Chapter 4
Configuring Network Settings on the Cisco Unified IP Phone
Modifying DHCP Settings
Enabling DHCP
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Step 3
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Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) automatically assigns IP
addresses to devices when you connect them to the network. This section provides
information about enabling DHCP and releasing a DHCP-assigned IP address in
the following topics:
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Releasing a DHCP Address, page 4-16
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Cisco Unified IP Phones enable DHCP by default, but you can reset the protocol
if it becomes disabled.
To enable DHCP for the Cisco Unified IP Phone, follow these steps:
For instructions, see the
In the pane on the left under Change Configuration, click Network Parameters.
To enable DHCP, enter 1 in the DHCP field and click Apply.
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Modifying DHCP Settings
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