Connect the ip phone 2004 components, Before you begin, Steps – Nortel Networks 2004 User Manual
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Connect the IP Phone 2004 components
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Connect the IP Phone 2004 
components
Before you begin
Steps
1. Connect one end of the handset cord to the handset jack (identified
with a handset icon) on the back of the telephone. Connect the other 
end to the jack on the handset.
2. Choose one of the following connections:
a. For a telephone not sharing LAN access with a PC, connect one
end of the CAT5 line cable to the LAN ethernet port located on 
the back of the telephone (identified with a LAN icon). Plug the 
other end of the CAT5 line cable into the IP network
.
b. For a telephone sharing LAN access with a PC, connect one end
of the CAT5 line cable to the LAN ethernet port located on the 
back of the telephone (identified with a LAN icon) and the other 
end to the IP network. Insert a second CAT5 line cable into the 
PC ethernet port located on the back of the telephone (identified 
with a PC icon) and the other end into the computer's Ethernet 
port. 
3. Contact your installation technician for the proper power option. This
telephone can be powered by an AC adapter or over a LAN.
4. Thread the cord around the strain relief, retaining hook, and channel
provided for a secure power connection.
CAUTION
Damage to Equipment
Do not plug the IP Phone 2004 into a regular 
telephone jack. This results in severe damage 
to the IP Phone. Consult your system 
administrator to ensure that you plug your 
telephone into a 10/100BaseT Ethernet jack.