Before You Begin - Polycom 7000 Integration Manual

Integration Guide for the Polycom SoundStation IP 7000 Phone Connected to a Polycom HDX System or Polycom RealPresence Group
System in Unsupported VoIP Environments
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Before You Begin

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Polycom strongly recommends that you connect the SoundStation IP 7000 to the
LAN using the included network cable and to the Polycom HDX system or Polycom
RealPresence Group system using a Polycom Microphone Array Cable. A LAN
connection enables access to the phone's the Web Configuration Utility and the
phone to access a provisioning server and a time server.
A provisioning server facilitates software upgrades, language support, configuration
management, and diagnostic logging, which is helpful if troubleshooting is required.
Access to a time server enables display of the current date and time on the phone's
display. For more information, refer to
The Polycom Web Configuration Utility is most suitable for facilitating software
upgrades, configuration management, and access to diagnostic information for
SoundStation IP 7000 phones. For more information on the utility, see the
Web Configuration Utility User
Resource Center.
The topics in this chapter include:
• Before You Begin
• Connecting the Phone to the Network
• Setting Up the Polycom HDX or Polycom RealPresence Group System
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• Updating the Polycom HDX System Software
• Connecting the Phone to the Polycom HDX System or Polycom
RealPresence Group System
• Setting Up the Phone
• Upgrading the Phone's Software
• Determining Which Endpoint Handles a Call
• Understanding Microphone and Speaker Behavior
To troubleshooting any issues with the phone, refer to
Phone on page 21.
Before you begin, familiarize yourself with the contents of the basic phone
package and any accessories you need for your setup.
Setting Up a Provisioning Server
Guide, available from the
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