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Cisco IP Phone 6800 Series Multiplatform Phones User Guide
First Published: 2017-11-22
Last Modified: 2023-05-11
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Cisco 6841 Specifications

General IconGeneral
ModelCisco 6841
TypeIP Phone
Lines2
Audio Codec SupportG.711, G.729, G.722, iLBC
Headset SupportYes
ProtocolsSIP, SCCP
HandsetYes
SpeakerphoneYes
Power over EthernetYes (802.3af)
MountingDesk or Wall-mountable
Weight2.2 lb (1.0 kg)
Ethernet Ports2

Summary

Your Phone

The Cisco IP Phone 6800 Series Multiplatform Phones

Overview of the Cisco IP Phone 6800 Series Multiplatform Phones.

Feature Support

Details on the features supported by the device.

New and Changed Features

Information on recent updates and modifications to features.

New and Changed for Firmware Release 12.0(2)

Updates for firmware release 12.0(2).

New and Changed for Firmware Release 11.3(7)

Updates for firmware release 11.3(7).

New and Changed for Firmware Release 11.3(6)

Updates for firmware release 11.3(6).

New and Changed for Firmware Release 11.3(3)

Updates for firmware release 11.3(3).

New and Changed for Cisco IP Phone 6871 with Multiplatform Firmware Release 11.3(1)

Updates for Cisco IP Phone 6871 with firmware release 11.3(1).

Calls

Make Calls

Instructions on how to make calls using the phone.

Answer Calls

Guidance on how to answer incoming calls.

Hold Calls

Procedures for placing calls on hold and resuming them.

Forward Calls

Information on setting up call forwarding.

Transfer Calls

Steps for transferring active calls to another person.

Conference Calls and Meetings

How to set up and manage conference calls.

Call Park

Details on parking and retrieving calls.

Record a Call

Instructions for recording active calls.

Call Center Features

Overview of call center functionalities like ACD.

Executive Calls

Features for executive users managing calls with assistants.

Contacts

Search for a Contact in the All Directories Screen

How to search for contacts across all directories.

Corporate Directory

Accessing and searching corporate contact information.

Webex Directory

Managing and searching contacts within the Webex directory.

Search for a Contact in Your Webex Directory

Steps to search for Webex contacts by name or email.

LDAP Directory

Information on using and searching the LDAP directory.

Search for a Contact in Your LDAP Directory

Procedure to find contacts within the LDAP directory.

XML Directory

Details on accessing and searching contacts via XML directory.

Instant Message and Presence Contacts

Viewing presence information for IM&P contacts.

Personal Address Book

Managing personal contact entries.

Add a New Contact to Your Personal Address Book

Steps to add a new contact to the personal address book.

Search for a Contact in Your Personal Address Book

How to find contacts within the personal address book.

Reverse Name Lookup for Incoming and Outgoing Calls

Functionality for reverse name lookup for calls.

Recent Calls

Recent calls list

Viewing the list of the most recent individual and group calls.

View your Recent Calls

Checking who has recently called.

View Webex Call Logs Duration

Viewing call duration for received and placed Webex calls.

Spam Indication for Webex Calls

Icons indicating call verification status for Webex calls.

Return a recent call

Instructions for returning a recent call.

Clear the recent calls list

Procedure to delete all entries from the recent calls list.

Create a Contact from a Recents Record

Adding a new contact from a recent call record.

Voicemail

Your Personal Voicemail Account

Accessing personal voice messages directly from the phone.

Check Your Personal New Voice Messages

Identifying new voicemail messages using visual and audio cues.

Access Your Personal Voicemail

Procedure for accessing personal voicemail.

Access Your Personal Audio Voicemail

Retrieving voicemail without a list of messages.

Voice Messages States of Monitored Voicemail Accounts

Understanding the status of monitored voicemail accounts.

Access Monitored Voicemail Account Messages

Accessing messages from monitored voicemail accounts.

Settings

Phone Settings Overview

Overview of phone settings accessible on the screen or web interface.

Settings Overview

Ways to customize phone settings via menus or web page.

User Preferences Menu

Accessing and customizing various phone settings.

Call Preferences

Setting how the phone handles incoming and outgoing calls.

Forward Calls from Your Phone

Configuring call forwarding services for incoming calls.

Block Caller ID

Instructions to block outgoing caller identification.

Turn on Do Not Disturb for a Specific Line

Silencing phone notifications for specific lines.

Secure a Call

Enabling call encryption to protect against eavesdropping.

Screen Preferences

Customizing phone screen display options.

Change the Screen Saver

Enabling and configuring the phone's screen saver.

Set the Backlight Timer

Adjusting the duration the phone screen stays bright.

Adjust the Phone Screen Brightness or Contrast

Modifying screen contrast or brightness.

Wi-Fi Settings

Configuration options for Wi-Fi connectivity.

Connect the Phone to a Wireless Network at the First Boot

Automatic Wi-Fi network scanning during initial boot.

Trigger Wi-Fi Scan with Softkey

Initiating a Wi-Fi scan using a softkey.

Set Up a Wi-Fi Profile from the Phone

Creating a Wi-Fi profile for network connection.

HTTP Proxy Settings

Configuring HTTP proxy settings for internet access.

VPN Connection Settings

Setting up and managing VPN connections.

Executive Settings

Settings for executive users managing calls with assistants.

Activate Call Filtering as an Executive

Enabling call filtering to direct calls to assistants.

Check Assistant List as an Executive

Viewing the list of assistants assigned to an executive.

Accessories

Supported Accessories

List of supported Cisco and third-party accessories.

Headsets

Information and guidance on using various headset models.

Cisco Headsets 500 Series

Details on Cisco Headset 500 Series features and models.

Cisco Headset 521 and 522

Information on Cisco Headset 521 and 522 wired headsets.

Cisco Headset 531 and 532

Details on Cisco Headset 531 and 532 headsets.

Cisco Headset 561 and 562

Information on Cisco Headset 561 and 562 wireless headsets.

Cisco Headsets 700 Series

Overview of Cisco Headset 700 Series wireless headsets.

Cisco Headset 730

Details on the Cisco Headset 730 wireless headset.

Upgrade the Headset 730 Firmware

Instructions for upgrading Cisco Headset 730 firmware.

Third Party Headsets

Information and recommendations for third-party headsets.

Wired Headsets

Using wired headsets with Cisco IP Phones.

Cisco 6800 Series Key Expansion Module Setup Overview

Overview of setting up the Key Expansion Module.

Key Expansion Module Buttons and Hardware

Description of the buttons and hardware on the key expansion module.

Wall Mount Kit

Information about the wall mount kit components.

Install the Cisco IP Phone 6821 Multiplatform Phones on a Wall

Procedure for wall-mounting the Cisco IP Phone 6821.

Install a Cisco IP Phone 6841, 6851, 6861, or 6871 with the Wall Mount Kit

Mounting the Cisco IP Phone 6841/6851/6861/6871 using the wall mount kit.

Product Safety and Security

Safety and Performance Information

General safety, performance, and environmental information.

Power Outage

Impact of power interruptions on phone functionality.

Regulatory Domains

Information on radio frequency configurations and compliance.

External Devices

Recommendations for using external devices and accessories.

Bluetooth Wireless Headset Performance

Details on Bluetooth headset connectivity and performance.

Ways to Provide Power to Your Phone

Methods for powering the phone, including adapter and PoE.

Phone Behavior During Times of Network Congestion

How network issues affect phone audio and call stability.

UL Warning

Safety warning regarding cable extensions.

EnergyStar

Information on EnergyStar certification for phone models.

Compliance Statements

Regulatory compliance information for various regions.

Compliance Statements for the European Union

Compliance information specific to the European Union.

FCC Compliance Statements

Compliance statements required by the U.S. Federal Communications Commission.

FCC Part 15.19 Statement

FCC compliance statement regarding device operation.

FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement

Compliance with FCC limits for RF exposure.

Cisco Product Security Overview

Overview of cryptographic features and security compliance.

Important Online Information

Links to important online documents like EULA and RCSI.

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