Cisco 8821 - Voip Networks; Network Requirements

CHAPTER 2
VoIP Networks
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Network Requirements, page 15
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Wireless LAN, page 19
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Wi-Fi Network Components, page 20
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802.11 Standards for WLAN Communications, page 23
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Security for Communications in WLANs, page 25
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WLANs and Roaming, page 28
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Cisco Unified Communications Manager Interaction, page 29
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Voice Messaging System Interaction, page 29
Network Requirements
For the phone to successfully operate as an endpoint in your network, your network must meet the following
requirements:
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VoIP Network
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VoIP is configured on your Cisco routers and gateways.
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Cisco Unified Communications Manager is installed in your network and is configured to handle
call processing.
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IP network that supports DHCP or manual assignment of IP address, gateway, and subnet mask
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Wireless LAN
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Access Points (APs) are configured to support voice over WLAN.
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Controllers and switches are configured to support voice.
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Security is implemented for authenticating wireless voice devices and users.
Cisco Wireless IP Phone 8821 and 8821-EX Administration Guide for Cisco Unified Communications Manager
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