Chapter3. Configuring 3Com VCX IP Telecommuting Module
Basic Configuration
UnderBasic Configuration, select Telecommuting Module Type and the name of the Telecommuting Module. You
alsoenter IP addresses for gateway and DNS server. Here you also configure if the Telecommuting Module should
interactwith a RADIUS or an SNMP server.
Administration
UnderAdministration, you store or load a configuration. You can also test your configuration to see if it works the
wayyou planned, upgrade or reboot your Telecommuting Module, set date and time, and configure administration
usersand passwords.
Network
UnderNetwork, you enter the Telecommuting Module’s IP address, the routing for the different networks, and
definegroups of IP addresses which are used in various settings of the Telecommuting Module.
Logging
UnderLogging, you specify the type of traffic you want to log/alarm and how it should be logged. You can also
viewthe logs and the traffic load here.
SIP Services
UnderSIP Services, you configure interoperability settings and Remote SIP Connectivity.
SIP Traffic
UnderSIP Traffic, you configure the SIP traffic through the Telecommuting Module. Youcan also view current
pass-throughregistrations and SIP sessions.
Failover
UnderFailover, you configure the failover team and its dedicated network. You can also view the status of the other
teammember.
Tools
UnderTools, you find handy tools for troubleshooting. The Telecommuting Module features a packet capturer
whichproduces pcap trace files.
Home
UnderHome, you get basic information about the Telecommuting Module’s serial number, software version,
installedlicenses and patches, and links to more information.
Overview of configuration
Startby installing the Telecommuting Module as described in chapter 2, Installing 3Com VCX IP Telecommuting
Module.
Selectthe Telecommuting Module Type.
TheTelecommuting Module must have at least one IP address for each network card to work. A routing, or path, for
eachnetwork must also be set on the interface pages under Network. Go to the Networks and Computers page
andenter the networks which are using the Telecommuting Module. For a DMZ Telecommuting Module, also state
theTelecommuting Module’s Surroundings.
Thenmove on to SIP Services and turn the SIP module on.
Uselogging to analyze the traffic that passes through the Telecommuting Module. Choose to log locally on the
TelecommutingModule, send logs to a syslog server or send them by email to an email address. Specify the type of
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