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Chapter 1 An Overview of the Cisco Unified IP Phone
Overview of Configuring and Installing Cisco Unified IP Phones
4. Add and configure directory numbers (line) on the
phone by completing the required fields in the
Directory Number Configuration window. Required
fields are indicated by an asterisk (*) next to the field
name; for example, directory number and presence
group.
For more information, go to the “Directory Number
Configuration” chapter in the Cisco Unified
Communications Manager Administration Guide.
See the “Telephony Features Available for the Cisco
Unified IP Phone” section on page 5-1.
5. Add user information by configuring required fields.
Required fields are indicated by an asterisk (*); for
example, User ID and last name.
Note Assign a password (for User Options web
pages) and PIN (for accessing the Network
Menu via the IVR).
Adds user information to the global directory for
Cisco Unified
Communications Manager.
For more information, go to the End User Configuration
chapter in the Cisco Unified Communications Manager
Administration Guide.
See the “Adding Users to Cisco Unified
Communications Manager” section on page 5-8.
Note If you want to add both the phone and user to the
Cisco Unified Communications Manager
database at the same time, go to the
User/Phone
Add Configurations chapter in the Cisco Unified
Communications Manager Administration
Guide.
6. Associate a user to a user group.
Assigns users a common list of roles and permissions
that apply to all users in a user group. Administrators
can manage user groups, roles, and permissions to
control the level of access (and, therefore, the level of
security) for system users.
Note In order for end users to access Cisco Unified
CM User Options, you must add users to the
standard Cisco CCM End Users group.
Refer to the following sections in the Cisco Unified
Communications Manager Administration Guide:
• “End User Configuration Settings” section in the
“End User Configuration” chapter.
• “Adding Users to a User Group” section in the “User
Group Configuration” chapter.
7. Associate a user with a phone (optional).
Provides users with control over their phone such a
forwarding calls or adding speed-dial numbers or
services.
Note Some phones, such as those in conference
rooms, do not have an associated user.
For more information, go to the “Associating Devices to
an End User” section in the End User Configuration
chapter in the Cisco Unified Communications Manager
Administration Guide.
Table 1-8 Checklist for Configuring the Cisco Unified IP Phone 6901 and 6911 in Cisco Unified Communications
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