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Chapter 6 Features of Cisco IP Phones
Cisco IP Phone 7960 and Cisco IP Phone 7940
Key Features
The Cisco IP Phone 7960 and Cisco IP Phone 7940 include the following key
features:
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Cisco IP Phone 7960—Six programmable line/feature buttons and four
interactive soft keys.
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Cisco IP Phone 7940—Two programmable line/feature buttons and four
interactive soft keys.
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Two RJ-45 ports that support 10/100-Mbps half- or full-duplex connections
to external devices:
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One connector connects the phone to the Catalyst switch, using a
straight-through cable; the phone can receive inline power from the
Catalyst switch over this connection.
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The other connector connects the phone to a network device, such as a
computer, using a straight-through cable.
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A minimum of 24 user-adjustable ring tones.
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G.711 and G.729a audio compression.
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H.323 and Microsoft NetMeeting compatibility.
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A hearing-aid–compatible handset, which meets the American Disabilities
Act (ADA) requirements.
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Messages—Identifies incoming calls and categorizes them on the screen. The
user can return calls quickly and effectively by using the direct dial-back
capability.
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Directories—The corporate directory integrates with the Lightweight
Directory Access Protocol (LDAP3) standard directory.
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Settings—The Settings feature key permits adjusting display contrast and
selecting ringer tone and volume settings for all audio, such as ringer,
handset, headset, and speaker.
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Configuration—Can be configured automatically or set up manually for
Dynamic Host Control Protocol (DHCP), Trivial File Transfer Protocol
(TFTP), Cisco CallManager, and backup Cisco CallManagers.
