In addition, you can edit the settings file to customize phone parameters for your specific
environment.
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DHCP generic setup
This document describes the generic DCHPv4 and DHCPv6 administration that works with the IP
Deskphones.
Windows operating systems include several DHCP software alternatives such as:
• Windows 2008
®
DHCP Server
• Windows 2012
®
DHCP Server
Any DHCP application might work if the DHCP server is correctly configured.
Note:
Avaya does not assume responsibility for configuring your DHCP server. Contact your vendor
or supplier for configuring the DHCP server correctly.
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Setting up the DHCP server
About this task
DHCP server setup involves:
Procedure
1. Follow vendor instructions to install the DHCP server software.
2. Configure the DHCP server with:
• IP addresses available for the phone.
• The following DHCP options for using IPv4:
-
Option 1: Subnet mask
.
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Option 3: Gateway (router) IP addresses
. If using more than one address, the total
list can contain up to 255 total ASCII characters. You must separate IP addresses
with commas with no intervening spaces.
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Option 6: DNS servers address list
. If using more than one address, the total list
can contain up to 127 total ASCII characters. You must separate IP addresses with
commas with no intervening spaces. At least one address in Option 6 must be a valid,
dotted decimal address without a zero.
Administering your phone
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