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Cisco 7962G/7942G/7961G/7961G-GE/7941G/7941G-GE Unified IP Phone User Guide
This guide covers everything you need to know to install, configure, and use Cisco Unified IP Phone models 7962G, 7942G, 7961G, 7961G‑GE, 7941G and 7941G‑GE. It begins with safety and performance information, accessibility features, and step‑by‑step instructions for connecting the phone to your network.
Subsequent sections describe the phone’s hardware, button functions, line and call handling, advanced features such as conference calling, shared lines, and secure calls, as well as how to customize settings, use handsets, headsets, and speakerphones, and access web‑based user options. The guide also includes troubleshooting tips, warranty terms, and an index for quick reference.
Cisco 7942G specifications
| Power Supply | DC48V |
|---|---|
| Ethernet Speed | 10/100 Mbps |
| Ring Patterns | 14 |
| Ring Tones | 78 |
Source: Cisco 7962G/7942G/7961G/7961G-GE/7941G/7941G-GE Unified IP Phone User Guide
All Cisco 7942G documents by type
Day-to-day operation, settings and troubleshooting. Start here if the product is already set up.
Questions answered in these manuals
Where can I find additional documentation for the Cisco Unified IP Phone?
You can access the most current Cisco Unified IP Phone documentation on the Cisco website at http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/hw/phones/ps379/products_user_guide_list.html.
From: Cisco 7962G/7942G/7961G/7961G-GE/7941G/7941G-GE Unified IP Phone User Guide
What happens to phone service during a power outage?
If the power supply is interrupted, service and emergency calling will not function until power is restored.
From: Cisco 7962G/7942G/7961G/7961G-GE/7941G/7941G-GE Unified IP Phone User Guide
What power options does the Cisco Unified IP Phone 7942G support?
It supports IEEE 802.3af PoE (Class 2) and can also be powered by an optional AC adapter (CP‑PWR‑CUBE‑3).
How many programmable keys are on the phone?
The phone has two programmable backlight keys and four interactive soft keys.
