Configure Debug Level in MPP Phones Registered in Webex Calling

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Updated:August 25, 2022
Document ID:218093

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Introduction

This document describes the procedure to set the log level to Debug in MPP (Multiplatform Firmware) Phones from Control Hub.

Prerequisites

Requirements

Cisco recommends that you have knowledge of these topics:

  • Webex Calling
  • Control Hub

Components Used

The information in this document is based on these software versions:

  • Cisco 8851 IP Phone - MPP Firmware 12.0.7

The information in this document was created from the devices in a specific lab environment. All of the devices used in this document started with a cleared (default) configuration. If your network is live, ensure that you understand the potential impact of any command.

Background Information

When an MPP Phone has a problem or error, the log level must be set in Debug before a PRT (Problem Report Tool) is retrieved from the device to troubleshoot.

Set the log level

In order to correctly configure the log level, navigate to Control Hub > Devices and select the device that has the issue. Confirm that the device shows Online:

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On the Device Page, navigate to the Configurations section and select All Configurations.

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On All configurations, confirm that Default Logging Level is set to DEBUG and select Save.

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Note: In order for the changes to take place, reset the device so that it downloads the updated configuration file.

Generate the PRT

Once the correct log level has been configured in the device, allow time for the problem to occur and generate the PRT.

Generate the PRT from the Device

Step 1. On the device, press the Applications button ab-gtk-208800-06232017-88xx-front .

Step 2. Go to Status > Report Problem.

Step 3. Enter Date and Time of the problem.

Step 4. Select a Description from the list.

Step 5. Press Submit.

Generate the PRT from Control Hub

Step 1.  Navigate to Control Hub > Devices and select the device:

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Step 2. On the Phone page go to Support > Device Logs.

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Step 3. On the Manage Logs page, select Generate Log.

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Verify

 Once the PRT has been submitted either manually or via Control Hub, the available logs are listed on the Manage Logs section:

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Related information

Revision History

Revision Publish Date Comments
1.0
26-Aug-2022
Initial Release
TAC Authored

Contributed by Cisco Engineers

  • Cesar Avila
    Technical Consulting Engineer

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