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Configuring IP Phone 7910, 7940 & 7960

 

  Introduction to 7910, 7940 & 7960
 


7910 IP Phone

The Cisco IP Phone 7910 Series telephone is a full-feature telephone that provides voice communication over an IP network. The Cisco 7910 IP Phone provides 9 2x24 character LCD display. The display provides features such as date and time, calling party name, calling party number, and digits dialed, as well as call state indicators, a settings menu, and other information.

The Cisco IP Phone 7910G plugs into a standard RJ-45 Ethernet connection. An additional feature of the Cisco 7910G+SW is the Cisco two-port switch with 10/100BASE-T interface. This provides single RJ-45 connection at the desktop for the phone and an additional LAN device such as a PC.

The footstand of the Cisco 7910 is adjustable from flat to 60 degrees to provide optimum viewing of the display and comfortable use of all buttons and keys.

Cisco 7910 IP Phone

Where to deploy the Cisco 7910 IP Phone

The Cisco 7910G and 7910G+SW are basic telephones designed primarily for common-use areas—such as lobbies, break rooms, and hallways—that do not require specialized features.


 

7940 IP Phone

The Cisco IP Phone 7940G is multi-protocol enabled' supporting Session Initiated Protocol (SIP), Media Gateway Control Protocol (MGCP), as well as Cisco's CallManager Skinny Client Control Protocol (SCCP).

The Cisco IP Phone 7940G also has four dynamic soft keys that guide users through call features and functions. Built-in headset port and integrated Ethernet Switch are standard with the Cisco IP Phone 7940G. Also includes audio controls for full duplex speakerphone, handset and headset. The Cisco IP Phone 7940G also features a large, pixel-based LCD display. The display provides features such as date and time, calling party name, calling party number, and digits dialed.

The internal Cisco two-port Ethernet switch allows for a direct connection to a 10/100BASE-T Ethernet network via an RJ-45 interface with single LAN connectivity for both the phone and a co-located PC. The system administrator can designate separate virtual LANs (VLANs) (802.1Q) for the PC and Cisco IP Phones providing improved security and reliability of voice and data traffic.

The footstand of the Cisco 7940G is adjustable from flat to 60 degrees to provide optimum display viewing and comfortable use of all buttons and keys. The footstand is keyed to match standard wall jack configurations for wall mounting.

The Cisco IP Phone 7940G can also receive power down the LAN from any of the Cisco inline power-capable blades and boxes.
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Cisco 7960 IP Phone

Where to deploy the Cisco 7940 IP Phone

The Cisco IP Phone 7940G, addresses the communication needs of a transaction type worker. It provides two programmable line and feature keys, plus a high quality speakerphone.


 

7960 IP Phone

The Cisco IP Phone 7960G is `multi-protocol enabled' supporting Session Initiated Protocol (SIP), Media Gateway Control Protocol (MGCP), as well as Cisco's CallManager Skinny Client Control Protocol (SCCP).

The Cisco IP Phone 7960G offers four dynamic soft keys that guide a user through call features and functions. Built-in headset port and integrated Ethernet Switch are standard with the Cisco IP Phone 7960G. Also includes audio controls for full duplex speakerphone, handset and headset. The Cisco IP Phone 7960G also features a large, pixel-based LCD display. The display provides features such as date and time, calling party name, calling party number.

The internal Cisco two-port Ethernet switch allows for a direct connection to a 10/100BASE-T Ethernet network via an RJ-45 interface with single LAN connectivity for both the phone and a co-located PC.

The footstand of the Cisco 7960G is adjustable from flat to 60 degrees to provide optimum display viewing and comfortable use of all buttons and keys. The footstand is keyed to match standard wall jack configurations for wall mounting.

The Cisco IP Phone 7960G can also receive power down the LAN from any of the Cisco inline power-capable blades and boxes.

Cisco 7960 IP Phone

Where to deploy the Cisco 7960G IP Phone

The Cisco 7960GIP Phones are perfect for managers and executives, providing six programmable line and feature buttons, and a high quality speakerphone.

 

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  Basic Call Features

Placing a Call
You can place a call with the telephone in any of the following ways:
  • Lift the handset and dial the number.
  • Press the Line button and dial the number.
  • Press Speaker and dial the number. If someone answers, pick up the handset to talk to them.
  • To use speed dial, press one of the speed buttons.


    Answering a Call
    You can answer calls coming to your direct telephone extension or to others in your group.
  • To answer a call coming to you directly, simply lift the handset. To answer calls coming to other telephone extensions, you must use Call Pickup.
  • You cannot answer a call using the Speaker button. The speaker only transmits audio from the party calling you; there is no microphone to transmit your voice to the calling party.


    Ending a Call
    You can end a call in any of these ways:
  • If using the handset, hang up the handset.
  • If using the speaker, press Speaker.
  • Press the line button.


    Muting a Call
    While on a call, you can mute the handset, preventing the party you are speaking to from hearing what you or someone else in the room is saying. When using the speaker, your call is automatically muted if the handset is in the cradle.
  • To mute a call, press Mute.
  • To disengage mute, press Mute again.


    Placing a Call on Hold
    While in a call, you can place the call on hold, so that the caller cannot hear you and you cannot hear the caller. The caller will hear a beeping tone or music, so do not use hold while on a conference call.
  • To place a call on hold, press the Hold button.
  • To return to the call, press the Hold button again.


    Transferring a Call
    To transfer a call to another phone:
    Step 1. During a call, press the Transfer button. This places the call on hold.
    Step 2. Dial the number to which you want to transfer the call.
    Step 3. When the party answers, announce the call and press Transfer.
    Step 4. Hang up if the party accepts the call.
    Step 5. Press Hold to return to the original call if the party refuses or does not answer the call.
    Note You can also transfer a call by pressing Transfer when the phone begins to ring. In this case, the caller is transferred to the other phone without being announced, and you cannot return to this call.


    Redialing the Last Number Dialed
    To redial the most recently dialed number, lift the handset and press the redial button.
    Note: Redial is an optional feature configured by your system administrator. Although your phone supports this feature by default, your system administrator might have removed this feature from your phone.


    Parking a Call
    You can store or "park" a call at a specified number and then use any other phone (for example, a phone in someone else's office or in a conference room) to retrieve the call.
    Note: Call Park is an optional feature configured by your system administrator; your phone does not support this feature by default. Call Park is only available if your system administrator configured your phone to support it.
    Step 1. During an active call, press the park button.The display shows the number to which the call is parked.
    Step 2. Make a note of the Call Park number and then hang up. The call is now parked at that number, allowing you to retrieve it from another phone.
    Note You have a reasonable but limited amount of time to retrieve the parked call before it disconnects.
    Step 3. To retrieve the parked call from any phone in the Cisco CallManager system, dial the Call Park number at which the call was parked.



    Making Conference Calls
    Conference calls allow you to have multiple callers participating in the same telephone call.
    The ability to make conference calls with your telephone is an optional feature. Your phone supports some of these features by default. However, the specific features available to you depend on how your system administrator configured your phone to support them.
    These sections describe how to make conference calls with the phone:

    1. Placing a Conference Call
    Step 1. During a call, press the conf button.
    This automatically opens a new line and places the other party on hold.
    Step 2. Place a call to another party.
    Step 3. When the call connects, press conf again to add this party to the conference call.
    Note: Once the conference call initiator disconnects, no new parties can be add; and avoid putting a conference call on hold. When you put a call on hold, a beeping tone automatically generates every few seconds, or music is played (depending on how your administrator has configured the system).
    To transfer a conference call to another telephone, press the Transfer button. Dial the number to which you want to transfer the call and then press Transfer again. All parties are transferred.

    2. Establishing Meet-Me Conference Calls
    A Meet-Me conference allows other callers to dial into the conference call. The ability to make Meet-Me conference calls with your telephone is an optional feature. Your phone does not support this feature by default. It requires a special conference number, and it is only available if your system administrator configured your phone to support it.
    To establish a Meet-Me conference call:
    Step 1. Press the Line button.
    Step 2. Press the Meet-Me button.
    Step 3. Dial the Meet-Me conference number.
    Step 4. Follow the voice instructions to establish the Meet-Me conference.
    You can also join Meet-Me conference calls established by other people. To join a Meet-Me conference, dial the Meet-Me conference number provided by the Meet-Me conference initiator. Do not press the Meet-Me button to simply join a call. You are connected to the conference once the conference initiator has dialed in and established the conference.


    Using Call Pickup
    Call pickup allows you to answer a call that comes in on a telephone extension other than your own. When you hear an incoming call ringing on another phone, you can redirect the call to your phone by using the call pickup feature.
    There are two types of call pickup available on Cisco IP Phones:
    1. Call Pickup—For picking up incoming calls within your own group. The appropriate call pickup group number is dialed automatically when you choose this feature. See the "Picking Up Calls in Your Group" section.
    2. Group Call Pickup—For picking up incoming calls within your own group or in other groups. You must dial the appropriate call pickup group number when using this feature. See the "Picking Up Calls Outside of Your Group" section.
    Note: Call Pickup and Group Call Pickup are optional features configured by your system administrator; your phone does not support these features by default. They are only available if your system administrator has configured your phone to support them.

     

    Using Call Forwarding
    The Cisco IP Phone 7910 Series telephone includes call forwarding, which allows you to redirect calls made to your telephone to another phone. This is useful if you know you will be away from your desk for several days, for example, on a business trip or a vacation.
    Call Forwarding is an optional feature configured by your system administrator. Although your phone supports this feature by default, your system administrator might have removed this feature from your phone.
    These sections describe how you can set up call forwarding:


    1. Forwarding All Calls
    Use this procedure to forward all incoming calls to another number.
    Step 1. Press the forward button.(You should hear two beeps. )
    Step 2. Enter the number to which you want to forward all your calls.( Be sure to enter the number exactly as you would if you were to call that number. For example, enter an access code such as "9" or the area code, if necessary. The LCD displays a message with the number to which your calls are being forwarded).
    Step 3 To cancel forwarding of all calls, press the forward button. You should hear a beep and the LCD should only show your extension, indicating that call forwarding is not active.

    2. Forwarding All Calls When Not at Your Phone
    If you are not at the location of your phone, you can use a computer to configure your phone to forward calls. Use this procedure to forward incoming calls to another number from a remote computer.
    Step 1. Using a web browser on your desktop computer, log in to the Cisco CallManager User Options page.(See your system administrator for details).
    Step 2. Select your phone from the Select a Device to Configure drop-down list box.
    Step 3. Click "Forward all calls to a different number" from the list of available configuration options.
    Step 4. Select the check box next to the line you want to forward.
    Note: When you want to cancel call forwarding, repeat this procedure but clear this check box.
    Step 5. Type the number to which you want to forward all incoming calls. (Be sure to enter the number exactly as you would if you were to call that number from the Cisco IP Phone 7910 Series telephone. For example, enter an access code such as "9" or the area code, if necessary).

     

    Checking for Missed Calls/ Received Calls/ Placed Calls

    Press the directories button.

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  • Navigating on Your Phone (7940 & 7960)

    Navigating on your Cisco IP Phone is easy. You use the Navigation button, the softkeys, and the key pad to make your selections:

  • Softkeys correspond to the option tabs displayed along the bottom of your LCD screen. Softkeys change depending on the status of your phone. For example, you can see one set of softkey options when you pick up the handset, and another set when the phone is not in use.
  • The >> softkey allows you to re-position your cursor. The << softkey allows you to delete a character or digit in an entry. Press the << softkey or the Delete softkey if you make a mistake or need to edit an entry. The Delete softkey allows you to edit a character or digit—it does not delete the entire entry. You can choose menu items on your Cisco IP Phone in more than one way:
  • Using the Navigation button—Press the Navigation button (this is the button with the up and down arrows) to select (or highlight) a menu item. Then press the Select softkey.
  • Using an Item Number—You can press the number key on your phone's key pad that corresponds to the item number displayed on the LCD screen. Use this method to select any menu item that has an item number to the left of it.
  • To enter any letter on your LCD screen, use a corresponding number key. Press the key one or more times to display a particular letter. For example, press the 2 key one time for "a," twice quickly for "b," and three times quickly for "c." After you pause, the cursor automatically advances to allow you to enter the next letter. Press the << softkey if you make a mistake.

     

    Using the Feature Buttons
    Your Cisco IP Phone has five feature buttons:

    1. Services button—Displays services on your phone's LCD screen. These are services to which you have already subscribed using the Cisco CallManager User Options web pages. Your system administrator determines the services that are available to you. For more information, see the "Establishing Cisco IP Phone Services" section.
    2. Messages button—Provides access to your voice mail message system. For more information, see the "Using Voice Mail" section.
    3. Settings button—Displays network settings on your phone's LCD screen, plus options for adjusting your phone's ringer sound and LCD screen contrast.
    4. Directories button—Displays various directories on your phone's LCD screen, including missed, received, and placed calls. You can use each of these directories to locate phone numbers and you can dial those numbers from the directories. For more information, see the "Viewing and Dialing from the Phone Logs" section and the "Searching and Dialing from the Phone Directory" section.
    5. ? button—Displays helpful information about buttons and features.

    For help with:

    A specific button or softkey—Press the ? button once, then press the button or softkey to display information about that button or key.
    A specific feature—First press the Directories, Settings, or Services buttons to display a list of available features. Use the Navigation button to scroll through the list and select a feature. Press the ? button twice quickly to display information about the selected feature.
    The ? button feature itself—Press the ? button twice quickly (without first selecting a feature). This brings up help about using the ? button.
    Viewing network statistics about a call you are actively on—Press the ? button twice quickly during the call.

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  • Adding a Cisco IP Phone Using Cisco CallManager (Basic)

    Before a Cisco IP Phone can be used, it must be added to the Cisco CallManager using Cisco CallManager Administration. For the phone to work, you need to configure the phone keypad and the lines.

    There are two ways of adding IP Phones to the telephone directory network: auto-registration or without auto-registration.

     

    Method 1
    Auto-registration allows you to automatically add Cisco IP Phones to Cisco CallManager Administration simply by plugging them into a Cisco CallManager network. Auto-registration automatically assigns a directory number (selected from a range of numbers) to the telephone.

    By default, auto-registration is turned off. When Cisco CallManager Administration is configured, you can turn on auto-registration by specifying a range of numbers from which auto-registration can choose directory numbers. Then, when new phones are added, they are automatically assigned the next available directory number. If a phone is moved to a new location, its phone number does not change.

    Turning on Auto-Registration:

    Step 1. Open Cisco CallManager Administration.
    Step 2. Click Configuration.
    Step 3. In the Auto-Registration area, click Configure. Type the start and end directory numbers (provided by your telephone company).
    Step 4. Click Update. (The range of directory numbers auto-registration can use is configured, and auto-registration is enabled. When a new phone is added to the system, its directory number is automatically assigned by auto-registration).

    Method 2
    Turning auto-registration off prevents unauthorized devices from registering with and gaining access to the Cisco CallManager.

    Turning off Auto-Registration:

    Step 1. Open Cisco CallManager Administration.
    Step 2. Click Configuration.
    Step 3. In the Auto-Registration area, click Configure. ( Type the same directory number in both the start number and end number boxes. For example, type 1000 as the start number, and 1000 as the end number).
    Step 4. Click Update.( Auto-registration is turned off. New phones added to the system must be manually configured in Cisco CallManager Administration).


    Adding a Cisco IP Phone (WITH AUTO-REGISTRATION):

    Prequisite:
    Auto-registration must be turned on, and the phones must be plugged in. Have a list of the Media Access Control (MAC) addresses for each phone that is auto registered, and the location or user name for each phone.

    Steps:
    Step 1. Open Cisco CallManager Administration.
    Step 2. Click Configuration.
    Step 3. Click Cisco IP Phone.
    Step 4. In the Phone List, click the first phone that auto-registered.
    Note: Because auto-registration was turned on before you connected the phones, each phone already has one line assigned.
    • Go to step 5 if you want to add display information to line 1 (such as the user name).
    • Go to step 9 if you want to add additional lines.
    • If the current line appearance is acceptable, skip to Step 15. You can always add more lines later.
    Step 5. Adding display information for Line 1: In the Line Numbers area, click the underlined number 1 in the first column.
    Step 6. In the Display box, type the display information you want the user to see, such as their name.
    Step 7. Click Update.
    Step 8. Click Continue.
    Step 9. Adding additional lines: In the Line Numbers area, click New.
    Step 10. Type the directory number for the phone. (the telephone number or internal extension assigned to a Cisco IP Phone)
    Step 11. Click Continue.
    Step 12. Select the line number to which you want the directory number assigned, and type the display information you want the caller to see.
    Step 13. Click Insert.
    Step 14. Click Continue.
    Step 15. Next, you can change the keypad template that was assigned to the phone during auto-registration. In the Keypad Template area, click New. If the default template is acceptable, skip to Step 17.
    Step 16. Select a template and click Update.
    Step 17. Click Continue .
    Step 18. Next, you can assign a user to the phone. In the Device information area, click the underlined link to Assign User.
    Step 19. In the User Information area, click New to add a new user, or click Configure to update an existing user. ->Complete the fields. To associate the user with the phone, select the directory number for the phone in the internal extension box for that User.
    Step 20. Click Insert.-> The user information for this phone is added or updated, and the user is associated with the phone. You can assign optional features such as speed dial and call forward now or at a later time.
    Step 21. Reset the phone.(see Resetting a Cisco IP Phone)
    Step 22. Repeat Steps 3 through 21 for each phone that auto-registered.
    Step 23. Continue with adding a phone.


     

    Adding a Cisco IP Phone using Device Wizard (WITHOUT AUTO-REGISTRATION):

    Step 1. Open Cisco CallManager Administration.
    Step 2. Click Configuration.
    Step 3. Click Device Wizard.
    Step 4. In the Device Type box, select the phone model you are adding.
    Step 5. Click Next.
    Step 6. In the Device Name box, type the phone's MAC address. The MAC address is a 12-character number on a thin decal located on the bottom of the phone, usually under the handset. When typing the MAC address, do not use spaces or dashes. If the MAC address is preceded by an "SS" on the label, do not include the "SS". If the phone is powered on, you can press ** and the MAC address is shown on the second line of the display.
    Step 7. In the Description box, type a description for the phone, such as the name of the owner or its location.
    Step 8. Click Next.
    Step 9. In the Device Pool box, select the device pool to which you want this phone assigned. You can select the default device pool, or you can add a device pool by clicking Create.
    Step 10. Click Next.
    Step 11. In the Location box, select the location where the phone is installed. You can select the default location, hub, or a remote location that you have created.
    Step 12. Click Next.
    Step 13. The default Load ID is supplied for you.
    Step 14. Click Next.
    Step 15. In the Keypad Template box, select the template you want the phone to use. A default is provided.
    Step 16. Click Next.
    Step 17.. In the Directory Number box for Line 1, type the directory number for the phone (the telephone number or internal extension assigned to a Cisco IP Phone, for example, 1001).
    Step 18. In the Line 1 Display box, type the display information you want the caller to see.
    Step 19. Complete the directory numbers and display information for additional lines, as necessary.
    Step 20. Click Next.
    Step 21. This is an optional step. In the Value boxes, type the speed dial numbers for the phone. Be sure to include any access numbers, such as 9 or 91 before the number.
    Step 22. Click Next.
    Step 23. In the User Name box, select the name of the user, if applicable. You can add a user by clicking Create.
    Step 24. Click Next.
    Step 25. Verify that the Device Name and Type are correct.
    Step 26. Click Finish.
    Step 27. Reset the phone.(see Resetting a Cisco IP Phone below)
    Step 28. Repeat Steps 4 through 26 for each phone.
    Step 29. Continue with adding a phone.

     


     

    Link

    Cisco IP Phone Administration Guide for Cisco CallManager

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    Restarting/Resetting Cisco IP Phones

    Restarting Cisco IP Phones

    Method 1
    At the Cisco IP Phone, while on-hook, press * * # * *.
    Result: **# causes the phone to enter configuration mode, then ** aborts configuration mode without making changes, and causes the phone to reset.

    Method 2
    Step 1. Open Cisco CallManager Administration.
    Step 2. Click Configure.
    Step 3. Click Cisco IP Phone.
    S tep 4. In the Phone List, click the phone you want to reset.
    Step 5. In the Device Information area, click Reset.
    Step 6. Click Continue to reset the phone, or Go Back to cancel the reset request.
    Note : If you clicked Continue, the phone is reset. If you clicked Go Back, the phone is not reset.

    Method 3
    Either power cycle a Cisco IP Phone or unplug and reattach the network connector for the phone.

     


     

    Resetting Cisco IP Phones to Factory Defaults

    This is how to reset a 7960 and 7940 IP phone back to factory defaults.


    Step 1. Go to the main Date/Time screen.
    Step 2. Press * * # to unlock Network Config on the phone.
    Step 3. Press Settings.
    Step 4. Press "3" on the keypad (or scroll down) for Network Configuration.
    Step 5. Network Config lock symbol should be unlocked; if not, exit to main screen and press * * # again.
    Step 6. Press "33" on the keypad (or scroll down) for Erase Configuration.
    Step 7. Press softkey Yes.
    Step 8. Press softkey Save.

    The phone should should now be reset.


     

    What is the difference between restarting and resetting a phone?

    A restart only re-registers the phone with the Cisco CallManager whereas a reset does a complete reinitialisation of the phone. In the case of a reset, the phone will fetch its configuration file again from the TFTP path which will not happen if you restart the phone. Using the sequence **#** will also make the phone fetch its configuration file from the TFTP path.

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