Model 51i IP Phone Installation Guide
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Installation and Setup
Installation and Setup
The 51i can be setup to share a network connection with another network
device. Power can be provided by the supplied power adapter or by an
802.3af compliant network power source or with a PoE inline power
injector (optional accessory). If your System Administrator has already
setup your phone, please refer to the
51i User Guid
e for call handling
information or contact your System Administrator.
Direct or Shared Network Connection
The phone can be set up as a direct network connection to the Ethernet
wall jack or as a shared network connection as a pass-through if connecting
the phone to a computer or another network device.
Direct Network Connection
Located at the top of the phone are two fully switched 10/100 Mbps
Ethernet cable ports. The port marked with
LAN
is used to connect the
phone to the network, as well as provide power to your phone (if required).
See
"Connecting to the Network and to Power"
on
page 9
for more
information.
Ethernet
Cable
Other Network Devices
Separate
Network
Jack
Network Jack
(if Inline power provided,
do not install the power adapter)
To Network
Power Adapter
(optional)
Power Adapter
Connection
