PictureTel 3.1 appendix Working with the LiveGateway Server Window, Gateway Boards Tab

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From the LiveGateway Server window, you can:

•View the Status, Interface, I/O Address, IRQ (Interrupt), and Hardware version information for each LiveGateway board installed in the server

•View the Gatekeeper's name or address

•Configure the LiveGateway board(s)

•Set the status (on-line or off-line) for each LiveGateway board

•Perform a self test on a LiveGateway board

•Perform a Loop Back test

•Reset a LiveGateway board

•View the POST results of a board

•View the statistics of a board

Working with the LiveGateway Server Window

The information in the LiveGateway Server window is displayed in two tabs: the Gateway Boards tab and the Settings tab.

Gateway Boards Tab

The Gateway Boards tab, which is shown in the following illustration, displays the following information for each LiveGateway board in the server:

•Board Number

•Status

•Interface

•I/O Address

•IRQ (Interrupt Setting)

•Hardware Version

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Contents Appendix B Appendix aAppendix C Introducing PictureTel LiveGateway Overview Features of LiveGateway What is LiveGateway?Before You Begin Upgrading your version of LiveGateway Contents of Server Product KitSystem Requirements LiveGateway DocumentationHardware Requirements Number Boards Server RequirementSoftware Requirements Snmp ServiceIsdn BRI Line AT&T 5ESS Board Configuration InformationInstallation Location Installation PreviewRelated Documentation Using the Windows NT Diagnostics Installing LiveGateway BoardsFinding and Resolving I/O and IRQ Conflicts Resetting DIP Switches Port Base Address SettingsIRQ Settings Power On Self Test Post Installing the LiveGateway BoardRunning Bootup Board Diagnostics Field Description Default Preparing Board Configuration InformationSpid 1 Spid MSN Installing Additional BoardsMSN2 Removing LiveGateway Boards Before You Begin Installing the LiveGateway SoftwareUpgrading from a Previous Version of LiveGateway Installing the LiveGateway Software Page Accessing the LiveGateway Configuration Screen Configuring LiveGateway BoardsEntering LiveGateway Configuration Information Address InterruptGateway Prefix Interface Isdn BRI ConfigurationDialing Prefix Switch Type Number SPIDs MSNs Plan Switch TypesVN3 NTTNumber Type Number PlanNET1 IsdnGatekeeper StateAlways Use Operator Enabling AutoStart Enabling Snmp Exiting SetupPage Accessing the LiveGateway Audio Clip Recorder Running the Configuration UtilityStarting the LiveGateway Application Stopping the LiveGateway ApplicationDeinstalling LiveGateway Managing LiveGateway from the LiveManager Gatekeeper Using the LiveGateway Snmp Manager Snmp ServiceLiveGateway Snmp Manager Window FileView Operations Help Saving the Window Layout & PositionConfiguring the LiveGateway Snmp Manager Adding LiveGateway Servers Page Changing Server Information Deleting ServersLiveGateway Server Window Opening a LiveGateway ServerGateway Boards Tab Working with the LiveGateway Server WindowSettings Tab Menu Bar Selection File View Operations Help Description Using the Menu barOn Line Monitoring LiveGateway StatusOff Line Self TestDisabled Configuring the Isdn BRIFail CallSetting On Line Status Testing and Resetting the Board Setting Off Line StatusPerforming a Self Test Performing a Loop Back Test Viewing LiveGateway Board Statistics Viewing the Post ResultViewing Board Settings and Version Information Placing Calls through LiveGateway Using PictureTel LiveGatewayIncoming Calls Outgoing CallsDtmf Dtmf CallsAlways Use Operator Station Feature Sample ConfigurationOperator-assisted Calls Page Managing Operator Station Information Using the LiveGateway Audio Clip RecorderAdding an Operator Station Changing an Operator StationWelcome Message Audio ClipsConnect Message Maximum Length Audio Clip StatisticsCurrent Length Current PositionProcedure for Using the LiveGateway Audio Clip Recorder Select Audio File Folder Menu BarAT&T 5ESS Switch Line Information Line Information for Isdn BRI ServiceRequirements For National Isdn For Custom Isdn Service SpidRequirements For National Isdn For Custom Isdn Service Northern Telecom DMS-100 Switch Line InformationProvllc Cmdata Line Information for the Siemens SwitchFRSA1 CMDCAT IBA Bchdn Bcdn Bchct IbchctObchct Chrg COS Crblim FRSA1 Terminal Service Profile DataEQN Usid Tspid Termlim Tspcos View NPA Fkmpinum TSP Cmdbchr TspdnctEuropean Line Information Access DataOrdering Isdn Service in the United States Switch Type Number Type Number PlanInformation You Can Provide to Your Telephone Company Higher NI1 2 DNs 5E8 or Higher NI2 1DNDSL CLS B1 Serv B2 ServCustom Load BCS-33 PVC-1 DMS100 Switch InformationNational ISDN-1 NI-1 Load BCS-35 Page Ewsd NI1 Switch Information Page Port Base Address Settings Port Base Address hexadecimal Switch PositionOff 200 220 240 260 280 2A0 2C0 2E0 300 320 340 360 380 3A0 3C0 3E0 Viewing the Event Log to Troubleshoot LiveGateway Using The LiveGateway Event LogLocation of Event Log Event Log FormatEvent Description Probable Cause Possible Code Solution Using the LiveGateway Event Log InformationSDC NameDescription Possible Cause Accounting MessagesCode SolutionAwaiting CS Disc Awaiting Ticl Stop Event Description Possible Cause Possible Solution CodeEvent Description Probable Cause Possible Solution Minor Alarm MessagesPossible Solution Major Alarm MessagesEvent Description Code Number Page Ticl Ticl Page Uuie Page Fatal Error Messages Code Name Number Isdn Cause CodesUnallocated Unassigned numberPage Page Status Inquiry Page Page CUG Page Page Statistics Using LiveManager to Troubleshoot LiveGatewayViewing Statistics Loopback Test Diagnostic TestsSnmp M Power On Self TestViewing Board Settings and Versions Post Code Description Viewing LiveGateway Post ResultsPage Most Commonly Encountered Problems Resolving LiveGateway ProblemsProblem Cant Start LiveGateway Service Probable CausesSolutions What You Should Check and/or Verify Possible SolutionsWhat You Should Check and/orProblem LiveGateway Starts, Downloads, But Is Not Online Problem LiveGateway Starts, Then FailsCheck and/or Verify Problem Can Call Out To WAN, Cant Call Problem LiveGateway Online, But Cant Make Or Receive CallsProbable Causes What You Should Check and/or Verify What You Should CheckProblem Can Call In From WAN, Cant Call Out Web Contacting Technical SupportOrdering Components Returning Components Copyright 1998, PictureTel Corporation. 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