Configuring Settings on the Cisco Unified Wireless IP Phone 7925G

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Configuring Settings on the Cisco Unified Wireless IP Phone 7925G

Accessing Network and Phone Settings

Configuring Network Profile Settings

Accessing a Network Profile

Changing the Profile Name

Guidelines for Editing Settings in the Network Profile

Changing Network Configuration Settings

Configuring DHCP Settings

Disabling DHCP

Configuring an Alternate TFTP Server

Changing the Cisco Discovery Protocol Settings

Erasing the Configuration

Configuring Wireless Settings for the Network Profile

Accessing the WLAN Configuration Menu

Changing WLAN Configuration Settings

Changing Phone Settings

Configuring the Security Certificate on the Phone

Changing the USB Configuration


Configuring Settings on the Cisco Unified Wireless IP Phone 7925G


This chapter describes the available configuration settings on the Cisco Unified Wireless IP Phone 7925G. It contains the following sections:

Accessing Network and Phone Settings

Configuring Network Profile Settings

Changing Phone Settings

Configuring the Security Certificate on the Phone

Changing the USB Configuration

Accessing Network and Phone Settings

You can view and change many network configuration options and phone settings for the Cisco Unified Wireless IP Phone 7925G by using the Settings menu.


Note You can control whether a Cisco Unified Wireless IP Phone 7925G has access to the Settings menu from the Cisco Unified Communications Manager Administration Phone Configuration page. Use the Settings Access field in the Product Specific Configuration section of the phone configuration page. For more information, see the "Specific Configuration Options for the Cisco Unified Wireless IP Phone 7925G" section on page 7-13.


To access the Settings menu, follow these steps:

Procedure


Step 1 Press on the Navigation button for (Settings).

Step 2 Use these menu options to view or change settings:

Phone Settings

Network Profiles

System Configuration

Device Information

Model Information

Status


Note These options are configurable; other options are display only.


Step 3 To select the item that you want to configure or view, do one of these actions:

Use the Navigation button to scroll to the item and then press the Select button.

Use the keypad to enter the number that corresponds to the item.

Step 4 If a menu option is locked , you must press ** # on the keypad.

When the menu is unlocked, displays.


Related Topics

Configuring Network Profile Settings

Changing Phone Settings

Configuring the Security Certificate on the Phone

Changing the USB Configuration

Configuring Network Profile Settings

On the Cisco Unified Wireless IP Phone 7925G, you can configure four network profiles for a specific WLAN. Users who travel between company locations, can have separate network profiles for each WLAN location. You can set up profiles with the local SSID, WLAN settings, and authentication information for each location.


Note You can control whether a Cisco Unified Wireless IP Phone 7925G has access to the Network Profiles menu from the Cisco Unified Communications Manager Administration Phone Configuration page. Use the Settings Access field in the Product Specific Configuration section of the phone configuration page. For more information, see the "Specific Configuration Options for the Cisco Unified Wireless IP Phone 7925G" section on page 7-13.


These sections provide information about configuring network profiles:

Accessing a Network Profile

Changing the Profile Name

Changing Network Configuration Settings

Configuring DHCP Settings

Configuring Wireless Settings for the Network Profile

Accessing a Network Profile

To view or configure the Network Profile menu on a Cisco Unified Wireless IP Phone 7925G, follow these steps.

Procedure


Step 1 Choose SETTINGS > Network Profiles.

Step 2 To select the profile name that you want to configure, do one of these actions:

Use the Navigation button to scroll to the item and then press the Select button.

Use the keypad to enter the number that corresponds to the item.

The Network Config list is locked .To unlock the network settings in the profile, press * * # and displays.

Step 3 To display the profile settings, press View.

Step 4 Scroll to and select one of these menu options:

Profile Name

Network Configuration

WLAN Configuration

Step 5 Make changes to the settings. For more information, see Table 5-1.

Step 6 To save changes to settings in the Profile menu, press Save.

Step 7 To use the modified profile, scroll to the profile name and press Select. The appears by enabled profiles. You can enable from 1 to 4 profiles.


Changing the Profile Name

You can change the default name of the network profile to one that is more meaningful to the user, such as, "Headquarters" or "Branch office." You can change the name before or after you have made changes to the network profile.

To rename the profile, follow these steps.

Procedure


Step 1 Choose SETTINGS > Network Profiles.

Step 2 To select the profile name that you want to change, use the Navigation button to scroll to the item and then press the Select button.

Step 3 Enter **# to unlock the profile.

Step 4 Select Profile Name.

Step 5 Press the softkey to delete each character from right to left. Then enter the new profile name.

See Guidelines for Editing Settings in the Network Profile.

Step 6 Press Options > Save to complete the name change.


Guidelines for Editing Settings in the Network Profile

When you edit the Network Profile, you can enter characters, numbers, and special characters from the phone keypad. Use the numeric keys on the keypad to enter the number or the assigned characters. Each press moves to another character choice. Use the following guidelines when entering values:

Enter characters—Press the numeric key to move to the desired character (lowercase, then upper case).

Enter numbers—Press the numeric key to enter the number.

Delete the last character—Press << to delete the last character or number in the string.

Enter a space—Press to enter a space between characters.

Enter a dot—Press to enter a dot between numbers.

Enter special characters and symbols—Press one of the following keys to display and enter these characters:

Press to enter * - / = \ : ;

Press to enter a space + , . ` " | _ ~ '

Press to enter # ? ( ) [ ] { }

Press to enter ! @ < > $ % ^ &

Save an entry—Press Options > Save.

Cancel editing mode—Press Options > Cancel as needed to return to the menu option or main screen.

Related Topics

Accessing Network and Phone Settings

Configuring DHCP Settings

Configuring an Alternate TFTP Server

Configuring Wireless Settings for the Network Profile

Changing Network Configuration Settings

After accessing a network profile, you can use Table 5-1 for descriptions and reference information for network profile settings.

Table 5-1 Network Configuration Settings 

Network Setting
Description
For More Information, See...

DHCP Server

IP address of the DHCP server from which the phone obtains its IP address

Configuring DHCP Settings

MAC Address

Unique MAC address of the phone

Display only, cannot configure

Host Name

Unique host name that the DHCP server assigned to the phone

Display only, cannot configure

DHCP Enabled

Yes—Allows the Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) to obtain an IP address for the phone

No—Disables the use of DHCP. You must configure the static settings for the phone

Configuring DHCP Settings

IP Address

Internet Protocol (IP) address of the phone

Configuring DHCP Settings

Subnet Mask

Subnet mask used by the phone

Default Router 1

Primary gateway used by the phone

Domain Name

Name of the Domain Name System (DNS) domain in which the phone resides

DNS Server 1

Primary DNS server used by the phone

DNS Server 2

Optional backup DNS server used by the phone

Alternate TFTP

Yes—This option assigns an alternative Trivial File Transfer Protocol (TFTP) server

No—This option uses the TFTP server assigned by DHCP

Configuring an Alternate TFTP Server

TFTP Server 1

IP address for the primary TFTP server used by the phone. If you set Alternate TFTP option to Yes, you must enter a non-zero value for this option

TFTP Server 2

Optional backup TFTP server the phone uses if the primary TFTP server is not available

Load Server

IP address for the server where the phone receives firmware updates

Cisco Unified Communications Manager Administration Guide.

CDP Enabled

Enables or disables Cisco Discovery Protocol (CDP) for the phone in Cisco Unified Communications Manager Administration

Changing the Cisco Discovery Protocol Settings

Cisco Unified Communications Manager Administration Guide.

Erase Configuration

Deletes the phone configuration and sets to factory defaults

 

Handset Only Mode

Yes—Indicates that the speakerphone is disabled on the phone

No—Indicates that the speakerphone is enabled on the phone

Specific Configuration Options for the Cisco Unified Wireless IP Phone 7925G, page 7-13


Configuring DHCP Settings

The Cisco Unified IP Phones enable DHCP, by default, to automatically assign IP addresses to devices when you connect them to the network. If you do not use DHCP in your network, then you must disable DHCP and manually enter the network configuration information. For more information, see "Interacting with the Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol Server" section on page 2-15.

Use these guidelines when manually configuring the IP settings:

Ensure the TFTP server has an IP address.

Ensure the default router IP address is on the same subnet as the host IP address.


Note When DHCP is enabled, you cannot configure IP settings, but you can configure and alternate TFTP server.


Disabling DHCP

To disable DHCP on the phone and manually configure IP settings, follow these steps:

Procedure


Step 1 Choose SETTINGS >Network Profiles.

Step 2 Scroll to the profile name that you want to configure and press the View softkey.

Step 3 Enter **# to unlock the profile and press the softkey to change.

Step 4 Select Network Configuration. Press View.

Step 5 Scroll to DHCP Enabled and press No.

Step 6 Scroll to IP Address and press Select.

Step 7 In the New IP Address: field, enter the static IP address for the phone.

Step 8 Press Options > Validate to save the entry or press Cancel.

You must enter the other required static fields. See Table 5-2 for descriptions of these fields.

For information about entering values, see the "Guidelines for Editing Settings in the Network Profile" section.


Table 5-2 Static Settings When DHCP is Disabled 

Static Setting
Description

IP Address

IP address, the unique identifier assigned by the system administrator for the phone.

Subnet Mask

Used to partition the IP address into a network identifier and host identifier so TCP/IP can distinguish between them.

Default Router 1

Identifies the gateway that provides connectivity to the IP network beyond the subnet to which the phone belongs.

Domain Name

Identifies the Domain Name System (DNS) domain in which the phone resides.

DNS Server 1

DNS Server 2

If the system is configured to use host names for servers instead of IP addresses, identify the primary and secondary DNS server to resolve host names.

Alternate TFTP server

Identifies whether you are using an alternate TFTP server. See Configuring an Alternate TFTP Server.

TFTP Server 1

Identifies the TFTP server that the phone uses to obtain configuration files.


Configuring an Alternate TFTP Server

If you use DHCP to direct the Cisco Unified Wireless IP Phone 7925Gs to a TFTP server, you can also assign an alternative TFTP server to some phones instead of the one assigned by DHCP.To assign an alternate TFTP server to a phone, follow these steps:

Procedure


Step 1 Choose SETTINGS > Network Profiles.

Step 2 To select the profile name that you want to configure, scroll to the item and then press the Select button.

Step 3 Enter **# to unlock the profile and press Edit.

Step 4 Select Network Configuration.

Step 5 Scroll to Alternate TFTP and press Yes.

Step 6 Scroll to TFTP Server 1 and press Select.

Step 7 In the New TFTP Server 1: field, enter the IP address for the server.

See Table 5-2 for descriptions of these fields.

For information about entering values, see the "Guidelines for Editing Settings in the Network Profile" section.

Step 8 Press Options > /Validate to save the entry or press Cancel.


Changing the Cisco Discovery Protocol Settings

Some network devices do not use Cisco Discovery Protocol (CDP).

To change whether the phone transmits CDP packets and settings associated with CDP, follow these steps in Cisco Unified Communications Manager Administration:

Procedure


Step 1 Choose Device > Phone.

Step 2 Click Find and locate the phone in the displayed list.

Step 3 The Phone Configuration window displays for that phone.

Step 4 Scroll to Device Information.

Step 5 Scroll to Cisco Discovery Protocol Settings.

Step 6 Click Enabled from pull-down menu.

Step 7 Click Save and Reset if prompted.


Erasing the Configuration

You can erase the network profile configuration and return to the default settings.

To erase the configuration, follow these steps:

Procedure


Step 1 Choose SETTINGS >Network Profiles.

Step 2 To select the profile name that you want to configure, scroll to the item and then press the Select button.

Step 3 Enter **# to unlock the profile and press Edit.

Step 4 Select Network Configuration.

Step 5 Scroll to Erase Configuration and press Yes to erase or No.


Related Topics

Changing the Profile Name

Configuring Wireless Settings for the Network Profile

Configuring Wireless Settings for the Network Profile

The WLAN Configuration menu contains settings that the phone uses to authenticate with an access point. These settings include the SSIDs, authentication type, and encryption data that the phone uses.

This section includes these topics for configuring wireless settings:

Accessing the WLAN Configuration Menu

Changing WLAN Configuration Settings

Accessing the WLAN Configuration Menu

To access the WLAN Configuration menu options on a Cisco Unified Wireless IP Phone 7925G, follow these steps:

Procedure


Step 1 Choose SETTINGS > Network Profiles.

Step 2 To select the profile name that you want to configure, scroll to the item and then press the Select button.

Step 3 Enter **# to unlock the profile and press Edit.

Step 4 Scroll to and select WLAN Configuration.

Step 5 To view or change the menu options, press Edit.

For descriptions of the settings, see Table 5-3.

Step 6 Press Options > Save to save the entry or press Cancel.


Changing WLAN Configuration Settings

After accessing the WLAN settings, use Table 5-3 for descriptions and reference information for these settings.

Table 5-3 WLAN Configuration Settings 

Network Setting
Description
For More Information, See...

SSID

Unique identifier for accessing wireless access points

Configuring Network Profiles, page 4-8

Security Mode

The type of authentication that the phone uses to access the WLAN. Options are:

Open—Access to all APs without WEP key authentication/encryption

Open+WEP—Access to all APS and authentication through WEP keys at the local AP

Shared Key+WEP—Shared key authentication through WEP keys at the local AP

LEAP—Exchanges a username and cryptographically secure password with a RADIUS server in the network (Cisco proprietary version of EAP)

EAP-FAST—Exchanges a username and cryptographically secure password with a RADIUS server in the network

EAP-TLS—Uses a dynamic session-based key derived from the client adapter and RADIUS server to encrypt data. Uses a client certificate for authentication.

PEAP—This method uses name and password authentication based on Microsoft MSCHAP V2 authentication.

Auto (AKM)—Phone selects the AP and type of key management scheme, either WPA, WPA2, WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK, or CCKM that must use a wireless domain server (WDS)

Configuring Wireless LAN Security, page 4-13

UserName

User name for the wireless network (up to 32 characters)

Configuring the Username and Password, page 4-15

Password

Password for the wireless network (up to 32 characters)

Configuring the Username and Password, page 4-15

802.11 Mode

The wireless signal standard used in the WLAN. Options are:

802.11b/g

802.11a

Auto-b/g

Auto-a

Auto-RSSI

802.11 Standards for WLAN Communications, page 2-3

Call Power Save Mode

The type of power saving mode used in the WLAN. Options are:

U-APSD/PS-Poll

None

Networking Protocols Used with Cisco Unified Wireless IP Phones, page 2-9

Scan Mode

Auto—Scans when on a call or when the strength signal (RSSI) is low.

Continuous—Scans continuously even when it is not in a call.

Single AP—Never scans except when the basic service set (BSS) is lost.

Wireless Network Requirements for VoIP, page 2-21


Related Topics

Accessing Network and Phone Settings

Configuring Network Profile Settings

Configuring the Security Certificate on the Phone

Changing Phone Settings

Changing Phone Settings

The Phone Settings menu enables configuration of individual phones with ring tones or volume levels, display settings, keypad settings, and home page settings.


Note You can control whether a Cisco Unified Wireless IP Phone 7925G has access to the Phone Settings menu from the Cisco Unified Communications Manager Administration Phone Configuration page. Use the Settings Access field in the Product Specific Configuration section of the phone configuration page. For more information, see the "Specific Configuration Options for the Cisco Unified Wireless IP Phone 7925G" section on page 7-13.


To access the Phone Settings menu options on a Cisco Unified Wireless IP Phone 7925G, follow these steps:

Procedure


Step 1 Choose SETTINGS > Phone Settings.

Step 2 Press the number for the setting that you want to configure (or you can scroll to the setting and press the Select button).

Step 3 Press the number for the setting category.

Step 4 Press the number for the setting that you want to change.


For descriptions of the settings, see Table 5-4. For specific instructions to change these settings, refer to "Using Phone Settings," in the Cisco Unified Wireless IP Phone7925G Guide.

Table 5-4 Configurable Settings for the Phone Sounds, Display, and Keypad 

Phone Setting
Description
Sound Settings

Ring Tone

Assigns the ring tone for each line on the phone.

Volumes

Ring

Sets the ring volume level for the phone.

Speaker

Sets the volume for the speaker.

Handset

Sets the volume for the handset.

Headset

Sets the volume for the headset.

Alert Pattern

Sets the ring, vibrate, or combination to alert the user of an incoming call.

Ring Output

Sets the phone to ring through speaker, headset, or both speaker and headset.

Display Settings

Display Brightness

Sets the brightness for the phone screen.

Display Timeout

Sets the length of time for the phone screen to display before turning off or disables the timer so screen always displays.

LED Coverage Indicator

Enables or disables the LED blink to indicate that the phone is in service and within the coverage area.

Keypad Settings

Any Key Answer

Enables or disables using any key or button on the phone to answer a ringing call.

Keypad Auto Lock

Sets the length of time for the keypad to lock automatically after no keypad activity or disables auto lock.

Keypad Tone

Enables or disables tones for keypad presses.

Customize Home Page

Left Softkey

Enables Message or Phone Book on the home page.

Bluetooth

Enables or disables the Bluetooth functionality.


Related Topics

Accessing Network and Phone Settings

Configuring Network Profile Settings

Configuring the Security Certificate on the Phone

Changing Phone Settings

Configuring the Security Certificate on the Phone

Security features establish and maintain authenticated communication streams between the phone and the Cisco Unified Communications Manager server, and digitally sign files before they are delivered.

A Locally Significant Certificate (LSC) installs on phones after you perform the necessary tasks that are associated with the Certificate Authority Proxy Function (CAPF). You can use Cisco Unified Communications Manager Administration to configure an LSC, as described in Cisco Unified Communications Manager Security Guide.

Alternatively, you can initiate the installation of an LSC from the Security Configuration menu on the phone. This menu also lets you update or remove an LSC.

Before you do so, ensure that the appropriate Cisco Unified Communications Manager and the CAPF security configurations are complete:

The CTL file should have a CAPF certificate.

The CAPF certificate must exist in the /usr/local/cm/.security/certs folder in every server in the cluster.

The CAPF is running and configured.

Refer to Cisco Unified Communications Manager Security Guide for more information. For more information about the security features, see the "Understanding Security Features for Cisco Unified IP Phones" section on page 1-8.

Depending on how you have configured the CAPF, this procedure installs an LSC, updates an existing LSC, or removes an existing LSC.

To configure an LSC on the phone, perform the following steps.

Procedure


Step 1 Obtain the CAPF authentication string that was set when the CAPF was configured.

Step 2 Choose SETTINGS > System Configuration > Security.

Step 3 Press * * # to unlock the option.

Step 4 Scroll to LSC and press the Update softkey.

The phone prompts for an authentication string.

Step 5 Enter the authentication string and press the Submit softkey.

The phone begins to install, update, or remove the LSC, depending on how the CAPF was configured. During the procedure, a series of messages appears in the LSC option field in the Security Configuration menu so that you can monitor progress. When the procedure completes successfully, the phone will display Installed or Not Installed.

The LSC install, update, or removal process can take a long time to complete. You can stop the process at any time by pressing the Stop softkey from the Security Configuration menu. (Settings must be unlocked before you can press this softkey.)

When the phone successfully completes the installation procedure, it displays "Success." If the phone displays, "Failed," the authorization string may be incorrect or the phone may not enabled for upgrading. Refer to error messages generated by the CAPF and take appropriate actions.

You can verify that an LSC is installed on the phone by choosing SETTINGS > System Configuration > Security. LSC displays Installed.


Related Topic

Understanding Security Features for Cisco Unified IP Phones, page 1-8

Changing the USB Configuration

When using the USB cable to configure a phone, you might need to change the USB configuration. The phone has a default USB IP address of 192.168.1.100 that you can use with the USB connection to the PC. If you need to change the USB port configuration, these options are available:

Obtain the IP address automatically, by getting an IP address from the PC with DHCP set up.

Use the IP address and subnet mask assigned in this area.

To view or configure the USB port configuration on a Cisco Unified Wireless IP Phone 7925G, follow these steps:

Procedure


Step 1 Choose SETTINGS > System Configuration > USB.

Step 2 To open the menu, press the Select button.

Step 3 Press * * # to unlock the menu.

Step 4 To configure DHCP, press Select button and choose one of these options:

To obtain an IP address automatically from the PC, choose Enable, then press Save. You have completed the USB configuration.

To use a static IP address, choose Disable, then press Save.


Note If you disabled DHCP, you must enter an IP address and a subnet mask by performing Step 5 through 12.

Do not perform the following steps if DHCP is enabled.


Step 5 To change the static IP address, scroll to IP Address, and press Select button.

Step 6 Enter a new IP address that is not assigned on the subnet.

Step 7 Press Options > Validate to verify the entry.

Step 8 To save the changes, press Save.

Step 9 To change the subnet for the new IP address, scroll to Subnet Mask and press Select button.

Step 10 Enter the appropriate subnet address.

Step 11 Press Options > Validate to verify the entry.

Step 12 To save the changes, press Save.


Related Topics

Accessing Network and Phone Settings

Configuring Network Profile Settings

Configuring the Security Certificate on the Phone

Changing Phone Settings