Firmware Installation Information
41-001160-00, Rev 01 Release 2.0 1-5
Overview
Overview
Installation Requirements
The following are general requirements for setting up and using your SIP IP
phone:
• A SIP-based IP PBX system or network installed and running with a number
created for the new IP phone.
• Adherence to SIP standard RFC 3261.
• Access to a configuration server where you can store the firmware image and
configuration files.
• The IP phone must be configured for a specific type of protocol to use. TFTP
is enabled by default. You can configure the following protocols on the IP
phone:
— TFTP (Trivial File Transfer Protocol)
— FTP (File Transfer Protocol)
— HTTP (Hypertext Transfer Protocol)
— HTTPS (Hypertext Transfer Protocol over Secure Socket Layer)
• A 802.3af Ethernet/Fast Ethernet LAN
• Category 5/5e straight through cabling
• Power over Ethernet (PoE) inline power injector (optional accessory –
necessary only if your network provides no inline power and if you do not use
the IP Phone’s power adapter).
• Power adapter (included for models 53i, 55i, and 57i, and 57i CT).
• Service provider must support 55i SIP IP phone.
Note: If you set TFTP, the configuration server must be able to accept
connections anonymously.