Cisco Systems 4.2 IP Phone User Manual


 
Chapter 4 Configuring Network Settings on the Cisco Unified IP Phone
Modifying DHCP Settings
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Using the Phone Network Configuration Screen
Procedure
Step 1 Display the Network Configuration menu.
For instructions, see the “Displaying the Network Configuration Menu” section
on page 4-4.
Step 2 Unlock Network Configuration menu options.
For instructions, see the “Unlocking and Locking Options on the Network
Configuration Menu” section on page 4-5.
Step 3 Scroll to DHCP Enabled.
If DHCP is enabled, the option appears as
DHCP Enabled YES
Step 4 Press the No softkey to disable DHCP.
Step 5 Press Save.
Related Topics
Enabling DHCP, page 4-13
Releasing a DHCP Address, page 4-16
Configuring IP Settings, page 4-17
Releasing a DHCP Address
When moving the phone to a new network segment, you should first release the
DHCP address. You cannot perform this procedure from the Phone Configuration
web page. Instead, you must use the Network Configuration Screen (for the
Cisco Unified IP Phone 7905G and 7912G).
To release the DHCP address for the Cisco Unified IP Phone, follow these steps: