Before You Begin
Before installing a Cisco Unified Wireless IP Phone, review the requirements in the following sections.
Network Requirements
For the Cisco Unified Wireless IP Phone to successfully operate as a Cisco Unified IP Phone endpoint, your network must support these requirements:
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Voice over Wireless LAN
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Cisco Aironet Access Points (APs) configured to support Voice over WLAN (VoWLAN)
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Controllers and switches configured to support VoWLAN
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Security implemented for authenticating wireless voice devices and users
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You must verify that your wireless network is configured properly for voice service.
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VoIP Network
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Cisco routers and gateways configured for VoIP
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Either Cisco Unified Communications Manager Release 4.3 or later, or Cisco Unified Communications Manager Express Release 4.3 or later
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IP network configured to support DHCP or manual assignment of IP address, gateway, and subnet mask
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Cisco Unified Communications Manager Phone Addition Methods
Before installing the wireless IP phone, you must choose a method for adding phones to the Cisco Unified Communications Manager database. Some methods require entering the MAC address of the phone. The following table provides an overview of these methods.
Method |
Requires MAC address? |
Notes |
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Autoregistration |
No |
Results in automatic assignment of directory numbers |
Autoregistration with the Tool for Auto-Registered Phones Support (TAPS) |
No |
Requires autoregistration and Bulk Administration Tool (BAT); updates information in the Cisco Unified IP Phone and in Cisco Unified Communications Manager Administration |
BAT |
Yes |
Allows for simultaneous registration of multiple phones |
Cisco Unified Communications Manager Administration only |
Yes |
Requires phones to be added individually |
The following sections describe methods for adding phones.
Autoregistration Phone Addition
Use autoregistration to enter phones into the Cisco Unified Communications Manager database without first gathering MAC addresses from the phones. When autoregistration is enabled, Cisco Unified Communications Manager automatically assigns the next available sequential directory number (DN) to new phones during the initial phone startup process.
After registering the phones, you can modify settings, such as the DNs and device pools, by using Cisco Unified Communications Manager Administration.
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Autoregistration is disabled by default in Cisco Unified Communications Manager Administration. You must enable and properly configure autoregistration before connecting any Cisco Unified IP Phone to the network. For information about enabling and configuring autoregistration, see Cisco Unified Communications Manager Administration Guide. |
Autoregistration and TAPS Phone Addition
Use autoregistration and TAPS to add phones to the Cisco Unified Communications Manager database. Add the phones first by using BAT to the Cisco Unified Communications Manager database with dummy MAC addresses. Then use TAPS to update MAC addresses and download predefined configurations for the phones.
To implement TAPS, dial a TAPS DN and follow voice prompts. When the process is complete, the phone has downloaded its DN and other settings. The correct MAC address for the phone is updated in Cisco Unified Communications Manager Administration.
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You must enable autoregistration in Cisco Unified Communications Manager Administration for TAPS to function. |
For Cisco Unified Communications Manager Release 5.0 or earlier, see Bulk Administration Tool User Guide for Cisco Unified Communications Manager for detailed instructions about BAT and TAPS. For Cisco Unified Communications Manager Release 6.0 or later, see Cisco Unified Communications Manager Bulk Administration Guide.
BAT Phone Addition
Add a group of phones to the Cisco Unified Communications Manager database by using BAT. This tool performs batch operations, including registration, on multiple phones. You need the MAC addresses for each phone before you use BAT.
The following table describes how to determine the MAC address of the wireless IP phone.
Method |
For more information |
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Choose and look at the MAC Address field. |
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Remove the battery and look on the back of the phone. |
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BAT is included in Cisco Unified Communications Manager 5.0 or later, but it is a plug-in for earlier releases. |
For detailed instructions about using BAT, see the following documents:
- For Cisco Unified Communications Manager Release 5.0 and earlier, see Bulk Administration Tool User Guide for Cisco Unified Communications Manager.
- For Cisco Unified Communications Manager Release 6.0 and later, see Cisco Unified Communications Manager Bulk Administration Guide.
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When using BAT to add a Cisco Unified Wireless IP Phone, use the default setting for the phone load. The phone load name includes symbols (-, _, .) and BAT does not permit symbols in an entry. |
Cisco Unified Communications Manager Administration Phone Addition
Add phones individually by using Cisco Unified Communications Manager Administration. To do so, obtain the MAC address for each phone before you begin. See Cisco Unified Communications Manager Phone Addition Methods for instructions.
Perform one of the following after collecting the MAC addresses:
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Cisco Unified Communications Manager Release 5.0 or later: Choose Add New.
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Cisco Unified Communications Manager Release 4.x: Choose
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For additional instructions and conceptual information about Cisco Unified Communications Manager, see the Cisco Unified Communications Manager Administration Guide and Cisco Unified Communications Manager System Guide.
Device Support
Cisco Unified Communications Manager Release 4.3 and later require a device package or service release update installed to enable device support for the Cisco Unified Wireless IP Phone. Device packages including support for the Cisco Unified Wireless IP Phone are available at http://www.cisco.com/kobayashi/sw-center/sw-voice.shtml.
Safety Information
Review the following warnings before installing the Cisco Unified Wireless IP Phone. To see translations of these warnings, see the Regulatory Compliance and Safety Information for the Cisco Unified Wireless IP Phone 7920 Series and Peripherals document that accompanied the device.
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This warning symbol means danger. You are in a situation that could cause bodily injury. Before you work on any equipment, be aware of the hazards involved with electrical circuitry and be familiar with standard practices for preventing accidents. Use the statement number provided at the end of each warning to locate its translation in the translated safety warnings that accompanied this device. Statement 1071 |
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Read the installation instructions before connecting the system to the power source. Statement 1004 |
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This equipment will not be able to access emergency services during a power outage because of reliance on utility power for normal operation. Alternative arrangements should be made for access to emergency services. Access to emergency services can be affected by any call-barring function of this equipment. |
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Do not use the Cisco Unified Wireless IP Phone 7925G and 7926G in hazardous environments such as areas where high levels of explosive gas may be present. Check with the site safety engineer before using any type of wireless device in such an environment. |
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The plug-socket combination for the battery charger must be accessible at all times, because it serves as the main disconnecting device. Statement 1019 |
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The battery charger requires short-circuit (overcurrent) protection to be provided as part of the building installation. Install only in accordance with national and local wiring regulations. Statement 1045 |
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The power supply must be placed indoors. Statement 331 |
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Ultimate disposal of this product should be handled according to all national laws and regulations. Statement 1040 |
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Telephone receivers produce a magnetic field that can attract small magnetic objects such as pins and staples. To avoid the possibility of injury, do not place the handset where such objects may be picked up. |
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The battery charger used with Cisco Unified IP Wireless Phone 7925G-EX is not ATEX or CSA certified and as such it should not be charged in hazardous environment. |
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Use CSA or ATEX qualified Bluetooth accessories with the Cisco Unified IP Wireless Phone 7925G-EX in hazardous environments. |
Battery Safety Notices
These battery safety notices apply to the batteries that are approved by the Cisco Unified Wireless IP Phone manufacturer.
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There is the danger of explosion if the battery is replaced incorrectly. Replace the battery only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions. Statement 1015 |
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Ultimate disposal of this product should be handled according to all national laws and regulations. Statement 1040 |
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Do not dispose of the battery pack in fire or water. The battery may explode if placed in a fire. |
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Lithium ion batteries have limited lifetimes. Any lithium ion battery that shows any signs of damage, including swelling, should be discarded properly immediately. |
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The battery pack is intended for use only with this device. |
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Do not disassemble, crush, puncture, or incinerate the battery pack. |
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To avoid risk of fire, burns, or damage to your battery pack, do not allow a metal object to touch the battery contacts. |
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Handle a damaged or leaking battery with extreme care. If you come in contact with the electrolyte, wash the exposed area with soap and water. If the electrolyte has come in contact with the eye, flush the eye with water for 15 minutes and seek medical attention. |
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Do not charge the battery pack if the ambient temperature exceeds 104 degrees Fahrenheit (40 degrees Celsius). |
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Do not expose the battery pack to high storage temperatures (above 140 degrees Fahrenheit, 60 degrees Celsius). |
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When discarding a battery pack, contact your local waste disposal provider regarding local restrictions on the disposal or recycling of batteries. |
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To obtain a battery, contact your local dealer. Use only the batteries that have a Cisco part number.
Use only the Cisco power supply that is compatible with your phone. To order your power supply, contact your local dealer and refer to the list of Cisco part numbers.
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The battery and power supply are not provided with your phone. To order the battery and power supply, contact your local dealer. |