Chapter 6
Understanding the VoIP Wireless Network
Summary of Configuring the Wireless LAN in Cisco Unified
Communications Manager Administration
In Cisco Unified Communications Manager administration, you must enable a parameter called "Wi-Fi"
for the wireless Cisco Unified IP Phone 9971. This can be done in one of the following locations in Cisco
Unified Communications Manager administration:
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On the Phone Configuration window in Cisco Unified Communications Manager administration (Device
Note
> Phone), when you configure the MAC address, use the wired-line MAC address. The wireless MAC
address is not used for Cisco Unified Communications Manager registration.
Summary of Configuring the Wireless LAN on the Cisco Unified IP Phone
Before the phone can connect to the WLAN, you must configure the network profile for the phone with
the appropriate WLAN settings. You can use the Network Setup menu on the phone to access the WLAN
Setup submenu and set up the WLAN configuration. For instructions, see
on page
Cisco Unified IP Phone 8961, 9951, and 9971 Administration Guide for Cisco Unified Communications Manager 8.6 (SIP)
To enable wireless LAN on a specific phone, select the enable setting for the Wi-Fi parameter in the
Product Specific Configuration Layout section (Device > Phone) for the specific phone, and check
the Override Common Settings check box.
To enable wireless LAN for a group of phones, select the enable setting for the Wi-Fi parameter on
a Common Phone Profile Configuration window (Device > Device Settings > Common Phone
Profile), check the Override Common Settings check box, then associate the phone (Device >
Phone window) with that common phone profile.
To enable wireless LAN for all WLAN-capable phones in your network, select the enable setting for
the Wi-Fi parameter on the Enterprise Phone Configuration window (System > Enterprise Phone
Configuration), and check the Override Common Settings check box.
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Configuring Wireless LAN
"WLAN Setup Menu" section
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