HOWTO: Configure Windows DHCP for Nortel IP telephones In this example we will configure Windows DHCP for Nortel IP telephones. In addition to your standard Option 003 Router you will also need a custom scope option in order for an Nortel IP phone to boot properly using DHCP. 1.   Open the DHCP MMC under Control Panel>Administrative Tools>DHCP […]

These are notes I’ve compiled after many years of supporting Northern Telecom/Nortel Networks SL1, Meridian 1 and NCS 1000 phone systems. While graphical tools exist, many times it’s easier to connect via serial terminal or a telnet session and use the command line for common tasks. ADD AN AREA CODE > LD 90 REQ NEW […]