Chapter 2

Optional Configurations

Figure 2-44. Global Address Screen (ViewStation H.323)

The Global Address Screen for the ViewStation H.323 with ISDN or

DCP (shown in Figure 2-45) has six icons.

Server: The Server screen is used to specify the IP address of the Global Address Book (GAB) server.

Preferences: The Preferences screen is used to set the global address book display and dialing preferences.

Private NET: The Private NET is not available at this time. This feature will be available in a future release of the Global Management System.

Gateway Number: Gateway Number is not available at this time. This features will be available in a future release of the Global Management System.

Dialing Rules 1: The Dialing Rules 1 screen is used to set network dialing rules.

Dialing Rules 2: The Dialing Rules 2 screen is used to set network dialing prefixes for different area codes.

See page 79 to configure your Global Address preferences for the

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ViewStation specifications

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