Cisco ATA 191 Analog Telephone Adapter Administration Guide for

Cisco Unified Communications Manager

First Published: 2017-11-22

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 CONTENTS

CHAPTER 1 Cisco ATA 191 Analog Telephone Adapter Overview 1

Your Analog Telephone Adapter 1
Session Initiation Protocol 2
SIP Capabilities 2
SIP Components 2
SIP Clients 3
SIP Servers 3
Cisco ATA 191 Hardware 4
ATA 191 Top Panel 5
Problem Report Tool Button 6
ATA 191 Back Panel 7
Software Features 7
Secure Real-Time Transport Protocol 8
Fax Passthrough 8
Transport Layer Security Protocol 8
T.38 Fax Relay 8
Supported Voice Codecs 8
Other Supported Protocols 9
Supported SIP Services 9
Supported Call Services 10
Modem Standards 10
Fax Services 11
Supported Methods 11
Supported ATA Call Features 12
Installation and Configuration Overview 12

CHAPTER 2 Prepare to Install the ATA 191 on Your Network 15

Interactions with Other Cisco Unified IP Communications Products 15

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Interaction with Cisco Unified Communications Manager 15

Power Guidelines 16
Power Outage 16
Phone Configuration Files 16
ATA 191 Startup Process 17
Start up Process with Standby Image 19
Addition of the ATA 191 to the Cisco Unified CM Database 19
Addition with Autoregistration 19
Addition with Cisco Unified Communications Manager Administration 20
Determine the MAC Address of the ATA 20

CHAPTER 3 Install the ATA 191 21

ATA 191 Installation Information 21
Network Requirements 21
Safety Recommendations 22
Package Contents 22
Install Your Cisco ATA 22
Attach a Phone to the ATA 191 23
Startup Process Verification 23
Configure Startup Network Settings 24
Security on the ATA 191 24

CHAPTER 4 Configure the ATA 191 25

Telephony Features 25
Product-Specific Configuration Parameters 31
Add Users to Cisco Unified Communications Manager 36

CHAPTER 5 Configure Fax Services 37

Fax Services 37
Fax Mode 37
Fax Modem Standards 38
Fax Modem Speeds 38

CHAPTER 6 Troubleshoot and Maintenance 41

Configure Syslog Reports 41

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Practice 43
Turn On Debug flag for Media or SIP 44
Resolve Startup Problems 44
The ATA 191 Does Not Register with Cisco Unified Communications Manager 44
Check Network Connectivity 45
Verify TFTP Server Settings 45
Verify DNS Settings 46
Verify Cisco Unified Communications Manager Settings 46
Cisco Unified Communications Manager and TFTP Services Are Not Running 46
Create a New Configuration File 47
Search for the ATA in Cisco Unified Communications Manager 47
ATA 191 Unable to Obtain IP Address 48
ATA 191 Resets Unexpectedly 48
Verify the Physical Connection 49
Identify Intermittent Network Outages 49
Verify DHCP Settings 49
Check Static IP Address Settings 50
Verify Voice VLAN Configuration 50
Eliminate DNS or Other Connectivity Errors 50
Troubleshoot ATA 191 Security 51
General Troubleshooting Tips 51
Problem Report Tool 52
Configure a Customer Support Upload URL 53
Generate a Problem Report 54
Clean the ATA 191 54

CHAPTER 7 ATA 191 Specifications 55

Physical Specifications 55
Electrical Specifications 56
Environmental Specifications 56
Physical Interfaces 57
Ringing Characteristics 57
Software Specifications 58
SIP Compliance Reference Information 59

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CHAPTER 8 Voice Menu Codes 61

Access the IVR and Configure Your ATA Settings 61
IVR Tips 62
IVR Configuration Menu Options 62

CHAPTER 9 ATA 191 Country-Specific Tones and Cadences 65

ATA 191 Country-Specific Tones and Cadences 65
Mechanism 65
Link a Tone File with a Device 65
Tone Configuration 66

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Overview
• Your Analog Telephone Adapter, page 1

Your Analog Telephone Adapter

The ATA 191 analog telephone adapter is a telephony-device-to-Ethernet adapter that allows regular analog
phones to operate on IP-based telephony networks. The ATA 191 supports two voice ports, each with an
independent phone number. The ATA 191 also has an RJ-45 10/100BASE-T data port.

Figure 1: Cisco Analog Telephone Adapter

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Session Initiation Protocol

Session Initiation Protocol

Session Initiation Protocol (SIP) is the Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF) standard for real-time calls
and conferencing over Internet Protocol (IP). SIP is an ASCII-based, application-layer control protocol (defined
in RFC3261). It is used to establish, maintain, and terminate multimedia sessions or calls between two or
more endpoints.
Like other Voice over IP (VoIP) protocols, SIP is designed to address the functions of signaling and session
management within a packet telephony network. Signaling allows call information to be carried across network
boundaries. Session management is used to control the attributes of an end-to-end call.

Note SIP for the ATA 191 is compliant with RFC2543.

SIP Capabilities
Session Initiation Protocol (SIP) provides these capabilities:
• Determines the availability of the target endpoint. If the target endpoint is unavailable, SIP determines
whether the called party is already on the phone or didn't answer in the allotted number of rings. SIP
then returns a message indicating why the target endpoint was unavailable.
• Determines the location of the target endpoint. SIP supports address resolution, name mapping, and call
redirection.
• Determines the media capabilities of the target endpoint. Using the Session Description Protocol (SDP),
SIP determines the lowest level of common services between endpoints. Conferences are established
using only the media capabilities that all endpoints support.
• Establishes a session between the originating and target endpoint. If the call can be completed, SIP
establishes a session between the endpoints. SIP also supports midcall changes, such as adding another
endpoint to the conference or changing the media characteristic or codec.
• Handles the transfer and termination of calls. SIP supports the transfer of calls from one endpoint to
another. During a call transfer, SIP establishes a session between the transferee and a new endpoint
(specified by the transferring party). SIP also terminates the session between the transferee and the
transferring party. At the end of a call, SIP terminates the sessions between all parties. Conferences can
consist of two or more users and can be established using multicast or multiple unicast sessions.

SIP Components
SIP is a peer-to-peer protocol. The peers in a session are called User Agents (UAs). A user agent can function
in one of these roles:
• User agent client (UAC)—A client application that initiates the SIP request.
• User agent server (UAS)—A server application that contacts the user when a SIP request is received
and returns a response on behalf of the user.

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Typically, a SIP endpoint is capable of functioning as both a UAC and a UAS, but functions only as one or
the other per transaction. Whether the endpoint functions as a UAC or a UAS depends on the UA that initiated
the request.
From an architectural standpoint, the physical components of a SIP network can also be grouped into two
categories—Clients and servers. The following figure shows the architecture of a SIP network.

Note SIP servers can interact with other application services, such as Lightweight Directory Access Protocol
(LDAP) servers, a database application, or an extensible markup language (XML) application. These
application services provide back-end services such as directory, authentication, and billable services.

Figure 2: SIP Architecture

SIP Clients
SIP clients include:
• Gateways—Provide call control. Gateways provide many services, the most common being a translation
function between SIP conferencing endpoints and other terminal types. This function includes translation
between transmission formats and between communications procedures. In addition, the gateway also
translates between audio and video codecs and performs call setup and clearing on both the LAN side
and the switched-circuit network side.
• Phones—Can act as either a UAS or UAC. The ATA 191 can initiate SIP requests and respond to
requests.

SIP Servers
SIP servers include:

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• Proxy server—The proxy server is an intermediate device that receives SIP requests from a client and
then forwards the requests on the client’s behalf. Proxy servers receive SIP messages and forward them
to the next SIP server in the network. Proxy servers can provide functions such as authentication,
authorization, network access control, routing, reliable request retransmission, and security.
• Redirect server—Receives SIP requests, strips out the address in the request, checks its address tables
for any other addresses that may be mapped to the address in the request, and then returns the results of
the address mapping to the client. Redirect servers provide the client with information about the next
hop or hops that a message should take, then the client contacts the next hop server or UAS directly.
• Registrar server—Processes requests from UACs for registration of their current location. Registrar
servers are often colocated with a redirect or proxy server.

Cisco ATA 191 Hardware

The ATA 191 is a compact, easy to install device. The following figures show the top and rear panels of the
ATA 191.
The unit provides these connectors:
• 5V DC power connector.
• Two RJ-11 FXS (Foreign Exchange Station) ports—The ATA 191 supports two independent RJ-11
phone ports that can connect to any standard analog phone device. Each port supports either voice calls
or fax sessions, and both ports can be used simultaneously.
• The ATA 191 has one WAN network port—An RJ-45 10/100BASE-T data port to connect an
Ethernet-capable device, such as a computer, to the network. You connect to the network switch or a
computer running Cisco Unified Communications Manager using this port.

Note The ATA network port performs autonegotiation for duplex and speed. It supports speeds of 10/100 Mbps
and full-duplex.

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ATA 191 Top Panel

Figure 3: ATA 191 Top Panel

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Table 1: ATA 191 Top Panel Items

Item Description
Power LED Steady green: System booted up successfully and is ready for use.
Slow flashing green: System is booting up.
Fast flashing green three times, then repeats: System failed to boot
up.
Off: Power is off.

Network LED Flashing green: Data transmission or reception is in progress through

the WAN port.
Off: No link.

Phone 1 LED Steady green: On hook.

Phone 2 LED Slow flashing green: Off hook.
Fast flashing green three times, then repeats: The analog device
failed to register.
Off: The port is not configured.

Problem Report Tool (PRT) Button Press this button to create a problem report using the Problem Report
Tool.
Note This is not a power button. When you press this button, a
problem report is generated and uploaded to a server for the
system administrator.
Problem Report Tool (PRT) LED Flashing amber: The PRT is preparing the data for the problem report.
Fast Flashing amber: The PRT is sending the problem report log to
the PRT server.
Solid green for five seconds, then off: The PRT report was sent
successfully.
Flashing red: The PRT report failed. Press the PRT button to turn the
LED off. Once it is off, another press triggers a new PRT report.

Problem Report Tool Button

The ATA top panel includes the Problem Report Tool (PRT) button. When the button is pressed, a log file is
prepared and uploaded to either an HTTP server or to Cisco Unified Communications Manager depending
on your configuration.
You can instruct your analog phone users to press the PRT button on the ATA device to start the PRT log file
process.
To upload the PRT log file from the ATA, one of the following must be completed:
• The HTTP server must be set up to upload the PRT log file from the ATA.

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• You configure the customer support upload URL in CUCM and apply it to the ATA.

Related Topics
Problem Report Tool, on page 52

ATA 191 Back Panel

Figure 4: ATA 191 Back Panel

Table 2: ATA 191 Back Panel Items

Item Description
RESET To restart the ATA, use a paper clip or similar object to press this button
briefly.
To restore the factory default settings, press and hold for 10 seconds.

PHONE 1 Use an RJ-11 phone cable to connect an analog phone or fax machine.

PHONE 2 Use an RJ-11 phone cable to connect a second analog phone or fax
machine.

NETWORK Use an Ethernet cable to connect to the network.

DC 5V POWER Use the power adapter that was provided to connect to a power source.

Software Features
The ATA 191 supports these protocols, services, and methods:
• Secure Real-Time Transport Protocol, on page 8
• Fax Passthrough, on page 8

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• Transport Layer Security Protocol, on page 8

• T.38 Fax Relay, on page 8
• Supported Voice Codecs, on page 8
• Other Supported Protocols, on page 9
• Supported SIP Services, on page 9
• Modem Standards, on page 10
• Fax Services, on page 11
• Supported Methods, on page 11
• Supported ATA Call Features, on page 12

Secure Real-Time Transport Protocol

Secure Real-Time Transport Protocol secures voice conversations on the network and provides protection
against replay attacks.

Fax Passthrough
Name Signaling Event (NSE) -based and re-INVITE-based passthrough provide transport of fax communications
using the G.711a/u codec.

Transport Layer Security Protocol

Transport Layer Security (TLS) is a cryptographic protocol that secures data communications such as email
on the Internet. TLS is functionally equivalent to Secure Sockets Layer (SSL).

T.38 Fax Relay

The T.38 fax relay feature enables devices to use fax machines to send files over the IP network. In general,
when a fax is received, it is converted to an image, then sent to the T.38 fax device. When the target T.38 fax
device receives this image, the device converts the image back to an analog fax signal.
T.38 fax relays configured with voice gateways decode or demodulate the fax signals before they are transported
over IP. With the SIP call control protocol, the Session Description Protocol (SDP) entries in the initial SIP
INVITE message indicate that T.38 fax relay is present. After the initial SIP INVITE message, the call is
established to switch from voice mode to T.38 mode. Cisco Unified Communications Administration allows
you to configure a SIP profile that supports T.38 fax communication.
The ATA 191 only supports T38 Fax Relay Version 0 (G3).

Supported Voice Codecs

The ATA 191 supports these voice codecs:
• G.711 mu-law
• G.711 A-law

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• G.729a
• G.729ab

Check your other network devices for the codecs they support.

Other Supported Protocols

The ATA supports these additional protocols:
• 802.1Q VLAN tagging
• Cisco Discovery Protocol (CDP)
• Domain Name System (DNS)
• Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP)
• Internet Control Message Protocol (ICMP)
• Internet Protocol (IP) v4 and IPv6
• Link Layer Discovery Protocol (LLDP)
• Secure Real-Time Transport Protocol (SRTP)
• Transmission Control Protocol (TCP)
• Trivial File Transfer Protocol (TFTP)
• User Datagram Protocol (UDP)
• Transport Layer Security (TLS)
• Secure Socket Shell (SSH)
• Network Time Protocol (NTP)
• HyperText Transfer Protocol (HTTP)

Supported SIP Services

The following SIP services are supported on the ATA:
• IP address assignment—DHCP-provided or statically configured
• ATA 191 configuration by Cisco Unified Communications Manager configuration interface
• VLAN configuration
• Cisco Discovery Protocol (CDP)
• Low-bit-rate codec selection
• User authentication
• Configurable tones (ringback tone, reorder tone, dialing tone, outside dialing tone, busy tone, call waiting
tone)
• Dial plan and PLAR

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• SIP Proxy Server redundancy

• Privacy features
• User-configurable, call waiting, permanent default setting
• Comfort noise during silent period when using G.711u/a and G.729ab
• Caller ID format
• Ring frequency/voltage adjustment
• Hookflash detection timing configuration
• Type of Service (ToS) configuration for audio and signaling Ethernet packets
• Debugging and diagnostic tools

Supported Call Services

The following call services are supported on the ATA:
• IP address assignment—DHCP-provided or statically configured
• ATA 191 configuration by Cisco Unified Communications Manager configuration interface
• VLAN configuration
• Cisco Discovery Protocol (CDP)
• Low-bit-rate codec selection
• User authentication
• Configurable tones (ringback tone, reorder tone, dialing tone, outside dialing tone, busy tone, call waiting
tone)
• Dial plan and PLAR
• SIP Proxy Server redundancy
• Privacy features
• User-configurable, call waiting, permanent default setting
• Comfort noise during silent period when using G.711u/a and G.729ab
• Caller ID format
• Ring frequency/voltage adjustment
• Hookflash detection timing configuration
• Type of Service (ToS) configuration for audio and signaling Ethernet packets
• Debugging and diagnostic tools

Modem Standards
The ATA supports these modem standards:

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• V.90
• V.92
• V.44
• K56Flex
• ITU-T V.34 Annex 12
• ITU-T V.34
• V.32bis
• V.32
• V.21
• V.22
• V.23

Fax Services
The ATA 191 supports two modes of fax services:
• Fax pass-through mode: Receiver-side Called Station Identification (CED) tone detection with automatic
G.711A-law or G.711µ-law switching.
• T.38 Fax Relay mode: The T.38 fax relay feature enables devices to use fax machines to send files over
the IP network. In general, when a fax is received, it is converted to an image, then sent to the T.38 fax
device. When the target T.38 fax device receives this image, the device converts the image back to an
analog fax signal. T.38 fax relays configured with voice gateways decode or demodulate the fax signals
before they are transported over IP.

Note Success of fax transmission depends on network conditions and fax modem response to these conditions.
The network must have reasonably low network jitter, network delay, and packet loss rate.

Related Topics
Configure Fax Services , on page 37

Supported Methods
The ATA 191 supports these methods:
• REGISTER
• REFER
• INVITE
• BYE
• CANCEL

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• NOTIFY
• OPTIONS
• ACK
• SUBSCRIBE

For more information, see RFC3261, SIP: Session Initiation Protocol.

Supported ATA Call Features

SIP supplementary services are services that you can use to enhance your phone service.
The ATA supports these SIP supplementary services:
• Caller ID
• Call-waiting caller ID
• Voice mail indication
• Making a conference call
• Call waiting
• Call forwarding
• Calling-line identification
• Unattended transfer
• Attended transfer
• Shared Line
• SpeedDial
• Meet-Me Conference
• Call Pickup/Group Call Pickup
• Redial
• Secure Call
• C-Barge

Installation and Configuration Overview

The following basic steps are required to install and configure the ATA. The steps also make the ATA
operational in a typical SIP environment where many ATAs are deployed.
1 Plan the network and the ATA configuration.
2 Install the Ethernet connection.
3 Install and configure the other network devices.
4 Install the ATA but do not power it up yet.

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5 Power up the ATA.

Related Topics
Prepare to Install the ATA 191 on Your Network , on page 15
Install the ATA 191 , on page 21

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• Interactions with Other Cisco Unified IP Communications Products, page 15
• Power Guidelines, page 16
• Power Outage, page 16
• Phone Configuration Files, page 16
• ATA 191 Startup Process, page 17
• Start up Process with Standby Image, page 19
• Addition of the ATA 191 to the Cisco Unified CM Database, page 19
• Determine the MAC Address of the ATA, page 20

Interactions with Other Cisco Unified IP Communications

Products
The ATA 191 enables you to communicate using voice over a data network. To provide this capability, the
ATA 191 depends upon and interacts with several other key Cisco Unified IP Telephony and Network
components, including Cisco Unified Communications Manager, DNS and DHCP servers, TFTP servers,
media resources, and so on.
To function in the IP telephony network, the ATA 191 must be connected to a networking device, such as a
Cisco Catalyst switch. You must also register the ATA 191 with a Cisco Unified Communications Manager
system before you can send and receive calls.
For related information about voice and IP communications, see this URL:
https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/products/unified-communications/index.html

Interaction with Cisco Unified Communications Manager

Cisco Unified Communciations Manager is an open industry-standard call process system. Cisco Unified
Communications Manager software sets up and tears down calls between analog phones that are connected
to the ATA, and thus integrates traditional PBX functionality with the corporate IP network. Cisco Unified

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Power Guidelines

Communications Manager manages the components of the IP telephony system: the phones, the access
gateways, and the resources necessary for features such as call conferencing and route planning. Cisco Unified
Communications Manager also provides:
• Firmware for devices
• Authentication and encryption (if configured for the telephony system)
• Configuration and CTL files via the TFTP service
• Phone registration
• Call preservation, so that a media session continues if signaling is lost between the primary
Communications Manager

For information about configuring Cisco Unified Communications Manager to work with the IP devices
described in this chapter, see Administration Guide for Cisco Unified Communications Manager and IM and
Presence Service, System Configuration Guide for Cisco Unified Communications Manager, and Security
Guide for Cisco Unified Communications Manager.

Power Guidelines
The ATA is powered with external power. External power is provided through a separate power supply.
The following power type and guideline applies to external power for the ATA:
• Power Type—External power (provided through the Universal AC external power supply).
• Guidelines—The ATA uses the Universal AC power supply 100/240V.

Related Topics
Electrical Specifications, on page 56

Power Outage
Your accessibility to emergency service through the phone depends the phone being powered. If there is an
interruption in the power supply, Service and Emergency Calling Service dialing will not function until power
is restored. In the case of a power failure or disruption, you may need to reset or reconfigure equipment before
using the Service or Emergency Calling Service dialing.

Phone Configuration Files

Configuration files for a phone are stored on the TFTP server and define parameters for connecting to Cisco
Unified Communications Manager. When you make a change in Cisco Unified Communications Manager
that requires the ATA 191 line to be reset, the phone configuration file is automatically updated. If a system
reset or restart is required, both lines must reset or restart at the same time.
Configuration files also contain information about which image load the ATA 191 should be running. If this
image load differs from the one currently loaded on an ATA 191, the phone contacts the TFTP server to
request the required load files. These files are digitally signed to ensure the authenticity of the file source.

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If the device security mode in the configuration file is set to Authenticated and the CTL file on the ATA 191
has a valid certificate for Cisco Unified Communications Manager, the phone establishes a TLS connection
to Cisco Unified Communications Manager. Otherwise, the ATA 191 establishes a TCP/UDP connection.
You can go to Voice > Line > SIP Settings on the ATA 191 web GUI, where the SIP Transport should
correspond to the transport type in the Phone Security Profile in Cisco Unified Communications Manager.
If you configure security-related settings in Cisco Unified Communications Manager Administration, the
phone configuration file contains sensitive information. To ensure the privacy of a configuration file, configure
it for encryption. For detailed information, see the “Encrypted Phone Configuration Setup” chapter of the
Security Guide for Cisco Unified Communications Manager at: https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/support/
unified-communications/unified-communications-manager-callmanager/products-maintenance-guides-list.html.
If the ATA 191 has registered before, the ATA 191 accesses the configuration file named
ATA<mac_address>.cnf.xml, where mac_address is the MAC address of the phone. If the ATA 191 cannot
access that configuration file, then it accesses the default XMLDefault.cnf.xml configuration file.
If autoregistration is not enabled and you did not add the ATA 191 to the Cisco Unified Communications
Manager database, the ATA 191 does not attempt to register with Cisco Unified Communications Manager.
For the ATA 191, the TFTP server generates these SIP configuration files:
• SIP IP Phone:
◦For unsigned and unencrypted files—ATA<mac>.cnf.xml
◦For signed files—ATA<mac>.cnf.xml.sgn
◦For signed and encrypted files—ATA<mac>.cnf.xml.enc.sgn

The filenames are derived from the MAC Address in the Phone Configuration window of Cisco Unified
Communications Manager Administration. The MAC address uniquely identifies the phone. For more
information, see the Administration Guide for Cisco Unified Communications Manager and IM and Presence
Service.
For more information about how the phone interacts with the TFTP server, see the “Configure TFTP Servers”
chapter of the System Configuration Guide for Cisco Unified Communications Manager at: https://
www.cisco.com/c/en/us/support/unified-communications/unified-communications-manager-callmanager/
products-installation-and-configuration-guides-list.html

ATA 191 Startup Process

When the ATA 191 connects to the VoIP network, it goes through a standard startup process. Depending on
your specific network configuration, not all these process steps may occur on your ATA.

Table 3: ATA 191 Startup Process

Task Related Topics

1 Obtaining power. See Power Guidelines, on page 16 .
The ATA 191 uses external power.

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Task Related Topics

2 Loading the Stored Image.
The Cisco ATA 191 has nonvolatile flash memory
in which it stores firmware images and user-defined
preferences. At startup, the ATA 191 runs a
bootstrap loader that loads an ATA 191 image
stored in flash memory. Using this image, the ATA
191 initializes its software and hardware.

3 Obtaining an IP Address.
If the Cisco ATA 191 is using DHCP to obtain an
IP address, the device queries the DHCP server to
obtain one. If you are not using DHCP in your
network, assign static IP addresses to each device
locally.

4 Requesting the CTL file. See the “Cisco CTL Client Setup” chapter
The TFTP server stores the CTL file. This file of the Security Guide for Cisco
contains the certificates necessary for establishing Unified Communications Manager at:
a secure connection between the device and Cisco https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/support/
Unified Communications Manager. unified-communications/
unified-communications-manager-callmanager/
products-maintenance-guides-list.html

5 Requesting the Configuration File. See Phone Configuration Files, on page

16 .
The TFTP server has configuration files, which
define parameters for connecting to Cisco Unified
Communications Manager and other information
for the ATA 191.

6 Contacting Cisco Unified Communications See Phone Configuration Files, on page

Manager. 16.
The configuration file defines how the ATA 191
communicates with Cisco Unified Communications
Manager and provides a device with its load ID.
After obtaining the file from the TFTP server, the
device attempts to make a connection to the highest
priority Cisco Unified Communications Manager
on the list. If the device is configured for secure
signaling (encrypted or authenticated), and the
Cisco Unified Communications Manager is set to
Mixed (security) mode, the device makes a TLS
connection. Otherwise, it makes a nonsecure
TCP/UDP connection.

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Start up Process with Standby Image

Start up Process with Standby Image

The ATA 191 has two images or partitions in permanent storage. The second image allows the device to
recover if the initial image is corrupted.
Press the PRT button when the power is on, and you switch to the standby partition. Startup is similar to the
normal process, except that the LED for Phone 2 flashes amber indicating that the second partition is being
used.

Related Topics
Startup Process Verification, on page 23

Addition of the ATA 191 to the Cisco Unified CM Database

Before you install the ATA 191, choose a method for adding the devices to the Cisco Unified Communications
Manager database.
The following table provides an overview of these methods for adding the ATA 191 to the
Cisco Unified Communications Manager database.

Table 4: Add the ATA to the Cisco Unified Communications Manager Database

Method Requires MAC Notes

Address?
Autoregistration No Results in automatic assignment of directory numbers.
Not available when mixed mode is enabled.

Using the Cisco Unified Yes Requires phones to be added individually.

Communications Manager
Administration

Addition with Autoregistration

By enabling autoregistration before you begin installing the ATA 191, you can:
• Automatically add devices without first gathering MAC addresses from the ATA 191.
• Automatically add an ATA 191 to the Cisco Unified Communications Manager database when you
physically connect the phone to your IP telephony network. During autoregistration, Cisco Unified
Communications Manager assigns the next available sequential directory number to the phone.
• To change any settings, quickly enter devices into the Cisco Unified Communications Manager database
and modify settings, such as directory numbers, from Cisco Unified Communications Manager.
• Move autoregistered devices to new locations and assign them to different device pools without affecting
their directory numbers.

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Note Support exists for autoregistration for several devices in the Unified CM at the same time.

Autoregistration is disabled by default. Sometimes, you may not want to use autoregistration. For example,
if you want to assign a specific directory number to the phone or if you plan to use secure connection with
Cisco Unified Communications Manager. For information about enabling autoregistration, see the Enabling
Auto-Registration in the Cisco Unified Communications Manager Administration Guide.

Note For mixed mode, autoregistration is automatically disabled and cannot be changed. For nonsecure mode,
autoregistration is disabled by default but can be enabled manually.

Addition with Cisco Unified Communications Manager Administration

You can add the ATA 191 individually to the Cisco Unified Communications Manager database using
Cisco Unified Communications Manager Administration. To do so, first obtain the MAC address for each
device.
After you have collected MAC addresses, in Cisco Unified Communications Manager Administration, choose
Device > Phone and click Add New to begin.

Note The ATA 191 has two FXS ports, and each port has its own MAC address. The first ATA 191 port uses
the MAC address and the second ATA 191 port uses the shifted MAC address (example, AABBCCDDEEFF
to BBCCDDEEFF01). You can add two devices (either an analog phone or a fax machine) from the
Unified CM administration page.

For complete instructions and conceptual information about Cisco Unified Communications Manager, see
the Cisco Unified Communications Manager Administration Guide and the Cisco Unified Communications
Manager System Guide.

Determine the MAC Address of the ATA

Procedure

Choose one of the following methods to determine the MAC address:

• Look at the MAC label on the back of the ATA.

• Go to Voice > Information on the web page of the device and check the MAC address.

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Install the ATA 191
• ATA 191 Installation Information, page 21
• Network Requirements, page 21
• Safety Recommendations, page 22
• Package Contents, page 22
• Install Your Cisco ATA , page 22
• Attach a Phone to the ATA 191, page 23
• Startup Process Verification, page 23
• Configure Startup Network Settings, page 24
• Security on the ATA 191, page 24

ATA 191 Installation Information

You connect the ATA 191 hardware and configure the ATA 191 by loading the QED and firmware files.
Install the QED file first, then install the firmware file. For more information about loading the QED and
firmware files, see the "Installation Notes" section of the "Release Notes for Cisco ATA 191 Analog Telephone
Adapter".

Network Requirements
The ATA 191 acts as an endpoint on an IP telephony network. The following equipment is required:
• Call Control system
• Voice packet gateway—Required if you are connecting to the Public Switched Telephone Network
(PSTN). A gateway is not required if an analog key system is in effect.
• Ethernet connection

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Safety Recommendations

Safety Recommendations
To ensure general safety, follow these guidelines:
• Do not get this product wet or pour liquids into this device.
• Do not open or disassemble this product.
• Do not perform any action that creates a potential hazard to people or makes the equipment unsafe.
• Use only the power supply that comes with the ATA.
• Ultimate disposal of this product should be handled according to all national laws and regulations.
• Read the installation instructions before you connect the system to its power source.
• The plug-socket combination must always be accessible because it serves as the main disconnecting
device.
• Do not work on the system or connect or disconnect cables during periods of lightning activity.
• To avoid electric shock, do not connect safety extra-low voltage (SELV) circuits to telephone-network
voltage (TNV) circuits. LAN ports contain SELV circuits, and WAN ports contain TNV circuits. Some
LAN and WAN ports both use RJ-45 connectors. Use caution when connecting cables.

For translated warnings, see the Regulatory Compliance and Safety Information for the Cisco ATA 191
document.

Package Contents
The ATA 191 package contains the following items:
• Cisco ATA 191 Analog Telephone Adapter
• Regulatory Compliance and Safety Information for the ATA 191
• 5V power adapter with appropriate country clip
• Ethernet cable

Note The ATA is intended for use only with the 5V DC power adapter that comes with the
unit.

Install Your Cisco ATA

You can use either Category 3/5/5e/6 cabling for 10-Mbps connections, but you must use Category 5/5e/6 for
100-Mbps connections.

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Attach a Phone to the ATA 191

Procedure

Step 1 Connect the power supply to the Cisco DC Adapter port.

Step 2 Connect a straight-through Ethernet cable from the network to the network port on the ATA. Each ATA ships
with one Ethernet cable in the box.

Attach a Phone to the ATA 191

Before You Begin
You can attach one or two phones to an ATA 191.

Procedure

Connect one or more phones to a phone port of the ATA with an RJ11 cable.
The PHONE1 and PHONE2 LEDs on the ATA light as solid green when there is activity on that port.

Startup Process Verification

After your ATA has power connected to it, it begins the startup process by cycling through these steps:
1 The Power LED flashes during the startup process.
2 The Problem Report Tool (PRT) LED lights solid amber during initial bootup. The LED then flashes
amber and then green while the application and kernel are booting.
If the PRT LED lights red during bootup, then either the MIC certificate failed, or the ATA failed to obtain
a network address.
3 The LED for Phone 1 flashes while the Phone1 port boots, followed by the LED for Phone 2.
After the Phone1 and Phone2 ports register with Cisco Unified CM successfully, the corresponding LEDs
are lit with solid green. If a phone port fails to register, the LED rapidly flashes in green three times, then
repeats.
4 When the ATA has successfully booted, the Power LED lights solid green and the PRT LED turns off.
The Network LED flashes as traffic is detected.
When you go offhook on the phone, the phone LED begins to flash, and you hear the dial tone. The ATA has
completed the startup process.

Related Topics
Start up Process with Standby Image, on page 19

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Configure Startup Network Settings

Configure Startup Network Settings

Before You Begin
Perform this configuration if you are not using DHCP in your network.

Procedure

Step 1 Configure these network settings on the ATA after you install the device on the network:
• IP subnet information (subnet mask and gateway)
• TFTP server IP address

Step 2 Configure these optional settings as necessary:

• Administration VLAN ID

Step 3 Collect this information.

Security on the ATA 191

Security features protect against several threats, including threats to the identity of the phone and to data.
These features establish and maintain authenticated communication streams between the phone and the Cisco
Unified Communications Manager server, and digitally sign files before they are delivered.
For more information about the security features, see the Security Guide for Cisco Unified Communications
Manager.
You can start the installation of a Locally Significant Certificate (LSC) on the device profile from Cisco
Unified Communications Manager. Use the Device > Phone > Phone Configuration menu option. You can
also use this menu option to update or remove an LSC.
Before you begin, make sure that the appropriate Cisco Unified Communications Manager and the CAPF
security configurations are complete:
• On Cisco Unified Communications Operating System Administration, verify that the CAPF certificate
has been installed.
• The CAPF is running and configured.

See the Security Guide for Cisco Unified Communications Manager for more information.

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Configure the ATA 191
• Telephony Features, page 25
• Product-Specific Configuration Parameters, page 31
• Add Users to Cisco Unified Communications Manager, page 36

Telephony Features
The following table lists the supported telephony features. Use Cisco Unified Communications Manager
Administration to configure many of these features.

Table 5: Telephony Features for the ATA 191

Feature Description Configuration Reference

Audible Message A stutter tone from the handset or speakerphone For more information, refer to:
Waiting Indicator indicates that a user has one or more new voice
messages on a line. • Administration Guide for
Cisco Unified
Note The stutter tone is line-specific. You hear Communications Manager
it only when using the line with the waiting and IM and Presence Service
messages. and IM and Presence Service,
“Administration Overview”
chapter
• System Configuration Guide
for Cisco Unified
Communications Manager,
“Configure Analog Telephone
Adapters” chapter
• Feature Configuration Guide
for Cisco Unified
Communications Manager,
“Audible Message Waiting
Indicator” chapter

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Feature Description Configuration Reference

cBarge Allows a user to join a nonprivate call on a shared For more information, refer to:
phone line. cBarge adds a user to a call and converts
it into a conference, allowing the user and other • System Configuration Guide
parties to access conference features. for Cisco Unified
Communications Manager,
Your ATA supports Barge on a conference bridge. “Configure Analog Telephone
Adapters” chapter
• Feature Configuration Guide
for Cisco Unified
Communications Manager,
“Barge” chapter

Call forward Allows users to redirect incoming calls to another For more information, refer to:
number. Call forward options include Call Forward
All, Call Forward Busy, and Call Forward No • System Configuration Guide
Answer. for Cisco Unified
Communications Manager,
“Configure Analog Telephone
Adapters” chapter
• Feature Configuration Guide
for Cisco Unified
Communications Manager,
“Call Forwarding” chapter

Call pickup Allows users to redirect a call that is ringing on For more information, refer to:
another phone within their pickup group to their
phone. • Feature Configuration Guide
for Cisco Unified
Communications Manager,
“Call Pickup” chapter

Call waiting Indicates (and allows users to answer) an incoming For more information, refer to:
call that rings while on another call. Displays
incoming call information on the phone screen. • System Configuration Guide
for Cisco Unified
Communications Manager,
“Configure Analog Telephone
Adapters” chapter

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Feature Description Configuration Reference

Caller ID Displays caller identification such as a phone For more information, refer to:
number, name, or other descriptive text on the phone
screen. • System Configuration Guide
for Cisco Unified
Communications Manager,
“Configure Analog Telephone
Adapters” chapter
• Administration Guide for
Cisco Unified
Communications Manager
and IM and Presence Service
and IM and Presence Service,
Cisco Unified IP Phone
Configurations.

Conference For more information, refer to:

• Allows a user to talk simultaneously with
multiple parties by calling each participant • System Configuration Guide
individually. Conference features include for Cisco Unified
Adhoc Conference, cBarge, and Meet-Me. Communications Manager,
“Configure Analog Telephone
• Allows a noninitiator in a standard (ad hoc)
Adapters” chapter
conference to add or remove participants.
• Feature Configuration Guide
for Cisco Unified
Communications Manager,
“Conferencing Features”
chapter

Direct transfer Allows users to connect two calls to each other For more information, refer to:
(without remaining on the line).
• System Configuration Guide
for Cisco Unified
Communications Manager,
“Configure Analog Telephone
Adapters” chapter
• Feature Configuration Guide
for Cisco Unified
Communications Manager,
“Call Transfer” chapter

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Feature Description Configuration Reference

Forced Controls the types of calls that certain users can For more information, refer to:
authorization place.
codes (FAC) • System Configuration Guide
for Cisco Unified
Communications Manager,
“Configure Analog Telephone
Adapters” chapter
• Feature Configuration Guide
for Cisco Unified
Communications Manager,
“Speed Dial and Abbreviated
Dial” chapter

Group call pickup Allows a user to answer a call that is ringing on a For more information, refer to:
directory number in another group.
• System Configuration Guide
for Cisco Unified
Communications Manager,
“Configure Analog Telephone
Adapters” chapter
• Feature Configuration Guide
for Cisco Unified
Communications Manager,
“Call Pickup” chapter

Hold/Resume Allows the user to move a connected call between For more information, refer to:
an active state and a held state.
• System Configuration Guide
Note No support for resuming a call from a for Cisco Unified
shared line party. Communications Manager,
“Configure Analog Telephone
Adapters” chapter
• Feature Configuration Guide
for Cisco Unified
Communications Manager,
“Secure Tone” chapter

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Feature Description Configuration Reference

Meet–Me Allows a user to host a Meet-Me conference in For more information, refer to:
conference which other participants call a predetermined
number at a scheduled time. • System Configuration Guide
for Cisco Unified
Communications Manager,
“Configure Analog Telephone
Adapters” chapter
• Feature Configuration Guide
for Cisco Unified
Communications Manager,
“Meet-Me Conferencing”
chapter

Message Waiting Defines directory numbers for message-waiting on For more information refer to:
and message-waiting off indicator. A directly
connected voice-messaging system uses the • System Configuration Guide
specified directory number to set or to clear a for Cisco Unified
message-waiting indication for a particular Cisco Communications Manager,
Unified IP Phone. “Configure Analog Telephone
Adapters” chapter
• Feature Configuration Guide
for Cisco Unified
Communications Manager,
“Audible Message Waiting
Indicator” chapter

Music on hold Plays music while callers are on hold. For more information, refer to:
• System Configuration Guide
for Cisco Unified
Communications Manager,
“Configure Analog Telephone
Adapters” chapter
• Feature Configuration Guide
for Cisco Unified
Communications Manager,
“Music On Hold” chapter

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Feature Description Configuration Reference

Privacy Prevents users who share a line from adding For more information refer to:
themselves to a call.
• System Configuration Guide
for Cisco Unified
Communications Manager,
“Configure Analog Telephone
Adapters” chapter
• Feature Configuration Guide
for Cisco Unified
Communications Manager,
“Privacy” chapter

Redial Allows users to call the most recently dialed phone Requires no configuration.
number by pressing the *# feature code.

Shared line Allows a user to have several devices that share the For more information, refer to:
same phone number or allows a user to share a
phone number with a coworker. • System Configuration Guide
for Cisco Unified
Communications Manager,
“Configure Analog Telephone
Adapters” chapter
• Feature Configuration Guide
for Cisco Unified
Communications Manager,
“Manager Assistant” chapter

Speed dialing Allows users to speed dial a phone number by For more information, refer to:
entering * and an assigned index code (1 to 199) on
the phone keypad. • System Configuration Guide
for Cisco Unified
Example: Press *199 to dial the phone number with Communications Manager,
index code 199. “Configure Analog Telephone
Users assign index codes on Line configuration from Adapters” chapter
the Cisco Unified Communications Manager Device • Feature Configuration Guide
window. for Cisco Unified
Communications Manager,
“Speed Dial and Abbreviated
Dial” chapter

Time Zone Updates the device with time zone changes. For more information, refer to:
Update
• System Guide for Cisco
Unified Communications
Manager, “Configure Analog
Telephone Adapters” chapter

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Feature Description Configuration Reference

Voice-messaging Enables callers to leave messages if calls are For more information refer to:
system unanswered.
• System Configuration Guide
for Cisco Unified
Communications Manager,
“Configure Analog Telephone
Adapters” chapter

Product-Specific Configuration Parameters

Cisco Unified Communications Manager Administration allows you to set some product-specific configuration
parameters for the ATA 191. The following table lists the configuration windows and their paths to configure
the parameters.

Table 6: Configuration Information

Configuration Window Path

Phone Configuration window Device > Phone; Product Specific Configuration portion of window

The following table lists the configuration parameters you can set using Cisco Unified Communications
Manager Administration. You can set the configuration parameters using the Phone configuration window.
Options with an asterisk in the window are required.

Note Set the following ATA 191 parameters from port 1 only: IVR Password, CDP, Impedance, Input/Output
Audio Level, Timers, and Call Sequence. Setting these parameters from port 2 has no effect.

Table 7: Product-Specific Configuration Parameters for the ATA 191

Parameter Description
Line 2 Support Enable and disable the Phone 2 port on the ATA 191.
Default: Enabled

Web Access Enable the ATA 191 to accept web connections or an HTTP
client. If this option is disabled, then access to the ATA 191's
internal web page is blocked. In addition, the Problem Report
Tool (PRT) is disabled.
Default: Disabled

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Parameter Description
HTTPS Server Enable both HTTPS and HTTP connections to the ATA 191, or
restrict connections to HTTPS only.
Default: HTTPS and HTTP

Admin Password* Set the password to access the Web Administrator interface.
The password can be from 8 to 127 characters.

SSH Access Set whether the ATA 191 accepts SSH connections. If you block
SSH connections, then access to the ATA 191 is blocked.
Default: Disabled

Cisco Discovery Protocol (CDP) Enable or disable the CDP function of the ATA 191.
Default: Enabled

Link Layer Discovery Protocol (LLDP) Enable or disable LLDP on the ATA 191.
Default: Enabled

LLDP Asset ID Set the Asset ID from LLDP. The maximum length is 32.

Log Server If using IPv4, specify an IP address and port of a remote system
where log messages are sent.

IPv6 Log Server If using IPv6, specify an IP address and port of a remote system
where log messages are sent.

Remote Log Specify where to send the log data by serviceability. If enabled,
log data is copied to the location specified by the Log Server or
IPv6 Log Server parameters. If disabled, log data is not copied
to the log server location.
Default: Disabled

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Parameter Description
Log Profile Run the pre-defined debug command remotely:
• Default—Resets the debug level to default.
• Preset—Use log module settings on Phone Adapter
Configuration Utility for debug flags.
• Telephony—Turn on debug flag for provisioning (including
auto upgrade) and call features.
• SIP—Turn on debug flag for SIP messages.
• UI—Turn on debug flag for key event such as DTMF, PRT,
and reset button.
• Network—Turn on debug flag for network events, such as
DHCP, VLAN, link status change.
• Media—Turn on debug flags for RTP, Fax, Tone, and
SLIC-related issues.
• System—Turn on debug flag for system events, such as
reboot, or factory reset.
• Web—Turn on debug flag for web operation and event logs.
• NTP—Turn on debug flag for NTP related logs.
• CDPLLDP—Turn on debug flag for CDP and LLDP logs.
• Security—Turn on debug flag for security related logs.

Customer support upload URL Provides the URL for the Problem Report Tool (PRT).
Load Server If using IPv4, the ATA uses an alternative server to obtain
firmware loads and upgrades, rather than the defined TFTP server.

IPv6 Load Server If using IPv6, the ATA uses an alternate server to obtain firmware
loads and upgrades, rather than the defined TFTP server.

Auto Barge Auto Barge adds a user to an active call. An offhook phone
automatically adds the user (initiator) to the shared line call
(target), and the users currently on the call receive a tone (if
configured). Barge supports conference bridges.

Echo Cancellation Enable or Disable the use of echo canceler.

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Parameter Description
Fax Mode The Cisco ATA 191 supports these fax modes:
• Fax Pass-Through–Allows fax and modem traffic to pass
through a voice port using the re-INVITE method (codec
can be g711ulaw or g711alaw).
• NSE Fax Pass-through g711ulaw–Allows fax traffic to pass
through a voice port using the NSE method by codec
g711ulaw.
• NSE Fax Pass-through g711alaw–Allows fax traffic to pass
through a voice port using the NSE method by codec
g711alaw.
• T.38 Fax Relay–Allows for a quicker protocol for fax
transmission over packet networks.

Fax Error Correction Mode Override You can set the fax error correction mode override values to one
of the following settings:
• Default
• On
• Off

FAX Disable ECAN Set this parameter to yes to automatically disable Echo Canceler
when FAX tone is detected.

Modem Line If you set this parameter to yes, the call is treated as a modem
call. The ATA 191 tunes VAD, Jitter buffer, and echo canceler
automatically.

Fax T38 Return To Voice Set this parameter yes if voice callback is needed after the T.38
fax is completed.

Fax Tone Detect Mode This option controls which side detects fax tone (trigger fax):
• Caller Or Callee
• Caller Only
• Callee Only

The default is Caller Or Callee.

IVR Password ATA 191 IVR password. The default is 24726.

Input Audio Level Gain value of Network-to-Phone

Output Audio Level Gain value of Phone-to-Network

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Parameter Description
Impedance The ATA 191 provides multiple impedance values, such as
600 ohm for use in the United States.

Caller Connect Polarity Control the line polarity of the Cisco ATA FXS ports when Cisco
ATA is the caller and a call is connected.
Default: User forward polarity

Caller Disconnect Polarity Control the line polarity of the Cisco ATA FXS ports when Cisco
ATA is the caller and a call is disconnected.
Default: User forward polarity

Callee Connect Polarity Control the line polarity of the Cisco ATA FXS ports when Cisco
ATA is the callee and a call is connected.
Default: User forward polarity

Callee Disconnect Polarity Control the line polarity of the Cisco ATA FXS ports when Cisco
ATA is the callee and a call is disconnected.
Default: User forward polarity

Caller ID
• BT FSK
• Bellcore FSK
• ETSI FSK

Call Sequence
• Bellcore FSK
• ETSI FSK

Mute Progress Tone Set this parameter to On to mute all progress tones on the Cisco
ATA 191 during call establishment.
Default setting: Off.

Ring and Call Waiting Tone Specs

Ring Waveform Waveform for the ringing signal.

Choices are Sinusoid or Trapezoid.
Default setting: Trapezoid.

Ring Frequency(15-50Hz) Frequency of the ringing signal.

Valid values are 15-50 (Hz).
Default setting: 20.

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Parameter Description
Ring Voltage(60-90V) Voltage of the ringing signal.
Choices are 60-90 (V).
Default setting: 85.

Timers

Offhook Validation Timer Indicates the time to validate an offhook event.

(50-1000ms)

Onhook Validation Timer Indicates the time to validate an onhook event.

(50-1000ms)

Hookflash Timer Indicates the time to validate a hookflash event.

(100 to 1500 ms)

Onhook Delay Timer Indicates the time to delay an onhook event.

(0 to 155 ms)

Reorder Delay (0-30s) Delay after far end hangs up before reorder tone is played.

RTP Packet Time (10-160ms) Packet size in milliseconds for RTP.

You can access the ATA 191 web page and perform limited configuration. In Admin mode, most information
and settings are available.

Add Users to Cisco Unified Communications Manager

Adding users to Cisco Unified Communications Manager allows you to display and maintain information
about users. Each added user can perform these tasks:
• Access the corporate directory and other customized directories from an ATA 191.
• Create a personal directory.
• Set up speed dial and call forwarding numbers.
• Subscribe to services that are accessible from an ATA 191.

You can add users to Cisco Unified Communications Manager using this method:
• To add users individually, choose User Management > End User from Cisco Unified Communications
Manager Administration.

Refer to the Administration Guide for Cisco Unified Communications Manager and IM and Presence Service
for more information about adding users. Refer to the System Configuration Guide for Cisco Unified
Communications Manager for details about the user information.

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Configure Fax Services
• Fax Services, page 37
• Fax Mode, page 37

Fax Services
The ATA 191 provides two modes of fax services that provide internetworking with Cisco IOS gateways over
IP networks. These modes are called fax pass-through mode and T.38 fax relay mode.
With fax pass-through mode, the ATA 191 encodes fax traffic within the G.711 voice codec. The fax traffic
is then passed through the Voice Over IP (VoIP) network as though the fax were a voice call.
With T.38 fax relay mode, the ATA 191 supports the transmission of faxes, in real time, between two standard
fax terminals communicating over SIP networks. T.38 fax relay mode provides a more reliable and error-free
method of sending faxes over an IP network.

Fax Mode
You can choose the preferred fax mode on the phone configuration page of the Unified CM administration
page. From the fax mode pull-down window, choose one of the following modes:
• Fax passthrough
• T.38 fax relay
• NSE Fax passthrough—G711ulaw
• NSE Fax passthrough—G711alaw

You can set the Fax Error correction mode override values. From the fax mode pull-down window, choose
one of the following modes:
• On
• Off
• Default

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Fax Modem Standards

The ATA 191 supports the following fax modem standards:
• ITU-T V.34
• ITU-T V.34 Annex 12
• K56flex
• V.21
• V.22
• V.23
• V.32
• V.32bis
• V.44
• V.90
• V.92

Note V.34 is not supported for T.38 relay fax.

Fax Modem Speeds

The ATA 191 supports the following fax modem speeds:
• 33.6 kb/s
• 31.2 kb/s
• 28.8 kb/s
• 26.4 kb/s
• 24 kb/s
• 21.6 kb/s
• 19.2 kb/s
• 16.8 kb/s
• 14.4 kb/s
• 12 kb/s
• 9.6 kb/s
• 7.2 kb/s
• 4.8 kb/s

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• 2.4 kb/s

Note The speeds that are only used in V.34 do not apply for fax using T.38 relay.

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Troubleshoot and Maintenance
• Configure Syslog Reports, page 41
• Resolve Startup Problems, page 44
• ATA 191 Resets Unexpectedly, page 48
• Troubleshoot ATA 191 Security, page 51
• General Troubleshooting Tips, page 51
• Problem Report Tool, page 52
• Clean the ATA 191, page 54

Configure Syslog Reports

Debug information can be configured from the administration section of the Cisco Unified Communications
Manager. Refer to the Product-Specific Configuration Parameters for information about configuring debug
parameters. Note the following when configuring debug parameters from the Cisco Unified Communications
Manager:
• Log Server / IPv6 Log Server: Syslog server in IPv4 and IPv6 format
• Remote Log: Enabled or Disabled. Log messages are not sent to server if set to Disabled.
• Log Profiles: Debug flag settings of log modules.

The Log Module, the Log Setting, and the Log Viewer can be generated from the administration section of
the phone web page. Note the following:
• Log Module: To configure debug flags; these parameters are overwritten by the Unified Communications
Manager Log Profile unless Preset is selected.
• Log Setting: To configure log server, port and size. Server settings are overwritten after provisioning.
• Log Viewer: To view, clear or download debug messages being logged.

Because debugging captures detailed information, the communication traffic can slow down the phone, making
it less responsive. After you capture the logs, turn off debugging.

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Debug information includes a single digit code that reflects the severity of the situation. Situations are graded
as follows:
• 0 - Emergency
• 1 - Alert
• 2 - Critical
• 3 - Error
• 4 - Warn
• 5 - Notification
• 6 - Information
• 7 - Debug

Only high severity messages are logged unless its debug flag is turned on.
If you are experiencing phone problems that you cannot resolve, Cisco TAC can assist you. You will need to
turn on debugging for the phone, reproduce the problem, turn debugging off, and send the logs to TAC for
analysis.
The following table summarizes the Log Profile and Log Module Settings available to you.

Table 8: Log Profile and Log Module Settings

Parameter Configured from Cisco Configured from Phone Description

Unified Communications Adapter Configuration
Manager Log Profile Utility Log Module
Default X Not Available Resets the debug level to
default (All debug off).

Preset X Not Available Use log module settings

on Phone Adapter
Configuration Utility for
debug flags.

Telephony X X Turn on debug flag for

provisioning (including
auto upgrade) and call
features.

SIP X X Turn on debug flag for

SIP messages.

UI X X Turn on debug flag for

key events, such as
DTMF, PRT, and reset
button.

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Parameter Configured from Cisco Configured from Phone Description

Unified Communications Adapter Configuration
Manager Log Profile Utility Log Module
Network X X Turn on debug flag for
network events such as
DHCP, VLAN, or link
status change.

Media X X Turn on debug flag for

RTP, Fax, Tone, and
SLIC -related issues.

System X X Turn on debug flag for

system events, such as
reboot, or factory reset.

Web X X Turn on debug flag for

web operation and event
logs.

NTP X X Turn on debug flag for

NTP related logs.

CDPLLDP X X Turn on debug flag for

CDP and LLDP logs.

Security X X Turn on debug flag for

security-related logs.

Related Topics
Product-Specific Configuration Parameters, on page 31

Practice
This section provides practice exercises for getting your voice syslog information.

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Turn On Debug flag for Media or SIP

Procedure

Step 1 Sign into Cisco Unified Communications Manager Administration as an administrator.

Step 2 Select Device > Phone
Step 3 Locate the phone associated with the user.
Step 4 Navigate to the Product Specific Configuration Layout pane and set the fields.
Step 5 Navigate to the Product Specific Configuration Layout pane.
Step 6 In the Log Server field, enter an IP address and port of a remote system where log messages are to be sent.
Step 7 In the Remote Log field, select Enabled.
Step 8 In the Log Profile field, select Media.
Select SIP if you are configuring the SIP module to debug.

Step 9 Click Save.

Step 10 Click Apply Config.

Resolve Startup Problems

After installing an ATA 191 into your network and adding it to Cisco Unified Communications Manager, the
phone starts up. If the phone does not start up properly, see the following sections for troubleshooting
information:
• The ATA 191 Does Not Go Through Its Normal Startup Process
• The ATA 191 Does Not Register with Cisco Unified Communications Manager, on page 44
• ATA 191 Unable to Obtain IP Address, on page 48

Related Topics
Phone Configuration Files, on page 16

The ATA 191 Does Not Register with Cisco Unified Communications Manager
If the ATA proceeds past the first stage of the startup process, with LED indicators flashing, but continues to
cycle through the messages, the ATA is not starting up properly. The ATA cannot successfully start up unless
it is connected to the Ethernet network and it has registered with a Cisco Unified Communications Manager
server.
These sections can assist you in determining the reason the phone is unable to start up properly:
• Check Network Connectivity, on page 45
• Verify TFTP Server Settings, on page 45

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• Verify DNS Settings, on page 46

• Verify Cisco Unified Communications Manager Settings, on page 46
• Cisco Unified Communications Manager and TFTP Services Are Not Running, on page 46
• Create a New Configuration File, on page 47
• Search for the ATA in Cisco Unified Communications Manager, on page 47

Check Network Connectivity

If the network is down between the ATA and the TFTP server or Cisco Unified Communications Manager,
the ATA cannot start up properly.

Procedure

Ensure that the network is currently running.

Verify TFTP Server Settings

You can determine the IP address of the TFTP server used by the ATA 191 by entering http://x.x.x.x where
x.x.x.x is the IP address of the ATA 191.

Procedure

Step 1 If you have assigned a static IP address to the phone, manually enter a setting for the TFTP Server 1 option.
Step 2 If you are using DHCP, the phone obtains the address for the TFTP server from the DHCP server. Check the
IP address that is configured in Option 150 or Option 66.
Step 3 You can also enable the phone to use an alternate TFTP server. Such a setting is very useful if the phone was
recently moved from one location to another.

Related Topics
Access the IVR and Configure Your ATA Settings, on page 61

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Verify DNS Settings

Procedure

Step 1 If you are using DNS to refer to the TFTP server or to Cisco Unified Communications Manager, ensure that
you have specified a DNS server. Verify this setting by entering http://x.x.x.x where x.x.x.x is the IP address
of the ATA 191.
Step 2 Verify that there is an A entry in the DNS server for the TFTP server and for the Cisco Unified Communications
Manager system.
Step 3 Ensure that DNS is configured to do reverse look-ups.

Verify Cisco Unified Communications Manager Settings

Procedure

Enter http://x.x.x.x where x.x.x.x is the IP address of the ATA 191 to find the active Cisco Unified
Communications Manager settings.

Cisco Unified Communications Manager and TFTP Services Are Not Running
If the Cisco Unified Communications Manager or TFTP services are not running, phones may not be able to
start up properly. In such a situation, it is likely that you are experiencing a system-wide failure, and that other
phones and devices are unable to start up properly.
If the Cisco Unified Communications Manager service is not running, all devices on the network that rely on
it to make phone calls are affected. If the TFTP service is not running, many devices cannot start up successfully.

Before You Begin

A service must be activated before it can be started or stopped. To activate a service, choose Tools > Service
Activation .

Procedure

Step 1 From Cisco Unified Communications Manager Administration, choose Cisco Unified Serviceability from
the Navigation drop-down list.
Step 2 Choose Tools > Control Center - Network Services.
Step 3 Choose the primary Cisco Unified Communications Manager server from the Server drop-down list.
The window displays the service names for the server that you chose, the status of the services, and a service
control panel to stop or start a service.

Step 4 If a service has stopped, click its radio button and then click the Start button.
The Service Status symbol changes from a square to an arrow.

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Create a New Configuration File

If you continue to have problems with a particular phone that other suggestions in this chapter do not resolve,
the configuration file may be corrupted.

Before You Begin

When you remove a phone from the Cisco Unified Communications Manager database, its configuration file
is deleted from the Cisco Unified Communications Manager TFTP server. The phone’s directory number or
numbers remain in the Cisco Unified Communications Manager database. They are called “unassigned DNs”
and can be used for other devices.
If unassigned DNs are not used by other devices, delete them from the Cisco Unified Communications Manager
database. You can use the Route Plan Report to view and delete unassigned reference numbers. See the
Administration Guide for Cisco Unified Communications Manager for more information.
Changing the buttons on a phone button template, or assigning a different phone button template to a phone,
may result in directory numbers that are no longer accessible from the phone. The directory numbers are still
assigned to the phone in the Cisco Unified Communications Manager database, but there is no button on the
phone with which calls can be answered. These directory numbers should be removed from the phone and
deleted if necessary.

Procedure

Step 1 From Cisco Unified Communications Manager, choose Device > Phone > Find to locate the phone
experiencing problems.
Step 2 Choose Delete to remove the phone from the Cisco Unified Communications Manager database.
Step 3 Add the phone back to the Cisco Unified Communications Manager database.
Step 4 Power cycle the phone.

Related Topics
Attach a Phone to the ATA 191, on page 23

Search for the ATA in Cisco Unified Communications Manager

An ATA can register with a Cisco Unified Communications Manager server only if it has been added to the
server or if autoregistration is enabled.

Before You Begin

Ensure that the ATA has been added to the Cisco Unified Communications Manager database.

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Procedure

Step 1 To search for a device, sign-in to the Cisco Unified Communications Manager Administration.
Step 2 Device
Step 3 Choose Phone > Find

What to Do Next
If the phone is already in the Cisco Unified Communications Manager database, its configuration file may be
damaged.

Related Topics
Attach a Phone to the ATA 191, on page 23
Determine the MAC Address of the ATA, on page 20
Add Users to Cisco Unified Communications Manager, on page 36

ATA 191 Unable to Obtain IP Address

If a phone is unable to obtain an IP address during startup, the phone may not be on the same network or
VLAN as the DHCP server. Or, the switch port to which the phone is connected may be disabled.

Procedure

Step 1 Ensure that the network or VLAN to which the phone is connected has access to the DHCP server.
Step 2 Ensure that the switch port is enabled.

ATA 191 Resets Unexpectedly

If users report that their phones are resetting during calls or while idle on their desk, investigate the cause. If
the network connection and Cisco Unified Communications Manager connection are stable, an ATA 191
should not reset on its own.
Typically, a phone resets if it has problems connecting to the Ethernet network or to
Cisco Unified Communications Manager. These sections can help you identify the cause of a phone resetting
in your network:
• Verify the Physical Connection, on page 49
• Identify Intermittent Network Outages, on page 49
• Verify DHCP Settings, on page 49
• Check Static IP Address Settings, on page 50
• Verify Voice VLAN Configuration, on page 50

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• Eliminate DNS or Other Connectivity Errors, on page 50

Verify the Physical Connection

Procedure

Verify that the ATA's Ethernet connection is up.

For example, check whether the particular port or switch to which the phone is connected is down and that
the switch is not rebooting.
Make sure that there are no cable breaks.

Identify Intermittent Network Outages

Intermittent network outages affect data and voice traffic differently. Your network might have been
experiencing intermittent outages without detection. If so, data traffic can resend lost packets and verify that
packets are received and transmitted. However, voice traffic cannot recapture lost packets. Rather than
retransmitting a lost network connection, the phone resets and attempts to reconnect its network connection.

Procedure

If you are experiencing problems with the voice network, investigate whether an existing problem is simply
being exposed.

Verify DHCP Settings

Follow this process to help determine if the phone has been properly configured to use DHCP:

Procedure

Step 1 Verify that you have properly configured the phone to use DHCP.
Step 2 Verify that the DHCP server has been set up properly.
Step 3 Verify the DHCP lease duration. Cisco recommends that you set it to 8 days.
The ATA sends the DHCP request message to update the IP Address at half of the lease time. If no response
is received from the server, the ATA starts the DHCP Discover process to get the new IP address.

Related Topics
Configure Startup Network Settings, on page 24

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Check Static IP Address Settings

Procedure

If the phone has been assigned a static IP address, verify that you have entered the correct settings.

Related Topics
Phone Configuration Files

Verify Voice VLAN Configuration

If the ATA appears to reset during heavy network usage, it is likely that you do not have a voice VLAN
configured. An example of heavy network usage can be extensive web surfing on a computer connected to
the same switch as the phone.

Procedure

Isolate the phones on a separate auxiliary VLAN.

This increases the quality of the voice traffic.

Eliminate DNS or Other Connectivity Errors

If the phone continues to reset, follow these steps to eliminate DNS or other connectivity errors:

Procedure

Step 1 Use the IVR to reset phone settings to their default values.
Step 2 Modify the DHCP and IP settings:
a) Disable DHCP.
b) Assign static IP values to the phone. Use the same default router setting used for other functioning ATA
units.
c) Assign the TFTP server. Use the same TFTP server used for other functioning ATA units.
Step 3 On the Cisco Unified Communications Manager server, verify that the local host files have the correct
Cisco Unified Communications Manager server name mapped to the correct IP address.
Step 4 From Cisco Unified Communications Manager, choose System > Server and verify that the server is referred
to by its IP address and not by its DNS name.
Step 5 From Cisco Unified Communications Manager, choose Device > Phone and verify that you have assigned
the correct MAC address to this ATA.
Step 6 Power cycle the phone.

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Related Topics
Access the IVR and Configure Your ATA Settings, on page 61
Phone Configuration Files
Determine the MAC Address of the ATA, on page 20

Troubleshoot ATA 191 Security

The following table provides troubleshooting information for the security features on the ATA 191. For
information relating to solutions for any of these issues, and for more troubleshooting information about
security, see the Security Guide for Cisco Unified Communications Manager.

Table 9: ATA 191 Security Troubleshooting

Problem Possible Cause

CTL File Problems

Device authentication error. CTL file does not have a

Cisco Unified Communications Manager certificate
or has an incorrect certificate.

ATA cannot authenticate the CTL file. The security token that signed the updated CTL file
does not exist in the CTL file on the phone.

ATA cannot authenticate any of the configuration The configuration file may not be signed by the
files other than CTL file. corresponding certificate in the phone’s Trust List.

ATA does not register with The CTL file does not contain the correct information
Cisco Unified Communications Manager. for the Cisco Unified Communications Manager
server.

ATA does not request signed configuration files. The CTL file does not contain any TFTP entries with
certificates.

ATA cannot update the CTL file. When the CTL file is updated on
Cisco Unified Communications Manager, a factory
reset of the ATA is required to update the CTL file.

General Troubleshooting Tips

The following table provides general troubleshooting information for the ATA 191.

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Table 10: ATA 191 Troubleshooting

Summary Explanation
Poor quality when calling mobile In Cisco Unified Communications Manager, you can configure the
phones using the G.729 protocol network to use the G.729 protocol (the default is G.711). When using
G.729, calls between a phone and a mobile phone have poor voice
quality. Use G.729 only when absolutely necessary.

Prolonged broadcast storms cause A prolonged Layer 2 broadcast storm (lasting several minutes) on the
phones to reset, or be unable to voice VLAN may cause phones to reset, lose an active call, or be unable
make or answer a call. to initiate or answer a call. Phones may not come up until a broadcast
storm ends.

Dual-Tone Multi-Frequency When you are on a call that requires keypad input, if you press the keys
(DTMF) delay too quickly, some of them may not be recognized.

Codec mismatch between the The RxType and the TxType statistics show the codec that is being used
phone and another device for a conversation between this ATA and the other device. These values
should match. If they do not, verify that the other device can handle the
codec conversation or that a transcoder is in place to handle the service.

Sound sample mismatch between The RxSize and the TxSize statistics show the voice packet sizes that
the phone and another device are being used in a conversation between this ATA and the other device.
The values of these statistics should match.

Gaps in voice calls Check the AvgJtr and the MaxJtr statistics. A large variance between
these statistics may indicate a problem with jitter on the network or
periodic high rates of network activity.

One-way audio When at least one person in a call does not receive audio, IP connectivity
between phones is not established. Check the configurations in routers
and switches to ensure that IP connectivity is properly configures.

Phone call cannot be established. The phone does not have a DHCP IP address and is unable to register
with Cisco Unified Communications Manager.
Verify the following:
1 The Ethernet cable is attached.
2 The Cisco Unified Communications Manager service is running on
the Cisco Unified Communications Manager server.
3 Both phones are registered to the same Cisco Unified
Communications Manager.

Problem Report Tool

To issue a problem report, press the PRT button on the ATA.

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The Problem Report Tool logs are required by Cisco TAC when troubleshooting problems. The logs are
cleared if you restart the phone. Collect the logs before you restart the phones.
You must add a server address to the Customer Support Upload URL field on Cisco Unified Communications
Manager.

Related Topics
ATA 191 Top Panel, on page 5

Configure a Customer Support Upload URL

You must use a server with an upload script to receive PRT files. The PRT uses an HTTP POST mechanism,
with the following parameters included in the upload (utilizing multipart MIME encoding):
• devicename (example: “SEP001122334455”)
• serialno (example: “FCH12345ABC”)
• username (the username configured in CUCM, the device owner)
• prt_file (example: “probrep-20141021-162840.tar.gz”)

A sample script is shown below. This script is provided for reference only. Cisco does not provide support
for the upload script installed on a customer's server.
<?php

// NOTE: you may need to edit your php.ini file to allow larger
// size file uploads to work.
// Modify the setting for upload_max_filesize
// I used: upload_max_filesize = 20M

// Retrieve the name of the uploaded file

$filename = basename($_FILES['prt_file']['name']);

// Get rid of quotes around the device name, serial number and username if they exist
$devicename = $_POST['devicename'];
$devicename = trim($devicename, "'\"");

$serialno = $_POST['serialno'];
$serialno = trim($serialno, "'\"");

$username = $_POST['username'];
$username = trim($username, "'\"");

// where to put the file

$fullfilename = "/var/prtuploads/".$filename;

// If the file upload is unsuccessful, return a 500 error and

// inform the user to try again

if(!move_uploaded_file($_FILES['prt_file']['tmp_name'], $fullfilename)) {
header("HTTP/1.0 500 Internal Server Error");
die("Error: You must select a file to upload.");
}

?>

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Procedure

Step 1 Set up a server that can run your PRT upload script.
Step 2 Write a script that can handle the parameters listed above, or edit the provided sample script to suit your needs.
Step 3 Upload your script to your server.
Step 4 In Cisco Unified Communications Manager, go to the Product Specific Configuration Layout area of the
individual device configuration window, Common Phone Profile window, or Enterprise Phone Configuration
window.
Step 5 Check Customer support upload URL and enter your upload server URL.

Example:
http://example.com/prtscript.php
Step 6 Save your changes.

Related Topics
Problem Report Tool, on page 52

Generate a Problem Report

You can generate a problem report for the ATA 191 using the Problem Report Tool. When you generate a
problem report, a log file is generated and sent to the system administrator.

Procedure

You can generate a problem report using one of the following methods:
• Press the PRT button on the top panel of the ATA 191.
The problem report is generated and sent to the system administrator. The LED turns green if the report
is sent successfully, or turns red if the report failed. Press the PRT button again to retry.
• On the web interface for the device, go to Administration > PRT Viewer. Click Generate PRT to
start the PRT process and generate a problem report.

Clean the ATA 191

To clean your ATA, use a soft, dry cloth to wipe the surface. Do not apply liquids or powders directly on the
device. As with all non-weather-proof electronics, liquids and powders can damage the components and cause
failures.

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ATA 191 Specifications
• Physical Specifications, page 55
• Electrical Specifications, page 56
• Environmental Specifications, page 56
• Physical Interfaces, page 57
• Ringing Characteristics, page 57
• Software Specifications, page 58
• SIP Compliance Reference Information, page 59

Physical Specifications
Table 11: Physical Specifications

Description Specification
Regulatory compliance FCC (Part 15 Class B), CE, ICES-003, A-Tick certification, Restriction of
Hazardous Substances (RoHS), and UL

Power supply DC input voltage: 5V DC at 2.0A maximum power consumption: 5W

Switching type (100-240V): Automatic
Power adapter: 100-240V and 50-60 Hz (26-34 VA) input with 1.8m cord

Indicator lights and LEDs Phone 1, phone 2, network, Problem Report Tool (PRT), and power

Documentation User Guide (online)

Administration Guide (online)
Regulatory Compliance and Safety Information guide (online)

Dimensions 3.98 x 3.98 x 1.10 in. (101 x 101 x 28mm)

(W x H x D)

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Description Specification
Unit weight 5.40 oz (153 g)

Electrical Specifications
Table 12: Electrical Specifications

Description Specification
Power 0.25 to 12W (idle to peak)

DC input voltage 5.0 VDC at 2.0A maximum

Power adapter Universal AC/DC

~4.05 x 1.93 x 1.31 in. (~10.3 x 4.9 x 3.35 cm)
~4.23 oz (120 g) for the AC-input external power adapter
~4.9 ft (1.5 m) DC cord
6 ft (1.8 m) cord
UL/cUL, CE approved
Class I adapter

Environmental Specifications
Table 13: Environmental Specifications

Description Specification
Operating temperature 32 to 113°F (0 to 45°C)

Nonoperating temperature –13 to 158°F (–25 to 70°C)

Operating humidity 10% to 90% noncondensing

Storage humidity 10% to 90% noncondensing

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Physical Interfaces
Table 14: Physical Interfaces

Description Specification
Ethernet One RJ-45 connector, IEEE 802.3 100BaseT standard

Analog phone Two RJ-11 FXS voice ports

Power 5 VDC power connector

Ringing Characteristics
Table 15: Ringing Characteristics

Description Specification
Tip/ring interfaces for each RJ-11 FXS port (SLIC)

Ring voltage 70VRMS (typical, balanced ringing only)

Ring frequency 20 Hz

Ring waveform Trapezoidal with 1.2 to 1.6 crest factor

Ring load 1400 ohm + 40μF

Ringer equivalence number (REN) Up to 5 REN per RJ-11 FXS port

Loop impedance Up to 200 ohms (plus 430-ohm maximum phone DC

resistance)

On-hook/off-hook characteristics

On-hook voltage (tip/ring) –47V

Off-hook current 24 mA (nominal)

RJ-11 FXS port terminating impedance option The ATA 191 provides multiple impedance, such as 600
ohm for American SKU, 900 ohm for European SKU,
220 ohm (820 ohm || 120nF) for Australian SKU, and
so on.

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Software Specifications

Software Specifications
Table 16: Software Specifications (All Protocols)

Description Specification
Call progress tones Configurable for two sets of frequencies and single set of on/off
cadence

Dual-tone multifrequency (DTMF) DTMF tone detection and generation

Fax Fax pass-through and T.38 fax relay mode.

V34 fax is supported for pass-through mode. Success of fax
transmissions up to 33.6 kb/s depends on network conditions, and
fax modem/fax machine tolerance to those conditions. The network
must have reasonably low network jitter, network delay, and
packet-loss rate.
The ATA 191 only supports T38 Fax Relay Version 0 (G3).

Line-echo cancellation
• Echo canceler for each port
• 8 ms echo length
• Nonlinear echo suppression (ERL > 28 dB for frequency = 300
to 2400 Hz)
• Convergence time = 250 ms
• ERLE = 10 to 20 dB
• Double-talk detection

Out-of-band DTMF RFC 2833 AVT tones for SIP

Note Cannot transmit RFC 2833 and in-band signaling,
simultaneously.
Configuration
• DHCP (RFC 2131)
• Web configuration via built-in web server
• Basic boot configuration (RFC 1350 TFTP Profiling)
• Dial plan configuration
• Cisco Discovery Protocol

Quality of Service
• Class-of-service (CoS) bit-tagging (802.1P)
• Type-of-service (ToS) bit-tagging

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SIP Compliance Reference Information

Description Specification
Security Encryption for TFTP configuration files

Voice coder-decoders (codecs)

• G.729A, G.729AB
• G.711A-law
• G.711µ-law

Voice features
• Voice activity detection (VAD)
• Comfort noise generation (CNG)
• Dynamic jitter buffer (adaptive)

Voice-over-IP (VoIP) protocols SIP (RFC 3261)

SIP Compliance Reference Information

Information on how the ATA 191 complies with the IETF definition of SIP as described in RFC 2543 is found
at the following URL:
http://www.ietf.org/rfc/rfc2543.txt

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Voice Menu Codes
• Access the IVR and Configure Your ATA Settings, page 61

Access the IVR and Configure Your ATA Settings

Before You Begin
If you set the IP mode to static IP, you must go on-hook to make it effective. Then, you can configure the IP
address, subnet mask, and default gateway.
The network cable must be connected to set a static IP.

Note You can change the IVR password on the Device window of Cisco Unified Communications Manager.

Procedure

Step 1 To access the IVR, go off-hook on the phone connected to PHONE1 or PHONE2.
Step 2 Press **** from the phone keypad.
The IVR prompts for a password.
The ATA 191 allows you to enter only numerical values for the password. The default password is 24726.

Step 3 Enter the IVR password by pressing the number keypad, followed by #.
You are at the IVR main configuration menu.

Step 4 Follow the voice prompts on the IVR. See IVR Configuration Menu Options, on page 62 for information on
navigating the IVR.
Step 5 To return to the main configuration menu, press *.
Step 6 To exit the IVR, end the call.

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IVR Tips
When using the IVR to manage the ATA, note the following tips:
• Enter the numbers slowly, listening for the audio confirmation before entering the next number.
• After you select an option, press the # (pound) key.
• To exit the menu, hang up the phone.
• After entering a value such as an IP address, press the # (pound) key to indicate that you have finished
your selection. Then proceed as needed:
◦To save a setting, press 1.
◦To review a setting, press 2.
◦To re-enter a setting, press 3.
◦To cancel your entry and return to the main menu, press * (star).

• When entering a value, you can cancel the changes by pressing the * (star) key twice within half a second.
Be sure to press the key quickly, or the * is treated as a decimal point entry.
• If the menu is inactive for more than one minute, the IVR times out. Re-enter the IVR menu by pressing
****. Your settings take effect after you hang up the phone or exit the IVR. The ATA may reboot now.
• To enter special characters, use the following key combinations:
◦To enter a dot (.) or colon (:) that separates octets in the IP Address, press star (*).
◦To enter the hexadecimal A, press the 2 key two times quickly.
◦To enter the hexadecimal B, press the 2 key three times quickly.
◦To enter the hexadecimal C, press the 2 key four times quickly.
◦To enter the hexadecimal D, press the 3 key two times quickly.
◦To enter the hexadecimal E, press the 3 key three times quickly.
◦To enter the hexadecimal F, press the 3 key four times quickly.

For example, to enter the IP address 191.168.1.105, perform the following tasks:
• Press these keys: 191*168*1*105
• Press the # (pound) key to indicate that you have finished entering the IP address.
• Press 1 to save the IP address or press the * (star) key to cancel your entry and return to the main menu.

IVR Configuration Menu Options

The following table describes the various options in the IVR Configuration Menu.

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Table 17: Navigating the IVR Configuration Menu

Menu Option IVR Action Navigating Notes

100 (IPv4) Check the Internet Addressing Answers with 0, the default option (DHCP).
Method

101 (IPv4) Set the Internet Addressing DHCP: 0; Static IP: 1.

Method

102 Check Stack Mode. 0: IPv4 1:IPv6 2: Dual

110 (IPv4) Show the ATA IP address

111 (IPv4) Configure the ATA's static IP Available in static IP mode only.
address

120 (IPv4) Show the subnet mask

121 (IPv4) Configure the subnet mask Available in static IP mode only.

130 (IPv4) Check the gateway IP address

131 (IPv4) Configure the gateway IP Available in static IP mode only.

address

160 (IPv4) Check the primary DNS Server

setting

161 (IPv4) Set the primary DNS Server

220 (IPv4) Show the TFTP server address

221 (IPv4) Configure the TFTP server

address

230 Show the VLAN.

231 Configure a VLAN. To enable a VLAN, set the VLAN ID from 1 to

4094.
To disable a VLAN, set the VLAN ID to 4095.

600 (IPv6) Check the IPv6 Internet

addressing method

601 (IPv6) Set the IPv6 Internet Addressing DHCP: 0; Static IP: 1.
Method

606 Check IPv6 Auto Configuration. 0: Disabled 1: Enabled.

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Menu Option IVR Action Navigating Notes

610 (IPv6) Show the ATA IP address

611 (IPv6) Configure the ATA's static IP Available in IPv6 static IP mode only.
address

620 (IPv6) Check the IP address prefix

length

621 (IPv6) Configure the static IP address Available in IPv6 static IP mode only.
prefix length

622 (IPv6) Check the TFTPv6 server

address

623 (IPv6) Set the TFTPv6 server address

630 (IPv6) Check the gateway IP address

631 (IPv6) Configure the gateway IP Available in IPv6 static IP mode only.
address

660 (IPv6) Check the primary DNS Server

setting

661 (IPv6) Set the primary DNS Server

73738 Factory Reset

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ATA 191 Country-Specific Tones and Cadences
• ATA 191 Country-Specific Tones and Cadences, page 65

ATA 191 Country-Specific Tones and Cadences

Mechanism
The administrator can upload an XML file named g3-tones.xml that describes the tones and cadences to the
directory on the Cisco Unified Communications Manager TFTP server. The directory name is actually a locale
name, such as Australia.
During provisioning, the device knows the network locale setting and tries to download [locale
name]/g3-tones.xml from the Cisco Unified CM TFTP server. For example, if the network locale is set to
Australia, the path is Australia/g3-tones.xml.

Link a Tone File with a Device

Procedure

Use one of the following methods to link the tone file with the device.
• Method 1: In Cisco Unified Communications Manager, navigate to System > Device Pool, and set the
Network Locale value to specify the locale option.
• Method 2: In Cisco Unified Communications Manager, navigate to Device > Phone. On the device
window, set the value of Network Locale, which overwrites the value that is set in method 1.
Note For method 2, network locale from Device > Phone is not configurable currently because there
are only two choices: none and United States. There is a known issue for Cisco Unified
Communications Manager that countries other than the United States cannot be selected from
this menu. Method 2 has a higher priority than method 1.

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Tone Configuration
• Only the ATA 191 Line1 network locale setting is applied. The line2 network locale always applies the
line1 option, even if the configured value of line2 network locale differs from the line1 value.
• Only these tones can be configured:
◦Ringback tone
◦Reorder tone
◦Dialing tone
◦Outside dialing tone
◦Busy tone
◦Call waiting tone

Any tone specification that appears in the tone profile but is not supported or has invalid data fields (even if
the tone is supported) is ignored.
• Example: A tone profile includes a valid reorder tone specification, an invalid busy tone specification
(has invalid data fields), and a recording tone spec (not supported). Only the reorder tone spec would
be applied.

• The name of the XML file that describes tones and cadences is g3-tones.xml.
• Each tone can specify at most four c/i pairs (about frequency and gain) and four cadence segments (each
is an on/off pair). Any additional data gets discarded.

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