Polycom VSX Series Configuring the Global Directory, Configuring the Directory Server Settings

Configuring Network Use

To allow users to place an ISDN-to-IP call through a gateway:

1.If you want to allow users to place ISDN-to-IP calls through a gateway when dialing manually:

a.Make sure Call Quality is enabled on the Home Screen Settings screen. This setting displays the Call Type selection on the Place a Call screen.

b.On the Network Dialing screen, select IP Gateway next to ISDN in the Dialing Order.

With this configuration, users can enter the gateway address in the dialing field, along with an extension in extension field, and select IP H323 in the call type list.

2.If you want to allow users to place ISDN-to-IP calls through a gateway when calling from the directory, do one of the following:

—On the Network Dialing screen, set Preferred Dialing Method to Auto and select IP Gateway next to ISDN under Dialing Order. With this configuration, calls placed from the directory will be placed through a gateway first if a gateway address is present in the ISDN number field and an extension is present in the Extension field.

—On the Network Dialing screen, set Preferred Dialing Method to Manual. With this configuration, users can select IP Gateway from the list of call types that appears when placing a call from the directory.

Configuring the Global Directory

If your organization uses the Polycom Global Management System™, you can configure your system to use the global directory. The global directory provides a list of other systems that are registered with the Global Directory Server and available for calls. The other systems appear in the directory, allowing users to place calls to other users by selecting their names.

Configuring the Directory Server Settings

To configure the Directory Server settings:

1.Go to System > Admin Settings > Global Services > Directory Servers.

2.Configure these settings:

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