AP Interactions 20
Access Point Association 21
QoS in a Wireless Network 21
Set up Flexible DSCP 23
802.11 Standards for WLAN Communications 23
World Mode (802.11d) 24
Radio Frequency Ranges 25
Security for Communications in WLANs 25
Authentication Methods 25
Authenticated Key Management 26
Encryption Methods 26
AP Authentication and Encryption Options 27
Certificates 28
WLANs and Roaming 28
Cisco Unified Communications Manager Interaction 29
Voice Messaging System Interaction 29
CHAPTER 3
Phone Setup 31
Phone Hardware Installation 31
Install the Phone Battery 31
Phone Battery Charging 33
Spare Battery Charging 34
Prepare the Power Adapter 34
Charge the Battery with the AC Power Supply 35
Charge the Battery with the USB Cable and a USB Port on Your Computer 36
Phone Configuration Tasks 37
CHAPTER 4
Cisco Unified Communications Manager Phone Configuration 39
Determine the MAC Address of the Phone 39
Before You Register Wireless Phones 40
Set Up a Wi-Fi Profile 40
Set Up a Wi-Fi Group 42
Phone Button Templates 42
Phone Softkey Templates 43
Manual Phone Registration 43
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