User guide

Chapter 1 Getting Started with Cisco IP Communicator
Configuring and Registering Cisco IP Communicator
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User Guide for Cisco IP Communicator Release 7.0
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Configuring and Registering Cisco IP Communicator
After installing the Cisco IP Communicator application, completing the Audio
Tuning Wizard, and viewing the Cisco IP Communicator interface on your
desktop, you might need to complete one or more configuration and registration
tasks before you can start making calls.
Note The following tasks vary by company and phone system; your system
administrator will give you specific instructions. Do not perform these tasks
unless instructed to do so.
Task Notes
Choose a device name Cisco IP Communicator relies on either the network adapter or the
device name to identify itself to the network. In either case, your
system administrator will tell you which adapter to choose or which
device name to enter:
• Select the network adapter specified by your system administrator
in Cisco IP Communicator (right-click > Preferences >
Network tab). In general, the selected adapter is the one that
provides permanent connectivity or the one that is always
enabled—even if it is not plugged in. Wireless cards should be
avoided. The correct network adapter must be selected for
Cisco IP Communicator to function properly.
Note This setting is used for network identification, not audio
transmission. You do not need to change this setting once it is
established unless you are permanently removing or disabling
the selected network adapter. In this case, coordinate with
your system administrator before selecting a new adapter.
• Enter the device name provided by your system administrator in
Cisco IP Communicator (right-click > Preferences > Network
tab > Use this Device Name).
Locate a device name If your system administrator requests the device name of your network
adapter, you can view it in Cisco IP Communicator (right-click >
Preferences > Network tab > Device Name section).