Yealink Skype for Business HD IP Phones Administrator Guide
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Configuring Basic Network Parameters
In order to get your Skype for Business phones running, you must perform basic network setup,
such as IP address and subnet mask configuration. This section describes how to configure basic
network parameters for Skype for Business phones.
Note
DHCP
DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) is a network protocol used to dynamically allocate
network parameters to network hosts. The automatic allocation of network parameters to hosts
eases the administrative burden of maintaining an IP network. Skype for Business phones
comply with the DHCP specifications documented in RFC 2131. If using DHCP, Skype for
Business phones connected to the network become operational without having to be manually
assigned IP addresses and additional network parameters.
Procedure
DHCP can be configured using the configuration files or locally.
Configure DHCP on the Skype for
Business phone.
Parameter:
network.internet_port.type
Configure DHCP on the Skype for
Business phone.
Navigate to:
http://<phoneIPAddress>/servlet?p
=network&q=load
Configure DHCP on the Skype for
Business phone.
Details of Configuration Parameters:
network.internet_port.type
Description:
Configures the Internet (WAN) port type for IPv4.
This section mainly introduces IPv4 network parameters. Skype for Business phones also support
IPv6. For more information on IPv6, refer to IPv6 Support on page 253.