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Cisco IP SoftPhone 1.3(4a) Release Notes for Cisco CallManager Versions 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, and 4.0
Support for Cisco CallManager 4.0
Improved Support for Directory Searches
Additional Changes Supported by Cisco IP SoftPhone 1.3(4a)
Additional Steps Necessary for Configuring Directories
Correct Installation Step Order
Cisco IP SoftPhone on Japanese Windows 95
Obtaining Technical Assistance
Obtaining Additional Publications and Information
Cisco IP SoftPhone 1.3(4a) Release Notes for Cisco CallManager Versions 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, and 4.0
August 4, 2004
This document describes changes, important information, as well as resolved and known issues for Cisco IP SoftPhone release 1.3(4a).
Contents
These release notes discuss the following topics:
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Obtaining Technical Assistance
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Obtaining Additional Publications and Information
What's New
This section describes new features and changes that are pertinent to this release of Cisco IP SoftPhone.
This section contains the following topics:
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Support for Cisco CallManager 4.0
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Improved Support for Directory Searches
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Additional Changes Supported by Cisco IP SoftPhone 1.3(4a)
New TSP Versions
The following TSP versions are bundled with the SoftPhone 1.3(4a) installer:
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for Cisco CallManager 3.1, Cisco TSP 3.1(0.59)
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for Cisco CallManager 3.2, Cisco TSP 3.2(0.39)
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for Cisco CallManager 3.3, Cisco TSP 3.3(0.3404)
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for Cisco CallManager 4.0, Cisco TSP 4.0(0.1804)
Support for Cisco CallManager 4.0
You can choose Cisco CallManager version 4.0 when installing Cisco IP SoftPhone1.3(4a), as shown in Figure 1.
Figure 1 Choosing a Cisco CallManager Version
Improved Support for Directory Searches
With Cisco IP SoftPhone 1.3(4a), directory searches benefit from the following improvements:
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A directory search now returns matching users only (excludes devices or other items from the LDAP directory)
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You can now search for users via phone number(s)
Note
Additional directory configuration might be necessary with Cisco IP SoftPhone 1.3(4a). See the "Additional Steps Necessary for Configuring Directories" section for details.
Additional Changes Supported by Cisco IP SoftPhone 1.3(4a)
Note
The following changes have been in place since the release of Cisco IP SoftPhone version 1.3(3) and continue to be supported by Cisco IP SoftPhone version 1.3(4a). These improvements are listed here because they are not reflected in the current Cisco IP SoftPhone Administration Guide or the end-user documentation.
Cisco IP SoftPhone 1.3(4a) supports the following changes:
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Support for Cisco VG248 analog devices
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Directory password encryption mechanism
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Speaker or receive-side audio amplifier
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Control of calls initiated with Outlook through both Cisco IP SoftPhone and Outlook
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Directory searches by Common Name field
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Hostname entries in the CTI Manager IP Address field during install
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Support for simplified Chinese and Korean languages
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Updated GUI, User Guide and online help for English, Japanese, French, German, simplified Chinese, and Korean
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Improved About box information
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User-configurable audio device selection for ringer and phone calls
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Use of Cisco IP SoftPhone while the GUI is minimized
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Dynamic jitter buffer
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Improved launch time (up to five times faster)
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Re-orderable directories and dialing rules
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Bring-to-front setting (upon incoming call)
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Selectable ringer file
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Advanced Audio settings, including:
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Cisco CallManager User Account configuration without reboot
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Tracing level configuration
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Collaboration enable/disable
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Missed-call notification
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Drag-and-drop dialing from call logs
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Persistent call logs (up to 100 entries)
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Progress indicator during launch
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Pound key (#) to slash key(/) mapping
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Thirty-percent reduction of GUI size
Important Information
Note
This section contains important information that applies to Cisco IP SoftPhone release 1.3(4a) and that is not reflected in the current Cisco IP SoftPhone Administration Guide or the end-user documentation.
This section contains the following topics:
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Additional Steps Necessary for Configuring Directories
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Correct Installation Step Order
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Cisco IP SoftPhone on Japanese Windows 95
Additional Steps Necessary for Configuring Directories
Additional directory configuration might be necessary with Cisco IP SoftPhone 1.3(4a), as described in the sections below.
Re-configuring Directories after installing SoftPhone 1.3(4a)
For each LDAP directory that you want to use, you must reconfigure directory settings after installing Cisco IP SoftPhone 1.3(4a). None of the values that you selected or entered using a previous version of the application will be maintained.
If you are using Web deployment, you can apply directory settings to all users by following these steps:
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Reconfigure SoftPhone directory settings on an your machine
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Run the Customization Tool
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Deploy SoftPhone 1.3(4a) to users
Choosing a Directory Type: Standard, Active Directory, or Other
In addition, when you are configuring directories in Cisco IP SoftPhone 1.3(4a), you must choose a directory type (Standard, Active Directory, or Other...) from the Directory Type drop-down menu (as shown in Figure 2).
This setting determines the type of records that appear in search results. The box beneath the drop-down menu displays search parameters for the directory type setting.
If you want to specify a directory type that is different from Standard or Active Directory, choose Other... from the drop-down menu, then customize the search string in the Directory Type box. (Figure 2 shows an example of a custom search string: "objectClass=inetOrgPerson".)
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Be sure to choose the correct setting for Directory Type. For example, if you choose Standard and try to search an Active Directory, the search will fail.
Figure 2 Choosing Standard or Active Directory
Automatic Settings
You can automatically determine the IP address on which Cisco IP SoftPhone is running. On the Network Audio Settings screen, select the Automatic Selection radio button for the IP Address Selection field. Cisco IP SoftPhone then uses the configured URL address to determine the IP address.
The URL address, which is automatically configured when you run Cisco IP SoftPhone from the Web Installer, references the file getIP.asp on the web server. This file, which is created only when you use the Web Installer, returns the IP address of the source or requestor.
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The default location for the getIP.asp file is: http://server_name/CiscoIPSoftPhoneInstall/getip.asp. Verify the location of this file on your server before configuring this parameter.
To prevent one-way audio, be sure that the entire IP Address Setting field is properly configured in the Network Audio Settings screen.
Ignore Button
Click the Ignore button on the context-sensitive button bar to drop a call. If you have a shared line with an IP Phone, clicking the Ignore button makes the call ring on the IP phone before the call transfers to voice mail.
Correct Installation Step Order
You must perform the following steps in the order shown below to install Cisco IP SoftPhone from either a web page or a self-extracting executable:
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Choose the language in which you want to use Cisco IP SoftPhone.
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For use with Netscape Communicator, click Grant in the Java security window.
Note
In some Cisco IP SoftPhone documentation, these two steps may be listed incorrectly in reverse order.
Cisco IP SoftPhone on Japanese Windows 95
Cisco IP SoftPhone does not support the Japanese version of Microsoft Windows 95. For more information, see CSCdu69496 in the "Known Issues" section.
Resolved Issues
Table 1 describes the issues that are resolved in the Cisco IP SoftPhone 1.3(4a) release.
Tip
If you have an account with Cisco.com (Cisco Connection Online), you can use the Bug Toolkit to find caveats of any severity for any release. To access the Bug Toolkit, log on to: http://www.cisco.com/cgi-bin/Support/Bugtool/launch_bugtool.pl
Table 1 Resolved Caveats for Cisco IP SoftPhone 1.3(4a)
Identifier HeadlineCSCee70972
ADDRESS BOOK: Searches fail when using DC Directory with Cisco CallManager release CCM 3.2(2c) or below, or CCM 3.3(2).
http://www.cisco.com/cgi-bin/Support/Bugtool/onebug.pl?bugid=CSCee70972
CSCed29175
AUDIO: Streams from previous calls are heard on new calls.
http://www.cisco.com/cgi-bin/Support/Bugtool/onebug.pl?bugid=CSCed29175
CSCdz87704
AUDIO: Fails to transmit when joining a Conference Connection call
http://www.cisco.com/cgi-bin/Support/Bugtool/onebug.pl?bugid=CSCdz87704
CSCdz79984
AUDIO: One-way audio occurs when a JTAPI client is used to establish calls.
http://www.cisco.com/cgi-bin/Support/Bugtool/onebug.pl?bugid=CSCdz79984
CSCef25689
CALL CONTROL: Softphone does not properly stop RTP stream in the case of Temp Fail.
http://www.cisco.com/cgi-bin/Support/Bugtool/onebug.pl?bugid=CSCef25689
CSCdz28069
CALL CONTROL: Signalling traffic is not marked for QoS.
http://www.cisco.com/cgi-bin/Support/Bugtool/onebug.pl?bugid=CSCdz28069
CSCdv55469
HTTP REFLECTOR: Not functional when a proxy server is configured.
http://www.cisco.com/cgi-bin/Support/Bugtool/onebug.pl?bugid=CSCdv55469
CSCdz89785
STARTUP: Cisco IP SoftPhone is starting up slowly.
http://www.cisco.com/cgi-bin/Support/Bugtool/onebug.pl?bugid=CSCdz89785
Known Issues
Table 2 describes known behaviors exhibited by Cisco IP SoftPhone 1.3(4a).
Tip
If you have an account with Cisco.com (Cisco Connection Online), you can use the Bug Toolkit to find caveats of any severity for any release. To access the Bug Toolkit, log on to: http://www.cisco.com/cgi-bin/Support/Bugtool/launch_bugtool.pl
Table 2 Open Caveats for Cisco IP SoftPhone 1.3(4a)
Identifier HeadlineCSCeb84891
AUDIO: Media (RTP) packets are not being tagged for QoS.
http://www.cisco.com/cgi-bin/Support/Bugtool/onebug.pl?bugid=CSCeb84891
CSCea56236
AUDIO: Ringing is not heard while Media player is in use in Win98.
http://www.cisco.com/cgi-bin/Support/Bugtool/onebug.pl?bugid=CSCea56236
CSCec63766
AUDIO: Ring-in wave file is not played when a call is presented.
http://www.cisco.com/cgi-bin/Support/Bugtool/onebug.pl?bugid=CSCec63766
CSCdx64431
AUDIO: Bad voice quality on both ends of call.
http://www.cisco.com/cgi-bin/Support/Bugtool/onebug.pl?bugid=CSCdx64431
CSCdz89779
AUDIO: The use of software that blocks pop-up ads can cause loss of audio on Cisco IP SoftPhone.
http://www.cisco.com/cgi-bin/Support/Bugtool/onebug.pl?bugid=CSCdz89779
CSCea12462
AUDIO: Low or no volume for Cisco IP SoftPhone when using the Plantronics DSP Series headset.
http://www.cisco.com/cgi-bin/Support/Bugtool/onebug.pl?bugid=CSCea12462
CSCdz04748
AUDIO: GUI freezes and cannot transmit/receive when connected using an IBM T30 ThinkPad.
http://www.cisco.com/cgi-bin/Support/Bugtool/onebug.pl?bugid=CSCdz04748
CSCec72950
BARGE: IP Phone fails to barge in calls involving SoftPhone.
http://www.cisco.com/cgi-bin/Support/Bugtool/onebug.pl?bugid=CSCec72950
CSCec72951
BARGE: Call block does not reflect the phone being controlled.
http://www.cisco.com/cgi-bin/Support/Bugtool/onebug.pl?bugid=CSCec72951
CSCec72949
BARGE/cBARGE: No option(s) in the UI.
http://www.cisco.com/cgi-bin/Support/Bugtool/onebug.pl?bugid=CSCec72949
CSCec79061
cBARGE: Inconsistent call states between the IP Phone & SoftPhone.
http://www.cisco.com/cgi-bin/Support/Bugtool/onebug.pl?bugid=CSCec79061
CSCea93542
BLIND TRANSFER: Need to change implementation to use lineDevSpecific.
http://www.cisco.com/cgi-bin/Support/Bugtool/onebug.pl?bugid=CSCea93542
CSCdz76924
CALL CONTROL: Answer button is not functional with Cisco VG248 analog phones.
http://www.cisco.com/cgi-bin/Support/Bugtool/onebug.pl?bugid=CSCdz76924
CSCdz77071
CALL CONTROL: For Cisco VG248 analog phones, a call fails when one call block is in use or in the connected state.
http://www.cisco.com/cgi-bin/Support/Bugtool/onebug.pl?bugid=CSCdz77071
CSCdz77111
CALL CONTROL: For Cisco VG248 analog phones, users cannot answer call-waiting calls by using the graphical user interface.
http://www.cisco.com/cgi-bin/Support/Bugtool/onebug.pl?bugid=CSCdz77111
CSCdz77123
CALL CONTROL: For Cisco VG248 analog phones, calls do not toggle between the hold and resume states when both call blocks are in use.
http://www.cisco.com/cgi-bin/Support/Bugtool/onebug.pl?bugid=CSCdz77123
CSCec59752
CALL CONTROL: Blind Conference to Cisco IP Softphone displays call from own number.
http://www.cisco.com/cgi-bin/Support/Bugtool/onebug.pl?bugid=CSCec59752
CSCec79382
CALL PARK: No option in the UI.
http://www.cisco.com/cgi-bin/Support/Bugtool/onebug.pl?bugid=CSCec79382
CSCdx61704
CD INSTALL: DemoShield language selection is always Chinese.
http://www.cisco.com/cgi-bin/Support/Bugtool/onebug.pl?bugid=CSCdx61704
CSCdw93948
COLLABORATION: Application sharing and video conferencing fails over VPN/NAT.
http://www.cisco.com/cgi-bin/Support/Bugtool/onebug.pl?bugid=CSCdw93948
CSCdw57745
DC DIRECTORY: LDAP exposes administrator password to Cisco IP SoftPhone users.
http://www.cisco.com/cgi-bin/Support/Bugtool/onebug.pl?bugid=CSCdw57745
CSCdv66897
DIRECTORY: A search through a complex Active Directory is slow.
http://www.cisco.com/cgi-bin/Support/Bugtool/onebug.pl?bugid=CSCdv66897
CSCds60431
DIRECTORY: The Cisco IP SoftPhone personal address book is not stored in the Cisco CallManager directory.
http://www.cisco.com/cgi-bin/Support/Bugtool/onebug.pl?bugid=CSCds60431
CSCec79399
DIRECT TRANSFER: No option available in the UI.
http://www.cisco.com/cgi-bin/Support/Bugtool/onebug.pl?bugid=CSCec79399
CSCdx74516
INSTALL: The Cisco Telephony Service Provider (TSP) fails to upgrade from 3.2(0.21-24) to (0.26).
http://www.cisco.com/cgi-bin/Support/Bugtool/onebug.pl?bugid=CSCdx74516
CSCee18455
INSTALL: One-click installer does not work when FQDN is configured.
http://www.cisco.com/cgi-bin/Support/Bugtool/onebug.pl?bugid=CSCee18455
CSCdz14582
LAUNCH: Cisco IP SoftPhone does not launch.
http://www.cisco.com/cgi-bin/Support/Bugtool/onebug.pl?bugid=CSCdz14582
CSCec79196
MULTI-CALLS/DN: Maximum of 2 calls are allowed, regardless of configuration.
http://www.cisco.com/cgi-bin/Support/Bugtool/onebug.pl?bugid=CSCec79196
CSCdx38718
PERFORMANCE: A memory leak occurs while the ciscoipsoftphone.exe process is active.
http://www.cisco.com/cgi-bin/Support/Bugtool/onebug.pl?bugid=CSCdx38718
CSCec69708
PRIVACY: The UI still reflects the call state of the shared IP Phone.
http://www.cisco.com/cgi-bin/Support/Bugtool/onebug.pl?bugid=CSCec69708
CSCec69692
PRIVACY: No option in the UI.
http://www.cisco.com/cgi-bin/Support/Bugtool/onebug.pl?bugid=CSCec69692
CSCdu69496
SETTING: Winsock2 causes problems on Japanese version of Win95 operating system.
http://www.cisco.com/cgi-bin/Support/Bugtool/onebug.pl?bugid=CSCdu69496
CSCec79390
SHARED LINES: Application freezes when attempting to handle shared calls.
http://www.cisco.com/cgi-bin/Support/Bugtool/onebug.pl?bugid=CSCec79390
CSCec77806
SHARED LINE: Application does not have IN USE REMOTELY status in the UI.
http://www.cisco.com/cgi-bin/Support/Bugtool/onebug.pl?bugid=CSCec77806
CSCec79347
SHARED LINES: Cannot transfer calls when both devices are in use.
http://www.cisco.com/cgi-bin/Support/Bugtool/onebug.pl?bugid=CSCec79347
CSCed92747
STARTUP: Fails to launch if the Microsoft VM is not installed.
http://www.cisco.com/cgi-bin/Support/Bugtool/onebug.pl?bugid=CSCed92747
CSCec64211
STARTUP: SoftPhones will not register to lines.
http://www.cisco.com/cgi-bin/Support/Bugtool/onebug.pl?bugid=CSCec64211
CSCed07626
TSP AUTOINSTALL: No lines available when "Always AutoUpdate" is set.
http://www.cisco.com/cgi-bin/Support/Bugtool/onebug.pl?bugid=CSCed07626
CSCdz82769
UPGRADE: Need to reconfigure directory password because of new encryption mechanism.
http://www.cisco.com/cgi-bin/Support/Bugtool/onebug.pl?bugid=CSCdz82769
CSCdw94263
USER DOCS: The Cisco IP SoftPhone User Guide is missing a step for instructions on muting the microphone for playback.
http://www.cisco.com/cgi-bin/Support/Bugtool/onebug.pl?bugid=CSCdw94263
CSCdv42104
USER INTERFACE: The display gets corrupted in 24-bit TrueColor in the Windows 98 operating system.
http://www.cisco.com/cgi-bin/Support/Bugtool/onebug.pl?bugid=CSCdv42104
CSCeb78650
USER INTERFACE: Incorrect call state displayed when configured with a shared line.
http://www.cisco.com/cgi-bin/Support/Bugtool/onebug.pl?bugid=CSCeb78650
CSCdz73979
USER INTERFACE: Some devices display an "out of service" state when they are in service.
http://www.cisco.com/cgi-bin/Support/Bugtool/onebug.pl?bugid=CSCdz73979
CSCdz77051
USER INTERFACE: For Cisco VG248 analog phones, a call reaches the connected state before a voice connection is established.
http://www.cisco.com/cgi-bin/Support/Bugtool/onebug.pl?bugid=CSCdz77051
Related Documentation
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The following Cisco IP SoftPhone documentation is available online:
http://www.cisco.com/univercd/cc/td/doc/product/voice/c_ipphon/english/softphon/index.htm
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Cisco IP SoftPhone Administrator Guide (1.3)
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Cisco IP SoftPhone User Guide (1.3)
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Cisco IP SoftPhone QuickStart Guide (1.3)
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Cisco CallManager documentation is available online from this location:
http://www.cisco.com/univercd/cc/td/doc/product/voice/c_callmg/index.htm
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