Cisco 7925G Series User Manual

Cisco Unified Wireless IP Phone 7925G Series Deployment Guide 1
Cisco Unified Wireless IP Phone 7925G Series
Deployment Guide
The Cisco Unified Wireless IP Phone 7925G Series are adaptable for all mobile professionals, from users on the move within an
office environment to nurses and doctors in a healthcare environment to associates working in the warehouse, on the sales floor,
or in a call center. Staff, nurses, doctors, educators, and IT personnel can be easily reached when mobile utilizing a Bluetooth
headset. The Cisco Unified Wireless IP Phone 7925G Series are Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR compliant and supports both the headset
and handsfree profiles. The Cisco Unified Wireless IP Phone 7925G Series are MIL-STD-810F, Method 516.5, Procedure I
compliant. The Cisco Unified Wireless IP Phone 7925G is IP54 rated protecting it from dust, liquid splashes and moisture,
where the Cisco Unified Wireless IP Phone 7925G-EX is IP64 rated for complete dust protection and also certified for use in
explosive and hazardous environments.
This guide provides information and guidance to help the network administrator deploy the Cisco Unified Wireless IP Phone
7925G Series successfully in a wireless LAN environment.

Cisco 7925G Series Specifications

General

Wireless	IEEE 802.11a/b/g
Headset Jack	2.5 mm
Bluetooth	No
Frequency Band	2.4 GHz, 5 GHz
Display	2.0 in. TFT color display, 176 x 220 pixels
Battery	Lithium-ion
Audio	G.711, G.729
Security	WPA, WPA2
Voice Codecs	G.711, G.729, G.722
Battery Life	8 hours talk time
Operating Temperature	32°F to 104°F (0°C to 40°C)
Compliance	FCC

Summary

Requirements for Cisco Unified Wireless IP Phone 7925G Series

Site Survey and RF Validation

Key procedures for site survey and RF validation to ensure optimal wireless LAN performance.

Call Control and Supported Protocols

Details on call control protocols and supported communication protocols for the IP phone.

Phone Models and Localization

Overview of available phone models, regulatory domains, and localization support.

Radio Characteristics and Bluetooth

Information on radio frequencies, data rates, receiver sensitivity, and Bluetooth capabilities.

Wireless Security and Authentication

Authentication Methods

Supported wireless security modes including WPA, WPA2, and EAP types.

EAP-FAST and EAP-TLS Configuration

Configuration steps for EAP-FAST and EAP-TLS for secure wireless authentication.

PEAP and CCKM

Details on Protected Extensible Authentication Protocol (PEAP) and CCKM for fast roaming.

Voice Security Features

Security features supporting voice communications including certificates and encryption.

Network Design and Performance

Power Management and QoS

Optimizing battery life and ensuring voice quality through QoS and power saving protocols.

Call Admission Control

Implementing Call Admission Control (CAC) for managing voice traffic and bandwidth.

Roaming and Channel Management

Strategies for seamless roaming, interband roaming, and channel planning.

Signal Strength and Coverage

Guidelines for ensuring adequate signal strength and coverage for VoWLAN service.

Configuring Data Rates

Recommendations for setting data rates to optimize capacity, range, and performance.

Configuration with Cisco Unified Communications Manager

Phone Templates and Profiles

Creating and applying phone button and softkey templates for device customization.

Security Profiles and G.722

Configuring security profiles and managing G.722 codec advertisement.

Product Specific Configuration Options

Detailed configuration options available for the Cisco Unified Wireless IP Phone 7925G Series.

Controller and Access Point Configuration

SSID / WLAN Settings

Configuring SSID and WLAN settings for optimal voice client connectivity.

802.11 Network Settings

Optimizing 802.11 network parameters for 5 GHz and 2.4 GHz bands.

EDCA Parameters and DFS

Setting EDCA parameters for voice optimization and configuring DFS for 802.11h.

QoS Basic Service Set (QBSS)

Configuration of QoS Basic Service Set (QBSS) for managing channel access.

Phone Configuration and Management Tools

Phone Configuration Methods

Methods for configuring phones via keypad, web interface, and Wavelink Avalanche.

Installing Certificates

Procedure for installing client and server certificates for secure authentication.

Configuration Templates and Bulk Deployment

Using templates and bulk deployment utilities for efficient phone provisioning.

Wavelink Avalanche Management

Managing mobile devices and configuring phones using Wavelink Avalanche.

IP Phone Services and Troubleshooting

IP Phone Services (XML and MIDP)

Information on supporting XML and Java MIDP applications for IP phone services.

Stream and Network Statistics

Monitoring call statistics, stream data, and network performance metrics.

Phone Logs and Trace Levels

Obtaining phone logs and configuring trace levels for troubleshooting.

Hardware Diagnostics and Firmware Recovery

Performing hardware diagnostics and recovering phone firmware.

Additional Documentation