Chapter 3.Managing and Configuring Cisco VoIP Devices

This chapter examines how to configure VoIP using a variety of methods: VoIP telephony setup dialog, manual configuration of the router for Cisco CallManager Express (CME), a partially automated process, Quick Configuration Tool (QCT), and Cisco Network Assistant. Each of these methods is addressed in a lab that allows you to explore each one so that you can determine the most appropriate method or tool to use.

IP Telephony IP Addresses

No matter what method of configuration is used, a Cisco IP Phone needs an IP address and a configuration file to operate. An IP address is normally assigned using DHCP. A DHCP pool of addresses can be created on the router or ...

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