Specifications

Chapter 3 Configuring Ethernet Switching
Configuring the Catalyst 4224 for Cisco IP Telephony
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Default Switch Configuration
By default, the Catalyst 4224 provides the following settings with respect to
Cisco IP Telephony:
• All switch ports are in access VLAN 1.
• All switch ports are static access ports, not 802.1Q trunk ports.
• Default voice VLAN is not configured on the switch.
• Inline power is automatically supplied on the 10/100 ports.
Connecting IP Phones to Your Campus Network
There are three ways to connect an IP phone to a campus network. You can use a
single cable, multiple cables, or the Cisco IP SoftPhone application running on a
PC. (See Figure 3-1.)
Figure 3-1 Ways to Connect IP Phones to the Network
For more information about Option 1, see the “Configuring Ethernet Ports to
Support IP Phones and a Daisy-Chained Workstation” section on page 3-3.
For more information about Option 2, see the “Configuring Ethernet Ports to
Support IP Phones with Multiple Ports” section on page 3-9.
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