Cisco Jabber for Smartphone or Desktop

Cisco Jabber Client Setup

IMPORTANT

Do not use Cisco Jabber to call 911 (emergency services)

  • The application may not provide timely or accurate location data, and may cause calls to be misdirected to the wrong emergency response center.

Prerequisites: Cisco Jabber for Smartphone or Desktop

  • Smartphones: Navigate to the App Store or Google Play to download “Cisco Jabber”
  • Mac OS/Windows Desktop: Obtain the installation files from your System Administrator and install the Jabber application on your computer.
  • Make sure that you have been notified by your System Administrator that your Jabber account is ready for use.
  • Internet Connectivity through wifi or cell service (EXCEPT for "Moravian University Guest" - this service will not work on the Guest wireless network)

Log In

The first time you log in to Cisco Jabber, do the following:

  • Launch Cisco Jabber
  • Enter your Moravian University email address
  • Tap CONTINUE  (You will be directed to the OKTA Single Sign-On page)
  • Enter your Moravian University email address
  • Enter your Moravian University network password
  • Tap Sign In
  • Depending on your phone make/model and operating system, you may be prompted to permit access, use touchID or faceID.  Make your selections.
  • Once signed-in, tap on the user profile icon in the upper left corner to check the status of your services.
  • You should see both Phone Services & Voicemail are connected 
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Making Calls:

  • To dial a phone number external to Moravian University , you must dial 9 + 1 + Phone Number (just as you do from an office telephone)
  • If returning a Jabber missed call from your call list, you do not need to insert a 9, Communications Manager will translate it for you. (These numbers have a +1 prefix)
  • If dialing an internal Moravian extension, you can find them in the Contacts/Directory, use the Search bar, or dial the 4 digit extension. 

Log Out

  • Tap the user profile icon (upper left), select SIGN OUT

Jabber for Desktop/Mac Recommended Preferences:

  • Tap the User Profile icon (upper left)
  • Click Preferences
  • General: Check "Start Cisco Jabber when my Computer Starts"
  • Calls: Uncheck "always start my calls with Video"

Jabber for Smartphone Recommended Preferences:

  • Tap the User Profile icon (upper left)
  • Tap Settings
    • Audio: Enable Low-Bandwidth Mode if call quality is an issue
    • Video: Disable "Send Automatically"
  • Tap Phones Services
    • Enable “Notify Me When Disconnected"

 

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