Setting Parameters in Configuration FilesA-4 41-001129-00 Rev 09, Release 1.4.1IP Phone Administrator GuideAppendix A Setting Parameters in Configuration FilesYou can set specific configuration parameters in the configuration files forconfiguring you IP phone. The aastra.cfg and .cfg files are stored on theserver. The aastra.cfg file stores global IP phone configuration settings. The.cfg file stores configuration settings specific to the IP phone with thatMAC address. When you restart the IP phone, these files are downloaded to thephone.If you make changes to the phone configuration, the changes are stored in a localconfiguration on the phone (not on the server).Configuration changes made to the .cfg file override the configurationsettings in the aastra.cfg file.ReferenceFor information about configuration file precedence, see Chapter 1, the section,“Configuration File Precedence” on page 1-7.This section includes the following types of configurable parameters:• Operational, Basic, and Advanced Parameters on page A-5• Hard Key Parameters on page A-90• Softkey/Programmable Key Parameters on page A-93• Advanced Operational Parameters on page A-103• Troubleshooting Parameters on page A-107