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Networks

This guide covers network types used worldwide. Please note that not all the network types are available in all countries.

Before you begin configuring the network options, you must make sure your network is ready for video conferencing.

Connecting to the LAN

Before you begin configuring the network options, you must make sure your network is ready for video conferencing.

You must connect the system to a LAN to:

Make H.323 calls.

Use the Global Directory Server.

Access the Web interface.

Use People+Content™ IP.

Configuring LAN Properties

To configure LAN properties:

1Go to System > Admin Settings > LAN Properties.

2Configure these settings on the LAN Properties screen:

 

Setting

 

Description

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

IP Address

 

Specifies how the system obtains an IP address.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Obtain IP address automatically - Select if the system

 

 

 

 

gets an IP address from the DHCP server on the LAN.

 

 

 

 

Enter IP address manually - Select if the IP address will

 

 

 

 

not be assigned automatically.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Your IP Address

 

If the system obtains its IP address automatically, this area

 

 

is

 

displays the IP address currently assigned to the system.

 

 

Or

 

If you selected Enter IP Address Manually, enter the IP

 

 

Use the

 

address here.

 

 

Following IP

 

Changing the IP address causes the system to restart.

 

 

Address

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Polycom 6000 manual Networks, Connecting to the LAN, Configuring LAN Properties, Go to System Admin Settings LAN Properties

6000 specifications

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Audio quality is equally impressive, as the Polycom 6000 features Polycom’s Acoustic Clarity technology. This technology provides full-duplex audio, ensuring that users can listen and speak simultaneously without interruptions or echoes. The system is equipped with directional microphones that capture sound clearly from every corner of the conference room, making it ideal for group discussions.

The Polycom 6000 also boasts advanced content sharing capabilities. Users can easily present documents, slides, and videos during meetings through the system's intuitive interface. With the support for wireless content sharing, participants can connect their devices without any cumbersome cables, making the overall meeting experience more fluid and engaging.

Security is a top priority for any modern communication tool, and the Polycom 6000 delivers robust security features. It includes encryption protocols to ensure that conversations remain confidential and secure from potential threats.

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