Network Requirements - Cisco 7940G Administration Manual

Setting Up the Cisco Unified IP Phone
This chapter includes this following topics, which help you install the Cisco Unified IP Phone on an IP
telephony network:
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Before you install a Cisco Unified IP phone, you must decide how to configure the phone in your
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network. Then you can install the phone and verify its functionality. For more information, see
Chapter 2, "Preparing to Install the Cisco Unified IP Phone on Your Network."
Before You Begin
Before installing the Cisco Unified IP Phone, review the requirements in these sections:
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Network Requirements

For the Cisco Unified IP Phone to successfully operate as a Cisco Unified IP Phone endpoint in your
network, your network must meet the following requirements:
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Cisco Unified IP Phone 7960G/7940G Administration Guide for Cisco Unified Communications Manager 7.0 (SIP)
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Before You Begin, page 3-1
Understanding the Cisco Unified IP Phone Components, page 3-2
Installing the Cisco Unified IP Phone, page 3-5
Adjusting the Placement of the Cisco Unified IP Phone, page 3-7
Verifying the Phone Startup Process, page 3-8
Configuring Startup Network Settings, page 3-9
Configuring Security on the Cisco Unified IP Phone, page 3-9
Network Requirements, page 3-1
Cisco Unified Communications Manager Configuration, page 3-2
Working Voice over IP (VoIP) Network:
- VoIP configured on your Cisco routers and gateways
- Cisco Unified Communications Manager installed in your network and configured to handle
call processing
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