Chapter 5: Troubleshooting; Resolving Error Conditions - Avaya 9608 Installation And Maintenance Manual

Chapter 5: Troubleshooting

Resolving error conditions

1. Check both the power and Ethernet wiring for the following conditions:
2. If you are using static addressing:
3. If the deskphone is not communicating with the system (DHCP, HTTP, or Avaya
4. If you expect the telephone to be IEEE-powered, verify with the LAN administrator
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There are four areas where installers can troubleshoot problems before seeking
assistance from the system or LAN administrator:
• Whether all components are plugged in correctly.
• Check LAN connectivity in both directions to all servers - DHCP, HTTP, HTTPS,
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DEFINITY /MultiVantage™.
• If the telephone is supposed to be powered from the LAN, ensure that the LAN
is properly administered and is compliant with IEEE 802.3af.
• Use the VIEW option to find the names of the files being used and verify that
these filenames match those on the HTTP/HTTPS server. See
craft procedure for troubleshooting
the Avaya Web site to verify whether the correct files are being used.
• Use the ADDR option to verify IP Addresses. See
information on page 42 for information.
Media Server), make a note of the last message displayed, as described in
Installation error and status messages
messages.
Consult the system administrator. Sometimes problems with Communication
Manager - HTTP communications can be corrected by setting the HTTPPORT value
to 81.
that IEEE power is indeed supported on the LAN.
on page 66 for more information. Check
Changing IP address
and/or Operational errors and status
Using the VIEW
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