Ways to Provide Power to Your Phone
• Move the external device away from the source of the RF or AF signals.
• Route the external device cables away from the source of the RF or AF signals.
• Use shielded cables for the external device, or use cables with a better shield and connector.
• Shorten the length of the external device cable.
• Apply ferrites or other such devices on the cables for the external device.
Cisco cannot guarantee the performance of external devices, cables, and connectors.
Caution
Ways to Provide Power to Your Phone
You can provide power to your phone in one of these ways:
• Use the power adapter that comes with your phone.
• If your network supports Power over Ethernet (PoE), you can plug your conference phone into the
If you are not sure whether your network supports PoE, check with your administrator.
Phone Behavior During Times of Network Congestion
Anything that degrades network performance can affect phone audio and, in some cases, can cause a call to
drop. Sources of network degradation can include, but are not limited to, the following activities:
• Administrative tasks, such as an internal port scan or security scan.
• Attacks that occur on your network, such as a Denial of Service attack.
UL Warning
The LAN/Ethernet cable or other cables attached to the device should not be extended outside of the building.
Product Label
The product label is located on the bottom of the device.
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In European Union countries, use only external speakers, microphones, and headsets that are fully
compliant with the EMC Directive [89/336/EC].
network.
Product Safety and Security