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This document describes the Cisco MGCP IP Phone. This chapter describes the objectives and organization of the document and explains how to find additional information on related products and services.
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The Cisco MGCP IP Phone Reference Guide provides information about how to setup, connect cables to, and configure a Cisco MGCP IP phone 7940 or 7960 (hereafter referred to as a Cisco MGCP IP phone). It also provides information on how to configure settings and options of the Cisco MGCP IP phone.
Network engineers, system administrators, or telecommunication engineers should use this guide to learn the steps required to properly set up the Cisco MGCP IP phone on the network.
The tasks described are considered to be administration-level tasks and are not intended for end-users of the phones. Many of the tasks involve configuring network settings which could affect the phone's ability to function in the network and require an understanding of IP networking and telephony concepts.
The Cisco MGCP IP Phone Administrator Guide provides necessary information to get the Cisco MGCP IP phone operational in a Voice-over-IP (VoIP) network.
It is not the intent of this administrator guide to provide information on how to implement an MGCP VoIP network. For information on implementing an MGCP VoIP network, refer to the documents listed in the "Related Documentation" section.
Note Many features available on your Cisco MGCP IP phone are determined by the call agent (CA) in your network. Some features described here may not be available through your CA. Consult your CA documentation for more information.
The chapters in this document are as follows:
•"Product Overview"—Gives an introduction to the Cisco MGCP IP phone.
•"Installing the Cisco MGCP IP Phone"—Provides information needed to install the Cisco MGCP IP phone.
•"Configuring the Cisco MGCP IP Phone"—Provides configuration information for the Cisco MGCP IP phone.
•"Using the Cisco MGCP IP Phone"—Tells you how to use the Cisco MGCP IP phone.
•Appendix A, "Translated Safety Warnings"—Contains translated safety warnings for the Cisco MGCP IP phone.
The following is a list of related Cisco MGCP VoIP publications. For more information about implementing an MGCP VoIP network refer to the following publications:
•Cisco IP Phone 7960 and 7940 Series At a Glance
•Regulatory Compliance and Safety Information for the Cisco IP Phone 7960, 7940, and 7910 Series
•Installing the Wall Mount Kit for the Cisco IP Phone
The following is a list of Cisco VoIP publications that provide information about implementing a VoIP network:
•Cisco IOS Voice, Video, and Fax Configuration Guide, Release 12.2
•Cisco IOS Voice, Video, and Fax Command Reference, Release 12.2 T
•Cisco IOS IP Configuration Guide, Release 12.2
•Cisco IOS IP Command Reference, Volume 1 of 3: Addressing and Services, Release 12.2 T
•Cisco IOS IP Command Reference, Volume 2 of 3: Routing Protocols, Release 12.2 T
•Cisco IOS IP Command Reference, Volume 3 of 3: Multicast, Release 12.2 T
Note Be sure to consult your CA documentation for information on features that may be specific to your CA.
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