MGC+ Hardware and Installation Manual
MGC+ Software Installation and Configuration
The MGC+50/MGC+100 requires basic configuration before you can start running conferences. You are required to configure the ReadiConvene IAM and MGC+ Control Unit (CU) blades on the MGC+.
Initial ReadiConvene IAM Configuration
For entering system configuration settings and deploying the ReadiConvene IAM to your Network refer to the Polycom ReadiConvene IAM Getting Started Guide, Chapters 1 and 2.
First Entry MGC+ Control Unit (CU) IP Configuration
This section describes the first entry IP Configuration for pSOS and XPEK Operating Systems.
The MCU is delivered with a Compact Flash disk that includes a LAN.cfg file with a default IP address. First, you have to change the default address to the IP address appropriate for the LAN. This procedure is described below.
Methods that can be used for a first Entry IP Configuration are:
•LAN.CFG File
•Cross over cable
•Keyboard and mouse
Method 1 - Using a Compact Flash with the Updated LAN.CFG File:
You are required to use a USB to Compact Flash adaptor (supplied with the MGC+ accessory kit) connected to any PC. For first entry configuration you are required first to alter the LAN.cfg file and change the default IP address on the Compact Flash disk.
1.Insert the Compact Flask disk into the Compact Flash adaptor and open using a text editor application, the LAN.cfg file stored on the Compact flash card. The LAN.cfg file contains three parameters that require editing:
