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ContentsChapter 1 - Introducing the V500 System
Key Features ..........................................................................................................................................1 - 2
Industry-Leading Audio and Video Quality .............................................................................1 - 2
Rich Conference Experience .........................................................................................................1 - 2
Enhanced User Experience ...........................................................................................................1 - 2
Easy Installation .............................................................................................................................1 - 3
Security and Network Management ...........................................................................................1 - 3
Standard System Components ............................................................................................................1 - 4
Optional System Components ............................................................................................................1 - 5
Chapter 2 - Setting Up Your System Hardware
Positioning the System .........................................................................................................................2 - 2
Connecting the Monitor .......................................................................................................................2 - 2
Connecting the System to the Network .............................................................................................2 - 3
Connecting the LAN Cable ..........................................................................................................2 - 3
Connecting the BRI Network Interface ......................................................................................2 - 4
Connecting Headphones .....................................................................................................................2 - 4
Installing Batteries in the Remote Control ........................................................................................2 - 5
Connecting Power ................................................................................................................................2 - 5
Chapter 3 - Configuring Network Use
Using the Setup Wizard .......................................................................................................................3 - 2
Establishing an Administrator Password ..................................................................................3 - 2
Running the Setup Wizard ...........................................................................................................3 - 2
Configuring Your IP Connection ........................................................................................................3 - 3
Configuring LAN Properties .......................................................................................................3 - 3
Setting Up Your IP Network Connection ..................................................................................3 - 5
Calling Within an Intranet ....................................................................................................3 - 5
Calling Through a Cable or DSL Modem ...........................................................................3 - 6
Calling Through a Network Router .....................................................................................3 - 6
Calling Through a Router, Using a DMZ .........................................................................3 - 12
Configuring IP Network Support .............................................................................................3 - 13
Configuring H.323 Settings .................................................................................................3 - 13
Configuring SIP Settings .....................................................................................................3 - 16
Configuring Quality of Service (QOS) ..............................................................................3 - 17
Configuring Your ISDN Connection ...............................................................................................3 - 18
Preparing Your ISDN Network .................................................................................................3 - 18
Configuring the ISDN Network Interface ................................................................................3 - 18
Configuring Call Preferences ............................................................................................................3 - 20
Configuring the Global Directory ....................................................................................................3 - 22
Configuring the Directory Server Settings ...............................................................................3 - 22
Setting the Dialing Rules ............................................................................................................3 - 23
Placing a Test Call ...............................................................................................................................3 - 23