Connecting To The Media Server Remotely Over The Network; Connecting To The Media Server Remotely Over A Modem; Setting Up A Dial-Up Connection - Avaya S8500 Manual

Connecting to the media server
remotely over the network
You can access the media server from any computer connected through the LAN. However, make sure
the LAN security settings allow remote access.
To access either media server, open a Web browser, a command line interface, or Avaya Site
Administration. In the appropriate address field, type in the IP address or DNS host name assigned to the
media server you want to access. You can also use the active server address to connect automatically to
the media server that is active.
Connecting to the media server
remotely over a modem
You can access the media server through an analog modem. The remote connection requires a data speed
of at least 33.5 kilobits per second.
You also can access the Remote Supervisor Adapter (RSA) installed in the media server remotely using
the attached serial modem. The serial modem and the USB modem both share the same telephone line.
When the media server is healthy, the incoming call over the shared telephone line will be answered by
the USB modem. In the event the media server is down the serial modem on the RSA will answer the call.
For more information on accessing the RSA, see
Adapter on page 62.

Setting up a dial-up connection

To use a computer modem, you first must set it up through your dial-up connection.
1
Launch the dial-up connection program, which varies depending on your operating system.
Generally, you can access them through My Computer or Control Panel folders. See your
computer's help system for specific information.
2
Double-click Make New Connection to open the New Connection wizard.
3
Within the wizard, and depending on your operating system, you may be asked to:
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Installing the Avaya S8500 Media Server with an Avaya G650 Media Gateway
December 2003
NOTE:
Remote access over a modem is for Avaya services support access only and not for routine
administration. Because the media server uses the same line to report alarms, it cannot
report new alarms while the line is in use.
Assign a name to the connection.
Select dial-up to the network for the network connection type.
Select the modem you will be using for the dial-up connection.
Type in the appropriate telephone number to access the active server. See the filled-out job
aid titled Electronic Preinstallation Worksheet for the customer-supplied telephone
number(s).
Under Advanced, select PPP and log on manually. You may have to type in a user name
and password, depending on whether or not the media server you are dialing into has a
non-null CHAP secret key. Use craft (ignore the password field).
Connecting and logging in to the Remote Supervisor
Accessing the media server
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