                 		README_FIRST.TXT
                Release Notes for Cisco IP Communicator 8.6(6.0)

        (c) Copyright 2003-2016 Cisco Systems, Inc., All Rights Reserved

This document contains installation notes and a list of resolved defects 
for Cisco IP Communicator 8.6(6) maintenance release.  Information in 
this document is more current than that in the manuals or online Help.


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Contents
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Part    Description
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 1      Software Package Distribution
 2      Software Contents
 3      Documentation
 4			Administration Notes
 5			Open Caveats
 6			Resolved Caveats

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Part 1: Software Package Distribution
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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.8-6-6-0.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.
        

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Part 2: Software Contents
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Extract "cipc-Admin-fmr.8-6-6-0.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


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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.



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Part 3: Documentation
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Obtaining Documentation
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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
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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
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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.


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Part 4: Administration Notes
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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


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Part 5: Open Caveats (Notable)
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CSCuy76660 - CIPC does not update the contact header after Network Event
CSCus36295 - CIPC install should include the changes for the hidden mode usage

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.

	
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Part 6: Resolved Caveats
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CSCuz29253  Sending recording tone to recorder
CSCuz29276  Send recording beep while microphone is muted.
CSCuz29284 	Have the recoding tone volume controlled by the CUCM Device settings
CSCuy10282  CIPC cannot reregister over LAN, after losing network and VPN disconnect
CSCuv97432  CIPC Not Handling Recording Tone When Call Renegotiated


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