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title: "Connect a Cisco 8861 IP Phone to a Wireless Network"
slug: "connect-a-cisco-8861-ip-phone-to-a-wireless-network"
updated: 2026-05-06T11:03:04Z
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# Connect a Cisco 8861 IP Phone to a Wireless Network

## Objective

Connect a Cisco IP Phone 8861 to a wireless network.

## Applies To

- Cisco IP Phone 8861

## Procedure

### Connect to a Broadcasted Network

1. Unplug the Ethernet cable and plug in the power adapter.
2. Press **Information and settings** (gear icon).
3. Navigate to **Network Configuration**.
4. Select **Wi-Fi configuration**.
5. Select the **Service Set Identifier (SSID)** of the network.
6. Enter the network **Passphrase/password**.
7. Press **Connect**.
8. A message that connection was successful will appear. Press **OK** to return to the Network configuration menu.

### Connect to a Hidden Network

1. Press **Information and settings** (gear icon).
2. Navigate to **Network Configuration**.
3. Select **Wi-Fi configuration**.
4. Select **Other**.
5. Choose the security mode of the SSID network.
6. Press **Select**.
7. Enter the **Service Set Identifier (SSID)**.
8. Enter the network **Passphrase/password**.
9. Press **Connect**.
10. A message that connection was successful will appear. Press **OK** to return to the Network configuration menu.