Introduction
These release notes contain information about new and changed functionality for Cisco IP Communicator Release 8.6.6.
View the release notes for previous versions of Cisco IP Communicator here: http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/sw/voicesw/ps5475/prod_release_notes_list.html.
Access the latest software upgrades for all versions of Cisco IP Communicator here: http://www.cisco.com/cgi-bin/tablebuild.pl/ip-comm.
These release notes describe new features, requirements, restrictions, and caveats for Cisco IP Communicator. These release notes are updated for every major and maintenance release, but not for patches or hot fixes.
Cisco recommends that you review this document for issues that might affect your system before installing Cisco IP Communicator.
What's New
Release 8.6.6
The following updates have been added to Release 8.6.6:
-
Recording Tone Volume—This release includes the ability to set Recording Tone Volume.
The feature includes Recording Tone Local Volume and Recording Tone Remote Volume. These settings are configured in Cisco Unified Communications Manager’s Phone Settings page in the Product Specific Configuration Layout table.
This feature requires Cisco Unified Communications Manager Release 11.5(1) or later. Certificates used on Cisco Unified Communications Manager must use 512-bit, 1024-bit, or 2048-bit keys.
-
This release also includes a number of fixes to functionality, see Resolved Caveats
Release 8.6.5
-
Cisco IP Communicator now supports Microsoft Windows 10.
Note
Due to changes to Microsoft Internet Explorer on Microsoft Windows 10, if users set Microsoft Internet Explorer as their default browser on Microsoft Windows 10, user must uncheck Enable Protected Mode in Internet Explorer Security settings. If users do not disable Protected Mode, they will not be able to start the Cisco Unified CM Self-Care portal from the Cisco IP Communicator Preferences menu.
-
Cisco IP Communicator now supports Cisco Unified Communications Manager Release 10.5.2.
-
Cisco IP Communicator Release 8.6.5 contains numerous fixes to functionality. See Resolved Caveats.
Release 8.6.4
Release 8.6.4.3
Release 8.6.4.3 has the same features and functionality as Release 8.6.4. Release 8.6.4.3 contains additional fixes to functionality. See Resolved Caveats.
Release 8.6.4.2
Release 8.6.4.2 has the same features and functionality as Release 8.6.4. Release 8.6.4.2 contains additional fixes to functionality. See Resolved Caveats.
Release 8.6.4
The following features have been added to Release 8.6.4 of Cisco IP Communicator:
-
Cisco IP Communicator now supports Microsoft Windows 8.1 Pro and Microsoft Windows 8.1 Enterprise (32-bit and 64-bit architectures).
-
Cisco IP Communicator now supports Cisco Unified Communications Manager Release 10.5.1
-
Cisco IP Communicator now supports Cisco Unified Communications Manager Release 10.0.x.
-
Cisco IP Communicator Release 8.6.4 contains numerous fixes to functionality. See Resolved Caveats.
Release 8.6.3
The following features have been added to Release 8.6.3 of Cisco IP Communicator:
- Cisco IP Communicator now supports Microsoft Windows 8 Pro and Microsoft 8 Enterprise (32-bit and 64-bit architectures).
Note
Cisco IP Communicator does not support Microsoft Windows 8 RT.
Cisco IP Communicator is not available in a Metro version. It can only be used through the Windows desktop.
- Cisco IP Communicator now supports Cisco Unified Communications Manager Release 9.1.x.
-
Ability to change working files output location:
The location of local and roaming data files can now be configured in Cisco IP Communicator. This includes information such as the device configuration, audio tuning wizard preferences, and log files. Perform the following procedure to configure a custom location for this information:
- Create new environment variables or use existing system variables (you can have separate variables for local and roaming files).
- Enter the following MSI command:
msiexec /i CiscoIPCommunicatorSetup.msi APPDATAVARIABLENAME="NameOfAppDataVariable" LOCALAPPDATAVARIABLENAME="NameOfLocalAppDataVariable"
Release 8.6.2
Operating in Hidden Mode
Release 8.6.2 allows Cisco IP Communicator to run in a hidden mode. When running in hidden mode, Cisco IP Communicator will start without the splash screen and without showing the default or compact mode user interface. The Cisco IP Communicator icon will show in the system tray only, and the menu for the icon will contain an Exit option only.
To start Cisco IP Communicator in hidden mode:
-
Install Cisco IP Communicator by entering the following at the command line:
msiexec /i CiscoIPCommunicatorSetup.msi DISABLESKINSMENU=1
-
In the registry, enter the following setting:
dword : EnableSkinsMenu
-
Set the
EnableSkinsMenu
value to 0. -
Go to the location where Cisco IP Communicator is installed and rename communicatork9.exe to communicatork9.exe -hide.
-
Run the application.
To exit Cisco IP Communicator in hidden mode, enter the following at the command line:
Run "communicatork9.exe -hide -exit"
System Requirements
Network Requirements
For Cisco IP Communicator to successfully operate, your network must meet these requirements:
- You must configure voice over IP (VoIP) on your Cisco routers and gateways.
- If Cisco IP Communicator is behind a firewall, you must open ports in the firewall. For details about the TCP and UDP port usage for Cisco Unified Communications Manager, see this URL: http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/sw/voicesw/ps556/prod_maintenance_guides_list.html
-
Your IP network must support DHCP with Cisco Option 150 configured with your TFTP server addresses if you want Cisco Unified Communications Manager to auto-locate its TFTP server.
-
To integrate with Cisco Unified Video Advantage, see the Supported Cisco Unified Communications Manager Releases for the minimum Cisco Unified Communications Manager release.
-
To integrate with Cisco Emergency Responder (CER), you need an available Ethernet port on a Cisco Ethernet switch. For details, see the Cisco Emergency Responder Administrator Guide.
![]() Note |
If the computer on which Cisco IP Communicator is running is plugged into the PC port on the back of a Cisco Unified IP Phone, Cisco IP Communicator will not be discovered by the CER software. In this case, the Cisco Discovery Protocol (CDP) will be blocked and will not be detected by CER. Connecting Cisco IP Communicator directly to a switch port prevents this problem. |
Server Requirements
Cisco IP Communicator requires Cisco Unified Communications Manager or Cisco Unified Communications Manager Express for call processing. Before you deploy Cisco IP Communicator to users, make sure that Cisco Unified Communications Manager or Cisco Unified Communications Manager Express is set up properly to manage Cisco IP Communicator devices and to route and process calls. For more information, see the Cisco Unified Communications Manager Administration Guide or context-sensitive help in Cisco Unified Communications Manager Administration.
For an overview of configuration and deployment tasks involving Cisco Unified Communications Manager and Cisco Unified Communications Manager Express, see the Cisco IP Communicator administration guide at this URL:
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/sw/voicesw/ps5475/prod_maintenance_guides_list.html
Supported Cisco Unified Communications Manager Releases
You must be running Cisco Unified Communications Manager Release 8.6 or later to fully use all Cisco IP Communicator Release 8.6 functionality.
![]() Note |
Cisco Unified Communications Manager was formerly known as Cisco Unified CallManager. |
-
Cisco Unified Communications Manager Release 11.5.1
-
Cisco Unified Communications Manager Release 10.5.2
-
Cisco Unified Communications Manager Release 10.5.1
-
Cisco Unified Communications Manager Release 10.0.x
-
Cisco Unified Communications Manager Release 9.1.x
-
Cisco Unified Communications Manager Release 8.6.1 to 8.6.3
-
Cisco Unified Communications Manager Release 8.5.1
-
Cisco Unified Communications Manager Release 8.0
-
Cisco Unified Communications Manager Release 7.1x
-
Cisco Unified Communications Manager Release 7.0
-
Cisco Unified Communications Manager Release 6.1.x
-
Cisco Unified CallManager Release 4.3 (SCCP only)
Cisco Unified CallManager release 4.3 is the minimum release with or without Cisco Unified Video Advantage integration. For details about client PC requirements when running Cisco IP Communicator with Cisco Unified Video Advantage, see Network Requirements.
Interoperability Notes
These interoperability notes apply:
- Even though Cisco IP Communicator is based on the Cisco IP Phone 7970 firmware for Cisco Unified Communications Manager Release 8.5, it does not support all of the features introduced with Cisco Unified Communications Manager Release 8.0 or later. Similarly, some features might not be available when registering Cisco IP Communicator with Cisco Unified Communications Manager Express.
- Cisco IP Communicator is not supported with Cisco Unified Communications Manager Assistant (formerly known as Cisco Unified CallManager Assistant and Cisco IP Manager Assistant [IPMA]).
- Cisco IP Communicator does not interoperate with WebDialer.
- When Cisco IP Communicator is using SIP as its call-control protocol, it does not interoperate with Cisco Unified Video Advantage.
Supported Cisco Unified Communications Manager Express Releases
Cisco IP Communicator Release 8.6 supports the following:
- Cisco Unified Communications Manager Express version 7.1 (nonsecured SCCP only)
Supported Cisco Unified Survivable Remote Site Telephone Releases
Cisco IP Communicator Release 8.6 supports the following:
- Cisco Unified Survivable Remote Site Telephony Release 7.1 (nonsecured SCCP only)
Client PC Requirements
Platform Requirements
The following table lists PC requirements and the operating systems on which Cisco IP Communicator runs.
![]() Note |
|
![]() Important |
Cisco IP Communicator 8.6.4 does not support Microsoft Windows XP. Cisco IP Communicator 8.6.3 is the last version to support Windows XP. |
Item |
Description |
||
---|---|---|---|
Internal Hardware (Microsoft Windows 10) |
|
||
Internal Hardware (Microsoft Windows 8.1) |
|
||
Internal Hardware (Microsoft Windows 8) |
|
||
Internal Hardware (Microsoft Windows 7) |
|
||
Internal Hardware (Microsoft Windows Vista) |
|
||
Software |
|
||
USB Headsets and Handsets |
Optional. See Supported Audio Devices. |
||
Connectivity |
128 kbps or faster network connection is recommended.
|
The following table lists the requirements for Cisco IP Communicator operating with Cisco Unified Video Advantage.
Item |
Description |
---|---|
Internal Hardware |
Laptops:
Microsoft Windows Vista
For details about video hardware requirements, see the Cisco Unified Video Advantage release notes at this URL: http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/sw/voicesw/ps5662/prod_release_notes_list.html |
Software |
|
USB Headsets and Handsets |
Optional. See Supported Audio Devices. |
Video Telephony Cameras |
For details about cameras supported for use with Cisco IP Communicator and Cisco Unified Video Advantage, see the Cisco Unified Video Advantage release notes at this URL: http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/sw/voicesw/ps5662/prod_release_notes_list.html |
Connectivity |
384 kbps network connection |
![]() Note |
Using video with Cisco IP Communicator over a corporate wireless LAN can result in poor audio and video quality. Video calls can be placed or received on a remote wireless LAN connection with a minimum broadband link of 384kbps/384kbps. For best results, we recommend that you use video over a wired Ethernet connection whenever possible. |
Supported Audio Devices
While Cisco does perform basic testing of selected third-party headsets and handsets for use with Cisco IP Communicator, it is ultimately the customer's responsibility to test this equipment in their own environment to determine suitable performance. Due to the many inherent environmental and hardware differences in locations where Cisco IP Communicator is deployed, there is not a single best solution that is optimal for all environments.
Cisco provides integration with the following Jabra headsets as a convenience for our customers:
- Jabra PRO 9400 series: PRO9450, PRO9460 mono, PRO 9460 duo, PRO9465 duo, PRO9470.
- Jabra BIZ2400 USB
- Jabra Speak410
- Jabra Link series: Link280, Link220
- Jabra GO6430
- The Jabra GN2100 and GN2000 are still active; Cisco recommends the BIZ2400 and UC Voice 550 as alternatives.
Release 7.0(3) updated the GNNetcomHeadset.dll to fix an issue with the synchronization of the Jabra GN 9350 and Cisco IP Communicator (CSCsi32794). This also may result in a change of button behavior on the GN9300 series devices.Cisco recommends using the Jabra PRO9450 as an alternative.
Cisco provides the GN Netcom Jabra USB driver as a convenience for our customers to achieve plug-and-play functionality for some headset models. Cisco offers no warranties about the support of those headsets. All support questions should be directed to GN Netcom.
Cisco also provides integration with the following Plantronics headsets as a convenience for our customers:
- Blackwire USB wired headset family.
- Calisto USB handset/speakerphone family.
- CS50 and CS60 USB wireless headset system family.
- DA45 USB adapter family for use with Plantronics H-series headsets, also known as H-top headsets.
- Savi Office wireless headset system family, DECT.
- Voyager PRO UC Bluetooth headset system family.
Cisco offers no warranties about the support of those headsets. All support questions should be directed to Plantronics.
For information about supported devices, see this URL:
See also Important Notes for information about the Audio Tuning Wizard.
Using Cisco IP Communicator with Recording Servers (CSCud46184)
Cisco supports the following Plantronics UC devices for use with Cisco IP Communicator in a deployment with a recording server:
-
BW C420
-
BW C610/620
-
DA40 (basic analog to USB adapter, no inline controls)
-
DA45 (inline volume/mute answer/end controls)
-
Savi 700 series (Replaced Savi Office)
-
Savi 400 series (USB DECT adapter with current firmware version118)
-
BT300 (USB Bluetooth adapter)
-
Calisto P620 (USB Bluetooth speakerphone)
-
Calisto P800 series (speakerphone w/dial-pad)
The following devices are not recommended for deployments with recording servers:
-
BW 210/220 (Replaced by BW C300 series)
-
BW C310/320
-
DA55/60
-
Savi Office (Replaced by Savi 700 series)
-
CS50-USB
![]() Note |
Playback of audio recordings may be out of of sync if the audio device input or mic sampling rate is configured to 44100 Hz. In order to prevent this issue, set the mic sampling rate to one of the following values:
|
Supported Audio Formats
Cisco IP Communicator supports the following audio formats:
-
Internet Speech Audio Codec (iSAC)
-
iLBC
-
G.711a
-
G.711u
-
G.722
-
G.729a
-
G.729ab (SCCP only)
![]() Note |
The Cisco linear wideband audio codec (uncompressed wideband, 16 bits, 16 k hz) is not supported. |
![]() Note |
When the option "Optimized for Low Bandwidth" is enabled, the following audio codecs are used: iLBC, G.729a, and G.729ab. |
Supported VPN Software Client Notes
- If running Cisco VPN Client software, version 5.0 or later is required.
- If running Cisco AnyConnect software, version 3.0 or later is required.
- The VPN client must assign an IP Address when connecting using VPN. Cisco IP Communicator only works with the VPN Software that creates a virtual interface and has an IP Address allocated to it. (CSCso09529)
Unsupported Appliances
Cisco IP Communicator is not supported with Cisco® ASA 5500 Series Adaptive Security Appliances with Phone Proxy for Remote Access.
Voice Quality
Cisco IP Communicator is designed to provide premium voice quality under a variety of conditions; however, in some instances users may notice interruptions of audio transmission or temporary audio distortions ("Artifacts") which are considered a normal part of the applications operation.
These artifacts should be infrequent and temporary when using:
- Cisco IP Communicator on a workstation meeting the recommended configuration requirements.
- A network that meets the recommended quality criteria in the Cisco Unified Communication Solution Reference Design Document.
We take reasonable measures to interface with the operating system in ways that decrease the likelihood that other applications running on the system will interfere with softphone audio and video quality. However, the shared nature of system environments in which these products run is very different than a closed environment like Cisco IP Phones and we cannot guarantee equivalent performance.
The following are some conditions that may cause artifacts:
- Spike in usage of the personal computer's CPU - where CPU utilization is between 75 and 100% - due to launching applications, system processes or processing happening within other applications running.
- The system is running low on available physical memory.
- Other applications using large amounts of bandwidth to or from the workstation to the network.
- Other network bandwidth impairments.
- Dynamic reduction in CPU clock speed due to power management policy (for example, laptops running on battery power) or thermal protection causing the CPU to run in a more highly loaded condition.
- Any other condition that causes the application to lose timely access to the network or audio system, for example, interference from third-party software.
Avoiding or recovering from the conditions previously listed will help minimize audio distortion artifacts.
Related Documentation
For complete documentation for Cisco IP Communicator, see the documentation guide at:
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/sw/voicesw/ps5475/products_documentation_roadmaps_list.html
For information about Cisco’s standard Limited Warranty policy, see the documentation available at:
http://www.cisco.com/en/us/products/prod_warranties_listing.html
Cisco Unified Video Advantage
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/sw/voicesw/ps5662/tsd_products_support_series_home.html
Cisco Unified Communications Manager
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/sw/voicesw/ps556/tsd_products_support_series_home.html
Cisco Unified Communications Manager Business Edition
http://cisco.com/en/US/products/ps7273/tsd_products_support_series_home.html
Cisco Unified Communications Manager Express
New and Changed Information
Installation Notes
- AutoUpdate: As of release version 2.x, Cisco IP
Communicator does not support AutoUpdate functionality provided in
any release of Cisco Unified Communications Manager. You must use a
software deployment tool and the Cisco IP Communicator installer to
update the application.
If you previously specified a default or nondefault software load in Cisco Unified Communications Manager on the Device Defaults Configuration window, you must remove it.
-
Windows
Vista Sound Control Panel issues:
- If you rename an audio device through the Sound Control Panel after tuning it, it might need to be retuned the next time you use Cisco IP Communicator. (CSCsi24821)
- With a Windows Vista installation you must disable the UAC setting in the user account for Cisco IP Communicator to send DSCP marking information (CSCta28077) or use a Windows policy-based QoS (CSCti25333).
- Cisco IP Communicator freezes intermittently when the Windows Search Service is running. (CSCtd04400)
- In order for Cisco IP Communicator to operate with an ASA proxy, Cisco IP Communicator must provision an LSC certificate from a Cisco Unified Communications Manager in mixed mode.
For details about these issues and possible workarounds, see Using the Bug Toolkit.
Self Care Portal
Cisco IP Communicator 8.6.4 introduces support for Cisco Unified Communications Manager 10.0. Cisco Unified Communications Manager 10.0 replaces User Option pages with the Self Care Portal. The Self Care Portal contains all of the features and functionality of User Option pages. This section introduces the interface and give information on where to find the user guide.
General Appearance
The user interface of the Self Care Portal differs from the User Option pages available in previous versions of Cisco Unified Communications Manager. The following example illustrates the User Options pages available before Cisco Unified Communications Manager 10.0

The following example illustrates the Self Care Portal.

Additional Information
Refer to the Cisco Unified Communications Self Care Portal User Guide, Release 10.0.0 for additional procedures and information about the Self Care Portal.
Limitations and Restrictions
Review the following table before working with Cisco IP Communicator. These are known limitations that will not be fixed, and there is not always a workaround. Some features might not work as documented, and some features could be affected by recent changes to the product.
For more information about an individual limitation, including workarounds, click the associated identifier in the table to access the online record in Bug Toolkit for that defect. (For information about accessing Bug Toolkit, see Using the Bug Toolkit).
For information about open caveats, see Open Caveats.
Closed Caveats for Cisco IP Communicator
ID | Severity | Component | Headline |
---|---|---|---|
CSCsi88016 | 2 | audio | AUDIO: One-way audio observed with Aventail VPN client. |
CSCsq99315 | 2 | phone features | Application exits when joining MeetingPlace using pre-5.x VPN clients. |
CSCtj23031 | 3 | audio tuning wizard | Audio Tuning Wizard doesn't set the volume in a proper way. Refer to Important Notes for additional information. |
CSCsu60059 | 3 | audio | Garbled audio if resource-intensive applications are in use during call. |
CSCsk14513 | 3 | phone features | DSCP value is 000000 when QoS Packet Scheduler is disabled/not installed. |
CSCsy57518 | 3 | security | Secure CIPC registers only if all nodes from CM group are up. |
CSCsi24821 | 3 | user interface | VISTA: Renaming Audio Device Causes ATW Message at CIPC Start. |
CSCsk09258 | 3 | user interface | Hangs at startup when using Vista and hardware firewall is configured. |
CSCso05786 | 3 | user interface | Unable to access services URL when using Vista and WINRM is configured. |
CSCsc37315 | 3 | userinterface | Dragging vcard from outlook messages does not work. |
CSCud46184 | 3 | audio | Audio dev w/ 44.1kHz input sample rate results in out of synch recording |
CSCec18527 | 4 | userinterface | USER INTERFACE: numbers entered in text fields cause letter popups |
CSCed96205 | 4 | atw | AUDIO: No option to adjust mic gain for some bluetooth headsets |
CSCsa60614 | 4 | userinterface | Selecting User Options goes to wrong page when connected to CCME |
CSCsg04698 | 4 | phonefeatures | IPPM Characters Get Swapped During Typing |
CSCsh61958 | 4 | userinterface | Provide Visual Indication That CIPC Does Not Have Focus |
CSCso09529 | 4 | cipc docs | CIPC does not support Layer 2 VPN on Windows Vista. |
CSCsr54100 | 4 | phone features | Ring tone is not preserved after an upgrade from 2.x to 7.x. |
CSCsy30090 | 4 | userinterface | Softkey for Cancel Call Waiting displays. |
CSCta40631 | 4 | userinterface | ConfLst button does not show anything when CIPC is in conference in CME. |
CSCti30750 | 4 | other | CIPC takes long time to register/reset when proxy-server in IE is set. |
CSCtx18810 | 4 | cipc-docs | CIPC does not support secure EM (HTTPS login for EM). |
CSCue02849 | 4 | audio | Only the Default Windows Audio Device option is avail in Audio settings |
CSCtd04400 | 5 | phonefeatures | App freezes intermittently when Windows Search Service is running. |
CSCsg16138 | 6 | userinterface | Enter and Esc keys should be context sensitive |
CSCsw83332 | 6 | phonefeatures | CIPC needs more logging regarding softkeys |
CSCtz83705 | 6 | phonefeatures | Does not determine media is disconnected in Call Preservation mode |
Important Notes
IMPORTANT NOTICE - PLEASE READ: During an emergency, softphone technology may not provide the most timely or accurate location data if used for a 911 emergency call. Calls may be misdirected to the wrong emergency response center or the emergency response center may make errors when determining your location. USE A SOFTPHONE ONLY AT YOUR OWN RISK DURING AN EMERGENCY. Cisco will not be liable for resulting errors or delays.
Microsoft Windows XP Support
Cisco IP Communicator 8.6.3 is the last version to support Microsoft Windows XP.
Application Dial Rules
Please note that application dial rules apply only to the Quick Search feature in Cisco IP Communicator.
Audio Ducking
Cisco IP Communicator does not support audio ducking.
Audio Port Range Settings
The ability to set your audio port range in Cisco IP Communicator applies only to SCCP. To set the audio port range in an SIP environment, you must change the settings of the assigned SIP profile in the Cisco Unified Communications Manager administration page.
Audio Tuning Wizard Limitations- Default Audio Device
The Audio Tuning Wizard does not provide the option of selecting a specific external device such as a headset; only the Windows default device. (CSCue02849)
Audio Tuning Wizard Limitations- Volume Adjustment
The Audio Tuning Wizard launches automatically and guides users through the process of selecting and tuning installed audio devices. The Audio Tuning Wizard is not intended to support volume adjustment during an active session. To adjust the volume of your audio device with Cisco IP Communicator in an active session, use the Volume Up/Down on the client to adjust and save volume settings.
If you do use the Audio Tuning Wizard to adjust the volume of an audio device during an active session, Cisco IP Communicator must be restarted for settings to become active. (CSCtj23031)
Cisco Unified Commuications Manager Settings Access Device-Specific Phone Configuration
If the Settings Access Device-Specific Phone Configuration parameter in Cisco Unified Communications Manager is set to Disabled, this can prevent changing some Network and Audio preferences in the Cisco IP Communicator preferences (CSCsd66179). Check your Cisco Unified Commuications Manager configuration if these preferences are not adjustable in Cisco IP Communicator.
Cisco Jabber
Cisco IP Communicator is not supported as a controlled device in Jabber when using your desk phone for calls.
Double Ringback Issue
When Cisco IP Communicator receives both 183 (with SDP) and 180 (without SDP) message it is generating ringback locally as well as providing the called party ringback. (CSCug30924). This issue will be resolved in a future release.
One-Way Audio During CPU Stress Tests
If you conduct a sustained MMX/ SSE load test or CPU stress test while Cisco IP Communicator is running, you may experience one-way audio until CPU availability resumes.
Quick Search Limitations
Quick Search in Cisco IP Communicator does not support searching the Personal Directory held in Cisco Unified Commuications Manager, including Cisco Unified Commuications Manager installed over Linux.
VQoS Metrics
Cisco IP Communicator does not report VQoS parameters consistently to Cisco Unified Communications Manager, resulting in "NULL" values in CMR reports. As a result, Cisco IP Communicator does not support VQoS metrics (CSCsv65308).
Caveats
Bug Search Tool
Known problems (bugs) are graded according to severity level. These release notes contain descriptions of the following:
-
All severity level 1 or 2 bugs
-
Significant severity level 3 bugs
-
All customer-found bugs except severity level 6 enhancement requests
You can search for problems by using the Cisco Software Bug Search Tool.
Before You Begin
To access Bug Search Tool, you need the following items:
-
Internet connection
-
Web browser
-
Cisco.com user ID and password
Procedure
Step 1 |
To access the Bug Search Tool, go to https://tools.cisco.com/bugsearch/search. |
Step 2 |
Sign in with your Cisco.com user ID and password. |
Step 3 |
To look for information about a specific problem, enter the bug ID number in the Search for field, then press Enter. |
What to do next
For information about how to use the Bug Search Tool, select Help on the Bug Search Tool screen.
Using the Bug Toolkit
Known problems (bugs) are graded according to severity level. These release notes contain descriptions of the following:
- All severity level 1 or 2 bugs.
- Significant severity level 3 bugs.
- All customer-found bugs.
Before You Begin
You can search for problems by using the Cisco Software Bug Toolkit. To access the Toolkit, you need these items:
- Internet connection
- Web browser
- Cisco.com user ID and password
Procedure
- To access the Bug Toolkit, go to http://tools.cisco.com/Support/BugToolKit/action.do?hdnAction=searchBugs.
- Log on with your Cisco.com user ID and password.
- Enter the ID number in the "Search for Bug ID" field, and click Go to look for information about a specific problem.
For information about how to search for bugs, create saved searches, and create bug groups, click Help in the Bug Toolkit page.
Open Caveats
The caveats in the following table describe possible unexpected behavior in the latest Cisco IP Communicator release. These caveats may also be open in previous releases. Caveats are listed in order by severity, then in alphanumeric order by identifier.
ID | Severity | Component | Headline |
---|---|---|---|
CSCtz08907 | 3 | phonefeatures | CUCMBE3K: CIPC Soft Key shows iDivert instead Divert. |
CSCup89965 | 4 | phonefeatures | CIPC needs 2 minutes to register himself after changing adapter |
CSCuy76660 | 4 | other | CIPC does not update the contact header after Network Event |
CSCty89863 | 6 | phonefeatures | CIPC cannot dynamically select the active Network Card (Wired or wireless). |
CSCus36295 | 6 | phonefeatures | CIPC install should include the changes for the hidden mode usage |
Resolved Caveats
This section lists caveats that are resolved but that may have been open in previous releases. Caveats are listed in order by severity, then in alphanumeric order by identifier. The following releases are covered:
Release 8.6.1
The following table lists the caveats resolved in Release 8.6.1.
ID |
Severity |
Component |
Headline |
---|---|---|---|
CSCtl18743 |
2 |
audio |
CIPC audio fails on first call with DSCP enabled. |
CSCtn78002 |
3 |
audio |
Incorrect payload type for comfort noise packets when using G722. |
CSCti99602 |
3 |
cdp |
CIPC one way audio after network outage. 0.0.0.0 in ORCAck. |
CSCtj02176 |
3 |
cdp |
IP Communicator: CDP Installation Prompt to Install CDP Driver. |
CSCtj30856 |
3 |
cdp |
CIPC caused BSOD once during the installation. |
CSCsb96275 |
3 |
installer |
L10N: Need to include default english strings in all supported CCM. |
CSCtk03579 |
4 |
cipc-docs |
Documentation error in the CIPC 2.0 Administration Guide. |
CSCtk76525 |
4 |
other |
"COM Surrogate stopped working" message box is prompted when exiting. |
CSCtj32075 |
4 |
phonefeatures |
IP Comm. goes Not Responding after prev exit during audio initialization. |
CSCsv63788 |
6 |
phonefeatures |
CIPC E.164 "+" is NOT supported. |
CSCsz68437 |
6 |
phonefeatures |
CIPC (7.0.2)does not support Globalized Call Routing /Localized Call. |
CSCte84749 |
6 |
phonefeatures |
ALL-LANG:CIPC:UI: Olsen time zones not supported, only legacy time zones. |
CSCtj37861 |
6 |
phonefeatures |
RTCP is sent by CIPC even though it is disabled in CUCM. |
CSCtg47522 |
6 |
sccp-protocol |
SCCP CIPC and IP Phone 7970 will not failover to SRST 8.0/8.1. |
CSCti40315 |
6 |
sccp-protocol |
Multiple SCCP on/off-hook messages sent to CUCM w/ Plantronics device. |
Release 8.6.2
The following table lists the caveats resolved in Release 8.6.2.
ID |
Severity |
Component |
Headline |
---|---|---|---|
CSCtr39061 |
2 |
phonefeatures |
Customer stream is being conf into the local (agent) recording stream. |
CSCts11552 |
2 |
phonefeatures |
Supervisor can't hear customer after he does the HOLD/RESUME of Mon call. |
CSCts52503 |
2 |
phonefeatures |
CIPC Sends empty RTP (no voice) packets to recorder after a conference. |
CSCtt01052 |
2 |
sip-protocol |
DND Option can not be changed for IP Communicator. |
CSCtt15397 |
2 |
security |
CIPC crashes when configured as a secured device. |
CSCtz01471 |
2 |
security |
Certificate Trust List not verified by IP Communicator. |
CSCts11852 |
3 |
userinterface |
CIPC halt in blank during startup due to corrupted registry. |
CSCts16694 |
3 |
security |
IP Phone SSH credentials in clear text. |
CSCtw61651 |
3 |
installer |
TFTP property is not being set at install time due to UAC. |
CSCtx80563 |
3 |
audio |
Intermittently, CIPC users face one way audio issue. |
CSCty14589 |
3 |
audio |
One-way audio--InitializeReceiveSocket failed to bind to the RTP socket. |
CSCty45699 |
3 |
audio |
Unable to change volume on CIPC 8.6(1.13). |
CSCtz33627 |
3 |
phonefeatures |
CIPC 8.6 Unable to startup CIPC in headset mode. |
CSCtz35916 |
3 |
phonefeatures |
correct QED for CIPC device to show security by default is not supported. |
CSCua17159 |
3 |
audio |
CIPC hangs when entering ATT Conference Bridge. |
CSCtn73545 |
4 |
audio |
One-way audio under specific CPU stress test on specific OS. |
CSCtn96337 |
4 |
audio |
Supervisor may not hear monitored device if iSAC codec used. |
CSCty14497 |
4 |
third-party |
Update JRE to address possible vulnerability issues. |
CSCty49380 |
4 |
other |
Launching CIPC w/ "-hide" switch shows the UI when in hidden mode. |
CSCth43215 |
6 |
phonefeatures |
CIPC should support "Size Safe" and "Feature Safe" Button Templates. |
CSCtn61400 |
6 |
userinterface |
Indication needed that GUI setting for port range applies only to SCCP. |
CSCto59560 |
6 |
audio |
Request to have an option to disable CIPC's capability to set the volume. |
CSCtq55039 |
6 |
userinterface |
Request for an option to disable the keyboard input. |
CSCts52546 |
6 |
userinterface |
Request to disable the Skins and Screen Only menu. |
CSCts64108 |
6 |
sip-protocol |
SIP CIPC Redirected Number is not displayed during Callforward. |
CSCts79863 |
6 |
userinterface |
"No splash screen" option in CIPC. |
CSCty85952 |
6 |
cipc-docs |
Only Quick Search feature in CIPC uses Application Dial Rules. |
CSCty85964 |
6 |
cipc-docs |
Quick Search of Personal Dir. is not supported with Linux-based CUCM. |
CSCtz75016 |
6 |
userinterface |
CIPC - Option to exit via command-line. |
Release 8.6.3
The following table lists the caveats resolved in Release 8.6.3.
ID |
Severity |
Component |
Headline |
---|---|---|---|
CSCts14642 |
3 |
phonefeatures |
IP Communicator does not support vQOS Metrics, should be documented. |
CSCua46584 |
3 |
localization |
JPN: CIPC: MBCS service names are garbled. |
CSCud94019 |
3 |
phonefeatures |
CUCM Unified Reporting tool incorrectly mentions that CIPC supports EMCC. |
CSCue25688 |
3 |
phonefeatures |
No login screen displayed when HTTPS url is populated in EM service. |
CSCse70370 |
4 |
cipc-docs |
Document Settings Access in CUCM Help. |
CSCtz99151 |
4 |
cipc-docs |
Need to clarify how to save volume settings. |
CSCtz04687 |
4 |
userinterface |
CUVA with CIPC switching between headset and speaker ends video. |
CSCub42417 |
4 |
cipc-docs |
CIPC Release notes shows different minimum required versions of AnyConnect. |
CSCtn71943 |
6 |
cipc-docs |
More technical troubleshooting tips required. |
CSCua32450 |
6 |
phonefeatures |
CIPC option CLI to disable Plantronics DLL integration during install. |
CSCuc34427 |
6 |
other |
Idea Celluar - Request to remove the about option. |
CSCud75236 |
6 |
handsetapi |
Appy miscellaneous fixes/enhancements to the Plantronics handset API DLL. |
CSCue43685 |
6 |
other |
Add capability to change file location from user appdata to another one. |
CSCue49098 |
6 |
third-party |
Update JRE to version 1.6.0_38. |
Release 8.6.4
The following table lists the caveats resolved in Release 8.6.4.
ID |
Severity |
Component |
Headline |
---|---|---|---|
CSCum02994 |
2 |
phonefeatures |
CIPC 8.6.3 - Choppy Audio when BIB Recording is Enabled |
CSCug30924 |
3 |
audio |
CIPC with 2 ringback tones |
CSCuj47758 |
3 |
phonefeatures |
CIPC dropping calls while retrieving voicemail |
CSCuh48865 |
4 |
phonefeatures |
CIPC 8.6.3 issue with the 'hide' option |
CSCuh79597 |
4 |
userinterface |
Device Configuration page does not show the CUCM IP address |
CSCuj10863 |
4 |
third-party |
Assertion failed error message when picking up call for CIPC (also includes support for new Plantronics devices) |
CSCsf11116 |
4 |
userinterface |
Toast Windows Creep Up Screen When Another Toast Is Open |
CSCui01099 |
6 |
phonefeatures |
Disable "Preference" Menu on Cisco IP Communicator via registry |
Release 8.6.4.2
The following table lists the caveats resolved in Release 8.6.4.2.
ID |
Severity |
Component |
Headline |
---|---|---|---|
CSCup16651 |
2 |
sip-protocol |
Max TCP connections reached on SIP CIPC resulting in delayed responses |
CSCuq01675 |
4 |
audio |
CIPC Mediatermination thread stuck for 10s or 20s when BIB is on |
Release 8.6.4.3
The following table lists the caveats resolved in Release 8.6.4.3.
ID |
Severity |
Component |
Headline |
---|---|---|---|
CSCuq30757 |
3 |
userinterface |
CIPC fail over to second node does not work |
CSCuq44930 |
3 |
sccp-protocol |
CIPC doesnt delete list of reserved port and result is Crash/Hang |
CSCup91134 |
6 |
installer |
CIPC - USB Head set call disconnection issue |
Release 8.6.5
The following table lists the caveats resolved in Release 8.6.5.
ID |
Severity |
Component |
Headline |
---|---|---|---|
CSCuu57715 |
2 |
phonefeatures |
Zip Zip Tone heard on SIP Based CIPC when Supervisor Joins RSM Session |
CSCuu37656 |
3 |
phonefeatures |
Cisco IP Communicator Web Access Denial of Service (DoS) Vulnerability |
CSCus72971 |
3 |
audio |
Record Tone not played with CIPC 8.6.4 |
CSCus07124 |
4 |
security |
CIPC ES 8.6.4.3 is in registrating loop if setup to secure mode |
CSCur76648 |
5 |
userinterface |
TrackPopupMenu Error in CIPC 8.6 |
Release 8.6.6
The following table lists the caveats resolved in Release 8.6.6.
ID |
Severity |
Component |
Headline |
---|---|---|---|
CSCuy10282 |
2 |
other |
CIPC cannot reregister over LAN, after losing network and VPN disconnect |
CSCuv97432 |
3 |
phonefeatures |
CIPC Not Handling Recording Tone When Call Renegotiated |
CSCuz29253 |
6 |
audio |
Sending recording tone to recorder |
CSCuz29276 |
6 |
audio |
Send recording beep while microphone is muted. |
CSCuz29284 |
6 |
audio |
Have the recoding tone volume controlled by the CUCM Device settings |
Troubleshooting
These Cisco IP Communicator documents provide troubleshooting information:
- Frequently Asked Questions for Cisco IP Communicator
- Administration Guide for Cisco IP Communicator
You can access these documents at this URL:
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/sw/voicesw/ps5475/tsd_products_support_series_home.html
Documentation, Support, and Security Guidelines
For the latest versions of all Cisco IP Communicator documentation, go to:
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/sw/voicesw/ps5475/tsd_products_support_series_home.htmlFor information on obtaining documentation, obtaining support, providing documentation feedback, security guidelines, and also recommended aliases and general Cisco documents, see the monthly What's New in Cisco Product Documentation, which also lists all new and revised Cisco technical documentation, at:
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/general/whatsnew/whatsnew.htmlThis document is to be used with the documents listed in Related Documentation.