
Model 57i IP Phone Installation Guide 9
Installation and Setup
Shared Network Connection
To connect a network device (such as a computer) to the phone, connect an
Ethernet cable into the network port on the top of the phone marked
PC
.
Plug the other end of the Ethernet cable into the network port on the
network device with which you are sharing the network connection.
Note: The
PC
jack on the 57i does not supply inline power onto other network
devices. All Ethernet cables used must be category 5/5e straight-through
cables, such as the cable provided with your phone
Connecting to the Network and to Power
Inline Power Provided
If your network provides 802.3af compliant in-line power, the phone is
powered through the network.
1. On the top of your phone, connect the Ethernet cable (provided with
your phone) into the network port marked with
LAN
.
2. Plug the other end of the Ethernet cable directly into the network jack on
Ethernet
Cables
Other Network Devices
Network Jack
(if Inline power provided,
do not install the power adapter)
Power
Adapter
To Network
To Other
Network Device
Power Adapter
Connection