Configuration And Registration Tasks - Cisco IP Communicator User Manual

Configuration and Registration Tasks

After you have installed the Cisco IP Communicator application, completed the Audio Tuning Wizard,
and can see the Cisco IP Communicator interface on your desktop, you may need to complete one or
more of the configuration and registration tasks listed below before you can start making calls.
Note The following tasks vary by company and phone system; your system administrator will give
you specific instructions. Do not perform these tasks unless instructed to do so.
Choosing a network adapter
Cisco IP Communicator relies on your network adapter selection to identify itself to the network; the
correct network adapter must be selected for Cisco IP Communicator to function properly. To select
a network adapter, right-click on the Cisco IP Communicator interface, then choose Preferences >
Network > Device Name, and choose a network adapter from the Network Adapter drop-down menu.
Your system administrator will tell you which network adapter to choose. In general, you should
choose the adapter that is most likely to provide permanent connectivity or the adapter that is always
enabled—even if it is not plugged in. Avoid choosing a wireless card.
Note This setting is used for network identification, not audio transmission. You do not need to
change this setting once it is established unless you are permanently removing or disabling the
selected network adapter. In this case, coordinate with your system administrator before
selecting a new adapter.
Locating a device name
To view the device name of your selected network adapter, right-click on the Cisco IP Communicator
interface, then choose Preferences > Network > Device Name. Note the device name and send it to
your system administrator, if requested.
Specifying a TFTP server
Your system administrator might ask you to specify one or two TFTP server addresses in the
Cisco IP Communicator interface. To do this, right-click on the interface, then choose Preferences >
Network > Use these TFTP servers, and enter a TFTP address in the field.
Your system administrator will tell you if you need to perform this task.
Registering with TAPS
After you install and launch Cisco IP Communicator, you might need to auto-register using TAPS (the
Tool for Auto-Registered Phones Support).
8 OL-5051-01