README_FIRST.TXT Release Notes for Cisco IP Communicator 8.6(4.0) (c) Copyright 2003-2014 Cisco Systems, Inc., All Rights Reserved This document contains installation notes and a list of resolved defects for Cisco IP Communicator 8.6(3) maintenance release. Information in this document is more current than that in the manuals or online Help. =============================================================== Contents =============================================================== Part Description ---- ----------- 1 Software Package Distribution 2 Software Contents 3 Documentation 4 Administration Notes 5 Open Caveats 6 Resolved Caveats =============================================================== Part 1: Software Package Distribution =============================================================== To get the Cisco IP Communicator Administrator package: - Download from Cisco's software download site on Cisco.com Cisco.com Download This distribution contains a zip file named "cipc-Admin-fmr.8-6-4-0.zip" and this README_FIRST.txt file. The zip archive contains all the files required to deploy the Cisco IP Communicator. Please download and unzip this file. =============================================================== Part 2: Software Contents =============================================================== Extract "cipc-Admin-fmr.8-6-4-0.zip" to obtain the following files: - README_FIRST.TXT (This file) - CiscoIPCommunicatorSetup.exe - CiscoIPCommunicatorSetup.msi - CiscoIPCommunicatorAdminToolSetup.exe - cmterm-IPComm-directorywizard.cop.sgn - English_United_States.zip - L10n_Transforms.zip ---------------------------------------------------------------- README_FIRST.TXT - Contains file contents and descriptions - Installation Notes CiscoIPCommunicatorSetup.exe - Cisco IP Communicator standalone-executable installer that contains all the required applications to install (i.e. MSI engines, languages, logging). CiscoIPCommunicatorSetup.msi - Cisco IP Communicator Windows installer (MSI) package - Default language is English unless the L10n Transforms are applied - It is recommended that end-users use the standalone executable instead of this file. CiscoIPCommunicatorAdminToolSetup.exe - To be launched on the TFTP server or Cisco Unified Communications Manager Publisher. This tool will install the DirectoryWizard tool for configuring the Quick Search and Dialing Rules features. It also enables HTTP access for AutoUpdate and for IP Address auto-detection in the network audio settings for unsupported VPN clients (getIP.asp). cmterm-IPComm-directorywizard.cop.sgn - For use with the Linux-based Cisco Unified Communications Manager version 6.x and higher. This tool will install the DirectoryWizard tool for enabling the Quick Search and Dialing Rules features. Please note that this requires LDAP to be synchronized first prior to installing. English_United_States.zip - Contains the default English (US) files that will be required to manually copy in the English_United_States directory in the TFTP path. - Addresses older Cisco Unified Communications Manager versions not included in CSCsb96275 and CSCsy80871. L10N_Transforms.zip - Contains the .mst files (transforms) for all the supported languages to be used with the MSI setup file for executing command-line options. For more information, please consult the corresponding Release notes and the Cisco IP Communicator Administration Guide. =============================================================== Part 3: Documentation =============================================================== Obtaining Documentation ----------------------- The latest documentation for Cisco IP Communicator is available for download from Cisco.com at the following URL: http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/sw/voicesw/ps5475/tsd_products_support_series_home.html Document Files -------------- Cisco IP Communicator Administration Guide - The Cisco IP Communicator Administration Guide provides instructions for installing and administering the Cisco IP Communicator. This guide is intended for network and telephony administrators who will be deploying and administering the Cisco IP Communicator for end users. Cisco IP Communicator User Guide - The Cisco IP Communicator User Guide provides instructions for installing, configuring, and using the Cisco IP Communicator. This guide is intended for end-users who will be using Cisco IP Communicator to make and receive phone calls. Release Notes - The Cisco IP Communicator Release Notes. Discusses known issues and caveats. Viewing Documentation --------------------- All the documents are in PDF format. You will need a PDF viewer program like Adobe® Acrobat® Reader™ in order to view these files. You can get the latest version of Adobe® Acrobat® Reader™ for free from the following URL: http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/readermain.html *For a complete description, please refer to the Administrator and User Guides. =============================================================== Part 4: Administration Notes =============================================================== CUCM Locale Installers is available for download from Cisco's software download site on Cisco.com - CUCM 7.1.2: LI 7.1.2.3000 and later - CUCM 7.0: LI 7.0.1.3000 and later - CUCM 6.1: LI 6.1.3.3000 and later - CUCM 4.3: LI 4.3.1.3000 and later =============================================================== Part 5: Open Caveats (Notable) =============================================================== CSCtz08907 - CUCMBE3K: CIPC Soft Key shows iDivert instead Divert CSCun99571 - CIPC breaks connection to mobile device after hold/resume audio CSCsj96634 - Answering a conf call on IPC, the pop-up still show ringing CSCtk68080 - CIPC accepts multiple "+" signs or "+" on non-first place from keyboard CSCtn67379 - QEA: CIPC: MBCS names are not displayed properly in Quick Search result CSCun33664 - CIPC install fails at adding CDP certs to the local trysted publisher CSCsv65308 - IP Communicator sends ConnectionStatisticsRes with VQMetrics set to Zero CSCty89863 - CIPC cannot select dynamically the active Netw. Card (Wired or wireless) Viewing the defects: Step 1 To access the Bug Toolkit, go to http://tools.cisco.com/Support/BugToolKit/action.do?hdnAction=searchBugs. Log on with your Cisco.com user ID and password. Step 2 Enter the ID number in the "Search for Bug ID" field, and click Go to look for information about a specific problem. =============================================================== Part 6: Resolved Caveats =============================================================== CSCum02994 - CIPC 8.6.3 - Choppy Audio when BIB Recording is Enabled CSCug30924 - CIPC with 2 ringback tones CSCuj47758 - CIPC dropping calls while retrieving voicemail CSCuh48865 - CIPC 8.6.3 issue with the 'hide' option CSCuh79597 - Device Configuration page does not show the CUCM IP address CSCuj10863 - Assertion failed error message when picking up call for CIPC (also includes support for new Plantronics devices) CSCsf11116 - Toast Windows Creep Up Screen When Another Toast Is Open CSCui01099 - Disable "Preference" Menu on Cisco IP Communicator via registry **************************END OF FILE***************************