Managing LiveGateway from the LiveManager Gatekeeper

Overview

This chapter describes how to view and manage LiveGateways remotely by using the LiveGateway SNMP Manager feature from within the LiveManager application. To use this feature, SNMP service for each LiveGateway must be enabled. Normally, SNMP service for a LiveGateway is enabled from the LiveGateway Configuration window when that LiveGateway is installed on your system.

When SNMP service is enabled, you can:

Note

Monitor the status of LiveGateway and determine its current activities. Configure the ISDN BRI when you need to change WAN switch information. Locate and resolve LiveGateway problems.

This section assumes you have access to the LiveManager gatekeeper. For more information on LiveManager, refer to the PictureTel LiveManager Product Guide.

The information in this section is organized into the following categories:

SNMP Service

Using the LiveGateway SNMP Manager

Saving the Window Layout & Position

Configuring the LiveGateway SNMP Manager

Adding LiveGateway Servers

Changing Server Information

Deleting Servers

Opening a LiveGateway Server

The LiveGateway Server Window

Working with the LiveGateway Server Window

Monitoring LiveGateway Status

Configuring the ISDN BRI

Setting On Line Status

Setting Off Line Status

Performing a Self Test

Testing and Resetting the Board

Performing a Loop Back Test

Viewing a POST Result

Viewing LiveGateway Board Statistics

Viewing Board Settings & Version Information

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PictureTel 3.1 appendix Managing LiveGateway from the LiveManager Gatekeeper, Overview

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