Table of Contents Software License Agreement................iii Introduction ......................1 Phone Features....................1 Requirements ...................... 1 About This Guide ....................2 Phone Parts ......................3 Key Panel ........................ 4 Key Description ..................... 5 Installation and Setup ..................8 Direct or Shared Network Connection ............8 Connecting to the Network and to Power............
Congratulations on your purchase of the Model 6731i IP Phone! The 6731i communicates over an IP Network, allowing you to receive and place calls in the same manner as a regular business telephone. The 6731i IP Phone is capable of supporting the SIP protocol.
Administrator for more information. About This Guide This manual describes how to physically set up your new 6731i IP Phone. Not all features listed are available by default and some may depend on your phone system or service provider. Contact your system administrator if you have any questions on what features and services are available to you on your system.
A PoE (Power over Ethernet) inline power injector supplies 48v power to the 6731i IP Phone through the Ethernet Cable on pins 4 & 5 and 7 & 8. Warning: Do not use this PoE inline power injector to power other devices.
Key Description The following table describes the keys on the 6731i IP Phone. Refer to the Aastra Model 6731i User Guide for more information about these keys. Keys Key Description Hold key - Places an active call on hold. To retrieve...
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Transfer key - Transfers the active call to another number. Transfer Transfer Line/Call Appearance keys - Connect you to a line or call. The Aastra 6731i IP phone supports 2 line keys, each with LED indicator lights. Model 6731i IP Phone Installation Guide...
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Note: For more information about configuring the SAVE and DELETE keys, contact your System Administrator. Note: For more information about programming keys to perform specific functions, see the Aastra 6731i IP Phone User Guide. Model 6731i IP Phone Installation Guide 7...
Installation and Setup The 6731i IP Phone can be setup to share a network connection with another network device. Power can be provided by the power adapter (sold separately), or by an 802.3af compliant network power source, or with a PoE inline power injector (optional accessory).
Adapter Other Network Devices Note: The PC jack on the 6731i IP Phone does not supply inline power onto other network devices. All Ethernet cables used must be minimum category 5/5e straight-through cables, such as the cable provided with your phone.
Note: For power, use the 48V AC Power Adapter (limited power source (LPS) power supply, Input rated 100-240Vac. 50-60Hz, 0.6A. Output rated 48Vdc, 0.31A min, included only in specific Aastra ordering SKUs) to connect from the DC power port on the phone to a power source. 10 Model 6731i IP Phone Installation Guide...
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Note: You should connect the power supply to a surge protector or power bar. All Ethernet cables used must be minimum category 5/5e straight-through cables, such as the cable provided with your phone. Model 6731i IP Phone Installation Guide 11...
Then route the handset cord through the groove as shown in the illustration below. Attach the handset to the other end of the handset cord. To Handset 12 Model 6731i IP Phone Installation Guide...
Desk or Wall Installation Install on the Desk The desk installation for the 6731i IP phone consists of two legs that attach to the back of the phone near the top corners. A total of four different viewing angles allows users to personalize their phone viewing preference.
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Install on the Wall The 6731i IP phone has two pre-drilled wall mounting holes on the back of the phone. 1. Using the provided wall mount drilling template, locate and mark the position for the mounting screws on the wall. Depending on the wall type, you may need to use wall anchors.
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This allows the handset to rest in the cradle in a vertical position without slipping off when the phone is installed on the wall. Clip Square Hole on Handset Model 6731i IP Phone Installation Guide 15...
Ensure the tabs are sticking out for future removal of the card. 3. Gently slide the logo plate back in place, covering the paper tabs. Logo Plate Key Card Display Slots 16 Model 6731i IP Phone Installation Guide...
Time Server 2 Time Server 3 Set Time Set Date Language Phone Status IP&MAC Addresses LAN Port PC Port Firmware Info User Password Administrator Menu Administrator option only. Password protected. Restart Phone Phone Lock Model 6731i IP Phone Installation Guide 17...
1. Open your web browser, enter the phone’s IP address or host name into the address field and press <Enter>. The following logon screen displays. 2. At the prompt, enter your username and password and click 18 Model 6731i IP Phone Installation Guide...
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Administrator. Reference For more information about using the side menu options in the Aastra Web UI, see the Aastra Model 6731i IP Phone User Guide or the Aastra IP Phone Administrator Guide. Model 6731i IP Phone Installation Guide 19...
If your System Administrator has enabled multiple accounts on your phone, you can configure Call Forwarding on a per-account basis. Reference For more information about configuring Call Forwarding on your phone, see the Aastra 6731i IP Phone User Guide. 20 Model 6731i IP Phone Installation Guide...
Press the Change softkey to turn ON or Speaker Speaker OFF the dial pad mode. Availability of feature dependant on your phone system or service provider. Model 6731i IP Phone Installation Guide 21...
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Select a language that you would like your phone to use for displaying prompts and menus. Note: Supported languages may vary depending on your phone’s configuration. Contact your System Administrator for a list of available languages. 22 Model 6731i IP Phone Installation Guide...
911, 999, 112, and 110; this dial plan is configurable via the Aastra Web UI at the path, Operation->Phone Lock. Hint: To quickly lock your phone, press the button followed by the key. Model 6731i IP Phone Installation Guide 23...
Indicates you have an incoming call. Even Flash Indicates one or more calls are on hold. Call Timer • When you make or answer a call, the Timer shows the elapsed time of the call. 24 Model 6731i IP Phone Installation Guide...
Programmable keys There are 8 hard keys on the 6731i phone, located at the top of the front panel display. Keys 5 and 6 (SAVE and DELETE keys) can be made programmable by the System Administrator. Keys 1, 2, 3, 4, 7, and 8 are fully programmable keys.
The normal function of the speeddial option allows you to dial a number quickly by pressing a configured speeddial programmable key or keypad key. You can program the keys on the 6731i to speeddial outside numbers, dial directly to another person’s line or extension, or set up to quickly access features such as Caller ID (*69), Voicemail.
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“Empty” or “None”, the phone proceeds to enter the “Add a Speeddial Key” process. For more information about editing a speeddial key, see the Aastra 6731i IP Phone User Guide. Model 6731i IP Phone Installation Guide 27...
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Speeddial Key Edit On the 6731i, you can edit a speeddial key using the IP Phone UI at Options->Preferences->Speed Dial Edit. The following illustration shows the path in the 6731i IP Phone UI for editing a speeddial key. 555-1212 Preferences Speed Dial Edit: 1.
Aastra 6731i IP Phone User Guide. Line/Call Appearance Keys The 6731i has 2 hard/line call appearance keys each with a corresponding status light. Additional line call appearances may also be set up on your phone as programmable keys which also have status lights. The 6731i supports up to 6 line keys in total (2 hard, 4 programmable).
These are keys that you can set to perform specific functions and access enhanced services provided by third parties (for example, XML applications). See the section "Programmable keys" page 25 or refer to your Aastra Model 6731i User Guide for more information. 30 Model 6731i IP Phone Installation Guide...
Repairs to this product may be made only by the manufacturer and its authorized agents, or by others who are legally authorized. This restriction applies during and after the warranty period. Unauthorized repair will void the warranty. Model 6731i IP Phone Installation Guide...
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See MWI indicator light 24 mute key 24 inline power 10 MWI 24 inline power not provided 11 installation navigation keys 5 desk 13 stand 13 optional accessories 3 wall 14 options key 5 Model 6731i IP Phone Installation Guide Index-1...
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13 time setting format 22 setting time 22 setting time server 22 setting time zone 22 time and date, setting 22 tone set, setting 21 transfer key 6 user password 23 Index-2 Model 6731i IP Phone Installation Guide...