also assign an alternative TFTP server to use instead of the one assigned by DHCP.
Chapter 4 Configuring Network Settings on the Cisco Unified IP Phone Configuring TFTP Options b. To set TFTP Server2, in the TFTPServer2 field enter an address and click Apply. Using the Phone Network Configuration Screen Procedure Step 1 Display the Network Configuration menu. For instructions, see the “Displaying the Network Configuration Menu” section on page 4-4. Step 2 Unlock Network Configuration menu options.
Chapter 4 Configuring Network Settings on the Cisco Unified IP Phone Configuring TFTP Options Using the Phone Network Configuration Screen Procedure Step 1 Display the Network Configuration menu. For instructions, see the “Displaying the Network Configuration Menu” section on page 4-4. Step 2 Unlock Network Configuration menu options. For instructions, see the “Unlocking and Locking Options on the Network Configuration Menu” section on page 4-5. Step 3 Scroll to Alternate TFTP.
Chapter 4 Configuring Network Settings on the Cisco Unified IP Phone Configuring CDP Assigning a Backup TFTP Server TFTP Server 2 displays the IP address of the backup TFTP server. This server is used to obtain configuration files and software upgrades if the primary TFTP server is unavailable. Before you can assign a backup TFTP server, the Alternate TFTP setting must be set to Yes.
Chapter 4 Configuring Network Settings on the Cisco Unified IP Phone Configuring CDP For more information about CiscoWorks, refer to the documentation available at this URL: http://www.cisco.com/univercd/cc/td/doc/product/rtrmgmt/cw2000/index.htm To configure CDP for the Cisco Unified IP Phone, follow these steps: Using the Phone Configuration Web Page Procedure Step 1 Display the Phone Configuration web page.
Chapter 4 Configuring Network Settings on the Cisco Unified IP Phone Configuring CDP CDP Enabled Yes 4-34 Step 4 Press the No softkey to disable CDP. Step 5 Press Save. Cisco Unified IP Phone Administration Guide for Cisco Unified CallManager 4.
