Installation And Setup; Direct Or Shared Network Connection - Mitel 6863i Installation Manual

Installation and Setup

The 6863i SIP Phone can be setup to share a network connection with another network device. Power can be provided
by the power adapter (sold separately), by an 802.3af compliant network power source, or with a PoE inline power injec-
tor.
Notes:
• This product is designed for indoor use only and for ambient temperatures at or below 40° C (104° F).
• The phone must be connected only to indoor routed PoE or Ethernet wiring.

Direct or Shared Network Connection

The phone can be set up as a direct network connection to the Ethernet wall jack or as a shared network connection as a
pass-through if connecting the phone to a computer or another network device.
Direct Network Connection
Located on the back of the phone are two fully switched 10/100 Mbps Ethernet cable ports. The port marked with
used to connect the phone to the network, as well as provide power to your phone (if required). See
Network and to Power"
Network Jack
(if inline power provided,
do not install the power adapter)
Other Network Devices
Shared Network Connection
To connect a network device (such as a computer) to the phone, connect an Ethernet cable into the network port on the
back of the phone marked with
device for which you are sharing the network connection.
Notes:
• The PC jack on the 6863i SIP Phone does not supply inline power onto other network devices.
• All Ethernet cables used must be Category 5/5e straight-through cables.
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on page 6 for more information.
To Other
Network Device
Ethernet Cables
j
. Plug the other end of the Ethernet cable into the network jack on the network
j
To Network
Power Adapter
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"Connecting to the
Power Adapter
Connection
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