Polycom Version 8.4 Appendix G - Configuring Direct Connections to the Collaboration Server

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Appendix G - Configuring Direct
Connections to the Collaboration Server
Direct connection to the Collaboration Server is necessary if you want to:
●Modify the Collaboration Server’s Factory Default Management Network settings without using the
USB memory stick.
●Connect to the Collaboration Server’s Alternate Management Network for support purposes.
●Connect to the Collaboration Server via a modem.
Management Network (Primary)
If you do not want to use the USB memory stick method of modifying the Collaboration Server’s
Management Network parameters, it is necessary to establish a direct connection between a workstation
and the Collaboration Server.
Configuring the Workstation
The following procedures show how to modify the workstation’s networking parameters using the Windows
New Connection Wizard.
For non-Windows operating systems an equivalent procedure must be performed by the system
administrator.
Before connecting directly, you must modify the IP Address, Subnet Mask and Default Gateway settings of
the workstation to be compatible with either the Collaboration Server’s Default Management Network or
Alternate Management Network.
To modify the workstation’s IP addresses:
1On the Windows Start menu, select Settings > Network Connections.
2In the Network Connections window, double-click the Local Area Connection that has Connected
status.