User`s guide

Allworx Server Administrator’s Guide Version 7.6
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Revised: 11/22/13
10 Adding Handsets
10.1 Allworx Desk Phones
Apply the following procedures when connecting the Allworx phones to the same LAN as
the Allworx server. If connecting to a different network, see “Remote Allworx Phones and
Port Expanders” on page 143.
10.1.1 DHCP IP Addressing
By default, Allworx phones have DHCP client enabled. When connected to networks
with a DHCP server, the phones receive the network setup from the DHCP server. To
register the phone, configure with the IP address of the Allworx server in addition to the
network setup. If the DHCP server is the Allworx server or if using a properly configured
third-party DHCP server, the Allworx phone installation is Plug ’n’ Play.
• If the Allworx server is the network DHCP server, the phone registers without
additional configuration.
• If the phone gets the IP address from a DHCP server that is not the Allworx
server, setup the DHCP server to provide the phone with the Allworx server’s IP
address. Use the TFTP boot server (option #66) in the DHCP data set. If the
TFTP boot server is set properly, the phone needs no additional configuration.
• If the phone is getting its IP address from a non-Allworx DHCP server and the
DHCP server does not provide the TFTP boot server IP address, manually set
the boot server’s IP address (the address of the Allworx server) on the phone.
1. Press the CONFIG soft key on the phone.
2. Use the phone arrow buttons, highlight Network Settings, and press the Select
button . If prompted for a password, enter allworx using the numeric keypad,
and then press the Select button . The Network Settings menu displays and
DHCP highlights.
3. Use the arrow keys to highlight Edit Boot Server. Press the Select button .
Using the numeric keypad, enter the IP address of the Allworx server. Use the
asterisk key (*) for periods. When done, press the Select button .