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Installing the Cisco IP Phone
These topics help you install the Cisco IP Phone on an IP telephony network:
• Before You Begin, page 3-1
• Connecting the Cisco IP Phone to the Network, page 3-4
• Adjusting Placement of the Cisco IP Phone, page 3-7
• Verifying the Phone Startup Process, page 3-9
• Configuring Startup Network Settings, page 3-10
Note For each Cisco IP phone that you install in your network, you must first make
some critical decisions about how to configure the phone in your network. You
can then safely install the phone and verify its functionality. For information on
preparing to install, see Chapter 2, “Preparing to Install the Cisco IP Phone on
Your Network.”.
Before You Begin
Before installing a Cisco IP Phone, verify that your network meets the
requirements and that Cisco CallManager is properly configured. Most
importantly, review the safety precautions. See the “Safety” section on page 3-3
for more details.