Step 3
Monitor the phone startup process. This step adds primary and secondary directory numbers and features that
are associated with directory numbers to the phone, and verifies that the phone is configured properly.
For more information, see Phone Startup Verification, on page 68.
Step 4
If you choose to deploy the Cisco Unified IP Phone 9971 on a wireless network, skip to Step 5.
If you are configuring the Ethernet network settings on the phone for an IP network, you can set up an IP
address for the phone either by using DHCP or by manually entering an IP address. For more information,
see Network Settings, on page 68, Ethernet Setup menu, on page 104, and DHCP Usage, on page 118.
Step 5
(Cisco Unified IP Phone 9971 only) If you choose to deploy the Cisco Unified IP Phone 9971 on the wireless
network, you must perform the following:
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Configure the wireless network.
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Enable wireless LAN for phones on Cisco Unified Communications Manager Administration.
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Configure a wireless network profile on the phone.
The wireless LAN on the phone does not activate when Ethernet cables are connected on the phone.Note
For more information, see VoIP Wireless Network, on page 83.
Step 6
Make calls with the Cisco Unified IP Phone to verify that the phone and features work correctly.
See the Cisco Unified IP Phone 8961, 9951, and 9971 User Guide for Cisco Unified Communications Manager.
Step 7
Provide information to end users about how to use their phones and how to configure their phone options.
This step ensures that users have adequate information to successfully use their Cisco Unified IP Phones.
For more information, see Internal Support Website, on page 295
Terminology differences
The following table highlights some of the differences in terminology found in the Cisco Unified IP Phone
8961, 9951, and 9971 User Guide for Cisco Unified Communications Manager (SIP), the Cisco Unified IP
Phone 8961, 9951, and 9971 Administration Guide for Cisco Unified Communications Manager (SIP), and
the Cisco Unified Communications Manager Administration Guide.
Table 6: Terminology differences
Administration GuideUser Guide
Busy Lamp Field (BLF)Line Status
Message Waiting Indicator (MWI) or Message Waiting LampMessage Indicators
Programmable Button or Programmable Line Key (PLK)Programmable Feature Button
Simplified New Call BubbleSimplified New Call Window
Voice Messaging SystemVoicemail System
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