There are two ways to connect your Polycom SoundStation IP 6000 conference pod to your network and a power source.
Your System Administrator can tell you which of the following methods best suits your teleconferencing needs:
- Power over Ethernet (PoE)
- AC Power
Connect Polycom SoundStation IP 6000 using PoE source
- Connect one end of the 25-foot Network Cable to the LAN jack on the phone.
- Connect the other end of the 25-foot Network Cable.
Connect Polycom SoundStation IP 6000 using AC power
Make sure you have the optional AC Power Kit from Polycom available. The AC Power Kit contains a Power Adapter, Regional Power Cord, and a Power Insertion Cable.
- Plug in one end of the 25-foot Network Cable to the LAN jack on the phone.
- Plug in the other end of the 25-foot Network Cable to the Power Insertion Cable.
- Connect the Power Insertion Cable to an available LAN port on the wall or hub/switch device port.
- Connect the Power Adapter to the Power Insertion Cable.
- Connect the Power Adapter (with the attached Regional Power Cord) to the wall outlet.
Polycom SoundStation IP 6000 Features Overview Video
If you’re considering the Polycom 6000 as your next conferencing phone or hardware, here’s a great video from voipon.co.uk. The video provides an overview of the Polycom 6000 features and gives a rating out of 10 based on performance and price.
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