NetComm V85 - Manual (Page 23)

V85 Desktop VoIP Phone User Guide 23
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Keypad “View” Operation
The submenu items under “View” menu are mainly for getting quick information about the phone
status and checking its network setting.
Network settings
MENU ► View ► Network Value ► IP Address
Here you can check current V85 IP address, network mask, default router and DNS server
address. Depending on settings under the Configure ► Network submenu, the IP Phone may
get its IP address through PPPoE, DHCP, or static settings.
Ping utility
MENU ► View ► Ping
“Ping” function is an often-used PC tool which checks network connectivity. By selecting
View ► Ping item and entering the IP address or domain name of a remote host, the IP
Phone can check if the connection to the host is ok. This can also be used to check if the
connection to Internet is ok by pinging a host in Internet. E.g. you can ping 168.95.1.1 or
www.google.com to check V85 Internet connection status.
Restart
MENU ► View ► Restart
By selecting this item, the IP Phone will restart immediately.
Firmware Version
MENU ► View ► Image Version
Here you can view the current firmware version in the IP Phone. The firmware version is
identified by the date of the release of the software image.
Packet Trace
MENU ► View ►PKT Trace
This function is used to diagnose network problems affecting the IP Phone’s ability to
register on a proxy server, or to make or receive VoIP calls. Set View ► PKT Trace to
“Yes”, and the LCD screen will display all the signaling messages received, enabling you to
monitor the signals to help diagnose the problem.