Chapter 3: Getting Started
Entering the file server address
About this task
Use this procedure to enter the file server address if the phone prompts. For example, when you
connect the phone to the network for the first time.
Before you begin
Get the file server address from the system administrator.
Procedure
1. To open the Auto Provisioning screen, press one of the following:
• Yes: Connects to the DES server.
• No: Connects to the DHCP server.
In case of a time out, the phone selects Yes.
2. (Optional) If the DES server does not provide the file server address, the phone queries
the DHCP server for the file server address.
3. (Optional) If the DHCP server does not provide the file server address, the phone displays
Enter the file server address screen.
4. Press one of the following:
• Config: To enter the file server address.
• Never: To never prompt for the file server address.
• Cancel: To cancel the prompt and display the Log Out screen.
5. In the Address field, enter the file server address.
The address can be in the form of a numerical IP address or an alphanumeric Fully
Qualified Domain Name (FQDN).
Tip:
To enter the dot symbol (.) in the field, press the alphanumeric softkey to toggle to the
alphanumeric mode.
6. Press Save.
The phone restarts.
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